One Eternal Day: Self esteem or self respect?

Low self-esteem is always a problem, but healthy self-esteem cannot be artificially created and the efforts to do so haven't done anyone good and have done harm. Glenn Reynolds comments that "As an alternative to self-esteem, I would suggest self-respect, which comes from actual achievement and self-knowledge" in reference to this article from the BBC:

About nine million young people have filled out the American Freshman Survey, since it began in 1966.

It asks students to rate how they measure up to their peers in a number of basic skills areas - and over the past four decades, there has been a dramatic rise in the number of students who describe themselves as being "above average" for academic ability, drive to achieve, mathematical ability and self-confidence. ....

...[W]hile the Freshman Survey shows that students are increasingly likely to label themselves as gifted in writing ability, objective test scores indicate that actual writing ability has gone down since the 1960s. ....

Another study by Twenge suggested there has been a 30% tilt towards narcissistic attitudes in US students since 1979.

The Oxford English Dictionary defines narcissism as: "Excessive self-love or vanity; self-admiration, self-centredness."

"Our culture used to encourage modesty and humility and not bragging about yourself," says Twenge. "It was considered a bad thing to be seen as conceited or full of yourself." ....

"What's really become prevalent over the last two decades is the idea that being highly self-confident - loving yourself, believing in yourself - is the key to success.

"Now the interesting thing about that belief is it's widely held, it's very deeply held, and it's also untrue."

This bewitching idea - that people's lives will improve with their self-esteem - led to what came to be known as The Self-Esteem Movement. ....

Yet there is very little evidence that raising self-esteem leads to tangible, positive outcomes.

"If there is any effect at all, it is quite small," says Roy Baumeister of Florida State University. He was the lead author of a 2003 paper that scrutinised dozens of self-esteem studies. ....

"Self-control is much more powerful and well-supported as a cause of personal success. Despite my years invested in research on self-esteem, I reluctantly advise people to forget about it." .... [more]

Source: http://www.one-eternal-day.com/2013/01/self-esteem-or-self-respect.html

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PFT: Browns expecting quick decision from Kelly

Everyone except the Jets is talking about Rex Ryan?s notorious tattoo.

The Pats have added QB Mike Kafka to their offseason roster.

The Dolphins didn?t make it to the postseason, but some have received postseason awards from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

The Bills built huge expectations on defense in 2012, and completely failed to meet them.

Ravens offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell reflects on facing the franchise with which he spent 10 years.

For Bengals QB Andy Dalton, a playoff game in his hometown is becoming a tradition.

If the Browns hire Chip Kelly, the roster may need yet another makeover.

More and more people are realizing that the Steelers need a good running back.

Titans DE Kamerion Wimbley, with only six sacks in 2012, says he fell short of his expectations.

Colts rookie RB Vick Ballard has gone from survival to, um, thrival?

Jaguars assistant coaches have been given permission to look elsewhere for work.

Texans QB Matt Schaub is ready for his playoff debut.? (His performance in big games this year would suggest otherwise.)

The Broncos? running backs have a ?next man up? attitude.

The Chargers will reduce or not increase prices on season tickets for 45,000 seats.

The deal between the Chiefs and coach Andy Reid covers five years, which likely gives him at least three or four years to turn things around.

When the Raiders coach one of the Senior Bowl rosters, there?s a chance they?ll actually be coaching a better team than the one they coached all year.

The Cowboys appeared in four of the six most-viewed games of the season.? (That and a Super Bowl championship will get you a Lombardi Trophy.)

As the Redskins uncharacteristically have thrived, owner Daniel Snyder uncharacteristically has remained in the background.

Giants G.M. Jerry Reese thinks that the team should have given WR Hakeem Nicks more rest when he was dealing with early-season injuries.

The image of Eagles LB Chuck Bednarik taunting a fallen Frank Gifford has been picked as one of the top sports photos of all time.

Life?s been good so far to Vikings K Blair Walsh.

The Bears have brought back speedy WR Brittan Golden.

The Lions were 1-6 against NFC teams that made it to the playoffs.

Since winning the Super Bowl less than two years ago, the Packers have replaced 14 of 22 starters.

First-year Falcons don?t want to hear about past-year playoff failures.

The good news for Buccaneers rookie RB Doug Martin?? He?s a finalist for the Pepsi Max Rookie of the Year Award.? The bad news?? So are Russell Wilson, Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, and Alfred Morris.

The Saints have added WR Preston Parker and DE Jay Richardson.

Despite getting a head start by firing G.M. Marty Hurney during the season, the Panthers won?t start interviewing G.M. candidates until Monday.

49ers TE Garrett Celek, the brother of Eagles TE Brent Celek, was the only undrafted rookie to make the team, and he participated in more snaps than six draft picks.

Returning from a four-game suspension won?t keep Seahawks CB Brandon Browner from starting on Sunday.

The notoriously parsimonious Cardinals are surely hoping Ken Whisenhunt gets a head-coaching job in this cycle.

Rams offensive line coach Paul Boudreau says he got the most out of a ?bunch of misfit toys? in St. Louis this year.

Source: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/05/browns-expect-chip-kelly-to-decide-soon/related/

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An embryo that is neither male nor female

Friday, January 4, 2013

So, is it a girl or a boy? This is the first question parents ask at the birth of an infant. Though the answer is obvious, the mechanism of sex determination is much less so. Researchers at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) attempt to shed light on this complex process by identifying the crucial role played by insulin and IGF1 and IGF2 growth factors, a family of hormones known for its role in metabolism and growth. In the absence of these factors at the time of sex determination, embryos do not differentiate into either male or female and have no adrenal glands. The results of this study, published in the journal PLOS Genetics, allow us to better understand sexual development and will eventually improve diagnosis and genetic counseling practices for individuals with disorders of sex development.

In mammals, sexual development is a long process beginning at conception when the sperm's transmission of an X or Y sex chromosome will determine the genetic sex of the embryo. The following developmental stages will translate this genetic sex into gonadal sex, that is, either ovaries or testes, which will secrete hormones that will masculinise or feminise the foetus.

The intention of the study conducted by Serge Nef, Professor at the Department of Genetic Medicine and Development at UNIGE, is to better understand the first stages of sexual development.

Growth, metabolism and reproduction

The researchers were interested in the role of a class of hormones, insulin-like growth factors (IGFs), and their receptors in cells. These factors, known to be involved in the regulation of metabolism and growth, also have a key role in the regulation of reproductive capacities of the individual, whether male or female. Reproductive function is, in fact, closely linked to metabolism and growth. This is actually quite logical: the growth of an individual cannot progress normally without adequate energy intake and there is no point in reproducing if this caloric intake is insufficient. This may explain why some women with anorexia have anovulatory cycles and may suffer from infertility. Conversely, people with morbid obesity also have significant disturbances in their fertility. Though it is now recognized that the interactions between metabolism, growth and reproductive capacity are regulated by common factors such as insulin and IGFs, Professor Nef's study shows that these interactions are even more important than previously believed because the insulin and IGF receptors are also essential for primary sex determination in mammals.

To analyze the impact of these hormones on sex determination, Professor Nef's group used genetically modified mice. The scientists genetically inactivated the receptors for insulin and IGFs in mouse embryos. They then discovered that in the absence of these factors, at the time of sex determination, the gonads of mutant embryos were unable to develop into testes or ovaries. As such, the embryo and its gonads remained stuck in a fully undifferentiated state for several days demonstrating the essential role of these hormones and growth factors in sexual differentiation.

In humans, cases of disorders of sex development are relatively common with about 1 newborn in every 3000 births being affected. Unfortunately, in the majority of cases, the genetic causes of such alterations remain unexplained. "This study provides a better understanding of the basic mechanisms of sexual development and is a step forward towards a better understanding of the causes of sexual ambiguities, which often remain unknown," states Professor Nef. "The research we are conducting will provide the opportunity to refine and improve clinical diagnosis of individuals with disorders of sex development."

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Universit? de Gen?ve: http://www.unige.ch

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Gabrielle Giffords visits Newtown, will meet with families

NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) ? Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona on Friday visited the Connecticut town where a gunman killed 26 people last month inside an elementary school.

Giffords, who was shot and critically wounded in a 2011 shooting, met with U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman and Newtown's first selectman, according to Sue Marcinek, an assistant to the selectman. Giffords was accompanied by her husband, astronaut Mark Kelly.

She was planning to meet later Friday with families of some of the Newtown victims, according to Steve Jensen, a spokesman for Wyman.

Giffords was left partially blind, with a paralyzed right arm and brain injury, when a gunman opened fire at a constituent meet-and-greet outside a Tucson grocery store on Jan. 8, 2011. Arizona's chief federal judge and five others were killed and 13 people, including Giffords, were injured.

The gunman, Jared Lee Loughner, pleaded guilty to 19 federal charges and was sentenced to seven consecutive life sentences, plus 140 years.

Kelly said on the day of the Newtown shooting that it should lead to better gun control.

"This time our response must consist of more than regret, sorrow, and condolence," Kelly said on his Facebook page, calling for "a meaningful discussion about our gun laws and how they can be reformed and better enforced to prevent gun violence and death in America."

Giffords' visit comes one day after Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced the creation of an advisory commission that will review and recommend changes to state laws and policies on issues including gun control in the wake of the Dec. 14 rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

The gunman, Adam Lanza, shot and killed his mother, then drove to the school and slaughtered 20 first-graders and six educators before committing suicide as police arrived.

Giffords has appeared in public a few times since the shooting. She came face-to-face with Loughner when he was sentenced in November and attended ceremonies for the anniversary of the shooting.

She received tributes and ovations when she returned to the House in January 2012 to say goodbye as she resigned her seat and she delivered the Pledge of Allegiance at the Democratic National Convention in September.

President Barack Obama invoked the Tucson and Newtown elementary school shootings when he spoke at Newtown shortly after the attack. He said four shootings, including those two plus the attacks at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin and at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., marked his first term in office.

A recent Pew Research Center report says gun policy accounted for almost 30 percent of discussions examined on blogs and Twitter in the three days after the school massacre. It compares the response to the Newtown rampage with the Arizona shooting, saying that in the three days after that, just 3 percent of social media conversation was about gun laws.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/former-us-rep-giffords-visits-newtown-conn-204751279.html

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This Is What Happens When You Cross Chris Christie (Atlantic Politics Channel)

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Finding Used Lumber and Reclaimed Wood Furniture | Home ...

Debris from demolition and construction comprises to 40% of landfill waste. Prior to the debris is entirely crushed, it frequently consists of perfectly functional reclaimed timber. It?s cheaper to buy reclaimed wood furniture, or use wood reclaimed from debris, plus you reduce landfill waste and deforestation.

You should use reclaimed materials for your own personel craft or construction projects, and provide new existence to treasures which have been trashed. The initial step of the project using reclaimed timber is locating the materials. Listed here are a couple of places you will probably find reclaimed wood furniture and materials.

Abandoned Shipyards

Packing crates are utilized to transport heavy cargo across oceans and therefore are usually made from exotic or high-quality timber. Usually, these materials are thought refuse and therefore are burned or thrown away into landfills. Wood reclaimed from ship yards means searching through heavy materials, which may be effort, however the effort can lead to fantastic reclaimed timber.

Yard or Garage Sales

A garage purchase is yet another good way to locate reduced reclaimed wood furniture. It?s not hard to turn old furniture into pieces that appear to be new after some sandpaper, stain or fresh paint, plus some new handles. You are able to repurpose wood from old tables, chairs, desks, book shelves, mirrors, night stands, doorways, picture frames, window frames, bed headboards, and baby cribs. Reuse the reclaimed wood furniture because it was initially intended, or provide another existence.

Houses Looking for Demolition

House demolition cost less than deconstruction, but when you will get there over time, you can salvage reclaimed timber along with other products, like home windows or sinks. To locate houses looking for demolition, browse around for houses that appear abandoned, try looking in the paper for tales about houses to become destroyed, and request construction firms or perhaps your city planner when they are conscious of any houses with this particular status. If you realise in regards to a house looking for demolition, contact the home proprietors for permission to deconstruct the home and salvage its contents.

To deconstruct a home, start with the doorways and trim and take away home windows and sills. Cut the flooring and take away any home appliances, like sinks, you might want. Move onto the siding next obvious the insulation and take away the rear of the inside walls. Finally within this order, take away the roof, rafters, ceiling and beams. Go ahead and take wood reclaimed for the personal use and stack it nicely, so you can easily pack and haul.

Retail Locations

Frequently, retail locations and thrift stores sell recycled, restored and reclaimed wood furniture or timber. Some products you?ll find at retail locations include doorways, cabinets, shelves, tables, chairs, lighting fittings, window frames, flooring, and trim.

Online Sources

For other possibilities to locate reclaimed timber or furniture, take a look at classified advertisements online. Sites like Craig?s list.org or Freecycle.org are great assets for locating reclaimed wood furniture that individuals near you are receiving eliminate. You typically need to act rapidly if you notice a product costing little to nothing. It?s important, however, to workout personal safety when meeting other people.

Whenever you repurpose reclaimed timber, you are going for a vital part of reducing waste and enhancing the health from the planet. Plus you do not usually need to go far to locate multiple-use furniture or reclaimed wood to improve your home.

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