�Happiness and optimism may play a role against breast cancer while inauspicious life events can increase the risk of development the disease, according to a sketch by Professor Ronit Peled, at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel. An article on the study titled "Breast Cancer, Psychological Distress and Life Events among Young Women," was just published in the British journal BMC Cancer (8:245, August 2008).
In the study, researchers questioned women about their life experiences and evaluated their levels of felicity, optimism, anxiety, and economic crisis prior to diagnosis. Researchers used this information to examine the relationship betwixt life events, psychological distress and white meat cancer among young women.
A total of 622 women between the ages of 25 and 45 were interviewed: 255 breast genus Cancer patients and 367 good for you women. "The results showed a straighten out link between outlook and risk of breast cancer, with optimists 25 pct less likely to feature developed the disease. Conversely, women world Health Organization suffered two or more traumatic events had a 62 per centum greater risk of infection," Peled said. "Young women who have been uncovered to a number of negative life events should be considered an 'at-risk' group for breast cancer and should be treated accordingly."
The researchers indicate that women were interviewed after their diagnosing, which whitethorn color their recall of their past tense emotional department of State somewhat negatively. However, according to Peled, "We tin carefully enunciate that experiencing more than one spartan and/or mild to moderate life case is a risk gene for breast cancer among young women. On the other hand, a general feeling of happiness and optimism can play a protective role."
"The mechanism in which the central nervous, hormonal and immune systems interact and how behaviour and external events modulate these leash systems is not in full understood," Peled states. "The relationship betwixt happiness and health should be examined in future studies and relevant contraceptive initiatives should be developed."
About Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and American Associates
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is a world-renowned plant of inquiry and higher learning with campuses in Beer-Sheva, Sede Boqer and Eilat in Israel's southerly desert. It is a university with a conscience, where the highest academic standards ar integrated with community involvement, committed to sustainable development of the Negev. Founded in 1972, this twelvemonth marks American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev's 36th year of support, helping BGU develop the bold new vision for the Negev: the focus of the future of Israel. For more information, please visit http://www.aabgu.org/.
Source: Andrew Lavin
American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
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Wednesday 6 August 2008
Mummy Tackles Knight At Box Office
Box-office analysts are sporting that The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor will select down The Dark Knight this weekend. Noting that the lowest Mummy picture show opened with $68 jillion, they say that even if the latest one takes in $50 zillion, it would still potential become the weekend's top film. (The Batman continuation took in $75.2 million utmost weekend and would stimulate to fall less than 33 pct in its third weekend to stay on above $50 million -- something the analysts propose is improbable. They're predicting it will gross around $35-40 one thousand thousand.) The only other celluloid opening in wide release is the Kevin Costner comedy Swing Vote. It's expected to take in less than $10 million.
Thursday 19 June 2008
Charlotte Church - Charlotte Church Pregnant With Second Child
Singer CHARLOTTE CHURCH is expecting her second child - just eight months after welcoming her first.
The former child star, now 22, and her longtime boyfriend, British rugby player Gavin Henson, announced the news to fans on her website with a post that began, "Here we go again!!!" on Wednesday (18Jun08).
The online statement reads: "The couple are thrilled, as are their immediate families."
The tot is due in November (08). The mum-to-be will continue with plans to film the third series of her U.K. TV chat show, scheduled to shoot in July and August (08).
Church gave birth to her first child, daughter Ruby Megan, last year (Sep07).
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Mike Gordon set to take flight with 'Sparrow'
Former Phish bassist Mike Gordon [ tickets ] will mount a solo tour this summer in support of his new studio album, "The Green Sparrow," which is due in stores in August.Gordon and his touring band--which features guitarist Scott Murawski, percussionist Craig Myers, keyboardist Tom Cleary and drummer Todd Isler--will kick off the run Aug. 3 in Philadelphia. Gordon, who also has a headlining date lined up for June 30 in Northampton, MA, will play a number of jam-band-oriented festivals in July and early August, including Aug. 2's Gathering of the Vibes in Bridgeport, CT.The performer will hit more than 25 cities during the outing, which stretches into early September. Details are included below.For the "The Green Sparrow," Gordon's second official solo album (he's also collaborated on a pair of CDs with guitarist Leo Kottke), the bassist worked with a variety of special guests including former Phish-mates Trey Anastasio and Page McConnell, The Grateful Dead's Bill Kreutzmann, Chuck Leavell and Ivan Neville. The set was recorded in Gordon's home studio and mixed at The Barn, his former band's studio and art space.The new album represents a period of letting go of the past, according to Gordon's online bio. "First I had to let go of Phish," he said. "Then I let go of the idea of playing with other people, because I wanted to work alone for a year. Then I came up with all these great songs but let go of some of them for the sake of the album."Gordon took 2007 off from touring and other commitments and dedicated himself to writing the songs on "The Green Sparrow," according to a press release."Some people might see me as introspective, but this time I wanted to put out something fun," he said. "'The Green Sparrow' has cheerfulness and a certain amount of smile to it. If that�s what people get from the album, then I'll be happy."
Thursday 5 June 2008
David Archuleta Signs to 19 Recordings/Jive Records
Archuleta Gears Up For American Idol Tour
NEW YORK, June 5 -- It was announced today that American
Idol sensation David Archuleta has signed to 19 Recordings/Jive Records.
Archuleta is currently gearing up for the upcoming American Idol tour which
kicks off on July 1st in Glendale, AZ. The 17-year old is expected to
release his debut album later this year.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080605/NYTH079 )
"Signing a record contract with 19 Recordings/Jive Records is truly a
dream come true," states Archuleta. "Being a fan of American Idol since
season one and admiring the alumni, I am honored and humbled to be a part
of that group. I'm really excited to start working on everything."
David Archuleta, the runner-up on the current season of "American
Idol," has three songs entering the Hot 100 this week, starting with his
stunning remake of John Lennon's "Imagine" at No. 36, along with his
highly-praised rendition of "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," and his
finale song, "In This Moment."
Simon Fuller, creator of the popular TV series and chief executive and
founder of 19 Entertainment Label Group, states, "It was fascinating to
watch David's journey through Idol. He is a genuine pop star, and is a
gifted singer who instantly won over a huge audience when he first appeared
on the show. Since then, he has dealt with the pressure and the high level
of expectation with real fortitude; he's given us some of the best
performances of the season. Without question David Archuleta has a great
future ahead of him".
Tom Carrabba, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Jive/Zomba
Label Group comments, "David Archuleta has already shown the world that he
is a star. He's a young, talented singer with wide appeal and we're
thrilled to have him join our roster."
David Archuleta is from Murray, Utah, a town outside Salt Lake City. He
recently came to national attention and captured the hearts and imagination
of a nation with several show-stopping performances on "American Idol."
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NEW YORK, June 5 -- It was announced today that American
Idol sensation David Archuleta has signed to 19 Recordings/Jive Records.
Archuleta is currently gearing up for the upcoming American Idol tour which
kicks off on July 1st in Glendale, AZ. The 17-year old is expected to
release his debut album later this year.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080605/NYTH079 )
"Signing a record contract with 19 Recordings/Jive Records is truly a
dream come true," states Archuleta. "Being a fan of American Idol since
season one and admiring the alumni, I am honored and humbled to be a part
of that group. I'm really excited to start working on everything."
David Archuleta, the runner-up on the current season of "American
Idol," has three songs entering the Hot 100 this week, starting with his
stunning remake of John Lennon's "Imagine" at No. 36, along with his
highly-praised rendition of "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," and his
finale song, "In This Moment."
Simon Fuller, creator of the popular TV series and chief executive and
founder of 19 Entertainment Label Group, states, "It was fascinating to
watch David's journey through Idol. He is a genuine pop star, and is a
gifted singer who instantly won over a huge audience when he first appeared
on the show. Since then, he has dealt with the pressure and the high level
of expectation with real fortitude; he's given us some of the best
performances of the season. Without question David Archuleta has a great
future ahead of him".
Tom Carrabba, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Jive/Zomba
Label Group comments, "David Archuleta has already shown the world that he
is a star. He's a young, talented singer with wide appeal and we're
thrilled to have him join our roster."
David Archuleta is from Murray, Utah, a town outside Salt Lake City. He
recently came to national attention and captured the hearts and imagination
of a nation with several show-stopping performances on "American Idol."
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A Tribute To AC/DC
Artist: A Tribute To AC/DC
Genre(s):
Rock
Discography:
A Tribute To AC/DC
Year: 2000
Tracks: 1
Fading Colours
Hart says Pink is the love of his life
Pink's estranged husband Carey Hart has described the singer as the love of his life, despite the fact that the couple have now separated.
Speaking to People magazine, the racing driver said: "Above and beyond everything, we are the best of friends and she is the love of my life."
He also dismissed rumours of any animosity between the pair, saying: "We talk all the time."
Pink previously stated that the split from was "not about cheating, anger or fighting", assuring her fans that she still believed that Hart is a "good man" and urging them to support him too.
Speaking to People magazine, the racing driver said: "Above and beyond everything, we are the best of friends and she is the love of my life."
He also dismissed rumours of any animosity between the pair, saying: "We talk all the time."
Pink previously stated that the split from was "not about cheating, anger or fighting", assuring her fans that she still believed that Hart is a "good man" and urging them to support him too.
Loss of principals clouds Mirage slate
Sydney Pollack, Anthony Minghella leave work in limbo
Monday's death of Sydney Pollack has thrown the many projects his company, Mirage Enterprises, was developing into limbo.
Mirage finds itself in an unusual situation: Pollack was a principal in the company with Anthony Minghella, who died March 18, and few companies have faced the death of two partners in such a short period of time, leaving not only the question of what happens to their titles but also what becomes of the company.
Other companies that have lost partners have soldiered on -- even thrived -- after the death of a partner (witness Jerry Bruckheimer Films after Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films).
Insiders said Mirage projects -- those that are not partnered with other producers -- might find themselves under the wings of Pollack's agents at CAA and his family, who might try to keep them going. Another scenario is that Pollack's daughter Rebecca, who was an executive at United Artists, takes over.
"We're all flying a little blind right now," said one person close to Pollack's camp and involved in several projects.
Mirage, which has offices in Los Angeles and London, has a first-look deal at the Weinstein Co., and the company has said that it is intent on moving forward on those projects, including "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency," which is going ahead at HBO.
Mirage's docket at the Weinstein Co. also includes the high-profile remake of German Oscar-winner "The Lives of Others" as well as the adaptation of Allison Pearson's novel "I Don't Know How She Does It." The latter has David Frankel ("Marley & Me") attached to direct; it recently bought Aline Brosh McKenna on board to do a rewrite.
Other projects, most of which are book adaptations or international-flavored thrillers, include:
-- "The Ninth Life of Louis Drax," which Minghella adapted based on a novel by Liz Jensen.
-- "The Silver Lining Playbook" an adaptation of a Matthew M. Quick book that Pollack was producing with Michelle Raimo.
-- "Bartimaeus Trilogy: The Amulet of Samarkand," an adaptation of a children's fantasy novel that sees the Weinstein Co. sharing the project with Miramax. Sources said "Bartimaeus" had been dormant for a while.
-- At Miramax, Mirage was working on "The Resurrectionists," based on the novel by Michael Collins. Minghella had been attached to direct; the project was put on hold when he died.
-- "Colombian Gold" is set up at Focus, with Mirage producing with Miguel Arteta's Flan de Coco Films shingle. Arteta also was attached to direct the murder mystery.
-- "Liberty," a thriller set in Haiti, is set up at Intermedia Films with Jez Butterworth directing.
-- Mirage also was producing "Turbulence" at Universal, home of Pollack's last big studio picture, "The Interpreter." Tom Pabst is writing the internationally set thriller.
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Ledger's death is ruled accidental
The death of Australian actor Heath Ledger has been ruled accidental by the New York City Medical Examiner's Office.
The office said today that the 28-year-old actor died due to the abuse of prescription medications.
A statement said: "Mr Heath Ledger died as the result of acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine."
"We have concluded that the manner of death is accident, resulting from the abuse of prescription medications."
The actor's family released a statement saying: "Today's results put an end to speculation, but our son's beautiful spirit and enduring memory will forever remain in our hearts."
"While no medications were taken in excess, we learned today the combination of doctor-prescribed drugs proved lethal for our boy."
The statement also said: "Heath's accidental death serves as a caution to the hidden dangers of combining prescription medication, even at low dosage."
Ledger was found dead at his New York apartment on 22 January.
The office said today that the 28-year-old actor died due to the abuse of prescription medications.
A statement said: "Mr Heath Ledger died as the result of acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine."
"We have concluded that the manner of death is accident, resulting from the abuse of prescription medications."
The actor's family released a statement saying: "Today's results put an end to speculation, but our son's beautiful spirit and enduring memory will forever remain in our hearts."
"While no medications were taken in excess, we learned today the combination of doctor-prescribed drugs proved lethal for our boy."
The statement also said: "Heath's accidental death serves as a caution to the hidden dangers of combining prescription medication, even at low dosage."
Ledger was found dead at his New York apartment on 22 January.
Floetry
Artist: Floetry
Genre(s):
R&B: Soul
Discography:
Flo'Ology
Year: 2005
Tracks: 13
Floacism ''Live''
Year: 2003
Tracks: 14
Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie Stewart are the smelly divas behind the neo-soul span Floetry. Ambrosius and Stewart emerged in the mid-'90s as songwriters in demand. They're behind some of the new millennium's biggest hits, to a fault. The copulate has written tracks for Michael Jackson, Jill Scott, Glenn Lewis, and Bilal. While they're highly well-thought-of behind the scenes, Floetry is their way of moving up battlefront.
Ambrosius is the songstress to Stewart's spoken discussion showman or "floacist" part. The two met due to their passion of hoops. Stewart, world Health Organization hails from London, was a whizz on her motor hotel, piece Ambrosius wowed fans in her local English region. They were competitive, merely non rivals, so a friendship was formed. Music was also a mania. Ambrosius relished in her reggae roots piece Stewart establish herself rifling to casimir Funk and soul. While attention Brits Performing Arts School, Ambrosius studied business and finance, only made room for courses in voice, performance proficiency, and recording. Stewart split her time 'tween playacting and guiding. Later, Ambrosius and Stewart headed to college.
Ambrosius aforethought to pay heed Georgia Tech University on a basketball scholarship, only injury constrained her to bow out. Stewart headed for Middlesex University, finally transferring to North London University. Still, they two kept in touch and raved about music. It wouldn't be until Stewart's girl grouping, 3 Plus 1, disbanded that Floetry would actually give euphony a grievous shot.
In 1997, Ambrosius and Stewart began writing songs and playing shows in and around London. Three age later, they affected to America in search of something larger. A brief erolia minutilla in Atlanta didn't goat god out, merely their meter washed-out in Philadelphia proven golden. Ambrosius and Stewart befriended Julius Erving III, basketball majuscule Julius Erving's word, in mid-2000. Floetry and Erving clicked outright. Erving sign on as their managing director and dependent the ladies up with Jeff Townes, aka DJ Jazzy Jeff, for some transcription. That's when the deals started trickling in -- Floetry were official and living verboten a ambition. In 2002, they inked a deal with DreamWorks and affected up their possess work for a debut album. Floetic appeared in October 2002, and its followup, Flo'Ology, reached the Top Ten upon release deuce-ace years later.
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Music highlights for Monday, Mayt 5
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Richie Sambora offers David Beckham free guitar lessons
Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora has offered to teach David Beckham how to play the guitar.
Sambora, often revered as the finest guitarist in the world, met the LA Galaxy soccer superstar during a photo shoot last month, and the pair struck up an unlikely friendship.
He says, “Beckham is a good guy. He�s done so much for soccer in the US. We both recently featured in the Father�s Day edition of a Los Angeles children�s magazine with our children.
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