AMAZING OFFSPRINGS!

DRUG AGAINST CANCER

Researchers at the Center for Cellular Therapy, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto (SP - Brazil) identified one of the genes responsible for the activation of cells responsible for metastasis - the process in which cancer spreads through the body via the bloodstream. Hotair known as the gene triggers a mechanism which transforms the

UNIVERSIDADE DE SAO PAULO (USP) - BRAZIL

mesenchymal cancer cells - with the ability to exit the site of origin and lodge in other organs. With the discovery, recently published in scientific journals such as the American Stem Cells, researchers believe it is possible to inhibit the future, the action of genes and maintain localized cancer, which would facilitate the healing of disease.

According to the professor of genetics and a researcher Wilson Araújo Silva Júnior, were three years of research to identify which genes might be involved with the development of tumors . The relation to the hotair cancer was already known , but its function expansion was evident in the study . "We have important information , which is to show that the hotair is one of the genes that are involved in the activation of metastasis . Already it is known that metastasis is a stage in the evolution of the tumor makes it difficult to control the cancer. Already knew that the hotair is a gene that is highly active in metastatic tissues . what we did not know was that he is one of the genes that was triggering metastasis , " he explains.

Smith Jr. states that the hotair , as a gene that produces protein has the ability to regulate the expression of other genes. Thus, it is known that other genes regulated by it are also responsible for the activation of the process of metastasis. " The hotair is an important component to activate metastasis , it is an RNA gene . What it does is regulate the activation of other genes , which indeed are involved in metastasis," he says.

The next step of the study , according to the researcher , is identify which genes controlled by hotair who are also involved in the activation of metastasis . The goal is that in the future you can find a way to inhibit the action of these genes , so keep cancer is located in only one area .

" This discovery is not a cure for cancer , but it is an element that , with others, can serve as a tool for pharmaceutical companies to develop drugs to control the tumor. Controlling the action of this gene, is automatically controls the action of genes that it regulates . Here you have, in theory , control the spread of the tumor. This is already a breakthrough. By controlling metastasis , you hold the localized tumor , "he concludes .

SOURCE: GLOBO.COM

BRAZIL FOR SALE!!!

The new petrol reserve (Libra Camp) discovered in Brazil, was  sold this week to a "group" of petrol companies (Total, Shell, and 2 chinese companies). The area has 1500 square kilometres, and the production will be from 8 to 12 millions of barrels per year.

The population is very disappointed with the government that is selling the natural riches.

Many manifestations have been around the country, because the people are not happy with the huge amount of money spent to make the world cup 2014, and the shortage in the quantity of hospitals, schools, roads, airports, etc

The Giant is for sale! 

Do you have any deal???

BRAZILIAN RESEARCHERS WILL TEST AIDS VACCINE

Researchers will test in monkeys one Brazilian vaccine against HIV, from the second half.

The prediction is that the experiments lasting 24 months, and the goal is to find a more effective method of immunization against AIDS to be used in humans, the statement said the agency FAPESP.

The immunizing contained in the vaccine was developed and patented by scientists at the Faculty of Medicine, USP, and christened HIVBr18. The project began in 2001 and was developed by three researchers - Edecio Cunha Neto, Jorge Kalil and Simone Fonseca.

The current stage of preclinical testing, to be held in the second half, will be made in a colony of rhesus monkeys maintained by the Instituto Butantan. The advantage of doing the tests, according to the Agency FAPESP, is the similarity between the human immune system and monkeys, and the fact that they are susceptible to SIV, which gave rise to HIV.

Scientists estimate that, at the current stage of development, the vaccine should not completely eliminate HIV from the body, but it could keep the load of virus infected reduced to the point one does not develop immunodeficiency and not transmit the virus.

WHALES ALMOST EAT DIVERS!!!

A team of divers was filming in Souza Rock, California (USA), had a scare after two humpback whales suddenly emerged and almost swallowed two divers among the fish.

Once the animals go up, the divers get scared and swim fast to climb on the boat as soon as possible, amid laughter from other crew members. 

Fortunately, both were unharmed, and were not affected by the giant mammals.

Lucky boys!

POPE BENEDICT XVI: HUMILITY AND DIGNITY

An act of humility and dignity of Pope Benedict XVI renouncing main position within the Catholic Church.

The Pope Thanked his flock for respecting his decision to retire and said he was standing down for the good of the Church.

"I took this step in full awareness of its gravity and novelty but with Profound serenity of spirit," he said in his address.

As a result of his surprise announcement, the Church has now amended its laws to bring forward the election of a successor.

The conclave beginning in mid-March would have left little time to have a new pope installed for one of the most important periods in the Catholic calendar, Holy Week, leading up to Easter, Which begins on 24 March.

BLOOD LAKE

It would be the end of the world?

In the state of Texas, in the United States, a lake was completely red in a few hours.

What happened was an accelerated growth of algae (Chromatiaceae sp) due to rapid drying of the water reservoir and low level of oxygen.

Relax, this is not the end of the world!

ENGLAND 2 X 1 BRAZIL

More than 87 thousand people, a legendary stadium, an opponent of weight, as many asked, and for a penalty after just 18 minutes of play. 

The setting was perfect for the Brazilian team build a victory over England on Wednesday in London at the return of Luiz Felipe Scolari. 

The defense of the Ronaldinho's penalty kick, honored for his 100 matches for the team, changed the course of the duel at Wembley. 

After all, the British dominated after that and made 2-1 with goals from Rooney and Lampard experienced. Fred noted for team green and yellow.

SNAKES GOING TO SLEEP

The owner of a zoo in the Philippines read books to their snakes every night.


"Many people have dogs and cats as pets and live with them throughout the house. I do the same, but my pets are snakes."


Emmanuel Tangco also makes presentations in pool with snakes.

The Lunar New Year begins on February 10 and marks the Year of the Snake.

STARTING ON FACEBOOK!!!

TODAY WE STARTED ON FACEBOOK!!!

BRAZIL 43 X 0 ENGLAND

That's it!!! You didn't read wrong!!! Just before the friendly match next month, Brazil beated England for a huge diference!!!

Today in Rio de Janeiro the temperature got 43.2C, a unbelievable record for the last 28 years!!! 

Otherwise, in London, the thermometers shown 0C, a freezing day with blue sky.
When the night comes, the snow make a beautiful make up to city.

The cold and freeze weather has promise to be long for at least one more week!

HEY!!! THIS IS MY FISH!!!

A user of the social network Reddit labeled "Mancubus1" posted a photo of the moment when a shark tried to take the water, and once wrapped the fishing line, another shark came up and bit the fish, taking it back to the water .

Several people made jokes with the image, saying it was a "reverse fishing." The image spread across the network and has been played over 1 million times.

SOURCE: GLOBO.COM

INVASION OF THE ALMIGHT

Corinthians, who won the trophy in 2000, become the first South American team to win the competition twice.

The Blues become the first team since 2006 to fail to win the Club World Cup after winning the Champions League.

Paolo Guerrero scored the only goal on 69 minutes when he reacted quickest to head home past three Blues players.

Fernando Torres had a chance to force extra time but fired straight at Cassio with only the goalkeeper to beat.

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CORINTHIANS BACKED 30.000 FANS TRAVELLED TO YOKOHAMA.

The South American side, who won the Copa Libertadores in July, created their best chance of the first half when Guerrero shot across goal and the ball reached Emerson, whose shot from a narrow angle hit the outside of the post.

Frank Lampard, who was making his first Chelsea start since suffering a calf injury in a Champions League game against Shakhtar Donetsk on 23 October, played another intelligent pass, which Torres controlled on his knee before having his shot saved by Cassio.

The Corinthians goalkeeper then tipped wide a curling effort from Moses and also denied Mata as Chelsea pushed to become only the second English team to win the competition after Manchester United's success in 2008.

But Corinthians went ahead midway through the second half when Paulinho, who has been linked with a move to Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City, collected a pass and ran into the penalty area.

Torres had a glorious chance to level when he had only Cassio to beat but could not take the opportunity.

The Blues ended the game with 10 men 
after Cahill clashed with Emerson.

They managed one final shot, Mata hitting the base of the post, but Corinthians, who won the trophy in 2000, become the first South American team to win the competition twice.

SOURCE: BBC SPORT 

THE PIGEON MISSION

UK experts seek breakers that can translate the contents of a coded message found in the paw skeleton of a homing pigeon killed 70 years ago during the Second World War.

According to the "BBC", a chimney sweep found the corpse of a dove when a chimney cleaned in Surrey (southeast England) with a holster attached to a red paw. Inside was a piece of rolled paper with the inscription "service Pombo" with 27 blocks of letters written by hand.

The codebreakers of the Government Communications Headquarters (CGHQ) - a center ultrasecret eavesdropping and interception British very successful in the secret war against the Nazis - had to recognize that their computers were unable to decipher the contents.

"This type of messages used in operations were designed so that only the sender and receiver could decipher them," said Tony, a historian who asked that only his name was revealed.

About 250,000 carrier pigeons were used during the Second World War, in particular to transmit information between the continent and Britain occupied.

Now the hope is that there is some decipherer still alive who can solve the puzzle.

KILLER MAD CHAMELEON!!!

BREAST MILK ICE CREAM IS FORBIDDEN

Local British councillors have reported that they have seized ice cream made from the breast milk of human beings that had been placed on sale in a shop located in London, England, United Kingdom. Officials cited concerns relating to health and safety.

A Westminster City Council spokeswoman explained that two complaints made by members of the public were being replied to by the council. The Icecreamists, the marketing company involved with the dessert known as 'Baby Gaga', are fully co-operating with officials who are carrying out tests that are currently ongoing. According to Brian Connell, an individual from the council, "[s]elling foodstuffs made from another person's bodily fluids can lead to viruses being passed on and, in this case, potentially hepatitis."

A serving of the ice cream is valued at £14 (US$22.76, €16.49) and is provided in a martini glass. The item became available to purchase during the last week and quickly increased in popularity; within days, the first shipment was sold out.

The breast milk was donated by fifteen women who responded to an online advertisement located on a forum aimed at mothers. According to the company, all milk is screened for the "highest and safest" standards before it is pasteurized and prepared for human consumption. It is then mixed with the zest of lemons and vanilla seed cases.

Matt O'Connor, who founded the Icecreamists, stated: "As far as we are aware there is no law prohibiting a business from selling breast milk ice cream". He claimed that "[i]f it's good enough for our children, it's good enough for the rest of us" and "[s]ome people will hear about it and go yuck - but actually it's pure organic, free-range and totally natural." Brian Connell, a member of the the Conservative Party in the UK, believes that "[a]s the local authority we will support small businesses and applaud innovative ideas wherever possible, but must protect the health of consumers."

Information from: Wikinews, http://www.wikinews.org

The crisis affects supply of toilet paper in the United States

Toilet paper supplies in Trenton, the capital of the US state of New Jersey, may run out by week's end following their city council's dispute over budgets.

The council has declined to sign a contract for paper products worth $42,573 after falling out over a $4,000 charge for paper cups.

Lauren Ira, a spokeswoman for Mayor Tony Mack, said that while the money has been made available to purchase the tissue, the Council is unwilling to sign the contract. The decision means that buildings such as Trenton City Hall may run out of toilet paper by Friday.

Former police officer George Muschal, now Trenton's South Ward Councilman, spoke of the decision in an interview with Bloomsberg. He said the Council was not willing to bow to Mack's order for paper cups, designed to carry hot beverages. He cited reports that the extreme nature of the order was down to fears some cups would be "stolen" for home use. He told the website: "We're the checks and balances over the administration, and we're not going to send out any blank checks."

The rejected contract for paper products is part of a $182.6 million budget laid out by Mack in November. The budget has yet to be adopted due to arguments over its viability; if agreed, it will go into place on July 1, the start of the new fiscal year.

Information from: Wikinews, http://www.wikinews.orgg

"...her name is Facebook!"

An Egyptian man in his early twenties has named his newborn daughter 'Facebook' following the 2011 Egyptian Revolution which was almost solely organized on the social-networking site Facebook. The father, Gamal Ibrahim, told the Egyptian newspaper Al-Ahram that he gave his child the name to "express his joy at the achievements made by the January 25 youth."

The protests, which were largely organized on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook, began on January 25 and led to the end of Hosni Mubarak's 30-year reign as president of Egypt.

The Al-Ahram report stated that, "The girl’s family, friends, and neighbors in the Ibrahimya region gathered around the new born to express their continuing support for the revolution that started on Facebook. 'Facebook' received many gifts from the youth who were overjoyed by her arrival and the new name. A name that shocked the entire world."

Information from: Wikinews, http://www.wikinews.org

Corinthians will be Brazilian Champion again!!!

Today, Sunday 4 December, Corinthians plays the last match against Palmeiras for the Brazilian Championship.

With 2 points in advantage by Vasco da Gama, just a simple draw with the green team will give the fifth title to Corinthians!

The city of São Paulo just wait impatient for the match that will happen on the Pacaembu Stadium. Try to watch this match (19h UK), will be the best Brazilian Football Show that you never ever saw! I can garantee!

Brasil x Gana, the time is coming!

Hello my friends! The match Brasil x Gana is approching! We have the convocation of Brazilians players for you!
Julio Cesar (Internazionale)
Jefferson (Botafogo)
Fábio (Cruzeiro)
Lucio (Internazionale)
Thiago Silva (Milan)
Dedé (Vasco)
David Luiz (Chelsea)
Daniel Alves (Barcelona)
Danilo (Santos)
Marcelo (Real Madrid)
Adriano (Barcelona)
Lucas Leiva (Liverpool)
Luiz Gustavo - Bayern de Munique
Ralf - Corinthians
Elias - Atlético de Madrid
Fernandinho - Shakhtar Donetsk
Paulo Henrique Ganso - Santos
Lucas - São Paulo
Ronaldinho Gaúcho - Flamengo
Robinho - Milan
Alexandre Pato - Milan
Hulk - Porto
Leandro Damião - Internacional
Neymar - Santos

We will be there, and will post more information! Keep pluged!