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Malaysian Reserve
a day ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
123Invent Inventor Develops Improved Bra for Curvier Women
PITTSBURGH, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 'As a curvier woman, I hated the discomfort associated with wearing a traditional bra. I wanted to create a more comfortable option for me, my daughter, and other women with curves,' said an inventor, from Wagga, NSW, Australia, 'so I invented the CroBra (by Char). My design provides added comfort and support, and the improved sizing guide helps you select the right size.' The patent-pending invention provides an improved bra option for curvier women. In doing so, it prevents the bra from riding up and digging into the skin. It also helps prevent bulging. As a result, it increases comfort and support. Additionally, the invention features a unique design that is easy to wear. The CroBra (by Char) is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, visit Or contact Lidia Ilievski at 045-720-0678 or email info@
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
123Invent Inventor Develops Improved Bra for Curvier Women
PITTSBURGH, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "As a curvier woman, I hated the discomfort associated with wearing a traditional bra. I wanted to create a more comfortable option for me, my daughter, and other women with curves," said an inventor, from Wagga, NSW, Australia, "so I invented the CroBra (by Char). My design provides added comfort and support, and the improved sizing guide helps you select the right size." The patent-pending invention provides an improved bra option for curvier women. In doing so, it prevents the bra from riding up and digging into the skin. It also helps prevent bulging. As a result, it increases comfort and support. Additionally, the invention features a unique design that is easy to wear. The CroBra (by Char) is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, visit Or contact Lidia Ilievski at 045-720-0678 or email info@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE InventHelp Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Eating this kind of bread can raise colon cancer patients' risk of death
Eating white bread and other foods considered to be proinflammatory can raise colon cancer patients' risk of death from the disease, researchers said this week. Of a study of more than 1,600 patients with stage III colon cancer, people who consumed the most of those foods — also including french fries, hot dogs, and soda — during a phase 3 clinical trial showed a shorter overall survival post-treatment compared to those on a proinflammatory diet. The patients who ate a proinflammatory diet had an 87 percent higher risk of death than those who consumed the least proinflammatory food. Inflammation is the body's immune response to stimulus, such as falling down or burning your finger. Both too little and too much inflammation can cause problems, and most chronic diseases are believed to be rooted in inflammation that lasts over time. Some of the foods that can contribute to inflammation have been linked to cancer risk. 'One of the most common questions that patients ask is what they should do after treatment to maximally reduce their risk of cancer recurrence and improve survival,' Dr. Sara Char, a clinical fellow in hematology and oncology at Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, said in a statement. 'These findings add to the published literature about the importance of dietary patterns and physical activity in outcomes of patients with colorectal cancer.' Char was the first author of the research which was presented on Sunday at this year's American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting. 'This study provides additional evidence that diet may be important for improving outcomes and survival in patients with stage III colon cancer,' co-author Dr. Kimmie Ng, also of Dana-Farber, said. 'Further studies are needed to tailor specific dietary recommendations for patients with colon cancer, and to understand the biological mechanisms underlying the relationship between proinflammatory diets and survival.' The use of the anti-inflammatory drug in the participants' trial, which is known as celecoxib, did not have a significant influence on the relationship between diet and survival, but the authors also noted that those who engaged in higher levels of physical activity had the best overall survival outcomes. Their findings come following previous research that showed systemic inflammation can increase the risk of colon cancer development and progression. Using anti-inflammatory drugs can reduce the risk of recurrence in selected patients with stage III colon cancer, the Dana-Farber researchers said. It remains unclear how much diet could affect cancer outcomes after treatment, but these findings add to a growing body of knowledge that could affect tens of thousands of Americans with colorectal cancer. Some 150,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year in the U.S. It is the second-most common cause of cancer deaths for men and women in the U.S., and is expected to cause about 52,900 deaths this year. The average five-year survival for patients with stage III colon cancer is around 80 percent, although between 25 and 35 percent of patients experience a recurrence of cancer during that time. The researchers say that they plan to conduct more detailed investigations of the biological effects of diet and lifestyle on colon cancer outcomes, including those with metastatic colon cancer and those diagnosed at younger ages, under age 50. The majority of Americans — as many as 57 percent — may be eating a diet that promotes inflammation, researchers at the Ohio State University found last year. In 2018, a Harvard study found that people who ate foods that promoted inflammation had a higher rate of colorectal cancer compared with people who ate the least foods, with a 22 percent higher risk for men than women. Eating white bread and drinking alcohol are linked to an increased risk for developing colorectal cancer. Whole grains have anti-cancer properties and eating fiber helps to reduce colorectal cancer risk, researchers told Fox News Digital in 2023. The next year, a study found potential risk for white bread intake. Alternatively, consuming more dark leafy greens, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and protein sources that are high in omega-3 fatty acids can help fight inflammation, according to UCLA Health. The Mediterranean diet may be the most beneficial, Johns Hopkins Medicine notes. 'I want to emphasize that people really need to focus on their pattern of eating — as opposed to eating a few particular foods — to reduce inflammation,' Dr. Edwin McDonald, a gastroenterologist at UChicago Medicine, wrote. ' There's no miracle food out there that's going to cure people with chronic inflammation. You need to have an anti-inflammatory lifestyle and diet.'
Kyodo News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Kyodo News
Analysis of "GQuuuuuuX" Ep. 2 "White Gundam"
By Koji Uchida, KYODO NEWS - 9 minutes ago - 18:34 | All The TV anime "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX" (hereafter referred to as GQuuuuuuX) has been streaming on Prime Video since Tuesday, April 8, 2025. In its second episode, "White Gundam," we finally got to see part of the One Year War segment that was previewed in the theatrical release "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-" back in January. For those familiar with the original "Mobile Suit Gundam" series (hereafter referred to as First Gundam), the series of unexpected events must have been quite shocking. The "-Beginning-" movie featured scenes not present in the TV series. If you haven't seen it in theaters yet and became interested after watching episode 2, I highly recommend checking it out while it's still showing. In episode 2 of GQuuuuuuX, "White Gundam" Char Aznable, the rival character as famous as Amuro Ray, managed to capture the Federation's white mobile suit, the Gundam. This act of seizing an enemy's weapon or equipment during battle is known as "capture" in military terms. In this article, we'll explore five elements that contributed to this surprising turn of events. Please note that this is purely speculative analysis and has no connection to the official GQuuuuuuX settings or storyline. 1. Gene: The First Divergent Point Both the first episode of "First Gundam" titled "Gundam Rises on Earth!!" and the second episode of "GQuuuuuuX" follow the same basic premise: Char's unit investigates Side 7 after detecting the Earth Federation Forces' mobile suit development plan, Operation V. However, in "GQuuuuuuX" Char personally infiltrates Side 7 from the outset due to an unexpected malfunction of a certain pilot's Zaku. Fans familiar with "First Gundam" might have found it thrilling to see one of the three infiltrating Zakus colored red, despite the scene's composition being nearly identical to the original. This excitement persists even though Char's character has been depicted attempting infiltrations in his conspicuous attire and mobile suit on multiple occasions. As a result, it doesn't feel particularly out of place for a unit commander to personally conduct reconnaissance or infiltration missions. In "First Gundam" the initial infiltration of Side 7 was carried out by Denim, Slender, and a character named Gene, who also accompanies Char in "GQuuuuuuX". Interestingly, it's Gene's Zaku that malfunctions in "GQuuuuuuX". Gene, a rookie soldier eager for promotion, ignores his superior Denim's orders and launches an attack in his pursuit of military achievements. In "GQuuuuuuX" Char also initiates an attack at this point. While Gene is often considered the "scapegoat" for providing Amuro the opportunity to board the Gundam, his actions are nearly identical to Char's. This raises an intriguing question: Why didn't Gene's actions in the original series lead to the same outcome as in "GQuuuuuuX" given that their actions were essentially the same? We'll explore this point in the next section. 2. Whether Gene had Earned Denim's Trust As mentioned earlier, Gene was a new recruit who, in his eagerness to prove himself, disregarded orders from his superior officer, Denim. Such behavior is typically unacceptable in the military, making it questionable whether he had earned the trust of his colleagues. However, in "GQuuuuuuX" Char also took immediate action upon discovery. This difference can be attributed to the contrasting roles of Char and Gene. If the decision had come from a unit commander, Denim, who is loyal to orders, would have likely complied immediately. In "GQuuuuuuX" there's even a line where Denim praises Char's decision, saying, "As expected of the Red Comet... always so adaptable". This indicates that Char had already earned the trust of his subordinates. The crucial difference seems to lie in this level of trust. As a result, in the original "First Gundam" by the time Gene and Denim make their discovery, Amuro has already boarded the Gundam, leading to the first-ever Mobile Suit battle in history. However, in "GQuuuuuuX" Char and Denim's swift action leads to the successful capture of the Gundam, the destruction of the Guncannon, and even the seizure of the Pegasus (White Base). If Gene had earned the trust of Denim and his fellow unit members in their daily interactions, the outcome might have been different, even if not as dramatic as Char's success. While Gene undoubtedly became a turning point, it's fascinating to see how drastically the subsequent events could change if just one factor had been different. Interestingly, the theme song "Plazma" by Kenshi Yonezu also touches on the concept of "what if" with lyrics like "Moshimo ano kaisatsu no mae de / If only at that ticket gate..." This might suggest that "GQuuuuuuX" places significant importance on these "what if" scenarios. Perhaps "GQuuuuuuX" is exploring the theme of how small changes can lead to vastly different outcomes. Who knows? This could be a key element of the series!
Forbes
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Upcoming Char Aznable Action Figure Came Here To Laugh At You
The upcoming Char Aznable action figure from Bandai Spirits. In a curious move, Bandai Spirits has announced a new upcoming Char Aznable action figure from Mobile Suit Gundam. The reason why this is curious is that while shows like Kamen Rider and Ultraman get loads of action figures, characters from mecha anime tend not to get the same treatment. I learned years ago from a representative at Bandai Spirits that when it came to mecha shows, people didn't tend to want figures of characters but more of the mecha themselves. The reason for this is that the mecha in these shows act as cyphers for the characters, so buying a toy of the mecha they pilot is the equivalent of also buying an action figure of the character. However, the big change now is that series like Mobile Suit Gundam have a much larger international market share compared to a decade ago. As with other releases, this figure will have a very wide range of articulation. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder My guess is that this Char Aznable figure is meant more for the international market to see if character action figures from mecha anime can have more traction abroad. Naturally, this Char Aznable action figure also ties neatly into the currently airing Gundam GQuuuuuuX anime, where he is featured as part of the backstory for the series. Char Aznable is also arguably one of the most iconic characters from the Gundam saga, so it makes sense that Bandai Spirits would start here. Admittedly, this is by no means the first mecha anime-related character action figure, but they are a rarity due to the reasons specified above, so this does stand out as a more strategic release from an international standpoint. As with other releases, the figure comes with all manner of gimmicks, from different facial expressions to the Newtype 'flash' effect. This Char Aznable action figure will be released this October and cost 9,900 yen (or around $71 at the current exchange rate). As for the whole Char meme, admittedly, that is from Zeta Gundam, when Char called himself Quattro, but it still feels appropriate considering how snarky Char can be across the Gundam franchise. Follow me on X, Facebook and YouTube. I also manage Mecha Damashii and am currently featured in the Giant Robots exhibition currently touring Japan.
