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ROLE OF THE SYDNEY LINE IN FRAGILE X SYNDROME
Learn how to apply the Sydney line in hand diagnostics!
February 21, 2010
The Sydney line is common hand characteristic in Fragile X syndrome - a genetic autistic spectrum disorder: which is found in about 2% to 6% of people who have autism!
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ROLE OF THE SIMIAN LINE IN HAND DIAGNOSTICS
Learn how to apply the simian line in hand diagnostics!
January 16, 2010
The simian line is a 'notorious' hand crease that can be noticed in the hands of about 1 in 30 people. But how can the simian line be used for recognizing for example Down syndrome, or other problems?
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NEW BIONIC HANDS: SMARTHAND & PRODIGITS
´Smarthand´ is the first robotic hand with sensory technology!
December 19, 2009
In october 2009 researchers from Sweden claimed they have developed the first ever robotic prosthetic hand that gives amputees a sense of touch: 'Smarthand' is featured with 4 motors + 40 sensors.
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FIND A HANDY
CHRISTMAS GIFT
ABOUT HANDS!!!
  
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HANDY CHRISTMAS GIFTS
& 'HAND READING TOP 10'!
Find a perfect Christmas gift related to hands ... it's so easy!
December 12, 2009
28 'Handy' Santa & Christmas gift idea suggestions - including: the 10 most recommended books about 'hand reading', 10 other 'books about hands' + a few funny surprize gadgets related to hands!
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CHARLES DARWIN HAD THE LONG POINTER FINGER
Beagle 2009 report: finger length linked with jealousy & evolution!
December 9, 2009
On September 1, the "Beagle 2009" left on a trip around the world, in the wake of Charles Darwin (1809-1882). One of the weekly television episodes focussed on the impact of evolution in finger length.
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HANDS ON CANCER: SKIN PAPULES, PITS & CANCERS
'Palmar keratosis' is a papule/pit due to keratin overgrowth!
November 24, 2009
'Palmar keratosis' can sometimes be found in the hands of healthy individuals (11%), but is very frequently seen in in patients with various types of cancer (up to 87% in bladder cancer).
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WHORLS ARE COMMON IN HANDS OF PRIMATES!
Whorls relate to a disadvantage in (motoric) specialization!
November 16, 2009
Studies among various primate species point out: there is a 'reversed' evolutionary link between the occurence of palmar patterns (loops and whorls) and the advance of (motoric) specialization.
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PRIMATE HANDS, FINGER LENGTH & BEHAVIOR!
Finger length of primate species reveals social behavior!
November 10, 2009
Research at the universities of Liverpool and Oxford into the finger length of primate species has revealed that cooperative behavior is linked to exposure to hormone levels in the womb!
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PALMISTRY BOOKS TOP 100 - BY AMAZON SALES RANK!
Which are Amazon's best selling books about hand palm reading?
October 28, 2009
The "AMAZON BOOKS Palmistry TOP 100" is compiled with amazon sales ranks provided by Amazon.com. Find 100+ books about modern hand analysis & classic palmistry!
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'HAND HYGIENE': THE BEST SWINE FLU PREVENTION?
'Hand-to-face touch' is a crucial link to catching swine flu!
October 22, 2009
Governments recommend 'hand hygiene' as the best strategy against the H1N1 virus. But recently new research pointed out that the transfer of the swine flu virus is not limited to body-contact!
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PALMISTRY FORUM MOVE - NEW: WWW.PIFORUMS.NET!
The 'Palmistry International Community Forums' has moved!
October 16, 2009
Forum manager Sue Compton announced: the 'International Palmistry Community Forums' became 'Palmistry International Community Forums', at the new domain name: www.piforums.net!
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MICHAEL JACKSON: 'FINGERNAILS IN TIME'
Including an impression from his meeting with Nelson Mandela!
October 14, 2009
People have been wondering: "Was Michael Jackson's fingernail condition related to his health?" or... "Did his fingernails look brownish because of his dark skin color?" A new photo-essay!
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'MOON WHORL' IN: DOWN, SCHIZOPHRENIA & AUTISM
About the mystery of the whorl on the mount of Moon!
October 11, 2009
In classic palmistry the 'hypothenar whorl' is recognized as a sign for extraordinary thinking & perceptions; learn more about how the 'moon whorl' also relates to Down syndrome, schizophrenia & autism!
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GORDON BROWN LOST HIS FINGERNAIL BITING HABIT!
A report about Gordon Brown's 'shiny' fingernails!
October 7, 2009
In september 2009 The DailyMail reported that Gordon Brown's fingernail condition has recently improved very much! How did Gordon Brown lose his 'chronic habit' of biting fingernails?
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FINGERNAILS GROW FASTER ON PROTEINE DIET!
New research points out: nails grow faster on a proteine diet!
October 2, 2009
While fingernail growth varies among people (e.g. with age, climate), new research points out that today people's fingernails grow 25 percent faster than 70 years ago!
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LONG RING FINGERS DRIVE FASTER!
Long ring finger linked with traffic violations!
September 23, 2009
New research from Germany points out that men with long ring fingers may more easily drive too fast & overtake more easily on dangerous roads - indicated by more (self-reported) traffic violations.
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PALM READING: A MOMENT OF SCIENCE!
How fingerprints relate to genetic diseases!
September 12, 2009
Is there really any truth to palm reading? The lines on your palm can tell you something: learn about dermatoglyphics & fingerprints on this Moment of Science!
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WORLD'S LONGEST MALE & FEMALE FINGERNAILS!
Guinness World Records unveals Lee Redmond's car crash story!
September 5, 2009
Earlier this year Lee Redmond lost her Guinness World Record longest female fingernails due to a car crash. Six months later she's doing fine now, and found 'there is more to life than nails'!!!
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PALMISTRY FORUM CRASH, BUT NOW ONLINE AGAIN!
Palmistry forum crashed, but online again!
September 4, 2009
Early in august the largest International Palmistry Community Forum crashed; a few days ago PI-forum manager Sue Comptom was able to solve the problem: the forum is online again!
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PDC HAND ANALYSIS OF BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA!
Chirologist Arnold Holtzman presents Barack Obama!
August 27, 2009
What does Barack Obama's hand reveal about his psychological makeup, according PsychoDiagnostic Chirology? A brand new hand reading by PDC Master chirologist Arnold Holtzman!
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NEW MICHAEL JACKSON PALM READINGS + STUFF!
Now also featured with Michael Jackson's ink hand print!
August 26, 2009
The Michael Jackson article is now also featured with a few palmistry readings, some youtube videos, a new hand cast, his ink hand print + ... how the autopsy results relate to his hand deterioration!
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USAIN BOLT HAS THE LONG RING FINGER - FAST SPRINT
Female sprinters from Jamaica have the long ring finger as well!
August 17, 2009
Another chapter in the photo essay on the hands of Jamaican sprinters! Usain Bolt has set another world record 100m sprint, Shelly-Ann Fraser won the female 100m sprint.
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HANDS ON HAND HYGIENE: BASICS, SWINE FLU NEWS
Hand hygiene resources + related swine flu reports!
August 15, 2009
Proper hand washing is among the basics of hand hygiene, but what's next? Including hand hygiene technology, hand wash tips for children, and international swine flu reports.
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HANDS ON CANCER: THE HAND & VARIOUS CANCERS
How the hand may reveal the presence of cancer!
August 11, 2009
Your palms may signal the presence of cancer cells elsewhere in the body. 'Tripe palms' & 'palmar fascial thickening' are typical hand characteristics in people who have cancer.
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SWINE FLU PREVENTION:
IT'S YOUR 'HAND HYGIENE!'
Swine flu prevention: 'hand hygiene' is major requirement!
July 29, 2009
The ‘National Pandemic Flu Service’ in the UK and the US recommends 'hand hygiene' as THE major strategy for swine flu prevention: wash your hands frequently, no hand shaking.
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PRESIDENTIAL HANDS:
10 US PALM READINGS!!
How to recognize the hand of a US president?
July 24, 2009
Photo essays of the hands of 10 US presidents, including: Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Richard Nixon, John F. Kennedy and 5 other former US presidents.
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DOCTORS: LINK BETWEEN PALMISTRY & HIV (AIDS)?
New research at Jaipur's 'Sawai Man Singh hospital' in India!
July 15, 2009
A group of 5 doctors at the Sawai Man Singh hospital in Jaipur, India, hope to find a link between dermatoglyphics, hand lines & HIV. A new chapter in HIV research?
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ZHAO LIANG: LARGE HANDS - THE NEW 'TALLEST MAN'?
Another pair of very large hands reported from China!
July 9, 2009
In april 2009 doctors in Tianjin, China, measured former basketball player Zhao Liang at 2.46m (8 ft. 1 in.) as the new world's tallest man! Let's take a look at his large hands.
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FINGERPRINTS & PATTERNS OF PERSONALITY!
New fingerprint research from Moscow, Russia!
July 3, 2009
New research from scientists in Moscow, Russia, indicates that in the future fingerprints might become a helpful tool for personality assessment and choosing the right job!
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