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When it comes to the shifting intersection of law and technology, a premier online resource is Between Lawyers, a unique blog featuring analysis and commentary from long-time law bloggers Denise Howell (DH), Dennis Kennedy (DK), Tom Mighell (TM), Martin Schwimmer (MS) and Ernest Svenson (ES).
The Between Lawyers group recently held a special roundtable (on their blog, of course) regarding the future of legal blogging. Law Practice is delighted to share highlights of that conversation here. Go to www.corante.com/betweenlawyers to read more.
Q: What is the current landscape for legal blogging?
DK: There are probably fewer law-related blogs than most people would expect. The ones that do exist, however, have captured a lot of attention and are a well-recognized segment of the larger blog community. There is also a general feeling that legal blogs have improved the reputation of lawyers, at least to some extent, among Internet users.
DH: I’m guessing there must be well over 1,000 blogs maintained by legal professionals. If I’m right, this is more than a hundredfold increase since I started paying attention to such things in early 2002. I see no sign of this growth slowing, and no reason to think there can ever be “too many” blogs of any kind, legal or otherwise. Every author or group of authors has perspective, knowledge, expertise, talent and interests that are totally unique and of immeasurable value to those who want or need access to that precise informational blend.
In other words, it’s a great time to start a law-oriented blog. There’s a considerable frame of reference for what people are already doing, yet enormous room for innovation and perhaps an infinite number of interesting niches to fill.
TM: I have always believed that the “niche” law blogs—those tracking a particular area of law—are more likely to be followed regularly than are the more general blogs, law student blogs and the like. The average user will not be a voracious reader of blogs, but he or she will, I think, take the time to receive information useful to his or her practice, whether it be practice area-specific or related to the business of running a law practice.
Right now large firms are underrepresented in the “blawgosphere.” But I expect that will change as more firms recognize the numerous benefits of blogging.
MS: The land rush where a blogger could claim a whole sector of the law as his or her subject is almost over, but not quite. Oddly, we saw the first practitioner-authored blog in copyright law only recently. For the most part, however, we will see differentiation from here on in—by specialty, location and other means that will mirror the way lawyers brand themselves. We are also seeing aggregation—with our own group, Between Lawyers, and rethink(ip) (www.rethinkip.com) being two examples. And we are seeing “corporatization,” with the Law.com network (http://legalblogwatch.type pad.com/legal_blog_watch) being an early example there.
Q: What are the three biggest benefits of blogging for lawyers?
DK: The first is that you can create a good-looking, content-rich Web site without learning HTML or other coding. If you use a hosted service such as TypePad, you can simply choose a template and have a great blog for less than $15 a month. The second benefit is that a blog can give your practice a voice and a personal presence. Because blogs consist of regular “posts” or short essays, blog authors can express their personalities and share their experiences, insights and ideas while providing genuinely helpful information and tips. The third benefit is that bloggers are, for the most part, incredibly generous and accommodating. So as a blogger, you can gradually become part of the world’s greatest network.
DH: For me, the first benefit is easy, effective, fast, flexible, well-organized, persistent, participatory, distributed communication at marginal cost. Non-blog-oriented Web tools have a tough time competing on any of these levels. Second, there’s exposure to a flattened cross-section of others’ thoughts, musings, research and analyses to which you would otherwise be oblivious, some of which is—at any given moment—precisely relevant to whatever you need or want to be doing. Third, attention is the scarcest resource available to knowledge-based businesses. It gets trampled every day with overzealous push-content approaches. Blogging makes you part of the solution, not part of the problem.
TM: A top benefit is the marketing potential. By publishing regularly updated content in your area of practice, you can become known as a “go-to” person in that field. Clients and would-be clients will send you work because of the valuable information you provide to them, and other lawyers who read your blog will refer work to you because you are a trusted authority in that area of law. Second, blogging forces lawyers to drop the stuffy legal-speak that infests so many briefs and motions and, thus, become a better writer through the process.
Third, I’d say collaboration, being a part of something bigger than yourself. The law bloggers I know are people who “get it”—and people I never would have met were it not for my blog. If it weren’t for blogs, would Steve Nipper (Invent Blog), Matt Buchanan (Promote the Progress) and Doug Sorocco (PHOSITA) have gotten together and started rethink(ip), which discusses how to change the way we think about intellectual property law? I doubt that the five of us at Between Lawyers would have ended up talking here every day about issues that interest us if not for blogging.
Q: Should every lawyer and law firm have a blog?
MS: Yes, but not the same blog.
TM: That answer shows why we like blogging with Marty. But the question here should really be, “Is it a good idea for every lawyer and law firm to consider having a blog?” The answer to that, I think, is yes. However, the answer to the question stated is no. Blogging is not for everyone. If you are going to start a law-related blog, be prepared to invest the time and energy necessary to make it a credible Web presence. Lawyers who either don’t have the time to write posts, or who post very infrequently, should not undertake the effort. A poorly maintained blog will have the opposite effect of a well-written, frequently updated blog. The blogger will lose credibility with her or his audience. In other words, don’t just have a blog so you can say you have a blog.
DH: Any way I slice this question the answer is no, but I get there sort of circuitously. Not every lawyer should have a blog, because not everyone is predisposed to processing and sharing information in the way that blogs facilitate.
ES: My law firm has experimented with blogging, and at some point, we’ll develop a full-fledged blog strategy. For now, the fact that I blog is good enough for our firm. But eventually, we’ll feel more pressure to have a firm-sponsored blog. The pressure will come when other Louisiana firms start blogs.
DK: Legal Internet guru Jerry Lawson has said that blogs will be great vehicles for a small percentage of lawyers, moderately good vehicles for perhaps 10 to 15 percent of lawyers who try them, and disasters for the great majority of lawyers who try them. I agree with that. Blogs make the most sense for writers, especially those who can write on a regular basis and are generally comfortable with writing for a general audience. I don’t know a lot of lawyers who fit that description.
DH: Law firms are a different story. Before a firm decides to publish one or more blogs, it and its prospective bloggers-in-residence (and I do hope they are “in residence,” rather than commissioned for the purpose of generating blog posts) had better take a long look at the essential nature of blogging. Like all businesses, law firms aren’t a who, they’re a what, and blogging is a who-oriented pursuit. All the firms I’ve seen successfully embrace blogging to date are small or solo shops. I’m not saying a large firm can’t do it, I just think there are more hurdles to overcome in that setting.
Until blogs are mainstream enough that people just know what works well and what doesn’t (and the kind of “personality” issues involved), businesses—including law firms—should think hard about whether they’ve got what it takes to do a good “official” blog.
ES: The corporate-type blogs have been growing in number and they’ll keep growing. And just like the individual blogs, some of them will be well done and interesting while some will fall flat on their faceless faces. But even the corporations that like to operate behind a committee-created mask will learn that when the clock strikes midnight and the costume party ends, the masks have to come off.
Q: Do you think blogging is overhyped?
DK: We are certainly in a period of negative reaction to some of the inflated claims made about blogging. I can tell you the impact of my blog on both traffic to my Web site and my search engine rankings has been amazing, and I’ve certainly gotten other benefits from blogging, too. Yet despite that, I think the emphasis on blogs as a marketing technique is generally misplaced.
Blogs, like Web sites, may be an important part of an overall marketing portfolio for some lawyers and firms, but if you put all your marketing efforts into blogging, I’m not sure that you’ll be able to pay your bills. For law firms, I would argue that a strategy based on RSS feeds makes much more sense than a strategy based on blogs. The trail of legal blogging is littered with the dead blogs of law firms.
TM: Yes, there has been so much blog-mania lately that many people roll their eyes when I start to talk about blogs. I do hope (in the legal space, anyway) that the negative reaction will ultimately be replaced by a realization of the benefits. I mostly agree with Dennis about RSS and believe that RSS feeds are the future, while blogs are just the fancy window dressing for the technology. Still, it’s the blogs that will draw the readers in right now. If you tell the average potential client that the Smith & Jones firm has three RSS feeds on different legal issues, his or her eyes will glaze over with confusion. Show them a blog, however, and you can hook them with the RSS later.
DH: The issue is more that blogging is inaccurately hyped. Mainstream media likes to cover blogging for a variety of reasons, including the fact that the volume is beginning to be such that it would be irresponsible to ignore it. Blogging also is “new” enough that there’s some sensationalism to be milked from the coverage. (“Your employees are blogging your company secrets! Film at 11 o’clock.”) Media outlets still have an unfortunate tendency to treat blogs like something in the sky over Roswell, New Mexico—exciting but hokey. The best writing and more straightforward assessments about blogging come from those who have done their homework or have firsthand experience—some examples being BusinessWeek, Dan Gillmor’s eJournal and Online Journalism Review.
Q: What makes a legal blog successful or unsuccessful?
ES: The successful ones require a certain kind of commitment, which is why the blog craze was incubated by passionate individuals rather than corporations or partnerships. Corporations and other legal entities don’t possess passion, although they may employ people who do. The best corporations harness that passion.
DK: Most of the tried-and-true ingredients for successful law firm Web sites also apply to blogs. You must have well-written, quality, compelling content that gives visitors a reason to return. Successful blogs also have a strong sense of generosity and helpfulness. Blogs that have “official” or “institutional” voices have not been successful to date. Our own experience with group blogs leads me to question whether a law firm blog will be successful without a significant amount of planning and a willingness to allow contributing lawyers freedom in what they write.
TM: Dennis is dead-on, but I’ll add that success means providing great content on a regular basis, with frequent updates, to ensure your audience will keep coming back for more. Plus, you have to publicize your blog. Even if you regularly post terrific content in a light, conversational style, it won’t matter if no one knows you exist. The best and most obvious way is to announce the blog to a select group of law bloggers. This will usually guarantee instant exposure, because everyone likes to announce a cool new blog. Also, make sure the major directories—Blawg.org and Blawg Republic—know you’re out there.
MS: The five elements of success are: (1) regularly produced (2) well-written (3) relevant information (4) that other bloggers will link to, (5) thus giving you a good search engine ranking.
DH: It’s not about number of readers, or dollars in the door. If it’s useful to the writer and interesting or helpful to even a tiny universe of readers, it’s a success. If you think that’s too forgiving a definition, consider (1) the trivial or nonexistent cost of getting a blog out there, and (2) the ease and speed with which you can reach a literally global audience. Small investment plus disproportionate return equals success. Of course, the more time, thought and effort you put into creating something compelling, the greater will be the return.
Q: Let’s expand on some earlier thoughts about what will be more important in the future. Will it be RSS, blogs or collaborations among bloggers?
DK: I really like blogging, but I’ve always said blogs are the sideshow and RSS feeds are the main attraction. Lately, though, I’ve started to talk about “Blogging 2.0,” which refers to the current period, in which bloggers are starting to collaborate on a variety of projects.
When people look back on this period, I think the focus will be on the projects that grew out of these collaborations rather than on blogging itself. For example, if we ever see something everyone would agree is a “virtual law firm,” I have little doubt that it will have grown out of the efforts of legal bloggers.
DH: It’s a hard question, since they’re all important. I’ll rank them, though, as follows.
First: Blogs. Ordinary, mostly nontechnical people like lawyers need an easy way to participate in online discourse, and it’s important psychologically somehow—and useful from a practical standpoint—to have a “place” that’s all your own.
Second: RSS. It’s hard to separate this from number one, because the idea of blogging without feeds, especially given the capabilities of the blogging tools available today, is just silly. Feeds of not just text but also of audio and video make whatever it is you have to say extremely user-friendly. This is good for all concerned.
Third: Collaborations. It’s also hard to separate this from number one, because it’s hard to blog in a vacuum. However, active collaboration adds another layer that perhaps not everyone needs. If all your schedule permits is posting your insights from time to time to a (syndicated) blog, that’s great. You’re already collaborating and communicating across organizations and disciplines in a way you couldn’t have done without blogging.
TM: I largely agree with both Dennis and Denise on this. But I think blogs will become even more mainstream for the casual reader soon, and I don’t think that reader will be ready for Blogging 2.0 by that time. Also, I agree that the idea of blogging without feeds is silly, but feeds without blogging?
The power of the RSS feed is where we are headed. Just see what the folks at FeedBurner ( www.feedburner.com) are doing.
Still, it’s not all about blogs or RSS, and it doesn’t have to be. Blogs (legal and not) began as solo activities—individuals wanting to find their own particular voice on the Internet. Now the medium has evolved, however, to allow for and encourage collaboration. As Dennis intimates with his mention of “virtual law firms,” this has tremendous implications for the future.
Q: Will you be blogging in five years?
DK: I’d be surprised if my blog did not still exist in five years, but I’m not sure what it will look like—or if it might be more audio or video than text. Again, I don’t think people appreciate how hard it is to write content for a blog on a regular, often daily, basis. It’s difficult and it has to become part of who you are in the same way that regular exercise or a hobby must be for you to stick with it. Of course, the more blogging can turn into something that generates income, the easier it will be to keep blogging.
DH: As a former colleague and mentor of mine likes to say, “God be willin’ and the creek don’t rise.”
TM: Ditto to what Denise said! I’ll be interested to see how many of today’s law blogs are still around in five years.
I’ve been keeping track of new ones through my “Blawg of the Day” since 2002. During that time, I’ve tracked more than 500 law blogs, and I also keep track of some 150-plus others through the blawg directories. I expected to find a pretty high turnover rate among lawyer-bloggers, but that has not been the case. Of the blawgs I have been tracking, almost 85 percent are still going strong. Of the blawgs that aren’t active anymore, I found that their average life was just over six months. So I’ve been using that period of time as a benchmark—separating the dabblers from the legal blogs that will likely be around for some time.
Q: How, if at all, will blogging change the practice of law?
DK: Unlike the evolution of legal Web sites, I expect blogs to continue to focus on subject matter expertise and resources rather than on the services and what not of individual law firms. I also expect to see blogs used to enhance communications with clients and non-clients. Blogs will almost inevitably lead to new approaches to the online delivery of legal services and the creation of products for sale, new lines of business and other innovations.
DH: Those are good points. Blogging will make more relevant, quality legal information more readily available, which will put its own pressures on the practice. It will serve to make clients and members of the profession increasingly better informed about resources and options.
TM: Let’s go back to the idea of “virtual law firms.” Is it too early to think about the virtual practice of law? In bringing together lawyers from across the country, blogs have made it possible for lawyers to communicate and collaborate with each other across physical boundaries. It will only be a matter of time before these folks begin to truly test the limits of “multijurisdictional practice.”
DK: Blogging (or, perhaps more accurately, bloggers) actually seems to force the pace of change and increase the pressure on institutions to make changes. I think the biggest force of blogging will be on the state-based regulation of legal practice. Also, it could lead both clients and lawyers to question the role of firms. What, for example, happens when a client comes to you for a problem that you’re sure can better be handled by a blogger you know than by your partner down the hall?
Q: Ernie, Do You Want to Wrap Up This Discussion for Us?
ES: I agree with everything my cohorts have said about the value of blogs in general, and of law blogs in particular. Perhaps the biggest question that remains is: How quickly will law firms move to develop blogs? It depends on a lot of internal and external factors. But the clock is certainly ticking. For some firms that sound is just loud and annoying, while for others it is stirring and prompting them to act. So when will your firm create a blog?
Tick, tick, tick, tick, tick ….


Repository-scale propagated spectral library of suspects
In untargeted metabolomics a majority of the acquired MS/MS spectra typically remains unidentified. In part, this is due to the fact that the molecular coverage of reference spectral libraries is necessarily incomplete. However, even if an exact match cannot be found in a spectral library, it is often possible to propagate annotations to structurally related molecules. We have created a "suspect" reference spectral library, consisting of putative molecule identities and a loss or addition characterized by a difference in precursor mass. By propagating library annotations to previously unidentified spectra using repository-scale molecular networking, we are able to extract 79,461 high-quality suspect spectra in a data-driven fashion from 92,063 raw files originating from 1,289 heterogeneous public datasets deposited to GNPS. This forms a rich data resource of novel, real-life, reference spectra that will be freely available for the community to use via GNPS.
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A Philippine flag flutters from BRP Sierra Madre, a dilapidated Philippine Navy ship that has been aground since 1999 and became a Philippine military detachment on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands, in the South China Sea Marc
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MANILA (Reuters) - China will be the 'loser' if it does not recognize an international court ruling against its territorial claims in the South China Sea, Philippine Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay said on Tuesday.
An arbitration court in The Hague infuriated China in July when it ruled that China had no historical title over the South China Sea and it had breached the Philippines' sovereign rights.
China has ignored the ruling that none of its claims in the disputed Spratly Islands entitled it to a 200-mile (320 km) exclusive economic zone. Its construction work on reefs there has alarmed other claimants, as well the United States and Japan.
"We are trying to make China understand especially when the dust settles that unless they respect and recognize the arbitral tribunal, they will be the losers at the end of that day on this matter," Yasay told a congressional hearing.
Prior to starting bilateral talks, the Philippines plans to seal a deal for China to allow Philippine fishermen to access the resource-rich waters, Yasay said.
China seized Scarborough Shoal in 2012, denying Philippine fishermen access, one of the factors that prompted Manila to seek arbitration.
"When we start formal negotiations or bilateral engagements with China, we will have to do it within the context of the arbitral decision. There are no buts or ifs insofar as our policy on this matter is concerned," Yasay said.
China claims almost the entire South China Sea, through which more than $5 trillion of trade moves annually. Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam also have claims in the sea, believed to be rich in energy deposits.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said last week he expects talks with China to start within a year.
(Reporting by Neil Jerome Morales; Editing by Nick Macfie)
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How far are you planning on "moving" the boat? Would transom mounted launch wheels work? They work best if you inflate and deflate the boat going to and from your destination.
You need to support the tubes and most importantly the transom, with a way to connect the bow. Two to four 2x6's covered in carpet, with aluminum uprights bolted on with square U bolts will work. One or two rollers in the middle will make sure the center doesn't get damaged. One right at the back of the trailer if needed, I don't have one, and one more forward that the keel sits on when parked.
If trailering down the road, you will also need a way to do three tie down points minimum. One at the bow with two at the stern. I see people do one strap over the back, but that can easily change tension with tube pressure, so it is not my favorite way.

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For Fall 2020, all study carrels will be “day-use,” meaning they will only be used by one person per day. This will allow Memorial Library custodial staff to clean and disinfect rooms after every use. We have also removed extra chairs to prohibit use by more than one person at a time. There are 34 students study carrels available
In an effort to provide more individual study space for students, we will limit faculty use to two study carrels for the semester.
Introduction (this is the pre-COVID policy and not applicable in Fall 2020)
Lining the wall on the quiet fourth floor of Memorial Library are 36 study carrels (individual rooms) furnished with table space and two chairs. These carrels provide a private space for individuals to conduct scholarly research. There is no charge to use a carrel.
Six carrels are available for full-time faculty to reserve for one semester.
All carrels are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis at the beginning of each semester. Memorial Library will send an email to faculty announcing the availability of carrels for the semester and linking to an electronic form for those wishing to apply for a carrel for the semester.
Carrels may be shared by two individuals; however, both individuals must apply for a carrel, agree to share the carrel with the other, and develop their own mutually agreeable schedule.
After the maximum number of applications has been received, carrels will be reserved and applicants will be notified. This process takes about a week.
Faculty may reapply for a carrel each semester; however, the carrels will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. A previous semester carrel assignment does not translate into an automatic assignment for the following semester.
Faculty who have applied for and been assigned a carrel for five consecutive semesters are not eligible for a sixth consecutive semester. They may reapply for a carrel after waiting for one semester.
- The study carrels are furnished with a built-in table and one chair. All furniture must remain inside the carrel; no additional library or personal furniture may be added.
- Occupants should not use nails, tape, or otherwise attaching objects to the carrel walls, doors, or windows. Occupants are responsible for paying for any damage to the walls, doors, windows and furniture.
- Carrel keys will be checked in and out at The Help Center each time an assignee uses the room. A carrel key may not be taken out of the building and must be returned each day at closing.
- Library materials used in the carrels and stored there must be checked out through The Help Center located in the lobby of the library building.
- Study carrel occupants are expected to observe the library hours of operation and vacate the building when the library closes or in case of emergency.
- Study carrels are located in a designated quiet area; if the noise level in a carrel becomes too high or a complaint is made, a library representative will ask the noise to cease. If multiple complaints or disruptive situations continue, the occupant will lose their carrel privileges, be asked to remove belongings, and return the key.
- Memorial Library reserves the right to enter the study carrel and inspect the contents without prior notice to the occupants. Any unchecked library materials will be removed.
- Memorial Library and SUNY Cortland are not responsible for personal property left in the study carrels.
- Occupants may not loan their keys or designate reservation of the carrel to another individual.
- All personal items must be removed from carrels on the last day of exams for each semester. Overdue notices will be issued as appropriate. Replacement costs for non-return of a key is $50.00.
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- At the beginning of each semester, the library will issue an invitation to the campus faculty to sign up for study carrels. Individuals will fill out the online form and submit to the library. Faculty must reapply each semester.
- The library staff will receive the time-stamped reservation forms and assign to the first six. Those who successfully reserve a carrel will be informed by email.
- Carrels may be shared by two individuals; however, both individuals must apply for a carrel, agree to share the carrel with each other, and develop their own mutually agreeable schedule.
- After receiving email confirmation that a study carrel has been assigned, the key must be checked out at least once from The Help Center within two weeks of the notification. Faculty that do not check out their key at least once within 14 days will forfeit their reservation and the carrel will be assigned to another requestor.
- Faculty that have applied for and been assigned a carrel for five consecutive semesters are not eligible for a sixth consecutive semester. They may reapply for a carrel after waiting for one semester.

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When a friend does amazing work I always like to share. Amie Valpone, the Editor-in-Chief of The Healthy Apple, just launched a new “cook book”, Eating Clean: The 21-Day Plan to Detox, Fight Inflammation, and Reset Your Body.
Although her book contains over 200 recipes, it is really so much more than a traditional cookbook.
I’ve been trying to remember when I met Amie for the first time. I think it was at a blogging conference in New York City in 2012. We were both at a breakfast sponsored by Stonyfield and happened to be sitting together. I was immediately drawn to Amie’s charm and wit, and her incredible story.
Amie is New York City chef specializing in simple gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free “clean eating” recipes. After visiting countless doctors and the Mayo Clinic with no results, Amie was able to heal herself from a decade of chronic pain and multiple ailments, including Lyme Disease, Poly-cystic Ovarian Syndrome, Hypothyroidism, Adrenal Fatigue, Leaky Gut, and Heavy Metal and Mold Toxicity. This “cook book” outlines her journey of how she healed from a decade of chronic illness and it’s filled with over 200 detox-approved plant-based recipes free of gluten, dairy, soy, refined sugar, eggs, corn and processed ingredients.
Amie is a rock star in the cooking world and fills her time cooking for a variety of clients, including celebrities and people with busy lifestyles, who enjoy healthy, organic, whole foods.
Her new “cook book”, Eating Clean: The 21-Day Plan to Detox, Fight Inflammation, and Reset Your Body is filled with gorgeous photos, deliciously simple recipes and information on how Amie found whole health. She was kind enough to share one of her fabulous recipes with us.
Her recipe for Coastal Carrot “Fettuccine” with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pumpkin Seeds intrigued me since I’m completely addicted to my new Spiralizer.
In this dish, the “fettuccine” is actually made from carrots shredded into ribbons with a vegetable peeler. I think you’ll be surprised at how much it tastes like the real thing. The sauce clings to the ribbons, giving each bite a delectable, earthy flavor.
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ cup grape tomatoes, quartered
- 2 ½ tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil, divided
- 3 large rainbow or orange carrots, peeled
- 1 cup Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
- ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, toasted, for garnish
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and saute until soft and fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of the basil and saute until the tomatoes burst and release their juices, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, slice the carrots into ribbons, using either a spiral slicer (aka spiralizer) or a vegetable peeler (this is easiest when you hold the carrot down on a flat surface).
Add the carrots, Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper to the pan, and cook until the carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining ½ tablespoon basil and the pumpkin seeds before serving.
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4:30 p.m. - Public Input Session - a general input session for public input regarding issues within the South Atlantic Council's area of jurisdiction.
6:00 p.m. - Public Hearing for Mackerel Amendment 18 - Proposed reductions in total allowable catch (TAC) for king mackerel and Spanish mackerel, change in commercial trip limit for Spanish mackerel. Public Hearing Document (1 MB PDF) and Public Hearing Summary
6:30 p.m. - Scoping Session on annual catch limits and accountability measures (addressing recent amendments to the MSFCMA) will be conducted by the NMFS. NOAA Media Advisory
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Review of public comment and final changes to Amendment 14 (MPAs) for approval at June 11-15, 2007 meeting.
Continue development of alternatives for Amendment 15.
Report on Controlled Access Committee January 2007 meeting on the development of a Limited Access Privilege (LAP) program for the snapper grouper fishery (Amendment 16).
King and Spanish Mackerel
Amendment 18 - Public hearing on changes in Total Allowable Catch (TAC).
Amendment 16 - Development of public scoping document outlining issues for comment.
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Review of draft Aquaculture Policy.
Approval of Deepwater Coral Research Plan.
Update on Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) and FEP Comprehensive Amendment.


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To enhance self-confidence and develop communication skills, CARE International in Jordan, in cooperation with the Palestinian Youth Association for Leadership and Rights Activation (PYALARA)), trained forty adolescents ranging in ages between 14 and 17 on photography and communication skills.
The training course, from 1 March until 19 March, trained adolescent participants from Jordan, and Iraqi, Syrian, Palestinian and Somali refugees, on photography skills, and using photography as a means to express themselves and their hopes and aspirations. The course also trained the adolescents on communication skills among themselves and between them and the outside community in which they live.
Today, this photography exhibition, entitled "Photos Can Talk", is inaugurated to become their artistic podium to defend their aspirations and hopes through art that brings together the inspired and creative spirit of youth and translates the life they wish to lead.
Salam Kanaan, CARE International Country Director in Jordan, commented on the training and exhibition, "We are pleased to inaugurate the “Photos Can Talk” exhibition. All the pictures were taken by the adolescents who participated in the training course, which focused on photography skills along with communication skills. The exhibition allows them to express themselves, their environment and their community. We are proud at CARE to have been able through this course to empower the adolescents, motivate their creative activities, and create an appropriate environment for them to communicate in a civil way their ideas and hopes".
It is noteworthy that the training and "Photos Can Talk" exhibition shed light on the growing needs of refugees in urban areas and the need to offer the necessary support for them within the host communities. It also highlighted the spirit of complementarily and cooperation that brings together the Jordanian society and the various refugees on one hand, and the refugees of various nationalities on the other.
CARE is an international organization that started operations in Jordan in 1948, in order to fulfill the needs of the refugees and less fortunate Jordanians. Its programs focus on women empowerment, civil society support, capacity building and effective response to emergencies. CARE believes that sustainable development requires effective and full participation by men and women in society to combat poverty and represent their points of view in their communities.

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Very recently it was decided at the 32nd GST Council meeting, to put in place the all-new GST Composition Scheme for services and mixed supplies, from 1st of April 2019. This new composition scheme is for all those suppliers who are having GST registration, having annual turnover not more than ₹50 lacs. Very importantly, a low GST rate of 6% shall be chargeable on such taxpayers.
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) have now clarified that each one of those who have a GST registration under this new Composition scheme shall issue a bill of supply. They no longer have to raise a GST invoice as of now.
#1. How will be the new Composition Scheme under GST?
The new composite, which was brought forward at the 32nd GST Council meeting, is for all the suppliers of services and mixed supplies under GST. Under this scheme–
- The threshold for GST Registration would be kept at ₹50 lacs.
- The GST rate shall now be 6%, without accessibility of Input Credit.
- Furthermore, the taxpayers having GST registration under this scheme would require just annual GST return filing procedure in FORM GSTR-9A. They would not have to file quarterly return GSTR-4.
- This new composition scheme under GST will become finally effective from April 1, 2019.
#2. What has CBIC notified for the composition taxpayers?
The CBIC had issued Removal of Difficulty Order on March 8, 2019.
- Under this, the CBIC has clarified that all persons who have GST registration under the composition scheme will currently issue Bill of Supply instead of a GST Invoice.
- This is accordance with the Section 31(3)(c) of the CGST Act 2017. This section prescribes issuance of a bill of supply instead of tax invoice by composition dealers.
- Henceforth, all the composition dealers will presently issue bill of supply rather than a GST invoice.
#3. What is the reason behind composition taxpayers not requiring a GST invoice?
Here’s the reason why the government has relaxed the composition dealers from issuing a GST invoice:
- Taxpayer having GST registration under Composition scheme are not allowed to charge GST on the invoice from their customer.
- Also, taxpayer under the Composition scheme has to enter the amount in the Invoice that is inclusive of all taxes.
- Composition dealers are not allowed to shift the input tax credit to their customers.
- Besides, the composition dealers are not allowed to take the Input Credit.
- Taking note of the above regulations, the composition dealers now are not allowed to raise a GST invoice. However, they can still raise a Bill of supply or a normal invoice to the customers.
#4. What other Changes are made in the Composition Scheme?
GST department has given other changes in GST Composition Scheme-
- It now raised the threshold limit for Turnover for the present Composition Scheme.
- Now The maximum value for Annual Turnover in the previous year for availing the GST registration Composition Scheme shall now be increased to ₹1.5 crore.
- However, the Special category States would now have to make a decision about the Composition Threshold Limit very shortly.


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If you haven’t figured it out already I use gardening as a stress reliever. I love everything about growing herbs in my yard. Read more about my affinity for Mint here. It’s something about cooking with the herbs that you help to nurture, right? Maybe it’s just me but I absolutely love everything about it. Anyway, we’ve had quite a lot of rain lately and my herb garden has gotten completely out of control, I finally found some time to prune my basil plants back. Let me just say I had more than what I can handle. What is a girl to do?!?! Jar and refrigerate that’s what! If you follow these steps you can keep your fresh basil in the refrigerator up to a year.
What you need: Wide Mouth Mason Jar, Sea Salt, and Olive Oil.
Step 1: Wash your Basil
Step 2: Let the Basil leaves air dry
Step 3: Let the jarring begin! Sprinkle a little sea salt in the bottom of your mason jar.
Step 4: Next, add your basil and pour olive oil over the layer and repeat until you fill the jar or you run out of basil.
Step 5: Pop in the fridge and enjoy fresh basil for the next year.
Give it a try and let me know how it goes!


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- What are the symptoms of BPH?
- How common is BPH (by age)?
- Causes and Risk Factors of BPH
- How is BPH diagnosed and evaluated?
- What PSA level indicates BPH?
- What are the complications of BPH?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the treatment options for BPH?
- How can you reduce your prostate naturally?
- Do supplements help with BPH?
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) occurs when the prostate expands to twice or even three times its regular size.
The growing prostate gland gradually presses against the urethra and restricts urinary flow.
This results in more frequent urination, and as the urethra becomes increasingly narrowed, the urine remains in the bladder, accounting for urinary problems.
As the word benign suggests, BPH does not indicate severe diseases like cancer or other malignancies. However, it can cause some discomfort, as we will explain below.
What are the symptoms of BPH?
Enlarged prostate symptoms can be subtle and as a result, remain undetected.
Moreover, many men will dismiss their symptoms as ‘old age.’ However, by knowing what BPH feels like, you will more closely be able to determine if you are experiencing it.
The symptoms usually manifest as problems during and after urination.
This is due to the enlarged prostate pressing down on the urinary tract and inhibiting the urine flow.
Lower urinary tract symptoms from BPH can fall into two categories; obstructive or irritative.
Irritative Symptoms of Prostate Enlargement
Irritative symptoms include urgent or frequent urination during the day and night.
A need to pass to urinate more frequently and urgently. This is because the enlarged prostate gland puts increased pressure on the urethra and bladder, which therefore makes it increasingly difficult to hold in urine.
A need to get up to urinate during the night. This is called “nocturia” and is defined as a need to urinate three or more times at night.
Urinary retention is a feeling that you cannot empty your bladder properly.
Obstructive Symptoms of Prostate Enlargement
Obstructive symptoms can cause a delay or straining when starting to urinate and result in a dribbling flow of urine.
- Poor urine stream
- Urinary hesitancy
- Weak urine stream
- Difficulty getting started when needing to urinate
- Dribbling at the end of urination
- Painful urination
- Pain during ejaculation
- Blood in the urine (hematuria)
How common is BPH (by age)?
An enlarged prostate is one of the most common health problems for men over the age of 50.
Though the actual cause is unknown, it links to aging and changes in the cells of the testicles.
As you age, you are more likely to develop an enlarged prostate. More than 90% of men over age 80 have this condition.
Often, this condition is not a cause for concern. Not all men with enlarged prostate experience bothersome symptoms.
Causes and Risk Factors of BPH
So, what causes BPH? And what increases your risk?
There is no concrete evidence for one cause of BPH. However, medical sources agree the condition is most likely linked to aging and the impact the production of testosterone has on older men.
As men age, their production of testosterone (male hormones) naturally diminishes, and their production of estrogen (female hormones) increases.
The change in the hormonal balance is often noticeable as men start to get middle-age spread and lose some of their assertiveness.
Some studies indicate that the body’s system for working off testosterone slows in middle age.
As a result, the body reacts by using this extra testosterone for the production of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). High levels of DHT can cause enlarged prostate tissue growth.
Certain foods can encourage your body to produce these hormones, ultimately causing damage to your prostate’s health.
Daily consumption of red meat increases the chances of developing an enlarged prostate by 38%.
Replace red and processed meats with other forms of protein like fish, chicken, and turkey. You can also get protein from non-meat sources like beans and nuts.
Family history and ethnicity
Family history and ethnicity should also be considered. Men of European ancestry are at a slightly increased risk of developing the condition, particularly those from southern Europe.
Still, other studies show a connection between BPH and lifestyle factors such as high cholesterol, excessive weight, poor diet, and immoderate alcohol consumption.
Those with conditions such as diabetes, a lowered immune system, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, and atherosclerosis should also practice caution and remain vigilant for the development of BPH symptoms.
Lifestyle and BPH
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome is due to the western lifestyle (which includes higher intakes of processed food, animal fat, refined carbohydrates, excess calories, and physical inactivity).
These health conditions substantially increase the risk of BPH and advanced prostate cancer.
One example is the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging. The male participants underwent a number of prostate examinations (MRI, PSA, and DRE) and anthropometric measurements (weight, BMI, waist and hip circumference) between 1992 and 2002.
The study found that for each 1 kg/m-2 increase in BMI, there was a 0.41 cc increase in prostate volume. Elevated fasting blood sugar levels and diagnosed diabetes were also linked with prostate enlargement.
Low HDL cholesterol and insulin resistance have both been suggested as possible reasons explaining the link between metabolic syndrome and BPH.
If you are looking to treat an enlarged prostate, make natural changes to your lifestyle.
How is BPH diagnosed and evaluated?
If you start to experience BPH symptoms, your doctor will perform a thorough physical examination.
They will also consult your medical and familial history. The patient’s lifestyle will also be taken into account with issues like mobility and diet being given particular precedence.
DRE (Digital Rectal Exam)
The physical exam will most likely include a digital rectal examination (DRE).
This is one of the simplest and most effective procedures for detecting abnormalities like BPH in the prostate, as well as in the early detection of prostate cancer.
A doctor will insert a gloved finger up the rectum of the patient and will feel the prostate. If they detect any lumps on it, or irregularities, this could be a warning sign of cancer.
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA), is a protein produced exclusively by the male prostate gland. It is a normal secretion of the cells of a healthy gland.
The PSA test measures the level of this antigen in a blood sample.
Doctors will often order a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test to ascertain the level of antigens in the bloodstream.
Recent studies show that the PSA test is not an accurate indicator of prostate cancer. There are cases in which some men who don’t have prostate cancer are diagnosed with it.
As a result, they undergo unnecessary and dangerous invasive treatments with many long-term side effects.
Postvoid residual tests the amount of urine left in your bladder after urination.
It can be completed either by inserting a catheter through your urethra and into your bladder or by using an ultrasound to show images of your bladder so that your Doctor or urologist can access how much urine is there.
A cystoscopy is a visual inspection of the prostate through a thin, lighted tube inserted into the urethra of the penis. This test is also used, though it is less common.
This is passed into the bladder to allow a doctor to see inside. In some cases, small surgical instruments can be passed down the cystoscope to treat bladder problems.
A prostate biopsy is a procedure used to detect prostate cancer. Small samples of the prostate are removed and then observed under the microscope.
Doctors usually recommend a biopsy of your prostate gland based on individual findings.
One is when your prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test results are higher than normal for your age.
Another is when your Doctor detects some signs of a prostate problem during your digital rectal exam (DRE).
However, a biopsy can have a number of risks and life-changing side effects, including chronic infection, chronic pain, and bleeding of the urinary tract.
Therefore, you may wish to consider some less invasive alternatives to a prostate biopsy.
RELATED: Alternatives To A Prostate Biopsy.
What PSA level indicates BPH?
High PSA levels do not always mean that you have prostate cancer or any other prostate problem.
Many factors can affect your PSA levels. Therefore, your doctor won’t consider your PSA level on its own.
There is no specific normal or abnormal level of PSA because factors such as age and ethnicity make it hard for researchers to establish a normal range.
However, most doctors consider PSA levels of 4.0 ng/ml as high and would often recommend a prostate biopsy.
One study shows that men with this level of PSA often have prostate cancer.
Low PSA levels also don’t always mean that you don’t have prostate cancer. Studies show that some men with a PSA below 4.0 ng/ml do have prostate cancer.
What are the complications of BPH?
Despite its prevalence, many cases of an enlarged prostate are left undiagnosed.
If left untreated, an enlarged prostate may lead to problems.
Here are some of the complications of BPH:
Acute Urine Retention
Acute urinary retention is a condition where a person is unable to urinate. It needs urgent treatment, as the bladder can possibly tear if it stretches beyond its capacity.
The increased pressure in the bladder can also prevent urine from passing through the lower urinary tract. Thus, urine gets back up into the bladder and kidneys, causing tissue damage and kidney failure.
Chronic Urine Retention
Chronic urine retention occurs when the bladder is unable to empty itself of urine over a long period of time.
In this case, the bladder may show a massive increase. This condition may require some type of surgical procedure.
Bladder stones, like UTIs, can occur if you are unable to empty your bladder. They are crystallized minerals in the bladder that form when urine becomes concentrated.
These stones can cause bladder irritation, blood in the urine, severe infections, and blockage of urine flow.
Blood in the Urine
Blood in the urine, or hematuria, occurs when the veins on the surface of an enlarged prostate gland dilate.
Gross hematuria occurs when blood in the urine is visible to the naked eye.
Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary retention can cause urine to concentrate. If the bladder can’t empty itself, bacteria will soon grow in it. In this case, urine turns darker and with a strange smell.
Bladder and kidney damage
Over time, the bladder may stretch and weaken if it cannot empty.
The muscular wall of the bladder will be unable to contract normally, making it more difficult to empty itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can BPH cause testicular pain?
BPH doesn’t usually cause testicular pain.
If you have testicular pain, this could be because you have inflammation of the prostate, called prostatitis.
It’s possible for men to have either BPH or prostatitis, but also possible to have both conditions at the same time.
One of the common symptoms of prostatitis is discomfort, pain, or aching in your testicles or the area between your testicles and back passage
Can BPH cause hydronephrosis?
Yes, prostate enlargement is one of the most common causes of hydronephrosis.
Hydronephrosis is a condition that occurs when a kidney swells as a result of urine failing to drain from the kidney to the bladder.
If there is an obstruction in the urinary tract, pressure can build up and eventually cause the kidneys to enlarge.
In severe cases that are left untreated, you can suffer kidney damage, which could lead to loss of kidney function.
Hydronephrosis is not a primary disease. It is an underlying condition of other health issues. There are many causes of hydronephrosis, with one of the most common being an enlarged prostate.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) can compress and obstruct the urethra, resulting in difficulty passing urine.
Can BPH cause impotence?
There is some evidence for a link between erectile dysfunction (ED) and BPH, although the consensus among medical professionals in this area is far from united on the topic.
However, some of the medical treatments for BPH can lead to impotence.
Once you are diagnosed with BPH, doctors usually recommend medication. Therefore, it is crucial you know that some of the drugs to treat BPH have known side-effects.
Some of these include ED and a diminished sex drive. Other sexual health problems, in some cases, include retrograde ejaculation, lower sperm count, and low libido.
Studies show that approximately 3% of men who took Dutasteride and 6.4% of men who took Finasteride experienced a loss of libido.
The active component of the prostate plays a crucial role in generating libido and sustaining erectile rigidity.
Therefore, it is not uncommon for men to experience flagging sexual desire and compromised erectile after initiation of treatment.
One example is Finasteride (Proscar), a drug that treats BPH symptoms by blocking testosterone. Studies reveal that 3.7% of men who use it experience erectile dysfunction, and 3.3% experienced decreased libido.
Can BPH cause hypertension?
When you look at the numbers, it appears that there’s a connection between BPH and hypertension. 25 to 30% of all men over the age of 60 years old have both of them.
Doctors say this makes sense because of the influence of stress on the body.
You may already know that the nervous system composes of two primary parts – the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system.
The sympathetic part is related to you reacting properly when you are facing a tiger or a lion-like stressor in your life. It helps you respond so you can survive.
The parasympathetic nervous system tries to help you regain composure after the lion or tiger response.
The higher the number of minutes your body spends in the parasympathetic nervous system, the better you will feel. This is the neurological state where you feel peace and contentment.
BPH can be the result of sympathetic nervous system activity and may be related to the development of high blood pressure.
What’s one of your best strategies to deal with stress?
It’s to relax, to reset your stress reflex mechanism via your brain, and don’t give up until you stop reacting to little stresses as if they were major ones. In this way, you can impact not only BPH symptoms but also hypertension.
Can BPH cause prostate cancer?
In many cases, these two conditions coexist. BPH and prostate cancer are conditions that increase in prevalence as men age.
Researchers have looked into the link between the two conditions to try and establish a direct relationship. In addition, a meta-analysis of observational research found BPH does link with an increased risk of prostate cancer.
The risk was particularly high in Asian BPH patients. The analysis included 16 case-control studies and 10 cohort studies, with 1.6 million participants.
Having BPH increased the risk of developing prostate cancer by 2.9 times. However, the study did not provide the absolute number of patients that had both prostate cancer and BPH.
Other research shows contradictory findings. For example, one study found men with smaller prostate sizes were less likely to develop prostate cancer and were less likely to develop aggressive prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer tends to develop in the peripheral zone of the prostate, while BPH usually occurs in the transition zone. Thus some scientists argue that there cannot be a direct link between the two conditions.
Men with BPH are more likely to make regular visits to a urologist and undergo prostate cancer screenings.
This may explain the link between BPH and prostate cancer. Family history is another strong risk factor that must be accounted for in research studies.
What are the treatment options for BPH?
There are many treatments for an enlarged prostate.
The usefulness of each BPH treatment depends on the severity of symptoms and whether you have other medical problems.
Treatment is also based on your age and overall health condition.
Drugs are the conventional treatment for an enlarged prostate.
Different Types of BPH drugs include:
- Tamsulosin (Flomax)
- Alfuzosin (Uroxatral)
- Doxazosin (Cardura)
- Prazosin (Minipress)
- Silodosin (Rapaflo)
- Terazosin (Hytrin)
- 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
- Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar)
- Dutasteride (Avodart)
- Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors
- Tadalafil (Cialis)
These medications can be useful in treating BPH. However, they can come with many negative side effects and cause long-term dependency.
Surgery for BPH
Along with drugs, surgical procedures can also treat prostate enlargement.
The problem with almost all of these invasive procedures is that they damage the prostate tissue and, therefore, cause short or even long-term consequences.
The only difference between them is that they use different technologies. But it doesn’t matter how you damage the prostate, it is damaged either way.
Before undergoing surgery, carry out extensive research and consult your doctor on the after-effects and impact on your quality of life.
How can you reduce your prostate naturally?
Diet can be a contributing factor to an enlarged prostate.
Certain foods can affect your hormonal balance, resulting in higher levels of DHT.
However, while some risk factors, such as family history, may be out of your hands, the good news is that you can modify your diet to reduce your prostate.
The phrase ‘you are what you eat’ remains distinctly true, and some studies identify foods that help or hinder your prostate health.
Therefore, all men should consider consuming a prostate-friendly diet, including fruit and vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds, healthy sources of fat.
Find out 10 Best Foods For Prostate Health.
Research shows that plant-based diets may reduce the risk of prostate diseases.
Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, minerals, and fibers that reduce may help reduce inflammation in BPH and improve urinary symptoms.
A prostate-friendly diet includes plant foods such as rice bran, wheat germ, peanuts, corn oil, and soybeans containing beta-sitosterol, which may protect prostate health.
A study by John Hopkins researchers evaluated the intake of fruit, vegetables, and antioxidants among men with BPH.
The results found that vegetable consumption, especially vegetables rich in beta-carotene, lutein, and vitamin C, was associated with a reduced risk of BPH.
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According to the American Cancer Society, not being active is a key factor that can increase a person’s risk of cancer.
Countless studies show that exercise can prevent prostate enlargement and help to manage BPH symptoms.
A meta-analysis involving 43,083 men looks at the relationship between physical activity and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
The results suggest that men undertaking moderate or vigorous physical activity were less likely to develop BPH compared with prolonged sedentary time.
Pelvic Floor Training
Many studies show pelvic floor training, or Kegel exercises, can help strengthen your pelvic muscles. These muscles make sure that the bladder, rectum, as well as small intestines, are all in place.
When these muscles are weak due to prostate cancer surgery, for example, incontinence from urine and feces may increase.
This is also a non-invasive treatment for health problems in men with impotence or erectile dysfunction.
It is well known that stress has a significant effect on your overall health and wellbeing. However, people tend to underestimate the effects of stress on your prostate health.
High levels of stress and anxiety impair the body’s immune system, leaving you vulnerable and hindering your ability to fight off diseases and illness. When you receive a diagnosis like prostate disease, your stress levels rise.
It is natural to feel anxious and worried when faced with the unknown.
This can result in a vicious cycle, whereby stressing about your prostate health can actually worsen it.
A research team at Ohio State University found a link between stress and the spread of cancer cells.
Their research showed that stress triggers a ‘master switch’ gene known as ATF3. This gene is expressed in all types of cells as a response to stressful situations.
Find out more about the effects of stress on your prostate health.
Do supplements help with BPH?
The world is over-medicated, and people spend billions of dollars on prescription drugs each year.
However, several studies establish that the effectiveness of drugs is questionable. Many drugs often only mask the symptoms without fixing the root cause of the disease.
The truth is that prevention is way better than cure, and supplements are a better option. They are natural therapies that are much safer and more effective.
Multiple clinical studies support the effectiveness of Rye Grass Pollen in the treatment of an enlarged prostate.
One 2017 meta-analysis consisting of 10 clinical studies revealed an 83% positive response rate from patients, with no side effects reported.
Beta-sitosterol is a sterol, similar to cholesterol, that we can find in plant foods. It has been shown to help reduce the symptoms of BPH, including improving urination flow and prostatitis.
Many studies have reviewed the effectiveness of beta-sitosterol as a natural treatment for an enlarged prostate.
French researchers say this well-known herb is a suitable replacement for Flomax, plus it decreases 65% of biomarkers for chronic prostate inflammation. That’s a good amount since Flomax only decreased the biomarkers by 46%.
In recent years, there have been many studies that demonstrate that boron can kill prostate cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed selectively.
In addition, boron has been found to lower PSA—which was previously believed to be only a marker for prostate cancer.
More recent research shows that elevated PSA is a causal factor in prostate cancer progression.
Pygeum Africanum is a cherry tree found in Africa.
It contains a wide variety of active components, including the phytosterols beta-sitosterol.
Phytosterols in plants produce an anti-inflammatory effect, helping to relieve the uncomfortable symptoms of BPH.
One study reviewing the benefits of pygeum africanum found that men using the herb were more than twice as likely to report an improvement in overall symptoms.
The active ingredient in turmeric, curcumin, is a powerful weapon against inflammation, even matching the effectiveness of some anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, aspirin, tamoxifen, sulindac, and naproxen, but without adverse side effects.
Ellagic acid is an antioxidant naturally found in 46 different types of fruit. Studies by The Hollings Cancer Institute found that ellagic acid can cause apoptosis (death of cancer cells) for prostate cancer cells within 72 hours.
Japanese Sophora (Flower Buds) Quercetin
Quercetin is a flavonol, derived from plants. Many studies show it can be an effective anti-inflammatory, helping to reduce prostate-related pain and swelling.
Quercetin has been labeled a Tier 1 Supplement. That, therefore, means that quercetin has many successful clinical studies and research that support its effectiveness.
Ben’s Natural Remedies For An Enlarged Prostate
Clinical trials and meta-studies show the active ingredients in Total Health have a positive impact on prostate volume, improve lower urinary tract symptoms, and decrease the risk of acute urinary retention.
It works on the prostate, kidney, and bladder simultaneously, coaxing cells gently to resume normal function.
So, by this action, you’re fighting against prostatitis and BPH. If you’re like many customers that use the formula, you’ll see a reduction in the number of times you get up to go to the bathroom to urinate.
Plus, you’ll see an improvement in the flow of your urine.
Our dietary supplement, Prostate Power, contains ingredients clinically proven to shrink an enlarged prostate and slow the progress of BPH and prostate disease.
The key active ingredients in Prostate Power have been shown in numerous clinical trials and meta-studies to shrink prostate volume, improve urine flow and decrease the risk of acute urinary retention.
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So, BPH occurs when the prostate, expands to twice or even three times its regular size.
50% of men over 50 will suffer from the condition, while 90% of men over 80 will develop benign prostatic hyperplasia.
There are many treatments for an enlarged prostate. However, the usefulness of each treatment for BPH depends on the severity of symptoms and whether you have other medical problems.
Making lifestyle changes such as improving your diet and doing regular exercise are great and effective ways to shrink your prostate and naturally reduce your risk for prostate diseases such as BPH.

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Certified seed is the product of the final generation of inspected seed crops produced by CSGA seed growers for sale to farmers to plant their commercial crops of grains and oilseeds. Certified seed is true to type, meaning the crop will be predictable in terms of yield, lodging, disease resistance, maturity and other key characteristics. Certified seed is also verified by third party inspections and monitoring.
If you invest in Certified seed you’re not just getting a proven, quality product – you’re putting money back into the research and development of new and advanced seed varieties. This brings value to your farm, gives you more choices, generates jobs in agriculture and stimulates the Canadian economy.


WRKO-A To Give Away Howie Carr's Caddy
December 20, 2012 at 11:28 AM (PT)
ENTERCOM Talk WRKO-A/BOSTON afternoon host HOWIE CARR will broadcast live from The Kowloon Restaurant in SAUGUS on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20th for its annual giveaway. This year promises to be even more special: One of the pre-determined qualifiers has a chance to "Win HOWIE's Holiday CADILLAC during Happy HOWIE Days!"
The final qualifier won a cash prize last year. Even non-qualifiers are invited to the restaurant to see is one of the qualifiers drives off in CARR's CADILLAC.


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The attorney for the man accused of killing of Sarah Stern, his 19-year-old childhood friend, and dumping her body off a Jersey Shore bridge in 2016 plans to challenge the findings of the state's expert on water tides.
Neither the prosecutor nor murder suspect Liam McAtasney's defense attorney would say what the expert has said or plans to say during his testimony. However, Stern's body was never recovered, despite a massive search effort on land and in the Shark River inlet in the days following her disappearance.
Monmouth Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni said during a press conference early last year that Stern's body may have been carried out to sea by swift tides in the Shark River inlet.
McAtasney, 20, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Stern. He's accused of strangling her, then throwing her body off the Route 35 bridge in early December 2016 to make it appear as if she had committed suicide, authorities have said.
McAtasney's attorney, Carlos Diaz-Cobo of New Brunswick, said in a brief status conference in court on Monday that he plans to file a motion to dispute the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office's witness on water tides, Hugh Roarty, a research project manager for the Rutgers University Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences.
Diaz-Cobo's motion is due on Friday. He declined to comment after the court hearing as to what he plans to argue.
It was also revealed in the status conference that Diaz-Cobo has retained experts of his own for his defense. But, again, Diaz-Cobo declined to elaborate on what those experts could potentially testify about.
McAtasney's trial was originally scheduled to start in September, but it's unlikely that will occur.
The case was delayed after McAtasney fired his first attorney, Charles Moriarty, and retained new defense counsel, essentially restarting the case after months of pre-trial motions filed by Moriarty.
Assistant Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Decker said the state is ready to proceed with the trial.
The next court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 30.
Authorities say McAtasney strangled Stern during a robbery at her home on Dec. 2, 2016. McAtasney then enlisted the help of his roommate, Preston Taylor, to help him remove Stern's body from the home and toss it over a nearby bridge, according to authorities.
Stern's car was abandoned on the side of the bridge.
In April 2017, Taylor, 20, pleaded guilty for his role in the killing and agreed to testify against McAtasney.
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I saw an early version of the Carbo and was impressed. Although it looked thin and flimsy — the entire frame looks like you can bend it on a bad curb — it was very resilient and withstood my urban abuse. There are multiple modes, including Sport, which takes you almost immediately up to about 20 miles an hour with pedal assist, a great feeling. The battery is hidden inside the seat post and can be swapped out.
An anti-theft radio GPS that mounts to standard bottle cage bosses and can locate within 9 feet, it runs on the Verizon network and costs $5/mo in addition to the hardware. Integrated vibration sensing alarm sends an automated text message alerting you anytime the bike has been "locked" using the companion smartphone application (Android or iOS)...
This bike is named the GSD because with it you can Get Stuff Done. Twenty-inch wheels keep the center of gravity low so heavy payloads—it's rated up to 400lbs—are easy to balance and a short (for a cargo bike) 70-inch wheelbase, similar to a standard single bike, make the GSD easy to maneuver. Designed with the urban commuter in mind, the bike can easily break down to 60 percent of its original size to fit into the back of a car and the rear rack doubles as a stand that allows it to stand upright to minimize space inside tight apartments. Put two child seats on the back and take the family along, or drop the seat and let you kid take the bike out himself—anyone from 4'10" to 6'5" can ride this bike. Last but not least, the GSD gives you the option of adding a second battery to extend your range up to about 150 miles on a single charge.
Controllers for brushless motors: E-bikes require high initial torque and therefore models that use brushless motors typically have Hall sensor commutation for speed and angle measurement. An electronic controller provides assistance as a function of the sensor inputs, the vehicle speed and the required force. The controllers generally allow input by means of potentiometer or Hall Effect twist grip (or thumb-operated lever throttle), closed-loop speed control for precise speed regulation, protection logic for over-voltage, over-current and thermal protection. Bikes with a pedal assist function typically have a disc on the crank shaft featuring a ring of magnets coupled with a Hall sensor giving rise to a series of pulses, the frequency of which is proportional to pedaling speed. The controller uses pulse width modulation to regulate the power to the motor. Sometimes support is provided for regenerative braking but infrequent braking and the low mass of bicycles limits recovered energy. An implementation is described in an application note for a 200 W, 24 V Brushless DC (BLDC) motor.
Electric bikes are a green alternative to driving a vehicle. Studies carried out in several towns and cities show that the average car speed in rush hour traffic can dip as low as 18 to 20 mph. Electric bike speed can be as high as 15 mph. With an electric bike, you can reduce pollution, improve fitness, and still arrive at the same time as your car-bound colleagues.
Automated Transit Networks (ATN), and the small-vehicle subset of Personal Rapid Transit (PRT), are emerging technologies that can help solve the related problems of congestion, dependence on foreign oil, and planetary climate disruption. ATN/PRT offers clean, quiet, responsive public transit with automated non-stop service available 24 hours a day. In addition to these service benefits, PRT costs far less to build and operate than other transit options ¯ and is safer than walking and cycling on nearby busy streets.
E-bikes use rechargeable batteries, electric motors and some form of control. Battery systems in use include sealed lead-acid (SLA), nickel-cadmium (NiCad), nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) or lithium-ion polymer (Li-ion). Batteries vary according to the voltage, total charge capacity (amp hours), weight, the number of charging cycles before performance degrades, and ability to handle over-voltage charging conditions. The energy costs of operating e-bikes are small, but there can be considerable battery replacement costs. The lifespan of a battery pack varies depending on the type of usage. Shallow discharge/recharge cycles will help extend the overall battery life.
The quality of electric mountain bikes is changing dramatically. We set out to find the best ones you can buy today. After looking at 15 models, we narrowed it down to four in the $5,000-$5,500 price range. We then took to the trails. Over the course of several months, our team of testers rode these e-MTB's for thousands of miles and hundreds of hours to find out how each model performs on the trail, which one has the longest range, the most power, and most user-friendly controls. We rode these bikes hard, scrutinizing every aspect of their performance, exposing the strengths and weaknesses of each. We present our findings here in this detailed comparative review to help you find the model that's right for you.
In response to customer questions about the display, we posted a video detailing the basic setup of the LCD during installation of the kit. You will need to adjust the settings for the motor type, wheel size, and battery voltage in order to match your specific kit. Detailed instructions are available in the E-BikeKit manual, E-TrikeKit manual and LCD Quickstart Guide
Remember when riding bikes was all about having fun? So do we. After all, we're big kids at heart over here, so creating the ultimate kids' mountain bike felt more like a labor of love than a job. For the all-new Riprock, we strove to create the bike that any of us would have drooled over as a little one. And with ultra-wide tires, supple suspension, a durable frame, comfortable, confident geometry, and strong, reliable disc brakes, we'd say that the Riprock is approved for fun anywhere that it goes.
Your friends: We all have friends we wish wanted to pedal up hills with us. Many of who might be capable of leaving us in their dust on descents. These are young and old riders; riders lacking the fitness, time, motivation, or who just aren’t interested in climbing alone, at the back of the pack. You’ve done everything to get them back out riding with your regular crew, but pride and reluctance to hold the group back is keeping them away.
He would struggle to ride a normal bike very far but is thinking of getting an E bike to get him back into cycling with his young son. Knowing how destructive I used to be at a lower body weight, can anyone recommend a very sturdy E bike? He doesn't have a lot of money and I just worry he could get a bike which will not be able to take his weight. Any suggestions for a bike available here in the UK would be much appreciated.
There’s a feeling people get when everything just clicks on a ride, and the Roll is a bike that pulls it all together for you. Take it on a bike path and enjoy the smooth ride afforded by a lightweight frame and Ground Control Positioning. Feel the confidence a wider, more stable tire provides. And ride longer with the Body Geometry science that’s gone into the saddles, grips, and pedals. Get out there, get active, and feel it for yourself.
Get a head start on the New Year with a new high-quality electric bike at some of the best prices of the year! Yes, some of the very best electric bikes available just got better--with Reduced Pricing on 2017 and 2018 models! Many models even have better components than the 2019 new releases. Sale prices good only while stock available. Some prices too low...
Sleek, powerful, and modern. If those characteristics strike a chord for you then the Bulls E-Core bike could be the pick of the litter so to speak. Each handsome yet power-infused ride is assisted by Shimano’s new 250W E-8000 eMTB motor alongside a 375Wh power pack. Thanks to this power plant, this sweet ride boasts enough juice and torque to conquer and climb even the toughest of trails. Additional features include a 180mm front RockShox Lyrik, a rear Fox Float X2 Air suspension to smooth out that descent, Di2 XT electronic shifting, and 203mm Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes.
I'm looking to leverage the Cycle to Work Scheme and have been looking around for an e-bike to purchase. I used a lot of the information provided here and have come to the conclusion that the Kreiger from Woosh meets all my needs. 95% of the time the bike will be used to commute to and from work, the rest of the time I'll probably be rising it around the park with the kids. The thing I like about this bike is that it pretty much comes with everything (except the lock) that you'd need to get going. I guess, if I really wanted to, I could upgrade the Bafang motor on this to a BBS02 with a better battery.
Duke Eco-Marathon Team using an Electric Bike Technologies hub motor for the 2014 Shell Eco-marathon. The E-BikeKit motor provides optimal space saving because it does not require a chain (this makes it great for converting road bicycles to electric bicycles, which is what it is designed to do) but we hope to determine if it provides us with a better overall vehicle efficiency than our outboard motor.
Me: I had a total of seven knee surgeries over 14 months, and man, my fitness took a beating. Getting back on a bike was both liberating and frustrating. I just can’t go as fast, or as far, as I used to. But, you don’t have to fall victim to a flesh-eating bacterial infection during routine a ACL reconstruction to find the idea of an electric mountain bike appealing.
With over 30 years of professional sales experience and a passion for cycling, Brian brings a level of business acumen to E-BikeKit that ensures we’re laying the groundwork for long-term success.Brian is committed to helping make the most informed decisions that will guide the E-BikeKit product and brand in the right direction. “As an eco-friendly consumer and a baby boomer myself I know the value of the electric bike for those in...
Could Extend Battery Life; Monitor Battery Status. Powerful and HIGH SPEED Motor: 48V 500W high-speed brushless rear hub gear motor. It's faster and easier than a normal bike. Vtuvia has a professional electric bicycle experts and artistic designer team to develop electric mountain bike, electric city bike, fat Tyre electric bicycle and E bike conversion kit.
This Saturday, Oct. 7, Tim Sway will showcase his “UpTriCycle” at the Greater Hartford Mini Maker Faire. Sway calls the UpTricycle an “off grid, electric, solar charging mobile maker space and carrier for upcycling makers.” He uses minimal tools and footprints in his creation for unlimited potential. On his YouTube page, Sway made a comparison video between a gas-powered trike and an electric trike. He purchased a gas-powered trike first,...
This is list of the best performing, best value electric bikes for 2017 / 2018. For each category I list two models, the first recommendation is based on performance and the second is based on affordability. As you explore the list and get to know EBR, check out the ebike community forum for more personalized feedback. Share your height, weight, budget and intended use (along with bikes you like) to get advice from actual owners and moderators.
E-bikes do some of the work for you, but they still count as exercise, especially for people who have otherwise been sedentary. Colorado University researchers found that when 20 non-exercising men and women e-biked about 40 minutes three days a week, they improved their cardiovascular fitness and blood sugar in just one month. “Many people are not fit enough to ride long enough to get meaningful health and fitness benefits from biking,” Benjamin says. “Put them on an electric bike and they can go out and ride for an hour and get a significant amount of exercise.”
Nicolas Zart Nicolas was born and raised around classic cars of the 1920s, but it wasn't until he drove an AC Propulsion eBox and a Tesla Roadster that the light went on. Eager to spread the news of that full torque, he was invited to write for various CleanTech outlets in 2007. Since then, his passion led to cover renewable energy, test drives, podcasts, shoot pictures, and film for various international outlets both in print and online. Nicolas offers an in-depth look at the e-mobility world through interviews and the many contacts he has forged in those industries. He particularly enjoys communicating about the new e-mobility technology and what it means to us as a society. Today he focuses most of his writing effort on CleanTechnica, a global online outlet that covers the world of electric vehicles and renewable energy. His favorite tagline is: "There are more solutions than obstacles."
The downhill performance is our most highly weighted rating metric because we feel that the most important element of an e-bike is how well it performs out on the trail, especially when bombing down the hill. Each tester rode every bike numerous times and formulated their own opinions of each model, considering how factors like the component spec, geometry, and frame design play a role in its downhill performance. All of the e-bikes we tested were fun to ride, way more fun than any of our non e-bike riding test team ever expected, but they all had a different demeanor and trail manners. To test this, we rode the bikes downhill, a lot, and took them down a variety of terrain, from fast and flowing open trails to tight low-speed technical, and everything in between.
Whether you need to fly uphill with ease, rip downhill terrain at speed, or your rides simply demand all of the above, we've designed and engineered every mountain bike in our line to be the best performing machines for the way that you ride. From ultra-lightweight XC hardtails to our World-Championship-proven FSR suspension designs found on our trail and downhill bikes, you'll find the ideal setup for your riding style.
Countless others have popped up since all over the world, proving that the design has been popular with consumers. However, most people don’t know where the craze started. In fact, it can all be traced back right here to Coast Cycle’s original Buzzraw, which actually started life as Coast Cycles’ Ruckus bike. The Singapore-based company quickly changed the name to Buzzraw, probably fearing Honda’s lawyers.
The electric bike revolution has officially crossed into the arena of off-road motorbikes. For those who prefer riding in nature, Cake introduced a product which not only respects the environment but other riders, as well. Cake’s Kalk is a silent off-road motorbike that releases no emissions into the atmosphere. Additionally, its electric motor means no gear changing or clutching — a silent motorbike that won’t detract from the experience of others. Perhaps the best part is Cake avoided any sacrifice in performance. The Kalk reaches speeds of fifty miles per hour and features three distinct driving modes: Discover, Explore, and Excite.
And he’s had some fun on a set of lengthy interviews with Joe Rogan, among others. But the pertinent tidbit comes from his recent appearance on Recode, the Silicon valley tech media outlet, now part of the Vox media group. He recapitulated some of his earlier near-death experiences on dirt bikes and motorcycles, effectively answering the question regarding whether Tesla might make a motorcycle. But then he dropped this little snippet that made two-wheel fans’ ears perk up when asked about whether a Bird competitor might be in the offing:
I used to mountain bike quite a lot. I was a fairly strong 17 stone (238lb) weightlifter and rode pretty fast but didn't go in for big air or jumps. Nevertheless I used to break bikes at a ridiculous rate. I broke the bottom bracket off a Marin titanium frame, I broke the bottom bracket off of a Roberts hand built mountain bike. I snapped 2 pairs of handlebars, broke cranks, pedals, chains, wheels, spokes and forks etc etc.
A letter from Casey Evans to Electric Bike Technologies, makers of the E-BikeKit™ electric bike conversion kit system. This one of kind adaptive electric stroller was designed by students from California State University-Sacramento using two 500w direct-drive hub motors controlled by a single E-BikeKit system. Thank you for enabling me to take my daughter hiking! My name is Casey Evans and my daughter, Montel, was born with a very rare...
All too often, tech breakthroughs are measured in wattage efficiency and seconds saved, but we asked ourselves, 'What about the other things that make for an awesome ride?' The answer takes shape in the Alibi, with tires that'll never go flat, a chain that won't rust, and a geometry that just screams comfort. It's everything you need to hit your goals, whether they're to get in shape or get around town in style.
There are many places in the U.S. where you can legally and responsibly ride e-MTB's, and take it from us, they are a heck of a lot of fun. Check with local land management agencies to find out where you are allowed to use an electric mountain bike before taking to the trails. One thing we do know, e-MTB's can be used on any trails that are legal for motorized use, so we took advantage of the wealth of OHV trails in the greater Lake Tahoe area for our testing purposes and had more fun doing it than any of us expected.
Probably the only readily available, mass-production downhill-specific e-MTBs on the market… well, downhill preferred anyway. Don't be afraid to test the limits on this one! Haibike’s xDuro Downhill’s intention is to assist with the pedal back to the top so riders can self-shuttle, instead of taking chairlifts or vans to the top. If you are Haibike pro rider Sam Pilgrim, you could also use this bike to go upside down over enormous jumps. The e-DH bike is a good idea – who can argue that fewer shuttle buses needed to ferry gravity fiends is a bad thing?
It’s hard to ignore the growing popularity of electric bikes. Commuters and hybrid riders have already embraced the technology, but what about when it comes to mountain shredders? MTB fans are certainly beginning to realise the benefits of electric – an electric mountain bike can give you all the thrills you want from a normal MTB but with the extra power you need to get back to the top and give the trail another go.
From their, you'll choose the motor size, and trust us, we’ve got plenty of motors to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a gentle 250w motor, a 500-750w motor to do some heavy cruising, or you're looking for a 1000w+ speed machine, we’ve got the ebike you want in your life. See why thousands of customers look to Bikeberry.com when shopping for an Electric Bike.


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