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Title IX: Top moments throughout history of women’s sports
When Title IX was passed 50 years ago, there wasn’t a single mention of “sports” or “athletics” anywhere in the bill. While the bill was designed to ban sex-based discrimination in education and to level the playing field for girls and women in the classroom, it became clear that those protections were being literally implemented.
Without Title IX, it is difficult to imagine women’s sports being what they are today. From the youth level to college to professional, the success of girl and women athletes today can all be directly tied to a law passed in 1972. There is still much to be done, but these are the moments that have shaped the growth of women’s sport.
NOV. 3, 1964
Patsy Mink (D., Hawai’i) becomes the first woman of color and first Asian American elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. She is the primary author and sponsor for Title IX, along with Rep. Edith Green (D. Ore.) & Sen. Birch Bayh(D. Ind.).
OCT. 13, 1967
President Lyndon B. Johnson signs Executive Order 11375, which prohibits federal contractors from employment practices that discriminate on the basis of sex, laying the groundwork for future gender-equity legislation.
Dr. Bernice Sandler, often referred to as the “Godmother of Title IX,” volunteers for the Women’s Equity Action League, where she works to enforce President Johnson’s executive order, documenting data and filing 250 complaints, as well as a class-action lawsuit against all universities in the U.S. She also writes the first federal policy report on education relating to gender discrimination and does important advocacy work as part of the House’s Subcommittee on Education.
JUNE 23, 1972
President Richard Nixon signs into law Title IX of the Education Amendments Act, which is enacted by Congress and prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex for all educational programs or activities that receive funding from the federal government. Although Title IX is now closely associated with gender equality in sports, it does not explicitly mention athletics.
APRIL 17, 1972
The first official women’s field at the Boston Marathon includes eight women. This happens six years after Roberta “Bobbi” Gibb secretly becomes the first woman to complete the race, running without an official bib number, and five years after Kathrine Switzer manages to get a bib number and finishes the marathon despite an attempt by officials to physically push her out mid-race.
SEPT. 20, 1973
Two years after becoming the first woman athlete to earn $100,000 in any sport in one season, Billie Jean King wins the highly publicized Battle of the Sexes tennis match against Bobby Riggs. King creates the Women’s Sports Foundation a year later. This is one of her long-standing advocacy efforts to protect Title IX and its application in sport.
MAY 20, 1974
Texas Senator John Tower sponsors an amendment that would exempt revenue sports from Title IX compliance, but it fails to pass in the House. Shortly thereafter, Senator Jacob Javits (R.N.Y.) proposes an amendment that would allow revenue sports to be exempted from Title IX compliance. However, it fails to pass in the House.
MAY 27, 1975
President Gerald Ford signs the final version of Title IX legislation. It contains Javits’s proposal, and is submitted to Congress for approval.
JULY 21, 1975
The Department of Health, Education and Welfare issues federal regulations regarding Title IX compliance within athletics. High schools and colleges that receive federal funds are given three years to comply, while elementary schools are given one.
FEB. 17, 1976
The NCAA files a lawsuit challenging the legality of Title IX, claiming that no athletic programs receive direct federal funds, but the suit is dismissed.
Ann Meyers becomes the first woman to receive a four-year athletic scholarship when she enrolls at UCLA to play basketball. Three years later, she continues making history as the first woman to sign an NBA contract, with the Pacers.
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DEC. 11, 1979
The Office for Civil Rights issues a policy interpretation known as the three-prong test that outlines the ways an institution can prove it is in compliance with Title IX: the percentage of women athletes is significantly proportionate to enrollment rates, opportunities for women athletes are steadily expanding, and the interests and skills of women students in athletics are being accommodated.
MAY 4, 1980
The U.S. Department of Education begins operating after its creation a year earlier and is given oversight of Title IX through the Office for Civil Rights.
SEPT. 22, 1980
After Alexander v. Yale is brought to court by five Yale College women, the court sets a precedent that an educational institution’s lack of system for handling sexual harassment charges could be considered sexual discrimination and was therefore covered by Title IX. Yale created a formal procedure to handle sexual harassment complaints. This helped other higher education institutions start similar processes.
JAN. 12, 1981
The NCAA passes legislation to create women’s Division I national championships. Within the next year, D-I national champions are crowned for the first time in women’s cross-country, field hockey, volleyball, swimming, basketball, golf, gymnastics, tennis, outdoor track and softball.
FEB. 28, 1984
The Supreme Court rules in Grove City College v. Bell that Title IX applies only to programs that receive direct federal funding, thus limiting the scope of the law and taking away its application to athletics (beyond scholarships).
MARCH 22, 1988
Congress overrides a veto by President Ronald Reagan and passes the Civil Rights Restoration Act, which reverses the Supreme Court’s ruling in Grove City College v. Bell. The law reinstates Title IX’s coverage of athletics by asserting that any institution receiving federal funds (for any program or activity) must comply with Title IX in all its programs and activities.
NOV. 30, 1991
The first FIFA Women’s World Cup is held. The U.S. won with the help of a number of former NCAA athletes.
FEB. 26, 1992
In Franklin v. Gwinnett County Public Schools, the Supreme Court holds that plaintiffs may sue for monetary damages under Title IX after a district court dismissed the suit. There has been a decline in Title IX violations complaints and an increase in lawsuits after the ruling.
MARCH 11, 1992
The first gender equity study done by the NCAA finds significant discrepancies in participation rates, funding and salary for men and women within athletic programs. The NCAA also forms the Gender-Equity Task Force, which disbands soon after it releases its first report (and does not reconvene until 2015).
JUNE 24, 1993
Howard basketball coach Sanya Tyler sues the university for sex discrimination under Title IX, arguing she was paid much less than her men’s basketball counterpart and that the women’s team received fewer resources. She is granted the first monetary award given by a jury in a Title IX case: $2.4 million (later reduced to $250,000). Seven years later, she sues Brown University claiming that her firing was a breach of contract.
APRIL 16, 1993
Amy Cohen files a class-action lawsuit against Brown University (on behalf of all present, future and past women athletes at the school) after two women’s teams were demoted in an attempt to cut costs across the university. In Cohen v. Brown, the court finds that the school does not meet any of the requirements for Title IX’s three-prong test. The court orders the university to reinstate the programs that were cut. This case sets a precedent for how athletic departments manage participation.
SEPT. 1, 1994
Men from the University of Illinois’s swim team, which had been terminated the year before, bring forth the first Title IX case against a university alleging gender discrimination against men. This case established a precedent that men cannot use Title IX to assert sex discrimination against universities when their programs are cut due to financial reasons. Men from the University of Illinois’s swim team, which had been terminated last year, bring forth the first Title IX case against a university alleging gender discrimination.
OCT. 20, 1994
Congress passes the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, sponsored by Sen. Carol Moseley Braun and Rep. Cardiss Collins, both of Illinois. It requires colleges and universities to produce annual reports on gender equity in athletics programs. They must also make these reports available to the public (upon request) and submit them to federal government.
JAN. 16, 1996
In response to growing concern that schools are cutting men’s programs to reach proportionality, the Office for Civil Rights issues guidelines clarifying the three-prong test introduced in ’79. It states that institutions can choose which conditions they wish to meet, and explains how Title IX requires OCR to count participation opportunities.
APRIL 24, 1996
The Women’s National Basketball Association is approved by the NBA Board of Governors, with the inaugural season tipping off in June ’97. Val Ackerman is the founding president of the league, and she later becomes the first woman president of USA Basketball in 2005.
FEB. 20, 2001
The Supreme Court issues a decision in Brentwood v. Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association, holding that a high school athletic association is a “state actor,” so it can be held to constitutional standards for civil rights purposes and gender equity suits.
MARCH 17, 2005
The Department of Education issues a policy clarification stating that schools may survey women students’ interest in sports via email, meaning institutions can take a failure to respond as indication of a lack of interest. The Title IX supporters claim that this will prevent schools from achieving gender equality. However, the Obama Administration later repeals it.
APRIL 4, 2011
The Department of Education issues a “Dear Colleague” policy guidance that makes clear that Title IX’s protections against sexual harassment and sexual violence apply to all students, including athletes. It cites athletics departments in its requirement for schools to use the same procedures to address sexual violence complaints for all students.
AUG. 3, 2011
In a lawsuit that began 10 years earlier, three women wrestlers who were cut from the team at UC Davis claim that the university discriminated against them on the basis of gender by forcing them to try out against the men. Federal court finds that the university did not provide enough athletic opportunities for women but that the university officials named as defendants did no discriminate. UC Davis paid more than $1.3million to settle with the women months later.
JUNE 23, 2012
On the 40th anniversary of Title IX’s passage, the number of girls participating in high school sports nationwide has risen tenfold, to more than 3 million. The NCAA issues a special report for the anniversary and finds that in the 2009-10 school year, women (who made up 53% of students) still received less than half of the total athletic scholarship dollars at Division I schools and only 40% of the total money spent on athletics.
MAY 13, 2016
The Department of Education and the Department of Justice issue a joint “Dear Colleague” letter, which contains guidance on protecting transgender students under Title IX. It outlines that gender discrimination includes any that is based on a student’s gender identity and states that schools are required to treat transgender students–with regards to complying with Title IX, implementing regulations or providing sex-segregated activities and facilites– in a manner that is consistent with their gender identity.
FEB. 22, 2017
After a rise in litigation regarding school restrooms, OCR rescinds Title IX guidance on transgender students issued the year before to further consider the legal issues involved.
AUG. 14, 2020
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos enacts controversial changes to Title IX that give more rights to those accused of sexual assault and harassment, narrow the definition of sexual misconduct on college campuses and raise the standard of proof available for schools to use in the cases.
DEC. 12, 2020
Sarah Fuller becomes the first woman to score in a Power 5 conference football game as the goalkeeper for the Commodores’ women’s soccer team (SEC champions at the time) kicks a pair of extra points for Vanderbilt in its game against Tennessee.
JAN. 20, 2021
On his first day in office, President Joe Biden signs an executive order stating that all people should receive equal treatment under the law no matter their gender identity or sexual orientation. It directs federal agencies to implement the same nondiscrimination policy as well as to review any actions taken to ensure that discrimination based upon gender or sexual identity is not allowed.
MARCH 8, 2021
President Biden releases another executive order that guarantees an educational environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. In an attempt to address discrimination and harassment faced by LGBTQ students at school, it cites Title IX.
MAY 18, 2021
As part of a wave of lawsuits filed in response to colleges cutting athletic programs due to financial pressures during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Clemson men’s track and field and cross-country teams win an unprecedented settlement when they successfully leverage Title IX to have the men’s teams reinstated.
JUNE 28, 2021
The Supreme Court declines to hear an appeal from Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board, leaving in place a lower court’s ruling that the Virginia school board’s attempt to bar Gavin Grimm from using the men’s bathroom violated Title IX and the Constitution. The Supreme Court had taken the case back in 2016 but dismissed it the next year after the Trump administration released a new federal position on transgender rights.
FEB. 22, 2022
The U.S. women’s national soccer team reaches a proposed settlement in its class action equal pay lawsuit after a six-year legal battle. The athletes receive $24 million (most of which is to make up for the fact that pay has been unequal for years) while the U.S. Soccer Federation pledges to equalize pay between the men’s and women’s national teams in all competitions–even the World Cup.
MARCH 14, 2022
Reps. Carolyn Maloney (D., N.Y.), Jackie Speier (D., Calif.) and Mikie Sherrill (D., N.Y.) pen a letter to NCAA president Mark Emmert to criticize the organization’s failure to make progress on gender equity after the ’21 NCAA basketball tournaments highlighted the gap in treatment of the men’s and women’s teams. The letter suggests that Title IX may have been violated by the NCAA.
MARCH 17, 2022
Lia Thomas becomes the first known transgender woman to win a Division I title when she finishes first in the 500-yard freestyle at the NCAA swimming and diving championship. Conservative groups are concerned about Title IX and equal participation for women. Thomas’ dominance in the sport raises questions.
MARCH 22, 2022
The ’22 NCAA women’s basketball tournament breaks a nearly two-decade-old attendance record, with 216,890 fans attending the first two rounds.
APRIL 3, 2022
The NCAA women’s basketball championship between No. 1 South Carolina and No. 2 Connecticut sets a record for the most-watched college basketball game on ESPN in more than a decade, dating back to ’08. The total viewers for the game was 4. 85 million viewers, with audience numbers peaking at nearly 6 million.
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Let's say you have an app, and it can complete a task in 5 seconds on a 2Ghz CPU. The same app, if designed to take advantage of multi-CPU processing, can theoretically complete the same task on two 1Ghz CPUs in the same 5 seconds. The advantage being, it would use less power because power use isn't linear.
Now, in the real world, there are a bunch of other factors that will make it impossible for the same task to be completed in the same amount of time. Things like badly written app, missed cache hits, memory bandwidth, out-of-order execution misses, and a bunch of others. Even with all that, the power savings is enough to make laptop makers use a dual-core 1,3Ghz CPU over a single core 2.4Ghz one.
Now, that's when the CPU is in use. The issue lies in when the CPU package is idle. Obviously a dual core CPU at idle consumes a lot more power than a single core one. Not exactly twice as much, since there are other things in a CPU package such as cache memory, and for mobile phone SoCs, GPUs.
That's not the end of story though. The more cores you have, the smoother your device will run. The is because if a core is busy with a task, and there isn't another one available, it has to wait until that task is completed. Multi-core computers tend to have less hiccups and the experience tends to be smoother overall.
Basically, the more you use a multi-core CPU package, the more advantageous it is from a power stand point to have it be used, over a CPU package with few cores.. Although double the cores can theoretically double performance, it usually doesn't happen. It's closer to 50-70% increase rather than 100%, although some tasks do show 100% increases.. Power usage can potentially be less on 4 cores than on 2, but it depends on usage patterns. If your usage pattern has it so that 2 cores are constantly running at close to top speeds, it's probably better from a power stand point to run 4 to keep the speed ramp up contained because CPU power consumption is not linear with speed.
That's the basics on effect on performance and power usage for multi-core computers. There's a lot I didn't get into, including the reasons why power consumption isn't linear, but that would turn this into a 10 page post.
Addendum: It is very easy to write code to shut down any number of cores. The LG Optimus G has the option to shut down 2 of it's 4. So basically, there's really no downside to using 4 cores over 2 if you use this option, with the obvious exceptions being additional cost, and additional space requirement in the device. Of course if you're Apple, you won't do it yet, because you figure that option is too complicated for normal people to understand.


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What is it?
This is VW’s first compact 4x4, its first proper rival for the Toyota RAV4. Interestingly, the Volkswagen Tiguan is not the first Golf-based off-roader; that distinction goes to the short-lived VW Golf Country, produced at Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Austria during the early 1990s.
The Tiguan is, however, Volkswagen’s most determined attempt at muscling in on the rapidly expanding mid-size four-wheel drive market, following on from the success of the larger and more luxurious Touareg – a car VW is keen for the new Tiguan to be associated with, despite the two boasting wildly differing mechanical layouts and price tags.
Styled under the company’s former design boss Murat Gunak, the Tiguan is unmistakably a Volkswagen, flaunting a look that combines various styling elements from the Golf and Passat in a practical if rather undistinguished five door steel body that is claimed to boast class-leading levels of rigidity.
At 4427mm in length, 1809mm in width and 1683mm in height, the Tiguan enters a market dominated by the Honda CRV, Toyota RAV4 and Hyundai Tucson. In a move Volkswagen hopes will see its four-wheel drive newcomer garner wider sales appeal, it offers the choice between two different front end styling treatments that aim to cater to differing buyers, depending on their driving habits.
In standard trim, the Tiguan sports a deep front bumper that provides a limited 18-degree approach angle clearly biased towards on-road driving. There’s also a so-called Escape trim that adds a higher front bumper offering a generous-by-class-standards 28-degree approach angle, along with a kick plate to safeguard the sump, hill descent control and a compass, to boost its off-road prowess.
When it arrives here in February, there will be a choice of two engines: a 150bhp version of Volkswagen’s supercharged and turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder direct injection petrol unit, and a brand new 138bhp 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel - the latter set to replace the German car maker’s old pumpe duse engine right across the Volkswagen line-up.
UK prices have yet to be confirmed, but we'd expect this model to weigh in at a price level just above that of its Japanese competition, which would make for a starting price of around £21,000.
What’s it like?
It’s the diesel that we’re testing here; the new engine’s 236lb ft of torque combines well with the Tiguan’s standard six-speed manual gearbox. There’s a six-speed auto ‘box as an option, but oddly, no twin clutch DSG system until later in the model’s life, and only then with the larger-engined variants.
Performance is nothing to write home about, but it’s nevertheless up to class standards, Volkswagen claiming 0-62mph in 10.5sec and a top speed of 115mph. The class leading Honda CR-V 2.2 CTDI, by comparison, hits the same mark in 10.3sec and tops out at 116mph. Fuel consumption is put at 39.2mpg, providing a range of over 500 miles on the 64-litre tank.
But the Tiguan’s greatest asset is its handling. In fact, there’s very little separating it from a Golf in terms of overall dynamic competence. The electro-mechanical steering, a new in-house developed system geared at 2.7 turns lock-to-lock, offers a light but direct feel. Well chosen damping results in a comfortable ride in a wide range of terrain and excellent body control on winding roads given its moderately tall build.


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Bobby Brown: Give Bobbi Kristina love and support
Bobby Brown, the father of Whitney Houston daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown, has requested privacy in the aftermath of Bobbi Kristina being found unresponsive and not breathing but alive Saturday, Jan 31 in the bathtub of her home in an Atlanta suburb.
"Please allow for my family to deal with this matter and give my daughter the love and support she needs at this time," said Brown in a statement released to the media prior to the Super Bowl.
Brown was given CPR by her husband, Nick Gordon, and a friend until police arrived, according to the Associated Press. The police gave Brown additional care until she was taken to a local hospital.
Bobbi Kristina was moved to Atlanta's Emory University Hospital Tuesday, Feb. 3, according to multiple reports.
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I will be the first to admit openly that, as I was live-tweeting the results of the Audies, I was extremely bemused when Jitters was announced as the winner in the Multi-Voiced Performance category. I had no dog in this fight and I had only listened to one title in this category (The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar Wilde; performed by a full cast from L.A. Theater Works, starring James Marsters;) but Jitters was up against not only "Ernest;" but the high profile title, Room (by Emma Donoghue; narrated by Michal Friedman, Ellen Archer, Robert Petkoff and, Suzanne Toren,) Great Classics of Science Fiction (by H.G. Wells, Stanley G. Weinbaum, Lester Del Ray, et al; narrated by Simon Vance, Nick Sullivan, Robert Fass, et al) and The Shadow Effect (written and narrated by Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson and, Debbie Ford.) Big titles, well-known authors and veteran narrators were superseded by an unknown quantity. Adele Park reached out to bloggers this summer and I, eager to hear the David that slew its Goliath competition at the Audies, readily accepted a review copy for consideration.
The story itself is funny, clever and full of surprises. Set in the fictional small towns of Navel and Zion Flats, Utah, shock jock Nancy Neptune arrives to shake things up in the small Mormon community. Nancy has been exiled to a remote, risk-adverse radio station to be its program director and, dj the morning drive. (So, right off the first joke is on the listener as this isn't a radio drama; but a drama about radio!) The story of Nancy Neptune's impact on the community is told from several characters' points of view, each of the twenty-two chapters dedicated to a voice to advance the story. The format is such that each testimony is preceded by a radio news spot which also provides a tell as to the action off-camera. Nancy's presence is a lightning rod for events that have unanticipated results and, for a slew of eccentric characters including (but not limited to): an obese, divorced woman, a drag queen, a one-armed argro reporter/erstwhile detective and, a mentally challenged, inbred Yeti-like man who likes to sing along to Cheap Trick songs... While the easy laughs lie in the obvious idiosyncrasies of the characters, in the physical humor of their mere existence, the surprises come as the complexity of their characters is revealed.
There are eight key characters and, a number of smaller roles and bits, all performed by the voice-over talent that Adele Park has assembled. Exaggerated accents/mannerisms provide each character with a distinctive and appropriate voice. Because the setting and premise of Jitters is predicated on the radio theme, the production quality also adheres to the same clear, perhaps over-articulated, sound. [If I quibble here, it's only because there are reasons I don't listen to radio anymore and, one of them is that I find radio very harsh on the ears.]
There is absolutely no subtlety here. The precociousness of the writing and of the performances can wear a bit thin; but it is certainly original in all regards.
Other Stuff: This book qualifies for the What's in Name? Challenge #4 hosted at BethFishreads. Jitters: A Quirky Little Audio Book is an audiobook with [size] in the title, "Little."

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With springtime finally arriving in mid-Michigan, the sounds of the season have also emerged again. The song of the northern cardinal is one of hundreds recorded by Dr. Pamela Rasmussen. She's an assistant professor of zoology at Michigan State University and assistant curator at the MSU Museum.
Dr. Rasmussen's studies in ornithology have led to an authoritative reference work on the birds of South Asia, and her involvement in the Avian Vocalizations Center at MSU. The center, or AVOCET, is an online database of more than 10,000 recorded bird sounds from more than 3,100 species. Rasmussen has personally recorded on all the world's continents for this project.
Current State's Peter Whorf recently visited Rasmussen on campus to talk about some newly discovered owl species and their unique calls.

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"Tinplate Mechanical Liner"
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A highly sought after toy, complete with its original box. An Atlantic ocean cruise liner, made to the finest detail.
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The County Line Trail is a short, less-traveled alternative to the neighboring 21.7-mile West Fork Trail
. The County Line Trail travels 4 miles along the border of Randolph and Pocahontas counties, hence its name, and follows the ridgeline of the Little Beech Mountain through hardwood forest in Monongahela National Forest. This area is home to impressive stands of oak trees, a slight change from the usual Monongahela setting of rhododendrons, pine trees and ferns.
A large green metal gas pump sits off Forest Service Road 35A, marking the start of the County Line Trail, which is well-marked with the national forest's standard blue blazes, as well as wood arrow signs.
Nearly 3 miles in, you will make a short ascent to the top of the ridge. After another mile, you will enter a clearing for yet another gas well. The service road for this well doubles as the last leg of the trail. Follow it to reach the end of the County Line Trail, where you can either turn back or connect to the Beulah Trail, which takes you north for another 3.3 miles.
To get to the start point (it's not possible to drive to the endpoint) from Elkins, take US 33/SR 55 east toward Bowden. About 4 miles after you travel through Bowden, turn right onto County Road 27. Once you reach the town of Glady, turn left onto CR 22 then take a quick right onto CR 22-2, which turns into Forest Service Road 44 around the High Falls Trail. A little more than 7 miles from Glady, you will reach Forest Service Road 35. Follow it to Forest Service Road 35A, which ends at a gas well site. At the far end, there is a blocked road. Take this road (on foot) 40 feet to the trailhead of the County Line Trail. Parking is plentiful around the gas well.

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Curing your own salmon couldn’t be much easier. It’s really impressive and is a perfect excuse to make these light and fluffy blinis. Everything needs prepping ahead so it’s ideal for a dinner party. The longer you leave the salmon the better the flavour, so try and resist the temptation to jump in too soon!
- Mix salt, sugar, lemon rind, pepper and dill in a bowl.
- Check salmon for stray bones. Pull out using tweezers.
- Lay fish skin-side down on a bit of cling film that’s big enough to wrap it up in. Spread salt mix evenly over salmon.
- Wrap completely. Sit fish on large dish or tray. Slap a chopping board on top and then weights or tins to compress it.
- Leave in fridge for 2-3 days to cure, water will seep out but the tray will catch it. Ready to eat? Wipe off the cure. Slice thinly on an angle, cutting the salmon off the skin, with a sharp knife.
- Boil spuds for 10-15 minutes or till soft. Drain. Mash until really smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature. Sift the flower into it. Add eggs a bit at a time using a wooden spoon/ whisk to make a thick smooth batter.
- Heat milk and cream in a small pan until hot but not boiling. Beat/whisk very slowly into the batter.
- Whisk the extra whites until soft and huge. Fold into batter with a metal spoon.
- Heat a bit of oil and butter in a large pan. When hot, drop large tablespoons of mix to cook for 1-2 minutes each side till browning and cooked through.
- Cover and keep warm until all are done.
- Plate salmon, blinis and serve with a mayo combined with a little dijon mustard & dill mixed in. Enjoy!

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Chimes’ Athlete of the Week: Volleyball’s Tess Van Grouw
Van Grouw’s dominant game versus Vanguard University in the final regular season game of the year earns her this week’s Chimes’ Athlete of the Week. | Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
Junior libero Tess Van Grouw has displayed exceptional play all season, but she performed her best with postseason dreams on the line against Biola’s Golden State Athletic Conference foe, the Vanguard University Lions on Nov. 10. The victory extended the No.19 ranked Eagles’ winning streak to four games and aided them to a second place overall finish in the GSAC standings. Van Grouw, the 5’9” libero from Exeter, Calif., was recently named to the All-GSAC team thanks to her 544 digs for the season that lead the GSAC. Van Grouw’s exceptional play versus the Lions manifested in her leading the team with 19 digs and chipping in four assists and an ace. Van Grouw’s play in the back row has proved instrumental all season to the Eagles’ success, and due to her recent solid performance to cap off her great season, she has earned this week’s Chimes’ Athlete of the Week.
Stats: 19 Digs, 4 Assists, 1 Ace


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The Gardendale Civic Center hosts a wide spectrum of meetings, events, functions, parties, and receptions in any of the six meeting rooms, two suites, or in the 6,000-square-foot Exhibition Hall. The Civic Center also offers modern fitness facilities with a cardiovascular room, free weight room, an 18-station Cybex selectorized weight room, aerobics room with a floating maple floor, spinning cycle room, basketball court, racquetball court, and a cushioned indoor track (9 laps to the mile). The Civic Center is equipped with an elevator for easy access between the first and second floors. The City of Gardendale Arts Council also hosts, through the Performing Arts Series, dramatic and concert performances in the Exhibition Hall, Amphitheater, and Gardendale High School’s Theater.
Office hours: Monday through Friday
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Back In Time Concert Gardendale Arts Council presents Back in Time
at the Gardendale Civic Center.
Tickets may be purchased at the Gardendale Civic Center, the Library, and from members of the Arts Council.
For information call 205-631-5679
Jun 4th, 2013 (Tue)
Roger Day - Children’s Summer Reading Kickoff The Gardendale Arts Council with The Gardendale Martha Moore Library present Roger Day - Children’s Summer Reading Kickoff
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Jul 12th, 2013 (Fri) -- Jul 13th, 2013 (Sat)
Always…Patsy Cline The Gardendale Arts Council presents the Summer Play; Always…Patsy Cline at the Gardendale High School auditorium
Aug 3rd, 2013 (Sat)
Summer Southern Gospel Concert The Gardendale Arts Council presents the Summer Southern Gospel Concert
at the Gardendale Civic Center Exhibition Hall
Sep 12th, 2013 (Thu) -- Sep 13th, 2013 (Fri)
"Trouble at the Tropicabana" Dinner Theatre The Gardendale Arts Council presents "Trouble at the Tropicabana" a Dinner Theater at The Gardendale Civic Center Exhibition Hall

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According to many energy experts Africa has huge energy potential but very few African countries are really using wind energy. The three countries that are using wind energy the most are Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia but even these countries have been slow to push for more investments in wind energy sector.
These three countries supply around 95 percent of the 563 megawatts of total installed capacity on the black continent. Wind energy sector has already started paying up mostly because of demand from Europe, where countries are under pressure to reduce CO2 emissions so they turn to different renewable energy sectors.
South Africa could soon be joining these three North-African countries as the country's new energy minister Dipuo Peters said how South Africa wants independent power producers to add 400 MW from wind to the grid within the next three years.
Egypt, on the other hand has set a target for wind to make up 12 percent of its total energy by 2020, with wind farms adding 7,200 MW to the grid.
Wind energy could also become important energy source for eastern and western Africa, especially after serious droughts raised doubts about the reliability of hydro sources the regions currently largely depend on. Kenya's Lake Turkana Wind Power already announced how it plans to produce 300 MW of electricity by 2012 from wind power in the north of the country.
These plans, if they fulfill will only use small share of Africa's total wind energy potential. This is because African countries have based their economies on coal which means that countries should reform their energy sectors and upgrade transmission and distribution networks to better wind power use. This will of course be hard to do, especially given lack of political will, and most of all available funds, in many African countries.
But still, countries like Egypt are showing that renewable energy policy definitely has its advantages, and that African countries should set more ambitious targets to better exploit of not only wind energy but other renewable energy sectors too. This example should be followed in other African countries, especially in Africa's richest country South Africa that according to Nano Energy, an energy consultancy has wind energy potential of at least 60,000 MW but is not doing enough to use it because of fossil fuels dominance, and lack of political will.
Funds for using wind energy sector shouldn't be really a big problem, because many EU countries are offering loans with favorable interest payments for investments to renewable energy sector. Start-up capital can be easily found; all what countries must show is political will on more emphasis to renewable energy sector.
Wind energy isn't only renewable energy source that Africa can build upon, Africa also gets vast amounts of sunlight throughout the whole year, and so solar energy is another option to consider. With proper politics and wise investments Africa could soon become very important source of renewable energy, capable to not only supply its energy needs, but also to satisfy large share of EU energy demand.


Illegal Cocoa Farms Threaten Primates
When a team of researchers set out to count the endangered primates in Ivory Coast national parks and forest reserves, they expected to find monkeys. Instead they found that most of the protected areas had been deforested and turned into illegal cocoa farms.
The team surveyed 23 protected areas in West Africa and found about three-quarters of the land in each area was being used for cocoa production. Most of the trees and the monkeys that lived in them were gone.
Bitter Chocolate: Illegal Cocoa Farms
“The world’s demand for chocolate has been very hard on the endangered primates of Ivory Coast,” says W. Scott McGraw, professor of anthropology at Ohio State University. The Ivory Coast is the largest producer of cocoa beans, providing more than one-third of the world’s supply. Cocoa is, of course, the main ingredient in chocolate. Growing cocoa is not illegal, but growing it in a national forest reserve is.
The team had planned to just do a census of the moneys in these protected areas. “But when we started walking through these areas we were just stunned by the scale of illegal cocoa production. It is now the major cause of deforestation in these parks,” McGraw says. “There are parks in Ivory Coast with no forests and no primates, but a sea of cocoa plants.”
All of the researchers involved in this study work for Ivory Coast research institutions. They spent a total of 208 days walking through nationally protected areas, mostly in the central and southern regions of the country. In each area, they documented the amount of forest that had been cut down or degraded and how much was replaced by cocoa or other crops. They also recorded the presence of only 16 primate species, including monkeys and chimpanzees.
The results of the census, McGraw says, were “depressing.”
Of the 23 protected areas, 16 had more than half of their forests degraded by illegal cocoa farms, logging or other human disturbance. While a variety of agricultural products were grown illegally in the parks, 93 percent of the crops were cocoa.
Overall, 20 of the protected areas had illegal cocoa farms and approximately 74 percent of the total land in these areas was transformed into cocoa production.
Entire villages and communities have sprung up within these so-called wildlife preserves. One settlement has a population of nearly 30,000 people.
“I’ve been doing survey work in these parks for 20 years, and it wasn’t nearly this bad when I started. This is a relatively recent development,” McGraw says.
Ivory Coast Primates Facing Extinction
While climate change impacts the lemurs of Madagascar, the farming of cocoa in forest reserves has left 57 percent of Ivory Coast national parks devoid of primates. Other parks have lost half of their primates.
One species of monkey, Miss Waldron’s red colobus, was not seen during this survey and has not officially been sighted since 1978. Researchers say that it is probably extinct.
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Two other monkeys – the Roloway monkey and the White-naped mangabey – were seen in only two reserves and are critically endangered due to the habitat destruction caused by illegal cocoa farms.
“The Roloway monkey may be the next to go extinct,” McGraw says. “It is not able to live in the degraded habitats that are left in many of these protected areas.”
Protected Primates Left Unprotected
Why have cocoa farmers been allowed to move into protected wildlife parks? Many of the older, legal cocoa plantations in the country have been blighted by disease or otherwise haven’t produced crops at the same levels as previously, which has led some growers to establish new farms in the wildlife reserves. Moreover, migrants from outside the country have moved into Ivory Coast and turned to farming to survive.
At the same time, Ivory Coast has been in political turmoil in recent years and the government has not been monitoring or protecting the forest reserves.
“There is little, if any, real active protection given to these parks and reserves,” McGraw says. “People have moved in and settled with essentially no resistance, cut down the forest, and planted cocoa. It is incredibly blatant.”
McGraw said that while the results are disappointing, there is still time to halt the disappearance of more primates and other wildlife. First, the land within protected areas needs to be, in fact, protected.
Outside these protected lands, growers can switch to shade-cocoa farming, which keeps some of the large existing trees, with cocoa plants interspersed among them. This would at least preserve some suitable habitat for monkeys, the team suggests.
Locals Taking Action to Protect Primate Habitats
Citizen science projects have been shown to inspire conservation efforts, so grass roots efforts are being made to protect Ivory Coast forest reserves. One promising development is the establishment of community-based biomonitoring programs that involve foot patrols conducted by local villagers. Scientists working in the area have also started a patrol in the Dassioko Forest Reserve and have had some success in reducing illegal forest destruction in the area. The monkeys may still have a chance.
This research about endangered primates and illegal cocoa farms is published in the journal Tropical Conservation Science.
Top Image: Researcher Gonedele Sere (left) holds a cocoa plant found at an illegal cocoa farm in the Dassioko Forest Reserve in Ivory Coast (Photo by W. Scott McGraw, Courtesy of Ohio State University)


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Little girls will love this Happy Girl Gratitude Journal! It has 88 pages especially designed for you to reflect on things you can be thankful for such as family, friends and nature! You can write your thoughts, draw and get creative as well! Each spread also has a page to write the things you are grateful for, so you can have an attitude of gratitude! You’ll realize just how blessed you are and you’ll have a great masterpiece to read after you fill this out! Have fun and be happy!

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In the Vol. 18, no. 2 issue of Five Points, Kirk West recalls the blues scene in Chicago during the late 60s in his piece, “Blues [...]Read More
Featuring: Maud Casey, Billy Collins, Nikky Finney, Gregory Fraser, T. R. Hummer, C.C. Reid, Gerald Stern, Ann Townsend, Robert Wrigley, Jenny Xie, and others.


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Does the barbarian deal one more die of damage with the 9th-level Brutal Critical feature, or two?
I had a massive fight with GM over this – him going for the one extra die of damage, me for two.
The barbarian's Brutal Critical feature states:
Beginning at 9th level, you can roll one additional weapon damage die when determining the extra damage for a critical hit with a melee attack.
While the rules for a critical hit state:
When you score a critical hit, you get to roll extra dice for the attack’s damage against the target. Roll all of the attack’s damage dice twice and add them together. Then add any relevant modifiers as normal. To speed up play, you can roll all the damage dice at once.
For example, if you score a critical hit with a dagger, roll 2d4 for the damage, rather than 1d4, and then add your relevant ability modifier. If the attack involves other damage dice, such as from the rogue’s Sneak Attack feature, you roll those dice twice as well.
So it would seem like the barbarian actually rolls 2 more dice.
What's more, it is curious that some magic weapons, like for example sword of sharpness, say that when you roll a 20 on the attack roll you deal bonus 14 damage, not 4d6. Those features add bonus dice, only their condition is for a critical hit to occur. Am I understanding that correctly, or is my DM right, and why?
The same question can be applied to a vorpal sword dealing additional 12d8 on a critical against a creature that doesn't have or doesn't need a head, etc., while the description of the item states that it deals "an extra 6d8 slashing damage".


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Russian Nationalist Propaganda Posters Get The Rainbow Treatment [Pics]
Pride Propaganda is a series of posters made from re-purposed Soviet imagery.
Created in response to Russia's controversial anti-gay laws, Pride Propaganda is a series of posters created from re-purposed Soviet propaganda imagery.
The posters feature families, children, individuals, and groups of people standing and celebrating together amidst a background of rainbow colors. The re-purposed posters display messages like “The sun shines bright upon the proud,” “Show pride in the workplace,” and “A father should be proud,” along with the hashtag #PridePropaganda.


Stay Safe around Waterways
THUNDER BAY – LIVING – As summer approaches and people spend more time outdoors, OPG wants to make sure you focus on water safety.
“Stay Clear, Stay Safe is a message we are always telling people,” says Mike Martelli, OPG’s President, Renewable Generation and Power Marketing. “We repeat this message on TV, radio and in print because we take safety – your safety – seriously.”
OPG owns and operates 65 hydroelectric generating stations and 240 dams across the province. In areas surrounding these stations, changing water levels and strong undertows can happen quickly.
“Despite continued warnings, some people disregard our signs and barriers, putting themselves at risk,” says Martelli. “We work with the Ontario Provincial Police to enforce these warnings, and charges can – and have – been laid.”
When heading out this summer please make water safety a priority. Respect the signs and barriers at and near our facilities. They are there for your protection.
OPG provides more than half the power Ontario relies on. The electricity OPG produces is more than 99 per cent free of greenhouse gas and smog causing emissions.


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LEDs lights becomes the sources of electricity saving, these lights are best substitute for your traditional luminescent bulbs with LEDs you can save up to 90% on the cost of lighting at your home, office and shops and its help the environment in minimizing the carbon ingredient, that’s why these lights are more eco-friendly. There is no doubt about the efficiency LEDs lights. About 90% of the energy consumed by a luminescent light bulb is radiated as heat, rather than visible light. In contrast, less than 10% of the energy consumed by an LED is emitted as heat.
LED (light-emitting diodes) comes under the family of illuminating technology called as Solid State Lighting (SSL). Why SSL lights are different from normal incandescent bulbs, in LEDs lights the electricity is converted into lights by the use of semi-conductors, instead of using any filaments and Fluorescent, plasma etc.
LEDs come with various advantages like:
- Lesser energy consumption
- Highly eco-friendly
- Elongated life span
- A lesser amount of radiated heat
- More durability
- Highly adaptable
Durability LEDs compare to normal filament light is very high because LED degrades at a much slower rate than a filament, typically lasting for up to 3 years. On the other hand halogen which only lasts up to 1,000 hours and a compact fluorescent lamp, which lasts 15 months.
LEDs also come with the advantage these light don't fail abruptly like other light bulbs either. Instead, they fade away slowly over time, and will even continue working at a very low light output.
Halogen comes with the disadvantage after a halogen bulb has been on for a while it becomes too hot to touch. It is not applicable to LEDs light. As explained before, LEDs are more efficient at converting energy into light and therefore emit less heat. So, even after prolonged use, an LED Bulb can still be handled safely. They are less of a fire hazard and won't leave unsightly scorch marks on your luminaries either.
Being solid-state components, LEDs are stronger to shocks and vibrations, unlike luminous and incandescent bulbs, which are made of fragile parts.
it has also be confirmed that colors play a very unique roles when it comes choosing the best, therefore, fluorescent light can give colors, but cannot be compared to clean and neat color that out of a well-designed LED lights.
Cost saving as an integral parts of a good home, therefore using LED light bulbs for home has been a cost saving grace for the whole house, because LED home light bulbs consumes less power and therefore electricity bills are reduce. Furthermore less of the lights are used because it takes small groups of LED lights to light up a large place compared to a lot of electric filament bulbs that will be needed to a light a large family house.
Finally, because of LED light durability, since it does not have filaments, therefFore there is a possibility of it getting broken as a result of major mistake is minimized and the fear of stepping on broken glasses is completely eliminated.
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In the late nineteenth century, the Progressive Conservationists criticized water-power development as being inefficient and based more on local politics than science.(24) The Progressive Conservationists sought to give equal consideration to river uses other than navigation, such as irrigation and energy production, in an effort to maximize the efficient use of river systems.(25) Largely through their efforts, a policy of comprehensive basin-wide planning for multiple uses eventually replaced the earlier navigation-oriented approach to river development.(26) This change in federal water policy laid the foundation for legislation, such as the Federal Water Power Act (FWPA), designed to encourage comprehensive development of the nation's water resources.
Enactment of the FWPA, now renamed the Federal Power Act (FPA), was inspired in large part by America's participation in World War I.
The 1920 FWPA gave the Federal Power Commission (FPC) two sources of licensing authority, section 4(d) and section 23.
The 1935 amendments, which renamed the FWPA as the FPA, extended the Commission's authority to require projects to obtain a license.
Union Electric Company, the Court considered whether, in enacting the Federal Water Power Act (FWPA), Congress intended to invoke its full Commerce Clause authority over hydroelectric projects located on waters subject to federal jurisdiction.
The Commission explained that the 1935 amendments to section 23 did not affect the basic jurisdictional standards of nonnavigable rivers, contending that the concepts of "jurisdiction under [Congress's] authority to regulate commerce" and "the interests of interstate or foreign commerce [being] affected by such proposed construction" were included in the original 1920 enactment.(61) Farmington Power disagreed with the Commission's interpretation of the FPA, arguing that since there had been no project construction after 1935, section 23 of the 1920 FWPA gave it discretion to file a license application.
In 1967, PP&L voluntarily filed an application for a minor license for the Bend Project after receiving a letter from the Commission encouraging it to do so.(71) After reviewing PP&L's application, the Commission concluded that the project affected interstate commerce due to its connection with BPA's interstate power grid.(72) Section 23 of the Federal Water Power Act (FWPA) requires the project to be licensed once the Commission has made this determination.(73) As a result, the Federal Power Commission (FPC) issued a minor license for the project on March 20, 1970, with an expiration date of December 31, 1993.(74)
The Federal Power Act (FPA) was designed to regulate all water power projects in which the federal government had a legitimate interest Since 1920, section 23 of the original Federal Water Power Act (FWPA) and of the later FPA has contemplated regulation of projects on nonnavigable rivers which affected the interests of interstate commerce.
(6) The FWPA was amended by Tide 11 of the Public Utility Act of 1935, ch.


text: Find healthy, delicious breakfast smoothie recipes, including fruit smoothie, protein and vegan smoothie. Look through our. A cup of blended fruit may seem like a super healthy way to start your day, and it's certainly got some genuine advantages over less nutrient-dense, more dessert-like breakfast foods. For especially busy people (or picky eaters!) How to Make a Healthy Energizing Smoothie. Find one and make it daily—you can buy ingredients in bulk—or mix and match different recipes to try something new and different each day. “Smoothies can often get fruit-heavy. Almost everyone loves a smoothie, and most of us assume that they are a healthy option for a quick breakfast or a mid-morning pick-me-up, especially the high-profile brands such as Innocent Smoothies. "Blueberries are low in calories, high in fiber, and contain vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese. An added bonus - it’s also good for your eyes and bones. Your email address will not be published. Be sure to include these goodies in some of your smoothies for the ultimate detox drink!. Your email address will not be published. The next point, the best Healthy Fruit Smoothies to replace your breakfast is a smoothie from mango. Strawberry-yogurt smoothies. With the increase in unhealthy goodies in coffee shops and lack of choice in most work cafeteria, it's getting harder these days to eat a healthy and delicious breakfast everyday of the week. … Absolutely wonderful fruit smoothie with raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and more! Many healthy recipes are all veggies and powdered super foods and not yummy at all unfortunately. It is especially true for smoothies that have high quantities of green leafy vegetables in them. And this year there can't be a more appropriate time to discuss the importance of good health. 1/4 cup oatmeal. this makes them an enticing option. Switch your animal protein-based breakfasts for fruit, and you’ll notice immediate health improvements after just one week. Fruit juice is a popular choice, but using it can load your smoothie with sugar. It’s a great way of ensuring you eat your fruits and vegetables while also assuring you get the recommended daily amounts of nutrients and vitamins. 1. Are Fruit Smoothies Healthy For Breakfast? Steffi Loos / Stringer Smoothies have all the sugar and calories without all the fiber of whole fruits. I know, you thought throwing all that fruit and ice into a blender was doing your body a ton of good — and it’s true that a smoothie can be a useful part of a balanced diet. These 15 Smoothies for Toddlers + Kids are an amazing way to get more fruits, vegetables and nutrients into your kid’s belly! It’s the beginning of a new year and like many mamas out there, you’re probably looking to make some changes with that fresh start. Thus, we observe that smoothies, when prepared properly keeping in mind the points highlighted in the article can not only effectively aid you in your weight loss, but also provide you a rich dose of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Here are 10 reasons why you should start eating fruit for breakfast: 1. Required fields are marked *. For especially busy people (or picky eaters!) Smoothies may form part of a balanced diet, but be sure to focus on lower sugar fruits, emphasising fresh or frozen produce. DO: Use Greek yogurt or coconut milk. These healthy smoothies provide filling fiber and protein to give you energy all morning! Here are 5 immunity-bosting smoothies you can make at home for breakfast; We are in the middle of the National Nutrition Month, which stresses upon the importance of nutrition for better health. I had fruit smoothie for breakfast for a week, here’s what happened (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images) Many among us do things off our way to lose weight. I have this for breakfast every morning. Smoothies are a great diabetic-friendly way to give yourself a sweet treat without causing a big spike in your blood sugar. Breakfast fruit smoothies are always a crowd-pleasing choice. Fruit smoothies are healthy for you when made with whole foods and no added sugar. Fruit smoothies are healthy for you when made with whole foods and no added sugar. Your breakfast smoothie is healthy, isn’t it? Ingredients for Pregnancy Breakfast Smoothie: 16 oz almond milk. Fill the contact form for a doorstep delivery. Need professional smoothie caterers for your next event? So, are Innocent smoothies healthy? Click here to add a short description. But to stay balanced as a pregnant mom, eating a healthy breakfast is an absolute MUST! Plus – I give you my tried-and-true best smoothie cups for toddlers + kids. From the opposite side, you get a lot of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients that will help enhance your overall health and training performance. Try this healthy breakfast fruit smoothie for pregnancy! Here is how a healthy smoothie becomes unhealthy due to the following reasons. You could eat half a bagel with peanut butter on it, or just have a bowl of a healthy cereal. Get the recipe. Smoothies can make a healthy breakfast if you have a good balance of ingredients and nutrients—including protein, carbs, and healthy fats. Are you looking for the most efficient way to eat healthy and lose fat but still have some fun with it? WebMD explains that a healthy breakfast can offer a person ... combined with some deliciously tasty fruit, green smoothies for breakfast can help you make some healthy changes in your life. Many delicious smoothies are all fruit and thus high sugar and not very healthy unfortunately. A protein-heavy breakfast like eggs, bacon and toast will sit like a brick in your stomach and give you feelings of fatigue for the rest of the day. When you make this type of smoothie, “you have the foundation for … When consumed as part of a balanced diet, they fulfill the daily recommended serving of green vegetables and keep you full for longer. Factor in the fruit, milk and protein powder and your healthy shake can cost you upward of 600 calories, roughly the same as a McDonald's Big Mac. Strawberries are powerhouses of healthy immune-boosting nutrients. Acidity: Causes, Treatment, Home Remedies and Foods to Avoid. This post may contain affiliate links. Avocado & strawberry This creamy avocado & strawberry smoothie is a great choice for a high calcium breakfast. Bananas make smoothies naturally sweet. But smoothies don't actually have the golden health halo they're often made out to. The sight of fresh fruits, vegetables, and tasty nut butter is enough to make anyone’s mouth water. Smoothies are versatile, delicious, nutritious and give you the energy that you need to wake up and face the day with sustainable energy. As you know, smoothies are popular these days, so popular that sales of make-your-own-smoothie items like blender machines and bags of frozen fruit have risen, say market watchers. Some fruits and vegetables are particularly detoxifying such as garlic, papaya and beets. Fulfill your fats requirements by adding various nut butter, coconut oil, and seeds like flax, chia. Contact Frootful for delicious and healthy fruit smoothies to your doorstep. "Berries are always a great fruit—fresh or frozen—to add to smoothies because they are very high in antioxidants and a good source of fiber," Werber says. LEARN MORE . But having more than one serving or adding sugar can contribute to weight gain. S tart the day with nutritious food, take one of the following healthy fruit smoothies to fill your breakfast with nutritious food.. 1. These are very nutritious and healthy and you should always make a point of adding them as part of your breakfast meals if you are someone who knows the importance of a balanced meal. When looking for the right tasty addition to a smoothie, fruits like berries are a secret weight loss weapon because of flavonoids, which has been shown in studies to be one of the keys for not putting on weight. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast to take on the go or a healthy after school snack, these EASY Fruit Smoothie Recipes are the best! Some are healthy, and some aren’t. One of them is strawberry which is a storehouse of nutrients to increase immunity. Kale, spinach or green powder blend will do miracles to your health and “hack” your fruit smoothie. It has fruits, veggies, yogurt and protein powder. Don’t purchase it from a store as you don’t know what goes into them. Many delicious smoothies are all fruit and thus high sugar and not very healthy … Most people get on the smoothie bandwagon to lose weight. Smoothies are convenient, healthy, and a great way to sneak in extra servings of fruit and veggies. However, breakfast also tends to be the most rushed of meals, and sometimes this causes people to opt for fast food smoothies that aren’t as healthy … Fulfill your carbohydrate requirements by using 1.5 cups of low glycemic index fruits like strawberries, pineapple, peaches, grapes. A protein-heavy breakfast like eggs, bacon and toast will sit like a brick in your stomach and give you feelings of fatigue for the rest of the day. 1 tbsp chia seeds #3 – Breakfast Smoothie for Pregnancy. The doctor recommends at least 6 glasses of water per day. Healthy Breakfast Fruit Smoothies 4 Comments September 17, 2020 terrie gura We all need options when it comes to breakfast, and so I’m sharing my tips for making a quick and healthy smoothie, regardless of the fruit and other fixings you have on hand. If you are a sedentary person with overweight or health issues, then probably drinking fruit smoothies every day won’t be the smartest approach. Fruit smoothies are made with fruits, vegetables, nut butter, herbs, and spices, all of which are extremely healthy for your body. If you still doubt on the health benefit, below are some health benefits of having a smoothie for breakfast: 1. Healthier recipes from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell. If you workout on a regular basis and you are in a good health then drinking fruit smoothie won’t be any problem at all. Juicy “love apples” (aka tomatoes), as in this healthy fruit smoothie, have been linked to preventing heart disease, stroke, and death. 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Because you’re consuming whole leaves in matcha, you may get three times as much caffeine than a cup of steeped tea, about the amount in a cup of brewed coffee. Matcha aficionados say that compared to the caffeine buzz from coffee, matcha creates an “alert calm” due to a natural substance it contains called l-theanine, which induces relaxation without drowsiness. Still, I do believe it’s best to nix all forms of caffeine (including matcha) at least six hours before bedtime, to ensure a good night’s sleep.
Red rooibos tea is rich in calcium, manganese, and fluoride minerals that assist in maintaining good bone structure and stronger teeth. By increasing the bioavailability of minerals in your system, you can reduce your chances of developing conditions like arthritis, osteoporosis, and chronic joint pain. Manganese actually works on a deeper level and stimulates the enzymes which are required to build new bones and repair damages.
The natural ingredients included in this detox tea have been used for ages to promote various aspects of human health. That being said, your body does quite well at detoxing itself through the healthy functioning of your liver and kidneys. There are few risks associated with drinking a tea like this one, so if you enjoy the flavor anyway, you could reap a few additional benefits.
Matcha, like other green teas, contains a class of antioxidants called catechins. Matcha is high in a catechin called EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), which is believed to have cancer-fighting effects on the body. Studies have linked green tea to a variety of health benefits, like helping to prevent heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer, and even encouraging weight loss. However, it’s important to note that much of this research isn’t from clinical trials that show green tea causes a benefit. Instead, it’s largely from population-based studies, where researchers look at groups of people who drink green tea and compare their health outcomes to groups that don’t drink it. Studies have shown associations between tea and better health, but causation is not yet proven. Matcha is even less studied than brewed green tea.
Green tea leaves are initially processed by soaking in an alcohol solution, which may be further concentrated to various levels; byproducts of the process are also packaged and used. Extracts may be sold in liquid, powder, capsule, or tablet form. Decaffeinated versions are also available. Green tea extract supplements are accessible over the counter in various forms.
10. Stop complaining for the next 100 days. A couple of years back, Will Bowen gave a purple rubber bracelet to each person in his congregation to remind them to stop complaining. “Negative talk produces negative thoughts; negative thoughts produce negative results”, says Bowen. For the next 100 days, whenever you catch yourself complaining about anything, stop yourself.
• In skin cancer studies, lab animals that were given green tea developed 1/10th as many tumors as animals that were given water. The EGCC in green tea inhibits the production of urokinase, an enzyme that cancer cells need in order to grow. It also seems to stimulate the process of programmed cell death, or apoptosis, in cancer cells. Pair your green tea with these 30 foods that help prevent cancer.
Rooibos contains polyphenols that have anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antimutagenic qualities. Polyphenols are organic chemicals that are often praised for their antioxidant capabilities. Studies suggest that regularly drinking organic red rooibos tea provides the liver with potent antioxidants, helping the organ to improve detoxification. Antioxidants act as scavengers of free radicals throughout the body, which are detrimental byproducts of cell metabolism that can cause cancer and heart diseases. Aspalathin and nothofagin are two other vital antioxidants that rooibos tea contains, making it a great beverage to boost your immune system and protect your body against all types of diseases.
How many calories should I eat a day? A calorie is an amount of energy that a particular food provides. Consuming more calories than needed will result in weight gain, consuming too few will result in weight loss. How many calories a person should eat each day depends on a variety of factors, such as age, size, sex, activity levels, and general health. Read now
Ceremonial grade: Ceremonial grade is the highest quality matcha from the most carefully cultivated buds and leaves. Ceremonial grade is given the most attention to detail during processing to yield the freshest, most delicate tasting, and smoothest ground matcha. Ceremonial grade is meant to be enjoyed on its own, with no other sweeteners or additives, to really enjoy and appreciate the intended flavor.
Matcha or maccha is a finely ground, bright emerald-green tea powder with the scientific name Camellia sinensis. It is prepared from a high-quality shade-grown leaf known as tencha. The tea bushes are sheltered to avoid the exposure of direct sunlight which reduces the pace of photosynthesis and slows down the growth of plants. This provides the leaves with a darker shade of green and stimulates the production of chlorophyll and amino acids.
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Koicha, or thick tea, requires significantly more matcha (usually about doubling the powder and halving the water): approximately 3.75 grams (amounting to 3 heaping chashaku scoops, or about one teaspoon) of matcha and approximately 40 ml (1.3 oz) of hot water per serving, or as many as six teaspoons to 3/4 cup of water. Because the resulting mixture is significantly thicker (with a similar consistency to liquid honey), blending it requires a slower, stirring motion that does not produce foam. Koicha is normally made with more expensive matcha from older tea trees (exceeding thirty years) and, thus, produces a milder and sweeter tea than usucha; it is served almost exclusively as part of Japanese tea ceremonies.
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Premium grade: High-quality matcha green tea that contains the full nutritional content and uses tea leaves from the top of the tea plant. Price point (~$50–80 for 100g). Best for daily consumption and contains the full range of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Is characterized by a fresh, subtle flavour. Usually perfect for both new and everyday matcha drinkers alike.
Matcha tea rich in EGCG helps fight various bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. According to a research study, EGCG binds to the lipid membrane and exerts inhibitory action against the growth of various human pathogens. These include influenza A virus, hepatitis B, and C virus, herpes virus, adenovirus Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, and Candida albicans yeast.
Green tea is processed using either artisanal or modern methods. Sun-drying, basket or charcoal firing, or pan-firing are common artisanal methods. Oven-drying, tumbling, or steaming are common modern methods. Processed green teas, known as aracha, are stored under low humidity refrigeration in 30- or 60-kg paper bags at 0–5 °C (32–41 °F). This aracha has yet to be refined at this stage, with a final firing taking place before blending, selection and packaging take place. The leaves in this state will be re-fired throughout the year as they are needed, giving the green teas a longer shelf-life and better flavor. The first flush tea of May will readily store in this fashion until the next year's harvest. After this re-drying process, each crude tea will be sifted and graded according to size. Finally, each lot will be blended according to the blending order by the tasters and packed for sale.
The best Matcha Green Tea comes from the first flush, baby green tea leaves that grow during the spring. Only the newest buds of the shade grown tea plants are hand-picked for Premium Matcha production. The window for ideal Matcha Green Tea growth is very limited, which is one of the reasons that Matcha is one of the more expensive teas on the market.
Rooibos (pronounced ROY-boss) appears to be matching -- and possibly besting -- the health benefits claimed for other more established teas. A favorite among South Africans for years, the beverage is said by some to have 50% more antioxidants than are found in green tea. Antioxidants are the organic substances believed to scavenge "free radicals," the toxic by-product of natural biological processes that can damage cells and lead to cancer.
Choan, E., Roanne Segal, Derek Jonker, Shawn Malone, Neil Reaume, Libni Eapen, and Victor Gallant. “A prospective clinical trial of green tea for hormone refractory prostate cancer: an evaluation of the complementary/alternative therapy approach.” In Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations, vol. 23, no. 2, pp. 108-113. Elsevier, 2005.
Matcha is a high-grade green tea ground into powdered form. The green tea powder is whisked into hot water, instead of steeped, to form a frothy drink. The meditative act of preparing, presenting, and sipping matcha is the backbone of the Japanese tea ceremony. While matcha’s origins are ceremonial, the green tea powder is widely popular around the world in beverages like tea lattes or boba tea, and as a cooking ingredient in everything from ice cream to salad dressing.
According to a report published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, “Tea is the most consumed drink in the world after water.” (2) What is green tea good for? According to dozens of studies, regularly drinking green tea may reduce your risk of developing heart disease or Alzheimer’s, help you maintain better bone mineral density, ward off eye diseases that affect vision in older age, prevent strokes, and even extend your life.
Matcha green tea is a high-grade, finely ground, concentrated green tea. It’s been traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies for hundreds of years and has recently gained notoriety for its high antioxidant content. When you drink matcha tea, you drink the actual tea leaves, which have been ground up. This allows you to obtain even more nutrients compared to drinking steeped green tea.
Honestly, this seemed to help out with my acne. It’s been clearing up over the past few months thanks to all of the Treeactiv products I found here on amazon, but after drinking this tea every day for a week, I noticed a drastic difference. I don’t think this tea by itself will cure acne, but I definitely think it contributed to my skin suddenly clearing up like it did. I do believe this product provided the final push I’ve been searching for. I drink 3-4 8oz every day. No skipping days. 3-4 cups. Everyday. No sweetener. No milk. Just straight tea. The taste isn’t bad at all, and you get used to it after a few days. It’s absolutely worth a try if you’re looking for something a little extra to help out on your skincare mission.
Green tea is claimed to have been popularized in Japan around 1190, when a Zen priest visiting and studying in China’s great Buddhist monasteries and temples returned to Japan with tea plant seeds and bushes. The young priest, called Eisai, used his experience growing and drinking tea in China to popularize the way of tea as a meditation ritual within his own community of Buddhist monks, eventually spreading the custom of tea drinking throughout the rest of Japan. To this day, China and Japan are the top two green tea producing and exporting countries in the world.
Jump up ^ Horaido. "H4". JP: Dion. Archived from the original on 2005-04-06. Matcha used to be sold in packages of 10 monme (ancient measure of about 3.75 g, or 37.5 g for the package) and most tea masters considered that one package provided for 20 usucha (about 1.8 g each) or 10 koicha (about 3.75 g each). This is why today's traditional packaging is 40 g (the closest to 10 monme)
Our green tea is passed through a steaming treatment before rolling. Steaming applies light heat to the leaves to help halt the oxidation process before the leaves are rolled into shape. Steaming also helps expose the fresh, grassy flavor of the leaf. Green tea leaves are not allowed to oxidize after rolling, which is why they remain light color and flavor.


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Developer Saber Interactive has released "The Undead Sea", the first major free content update for World War Z, the action-packed co-op shooter inspired by Paramount Pictures’ blockbuster film.
Players can now take on a totally new mission in Tokyo aboard an undead-infested ferry, where you and your squad will battle through open decks and tight cabins in one of the game’s most intense challenges yet. But beware: a virulent new zombie type is on the loose, one which spits deadly toxins and will come back to life if not dispatched appropriately.
Along with other fixes and balancing, this new update includes private lobbies, the ability to switch classes during PvPvZ matches, field of view (FOV) and level of detail sliders on PC, and bonus cosmetics. The next updates in Saber’s post-launch content roadmap for World War Z include a new six-skull difficulty setting, Weekly Challenge mode, a wave-based survival mode, and more.
World War Z is currently available for PS4, Xbox One and PC.

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