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15 Fun Things to do in Oahu, Hawaii
- Ever try parasailing? Perhaps now is the time. Extreme Parasail is one company that will give you an experience you won't ever forget. It's the only parasail company that flies side-by-side tandem so you can sit next to your loved one as you sail above the
turquoise waters. It averages about 15 minutes of airtime and will be sure to give you an adrenaline rush!
- The Polynesian Cultural Center is magnificent. As Hawaii's #1 paid attraction, this center takes you back to old Polynesia. You will experience first-hand the 42-acre grounds with seven native villages. Activities allow visitors to throw Tongan spears, prepare Tahitian coconut bread, and even train with Samoan
fire knife practice batons. You'll also encounter one of Hawaii's most authentic luaus.
- SeaLife Park is an adventure for the family. You can learn about dolphins and other sea creatures through touch and play. Their manta ray encounter brings you face to face with stingrays as you snorkel through their lagoon as these animals glide through the water. You can also hang out with sea lions and dolphins and witness the amazing personalities of these fun loving creatures. Sea Trek Adventure takes you three fathoms down into their 300,000 gallon tank to explore and photograph eels and sea turtles and colorful salt water fish.
- Hanauma Bay isn't the only to-die-for snorkeling spot on Oahu. Try Pupukea Beach Park. This 80-acre beach park, on the North Shore, is a Marine Life Conservation District teeming with fish, coral and shells. And compared to Hanauma, where snorkelers are jammed into the bay like M&Ms in cellophane, Pupukea is usually uncrowded. The beach park, also known as Shark's Cove, is the site of a reef where a large variety of marine life can be seen in their natural environment..
- For real Hawaiian music, don't miss the legendary Don Ho Show at the Waikiki Beachcomber. He's the King of Hawaiian entertainment and you'll celebrate the true spirit of aloha with Don Ho and his family of entertainers.
Travel TipAirlines still have restrictions of no gels, lotions, toothpaste or perfume and other items of similar consistency allowed on carry-on luggage. Pack these belongings in your suitcase to avoid hassles and the confiscation of these items. And yes, you still have to take off your shoes at checkpoint.
Connie Werner Reichert has been a travel journalist for over 21 years. She has written for the New York Times, Travel & Leisure, Sierra Heritage Magazine, the Sacramento Bee and numerous other publications. Connie is also the owner of Write Side Up Freelance Writing & Publicity and can be reached at Connieis@pacbell.net or at 530-277-4560.
This Guest Feature was written several years ago and a number of the items listed are, unfortunately, no longer available. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not, necessarily, those of About.com or John Fischer.


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When we’re at the supermarket, thousands of different food products compete for our attention. Just about everyone is looking for healthy options for themselves and their families, so food companies don’t pass up an opportunity to make their products sound as nutritious as possible.
But what do labels like “all-natural” and “free range” actually mean? Unfortunately, less than you may think.
When a food company is trying to figure out the best way to sell their product, they don’t call in nutritional experts, they call in the marketing department. Part of their role is to find a way to make even the unhealthiest, most sugary food products come across as nutritious-sounding. And the easiest way to do that is to make claims on the packaging that don’t really stand up to scrutiny.
For example, the term “all-natural” is tacked onto everything from potato chips to cola, but the FDA has no official definition for what it means. The definition of “natural” is “made or caused by nature, not humankind,” so technically speaking, unless you’re talking about foraged mushrooms, these products are most likely anything but all-natural.
The best way to know for sure if what you’re eating is healthy is to check the ingredients list. If there are 30 ingredients listed and most of them have names like disodium guanylate, put it back. If the label claims that it’s “a good source of fiber” but the only source of fiber listed in the ingredients is maltodextrin, put it back (look for ingredients that are high in natural fiber, like whole grains).
In general, the fewer ingredients, the better; the fewer unfamiliar-sounding chemicals, the better; the rest is just marketing. Read on to learn what more of those buzzwords you find on food packaging actually mean.
Labeling food “natural” or “all-natural” is a quick way to get consumers to think that the product is healthier than others because it comes from nature. In fact, “all-natural” is an extremely general and vague term for which the FDA doesn’t even have an officially recognized definition. According to the USDA, meat can be labeled “all-natural” as long as it doesn’t contain any artificial ingredients or chemical preservatives; it can, however, be pumped full of broth or saline water. And contrary to what some may believe, “all-natural” doesn’t mean “GMO-free.”
2. Cholesterol Free
Because cholesterol is produced by the liver, only animal-based products like dairy, meat, and eggs contain it. So obviously your olive oil is cholesterol free! But be wary when you see “cholesterol-free” on other products: a product can still contain up to two milligrams of cholesterol and call itself cholesterol-free.
3. Fat Free
A food item can be called fat free if it contains less than half a gram of fat per serving. Thankfully, by now most people realize that “fat free” doesn’t translate to “healthy,” but it was touch and go there for a while in the 1990s (remember SnackWell’s?). The problem with fat-free foods is that they can still contain the same amount of calories and sugar as their full-fat counterparts (and sometimes more sugar), and sometimes the natural animal or vegetable fat is replaced by artificial substitutes.
4. Free Range
The term “free range” usually conjures images of happy chickens gallivanting about on the open prairie, but in reality the USDA only requires about five minutes of open-air access per day for this designation, which can consist of no more than access to a hole that the chickens can stick their heads through. As for eggs and beef, there’s no standard for calling those “free range” whatsoever.
5. Made with Real Fruit
Sure, there are peaches and oranges on the box, but the only “real fruit” in the food itself might be white grape juice concentrate, kicked up with a heaping spoonful of “real” high fructose corn syrup.
Discover the hidden truth about more packaged food labels.
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Austin Texas orders 26 Proterra e-buses
Proterra has announced that Capital Metro in Austin, Texas is purchasing 26 40-foot Proterra ZX5 Max electric transit buses, with an option for another 126 of these buses plus chargers over the next 5 years. The first 26 electric buses should be delivered in 2022.
This latest order is Capital Metro’s third and largest procurement of Proterra electric buses. The Austin public transit agency introduced its first six Proterra electric buses over the past year and a half, as well as its North Operations electric bus yard utilising Proterra Energy interoperable charging infrastructure.
“Proterra is incredibly proud to build on our strong partnership with CapMetro and deliver our newest, fifth-generation electric bus technology to help Austin realize its important goal of 100% zero-emission transportation,” said Josh Ensign, President of Proterra Transit.
In the announcement about the new electric bus purchase, it is said that Capital Metro aims to transition its entire fleet of more than 400 transit vehicles with zero-emission vehicles. According to its website, the Austin public transport provider currently has a fleet of 368 MetroBuses, which are presumably fossil-fuelled, since they list their 12 electric buses separately. The fleet also consists of 10 trains, which are diesel-electric, 257 vanpools and 213 paratransit vehicles.
Through Proterra Energy the electric bus maker and battery supplier says it offers “a turn-key approach to delivering the complete energy ecosystem for heavy-duty electric fleets through charging infrastructure design, build, financing, operations, maintenance and energy optimisation.” In June this year, Proterra announced it was going to go public on the stock market.

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Just a couple of days ago, we updated that the popular smartphone brand Infinix will launch its new Infinix Note 12 5G series in India but the company is yet to reveal the launching date. Now the specifications of the smartphone series are revealed on the popular shopping website Flipkart. So without making any further delay let’s get into the article to check out the newly revealed specification details.
According to the shopping website, the upcoming Infinix Note 12 5G series will feature an AMOLED display and the same will also arrive with a triple rear camera setup with a 108-megapixel primary camera.
It is also revealed that the upcoming smartphone series will feature a USB-C port, microphone, and the speaker grille at the bottom.
So let’s wait for more details in the coming days and we recommend you to stay tuned with us for the latest updates at your fingertips.
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TAIPEI, April 21 (Reuters) - Taiwan, once afraid to let in more than a trickle of tourists from political rival China, has raised its permit quota to meet a recent surge in demand, an immigration official said on Tuesday.
From now through May 1, a popular travel holiday in China, Taiwan will issue up to 7,200 permits per day to Chinese tourists, more than double the 3,000-person ceiling set last summer when the island first began courting the China market, said Chiu Hsin-ying, a Taiwan immigration service official.
The quota will fall to about 4,300 after May 1, he said.
China has claimed self-ruled Taiwan since 1949, when Mao Zedong’s Communists won the Chinese civil war and Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalists (KMT) fled to Taiwan. Beijing has vowed to bring the island under its rule, by force if necessary.
After China-friendly Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou took office last May, his government signed a deal with Beijing to let in as many as 3,000 Chinese tourists per day, despite historic security concerns, to help the island’s sagging economy.
“The 3,000 was just to start with,” Ma’s spokesman, Tony Wang, said. “The spirit was that the number could be raised.”
Beijing began aggressively promoting Taiwan tourism this year to get headcounts up after a dismal first half, when headcounts numbered in the hundreds, disappointing the service sector that expected Chinese travel spending.
Those lower numbers justify quota increases now, Chiu said.
Taiwan's tourism sub-index .THOI finished its session on Tuesday up 3.73 percent.
Reporting by Ralph Jennings; Editing by Nick Macfie
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A few days ago we published a set of tee shirts mock-up templates. Today I gonna show you how to create a nice monkey illustration and how to apply it on a t-shirt of the set. We will use Photoshop tools to modify stock images and work with shadows and color contrasts. Then we will switch to Illustrator to create the vector monkey. Even if the result can appear easy to achieve, I’m sure you will learn some new tricks with this tutorial.
This is the second of a series of tutorials thought for Photoshop beginners. I’ll explain in depth those features that can result difficult to understand for a newbi. Today I’ll show you 6 techniques you can use to extract a person/object from its background. From now on extraction won’t have secrets for you!
This is the first of a series of tutorials thought for Photoshop beginners. I’ll explain in depth those features that can result difficult to understand for a newbi. At the end of the course you’ll be able to follow any kind of tutorial without problems and to start creating your first masterpieces. Today I’ll show you how to use one of the most powerful Photoshop tools: the pen tool.
In this tutorial I’ll show you how to create a decorative pattern in Illustrator starting from a sketch. The process is really easy to follow. You’ll need only 10 steps to create a baroque stylished pattern. Have a try!
I’m a great fan of sci-fi art. Have you ever seen a Metallica cd cover? Simply amazing. This kind of design inspired me to create a cosmic sci-fi scene. Today I want to show you how to create this image in Photoshop. This tutorial is for intermediate users who know how mask and selection tools work. We will use also a bit of Illustrator and Cinema4D. Have a try!
This is a useful tutorial for those who are learning how to use Cinema4D, that is in one of the best 3D softwares available. With C4D it’s really simple to create beautiful 3D type treatments. But how to import them in Photoshop? Well in this tutorial I’ll explain how to set up C4D render settings to easily create a psd file.
This Photoshop tutorial is thought for greedy people (like me!). Today we will create a delicious chocolate-covered text effect. We will create some details on paper, then we will work with layer styles to achieve the nice result.
In this tutorial I’ll show you how to easily create a wooden text effect. We will start from a polygon, then we will play with wood textures and with layer styles to achieve a really funny result. I’ll go in depth with each step so that Photoshop beginners will find the process easy to follow.
In this tutorial I’ll show you how to create a textured web layout, starting from the concept on paper to Photoshop design. We will discuss about site structure and will use the 960 grid to organize our contents. Also you will learn how to use layer styles to create an engraved text effect. Give it a try!
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- » Judge offers frank talk for parents
- » No new trial for Buchanan
- » Child support unit gets financial boost
- » Court admin creates coloring books
- » New investigator shined in Lake Co. class
- » Accused rapist won't face life sentence
- » Waukegan man appeals conviction again
- » Probate court close to going on the road
- » Court official earns prestigious title
- » Lake Forest lawyer new bar president
- » Lake County CASA gets $75,000 grant
- » Killer loses bid for DNA testing
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- » CLC honors judge as 'man of vision'
- » Waller gets federal money to expand staff
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A group of people involved in the Lake County justice system recently lent their support to a program encouraging youths to pursue justice-related careers.
North Chicago High School students enrolled in the "I Have A Dream" program visited the Lake County courthouse for presentations on how they can find a place working in advocacy and law.
Public Defender Joy Gossman, Deputy State's Attorney Jeff Pavletic, Assistant State's Attorney Christen Bishop and Waukegan attorney Michael Ori met with the students and explained how their jobs work.
The 18 students who attended the session are part of the only "I Have A Dream" chapter operating in the state.
The group is a national foundation dedicated to ensuring that all kids have the opportunity for higher education and seeks tuition support for low-income children.
In addition to the career information from the attorneys, the students also visited a working courtroom and toured the county jail and coroner's office.
More than a dozen survivors of sexual assault were recently treated to a day of beauty and wellness services organized by friends of the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center in Gurnee.
Olga Nisenboim of Olga's Day Spa in Highland Park organized the event and recruited volunteers from Salon Vole, Once Upon a Bagel, Vicciono's Pizza, Stash's, Sunset Foods and Confection Connection to donate to the effort.
"I strongly believe in the Zacharias Center's mission of supporting sexual assault survivors," Nisenboim said. "Several women said they felt empowered by their visit and are ready to take on life's challenges."
The Mundelein Police Department will host a free self-defense class for women 18 or older.
The classes will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays from July 13 to Aug. 3 at the police station at 221 N. Lake St., Mundelein.
Seventeen-year-olds may also register for the class with their parent's permission. Space is limited to 30 students.
Call (847) 968-3770 to register.

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RS 232/ RS 485 Communication Enabled Inverter functions with high starting torque and low vibration PWM control. The Inverter is enabled with programmable restart function and programmable V/F pattern. The Inverter performs with various analog signal input and output with bias and gain. RS 232/ RS 485 Communication Enabled Inverter of model N2 FM100 performs with carrier frequency ranging from 1~12KHz that is adjustable to cater to specific requirement.
Kerone is the manufacturer of RS 232/ RS 485 Communication Enabled Inverter. Kerone offers wide range of industrial heaters, infrared heating equipments, infrared heaters, radio frequency heating systems, microwave heating systems, AC Drives, gas infrared heating system, PLC and automation panel, infrared paper coating and drying system and radio frequency dryer for various industrial applications. Kerone is an ISO 9001:2008 awarded company.


Knitting - Basic Techniques
One or more stitches may need to be decreased to shape a project, perhaps 1 stitch at each side of a row for side, armhole, or neck shaping, or multiple stitches on each side for armholes or neck shaping.
Multiple decreases may be needed evenly spaced across a row or may be worked at specific places in the fabric, such as for darts.
See Symbolcraft for symbols and working instructions for knit 2 together (right-slant) and slip, knit, pass (leftslant) decreases.
DECREASING 1 STITCH AT EACH SIDE
Mirrored decreases, 1 stitch at the beginning and 1 stitch at the end of the row.
Decreasing at the edge may be done in 2 ways depending on the look desired.
Method A shows the edge stitches facing (the edge stitches on top of the adjacent stitches).
Method B shows the adjacent stitches facing (the edge stitches under the adjacent stitches).
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Located in the crossroads of the nation, Athene Miller Real Estate’s office can be found in Cameron, MO. Specializing in residential, farm and ranch, land, recreational, and Commercial properties in the state of Missouri. If you are searching for real estate in northwest Missouri or in other areas of the state, or ready to sell your home or farm, we would be happy to assist you. Many of our listings can be found in Clinton, Caldwell, Dekalb and Daviess counties. Find properties in Cameron, Osborn, Hamilton, Polo, Kingston, Stewartsville, Lathrop, Plattsburg, Kearney, Liberty, and Kansas City areas. Looking to purchase a home? Or maybe acreage for farming.... hunting land.... new custom home build... or the perfect commercial property to place your business? Please contact us at 816-284-0796 for an appointment.
Athene Miller- Broker - has 20 years of sales experience. While she began her sales career in powersports and automotive sales and management, in 2016 she obtained her real estate salesperson license. Fast forward to 2021 and she completed broker licensing and created Athene Miller Real Estate LLC. She has an extensive background in sales, negotiation, and documentation, adding that she also has 7 years of finance experience. Pair the knowledge, experience, and skills of sales and finance, Athene Miller Real Estate offers sellers and buyers piece of mind and a smooth transaction.
Born and raised in northwest Missouri, Athene knows the landscape and the people. She is familiar in farming and ranching operations, local businesses, and recreational sports. She has been a past board member of the Cameron Chamber of Commerce, and has been active in the area community to promote progress and growth.
Our purpose is to simplify the process of renting, buying or selling the properties. Using up-to-date and innovative networks, our experts work wonders and find the most rapid denouements, saving your time, money, and energy. Ultimately, we aim to make your dreams come true and help you initiate a brand-new chapter in life. The real estate journey is usually a once-or-twice-a-life activity for many, so it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when entering this unknown ground. Some parts of the process have recently become more accessible through technology, but when every buyer has access to the same resources, it’s tough to stand out in a crowd so the decision is still difficult. That’s why working with a trustworthy real estate professional is a key to your success and we’d love to help you navigate through this complex process.

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Ron Rash grew up in Boiling Springs, NC and now lives in Clemson, SC where he teaches English at Tri-County Technical College and Creative Writing in the Queens College MFA Program in Charlotte, NC. His fiction has won the 1987 GE Younger Writers Award and the 1996 Sherwood Anderson Prize. In 1994 he received an NEA Poetry Fellowship. His poetry and fiction have appeared in many journals and magazines, including Poetry, The Yale Review, The Georgia Review, Oxford American, New England Review, Asheville Poetry Review, Shenandoah and DoubleTake. He is the author of six books: The Night The New Jesus Fell To Earth (1994), Eureka Mill (1998), Casualties (2000), Among The Believers (2000), Raising the Dead (Iris Press, 2002), and the forthcoming novel, One Foot In Eden, which won the 2002 Novello Literary Award and will appear in Fall 2002.
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Dark Horse One Oatmeal Stout Ale - Dark Horse Brewing Company
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4/5 rDev +6.4%
Pours an opaque deep black with a modest frothy mocha head.
Aroma is roasty and coffee dominant, with cocoa and dark black cherry adding complexity. Cocoa dominates, in the end.
Flavor reveals more cocoa initially, with roast malt, coffee, and char rounding out the slightly bitter finish. There's an underlying cherry character that's pleasant. Oats are not too distinct.
Body is fairly full, slightly creamy, with modest carbonation and light alcohol warmth.
Not quite as oaty as some, but a nice balance of roast and cocoa. Very drinkable. The chocolate and cherry meld well together.
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4.4/5 rDev +17%
Pours extremely dark black, engine oil. Brown head. The head could be bigger and have more retention, but it smells of amazing dark chocolate. Taste is chocolate, very smooth from oats, a little sweetness, and some spicyness from the hops, and I think there is a little roastyness behind all that...
This beer is fantastic
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Note: 2012 Vintage
A: Pours a thick opaque yet clear jet black in color with light to moderate amounts of gentle visible carbonation along the edges of the glass and just a hint of very dark cola brown highlights. The beer has a half finger tall dense foamy dark mocha head that slowly fades to a thick film covering the entire surface of the beer and a medium thick ring at the edges of the glass. Light amounts of lacing are observed.
S: Moderate to strong flavors of dark roasted, almost charred malts with moderate notes of chocolate and licorice/anise.
T: Upfront there is a moderate to strong flavor of dark roasted and charred malts with some hints of burnt malts. There is a moderate flavor of dark bittersweet chocolate and just a hint of coffee. Light amounts of licorice/anise are also present in the finish. Moderate amounts of bitterness which lingers for quite a while.
M: Medium bodied with light amounts of carbonation. Smooth, almost creamy with a light amount of alcohol warming in the finish.
O: Not as smooth as I expected for an oatmeal stout, though that might be due to the higher ABV than I normally find in the style. There are lots of complex malty flavors and a decent amount of bitterness though the taste of alcohol is very well hidden. Very enjoyable.
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Dark Horse One Oatmeal Stout Ale from Dark Horse Brewing Company
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The WRT-150 is a semi-automatic rotary arm stretch wrapper. Rotary arm wrappers utilize the existing floor space and the WRT-150 is a reasonably mobile wrapping solution that can be repositioned with relative ease when needed. With a high RPM and extended wrap height options available, the WRT-150 is a perfect solution for small to medium… Continue reading Brooklyn, NY – 7/11/23
The SMH-SPL with an integrated scale is the perfect small footprint wrapping solution that offers a BIG range of capabilities. From wrapping normal sized loads up to extra wide loads such as furniture and appliances, these workhorses are designed to handle just about any task you throw at them. With the integrated scale, you can… Continue reading Middletown, PA – 5/3/23
The SMH-SPL is a split base stretch wrapper that allows wrapping of a range of load sizes and shapes while being extremely light weight and mobile. This system can be used to wrap elongated loads such as furniture with ease while it is also available with extended wrap height options for extra tall loads as… Continue reading Ambridge, PA – 6/20/23
Lane recently installed the small footprint, ultra-portable SMH-150 stretch wrapper for this customer in Hanover, PA. With its small form factor and light weight, this stretch wrapper is highly mobile and can be repositioned with relative ease.
Caleb installed these two Wulftec SMH-150 wrappers for a customer in West Point, PA recently. The SMH-150 is a light weight, small footprint semi automatic stretch wrapper than can make quick work of wrapping pallets and is perfect for an environment where forklifts are used. Its size makes it a mobile wrapping solution that can… Continue reading West Point, PA – 4/24/23
Luke recently installed this used Handle-It semi-auto turntable and scale for a customer in Harrisburg, PA. They were looking for a small footprint wrapping solution on a budget and a need to weigh their loads before shipment.
Luke recently installed four of these SML-150 stretch wrappers for a customer in Baltimore. With its low profile turntable and portability, these ultralightweight wrappers are the perfect solution for a dynamic facility that needs to reconfigure or adapt to new workflows regularly.
These split base stretch wrappers are ideal for wrapping extra wide loads such as furniture, wood, materials such as pipes and other elongated objects. The small footprint of these units makes them ideal for saving space while also being the best solution for elongated loads.
SWS technician Caleb Duncker installed this pre-owned Wulftec WRT-175 for a customer in Stockton, CA. The WRT-175 is a 3 legged stretch wrapper that straddles the wrap zone, which is the existing floor space. When the wrapper is not in use, this floor space can be traversed by forklifts and pallet jacks. “I was… Continue reading Stockton, CA – 12/8/22
This Wulftec WRT-175 is high speed rotary arm stretch wrapper with a 3 legged straddle design. This customer opted for the patented Rapid Film system for their wrapper, saving them film and helping to prevent toppling and zippering of the film.
The Lantech Q300 is a light weight small footprint semi-automatic stretch wrapping system ideal for small spaces and operations as well as facilities that need a wrapper that can be moved with relative ease.
The WRT-175 is a tri-legged semi-automatic rotary arm stretch wrapper that utilizes floor space as the wrap zone. The unit includes a 30″ film carriage and a Rapid Film device that forms a secondary film roll into “bands” that provide superior load stability.
This customer’s new Wulftec SMH-150 includes an extended 104″ wrap height for wrapping the extra tall pallets that they ship.
SWS recently installed this Handle-It low profile turntable stretch wrapper and Cherry’s Pallet Inverter for a customer here in York, PA. The low profile stretch wrapper features a 20″ film carriage and small portable design while the pallet inverter allows for easy pallet exchange.


Sunspot that turned away from Earth is returning bigger and angrier, warn scientists
A giant sunspot that is currently facing away from the Earth is changing how the Sun vibrates, Newsweek reported.
Sunspots are areas of intense magnetic fields on the Sun that temporarily halts the process of convection on the Sun. As a result, the area of this high magnetic intensity does not receive the churning charged gases from the Sun's interior, and its temperature drops. This makes it appear a bit darker when compared to the rest of the Sun, where the magnetic field is not that intense. This is why it is called a sunspot.
Sunspots are a regular phenomenon on the giant star, but scientists have observed that their numbers increase during the active phase of the Solar cycle. Over the past few months, many sunspots have been seen as the Sun is reaching the peak of its solar cycle. Some of these sunspots gave out solar flares and let out charged particles from the Sun, while some like AR 3088, skipped our gaze to come back stronger.
Last month, sunspot AR3088 caught the notice of solar scientists with its rotating magnetic field. As we reported then, the poles of a sunspot are aligned +/-, which means that the positive pole is on the left while the negative is on the right of the sunspot.
In the case of AR3088, the poles have rotated by 90 degrees such that the positive pole is on top while the negative pole is on the bottom. Scientists were not entirely sure why this was observed, but later as the Sun rotated, the sunspot too turned away from Earth.
Now according to Spaceweather.com, Sunspot AR3088 is now bigger and angrier than before and will be staring at Earth about a week from now. On September 5, it gave off a solar energy particle (SEP) that was one of the biggest, if not the largest, storms on record since the European Space Agency's (ESA's) Solar Orbiter was launched in 2020.
Yesterday, we reported how Solar Orbiter was hit by a mass ejection during its scheduled Venus flyby, and the orbiter finds itself once again in the path of a solar storm, which has emanated from sunspot AR3088.
More sunspots change the Sun's vibrations
It is not just a single sunspot, though, that is active on the far side of the Sun. Scientists are expecting at least one more sunspot on the other side, and together they are literally changing how the Sun vibrates, Newsweek said in its report.
Sunspots can be observed from the Earth using specially designed telescopes. However, these telescopes can only see the side facing the Earth. So, scientists use the vibrations from the Sun to determine what might be happening on the other side. Called helioseismology, the method is similar to how scientists use sound waves to study the Earth's interiors.
Unlike Earth, though, the Sun is a hot ball of gas, so sound waves can travel much more easily through it and can be read on the other side as well. The only problem is that sound cannot be detected on Earth, so scientists measure small changes in the light given off by the Sun to detect these vibrations. As of now, the sunspots on the far side have caused major changes to vibrations recorded on Earth, and we will have to wait and see what these sunspots spew out in the days to come.
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Marsha Keshani: Hi, I am Marsha from Max Best Ice-cream in Washington D.C. and today we are going to be making Shakes and Malts and Freezes. Right now I am making a Strawberry Banana Shake.
I have used three scoops of homemade strawberry ice-cream for we want to add some fresh banana to it. You add about a half of banana, then we will add about three ounces of milk to it. Let it blend for about 25 seconds. We use the commercial blender but this can be done at home also with your regular blender. I am using a 20 ounce cup and you just pour your shake in. We like to top it off with homemade whipped cream and a cherry. The perfect Strawberry Bananas Shake. Next Ill show you how to make a Chocolate Malt.


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Angela Sarafyan Bio
Sarafyan was born in Yerevan, Armenian SSR, and moved with her parents to the United States at the age of four.
Sarafyan plays Stormy on Sex Ed: The Series, and she has appeared as a guest-star in several television series such as Judging Amy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Shield, The Division, 24, Cold Case, South of Nowhere, Criminal Minds, CSI: NY, Nikita, Blue Bloods and The Mentalist. In 2008, she had a recurring role in the USA Network series In Plain Sight. In 2010 Sarafyan joined the cast of The Good Guys, playing offbeat and socially awkward Samantha Evans. She also acted as one of the main characters in the short series Hot Sluts from Atom.com, which is also featured on Comedy Central Late Night and Lost & Found in Armenia in 2012.
Sarafyan has acted in the feature films: On the Doll, Kabluey, The Informers, A Beautiful Life, Breaking Dawn, A Good Old Fashioned Orgy, and Lost & Found in Armenia. She played the role of Egyptian vampire Tia in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, the mate of vampire Benjamin.
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I have received many questions as to whether these two objects may collide, or whether they might come so close to one another that they can change their orbits to head directly for Earth. Categorically – NO. Minimum distance between the two objects will happen September 13 (three days after the comet passes perihelion), and that distance is 0.1688 a.u., on the order of 25,252,000 km – 10 million km less than the distance of closest approach of Comet Elenin to our planet, which will take place October 16.
As you know, May 21 was the closest approach of Comet C/2010 X1 to asteroid 1999 RQ176; the objects passed all of 225,830 km from each other, more than 100 times closer than the minimum distance between Comet Elenin and asteroid 2005 YU55! After that encounter, new position measuments of the comet and asteroid 1999 RQ176 were obtained. On such a short timescale no influence was noted, which means it is practically nil. For that reason, we can absolutely precisely say that Comet Elenin and asteroid 2005 YU55 will pass by one another and it will not even be noticeable!
Comet Elenin is attracting more and more interest in the scientific community; at the end of July observations were made on the largest submillimeter telescope in the world JCMT. Since August 1st, observations are ongoing with the space telescope STEREO-B; they will continue for several weeks. It is probable that the comet will be visible in the field of the COR2 (STEREO) coronagraph beginning August 20. Beginning September 23rd, for 6 days, the comet will be visible in the field of view of the LASCO C3 coronagraph on the SOHO spacecraft.
Very recently I received information that several more spacecraft may observe comet C/2010 X1 (Elenin), specifically Venus Express and Messenger. These observations will allow us to obtain unique information about the comet at the time of its perihelion when it will not be observable from the Earth.
Observations are planned with SPICAV UV in the 110-310 nm wavelength band on the Venus Express spacecraft and Messenger’s MASCS spectrograph. Moreover, by simultaneous observations from two spacecraft with different points of view, with the VMC camera on Venus Express and the MDIS camera on Messenger, it is possible to obtain a three-dimensional model of the comet’s coma! It is possible that comet C/2010 X1 (Elenin) may become the brightest comet that these two spacecraft may observe during their entire time of service. I hope this application is approved and the observations take place.
M. Drahus, University of California at Los Angeles; Bin Yang, University of Hawaii; and J. Hoge, Joint Astronomy Centre, report the detection of HCN (Hydrogen cyanide) in comet C/2010 X1 on July 30 when at heliocentric distance r = 1.07 AU. Observations between July 30.153 and 30.249 UT at the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope show the J = 4-3 line with area about 0.1 K km/s in antenna temperature scale. Assuming an isotropic production of gas at velocity 0.5 km/s and a Boltzmann distribution of energy levels at 50 K, the derived HCN production rate is 1.5 x 1025 molecules/s, comparable to the mean level measured in comet 103P/Hartley at the same heliocentric distance in late 2010 (Drahus et al. 2011, Ap.J. 734, L4).
http://www.cbat.eps.harvard.edu/iau/cbet/002700/CBET002781.txt (subscription required).


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Save on taxes: 9 commonly overlooked tax breaks
Tax time can be stressful for many Americans. And it's not just gathering forms and filling out confusing paperwork that's a source of tension, but the gnawing feeling that you're missing something on this year's tax return.
A report from the Congressional Research Service estimates Americans are eligible for $1.1 trillion in tax breaks last year, with over $195 billion alone devoted to the four most popular deductions; the biggies include "home mortgage interest, state and local taxes, charitable gifts and real estate taxes" according to CRS.
But do the math, and that means over $900 billion in other tax breaks that were claimed last year.
Are you getting your fair share? If not, consider these nine tax breaks that are commonly overlooked but may allow for big savings on your returns this April:
Redefining dependents: Monica Rebella, a certified public accountant based in California, says that many filers think only young children can qualify as dependents — and they miss out on big deductions as a result. Qualified dependents can include grandchildren or parents living with you, and even non-relatives who made less than $3,000 in income during the tax year. "This individual cannot be a dependent on anyone else's or even their own tax return," she said — but as long as that's the case, you may be eligible for a big tax break by adding another dependent to your 2014 tax forms.
Points on a mortgage: Did you buy a house in 2014, and also pay "points" on that transaction to lock in a lower rate? If so, that expense is tax-deductible. Paying points on a refinancing is tax-deductible as well, but taxpayers must spread out that deduction across the term of the new mortgage. In other words, if you pay $3,000 in points to refinance into a new 15-year mortgage, you get to deduct $200 each year.
Lower threshold for medical expenses: John Piershale, a wealth adviser at Piershale Financial Group in Illinois, reminds seniors that they are exempt from higher thresholds for qualified medical expenses. While recent changes in the tax law dictate that medical expenses must surpass 10% of adjusted gross income for taxpayers under 65, older Americans are still able to use the old 7.5% threshold to qualify for a deduction. In other words, if you are over 65 and have $60,000 in income, then every dollar you spend over $4,500 in medical bills is tax-deductible — instead of a floor of $6,000 for younger taxpayers at the same income level.
Other people's medical bills count: When you're adding up your total medical expenses for the tax year, remember those payments made for others. "Many families are not aware that paying medical bills directly to doctors on behalf of others are deductible medical expenses including any mileage to take the person to the doctor," Rebella said. "This is especially true with parents."
Losses are a tax gain: "Casualty" losses to fire or flood as well as losses to theft are never enjoyable. However, the tax man is willing to give you a break by writing off your losses. Even landscaping expenses associated with clearing and replacing trees downed in a bad thunderstorm can count.
Bad investments are good for deductions: Nobody likes to lose money in their investment account. But thankfully, the IRS allows you to use investment losses to offset possible taxes on capital gains, said Piershale. Furthermore, if you are unfortunate enough to lose a lot of money, don't forget you are able to spread that loss out over future tax returns to offset potential future profits down the road. "These losses are allowed to be carried forward indefinitely until you use all of them" for tax breaks, Piershale said.
Moving for a job: As the U.S. economy recovers, there are more jobs out there — but sometimes not in your own backyard. Thankfully, if you relocate more than 50 miles away for a new job opportunity, you can deduct your moving expenses — including even some expenses incurred for moving family pets.
Military Reserve Expenses: If you're a member of the National Guard, travel expenses for your drills and meetings may be tax-deductible. According to the IRS, "travel must be overnight and more than 100 miles from your home" — but if it is, you can deduct lodging, some of your meal costs and even mileage on your car.
Alimony can count: Divorce can be messy. But if you and your ex have stopped filing joint returns and you made cash payments to your ex under the terms of a divorce in 2014, at least that alimony is tax-deductible. Note, however, you cannot write off non-cash property settlements with your former spouse that include a car or a TV. Also remember that alimony involves your ex and not the kids — so don't attempt to write off child support payments. Child support is separate and not deductible.
Reeves is the editor of InvestorPlace.com and the author of "The Frugal Investor's Guide to Finding Great Stocks"
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The Definitive Guide to Plant-Based Vs. Meat-Based Diets: Environmental Impact
In the ever-evolving landscape of nutrition science, a hot debate continues to smolder: plant-based vs. meat-based diets. This debate isn’t just limited to personal health outcomes and individual nutritional needs but extends to broader global concerns such as environmental sustainability and climate change. As our planet grapples with rising populations and escalating demands on resources, understanding the environmental impact of our dietary choices has never been more critical.
How we fuel our bodies not only affects our individual health but also has profound implications for our planet’s health. As diet-related diseases surge globally, so too does the urgency for solutions that can nourish people—without harming the environment. From this perspective, we delve into exploring plant-based and meat-based diets in detail. Our analysis will not only consider their nutritional aspects but also their respective ecological footprints, thus providing a holistic view of these dietary paradigms.
What Are Plant-Based and Meat-Based Diets?
So, what’s the real deal with feasting on greens versus indulging in a juicy steak? To understand this, we first need to delve into the definitions of plant-based and meat-based diets. A plant-based diet primarily involves consuming foods derived from plants including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds without excluding animal products completely. On the other hand, a meat-based diet heavily focuses on meats as the main source of protein along with other animal-derived products like dairy and eggs. These two dietary patterns are often rooted in cultural traditions or personal health choices but recently have begun to be scrutinized due to their potential environmental impacts.
Transitioning from one diet type to another can pose its own set of challenges. With veganism, for instance, social impacts can range from changing relationships with food-centric social events to dealing with societal misconceptions about nutrient deficiencies. However, advancements in creating more palatable and accessible meat substitutes have made it easier for individuals wishing to transition towards a more environmentally friendly diet.
Meanwhile, cultural dietary patterns remain diverse across different regions around the globe which might make embracing such changes slower or faster depending on local cuisine tradition. Health risk comparisons between these diets also continue to evolve; while numerous studies highlight cardiovascular benefits associated with plant-focused eating habits, concerns around adequate protein intake persist amongst prospective vegans. The conversation thus goes beyond personal lifestyle choices into global sustainability issues that impact us all.
The Impact of Plant-Based and Meat-Based Diets on the Environment
There’s a huge difference in how your choice of food affects the world around you, whether it’s veggies or a juicy steak on your plate. Digging into the environmental implications of these dietary choices can be eye-opening, particularly when examining factors such as water consumption comparison, agricultural land usage, greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity loss assessment, and deforestation implications.
A plant-based diet is significantly more sustainable; for instance, producing one kilogram of beef uses approximately 15,000 liters of water while growing one kilogram of wheat requires just 1,500 liters. The disparity extends to land use as well – livestock farming occupies about 80% of total agricultural land globally despite providing less than 20% of our calories.
The meat industry also plays an outsized role in climate change with its substantial contribution to greenhouse gas emissions – estimates indicate that up to two-thirds of all anthropogenic GHGs come from animal agriculture. This includes methane produced by ruminants like cattle which has a warming effect 25 times greater than carbon dioxide over a hundred-year period! Moreover, the demand for meat-driven farmland results in significant deforestation and habitat destruction leading to alarming losses in biodiversity.
In contrast, transitioning towards plant-based diets could reduce global cropland use by more than 75%, freeing areas equivalent to the US, China, EU, and Australia combined and substantially reducing pressure on our planet’s ecosystems.
The Pros and Cons of Plant-Based Diets
Plant-based diets have been linked with numerous benefits for both our bodies and the planet. They are associated with lower risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and certain types of cancer. Additionally, plant-based diets contribute to less greenhouse gas emissions compared to meat-based counterparts as they require fewer resources like water and land. On top of this, vegetarianism benefits include encouraging agricultural diversity which is crucial for maintaining resilient ecosystems.
However, it’s not all roses when it comes to adhering strictly to plant-centric meals; there are real challenges tied to veganism. One common concern is protein deficiencies – while plants do contain proteins, they lack some essential amino acids found abundantly in animal products leading people on strict plant-based regimes often needing to carefully plan their nutrient intake or considering supplementation. Another challenge pertains to dietary cost comparison – although many staples like legumes and rice are affordable, fresh produce and specialized vegan options can be pricier than traditional food items depending on your location.
- Plant-Based Allergies: Some individuals might find themselves allergic or intolerant to key staple foods in a plant-based diet such as soy or nuts making meal planning more complex.
- Veganism Challenges: Aside from nutritional concerns like B12 vitamin deficiency (found naturally only in animal products), social situations involving food could pose an emotional challenge due to limited choices or misunderstandings about one’s lifestyle choice.
- Vegetarianism Benefits: Apart from direct health perks derived from consuming less saturated fats present in meats, vegetarians also tend to consume more antioxidants typically abundant in fruits and vegetables that further boost overall well-being.
Switching towards plant-focused eating habits does carry several health benefits along with positive environmental impacts but also requires careful navigation to overcome potential challenges.
The Pros and Cons of Meat-Based Diets
Examining the merits and drawbacks of a diet rich in meat can offer an extensive understanding of its impact on health, lifestyle, and potential challenges. One compelling advantage is that meat-based diets are traditionally known for providing high-quality protein with all essential amino acids necessary for bodily functions. However, it’s crucial to consider where this meat comes from – meat sourcing ethics play a significant role in not only animal welfare considerations but also environmental sustainability. Practices within the meat industry vary greatly, some adhering strictly to humane treatment while others may fall short.
On the other hand, there are several downsides associated with regularly consuming large amounts of meat. Over-reliance on this food source could lead to various health issues over time due to excessive intake of saturated fats and cholesterol commonly found in meat products. The carnivore diet impact includes increased risks for heart disease, certain types of cancer, and obesity when compared to more balanced or plant-based dietary approaches.
Furthermore, heavy consumption contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions attributed to the agriculture sector. In conclusion, while including meat as part of one’s nutrition plan has benefits like being a reliable protein source; consideration towards ethical sourcing practices alongside an awareness of potential health implications comparison must be taken into account when designing your daily meals.
The Nutritional Differences Between Plant-Based and Meat-Based Diets
Navigating the nutritional landscapes of plant-based and meat-based diets uncovers a range of differences in nutrient profiles, with each offering unique advantages and challenges to health and wellbeing.
Let’s start with protein sources, one area where these two diets contrast sharply. Meat-based diets are often praised for their high-quality animal proteins that provide all the essential amino acids your body needs but cannot produce on its own. On the other hand, plant-based diets require careful planning to ensure adequate intake of all essential amino acids from various vegan protein sources like legumes, grains, nuts, seeds, etc. However, this is just part of the picture as there are certain nutrients that tend to be more abundant in an omnivore’s diet:
- Vitamin B12: This vital nutrient required for nerve function is found naturally only in animal products hence can create deficiencies among vegans unless supplemented.
- Iron: The type of iron found in meat (heme iron) is absorbed better by our bodies than non-heme iron from plants. But it’s not all rainbows and unicorns for carnivores; plant-based diets have their share of benefits too:
- Dietary Fiber: Plant foods are rich in dietary fiber which aids digestion, reduces cholesterol levels, and helps control blood sugar levels
- Phytochemicals: These compounds exclusive to plants offer protection against diseases such as cancer or heart disease
Regardless of your dietary path, you can take advantage of available online food coupons to experiment with different food choices before committing to a particular eating style. This approach allows you to sample new products, explore diverse cuisines, and potentially discover healthier options that align with your dietary goals. Trying out different foods with the help of coupons can be an enjoyable way to discover what works best for your taste preferences, nutritional needs, and ethical values.
How to Balance a Plant-Based Diet
To ensure optimal nutrition while adhering to a vegan lifestyle, it is important to understand the art of balancing your plant-based food intake effectively. Ingredient diversity and meal planning are key elements in achieving this balance. Diversity ensures you consume a range of different nutrients from various sources, reducing the risk of potential deficiencies. Meal planning helps maintain consistency and prevents last-minute unhealthy choices due to a lack of options or time constraints.
Protein sources can be a concern when transitioning to a plant-based diet since meat is traditionally regarded as the primary protein provider. However, there’s an abundance of plant-based proteins available like legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains and tofu which can fulfill our daily protein needs efficiently.
Diet transitions should not be abrupt but gradual for better adaptability and less stress on your digestive system. Supplement necessity varies from person to person depending upon their individual dietary requirements – some may need iron or B12 supplements while others might not if they’re getting sufficient quantities through their meals. Here’s an easy table that breaks down these concepts:
|Variety of plant foods rich in protein
|Legumes, nuts, seeds
|Gradual shift from animal-based to plant-based eating
|Start with one vegetarian day per week
|Use of vitamins/minerals supplements based on personal dietary needs
|Iron or B12 supplements
|Incorporation of varied ingredients in meals
|Different fruits/vegetables/grains each week
|Pre-planning meals for consistent healthy eating
|Weekly menu prep
Mastering the art of balancing a plant-based diet isn’t just about nourishing ourselves; it also contributes significantly towards protecting our environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with raising livestock – truly innovation at its best.
How to Balance a Meat-Based Diet
Understanding how to strike a balance in a meat-based diet can be just as crucial, requiring careful thought into nutrient intake and environmental implications. A balanced meat-based diet involves more than simply ensuring you get your fill of protein; it’s about sourcing our food responsibly and considering the impacts on both personal health and the planet.
Emphasizing lean proteins, such as poultry, fish, or plant sources like legumes, over red meats, for example, can offer numerous health benefits while reducing your carbon footprint. Additionally, incorporating ethical hunting practices where possible is not only sustainable but also fosters a deeper connection with nature.
Meat sourcing ethics plays an integral role in balancing this type of diet too. Choosing organic, grass-fed meats from local farmers who adhere to humane animal treatment standards promotes better welfare for livestock and supports local economies. Balancing nutrient intake involves integrating sufficient fruits, vegetables, and whole grains alongside these high-quality proteins which help nourish the body without contributing excessively to greenhouse gas emissions.
In conclusion, striking a balance in a meat-based diet requires informed choices – focusing on leaner proteins, reducing red meat consumption where possible, and supporting ethically sourced produce are all key elements that contribute towards maintaining individual health and preserving our environment.
Tips for a Plant-Based Diet
One of the key elements to successfully following this dietary pattern is meal planning. This involves determining what you’ll eat in advance to ensure balanced meals that fulfill all necessary nutrients. Alongside this, grocery shopping becomes more intentional as it requires seeking out fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds while being conscious about packaging waste.
Cooking techniques also evolve when adopting a plant-based diet. You may find yourself exploring innovative ways of preparing tofu or tempeh, discovering new spices to add flavor to dishes, or finding creative substitutes for dairy products in recipes.
Dining out presents its own set of challenges but there are increasingly more restaurants catering to plant-based diets now than ever before; simply ask for menu modifications if needed. Overcoming these challenges might seem daunting at first, yet the rewards – improved health outcomes, reduced environmental impact, and renewed culinary creativity – make every hurdle worth clearing!
Tips for a Meat-Based Diet
Diving into a meat-based diet can feel like unearthing a treasure trove of robust flavors and hearty meals, offering an entirely new culinary experience. However, it’s crucial to be aware of the environmental impact and health effects associated with such a dietary approach. As enthusiastic food explorers, we must take into account not only our personal health but also the health of our planet. The ethical sourcing of meat is vital; choosing grass-fed over grain-fed options or hormone-free meats can significantly reduce your ecological footprint while promoting better health outcomes.
When considering the carnivore diet’s effects on both individual wellness and global sustainability, reducing meat wastage becomes paramount. This process begins right from mindful buying – purchasing only what you need – to efficient cooking and storage practices aimed at minimizing waste.
|Tips for Eating Meat-Based Diet
|Meat Sourcing Ethics
|Purchasing ethically sourced meat reduces harm to animals and promotes sustainable farming practices.
|Hormone-free, ethically raised animals tend to yield healthier meats that are low in saturated fats.
|Carnivore Diet Effects
|A pure carnivorous diet may lead to greater carbon emissions due to livestock farming.
|While useful for certain health conditions (under medical supervision), long-term adherence could potentially increase the risk of heart disease.
|Reducing Meat Wastage
|Reduced wastage means fewer resources spent on unnecessary production—thus lowering overall environmental impact.
|Mindful eating habits often result in balanced diets which promotes general wellbeing.
|Grass-Fed Versus Grain-Fed
|Grass-fed beef has shown lower greenhouse gas emissions than their grain-fed counterparts.
|It contains more omega-3 fatty acids known for their anti-inflammatory properties & generally leaner – less total fat content
Consuming hormone-free meats reduces potential health risks like antibiotic resistance or hormonal imbalances. Innovation in our eating habits, such as embracing ethical sourcing and reducing wastage, can create a healthier you while preserving our planet for future generations. It’s about making informed choices that not only satisfy your palate but also do right by the environment and your body.
What Are the Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet?
Exploring the verdant bounty of a plant-based diet can be akin to opening Pandora’s box, unleashing a myriad of health benefits and environmentally-friendly perks that may surprise even the most seasoned carnivores. The wonders of this eating lifestyle range from improved cardiovascular health, lowered risk for certain types of cancers, weight management, and increased energy levels, to reduced greenhouse gas emissions – something our planet dearly needs in these times of unprecedented climate change. Overcoming hurdles such as cultural dietary norms or potential plant-based allergies is worthwhile when you consider the overall positive impact.
However, transitioning into a plant-based diet isn’t without its challenges; one major concern being identifying potent vegan protein sources. But worry not! With today’s innovative culinary techniques and food science advancements, there are plenty of delicious options available like quinoa, lentils, tofu, peas, and more. Plant-based cooking also offers an opportunity to explore new flavors and textures while further reducing your carbon footprint.
Here’s a quick overview:
|Cultural Dietary Norms
|Start by incorporating more fruits & vegetables into traditional dishes
|Consult with healthcare providers to identify safe alternatives
|Vegan Protein Sources
|Diversify intake through various legumes, seeds & whole grains
|Discover creative recipes online or join local cooking classes
|Diet Transition Challenges
|Gradual changes and setting achievable goals help ease the process
Remember to supplement your plant-based diet with essential vitamins and nutrients like B12, omega-3, and iron, which are commonly found in animal products, to ensure a balanced nutritional intake.
What Are the Benefits of a Meat-Based Diet?
While a plant-based lifestyle offers numerous benefits, shifting our gaze to a meat-based diet uncovers an array of nutritional advantages that can contribute significantly to your overall health and well-being. Meat is not only packed with high-quality protein but also contains essential nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and zinc which are difficult to derive from plant sources. The carnivore lifestyle’s impact on human health has been studied extensively, with many disease prevention studies outlining the role of lean meats in preventing conditions such as anemia, neurological disorders, and muscle wasting.
However, it’s crucial to consider meat-sourcing ethics when embracing a meat-rich diet. Choosing ethically sourced or grass-fed meats can minimize environmental damage while ensuring better animal welfare practices. Cultural dietary practices worldwide have long incorporated meat into their meals due to its easy availability and affordability relative to certain fruits and vegetables. A balanced approach that considers both individual health needs and environmental sustainability could be key in shaping future dietary guidelines for a world increasingly conscious of its food choices’ broader impacts.
The Bottom Line
A comprehensive understanding of our dietary choices requires us to look beyond individual health benefits and into the broader environmental effects; interestingly, it’s estimated that livestock farming accounts for roughly 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, a significant figure that should not be ignored in our nutritional deliberations. There is no doubt that this statistic underscores the urgent need for dietary sustainability, an aspect often overlooked when discussing diet-based health implications. The shift towards plant-based diets can significantly reduce carbon footprints as well as water usage, offering an eco-friendly option that doesn’t compromise nutrition.
- Dietary Sustainability: A transition from meat-based to plant-based diets could help mitigate climate change by reducing methane production from livestock and deforestation caused by land clearance for animal agriculture.
- Health Implications: Plant-based diets are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants while being low in saturated fats – contributing positively to heart health, diabetes prevention, and overall well-being.
- Animal Welfare: Shifting toward plant-centric diets reduces the demand for factory-farmed animals, potentially improving conditions for livestock and promoting ethical treatment.
- Economic Factors: While meat-centered meals may have cultural influences deeply rooted across societies worldwide, there’s mounting evidence pointing towards the economic viability and accessibility of plant-based foods.
With innovation at its core, food technology has enabled us to recreate traditionally animal-derived products using plants without having to sacrifice taste or texture. This revolutionary progression isn’t only promising for individual wallets but also forecasts an economically sustainable future where meat scarcity won’t lead to inevitable crises. So when weighing up your next meal choice remember — mindful eating isn’t just about what’s on your plate; it’s equally crucial how it gets there!
Consider growing your own fruits and vegetables at home; it’s a practical way to contribute to environmental sustainability and will also ensure the freshest, most nutrient-rich produce for your meals.

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Let's Talk About Poop! What is normal in the first 6 weeks of life
Poop: new parents’ favourite topic. It is true that, as healthcare professionals, we are very interested about their baby’s poopy nappies: colour, consistency, frequency, especially in the early days as it is a good way for us to know if milk transfer is occurring.
The first 10 days of your baby's life:
From birth, your baby should pass stools every day, many times a day, often having a dirty nappy during/ after each feed.
The first poo is called meconium and contains debris from your baby's life in the womb. It is cleared progressively over the first couple of days of life.
This tar-like poop is then changing colour and becoming green then yellow (mustard or curry paste).
Between 4 and 6 weeks:
Your baby should continue to pass stools many times every day. If it has been more than 24h without stools, breastfeeding (or formula feeding) should be assessed.
- In breastfed babies: is there sufficient milk transfer?
- What is the weight gain?
- How is the baby behaving?
- Full breastfeeding assessment
In formula-fed babies:
- How much milk is the baby taking?
- What is the weight gain?
- How do parents make bottles: you can never assume that parents know how to make formula bottle? *
- Are they using a "prep machine" and if so, is it calibrated correctly?
This period's lack of stools is often linked with low calorific intake, particularly in the breastfed baby.
Therefore, the feeds should be pushed and if you are breastfeeding, applying breast compressions can help during the feed (or while pumping) to push further hindmilk, (hindmilk, also known as fatty milk, sticks to the walls of the milk ducts. By applying breast compressions, you are dislodging the fat faster and pushing a higher amount into the breast milk. It is a good tip for those babies who are slow to put on weight, premies, babies with tongue ties and SGA).
If your baby still has not passed stools in that 24h period despite adjustment made to latch/ bottle making, etc., the baby should be seen by a G.P.
After 6 weeks:
When caring for older babies (6 weeks on), parents will often worry that their baby is no longer passing stools every day. It is completely normal in both breastfed and formula - fed babies (however, in the formula fed baby, constiaption should be over-ruled). We often tell parents that a breastfed baby can go one week to 10 days without a poo and be completely fine. In his book, paediatrician Jack Newman mentions a baby going for 28 days without a poo and perfectly happy!
Note that paediatricians do not see babies if they have not pooped for 7 days or less. It is considered normal, unless the baby is unwell, has a medical condition or is extremely uncomfortable.
In breastfed babies: why is this ok?
Amongst an almost endless list of ingredients, breastmilk contains casein and whey (all mammal milk do but in different proportions).
In the early weeks post-partum, the whey-casein ration in human milk is 90:10 (90% whey, 10% casein).
At around 6 weeks post-natally, the whey-casein ratio in maternal milk changes to about 80:20 (80% whey, 20% casein). This slight increase in casein is designed to answer the baby’s metabolic need for calcium and mineral (which, interestingly, coincides with the famous “6 weeks growth spurt” or “wonder week”). It becomes less laxative.
Parents will note a change in consistency of the stools (toothpaste-like) and frequency (less dirty nappies).
By 6 months, the whey: casein ration has been altered once more to answer the baby’s needs: 60:40 to 50:50.
Again, breastmilk’s altered composition is designed to answer the baby’s growing needs. By 6 months, the baby is more mobile, rolling over and developing better musculoskeletal coordination. The change in the whey: casein ratio then meets the baby’s muscle-skeletal demands.
Where is the poo, then?
Most parents will be taken back when told that their baby can go for ten days without pooping and wonder where all that poop is going.
Some will say that “breastmilk is perfect and produces little or no waste”. This statement is not exactly accurate. Yes, breastmilk is perfect, but if anyone has ever been a victim of a “poonami”, they can tell the poo was obviously “somewhere”!
To understand why we must look even closer to the constituency of breast milk.
Breastmilk contains around 90% water. Most of it is excreted as urine, but some are left over for the stools. After all, a dehydrated baby (and adult), will poop less.
Breastmilk also contains a large amount of sugars (the second most abundant ingredient): one of them is lactose (galactose), another is the Human Milk Oligosaccharides or HMOs.
HMOs is the 3rd most abundant ingredient in breastmilk and cannot be digested by the baby’s lower G.I. tract.
As always, Mother Nature was clever about this: HMOs seems to be solely responsible for the growth of “good bacteria” in the baby’s gut and promote an ideal Microbiome.
HMOs cannot be digested as babies lack the enzyme needed to do so. Therefore it passes undigested into the lower intestinal tract where gut bacteria feast on it! (Jantscher- Krenn & Bode, 2012).
Many HMOs that weren’t consumed by the gut bacteria are then excreted in the stools. But not only do they allow colonisation of the gut by good bacteria, but they also protect it by removing pathogens by blocking their adhesion to epithelial surfaces of the bowels.
As they are the body’s natural pre-biotic, breastfed babies do not need additional pre/pro-probiotics. Maternal milk provides the best culture their microbiome needs!
HMOs, collect nasty pathogens, good bacteria that were not needed and exit the body via the stools.
Back to the question: where is the poo?
One logical answer is, in the bowels, of course. While in adults, having no bowel movement for 10 days would lead to extreme discomfort and very hard stools, breastfed babies experience things differently.
In the bowels, the fermentation of oligosaccharides (HMOs) leads to an increased microbial mass which draws up water and increases stool mass. Additionally, the fermentation and growth of “good bacteria” such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria can increase the stools' water content.
Finally, HMOs are a type of fibre. Therefore they bind to water which increased the stool volume.
In short, it does not matter how long the poo has been sitting in the bowels, as the stools keep filling up with water, it increases the mass and volume until it is ready to be excreted which is why it is not called constipation.
Very if any, discomfort is felt by the baby.
Constipation is categorised not only by a lack of bowel movement as well as hard stools difficult to pass, which can be seen in the formula-fed baby, unlike in the breastfed baby (unless there is an underlying medical issues).
Episodes of hard stools in the exclusively, healthy breastfed baby are unheard of and usually coincide with the introduction of solid food.
But my baby is straining, why?
Parents often worry that their baby is straining, becoming red and look in pain when trying to poo.
Most babies will, at some point, experience straining without being constipated. The medical term for this is dyschezia or uncontrolled stooling reflex.
As the baby’s nervous system is still developing, there is poor coordination due to the nervous system's immaturity.
There has to be a coordination between the diaphragm, the abdominal muscles, and the anal sphincters for the bowels to empty. In babies, this coordination can be all over the place and result in a straining baby, becoming red, but the anal sphincters remain close.
Crying is often associated with this episode. It is not because the baby is in pain as it is often interpreted by some healthcare professionals and parents. It has a physiological value: crying increases pressure on the diaphragm and the abdominal muscles in order to give more force to push the stools into the rectum, apply pressure on the internal anal sphincter and eventually: poop!
Unaware of this physiological phenomenon, parents often seek medical treatment. G.Ps should be knowledgeable about this physiological development. However, I have met parents given the wrong advice by their family practitioner (non-evidence, obsolete advice such as orange juice, prune juice, sugared water, warm water. In other cases, glycerine suppositories or Lactulose are prescribed.)
Juices are not only irritant to the G.I. tract of the baby, but they also disturb the clever microbiome of the baby’s gut, glycerine suppositories should only be used if there is a true case of constipation, while offering water to a breastfed baby is pointless.
Not only does water take up space in the stomach with zero calorific value, breastmilk is 90% water! Same goes with sugar: why offering sugared water when breastmilk contains its own very special ones! The lack of education in breastfeeding sadly leads to parents receiving poor advice from some trusted healthcare professional.
For more information on constipation in babies and what is normal, you can visit: Constipation | The GP Infant Feeding Network (UK) (gpifn.org.uk) (this link also has explanation on dyschezia).

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Hapag-Lloyd has informed that they have decided to change the port rotation of their Conosur service beginning April 17, 2019.
The new rotation will be as follows:
New rotation: Rio Grande – Itapoa – Rio de Janeiro – Santos
Old rotation: Itapoa – Rio de Janeiro – Santos – Rio Grande
First vessel performing under the new rotation for Conosur will be E. R. BERLIN 916 WB, calling Rio Grande on April 17, 2019.
As from above mentioned vessel the port of Bahia Blanca in Argentina, will be served on a fortnightly basis.
Thus, every 15 days, Hapag-Lloyd’s vessels will serve Puerto Madryn and Bahia Blanca.
Source: Hapag Lloyd
Image (Map) Source: Ocean Insights


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What is a Probiotic?
Probiotics are live microorganisms that can provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. They are typically found in fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and kimchi, as well as in supplement form. Probiotics work by colonizing the gut and promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria, which can improve digestion, boost immunity, influence weight loss, and support overall health.
There are many different types of probiotics, each with its own unique set of health benefits. For example, some probiotics are particularly effective at reducing inflammation, while others may help to lower cholesterol levels or regulate blood sugar. Additionally, some probiotics may be more effective for certain health conditions than others, such as irritable bowel syndrome or eczema.
Probiotics are generally safe for everyone. They are naturally found in the body, as well as naturally produced in some foods. They also help balance your “good” and “bad” bacteria to keep your body working the way it should.
What’s a Multi-Probiotic?
Multi-strain probiotics are composed of more than one species or strain of bacteria and sometimes include some fungal species with benefits to human health. Whether you choose to use a single-strain probiotic or a multi-strain probiotic is up to you and what you’re hoping to gain from it. Typically, the thought is that multi-probiotics may be more beneficial because they include various kinds of good bacteria.
What Types of Bacteria are in a Probiotic?
Many different types of bacteria can be considered probiotics. However, there are two main types that are found on store shelves. These include Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium.
Probiotics are also made up of good yeast. The most common type of yeast found in probiotics is Saccharomyces boulardii.
Both of these types of bacteria and yeast are found naturally in the body. Different types of probiotics may have different effects. For example, if a specific kind of Lactobacillus helps prevent an illness, that doesn’t necessarily mean that another kind of Lactobacillus or any of the Bifidobacterium probiotics would do the same thing.
One other thing to note about probiotics is that they are measured in colony-forming units (CFU), which indicate the number of viable cells. Many probiotic supplements contain 1 to 10 billion CFU per dose, but some products contain up to 50 billion CFU or more. It has not been proven that higher CFU counts have a greater effect on the user’s health.
Weight Loss and Multi-Probiotics
Body weight can be related to two main types of bacteria located in the digestive tract, these types of bacteria are bacteroidetes and firmicutes. Studies have found that moderate-weight people have different gut bacteria than overweight or obese people. In most of the studies, overweight or obese people had more firmicutes and fewer bacteroidetes than moderate-weight people.
Another thing to note is that people who are typically overweight or obese have less diverse gut bacteria than people who are moderate-weight. You can conclude from this that diversifying the bacteria in your gut through taking a multi-probiotic may be beneficial for weight loss.
How Do Probiotics Affect Body Weight?
Probiotics can help influence appetite and energy usage via the production of acetate, propionate, and butyrate, which are short-chain fatty acids.
It is also thought that some probiotics interrupt the absorption of fat by the body thereby increasing the amount of fat excreted with feces. This basically means that your body is taking in fewer calories from the food you are eating and getting rid of them naturally.
Probiotics may also help with weight loss by releasing appetite-regulating hormones and increasing levels of fat-regulating proteins. Additionally, some strains of probiotics may help to reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity, which can promote weight loss and improve metabolic health.
Multi-probiotics may help influence the amount of fat your body retains. If you’re interested in learning more about the connection between multi-probiotics and weight loss, reach out to us at 10X Health.

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Pulmonary lymphoma is rare, while the most common pathological type of PLL is MALT lymphoma or low-grade marginal zone B-cell lymphoma, and other types include DLBCL, follicular lymphoma, Burkitt lymphoma, T-cell lymphoma, and et al. For SPL, DLBCL accounts for around 36%, MALT for 23%, while HL for 15%. MALT lymphoma is believed to arise as a result of chronic inflammation of the marginal zone B cells of the “bronchial-associated lymphoid tissue”. It may associate with autoimmune disorders including Sjögren’s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Hashimoto thyroiditis, chronic hepatitis, Helicobacter pylori infection or even smoke. Pulmonary DLBCL can be transformed from MALT, which is much more aggressive and tends to manifest with systemic symptoms B[6, 7].
The most common pathological diagnosis in our study is DLBCL, MALT and HL. Our study also showed high morbidity of chronic hepatitis B, chronic hepatitis C and Sjögren's syndrome in patients with pulmonary lymphoma, as 3 out of 4 Sjögren's syndrome patients were pathologically diagnosed as MALT.
Pulmonary lymphoma has specific radiographic patterns and endobronchial changes. Rose described two distinct patterns of lymphomatous involvement: Type 1 occurs in patients with clinically apparent systemic lymphoma, whose common symptom is pneumonitis. The airway involvement is diffuse submucosal nodules in airway, while other radiographic findings include parenchymal infiltrates, mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Some authors have suggested a preferential distribution at airway bifurcations. Type 2 consists of a solitary mass involving the central airways without evidence of systemic lymphoma, while the symptoms are airway obstruction, wheezing or cough. Other radiographic findings include atelectasis, lymph node enlargement in proximity.
Previous studies showed the most frequent patterns are consolidations (∼55%), nodules (∼55%) and masses (∼50%), and ∼85% of the patients have airways within the lesions. Micronodules (∼20%), ground-glass opacities (∼25%) and septal lines (∼10%) are less frequent. Hilar or mediastinal lymphadenopathy may be found in ∼15% of cases, which are usually < 1.5 cm and a mild pleural effusion in ∼10% of cases[1, 10, 11].
In our study, nearly half patients are type 1, that the major CT abnormality was consolidation accounts for 24.4%, and GGO accounts for 24.4%, may involve parenchymal and lymphomatous infiltrates. (1)As Fig. 1a,b showed, for consolidation lesions, endobronchial patterns under bronchoscopy are usually mucosae asperity or edema, occasionally focal solitary mass. The air bronchogram sign and angiogram sign are more characteristic manifestations of this disease. Its pathological basis is that the neoplasm originated from pulmonary interstitium, while the pulmonary blood vessels still remain. The neoplasm grows along the bronchial wall, so the original bronchial remains within the lymphoma. It was previously noted that MALT are associated with air bronchogram in nearly 50% of cases. While the hyperplasia of fibrous tissue can lead to traction bronchiectasis, that in consolidation lesions, bronchiectasis is another feature in pervious study. (2)For GGO lesions, endobronchial patterns under bronchoscopy are always normal(except only one case found focal solitary mass under bronchoscopy), as Fig. 1c,d showed, while TBLB can usually make the histological diagnosis. Another half patients are type 2, that the major CT abnormality was mass accounts for 43.9%, and nodule accounts for 7.3%. (3)For mass lesions, with or without cavitation, endobronchial patterns under bronchoscopy are diffuse airway submucosal nodules or thickening, frequently focal solitary mass, as Fig. 1e,f showed. It is considered that cavitary lesions suggest a higher grade lymphoma, while consolidation suggests a lower grade lymphoma with reserved bronchial tree. (4)For nodule lesions, endobronchial patterns under bronchoscopy are bronchiole stenosis, as Fig. 1g,h,i showed, frequently mucosae asperity or edema. We found bronchial obstruction and associated atelectasis, ultimately atelectasis is usually suggestive of concomitant endobronchial disease. It seems the frequency of nodule lesions is much lower than previous studies mentioned above, because nodules are always not accessible by bronchoscopy. However, there is tendency for these CT or endobronchial patterns to overlap, and patients may present with several simultaneously.
Since 2008 World Health Organization classification, subtype classification of lymphoma is necessary for an accurate diagnosis, to predict disease prognosis, and to guide the treatment. Our study excluded cases of suspected pathological diagnosis of lymphoma, but included 7 cases without subtype classification, that they needed following extrapulmonary biopsy. Previous studies suggested bronchoscopy may be of limited diagnostic value for pulmonary lymphoma diagnosis. For example, Ferraro et al. reported that bronchoscopy was performed in 39 patients with PPL but confirmed the diagnosis in only seven patients (18%). The sensitivity of bronchial and transbronchial biopsies in detecting MALT lymphoma have been reported to be 30 and 88%, respectively in different researches[1, 16].
However, for EBUS-TBNA, the diagnostic sensitivity seems better: the diagnostic sensitivity in lymphoma varied between 38% and 91% in the previous studies, according to diverse diagnostic criteria of the individual studies, proportion of new or prior lymphoma, prevalence of subtypes and implementing ancillary methods[17, 18]. For example, involved 65 cases with final diagnosis of lymphoma, Iqbal et al. indicated that the diagnostic sensitivity of EBUS-TBNA for patients with and without previously diagnosed lymphoma was 55% and 22%, respectively. Other researches studies the use of new techniques as transbronchial needle forceps or ROSE, indicating the benefit that the lymphoma diagnosis undertaken by an expert group working closely with lymphoma pathologists and a lymphoma MDT[19, 20]. Gonzalo et al. revealed the result of a meta-analysis, which involved fourteen studies with 425 patients. EBUS-TBNA reported an overall sensitivity of 66.2% and specificity of 99.3%. For a new diagnosis of lymphoma, thirteen studies including 243 participants reported sensitivity of 67.1% and specificity of 99.6%; for recurrence of lymphoma, eleven studies included 166 participants reported sensitivity of 77.8% and specificity of 99.5%. In the recurrence group, the use of ROSE, sample size and flow cytometry was found to increase the sensitivity of EBUS-TBNA, albeit a potential sources of heterogeneity.
Our study included definitive diagnosis of lymphoma under bronchoscopy, that only 7 patients underwent TBNA meanwhile, probably because of the low sensitivity of EBUS-TBNA without ROSE. From my point of view, the use of bronchoscopy to diagnose lymphoma is easy to perform and minimally invasive with low frequency of procedure-related complication. Approximately one-third of patients can be given a definitive diagnosis of lymphoma, with carefully patients selected according to CT features mentioned above(mass, GGO or consolidation), avoiding the need for further invasive procedures, such as CTguided transthoracic needle biopsy or thoracoscopy. Second, with high diagnostic accuracy in both benign and malignant diseases, bronchoscopy with or without EBUS-TBNA provides high differential diagnostic yield for lesions mimicking lymphoma such as lung cancer, infection and sarcoidosis. Third, either a definitive diagnosis or suspected lymphoma was provided currently for 85% of patients, which may be helpful for decisions with the management or further diagnostic procedures.


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A stagehand accidentally hits the star in the ribs as he watches Blur...
BECK was forced to pull out of the NEW YORK FIELD DAY festival on Saturday (June 7), when a stagehand accidentally hit him in the ribs.
The singer was watching Blur from the side of the stage at the New Jersey Giant’s Stadium when the incident occurred. Medics were very concerned that the injury could puncture Beck‘s lung if he performed.
A statement on Beck‘s official websitesaid, “Fortunately there was nothing broken but Beck was in considerable pain and discomfort. He tried to go back and do something acoustically but the complicated logistics of the festival made it impossible.”
The website added, “He sends his sincere apologies to his fans and hopes that despite the weather and his absence they managed to have a fun day at the show.”
The troubled Field Day festival was plagued with legal issues in the weeks leading up to the event, resulting in a venue only being secured last week and tickets going on sale on Wednesday (June 4).

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Claire Bidwell Smith, an only child, is just fourteen years old when both of her charismatic parents are diagnosed with cancer. What follows is a coming-of-age story that is both heartbreaking and exhilarating. As Claire hurtles towards loss she throws herself at anything she thinks might help her cope with the weight of this harsh reality: boys, alcohol, traveling, and the anonymity of cities like New York and Los Angeles. By the time she is twenty-five years old both her parents are gone and Claire is very much alone in the world. Claire's story is less of a tragic tale and more of a remarkable lesson on how to overcome some of life's greatest hardships. Written with suspense and style, and bursting with love and adventure, The Rules of Inheritance vividly captures the deep grief and surprising light of a young woman forging ahead on a journey of loss that humbled, strengthened, and ultimately healed her.
In After This, acclaimed author, and therapist Claire Bidwell Smith confronts the question she encounters every day in private practice—what happens after we die? In an exploration of the afterlife that is part personal, part prescriptive—Smith invites us on her journey into the unknown. She wonders: How do we grieve our loved ones without proof that they live on? Will we ever see them again? Can they see us now, even though they are gone? Chronicling our steps along the path that bridges this world and the next, Smith undergoes past-life regressions and sessions with mediums and psychics and immerses herself in the ceremonies of organized religion and the rigor of scientific experiments to try and find the answers. Drawing on both her personal losses, recounted in her memoir The Rules of Inheritance, as well as her background working in hospice as a bereavement counselor, Smith attempts to show how exploring the afterlife can have a positive impact on the grief process.
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Author: Andrew Byrnes,Robyn Emerton,Kristine Adams,Jane Connors
Pubpsher: Psychology Press
The last two decades have seen major advances in the legal protection of the human rights of women around the world. A series of international and national court cases has developed an important body of jurisprudence that has been relied on by courts and advocates in many countries to support women's claims for equality and the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Growing out of a series of judicial colloquia organized by the Commonwealth Secretariat, this compilation brings together a selection of over fifty significant cases from international and national courts. The cases are grouped by theme and presented in full text or edited format. Together they highlight the way in which courts have used international human rights norms and national constitutional standards to contribute to women's equality. A detailed introduction provides a summary of the significance of the cases and references further material available on women's human rights. Cases decided under United Nations human rights treaties, the European and American Conventions on Human Rights and other international instruments, as well as cases decided by national courts in Asia, Africa, Europe, Australasia, and North America are all included. The compilation will be of interest to all those with an interest in the advancement of the human rights of women especially equality advocates, lawyers and judges, scholars and students. ;P>Cases decided under United Nations human rights treaties, the European and American Conventions on Human Rights and other international instruments, as well as cases decided by national courts in Asia, Africa, Europe, Australasia, and North America are all included. The compilation will be of interest to all those with an interest in the advancement of the human rights of women especially equality advocates, lawyers and judges, scholars and students.
This book offers practical guidance to lawyers and other professionals advising clients on property transactions and related matters in France including: buying, selling, and mortgaging land; the ownership of flats and leases; and the establishment of companies to own land. It covers all aspects of French inheritance law and provides lawyers qualified outside of France with practical advice on the administration of estates. A glossary and relevant legal precedents are also included.
General Analysis and Three Case Studies on Law of Succession, Guardianship and Marriage
Author: Jacobine G. Oudshoorn
Using a division between substantive and formal law as the key element for understanding the applicable law in papyri, this study offers a new understanding of the distinct parts Roman and local law played in the legal reality of second-century Arabia.
Since the first edition, Indonesia has undergone massive political and legal change as part of its post-Soeharto reform process and its dramatic transition to democracy. This work contains 25 new chapters and the 4 surviving chapters have all been revised, where necessary. Indonesia: Law and Society now covers a broad range of legal fields and includes both historical and very up-to-date analyses and views on Indonesian legal issues. It includes work by leading scholars from a wide range of countries. There is still no comparable, English language text in existence.


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In the two decades since he claimed the venerable Piano Recital Debut Award from Julliard, Durham native Jeremy Denk has become one of the most in-demand instrumentalists of his generation and, at The New Yorker, one of its most astute critics. He has performed with the world’s greatest orchestras, served as the music director of the Ojai Music Festival, and developed ingenious concert programs. Now, see the native musician live when Denk returns to Durham on Friday, January 25th.
Such efforts have earned Denk both the Avery Fisher Prize and a MacArthur fellowship, dual testaments to his eminence as a musician and thinker. Denk is “a model of how performers can both inform and entertain an audience” (The New York Times).
In Durham, Denk explores the music of Beethoven and his acolytes. He begins with Beethoven’s variations on the patriotic “Rule, Britannia” before jumping two centuries to John Adams’ Pocket Variations, a tribute to Nonesuch Records impresario Bob Hurwitz. Saint-Saëns’ sweeping and gorgeous Variations on a Theme of Beethoven follows in an arrangement for two hands.
Denk concludes with three more odes to Beethoven: Mendelssohn’s Variations Sérieuses; Liszt’s arrangement of the master’s solemn song cycle, An die ferne Geliebte; and Schumann’s Fantasie in C, which quotes An die ferne Geliebte.
Listen in awe as one of the most multifaceted instrumentalists of the modern age performs a beautiful, thought-provoking show. Tickets to witness Jeremy Denk are 25 dollars and 10 dollars for Duke University students.
Even though The Heights at La Salle Apartments in Durham, North Carolina provides you with all of the comfort, convenience, and entertainment you could possibly desire, we encourage our residents to venture outside of our apartment community and explore all that the city has to offer!
Friday, January 25, 2019—8:00 PM
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Durham, North Carolina 27705