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Once upon a time it all seemed incredibly clear. When I went to medical school in the early 1980s I was shown clogged up arteries, fresh from an autopsy, and assured that this was the result of eating too much fat, particularly saturated fat, the sort found in red meat, milk, cheese and butter. Eating fat, we were told, raises your cholesterol levels and high levels of cholesterol are strongly linked to heart disease.
So I gave up butter and cheese and took to skimmed milk and zero-fat yogurt. I told friends and family that eating fat would clog their arteries as surely as pouring lard down a drain. I also told my overweight father that the best way he could protect his waist, as well as his heart, was to go on a low-fat diet.
This was soon after he had been diagnosed as type 2 diabetic and started on medication. Following my advice he put aside the fats, ate more starchy foods - and steadily got fatter and fatter. His diabetes also got steadily worse and he needed ever larger doses of medication to try and keep it under control. Twenty years later he died of heart failure, a common problem in diabetics, at the age of 74.
If I had known what I know now about the high-failure rate of low-fat diets, my advice would have been completely different and he might have lived to see his grandchildren grow up.
Yesterday, the National Obesity Forum and the Public Health Collaboration issued a report demanding a “major overhaul” of dietary guidelines - in particular, claiming that the focus on low-fat diets, which has dominated dietary thinking for the last 40 years, has been a mistake.
While some academics, like Professor Iain Broom from Robert Gordon University supported the report, calling decades of low-fat dietary advice “fatally flawed”, others condemned it as “highly contentious” with potentially “adverse public health consequences.”
It would be easy to dismiss this as another week, another confusing dietary claim. But from personal experience, and having spent many years looking into the science, I’m firmly on the side of the authors of this report.
So what went wrong? Well the roots of current standard nutritional advice lie back in the 1950s, shortly before I was born, when an American scientist called Ancel Keys published a study into the association between diet and cardiovascular disease. His paper included a nice, simple graph comparing fat consumption and deaths from heart disease in men from six different countries. Americans, who ate a lot of fat, were far more likely to get heart disease than the Japanese, who ate little fat. Case solved.
But other scientists soon wondered why Keys had chosen to focus on just six countries, when he had access to data for a further 14. When they added in countries like France and Germany (countries with high rates of saturated fat consumption but modest rates of heart disease) the link became much weaker.
In fact, as a renowned British scientist called John Yudkin pointed out, there was actually a stronger link between sugar consumption and heart disease. Yudkin, who was Professor of the Department of Nutrition at Queen Elizabeth College, London, argued in his book, “Pure, White and Deadly”, that sugar, not fat, was behind the dramatic and terrifying rise in heart disease ravaging the west.
Yudkin’s research was dismissed and discredited by fellow scientists, funded by the food industry, as “nothing more than scientific fraud” and “not only false and misleading but frankly mischievous”. Instead, the ‘War on Fat’ picked up unstoppable momentum. Over the next few decades people cut their consumption of fats and instead turned to low-fat foods (made palatable with added sugar), sugary drinks, carbohydrates and margarine. Unfortunately, like my father, this seemed to just make the world fatter.
Along with the demonization of fat, cholesterol also took a beating. If it was common sense that eating fat would clog up your arteries, then it was also common sense that eating cholesterol would do the same: foods rich in cholesterol, like eggs, went shunned. Governments warned consumers to eat no more than one egg a week and supermarkets were stacked to the rafters with foods that declared themselves “cholesterol free”.
It is a myth that has taken a very long time to die. Until very recently the American Heart Association were still issuing dire warnings about the dangers of eating foods containing cholesterol. Yet a meta-analysis of 17 studies published in the British Medical Journal in 2013 concluded that “higher consumption of eggs is not associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease or stroke.”
I now eat eggs most mornings. When scrambled, boiled, poached or in an omelette, they are a superb source of protein, rich in vitamins and minerals. There are around 90 calories in a boiled egg, half that of a small bowl of sugary cereal and a quarter that of a croissant with butter and jam (400 calories, plus). Unlike the cereal or the croissant, the protein in the eggs will keep you feeling fuller for longer. I also think it is foolish to discard the yolks as that is where most of the nutrients are.
2013 also saw the publication of a hugely important study in the New England Journal of Medicine, the most prestigious medical journal in the world, which finally put a huge nail in the low-fat coffin.
For this trial, which started in 2003, Spanish researchers recruited over 7400 people, many of them Type 2 diabetics, and randomly allocated them to either a low-fat diet or a much higher fat “Mediterranean diet”, which along with fruit, vegetables and oily fish, encouraged them to eat oily nuts, olive oil and have a glass of wine with their meal.
The trial, due to run for many years, was stopped early because those on the higher fat, lower carb Mediterranean diet were doing so much better than those on the low-fat diet. Men put on the
Mediterranean diet were 30 per cent less likely to have a heart attack or stroke, while women had 68 per cent less chance of developing invasive breast cancer. Both men and women were also half as likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
This became particularly relevant to me four years ago when I discovered that, like my father, I had become a type 2 diabetic while still in my early fifties. Rather than start on medication I invented a diet (the 5:2 diet), lost weight (10 kgs) and reversed my diabetes. Both my weight and my blood sugars have remained normal ever since. To keep them there I have taken up mindfulness (it reduces stress), I’ve become more active and, most of all, I have completely changed what I eat.
First I cut down the sugary stuff, then I cut right back on the starchy stuff, like pasta, rice and potatoes. I eat far more oily fish and oily nuts (such as almonds and walnuts), more grains (particularly the super-trendy quinoa) and have even taken to spiralising courgettes as a substitute for spaghetti. I cook with olive oil, eat full-fat yoghurt, snack on cheese and have switched back to butter. Eggs are a big part of my diet.
The reason, I believe, why this is a healthier diet than a low-fat one is because it keeps my insulin levels down. When you eat a lot of sugary foods or easily digestible carbs (like rice or pasta) your body has to produce lots of insulin to suppress the rapid increase in your blood sugar levels. Eating fat or protein doesn’t have anything like the same effect on your blood sugars, and therefore your insulin levels. Because insulin is also a fat promoting hormone, advising people to eat lots of starchy foods (which is still standard dietary advice) is likely to make them fatter, not slimmer.
My wife, who is a GP, has recently begun offering her overweight and diabetic patients similar advice with spectacular results. They not only rapidly lose many centimetres off the waist but are soon able to reduce, even come off, all medication. Unfortunately, partly because of the long shadow of Atkins (which required far more radical dietary changes) this sort of approach is still frowned on. In fact, if you go on the NHS Eatwell website, it still recommends basing meals around starchy foods and choosing low-fat dairy options.
I’m not suggesting we should all start to glug down cream or gorge on stilton. What I do think is that the NHS and other official bodies need to urgently rethink their standard advice.
Dr Michael Mosley is the author of “The Blood Sugar Diet”. More information is available at thebloodsugardiet.com


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We came here for our honeymoon & couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place.
The room was an amazing place for us to spend rainy days together & we loved our time with Bill & Pat. We can’t stop talking about the breakfasts & the tea and having the roses in our room made our stay extra special. Thank you for making our honeymoon so very special to us. We will tell all our friends about this treasure & plan to come back for our anniversary.
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When I pulled up to the front of the establishment, it was like a scene out of Hollywood or New York City. The lights were flashing and there was valet parking and the red carpet was hot with celebrities, sport figures and professional businessmen and women who came out to enjoy a taste of the good life.
|National recording artist Mya came in town to show Savoy Restaurant some love and celebrate Chuck Sanders birthday in style.
Much more than just a restaurant, you never know who might be in the same room at Savoy, which is Pittsburgh’s premier dining experience and much more.
|Mel Blount and wife, TiAnda, checking out the good life at Savoy Restaurant in the Strip District.
Started and owned by Pittsburgh’s own Chuck Sanders, Savoy is Sanders’ vision of high-scale establishments common to Miami, Las Vegas and New York. Helping to make this vision reality is Kevin Watson, Savoy’s executive chef who has served as personal chef for the Pittsburgh Steelers and premier Pittsburgh CEOs.
Just to give you taste of the good life, here is a list of some of celebrities who came out to the “Pre-Grand Opening Weekend:” R&B singer Mya, hip-hop legend Bizmarke, Pittsburgh Steelers Ben Roethlisberger, Mel Blount, Jerome Bettis, Al B. Sure, models Tyson Beckford, Jessica White and Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, just to name a few. Make your reservations at http://www.savoypgh.com because Savoy Restaurant officially opens to the public, Thursday, May 5.
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Relive the hits of rock ‘n’ roll legend Billy Fury in a two hour show at the White Rock Theatre on Friday (January 23).
One of the best-selling recording artists of the 1960s, Fury enjoyed a string of hit singles totalling a remarkable 332 weeks in the British charts.
He equalled The Beatles record of 24 hits in the 1960s. In the sixties Billy Fury had more Decca hits than any other artist including the Rolling Stones. Health problems since childhood led to the singer’s untimely death on January 28, 1983 aged just 42. The Billy Fury Years sees Michael King and his fantastic collection of musicians take the audience on a journey through the star’s musical career. The whole show is further enhanced by fantastic audio and video effects plus various costume changes depicting the ever changing image and face of the Fury phenomenon. Billy Fury was born Ronald William Wycherley in Liverpool on the April 17, 1940. He was an internationally successful British pop singer from the late 1950s to the early 1960s and remained an active songwriter until the 1980s. Widely regarded by many as the foremost rock ‘n’ roller the UK has ever produced. Such is his popularity that in 2007 a bronze statue of Billy was unveiled at the Albert Dock in Liverpool and more recently in 2011, Billy Fury Way was opened in London. The show starts at 7.30pm. For tickets contact the box office on 01424 462288

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Dr. David Ellis of the University of Bath School of Management has received a Research Paper of the Year award from the Royal College of General Practitioners for a study demonstrating links between missed appointments and early death. Those with long-term mental health conditions are at particular risk.
Ellis, formerly of Lancaster University, co-authored the research – ‘Morbidity, mortality and missed appointments in healthcare: a national retrospective data linkage study’ with Dr. Ross McQueenie from the University of Glasgow and colleagues from the University of Aberdeen. The study was published in January 2019.
“I am delighted that the study and its authors have been recognised by the Royal College of GPs. We published the research last year but the findings have become all the more important in light of reduced demand for routine care as a result of COVID-19. Healthcare service provision has, in response, had to consider what remote consulting means for patient care when poverty and the digital divide are very much alive. Missingness in healthcare often focuses on what it means for a service however, our work suggests that missed appointments has serious impacts at the patient level,” Ellis said.
The study examined over half a million patients’ appointment histories over a three-year period and found that patients with a greater number of long-term health conditions had an increased risk of missing general practice appointments and that these same patients were also at substantially greater risk of death within the following year.
Additionally, patients with long-term conditions who missed two or more appointments per year had a threefold increase in all-cause mortality compared to those who missed no appointments. And patients with mental-health conditions only who missed more than two appointments per year had an eight times greater risk of death during the follow-up period compared with those who missed no appointment.
The study won the Royal College of General Practioners’ 2019 Category 2: Health Service Research award. The award cited authors Ross McQueenie, David Ellis, Alex McConnachie, Philip Wilson and Andrea E. Williamson.
The Royal College of General Practitioners is the professional body for general medical practitioners in the United Kingdom. The RCGP represents and supports GPs on key issues including licensing, education, training, research and clinical standards. The RCGP was founded in 1952 in London, England and is a registered charity.

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Why is it about tile that has maintained your interest?
It's probably one of the most difficult jobs I've had to date. There are so many variables to consider when making tile. Just when I think that I have it down to a science, I run across a new problem to resolve. A good example is my large sea turtle shells. For some reason that shape is nearly impossible to fire without cracking. It usually cracks in the same place each time I fire it...very frustrating.
How did your tile business come to be?My husband Roger and I were building our retirement house in Wyoming and I couldn't find any tiles that I liked. They were all so boring. All I wanted was some color, not too much to ask. I couldn't find any, so, I thought I'd put my degree in Art Education with a ceramics concentration to work. I first made round tiles for a half bath...
Do you listen to music when you work?
Yes, sometimes a bit too loud! I listen to a variety of music, but I favor Country and R&B. It probably sounds like karaoke night in my studio most of the time.
Do you think there is a movement away from the manufactured to the handmade? I certainly hope so. This is what I think from talking to my customers...people want to bring a little of the outdoors, indoors. They want to create an environment in their homes that is unique. I believe with our growing population that it is difficult to find a place in nature where you don't run into another person when you are walking, hiking, or biking. By creating nature in your house, it's yours and yours alone. A wonderful place to meditate with no distractions.The people in Washington state seem to love my trout and salmon streams. It's nice to wake up in the morning, walk into a room and be shocked at what a beautiful floor or back splash you have all to yourself. I even feel that way myself. I get up in the morning, walk half asleep into my bathroom and smile at a beautiful salmon stream on my floor. I seem to forget it's there and when I see it I just smile. :)
In the last few years a movement has been evolving, the "handmade movement", have you noticed an increase in people seeking out handmade tile to, as you say, step out of the box?
I can say that over the past 9 years that I've been making my functional art tiles that my orders have quadrupled yearly. I've been trying to keep my prices affordable to the middle class, not just cater to the wealthy. That's why I have a 3 SF minimum order requirement. It's a small order that is not a waste of my time, but still affordable to most people...a happy medium. I can say for myself, I'd rather have something handmade than store bought. It's more personal.
What's your favorite cuss word?
Damn! Usually said when I drop a tile on the floor...several time per day or when my cat walks across something I just glazed...damn cat!
What is your favorite pleasure?I'll tell you my second favorite pleasure...I guess it would be feeding my horses in the morning. I have a Palomino gelding that is in love with me. He's like a big goobery, slobbery dog. He makes me smile from ear to ear. I swear he's the most beautiful horse I've ever seen. What would you say to someone just getting started in ceramics who asks you for advice? I think the most important thing to remember when working in clay is that clay has a memory. It remembers everything you do to it and it isn't very forgiving...like some people. When you transfer tiles to a table, it remembers if you bent or stretched the tile, so you have to be very careful and be gentle. I also tell people that making tiles are more of a science than an art.
Make sure you check out Diane's web site Tiles With Style to see more of her beautiful tile. And remember, when remodeling seek out the handmade, step outside the box, live a little. Express yourself with tile!
Thank you Diane!

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Deputy Mayor Ted Carter has been temporarily suspended from his job following an internal HR investigation, The Brew has learned.
Email correspondence, confirmed by sources, discloses that Carter was suspended from his $214,000 position for 10 days, starting last Wednesday.
The action was taken following an investigation by the Department of Human Resources into staff complaints about his “management style” and allegedly “inappropriate behavior around women,” a source with knowledge of the matter told The Brew.
The investigation allegedly found violations of HR policy that resulted in the suspension.
Since Carter was hired by Mayor Brandon Scott last year as deputy mayor for community and economic development, “he has gone through five executive assistants and lost additional special assistants,” said another source.
Both asked not to be identified because they are not permitted to speak to the press.
Carter did not respond to an emailed request for comment.
There has been no official announcement by the mayor’s office. Asked about the suspension, Monica Lewis, Scott’s senior communications director, said the office “does not comment on personnel matters.”
On Carter’s city email account is the following autoreply: “I will be out of the office Wednesday, August 17th and returning Monday, August 29th with limited access to email.”
Providing contact information for two staff members, the message ends, “I will respond to your email upon my return.”
Carter is responsible for managing 14 agencies and a $1 billion budget.
He sits on the boards of the Baltimore Development Corporation, East Baltimore Development Inc. and Visit Baltimore and is a member of the Planning Commission.
According to a source who contacted The Brew earlier this month, the HR investigation was “part of a set of disturbing issues which led to many mayoral staffers and agency heads working for Ted to either transfer out of the mayor’s office or leave city service altogether.”
Assessing Carter’s 16 months on the job, an elected official (who was not aware of the suspension) said there were “high hopes” for him at first.
”But he hasn’t moved the needle on anything. Agency performance is not great, not at all. Permits remain a big mess for the development community.”
Before coming to Baltimore under the strong backing of City Administrator Chris Shorter, Carter was the chief economic development and business officer for Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
He previously served in the Clinton administration, for a while as deputy assistant secretary for management operations, and was the CEO of the National Capital Revitalization Corp. in Washington.
“He brings a wealth of experience and genuine commitment to social and economic equity,” Scott said when announcing his appointment in March 2021.
”I look forward to working closely with him as we build strategies for an inclusive, equitable economy in Baltimore.”


The way humans find love is a fascinating phenomenon, one that has evolved consistently with society. In the ‘90s technology boomed and once again altered the playing field — and did so rapidly, straying from computers to mobile phones, with dating app giants like Tinder and Bumble. These apps are quite popular in Japan, but Japan, naturally, has its own take on this.
While Tinder is still one of the most used dating apps in Japan (ranking 3rd in popularity), it doesn’t address different cultural dating nuances. As an effect, it’s generally used casually and without care. A momentary swipe leads to a match, which leads to a date, all within the space of a week. This fast-paced style is meant to simulate, the same way many Westerners meet in bars – you find someone attractive and give them a wink across the dance floor; on Tinder, you swipe right.
On the other hand, dating in Japan is full of intricacies and unspoken rules that are difficult for a foreigner to wrap their head around. Some of these nuances might seem shocking to foreigners on first dates with Japanese. Other things, a foreigner might miss altogether – like the fact that Christmas is a romantic holiday in Japan.
One of Japan’s highest ranking apps, Pairs, reflects Japanese dating customs. Developed by Japanese startup Eureka Inc., the app aims to slow the process down, contrary to Western apps. They encourage you to take your time and make informed decisions about potential dates, like an annoying friend who judges your past boyfriend choices. Evidently this is quite the hit, with the app gaining over seven million users since it began in 2012.
When creating a profile on Pairs, you are expected to answer a bombardment of what may seem like invasive questions, but are considered key factors in matchmaking in Japan — including your blood type. A foreigner wouldn’t connect blood type to marriage-ability, but there is a hidden cultural answer to these questions; for example, if you are blood type O, you are more laid-back and thus complement type B, who is creative and messy. You can also be very specific, only looking for someone who has a high income, shares the same interest in punk-rock or is 26.5 years old, if you so choose. This means you are saved from asking the awkward questions yourself (such as “How tall are you?’’ or “Can you financially provide for me and our future children?’’). Your wage is, of course, listed. Finally, the cherry on top is the public “popularity” chart, showing who is ranking highest in likes, and essentially desirability.
Furthermore, the app’s social dynamic respects traditional Japanese hierarchy: depending on their age or job, your crush may have to be spoken to in a certain way or treated accordingly — e.g. the same way a junior in a company has to pour sake for his senior. Dating app rival Omiai (omiai means matchmaking) also maintains another traditional aspect in its application: unlike Pairs, men are required to pay a subscription fee – a fact that wouldn’t be taken lightly in other countries, but a standard upheld across Japan.
These apps may seem strange to Westerners, but they are true to Japanese dating culture. And before we judge Japanese dating culture on apps and in general, we should also consider the society that created the conditions in which dating culture is restricted. Beyond traditional social barriers and family expectations, time is more restrictive, with some people having between little to none. Do the factors these apps base their judgments on espouse love? That’s a question I can’t answer. But if you are looking for a serious relationship in Japan, try these apps if you dare – you only need to be aware that the hurdles you jump are higher when plunging into the world of Japanese dating apps.


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Accessibility, population change and scale dependency – Exploring geospatial patterns in Finland, 1880–2009
The aim of this thesis is to study the effect of transport accessibility on population change in Finland and the matter of scale to this relationship. During the research period, 1880−2009, Finland has urbanized, changed from an agrarian to a post-industrial economy and the transport system has developed from being manually powered to one that is fully motorized. The theoretical framework of the study is founded on transport and economic geography and regional science. The analytical basis is in the geospatial analysis consisting of geographic information systems (GIS), which is applied to accessibility analyses and data management, and generalized additive models (GAM), multiple regression enabling non-linear relationships, used in exploring the statistical relationships. The study utilizes precise GIS data from transport networks and the population having both a high spatial accuracy. To achieve a long temporal reach in analysis, data for historical population and transport networks were digitized. The eight scales of the analysis begin from municipal and built-up area scales, continuing to grid cells at six resolutions, reaching the resolution of 2×2 km. Accessibility indicators applied in the study are based on fastest route calculations. In addition to the road-based potential accessibility, also rail and air transport accessibilities are considered as travel times to nearest facilities. In addition, analysing the effect of accessibilities on population change, also the effect of key socio-economic variables and population density are tested, to avoid omitted variable problems and enhance the performance of models.
The key finding of the thesis is that road network-based potential accessibility captured the attractiveness of cities and population concentrations well, in general, since the end of the 19th century. Particularly at accurate resolutions, the explanatory power of the models strongly relies on potential accessibility, which is computed with steep distance decay function. While accessibility has a concentrating effect on activities on a regional scale, it also has a decentralising effect within urban areas. After modelling the major population trend, concentration at centre-edge-periphery axis, the effect of other variables could be estimated. The accessibility of railways had a slight effect on population change between 1920−1980. Airport accessibility included in the analysis since 1990 and air transports seem to have an attracting effect on the population. By including key socio-economic variables into models, the explanatory and predictive performance of the models increased. The major trend prevailing in models explaining population change at different scales is that the explanatory power and predictive performance decreases with the scale that is becoming more accurate. Thus, it can be concluded that the correctness of the presumptions of scale are important in analysing the effects of accessibility. As population change could be modelled on a grid cell basis by using accessibility and socio-economic variables, the model or its sub-components can be applied to make more spatially detailed estimations of population change. The models of the study show also that non-linear relations between accessibility and population change are very common.
The results of this thesis thus outline the status quo of Finnish population trends. Spatially and temporally consistent models show that over the last two decades, the population has concentrated towards easily accessible areas at a regional scale, but population pressure exists at urban margins at a local scale. Nothing indicates that the trend would not continue and the growth of the peripheries in general does not seem to be realistic in the future. As an analytical framework, the significance of this thesis lies less in defining direct causalities, rather exploring and revealing spatial trends and patterns that may be hidden to intuitive thinking and cartographical examination. The results of the study are country specific, but the study setting and the modelling procedure can be applied wherever enough accurate GIS data of transport infrastructure, population and also socio-economic conditions are available.


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Storage ideas for the kitchen
KITCHEN WAREHOUSE IDEAS – Is it possible to have a kitchen without storage space? Most of you can imagine that the question does not need an answer. Storage plays an important role as a ceiling, wall, floor and kitchen device.
A small outdoor kitchen even requires storage space. Among the myriad of storage styles out there, some of you may be wondering what type of storage is best for your kitchen. So we recommend 10 kitchen storage concepts if you’re looking for advice.
Light kitchen shelf
Can there be a better combination of nature and relief? The two feelings are at the top of this kitchen’s wish list. The glass ceiling and the wall relieve the heart. The natural clay comes from the wood and the plants.
The kitchen chooses light wood as storage material. The upper part of the kitchen is filled with an open lower wooden space. The kitchen hangs up the cooking utensils, puts the collectibles and plants in an open lower room.
The closed space under the worktop consists of drawers and cupboards. The entire storage concept adds a wide mode for the kitchen.
Fashionable kitchen shelf
For this house, a kitchen is not just a place for cooking and the like. A kitchen is another canvas for bringing certain essential things together under an artistic concept. However, this kitchen can transform itself into yet another fashionable area within this home.
No wonder this kitchen takes up storage styles like no other. Most of the kitchen space consists of an open cabinet that ranges from books to collectibles. The kitchen buys this extravagant kitchen island, which itself offers open storage space.
There is a closed side room under the worktop where bills, dishes and other documents can be stored.
Happy kitchen storage
Get out of the typical warehouse color. That is the main idea for this kitchen space. Neither brown nor white, Tosca (between green and blue) becomes the theme color for the kitchen shelf.
Happy and fresh feelings can be felt immediately when we step into this kitchen. Like most kitchens, the kitchen chooses a drawer and cabinet to store kitchen utensils and cooking utensils. The memory covers the transparent one on the back.
You can consider this color-based storage style to demonstrate the love for our earth. Don’t forget to hang up the plants shown here.
Generous kitchen area
A little tip for everyone who has little space. Use a minimalist storage concept with open or floating sub-storage to create a wide atmosphere. Combine glass, shiny material and light wood.
The storage room must contain cladding cabinets and drawers. The special design works with the floating and open bottom to showcase the collectibles, dishes and bottles. The kitchen island for picking up dirty dishes before washing.
The general storage style helps keep the kitchen spacious while looking elegant at the same time.
Clever kitchen storage
The spacious kitchen doesn’t have to be a limited kitchen’s wish list. This particular mode also attracts a large kitchen, at least that includes our opinion for that kitchen. From the choice of materials to the style of storage, the kitchen does it so well.
The store chooses gray and brown, two colors that create a comfortable mode and match the floor. Various underlay styles are used for storage in this kitchen, from floating to closed, viewed from the cabinets and drawers.
There is the kitchen island with the drawers and the open substructure design. Such a clever composition!
Practical storage in the kitchen
We can learn a profound lesson from this example. The kitchen implements a storage idea that fits the shape of the kitchen. The kitchen occupies an L-shaped area with a large window and a modern classic as the general style.
The modern classic kitchen style can be described as overwhelming due to the bulky and expensive furnishings and furniture. To avoid this possible tone, the kitchen creates a kitchen island that faces the window.
The kitchen island serves as additional storage space for books and dishes. The window houses the plant and the decoration.
Chic kitchen shelf
Most of us won’t notice. One of our kitchen corners can become a chic place in our kitchen. In addition, not necessarily expensive storage material. This proposal proves that.
The floating lower storage tank becomes part of the overall storage tank in this kitchen. In addition to the cupboards and drawers, the kitchen uses the corner as an exhibition space.
From now on the kitchen hangs on the stepped floating plinth, which contains the beautiful dishes, the plant and the drawing. Cuteness to the max!
Economic kitchen storage
Small kitchen owners need to be familiar with this organization of kitchen storage. In addition to the shelf, the floating mat helps you with small glasses on spices, bowls, plates and even book recipes.
This kitchen does the job well by taking advantage of the space available to store all of the kitchen gadgets, tools, and food ingredients. The storage space consists of the drawers, the cabinets and the floating one.
The kitchen also hangs the knives on the backsplash.
Efficient storage in the kitchen
A pantry kitchen faces the most complex storage problem. This picture speaks everything. The kitchen occupies a very narrow space that is divided into two parts. The kitchen chooses the right side for storage only.
On the right, there are underlay styles from top to bottom, from tiered open storage to closed cabinets. The concept enables the storage of various kitchen-related items for the presentation of collectibles such as beautiful ceramics and plants.
Remember to use lightweight material for storage as suggested in this kitchen.
Old school kitchen storage
We close this list with a kitchen storage style that most of us don’t see often these days. We believe that the house is a traditional house as it is in the village or in the country.
You can prove that with the storage concept that looks so old-fashioned. The storage space consists of the antique drawers and cupboards.
There is a pad with the glass covers that appear to be attached to the kitchen wall. Our favorite is the open lower storage tank on one of the corners. Fixing the pad to the kitchen wall was a traditional warehouse organization in the past.

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Nexus 5 might not feature a MEMS camera after all, just a Sony IMX179 sensor
Sifting through thousands of lines of Android code and making conclusions from the leaked 4.4 KitKat build is ungrateful task, as you have to analyze and make conclusions from cryptic code strings, which as programmers go, can be referring to anything, including Google's Easter eggs tradition.
We were all excited yesterday when the Italians in possession of a test Nexus with KitKat returned an IMX179 reference in the camera app code, and a quick Google search lists it as part of the DigitalOptics' groundbreaking MEMS camera module. This one promises almost instant autofocus speeds and Lytro camera style post-shot refocusing.
The thing is that in the DigitalOptics PDF brochure about the wonders of its MEMS phone camera module, IMX179 is listed as the sensor only, not the whole module, alongside another sensor alternative we are spotting there - OV8835. A quick search returns that under these codenames we get two 8 MP phone camera sensors - OmniVision's OV8835, and Sony's IMX179.
The moral of the story is that the new Nexus handset might just come equipped with a camera bearing the Sony sensor, but not necessarily the MEMS camera that got everyone so worked up. Given that Sony and OmniVision are perhaps the most widely used sensors in smartphones, that's the theory to go with, though we'd love to be proven wrong here. Here are the sensors in question, with the Nexus shots taken from its alleged FCC certification teardown:
Actually, the whole Nexus phone idea last year was to castrate LG's flagship a bit to keep costs in check, and sell it at, or a little below, cost, for Google's own reasons. There's no indication Google will go all-out with some groundbreaking technology so fast, but rather the opposite - that it will again base the Nexus 5 on this year's LG G2 flagship. Putting an expensive MEMS module in the phone, rather than cutting costs with an 8 MP one doesn't seem very logical at this point. On the other hand, Vic Gundotra did promise "insanely great cameras" in Google's phones, so go figure, we hope he didn't mean the Moto X ClearPixel technology only.
Galaxy S4 and Note 3 use the DigitalOptics FaceTools (face detection and tracking) technology for their cameras, that's on the algorithm side, while the MEMS module itself is said to be ramped for mass production in Q4, and we are expecting the new Nexus phone to land pretty soon.Moreover, while the
Furthermore, LG Innotek makes a few smartphone camera units of its own, with which it equips its handsets - among them is an 8 MP one and a 13 MP one, like the piece found in the G2. It did a great job with the G2 this year, so even if the Nexus 5 comes with a regular 8 MP camera by LG, utilizing Sony's IMX179 sensor, we are still keeping our hopes high for its quality. Last year's 13 MP LG Innotek module in the Optimus G was using Sony's IMX135 sensor, and the results were not very good, whereas this year it might have upgraded its camera units to better Sony sensors, like the new IMX179, and the stellar results are evident with the G2.
This same BSI Sony sensor is already in phones like the Meizu MX3, whose camera samples you can see below, so if Google's Nexus phone 2013 edition ends up like that, it's all good, especially if it's priced like last year.


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This study aimed to determine and compare the dietary behavior and body shape perception of university students in Japan and Korea. Accordingly, we recorded the distribution of BMI among Japanese and Korean students and found a significantly low prevalence of obesity, a finding that is consistent with a study of Chinese and Japanese students (BMI ≥ 25 overweight 5.8%; BMI > 30 obese 0%) . Previous reports [9, 10] have also indicated a low prevalence of obesity in South Korean adults. As South Korea's economic growth accelerated during the past 3 decades, life style changes have included a unique nutrition transition . Although fast food has become very popular among young Koreans, the traditional dietary patterns and intake of staple foods have been maintained at a higher rate than other Asian countries. A report from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1998) indicated that the rate of overweight (BMI ≦ 25.0 to < 30.0) and obese (BMI ≦ 30) individuals were low among Korean adults; 23.4% and 1.7% in men and 24.9% and 3.2% in women, respectively. However, high rates of diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia were noted in middle-aged and elderly Koreans, even among individuals with relatively low BMI . According to The National Nutrition Survey in Japan (J-NNS), Japan also experienced dietary change from 1950 to 1970 as a result of rapid economic growth. During the past 50 years, the diet of Japanese people has changed remarkably, with the proportion of fat intake in total energy rising to more than 25% . Our results show a low prevalence of overweight and obese conditions among young female subjects in Japan and Korea; however, health issues related to these conditions certainly exist in the middle-aged and elderly generations. Thus, the importance of health promotion at the disease prevention stage can not be overstated, and similar health education programs should be implemented for university students.
The present research shows that meal patterns for the two countries were significantly different. Japanese students reported eating meals regularly and eating breakfast daily. In contrast, Korean students were significantly less likely to eat breakfast daily and ate meals less frequently. South Korea has shown a unique nutrition transition. A range of government and nutrition specialists have made efforts to retain the traditional diet in Korea. This has resulted in a high consumption of vegetables and low level of fat intake . However, few reports have been published to date regarding the food habits and nutrition knowledge of young adults. Publicity and education programs at schools should also emphasize that a healthy eating pattern parallels the beneficial effects of traditional foods.
Our results revealed that Japanese and Korean students desire body weights that are lower than their actual body weight, with Japanese students desiring thinner figures than Korean students. Similarly, previous research on young Japanese women reported that an ideal weight for their current height was an average of 5.2 kg less than current weight . Body shape perception and ideal body shape are strongly influenced by socioeconomic factors. In western society, many young females are extremely concerned with their body weight and shape. Mass media and pictures in fashion magazines have a strong impact on girls' perceptions of their weight and shape . In addition, weight concern is a predictor of the development of eating disorders of at least subsyndromal severity in young females . Therefore, it is vital that educators guide their students to understand that an ideal weight should take into account optimal physiological function. Instilling young women with this knowledge is of particular importance because excessive weight reduction adversely affects their health and reproductive systems.

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Phytoremediation uses plants to degrade, remove or stabilize toxic compounds from contaminated soil and water. The serious problem of soil contaminated with heavy metals or organic chemicals affects human health, ecosystem functions and agriculture. Experts estimate the cost of soil cleanup in the United States in the billions of dollars. Researchers believe that phytoremediation could provide an extremely cost-effective and much less disruptive cleanup process when compared to traditional cleanup techniques, such as transporting massive amounts of contaminated soil to hazardous waste landfills.
NSF is funding three multidisciplinary research projects that will investigate the genetic components of phytoremediation of heavy metals in soils. One project will determine the suite of genes responsible for heavy-metal hyperaccumulation in Thlaspi caerulescens. A second will perform a search of the genomes of brassicaceous plants for genes involved in metal hyper accumulation. A third will study the mechanisms of arsenic uptake, translocation, distribution and detoxification by the Brake fern, a common fern in the southeastern U.S. and California. The research awards come from NSFs Integrative Plant Biology and Environmental Engineering/Environmental Technology Programs.
EPA research projects are diverse and designed to explain the mechanisms for phytoremediation of organic chemicals including polyaromatic hydrocarbons, polychlorinated bi-phenyls, and chlorinated pesticides. Knowledge will be unearthed to better understand three scientific problems: the micro
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Hollywood actor Kirk Douglas is celebrating his 100th birthday today.
The screen veteran racked up a career spanning seven decades that included three Oscar nominations, as well as an honorary Academy Award in 1996 for being "a creative and moral force in the motion picture community".
Best known for his roles in Spartacus (1960) and 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea (1954), Douglas earned his Oscar nominations for Best Actor in Champion (1949), The Bad And The Beautiful (1952), and Lust For Life (1956), but lost out on the trophy each time.
Despite suffering a severe stroke in 1996 which affected his speech, Douglas went through years of voice therapy to get back into acting and starred in Diamonds in 1999 alongside Bacall, playing an old fighter recovering from a stroke.
The most recent film he appeared in was 2004's Illusion, about an ailing movie director, and in 2008 he featured in TV movie Empire State Building Murders.

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Movies have always been a fixture at The Palace. In one old photo at the
Danbury Historical Society
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But The Palace also drew its share of live entertainment before it closed on July 20, 1995.
Louis Armstrong once played his trumpet at The Palace. Liberace played his piano on the exact same stage.
But for nearly 13 years, The Palace has been a ghost in downtown Danbury, a cinematic coffin on Main Street.
Sure, The Palace will probably never regain its former glory. But for one week, it will be fun to try.
When The Palace opened its doors Sept. 6, 1928, it was Danbury's entry for the Eighth Wonder of the World. The theater stretched five stories high and stood almost directly across the street from City Hall.
The two-year project was so immense it took two architects -- Philip Sunderland of Danbury and Edward Wiley of Hartford -- to see it reach fruition.
When The Palace was finally completed, some 2,000 theater-goers swallowed opening night in eager, satisfying gulps.
"The Palace has been declared by theatrical men to be one of the finest playhouses in the country," a story in the
Everything about The Palace was meant to take your breath away in heart-racing wonder.
The lobby was intentionally stretched to 100 feet, a stunning entrance with marble floors and mahogany walls. The theater's huge chandelier was reported to weigh 2,500 pounds. It measured 10 1/2 feet in diameter and hung 18 feet from the ceiling with 500 light bulbs fed by two miles of wire.
In the 1940s, The Palace routinely showed first-run films before their official premieres in New York. In the 1960s, New York theatrical manager Julian Olney brought Broadway shows to the Palace.
"I remember seeing many, many movies at the Palace," Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton said. "The fact that even one screen is open now -- and the Palace has become the impetus for this film festival -- it's a good thing for the city.
"(Theater owner) Joe DaSilva has brought a good energy to this project. There's a real sense of nostalgia about The Palace: parking in the back, the gorgeous interior," the mayor went on. "It was built in the heyday of the old vaudeville movie houses."
Although some accounts claim The Palace has 2,000 seats, it actually has one or two fewer than that, Boughton said. When The Palace was built, the mayor explained, if a theater had 2,000 seats, it became a union house and labor cost more.
"The place still needs a lot of work, but you can clearly see the potential," Boughton said. "I know some of the dressing rooms still have their original marble fixtures. It really takes you back (in time)."
Margaret Caravakis , 86, has lived in Danbury most of her life. As a little girl, she used to pay 10 cents to watch Hollywood come to life at The Palace.
"I went to South Street School . We used to live where the CVS is now by Rogers Park," Caravakis said. "My father (Themistocles Sarantides) had a store at 253 Main St., just down the street from the Palace. He made his own candy and ice cream.
"I haven't been in The Palace for a long time, but I still remember how beautiful it was," she added. "Even the seat cushions were softer than anything you ever sat on."
It was all part of The Palace experience.
This week, Connecticut Film Festival organizer Tom Carruthers will try to recapture some of those shivers of ambience. "The Flyboys," a film about two boys who steal an airplane, will christen the festival Tuesday night at 7 at The Palace.
The festival, which runs through next Sunday, will highlight more than 100 films at sites across downtown Danbury and Western Connecticut State University.
Make no mistake, there were other theaters in Danbury before The Palace took center stage in the Hat City. There was the Empress, of course, and the Opera House and the Capitol. But the Palace was the first theater built from scratch.
"When the Palace Theater opened in 1928, it was more than twice the size of any other theater in Danbury," according to a 1980 document filed with the Connecticut Historical Commission in Hartford.
Cas Weiner, a 92-year-old resident of Danbury, remembers it well.
"When they built The Palace, it was something resembling a facsimile of Radio City, but on a smaller scale," he said. "At one time, they had someone playing the organ. They also put on vaudeville shows when it first opened, but by then, vaudeville was already on its way out.
"I remember 'Amateur Night' was a big draw in town. There was always a big turnout for that. There was a man named Scalzo who used to take care of everything at the theater. He did a real nice job."
Even now, almost 80 years after The Palace raised its curtain for the first time, the memories of a glorious theater are vivid and compelling, almost like lost reels of Technicolor film.
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DHAKA, Feb 27, 2019 (BSS)-Jurain Jonota Club beat Mansur Sporting Club by
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The winners led the first half by 11-4 goals.
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Corruption is relatively low in the US, but its prevalence threatens its reputation and political stability, argues Harvard professor Stephen M. Walt.
A bullet was sent to the home of Malaysia's top anti-corruption official investigating a former prime minister — and now he's back to finish what he started
In an emotional speech on Tuesday, Mohd Shukri Abdull said during a 2015 investigation, which was linked to prime minister Najib Razak, he was intimidated, harassed, and threatened. Witnesses also disappeared during the investigation.
A federal judge in Hawaii said the retired commander abused his position in the Navy to help give a contractor an unfair advantage.
Brazilian President Michel Temer reportedly gave his blessing to an attempt to pay a potential witness in the country's biggest-ever graft investigation.
'Operation Flesh Is Weak': Brazilian police launch biggest search-and-raid operation ever in hunt for corruption
Brazilian Federal Police have been deployed en masse to track down food processors who've paid bribes to regulators.
A Brazilian construction giant was leveled by a $3.5 billion bribery fine, and the scandal is rippling through Latin America
The web of corruption spreading from Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht has ensnared companies and officials throughout Latin America.
Police questioned Netanyahu on Monday night over tens of thousands of dollars in gifts allegedly given to him by wealthy supporters.
Since assuming office four years ago, China's president has waged war on deep-seated graft.
Officials say privately that they believe more arrests may be coming.
Wang Jianping is the first serving officer of the rank to fall from grace since president embarked on campaign against graft in the military.
His remarks were meant to send a reassuring message to Asian neighbors, analysts said.
The top anti-graft body says it's having trouble stopping fugitives from fleeing the country.
By killing themselves, suspects bring a decisive end to an investigation that could destroy their families.
China is actively seeking international cooperation in hunting down fugitive officials.
Golf is linked in the minds of many in China with providing an opportunity for officials to make shady deals.
Chinese officials said he would be prosecuted for crimes that include bribery and illegal possession of firearms.
China is cracking down on graft.
Billionaire Thomas Kwok, 63, was found guilty of one count of conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office.
The case has thrown a spotlight on the cozy relationship between the city's powerful developers and government in the former British colony.
After taking down Xu Caihou, the government is going after another "tiger."

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Unfortunately, the calf export trade has been disrupted again this week as poor weather conditions at sea continue.
Sailings with calves to European destinations are expected to go ahead today, February 27, but those which were due to take place this weekend, have been cancelled.
Taking a look at the figures, this year’s calf exports are significantly behind this time last year – likely attributed to the on-going adverse weather conditions.
Up to the week ending February 23, some 10,094 dairy calves (between zero and six-weeks) have been exported live from Ireland to European destinations.
However, in the same period last year (up to the week ending February 24), some 19,422 dairy calves were exported to European countries; this represents a fall of 9,328 head on last year or a decrease by almost 50%.
Looking at the destinations so far for this year, the Netherlands and Spain are the chief buyers of Irish dairy-origin calves; but Italy has also been an importer of a small amount of dairy origin calves this year.
The number of dairy calves exported to Spain stands at 3,361 head, down from 6,461 calves in 2019 – a fall of 3,100 head.
- Netherlands: 6,385 head (6,360 male and 25 female);
- Spain: 3,361 head (3,341 male and 20 female);
- Italy: 350 head.
Likewise, the number of dairy calves exported to the Netherlands – so far this year – has also fallen, from 9,842 head in 2019, to just 6,385 calves in the same period this year – a decrease of 35%. Italy has also imported some 348 dairy origin calves so far this year.
Taking a look at last year’s European destinations, the Netherlands and Spain were the biggest importers of Irish calves, but Poland, Italy and Belgium also proved popular destinations.
Regarding Poland, the number of dairy calves that were exported live to Polish shores – this time last year – reached 828 head. Similarly, the number of dairy calves exported to Italy was 1,416 head.


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Scottsdale, AZ – 16 September 2018 – NAAMTA Medical Transport Accreditation criteria and auditing practices is a framework for transport services for providing quality patient care and safety in the industry.
Angel MedFlight, a fixed-wing medical transport provider, subscribed to a comprehensive audit with NAAMTA. Auditors verified compliance through business documentation, medical practices, applicable facilities/equipment, employee interviews, process reviews, and on-site evaluations conducted using ISO 9001:2015 auditing guidelines.
Angel MedFlight demonstrated compliance with each of the defined standards, excelled in showing best practice procedures and instilled these values among their employee. This accreditation renewal of accreditation Angel MedFlight bolsters their organization and supports their participation in NAAMTA Alliance. This alliance unifies accredited organizations in the promotion of continuous improvement in safety and patient care. Continuous improvement is the result of shared education, experience, and quality management principles by alliance members.
“The Angel MedFlight leadership team appreciates the high audit standards and rigorous accreditation process provided by NAAMTA, a highly respected worldwide accrediting agency,” said Andrew Bess, President and Chief Operating Officer for Angel MedFlight.
“We take pride in having developed a strong quality management system that’s focused on patient care and transport safety. Our goal has and will always be delivering best-in-class care and continuous improvement in our processes,” said Bambi Pish-Derr, RN, Senior Vice President of Operations.
Roylen Griffin, NAAMTA Executive Director, states
“Angel Medflight demonstrates a dedication to their customers evidenced through their maintaining accreditation. This process is not an easy task and requires contributions throughout the organization. They made evident not only their desire for compliance, but the goal to excel in providing top-rated medical transport services.”
NAAMTA is an accreditation standard-bearer for the medical transport industry, offering procedures that include guidelines for developing a system focused on transport safety, patient care, quality management, and continuous improvement. NAAMTA is globally recognized for its ISO 9001:2015 QMS certification and the implementation of quality practices in their accreditation program. NAAMTA’s certified quality management system is audited annually by PRI Registrar, which is an ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board-approved Registrar accredited to certify organizations to a variety of management systems including ISO 9001.
NAAMTA Accreditation criteria include best-practices to improve the standard of performance among EMS providers at national and global levels. Through a dynamic approach to auditing and a vast array of web-based reporting and learning tools for members, NAAMTA distinguishes itself as an accreditation source interested in providing services to their members and work toward the improvement of medical transportation practices.
About Angel MedFlight
Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance Services partners with healthcare providers to safely transport patients from anywhere in the world for the life-changing care they need. Our in-house patient advocates manage the complete insurance preauthorization process, and our team of flight–coordinators is available 24/7 so patients can reach the highest quality of care as soon as possible. Angel MedFlight and their aviation Part 135 partners use a Learjet fleet of medically-configured aircraft for critical care and smoother, faster travel. Visit Angel MedFlight.com to learn more.
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NAAMTA Executive Director
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CORPORATE CRIME REPORTER
Welfare Fueling Growth of Confined Animal Feeding Operations
22 Corporate Crime Reporter 17, April 24, 2008
Corporate welfare is fueling the growth of confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs).
That’s according to a report released today by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS).
CAFOs now produce most of the nation's beef, pork, chicken, dairy and eggs, even though there are more sophisticated and efficient farms in operation.
“CAFOs aren't the natural result of agricultural progress, nor are they the result of rational planning or market forces,” said Doug Gurian-Sherman, the author of the report. “Ill-advised policies created them, and it will take new policies to replace them with more sustainable, environmentally friendly production methods.”
The report – CAFOs Uncovered: The Untold Costs of Confined Animal Feeding Operations – details the policies that have allowed CAFOs to dominate U.S. meat and dairy production.
The report found that from 1997 to 2005 taxpayer-subsidized grain prices saved CAFOs nearly $35 billion in animal feed, which comprises a large percentage of their supply costs. Cattle operations that raise animals exclusively on pasture land do not benefit from the subsidy.
The report also details how other federal policies give CAFOs hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars to address their pollution problems, which stem from the manure generated by thousands, if not tens of thousands, of animals confined in a small area.
The report estimates that CAFOs have received $100 million in annual pollution prevention payments in recent years through the federal Environmental Quality Incentives Program, which was established by the 2002 Farm Bill.
“If CAFOs were forced to pay for the ripple effects of harm they have caused, they wouldn't be dominating the U.S. meat industry like they are today,” said Margaret Mellon, director of UCS's Food and Environment Program. “The good news is that we can institute new policies that support animal production methods that benefit society rather than harm it.”
Instead of favoring CAFOs, the report recommends that government policies provide incentives for modern production methods that benefit the environment, public health and rural communities.
The report also shows that several smart alternative production methods can offer meat and dairy at costs comparable to CAFO products.
For example, some livestock producers move beef and dairy cattle frequently to different areas of a pasture, enabling them to spread out manure, prevent overgrazing, and take advantage of grass as a cost-effective source of animal feed.
Meanwhile, some hog farmers have built hog hoop barns – open-ended structures with curved roofs – as an alternative to confining the animals in cramped buildings.
“Many farmers are succeeding when they work with nature instead of against it,” said Gurian-Sherman. “These savvy producers are proving that hog hoop barns, smart pasture operations, and other alternative methods can compete with the massive CAFOs. And that's despite the fact that the cards are stacked against them.”
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My new favourite way to bake salmon. It’s so simple and it really takes this dish to the next level. The presentation is gorgeous and the the crust adds that little extra twist you need, to make this dish fit for a formal celebration or a week night dinner. The sauce is so delicious, you will be reaching out for a spoon.
- One whole Salmon fillet (about 1 kg), without skin or bones
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2-3 Tbs dijon mustard
For the crust
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbs parmesan, grated
- ½ Tbs tarragon, finely chopped
- 1 Tbs parsley, finely chopped
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
For the sauce
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup white wine
- ¼ cup Cointreau or other orange liqueur
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- ½ cup cream
- 125 grams unsalted butter, cut in 2cm cubes
Preheat oven to 210 C fan.
Make the crust: Toast the breadcrumbs in a medium frying pan, over medium heat, stirring often until beginning to colour. Set aside in a bowl. Once cool mix in the remaining ingredients. Make sure that the olive oil is well distributed.
Prepare the salmon: Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper. Place the salmon fillet, skin side down on the paper. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the dijon mustard on the entire surface of the salmon.
Sprinkle salmon with the crust, pressing slightly with the palms of your hands to help the crust adhere on the fish. Bake salmon for 20 minutes, until golden and crisp.
Make the sauce: In a small saucepan put the onion, white wine, Cointreau, orange juice and zest. Bring mixture to boil and heat until reduced to about 3 Tbs. Pass mixture through a sieve, pressing the onions to extract as much liquid as possible. Transfer liquid back to the saucepan. Up to this stage you can make the sauce several ahours in advance. Keep covered at room temperature (see note).
When ready to complete the sauce, place saucepan over medium heat. Once heated remove from heat and start adding the butter, piece by piece, stirring constantly. You want the butter to emulsify without separating so don’t add it all at once. Add a couple of pieces and once mixed through add a couple more. Repeat until all the butter has been used and sauce resembles thin mayonaise. Season with salt and pepper.
To serve, transfer fish on a serving platter. Put sauce in a bowl and serve along with the salmon.
Note: You need to make the sauce as close to serving time as possible as beurre blanc cannot be reheated. But if you have a Thermos flask, you could make it up to 3 hours in advance and keep it in the Thermos until serving time.
2 thoughts on “Herb Crusted Salmon with Orange Beurre Blanc”
This is such an incredible way of preparing salmon !! 😀
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Love the sound of that beurre blanc. A very festive way to prepare it (:

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Buhari’s campaign train stormed Kano state on Thursday, January 31, in continuation of his reelection bid ahead of the forthcoming general elections – The president won election in the state with 1,903,999 votes in 2015 The governors of Zinder and Maradi from Niger Republic were among the dignitaries that attended the mega rally of President Muhammadu Buhari in Kano, Daily Trust reports. This was revealed in a tweet by Salihu Tanko Yakasai, the media aide of Governor Abdulahi Ganduje of Kano on Thursday, January 31. Legit.ng gathered that Buhari who is seeking a second term in office, won 1,903,999 votes in Kano state in 2015.
It was gathered that Zinder, formerly also spelled Sinder, is the second largest city in Niger, with a population of 170,574; by 2005 its population was estimated to be over 200,000. It is situated 861 km east of the capital Niamey and 240 km north of the Nigerian city of Kano. Maradi is the third largest city in Niger and the administrative centre of Maradi region. It is seat of the Maradi department and an urban commune. It was reported that originally part of Katsina, a Hausa state, it became independent in the 19th century. From the early 19th century, Maradi was home to one of several Hausa traditional rump states, formed by rulers and nobility who fled the rise of the emirate.


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A Study in Scarlet
Uploaded: January 06, 2005
A pair of wine glasses. (f/25, 1/6 sec, Tamron 90mm f/2.8 macro lens)
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5 Best Hiking GPS
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Editor’s Choice: Garmin eTrex 10 Worldwide Handheld GPS Navigator
A handheld GPS is a convenient tool for most hikers, campers, and mountain climbers. Compared to smartphones and even GPS watches, they are both more durable and reliable.
There are other clear benefits of using a hiking GPS, which we’ll cover further along. Most of all, check out some of the best hiking GPS devices that you might consider for your next trip.
Top 5 Hiking GPS
The eTrex 10 is one of Garmin’s best entry-level handheld GPSs. It runs on two AA batteries and has 8MB of memory.
It doesn’t have a touchscreen, but the buttons are very easy to navigate with just one hand. It has a robust construction that feels very sturdy and resilient.
The screen is clear and offers a sunlight-readable feature. It has a GPS receiver and GLONASS support. It also has an IPX7 waterproof certification and will easily survive rain and unexpected splashes.
- Fast and accurate
- Great for beginners
- Supports geocaching Cons Low memory
If you don’t want to take any risks with regard to accuracy and reliability, the Garmin 66st is a premium choice that you can rely on. It’s one of the best hiking GPS devices around. It has a very powerful antenna for connection to more satellite networks than many other devices.
The 16GB of internal memory is preloaded with plenty of topographic maps for the USA and Canada. It has a large display and access to Birdseye Imagery that you can subscribe to. It requires two AA batteries that are not included in the package.
- Excellent reception
- Birdseye Imagery
- Large buttons
- Connected to multiple networks
This is a lightweight and relatively small hiking GPS that offers an impressive performance. It will unmistakably get you where you are going by providing decent reception and speed. Compared to its predecessor, the display has been upgraded and offers better resolution. It also has enhanced internal memory at a sizable 4GB. It features GLONASS support and a WAAS-enabled GPS receiver.
The large pushbuttons make it very easy to use too. Overall, this is a fantastic hiking GPS that’s inexpensive and will work for most hikers, entry-level or not.
- Great display quality
- Ultra-lightweight and small
Cons Potential slow download
If you’re keen to get a GPS device that has all the bells and whistles, including a rechargeable battery and tons of preloaded maps, the Montana 610 by Garmin fits the description.
It has impeccable reception and over a-quarter million preloaded geocaches. It also includes a subscription to Garmin’s Birdseye Imagery. Plus, it has a 3-axis compass and can track both GPS and GLONASS satellite networks.
It’s a fantastic GPS for hiking or hunting, and you won’t have any problems either if you’re close to the water. The display is 4 inches diagonal and has excellent sunlight readability.
- Compatible with most networks
- Excellent reception
- Birdseye Imagery subscription
Cons On the heavier side
This hiking GPS isn’t a handheld but rather wrist-mounted. It’s one of the few of its sort that Garmin has ever produced. The design is different, and it looks like a hybrid of a GPS watch and a handheld GPS.
It has an excellent battery life, and it also offers the convenience of hands-free operation when hiking. Durability is one of the main features of this model because the construction is military-grade. It’s compatible with three satellite systems, which means it can give you a readout very quickly and accurately.
- 48h battery life
- Hands-free feature
- Durable construction
Cons Unable to download maps
What is a Hiking GPS and Why Do You Need One?
A hiking GPS can be any device that has GPS capabilities. However, for hiking, camping, and climbing purposes, a handheld GPS device is a much better choice.
Even if you’re an experienced hiker, getting lost on a trail can happen. A handheld hiking GPS that is small and durable will give you peace of mind as you enjoy your time outdoors.
The Different Types of Hiking GPS
Most handheld hiking GPS devices are similar and it’s not as straightforward to classify them by categories. The most notable difference from the outset is touchscreen and buttoned GPS devices. And then there’s the use of satellite networks.
Touchscreen vs. Buttons
Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference. But let’s dig into a few major differences. Touchscreens are easy to navigate and will provide both portrait and landscape views.
However, the overall experience with a touchscreen will vary due to the quality of the device. Also, if you’re using gloves all the time, touchscreen GPS might be a needless investment that eats up battery faster.
Button GPS handheld devices might seem a bit bulky and slow sometimes, but there’s a reason why most expensive GPS devices still have buttons. They perform better in cold weather too, and you won’t have to remove your gloves to use it.
GPS vs. GLONASS
This is also a difficult comparison to make since all the best hiking GPS devices also support the Russian GLONASS satellite system.
GLONASS works in combination with GPS and improves performance. Another relevant receiver type is the EU’s Galileo network, which is available on many hiking devices. GPS devices that support multiple satellite connection types are labeled as “Multi-GNSS” supported.
3 Benefits of Using a Hiking GPS
The obvious benefit would be not getting lost in the wilderness. But other GPS supported devices can do the same, and so can the good-old compass. But what makes the handheld GPS special?
1. It’s Versatile
Compared to other devices, a handheld GPS is ultra-portable, and you can take it with you on the boat, road trips, camping, and of course, hiking. In most cases, it will either run on AA batteries or a rechargeable lithium battery. Also, you can always use it in your car if you get a compatible mount.
2. It’s Affordable
Sure, there are some pricey models out there, but an entry-level hiking GPS is relatively inexpensive. Plus, it will cover all the most important features like your location, distance traveled, retracing of your steps, and mapping capabilities.
3. It’s Easy to Use
There are much bigger GPS devices around, but they’re hardly perfect for your hiking or camping trip. Also, handheld GPSs usually have just a few basic buttons that you can use for all functions. They’re designed to be as uncomplicated as possible, perfect for you to quickly find your way.
3 Things to Look for in a Good Hiking GPS
The best hiking GPS devices are the ones that always have excellent reception and will find your location without any excessive errors. But what are a few other features that will help you pick a great GPS device?
1. Battery Life
Handheld GPS devices mostly use AA batteries that have proven to be a trusted source of power. You should always look up the maximum expected battery life when shopping for a hiking GPS.
The minimum should be at least 10 hours, and some can go up to 48h. And if you prefer a rechargeable option, newer models should fit the bill.
2. The Display
How big is the display and is it visible on a bright sunny day? There are the answers you should look for when purchasing a GPS. The screen size can vary drastically, and a big screen will use up more battery and isn’t necessarily the most visible under sunlight.
Handheld GPS devices usually have a robust and sturdy build. This makes sense because they must be able to sustain shock and the elements. Water resistance is a vital feature to pay attention to. They should also be anti-slip as well and feel very stable in your hand.
The best hiking GPS should be versatile and have excellent reception and preferably not too expensive.
That’s why the Garmin eTrex 10 is the best of the bunch. It’s cherished and trusted by hikers all over. It’s an upgrade over the wildly popular eTrex 10 that’s already pretty good on its own.