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This summer, the United States Department of Agriculture's Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program published the fourth edition of Building Soils for Better Crops — arguably the most influential publication on soil health. SARE has distributed more than 80,000 copies of the 2000 and 2009 editions, and the online version has received more than a million page views.
Harold van Es, professor and former chair of the Soil and Crop Sciences Section of the School of Integrative Plant Science, co-authored these with Fred Magdoff, a now-retired soil scientist at the University of Vermont, who wrote the first edition of the book. The first edition focused more narrowly on soil organic matter management. But with van Es’ contributions, subsequent editions have addressed soil health issues more broadly and the book has evolved into a comprehensive guide for improving soil health.
We recently sat down with van Es to learn more about this pioneering publication, available in print or as a free download.
At nearly 400 pages, this edition is more than double the length of the first one. How has the book grown?
That first edition dealt almost exclusively with soil organic matter. Fred saw that the scope was too limited. He and I had collaborated on various soil research projects. I had complementary expertise and had done work on soil compaction, crop rotations, nutrient losses and tillage, so he reached out and asked me to work with him on the 2000 edition.
We’ve added new topics to reflect the rapid growth of the field of soil health in the last 30 years. We added sections on cover crops, erosion, irrigation and drainage, for example.
It has evolved into a comprehensive publication that’s used in workshops and college courses from Iowa State to Wageningen University in the Netherlands. When I travel, I see it on the shelves of my faculty colleagues around the world.
Who is your target audience?
We purposefully wrote it in an approachable style, seeing our primary audiences as farmers, field professionals and the educators who work with them. It’s easy to read, although we don’t avoid complex subject matter when it is needed. We try very hard not to go over people’s heads. It’s also a good introduction to soil health for avid gardeners and anyone who cares about food and the environment.
Farmers want to know how things work. So we take the scientific information about soil health and package it in an easily consumable way. I tell them, if you read the whole book front to back, it will change your perspective. It will show you how different factors interconnect – the physics, chemistry and biology of the soil and how management practices impact them – to make your soil healthy and resilient or unhealthy and vulnerable to degradation.
For many farmers and ag businesses, the soil was all about chemistry – the nutrients and the fertilizers. Nutrients are still important, but with this book, we’ve brought all of the dimensions of soil together in a more holistic approach.
The book has also been well-received by the organic community. Soil health is the foundation for organic farming, and we discuss a lot of management practices organic farmers use as the right way to go to build soil health for other farming situations.
Another reason for the publication’s success has been our collaboration with SARE. They price the hard copy at cost, and the online version is free. We just want to get this information out circulating.
How else have you expanded the scope?
Early editions had a mostly Northeastern United States point of view, but we’ve broadened that not just to other regions nationally, but also globally. The third edition was translated into Chinese through a partnership with The Nature Conservancy. The fourth will again be translated into Chinese and hopefully into Spanish as well.
The fourth edition also includes a chapter focusing on urban soil issues including dealing with soil toxins and improving soil health for landscape plantings.
You’ve been doing an edition about every 10 years. What will the fifth edition look like a decade from now?
I’m game for another one. There will be plenty of new information to write about in this active field.
There’s a lot of convergence happening on best methodologies for assessing soil health. And with more research, we’re getting more sophisticated about how different management practices affect soil heath under different circumstances. So we’re still learning where best to invest our efforts and resources to improve soil health.
We’re learning how some farming systems – especially those based on continuous export of grains off the farm – are just not conducive to maintaining soil health.
And we’re also looking at the best ways we can manage soils to help mitigate climate change. Sequestering carbon in soil organic matter isn’t a panacea, but it’s one of the best ways agriculture can help reduce greenhouse gases. Plus the improvement in soil health helps make soils more resilient to climate extremes – better able to hold water to withstand drought and not get waterlogged after heavy rains.
Improving soil health can also help reduce emissions of nitrous oxide – a potent greenhouse gas released as a result of poor nitrogen fertilizer management.
How do you view the connection between the soil health and the food we eat?
Dan Barber, the influential chef at Stone Barns, read the book and told me it was inspiring. He and other chefs increasingly explore the connections between farming practices, soil health and healthy, flavorful food.
But those connections are even more important in areas of the world where there are nutritional challenges – where people really do live off the land. The health of their soil determines in large part the quality of their nutrition.
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During perimenopause, declining hormone levels can cause the vaginal tissues to become thin, lose elasticity, and produce less moisture, resulting in vaginal dryness and pain. Luckily, simple home remedies can be a woman's secret to a satisfying intimacy.
Read on to discover, there are some home remedies for vaginal dryness and pain that can help you restore vaginal health for optimal sexual fulfillment.
Have Regular Sex
While vaginal dryness and pain can make a woman lose interest in sex, regular intercourse is actually a natural antidote to vaginal dryness. During arousal, blood circulation to vaginal tissue increases, which, in turn, stimulates lubrication, thus acting as natural treatment for vaginal dryness and pain.1
Change Your Washing Products
The vagina is a self-cleaning organ, whose inner parts do not need to be washed. Its outer parts, on the other hand, only need lukewarm water and a mild, unscented soap to stay clean and optimally healthy. Learning which products can be harmful for women's sexual health is one of the easiest, yet most effective vaginal dryness remedies.
Wear Comfortable Underwear
Tight or synthetic underwear is likely to rub against the vagina, intensify the dryness, restrict air access, and potentially lead to yeast infections. Instead, choseunderwear to prevent vaginal dryness, such as those made from breathable and natural fabrics, like cotton.
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Using natural oils for vaginal dryness, such as those extracted from olives, coconut, or flax, is a safe and effective way to reduce discomforts. Water-based lubricants, on the other hand, might be a more suitable option for some women as they do not degrade the latex in condoms as some oil-based products may.2
Eat More Foods with Phytoestrogens
For menopausal women, vaginal dryness is often caused by hormonal imbalances, primarily a decline in estrogen levels. As such, eating foods rich in phytoestrogens and vitamins for vaginal dryness, like vitamin E, is one of the best natural cures for feminine dryness. Good options include soy and soy products, oats, barley, nuts, and seeds, among others.
Although most menopausal women can effectively manage the symptoms by instilling some of the aforementioned home remedies for vaginal dryness and pain, treating the root cause of hormonal imbalance will provide the best results. There are many natural and effective vaginal dryness treatments that do just that. Click on the previous link to get your zing and a sex life you desire back.
- Canadian Women's Health Network. (2014). Keeping your Vagina Healthy. Retrieved December 21, 2018 from http://www.cwhn.ca/en/node/44816
- Mayo Clinic Staff. (2018). Vaginal dryness after menopause: How to treat it? Retrieved December 21, 2018 from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vaginal-dryness/basics/lifestyle-home-remedies/con-20029192
- MedlinePlus. (2018). Vaginal dryness. Retrieved December 21, 2018 from https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000892.htm
- NHS. (2017). Sex as you get older. Retrieved December 21, 2018 from https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/sex-as-you-get-older/#sex-after-the-menopause
- The North American Menopause Society. (n.d.). Vaginal Dryness. Retrieved February 10, 2020 from https://www.menopause.org/docs/default-source/for-women/mn-vaginal-dryness.pdf
- University Health Network. (2019). Know How to Use Vaginal Moisturizers and Lubricants. Retrieved February 10, 2020 from https://www.uhn.ca/PatientsFamilies/Health_Information/Health_Topics/Documents/Know_How_to_Use_Vaginal_Moisturizers_Lubricants.pdf

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The Reserve Bank of India has announced that cash withdrawals from Jan Dhan accounts will be capped at Rs 10,000 per month.
The move comes following reports that these accounts have been misused by black money holders post-demonetisation. In just 14 days — between November 10 and 23 — Rs 27,197 crore was added to these accounts, which was more than 60 per cent of the inflows during the previous 770 days.
The government had earlier announced that small deposits made in the banks by artisans, workers, housewives, etc, would not be questioned, up to an exemption limit of Rs 2.5 lakh.
However, there wont be a blanket waiver from scrutiny for below R2.5 lakh deposits, sources said, given the spurt in Jan Dhan funds.


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Mormon News, September 7–11
In the News
CHURCH DEBUNKS RUMORS
The LDS Church provided a rare glimpse this week at an internal memo meant to address rumors and urban legends shared by members. The memo was spurred by a spike in the number of Mormons who believe end times are near and are stocking up on food storage and supplies. It cautioned Church Education System leaders against recommending or using Julie Rowe’s book, A Greater Tomorrow, an account of her near-death experience. Rowe, an active Mormon, believes calamitous events will begin within days and she appears to have gathered a following. Older “spurious materials” mentioned in the memo include quotes inaccurately attributed to Mormon leaders, false stories about Latter-day Saints in war, and missionaries called to China. Millenarianism is a common theme among many LDS urban legends that share anecdotes to suggest the Second Coming of Christ is near.
A new book, Conversations with Mormon Historians, is part of ongoing efforts by the LDS Church to reframe its history by acknowledging non-traditional events while maintaining the divine origins of that history. In recent years, the rise of professional Mormon history alongside the Internet has allowed rank-and-file members to discover details that challenge faithful narratives. Conversations with Mormon Historians highlights names well-known to Mormon scholars—Claudia and Richard Bushman, Tom Alexander, Dean Jessee, Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, and eleven others—and discusses their work in history as well as their Mormon faith. The end result is a portrait of historians who understand the details of the Mormon past while remaining firm in their membership and activity in the church.
Signature Books was terribly saddened to learn of the passing of Scott H. Partridge last week. Scott, a graduate of Harvard, had previously published in BYU Studies and edited the diaries of Eliza Maria Partridge. He was 85 and currently working with Signature to complete the diaries of Amasa Lyman, his great-great grandfather, for publication. Scott was a joy to work with and an astute historian; readers will rely on his meticulous edition of the Lyman diaries for many years to come.
Although the events of 9/11 were fourteen years ago, our modern age, with its technical ability to capture nearly every angle and every moment on camera, sometimes makes it feel like it was yesterday. This remembrance from David Filopov, a journalist who lost his father on September 11, 2001, gets to the heart of the paradox of that day: the need to look, and the need to look away.
—News update by John Hatch, acquisitions editor

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Fear Mihawk x ReaderYou were cornered; faced with the thing you despised more than anything. Trapped! There was nothing you could do! Should you give in to the inevitable, and succumb to your fate? Flee in cowardice? Or perhaps, fight a battle with an uncertain outcome? No. The outcome was certain. You were doomed. Doomed! You shivered in terror, "what did I do to deserve this?" You wailed.Fear Mihawk x Reader by AwkwardAxolotl
You had awoken that morning with a craving. For what? Cake, of course! You strolled drown the labyrinth-like halls and hummed a happy tune; you knew this castle so well, you could navigate it without your glasses on. In fact, that was what you were doing. You reached the kitchen and waltzed over to the counter. The decadent cake was calling for you. You sliced a generous slice for yourself and placed it onto a plate. You began to make your way to the table, but you were met with a horrendous sight. You nearly dropped your cake.
"SPIDER!" You screamed and
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You groaned, attempting to sit up, only for your head to bump into something, causing you to fall back down and wince in pain. You felt strange. Your throat was sore and your nose was stuffed-up. Have you caught a cold?
Your (e/c) eyes slowly opened and you were met with an alarming realization. Where you were definitely wasn't the street you had fallen asleep on last night. Everything around you was dark, with only a small crack to let in a bit of light.
With the help of the light, you were able to make out the (f/c) padded fabric that you were lying on and the polished, black wood that encased you. Your eyes widened. You had a good feeling as to what you were in - a coffin.
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When switching between output styles, I find several references becoming one.
For example, in the author date style I have;
Diffusion(Nie, Chiu et al. 1994; Xie and Dunn 1994; Kubitscheck, Wedekind et al. 1998)
and in the bibliography:
Kubitscheck, U., P. Wedekind, et al. (1998). “Three-dimensional diffusion measurements by scanning microphotolysis.” Journal of Microscopy-Oxford 192 : 126-138.
Nie, S. M., D. T. Chiu, et al. (1994). “Probing Individual Molecules with Confocal Fluorescence Microscopy.” Science 266 (5187): 1018-1021.
Xie, X. S. and R. C. Dunn (1994). “Probing Single-Molecule Dynamics.” Science 265 (5170): 361-364.
Clearly separate references, as they are.
The problem arrises when I switch to another output;
All of a sudden those three references became one! Looking at the bibliography;
^4 S. M. Nie, D. T. Chiu, and R. N. Zare, Science 266 (5187), 1018 (1994); X. S. Xie and R. C. Dunn, Science 265 (5170), 361 (1994); U. Kubitscheck, P. Wedekind, and R. Peters, Journal of Microscopy-Oxford 192 , 126 (1998).
They’re all in one reference.
The worse thing is it does it sporadically. In most cases it works, changing;
localized.(Cheezum, Walker et al. 2001; Thompson, Larson et al. 2002; Yildiz and Selvin 2005; Rust, Bates et al. 2006; Serge, Bertaux et al. 2008)
But there are these few instances in which it errs, which I would really like to resolve.
I’ve tried removing all the references, saving as a new document, closing word and EN. Then opening and re-referencing everything, but that did not solve the problem.
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New York band and television frontman, songwriter and legendary guitarist Tom Bahrain has died at the age of 73.
His death was announced by Jesse Paris Smith, daughter of Patti Smith, who said he died “after a brief illness.”
Born Thomas Miller in Denville, New Jersey, Verlaine began studying piano at an early age, but switched to the saxophone after hearing records by Stan Getz.
It was during his adolescence that he was inspired to pick up a guitar after hearing the Rolling Stones’ 1966 hit 19th Nervous Breakdown.
He adopted his stage name in reference to the French Symbolist poet Paul Verlaine.
He and his school friend Richard Hell, who shared a passion for music and poetry, moved separately to New York City and in 1972 joined together with Verlaine on guitar and vocals, Hell on bass and vocals, and Billy. formed the group Neon Boys. ficca on the drums.
The group lasted for some time, but reformed in March 1973, calling themselves Television and hiring Richard Lloyd as a second guitarist. Their first gig was in March 1974. In 1975 Hell left the band and they released their first single, with Fred Smith replacing Hell.
Verlaine, the band’s lead singer and most songwriter, dated and collaborated with poet and musician Patti Smith, who was part of the emerging New York punk scene, many times over the years.
Television released two albums, Marky Moon and Adventure, to critical acclaim, but poor sales. Marky Moon is considered one of his defining releases of the punk era.
The band broke up in July 1978, but Verlaine began her solo career in the 1980s and lived in England for some time.
Television reformed in 1992, releasing a self-titled third album and playing sporadically.
Waterboys Mike Scott tweeted: He was the greatest rock ‘n’ roll his guitarist of all time, and like Hendrix he could dance from space to garage he rock. It requires special greatness. “
Tom Verlaine … the most incredible otherworldly guitar playing I’ve heard for Patti Smith’s ‘Hey Joe’ and ‘Break It Up’ and Television’s ‘Little Johnny Jewel’. Jazz Blow, Fantastic, Inspiring. None was surpassed or matched except by himself. “
Susanna Hoffs, founding member of The Bangles, wrote a heartbreak emoji after “Peace and Love, Tom Verlaine.”
Mogwai’s Stuart Braithwaite tweeted, “I am devastated by this news. Tom Bahrain was truly great. His role in our culture and his straight-up excellence on the electric guitar is absolutely legendary.” Can you give me 10 minutes of music that can compare to Marky Moon.I can’t.It’s perfect.Rest in peace Tom.”
Music writer and author Corbin Leif tweeted: The patron saint of impossibly cool lead guitarists. RIP to only one.
Describing his unique guitar playing style, Verlaine told a Guitar Player interviewer in 2005:
“I know a 19-year-old guitarist who can play every note of a Danny Gatton solo. They don’t really know what notes they’re playing, but they play it perfectly.”


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Its history is old and it has a high interest in tourism. There are natural beauty and historical places to visit. It is one of the oldest known settlements in history.
Adıyaman, which was in the position of an accident due to Malatya by preserving its old administrative structure until the foundation of the Republic in 1954, left Malatya in 1954 and became a detached province.
Cendere Bridge: This bridge is located on the Cendere Stream in Adiyaman and is one of the oldest bridges in the world.
Karakuş Tumulus: This monumental tomb belonging to the royal family of Commagene takes its name from the eagle statue standing on the southern column. In addition to this tumulus, which is 9 meters high, there is a monumental tomb built by piling up 21 meters high pebbles. There are four more monumental columns around it.
Perre Ancient City: In 2010, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums after the investigation by officials prepared ‘Environmental Order’ plan was put into practice. Starting in December 2012, ‘Environmental Order’ plan has taken significant distances.
Roman Fountain and over 200 rock tombs of Perre Ancient City, which attracts great interest of tourists with more landscaping will attract tourists. Within the framework of the environmental plan, a lot of work will be carried out in the ancient city of Perre.
Oturakçı Bazaar: Handicraft products such as carpets, rugs, sweets, bags and saddlebags are sold as touristic goods in this historical market in Adıyaman city center.
Arsemia Antique City: The most striking rock relief of Arsemia is the handshake scene of Antiochos I and Heracles, which are located towards the hill. Handshake shows that God and King are equal. This scene is called dexiosis. In this relief, the king is seen naked with a long felt cone and Oriental dress and Herakles with his bat.


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Posted: Thu, March 07, 2013 | By: Ian D. Mclean
I’ve been approached by two people so far to write an article about elitism in transhumanist communities. I’ve been reluctant to accept these offers for a couple of reasons.
First, I don’t like stirring hornet nests. Second, I’ve not spent a lot of time in meat space with other transhumanists, so I don’t feel that my observations can be generalized to beyond the couple of offline events and the couple of online communities that I’ve lurked at. Third, and most importantly, I don’t feel I can do the social critique of privilege and intersectionality justice. Fourth, I can’t yet quantify my claims.
I’ve been approached because I’ve voiced some concerns about transhumanist ideals and methods. It seems to me that there is a notable absence of people of color, women, and trans* people in the community. From the demographics that I’ve seen so far, your average transhumanist is a young to mid-age white affluent male with at least some college or professional education. Given the technical orientation of the transhumanist ideals and the economic costs intrinsic to complex technology, it seems to me that it immediately follows that the community is at high risk of reinforcing social inequality and privileged norms rather than critiquing, challenging, and deconstructing them.
While lurking around transhumanist communities on Facebook—notably the H+ magazine contributor’s group which is an open group—I found the community to be lacking in scientific and technical literacy; also, I’ve run into some rather intolerant and arrogant people; some who are contributors to the H+ magazine or board members. There is a general culture—so it seems to me—of smug superiority. For some it’s simple economic superiority and for other’s it’s intellectual superiority. There are discussions of eugenics which of course sparks fears of white supremacy in discussion. Regardless of the specific form, classism seems to be a common property in the community.
I’ve raised some concerns about how the technology developed and championed by transhumanists will actually be used. I’ve watched for a couple of decades now as transhumanist technologies have been honed into weapons of war and tools for police states. I went to the Singularity summit in 2011; I left the summit with the distinct impression that the Singularity community was a special interest of the wealthiest in the society. Capitalists, oligarchs, and monopolists looking for yet greater ways to increase their power relative to others. There are discussions about longevity, practical immortality, and achieving godhood right along side Ayn Rand like libertarianism. It reminds me of manifest destiny and similar imperialistic ideals of history.
Recently, I introduced some of my friends from the post scarcity communities to the Human 2.0 Council on Facebook. The response to ideas like basic income have been pretty uniformly hostile.
“Everything there is totally wrong.
People are not equal in skill, intelligence, character, ambition, or vision. Forcing them to be equal in financial outcomes is the very opposite of justice. How do you expect greater utility from taking away from the relatively more competent at producing value and giving to the relatively less competent?
If I cannot better my condition [by] working harder, learning more, reaching further then how long do you think I and others would continue to do so? How long if you insist we must lift the entire mass of humankind to advance our own condition in any material way?
Property is not an arbitrary construct of society. It is an obvious part of having the right [to live] your own life. You produce value. It is your property that you are free to trade for the value produced by others. Government exist to protect such rights not to insist that it is arbitrary to say that you own anything at all, even your own life.” -Samantha Atkins
I tried to tell a couple supporters of the basic income scheme that not only is it immoral, but it would never work in the long run. I got the typical statist talking points and just left them to their own devices. They obviously know better than me, so let them prove it. These people that support this basic income bullshit can’t be reasoned with because they already have their minds made up. -Anthony Bruce
This is fairly common sentiment in my experience. When I gave my Transhumanism and Animal Uplift Presentation at FurCon 2013 this year—also a predominantly affluent demographic notably with a skew towards LGBTQ—I got some pretty clear negative feedback when I said that transhumanist technologies, particularly cybernetic implants and elective prosthesis, would become common and affordable precisely when we adopted universal single payer healthcare. There were quite a few people who got rather upset at that notion.
Much of this leads me to the tentative conclusion that the transhumanist community—if these behaviors, beliefs, and ideals are representative—is primarily a wealth cult cheer leading a future in which the wealthiest not only get wealthier but become as gods compared to puny mortals like us.
This is licensed under the Creative Commons Share-Alike 3.0 unported license.
This essay was originally posted at Ian’s blog HERE

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The very same data that showed Obama’s Economy was going strong was derided by Trump and his team – right up until they inherited that economy and now they can’t why the very same data is valid?
You know why? Because it was real data all along, but they are lying traitorous bastards.
Guess what they will say the moment the numbers turn against them because their policies will destroy this country. Then the data will be wrong again.
I guarantee it.

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Potholes cause UK motorists around £2.3 billion a year in damages, now Jaguar Land Rover are researching new technology to try and prevent this. The British manufacturers are currently working on new connected car technology that will identify and categorise, and locate potholes, broken drains and manhole covers, see which ones are the most sever and attach a location to them. The data identified will then be shared with other vehicles in real time via cloud.
Jaguar Land Rover also hopes that this new technology will encourage road authorities and councils to prioritise repairs. The data received will act as a warning to other vehicles and help them avoid potholes and manholes. Vehicles would be able to avoid the danger or adjust the suspension to reduce impact if unavoidable.
The next stage in the research process is to equip the Range Rover Evoque with new road surfacing technology, including a front facing stereo digital camera. The Evoque is currently equipped with JLR's MagneRide which has sensors that allow the vehicle to profile the road surface under the wheels and identify potholes. The new technology would also record this information then upload it to the cloud.
Speaking of this new pothole research Dr Mike Bell, Global Connected Car Director, Jaguar Land Rover, said: “At the moment the most accurate data comes from when the car has driven over the pothole or manhole", So we are also researching how we could improve the measurement and accuracy of pothole detection by scanning the road ahead, so the car could predict how severe they are before the vehicle gets near them.
“Ultimately, sensing the road ahead and assessing hazards is a key building block on our journey to the autonomous car. In the future, we are looking to develop systems that could automatically guide a car around potholes without the car leaving its lane and causing a danger to other drivers. If the pothole hazard was significant enough, safety systems could slow or even stop the car to minimize the impact. This could all help make future autonomous driving a safe and enjoyable reality."
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The Whole Food Diet, and no I am not Talking About the Grocery Store
You have probably noticed that there are a bizzilion diets, right? There is the Paleo, Mediterranean, Ketogenic, The Biggest Loser diet, and a million others. So, where do you even begin? My advice from personal experience with the struggle of actually following a diet…don’t do any of them. I am not saying that these diets are ineffective, but what I am saying is take an easier approach. That approach being simply aim to eat whole, natural, and organic foods. Easy peasy! Well, the problem is that while this sounds easy it can really be a challenge.
Here are a few tips to following a whole food diet:
- Can you tell where your food came from?
What I mean by this, is when you look at your food before you eat it, can you tell where it came from? Was it a pumpkin, a carrot, a zucchini? If you cannot immediately tell where your food came from, you likely should avoid eating it.
Hot dogs are a great example. Can you immediately tell where that hot dog came from? Probably not…so skip it!
This rule does get a bit tricky, simply because we basically know where a hot dog comes from, however, think about it this way…Someone who has never experienced American culture whatsoever is presented with a hot dog, would they know what it is made of or where it came from?
Aim to eat foods only naturally found. This is incredibly basic. This means sticking to fruits, vegetables, responsibly sourced and organic meats, and anything else that is naturally found.
Foods that are unprocessed or processed very little
This tip goes hand in hand with our previous two. In general, if you can’t tell where your food came from it’s likely not natural and more than likely it has been heavily processed. Food is processed to make it last longer, so a good way to tell if you should be eating that particular item is to check, when does it expire?Is it good months? A year? Years? If so it is processed.
Foods that are generally processed and should be avoided:
- Microwavable/frozen meals
- Instant meals (just add water)
- Hot dogs, bacon, sausages, and deli meats
- Packaged/boxed meals
The way I look at it, is if the meal is too easy to make and can sit on your shelf forever there is a reason why…it is likely very processed and opting to make things from scratch is always a better option.
Fresh is always best. Incorporate as many fresh foods as possible into your diet. What do I mean by fresh? In a perfect world this would be anything that was picked within the last day or so. I get it that it is not always possible to eat quite that fresh, especially if you live in Minnesota like me! So when in doubt seek to buy the freshest produce possible. This means knowing what is in season and planning appropriately.
Stick to the outer rim of the grocery store
Tempted to buy those cookies or packaged pastas? Avoid them all together! When you are grocery shopping stick to the outer aisles only. This is where you fresh natural foods will be.
Opt for organic
Okay, let me be clear here I am not saying that if you buy organic it is automatically healthier. What I am saying is to avoid all of the pesticides and chemicals that our produce is treated with – buy organic whenever possible. The same goes for meats, dairy, and any other natural foods.


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The world champion Boston Red Sox visited the White House on Tuesday, and while David Ortiz was getting a selfie with President Barack Obama on his iPhone, Jonny Gomes was stealing the show with his wardrobe.
Gomes appeared at the function in a stars and stripes sports jacket, white pants and blue shoes. Even the president was impressed, telling the outfielder, “Nice jacket.”
All Red Sox players were supposedly going to wear similar outfits. Instead, the others opted for conventional dark suits, maybe in homage to the Secret Service. But Gomes stood out — in more ways than one.
■ WHY CAN’T WE BE FRIENDS? — When is a hockey fight not a hockey fight? When the combatants decide in advance to make love, not war.
Matt Puntureri and Jesse Felten decided to play an early April Fools’ Day joke Friday in a Federal Hockey League game between Danville and Dayton. Midway through the third period, Puntureri, a forward for Danville, engaged Felten, a center for Dayton, at center ice. The gloves were dropped, and it appeared the fans were going to get some boxing mixed in with their hockey.
Instead, the two embraced each other, and Puntureri pulled a can of beer from out of his hockey shorts, cracked it open and toasted his “enemy.” The pair proceeded to skate around the rink arm-in-arm, flashing the peace sign to the crowd.
“It was my idea, not to brag or anything,” Puntureri told si.com. “I’m always pulling silly antics like this, whether it be some celebrations or anything like that.”
The Federal League didn’t find it amusing. It suspended Felten for the playoffs, and Puntureri reportedly is facing a lifetime ban.
“I wouldn’t take back what happened, even if it meant getting suspended, I guess,” Felten said. “Punts has been a real good friend of mine, and it’s kind of upsetting to see what happened. But at the same time, it was all in good fun. It wasn’t meant to (expletive) the league off or make them look bad, even though they maybe took it that way.
“We’ve gotten a lot of attention over it, which has kind of been cool. It blew up more than we expected or planned for it to.”
Bottom line? That’s simply not the Federal League way. Just ask Ogie Oglethorpe or the Hanson brothers.
■ COSTLY PROPOSALS — Now that the major league baseball season has started, it means the dreaded public marriage proposals will fill the time between innings on scoreboards at most ballparks throughout the season.
But how much does it cost to ask someone to marry you? According to swimmingly.com, you can risk public humiliation for as little as $39 at Pittsburgh’s PNC Park or as much as $2,500 at Dodger Stadium. The Pirates will let you post a message on the scoreboard, while the Dodgers will give you full access to their video board for $2,500.
Most teams charge $50 to $250.
But if you’re a fan of the Mets, Blue Jays, Angels, Royals or Orioles, don’t bother trying. Those teams don’t participate in such shenanigans.
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The landscapes of Western Colorado are so vast that pictures don’t even come close. Find yourself on a ridge or peak on a clear day and peaks cascade into the distance. 360-degree views are abundant- just find yourself a peak or ridge.
Colorado peaks cascading as far as the eye can see. Most of them are not even significant enough to be named.
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Hypoallergenic and breathable foam with anti-dustmite and anti-dustmite properties.
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Advanced airflow system helps keep you cool and at ease
– Can become too firm for certain sleepers who prefer a firmer mattress.
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A great combination of contouring and support.
Additional cushion of memory foam for added comfort.
A breathable airflow system that can keep you cool throughout your sleep.
– Motion isolation technology reduces motion transfer between sleepers.
– May be too firm for some sleepers.
It can cause too much heat for certain sleepers.
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Motion isolation technology helps reduce the transfer of motion between sleepers.
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– Ergonomic support for all sleeping positions.
The level of firmness may become too firm to some users.
It may take a few days to become acclimated to the firmness of your mattress.
The price is high compared to other mattresses in its category.
Overall Sweetnight Sleep’s Sunkiss Memory Foam Mattress is an excellent mattress that offers superior relaxation and ergonomic comfort. It also has a breathable airflow system and motion-isolation technology to provide an optimal sleep experience. Its hypoallergenic qualities and comfortable firmness, Sweetnight Sleep’s Sunkiss Memory Foam Mattress is an excellent choice for people seeking a soft and comfortable mattress.
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Motion isolation technology can reduce motion transfer between sleepers.
Hypoallergenic foam can be used to prevent dustmite and provides a safe sleeping atmosphere.
It might take some time to adapt to the mattress , especially if you’re used an easier sleeping surface.
If your body type, this mattress may be too firm for certain people.
– The mattress is quite heavy and not suitable for those who regularly have to move it around.
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This IBM Redbooks® publication will help you configure a Mixed Coordinated Timing Network (CTN) or an STP-only CTN. It is intended for technical support personnel requiring information about:
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Nigella sativa relaxed vessels, increased flow
Reduced chances for heart and circulatory problems
In this study, doctors measured vessel function in 50 adults who had higher chances of developing heart and circulatory issues. Participants took a placebo or 500 mg of black seed (nigella sativa) oil per day.
After two months, for those taking black seed oil, blood vessels were better able to relax and dilate, increasing flow capacity by 2.97 percent compared to 0.71 percent for placebo. Doctors also measured blood levels of nitric oxide metabolites, a molecule the body produces naturally, and which regulates the ability of vessels to relax and dilate. Nitric oxide levels increased 4.73 micromoles per liter of blood (mmol/L) in those taking black seed oil, compared to 0.99 mmol/L for placebo.
Discussing the findings, doctors said heart and circulatory conditions are among the leading causes of mortality worldwide and that black seed oil may help maintain circulatory health.
Reference: Phytotherapy Research; 2022, Vol. 36, No. 5, 2236-45


Discouraged Workers - The unemployment rate dropped, but for all the wrong reasons as nearly 400,000 Americans stopped looking for work. http://abcn.ws/Q4E3fg
Mitt Romney called "the hangover" from last night's speech by President Obama to the Democratic National Convention.
Paul Ryan said This Is 'Not Even Close to What a Recovery Looks Like' - http://abcn.ws/QrWUjJ (Shushannah Walshe)
All the reactions are here - http://abcn.ws/OtOTZc
There's probably a fine line between schadenfreude and hoping for validation of deeply held core beliefs.
And this election, for all it's distractions, is all about core beliefs on the role of government in your life.
Jay Carney wouldn't confirm it today, but it is likely that the president knew what the jobs report would say before he gave his speech last night.
And in hindsight, the crux of his message was something like, 'Please, America, bear with me."
Compare Three Obamas From 2004 to '08 to '12 - When President Obama took the stage Thursday night to accept his party's nomination in Charlotte, N.C., he made a pitch for a second term in a neck-and-neck race. It's his third speech to Democratic conventions since he appeared on the national scene in 2004. Since then he has gone from upstart state senator to the nominee of "hope and change" to embattled president in a struggling economy. http://abcn.ws/Qjly8o (Julie Percha)
Is Obama a Clinton Democrat? - Paul Ryan at Beverly Hills Fundraiser, Calls Obama 'Not a Bill Clinton Democrat'-Bill Clinton may have spoken at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night, but at a Paul Ryan fundraiser Thursday in a town that's a favorite venue for Democratic fundraising, he was the man who was mentioned the most. http://abcn.ws/TqeQOE (Shushannah Walshe)
Romney Calls Obama Speech 'Extraordinarily, Suprisingly, Disappointing' - In his first public campaign event in five days, Mitt Romney gave a scathing review of President Obama's convention speech, referring to it as "extraordinarily, surprisingly, disappointing." http://abcn.ws/SqOJrA (Emily Friedman)
White House Misses Deadline Outlining Defense Cuts - White House officials today acknowledged that they had not met the deadline to outline how the president would make the defense cuts required by law to be made because of the failure of the bipartisan, poorly-named Super-committee to agree on $1.5 trillion in deficit reduction over the next ten years. http://abcn.ws/NgrvB9 (Jake Tapper)
Romney Responds to Obama Criticism of His Foreign Policy Creds - Mitt Romney today responded to criticism over his failure to mention Afghanistan during his speech at last week's Republican National Convention, as well as President Obama's suggestion that he "might not be ready for diplomacy" overseas. "I actually talked about our military and our commitment to our military and the fact that our president has actually proposed and is going to oversee a dramatic cut back on our military," said Romney during a press conference held on the tarmac in Iowa moments after landing. Romney holds a rally here this afternoon, his first public campaign event since Saturday. http://abcn.ws/NgkEYt (Emily Friedman)
Democrats really went after him on this issue on the final night of their convention. John Kerry even made a Sarah Palin joke.
Was it the best speech Kerry has ever given? Take a look - http://abcn.ws/P2eDeB
Clint Eastwood Explains Empty-Chair Speech-In his first interview since the infamous invisible Obama empty chair routine that transfixed the Republican National Convention last month, Clint Eastwood tells the newspaper in Carmel, Calif., that the Romney campaign didn't know what he was going to say and he didn't come up with the empty chair idea until he was about to go on stage. http://abcn.ws/Ot3Bj2
Party's Over: DNC Week Ends With Disappointing Jobs Report-Although there was no balloon drop on the closing night of the Democratic National Convention, there is likely to be a real sense of deflation among Democrats this morning. http://abcn.ws/OsM6PU (Michael Falcone and Amy Walter)
What Charlotte Didn't Change for Obama-President Obama came into the Democratic National Convention his own worst enemy, with memories of 2008 haunting him every bit as much as anything Mitt Romney can say about him. http://abcn.ws/RifU6p (Rick Klein)


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Hostetler, David (American, 1926 – 2015)
Signed and dated lower left: D Hostetler 2014
Inscribed on underside with a personal note from the artist: #466 “Robin”
8in h x 34in w
• An Important Main Line, PA Collection
• Acquired from Hostetler Gallery, Nantucket, MA 15 September 2014
A prolific artist for over sixty years, David Hostetler is best known for his sculptures in wood and bronze that celebrate the female form inspired by goddesses and women of historical significance.
Originally from a small town in Ohio, Hostetler later attended Indiana University and later received his MFA from Ohio University. Hostetler gained national recognition for his “American Woman Series,” a set of graceful flowing wood sculptures in indigenous hardwoods like, elm, white oak, walnut and maple. His style later progressed into more stylized female forms executed in exotic woods, such as purpleheart, ziricote, and pink ivory.
The present work, “Robin” is exemplary of Hostetler’s regard for the female form and highlights his mastery in utilizing the natural grain and texture of the golden catalpa wood as it intertwines with the sitter’s feminine curves and fluid hair. Originally commissioned as a gift, this smaller, more intimately scaled sculpture highlights Hostetler’s iconic flowing carved wood style, while capturing an evocative moment in time given as a special present from a wife to her husband.
A creative person by nature, Hostetler also worked in a variety of other medium, such as print making, ceramics, stained glass, furniture making, as well as spinning wool. For thirty-eight years, Hostetler taught at Ohio University, where he was later named Professor Emeritus. He split his time between Athens, Ohio, and Nantucket, where his wife now runs their gallery. Hostetler’s artwork is found in private and public collections, including the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston; Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, New Jersey; and the Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio. Hostetler’s large sculpture “The Duo” can be seen in New York City near Columbus Circle.


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The current rise of multi-resistant bacterial strains has required increased development and production of new antimicrobial compounds. Research into the “cryptic biosynthetic pathways” of antibiotic-producing soil bacteria of the Streptomyces genus has shown that the production of natural antibiotics is dependent on environmental factors and the presence of microorganisms. This experiment proposes a novel combined-cultivation assay to test the effects of united growth of antibiotic-producing bacteria. The hypothesis is that the mutual growth will induce production of greater quantities of antimicrobial secondary metabolites against a standard S. aureus strain. This experiment also details a soil bacteria isolation protocol which can be used to identify new antibiotic-producing bacteria. The combined-cultivation procedure involved a bacteria of the Streptomyces genus and Streptococcus salivarius, both of which were isolated directly from soil samples. S. salivarius independently produced a previously undiscovered compound which was highly effective at inhibiting the growth of S. aureus. Research shows that this new compound may target the lipid-II molecule in Staphylococcus, which would suggest an ability to disable MRSA growth. The combined-cultivation resulted in the production of antibiotics which created a zone of inhibition 322.58% larger than those produced individually. This suggests that this novel and reproducible method can be used to develop larger and more potent quantities of antibiotics which MRSA cannot develop resistance to. This research opens a path to understanding the production and effects of antibiotics in relation to multiple bacteria, which could allow for the development of specific compounds to target resistant strains.
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The hydroponic farming method is considered to be the safest and most sustainable, and it’s not only used by organic farmers but also large-scale commercial producers.
Hydroponic farming and production methods can also be automated to make them more reliable and efficient.
That’s why a machine has been built as a way of making this process easier for everyone involved, even for those who don’t have any knowledge about hydroponics: human beings.
There are a lot of benefits associated with automation systems, such as the significant reduction in labor costs that can be achieved by using one over manual work, reducing the risk due to injuries from working long hours in different fields season after season along with reducing chemical pesticide contamination risks.
A lot of people can also benefit from the high yield and best quality of produce, maximizing the profit too.
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The hydroponic farming also requires a reliable system that can monitor and control different aspects of the hydroponics process, such as water level, nutrients level, pH balance and temperature. Different sensors are installed in different places to achieve this goal.
Here are some points discussed about Automation System-
1. Water conservation:
Planting crops requires a lot of water. In order to save water, you can use automated systems to measure the amount of water used. Automation systems can be used to measure the amount of water used when watering plants and the amount of nutrients used in hydroponic farming.
Using temperature as a measurement tool for controlling lighting during the flowering period is very important in hydroponics farming since it affects their growth and can also affect other aspects of their growth, such as moisture balance during this time as well.
Temperature could also be measured manually by knowing the average temperature for each season at different time periods during hydroponics farming season too.
When it comes to fluorescents, there are different colors of light that can be used as a measurement tool in hydroponic farming.
The LEDs schedules should be adjusted to each plant variety because the color of light is not the same for all types of plants.
That’s why there are many attempts being done to control the use of fluorescents by knowing the most efficient time for each type of plant during the flowering period, and this can be done by using automated systems too.
4. pH level:
In order to control pH balance, the pH level of water used in the hydroponics system should be monitored. The pH level is affected by the amount of nutrients in water, and its use during each time interval will affect the growth of plants.
pH level is also affected by temperature change. When using an automated system for monitoring this value, it will also help in measuring other nutrients and controlling their levels as well to achieve the desired result.
5. Nutrient measurement:
When using hydroponics farming, there are different types of nutrients that can be used for different types of plants or crops.
Different sensors can be installed in different places in the system to measure the amount of nutrients used. Automation systems can also provide the required values for each time interval to meet a certain goal.
6. pH and Nitrogen control:
The pH level is one of the most important values in hydroponic farming that controls the growth of different types of plants and crops by controlling temperature, water, nutrients and more. By having different automated systems for measuring this value manually, you can use them as reference for monitoring the other values during the actual farming season.
The amount of nitrogen usage is also important to control irrigation during hydroponic farming season, especially during flowering period when plants need a lot of nutrients to grow properly.
Because the amount of nutrients is different for each season and plant variety, automation systems can be used to control the amount of water and nutrients in each time interval, which also affects the actual amount of water and nutrients that should be used.
7. Water and nutrient control:
When using hydroponic farming, the water and nutrients levels of water should be controlled for each plant variety during every time interval.
The water level will affect the amount of nutrients used. Temperature also plays a role in controlling the amount of nutrients used to maintain a certain pH balance during hydroponic farming season.
By using different types of automated devices for measuring these values manually, you can use them as a reference for monitoring the other values during the actual farming season.

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1 February 2014
Sydney is like the hot girl in school that every one wants to ask out but only a few are brave enough to actually do it. Most just admire her from afar never daring to talk to her or even have the nerve to say hello. Those that do are often surprised to find out that not only is she beautiful but also has a great sense of humour, is fun to hang out with and is surprisingly way smarter than you would have ever guessed. A complete package.
That’s Sydney, the complete package.
At first glance, everyone falls for Sydney’s beautiful beaches, its gorgeous harbour, and temperate climate with more than 300 days of sunshine but those to get to know Sydney find that there’s more to the city than it’s stylish, beach casual laid-back lifestyle.
Be careful though, many have come to Sydney on holiday or backpacking during their gap year and have never left. Once you fall for Sydney, you fall hard. Seriously hard, I’m talking marriage. Yeah, the for life kind.
I know, I know. The M-word is scary and kind of a big deal. This is life change stuff. Many get scared off thinking, “It’s so far away” or “It’s so expensive” but don’t be scared. Living in Sydney has some amazing advantages that just might change your life, in a really good way.
1. International Diversity
Most tourists spend their time in Sydney close to the city centre, eating out at one of Sydney’s many world renowned restaurants or searching for the newly hyped small bar that they’ve read about in a guidebook. Few venture out and explore Sydney’s diverse network of suburbs that give the city it’s international character. In fact, one doesn’t have to go far from the city centre to be surround by cultural diversity.
Two suburbs that are perfect examples of Sydney’s diversity are Leichhardt and Cabramatta. Leichhardt is Sydney’s little Italy complete with a piazza and some of the city’s best Italian restaurants and cafes.
Cabramatta (Cabra as it’s usually referred to) has the largest Vietnamese community in Australia. Though Cabra has had a bad rap for many years things have started changing for this suburb. For one, Sydney’s foodie culture has embrace Cabra’s Vietnamese background so much so that there are even Cabra Food Tours that take people restaurant hopping then finish up at one of Cabra’s local markets.
2. Never A Dull Moment
The Sydney Opera House attracts top acts from all over the world. Every month it’s booked solid with touring rock bands, lecturers, theatre productions or a visiting orchestra. Though the Opera House is the hub of entertainment in Sydney, it’s not the only venue in town.
The State Theatre also draws in touring acts and often, if the Opera House is too book to add on a second or third night of a touring artist, will make accommodations. During the yearly Comedy Festival, several acts sold out but were able to add a second performance at the State Theatre for fans that missed out.
Not only are Sydney’s top venues usually booked solid but almost every month there is a festival happening somewhere in the city starting with the Sydney Festival in January. Even in the middle of winter there is one of Sydney most innovative art festival. Vivid Light Festival when the white sails of the Opera House act as a blank canvas for a visiting artist to display a light show. If that for some odd reason doesn’t tickle your fancy the maybe ice skating in Bondi Beach during the Bondi Winter Festival will. Honestly the words, “I’m bored” are rarely spoken by Sydney-siders.
3. Surrounded By Nature
Even though Sydney is a modern metropolitan you’re never far from nature. There are many large parks and nature reserves in and surrounding the city. To the north is Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park where wallabies and wild turkey roam. To the south is the Royal National Park, the world’s second oldest national park. Not too far from Chatswood train station is Lane Cove National Park. Within the city are several large parks waiting for visitor to unfold their picnic blankets and spend the afternoon.
Hiking in Sydney, or bushwalking, is a popular weekend activity. The Manly to Spit Bridge Walk is one of the most popular of the city’s bush walks known for it’s many scenic view points throughout the walk.
One doesn’t have to go out bushwalking or to a national park to come in contact with Australia wildlife. Right in the Royal Botanic Gardens you can feed the cockatoos, lorikeet parrots and eels in Middle Pond or, if you’re there at dusk, watch the few remaining flying foxes making their daily migration to Centennial Park.
Whales can been seen from Sydney’s Eastern Coastline twice a year migrating south during the Australian winter and then back up north during the spring. Along the Southern Coastal Walk during these times locals often see a whale breeching off in the distance. Once in awhile, a whale wanders into the harbour slowing down ferry traffic and causing delays for commuters.
4. Economically Stable
Just a few years ago, the Global Financial Crisis shook up many countries’ financial stability. Amazingly, Australia seemed to escape the crisis all together making the Australia dollar strong than ever. Good news for those that moved to Australia but bad news as bank accounts and investment funds back home got hit hard. Though it hasn’t been smooth sailing the whole time, the Australia dollar continues to be strong making Sydney a costly trip for low budget travellers.
Sydney’s high cost of living is a shock to newcomers moving to the city, including those from other areas of Australia. It isn’t until that regular pay check starts to come in that the shock starts to wear away and a sense of normalcy sets in.
Even with the high cost of living there are many opportunities for expats to start to saving money. One of these options is opening a high interest savings account usually starting at 3% and can be as high as 4.62%. Though the interest rate has recently been lowered by the Reserve Bank of Australia, it’s still much higher than other countries like the United States where a high interest savings account is at best 0.95%.
Another financial blessing to working in Australia is the superannuation. A superannuation fund is a retirement fund that is not only government support but encouraged. As of 2013, the minimum obligation of employer contributions is 12%.
5. A great place to raise a family
Once you’ve fallen for Sydney, with all her natural beauty, worldly charm and active lifestyle, you may find yourself thinking of making a more long term commitment and settling down. Sydney is one of the best places to do just that, settle down and raise a family.
Sydney is often described as a network of villages as each suburb has it’s own unique character. At the heart of each village is the community centre, a place that all newly arriving families should get to know. Community centres in Sydney often have kid oriented activities, classes, child care and new moms groups.
Besides the community centres there are numerous play parks in each suburb where parents and children often hang out making new friends. A few play parks that are worth a family outing are Darling Quarter, with it’s elaborate water feature, and Sydney Park with it monster slide and kiddie bicycle course.
Don’t worry, it’s not all fun and games. Australia is well known for having one of the world’s best public school systems. In 2010, Australia was ranked 9th in education by Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) survey. The USA was 17th and the UK ranked 25th. Besides public schools, Sydney has a many private schools plus faith based schools.
Growing up in Sydney, children benefit from the urban city life with museums, the opera house and historic site but still maintain the feeling of growing up in a smaller town as each suburb has it’s own unique character and a strong sense community.
Home is where the heart is
If that’s the case then you had best be careful because Sydney will surely steal your heart.


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How Menu Labeling Laws Will Affect the Consumer Experience
Your restaurant knows that by May 7, 2018, all of the menus will be plastered with the caloric intake of each food item.
But the part your restaurant might be stumbling in the dark about is how consumers will respond to these little numbers splattered across all of the big menu boards. Will the restaurant industry lose tried-and-true customers or even newbies coming to restaurants? Let’s take a look and analyze consumer decisions based on product labeling.
Know the Laws of Proper Labeling
Well, before we talk about how consumers will respond, here’s a quick refresher course on what your restaurant will need by May 7, 2018:
- On menus and boards, caloric values must be written next to all standard items.
- Written nutritional information guides with a break down of the total fat, cholesterol, carbs, sodium, etc., for each item must be available upon request.
- Menus and boards must tell customers that a nutritional guide is available.
- FDA-suggested daily caloric intake will be required on your menus and boards.
So, now that everyone’s peachy on the laws mandated by the FDA, let’s get to the down-and-dirty truth. Will this new menu labeling make customers shy away from your restaurants?
Don’t Be Afraid to Advertise Your New Menus
We can’t predict the future, but we can look at similar studies to make educated guesses on how consumers will respond to menu labeling.
Studies by the University of Minnesota used eye-tracking technology to see if people actually read the nutrition labels on packaged goods. According to their studies, only 9% of shoppers even looked at the calorie count, and only 1% looked at other components, such as fat, trans fat, sugar and serving size. On top of that, it’s been reported that 24% of diners say they want to see nutrition facts on menus at restaurants.
Long story short, research tells us that consumers won’t necessarily run away from your new menu changes with caloric intake tacked on, and you shouldn’t be afraid to advertise these changes. A small percentage of consumers say they want to see the nutrition facts even though they may not even read them.
Bottom line: it’s imperative for restaurants to get ahead of the curve and fulfill what the FDA requires, so there’s more time to showcase your most delicious, Instagram-able menu items with confidence.


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Carnivores were dealt a crushing blow last fall when the World Health Organization declared processed meats are totally giving us cancer.
We screamed. We cursed science. We quietly wept as we cleared out our hidden stashes of bacon.
Now, Mayo Clinic researchers have set out to rub salt into our wounds. In a clinical review published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, they set out to solve the query: Is meat killing us?
To reach their findings, the researchers reviewed six previous studies on meat and vegetarian diets and their effects on mortality — studies involving more than 1.5 million people, according to a release. They hoped to provide physicians with evidence-based guidance on whether they should tell their patients to stop eating meat.
Their conclusion? It's definitely killing us. "The evidence is consistent that increased intake of red meat, especially processed red meat, is associated with increased all-cause mortality," the researchers wrote.
Among the studies that took place in the Western world, the review also found a link between red meat and increased cardiovascular disease and cancer mortality.
For Brookshield Laurent, an assistant professor of family medicine and clinical sciences at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, the findings don't come as a shock. Laurent was not involved in the review.
"The high amount of sodium in processed meats contributes to hypertension, which is a risk factor for mortality due to heart disease," Laurent said in an emailed statement.
"What should also be considered is the lifestyle and other eating habits of those who consume a high amount of meat," she added. "Portion sizes, mode of food preparation, high carb intake and/or lack of exercise also contribute to the mortality rates we see."
Meanwhile, there's good news for vegans. Their diet has been shown to "improve several parameters of health, including reversal of cardiovascular disease, decreased BMI, decreased risk of diabetes and decreased blood pressure in smaller studies," the researchers wrote.
After reviewing the six studies, the researchers arrived at a recommendation for healthcare providers. Despite the study's various limitations, "avoidance of red and processed meats and a diet rich in plant-based whole foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and legumes is a sound, evidence-based recommendation," they wrote.
If a patient doesn't want to cut out red and processed meats altogether, physicians should encourage them to at least limit consumption as much as possible.
"If we heed this information, the impact will be great," Laurent said. "A diet that is mostly vegetable-based can potentially decrease the rate of obesity and heart disease, which are correlated with many other diseases."
But according to Laurent, the bigger issue is teaching patients how to alter their lifestyles.
"As an osteopathic family physician, this one aspect of care takes time, and results may not be seen overnight," she said. "It takes an informed and motivated patient, with access to healthier options, to see impact."
These findings aren't anything new — just further evidence that you should eat less bacon and more kale. In addition to last fall's bacon bombshell, a 2015 government report found vegan diets are good for our health — and good for the environment too.
How much meat is okay to consume? Unfortunately, there's not one "tried-and-true right answer," according to Marci Clow, a registered dietitian at Rainbow Light. The suggestions vary depending on which guidelines you're referring to.
"Recommendations range between three to six three-ounce servings weekly," Clow said in an emailed statement. "As long as you are utilizing lean cuts that are not processed, consuming small portions, around three ounces, which is about the size of a deck of cards, a couple times per week is okay."
As for your beloved bacon, limit it — and other processed meats — to "only on occasion," she said.
If you want to eat more plants, but can't bear to give up meat, here's a fruit that tastes like pork. You're welcome.


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Tuesday Night Magic :: Lee Earle
Most entertainment is like cotton candy – tasty, colorful, and fun – but after a few bites, folks discover there is little else there. Not with Lee’s show. Lee Earle is a veteran entertainer, speaker, and trainer with over 50 years on the professional platform, and is renowned for his work in the field of mentalism and mind reading. Imagine how it feels to actually communicate with someone, mind-to-mind. Join Lee on our stage and try it for yourself! You will be both amazed and delighted and perhaps wonder – is it body language or non-verbal communication or … something even more remarkable? His unique insights challenge conventional attitudes about the relationship between performers and their audiences.
Your host for the evening is the always entertaining… Dan Harlan! Harlan is THE resident magician at P3, and he performs a completely new magic show each and every week (over 200 shows at just this theater!). He is considered by many to be one of the most talented, and influential, magicians in the world. We are proud to bring him to you weekly!
We only have 40-50 seats available and we expect this show to fill up fast. Get here early to ensure a ticket! Doors open at 7:00 and the magic starts at 7:30. The show runs around 60 minutes, and is dressy casual.
FREE refreshments! FREE amazement! What could be better?
P3 Magic Theater is located at 2575 North High Street, between Garcia’s and RPM Records.
Bring friends! Limited seating available.

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March 31, 2007
Scrimmage Notes: Defense and Special Teams
With most of last year's starters returning for the 2007 season, many fans are anxious to see what a year more experience will do for the team. On Saturday, Arizona Football fans caught their first glimpse of their new team. After impressing during last season's fall camp, Nate Ness fell out of sight, as he redshirted in 2007. Now that Ness is back on the field regularly, look for him to get some serious consideration for the starting safety spot. During the scrimmage, Ness recorded one pass deflection in the end zone, which would have resulted in a touchdown.
Here are some notes on special teams and from the defensive side of the ball:
Marquis Hundley was in pads and looked very strong in the secondary. During the scrimmage Hundley swatted away one pass in limited playing time.
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