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Sunday, November 30, 2008
On the edge of the drug culture
If you are on the edge of the drug culture in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the police want to enlist your help. They are looking for individuals that hang around drug dealers to become paid informants.
Turn in a murderer and you’ll get as much as $700.
Turn in a drug dealer, get $50.
Although the drug dealer snitching may seem less profitable, consider it a team effort. Make sure someone stay fairly, but not too, close to you and they will be able to collect the $700 murder reward when the dealers friends settle the score.
If you are on the edge of the drug culture in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the police want to enlist your help. They are looking for individuals that hang around drug dealers to become paid informants.Turn in a murderer and you’ll get as much as $700.
Turn in a drug dealer, get $50.
Although the drug dealer snitching may seem less profitable, consider it a team effort. Make sure someone stay fairly, but not too, close to you and they will be able to collect the $700 murder reward when the dealers friends settle the score.
Labels: Health
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Friday, November 28, 2008
Obese get relief in air
Anyone that has ever set foot on a plane knows the pain of being squeezed into the center seat. It is not as much the weight or girth of your neighbors as it is the reluctance of airlines to fully understand that people come in different sizes.
Over the years the airlines have started to charge for people that are above their average plus 10 percent seating configuration. Of course no reduction for undersized passengers was made.
That has now changed – at least if you flight begins or ends on Canadian soil.
The Supreme Court in Ottawa has determined it is illegal to deny anyone a seat or to charge extra for a second seat if your airplane was not properly designed for their butt.
In other words, when you buy an airline ticket it is with the express intent the airline will take you from point a to point b. the ticket does not mean the transport will be in an undersized part of their aircraft.
Let’s give a huge hand to the courts of Canada. Now if they could help us with those little seats at sporting events.
Anyone that has ever set foot on a plane knows the pain of being squeezed into the center seat. It is not as much the weight or girth of your neighbors as it is the reluctance of airlines to fully understand that people come in different sizes.Over the years the airlines have started to charge for people that are above their average plus 10 percent seating configuration. Of course no reduction for undersized passengers was made.
That has now changed – at least if you flight begins or ends on Canadian soil.
The Supreme Court in Ottawa has determined it is illegal to deny anyone a seat or to charge extra for a second seat if your airplane was not properly designed for their butt.
In other words, when you buy an airline ticket it is with the express intent the airline will take you from point a to point b. the ticket does not mean the transport will be in an undersized part of their aircraft.
Let’s give a huge hand to the courts of Canada. Now if they could help us with those little seats at sporting events.
Labels: Dietary, Health, Tourism
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Thursday, November 27, 2008
Economical shift in Canadian coffee
Sometimes the economy shifts demographics in unexpected ways. In Canada high-end coffee makers are enjoying a bitter-sweet moment proving this shift.
With half the Canadian population seeking a luxury caffeine fix each day, java brewers are finding their former customers are leaving at about the same rate as they are gaining new customers.
The reason?
It seems that discretionary spending by past-drinkers has dried up causing them to be more frugal in their beverage purchases. Although they still frequent the joe establishments, they are buying a more economic blend.
At the same time the dollars drop in the froth at the top of the mug is being replaced by the more affluent connoisseur. It seems wealthier Canadians are sacrificing a fancy meal out, instead substituting the luxurious taste with the mucho-expensive mocha.
¶ 11/27/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Sometimes the economy shifts demographics in unexpected ways. In Canada high-end coffee makers are enjoying a bitter-sweet moment proving this shift.
With half the Canadian population seeking a luxury caffeine fix each day, java brewers are finding their former customers are leaving at about the same rate as they are gaining new customers.
The reason?
It seems that discretionary spending by past-drinkers has dried up causing them to be more frugal in their beverage purchases. Although they still frequent the joe establishments, they are buying a more economic blend.
At the same time the dollars drop in the froth at the top of the mug is being replaced by the more affluent connoisseur. It seems wealthier Canadians are sacrificing a fancy meal out, instead substituting the luxurious taste with the mucho-expensive mocha.
¶ 11/27/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
The one-legged man
An ad ran in the New York Times many years ago with a unique request. It was placed by a man who had lost his right leg in an accident. He was looking for a man who had lost his left leg in hopes they could strike up a friendship. The man had to be a size 8 shoe as the goal of the friendship was to share the cost of new shoes.
The ad caused a French newspaper to make the following observation at the time. “An American may lose his leg but never loses his head.”
An ad ran in the New York Times many years ago with a unique request. It was placed by a man who had lost his right leg in an accident. He was looking for a man who had lost his left leg in hopes they could strike up a friendship. The man had to be a size 8 shoe as the goal of the friendship was to share the cost of new shoes.The ad caused a French newspaper to make the following observation at the time. “An American may lose his leg but never loses his head.”
Labels: Anecdote, Health, Regional
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Saturday, November 15, 2008
Join health culture to escape arrest
A shift from the fast food culture to the health food culture could mean less jail time. Proof comes from Lynchburg, Virginia. It seems a burglar left only one clue, but it is a great clue in forging ahead with grand larceny charges.
Bernard Wood’s is a junk food fan – and a thief. Police were able to identify him when they discovered a greasy fingerprint at the crime scene. It seems poor Mr. Woods has consumed some fried chicken just prior to the burglary. When checking Bernard’s home they found more stolen items, including 78 bags of stolen popcorn.
Now I ask you, is any chicken finger-licking good enough to justify a 30 year sentence
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A shift from the fast food culture to the health food culture could mean less jail time. Proof comes from Lynchburg, Virginia. It seems a burglar left only one clue, but it is a great clue in forging ahead with grand larceny charges.Bernard Wood’s is a junk food fan – and a thief. Police were able to identify him when they discovered a greasy fingerprint at the crime scene. It seems poor Mr. Woods has consumed some fried chicken just prior to the burglary. When checking Bernard’s home they found more stolen items, including 78 bags of stolen popcorn.
Now I ask you, is any chicken finger-licking good enough to justify a 30 year sentence
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Labels: Health
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Saturday, November 1, 2008
Deadly impact of Daylight Savings Time
I have often wondered why much of the world participates in the needless practice of Daylight Savings Time. When I think of the expense and energy involved in turning our clocks back and forth each year I ponder if their may be some more worthwhile exercise. How silly it seems to me that we must adjust our clocks for nothing more than a mind game allowing us think it is later than it really is.
Yet most people on both sides of the equator follow this ritual.
Enter a study from Sweden revealing that the time change is costing lives! It seems that the hour of lost sleep when the clocks are pushed forward generates a 6 percent increase the following Monday and Wednesday, and a whopping 10 percent increase the following Tuesday. There is no offsetting decrease in heart attacks when the clocks are moved back!
Therefore, MBC Global calls upon people north of the equator to stop this practice. Perhaps a one time half-hour shift could occur. Perhaps the practice could just be abandoned. You have six months to stop this needless human killing.
Meanwhile, to those of our readers south of the equator that are turning their clocks ahead this weekend, we offer our sincere sympathy for those that will not live past Wednesday.
I have often wondered why much of the world participates in the needless practice of Daylight Savings Time. When I think of the expense and energy involved in turning our clocks back and forth each year I ponder if their may be some more worthwhile exercise. How silly it seems to me that we must adjust our clocks for nothing more than a mind game allowing us think it is later than it really is.Yet most people on both sides of the equator follow this ritual.
Enter a study from Sweden revealing that the time change is costing lives! It seems that the hour of lost sleep when the clocks are pushed forward generates a 6 percent increase the following Monday and Wednesday, and a whopping 10 percent increase the following Tuesday. There is no offsetting decrease in heart attacks when the clocks are moved back!
Therefore, MBC Global calls upon people north of the equator to stop this practice. Perhaps a one time half-hour shift could occur. Perhaps the practice could just be abandoned. You have six months to stop this needless human killing.
Meanwhile, to those of our readers south of the equator that are turning their clocks ahead this weekend, we offer our sincere sympathy for those that will not live past Wednesday.
Labels: Globalization, Health, News
¶ 11/01/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Diversity reduces diseases
There are apparently health benefits in having a diverse group of fiends and employees. According to research at the University of Colorado appearing in Ecology Letters, a periodic journal, it was found that having diversity in a frog community reduced disease by 40%!
Although this is only one study and may not hold conclusive for humans, one must consider it as part of the mounting evidence pointing to diversity as beneficial.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Europeans say no to clone food
Cloning may be okay to preserve vanishing species – but is not okay simply for the food chain. This is according to a survey from the European Commission.
The survey found 58 percent view cloning for food as unjustified while 28percent think it is okay. Yet 67 percent think it is a valid way to prevent extinction of rare species.
We are not sure how we plan to feed this rare clones, but obviously Europeans was on vegan rare species to be preserved (because doing otherwise would strain food supplies).
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Cloning may be okay to preserve vanishing species – but is not okay simply for the food chain. This is according to a survey from the European Commission.The survey found 58 percent view cloning for food as unjustified while 28percent think it is okay. Yet 67 percent think it is a valid way to prevent extinction of rare species.
We are not sure how we plan to feed this rare clones, but obviously Europeans was on vegan rare species to be preserved (because doing otherwise would strain food supplies).
Editor's note: Sales are made possible when you have a viable marketing plan. Robert Middleton, "The Info Guru", is offering a Marketing Start-Up Kit completely without cost or obligation. Click on the following ad to learn more.
Labels: Health, Regional, Religion
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Friday, October 3, 2008
Kangaroo for dinner
Beef and lamb would be replaced by kangaroo if this idea from Australia catches on. In an effort to stop global warming, Professor Ross Garnaut in Sydney has suggested that kangaroo farming replace traditional live protein farming.
Garnaut feels 43 million heads of cattle and sheep could be replaced by as many as 240 million head of kangaroo.
Not only is kangaroo a leaner meat high in protein, kangaroos emit fewer greenhouse gases creating less of an impact on global warming concerns.
Beef and lamb would be replaced by kangaroo if this idea from Australia catches on. In an effort to stop global warming, Professor Ross Garnaut in Sydney has suggested that kangaroo farming replace traditional live protein farming.Garnaut feels 43 million heads of cattle and sheep could be replaced by as many as 240 million head of kangaroo.
Not only is kangaroo a leaner meat high in protein, kangaroos emit fewer greenhouse gases creating less of an impact on global warming concerns.
Labels: Globalization, Health
¶ 10/03/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Vanilla removed from store shelves
The Stop & Shop Supermarket in Sandwich, Massachusetts, has removed vanilla extract and imitation vanilla from the store shelves in an effort to curb loses.
Prior to the removal employees of the store near the entrance to Cape Cod were finding empty bottles discarded throughout the store.
According to Officer Dennis Byrne of the Sandwich Police Department, it is a growing trend among alcoholics and youth looking to an easy high. However the abusers of the baking product are risking alcohol poisoning, blindness, and even death in extreme cases.
Stop & Shop’s store brand vanilla extract contains 35 percent alcohol. It the 118mL bottle it is easy to chug in the store’s bakery or produce aisle for a quick buzz. ¶ 9/23/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
The Stop & Shop Supermarket in Sandwich, Massachusetts, has removed vanilla extract and imitation vanilla from the store shelves in an effort to curb loses.Prior to the removal employees of the store near the entrance to Cape Cod were finding empty bottles discarded throughout the store.
According to Officer Dennis Byrne of the Sandwich Police Department, it is a growing trend among alcoholics and youth looking to an easy high. However the abusers of the baking product are risking alcohol poisoning, blindness, and even death in extreme cases.
Stop & Shop’s store brand vanilla extract contains 35 percent alcohol. It the 118mL bottle it is easy to chug in the store’s bakery or produce aisle for a quick buzz. ¶ 9/23/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Friday, September 19, 2008
The new diet: stop thinking
It may sound strange that you could lose weight by simply not thinking but there is some truth to it. Researchers at the University of Laval in Quebec discovered that thinking too much may contribute to obesity.
According to the research team, excessive thinking creates stress which toils with our glucose and insulin levels. Add to this the low caloric burn rate of typically thinking postures (IE: sitting in a chair or in front of a computer) and you have the recipe for a growing waist-line.
According to the research team, excessive thinking creates stress which toils with our glucose and insulin levels. Add to this the low caloric burn rate of typically thinking postures (IE: sitting in a chair or in front of a computer) and you have the recipe for a growing waist-line.
Labels: Health
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Sunday, September 14, 2008
No bottled water in Canada
Bottled water has met it's Waterloo
In many parts of the world bottled water is seen as a healthy, safe form of hydration. Others see it as an environmental catastrophe, pointing to the waste impact of the disposable bottle.
Canada now falls into the second group. This week Waterloo, Ontario, became the seventh major cities in the maple leaf nation to impose a ban on bottled drinking water.
Visitors to these cities will need to fill up their own bottles before crossing city limits or risk dehydration. The local and provincial governments point out that Canada’s water supply is safe and healthier than most bottled waters. They recommend reusable bottles and jugs instead of disposables.
In many parts of the world bottled water is seen as a healthy, safe form of hydration. Others see it as an environmental catastrophe, pointing to the waste impact of the disposable bottle.Canada now falls into the second group. This week Waterloo, Ontario, became the seventh major cities in the maple leaf nation to impose a ban on bottled drinking water.
Visitors to these cities will need to fill up their own bottles before crossing city limits or risk dehydration. The local and provincial governments point out that Canada’s water supply is safe and healthier than most bottled waters. They recommend reusable bottles and jugs instead of disposables.
Labels: Culture_Clash, Health
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Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Quality/Value trumps price
When it comes to organics and natural groceries quality overrides pricing according to a survey released by Whole Foods, a Texas, USA, based retailer. The health conscious culture is willing to pay extra in order to eat chemical-free foods, however they do want value pricing. In other words, 70 percent of health centric shoppers is willing to pay more as long as there is something that is a value-add.
The survey also found that organic and natural foods are preferred by 67 percent of consumers, making the food sector a potential exponential for future growth.
The survey also confirmed other surveys by finding that 40 percent of shoppers are using more coupons, 43 percent are cooking at home more often, and 37 percent will pass by one store to go to another that has lower cost value items.
When it comes to organics and natural groceries quality overrides pricing according to a survey released by Whole Foods, a Texas, USA, based retailer. The health conscious culture is willing to pay extra in order to eat chemical-free foods, however they do want value pricing. In other words, 70 percent of health centric shoppers is willing to pay more as long as there is something that is a value-add.The survey also found that organic and natural foods are preferred by 67 percent of consumers, making the food sector a potential exponential for future growth.
The survey also confirmed other surveys by finding that 40 percent of shoppers are using more coupons, 43 percent are cooking at home more often, and 37 percent will pass by one store to go to another that has lower cost value items.
Labels: Economic, Health, Survey
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Thursday, August 28, 2008
Olympians use pizza and burgers to slim down
While politicians spend time attacking the fast food business instead of focusing on economic or energy issues, that is, when they are not on vacation, the Chinese boxing team has stunned the world with their dietary admission.
Light flyweight boxing gold medalist Zou Shiming credits a strict diet of pizza and burgers as keeping his weight in line for his division.
While much of the world condemns these foods, one cannot argue with Olympic success.
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While politicians spend time attacking the fast food business instead of focusing on economic or energy issues, that is, when they are not on vacation, the Chinese boxing team has stunned the world with their dietary admission.Light flyweight boxing gold medalist Zou Shiming credits a strict diet of pizza and burgers as keeping his weight in line for his division.
While much of the world condemns these foods, one cannot argue with Olympic success.
¶ 8/28/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Saturday, August 23, 2008
You Staying Young
There is something that every generation must face: growing older. It happens every second of everyday and can be very scary. Here is a book that relieves those fears!
At the core of this landmark book are the Major Agers--14 biological processes that control your rate of aging. Some you've heard of, some you haven't, and some you never knew contributed to the aging process. Some speed decline, others inhibit your repair mechanisms. These Major Agers are everything from short telomeres and inefficient mitochondria to stem cells and wacky hormones. The doctors explain the principles of longevity and many of the causes of aging and how to fight the effects. The climax of the book is a 14-day plan to help you along your path to staying young. The doctors want you to be able to integrate important processes into your daily life in order to make staying young routine, but first you'll need to measure your real age and health right now. Staying young encompasses your emotions and mental health as well as your exercise habits, eating habits, personal hygiene, and genes, among other things.
To read more or to order this book, click here.
There is something that every generation must face: growing older. It happens every second of everyday and can be very scary. Here is a book that relieves those fears!At the core of this landmark book are the Major Agers--14 biological processes that control your rate of aging. Some you've heard of, some you haven't, and some you never knew contributed to the aging process. Some speed decline, others inhibit your repair mechanisms. These Major Agers are everything from short telomeres and inefficient mitochondria to stem cells and wacky hormones. The doctors explain the principles of longevity and many of the causes of aging and how to fight the effects. The climax of the book is a 14-day plan to help you along your path to staying young. The doctors want you to be able to integrate important processes into your daily life in order to make staying young routine, but first you'll need to measure your real age and health right now. Staying young encompasses your emotions and mental health as well as your exercise habits, eating habits, personal hygiene, and genes, among other things.
To read more or to order this book, click here.
Labels: Book, Generation, Health
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Friday, August 22, 2008
Locally Organic captivates the world.
Two cultural trends seem to be merging across the globe: “Eat Locally” and “Eat Organic”. Although locally grown organic products tend to be a bit more expensive the advantages are abundant. Far less energy is required to get individual products to the grocer, pesticides have been eliminated, and the local economy is able to turn money faster to the benefit of the entire community.
Many areas have embraced the combined trends including France, Canada, Australia, and the United States.
The downside is that in many areas consumers will have to revert to more distantly grown foods as each summer growing season ends. ¶ 8/22/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Two cultural trends seem to be merging across the globe: “Eat Locally” and “Eat Organic”. Although locally grown organic products tend to be a bit more expensive the advantages are abundant. Far less energy is required to get individual products to the grocer, pesticides have been eliminated, and the local economy is able to turn money faster to the benefit of the entire community.Many areas have embraced the combined trends including France, Canada, Australia, and the United States.
The downside is that in many areas consumers will have to revert to more distantly grown foods as each summer growing season ends. ¶ 8/22/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Superfruit comes from upside down tree
The baobab fruit has long been a part of the Senegal culture. Locals depend of the tree in many aspects of their daily life, for which the tree has been nicknamed, “The Tree of Life”.
In fact there is a special use for virtually every part of the Baobab tree. Locals use the tree’s seeds for cooking oil, its fruit for relief from stomachaches, its leaves to cure insomnia, its pulp for juice, and its bark for ropes and caskets. The tree is richer in vitamin C than oranges and has more calcium per glass than milk.
The hearty trees can live for thousands as they are drought and fire resistant. They have a large trunk with long spindly branches, giving them an appearance of being upside down.
Now the western world has discovered the tree. This Senegalese secret could easily become a billion dollar or 650 thousand Euro industry for the continent in need of jobs and income. And this estimate is based on the current unsophisticated farming of the trees -- with marketing and organized orchards, the industry could easily become ten to twenty times larger. ¶ 8/19/2008 1 Comments Links to this post
The baobab fruit has long been a part of the Senegal culture. Locals depend of the tree in many aspects of their daily life, for which the tree has been nicknamed, “The Tree of Life”.In fact there is a special use for virtually every part of the Baobab tree. Locals use the tree’s seeds for cooking oil, its fruit for relief from stomachaches, its leaves to cure insomnia, its pulp for juice, and its bark for ropes and caskets. The tree is richer in vitamin C than oranges and has more calcium per glass than milk.
The hearty trees can live for thousands as they are drought and fire resistant. They have a large trunk with long spindly branches, giving them an appearance of being upside down.
Now the western world has discovered the tree. This Senegalese secret could easily become a billion dollar or 650 thousand Euro industry for the continent in need of jobs and income. And this estimate is based on the current unsophisticated farming of the trees -- with marketing and organized orchards, the industry could easily become ten to twenty times larger. ¶ 8/19/2008 1 Comments Links to this post
Saturday, August 2, 2008
It’s official – children need cake!
According to Greek physicians there is a tremendous health benefit to feeding young children cake. This is good news for health cultures and the young parents of Generation Y.
The doctors have found heat to modify some egg allergens making the eating of cake essential for children to overcome egg allergies. Research by the University of Athens 90 percent of children with egg allergies could tolerate eggs baked in a cake. After a diet of cake, the children were then able to eat whole eggs without eczema or itching.
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According to Greek physicians there is a tremendous health benefit to feeding young children cake. This is good news for health cultures and the young parents of Generation Y.The doctors have found heat to modify some egg allergens making the eating of cake essential for children to overcome egg allergies. Research by the University of Athens 90 percent of children with egg allergies could tolerate eggs baked in a cake. After a diet of cake, the children were then able to eat whole eggs without eczema or itching.
¶ 8/02/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Going green – with tea
Going green isn’t just for the ecologically minded anymore – the Health conscious culture has discovered the advantage of going green. Dr. Nikolaos Alexopoulos of Athens Medical School in Greece has led a team of researchers investigating the effects of green tea.
Ultrasounds performed 30 minutes after drinking showed the lining of blood vessels was positively affected allowing dilation of the arteries. The result is that arteries become more relaxed and flexible enabling them to withstand the constant changes in blood pressure.
Dr. Charalambos Vlachopoulos, a cardiologist on the research team (and if the name doesn’t clue you in to his heritage you don’t understand the Greek culture) noted the effects were almost immediate once 6 grams of green tea were consumed.
Researchers did not say how much their blood pressure changed throughout the stressful study or what they were drinking.
Going green isn’t just for the ecologically minded anymore – the Health conscious culture has discovered the advantage of going green. Dr. Nikolaos Alexopoulos of Athens Medical School in Greece has led a team of researchers investigating the effects of green tea.Ultrasounds performed 30 minutes after drinking showed the lining of blood vessels was positively affected allowing dilation of the arteries. The result is that arteries become more relaxed and flexible enabling them to withstand the constant changes in blood pressure.
Dr. Charalambos Vlachopoulos, a cardiologist on the research team (and if the name doesn’t clue you in to his heritage you don’t understand the Greek culture) noted the effects were almost immediate once 6 grams of green tea were consumed.
Researchers did not say how much their blood pressure changed throughout the stressful study or what they were drinking.
Labels: Health
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Thursday, July 3, 2008
Connoisseurs whining
A couple of wine connoisseurs in New Zealand claim to be permanently harmed by a café mistake. Workers at Chico’s Restaurant served glasses of wine from a mulled wine container that wasn’t really wine at all.
It seems someone had used the container for dish detergent. The women that drank it suffered emotional harm, according to published reports, and won in court.
In the New Zealand culture, suing for emotional damage is not accepted. However an “Accident Compensation” program allows victims to be compensated for lost wages and treatment. ¶ 7/03/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
A couple of wine connoisseurs in New Zealand claim to be permanently harmed by a café mistake. Workers at Chico’s Restaurant served glasses of wine from a mulled wine container that wasn’t really wine at all.It seems someone had used the container for dish detergent. The women that drank it suffered emotional harm, according to published reports, and won in court.
In the New Zealand culture, suing for emotional damage is not accepted. However an “Accident Compensation” program allows victims to be compensated for lost wages and treatment. ¶ 7/03/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Egypt aggressively attacks smoking culture
Warning: The Surgeon General blah, blah, blah. Cigarette warning labels were originally devised as part of an initial attack on smokers, an attack that also eliminated television and radio advertising. Over the years, warning labels have been used by many countries with moderate initial success, but little long-term victory.
Now a story out of Cairo indicates the warning labels are going to get more serious. Beginning next month cigarette labels will show graphic pictures of coughing children, dying men in oxygen masks, and even a limp cigarette to symbolize impotence.
Although this may sound aggressive to some, the World Health Organization requested countries take this approach back in 2005 – and 12 countries have already complied! ¶ 7/01/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Warning: The Surgeon General blah, blah, blah. Cigarette warning labels were originally devised as part of an initial attack on smokers, an attack that also eliminated television and radio advertising. Over the years, warning labels have been used by many countries with moderate initial success, but little long-term victory.Now a story out of Cairo indicates the warning labels are going to get more serious. Beginning next month cigarette labels will show graphic pictures of coughing children, dying men in oxygen masks, and even a limp cigarette to symbolize impotence.
Although this may sound aggressive to some, the World Health Organization requested countries take this approach back in 2005 – and 12 countries have already complied! ¶ 7/01/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Friday, June 27, 2008
Man loses 80 pounds eating at McDonald’s
The movie Super Size Me followed a man that ate the largest, highest fat content food available at that fast-food cultural icon McDonald’s Restaurants. The purpose behind the movie was to turn people from the chain to perceived healthier restaurants.
McDonald’s is now getting a counter argument in the form of Chris Coleson. Instead of supersizing, which is no longer available, Coleson has been feasting solely on the chain’s salads, wraps, and apple dippers.
According to an Associated Press report, Coleson has lost 80 pounds and 14 inches off his waistline.
Perhaps the personal discipline and responsibility of the Traditionalist generation will rise again.
The movie Super Size Me followed a man that ate the largest, highest fat content food available at that fast-food cultural icon McDonald’s Restaurants. The purpose behind the movie was to turn people from the chain to perceived healthier restaurants.McDonald’s is now getting a counter argument in the form of Chris Coleson. Instead of supersizing, which is no longer available, Coleson has been feasting solely on the chain’s salads, wraps, and apple dippers.
According to an Associated Press report, Coleson has lost 80 pounds and 14 inches off his waistline.
Perhaps the personal discipline and responsibility of the Traditionalist generation will rise again.
Labels: Health
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Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Smoking culture
Members of the Smoking Culture continue to see the places at which they can smoke dwindle. First it was airplanes, buses, and restaurants. Then bars and hotel rooms became smoke-free. In some countries and states, smoking in all public buildings is banned.
Now the Ontario Provencal government has entered new territory by banning smoking in cars if children are present (read more here). Violators are subject to a $250 fine.
What product users will be the next to see their rights go up in smoke? ¶ 6/24/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Members of the Smoking Culture continue to see the places at which they can smoke dwindle. First it was airplanes, buses, and restaurants. Then bars and hotel rooms became smoke-free. In some countries and states, smoking in all public buildings is banned.
Now the Ontario Provencal government has entered new territory by banning smoking in cars if children are present (read more here). Violators are subject to a $250 fine.
What product users will be the next to see their rights go up in smoke? ¶ 6/24/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Understanding Autism
A growing culture is part of the Physical Abilities culture category. This video, “Living with My Autistic Son”, gives moving and personal insight into the living situation that shapes this culture. As you watch the video and formulate thoughts about those with autism, be sure you take the time to notice the love that connects child and parents.
Labels: Health, Special_People, Video
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Thursday, April 3, 2008
Organic Farmers Behind Trend
The healthcare cultures culinary wing is growing faster than organic farmers can expand production.
According to figures released by Statistics Canada and a study from the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada, demand is far outpacing the transition of land to certifiable organic requirements.
Organic is quickly reaching mainstream as the appetites of the globe’s population embrace the healthier lifestyle. As this trend continues, the laws of economics is making organic more in line with the costs of non-organic products, which further increases the demand for organic.
If Canada is representative of the world-wide trend in farming conversion, organic products will continue to grow. For every certified organic farm in Canada, there are three reporting they have moved to organic but have yet to be certified. ¶ 4/03/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
The healthcare cultures culinary wing is growing faster than organic farmers can expand production.According to figures released by Statistics Canada and a study from the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada, demand is far outpacing the transition of land to certifiable organic requirements.
Organic is quickly reaching mainstream as the appetites of the globe’s population embrace the healthier lifestyle. As this trend continues, the laws of economics is making organic more in line with the costs of non-organic products, which further increases the demand for organic.
If Canada is representative of the world-wide trend in farming conversion, organic products will continue to grow. For every certified organic farm in Canada, there are three reporting they have moved to organic but have yet to be certified. ¶ 4/03/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Friday, March 14, 2008
Autism target of comic benefit
For the second time comics will gather in New York City to raise money and awareness for autism. Jon Stewart will host the April 13 “Night of Too Many Stars” in New York’s Beacon Theater. Matthew Broderick, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Susie Essman, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Kevin James, Rosie O'Donnell, Amy Poehler, Adam Sandler, and Sarah Silverman have agreed to appear.
The first event was held in October of 2006, raising more than $2.6 million to support artistic educational programs. ¶ 3/14/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
For the second time comics will gather in New York City to raise money and awareness for autism. Jon Stewart will host the April 13 “Night of Too Many Stars” in New York’s Beacon Theater. Matthew Broderick, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Susie Essman, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Kevin James, Rosie O'Donnell, Amy Poehler, Adam Sandler, and Sarah Silverman have agreed to appear.The first event was held in October of 2006, raising more than $2.6 million to support artistic educational programs. ¶ 3/14/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Aspirin may be the miracle drug after all
Aspirin, once blamed for a dramatic increase in ulcers, is gaining new respect within the health-conscious culture. Research from Washington University in St. Louis have found the willow-bark derivative helps fight cancer.
Reported in the Journal of Cellular Biochemistry, researchers say the blood-thinning qualities of aspirin prevent tumor cells from settling – thereby slowing the growth of breast and melanoma tumors.
Doctors often recommend patients take a low-dose aspirin tablet daily. Low-dose is defined as 81mg.
TIP: Do not try to save money by buying the cheaper high-dose 250mg aspirin as it does not carry the same benefits as low-dose, and has negative health consequences. If you are part of the frugal culture, price up children’s aspirin. It is 81mg, sells for about the same price per bottle, but often has two to five times the tablets – plus you get fruit flavoring at no extra charge! ¶ 3/12/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Aspirin, once blamed for a dramatic increase in ulcers, is gaining new respect within the health-conscious culture. Research from Washington University in St. Louis have found the willow-bark derivative helps fight cancer.Reported in the Journal of Cellular Biochemistry, researchers say the blood-thinning qualities of aspirin prevent tumor cells from settling – thereby slowing the growth of breast and melanoma tumors.
Doctors often recommend patients take a low-dose aspirin tablet daily. Low-dose is defined as 81mg.
TIP: Do not try to save money by buying the cheaper high-dose 250mg aspirin as it does not carry the same benefits as low-dose, and has negative health consequences. If you are part of the frugal culture, price up children’s aspirin. It is 81mg, sells for about the same price per bottle, but often has two to five times the tablets – plus you get fruit flavoring at no extra charge! ¶ 3/12/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Toronto girl reveals the personality of autism
In the autistic world it is not uncommon for a person to be able to use a keyboard. However Carly Fleishmann’s one-finger-at-a-time messages are truly astounding. Carly’s typing is teaching us about the inner-most thoughts of a person that otherwise cannot communicate.
Within this autistic 13-year-old is an “articulate, intelligent, emotive person that we had never met,” her father told CTV News recently.
"It is hard to be autistic because no one understands me," Carly writes. "People look at me and assume I am dumb because I can't talk, or I act differently than them... I think people get scared with things that look or seem different than them. It feels hard. It feels like being in a room with the stereo on full blast." (Click here to read more of Carly’s incredible writing).
The next time you see someone that does not communicate at your level, think for a moment about Carly.
In the autistic world it is not uncommon for a person to be able to use a keyboard. However Carly Fleishmann’s one-finger-at-a-time messages are truly astounding. Carly’s typing is teaching us about the inner-most thoughts of a person that otherwise cannot communicate.Within this autistic 13-year-old is an “articulate, intelligent, emotive person that we had never met,” her father told CTV News recently.
"It is hard to be autistic because no one understands me," Carly writes. "People look at me and assume I am dumb because I can't talk, or I act differently than them... I think people get scared with things that look or seem different than them. It feels hard. It feels like being in a room with the stereo on full blast." (Click here to read more of Carly’s incredible writing).
The next time you see someone that does not communicate at your level, think for a moment about Carly.
Labels: Health, Special_People
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Sunday, February 17, 2008
Obese less likely to use seatbelts
A telephone survey conducted by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed obese people are less likely to protect themselves with seatbelts while driving. According to the results, 70% of extremely obese buckle up as compared to 83% of average-weight people.
Seat belt standards, set over 40 years ago, require a belt to fit people weighing up to 215 pounds with a hip circumference of 47 inches when seated. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 38 million Americans exceed this measurement.
The 3 largest American manufacturers, along with Honda, make larger seatbelts or seat belt extenders available as an option for larger customers. Although this sounds like a viable alternative, it is exceedingly difficult for a salesperson to risk closing a deal by asking a customer if they would like this option as it is equal to calling the customer “fat”.
With more than 50% of traffic deaths coming from the 20% of people not wearing seat belts, it would be humanitarian to consider ways to make larger belts available without the stigma of having to provide your weight when you buy a new car. Perhaps the used car market or automotive aftermarket could solve the problem easier than the original manufacturers. ¶ 2/17/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
A telephone survey conducted by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed obese people are less likely to protect themselves with seatbelts while driving. According to the results, 70% of extremely obese buckle up as compared to 83% of average-weight people.Seat belt standards, set over 40 years ago, require a belt to fit people weighing up to 215 pounds with a hip circumference of 47 inches when seated. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 38 million Americans exceed this measurement.
The 3 largest American manufacturers, along with Honda, make larger seatbelts or seat belt extenders available as an option for larger customers. Although this sounds like a viable alternative, it is exceedingly difficult for a salesperson to risk closing a deal by asking a customer if they would like this option as it is equal to calling the customer “fat”.
With more than 50% of traffic deaths coming from the 20% of people not wearing seat belts, it would be humanitarian to consider ways to make larger belts available without the stigma of having to provide your weight when you buy a new car. Perhaps the used car market or automotive aftermarket could solve the problem easier than the original manufacturers. ¶ 2/17/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Obesity is not always avoidable
by Guillermo
by GuillermoThe bill restricting restaurants from serving obese patrons, introduced by state representative John Read of Mississippi, failed to consider the cultural aspect of obesity.
Read was reacting to a 2007 study by the Trust for America's Health that revealed more than 30% of adults in Mississippi fit the criteria for obesity.
It is very easy to stereotype the obese population as people with poor dietary habits. As with any stereotype, sometimes it is correct but frequently it is wrong.
It is true obesity can be a result of over eating, a sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, or other changeable human habits. However not all obesity is a result of lifestyle.
Millions of diabetics wrestle with their blood sugar levels, which has a direct impact on their waistline. Certainly diabetics should not be prohibited from an evening dinner and movie.
Bodybuilders and those who have “buffed up” also fit the legal definition of obesity. Prohibiting them from partaking from the health food selections at the corner eating spot would be a message to become more sedentary -- the opposite of the desired effect of the bill.
Several medications used to treat autism, depression, hyperactivity, another health conditions cause one's metabolism to slow down or block the digestion of certain foods. Do we want these individuals to stop taking their medication?
Whether governmental body or personal decision, before one reacts to an aspect of life one must consider all aspects of cultures.
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Read was reacting to a 2007 study by the Trust for America's Health that revealed more than 30% of adults in Mississippi fit the criteria for obesity.
It is very easy to stereotype the obese population as people with poor dietary habits. As with any stereotype, sometimes it is correct but frequently it is wrong.
It is true obesity can be a result of over eating, a sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, or other changeable human habits. However not all obesity is a result of lifestyle.
Millions of diabetics wrestle with their blood sugar levels, which has a direct impact on their waistline. Certainly diabetics should not be prohibited from an evening dinner and movie.
Bodybuilders and those who have “buffed up” also fit the legal definition of obesity. Prohibiting them from partaking from the health food selections at the corner eating spot would be a message to become more sedentary -- the opposite of the desired effect of the bill.
Several medications used to treat autism, depression, hyperactivity, another health conditions cause one's metabolism to slow down or block the digestion of certain foods. Do we want these individuals to stop taking their medication?
Whether governmental body or personal decision, before one reacts to an aspect of life one must consider all aspects of cultures.
