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Alanine Other name(s): a-alanine, a-amino-propionic acid, b-alanine, b-amino-propionic acid Unsubstantiated claims: Alanine may be beneficial in treating diabetes because it aids glucose metabolism and helps prevent hypoglycemia (a deficiency of sugar in the blood). Recommended intake: Amino acids (AAs) are available as individual AAs or in proprietary AA combinations, as well as part of multivitamin formulas, proteins and food supplements. The forms include tablets, fluids and powders. Adequate protein...
Alfalfa Botanical name(s): Medicago sativa. Family: Fabaceae Other name(s): hay, lucerne, purple medic General description: Alfalfa is a perennial grown worldwide as a feedstock for cattle. Its appearance is cloverlike, but it grows to a height of 2 to 3 feet. It blooms in the summer with purple or blue flowers. At harvest time alfalfa is mowed, field dried and baled. The baled hay can be fed directly to cattle or ground to a coarse powder first. It can also be enriched with grain or other supplements. ...
Aloe Botanical name(s): Aloe africana, Aloe barbadensis, Aloe ferox, Aloe perryi, Aloe spicata, Aloe vera. Family: Liliaceae. Over 200 known species of aloe exist Other name(s): Aloe vera, burn plant, lily of the desert, elephant's gall, laxative, aloin, barbaloin General description: Aloe is a plant that probably originated in Africa. More than 200 known species of aloe exist. The term "aloe vera" translates from Arabic and Hebrew to mean a "true shining, bitter substance." The succulent leaves are the...
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Alpha Lipoic Acid Other name(s): ALA, alpha-lipoic acid, TA, thioctic acid General description: Alpha lipoic acid (ALA), or thioctic acid, is a naturally occurring sulfur-containing organic acid that was discovered in 1951. It is used in the treatment of diabetes and lead and mercury poisoning. ALA is a growth factor in bacteria and single-celled animals and a substrate in plants and animal tissues. It is insoluble in water but soluble in fatty solvents. Demonstrated uses: The primary established use fo...
Antioxidants Other name(s): free radical scavengers General description: Antioxidants help prevent free radicals from damaging the body by neutralizing them. A free radical is an atom or molecule that contains one or more unpaired electrons. These unpaired electrons want to bond to atoms or molecules and do so easily. The body is damaged during this bonding process. Individuals are exposed to many things that will create free radicals such as radiation, environmental toxins and tobacco smoke. The body a...
Arginine Other name(s): a-amino-d-guanidino-n-valeric acid Unsubstantiated claims: Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Arginine is claimed to improve fertility in men by increasing sperm count. It may also help stimulate the output of human growth hormone (HGH) and increase collagen in connective tissue. Arginine may be helpful in reducing fatigue, improving wound healing, increasing muscle mass and treating diabetes and liver ...
Aspartic Acid
Aspartic Acid Other name(s): aminosuccinic acid Unsubstantiated claims: Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Some athletes claim aspartic acid improves stamina. Aspartic acid may also help improve the function of the immune system, and may play a role in protecting against toxins, and neural and brain disorders. Aspartic acid reportedly helps treat chronic fatigue. Recommended intake: Amino acids (AAs) are available as individua...
Astragalus Botanical name(s): Astragalus membranaceus, A. echidnaeformis, A. gossypinus, A. microcephalus, A. parrowianus. Family: Fabaceae Other name(s): Huang Qi, milk-vetch root, locoweed, green dragon, goat's horn General description: Astragalus is a low shrub with gray branches that grows in the Middle East. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries and is now being evaluated scientifically to establish its effectiveness in treating the ailments for which it was historically us...
Bee Pollen
Bee Pollen Other name(s): pollen General description: Pollen is found in flowering plants. Bees collect pollen while they are searching for nectar. Pollen can be gathered from bees or harvested from plants by machines. Bee pollen contains the male reproductive cells (gametes) of flowers and digestive enzymes from bees. Pollen is rich in vitamins, minerals, trace elements, enzymes and amino acids. It is also an excellent source of antioxidants . Bee pollen is composed of approximately 55 percent carbohyd...
Beta-Carotene Other name(s) vitamin A , b-carotene, provitamin A General Beta-carotene belongs to a group of provitamins which are related to vitamin A , called carotenoids. Their reddish-violet pigment imparts color to plants, which can be seen in some of its food sources such as carrots, sweet potatoes and apricots. Beta-carotene is a precursor of vitamin A . Beta-carotene is fat soluble, but does not accumulate in the body to toxic levels like vitamin A can. Also, beta-carotene is an important antiox...
Bilberry Botanical name(s): Vaccinium myrtillus, Vaccinium uliginosum. Family: Ericaceae Other name(s): blueberry, bog whortleberry, northern bilberry General description: Bilberries are a type of blueberry found in Europe and the Northern United States and are closely related to the U.S. blueberry. Although the entire plant is used, the berries and their juice are the most commonly known. Historically, bilberry was used to improve eye disorders such as retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma. Bomber pilot...
Biotin Other name(s): vitamin H (archaic), coenzyme R, d-biotin, hexahydro-2-oxo-1H-thienol[3,4-d]-imidazole-4-pentatonoic acid General description: Biotin is classified as a B vitamin. It is water soluble and readily absorbed when taken orally. It is found in a variety of foods and is also produced by bacteria inside the large intestine. Biotin deficiency is rare. Like the other B vitamins, biotin plays an important role in energy production. Biotin works with carboxylase enzymes, ATP and magnesium to ...
Black Cohosh
Black Cohosh Botanical name(s): Cimicifuga racemosa. Family: Ranunculaceae Other name(s): black snake root, bugbane, bugwort, rattleroot, rattleweed, squaw root General description: Black cohosh is a tall perennial herb originally found in the northeastern United States. Native Americans boiled the root in water and drank the brewed beverage to treat women's problems, as well as fatigue, snakebite and arthritis. The medicinal part consists of the dried rhizome and roots. Black cohosh is cultivated in Eu...
Bone Meal
Bone Meal General description: Bone Meal is produced from defatted, dried animal bones that are ground to a fine powder. It is used as a mineral supplement and is high in calcium and phosphorus. Medically valid uses: Bone meal is used supplementally as a source of calcium, phosphorus and trace elements. Calcium makes up the mineral content of bones and teeth. It is necessary for muscle contraction, nerve transmission, blood clotting, hormone synthesis and a host of other functions. Calcium also improves...
Borage Oil
Borage Oil Other name(s): gamma-linolenic acid, GLA General description: Borage oil consists primarily of the essential fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Gamma-linolenic acid is a precursor of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are found in all tissues of the body and act as local hormones. Medically valid uses: Borage oil currently has no documented valid medical uses. Unsubstantiated claims: Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studie...
Brewer's Yeast
Brewer's Yeast Other name(s): Faex medicinalis, medicinal yeast, Saccharomyces carlsbergensis, Saccharomyces uvarum, Saccharomyces cerevisiae General description: Brewer's yeast is produced from a number of Saccharomyces (yeast) species. Brewer's yeast is "harvested" during the beer-brewing process, or it can be specifically grown in a nutrient broth for improved yield and to modify its mineral content. It is naturally a good source of protein (52 percent of its weight) and B-complex vitamins. The miner...
Calcium Other name(s): calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, calcium glubionate, calcium gluconate, calcium lactate, calcium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate General description: Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body and the major component in bone. Most calcium in the body is found in the bones in a mineral form called calcium hydroxyapatite. Calcium is a fundamental building block of bone and tooth enamel. It is incorporated into bone and enamel as calcium hydroxyapatite and other relate...
Cascara Sagrada
Cascara Sagrada Botanical name(s): Rhamnus purshiana. Family: Rhamnaceae Other name(s): bitter bark, sacred bark General description: Cascara sagrada, which means "sacred bark," was first used by Native Americans. It is made from the bark of a tree found in the northwestern United States. The bark contains anthraquinone glycosides, which act as a cathartic or laxative, depending on the dosage. Cascara relieves constipation and restores the bowel to a healthy tone. Medically valid uses: Cascara is used t...
Cat's Claw
Cat's Claw Botanical name(s): Uncaria tomentosa Family: Rubiaceae Other name(s): una de gato General description: Cat's claw is a climbing vine that grows in the high Peruvian tropical forests. Two species, Uncaria tomentosa and Uncaria guianensis, have traditionally been used by the Peruvian Indians to treat arthritis, digestive problems and other ailments. The active ingredients are extracted from the bark and root of the vine. Both types of Uncaria are being evaluated by modern research methods and h...
Cayenne Botanical name(s): Capsicum annuum, C. frutescens, C. minimum. Family: Solanaceae Other name(s): African chili, chili, hot pepper, Louisiana long pepper or sport pepper, paprika, red chili, spur pepper, tabasco pepper General description: Cayenne is a hot spice commonly used in cooking. Bell pepper and paprika are the mild varieties of this pepper. Topically, cayenne is an effective pain reliever. It contains capsaicin, which is used in ointment form to relieve pain. Ointments made from cayenne ...
Chaste Tree
Chaste Tree Botanical name(s): Vitex agnus-castus L. Family: Verbenaceae Other name(s): chasteberry, cloister pepper, hemp tree, monk's pepper, vitex General description: Vitex agnus-castus, or chaste tree, is a shrub that bears violet flowers and berries. The medicinal parts are the dried fruit and leaves. The plant is indigenous to the Mediterranean as far as western Asia, and now can be found in southeastern parts of North America. Chaste tree contains iridoids, flavonoids, progestins and essential o...
Choline Other name(s) choline bitartrate, choline chloride, choline dihydrogen General description Choline is a water-soluble component of many important chemicals within the body. Although not all choline functions and interactions are known, it is believed that choline is necessary for normal liver and kidney function. Choline is also a component of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, a chemical that passes messages between nerves, and between nerves and muscles. Choline is also the building block of ...
Chromium Other name(s): trivalent chromium, chromium picolinate General description: Chromium is an essential trace metal involved in regulating blood sugar and enhancing insulin action to metabolize and store carbohydrates, fat and protein. Therefore, adequate amounts are required in the diet for normal breakdown of carbohydrates. Medically valid uses: Although some studies have shown that chromium supplementation can improve blood sugar levels in chromium deficient animals, chromium deficiency is rare...
Citrulline Other name(s): a-amino-d-ureido-n-valeric acid Unsubstantiated claims: Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Besides removing ammonia from the body, citrulline is believed to stimulate the immune system and increase energy level. Recommended intake: Amino acids (AAs) are available as individual AAs or in proprietary AA combinations, as well as part of multi-vitamin formulas, proteins and food supplements. The forms inc...
Cobalt Other name(s): cobalamin, cyanocobalamin , hydroxyocobalamin General description: Cobalt is a mineral required by the body for blood formation. In elemental form, it is a hard gray metal. Its only well-recognized function is as a component of vitamin B-12 , a vitamin essential for producing red blood cells and maintaining the nervous system. Cobalt, present in the body only in the form of vitamin B-12 , is essential to erythropoiesis, or production of red blood cells. Cobalt serves some of the sa...
Coenzyme Q-10
Coenzyme Q-10 Other name(s): Co Q-10, Q-10, ubiquinone, ubiquinol General description: Coenzyme Q-10 is a fat-soluble quinone similar in structure to vitamins E and K. Since its discovery 40 years ago, research has been ongoing to evaluate its reported cardiac benefits. Coenzyme Q-10 is synthesized by cells throughout the body, hence its name ubiquinone; ubi because it is ubiquitous throughout the body and quinone because it is chemically a quinone with a side chain. Q-10 acts as a catalyst in the respi...
Copper Other name(s): chelated copper, copper histidinate, cupric acetate General description: Copper is a soft, reddish-orange metal and an essential trace element. Its functions in the body are still being researched. One study demonstrated that copper could effectively treat some types of anemia unresponsive to iron therapy. Wilson's disease and Menkes (kinky hair) disease are related to the inability to properly utilize copper. Copper concentrations are highest in the liver and kidneys, followed by ...
Cranberry Botanical name(s): Vaccinium macrocarpon. Family: Ericaceae Other name(s): bearberry, craneberry General description: The cranberry is an evergreen plant native to the northeastern United States. It has been used traditionally for the prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections. Although it has fallen in and out of favor in medicine, cranberry is currently recognized as an effective agent to help prevent uncomplicated urinary tract infections, particularly in older women. Cranberries ...
Cysteine Other name(s): a-amino-b-thiolpropionic acid Unsubstantiated claims: Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Cysteine may be beneficial in treating arthritis ( L -cysteine), hardening of the arteries and lung diseases such as bronchitis, emphysema and tuberculosis. It may help protect the lungs from cigarette smoke. Cysteine is believed to help protect the liver from alcohol, prevent hangovers and prevent damage to brain c...
Cystine Other name(s): di-[a-amino-propionic]-b-disulphide Unsubstantiated claims: Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Cystine is believed to help speed post-operative recovery and to stimulate the immune system. It is also considered useful in treating bronchitis. Recommended intake: Amino acids (AAs) are available as individual AAs or in proprietary AA combinations, as well as part of multi-vitamin formulas, proteins and food...
Dolomite Other name(s): dolomitic limestone General description: Dolomite is a sedimentary mineral formed from the skeletal remains of small marine animals. It has a high calcium content because the shells and skeletal structure of marine organisms consist mainly of calcium . The mineral is a calcium / magnesium carbonate. Medically valid uses: Dolomite has been mainly used as a source of calcium . Because it is a carbonate, it has also been used in antacids. Calcium is an important mineral that makes u...
Dong Quai
Dong Quai Botanical name(s): Angelica archangelica. Family: Umbelliferae Other name(s): angelica, Chinese angelica, Japanese angelica General description: Dong quai is a fragrant perennial or biennial plant with greenish-white flowers. It is grown in Asia for medicinal purposes, but in the United States, it is more widely used as a food flavoring. The roots and leaves are the parts of the plant that are used medicinally. Dong quai contains coumarins, which act as vasodilators and antispasmodic agents. O...
Echinacea Botanical name(s): Echinacea purpurea, E. angustifolia, E. pallida. Family: Asteraceae Other name(s): black sampson, purple coneflower, rudbeckia, sampson root General description: Echinacea, most commonly known as purple coneflower, is a flowering plant native to North America. It is the most popular herb in the United States, generating more than $300 million in sales annually. The plant is harvested at flowering time; all parts are used except the roots. Echinacea usually refers to a mix of...
Elderberry Botanical name(s): Sambucus canadensis, S. nigra, S. racemosa, S. ebulus. Family: Caprifoliaceae Other name(s): black elder, bore tree, bour tree, common elder, eldrum ellhorn, hollunder, pipe tree General description: The juice from the berries of the elder tree is used in the treatment of many ailments, particularly rheumatic pains. Elderberry is also used to treat colds and influenza. Elder flower water is used as an astringent. Elderberry contains naturally occurring antioxidants , vitami...
EPA Other name(s): eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA, fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids, omega-3 oil(s) General description: Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid found in abundance in fish oils such as cod liver oil and haddock oil. Traditionally, cod liver oil was administered to children to help prevent vitamin D deficiency in cloudy countries like England. Consumption of large quantities of fish oil is associated with lower incidence of heart problems and arthritis, as shown in s...
Feverfew Botanical name(s): Chrysanthemum parthenium, Tanacetum parthenium. Family: Asteraceae Other name(s): altamisa, bachelor's buttons, featherfew, featherfoil General description: Feverfew is related to the common daisy and grows throughout the United States and Europe. It has been used as a pain reliever for centuries. The feathery, aromatic leaves are used primarily for the prevention of migraine headaches. Scientists believe that parthenolide and other ingredients in feverfew inhibit serotonin a...
Fiber Other name(s): b-glucan, cellulose, chitosan, gellan, guar gum, gum, hemicellulose, konjac mannan, lignin, mucilage pectin General description: Fiber is present to some degree in almost all plant species. In addition it is produced by marine life, insects, yeasts, fungi, bacteria and a host of other organisms. Fiber is often referred to as soluble or insoluble, depending on whether it dissolves in water. Food sources include bran, whole grains, vegetables, fruits and seaweed. Current research sugg...
Flaxseed Botanical name(s): Linum usitatissimum. Family: Linaceae Other name(s): flax, linseed, lint bells, winterlien General description: Flaxseed is an annual grown in temperate and tropical regions. Oil extracted from the seeds is used as an alternative to fish oil. Flaxseed has a nutty flavor and is used in bread and bakery products. The seeds from the flaxseed plant are also used to make linseed cakes and in liniments. The stem of the plant is used to make linen thread. Flaxseed contains the omega...
Folic acid
Folic Acid Other name(s): vitamin B 9 , folacin, folate, tetrahydrofolic acid, tetrahydropteroylglutamic acid, THF General description: Folic acid, folate, or vitamin B 9 , is a water-soluble vitamin. It plays an important part in cell division, in the creation of cells in the blood-forming organs and bone marrow, and in the proper development of the fetal spinal cord during pregnancy. Like the other B vitamins, folic acid plays an important role in energy production. The body converts folic acid to tet...
Garlic Botanical name(s): Allium sativum. Family: Liliaceae General description: Garlic consists of fresh or dried bulbs of the botanical plant Allium sativum, which is cultivated worldwide. The bulb or clove is the part of the plant most commonly used, but sometimes garlic oil is used. Garlic is best stored hung in plaits in a dry place. Garlic contains alliin, which, when ground, produces the strong-smelling, potent antibacterial agent allicin. In addition to its supposed antibacterial properties, gar...
Gelatin (Hydrolyzed Collagen)
Gelatin (Hydrolyzed Collagen) Other Name(s): gelatin General description: Hydrolyzed collagen and proteins, which are the constituents of gelatins, have been used in cooking for over 100 years and have been known for their ability to strengthen fingernails and improve hair condition. Knox gelatin was the earliest commercial gelatin used as a food product. Hydrolyzed collagen is produced from bone and cartilage. Typically, the bone is crushed or ground, defatted, soaked in hydrochloric acid to remove the...
Ginger Botanical name(s): Zingiber officiale Roscoe. Family: Zingiberaceae Other name(s): gingerroot, zingiberis rhizoma General description: Ginger is a perennial plant with grasslike leaves. Ginger, the spice, is produced from the root of the ginger plant and has been used for more than 2,500 years. The root contains essential oils and resins that give ginger its characteristic odor and spicy flavor, and are responsible for its medicinal uses. Ginger's medicinal uses are due to a class of active ingre...
Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo Biloba Botanical name(s): Ginkgo biloba. Family: Ginkgoaceae Other name(s): maidenhair tree General description: Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest trees on the planet. The herb ginkgo biloba is the extract from the dried leaves and seeds of the tree. Ginkgo biloba has been promoted commercially in the United States with claims of enhancing memory and mental sharpness. Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) contains flavonoids and terpenes (the largest fraction being the known ginkgolides A, B and C). GBE i...
Ginseng Botanical name(s): Panax ginseng, Panax quinquefolius (American ginseng, an endangered species), Panax repens. Family: Araliaceae Other name(s): American ginseng, Chinese ginseng, Korean ginseng, man-root, Schinsent General description: Ginseng is one of the most popular and expensive herbs in the world. A common name for ginseng, "man-root," because of its humanoid appearance, implies that it has benefits for the whole body. The medicinal part consists of the dried main and lateral root and roo...
Glucosamine Other name(s): chitosamine, 2-amino-2deoxy-D-glucose General description: Glucosamine is a naturally occurring substance that alleviates symptoms associated with osteoarthritis. Most studies evaluating glucosamine in the treatment of arthritis typically show that glucosamine decreases symptoms and pain, and increases range of motion. Glucosamine is found in chitin, the fibrous material that makes up the exoskeleton of crustaceans and insects. It is also found in mucoproteins and mucopolysacc...
Glutamic Acid
Glutamic Acid Other name(s): a-aminoglutaric acid Unsubstantiated claims: Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Glutamic acid is claimed to play a role in the treatment of personality and childhood behavioral disorders, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy and mental retardation. Glutamic acid has sometimes been used in cases of hypoglycemia, a complication resulting from insulin treatment for diabetes. Recommended intake: Amino acids (A...
Glycine Other name(s): aminoacetic acid Unsubstantiated claims: Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Glycine is found in some antacid medications. In addition, it is claimed to be useful in treating depression, hyperactivity and malnutrition associated with drug addiction. Recommended intake: Amino acids (AAs) are available as individual AAs or in proprietary AA combinations, as well as part of multi-vitamin formulas, proteins a...
Goldenseal Botanical name(s): Hydrastis canadensis. Family: Ranunculaceae Other name(s): golden seal, yellow root General description: Goldenseal is a perennial herb native to North America. The roots and rhizome are the parts of the plant that are used. Goldenseal contains the alkaloids hydrastine and berberine, which possess weak antiseptic properties. These components may help to combat bacteria-induced diarrhea. They should be avoided during pregnancy because of their possible stimulating effect on ...
Gotu Kola
Gotu Kola Botanical name(s): Centella asiatica. Family: Apiaceae Other name(s): hydrocotyle, Indian pennywort, marsh penny, talepetako, thick-leaved pennywort, white rot General description: Gotu kola is a perennial creeping plant that grows in warmer climates worldwide. It has been used as a medicinal agent in India and neighboring areas since ancient times. It was believed to enhance life span and was also used to treat leprosy. Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) contains three main active ingredients: asi...
Grape Seed Extract
Grape Seed Extract Botanical name(s): Vitis vinifera Other name(s): oligomeric proanthocyanidins , OPC, pycnogenol General description: The grape has a long history of medicinal uses. Ancient Egyptians treated asthma with grapes. More recently, sap from grape branches was used to treat skin irritations and scrapes. Modern medicine may have discovered measurable benefits from compounds in both grape seeds and red wines. Studies of the "French paradox" explain these benefits. The typical French diet conta...
Green Tea Extract
Green Tea Extract Botanical name(s): Camellia sinensis. Family: Theaceae Other name(s): black tea, Chinese tea, Oolong tea, tea General description: Green tea is obtained from the plant Camellia sinensis. Black tea, green tea, and Oolong tea are all produced from varieties of the same plant. The different types of tea are created using different processing methods. Green tea extract contains a variety of polyphenols that includes the most active polyphenol, epigallocatechin gallate. Green tea and Oolong...
Hawthorn Botanical name(s): Crataegus oxyacantha Other name(s): English hawthorn, haw, May, Mayblossom, Maybush, Mayflower, whitethorn General description: The hawthorn is a woody shrub or small tree with thorns and brightly colored fruit. In Europe, hawthorn is used both as a prescription and an over-the-counter heart tonic. Although this herb is not well known in the United States, more Americans, including physicians, are now contemplating various uses for it. Hawthorn contains flavonoids, which inte...
Histidine Other Name(s): a-amino-b-[4-imidazole]-propionic acid Claims: Histidine is reported to help treat allergies, ulcers, rheumatoid arthritis, and anemia. It is also considered beneficial in improving sexual function and protecting against damage caused by ionizing radiation (X-rays, for example). Recommended intake: Amino acids (AAs) are available as individual AAs or in proprietary AA combinations, as well as part of multivitamin formulas, proteins, and food supplements. The forms include tablet...
Iodine Other Name(s): iodide, organic iodine, potassium iodide, sodium iodide General description: In 1922, researchers discovered that the thyroid gland needs iodine to produce thyroid hormones and prevent the development of a goiter (enlarged thyroid). Thyroid hormones regulate metabolism, and affect reproductive processes, nerves, muscles, skin, and hair. In addition to preventing goiters, iodine helps with the synthesis of protein and utilization of oxygen. Iodine is incorporated into two important ...
Iron Other name(s): carbonyl iron, desiccated ferrous sulfate, ferrous fumarate, ferrous gluconate, ferrous sulfate General description: Iron is an essential element important in the development of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all parts of the body. However, iron is extremely poisonous in large doses. Iron overdose is the number one cause of pediatric poisoning deaths in the United States. Iron functions primarily as the oxygen-carrying component of hemoglobin, the red pigment inside red blood...
Isoleucine Other name(s): a-amino-b-methyl-n-valeric acid Unsubstantiated claims: Please note that this section reports on claims that have NOT yet been substantiated through scientific studies. Isoleucine may play a critical role in hemoglobin (the oxygen-carrying pigment inside red blood cells) production. It may regulate blood sugar level, increase energy and endurance and help speed healing of injured muscle tissue. Recommended intake: Amino acids (AAs) are available as individual AAs or in propriet...
Kava Kava
Kava Kava Botanical name(s): Piper methysticum, Piperis methystici rhizoma. Family: Piperaceae Other name(s): ava, awa, gea gi, kava, kava-kava, kawa kawa, methysticum, yaqona (pronounced yangona) General description: The kava plant is native to the South Pacific, where it is still widely used. It is a tall, upright bush with large leaves. The rhizome is the portion of the plant that contains the active ingredient. Some European manufacturers use top cuttings from the kava plant. This material has very ...
Kelp Botanical name(s): True kelps belong to the genus laminaria, family Laminariaceae. Giant kelps belong to the genus macrocystis, family Lessoniaceae. Bladder kelps belong to the genus nereocystis, family Lessoniaceae. Other name(s): seaweed General description: Kelp is a common name for leafy algae or seaweed that is used as a food staple among Japanese people and other island and coastal cultures. It is a natural source of iodine and trace minerals. Kelp needs sunlight as an energy source. It also ...
Lactobacillus Acidophilus
Lactobacillus Acidophilus Other name(s): Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, acidophilus General description: Lactobacilli are bacteria that produce lactic acid from the metabolic breakdown of carbohydrates, particularly the sugar lactose in milk. Lactobacilli grow well in milk and milk products and are responsible for the "souring" of milk. Many different strains can be found in milk products, the adult intestinal tract and vagina, and in the intestinal tract of formula-fed infants. La...
Lecithin Lecithin is also known as alpha-phosphatidylcholines, lecithinum ex soya, sojalecithin, or soy lecithin. General description Lecithin does not refer to a single chemical but rather to a group of closely related chemicals. Lecithins in turn belong to a larger group of compounds called phospholipids, which are important components of the brain, blood, nervous tissue, and other tissues. The body uses lecithin in the transporting of fats and in the metabolic process. Lecithins consist of a base str...
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Missouri's National Archery in the School Program (NASP) will be introduced to students in grades 4-12 at Macon R-1 this school year. The NASP started when Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) Commissioner, Tom Bennett wanted to find a way to reach the youth of the state and get them outdoors. The KDFWR hosted an event to introduce the Kentucky Department of Education to the sport of archery. The Department of Education liked the event and agreed to start it in middle school PE classes.
Since the NASP began in 2002 over 10 million youth have participated from more than 10,000 schools, including 47 states and 5 countries. Archery allows every participant to succeed and enjoy the sport. Statistics show that school archery programs improve school attendance, increase self-esteem, increase physical activity, appeals to all students, get kids outdoors, and can also become an after school activity.
The Long Branch Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited, in Macon, donated $3800 to help pay for equipment. Another $1500 will be obtained through reimbursable grants from the Missouri Department of Conservation. Thanks to these contributions there is no cost to the school. Whitetails Unlimited's money came from proceeds made at their banquet each year in Macon. The group is very supportive of shooting sports for local youth. This local chapter has invested thousands of dollars so local youth can have opportunities to participate in shooting programs including local 4-H, FFA, and Boy Scouts.
Other schools that have MoNASP in our area include Tri-County Christian, Kirksville, South Shelby, Monroe City, Knox County, Moberly, Cairo, and Bucklin. To learn more about NASP visit http://mdc.mo.gov or http://archeryintheschools.org. You can also find videos athttp://youtube.com . Anyone with questions can also contact Matt Bergfield, Macon County Conservation Agent by phone (573) 673-0009, or Rob Garver Outdoor Skills Specialist at email@example.com

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July 31, 2014
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Kansas State returned two kicks for touchdowns and an interception return for another score propelling the Wildcats to a 41-21 win over the seventh-ranked Texas Longhorns. It's the worst home defeat in 10 years under coach Mack Brown.
Linebacker Ian Campbell scored on a 41-yard interception return in the second quarter. James Johnson took a kickoff 85 yards for a 21-14 lead moments after Texas had tied the score.
Jordy Nelson's 89-yard punt return in the third put the Wildcats up 34-21 and all but sealed their second straight victory over Texas.
Kansas State is 3-and-1. K-State scored on its opening drive, then didn't need another offensive touchdown until the fourth quarter. The Wildcats put up the most points scored against Texas in Austin since 1997, the Longhorns' infamous "Rout 66" loss to UCLA, 66-3.
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Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control (MADACC) has killed 3,498 animals so far this year. (This does not include those that died in their kennel, were dead on arrival, or were owner-requested euthanasia).
Five birds, 2,205 cats, 1,239 dogs, and 49 other animals died at MADACC. The charts below show comparisons from last year to this year and also the breakdown of the August statistics. As you can see, in August alone, MADACC killed 665 animals.
MADACC's August statistics showed some improvement over last August but other cities in America are saving over 90% of the animals in their care. Click here to read more.
Thank you to the staff at MADACC for beginning to post their statistics in a timely fashion. The key to solving a problem is to know that there is a problem. Transparency in government organizations is key, so that citizens can evaluate how their tax dollars are being spent. If you live in one of the 19 municipalities of Milwaukee County that MADACC serves, you are paying for this problem.
July and August are typically the highest intake months for shelter animals for a few reasons. First, it is the height of kitten and puppy season. Second, the weather is warmer and pets are outside more. Third, thunderstorms and fireworks displays cause many pets to bolt in panic. The week after July 4th is the busiest week of the year nationwide for animal shelters. Approximately 50-70% of all animals in America's shelters are lost pets.
Yet, very few people in Milwaukee know that MADACC exists. They don't know where or how to go about looking for their lost pet.
Many people believe that it costs more money to save more lives when in fact, it usually costs less. Taxpayers are already shouldering the burden of handling, housing, euthanizing, and disposing of animals. This is very costly. Other cities are realizing increased cost savings by returning more lost pets to their owners, preventing surrenders, transferring animals to rescue partners and adopting out others. Trap, neutering and returning feral cats reduces their population in a more humane and cost effective manner than the traditional "catch and kill' method that is used now.
Here is an excellent booklet called "Dollars and Sense" to download and share if you are interested in learning how to save tax dollars with more effective and humane animal control. http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/econbenefits.pdf


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Devotional: Lord I Love You (MP3)
Step Into Worship: A Southwestern College Worship Community Project
These worship songs by SC alumni are dedicated to the Southwestern College community of faith who bare the image of the living God in service around the world.
Produced and arranged by Stephen Butler, Carter Green and Martin Rude. Special thanks to Leadership student Roger Klein and graphic designer Terry Quiett. Recorded at Greenjeans Studios, Wellington, KS except tracks 1 & 7 recorded by Tone Circus Productions, Dallas, TX.
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Had Enough
Since joining the Senate, I've traveled the state listening to you - and I've heard the same concerns again and again. Many Pennsylvanians want better, more sensible government, not bigger government.
Today, excessive government regulations are making it difficult for employers to hire and create jobs. Federal red tape is imposing burdensome, unfunded mandates on local cities, townships and counties. Small businesses and farmers are struggling to comply with new directives from overreaching agencies. Government waste, fraud and abuse continue eating up taxpayer dollars at a time when many households across Pennsylvania are watching every penny they spend.
Have you HAD ENOUGH?
Through my HAD ENOUGH? public service campaign, I'm asking Pennsylvanians to tell me their experiences with unreasonable red tape, government excess and overregulation. I want to hear how federal agencies have not worked for you and how we in Washington can improve and streamline government. This isn't about disparaging government - it's about helping you, finding solutions, and making the federal government work more effectively for Pennsylvanians.
So if you've HAD ENOUGH?, let me hear from you - please click here or scroll down to the "submit your idea" button to share your experiences with me. I want to hear if a new federal regulation is preventing an employer from expanding and investing in your community; if the federal government is imposing an unfunded mandate on your town; or if new agency rules and regulations are impeding your livelihood.
You can also click on the "success stories" button below to learn about how we've already successfully helped Pennsylvanians who have HAD ENOUGH?.
Please note: If you have a traditional casework issue (passport, Social Security, disability, visas, VA assistance, etc.), please do not submit your query through HAD ENOUGH?. Please click here to visit my Federal Agency Help page for assistance.
I look forward to hearing how the federal government can work better for you.
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Hot dogs and potato chips.
That was the meal tornado survivor Sandra Coy had planned for Thanksgiving dinner until she and her family were invited to share a meal at St. Francis Xavier Church on Thursday afternoon.
Coy, 47, and her fiancé John Watson, 67, of Henryville, were part of a small group of storm survivors who attended the bountiful spread of Thanksgiving fixings in the church's basement hall. The event was sponsored by the church and organized by March2Recovery, a disaster-relief organization formed shortly after the March 2 tornadoes left hundreds of Henryville and Southern Indiana residents in need.
Volunteers came together Thursday morning to prepare the feast, decorate the hall and welcome the survivors.
As volunteers spread tablecloths, simmered gravy and prepared cranberry sauce in the church's kitchen area, a stream of area families dropped off pies, turkeys and other Thanksgiving favorites to add to the dinner.
Coy said her home has been powered by a generator since the EF-4 tornado struck and that cooking a Thanksgiving meal would have been too difficult. She and Watson sought refuge from the storm in the bathroom of their home, after watching the funnel cloud slice through the neighborhood from their bedroom window.
"It was the wildest thing I have ever been in my life," she said. "It sounded like a freight train."
The tornado damaged the home's roof, siding and windows, Coy said.
Watson, who has lived in the home damaged by the storm for 40 years, said he tried to keep Coy calm as the tornado approached their property.
"I felt the house shaking, she [Coy] grabbed my arm and said, 'Let's get in the bath tub,'" he said.
Watson said the funnel cloud approached and left in only a few seconds, but the fist-sized hail and heavy winds that followed did even more do damage to their home.
Coy and Watson, like others in Henryville, have not yet returned to the everyday normalcy prior to the tornado and still depend on the helping hands of others.
"They have helped so much," Coy said of the volunteer efforts that have assisted in her family coping with its losses caused by the tornado. "It just shows how a community can pull together."
Coy said she and her family have taken steps to remain positive since March 2 and appreciate what the storm did not take from them.
"Knowing that I could have died easily that day just made me love even more," she said. "It opened my eyes even more. We are just so grateful each and every day."
She said she will be forever thankful to the work of March2Recovery, March of Dimes, St. Francis Xavier Church and community members.
"The smiles and the love that you feel are just wonderful," Coy said, between bites of pie. "And, the food is great."
Watson said the tornado is something he will never forget, but he chooses not to focus on how the storm disrupted his life.
"I've tried not to let it keep me from doing anything I want to do," he said.
He and the other survivors were able to take some time away from their still damaged homes during the Thanksgiving meal.
"It is the most wonderful thing you have ever seen," he said of the of support that went into the planning and preparation of the church's Thanksgiving meal. "It is beautiful that they would do that for us."
Watson gave special thanks to the church's pastor, the Rev. Steven Schaftlein.
"The father — you would be amazed how much he helps the community, what he does for everybody. He is a wonderful man. You can't beat him."
Schaftlein was one of five volunteers who arrived at the church Thursday morning to make a Thanksgiving meal possible for the tornado survivors. He said the meal was quickly organized in the past several weeks, and survivors were contacted directly and announcements of the meal were made during recent services at St. Francis Xavier.
"Especially the [survivors] who are still in pretty bleak housing at this point, we wanted to give them a comfortable place to have a Thanksgiving meal." Schaftlein said.
He said the dinner was just another opportunity to give assistance to those in the community.
"This is what we are supposed to be about," he said. "It is what Jesus taught us — to be a neighbor to those who are strangers, to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked. "
He said the preparation of the Thanksgiving and the countless other actions of those who have providing assistance since the storm is as simple as putting practice into action.
"It is just walking the talk," he said.
Clark County
A MEAL WITH MEANING: Henryville church, volunteers make Thanksgiving possible for those still struggling
Hot dogs and potato chips.
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Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. The character has been portrayed by Sir Alec Guinness in the original trilogy and by Ewan McGregor in the prequel trilogy, as well as voiced by James Arnold Taylor in various other Star Wars projects.
Prequel trilogy[edit]
In Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Obi-Wan Kenobi is depicted as the Padawan (student) of Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn.[2]
He accompanies his master in negotiations with the Trade Federation, which is blockading the planet Naboo. They are attacked by battle droids and are forced to retreat to Naboo, where they meet the ungainly Gungan Jar Jar Binks, who assists them in reaching Queen Padmé Amidala. Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan help the queen escape Naboo on a space cruiser. In escaping the blockade, the ship is damaged and makes an unscheduled landing on Tatooine, where Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan meet Anakin Skywalker, a young slave who shows such tremendous potential in the Force that Qui-Gon believes him to be the "Chosen One" of Jedi prophecy, destined to bring balance to the Force. The Jedi Council forbids Anakin's training, however, believing that the boy's future is clouded by the fear he exhibits.
During a major battle, Qui-Gon is mortally wounded by Sith Lord Darth Maul. Having nearly fallen to his death, Obi-Wan uses the Force to seize his master's lightsaber and cuts Maul in half. With his dying breath, Qui-Gon instructs Obi-Wan to train Anakin. For his heroics in defeating a Sith (being the first Jedi in 1,000 years to do so), Grand Master Yoda bestows on Obi-Wan the rank of Jedi Knight and reluctantly grants him permission to train Anakin.[3]
Ten years later in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Obi-Wan has become an experienced Jedi Knight while training his Padawan, Anakin. By this time, Anakin has grown powerful but arrogant, and believes that Obi-Wan is holding him back.
He and Anakin are required to protect Senator Padmé Amidala after an attempt on her life. Obi-Wan traces the attempt to the planet Kamino and learns of a massive clone army that the planet's inhabitants are building for the Galactic Republic. He then meets with bounty hunter Jango Fett (the template of the clones) and deduces that Fett is the one responsible for the attempts on the senator's life. Obi-Wan attempts to apprehend Fett, but Fett escapes with his adopted son. Obi-Wan follows the bounty hunter's ship Slave I to the planet Geonosis. On Geonosis, Obi-Wan discovers a conspiracy of star systems bent on secession from the Republic led by Sith Lord Count Dooku (Qui-Gon Jinn's former master). After sending a message to Anakin, Obi-Wan is captured.
After Anakin and Padmé arrive on Geonosis to rescue Obi-Wan and they are themselves captured, all three are sentenced to death by the Geonosians. The executions are prevented by the arrival of Jedi and clone reinforcements led by Jedi Masters Mace Windu and Yoda, resulting in the opening salvo of the Clone Wars. Obi-Wan and Anakin confront Dooku in a duel, wherein he strikes Anakin with Force lightning then turns to Obi-Wan. When the two duel, Dooku outmaneuvers Obi-Wan and wounds him on both his left arm and leg. Just when Dooku is about to kill Obi-Wan, Anakin blocks his attack and engages him in a duel, which ends with Dooku cutting off Anakin's right arm. After dueling Yoda, Dooku puts Obi-Wan and Anakin in mortal danger in order to create a distraction and escape.[4]
Three years later in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Obi-Wan Kenobi is a Jedi Master on the High Jedi Council and a General in the Army of the Republic. Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker remains Obi-Wan's partner and the two have become war heroes and best friends.
They are sent on a mission to rescue Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, who has been kidnapped by Separatist leader General Grievous. They find Palpatine and engage Count Dooku in a duel. After Dooku knocks Obi-Wan unconscious, Anakin defeats Dooku and kills him in cold blood. Soon after returning to Coruscant, Obi-Wan is called away to Utapau to confront Grievous.
After finding the Separatist encampment, Obi-Wan engages Grievous in battle, eventually killing him with a blaster. When Palpatine — who is secretly the Sith Lord Darth Sidious — issues Order 66 to have the clone troopers turn on their Jedi generals, Obi-Wan survives the attempt on his life and escapes, rendezvousing with Yoda and Senator Bail Organa of Alderaan aboard Organa's ship Tantive IV. Returning to Coruscant, he and Yoda discover that every Jedi in the Jedi Temple has been murdered. After sending a beacon to all surviving Jedi to scatter across the galaxy and remain in hiding, Obi-Wan then watches a security hologram revealing that Anakin took part in the slaughter, and has become Palpatine's Sith apprentice, Darth Vader. Yoda charges Obi-Wan with confronting Vader while he fights Palpatine, who has turned the Republic into the tyrannical Galactic Empire. Obi-Wan is loath to fight his best friend, but Yoda tells him that Anakin Skywalker no longer exists, having been "consumed by Darth Vader".
Unaware of Vader's location, Obi-Wan visits Padmé for his whereabouts, and realizes that Vader is the father of Padmé's child. Padmé sets out to the planet Mustafar to confront her husband herself, while Obi-Wan secretly stows away in her ship. After Padmé arrives on Mustafar, Obi-Wan emerges from Padmé's ship. Vader immediately suspects that Padmé has betrayed him, and uses the Force to choke her into unconsciousness. Obi-Wan and Vader fight a furious lightsaber duel which ends with Obi-Wan severing Vader's legs and left arm in midair; Vader then slides too close to a lava flow and sustains life-threatening burns. Obi-Wan retrieves Anakin's lightsaber and returns to the shuttle, leaving his former friend to die. However, Vader survives and is rebuilt as the black armor-clad cyborg seen in the original trilogy.
Obi-Wan watches helplessly as Padmé dies after giving birth to the twins Luke and Leia. Luke is put on Tatooine with Owen Lars (Anakin's stepbrother) while Leia is adopted by Bail Organa and his wife. Yoda then tells Obi-Wan that he has more training for him: Qui-Gon Jinn's spirit will teach him how to retain his identity through the Force and commune with the living after death. The film ends with Obi-Wan giving Luke to Owen and Beru Lars and disappearing into the distance.
Original trilogy[edit]
Introduced in Star Wars, Obi-Wan Kenobi is living as a hermit on the planet Tatooine and has adopted the alias "Ben Kenobi". He rescues Luke Skywalker, R2-D2 and C3PO after an attack by the Tusken Raiders. At his home, Ben discovers that R2-D2 and C-3PO escaped Princess Leia's ship in order to prevent the Death Star's stolen battle plans from being recovered. He then gives Luke his father's lightsaber and says that the boy's father was "betrayed and murdered" by Darth Vader. After trying to convince Luke to accompany him to Alderaan and learn to be a Jedi, Ben agrees to Luke's offer to take him as far as Anchorhead.
But en route to Anchorhead, Ben and Luke discover the remains of an attacked Jawa sandcrawler, realizing that the Imperials were looking for his two droids. After discovering the burnt skeletons of his foster uncle and aunt, Luke returns to the sandcrawler and accepts Ben's offer of training.
In the spaceport city Mos Eisley, they are pulled over by Imperial troops who question Luke about the droids, prompting Ben to use a Force mind trick on the troops' commander to get them through the checkpoint. They enter a local cantina and make a deal with Han Solo and Chewbacca to fly them to Alderaan in their Millennium Falcon ship. During the journey, Ben begins instructing Luke in lightsaber training. While instructing, he suddenly becomes weak and tells Luke of "a great disturbance in the Force." Emerging from hyperspace, the party finds that Alderaan has been destroyed and the Falcon is attacked by an Imperial TIE Fighter. Against Ben's advice, Han is caught in the Death Star's tractor beam.
While Luke and Han don stormtrooper armor and rescue the Princess, Obi-Wan shuts down the tractor beam. Darth Vader, sensing his old master's presence, confronts Obi-Wan and they duel while Luke, Han, Chewbacca and Leia fight their way back to the Falcon. As they prepare to rush aboard, Obi-Wan creates a distraction by allowing Vader to cut him in half. There is no body, however; only his empty robes and sabre hilt fall to the deck, much to Luke's horror. Moments later, he calls out to Luke through the Force, telling him to run.
Later during the Rebel Alliance's attack on the Death Star, Luke hears Obi-Wan's assurance that "the Force will be with you". After many of the Rebel pilots are destroyed, Obi-Wan tells Luke to "trust his feelings" rather than use the X-wing's targeting system, taking his teacher's advice and uses the Force to guide his proton torpedoes, destroying the station. Afterward, Luke hears Obi-Wan's assurance "remember, the Force will be with you, always."
Three years later in The Empire Strikes Back, Ben Kenobi appears several times in spirit form. On the planet Hoth, he appears as a spirit in the Force to Luke Skywalker and instructs his student to go to the Dagobah system to be taught by the exiled Yoda. Despite Yoda's skepticism, Ben convinces his old master to continue the youth's training. Ben's spirit form later appears to convince Luke to not leave Dagobah to try to rescue his friends on Cloud City.[5]
Six months following the events in The Empire Strikes Back in Return of the Jedi, Ben Kenobi appears in spirit form once again. After Yoda's death on Dagobah, he appears to Luke Skywalker. When asked why he didn't tell him the truth, Ben replies that Anakin Skywalker ceased to exist after turning to the dark side, becoming instead Darth Vader. He also reveals that Princess Leia is Luke's twin sister. After the second Death star is destroyed and the Empire defeated, Ben appears at the celebration in the Ewok village, alongside the spirits of Yoda and the redeemed Anakin.[6]
Obi-Wan Kenobi is a major character in the animated micro-series Star Wars: Clone Wars and the CGI animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. In both series, Obi-Wan proves himself an adept strategist and spy, as his leadership style heavily favored subterfuge and misdirection while commanding clone troopers, or wielding the lightsaber and the Force. The latter series highlights his adversarial relationship with Dark Jedi Asajj Ventress.
Obi-Wan Kenobi appears extensively in the "Expanded Universe" of comic books and novels.
Obi-Wan's life prior to The Phantom Menace is portrayed mostly in Jude Watson's Jedi Apprentice and Jedi Quest series. The Jedi Apprentice books follow his adventures as Qui-Gon's Padawan. Notable events in the series include battling the Dark Jedi Xanatos, falling in love with fellow Padawan Siri Tachi, and going on his first independent mission. The Jedi Quest books detail his adventures with Anakin in the years leading up to Attack of the Clones.
His heroism just before and during the Clone Wars is portrayed in novels such as Outbound Flight, The Approaching Storm, and The Cestus Deception.
Obi-Wan's life between Revenge of the Sith and the original film is portrayed mostly in Jude Watson's The Last of the Jedi series. Set roughly a year after the fall of the Republic, the series follows Obi-Wan as he seeks out possible survivors of the Great Jedi Purge, most notably Anakin's former rival Ferus Olin. The books also portray Obi-Wan adjusting to life as a hermit on Tatooine, and quietly watching over Luke. He also discovers that Vader is still alive after seeing him on the Holonet, the galaxy's official news source.
Obi-Wan appears in spirit form in many novels set after Return of the Jedi. In The Truce at Bakura, he appears to Luke to warn him about the threat presented by the Ssi-ruuk; in The Lost City of the Jedi, he guides Luke to the titular city on Yavin IV; in Heir to the Empire, meanwhile, he bids farewell to Luke, explaining that he must abandon his spiritual form to "move on" to a new, higher plane of consciousness. Before parting, Luke tells him that Obi-Wan was like a father to him, to which Obi-Wan replies that he loved Luke like a son.
Video games[edit]
Obi-Wan Kenobi appears in many video games. He is a playable character in all four Lego Star Wars video games, as well as Battlefront II and Renegade Squadron. He is also the lead character in Star Wars: Obi-Wan. The older version is only playable in Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy and Star Wars: The Complete Saga, and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith multiplayer mode and Death Star bonus mission Star Wars: Renegade Squadron, and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed in multiplayer mode and the droid PROXY disguises as him. He also appears in Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Jedi Alliance, Star Wars: Jedi Power Battles and Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Lightsaber Duels as a playable character.He is also playable in the strategy game Star Wars: Empire at War
Comic books[edit]
In the comic book series Star Wars: Republic, Obi-Wan Kenobi faces many grave threats while fighting against the Separatists. Among other notable storylines, he is kidnapped and tortured by Asajj Ventress before being rescued by Anakin ("Hate & Fear"), and apprehends corrupted Jedi Master Quinlan Vos ("The Dreadnaughts of Rendili"). Throughout the series, he grows increasingly wary of Palpatine's designs on the Republic—and his influence on Anakin.
In the non-canon story "Old Wounds", set a few years after the events of Revenge of the Sith, Obi-Wan confronts Darth Maul on Tatooine to protect Luke. The duel ends when Owen Lars shoots and kills Maul; he then warns Obi-Wan to stay away from his nephew. Through the Force, Obi-Wan reassures Luke that he will be there for him when needed.
Cultural impact[edit]
The character is loosely inspired by General Makabe Rokurōta, a character from The Hidden Fortress, played by Toshiro Mifune (whom series creator George Lucas also considered casting as Obi-Wan Kenobi).[7] Mad magazine parodied the original film under the title Star Roars and included a character named 'Oldie Von Moldie'; a grizzled 97-year-old whose lightsaber runs on an extension cord. The Shanghai nightclub shown in the beginning of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is called "Club Obi-Wan" as George Lucas wrote both the Star Wars and Indiana Jones series. A real bar/club by this name existed in the Xihai district of Beijing, China but closed in the summer of 2010. The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! episode "Star Koopa" (being a spoof of Star Wars) also had its own parody of Obi-Wan called 'Obi-Wan Toadi', and the live-action segment "Zenned Out Mario" featured a parody called "Obi-Wan Cannoli". The 1998 Animaniacs episode "Star Warners" (which spoofed Star Wars) featured Slappy Squirrel portraying a parody of Obi-Wan as 'Slappy Wanna Nappy'. In the Family Guy episode "Blue Harvest", Obi-Wan Kenobi is parodied by the character Herbert. In the short film Thumb Wars, Obi-Wan is parodied as the character 'Oobedoob Benubi'. In the film, his full name is 'Oobedoob Scooby-Doobi Benubi, the silliest name in the galaxy.' In the 1977 Star Wars parody Hardware Wars, Obi-Wan is parodied by the character 'Augie Ben Doggie'.
In French Internet subculture, "Obi-Wan Kenobi" became an expression meaning "your question does not make sense", and is said when one does not know what to answer but wants to respond in an amusing way. It was popularised by Les Guignols de l'info, which made a parody of the French version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in which for every question, the fourth choice was invariably "Obi-Wan Kenobi" (and the question invariably nonsense). Humorous multiple choice questionnaires made on the internet since often featured an "Obi-Wan Kenobi" option.
TV Tropes[8] uses Obi-Wan's name for the archetype mentor figure.
In 2003, the American Film Institute selected Obi-Wan Kenobi as the 37th greatest movie hero of all time.[9] He was also listed as IGN's third greatest Star Wars character,[10] as well as one of UGO Networks's favorite heroes of all time.[11]
In 2004, the Council of the Commune Lubicz in Poland passed a resolution giving the name "Obi-Wan Kenobi" to one of the streets in Grabowiec, a small village near Toruń.[12] The street was named in 2005. The spelling of the street name, Obi-Wana Kenobiego is the genitive form of the noun in the Polish language: the street of Obi-Wan Kenobi.[13]
See also[edit]
- ^ "Star Wars: Q: Where's Obi-Wan's home ...". Official Star Wars Twitter. Twitter. August 14, 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-20.
- ^ "The Phantom Menace Script". Retrieved 2008-10-05.
- ^ Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Novelization, 1st edition paperback, 1999. Terry Brooks, George Lucas, ISBN 0-345-43411-0
- ^ Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones Novelization, 2003. R. A. Salvatore
- ^ "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Script at IMSDb". Imsdb.com. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
- ^ "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Script at IMSDb". Imsdb.com. 1981-12-01. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
- ^ http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/seven-samurai-star-toshiro-mifune-face-darth-vader-202128282.html
- ^ "The Obi Wan - Television Tropes & Idioms". Tvtropes.org. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
- ^ "AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes and Villains". afi.com. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
- ^ "Obi-Wan Kenobi is #3.". IGN. Retrieved 6 December 2010.
- ^ UGO Team (January 21, 2010). "Best Heroes of All Time". UGO Networks. Retrieved April 3, 2011.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "An interview with Leszek Budkiewicz, who lives on the street, and who (being the Council member himself) managed to convince the Council to name the street after Obi-Wan Kenobi". Starwars.pl. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
- The New Essential Guide to Characters, revised edition, 2002. Daniel Wallace, Michael Sutfin, ISBN 0-345-44900-2
- Star Wars Episode I Who's Who: A Pocket Guide to Characters of the Phantom Menace, hardcover, 1999. Ryder Windham, ISBN 0-7624-0519-8
- Star Wars: Power of Myth, 1st edition paperback, 2000. DK Publishing, ISBN 0-7894-5591-9
- Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary, hardcover, 1998. David West Reynolds, ISBN 0-7894-3481-4
- Star Wars: The Phantom Menace: The Visual Dictionary, hardcover, 1999. David West Reynolds, ISBN 0-7894-4701-0
- Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: The Visual Dictionary, hardcover, 2002. David West Reynolds, ISBN 0-7894-8588-5
- Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith: The Visual Dictionary, hardcover, 2005. James Luceno, ISBN 0-7566-1128-8
- Revised Core Rulebook (Star Wars Roleplaying Game), 1st edition, 2002. Bill Slavicsek, Andy Collins, J.D. Wiker, Steve Sansweet, ISBN 0-7869-2876-X
- Star Wars Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook, 1st edition, 2000. Bill Slavicsek, Andy Collins, ISBN 0-7869-1793-8
External links[edit]
|Wikiquote has a collection of quotations related to: Obi-Wan Kenobi
- Obi-Wan Kenobi Official Website at StarWars.com
- Obi-Wan Kenobi on Wookieepedia: a Star Wars wiki
- Obi-Wan Kenobi at the Internet Movie Database


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The Daily Star
---- — Manor cuts an example of larger trend
I was dismayed to find so few townspeople showing up on Oct. 26 to join the lively array of Otsego Manor residents in wheelchairs assembled to protest the decision to sell what they feel is their home.
The most frequent subject of the conversations I overheard could be summed up on this question: Couldn't the County Board have found other, less-essential, services to cut? I heard Dan Crowell speak of the state's "unfunded mandates" that left little wiggle room for those looking for things to cut.
All true. But later I found myself wondering how many townspeople present (or absent) at the demonstration ever asked themselves the deeper question: How is it that we can no longer afford to take care of our aged or disabled? Why are so many essential human services in our state and nation being reduced or cut entirely? The federal money that used to be shared with our states, which then shared it with our counties and towns, has been drying up.
Have we ever asked ourselves where such an enormous part of our federal tax money is going? Do we imagine that someone in outer space has been paying for the all too many years of wars, the first of which we let our last president lie us into?
And now during the long years of unwinnable war in Afghanistan, how often do we ask what it is doing for us — or for them? Is it worth the human costs on both sides? Those billions it costs yearly could go a very long way to meeting the vital human needs over there and right here — including those in our beautiful Otsego Manor.
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Uber wants to be the Vegas of gay weddings, only even faster
In their frantic desire to be first with the next big thing and to grab market share by any means necessary, tech companies often act before really thinking through the implications of their ideas. And with its latest idea — facilitating on-the-spot weddings during Pride weekend — rideshare company Uber has finally jumped the shark.
"We're thankful to be based in San Francisco, a city that recognizes love doesn't have to look any certain way. In honor of Pride week, we're celebrating the inclusive idea that love is love with something that lasts a lifetime," Uber wrote on its blog today in announcing "on-demand weddings."
That's right, this Saturday between noon and 6pm, customers using its app can select "UberWEDDING," the company will send a crew out to marry you and your sweetie on the spot, promising that you'll be hitched within an hour -- or well before your Pride buzz wears off and you regain your senses.
"When your UberWEDDING arrives, we'll get started right away. You'll first work with our on-site notary to obtain your marriage license. Once the license is official, the violinist will begin to play and the ceremony will commence!" the company wrote.
So in the name of playing catch-up with Lyft and other competitors — and desperately trying to curry favor with the same-sex marriage crowd in the most superficial and tone-deaf way possible — Uber is turning a big decision that "lasts a lifetime" into an act on par with ordering a pizza when you're hungry.
couples who spontaneously want to tie the know with a convenient opportunity to do so?
Just, wow.
Is marriage really something that should be made convenient to do spontaneously, by a for-profit company, or is that a mockery of the entire institution of marriage?
Why aren't you whining about Nevada rather than a sharing economy role model?
Cause Ron Conway. Duh.
This is getting old. Every. Single. Time. Uber, Twitter, Google. Ron Conway. You'd think these guys were sacrificing and eating babies while using puppies for soccer balls the way the BG constantly goes after them. Did a techie take Steven's girlfriend away or something?
Nothing to do but bash Uber again?
I approve of this offer from Uber and suggest they serve sushi to those getting hitched.
If it was a company Steven approved of, he'd spatter himself with goo in his zeal to promote such a thing.
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Little House on the Prairie is an American one-hour dramatic television program that aired on the NBC network from September 11, 1974, to March 21, 1983, bumping the long-running Adam-12 series to Tuesday nights. During the 1982-83 television season, with the departure of Michael Landon, the series was broadcast with the new title Little House: A New Beginning. A three-hour compilation special called The Little House Years was aired in 1979. (The series itself was preceded by a two-hour pilot movie that first aired on March 30, 1974). The show was a loose adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder_s best-selling series of Little House on the Prairie books. Readers of the books will notice huge discrepancies between the book series and the shows. "Little House on the Prairie" follows the lives of the simple, farming Ingalls family: Charles, Caroline, Mary, Laura, Carrie and then Grace and the later adopted Albert, James and Cassandra, who settle into a quaint little house on the banks of Plum Creek near the small town of Walnut Grove during the late 1800s. Often narrated by Laura, the series follows her simple farm upbringing from her childhood until her adulthood with Almanzo Wilder with whom she starts a family of her own. While the series is based upon the Little House books (and thus the real life of author Laura Ingalls Wilder), it is a very loose adaptation, with mostly only key events and elements of fact surviving the transition from book to TV series, the most important being Mary's eventual blindness, and Laura's future. Several other fictitious (some factual) characters make up the friendly community of Walnut Grove, including teacher Miss Beadle (succeeded by two other teachers, then Laura, then Etta Plum), Dr. Hiram Baker, Rev. Robert Alden, Mr. Hanson (of the Hanson lumber mill), and the well-to-do Olesons, owners of the local mercantile, and also the primary rivals of the Ingalls family (except the Oleson patriarch). Family friends include the Edwards family, the Garvey family and the Carters, who, in the final season, move into the Ingalls' little house.
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The plastic bag ban is coming to the Tri-Valley and the rest of Alameda
On Jan. 1, Alameda County will join San Francisco, San Mateo County, San Jose and 49 other California cities and counties in no longer providing single-use plastic bags at checkout — making reusable bags a must-have for any Bay Area resident, according to a recent press release.
All stores selling packaged food must charge a minimum of 10 cents for each paper bag.
Here are some tips on how to incorporate reusable bags into your holidays this year:
- Practice the new habit by bringing reusable bags while doing your holiday shopping. Get a head start on your New Year's resolution!
- Give friends and family reusable bags as gifts or stocking stuffers. Stylish, eco-friendly bags can be found at Etsy.com or for as little as $5 on Amazon.
- Get in the DIY holiday spirit and craft your own reusable bag using only an old T-shirt and scissors (no sew). You can even personalize it with a favorite design or message for a loved one. See here for instructions.
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Updated Combined Twins Bench and Bullpen Battle Dashboard; 3/16/12
by, 03-16-2012 at 08:16 PM (744 Views)
Originally posted at The Tenth Inning Stretch
This is the latest update of the Twins' Bench Battle and the Bullpen Battle Dashboards, to track player performance to date this spring. Performances include those in the split squat games vs the Orioles this afternoon and vs the Red Sox tonight. You can read the basic premise behind the Bench Battle Dashboard here and behind the Bullpen Battle Dashboard here. I will be updating them daily and post daily updates. Players who were assigned to the minor league camp were removed from the dashboards but kept in the rankings, denoted by "(MILB)".
Here is what the Bench Battle Dashboard looks like today:
Here is what the Bullpen Battle Dashboard looks like today:
Here is the ranking of the position player combatants today (based on position) :
Rene Rivera 1.8
J.R. Towles 1,6
Drew Butera 1.0
Daniel Rohlfing 0.67
Danny Lehmann 0.37
Chris Herrmann 0.1
Danny Rams -0.98 (MILB)
Chris Parmelee 4.3
Mike Hollimon 2.1
Luke Hughes 1.7
Tsuyoshi Nishioka 1.2
Sean Burroughs 0.78
Ray Chang 0.69
Brian Dinkelman 0.61
Brian Dozier 0.44
Aaron Bates 0.39
Pedro Florimon 0.01
Steve Pearce -0.31 (MILB)
Joe Benson 1.4
Wilkin Ramirez 0.2
Matt Carson 0.15
Darin Mastroianni -0.01 (MILB)
Rene Tosoni -0.07
Oswaldo Arcia -0.33 (MILB)
Here is the ranking of pitcher combatants today:
Liam Hendriks 54.5
Matt Maloney 54.3
P.J. Walters 54.3
Casey Fien 53
Jeff Manship 52.8
Kyle Waldrop 52
Jared Burton 51.4
Carlos Gutierrez 51.3
Luis Perdomo 51.3
Esmerling Vasquez 51
Daryl Thompson 50.8
Samuel Deduno 50.5
Lester Oliveros 50.3 (MILB)
Aaron Thompson 50 (MILB)
Tyler Robertson 49.7 (MILB)
Scott Diamond 49 (MILB)
Brendan Wise 47.8
Jeff Gray 46.5
Phil Dumatrait 46.2
Deolis Guerra 42 (MILB)
Alex Burnett 41.3
Jason Bulger 38.3
Terry Doyle 31.3
As always you can find all Spring Training coverage at The Tenth Inning Stretch here.


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I would like to start bodybuilding and have already decided on a routine, but i would like to be sure that it is the right one for me. I've read many articles about all kinds of routines and tips, and have learned many things about the sport. I am 15 and 4 months old and am highly active in all kinds of sports, mainly basketball and football though. I have a lean body build and add on tone quickly. I eat very healthy, but i should definitely start eating alot more! Im mostly interesting in gaining muscle in all the areas of the body. I am going to list my routine below, and i would like to know if this is good for me to start with and if i'm over training.
6 Month Multiple Set Routine - Full Body Workout - 3 days a week
Total Exercises: 11 Total Compound: 6 Total Isolation: 5
Order of Exercises
Bench Press - 2-3 sets, 10 reps
DB One Arm Rows - 2-3, 8
DB Curls - 2-3 , 10
DB Squats - 2-3 , 10
Shoulder Press - 2-3, 10
Palms-Up wrist Curls - 3-4, 12
DB Upright Rows - 2-3 , 10
Bench Dips - 2-3, 10
Lateral Raises - 2-3, 10
Leg Extensions - 2-3, 15
Calf Raises - 2-3, 15
Bad, very bad.
Workout 1
Squat 3X5
Bench Press 3X5
Dead Lift 1X5
Workout 2
Squat 3X5
Standing Overhead Press 3X5
Rows 3X5 (until you learn to power clean)
Alternate each workout every other day. Ex: Mon-wo 1, wed-wo 2, fri-wo 1, mon-wo 2, etc..
Start at a very, very light weight (the bar if you have to until you learn proper form) move up 5lbs per workout.
Here are plenty of vids to learn from.. http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...=0&oq=mark+rip
Last edited by ELmx479; 12-29-2008 at 09:33 PM.
Wow, It's that bad?
Am I overtraining? I've seen many videos on youtube and have nearly perfected my form for each exercise I have listed. I'm mainly focused on my form as I am doing the workouts. I've already started this routine last week and have seen gains but am just making sure.
Should I split up my routine?
Elmx just told you what to do.
Yes, Kastro you're right. Elmx did tell me what I should do and I shouldnt have asked him if I should "split up my routine" above, when he have me a whole new one.
But now im curious to know why mine is bad, and thts actually been my question.
Could either of you please explain that to me?
And thank you OGROK. I most likely won't use the routine that Elmx gave me. But, I will use the idea of the split and the
Mon-wo #1, Wed-wo #2, Fri-wo #1, Mon-wo #1 set up.
Ex: with pull up & dips (not bench dips)
Workout 1
Squat 3X5
Bench Press 3X5
Dead Lift 1X5
Pull Up 3 X failure (when you can hit 10-12 reps add weight)
Workout 2
Squat 3X5
Standing Overhead Press 3X5
Rows 3X5 (until you learn to power clean)
Dips 3 X failure ( same thing, add weight when you can do 10-12)
Last edited by ELmx479; 12-30-2008 at 03:04 PM.
It mostly sucks because your choice of exercises sucks. That, and you'll stall within a month.
Is there any exercise that I could do to replace a deadlift? Im afraid because I dont want to cause any injury to my back.
Basically if you want to get stronger, you just have to put in the effort and switch up your routine if you start to stall. Even if you don't use a recommended routine (but are doing everything correctly), you will get bigger and stronger, but it won't be as effective as the tried-and-true ones. By effective I mean your gains might come slower. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong because this is what I'm thinking & I don't want to have the wrong idea of lifting.
Age 20-5'10
Then: 134 lbs November 12, 2008
Now: 195 lbs
There ya go. Plenty of DL advise.
Also, glad to hear you are open to try what is best for you.
Here is a ton of info for, make sure you take your time and read it.. http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ
Last edited by ELmx479; 12-30-2008 at 06:13 PM.
To put it shortly, go as heavy as you can for that amount of sets and reps. Start a bulk. Count your calories. Its time to start EATING. Id probably bulk slowly up to your desired weight. It will take some time but if you stick with it you will reap many gains. I know it doesnt look like a "BodyBuilding" routine but this one will have you bigger, thicker and stronger much faster.
Read about clean form, watch olympic videos of clean& jerks, try to learn to do them. It takes time but it seems like you are willing to put in the effort. This movement is invaluable and you will love it once you start. Its not necessarily a BBing movement but your should still do it.
Here are some helpful links
Last edited by ZenMonkey; 12-30-2008 at 07:21 PM.
I disagree with the power cleans, it's just doesn't have much value as a bodybuilding movement. You are better off spending that time learning to row, squat, bench and deadlift correctly as these movements are much better at building muscle. In my current routine there is absolutely no room for power cleans or anything that has dubious training value, I spend an entire day doing nothing but seven sets of squats and another day doing six or seven sets of deadlifts. Also, there is nothing special about Starting Strength, you can make better gains just by working your ass off at the gym, focusing on getting stronger and upping your workload.
Last edited by OGROK; 12-30-2008 at 07:02 PM.
It doesn't matter, if he is serious about these sports (which I doubt he is because he is 15 years old and it sounds like he is playing them for fun and not competitively), then he will end up on a team and his coach will force him to do power cleans and it won't matter in the end. But he made this thread to ask about bodybuilding, and my answer is that power cleans are not very useful for bodybuilders.
Last edited by OGROK; 12-30-2008 at 07:06 PM.
OP, I can tell you that the routine that Elmx gave you is a good routine for beginners. Much better than the one you posted. Give it a try, I promise you will really appreciate the results.
Elm says his biceps wen from 15 inches to 15.5 inches without ever doing a curl... mine went from 14 to 14.75 in 4 months without ever doing a curl. In fact, I started doing a lot more lower body work, as a result, my upper body got bigger.
5'8" 177 (meet PRs) ALL RAW
Bench - 290 (291) Pause reps Dead - 500 (479.5) Squat - 446 (430)
Total - 1236 (1168.4)
Goals: Bench - 280 met 1/19/09 new goal - 300 Squat - 435 met 11/28/09 new goal 475 Dead - 500 met 1/23/10 new goal 525
The Quest
Thank you, Elmx. I need to listen and take all the advice i can get. After all, that's why i made this thread. Im a beginner and I need to act like one so i can learn, and not make as many mistakes as i would without your help. I was going to ask one last question but then i read MOST of the link you sent me and it was answered.
Thank You, ZenMonkey as well for your links. Right now im trying to figure out how many calories I need a day based on your links.
OGROK, that is totally false. I don't think my age matters as to how serious I am about my goals and sports. I am very serious about basketball. (a little less football though i admit, i play only on my high school team) But, as for basketball,I've played at the Triple-A level for 5 years now and am working to making the Serbian Red Star team by the age of 16,17. Hopefully the Strength Training program will make the chances of this even more likely.
Wow and just to say, i canttt believe how much i've learned from this little thread!