text:
Monday, 26.01.2015
Organic Links
Small ads
Reports + News in brief
News in brief
Organic Hotels/Gastronomy
Organic Retail Trade
Organic Wholesale
Organic Manufacturers
Fairs & Conferences
Know How
Organic Database
Organic addresses in Europe
Service area
Order your subscription
General Business Conditions
RSS Feeds
Order your Info-Mail
Natexpo: market situation gets more difficult
Author: Kai Kreuzer
Natexpo in Paris came to a successful conclusion on Monday 17.10.2011. The trade fair for the organic and health food sector is held every two years on the exhibition site in Villepinte to the north of the capital and in the vicinity of the airport. While some of the manufacturers are delighted with their with double-digit growth rates, the retail trade is looking fearfully at the consumers. They are beginning to react more and more to the economic crisis they see around them – and they're buying less in specialist shops. Competition in the retail wholefood trade – the number of organic supermarkets has risen significantly – and from the conventional trade is also dampening the spirits. Manufacturers and the trade are now injecting impetus into the market by introducing new strategies and product innovations.
(Picture: Hall 8 in the Parc des Expositions in Paris-Villepinte bathed in sunshine)
With approximately
10, 500 visitors
, the management of the fair is pleased with the response of the public from home and abroad. The attendance figure represents an increase of 11 % compared with 2009. The exhibitors will tell you that Saturday is always a rather slack day, but on Sunday and Monday, when the specialist retailers have their free day, the visitor numbers rise considerably. On the last day of the exhibition, at times some corridors were packed with visitors. The carpeted exhibition space in Hall 8 in Villepinte measured 6,600 m² compared with 5,500 m² in 2009 – an expansion of 20 %. Although the organic industry in France grew by 10 % to 3.4 billion euros last year (2010), this year the specialist wholefood trade is anticipating single-digit growth. Agence Bio still sees a green light for the organic industry as a whole: in the first half of 2011 the increase in turnover was again around the 10 % mark. (Picture on left: Visitors looking at new products: freeze-dried fruit)
"We're reacting to the demands of the time and are removing palm oil from our product programme," explains Pascale Corbi (
on the right in the picture
), who is responsible for exports at the bakery goods manufacturer
Le Moulin de Pivert
. He said customers kept on enquiring because of the destruction of the rainforests and in a two-year process, that would be concluded at the end of the year, they had changed their recipes. When the conversion process is complete they will be using French sunflower or olive oil or butter instead of palm oil in 34 products. This market leader in biscuits in the specialist trade in France already sets great store by regional cycles and sources its flour from a local organic mill. Light-coloured biscuits filled with chocolate and a children's chocolate biscuit, the company's leading products, are growing in popularity, including abroad. 10
% of production goes to Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Switzerland and Russia. The example of Moulin de Pivert shows manufacturers can meet more stringent requirements in terms of their CO
footprint, transport (food miles) and deforestation. In France, the question of loyalty to the specialist trade is an important issue, since manufacturers would like to supply specialist shops with their inimitable and exclusive brands to create a clear distinction between them and the conventional trade.
Many organic manufacturers present
product innovations
at Natexpo and a whole chapter in the fair's catalogue is devoted to them. Twelve of the new
products in four categories – organic food, health food, natural cosmetics and eco-goods – were selected by a jury as products of the year. A separate area for new products was created near the entrance to the fair. More information about the award-winning products on
(Picture on left: Special display area for new products)
Some of the innovative products come from
small organic manufacturers
. Located in the Ardèche region, the company produces
sliced dried vegetables
that are sold in the specialist trade as tasty crisps in 70 g bags. Instead of potato crisps, the consumer can now buy a variety of colours and flavours like thyme-carrot, rosemary-parsnips, cellery or beetroot. So far, this small manufacturer's products are sold only on the French market.
(Picture on right: Attractively packaged dried vegetables)
Chocolates made with fair trade cocoa
from Peru are offered by
), a manufacturer in Provence (Montélimar) that was present at Natexpo for the first time. A good dozen different sorts are not only available in 100 g bars but also in small packs for restaurants. The company works directly with a Peruvian cooperative in central Peru that supplies not only cocoa but also coffee, tea, quinoa and products made from tropical fruit.
Along the lines of BioFach, an
eco textile department
) was created for the first time at Natexpo. Whilst single clothing stands have already exhibited at Natexpo, the idea this time was to create a joint presentation for eco textiles in general. However, this was not a complete success.
Julia Bronislawa
, who was
present in the textiles area, complained that under the ceiling banner "Espace Mode et Textiles" only seven of the twelve natural textile stands were to be found. She said that she was attending the fair for the second time with her natural clothes that are made in Poland and sold in France and Germany. That's where she finds clients who, among others, are wholefood stores that sell natural textiles as well.
Grandir bio
" (grow up organic) was one of the themes running through the exhibition and the catalogue with an appealing logo. In this way, firms that presented special products for children and young people were able to draw particular attention to themselves.
proportion of German brands
(estimated at 10 %) had never been as high
as this year. More and more manufacturers would like to benefit from the very good growth rates experienced by France in recent years and were represented with their own stand – for example,
Lavera, Keimling, Isana, Regulat and OMA
– or by an importer. Two of the wholesalers who present German firms in France are
. It's not by chance that they have their headquarters near the German border with France in Baden and in Alsace. Europ-Labo represents mainly traditional German health food brands like
Vitaquell, Bösen, Kanne, Dr. Bahlke, Liebhart Gesundkost
and the Swiss health food manufacturer
, plus
Rosengarten and Tinti
, the manufacturer of children's bathwater colours.
(Picture above: In good spirits – Ulrike Claus and her father Heinz Claus with employees)
"We've got 30 employees on our stand" says Heinz Claus, delighted with the number of exhibitors sharing the 130 m² presentation:
Herbaria, Soto, Rabenhorst, Jentschura
in the picture on the right delivering a company lecture
Andechser, Naturcompagnie, Cotton People, Schär and Salus
. The dairy
Weißenhorner Molkerei
was represented by its new French brand
La Corne blanche
, a
new commercial agency
, presented itself on the stand of
The aim of the start-up company belonging to Gregory Gicquel (
) and Olivier Poteaufeux is to present manufacturers in Germany and France at trade fairs in each other's country. In addition, for low budget marketing they
offer telephone and mail campaigns, follow-up campaigns, tasting sessions and visiting wholesalers and organic supermarket chains.
Byodo, Barnhouse, Euronat, Destination
and others are already working together with the two entrepreneurs.
In recent years,
has invested a great deal of effort in expanding
soya cropping in Europe
. 70 % of the 2,000 t used every year comes from the region round Freiburg, the headquarters of the soya processer, and from France, Austria and Italy. In 2010, Taifun achieved above-average growth of 18 % on the French market. The figure for this year is expected to be 8 %.
(Picture on right: The Taifun team round Jesus Bastante - in the middle –
inviting people to taste variously flavoured tofu)
Considering it was a specialist trade fair, the
speaking events
at Natexpo were not optimally organized. More than 30 events were held in two rooms that were hardly separated by partitions from the bustle of the fair. Moreover, the rooms were far too hot. All this meant that it was difficult to relax and listen to the speakers, which was regrettable in view of the interesting contributions. The themes ranged from the state of the organic market in Germany, Italy and Britain and various company lectures to Fair Trade. It was a pity also that speakers were not able to deliver product-related company lectures, clearly separated from other issues of general interest and in a quiet environment.
lighting in some parts of the exhibition halls
left much to be desired. Areas that did not have light from outside, such as the wine tasting, were at a disadvantage. 24 stands of wineries in France offered a whole range of wine tasting, and in the lunch hour and the afternoon the visitors made good use of this facility, as reported by two ladies handing out the wine (
see picture
). The service for journalists was minimal. In the press centre two little tables had been provided, each with a bottle of water, not exactly designed to bring in representatives of the press. There was, however, compensation in the form of many generous tasting sessions on the professional stands of manufacturers and wholesalers.
: Despite a number of shortcomings regarding professional organization, Natexpo, that is held only every two years, is a must for anyone involved with the French organic market. Like all specialist trade fairs, it reflects the discussions, current developments and the mood of people in the organic scene which, as in Germany, enjoys largely clear demarcation from the conventional trade. For various reasons, the strong growth rates of recent years are expected to level off this year and in the coming year. Above all, creating more efficient structures is on the agenda of the specialist trade to help them in the medium term to stay in touch in terms of price and to survive the competition.
(Picture on right: Top-quality lemonade by Elixia)
Comment on this article / Show comments
Insert new comment:
We look forward to your comments!
However, they must be accompanied by your full name and it should not contain any libelous or unlawful content.
Your email will not be released
What is the sum of 8 and 1?
South-East European Exhibition on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 2015
Looking for company to assist in Eastern Africa
Small ads
Supplier of grain products from Russia, Ukraine


text:
Want to buy this product?
Currently you can buy Paula's Choice products directly from this site and a few top-rated products from other brands are available via links to affiliate websites. We review and recommend products from other brands because we are dedicated to helping you find the best products for your skin, whether they're from Paula's Choice or other lines.
Paula's Choice products are formulated using the same exacting standards we use to review products from other brands.
You have chosen to add to your My Faves.
Optional: You can enter notes about this product below. If you do not wish to add notes, click the 'Add' button.
Super Lube is a thicker, even greasier version of Merle Norman's Aqua Lube. It is an exceedingly dated formula that is mostly Vaseline, wax, lanolin, coloring agents, and fragrance. This antiquated formula makes a rotary telephone look like new technology.
Soothing, emollient formula helps protect dry skin against moisture-depleting environmental factors and extreme dryness. Also soothes rough, dry knees and elbows.
Petrolatum, Microcrystalline Wax, Mineral Oil, Red 7 Calcium Lake, Red 17, Green 6, Fragrance
Merle Norman opened her first cosmetics studio in Santa Monica, California, in 1931. She believed strongly that women would love her products, if only she could "get them on their faces," and the company's now-famous try-before-you-buy program was launched. To this day, women who visit any of Merle Norman's 2,000 boutiques spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico can take advantage of the company's product samples before making a purchase.
The free samples are great, but the question is why anyone would be inclined to try Merle Norman skin-care products. Although there have been some improvements since the Cosmetics Cop Team last reviewed this brand, much of what was problematic back then is still around today, and still problematic - and that's not good news for your skin.
Across the board, the biggest issue is jar packaging. Several of the moisturizers didn't receive better than a neutral face rating because they are poorly packaged. For a company claiming to be cutting edge, they somehow missed, or chose to ignore, the research showing how state-of-the-art ingredients deteriorate when exposed to light and air. In addition, repeatedly sticking your fingers into a product isn't sanitary, and further degrades the ingredients. What good is adding a lot of antioxidants and other plant extracts or vitamins to a product if their efficacy is all but gone within a week or two of opening?
There are other weak spots to watch out for, too, especially in the Luxiva Changing Skin and Luxiva Clear Complexion lines. Merle Norman also sells a group of antiquated products that are little more than cold cream and super-greasy moisturizers. These are as far removed as you can get from what we know about what skin needs to look younger and function in a healthy manner. Using many of Merle Norman's products is like using a typewriter instead of a computer.
As far as what's to like, you'll find several well-formulated cleansers and toners, some reliable AHA and BHA products, and an impressive lip balm, and most of the SPF-rated products provide broad-spectrum protection. Ultimately, it wouldn't be wise to try to assemble a comprehensive skin-care routine from Merle Norman, but if you focus on their better products you'll do okay.
For the record, it is perfectly fine to mix Merle Norman products with those from other brands. We doubt you'll get this advice if you visit any of the Merle Norman Studios, but it's true. In fact, this applies to any skin-care brand—what counts is the individual product and how well it's formulated, not the company's predetermined ideas that their products work best if and only if they're used together.
For more information about Merle Norman, call (310) 641-3000 or visit www.merlenorman.com.
Note: We know that we've stated for quite some time that the team wouldn't be revisiting this line because of Merle Norman's complete disinterest in helping us get the information we need to review their products accurately. Over the years, my staff has been kicked out of several Merle Norman boutiques, both here in the Seattle area and in other states. As soon as we began taking notes or if we asked too many questions, we were eyed with suspicion and then asked to leave. There are two reasons we changed our mind: (1) our Beautypedia subscribers kept asking us to re-review this brand, and (2) a Merle Norman employee agreed to help us obtain the information we need, as long as she remained anonymous. We wish to extend a sincere thanks to the woman who sent us dozens upon dozens of samples and helped us compile all of the accurate information that made these reviews possible.
Please note: These product prices are in U.S. dollars, and for reasons unknown Merle Norman products are substantially more expensive in Canadian boutiques. Please be aware when shopping that these ratings are a reflection of U.S. prices only.
Totally agree with other comments. Great results, I've been using it forever and it's the only thing that helps with dry skin without irritating. Definitely 4/4.
Thank you! We do stand by our review, though, as this is a VERY basic, dated formula. It contains some good ingredients for dry skin, but there are better options out there.
Interesting that the site calls this product antiquated, BUT all the reviewers love it. It's one of the best products ever. Buy it, nothing else will ever satisfy. Once you lube you never go back .. or something!
AWESOME! I have used it since the mid-sixties. It was awesome for my acne, my kids "boo-boos", any burns received while cooking or ironing, sunburn and other injuries that may require some kind of salve. I keep it on hand and in a place where I can find it and I take it with me when I travel. Never found anything that comes close. And it has a nice little fragrance. I keep hoping Merle Norman never gets rid of it or waits 'til I'm no longer around. Please do not send me ads or other info.
Super Lube is awesome, for specific uses. I love to put it on my lips every night before bed. It's great for super chapped areas like elbows, knees and even cracked hands. Yes, it is an old product, but I prefer to think of it as one of the "classics." I just love it.
Paula Begoun is the best-selling author of 20 books on skin care and makeup. She is known worldwide as the Cosmetics Cop and creator of Paula's Choice. Paula's expertise has led to hundreds of appearances on national and international television including:
View Media Highlights
Iframes Required
The Paula's Choice Research Team is dedicated to helping you find the absolute best products for your skin, using research-based criteria to review beauty products from an honest, balanced perspective. Each member of the team was personally trained by Paula herself.
Our Privacy Policy: We will not sell or share any of the information you provide.
*Promotion expires 9pm PT, February 3, 2015. No cash value. Cannot be combined with other offers or applied to previous purchases.
**Promotion expires 9pm PT, February 3, 2015. No cash value. Applies to US and Canada only.
***Promotion expires 9pm PT, February 3, 2015. Choose any 3 from 31 available FREE samples on orders of $5 or more.
Please sign in and access your saved member information.
You will have the option to create an account after you have submitted your order.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
I'm trying as hard as I can to keep/convert a tiny site to xhtml 1.1. Now I've faced the trouble of starting an ordered list with a number different from "1". In hmtl I'd say
 or
 but this two attributes are deprecated in xhtml 1.1
Some references in the Web seem to point to some CSS way to do that but I'm clueless about it.
Is there any kind sould that could lend me a helping hand in this?
Thanks in advance
Anyone have the answer?
I have no online reference, but here's a direct quote from a publication (my offline reference!):
So does this mean they're not available for Strict or Transitional XHTML?
Haven't tried it, so I can't talk about browser support. But in theory, there's the answer.
From W3Schools.com > OL tag [w3schools.com]
However, this same page seems to suggest that 'start' is allowed in XHTML Transitional and Frameset DTDs, so maybe Transitional is the way to go?
I have also seen some of those references to using stylesheets instead, and I too would be interested to find out how this could be done.
I notice that support for the :before pseudo element is key to this approach, and that is might scarce right now.
The only support I found so far is in Opera 7, and it doesn't add the period after the number. But it DOES begin numbering the list items at 4 -- as it should when the reset is set to "3".
I also tested in Phoenix and IE6 - nada.
<added> As I worked with this, I could see how valuable it will be, if and when it has support. For instance, you could publish a document online and when you added or removed headings, the numbers for them would automatically reset throughout the page. You wouldn't need to deal with that manually at all. </added>
Yes that's the CSS2 way. Quite a pity that it does not seem to be implemented yet, but the counter possibilities of the CSS2 seem to be extremely powerful for long legal-like numbered documents.
Thanks again, folks. Your kindness made my day :)
PS: I have found (now that I know what I'm looking for) this: [xs4all.nl...]


text:
Activity from swagbucks gear
TSGal Presents: Move Over, Mondays!Posted by TSGal on Mon, October 4th, 2010 at 9:00 am
I have some information that might ease your case of the Monday's – that's if you even awoke feeling that unwanted tension today. If you didn't I just have a few additional superb surprises and reminders for your already splendid start to the week!
First, in keeping with Music Monday, Rodrigo y Gabriella have a new album 11:11 out and they are experimenting with MONKS!!! You can watch their recent performance on the Tonight Show right here: Second, I know you Swagsters love earning SB and I have a suggestion on how you can earn even more! Currently SB has discounted all of the Swagbucks Gear available in the Swag Store. In honor of Music Monday you could snag one of the Swagbucks Guitar Keychain/Bottle Openers for just 499 SB; with it being football season, that isn't such a bad idea. Now how is this going to help you earn more SB? Easy – they're conversation starters, which are a great way to boost your referrals, which in turn means you earn more SB. As you open a bottle for your neighbor or friend just before the game kicks off, you can tell them about all the great things you've earned from participating in Swagbucks. Remember with each referral you can earn up to an additional 1000 SB. The nifty keychain is not the only Swaggernaut gear up for grabs either. You can get a studly TSG t-shirt for just 799 SB!
Any Swagsters already have any of these items? Have they earned you any referrals and SB?
TSGal Newly Classic Swagbucks Gear!Posted by TSG on Wed, March 3rd, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Shortly before our 2nd birthday, I told you all this Swagbucks gear would soon be collectible items, didn't I? DIDN'T I?!? Now it is! As you can tell by now, our logos have changed and now we have all these items with what are now classic logos still available in the Swag Store, which is ... Read More »
Snag Swagbucks Gear!Posted by TSG on Tue, February 23rd, 2010 at 5:36 pm
As you probably know, Swagbucks has a few items in the Swag Store made strictly for Swaggernauts. Swagbucks has its name on shirts, hats, keychains and more. Trust me when I say that you want to get your hands on these before Thursday. Swagbucks will still have merchandise for you in the future, it just ... Read More »
The Swagbucks Hat Gets You BackPosted by TSG on Sat, February 20th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
TSG blogged about this Swagbucks Castro hat earlier this week. Basically, I covered the stylistic & Swaggin' benefits it provides. Those being; you'll look cool in life and in your Swagbucks account page. Well today, it can reward you in another way. I don't want to be too obvious, but I think if you go ... Read More »
Put on a Hat, Open a BottlePosted by TSG on Wed, January 13th, 2010 at 8:00 am
Let's face it, there comes times when your key chain just doesn't have enough stuff, where bottles can't be opened and where you're not having a great hair day and need a hat. What kind of website would we be if we didn't cover you in all of those situations that happen to us all ... Read More »
Get A Swagbucks Shirt for 2010Posted by TSG on Fri, January 8th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
If you're a veteran Swaggernaut, you know that Swagbucks often has contests either centered around or using the Swagbucks shirt in some way. Well, 2010 is sure to have more of the same so don't miss out on your chance for muchas Swaggage. You can get the Swagbucks shirt in the Swag Store in the ... Read More »
New Swagbucks Gear Combo!Posted by TSG on Tue, January 5th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Two of the newest items that can be defined as Swagbucks Gear are now available – together! The bonus here is that you will save Swaggage on both by purchasing them together. Separately, these items total 165 Swag Bucks. BUT, we've paired them for you at just 99 Swag Bucks, that's 66 Swag Bucks saved ... Read More »
Hey, Where'd You Get That Hat??Posted by TSG on Tue, November 3rd, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Swagbucks of course! It says it right there on the front of the hat. Swagbucks has hats for devoted Swaggernauts everywhere! These adjustable Castro hats are a fashionable way to share your Swagbucks love with the world all the while looking great! You can find these in the Swagbucks Gear section of Apparel & Accessories ... Read More »
Wanna Show Off Your Swag?Posted by TSG on Mon, October 19th, 2009 at 7:00 am
Well we have a few items that'll allow you to do just that! Here's a few of them: Swagbucks iPhone CaseSwagbucks Bottle Opener KeychainSwagbucks Shirt Now you have plenty of ways to show your Swagbucks love without doing much except snagging a prize and using that very prize! TSG
2 Awesome Swag Items Together At Last…Posted by TSG on Wed, October 7th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
That's right, we're giving you guys some savings by including Swagbucks keychains with T-shirt purchases for just 115 Swag Bucks! That gives you a shirt to wear for when you use the bottle opener! This gets you both items and saves you a few Swag Bucks, which isn't too bad. This is a limited time ... Read More »
Don't Miss a Single Post
Sign Up for the Newsletter
Enter your email address
to sign up for the newsletter. Like Us on Facebook
Search By Category
The Blog Roll


text:
5 for 5 at 5
Review by Chris Menezies
Every night at five, a group of brilliant comedians come together at The Imperial to perform their bestest bits, and my god do they deliver.
MC Mick Davies kicks it in the pants whilst warming the packed crowds, and the following acts all delivered a stellar standard of stand-up. Being one of the few shows that start this early and a bargain, it would be stupid not to start your comedy evening with 5 for 5 at 5.


text:
Tue, Jul 3, 07 at 15:28
Follow-Up Postings:
I like it, rustic and charming. I'll post it on my site it that's OK with you. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Yard art page
That's a really neat bird house.I like the rustic look.Great Job!!! WeeBug |
- Posted by sistersunnie (My Page) on Thu, Jul 5, 07 at 12:24
Of course, I'd be honored. It really isnt all that much, I just loved the wood. I built it on a post and drove it in behind a potted bean plant for Mr. Bean to climb and cover. This plant is one of those beans in a can, daughter got it in her Christmas stocking. We planted it in a small pot in the window and it took off. It had reached the point where I feared I would wake up with bean stalk wrapped around my body! Anyway Mr. Bean is happily twining his way around my almost red birdhouse! |
- Posted by craftylady-2006 (My Page) on Fri, Jul 6, 07 at 6:18
No, no, no, don't paint it red, it's pretty just as it is Sistersunnie. Is that moss growing on the roof of it? If so, how did you get it to grow there? I have a garden birdhouse on a spindle that'd love to have moss growing on. |
- Posted by tasymo (email@example.com) on Fri, Jul 6, 07 at 8:52
I have read that you can grow moss on items by mixing a bit of moss with buttermilk or plain yogurt in a blender and apply to the item. It needs to be in a shady, damp area and protected from rain so the mixture doesn't wash away before the moss begins to grow. I intend to try this method on some hypertufa planters soon. |
- Posted by sistersunnie (My Page) on Fri, Jul 6, 07 at 10:28
No the wood used to be red and weathered and theres a little red paint left on it. Thats what I really liked. That isnt moss, just another weathered effects. The lumber was outside exposed for years, think it was originally barn siding. |
very nice! |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Trash To Treasure Forum
Information about Posting
- You must be logged in to post a message. Once you are logged in, a posting window will appear at the bottom of the messages. If you are not a member, please register for an account.
- Please review our Rules of Play before posting.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review your post, make changes and upload photos.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- Before posting copyrighted material, please read about Copyright and Fair Use.
- We have a strict no-advertising policy!
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.
Learn more about in-text links on this page here


text:
Pay to Play High School Sports is Here!
12.11.13 |
08.12.10 | | Comments[0]
Sherri suggests focusing less on buzz words like fructose and glucose, and more on developing a healthy diet.
Sherri's Thoughts:
There is amazing freedom in learning to read food labels. Once you have established your, "I will not go there" list, you are saved from a plethora of unnecessary calories. Many items have gone right back on the shelf as I read through the list of ingredients, saving me many unwanted calories and possibly a head ache due to additives and preservatives. Things to avoid are hydrogenated oils, monosodium glutamate, corn syrup and corn syrup solids, artificial flavor and color, BHT, vitamin A palmatate, aspartame, asulfame K.
These are the main culprits in throwing your system into a tailspin. Actually shopping the perimeter of the grocery store is your best bet. Big dollars and empty calories lurk in the center isles of the grocery store. Produce, meat and dairy should be the main fare as you peruse the store. This takes a lot less time and money as you shop. As we learn to save time and money in the store we have more time to prepare those delicious and nutritious meals that will give us and our family optimum nutrition.
Original Story:
(Washington, DC) -- People with a family history of pancreatic cancer might want to take a second look at food and beverage labels. Researchers have discovered pancreatic tumor cells use fructose, the sweetener used in many products, to divide and proliferate. A team at the University of California-Los Angeles has discovered cancer cells can easily metabolize fructose to increase their growth. The scientists also discovered the same was not true for another sweetener, glucose.
Americans consume huge amounts of fructose in soft drinks, bread and many other foods. There has been an ongoing debate among health experts over whether high fructose corn syrup is among food ingredients helping to make Americans obese and less healthy. The food industry has long argued that sugar is sugar, no matter what the source is. Now the researchers have found that is far from true. The complete study is published in the journal "Cancer Research."
Please consult your doctor or nutritionist before making any changes to your diet.
Your Comments(please keep them on topic and polite)
12.11.13 |
10.23.13 |
06.04.13 |


text:
I am attempting to propagate a Rose of Sharon from a cutting. The branch was approx. 1/3" in diameter and 24" long. I simply placed the bottom 8" in water two weeks ago. It has kept all of it's leaves and it appears small roots are starting to grow out of the branch. they are all very small at the moment.
Is it possible to have success with this method? how long should I wait until before planting into the ground? Is there anything else I can do to help the bush take root? Thanks!
Follow-Up Postings:
While this isn't the preferred method and probably not the easiest, if you get the cutting to grow roots and can successfully transplant them, it should work. This plant is usually very easy to propagate. There are two main disadvantages to growing cuttings in water. It's extra work to have to change the water out regularly and to have to plant the cuttings anyway when roots develop, but the real problem is that the roots that develop in water are much more brittle and much less able to function properly when planted in soil. It's easier to grow almost all types of cuttings in a breathable medium (potting mixes, pearlite, etc). Planting your cuttings out soon will allow the the cutting to develop more well adapted roots and lesson the likelihood of rot. An easy way to find the best way to propagate various types of plants is to google the scientific name (in this case, 'Hibiscus syriacus') along with the word 'propagation' or (in the cases you know which general method you want to use) 'seed', 'cutting', 'layering', or 'graft'. |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Shrubs Forum
Information about Posting
- You must be logged in to post a message. Once you are logged in, a posting window will appear at the bottom of the messages. If you are not a member, please register for an account.
- Please review our Rules of Play before posting.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review your post, make changes and upload photos.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- Before posting copyrighted material, please read about Copyright and Fair Use.
- We have a strict no-advertising policy!
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.
Learn more about in-text links on this page here


text:
Madonna looking for new album collaborators via Facebook
Madonna has taken to her Facebook page to announce that she's gearing up to make a new album.
Writing on the social networking site at Facebook.com/madonna the singer added that she is looking for collaborators for the record.
"It's official! I need to move," Madonna wrote. "I need to sweat. I need to make new music! Music I can dance to. I'm on the look out for the maddest, sickest, most badass people to collaborate with. I'm just saying..."
Madonna's last album 'Hard Candy' was released in 2008.
Earlier this year [url=http://www.nme.com/news/madonna/50520]the singer was deemed the most played musical act in the UK of the last decade[/url].
Latest music and film news on Uncut.co.uk.
Uncut have teamed up with Sonic Editions to curate a number of limited-edition framed iconic rock photographs, featuring the likes of Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan and The Clash. View the full collection here.


text:
Unlike many of the other locations, all the parts at the Bus Station remain in the same spot each and every time.
The Mannequin can be found as soon as the game starts in front of the map board in the center of the station.
The air plane wing can be found along the base of the wall to the left of the Payphones, and to the right of the magazine rack
The fan can be found directly across from the work bench. It will always be sitting on a small chair bench, to the right of the double doors that need power to be opened.
andre-porter - March 25, 2013 4:57 p.m.
luis-delgado - February 5, 2013 4:02 p.m.
daniel-mazzantini - January 16, 2013 5:26 p.m.
keepinitreal - December 16, 2012 1:19 p.m.
damvandan - November 27, 2012 7:40 a.m.
damvandan - November 26, 2012 5:22 p.m.
Showing 1-7 of 7 comments
Log in using Facebook to share comments, games, status update and other activity easily with your Facebook feed.


text: The American Dream Jumana Mikhail Hanna sits on the edge of an overstuffed floral-patterned love seat, digging excitedly into the black leather handbag she once carried into a meeting with Uday Hussein. The meeting had been scheduled at her request, and by the time it was overtwo years, three months, and seven days of imprisonment laterthe strap of her handbag was broken and the bag had become a repository of memories and talismans arising from that fateful encounter. You must see this, she says, her voice as soft and confiding as Marilyn Monroes. She is clasping a worn shred of green fabric between her fingers as if it were some kind of holy relic. "This belonged to Fatma. Do you remember I told you about Fatma? How could I forget? Fatma was the young girl who had been beaten to death, the one who spit in her jailers face and became, in that fatal act of defiance, a real-life saint to Hanna and the fifteen other women in Loose Dogs Prison in Baghdad. She digs a little deeper into the bag and draws out a torn piece of paper with this message from two Shiite sisters: We need help desperately. Thank you for carrying this letter. Another search produces a tiny prayer bag of holy sand from Karbala and Najaf, a gift from Sindus, a sixteen-year-old girl killed by electric torture; a black-and-white photograph of a heavy-featured woman named Lila Shah, buried alive; a little envelope with six passport-sized photographs of a debonair-looking man, eaten alive by dogs; the ID card of a Christian woman named Amira who passed it to Hanna with these last words: Im going to torture now. Hide and keep it for me. Silently, without explanation, Hanna then presses a laminated card into my hands. I stare, not sure what Im looking at: a picture of a wide-faced girl in braids that reminds me of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. Me, Hanna says, almost shyly. Please. I want you to have it. I am deeply touched because now I know exactly what I am looking at: a childhood ID card that is one of Hannas last remaining mementos from her life before prison. I think I will keep it with me always. Of all the poor souls locked inside Loose Dogs Prison, Hanna was the only woman to come out alive. Today, she is seven thousand miles removed from Baghdad, yet when she opens her window in northern California, the smell of honeysuckle reminds her of the scent of flowers carried on Iraqs west wind. Freed from jail nearly nine years ago, she relives her torture and imprisonmenteven while enjoying the good life in a two-bedroom condo thats been stuffed to the gills with all the accoutrements of Silicon Valley: a computer with a DSL line, satellite and cable TV, two phone lines, and a steady supply of Belgian chocolate. Its been two years since she arrived like the Angel Gabriel in Baghdads Green Zone: the bearer of revelations. Like thousands of Iraqi men and women, the forty-year-old mother had been arrested, imprisoned, and tortured by the Baathist regime. But Hanna, unlike anyone else before or since, had the courage to come forward and name her attackers. In July 2003, three months after the formation of the coalition government, she led U. S. officials to the overgrown prison yard where, she declared, scores of bodies lay buried. She showed them the dead tree trunk where she was tied like a dog, sodomized, and prodded with electric shocks. There was the cell in which she was hung from a rod and mercilessly beaten during her imprisonment. Here was where her husband was murdered and his brutally tortured corpse handed through a steel gate like a piece of butchers meat. She identified her jailers with such point-blank accuracy that occupation forces ultimately arrested nine Iraqi officers, including a brigadier general, on her word alone. In July 2003, The Washington Post published a heartrending front-page story about Hanna under the headline A LONE WOMAN TESTIFIES TO IRAQS ORDER OF TERROR. Post reporter Peter Finn had accompanied her on a tour of Al Kelab al Sayba, Loose Dogs Prison, and his piece turned her into a bona fide hero. Fearful that her outspokenness had put her life in jeopardy, U. S. authorities moved Hanna, her seventy-two-year-old mother, and her two young children out of a homeless shelter and into a trailer in the Green Zone. There, for the next three months, they lived under twenty-four-hour guard, just a few feet from the office of Ambassador L. Paul Bremer, head of Iraqs Coalition Provisional Authority, in one of Saddams palaces. Everybody in the palace knew Hanna. The soldiers photographed her in one of Saddams golden thrones, her seven-year-old daughter, Sabr, and five-year-old son, Ayyub, perched on its gilded arms. In their free time, the Americans taught the kids how to swim in Saddams Olympic-sized pool, and in the evenings, a couple of the young women, including Bremers assistant, snuggled up in bed beside the kids to allay their fears and help them fall asleep. Hanna became a symbol of survival, of the indomitability of the human spirit in one of the most repressive states in modern history. Ive been in seventy countries and taken testimony about many atrocitiesincluding right after My Lai, said Donald Campbell, a New Jersey superior court judge who served as the coalitions top judicial advisor. And I have to tell you that I found her story to be the most compelling and tragic Ive ever heard. Page 2 >> Copyright


text:
I was curious to see if any of you have or are going to have any flooring from the Castle Combe line. We are going for the rustic, wide-plank look in our new construction and love the look of their products, but are interested to know about the quality and upkeep. We were also quoted about $12/sq. foot. Is that on the really high end? Thanks in advance for any advice! |
Follow-Up Postings:
12 per sq is about right. Its not the most expensive yet its not the cheapest. Quality is decent. With any pre finish your going to have a few bad boards here and there just make sure you keep an eye out. Upkeep: all wood floors can require a lot or alittle. Depends on how your cleaning ocd is. Darker the floor the more dust you will see right after cleaning. All wood floors should be lightly cleaned once a week ( with warm water and a liitle vinegar or a light commerical product) and dust mopped as needed. Youre never gonna be able to get rid of dust. Thats the biggest complaint out there. |
Hi HeatherKB6, did you end up using the Castle Combe floors? We are replacing old random width engineered flooring and are strongly considering this product. I think it's gorgeous. It looks like reclaimed wood from a barn or...castle. :) Would love to hear what you decided to use. |
- Posted by sheila1219 (My Page) on Wed, Feb 19, 14 at 12:37
Donnahyp, Heatherkb6, wondering if you both went with the Castle Come? I ordered our flooring yesterday. We choose the Bristol. We bought the Castle Combe at $7.89 a sq ft We shopped for the best price, went back an forth with two different floor companies, till one beat out the other. FYI manufactures instructions require after installation the workers oil the wood before they leave. It's required! If not your floor won't last. We called the manufacture themselves. Ill keep you posted. |
- Posted by cdpettiette (My Page) on Fri, Mar 28, 14 at 16:32
@sheila1219 wondering if you are please with your flooring so far. Did you use it in a kitchen by chance? |
Hey Sheila 1219. How are you liking your floors? And what company did you get such a good price from? Thanks, Patrick |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Flooring Forum
Information about Posting
- You must be logged in to post a message. Once you are logged in, a posting window will appear at the bottom of the messages. If you are not a member, please register for an account.
- Please review our Rules of Play before posting.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review your post, make changes and upload photos.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- Before posting copyrighted material, please read about Copyright and Fair Use.
- We have a strict no-advertising policy!
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.
Learn more about in-text links on this page here