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By Veronica C. Silva
What was once the Philippine's pride is now Toronto's joy.
This year's first placer in Bloor Yorkville's 10th annual Icefest is Frederick Marquina, a native of Paete, Laguna, the Philippines's carving capital.
It was Marquina's fourth year in a row to win the People's Choice award, already an achievement to a relative newcomer to Canada. He kind of literally hit the ground running, winning awards left and right soon after landing in Toronto in 2011. He has also won similar awards in other competitions in Waterloo and Kitchener, Ontario.
For Marquina, who has been carving since his late teens even without formal training, "winning (carving competitions) is like icing on the cake."
"I love to express my love of arts in everything I do, and ice carving is only one way of doing it," said Marquina. "Winning this event (Icefest) four years in a row really means a lot; I am very proud to represent the Filipino community in all the events that I join in, and winning is like the icing on the cake. It gives me the opportunity to get the buzz out about how talented and creative Filipinos are."
He has been representing the Philippines in international competitions since the 1990s before moving to Bermuda in the early 2000s to work in a five-star hotel as a kitchen artist/carver. This experience landed him a job in a related five-star hotel in Toronto where his butter carvings have been a regular holiday showcase.
Professionally, Marquina is a kitchen artist or master carver. He said he likes the challenges involved in carving food and ice.
"I love the challenge of racing (against) time and being able to adapt (to) changes in temperature," he said. "If the temperature is too warm it might not be ideal for carving, as the ice might crack or I might not be able to "fuse," or connect the pieces of ice together properly. However, once I finish creating my design and when I see people admiring and being amazed by what I did that is very satisfying."
For the recent Icefest, he designed a T-Rex dinosaur in line with this year's theme of "Frozen in Time."
He particularly enjoys the irony that for someone who comes from a tropical country where ice and snow are practically non-existent, he has excelled.
"I think that is the most asked question each time I win a competition — how can a Filipino win an ice carving competition as it does not even snow in the Philippines?" he said. "I myself don't know how to ski, snowboard or skate, but ice carving is something ice-related that I can do well."
Marquina also does wood carving in his spare time, when he's not busy working as a master carver or when he's not attending to his own business of food and ice carving.
"I also do wood carving… this is where it all began… this is also what I want to come back to when I retire and can no longer be in the cold temperature — sit in my porch and do wood carving."
But since retirement is not yet evident in the spirits and face of this new Canadian, for now, he finds satisfaction in surprising people with his new creations.
"I like expressing my art in different ways and forms. For example, with fruits, people do not often think that you can do something special with them and when they see it they are surprised how versatile fruits can be, so it is fun!"
]]>For Julius Tiangson it starts with the community
By Mark A. Cadiz
With perhaps a little luck on his side, Julius Tiangson, upon arriving in Saskatoon in 1985 found some success early in his newly adopted country.
Through a job exchange program with Deloitte Canada, Tiangson then 21, was offered a permanent position after working 10 weeks with one of the leading financial service companies in the country.
A long-time Conservative supporter, Tiangson now living in Mississauga, Ontario has been a dedicated community member since his days in Saskatchewan and has been extremely active in numerous campaigns in both provinces.
"I've always been an active citizen and I make sure I have a voice come election time," Tiangson said. "And part of expressing that voice is to be involved in campaigning for a candidate or party I believe in."
This time around instead of rallying supporters for another candidate – he has decisively taken the leadership role – throwing his name in the nomination race for the Conservative MP for Mississauga Centre riding.
Running on the hashtag #TeamTiangson2015, Tiangson ran an inclusive campaign that included people of different backgrounds, a strength he said helped him win the official Conservative nomination last November.
"We won by just 27 votes and over 40 per cent of those who voted for me were not from the Filipino community and that was really inspiring to watch and see unfold," he said. "At first, nobody believed that we could win because people saw the power in the other candidates, but to come out on top with only 27 votes, it was wonderful."
Possessing an ability to attract the typical Canadian mosaic in Mississauga Centre, it was clear Tiangson and his platform appealed to the diverse community where over 50 per cent of its population were born outside of Canada—approximately 59,000 of the 116,619 living in the riding.
"I have made my home in Mississauga and much of my work has been done here, it's the city that has allowed me to raise my own family and express my own personal mission in life through the community centre I founded," he said.
Tiangson it seems has always been dedicated to the community, founding The Gateway Centre for New Canadians in 2003, a response to the growing immigrant population in Mississauga. The 25,000 square feet facility is home to many immigrant re-settlement programs, skills-training and youth programs. It also boasts two dance studios, a martial arts studio, a gymnasium, a community hall, offices and boardrooms.
For the issues in his riding, jobs, immigration reform and youth unemployment are big concerns especially for youth who are taking the brunt of the economic downturn.
Tiangson already on top of the issues, has participated in a number of discussions with advisory council boards and committees within the federal level – bringing those issues to the table.
"One of the things I really like to tackle is in the area of jobs and jobs for young people," he said.
Currently the unemployment rate among young people aged 15-24 is pegged at 13 per cent, which is double the national rate and it's even worse for immigrant youth which Tiangson estimates to be at 19 per cent.
"There needs to be national job strategy for young people because this issue needs that type of attention. I would like to champion that and as a person who has worked at the grassroots level I would be able to bring a perspective that is closer to reality in terms of programs that can be created," Tiangson added.
Another possible alternative to help stimulate the youth job sector comes in the form of social financing reform which Tiangson has been working on tirelessly. If successful, a regulatory change will allow a percentage of funds from family foundations to be invested in microloans or businesses. These funds could be an investment in youth entrepreneurship programs generating an avenue for profits and new jobs he said.
"You're impacting about half-a-million young people aged 16-29, and a boost of money coming from foundations to fund social enterprises where many of these young people could be involved in would be great," he said.
When asked about the recent changes in the Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP) which affects many women throughout the country, he said the overall changes were positive.
"Any changes towards ensuring the safety and fairness for those in the program and to have better outcomes in terms of integration and transition into other opportunities is a good thing," he said.
Tiangson mentions that the government is trying to fast track the permanent resident backlog where 60,000 caregivers find themselves caught in the system.
"The government has released 17,000 permanent residencies in 2014 and the goal is to release 30,000 permanent residency visas in 2015 and another 30,000 in 2016," he said.
This might help some who participated in the LCP prior to the new adjustments, but with the new cap only 5,500 from the program will be allowed to apply for permanent residencies per year.
Tiangson said he is supportive of the on-going changes to the immigration programs. He believes the system needs to be modernized to meet both economic realities, population replenishment requirements and growth.
"The overall changes to both the Temporary Workers Program and PR programs are geared to our times and would meet the economic and population needs of Canada," he said. "We might not like everything that is being regulated or changed, but any step towards achieving fairness is a step in the right direction."
Aside from his political goals he is fully focused on the activities happening at The Gateway Centre for New Canadians. The centre helps over 300 newly arrived newcomers every year where 36 per cent are from the Philippines, 33 per cent are Mandarin-speaking Chinese, 20 per cent are South Asian and the rest come from 15 other nationalities.
Currently he is leading discussions with Mississauga's new Syrian community developing refugee programs where the centre is attempting to re-settle 50-70 Syrian families.
It's this type of dedication to the community and his grassroots political approach which has put him in a position to build relationships with people.
In his speech after becoming the official MP candidate for the Conservative Party, Tiangson spoke passionately. It was obvious how a man from the Philippines and a former Saskatonian was able to gather support.
"I would like to invite everyone to be part of this team, it's a growing team, a multicultural team, it's a diverse team, an inclusive team…It is a team that we can all be proud of and I want to make sure to give my utmost commitment in such a way, that this riding can truly represent the best of what Conservatives have to offer in this country," he said after winning the official nomination.
If Tiangson wins his federal riding in October, he will become the first MP of Filipino descent to represent the Conservative Party.
]]>For many newcomer youth, March Break is just a time to relax at home. But in the GTA, three community agencies have free programs which can give them a brighter future in Canada.
When students compete for a job, a scholarship, or entry into college or university, recruiters look for characteristics that set a student apart. Experience in community involvement, social justice, leadership, and the arts can make any application stand out.
Just like their parents, newcomer teens need Canadian experience to succeed. Here are three March Break programs which can help:
1. V.O.I.C.E. – Voicing Our Ideas for Change and Empowerment (North York)
Where: John Polanyi Collegiate Institute, 640 Lawrence Avenue West
When: March 16-20, 10:00-4:00
Eligibility: Teens with Permanent Resident/Convention Refugee status
Cost: Free
At North York Community House, Youth Leadership Worker Amy Forristal runs some of the most creative newcomer programs in the city.
This March Break, her V.O.I.C.E. (Voicing Our Ideas for Change and Empowerment), program is focused on arts-based leadership for newcomer students living in North York.
Forristal will be collaborating with Filipino youth mentors and with a number of arts organizations such as Culture Shock, Fabe Productions, and ArtStarts. There will be sessions in professional dance choreography, djembe drumming, visual arts, and more.
For students who may be nervous about fitting in, Forristal said, "It's not about having the skill or being a 'good artist'; it's about being open to trying new things, discovering creative ways to communicate, and having the confidence to express yourself, judgment free."
Students will receive community hours for participating in different arts sessions, and for helping to organize an event celebrating youth accomplishment that will be open to parents, friends, and community members at the end of the program.
For more information about V.O.I.C.E., contact Amy Forristal at firstname.lastname@example.com
2. Get Outside the Box! (Scarborough)
Where: Centre for Immigrant & Community Services, 2330 Midland Avenue
When: March 16-20, 10:00-3:30
Eligibility: Youth in Grades 7-12 with Permanent Resident/Convention Refugee status
Cost: Free
In Scarborough, Katie Li, Youth Settlement Worker at CICS (Centre for Immigrant & Community Services), is facilitating the Get Outside the Box! program.
Along with activities based on teamwork and personal development, students will enjoy the numerous field trips that Li has planned.
Students will enjoy a printmaking session at Agincourt Public Library, and will volunteer at a local food bank. Li is even open to bringing the students to an indoor roller skating rink. "We want newcomer students to step outside of their home environment, and to explore the rich Canadian culture to help them settle into this new community," she said.
For more information on Get Outside the Box!, contact Katie Li at (416) 292-7510 ext. 130.
3. Youth Conference on Social Justice and Diversity (York Region)
Where: Richmond Hill Welcome Centre, 9325 Yonge Street #31a, Richmond Hill
When: March 16th or 19th
Eligibility: York Region teens with Permanent Resident/Convention Refugee status
Cost: Free
In York Region, the Red Cross and the Catholic Community Services of York Region will be hosting their 5th Youth Conference on Social Justice and Diversity.
With the help of youth facilitators and settlement workers from Settlement & Education Partnership in York Region, students will learn how to stop discrimination. They will define social justice and diversity, create policies, and brainstorm ways to resolve social justice issues in their community.
For students seeking to work or study in fields such as social work or political science, this program would be a worthy addition to any application form.
And post-conference, students will teach others the lessons that they have learned. "After the one-day workshop, the participants will go back to their schools and undertake a project to promote social justice and diversity among their peers," said coordinator Agnes Manasan.
For more information on the Youth Conference on Social Justice and Diversity, contact Agnes Manasan at firstname.lastname@example.com
But why are only Permanent Residents and Convention Refugees eligible? Due to Citizenship and Immigration Canada funding, participation in these three March Break programs is restricted by status.
These free programs would give any newcomer teen something unique when applying for a job, a scholarship, or entry into college or university. But with March Break approaching fast, register today!
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Question 1: On January 25, 2015, 44 police SAF troopers,
18 MILF fighters, 6 BIFF fighters, and some civilians were
killed in the Mamasapano massacre. Who is accountable
and/or liable for these deaths? Why?
a. President Aquino
b. Resigned PNP chief Alan Purisima
c. SAF commander Getulio Napenas
d. MILF
e. BIFF
f. U.S. forces in Mindanao
g. All of the above
h. None of the above
i. Other
Question 2: Should the peace process continue between GPH
and MILF, and should the Bangsamoro Basic Law be passed
by Congress? Why?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Other
1. It's President Aquino III who is liable for the situation that happened in Mamasapano as he is the Commander-in-Chief, and therefore, he has the power to give orders to his subordinates, but instead of taking accountability, he washes his hands and points his finger at other people.
2. Yes, and in my opinion, the Bangsamoro Basic Law passing should be put on hold, and the two governments must focus on peace talks to discuss Bangsamoro people's self-determination, rights and welfare.
– Rhea Gamana, Anakbayan Toronto
1. This is just my personal piece. I hate to say this since I'm actually pro-PNoy administration but in this incident, I think he should be held responsible. Those secret meetings with suspended PNP Chief Purisima and SAF commander Napenas are just not right! Napenas won't order nor act without the blessing from the Commander-in-Chief and I don't understand the involvement of the SUSPENDED officer.
2. The Bangsamoro Basic Law should be passed in Congress. I understand that there are a lot of implications and hesitations right now because of what happened to the Fallen 44 but all the more we need Peace in Mindanao. I believe all-out war is not the answer to this problem!
— Joey Abrenilla, Archdiocese of Filipino Catholic Mission & PCCF, Toronto
1. The Philippine government under the Aquino administration and its fascist cohorts, the U.S. forces, should be held accountable. They initiated the operation without following the standard protocols of coordinating with local officials and authorities in the area. They sent SAF troops as urban combatants to a highly tactical operation in an unfamiliar terrain. On the other hand, it has been a long grievance of Bangsamoro people that the Philippine government and its colonial powers lack understanding and respect for their territorial and proprietary rights.
2. The peace process between the GPH and MILF must continue and cannot be delayed. Peace, not merely in the absence of war, but also peace based on justice. We need to pass the Bangsamoro Law immediately because the tri-people in Mindanao lived in harmony with each other even during the pre-colonial era, and hopefully this law will bring back the relationship that we, people in Mindanao, used to have: a strong and cooperative relationship setting aside our biases and prejudice.
– Ella, Mindanao native, Toronto
1. I'd go with option (J): It's simply too early to tell. The complete facts have not been established, and a highly-sensationalized inquiry run by traditional politicians with their eyes on 2016 cannot be trusted to establish the complete facts.
2. Yes, to both. I do not doubt the sincerity, good will, and hard work put in by the peace panel over the past few years. More importantly, the people of Mindanao and of Bangsamoro deserve peace.
– Kenneth Cardenas, "Innocent Bystander," Toronto/Philippines
1. Aquino clearly prioritizes the interests of the U.S. before that of the Philippines as this tragic operation proves. The delicate peace process between GRP and MILF has been compromised and the lives of Filipino citizens and soldiers sacrificed to appease U.S. dictates.
– Diwa Marcelino, Migrante, Winnipeg
1. The U.S. should be held liable for the loss of our compatriots in Mamasapano. The pursuit for Marwan is an excuse for the U.S. "war on terror" and its result shows the servility of BS Aquino III to the U.S. agenda.
2. Yes, however, there are still questions left unanswered by the Manila government in this long struggle for peace in Mindanao: how do we account the 1968 Jabidah Massacre? The countless bombings in Zamboanga? Where is CIA agent Michael Terrence Meiring?
– Ysh Cabana, Visual Artist, Anakbayan Toronto
1. I am not quite sure who to trust a this point. Many are saying that Mr. President has not been telling the entire account, I'm not sure if this is made up by his political rivals. I'm not sure if Mr. President himself was quite informed of the status of the operation while it was ongoing either. But I think whoever was in charge of the operation should be held accountable. At the moment, I highly think the suspended chief was in charge of his men, and the operation. If this was such a big operation, he should be involved at some point.
2. I grew up in Mindanao and I know how it's like to live in constant fear for safety and security. I grew up hearing all these peace talks and none of them worked very well. I don't see why the Bangsamoro Basic Law should be pushed, and I don't see how the ARMM was insufficient for them to live perfectly. Every Filipino has rights and is protected by the law, and that includes our Muslim fellowmen. I've heard they feel the need for their own government because they feel "oppressed" and silenced as "original inhabitants." I don't see why a group of people should exclude themselves because they have a different spirituality. The greatest nations in the world welcomed different colours and faiths, I don't see why we can't do that.
– Eliese Villanueva, nursing student and Mindanao native, Toronto
1. All of the above because all of them are involved in the unfortunate event. Most of all, in case of the Fallen 44, the president of the Philippines must step up and admit responsibility and accountability because he is the commander-in-chief. The other guys are just pawns.
2. We should give peace a chance. War in Mindanao is not the answer. However, trust between GPH and MILF must first be established and regained. If the MILF are really sincere in seeking peace, they must surrender the weapons they got from the Fallen 44 and the men involved in the massacre. As of now, the Bangsamoro Basic Law should not be passed. It isn't comprehensive (it is only talking to the MILF but not to other Mindanao groups). Given that trust between the government and the MILF was broken, it is difficult to say when or should the BBL be passed. Before deciding on the BBL's fate, the Fallen 44 investigation must be finished and the liable must be punished.
– Haniely Pableo, Registered Nurse and Artist, Toronto/Philippines
The Mamasapano massacre, like the Ampatuan Massacre is another highly criminal, highly atrocious event in our homeland…. nobody could accurately say who were responsible.
There are parties who would point at President Aquino and whoever else….. like the Ninoy Aquino assasination of bygone years, like the killings of student protesters and other innocent ordinary Filipinos. To date, we could speculate to high heavens but has justice been done?
I fear for the safety of our kababayans. I feel for the dead soldiers and their familiies. But like most of those out of country, I don't have the full information. Friends I am in contact with from home are sick and tired of all the speculations on who are responsible for the assassination, who should take the blame or the responsibility…….. I cannot add to the finger pointing….. I wish to add that I am long aware that many revolutionary organizations well-respected and beloved years ago have turned into bandits and adventurists….. Who do you trust today?????
– Rose Tijam, President, Philippine Press Club of Ontario
]]>Members of PNP Officers Living in Canada Integrated Association (POLICIA) led the wreath laying and hand salute ceremony for PNP-SAF 44 on Feb. 20, 2015 in a hall at 354 St. Clair Ave. West in Toronto.
]]>Regional chess competitions in various categories will take place from February to April across the city culminating at the Team Chess City Final on May 6th, 2015 in the atrium at the Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto.
Dates, times and locations for the tournaments:
Girls Only Individual (Grade 1-8) Tournaments, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
North: March 30th, St. Francis de Sales Catholic School
South: March 25th, St, Alphonsus Catholic School
East: March 3rd, St. Martin de Porres Catholic School
West: February 24th, Monsignor John Corrigan Catholic School
City Finals: April 9th, St. Timothy Catholic School
Open Individual (Grade 1-8) Tournaments, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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Almost half of all children will have at least one middle ear infection before they're a year old, and two-thirds of them will have had at least one such infection by age 3.
The symptoms can include ear pain, fever, and irritability. Otitis media can be either bacterial or viral in origin, and frequently results from another illness such as a cold. For many children, it can become a chronic problem, requiring treatment year after year, and putting the child at risk of permanent hearing damage and associated speech and developmental problems. Standard treatment for most cases of otitis media is with antibiotics, which can be effective if the culprit is bacterial (antibiotics, of course, do nothing to fight off viruses).
But, according to many research studies, antibiotics are often not much more effective than the body's own immune system. And repeated doses of antibiotics can lead to drug-resistant bacteria that scoff at the drugs, while leaving the child screaming in pain. Frequent ear infections are also the second most common reason for surgery in children under 2 (with circumcision being the first). In severe casesfor example, when fluids from an ear infection haven't cleared from the ear after several months, and hearing is affectedspecialists sometimes prescribe myringotomy and tympanostomy, more commonly known as "ear tubes." During the surgical procedure, a small opening is made in the eardrum to place a tube inside.
The tube relieves pressure in the ear and prevents repeated fluid buildup with the continuous venting of fresh air. In most cases, the membrane pushes the tube out after a couple of months and the hole in the eardrum closes. Although the treatment is effective, it has to be repeated in some 20 to 30 percent of cases. And this kind of surgery requires general anesthesia, never a minor thing in a small child. If the infection persists even after tube placement and removal, children sometimes undergo adenoidectomy (surgical removal of the adenoids)an option that is effective mostly through the first year after surgery.
Before yet another round of "maybe-they'll-work-and-maybe-they-won't" antibiotics or the drastic step of surgery, more parents are considering chiropractic to help children with chronic ear infections. Dr. Joan Fallon, a chiropractor who practices in Yonkers, New York, has published research showing that, after receiving a series of chiropractic adjustments, nearly 80 percent of the children treated were free of ear infections for at least the six-month period following their initial visits (a period that also included maintenance treatments every four to six weeks).
"Chiropractic mobilizes drainage of the ear in children, and if they can continue to drain without a buildup of fluid and subsequent infection, they build up their own antibodies and recover more quickly," explains Dr. Fallon. She'd like to see her pilot study used as a basis for larger-scale trials of chiropractic as a therapeutic modality for otitis media. Dr. Fallon uses primarily upper-cervical manipulation on children with otitis media, focusing particularly on the occiput, or back of the skull, and atlas, or the first vertebra in the neck. "Adjusting the occiput, in particular, will get the middle ear to drain.
Depending on how chronic it's been and on where they are in their cycle of antibiotics, children generally need to get through one bout of fluid and fight it off themselves." That means, for the average child, between six and eight treatments. If a child's case is acute, Dr. Fallon will check the ear every day, using a tympanogram to measure the ear and track the movement of the eardrum to make sure that it's draining. "I'll do adjustments every day or every other day for a couple of days if they're acute, and then decrease frequency over time." Dr. Fallon, whose research garnered her the acclaim of childrearing magazines like Parenting and Baby Talk, often sees great success when she treats a child for otitis media.
"Once they fight it themselves, my kids tend to do very well and stay away from ear infections completely. Unless there are environmental factors like smoking in the house, an abnormally shaped Eustachian tube, or something like that, they do very well," she says. "I have two large pediatric groups that refer to me on a regular basis. In the winter, when otitis is most prevalent, I see five or six new children each week from each group," says Dr. Fallon. "It's safe and effective and something that parents should try, certainly before inserting tubes in their children's ears."
Chiropractic care can help
Talk to your doctor of chiropractic about your child's ear infections. Doctors of chiropractic are licensed and trained to diagnose and treat patients of all ages and will use a gentler type of treatment for children.
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Milk kefir grains are live active cultures consisting of yeast and bacteria existing in a symbiotic relationship. Adding the kefir grains to fresh milk yields a delicous probiotic drink in about 24 hours. Milk kefir can be enjoyed plain, flavored, or used in many recipes, like salad dressing, bread, and ice cream.
- Contains 1 packet of traditional heirloom-style milk kefir grains.
- Rehydration period of 3-7 days required before regular use.
- Reusable culture; makes up to 1 quart of kefir with every batch
- Cultures on the counter at 68°-85°F
- Suitable for use with cow or goat milk.
- Grains require rehydration in pasteurized dairy milk. Once rehydrated, grains may be transitioned to raw milk.
- May be used to culture coconut, soy, or rice milk once rehydrated in dairy milk; grains require regular refreshing in dairy milk.
- Nut and seed milks yield inconsistent results.
Milk Kefir Grains Instructions and Troubleshooting:
- Instructions for using this culture are included and may be found here.
- Having trouble making milk kefir? Browse our Milk Kefir Troubleshooting Articles or contact us for assistance.
Ingredients: Organic powdered milk, organic milk, live active cultures. Packaged in a small amount of organic powdered milk to extend shelf life.
This product contains no GMO ingredients.
Shipping Information: Our milk kefir grains are shipped in a dehydrated state in a barrier-sealed packet. The product keeps
- At room temperature (68° to 78°F): 12 to 18 months
- In the refrigerator (40° to 45°F): 18+ months
- In the freezer (0° to 25°F): not recommended
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Questions on Milk Kefir Grains
- From Beth at 12/7/2010 11:56 AM
- Can these be used with raw milk?
- Yes, the milk kefir grains can be used with raw milk. The grains do best when activated using pasteurized milk, but can then be transitioned to raw milk. You can find instructions here: http://www.culturesforhealth.com/introducing-milk-kefir-grains-raw-milk
Once converted, the process is the same with raw milk as with pasteurized milk.
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- From Nick at 12/16/2010 6:26 PM
- When using milk kefir grains with coconut milk, can it be unsweetened coconut milk that does not contain any sugar?
- Ideally you'd want to use unsweetened coconut milk. Any additives have the potential to interact negatively with the kefir grains and potentially damage them. Unsweetened would be safest.
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- From Adam at 1/9/2011 9:44 PM
- Hi. Where are your kefir grains originally sourced/grown? Do you post to Australia?
- We grow our kefir grains ourselves in a licensed food processing facility--this allows us to maintain the highest quality product. We do not ship individual orders to Australia. There is one location in Australia which carries a limited number of our products. You can contact Elaine at Natural Therapy Shop via email firstname.lastname@example.com or via her website www.naturaltherapyshop.com.au to find out what products she stocks. She may be willing to ship to you, if her location is inconvenient. Please contact her for more information.
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- From Nick at 1/10/2011 1:22 PM
- I rehydrated my kefir grains in cow milk and they came out great. I then switch to unsweetened organic coconut milk for two days and the grains no longer seem to be active, even after switching back to cow milk. Do you know why this could be? If the milk is unaffected after 24-36 hours are the grains no longer active? Thanks.
- Kefir grains can take a few days to adjust to a new milk medium. For example, if you switch your kefir grains from cow to goat milk, it can take a few batches for them to adjust to the composition of the new milk and start working properly. Same thing happens if you go from pasteurized cow milk to raw cow milk, and sometimes even different brands of milk (feed, etc. can vary from farm to farm). Different chemical compositions can mean an adjustment period of up to a few batches. So go ahead and put them back in coconut milk and give them a batch or two to adjust (maybe use the coconut milk that isn't kefiring in the meantime to cook or in a smoothie or something). They should perk up and start doing their thing in a few days. With coconut milk though you'll need to put them back in cow milk for 24 hours to revitalize every few batches.
If still no luck, contact Customer Support. - Do you find this question helpful? Yes No
- From Steena at 1/25/2011 6:37 AM
- How many kefir grains are sold in one box? How many are needed for one batch? I'm new to kefir and I'm just wondering if there's enough for a "backup" in this box? Or enough to share with a friend? Thanks!!
- Kefir grains are one of the hardiest cultures so there's just one portion in the box. Kefir grains are a wonderful culture for a beginner because they are very easy to use and it's very rare to mess them up. We can't guarantee they will multiply since it's due to a large number of factors. You can encourage them, however: http://www.culturesforhealth.com/encouraging-milk-kefir-grains-to-mutiply
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- From Lynn at 2/6/2011 2:31 PM
- Can kefir be made with powdered milk? If so how does this affect quality?
- Well, you could try it... There's not much information around on whether this would work, or how well. One concern is that powdered milk is highly processed, and is usually very low in fat, so it might not produce a suitably thick result. On the other hand, it does contain lactose, so it would provide sufficient food for the grains.
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- From Nick at 2/10/2011 9:12 PM
- Can heavy whipping cream be cultured with kefir grains? If so, would heavy whipping cream be sufficient to revitalize the grains when used with coconut milk?
- Heavy whipping cream will not work well with milk kefir grains. The grains require lactose to survive and reproduce, and there is very little lactose in heavy cream. You could try half-and-half, or even just adding some cream to the milk.
For the same reason, you should use regular milk (whole milk is fine) to revive the grains every other batch when you are culturing coconut milk. - Do you find this question helpful? Yes No
- From Madison at 2/11/2011 11:02 PM
- Will the grains "go bad" if not used frequently enough? Thanks!
- It's not so much that they would go bad, but they would starve if they don't get fresh milk (for milk grains) or sugar (for water grains). Of course, starving is not healthy, so it's best to regularly culture milk using your grains. If you want to take a break from making kefir, you can find instructions here: http://www.culturesforhealth.com/how-to-take-a-break-from-making-kefir
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- From Terri at 2/21/2011 3:48 PM
- Are milk and water kefir grains the same? Or can they be used interchangeably? Of course the need for several days of adjustment?
- Milk kefir grains and water kefir grains are actually different organisms. Milk kefir grains eat lactose (present in milk) and water kefir grains eat the cane sugar (sucrose).
Milk kefir grains can be converted (slowly) to work with water, but they can't be converted back. Water kefir grains can't be converted.
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Back to the product pageCustomer Reviews
- excellent Review by mom
Quality Price Value I had a little bit of a hard time getting the directions straight but my kefir grains are actually starting to multiply. I had put my grains into raw milk at first, but realized I did it wrong and through contact with customer support via e-mail, I got back on track and they are doing good now. I really recommend the Milk Kefir grains.
(Posted on 3/2/2015)
- Great customer support and advice!!! Review by Kefir Rookie
Quality Price Value I have had some trouble getting my grains started. The customer support has been terrific.
(Posted on 2/28/2015)
- So happy to have my Kefir again! Review by Jean
Quality Price Value I ordered these grains and they arrived 3 days later! I reconstituted them and I have been making smoothies ever since! Can't wait to educate myself with more ways to use my Kefir! So happy with this product! Would definitely recommend.
(Posted on 2/25/2015)
- A slow start Review by Betsy
Quality Price Value It took two tries before they started their fermentation, even though the whole milk product was not ultra pasteurized (and is supposed to be antibiotic free). I am going to, however, try different brands of milk; their fermentation rate remains slow compared to the granules that I have used in the past.
Response from CFH: It is normal for dehydrated grains to take 3-5 days to start culturing. If you experience trouble with your cultures, please contact customer support for assistance. http://www.culturesforhealth.com/contact-us
(Posted on 2/25/2015)
- Will purchase again for my family! Review by Dana
Quality Price Value This is second time I bought this. Have very positive effect on my overall health. I recommend it to all my friends and family!
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Quality Price Value Very well pleased as always with CFH!!!
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- Great, even for a newbie Review by Terri
Quality Price Value My house is cool so after a few days of my kefir not thickening, I began keeping it in the oven with just the light on. This makes about 3 cups in 24 hours. I've begun flavoring my kefir in a second fermentation. Finding out what works and what doesn't. Hopefully my grains will begin to grow soon so I can give them away to introduce everyone to the benefit of cultured milk. Love that good bacteria!
Staff was very helpful too, since I needed alot of hand-holding during the first two weeks.(Posted on 2/17/2015)
- Buy your grains here! Review by kelshop
Quality Price Value There are many places online to buy kefir grains, but I highly recommend buying them at Cultures for Health. I have ordered both the water kefir grains and milk kefir grains. My water kefir grains hydrated quickly and started producing water kefir in just a few days. I struggled with my milk kefir and wasn't sure what I was doing wrong. I emailed Cultures for Health and got an very quick response with suggestions. Anita was so helpful and patient answering all of my questions and helping me get my milk kefir grains producing milk kefir. I couldn't have asked for better customer service. :)
(Posted on 2/14/2015)
- 4 star Review by Mary
Quality Price Value This is the second batch of milk kefir grains I have purchased from you, and neither of them has grown in size or quantity. I always use Kroger's Simple Truth organic milk.
Your service is awesome!
Response from CFH: We do not guarantee that Milk Kefir Grains will grow or multiply. Everyone gets different results. Very few grains are need to culture milk kefir. We ask that you contact us any time you have questions or problems with your products.(Posted on 2/10/2015)
- No Grain Growth, but good kefir. Review by n/a
Quality Price Value Re-hydrating instructions very clear and easy to follow. The grains are up and running and they produce nice milk kefir. However, there are only three grains and they are neither growing much in size, nor reproducing. Once fully hydrated, I started using milk from my own goats...I use no antibiotics...so I do not understand the lack of growth.
I had grains a few years back from a friend and those grains multiplied daily.
Response from CFH: Milk kefir grains may or may not grow, as they are a very dynamic culture. For tips on encouraging grains to grow, see: http://www.culturesforhealth.com/encouraging-milk-kefir-grains-to-mutiply(Posted on 2/6/2015)
- Excellent product at a very good price. Review by DC
Quality Price Value I have sustained my culture for ten months now and am very satisfied. I have recommended this product to numerous people.
(Posted on 2/3/2015)
- Kefir and CFH - two, too awesome Review by platOR
Quality Price Value I am now making Kefir at home and am happy I can make full fat, organic Kefir in any flavor we desire. I feel better drinking Kefir daily. The thickest, most flavorful Kefir I've made was with raw dairy milk (following the special instructions on CFH).
I was timid about trying to culture Kefir again and mistakenly got confused while doing Filmjolk in the same month. Though both processed on the counter they require different feeding schedules. Online chat supported me awesomely along the way.
I no longer need to purchase sour cream or buttermilk and am learning all about the health benefits and tasty ways to use whey. (A byproduct of straining either of these cultures.) Buying just two cultures and learning on this website have opened a new way to work in my kitchen and make good gut bacteria (probiotics) at home.
(Posted on 2/2/2015)
- Easy to Make Review by Gwen
Quality Price Value I have tried both types of Kefir Cultures and really like the milk grains the best. Very easy to use and make. No need to heat the milk like in some yogurt cultures.
(Posted on 1/26/2015)
- great Review by Lynn
Value Quality Price This product has been great! It stops the cravings for sugar and helps our digestion. It is much more economical then buying the pre-made from the store and it is so versatile.
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Value Quality Price I placed my kefir grains in the refrigerator for a few weeks until I was ready to use them. It took a few batches for them to really kick in and start making thick kefir, but the last batch thickened well. I appreciate the tips that CFH has for cold and warm weather care. I am thankful for the cost savings of being able to make my own kefir over and over again and being able to make a natural product without added ingredients.
(Posted on 1/19/2015)
- love the grains! Review by Soli
Value Quality Price I bought my first batch of milk kefir grains from CFH back in 2011. Even though I did not handle them right at that time I still got a few years use out of them. Then one day they quit and I got a new batch. This time I prepared them right from the start. I drink raw milk only and did not know back in 2011 I could not use that milk to start the grains. This time I did right, buying pasteurized milk, changing every 24 hours, and slowly introducing some raw into the culture. Now my grains are acting like good healthy grains (the last batch never grew, these are!) and I am getting better quality kefir that before.
(Posted on 1/19/2015)
- Delicious Review by Whitney
Value Quality Price This kefir is easy to keep working, and has a lovely tartness to it.
(Posted on 1/19/2015)
- I'll buy this again. Review by roxiboomalotti
Value Quality Price This product is great! Mine developed curds and whey much more quickly than expected which resulted in a big mess and in the need to purchase another round of this product. So, be sure to tend yours closely.
When I have purchased these grains in the past, I have been 100% satisfied. Additionally, I love supporting a site that provides so much strong information and delicious recipes for the fermentation community!
Response from CFH: Curds and whey is extremely common when culturing Milk Kefir Grains. The grains can recover and culture future batches successfully with minor adjustments. Please contact Customer Support before discarding any cultures.(Posted on 1/16/2015)
- Great product, easy to use! Review by Kuulei
Value Quality Price My culture activated very quickly! Great directions, easy to follow!
(Posted on 1/16/2015)
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Value Quality Price I have a hard time keeping yogurt made. I have found that having kefir on hand to make smoothies with when I am out of yogurt is very helpful. It is very easy culture to use, and I have found that my family doesn't mind the flavor difference in smoothies.
(Posted on 1/11/2015)
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Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. This family-friendly hotel also offers complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.
Master Premium Cosmopolitan has designated areas for smoking.
- Luggage storage
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Total number of rooms - 324
- Number of floors - 15
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Laundry facilities
- Designated smoking areas
- Free WiFi
- Year Built 2012
- 24-hour front desk
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Free breakfast
- Elevator/lift
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- 24-hour business center
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Daily housekeeping
- Desk
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Minibar
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Room service (limited hours)
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A complimentary breakfast is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
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Check-out time is noon
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The notion that we are in an American manufacturing renaissance does not stand up to hard analysis of the facts.
The nascent drone industry needs clear rules so that states do not inadvertently hamper innovation.
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Conventional economics provides an increasingly poor guide for economic policy and should be replaced by an evolutionary economics framework.
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In a chapter for the new book Practicing Sustainability, Rob Atkinson wrote about sustainability from an innovation economics perspective.
"Innovation Economics: The Race for Global Advantage." This new book delivers a critical wake-up call: a fierce global race for innovation advantage is under way and the United States is running the risk of losing.
Daniel Castro contributed a chapter titled "U.S. Federal Cybersecurity Policy" in the book "Cybersecurity: Public Sector Threats and Responses."
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Common name: New Orleans Metropolitan Area | |
Largest city | New Orleans |
Other cities | Kenner Metairie, Louisiana (unincorporated) |
Population | Ranked 45th in the U.S. |
– Total | 1,240,977 (2013)[1][2][3] |
– Density | 311/sq. mi. 120/km2 |
Area | 3,755.2 sq. mi. 9,726.6 km2 |
Country | United States |
State(s) | Louisiana |
Elevation | |
– Highest point | <200 feet (<62 m) |
– Lowest point | -7 feet (-2 m) |
Common name: New Orleans Metropolitan Area | |
Largest city | New Orleans |
Other cities | Kenner Metairie, Louisiana (unincorporated) |
Population | Ranked 45th in the U.S. |
– Total | 1,240,977 (2013)[1][2][3] |
– Density | 311/sq. mi. 120/km2 |
Area | 3,755.2 sq. mi. 9,726.6 km2 |
Country | United States |
State(s) | Louisiana |
Elevation | |
– Highest point | <200 feet (<62 m) |
– Lowest point | -7 feet (-2 m) |
New Orleans–Metairie-Kenner Metropolitan Statistical Area, or the Greater New Orleans Region (as it is often called by the Louisiana Tourism Commission) is a metropolitan area designated by the United States Census encompassing seven parishes (the Louisiana equivalent of other states' counties) in the state of Louisiana, centering on the city of New Orleans.
As of the April 1, 2012, estimate, the metropolitan statistical area (MSA) had a population of 1,227,096. The New Orleans-Metairie-Bogalusa Combined Statistical Area (CSA), a nine-parish area, had a population of 1,452,502.[2]
The metropolitan area was hit by Hurricane Katrina – once a Category 5 hurricane, but a Category 3 storm at landfall – in August 2005. Within the city of New Orleans proper, multiple breaches and structural failures occurred in the system of levees and flood walls designed under Federal government auspices.
The resulting decline in the city's population negatively impacted population numbers for the entire metro area, for which a population of 1.3 million was recorded in the 2000 Census. Most of the decline in population is accounted for by the decline experienced in the city of New Orleans proper (coterminous with Orleans Parish); the Census Bureau estimates that the city's population dropped from 453,728 prior to the storm (July 1, 2005) to 369,250, the estimate for 2012.[4]
The New Orleans–Metairie–Bogalusa Combined Statistical Area (CSA) is made up of nine parishes. The CSA includes one metropolitan area and two micropolitan areas.
For U.S. Census purposes, the New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner MSA includes seven parishes: Jefferson, Orleans (coterminous with the city of New Orleans), Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, St. Charles, and St. John the Baptist.
The Census Bureau's CSA (combined statistical area) adds Washington and Tangipahoa Parishes, to make nine parishes.
The New Orleans region's chamber of commerce, GNO, Inc.[5] (formerly Metrovision) includes the nine parishes of the Census Bureau's CSA plus St. James Parish. This wider 10-parish region had a population of 1.32 million as of July 1, 2008.
The Louisiana state legislature created a commission, the Regional Planning Commission, to be responsible for the planning and development of the New Orleans metropolitan area. The five parishes covered by the commission are: Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany. Additionally, St. Charles and St. John the Baptist are associate members of the Regional Planning Commission.
The Center for Cultural and Eco-Tourism at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has designated the New Orleans metropolitan area as the Greater New Orleans region[6] This region includes just four parishes: Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard.
The New Orleans metropolitan area was first defined in 1950. Then known as the New Orleans Standard Metropolitan Area (New Orleans SMA), it consisted of three parishes – Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard – and had a population of 685,405.[7][8] Following a term change by the Bureau of the Budget (present-day Office of Management and Budget), the New Orleans SMA was called the New Orleans Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (New Orleans SMSA).[9] By the census of 1960, the population had grown to 868,480, a 27% increase over the previous census.[8]
St. Tammany Parish was added the New Orleans SMSA in 1963.[10] The four-parish area had a combined population of 899,123 in 1960 and 1,045,809 in 1970.[8] By the 1980 census, the population had increased by 14% to 1,187,073.[8]
In 1983, the official name was shortened to the New Orleans Metropolitan Statistical Area (New Orleans MSA).[9] Two more parishes, St. Charles and St. John the Baptist, were added to the MSA the same year, making a six-parish MSA.[11] The newly defined area had a total of 1,256,256 residents in 1980, but that number had declined to 1,238,816 in 1990.[8]
The New Orleans MSA expanded to eight parishes in 1993 with the inclusion of Plaquemines and St. James.[12] The eight-parish area had a combined population of 1,285,270 at the 1990 census and 1,337,726 in 2000.
The MSA was renamed the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner Metropolitan Statistical Area in 2003. St. James Parish was removed from the defined metropolitan area. A total of 1,316,510 people lived in the seven parishes of Greater New Orleans in 2000.
The City of Kenner is the largest incorporated city located in Jefferson Parish, just west of the City of New Orleans.
In the New Orleans metropolitan area, the following geographic terms are used: Eastbank, Westbank, Northshore (or North Shore), and River Parishes.
The Mississippi River, running from north to south, divides the United States into eastern and western halves. In southeast Louisiana, though, newcomers are frequently confused by the terms "East Bank" and "West Bank" since, due to the curves of the Mississippi River, what is called the "East bank" is sometimes located geographically to the west of what is called the "West bank" and vice-versa. The banks also lie to the north and south of the river throughout most of the region. In southeast Louisiana, the term "East bank" is often used to refer to any area that lies on the eastern half of the United States, as established by its location on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River, while the term "West bank" is often used to refer to areas along the opposite side of the river. These terms are used in urban, suburban, and rural parishes that are bisected by the Mississippi River, which include St. John the Baptist, St. Charles, Jefferson, Orleans, and Plaquemines.
In the New Orleans metropolitan area, the term "Eastbank" is a blanket term used to refer to all portions of metropolitan New Orleans south of Lake Pontchartrain and situated on the "eastern" bank of the river, while the term "Westbank" is used to refer to all portions of metropolitan New Orleans south of Lake Pontchartrain and situated on the "western" bank of the river. Somewhat perversely, while New Orleanians would never describe a neighborhood as being located north or south of the river, the West bank is, in fact, as a whole located to the south of the Mississippi River, while the East bank as a whole is located to the north – and is itself wedged between the Mississippi River and the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain (the East bank's northern boundary). The majority of the population of metropolitan New Orleans resides on the East bank.
The Eastbank of Greater New Orleans includes the portion of Jefferson Parish (including the suburbs of Metairie, Kenner, River Ridge, Harahan, Elmwood, and Jefferson) that lies on the eastern bank of the river and most of Orleans Parish (including the majority of the city of New Orleans). Also, further down the Mississippi River are those suburbs of New Orleans that are located in St. Bernard Parish, which include Arabi, Chalmette, and Meraux as well as Violet and Poydras. All of St. Bernard Parish is located east of the river, extending from the eastern bank of the river back into the marshlands.
The Westbank of suburban New Orleans includes the portion of Jefferson Parish (including the suburbs of Waggaman, Avondale, Bridge City, Nine Mile Point, Westwego, Marrero, Harvey, Gretna, Terrytown, Jean Lafitte, Lafitte, Crown Point, Barataria, Estelle, Timberlane, and Woodmere) that lies on the western bank of the river and a portion of Orleans Parish (including the New Orleans communities of Algiers and English Turn). Further down the Mississippi River is the suburb of Belle Chasse, which is located on the western bank of Plaquemines Parish. Plaquemines Parish both encompasses and is bisected by the final leg of the Mississippi River before it enters the Gulf of Mexico. Downriver from Belle Chasse, Plaquemines Parish has numerous rural communities scattered along both banks of the river, but none of these communities have a population greater than 5,000. It should be noted that the terms "Eastbank" and "Westbank" are spelled as one word in local/official terminology when being applied to the Greater New Orleans area.
The term "Northshore" or "North Shore" refers to areas that lie on the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain and includes St. Tammany Parish. The Northshore includes the communities of Mandeville, Covington, Madisonville, Abita Springs, Lacombe, Eden Isle and Slidell. Hammond and Ponchatoula, in Tangipahoa Parish, and Bogalusa and Franklinton, in Washington Parish, are also considered to have economic ties to Greater New Orleans although those parishes are frequently not included in the statistics for the New Orleans Metropolitan Area. The Northshore region is also part of the Florida Parishes, dating back to the time when the Spanish territory known as Florida extended westward all the way to the Mississippi River, including portions of what are now Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. St. Tammany Parish is the most affluent parish in metropolitan New Orleans and is also the most politically conservative.
The term "River Parishes" refers to those parishes along the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The two River Parishes nearest to New Orleans are St. Charles (including the cities of Destrehan, Luling, St. Rose and Hahnville) and St. John the Baptist (including the cities of Laplace and Reserve).
Places between 10,000 and 50,000 inhabitants[edit] | Places with fewer than 10,000 inhabitants[edit] |
Greater New Orleans is home to one of the busiest ports in the world. Greater New Orleans single Fortune 500 company is Entergy. Other companies headquartered in the area include, Globalstar, Smoothie King, Receivables Exchange, Tidewater Marine, and Intralox.
According to the 2010 Census, the overall racial composition of the New Orleans metropolitan area was as follows:[13]
For those under 18, the majority are minority, with only 45.2% being non-Hispanic whites.
As of the census[14] of 2000, there were 1,316,510 people, 498,537 households, and 335,531 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 57.4% White, 37.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.2% Asian, <0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 4.4% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $38,880, and the median income for a family was $44,771. Males had a median income of $36,759 versus $23,927 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $18,126.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is located to the west of downtown, in the city of Kenner. The airport is currently served by eight airlines.[15] Domestic nonstop service is provided to Atlanta, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago (O'Hare and Midway), Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas (DFW and Love Field), Denver, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston (Bush Intercontinental and Hobby), Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York (JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark), Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tampa, and Washington DC (Reagan National and Dulles). Air Canada provides international service to Toronto Pearson.[16]
Major highways in the area include Interstate 10, Interstate 12, Interstate 610, Interstate 310, Interstate 510, Interstate 55, and Interstate 59, as well as U.S. Highway 90 and U.S. Highway 61. The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, a 24-mile (39 km) span that is the world's longest bridge over water, connects Metairie (on the south shore) to Mandeville on the North Shore.
Metropolitan New Orleans is served by six of the seven Class 1 freight railroads operating in North America.[17] Passenger train service is provided by Amtrak on the Crescent, City of New Orleans, and Sunset Limited routes.
The Port of New Orleans is the 3rd-largest port in the United States, as measured by total bulk tonnage exported.[18] According to the same source, the adjoining Port of South Louisiana is the largest port in the United States when measured by the same factor.
Should metropolitan New Orleans appear to be threatened by a severe hurricane, the Louisiana State Police are prepared to enact a contraflow lane reversal program in order to evacuate the metropolitan area as quickly as possible.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for the design and construction of Greater New Orleans' flood protection system. In 2007, Louisiana voters created a new Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority (SLFPA) to coordinate with the Corps of Engineers regarding flood protection issues.
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Q. Who is Mr. Smarty Plants?
A: There are those who suspect Wildflower Center volunteers are the culpable and capable culprits. Yet, others think staff members play some, albeit small, role. You can torture us with your plant questions, but we will never reveal the Green Guru's secret identity.
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From: Georgetown, TX
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Topic: Plant Identification
Title: Identification of daisy-like yellow flower
Answered by: Nan Hampton
Georgetown, TX - I have two flowers blooming in my field that I can't identify. One is strong gold and the other strong orange. I cannot identify the leaf pad. There are no leaves on the stem which is about 8 inches. The flower head is about 1 1/2 inch in diameter. They look like a daisy. They are a composite flower, the rays overlap at the base and have smooth edges. The disk flower is about 1/4 inch in diameter and has a very small brown center surrounded by yellow surrounded by a black ring. Can you tell me what these are. I cannot find them in any book or on your website. Thank you.ANSWER:
It is often quite difficult to identify a plant from a description alone, even more so for yellow flowers in the Family Asteraceae (Aster Family). Since there are so many of them with yellow flowers, it often requires the arrangement and shape of the leaves to get an identity. That said, I will give you some possibilities and perhaps you can determine if your mystery flower is one of them:
Coreopsis linifolia (Texas tickseed) and you can see additional photos here
Coreopsis tinctoria (Plains coreopsis)
Engelmannia peristenia (Engelmann's daisy)
Helianthus annuus (Common sunflower)
Silphium radula (Roughstem rosinweed)
Thelesperma filifolium (Stiff greenthread)
Just for your information—because of the mild winter plus the welcome rain we have gotten since last spring and summer's severe drought, many flowers were found blooming in February that don't normally bloom then. So, don't be surprised to see that the "Bloom Time" on the species' pages above doesn't fall in February. As an example, here are a couple of yellow flowers that Steve Schwartzman found blooming in January and photographed for his "Portraits of Wildflowers" page:
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