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We actually live in Church. We were baptized into the Lord and we now live in His Body. The Christian family IS a church, the smallest and most vital cell of that Body. The extended church community is a family of families. This understanding is more than piety--it is sound ecclesiology, solid anthropology, in fact it is reality for those who are baptized into Christ Jesus. It can lead us to holiness and happiness.
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Keywords: Domestic church, family life, marriage, Holy Family, Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Deacon Keith Fournier
CHESAPEAKE, VA. (Catholic Online) - "But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way." (1Cor. 12:31) I woke up in church this morning. Not on a cold dark floor or surrounded by votive candles and stained glass, but next to my partner in faith, my best friend, my beloved wife of 34 years, Laurine.
We are staying overnight this Christmas at the home of our oldest daughter. She wanted to host Christmas this year for the first time. She is the first of our five grown children. Her home is filled to overflowing with love, and the floors are filled with our children who were able to travel here, our grandchildren, and a rambunctious little dog. Together, we form an ecclesial community in the home. I was truly "in Church" this morning.
From antiquity the Christian Family has been called "the domestic church." Perhaps the most often quoted use of the term is from the "Golden Mouth", the Bishop John Chrysostom, writing in Antioch (the city where they were first called Christians) in the fourth century.
After all, the church is a relational reality, "when two or three are gathered." said the Lord. (Matt. 18:20) Also, at least within the Catholic and Orthodox Church, Christian Marriage is a Sacrament. In other words, it is a participation in- and sign of- the Life of the Trinity! As the Apostle Peter wrote to the early Christians, we are "partakers of the divine nature." (2 Peter 1)
Yet, how often do we really view this way of life in this way?
Even the most sincere Christians can still live out their Christian life with a certain dualism. They see themselves as living "in the world" and "going to Church." Family life sometimes gets included in "the world" or perhaps it is seen as a part of a "duty in the Lord" which often "competes" with the Christian mission.
Please understand, as a Catholic Christian, I love to frequent beautiful Church buildings and to participate in the beauty of liturgical worship. However, the point I am trying to make is a vital one. We actually live in Church. We were baptized into the Lord and we now live in His Body. The Christian family IS a church, the smallest and most vital cell of that Body. The extended church community is a family of families. This understanding is more than piety--it is sound ecclesiology, solid anthropology, in fact it is reality for those who are baptized into Christ Jesus.
The day will soon burst into a flurry of activity with a unique ritual pattern. To the untrained eye, it would look rather "hectic". But with the eyes of domestic faith, my wife Laurine and I will try to see the deeper purpose. All those years of raising children, and now trying to raise grandchildren, we have come to comprehend the mystery hidden in the routine.
There is almost a liturgical sameness to the pattern that emerges after so many years- by practice, developed spiritual purpose, and just plain ordinary human repetition. But it can all become transforming when lived out "in Christ". It is here, where the "rubber hits the road" for most Christians. It is here that the universal call to holiness, in all its real, earthy, incarnation is lived out-in all of its humanness and ordinariness.
Here is also where true progress in the spiritual life can find its raw material. The question becomes whether we who are called to live Christian marriage and family as a vocation do so by seeking to respond to grace and by developing the eyes to see, ears to hear, and hearts to accept the hidden invitations to love found beneath the surface of the daily "stuff" of Christian Marriage and Family life.
The Greek word translated "emptied" in an extraordinary passage in the letter to the Philippian Christians is "kenosis." St. Paul wrote to the Corinthians concerning our call to enter into the self emptying of Jesus, "Have this mind among yourselves, which was in Christ Jesus, who though He was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself. "(Phil. 2:5)
This Greek word refers to the voluntary pouring out-like water-of oneself in an act of sacrificial love. This "emptying" is the proper response of the love of a Christian for the One who first loved us. It is also the very heart of the vocation of Christian marriage and family life. There is a "domestic kenosis", a domestic emptying out which comes in the ordinary "stuff" of daily life in a Christian family. There is a "domestic ascesis", a way of living an ascetical life, when we embrace the very real struggles involved in living this out as a vocation in Christ.
However, we need to move from the realm of fuzzy feelings or theological theory to reality - the emptying is lived out in a unique and grace filled way in Christian marriage and family life. As Christian spouses, mothers and fathers, grandfathers and grandmothers, we need to have our eyes opened like the disciples on the Road, the way, to Emmaus. (Luke 24: 13ff) This call of married love and family life is more than a covenant (though it is that), more than an ordinance (though it is that) - it is an invitation to sacrificial love--to holiness. Christian Marriage is a Sacrament, a participation in the very life of God through which and for which we are given grace, the very Life of God.
When the right choices are made in this life of "domestic kenosis", we cooperate with the Lord's invitation to follow Him by exercising our human freedom; we choose to give ourselves away in love to the "other." In so doing, we are gradually transformed into an image, a living icon, of Jesus Christ and we actually participate in His Kenosis. This way of holiness is not easy, as anyone who has lived the vocation for more than three months can attest, but make no mistake; it is a very real path to holiness. It is also a wonderful one. The true challenge lies in the choices we make, daily, hourly, and even moment-by-moment.
The same two trees still grow in the garden of domestic life that appeared in the first garden called Eden. They both invite the exercise of our human freedom. There is one like the one in Eden where the first Eve said, "no I will not serve." We are always tempted to choose the "fruit" of this tree of self centeredness whenever we seek to hide from the call and refuse to love, by emptying ourselves "kenotically"
Then, there is the one that resembles the tree on Calvary where the "second Eve,"(as the fathers of the Church called Mary, the Mother of Jesus) stood with the beloved disciple John, beheld her crucified Son and her Lord who was "Love Incarnate", and again proclaimed her "Fiat", her "yes." In doing so she models the response of all Christians for all time.
However, as it was with the Mother of the Lord, (both when the angel Gabriel came and made that extraordinary announcement, and again on that mountain when she beheld her Son and Savior), the choice is our own--- to be made daily, even hourly. With these choices, presented to us from the moment we open our eyes every morning to the time we close them at night, we proceed on the way of the Cross through death and into the eternal now of Resurrected life in Jesus Christ.
That is the more excellent way, the way of love. That is the Way of holiness. That is what we celebrate on the Feast of the Holy Family.
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DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9655.2006.00277.x
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Park Place Volvo is the winner of DealerRater's 2014 Volvo Dealer of the Year award for the State of Texas and the Volvo dealership of convenience serving Dallas and Fort Worth. Our dealership offers a wide selection of Volvos and exceptional car values - on both new cars and pre-owned cars. If you are interested in a lease car or financing your auto, please inquire about our competitive rates. Park Place Volvo is also the Dallas/Fort Worth area's most convenient car dealer for auto repair and genuine Volvo replacement parts, located just south of Dallas' Love Field. The Park Place Volvo car dealership is part of the Park Place family of dealerships, one of the premier auto dealers in Texas - offering all the benefits of more than 25 years of award-winning service. You'll appreciate our experienced and highly-trained sales associates, who will give you all the expert advice and personal attention you deserve. You'll also appreciate Park Place Volvo's commitment to superior repair work, with Master-certified technicians using the latest in high-tech service equipment - ensuring that you always receive the best, most reliable service possible. Stop in today, and see why Park Place is the safe bet in Dallas Volvo dealerships.
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Park Place Volvo is the winner of DealerRater's 2014 Volvo Dealer of the Year award for the State of Texas and the Volvo dealership of convenience serving Dallas and Fort Worth. Our dealership offers a wide selection of Volvos and exceptional car values - on both new cars and pre-owned cars. If you are interested in a lease car or financing your auto, please inquire about our competitive rates. Park Place Volvo is also the Dallas/Fort Worth area's most convenient car dealer for auto repair and genuine Volvo replacement parts, located just south of Dallas' Love Field. The Park Place Volvo car dealership is part of the Park Place family of dealerships, one of the premier auto dealers in Texas - offering all the benefits of more than 25 years of award-winning service. You'll appreciate our experienced and highly-trained sales associates, who will give you all the expert advice and personal attention you deserve. You'll also appreciate Park Place Volvo's commitment to superior repair work, with Master-certified technicians using the latest in high-tech service equipment - ensuring that you always receive the best, most reliable service possible. Stop in today, and see why Park Place is the safe bet in Dallas Volvo dealerships.
Monday 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed
- Client Lounge Area
- After Hours Service Drop-Off
- Flat Screen TVs
- Children's Play Room
- Complimentary Coffee & Beverages
- Complimentary Loaner Cars
- Complimentary WiFi
- Parts Boutique
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"My experience with Conrad @ Mariette met my expectation."
Me @ My wife took delivery of our LEXUS very beautiful SUV, but most of all Park Place Volvo thank you .for such fine Sales People.More
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"Sam Howard - Great Salesman, Nice Guy"
I bought my last Volkswagen GTI from Sam Howard when he worked at a different dealership. He's now at Volvo, but I would highly recommend working with him on a new/used car deal. He is a fountain of knowledge and will guide you in the right direction.More
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"Excellent service from start to finish!"
My recent experience with Park Place Volvo and sales rep Sam Howard could not have been better. From my first phone call to inquire about a particular car, Sam was extremely helpful and his followup was exceptional. He was easy to work with and took real pride in providing the best possible service. I was even more impressed when I took delivery of the car. It had been detailed beyond my expectations and Sam took extra steps to assure that it was delivered on time and with a full tank of gas. I would not hesitate to recommend Park Place Volvo, and Sam in particular. Thank you for making this transaction about as perfect as it could be.More
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We are so pleased to hear that Sam proved himself a true "Expert in Excellence" during your recent transaction. We encourage our staff to go above and beyond to make your car-buying experience the best it can be, from the initial moment of contact to the moment you leave the dealership and beyond. We're glad that Sam has been attentive and helpful during the entire purchase process, and we look forward to working with you again in the future.
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"It's Not Supposed to Be This Pleasant...Or Easy!"
I've never had a particularly good car buying experience. Even my previous Volvo purchase at Volvo of Dallas left me with a sour taste. On the other hand, I've always had exceptional experiences with the Park Place Volvo Service department. Therefore, I wanted to give my business to Park Place when it came time to get my next Volvo. I initiated the sales process expecting the worst. I specifically inquired about their advertised lease special fully prepared for a typical bait and switch, or a "Oh, gee, you're just a couple of points shy of qualifying for the 'preferred' rate, but because I like you, let me see if I can make you a deal on this special gem..." I left a voice mail for the sales consultant (Leslie) with whom I test drove a month earlier. It was late in the afternoon, so I figured she might be gone for the day. First thing the next morning, when the dealership opened, Leslie returned my call. I gave her the stock number for the vehicle I wanted, and communicated my desire for the lease special. About two hours later and a couple more phone calls back and forth to verify information, she had my deal worked out and asked me when I would like to pick up the car. I was speechless. Sales consultants aren't supposed to exercise basic customer service (like returning phone calls), and dealerships aren't supposed to do things EXACTLY as advertised! Leslie and Park Place did this. My experience was haggle free, transparent, and practically effortless. I breezed through the signing process, and Leslie really made me feel special. She demonstrated my S60's features, and has since followed up with me several times to make sure the technology services were all set up and functioning. I know it's a little corny, but the people here (including Germaine and Steve) succeeded in creating the feeling that I had gained access to a special, and prestigious club.More
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"Mr. Awan Sohaib made the difference!"
We just purchased an XC60 Turbo and just love it. We live in Fort Worth, and as you know we have closer options to home but the fact that Mr. Sohaib was so kind, professional and knows so well his product it really made the difference. He is an asset to your team. Thank you!More
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Thank you for choosing Park Place Volvo for the purchase of your XC60 Turbo, even though you have options closer to home. We are happy to hear that Awan's knowledge of the products and his professionalism set this dealership experience apart for you.
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"Park Place Volvo Experience"
I purchased a 2015 Volvo XC 70 from Park Place Volvo on September 30th. I am in love with my car! In retrospect, when thinking about the overall car buying experience, I have to say, Park Place Volvo is the best dealership in North Texas. My Sales Consultant, Ryan Killough, spent countless hours making sure the purchase was seamless for me. From putting me in several loaner cars (which were also XC 70 models), to tracking down the exact color of station wagon I wanted, to fielding questions on financing, Ryan truly had my best interests in mind. Ryan even took time out of his schedule one day to drive one of the loaner cars to me at work. Regarding the negotiation for a fair price, Germaine Ambres, Sales Manager, and Ryan thoughtfully listened to my thoughts and presented a fair and reasonable offer. With respect to Germaine, he took care to make sure Park Place Volvo could present me with very competitive financing after I told him I had received two (2) very good offers from two major institutional lenders. When it came time to executing the finance documents, my son, my nanny, and I were at the dealership for less than one (1) hour. It also helped that both Ryan and Germaine have a good sense of humor which made the purchase fun at times. In the event that you are in the market for a new Volvo, Park Place Volvo really is your best choice. Ryan Killough is professional, ethical and thoughtful in his approach to selling you a new vehicle. I can't say enough nice things about what a fantastic dealership that Park Place Volvo is!More
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We aim to provide each of our clients with exceptional client care, and to give the fairest price possible for their vehicle in the process. We are also conscious of your time, and strive to make your dealership visit efficient and smooth. We're happy that Ryan and Germaine delivered on all of these things and made the purchase of your 2015 Volvo XC 70 an excellent experience.
Sales (Used)
"Park Place Volvo and Ryan Killough - Second to None"
It is now 10 days since I purchased a 2007 Porsche Boxster from Park Place Volvo – time for the thrill of the purchase to have passed. In thinking over the events leading up to the sale I have to say that the Park Place facility is second to none. Sales Consultants are able to discuss the details of their offer and those of financing in complete privacy. My impression is that the Sales Consultants are empowered to make certain changes in the deal without having to run off to "My Sales Manager" - - something I have not seen at other dealerships in the area. My Sales Consultant, Ryan Killough, spent hours gathering information I requested and ultimately ended up bringing the automobile to my home when it became obvious that our schedules were not going to allow viewing and test driving for a week or more. I now realize that some of my requests for documentation were out of line but Ryan did not complain, he simply gathered the information and presented it to me. Once we agreed upon a fair price, Germaine Ambres sailed through the finance documents and I was out the door in less than two hours. I would say without hesitation that Park Place Volvo should certainly be one of your choices if you are looking for a new or previously owned automobile. If Ryan Killough is representative of the Sales Staff at Park Place then you will be well served on your first visit and ultimately through to the completion of the sale. I can't say enough about the professionalism of Ryan and the "well oiled" dealership that Park Place Volvo is.More
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We strive to give every client an exceptional dealership experience, and that's what sets Park Place Dealerships apart from all others. We are so happy to hear that Ryan and Germaine went above and beyond to make each step of your transaction smooth and efficient, getting you into your pre-owned 2007 Porsche Boxster faster. Welcome to the Park Place family.
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"Park Place Experience"
After perusing the lot for fifteen minutes or so I was introduced to Ryan Killough. He was very engaging and helpful in speaking about the current offers and variety of car buying options at Park Place. After a brief and informative conversation I was able to sit down with Ryan and make a deal on a 2015 S60 R Design. I was able to test drive and compare different models before deciding and had a god experience throughout. I would recommend Park Place Volvo to anyone with the need and means to get a valuable automobile at a great price and fair offer. Much thanks to the entire Volvo team for the help.More
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At Park Place Dealerships, we strive to give you the best price for your vehicle, and to provide you with all the information you need to make an informed purchase. We are pleased to hear that Ryan proved himself a true "Expert in Excellence" through his knowledge of the vehicles you compared on your visit. Enjoy your new 2015 S60 R!
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"Leslie at Park Place"
OK y'all ask for Leslie Kuykendall. Everyone is on their A-game there (especially Sam Padgett, Germaine Ambres too), but Leslie was my first point of contact and she went as far to accommodate a busy working girl by driving the actual car I wanted to see from their lot to my office door for a test drive. She was savvy and smart on all makes/models of European cars and I had all of my questions and quotes answered immediately. I never waited on anything. Park Place exceeds all your expectations and comes at you with a fair price. No question is 'dumb' and no request too big. I will be going back to this dealership in years to come. Never have I experienced a better team at a dealership. They do not badger you with calls but rather let you call them when you have made your decision. Thank you Leslie for everything again, you are fabulous girl!--Madeline D. Dallas, TexasMore
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Madeline, the Park Place team strives to provide every client with a fantastic dealership experience, from the moment they walk in the doors to the moment they drive off the lot. We are pleased to hear that Leslie proved herself a true "Expert in Excellence" through her knowledge of the vehicle you wished to purchase and that because went above and beyond to deliver the car to your office for a test drive. We truly appreciate your support.
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"What a pleasure!!"
I just purchased a new Volvo XC60 from Park Place and it could not have gone any smoother. Great staff of friendly folks. The Saleman, Managers and yes even the finance department. No one ever tried to put the hard sell on me and they were very fair with the pricing and the trade allowance. This is the 3rd vehicle I have bought from a Park Place dealership and the experiences just keep getting better. I would strongly recommend them to anyone.More
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We are glad that the Park Place team made the purchase of your Volvo XC60 smooth and enjoyable. We truly appreciate the fact that you continue to chose Park Place Dealerships for your car-buying experiences.


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Many health sites dictate soaking seeds and nuts for up to 24 hours before consumption to get remove the enzyme inhibitors and minor toxins so why don't you?
Here's an example: http://www.raw-food-living.com/soaking-nuts.html
Excerpted from The End of Dieting: How to Live for Life* by Joel Fuhrman, MD. © 2014 HarperOne, reprinted by permission. Everybody can do this, and here's the plan. But remember: These are just general guidelines; you don't have to follow them precisely. For example, you can go above or below the general serving recommendations depending on your height and degree of physical activity or exercise. A world-class athlete may need triple the calories of a sedentary office worker. To call yourself a nutritarian, follow these six basic guidelines:
1. Eat a large salad every day as your main dish.
This salad should include lettuce, tomatoes, shredded onion, and at least one shredded raw cruciferous vegetable, such as chopped kale, red cabbage, nappa cabbage, arugula, watercress, or baby bok choy.
Use a variety of greens, including romaine, mixed greens, mesclun mix, arugula, baby spinach, Boston lettuce, and watercress. For added veggies, choose from red and green bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots, bean sprouts, shredded red or green cabbage, chopped white and red onions, lightly sautéed mushrooms, lightly steamed and sliced zucchini, raw and lightly steamed beets and carrots, snow peas, broccoli, cauliflower, and radishes. I often add some frozen peas and beans to my salads too.
Add a healthy dressing (one that is nut and seed based). I usually make a huge salad, share it with family members, and have enough left over for later in the day or the next day. Remember, for superior health, the green salad is the main dish, not the side dish.
2. Eat at least a half cup, but preferably closer to 1 cup, of beans a day.
This means eating a bean burger, a bean loaf, or a veggie-bean soup or putting beans on your salad or in a stew or chili in the evening. In our household, we almost always make a giant pot of veggie bean soup once a week. After eating the soup that day, I portion it into eight containers and refrigerate or freeze it so I can take it to work with me or use it when I need it. Quick tip: Use some of the soup you made as a unique salad dressing base by adding some flavored vinegar and nuts. Blend in a high-powered blender until smooth.
3. Eat one large (double-size) serving of lightly steamed green vegetables a day.
This means a bowl of asparagus, chopped kale with a delicious mushroom/onion sauce, green beans, steamed zucchini, bok choy, artichokes, cabbage, or collard greens. Don't overcook greens; thirteen minutes of steaming is plenty. The longer you cook them, the more micronutrients you burn off, which wastes the effects of phytochemicals. Green vegetables need to be fully chewed (to the consistency of nearly liquid in your mouth) for you to fully benefit from their anticancer phytonutrients.
4. Eat at least 1 ounce of nuts and seeds per day if you're female and at least 1.5 ounces of nuts and seeds per day if you're male.
Remember, don't use nuts and seeds as snacks. They are the healthiest way to take in fat with meals and demonstrate a powerful effect on extending the human lifespan. The fat from nuts and seeds, when eaten with vegetables, increases the phytochemical absorption from those veggies. That's why I typically recommend that nuts and seeds be part of your salad dressing, too. Also, at least half of this intake should be from walnuts, hemp seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and sesame seeds because they have unique protective properties, such as lignans and omega-3 fatty acids.
Eating 3 to 4 ounces of nuts and seeds a day isn't too much if you're active and slim. There's no problem with eating even more than 4 ounces of nuts and seeds per day if you're an avid exerciser or athlete who needs the calories. I have worked with professional football players and Olympic skiers who follow this diet style; obviously, they need lots more seeds and nuts, and other food too.
Eat nuts and seeds raw, or just lightly toasted, because the roasting process alters their beneficial fats. Commercially packaged nuts and seeds are also frequently cooked in oil and are heavily salted. If you want to add some flavor, lightly toast seeds and nuts in a toaster oven on one low toasting cycle. This doesn't deplete their beneficial properties. Don't toast to the point of dark browning, however, as this can cause carcinogenic compounds called acrylamides to be formed. You can also bake them in a 250˚F oven for about fifteen minutes, or until very lightly browned.
5. Eat mushrooms and onions every day.
Both mushrooms and onions have powerful anticancer benefits. Mushrooms are better eaten cooked because some mushrooms contain a mild carcinogen called agaritine. It is gassed off during cooking.
Only the Agaricus genus of mushrooms—which includes the common white, brown, button, cremini, and portobello mushrooms—contains agaritine. Shiitake, chanterelle, enoki, morel, oyster, and straw mushrooms belong to different genera that don't contain agaritine. But they should also be cooked to reduce the risk of any potential contamination with microbes.
It's still not entirely clear whether agaritine is a health risk, but play it safe and cook most of your mushrooms with your other vegetables, or water-sauté them in a wok or other pan. Keep a container of cooked mushrooms in your fridge to add to salads and vegetable dishes regularly.
6. Eat three fresh fruits a day.
Fresh fruits aren't just nutritious and delicious, they also protect against disease. The phytochemicals in fruits have anticancer effects, and berries have even been shown to protect the brain from dementia in later life. Try to eat one serving of berries or pomegranate a day as part of your total fruit intake.
When eaten with a meal, vegetables dilute and slow your body's absorption of glucose and fructose, so it's best to eat fruit as part of your vegetable-based meal, either mixed in with your salad or as a dessert. If you're physically active, you can certainly eat more than three fruits a day, but it's still best to avoid fruit juice and too much dried fruit, such as dates, raisins, figs, and prunes, because they are calorically dense and could elevate your blood sugar if you eat them in large amounts.
When making a recipe or dessert that contains dried fruit for flavor and sweetness, limit the amount to 2 tablespoons per serving. That means one Medjool date or two Deglet Noor dates per dessert serving; otherwise, you could be consuming too much simple sugar.
That's it. Six simple guidelines to follow. That's not so difficult to do, is it? Can you imagine what would happen if everyone in the United States followed these guidelines?
Nutritarian Daily Checklist (Make copies of this chart and check off each point each day.
Visit Joel Fuhrman on the web at Dr. Fuhrman.
In addition to Dr. Fuhrman's excellent books, another helpful guide to transitioning to a vegan diet and lifestyle is Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life with More than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes* delivers a beautiful must-have guide with more than 150 delicious and versatile plant-based recipes for every day of the year. Eating vegan doesn't have to be about sacrifice and substitutions. With Plant Power, Nava Atlas celebrates the bounty of natural foods and teaches everyone—from committed vegans to those who just want more plants in their diet—how to implement a plant-based approach to their lives—easily, practically, and joyfully, every day.
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Many health sites dictate soaking seeds and nuts for up to 24 hours before consumption to get remove the enzyme inhibitors and minor toxins so why don't you?
Here's an example: http://www.raw-food-living.com/soaking-nuts.html
Yes, you are supposed to soak the nuts and seeds, but each one has a different soaking time. After the soaking you can dehydrate them or put them on the lowest setting in your oven to dry them. Store them in the freezer or fridge. The Blender Girl has a nice soaking chart in her book and maybe on her website.
Are non caffeinated and herbal loose leaf teas okay? What's your stance on coconut oil? Some say its good, others say stay away? Could you shed some light on wether the coconut is a foe or friend? Thank you!
Why isn't microwaving addressed in this info, or any other info I've read from Dr. Fuhrman? I've read that studies show microwaving ruins nutrients. Its odd that I can't find any advice from Dr. Fuhrman on this. What is your stand?
Sure you've lived to tell the tale. Many have based their diets on fast food and they too are alive to tell the tale…..for now.
Oh this is what I have needed. I have been eating a whole foods plant based diet for some time now but have trouble with constipation. Getting a basic guide of what to include is so helpful. I love the Forks Over Knives and Engine 2 plans but they are a bit "free" in structure – I need a little more of a checklist so I don't just eat all salad one day, all beans another day, all fruit another day. I know that sounds silly but I have a busy life and strangely a checklist of "don't forget" items is very helpful.
Would also love to hear your thoughts on oils and particularly Coconut products in general. What "milks" do you use? This is generally a non-dairy eating plan, right?


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text: Asia Asia News Wire on Mar 25, 2014 @ 8:44 AMMar 25, 2014 @ 8:44 AM PublishedFamilies of MH370 passengers protest at Malaysian embassy in BeijingA relative (C) of passengers on missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 yells at a security personnel (R) while she attends a protest outside the Malaysian embassy in Beijing on March 25, 2014.Angry relatives of Chinese passengers aboard Flight MH370 scuffled with security personnel Tuesday as they descended on Malaysia's embassy in a rare protest, weeping as they demanded answers on the crashed plane."Return our relatives," around 200 family members cried at the gates of the Beijing mission, which was protected by a row of uniformed police and plain clothes security.One of the most vocal campaigners against the Malaysian government, Wen Wancheng, burst out crying, his face contorted with emotion."My son, my son, return my son!" screamed the 63-year-old, as relatives behind him chanted slogans, raising their right fists. Behind him others bowed their heads and sobbed.Scuffles broke out when uniformed security personnel attempted to block some of the relatives from reaching reporters, who were being kept in a designated area. One woman was taken away on a stretcher.Paramilitary police with riot shields assembled nearby, out of view of the protesters.The relatives, some in tears, had linked arms as they marched from the Lido Hotel, where they have gathered throughout the 17-day drama, about four kilometers (2.5 miles) to the mission.They erupted in grief, fury and disbelief late Monday when Malaysia announced that although no wreckage has been found, satellite data showed the plane had crashed in the Indian Ocean.At a press conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Airlines' chief executive Ahmad Jauhari Yahya defended the carrier against criticism that relatives were told in a text message that the plane was lost with no survivors."Our sole motivation last night... was that the families heard the tragic news before the world did," he said at a press conference. "There are no words which can ease that pain."'We want our families' Chinese authorities normally keep a very tight rein on any protests in Beijing.But at intersections along the way police blocked traffic to allow the marchers through, while at the embassy scores of black-clad uniformed police officers kept the roads clear, their walkie-talkies abuzz.The demonstrators shouted slogans including "the Malaysian government are murderers" and "we want our relatives back."Many held pre-prepared printed placards and wore "Pray for MH370" T-shirts."We want our families," read one sign. Others read "Son: mother and father's heart is broken, hurry home" and "Husband, hurry home. What am I and our son going to do?"One relative who refused to give his name, but who has been one of the unofficial leaders of the Flight MH370 family members' group, told AFP that the police "would have known" about the demonstration.At the embassy the officers were standing in a row behind a sign reading: "Traffic restrictions, vehicles take a circular route." A policeman refused to say why the traffic restrictions had been imposed when asked by an AFP reporter.Earlier, the relatives had boarded shuttle buses bringing them from various hotels to the Lido, intending to take them to the diplomatic mission, but dozens of police surrounded the vehicles and prevented them from driving off, leading them to march instead.There were dramatic scenes at the Lido Hotel after Monday's announcement, with stretcher-bearing paramedics drafted in to tend to devastated family members, some of whom collapsed.China has demanded that Kuala Lumpur hand over the satellite data which led it to conclude that the Beijing-bound Malaysia Airlines flight crashed at sea and that none of the 239 people aboard survived. Two-thirds of the passengers were Chinese.nc-tjh-fms/slb/sls


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Gourmet Orange Baked Alaska
12 May 2011
|Orange sherbet
|1 Pint
|3 Large
|Egg whites
|3 , stiffly beaten
|Cream of tartar
|1⁄4 Teaspoon
|6 Tablespoon (1/4 Cup Plus 2 Tablespoons)
Scoop sherbet into 6 balls; freeze at least 4 hours until very firm.
Cut oranges crosswise in half; cut thin slice from bottom of each half.
Cut around edges and membranes; remove fruit and membrane from orange shells.
Line bottom of each shell with fruit; refrigerate.
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar.
Beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; beat until stiff and glossy.
Place orange shells onun-greased baking sheet; fill each with a frozen sherbet ball.
Completely cover sherbet ball with meringue, sealing it to the edge of the shell.
Bake at 400 degrees for 4-5 minutes, or until meringue is light golden brown.
Serve immediately.
Recipe Summary
Difficulty Level:Easy
Restriction:Lacto Ovo Vegetarian
Preparation Time:10 Minutes
Cook Time:10 Minutes
Ready In:20 Minutes
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No need for fireworks here
While you're waiting for fireworks in the gathering darkness, impress your friends and family with a quick orientation of the celestial lights popping into view.
First to emerge in twilight's glare is Venus, low in the west, so bright you might confuse its twinkling with a jet high overhead. With a little more darkness, Jupiter pops into view a little to the right of Venus. To the upper left of the two planets is Regulus, the heart of Leo the lion. The three provide a good contrast in brightness, with Venus blazing at –4.6 magnitude, Jupiter outshining any star at –1.8 magnitude, and Regulus still quite prominent at 1.6 magnitude.
The month began with Venus and Jupiter less than one degree apart, and on July 4th they are still within two degrees of one another. But they are parting ways, with Venus moving closer to Regulus and Jupiter inching to the northwest and the wake of the setting sun.
By 9pm, Arcturus, the brightest star of summer is directly overhead. Shining at magnitude –0.1, it is the lead star in the constellation Boötes the herdsman, who tends the bears Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, which contain the Big and Little Dipper respectively.
To the east of Boötes is the Hercules, most notable for its trapezoid-shaped keystone. Look for the minor constellation Corona Borealis, the Northern Crown, between Boötes and Hercules.
To the east of Hercules are the three constellations that host the Summer Triangle. The smallest constellation, Lyra, hosts the brightest star, zero-magnitude Vega. From there look for first-magnitude Deneb at the head of the Northern Cross, Cygnus the swan. The final point in the triangle is Altair, the eye of the eagle Aquilla, shining at magnitude 0.8.
Low in the south-southeast at sunset is golden Saturn at the head of Scorpius. The heart of the scorpion, Antares, shines a dozen degrees to Saturn's lower left of Saturn twinkles fiery orange Antares, not quite as bright.
Early risers can spot Mercury above the east-northeast horizon about 40 minutes before sunrise. Binoculars will help pick it out of the growing glow of dawn. Don't confuse it for Aldebaran, the eye of Taurus the bull, much higher overhead.
Earth's 23.5-degree axis gives us summer, winter and everything between
As evening twilight settles Thursday, look to the western horizon for the nascent crescent moon. Above it are Venus and Jupiter. The bright star Regulus is up there, too, forming a line with Venus and Jupiter, each roughly a dozen degrees from the next. Keep an eye on the two planets as they inch closer together over the next two weeks before a spectacular end-of-month conjunction when they are within one-third degree of one another.
Friday and Saturday the moon, Venus and Jupiter form a loose triangle. By Sunday the moon is far to the left of the planets but is just a few degrees below Regulus and the Sickle of Leo. The Sickle, which looks like an inverted question mark, outlines the head of the lion.
While Venus and Jupiter glimmer above the western horizon, Saturn shines off to the east. By midnight it is at its highest almost due south. Don't confuse its steady golden glow for the brighter red star Antares, which is a dozen degrees below. With greater magnification there's no confusion: Saturn's rings appear as a distinct bulge with even binoculars, and seen through even a modest telescope the rings themselves come into view.
You'll need binoculars to spot Mercury, which is emerging from the sun's glare before dawn low in the east-northeast. Early Wednesday morning provides the best view of Mercury as it reaches its greatest eastern elongation, its point farthest from the sun in our sky, when it will peak 22 degrees above the horizon and remain visible 45 minutes before obscured by daybreak. Mercury is bright, but a couple degrees below it the star Aldebaran shines brighter still.
Sunday at 12:38pm marks the summer solstice, when the sun reaches its northernmost position in the sky. Because the earth spins at an odd, 231⁄2-degree angle as it orbits the sun, the Northern Hemisphere is currently positioned to receive far more sunlight than the Southern Hemisphere. On the summer solstice, the sun appears to stand still above the Tropic of Cancer, which straddles the earth 231⁄2 degrees north of the equator. After the solstice, the sun will slowly shift southward from day to day until six months from now it is at its southernmost extreme over the Tropic of Capricorn, which is 231⁄2 degrees south of the equator. The sun shifting from one extreme to the other is what causes our seasons here on earth. Were the planet to spin upright like a top instead of tilted, the seasons would never change, with perpetual summer along the equatorial band and growing ever darker and colder the farther north or south you went.
The sun follows its own clock
As darkness falls, first Venus then Jupiter pop into view in the wake of the setting sun. Venus blazes at magnitude –4.4, exponentially brighter than Jupiter at magnitude –2, which still outshines any star. The two planets are inching closer on their way to an end-of-month rendezvous. This week the gap between the two shrinks to 10 degrees — close enough to obscure both with your fist held at arm's length.
Keep an eye on Venus this weekend. It is near the center of the dim Y-shaped constellation Cancer, which in itself is not that interesting, boasting no star brighter than 3.5 magnitude. In fact, were it not placed on the ecliptic, the path of the sun, moon and planets as they circle overhead, Cancer would be a minor constellation, certainly not a denizen of the zodiac or even an astrological sign. Cancer's claim to fame is no star but what appears as a faint, fuzzy patch of light to the unaided eye, M44, the Beehive Cluster.
Viewed with binoculars, however, the Beehive comes to life with dozens of stars, and with a telescope it swarms with hundreds of stars. Friday and Saturday Venus is less than one degree from the Beehive in the western sky at nightfall and visible for at least an hour after sunset.
Friday marks our earliest sunrise of the year, almost 10 days before the solstice. The discrepancy is the result of several factors, but in short, our clocks keep different time than the sun. While the clock measures a day with the passing of each 24 hours, a solar day is measured from the time of one high noon to the next. Hereabouts on the 12th, that is 24 hours and 15 seconds. Prior to the solstice this temporal slack is made up for at dawn, while after solstice the difference is at sunset. So while the summer solstice is June 21, our earliest sunrise is always some 10 days before, and the latest sunset another 10 days after solstice. In winter, the same phenomenon is at play, only reversed, and more pronounced, with nearly two weeks between earliest sunset and solstice and solstice and latest sunrise.
Seach the sky for Berenice's hair and Ariadne's crown
The moon wanes to last-quarter Tuesday, rising more than a half-hour later each night, providing an increasingly darker backdrop for sky-watching.
As the evening sky begins to darken, the first lights to appear are the planets Venus and Jupiter high in the west. Then you might notice golden Saturn aglow in the southeast. The next brightest object to appear is Arcturus, almost directly overhead.
Arcturus is the third brightest star in the heavens and is the lead star in the constellation Boötes. It is a red giant 36 light years away burning more than 100 times brighter than our sun. Its name is derived from the Greek word Arktouros, meaning guardian of the bear. Boötes follows Ursa Major along the ecliptic, while behind it is the constellation Hercules. Closer to either side of Arcturus, however, are two lesser-known constellations.
To the east of Boötes shines a semi-circle of severn stars, Corona Borealis, the northern crown. By about 11pm, this constellation is almost directly overhead. In Greek mythology, this is the crown Dionysus gave to his bride Ariadne. Celebrating after their wedding, Dionysus threw the crown into the sky, where the jewels turned into stars and the crown became a constellation. The lead star in Corona Borealis is Gemma, almost as bright as the North Star.
To the west of Arcturus is Coma Berenices, or Berenice's Hair, most notable by three not-so-bright stars making a 90-degree angle. The legend of this constellation dates back to Queen Berenice II of Egypt, whose husband Ptolemy III Euergetes was away in battle. Praying to the goddess Aphrodite, Berenice swore to cut off her long, blonde hair if Ptolemy survived. Upon his return, the queen kept her word and placed her locks on an altar in Aphrodite's temple. The next morning the hair was gone: the goddess of love was was so pleased with Berenice's beautiful hair that she placed it forever in the heavens.
Venus is at its best this week, Saturday reaching greatest eastern elongation — or in layman's terms, its farthest from the sun, 45 degrees as seen from our earthbound vantage, and thus at its highest point in our sky. As the sun sets, look for the Evening Star high in the west. Hereafter, Venus ever so slowly inches toward the setting sun. By mid-August, Venus disappears behind the sun, reappearing in the pre-dawn sky a couple weeks later.
Jupiter shines a dozen degrees to the upper left of Venus. The two planets are closing in on each other on the way to a close conjunction at the end of the month.
Sunset reveals Saturn in the southeast, and by midnight it is high in the south. Even a modest telescope will reveal the planet's famous rings, which are right now tilted at their best angle for viewing. Roughly 10 degrees below Saturn is orange Antares, the lead star in the constellation Scorpius.
Our atmosphere tints summer moons
The moon waxes through the weekend, reaching full phase Tuesday, June 2. This time of year the moon follows a low, lazy arc above the southern horizon. At such a low angle to the horizon, before reaching our eyes the moon's light must cut through much more of earth's atmosphere than in winter, when the moon shines high overhead. Gases and trapped moisture within the atmosphere combine to tint the image we see a red, orange or yellow, which explains the names of June's full moon: the Strawberry Moon, the Rose Moon and the Honey Moon.
Friday night, the moon is joined by Spica, the blue-white first-magnitude star of Virgo, which is just a few degrees below and to the right of the moon.
Saturday the moon has pulled westward and is midway between Spica to its right and Saturn to its left. Sunday the moon is less than 10 degrees to the left of Saturn, and Monday it is just two degrees to the the left of Saturn with red-orange Antares a few degrees below.
Having just reached opposition, its closest point to earth and dead-opposite the sun, Saturn rises as the sun sets, is high overhead at midnight and sets with daybreak. Shining at zero magnitude, Saturn is brighter than it's been in eight years. Better yet, its rings are positioned to allow the best possible viewing and appear all the brighter so close to opposition.
Saturn isn't the only planet visible after dark. Sunset reveals Venus high in the west and Jupiter 20 degrees higher still. Night to night, Venus is gaining ground on Jupiter leading to a grand conjunction in late June. Monday Venus forms a near-stright line with the Gemini twins Pollux and Castor.
By late-evening the stars of the Summer Triangle are perched above the east horizon. Farthest west is the brightest and the fifth-brightest star, Vega, of the constellation Lyra. Off to the southeast of Vega and almost as bright is Altair of Aquila the eagle. Closing the triangle is first-magnitude Deneb, the head of Cygnus the swan.
After almost 4,000 days in space, this probe died for science
This week Mercury shows its best face in homage to the Messenger spacecraft, which crashed into the planet early morning April 30.
The craft was launched in August 2004 and reached Mercury in March 2011, the first to orbit the innermost planet. Since then it has circled Mercury more than 4,100 times, compiling more data in the process than everything combined before that.
Thursday, April 30, scientists at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab cut life support on their prodigy, and shortly thereafter the craft fell from orbit, plummeting to the surface at more than 8,750 miles an hour. Messenger was already running on borrowed time, having exhausted its traditional fuel supply, but programmers were able to supplement it with helium onboard for other reasons. Now that, too, is exhausted.
"I guess the end is coming," the Messenger team posted earlier on Twitter "After 10 years, spacecraft will end life as just another crater on Mercury's surface." A big crater, more than 50 feet wide.
The elusive planet is not only difficult to spot, it had been difficult to study before Messenger. Less than 45 percent of Mercury's surface had even been photographed, and that decades ago. In its four years in orbit, Messenger sent more than a quarter-million photos back to earth. it found volcanoes, discovered polar caps of frozen water and studied Mercury's chemical makeup.
Mercury "is crucial to developing a better understanding of how the planets in our solar system formed and evolved," NASA explains on its Messenger website. "Mercury is an extreme: the smallest, the densest, it has the oldest surface, the largest daily variations in surface temperature — and it's the least explored."
Mercury reaches its greatest elongation from the sun on May 7, climbing 20 degrees above the horizon. Look for it low in the west just after sunset this week. You may need binoculars close to sunset when it's at its highest, but by 9pm it should easily be visible as it prepares to set. Much-brighter Venus is 20 degrees higher, and Aldebaran, the red eye of Taurus the bull is 10 degrees to Mercury's left.
These are the last nights to see Mars, which is even deeper in the glare of sunset than Mercury. Jupiter shines high in the south at nightfall, while Saturn rises around the same time. Look for the just-past-full moon near Saturn Monday and Tuesday night.
The moon visits the Beehive Cluster and more
The waxing moon reaches first-quarter phase Saturday, shining below and to the left of Jupiter. The moon is near the center of the constellation Cancer.
Were the crab not on the ecliptic, it's doubtful it would hold its place in the zodiac, as none of its stars are brighter than 3rd magnitude. (The ecliptic is the path of the sun, moon and planets as they circle through our skies.) But what it lacks in bright stars it makes up for in sheer quantity, as it hosts the Beehive Cluster. The Beehive is near the center of Cancer, about halfway between Regulus in Leo and Pollux in Gemini. Seen with the unaided eye, it appears as a dull smudge of light. However, binoculars or a small telescope reveal dozens of individual stars. But there's even more to the Beehive than that, as it is a stellar incubator with thousands of infant stars.
With binoculars at hand late Saturday and early Sunday, see if you can spot the ninth-magnitude asteroid Juno just above the moon. Your best chance is around 2am when the moon is about to set and the two appear above the west-northwest horizon.
Sunday the moon is to the lower left of Jupiter, while above and to the left of the moon is the first-magnitude star Regulus, the three forming a near-perfect triangle. By Monday the moon lies just four degrees below Regulus.
The five naked-eye planets are visible this week. Venus blazes in the west in evening twilight and sets in the west-northwest nearly two hours after dark. Scour the horizon below Venus for Mercury, appearing 30 minutes after sunset. The innermost planet is surprisingly bright, unlike Mars, which is just a few degrees to Mercury's upper left. Jupiter shines high in the south as darkness falls and sets a little after 2am. Saturn rises with Scorpius around 10pm and is high in the south come dawn.
Equinox divides not only day and night but the seasons, too
The new moon winks from sight Friday, obscuring the sun in a total eclipse as seen in a narrow strip over northern oceans. Only residents of a few scattered islands between northern Great Britain and Greenland will see the full eclipse, but viewers across Europe and parts of Asia and Africa will see a partial eclipse.
The nascent crescent moon returns just after sunset Saturday low against the western horizon. Look just above the crescent's right tip for Mars, so faint you might need binoculars to see it. In contrast, Venus blazes a dozen degrees above the moon and puny Mars.
The moon is much easier to spot Sunday evening, now to the left of Venus. About a fist-width to the upper right of the Evening Star, look for the second-magnitude star Hamal, the brightest in the minimalist constellation Aries.
Monday, the waxing crescent moon shines well above Venus and below the Pleiades star cluster. Venus is so bright you can see it before the sun sets, but you'll need full darkness to see the stars of the Pleiades, which make up the shoulder of the constellation Taurus. With the unaided eye, most people can see only six of the Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters. With binoculars, however, there are far more stars than sisters. The Pleiades is an interstellar incubator of gas and dust with thousands of stars dating back 100 million years. A mere 430 light-years from earth, the Pleiades is one of the nearest star clusters.
Tuesday, the moon passes close to Aldebaran, the red eye of Taurus the bull, and the constellation's other star cluster, the V-shaped Hyades. In Greek myth, these were nine sisters, daughters to Atlas and half-sisters to the Pleiades, which are off to the right. The Hyades mark the face of the bull.
Friday's vernal equinox ushers in spring for us in the Northern Hemisphere. At 6:45pm EDT, the sun hovers directly above the equator. High above the equator extending into space is another equally imaginary line, the celestial equator, which divides the heavens into a northern and a southern hemisphere. For the past six months, the sun has been in the southern celestial hemisphere, robbing us of more daylight the farther south it dips.
Since winter solstice the sun has inched away from its southern nadir, and our days have grown longer. On the vernal equinox, the day is divided more or less equally between light and darkness.
For the next three months, the sun climbs higher and higher into the northern celestial hemisphere before reaching its northern apex above the Tropic of Cancer on the day of summer solstice. Then it spends another three months slowly dipping southward to the second point of balance, the autumnal equinox.
Here on earth and in the skies, the seasons are changing fast
While our bodies are getting used to the hour shift brought about by Daylight Saving Time, Mother Nature is working fast to counter our dark mornings, and within a month day break will come at the same time it did before we switched our clocks.
At no other point in the year do the days grow longer at a faster pace, as we gain more than three minutes of sunlight each day here in the Northern Hemisphere. Since solstice, December 21, we have gained more than an hour of sunlight in both the morning and at day's end.
These days of fast-growing light were called The Quickening by the ancient Celts. To them, all objects of earth — not just creatures, but trees, stones and the ground itself — were alive, all sharing the same sap of life. Now, deep within the still-bare trees, the sap of life flows, birds build new nests; shoots of the earliest spring flowers pierce the once-frozen soil. All around us, the earth's pulse is picking up its pace.
Overhead, too, the changing constellations foretell the coming of spring. The familiar shape of Leo the lion crouches over the eastern horizon, its blazing heart, Regulus, piercing the darkness.
Following the great lion is Virgo, the goddess of crops and harvest, holding in her hand an ear of wheat in the form of the brilliant star Spica. Six months of the year the constellation is absent and the land falls into stasis as the goddess mourns her daughter Persephone's confinement in the underworld with husband Hades. Now, with Persephone's return, the mother's grief ends and the land again begins to bloom.
Next to rise is Boötes, the herdsman of the two bears, Ursa Major and Ursa Minor. In Greek legend, Boötes is Arcas, son of the nymph Callisto and Zeus and the first to harness a team of oxen to the plow, revolutionizing farming and ushering in the era of agriculture. Each year, Boötes returns to our evening skies to usher in the spring planting season.
The scorpion Scorpius crawls over the eastern horizon as winter's great hunter Orion sets in the west. In Greek myth, Orion had both jilted the goddess Artemis and boasted that he was the superior hunter. Enraged, she sent the scorpion to kill him. Look for the two stinger stars, Shaula and Lesath, less than one-half degree apart. Called the Swimming Ducks, this pair returns to morning skies to signal the coming of spring. From the Arabic Al Shaulah, the sting, Shaula is the 24th-brightest star in the sky, although it often goes unnoticed, as neither duck climbs high above the horizon at our latitude.
Before dawn of Friday the 13th, the last-quarter moon shines near the head of Scorpius with ringed Saturn close by. The heart of the scorpion, the red-giant Antares, shines less than 10 degrees to the lower left of Saturn.
Venus rules the early evening, perched above the western horizon and blazing at magnitude –4. A few weeks ago Mars appeared within a few degrees of Venus, but now the red planet well below and pulling farther away night by night.
With sunset, Jupiter appears high in the east, perhaps the first "star" you see in the gathering night. as the stars come out. By 11pm it is nearly overhead, finally setting an hour before sunrise.
There's work overhead on the ISS
Thursday evening the waxing gibbous moon stands above the constellation Orion, appearing as if it were the hunter's head in profile. The next night it is above and to the left of Betelgeuese, Orion's shoulder, and the two form a nice line with Rigel, the hunter's foot. Saturday Luna is below the twins of Gemini, Castor and Pollux, and above Procyon, the lead star in the constellation Canis Minor, the Little Dog. Off to the east is brilliant Jupiter. Sunday the moon rests in the middle of a triangle formed by Pollux, Procyon and Jupiter. Come Monday, Luna is just five degrees south of Jupiter. Tuesday the moon is to the upper right of Regulus, with Jupiter well above them both. Then on Wednesday, the moon, Jupiter and Regulus form a loose triangle.
While the moon is our only natural satellite, countless manmade satellites orbit the earth. You've likely seen some and presumed they were airliners passing overhead in the night. The International Space Station, however, stands out from the pack, shining brighter than except the sun and moon and zipping across the sky like a shooting star.
This past week, on February 21 and 25, astronauts aboard the ISS completed two of three scheduled space walks to prepare it for future commercial dockings. The third is planned for Sunday, March 1.
The ISS was originally designed to receive docking space shuttles, which were secured alongside a berthing port using the station's robotic arm. Unmanned cargo vessels and Russian Soyuz rockets (the only means of sending and retrieving astronauts to and from the station now that the shuttles have been retired) continue to use this system.
However, manned commercial vessels, set to begin arrival to the ISS in 2017, will maneuver into a docking port within the station itself — something akin to what we've seen in movies and television for decades.
The current system is a daunting and time-consuming process, both arriving and departing. The new system will allow a quick evacuation of crewmembers from the station in the event of an emergency.
While we won't be able to see the ISS during the space walk, it routinely flies overhead. For dates and times, go to http://spotthestation.nasa.gov.
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According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inqurier, the Eagles are prioritizing re-signing wide receiver Jeremy Maclin over Riley Cooper.
The Eagles have prioritized retaining Jeremy Maclin before Riley Cooper as the wide receivers near free agency, according to NFL sources.
If all goes to plan, the Eagles will sign Maclin to a one-year contract and attempt to acquire another starting-caliber receiver via free agency. Cooper remains on the radar, and the Eagles could circle back if they don't land another target, but securing Maclin will take precedence.
What's really interesting is that Maclin is already drawing interest from other teams.
There is a market for the 25-year-old Maclin despite the fact that he suffered a season-ending knee injury last July. But he will likely have to accept a prove-your-healthy one-year deal, something he has said he had come to terms with.