March is Women's History Month
This is International “Celebrate Your Name Week”
March 6 - 12, 2016
Casimir Pulaski Day (only observed in Chicago - see #7)
National Cereal Day; National Be Heard Day
Fun Facts About Names Day
National Crown Roast of Pork Day
And this…for the animals...on Crown Roast of Pork Day, Women’s History Month
Jane Goodall, PhD (Born Apr. 3, 1934)
(formerly known as Baroness Jane van Lawick-Goodall)
British ethologist, primatologist and anthropologist; United Nations Messenger of Peace; Dame of the British Empire
"The first thing you learn when having lunch with the famous primatologist Jane Goodall, 66, is that she doesn't really eat. A strict vegetarian, Goodall ordered a plate of vegetables, then took most of them back to her hotel room so she wouldn't have to waste money on food that evening. The second thing you learn is she can't get used to waste, period. When I pushed my vegetables away, she asked whether she could take them, too. No problem." "The Bushmeat Crisis," ~ forbes
"In the early 1970s, I learned about the horrors of intensive animal production... This happened suddenly as a result of reading Peter Singer's Animal Liberation. I had never heard of a factory farm before and as I turned the pages I became increasingly incredulous, horrified and angry…
I can still remember how I felt when I closed Singer's book. I thought about the delicious pork chops that I loved, the heavenly smell of frying bacon in the morning. And all the roast chicken, casseroled chicken, fried chicken, and chicken soup that I had enjoyed during my life... When I saw meat on my plate, from that moment on, I should think of pain-fear-death. How horrible.
And so it was clear. I would eat no more meat. For another year or so I continued to eat fish…
The good news is that vegetarian - and vegan - food is not only good for the environment, the welfare of animals, and human health, but it is also delicious when properly cooked…
…The mass production of meat on intensive farms is taking its toll not only, as we have seen, on the well-being of the animal victims, but also on human health. And it is wreaking havoc on the environment whether the animals are factory-farmed or grazed."
Jane Goodall, Gary McAvoy and Gail Hudson, Harvest for Hope: A Guide to Mindful Eating, 2005
[My 2¢ ~ It has now been proven that processed meats such as cold cuts, hot dogs and bacon are cancer causing. It is not a hypothesis. Studies prove this to be true. There was a big story about it a few months back. I hope it had some influence.]
1) "Stroganoff" is named after a Russian diplomat.
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2) Robert Burns wrote the lyrics to "Auld Lang Syne”.
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3) Golf was the first sport played on the moon. [I wish it had been Frisbee]
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4) The sci-fi movie, Blade Runner, is an adaption of the Philip K. Dick novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?"
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5) Home Remedy: Spider Bites
I like to use natural remedies for all of my minor illnesses, whenever possible. With insect bites, there are several possible options: Grated Potato (effective, but messy to keep applied), Baking Soda Paste (a bit better than potato, but still lumpy, wet and difficult to contain), or applying a Hot Caffeinated Tea Bag (must have caffeine in it).
I got a vicious spider bite two or three days ago. I was sitting at my computer! Suddenly I had this insanely itchy bite, and my finger totally swelled up - my middle finger, of course. I decided to go with Baking Soda paste. It's pretty goopy. I had to use three wide Band-Aids, and it was uncomfortable, bulky, and I couldn't bend my finger at all, plus it still hurt and itched like crazy.
Finally, after two days of no relief, I made a cup of English Breakfast Tea, and ripped the Band-Aids off, thinking I'd give it a good scratching, if nothing else, if the tea bag didn't work.
Miraculously, I didn't have to scratch the crap out of my finger at all! The tea bag TOTALLY WORKED! I mean, TOTALLY! It immediately relieved the pain and the itching, and that was five hours ago, and it still feels normal. The swelling is almost all gone, and all the pain has been gone for hours!
Three new studies, according to "Science and the Cell" find that gut microbes play a big role on infant health. There's close to 180 million children on earth who are stunted or malnourished. Studies show that the introduction of probiotics into an infant's diet could make a huge difference in later life.
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"Casimir Pulaski (of Ślepowron Coat of Arms) was a Polish (of Ślepowron Coat of Arms) was a Polish nobleman, American soldier and military commander who has been called with his fellow Hungarian friend Michael Kovats de Fabriczy "the fathers of the American cavalry".
via DNAinfo
"The libraries are closing in observance of Pulaski Day, a Chicago-centric holiday honoring the Revolutionary War officer and Poland native.
*Celebration of the holiday was scaled back in 2012, when Mayor Rahm Emanuel removed it from the Chicago Public Schools list of holidays.
*Most government buildings in the city and county remained closed on Pulaski Day, according to the Public Building Commission of Chicago."
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"Target Goes Organic and Pulls Major Processed Brands Off the Shelves
Target has been getting more into the grocery game in recent years and in doing so, is stirring things up. CEO Brian Cornell, who was hired in August 2014 to boost sales, developed a strategy that promotes and focuses on a health-food approach as opposed to your standard pre-packaged, mass-produced food.
As a result, big brands and colorful logos will be taking a back seat to natural and organic foods.
That is to say, they won’t be completely gone, just less in-your-face than what we may be used to. So perhaps there will be fewer creepy eyeballs enticing your children to eat pure sugar for breakfast every morning.
Clearly Target isn’t motivated by altruism here. Consumers are demanding healthier food and other stores like Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s are showing that people are willing to spend more for these options. The market is there and Target is seizing the opportunity, and as Take Apart points out, sales for these big brands in dropping.
Still, this is showing of a cultural shift toward health consciousness and how, with enough people uniting for a cause, it is possible to at least influence these big companies and brands."
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"One of the first American art exhibits entirely devoted to cannabis is headed to Southern California. The exhibit will premiere April 16, at the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA). 'Altered State: Marijuana in California,' will feature art that reflects on the culture and history surrounding cannabis.
Altered State examines cannabis under ten sections—Cannabis Science, Medical Marijuana, Profitable Pot, Sacred Ganja, Criminal Dope, Creative Grass, Evil Weed, Politically Loaded, Youth and Weed and Recreational Reefer. Artist Cybele Lyle’s installation, a “Cannabis Confessional,” will let attendees interact with live specimens and share their cannabis-related experiences.
'We have designed an open and participatory experience to engage anyone who has an opinion or wants to learn more about the complex issues and information about this topic, which is relevant to all Californians,' said Dr. Sarah Seiter, Associate Curator of Natural Sciences. 'We’re interested in presenting a forum for all sides of deep community conversations about marijuana, its history, politics, culture and impacts on our state.'
'Evil Weed' focuses on the hysterical time period in America immediately following the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937. Retro photographs, newspaper clippings and outrageous pulp novels outline America’s most embarrassing prohibitionist material.
Altered State runs from April 16 through September 15 at the Oakland Museum of California. 'The roles of museums in today’s world are shifting,' stated OMCA Director Lori Fogarty. 'At OMCA, we aim to inspire Californians to create a more vibrant future for themselves and their communities. As part of this, we are dedicated to being a place where people can come learn about complex topics and, more importantly, add their voices and stories to the dialogue. This exhibition is proof of that in action.'
Admission is $15.95; $10.95 for seniors and students with valid ID, $6.95 for ages 9 to 17 and free for members and children under eight. Attend on 4/20 for a discounted admission of $4.20."
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"A new bill in New York State would decide what items poor people can put in their grocery carts. Two Republican Conservative NY State Senators disapprove of the current Food Stamp rules which allow recipients to buy junk food and luxury items like high-end steaks and lobster. They've introduced a bill that would bar the purchasing of these items with food stamps, however it also bans some puzzling items.
Along with banning those items it would also not allow the purchase of bottled water, ice or vegetable seeds. If the senators really cared about the health of their constituents they would make healthy food easily available to everyone. Instead, we have food deserts and junk food subsidies which keep many of our citizens unhealthy."
11) via thefreethoughtproject
Palm Beach County, Florida – Journalists at the DC Post were looking through message boards that are frequented by law enforcement officers, when they found a post where one officer was causally talking about planting evidence on “mouthy drivers” and “street lawyers.”
The Post then contacted the officer and conducted an anonymous interview with him where he revealed his disturbing perspective. The officer revealed the illegal and unethical actions that he is proud of taking on the job. The DC Post has also said that they have verified the officer’s position with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, and they have verified many of the claims that he has made.
The original post was titled “Tricks of the trade – let’s exchange!” and featured the following message:
‘I have a method for getting people off the street that should not be there. Mouthy drivers, street lawyers, assholes and just anyone else trying to make my job difficult. Under my floor mat, I keep a small plastic dime baggie with Cocaine in residue. Since it’s just residue, if it is ever found during a search of my car like during an inspection, it’s easy enough to explain. It must have stuck to my foot while walking through San Castle.
Anyways, no one’s going to question an empty baggie. The residue is the key because you can fully charge some asshole with possession of cocaine, heroin, or whatever just with the residue. How to get it done? ‘I asked Mr. DOE for his identification. And he pulled out his wallet, I observed a small plastic baggie fall out of his pocket…’ You get the idea. easy, right? Best part is, those baggies can be found lots of places so you can always be ready. Don’t forget to wipe the baggie on the person’s skin after you arrest them because you want their DNA on the bag if they say you planted it or fight it in court.’
Other officers on the board responded by sharing similar stories about how they falsely arrest people who don’t adequately bow to their authority.
Later in the interview, when the officer was asked if planting evidence happened regularly within his department, he responded by saying, “Um, yes it does, on a regular basis. Probably every day in my shift. I work nights on the Road Patrol in a rough, um, mostly black neighborhood. Planting evidence and lying in your reports are just part of the game.
The World's Biggest Climate Culprit Will Shut Down 1,000 Coal Mines This Year...with deeper cuts to follow.
The world's top coal producer, and the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, will shut down 1,000 coal mines this year. It's a move that will simultaneously cool off China's over-supply of dirty coal and help tackle the country's air pollution crisis—with even deeper cuts to come.
The news was confirmed on Monday by China's National Energy Administration, and first reported by Xinhua, the state-run outlet, after detailed plans to slash coal consumption were issued earlier this month by the country's powerful executive body, the State Council. The move will accelerate China's well-documented shift away from coal.
The news comes as a Chinese firm topped a reputable global ranking for wind energy production for the first time, besting US giant General Electric. Chinese companies already lead the world in solar energy production.
Plans to curb coal in China have been shaping up for some time now, as leaders scramble to cope with smog-choked cities while trying to meet international commitments to reduce carbon emissions. As China's economy slows and modernizes away from dirtier industries like manufacturing, the country doesn't need quite as much coal, which has for decades been the force behind its rocketing economic "miracle." The resulting over-supply of coal has caused coal prices to plunge, shaking international markets. This has left plenty of fat for China's leaders to trim in the energy system. At the end of 2015, the government announced for the first time that it would suspend all new coal power plant approvals.
In total, China will take 60 million metric tons of coal production offline this year alone—and around 500 million over the next three-to-five years—by closing small or old mines. Another 500 million tons will be slashed by consolidating various producers.
According to Reuters, which cites estimates from the China National Coal Association, about half of the country's 10,760 coal mines will eventually be forced to close. Officials are hoping that could result in fewer polluted days in Chinese cities.
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