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Top 20 Worst Nutrition Myths in 2020
Krystle Marie
It is time to dissect the top 20 worst nutrition myths in 2020 and start separating fact from fiction based on current scientific research from the latest medical literature that debunks the biggest dietary health illusions in the world.
In the age of information abundance (overload may be more accurate), it is hard to believe at face value everything that is floating around on the Internet as factual and truthful. Then, take it a step further and see which industries and markets have it worse, and a top the chart multiple nutritional myths exist, as they are powerful as ever before in 2020.
Given the advancements of instantaneous social media platforms and dependence of a select few mainstream networks, all it takes is a single tweet or post for inaccurate nutrition information to start circulating and get shared with millions of people online as there is no absolute central authority on health. And, what many truths most miss when spreading their health insights and analysis, is that not one size fits all and people require different environments and have varying needs. This can have dangerous side effects, spiraling out of control quick where one message gets construed into another and before you know it the original story isn't verbatim let alone similar to the basic principle that was shared first. This ripple effect is especially prevalent in the middle of a meme culture who loves to illustrate public's pain points in a variety of humorous, often dark ways of conveying a stereotype or 'hidden' truth.
One problematic study can discredit years of research. It is not even all that uncommon in 2020 for a single health 'guru' having a bigger online audience and trusting followers than someone with a master's degree in nutrition. This is the wellness world we live in today and needs to be addressed properly in 2020 and beyond if we are going to make lemonade out of lemons together or be at odds about potentially life-changing, body-enhancing information.
That's why it's more important than ever to bust the top 2020 nutrition myths first. As the saying goes, appropriately debunking today's dietary illusions can begin the cleansing process of 'out with the old, in with the new' so we can all get on the same page and start aging gracefully, naturally.
Today, we're highlighting some of the worst nutrition myths moving into 2020 and what the most recent research has to say about each of these fictional wellness fantasies.
1 Myth 1: Carbs Are Public Enemy #1
2 Myth 2: Fats Make You Fat and Are Bad for You
3 Myth 3: Eggs, Eggs and More Eggs – You Shouldn't Eat Too Many Eggs
4 Myth 4: You Need to Take Dietary Supplements to Stay Healthy
5 Myth 5: Nutrients Aren't Always Better in Food Form
6 Myth 6: Fresh Foods Have More Nutrients
7 Myth 7: Natural and Organic Foods Are Always Healthier
8 Myth 8: Always Eat Clean
9 Myth 9: Your Body Needs to Regularly Detox
10 Myth 10: You Need to Juice Cleanse
11 Myth 11: You Need to Eat Many Small Meals Throughout the Day to Boost Metabolism
12 Myth 12: Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day
13 Myth 13: Eating Before Bed Makes You Fat
14 Myth 14: Fasted Cardio is Best for Weight Loss
15 Myth 15: Creatine Increases Testosterone
16 Myth 16: Creatine Leads to Hair Loss and Kidney Damage
17 Myth 17: Reducing Salt Intake Lowers the Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes
18 Myth 18: Whole Wheat is Crucial for a Balanced Diet
19 Myth 19: Coffee is Bad for You and Should Be Avoided
20 Myth 20: Always Take Protein Immediately After a Workout
21 Why Do Nutrition Myths Persist?
Myth 1: Carbs Are Public Enemy #1
Carbs have been demonized for years. Originally, fat was the enemy for diet gurus. Now, carbs are the enemy.
Today, you'll find plenty of people online arguing that the glycemic index and insulin index rank foods by their unhealthiness. However, available research shows that low-glycemic diets and high-glycemic diets have limited correlation with metabolic syndrome factors even in diabetics. A low-glycemic diet doesn't always lead to better glycemic control than other diet patterns. Don't be afraid to eat more carbs – your body needs them.
Fact: Your body needs carbs, and high-glycemic food diets have limited correlation with metabolic syndrome.
Myth 2: Fats Make You Fat and Are Bad for You
This myth has become increasingly dated in recent years. However, many of us still automatically think that fats in food = fat on our bodies. In reality, shunning all fat from your diet is actually dangerous. Your body needs to consume at least some amount of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
You may have heard that saturated fat is bad for your health, or that saturated fat leads to cardiovascular disease. A recent study, however, showed that saturated fat is not the main driver of cardiovascular disease. It's just another myth. Trans fats, however, have been repeatedly shown to be bad for your health.
Above all, a high-fat or low-fat diet may not lead to the weight loss you expect. Research shows that a low-fat diet won't make you lose weight if you stay in a caloric surplus, and that a low-fat diet will be bad for you if you don't have enough omega-3 or omega-6 fatty acids. At the same time, high-fat diets (like certain keto diets) can negatively impact cardiovascular health.
Fact: Fats aren't always bad for you and shunning all fat from your diet is dangerous.
Myth 3: Eggs, Eggs and More Eggs – You Shouldn't Eat Too Many Eggs
Eggs have been vilified for decades. It's no secret that egg yolks are high in cholesterol. But does that really mean you should limit cholesterol intake?
Yes, foods high in cholesterol can increase LDL cholesterol in most people, but the effect is relatively small. Moreover, certain bioactive compounds in egg yolks can interfere with cholesterol absorption. That's one possible reason why multiple studies have failed to find a correlation between egg consumption and high cholesterol.
Meanwhile, clinical trials have found no association between eggs and cardiovascular disease except for those who "hyper respond" to dietary cholesterol.
Ultimately, eggs are an excellent source of protein, fats, and other nutrients. You shouldn't eat too much of anything – including eggs – although the link between eggs and cardiovascular disease has been significantly overblown.
Fact: Research suggests that there's limited connection between normal daily egg intake and cholesterol problems or heart disease.
Myth 4: You Need to Take Dietary Supplements to Stay Healthy
Spend a few minutes looking at nutritional supplement labels and you'll discover how many supplements make enormous promises. Supplements claim to cure just about every problem. Want to lose weight? Take a diet pill. Want to supercharge testosterone levels? Take a test booster.
However, most nutritional supplements are supported by limited evidence. One third of Americans, for example, take a multivitamin or mineral supplement, and yet there's no evidence that taking a multivitamin increases your life expectancy.
Yes, nutritional supplements may support your health in some ways, but they're not an instant cure-all. Some supplements contain unlisted ingredients. Others contain the right ingredients – but not in a form your body can easily absorb.
Supplements can certainly be beneficial. In fact, some doctors recommend supplements to target certain health goals. However, it's important to rely on science-based, clinically-researched nutritional supplements and not junk science supplements.
Fact: Many supplements are backed by junk science and have little evidence supporting their benefits.
Myth 5: Nutrients Aren't Always Better in Food Form
We've established that certain supplements aren't always good. But does that mean you should be getting your nutrients from whole foods? Well, not necessarily.
Yes, whole foods can be healthy for you. However, there's limited science showing that our body absorbs the ingredients in whole foods better than we absorb the ingredients in supplements.
In fact, some nutrients are absorbed much better in supplement form. The curcumin in turmeric, for example, is best absorbed by your body when taken in liposomal form or supplemented with piperine. On its own, your body cannot absorb the curcumin in turmeric very well.
Vitamin K1 is also more bioavailable in supplement form. In its natural form, vitamin K1 is tightly bound to the membranes in plants. Similarly, folic acid (the supplement form of vitamin B9) is more bioavailable than naturally-occurring folate (the vitamin B9 found in foods).
Fact: Foods are not always a superior source of vitamins than supplements.
Myth 6: Fresh Foods Have More Nutrients
So many food companies emphasize the word "fresh". Today, many people assume "fresh" and "healthy" are the same thing. It just sounds better than words like "canned' or "frozen".
However, just because food is fresh does not mean it's more nutritious. In fact, fresh produce may not even be what you think it is. Fresh produce is defined by anything that is "postharvest ripened" (ripened during transport) or "vine ripened" (picked and sold ripe).
Frozen produce, meanwhile, is generally vine ripened before undergoing minimal processing prior to freezing. Food manufacturers might blanch the produce in hot water to inactive enzymes that would cause unfavorable changes in color, flavor, and smell, for example. Aside from this minimal processing, frozen produce tends to be virtually identical to fresh produce in terms of nutritional content.
Canned produce, on the other hand, is usually vine ripened (like frozen produce), although it can undergo a lot more processing. The processing for canned produce can break down essential nutrients like nitrates, changing the nutritional value of the produce significantly. Salt and sugar may also be added as preservatives. However, for many fruits and vegetables, canned produce is perfectly fine.
Fact: Fresh and frozen produce are very similar (nutritionally speaking). Canned produce may have slightly different nutritional content, but it's still an efficient way to add whole fruits and vegetables to your diet.
Myth 7: Natural and Organic Foods Are Always Healthier
The move towards organic and natural foods has been enormous in recent years. Despite what labels want you to think, foods labeled "natural", "all natural", or "100% natural" are not always healthier. In fact, many of these labels don't mean what you think they mean.
With meat, for example, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) must approve each label claim – including labels for "natural", "no hormones" and "no antibiotics". However, manufacturers can use the word "natural" with fewer requirements: a meat is labeled "natural" if it's minimally processed and contains no artificial ingredients, for example, including chemical preservatives and artificial flavoring or color.
Speaking of antibiotics and hormones, meat can still be labeled "no hormones" and "no antibiotics" by the USDA even if it received hormones and antibiotics. These USDA labels only certify the meat as being antibiotic and hormone-free after it became a food product (i.e. once it becomes milk or meat). The USDA does not concern itself with hormones and antibiotics given before it became a food product.
Other food labels are governed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA, however, does not currently have a strict definition for the word "natural" on food products. Today, the FDA considers any food "natural" if nothing artificial or synthetic would be added to it that would not normally be expected to be there or in that food."
Essentially, this means that any foods with artificial flavors or dyes cannot be labeled as natural. However, this definition does not consider food processing or manufacturing methods. "Less natural" food production methods, like the use of genetic engineering, genetic modification, pesticides, or specific animal husbandry practices, are not considered for this label.
Fact: Neither the USDAS nor the FDA has a strict definition for "natural", and food labels like "all natural" do not necessarily mean the food is healthier for you.
Myth 8: Always Eat Clean
Check any diet advice website and you'll see people enthuse about the importance of eating clean. The first problem with eating clean is that there isn't really a strict definition for what eating clean means.
For some people, eating clean means only eating fresh, raw, natural, organic foods. For others, it means eating fruits and vegetables that are free of pesticides. For others, it's following a vegan diet or shunning certain animal food sources.
Many people consider plant-based food diets (i.e. veganism) to be "clean" diets. Research supports the idea that vegans and vegetarians tend to be healthier than other eaters (although vegans and vegetarians also tend to exercise more and neither drink nor smoke excessively, which can skew these results). Vegans also tend to get suboptimal amounts of crucial nutrients, including L-carnitine and vitamin B12. Smart vegans take these nutrients in supplement form. Overall, some vegans seem to be healthier than non-vegans but not others.
Others consider raw food diets to be "clean" diets. Diet gurus will tell you that cooking food "denatures" the ingredients within the food. However, this isn't really true. Raw milk, for example, can contain harmful bacteria, and raw eggs contain a protein called avidin that can lead to biotin deficiency. It's true that cooking a vegetable can reduce its nitrate content (which is bad), although cooking also increases a vegetable's oxalate content (which is good). Ultimately, there's no overall rule stating that raw food diets are cleaner or healthier than cooked food diets.
Some people say organic food diets are the cleanest diets. However, multiple studies have failed to connect good health with organic food diets. Furthermore, many organic foods just trade one bad ingredient for another: they lack chemicals, for example, but contain dangerous levels of heavy metals. This 2018 test of organic and non-organic protein powders, for example, found that the organic powders had about half the amount of BPA (an industrial chemical) but twice the amount of heavy metals.
Finally, others argue that clean eating involves eating pesticide-free fruits and vegetables. That sounds good in theory – until you realize that pesticide on produce is a virtually non-existent issue. The Pesticide Data Program launched by the USDA, for example, has found that the vast majority of food on the market contains either no detectable residues of pesticides. The foods that did contain pesticides contained residues below the tolerable limits set by the EPA. Even in these low amounts, the pesticides can still have problematic physiological effects, however, so pesticide-free is always the way to go – although it may not be the issue you think it is.
Fact: There's no specific definition for "clean eating", and various "clean eating" diets – like pesticide-free or vegan diets – are far from perfect.
Myth 9: Your Body Needs to Regularly Detox
Health gurus on Instagram love to tell you about the importance of a detox. But few studies support the use of detox diets for general health.
A typical detox diet could involve a juice cleanse. In recent years, there has been a surge of detox teas and detox supplements. These supplements claim to cleanse your body of all harmful toxins, leaving you feeling clean and healthy.
But what toxins do detox supplements actually eliminate? This 2009 investigation of ten detox supplement companies found that companies couldn't name a single toxin eliminated by any of their fifteen cleansing products. These companies toss around words like "toxins" without actually being able to define what they mean.
If your body was overloaded with toxins, then it would be a medical emergency. Your body is naturally designed to handle toxins. Your liver, kidney, lungs, and other organs work literally 24/7 to remove harmful substances from your body.
Furthermore, your body's natural detoxification processes are hindered by low-calorie diets – like a juice cleanse. Your body works best when it's well-fed. Your body and all its organs are weakened by calorie-deficient diets. You might try to cleanse your body, only to end up sick because your body cannot fight off a basic infection.
Making things worse for detox supplements is that many of them actually harm your body. Studies have shown that green smoothies can lead to kidney damage, for example, or that detox teas can lead to liver failure.
Part of the problem is that detox diets trick people into thinking they worked. If you deprive your body of calories for a day or more, then you'll probably lose a few pounds. The sudden loss of weight can trick you into thinking your body has removed its toxins. It's a placebo effect.
Ultimately, there's nothing wrong with detoxifying from synthetic foods, processed foods, alcohol, and other harmful ingredients. However, it's easy to go overboard with a detox diet and do more harm than good.
Fact: Detox diets aren't necessary and could be dangerous, although a well-planned detox diet with optimal caloric intake could have some benefits.
Myth 10: You Need to Juice Cleanse
Juice can be very good for you. It's packed with nutrients. By condensing dozens of fruits and vegetables into an easily-consumable form, you're getting a substantial amount of crucial vitamins, minerals, and more.
However, that doesn't necessarily mean juice cleanses are always healthy. The study linked above, for example, showed that the popular "green smoothie cleanse" can cause "acute oxalate nephropathy", which is a fancy word for kidney disease.
Juices are also rich with certain nutrients but not others. By only extracting the juice of fruits and vegetables, for example, you're not getting the high fiber content of those fruits and vegetables. Fiber is crucial for a healthy diet.
Plus, not everyone has access to a juice press. Some people drink grocery store orange juice or fruit juice for their juice cleanse. These juices are often packed with sugars that can do more harm than good.
Fact: Good juice can be packed with phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals, although relying exclusively on juice for your nutrients may not be a good idea.
Myth 11: You Need to Eat Many Small Meals Throughout the Day to Boost Metabolism
This myth has been persistent for years. Some health gurus recommend eating 6+ smaller meals throughout the day to "keep your metabolism buzzing". As with many myths here, there's some truth – but also a lot of falsehood.
Digestion does raise your metabolism a little bit. However, the size of the meal plays a crucial role. People who eat three large meals per day, for example, have fewer spikes in metabolism but those spikes are larger. People who eat six smaller meals per day have more spikes in metabolism but the spikes are smaller.
Studies show that eating six smaller meals per day makes it constantly harder to feel full, leading to increased food intake. Meanwhile, this study showed that if you're eating the same number of calories, then it doesn't matter how many meals per day you eat in terms of weight loss.
Fact: Eating six smaller meals per day is no different than eating three large meals per day, and meal frequency has little to no impact on weight (assuming total caloric intake is the same).
Myth 12: Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day
We've heard about the importance of breakfast for years. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You should never skip breakfast. Today, the breakfast debate continues to be a huge point of contention without the health community.
Some studies show that people who skip breakfast have a higher BMI, for example, and that people who skip breakfast ultimately eat more calories later in the day.
Other studies, however, show that some people just shouldn't eat breakfast. In this study published in Appetite in 2017, for example, 49 women who were non-habitual breakfast eaters were randomly told to either eat breakfast or not eat breakfast. The women who were forced to eat breakfast gained nearly two pounds over the four week period.
Some people also claim that skipping breakfast can cause metabolism to plummet. However, skipping breakfast does not appear to inherently slow your resting metabolic rate (RMR) as seen in this study.
Fact: Ultimately, the verdict remains undecided on skipping breakfast. However, it appears that the importance of breakfast has been overhyped, to say the least.
Myth 13: Eating Before Bed Makes You Fat
Diet gurus love to tell you not to eat before bed. As with other myths on this list, there's some truth to this rule but also some misinformation.
This study, for example, showed that early eaters tend to have a slight advantage over late eaters in terms of weight loss, although it wasn't a huge difference.
The real problem with eating before bed is in the increased caloric intake. If you're tired at night, then you might have a snack to stay awake. You keep your body awake, and you end up eating more than you otherwise would have.
Fact: Increasing caloric intake will make you fat but eating late at night does not have a significant impact on weight loss when calories are equal.
Myth 14: Fasted Cardio is Best for Weight Loss
Fasted cardio has been trendy in the weight loss space in recent years. The idea goes that if you do cardio on an empty stomach, you'll lose more weight.
The truth is that it varies between forms of cardio. If you are doing HIIT, sprints, or heavy lifting, for example, then you should eat one or two hours before exercise or else you'll underperform. Meanwhile, if you're engaging in moderate cardio (like jogging or cycling), then energy expenditure is about the same whether you're fasting or fed.
Here's another fact: when exercising in a fasted state, your body will burn more body fat. Your body needs to get energy from somewhere, and it will use its existing fat stores. However, that doesn't mean it's easier for you to use body fat as fuel during the rest of the day (when you're fed). Plus, your body also burns muscle in this state (although you may grow it back faster afterward). Ultimately, the effects seem to balance out over the course of the whole day.
Fact: There's very little difference between cardio in a fed or fasted state in terms of fat loss and daily caloric intake, and it's up to you to find your personal preference. Some people feel energized when doing fasted cardio, while others feel light-headed and sluggish.
Myth 15: Creatine Increases Testosterone
Creatine is one of the world's most popular athletic supplements. Countless studies have shown that creatine can enhance muscle growth and build strength. However, there are some unusual prevailing myths about creatine and how it works.
First, let's talk about the real way creatine works. Creatine helps you exercise harder by making it easier for your cells to regenerate adenosine triphosphate (ADP), which is a source of energy.
But does creatine really increase testosterone? This myth is traced back to three studies involving a total of 60 male participants. In these studies – including this one published in 2009 – men experienced a small but statistically significant increase in testosterone after taking doses of 5g to 25g of creatine. However, in dozens of other studies, creatine has had no significant impact on male testosterone levels.
Fact: Creatine has increased testosterone in three small studies, although most studies show limited connection between creatine supplementation and testosterone levels.
Myth 16: Creatine Leads to Hair Loss and Kidney Damage
There's another unusual myth about creatine: that taking too much creatine can lead to hair loss. This myth appears to be linked to this study involving 20 healthy male rugby players taking creatine. The rugby players experienced a small but significant increase in DHT after taking a creatine supplement for 21 days. DHT is linked to hair loss.
To date, this single study (again, involving 20 men) is the only study that measured creatine's effect on DHT. Dozens of other studies, however, have shown that creatine has no impact on testosterone.
Ultimately, more research needs to be done to confirm the effects of creatine, testosterone, and DHT. It's possible that creatine could not significantly increase testosterone yet significantly increase DHT, which could link it to hair loss. Since only one specific study has been performed to date, we have no further evidence.
As for the kidney damage myth, there have been dozens of studies showing no connection between creatine and kidney damage. In fact, researchers have even performed studies on people with suboptimal kidney function. People in this study, for example, were asked to take up to 5g of creatine per day and experienced no major side effects.
Blood levels of creatinine (not creatine) are used to indicate kidney function. Creatinine is a by-product of energy production. However, higher levels of creatinine (as caused by supplemental creatine) are not a sign that your kidneys will underperform.
Short and long-term studies have been done on people taking up to 10g of creatine per day with no adverse side effects. However, true long-term studies on large human populations are rare, so it's still possible that creatine could damage kidneys.
Fact: Creatine is extensively researched and most studies show creatine has no impact on hair loss or kidney function.
Myth 17: Reducing Salt Intake Lowers the Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes
Many people were surprised to see this myth debunked. You may have heard that sodium-rich foods and high salt diets reduce cardiovascular health, increasing your blood pressure and raising the risk of heart attacks and strokes. There's some truth and falsehood to this myth.
First, lowering salt can reduce blood pressure by 1-5 mm/Hg on average. That's good. Reducing your blood pressure can lower your risk of cardiovascular events.
However, lowering salt does not seem to have any impact on heart attacks, strokes, or death.
Certain people – including those with salt-sensitive hypertension – are an exception to this rule. However, the idea that everyone should cut out all salt intake immediately to save their cardiovascular health is a myth.
Fact: There's surprisingly limited evidence connecting salt with cardiovascular health, and new studies indicate that salt does not reduce heart attacks and strokes.
Myth 18: Whole Wheat is Crucial for a Balanced Diet
Whole wheat is generally thought to be healthier for you. This myth is more interesting than many people realize because it seemed to be true for decades until they changed the genetic makeup of wheat.
Starting in the 1960s, food manufacturers started tampering with the genetics of wheat. Decades later, this has led to wheat that is significantly less nutritious than older varieties of wheat.
Today's wheat isn't just less nutritious: it could also be dangerous. Studies have shown that modern wheat can increase cholesterol levels and inflammatory markers, for example. Other studies have connected wheat with pain, bloating, tiredness, and other issues.
Some older varieties of wheat – including einkorn and kamut varieties – continue to provide the benefits of 'old' wheat. New varieties of wheat, however, do not seem to be healthy even when following the "whole wheat" label.
Fact: The wheat most people are eating today is unhealthy and could increase cholesterol and inflammation.
Myth 19: Coffee is Bad for You and Should Be Avoided
Health gurus might tell you that coffee is bad for you because of its high caffeine content. However, studies have shown that coffee has powerful health benefits.
First, coffee is the biggest source of antioxidants for most western diets. The average person following a western diet gets more antioxidants from coffee than from fruits and vegetables combined.
Studies also show that coffee can reduce the risk of depression, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other conditions. Some studies have shown that coffee drinkers live longer than non-coffee drinkers.
Fact: Coffee is linked to various powerful health benefits. Despite being perceived as unhealthy, coffee is loaded with antioxidants, and certain studies have shown that coffee drinkers live longer than non-coffee-drinkers.
Myth 20: Always Take Protein Immediately After a Workout
Your body uses protein to repair its muscles. During a workout, you damage your muscles. Protein builds these muscles back, making them bigger and stronger. Therefore, it seems natural you would want to take protein after a workout.
Health gurus will also talk about something called the "anabolic window", which is the window of opportunity after a workout during which your muscles are more sensitive to the anabolic (i.e. building) effects of protein.
The idea of an "anabolic window" and post-workout protein shake is more controversial than many people realize. Your total daily protein intake seems far more important than specific post-workout protein intake.
What is true is that if you were exercising on an empty stomach, your body is in a negative protein balance, which means you'll want to take your dose of protein as soon as possible. If you ate before your workout, however, then you should be able to take your protein within the next couple hours – not immediately after the workout.
Fact: You need protein after a workout but taking it within two hours of working out should be fine (assuming you weren't fasting before your workout). Your total daily protein consumption is just as important as specific protein intake.
Why Do Nutrition Myths Persist?
It's 2020. We have more information at our fingertips than any point in human history. Why do these myths prevail? Why do so many health gurus continue to shout nonsense from every platform?
Part of the problem is that nutrition science isn't perfect. Many of the studies linked above had just 20 to 40 participants.
The myth connecting creatine to hair loss, for example, stems from a study involving 20 male rugby players. To date, it's the only study connecting creatine to DHT, which is a key biomarker for hair loss. Dozens of other studies have shown no connection between creatine and hair loss, yet this study – again, involving 20 men – continues to build myths today.
Another problem is social media. Few people want to take the time to comb through dozens of nutrition journals and compare the results of different studies. Instead, they want to look at an image that sums up all of this research in a few simple sentences.
Whatever the problem may be, it's clear that nutrition myths will continue to persist into 2020 and beyond.
Krystle Marie is an avid researcher about all things evolving inside the natural health and wellness industry. Living in Arizona as a stay at home mother, she carries an impressive track record of over a decade in experience as her journalistic professionalism shines bright when it comes to investigating the latest news and researching trendy supplements, diets and fitness programs.
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The Academy web pages on Head and neck problems are not yet available, however to access the National Cancer Institute webpage on Head & Neck Cancer: Click Here.
In addition we have information sheets that we have produced for our patients. These describe a variety of common ENT conditions, as well as ENT surgery. You can access these information sheets by clicking here.


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Photo credit : City of Fort Saskatchewan
Photo credit : Strathcona County
Fort Saskatchewan is located 3,385 km from Parliament Hill. The drive would take about 35 hours on the road.
Most people use cars as their primary mode of transportation, but some people do use public transit. As the riding is close to Edmonton, residents have easy access to Edmonton's international airport and VIA Rail station.
Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan is a large urban and rural riding east of Edmonton. The riding borders the North Saskatchewan River and includes several tributaries such as Oldman Creek, Pointe-Aux-Pins Creek, Ross Creek, and Astonin Creek. Other bodies of water include Cooking Lake and Hastings Lake.
Fort Saskatchewan Prairie is one of three remaining native prairies in the region. It's home to deer, porcupine, skunks, and moose, as well as many species of birds.
About 10% of the riding's population are immigrants, with some of the largest populations born in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, and India.
German, Tagalog, and Ukranian are the most common non-official mother tongues in the riding. There are also large Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, East Indian, and Lebanese communities.
The riding is home to many different religious communities, and there are several churches, as well as a mosque.
Many people enjoy Cooking Lake, where there is a park with picnics areas, walking trails, boating, and windsurfing. Another recreational centre of the riding is Legacy Park, which often hosts live performances and festivals.
The Dow Centennial Centre was built in Fort Saskatchewan to commemorate Alberta's 100th anniversary as a province of Canada. The complex features many recreational facilities, including an arena, indoor soccer field, fitness centre, judo and gymnastics studio, indoor running track, saunas and steam room, games den, and children's play area.
Fort Saskatchewan has been a pioneer in the spreading practice of using sheep to maintain green spaces. A flock of 50 sheep roam the downtown park in the summer and eat the grass. The city mascot is a sheep named Auggie.
Sherwood Park is technically a hamlet, although its population makes it Alberta's seventh-largest municipality.
Sherwood Park — Fort Saskatchewan is home to Alberta's Industrial Heartland, the largest Canadian industrial area west of Toronto. There are many companies located here, employing many residents of the riding. Major employers include Dow Chemical, Sherritt International, Agrium and Shell Canada. Other industrial areas include Refinery Row industrial area in Sherwood Park, which includes Esso's Strathcona Refinery.
Heavy industry jobs have led to an increase in population, which has led to economic expansion in areas such as construction, real estate, and retail.
There are many environmental concerns in Sherwood Park — Fort Saskatchewan, especially in the Industrial Heartland, where there is an eco-industrial approach that aims to promote long-term industrial use of the land while also protecting the environment.
Beaver Hills is a designated UNESCO Biosphere, only the second in Alberta. The Beaver Hill Initiative protects the area and its resources such as clean drinking water, clean air, and biological diversity, which are integral to a viable ecosystem.
The riding's first major industry was a nickel refinery, opened by Sherritt Gordon Mines Ltd. in 1954. After opening their coin and medallion producing operations in 1966, Sheritt Gordon would later produce the loonie. The company is now called Sherritt International Corporation.
Although there are no reserves, Indigenous Canadians live in all parts of this riding. It was home to the late Dr. Herb Belcourt, a prominent Métis member of the local community, and known for his entrepreneurship and philanthropy.

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The Monroes is a Western television series which originally aired on ABC during the 1966–67 season.

Premise
The series centered on five orphans trying to survive as a family on the frontier in the area around what is now Grand Teton National Park near Jackson, Wyoming.  Their parents die in an accident in the first episode, and they try to carry on without them.

The orphans were helped by a Native American friend named Jim. Their neighbor was Major Mapoy, a British cattle baron who wanted the Monroes' land. However he relented and allowed the Monroe to remain, after learning that their father staked a claim before the major's arrival in the area. Major Mapoy had his men build a house for the orphans, and he became a good neighbor.

Cast

Starring
Michael Anderson Jr. as eldest brother, Clay Monroe
Barbara Hershey as eldest sister, Kathy Monroe
Keith Schultz as Jefferson "Big Twin" Monroe
Kevin Schultz as Fenimore "Little Twin" Monroe
Tammy Locke as youngest sibling, Amy Monroe

Recurring
Ron Soble as Dirty Jim (19 episodes)
Liam Sullivan as Major Mapoy (17 episodes)
Ben Johnson as Sleeve (14 episodes)
James Westmoreland as Ruel Jaxon (12 episodes)
Robert Middleton as Barney Wales (6 episodes)
Buck Taylor as John "Brad" Bradford (4 episodes)
James Brolin as Dalton Wales (4 episodes)

Production
The series was produced by Qualis in association with 20th Century Fox Television.  Filming took place on location in Jackson Hole, Wyoming as well as Century City, California.

Home media
The Monroes was first released on DVD by Shout! Factory on September 6, 2016.  The DVD set includes all 26 original episodes from the series' single broadcast season.  The product was initially released exclusively in Walmart stores, but was later made widely available.

Episodes

References

External links

1966 American television series debuts
1967 American television series endings
American Broadcasting Company original programming
Television series by 20th Century Fox Television
Television shows set in Wyoming
1960s Western (genre) television series


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This summer, I realized that I had spent more time living away from Washington, DC than I spent actually living there (6 years). It gave me a minor existential crisis. It was hardly the type of existential crisis that led me to lease an expensive car on credit or go on some barefoot walkabout in the Smokies, but some minute form of reckoning nonetheless.
This afternoon, I found out (thanks to my colleague Mimi, again) that the Berlin Wall has now officially been gone for as long as it stood (28 years). I've never even been to Berlin, and learning this fact nearly shut down my brain for a minute. I can only imagine that this should give the world an existential crisis. Can we, as Westerners, conceive of a planet without the footprint left by the iron curtain, and in microcosm, that wall?
I found it strange how quickly my span of formative years in DC came to mind when I discovered this milestone for Berlin that, unlike my personal coming-of-age, most people actually care about. But, the personal is political. Envisioning the type of person I would be had I not taken a chance to moved to Washington in 2005 is impossible, as is trying to imagine the current physical or mental state of Germany, Europe, and political geography in general if the DDR had pursued some alternate course of action in 1961. Both epiphanies are similarly remarkable, too, because of the tricks that our minds play on us – time is both an abstraction and a distortion. To me, the six years I spent in DC felt insurmountably longer than the six years I've spent between Long Beach and Knoxville. I have many theories as to why, some personal and others easy enough to ascertain for anyone who has taken Psychology 101.
To Berlin natives (many of whom have been depositing genuinely fascinating replies on this twitter thread), those 28 years must have felt like a solid eternity. For a whole generation, life was always and would always be like this. It wouldn't surprise me to hear an East German genuinely shocked at how relatively fast these past 28 years have passed. Either way, this makes me feel even worse for never having made it to Berlin, especially when I was a young professional in DC who occasionally had enough time and money scraped together in order to make that happen.
Four preserved panels from the Berlin Wall set up for a public exhibition in North Jakarta. (via the Jakarta Post).
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Oh wow. If only they'd had analytics maybe they could have saved that innocent cupcake.
I have to admit, I'm curious to know what search criteria was used on this one.
For some reason, it was tagged "security." Delivered to me in my Google alerts. Go figure.


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Amazon Will Reportedly Launch an Ad-Supported Music Service
Posted on April 16, 2019 by Paul Thurrott in Amazon, Apple, Music + Videos, Smart Home, Spotify with 6 Comments
Billboard reports that Amazon plans to launch a free, ad-supported music streaming service similar to Spotify's base offering.
"The world's biggest e-retailer [hey, that's my word] would market the free music service through its voice-activated Echo speakers, sources say, and would offer a limited catalog," the publication reports. "It could become available as early as next week. To obtain licenses for the free music, Amazon has offered to initially pay some record labels per stream, regardless of how much advertising Amazon sells."
Confused? You should be. Amazon already offers two different music services, and this third entry will confuse matters even further.
Today, Amazon offers something called Amazon Music, which is a perk of the Amazon Prime service and it, like the rumored new service, offers "a limited catalog" of songs. Amazon also sells a subscription music service with a more complete library that costs $10 per month, though Prime members pay just $8, and there's a $4/month option for those who only listen on a single Echo smart speaker.
What's missing from Amazon's plans today is a way to mix and match your own music with music from the firm's cloud library. That offering was killed off exactly a year ago and this new ad-supported service will obviously do nothing to change that.
Basically, it appears that the new ad-supported service will basically be Amazon Music, but for non-Prime subscribers, though Billboard doesn't present it that way. And while Amazon has already seen great success in music just by leveraging Prime, its non-Prime service, Music Unlimited, has done quite well: In April 2018, the firm claimed that "tens of millions" of people paid for Amazon Music Unlimited and that its subscriber base had doubled in size in just six months. And this year, we learned that Amazon Music is the fastest-growing music subscription service.
The goal with the ad-supported service, of course, is to compete head-to-head with Spotify, the number one music subscription service. Spotify offers a free ad-supported version of its service as well as paid tiers with no ads. Apple Music is a paid-only service and is number two in the market.
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Lumparkompisar (originaltitel: Stripes) är en amerikansk komedifilm från 1981 i regi av Ivan Reitman.

Handling
Kompisarna John (spelad av Bill Murray) och Russell (Harold Ramis) har tröttnat på tillfälliga jobb och dåligt betalt och bestämmer sig för att rycka in i armén. På regementet består rekryterna av diverse märkliga karaktärer och när grundutbildningen är avslutad skickas truppen på hemligt uppdrag och råkar invadera Tjeckoslovakien.

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 Bill Murray – John Winger
 Harold Ramis – Russell Ziskey
 Warren Oates – Sergeant Hulka
 P.J. Soles – Stella Hansen
 Sean Young – Louise Cooper
 John Candy – Dewey "Ox" Oxberger
 John Larroquette – Captain Stillman

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Amerikanska komedifilmer
Amerikanska filmer 1981
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On Arena Football, Sports Media, the WNBA, The Yankees, and the Economy
Thursday, December 11, 2008 , Posted by Christopher Byrne at 9:51 AM, under Arena Football League, Economy, Houston Chronicle, Michael Wilbon, Raycom, WNBA
Athens, GA (Dec 11, 2008) - If the Arena Football League (AFL) had suspended operations for the 2009 season (and who knows, they still might), there would have been quite a bit of trickle down effect felt by those working in sports media.
ESPN and the regional television networks would have had to find some inventory to fill the time slots that would have been used up by games. For ESPN, which is buying up sports properties right and left, this may not be as problematic as it would be for the regional networks. Perhaps it might signal the return of the national putt-putt championships, anchored by Billy Packer?
When the Clocks Stops Ticking: The potential suspension of Arena Football League play, and demise of sports teams and leagues, would mean the loss of many television talent, production, and technical jobs.
Photograph Copyright 2007 by Eye on Sports Media/The Cayuga Group, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Television crews would have lost a steady source of income. For production and technical crews who depend on freelance income, this would have serious consequences. On-air talent would also lose screen time, cutting into their revenue. Given that talent working on air for regional sports network do not get paid as well as those on national networks, this would cut into their wallets severely as well.
The AFL issued this two line release yesterday:
Despite rumors and reports to the contrary, the Arena Football League Board of Directors has not suspended the 2009 season at this time.
The Board met via conference call this evening. The Board will continue to meet regularly to examine any and all long-term structural improvement options for the AFL.
Can the smaller sports survive? The WNBA has already lost the Houston Comets, one of the original WNBA franchises. As Michael Wilbon of the Washington Post and ESPN's PTI wrote in a recent column, NASCAR teams have suspended off-season testing for December and January, and GM has severed its endorsement deal with Tiger Woods.
More telling is this excerpt from a Houston Chronicle editorial that Wilbon quotes:
"One wonders what is in store for the rest of the league if a franchise with the Comets' history -- in a huge market that has displayed as much interest in women's basketball as Houston did -- can't survive."
Meanwhile, the New York Yankees and New York Mets, on the heals of spending big bucks on free agents, are going hat in hand to New York City officials for additional public funding to complete their stadiums. Raycom Media announced draconian cuts at their television stations over the past couple of days (no news out of Raycom Sports to report as of now).
The times are changing, and sports, often seen as the nation's balm in times of trouble, is not immune.
Michael Wilbon: WNBA's Comets Flame Out
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Please join us this Tuesday, June 3rd, at 5:30pm at The Little Red Church at 532 Center Street downtown Santa Cruz in one of the little rooms.
We have changed the meetings to the first and third Tuesdays so people can have more free time!
We still need a lot more volunteers, otherwise we still may have to cancel our Sunday meal. We don't want our current cooks, veggie cutters and servers to get burned out!!!! Please call us 831-515-8234 for directions to the kitchens!
Saturday, the 24th, we shared food with 107 people! It was a beautiful community event. It was Food Not Bombs 34th year Birthday! And across the street was the Monsanto Protest so we had extra visitors, as well as The Raging Grannies gave us a visit and sang Happy Birthday to us! It was a miniature Christmas!
Then this past Saturday, June 1st, Food Not Bombs marched in the Gay Pride Day, as you can see in the picture above! Last minute someone offered us their booth so some were cooking for the meal, others were meeting new potential volunteers. It was a blast to be part of Gay Pride Day!!!
New news! You can get your community service hours with Food Not Bombs.
PLEASE come on Saturday and Sunday to help cook, serve and/or cleanup! If you would like to volunteer but can't make our meeting on Tuesday, you can still volunteer on Saturday and/or Sunday! Please email us at info@santacruzfoodnotbombs or call us at 831-515-8234 for more details!
Come join our effort to dispel the myth of scarcity and greed – come help us share food with our community!


Usually the flowers at an event are a lovely backdrop for the rest of the evening. Not your flowers! They were stupendous. Usually the guests rush past the arrangements on their way to dancing or dessert, barely giving the flowers a second glance. Not your flowers!! It's not often I see my guests standing quietly before a flower arrangement, enjoying their beauty, as I did last week. Carroll was so very pleased.
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S.H.I.E.L.D.'s co-founders disagree on what to do with a special suit prone to shrinkage.
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Tables are somewhat different to all of the other XHTML tags that we have looked at so far. With the tags that we have looked at so far all of the different tags can be used independently of one another provided that you don't try to place certain tags inside of certain others where they are not allowed to go. With tables though all of the relevant tags are directly related to one another and must go in the specific places relative to the other tags that are used to build up the table definition. There are a few optional tags but even these must go in a specific location if you use them at all.
For this reason I am going to take a different approach with the table tutorials to that which I have taken with the earlier ones in this series. Instead of providing you with a complete working web page to demonstrate the use of each of the tags as I did with the earlier tutorials we will instead build up the code to produce a single table step by step over several tutorials with each tutorial building on the code that we have looked at in the tutorial before. Only once we get to the end of the series of XHTML table tutorials will we have a complete table defined suitable for inclusion in an actual web page.
Just before we start though, you may be wondering why I have left tables until toward the end of the tutorial series rather than dealing with it early on. The reason is that with properly written XHTML that uses stylesheets to define the appearance of the page there is seldom any need to use tables. The only time that tables are actually needed is where you have tabular data that you wish to display. A lot of people misuse tables to do their page layout instead of doing it correctly using stylesheets. As we look at how to build up a complete table definition we will occasionally take a break to consider those parts of a table which a genuine table really ought to have which are not needed when a table is misused to force a particular layout. By recognising those elements that a genuine table will have you will be able to determine if a table is actually the correct structure to be using in your page.
Let's start by setting up the main tags for our table.
Our entire table is contained within a table container. This is what identifies the table as being a table. What is within this container is the table and must follow the rules that apply to defining a table. While there are a number of optional attributes that can be attached to a table tag they are all optional. Apart from the usual id and class attributes the only other attribute that actually performs any useful task not better done via your stylesheet is the summary attribute that allows you to describe what your table is all about. If you intend placing a summary on your table then that is a reasonable indication that what you have is actually a table.
The only tags that can be nested directly inside of a table are those that we have already added into our table template. You may see tables coded on web pages elsewhere that do not include any of these tags and which instead have tr tags coded directly inside the table instead. Where this is done the browser itself adds a tbody container around all of the tr tags to correct the table definition. To create your table properly yourself you should include the tbody container yourself. Of the tags shown so far within our table the tbody is the only one which is mandatory and also the only one where you are allowed to have more than one occurrence of the container (although there is seldom a need to have more than one.
I'll conclude this first table tutorial by looking at the caption container. This optional part of the table actually appears outside of the table itself (usually either directly above or directly below the table content and contains plain text that provides a title for the table. If you intend placing a caption on your table then that is a reasonable indication that what you have is actually a table.
In the next tutorial we will look at what the other top level containers within a table are for and how to divide a table up into rows.


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El Nido (Palawan) - Philippines
Only 900€ per week!
Indulge in the beautiful surroundings of El Nido's untouched beaches…relax, go kayaking, get a massage and discover the marine life underwater!
Unwind and relax in a beautiful location and explore the beauty of El Nido, Palawan and get to know the Philippine's culture and people. This program will get you kayaking, enjoying a massage and spending hours relaxing under the sun and enjoying the white sandy beach around you!
Physical Demand
El Nido (Palawan)
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All meals included (1)Yes
Free beveragesNo
Persons per room2
Wifi in public areasYes
Laundry facilitiesNo
Safety boxYes
Lockable roomsYes
Hot showerNo
Private bathroomYes
Bed linenYes
TowelsNo
Mosquito protectionYes
FanYes
Air conditioningYes
3 meals on weekdays, 2 on weekends
Living & Location
This program is for everybody who wants to have a relaxing week at one of the most beautiful and idyllic locations in Southeast Asia. Palawan is considered one of the top destinations in the Philippines, with El Nido being its prime destination of white sandy beaches and blue waters. El Nido is famous for diving and snorkelling since there is amazing marine life to explore in the clear waters.
Those who join this program will have plenty of free time to undertake all the water (or underwater!) activities they desire, relax at the beach, explore the local surroundings and enjoy the amazing and peaceful atmosphere of El Nido, Palawan.
Two scheduled activities are set during this week of free time: on Wednesday, you will enjoy a whole day of exploring the local beauty by kayaking and on Friday, there will be a relaxing traditional Filipino massage in the morning.
The aim of this project is to create a relaxing environment and activities.
Monday to Tuesday
Lunch on the way
Back to accommodation
Note: This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.
Participant Criteria & Requirements
Minimum age: –
Maximum age: –
Minimum English level: Basic
CRB required: On Signup
Passport copy required: No
Resume copy required: No
Required qualification: None
There are no further requirements for this program.
No specific equipment required for this program.
According to CNNGo, El Nido is the Best Beach and Island destination in the Philippines. It boasts fifty white sandy beaches, limestone cliffs, five different types of forest, an unparalleled ecosystem and a hundred species of coral that makes it a diver's paradise.
About the Accommodation
You will be accommodated in this cozy guesthouse that's only 2 minutes walking distance from El Nido's amazing beaches.
There are limited laundry facilities, so expect to wash your clothes by hand. You will be expected to clean up after yourself and to play your part to keep the accommodation neat and organized.
Food Arrangements
The food will consist mainly of local Philippine cuisine (lots of vegetables, meat, egg and rice) and will be served here on site.
All amenities, shops and ATMs are available within walking distance of the accommodation.
No scheduled activities outside the program.
Sights & Surroundings
El Nido really is a paradise on earth and there is so much to do and admire in this area. Composed of 45 islands and islets, there are no shortages of beaches and boat/snorkeling trips to take you on a tour of the area. There are also prehistoric caves and waterfalls which all lie waiting to be explored. Please speak to a coordinator on site for further advice!
From this location we provide free transport to your next program at the following location(s):
Aborlan (Palawan)
Name: Republic of the Philippines
Population: 100 milion
Capital: Manila
Language: Filipino
Currency: Peso (PHP)
Time zone: PST (UTC +8)
The Philippines is made up of a total of 7,107 islands, only 2000 of which are inhabited. The islands are broadly categorized under 3 main geographical divisions: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. It is the 7th most populated country in Asia and the 12th most in the world.
As a newly industrialized country, the Philippine economy which was once founded upon its agriculture is now moving towards an economy based on services and manufacturing.
It is unsurprising that the Philippines attracts tourists due to its incredibly rich biodiversity found across its islands. The mountains, rainforests and diving spots as well as its impressive cultural heritage all add to the reasons why the Philippines is such an incredible place to experience.
The Philippines experiences a tropical maritime climate meaning that it is normally hot and humid and there are 3 distinct seasons:
Hot, dry season from March to May
Rainy season from June to November
Cool, dry season from December to February
The southwest monsoon lasts from May to October and the dry monsoon in the northeast from November to April.
Temperatures in the Philippines normally range from 21°C to 32°C with the coolest month being January and the hottest, May. The yearly average is 26.6°C..
The Philippines sits on the typhoon belt and so most islands experience torrential rains and storms from July to October.
The Philippines is a secular state and stemming from its Spanish cultural influence and it is one of only two Roman Catholic countries in Asia. Its Christian population is at about 90%. The country displays a mixture of Eastern and Western culture. Whilst it undeniably preserves cultural aspects found elsewhere in Asia, its hispanic influence is perhaps most noticeable especially in the architecture and names of streets, towns and provinces.
True to its mixed culture, Philippine cuisine also reflects numerous different influences especially Hispanic, Chinese and American. Dishes vary from the simple to the elaborate and tend to be defined by strong flavours although they are generally less spicy compared to other Asian countries.
Moreover, unlike most Asian countries, Filipinos don't eat with chopsticks and instead use western cutlery. The most common pairing, maybe due to the common consumption of rice is a fork and a spoon.
Pedicabs
These are a sort of push tricycle and are particularly useful for short journeys.
Habal-Habal
These are motorbike taxis and normally slightly cheaper than the pedicabs.
These are essentially modified army jeeps that were left by the Americans after the second world war. They are frequently painted with images of the Virgin Mary and/or scenes from comic books.They are the main form of urban transport in most cities and are an alternative to bus transport between regions for the longer journeys. They are a popular mode of transport but not ideal for sightseeing along the way due to the narrow window space.
These come in all different shapes and sizes and bus stops are frequent throughout towns and more rural areas, although bus services in more remote areas may only run during the morning.
These often shadow bus routes and despite being quicker than buses, you often have to wait until the van is full before it will set off and they can be fairly cramped as well as more expensive than the bus.
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The goal of Estate Planning is to ensure that your wishes are followed upon your death, and to arrange your affairs in such a way as to make the administration of your estate as simple as possible and to minimize the costs associated with Probate and reducing tax consequences if possible.
As part of our consultation on planning your estate, we will also discuss with you the advisability of appointing a Power of Attorney to help you administer your affairs if you are incapacitated and are unable to take care of your personal and business affairs. The third aspect of Estate Planning is the Advance Health Care Directive, or "Living Will" as it is often referred to. The Advance Health Care Directive, is simply a written statement of what your wishes are with respect to your health care, in the event that you cannot state those wishes at the time that treatment is required. You appoint a Proxy who is a relative or close friend that you trust and who is willing and available to consult with doctors as to your treatment, if you cannot make those decisions for yourself.
Please contact us for your confidential consultation on your personal Estate Plan, and your peace of mind.


The 2nd International Planetary Caves Conference will be held October 20–23, 2015, at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Since the 1960s, researchers, examining low resolution imagery, have speculated about the presence of caves on the Moon and Mars. In 2007, researchers confirmed the first cave-like features on the Red Planet. To date, planetary scientists have identified more than 200 lunar and over 2,000 martian cave-like features. The occurrence of caves (in either host rock or ice) on other planetary bodies in our solar system is reasonable.
Extraterrestrial caves will be high-priority targets for future robotic and human missions. Accurate identification and selection of candidate caves will be desirable for the establishment of astronaut shelters (temporary or permanent) on both the Moon and Mars. Martian caves may provide access to the deep subsurface where evidence of life is most likely to be preserved (provided life evolved on Mars), as well as significant water ice deposits for human consumption and for potentially generating hydrogen fuel to return humans to Earth.
The 2nd International Planetary Caves Conference will continue the exchange of knowledge and ideas between scientists and engineers. Topics include (1) lunar and martian cave-like features; (2) the types of speleogenic features that may be encountered on other planetary bodies; (3) the potential to search for subterranean volatiles and biological signatures; (4) robotic access and exploration; and (5) technologies required for human habitation. Additionally, the conference will provide a forum to discuss the longer-term objective of developing a strategy for research and robotic exploration of caves across the solar system — focusing primarily on the Moon and Mars.
The conference will consist of oral and poster presentations, formal and informal discussions, and a one-day field trip to local area caves. Given the broad scope, interdisciplinary nature, and strong international interest, we encourage scientists and engineers with relevant theoretical, experimental, and/or field experience to attend.
Note: All electronic submission forms are part of the USRA Meeting Portal, which requires users to set up a personal profile to access our electronic forms (setting up a profile is quick and easy, requiring only a few minutes of your time).


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I Stand Behind Canada →
The Canadian People Will Be Punished
Posted on June 12, 2018 by Royal Rosamond Press
Trump is out of his mind. He is OUR Kim Jong Un. It's like they changed evil souls. Punishing A PEOPLE for what their leader allegedly did on the American Continent, is this Dictators style. He promised to punish the Democrats before he got elected. He promised to lock up the democrat's candidate.
The Punisher In Chief.
Trump says Trudeau's comments are going to cost Canada 'a lot of money'
"That's going to cost a lot of money for the people of Canada," Trump says of the speech by the Canadian Prime Minister following the G-7 meeting.
Trump's comments come at a press conference in Singapore following his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
It was unclear what additional action the U.S. would take against Canada. The U.S. at the end of May imposed metals tariffs on the country and is in the middle of renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement.
John Melloy | @johnmelloy
Published 3 Hours Ago Updated 2 Hours Ago CNBC.com
Trump: I had a very good meeting with G-7 4 Hours Ago | 09:24
President Donald Trump is still angry at Justin Trudeau for a perceived slight during a speech by the Canadian Prime Minister following the G-7 meeting.
Trump explained the situation Tuesday when asked about the G-7 gathering at a press conference in Singapore following his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un:
"When I got out to the plane, I think that Justin probably didn't know that Air Force One has about 20 televisions. And I see the television and he's giving a news conference about how he will not be pushed around by the United States and I say push him around? We just shook hands. It was very friendly. … No, I have a good relationship with Justin Trudeau. I really did, other than he had a news conference, that he had because he assumed I was in an airplane and I wasn't watching. He learned. That's going to cost a lot of money for the people of Canada. He learned. You can't do that. You can't do that."
The comments dashed hopes that Trump had moved on from what he believed to be was a "dishonest" action by Trudeau. The ire directed at the prime minister by Trump and his advisors had confused some trade observers since the comments seemed to be just a reiteration of what the prime minister had said previously and not a personal insult.
Trudeau said after the G-7 meeting that the aluminum and steel tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Canada on national security grounds were insulting and that "Canadians are polite, we're reasonable, but we also will not be pushed around."
Trump then tweeted Saturday evening, "PM Justin Trudeau of Canada acted so meek and mild during our @G7 meetings only to give a news conference after I left saying that, 'US Tariffs were kind of insulting' and he 'will not be pushed around.' Very dishonest & weak."
The president also withdrew U.S. support for a G-7 communique.
The president's staff then blasted Trudeau on Sunday with economic advisor Larry Kudlow accusing Canada of stabbing the U.S. in the back. Trade adviser Peter Navarro told Fox News, "There's a special place in hell for any foreign leader that engages in bad-faith diplomacy with President Donald J. Trump and then tries to stab him in the back on the way out the door."
"We are being taken advantage of by virtually every one of those countries," Trump said Tuesday of the G-7.


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Ireland had the perfect start to the international jumping action in the Main Arena at this year's Dublin Horse Show when winning both classes up for decision on Wednesday.
Tipperary-based Greg Broderick, who this week launched a new website for his breeding and competition yard Ballypatrick Stables, landed the opening speed stakes on Paul Carr's 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion Zuidam.
Over 40 of the 73 starters recorded clear rounds over the 1.45m track but, in what is generally regarded as a familiarisation round, only three riders broke the 60-second barrier, Broderick who was home on Zuidam in 58.94, the USA's Lillie Keenan on Be Gentle (59.68) and Co Offaly-born Darragh Kenny with Chakito (59.79).
The afternoon's Sport Ireland Classic, a 1.60m jump-off class, was a more competitive affair. Eighteen combinations qualified for the second round but Lillie Keenan and Laura Kraut withdrew Super Sox and Whitney respectively leaving Beezie Madden as the only representative of the USA to compete against the clock. Her luck ran out in the second round where Coach lowered two fences.
Six riders recorded double clears and hopefully it will be a good omen for later in the week as the three fastest were recorded by Irish internationals.
Last to go in the jump-off round, England-based Tipperary native Shane Breen took the first-place prize money when he came home in 41.83 on the nine-year-old Belgian Warmblood stallion Ipswich van de Wolfsakker. Over from his yard in Germany, Co Wexford-born Bertram Allen slotted into second with Izzy By Picobello (41.92) with Co Waterford's Anthony Condon, another living in England, filling third place following his round in 42.13 on Balzac.
Small and young event horses will occupy the Main Arena on Thursday morning, competing over a mixture of show jumps and cross-country type fences, with the first international show jumping class, the Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge Speed Derby, scheduled for 13.25. The Anglesea Serpentine Speed Stakes is due to start at 15.30.
Gortfree Lakeside Lad, a five-year-old stallion ridden by Linda Murphy for his Co Mayo breeder Sean Barker, was crowned champion performance Irish Draught horse at the Dublin Horse Show on Wednesday morning having earlier won the younger horse class.
The grey is by Barker's own Gortfree Hero who was champion ID stallion at the RDS in 2010 and 2014 and is back at the Dublin 4 showgrounds for a final bid at the title. Gortfree Lakeside Lad was produced for Barker by Brian Murphy and Pat Loughlin at the latter's Gowran Hunt Horses yard in Co Kilkenny.
The reserve champion, Silver Foggy Dew, a 2012 gelding by Carrickcottage Star, also came from the four- and five-year-old class. This grey was ridden in the first two qualifiers by his Co Meath owner Marie Helene Finegan but qualified for Dublin under Vicky Teuton who was on board Silver Foggy Dew on Wednesday.
The early afternoon action in Ring 2 was devoted to performance Connemaras and the winner of the Berney Bros Saddlery class for animals aged five to seven was Killaneen Boy which was ridden for his Co Wicklow owner Lucinda Kelly by Diarmuid Ryan. This dun stallion by Western Boy was bred in Co Sligo by Steven O'Beirne.
During the qualifying period leading up to the show, Graiguenamanagh veterinary surgeon Ryan was one of the busiest competitors and his dedication paid off here as he also finished second on board Charlotte Glynn's six-year-old Castleside Carrig gelding Carrig's Island Lad.
Numerous members of the O'Connor family from Inch in Co Wexford were on hand to celebrate the success in the class for Connemaras aged eight to 15 of Agharanny Minstrel. The 10-year-old grey stallion by Castleside JJ was ridden for Noreen O'Connor by her daughter Edwina.


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Today the FARAH label still holds the heritage and vigor it has always stood for. A whole new generation of men throughout the world are drawn to the brand's history and inspired to discover its distinct look for themselves.


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For this week's Cars for Under £1000 blog we've found an absolute bargain in the form of a Fiat Punto 1.2 litre at just £400 at Loot.com. We also have plenty of other examples to suit any budget. Don't forget, you can also place your own free ad on the site if you're looking to sell your used car.
Whether you're looking for your first car or you just need a cheap, decent hatchback for getting to and from work the Fiat Punto could well be the car you're looking for. Not only does the Punto fall into the category of "under £1000" this example isn't even £500! It also has 4 months MOT and is described as being a "good runner". Puntos, like a lot of Fiats, are famously cheap to run. They're economical on fuel and Fiat replacement parts don't tend to be too expensive. This model is especially cheap due to its small engine meaning that insurance won't cost the Earth.
In terms of design and aesthetics the Punto scores quite highly. Considering the age of this model is actually looks relatively modern. In newer incarnations the Puntos design hasn't drastically changed. They've got a bit bigger and a bit more sleek but generally the essence was already there in 2001. They're also designed to resist becoming rusty and have a huge scope for modifications if you're interested in souping up.
However, after the price and the relative good looks the positives of the 2001 Punto tend to thin out a bit. Puntos are notoriously problematic. Whilst the drive is reliable and relatively pleasant a lot of the hardware on the car seems to be cheaply finished. There are a lot of reports of this model having serious problems with the head gasket, with some reviewers mentioning that at Fiat dealerships this issue is treated as "general wear and tear". They have also been know to suffer with electrical faults, but these are generally inexpensive to fix.
Despite all these problems though, the Punto still manages to be one of the most popular first cars amongst young drivers. This incredible popularity is largely down to the price. You just can't argue with a bargain! So if your criteria for a new set of wheels is based around price, both to buy and to run, then the Punto is the car under £1000 you've been looking for.


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Alumni Spotlight: Michael Chropowicz
"I was a double major in Political Science and Spanish, so I did a lot of reading and writing. I wanted a career that would allow me to continue to learn new subjects and use my writing skills."
by Kelly Compton B.S. '16, Biomolecular Science
Degree from Michigan: A.B. Political Science and Spanish
Current location: Chicago, IL
Student Organization Involvement: Michigan Marching Band
Other jobs held or graduate programs attended since graduation: J.D. from Washington University in St. Louis
MC: I work as an attorney in a boutique law firm in Chicago practicing labor and employment law. I practice management-side labor and employment law, so in my practice I exclusively represent corporations and management in employee-related disputes. Seventy-five (75%) of what I do is litigation, meaning representing companies/management in discrimination lawsuits, wage and hour violations, retaliation claims, or trade secrets matters. The other 25% of my practice is more transactional, such as counseling employers on how to handle situations that come up in the workplace and drafting severance, non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements.
KC: How did you decide on this specific field within law?
MC: After I graduated from Michigan in 2010, I immediately went to law school that same year at Washington University in St. Louis. At the time, I was unsure of what I wanted to practice, but my work and law school coursework led me to this field.
KC: What during your time as an undergrad at Michigan made you decide to pursue law school?
MC: I discovered in college that I really enjoyed reading and learning new things. I was a double major in Political Science and Spanish, so I did a lot of reading and writing. I wanted a career that would allow me to continue to learn new subjects and use my writing skills.
KC: I've heard that the legal industry as a whole is in turmoil right now – a lot of lawyers and not enough jobs. What are your thoughts on this?
MC: I would agree with that sentiment. It has been a very challenging economy for recent law grads. The recession started back when I was in college, and while I think it's recovering, I don't think it's ever quite going to be where it was before.
To anyone who is reading this and interested in what I'm doing, I think it's important to step back and decide why you are really interested in pursuing a career in law. A lot of people tend to go to law school because it may be the path of least resistance. I don't know if that's a very good reason; this career is challenging intellectually and emotionally, and it's very time consuming. I knew a lot of people in my year who went to law school because they thought it would give them a lot of transferrable skills, or because they didn't know what else they would do instead. I think those are textbook reasons of why you should not go. However, if you're really passionate about being a lawyer, then by all means pursue it!
KC: What are your favorite and least favorite things about your job?
MC: What I enjoy most about my job is coming up with arguments in defending our clients, representing their interests, and responding to legal arguments that come from the other side. It's challenging, and you're always going to be making different arguments based on the facts and on the applicable law in that case.
I guess my least favorite part of my job would be responding to opposing counsel when they make litigation a personal issue. We're all doing our jobs to represent our clients. All of us as lawyers have an ethical obligation to zealously represent our clients' interests. However there are times where the other side has a very visceral reaction to what they see, and it becomes personal or emotional. Often times, that leads to some hostile phone calls or nasty emails. It can be very adversarial.
KC: Is there anything else that you'd like to share with current students hoping to pursue a similar career path?
MC: Do your research if you're looking to go to law school. Not all law schools are interchangeable. Every school offers different things and tailors to different interests and needs. For example, if you're interested in public interest work, look at schools that have a clinic or multiple clinics that focus on things in the public interest realm. These clinics are like extracurriculars in law school – students typically enroll and get credit for them, but you're participating in real world work under the supervision of a professor. Alternatively, if your passion is mergers and acquisitions, figure out the best place to go that will help you get there after law school.
Law school is no longer the time to select a school based on its exotic location; where you go may play a large role in where you end up practicing as an attorney. That said, don't forget to enjoy your time in school. Law school is filled with many intimidatingly smart people who will hopefully become close friends of yours during and after law school.
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Join me on Friday July 14th for the opening of my show Living with the Five Elements: A Year in Photographs from 6-9pm at Inkblot Gallery, 933B Central Ave on Alameda.
In January 2016 I began my studies of Alchemical Healing in a mentorship lead by Lorie Dechar and Benjamin Fox in New York and Maine. It is part of my continuing education as an acupuncturist. As part of the mentorship, I did a photography project which lead to this body of work. I showed up to the first class in upstate New York, camera in hand, on the weekend of a blizzard that shut down Manhattan. Welcome to Winter.
I took photographs over the course of four weekends in New York and one in Maine. This is my interpretation and experience of living with the five elements and their corresponding seasons: Water/Winter, Wood/Spring, Fire/Summer, Earth/Late Summer, and Fall/Metal.