The Health Benefits of Black Salt. Salt is one of those substances that humans depend upon, not only for its taste, but also for its health benefits and its ability to preserve food. The Indian black salt, also known as 'Kala Namak', is a popular variety of Indian volcanic stone salts. It is used extensively in India, Pakistan and internationally, by those who know its benefits. Its unusual color comes from the presence of tiny amounts of iron and other minerals.
Dennis Weaver. Dennis Weaver. The actor Dennis Weaver became best known in the classic western television series Gunsmoke as a lanky, but limping deputy, an amiable sidekick. But Weaver, who has died of cancer at 81, combined in real life various talents, including trade unionism, Olympic-level athletics, and pioneering environmentalism.
âAnd itâs been a friendship that has remained for 50 years.â Former Dallas star Linda Gray, who credits Weaver with launching her career in 1973 by giving her a bit part on McCloud, says, âAs an actor, Dennis always had a twinkle.â.