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Attractions...<br />

<strong>Maryland</strong> features a wealth of attractions<br />

for individuals of all ages and walks of<br />

life. Within this collection you find natural<br />

beauty, fun entertainment, and history<br />

dating back to the 1600s. Whether you<br />

love history or the outdoors, <strong>Maryland</strong><br />

has it all. Here are a few of our favorites.<br />

Ocean City Golf & Yacht Club<br />

11401 Country Club Drive, Berlin<br />

(410) 641-1779,<br />

Oceancitygolfclub.com<br />

The Ocean City Golf and Yacht Club is<br />

the home of the Newport Bay Course.<br />

The club requires membership but allows<br />

visits from individuals wishing to seek<br />

membership. These options open the<br />

doors to golfing, yachting, and access<br />

to the restaurant and event facility. The<br />

courses are carefully landscaped to<br />

provide a relaxing and peaceful view<br />

while adding to the challenge of the<br />

game.<br />

Baltimore Inner Harbor<br />

401 Light Street, Baltimore<br />

Baltimore.org/about-baltimore/innerharbor<br />

This water front attraction is situated<br />

in the downtown district of Baltimore.<br />

Acting as a centerpiece, it showcases<br />

some of the best of its area. From<br />

shopping opportunities to delectable<br />

dining, you can find everything all in<br />

one convenient locale. Additional<br />

attractions are located within this<br />

area to include the <strong>Maryland</strong> Science<br />

Center.<br />

Baltimore Zoo<br />

Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, (410) 396-<br />

7102, <strong>Maryland</strong>zoo.org<br />

The Baltimore Zoo possesses a wealth<br />

of wild life and other attractions. Within<br />

this large scale zoo visitors witness a<br />

wide variety of animals from around the<br />

world. The zoo itself offers educational<br />

programs based on its animal habitats<br />

to inform visitors of detailed facts related<br />

to the lives of these animals.<br />

Burley Oak Brewing Company<br />

10016 Old Ocean City Blvd, Berlin,<br />

(443) 513-4647, Burleyoak.com<br />

The history of the Burley Oak Brewing<br />

Company surrounds the Burley<br />

Plantation which measures over 300<br />

acres and originated in the 1600s. The<br />

purpose of this brewery is to produce<br />

distinctive beers that stand apart from<br />

others. The brewery and its history has<br />

become a major attraction in the<br />

local area. Tours of it are available and<br />

showcase the process in which these<br />

products are manufactured.<br />

Monocacy National Battlefield<br />

5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, (301)<br />

662-3515, Nps.gov/mono/<br />

The Monocacy National Battlefield<br />

was established in 1864. This location<br />

is where, Generals Early and Wallace<br />

battled, during the civil war. It was<br />

discovered that Early and his unit<br />

had intentions of taking control of<br />

Washington. As history reads there<br />

were 15,000 troops within this battle.<br />

The attraction features artifacts and<br />

documentation regarding this portion<br />

of the Civil War.<br />

Pirate Adventures on<br />

the Chesapeake<br />

311 Third Street, Annapolis, MD<br />

(410) 263-0002<br />

chesapeakepirates.com<br />

If your children love pirates this is the<br />

ideal attraction for you. Before the<br />

cruise each child is given the choice of<br />

face painting between a pirate’s mustache<br />

and a beautiful mermaid and is<br />

then given a pirate costume. During the<br />

cruise they are taught the rules of the<br />

sea as the crew searches for treasure as<br />

they fight of a stinky pirate.<br />

Annapolis Maritime Museum<br />

723 Second Street, Annapolis, MD<br />

(410) 295-0104 • amaritime.org<br />

Annapolis Maritime Museum is open<br />

Thursday through Sunday from noon until<br />

four p.m. Its latest exhibition is titled<br />

Oysters on the Half Shell. Check the<br />

museum website for events and other<br />

information.<br />

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Hammond Harwood House<br />

19 <strong>Maryland</strong> Avenue, Annapolis, MD<br />

(410) 263-4683<br />

hammondharwoodhouse.org<br />

The five-portion mansion known as Hammond Harwood<br />

House is open for tours every Tuesday through<br />

Thursday. This home is of Anglo-Palladian architecture,<br />

which was inspired by Andrea Palladio, a 16th<br />

century, Italian architect. Upcoming events include<br />

the Garden Party, Pumpkin Walk and Greens Show<br />

and Sale.<br />

Patapsco Valley State Park<br />

8020 Baltimore National Pike,<br />

Ellicott City, MD<br />

(410) 461-5005 • dnr.state.md.us<br />

The Patapsco Valley State Park covers 16,043 acres<br />

along side 32 miles of the Patapsco River. A visit to<br />

the area offers outdoors enthusiasts the opportunity<br />

to hike, canoe, horseback ride and travel down the<br />

mountain bike trail. Thanks to the addition of numerous<br />

pavilions it is possible to have a picnic in several<br />

locations throughout the park.<br />

Ellicott City B & O Railroad<br />

2711 <strong>Maryland</strong> Avenue, Ellicott City, MD • (410)<br />

461-1945<br />

borail.org/Ellicott-City-Station.aspx<br />

At the Ellicott City B&O Railroad you learn that this is<br />

the oldest railroad in the country and that the Main<br />

Depot building, which still stands today, was originally<br />

built in 1830. Housed in the freight house, constructed<br />

in 1885, is a 40-foot model train. Video and light<br />

shows introduce visitors to information pertaining to<br />

this railroad and its station.<br />

Turf Valley<br />

2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD<br />

(410) 465-1500 • turfvalley.com<br />

Turf Valley is a resort and hotel ideal for vacationers or<br />

individuals planning special or corporate events. The<br />

resort covers 1000 acres with three tennis courts, a<br />

full service spa, two 18-hole championship style golf<br />

courses and two swimming pools. Reservations are<br />

available for the 40,000 square foot event area and<br />

catering is available with prior arrangements.<br />

Chesapeake Shakespeare Co.<br />

8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD<br />

(410) 313-8874<br />

chesapeakeshakespeare.com<br />

The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company showcases<br />

the works of William Shakespeare. Throughout each<br />

season is a small collection of his works performed<br />

live on the stages of this playhouse. Current works<br />

running throughout the 2011-2012 Season include A<br />

Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Complete Works of<br />

William Shakespeare (Abridged), Our Town, and Merchant<br />

of Venice.<br />

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The<br />

Chesapeake<br />

Bay<br />

The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary<br />

in the United States. Spanning<br />

200 miles, the Bay is surrounded by<br />

<strong>Maryland</strong> and Virginia. The Chesapeake<br />

Bay was formed over 10,000 years ago<br />

when melting glacial ice caused sea<br />

levels to rise in the Atlantic Ocean. The<br />

bay was known as Chesepiooc meaning<br />

“Great Shellfish Bay” by the Algonquin<br />

Indians. The bay is mostly known for<br />

its great seafood production, especially<br />

blue crabs, clams and oysters.<br />

Baltimore’s Inner Harbor has thrived following<br />

a massive urban renewal project<br />

that began in the 1970’s. It is now<br />

a vibrant waterfront area featuring the<br />

glass enclosed market of Harborplace,<br />

the National Aquarium, the US Constellation,<br />

the <strong>Maryland</strong> Science Museum<br />

and Oriole Park at Camden Yards.<br />

In addition, the Fells Pont neighborhood,<br />

one of the nation’s oldest maritime<br />

communities has been designated<br />

as a National Historic District. Fells<br />

Point was the hub of the nation’s shipbuilding<br />

industry in the late 1700’s and<br />

early 1800’s. While visiting, notice the<br />

350 original structures including housing<br />

shops, galleries, pubs and restaurants.<br />

Visit Little Italy, located between<br />

the Inner Harbor and Fells Point and be<br />

sure to experience the great Italian food<br />

at one of its many restaurants.<br />

While visiting the Bay, be sure to take<br />

a ride on the water taxi which connects<br />

Baltimore’s attractions and is the best<br />

way to get around. The taxi stops at the<br />

Aquarium, Harborplace, the <strong>Maryland</strong><br />

Science Center, Little Italy, Fells Point<br />

and Fort McHenry.<br />

Harborplace<br />

200 East Pratt St, Baltimore<br />

(410) 332-4191<br />

A marketplace designed to be a feast for<br />

the senses. Indulge in the many shops,<br />

historical buildings, and eateries.<br />

National Aquarium<br />

501 East Pratt St, Baltimore<br />

(410) 576-3800<br />

In addition to being home to hundred<br />

of aquatic animals, the aquarium is one<br />

of the most active in their conservation<br />

efforts. The aquarium is a favorite to<br />

children as well as the young at heart.<br />

<strong>Maryland</strong> Science Museum<br />

601 Light St, Baltimore<br />

(410) 685-2370<br />

Home to some of the best science exhibits<br />

in the country, museum is highly<br />

interactive. The museum also features<br />

IMAX, as well as planetarium.<br />

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Great<br />

Local Getaways<br />

Sweep your loved one away to elegance<br />

and serenity in Ellicott City. Select from<br />

this extravagant selection of B&Bs and<br />

Inns to make your stay more personal<br />

and special. Here you will find countryside<br />

seclusion, posh suites and luxurious<br />

touches making a getaway—unforgettable.<br />

Wayside Inn<br />

4344 Columbia Road, Ellicott City, MD<br />

(410) 461-4636 • waysideinnmd.com<br />

Consider the Wayside Inn Luxury Package<br />

for the Pierpoint Suite, the largest suite at<br />

this inn. Amenities include silken fabrics,<br />

plasma TV with complete entertainment<br />

system, fireplace, a spacious sitting room,<br />

rainforest shower for two and two glasses<br />

of wine with snacks. Enjoy an eight-course<br />

dinner for two at Tersiguel’s French Country<br />

Restaurant as a part of this package.<br />

Wilderness Bed and Breakfast<br />

2 Thistle Road, Catonsville, MD<br />

(410) 744-0590 • thewilderness.biz<br />

The Wilderness Bed and Breakfast is ideal<br />

for couples seeking a countryside getaway.<br />

This inn offers a selection of three<br />

suites including the Blue and Gold Suite,<br />

the Sullivan Suite and the Dugan Suite,<br />

each contains country inn styled décor using<br />

oaken furnishings.<br />

The Inn at Peralynna Manor<br />

10605 Clarksville Pike, Columbia, MD<br />

(410) 715-4600 • peralynna.com<br />

The Inn at Peralynna Manor offers the Romantic<br />

Package in The Honeymoon Grand<br />

Jacuzzi Suite. Included in this package are<br />

one-night accommodations in the Honeymoon<br />

Grand Jacuzzi Suite featuring a<br />

double Jacuzzi, made-to-order breakfast<br />

in bed, and a bottle of chilled champagne,<br />

a candle package, chocolate covered<br />

strawberries and one dozen roses.<br />

Paradise Bed and Breakfast<br />

6100 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD<br />

(443) 465-0059 • paradisebandb.com<br />

Paradise Bed and Breakfast provides additions<br />

and special touches to any room<br />

accommodation. The Flowers Package<br />

provides you with a dozen pastel roses<br />

delivered to your room prior to arrival.<br />

Romance and Roses includes roses and<br />

a box of gourmet chocolates. The Sweetheart<br />

Package includes complimentary<br />

wine glasses, a bottle of champagne, dinner<br />

for two; at Dimitri’s or Matthews 1600<br />

and one dozen chocolate truffles. The<br />

Babymoon Package includes wine glasses<br />

with sparkling cider, a baby basket, dinner<br />

for two and chocolate truffles.<br />

Gramercy Mansion<br />

1400 Greenspring Valley Rd, Baltimore,<br />

MD • (410) 486-2405<br />

gramercymansion.com<br />

With a stay at the Gramercy Mansion you<br />

are offered several packages such as the<br />

All-Inclusive Romantic Getaway Package.<br />

With this package guests receive<br />

one-night stay at the mansion with room<br />

choice as well as a three-course dinner at<br />

the Milton Inn restaurant. Prior to your arrival<br />

your room is decorated with dimly<br />

lit candles and roses. Enjoy a gourmet<br />

breakfast by candlelight in the morning.<br />

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The Smithsonian Institute<br />

If you are looking for a place to take your family, you<br />

may want to try the museum - but this isn’t an ordinary<br />

museum. Located an hour away in Washington D.C. is<br />

The Smithsonian Institution. It is a world renowned<br />

educzational and research institute and associated<br />

museum complex, administered and funded by the United<br />

States government and by funds from its endowment,<br />

contributions, and profits from its retail operations,<br />

concessions, licensing activities and magazines. Most<br />

of its facilities are located in Washington D.C. but its 19<br />

museums, zoo, and nine research centers include sites<br />

in New York City, Virginia, Panama and elsewhere. It<br />

has over 136 million items in its collections, publishes<br />

two magazines named Smithsonian and Air & Space,<br />

and employs the Smithsonian Police to protect visitors,<br />

staff, and the property of the museums. The Smithsonian<br />

Institution is the largest museum complex in the world.<br />

The Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum maintains the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in<br />

the world. It is also a vital center for research into the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight, as well as<br />

planetary science and terrestrial geology and geophysics.<br />

The Museum benefits from the guidance received from the distinguished Americans on the National Air and Space Museum<br />

Board. A great time is guaranteed for all who attend!<br />

Museums<br />

<strong>Maryland</strong> offers educational and rare museums.<br />

These options showcase history<br />

of the country as well as methods used<br />

to construct it. From railroads to historical<br />

homes, you find it all in <strong>Maryland</strong>. Here are<br />

a few of our favorites.<br />

B & O Railroad Museum<br />

901 W Pratt Street, Baltimore<br />

(410) 752-2490<br />

B&O Railroad Museum immortalizes one<br />

of the oldest railroad systems in the country.<br />

This historical attraction offers visitors<br />

everything from tours to train rides. Guests<br />

are greeted by a tour guide who educates<br />

them about the railroad’s history<br />

and its part in American history.<br />

Calvin B. Taylor House Museum<br />

208 N Main Street, Berlin<br />

(410) 641-1019<br />

Taylorhousemuseum.org<br />

The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum is divided<br />

into multiple attractions. The historical<br />

home features antique furnishings<br />

and artifacts owned by the family. It offers<br />

guests an insider look into the Civil War<br />

era. The museum also showcases a gallery<br />

of art work from that period as well as<br />

other memorabilia.<br />

National Museum of<br />

Civil War Medicine<br />

48 E Patrick Street, Frederick<br />

(301) 695-1864,<br />

Civilwarmed.org<br />

The National Museum of Civil War Medicine<br />

enlightens today’s society of the<br />

medical marvels existing now. Through this<br />

museum visitors learn of the struggles and<br />

tragedies suffered due to illnesses that are<br />

easily curable today. This museum showcases<br />

artifacts and other documentation<br />

for instruments used in the Civil War.<br />

Rose Hill Manor Park<br />

and Museum<br />

1611 N Market Street, Frederick<br />

(301) 600-1650,<br />

Rosehillmuseum.com<br />

Rose Hill Manor Park and Museum is the<br />

historical home of Thomas Johnson. The<br />

museum design is set to appeal to children<br />

and allow for a friendly environment<br />

for them to learn about American history.<br />

Within the grounds are the main house,<br />

vehicles used at that time, and a log<br />

cabin.<br />

Roads and Rails Museum<br />

200 N. East Street, Frederick<br />

(301) 624-5524,<br />

Roadsnrails.com<br />

The Roads and Rails Museum is a showcase<br />

of engineering at its finest. Throughout<br />

the museum are scale models of<br />

varying transportation systems. These<br />

models show the methods used to design<br />

towns, roads, and more. Enjoy tours of the<br />

museum and learn about these methods<br />

and more.<br />

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Choosing a healthy diet for your<br />

pet is easier than you think!<br />

Choosing your pet’s food can be so difficult<br />

with the endless brands and flavor varieties<br />

lining the supermarket and big box shelves.<br />

It’s easy to trust the pet food companies with<br />

their persuasive commercials, fancy packaging<br />

and expensive marketing campaigns.<br />

Unfortunately in most cases these companies<br />

are more concerned with profit than they are<br />

with the health of our pets. In a world full of<br />

recalls, we have become extremely selective<br />

about the brands of food we carry. We’ve<br />

come up with some guidelines that we’d like<br />

to share with you that we think everyone can<br />

follow to find a healthy, affordable food for<br />

your pet.<br />

At Clipper’s Canine Cafe, we always look for<br />

foods that contain superior sources of highquality<br />

whole meat listed in the first few ingredients.<br />

Animal proteins are more digestible<br />

and palatable than plant proteins so we reject<br />

foods that would list ingredients such as corn<br />

or corn gluten meal as a first ingredient. We<br />

do not carry foods with fats or proteins that are<br />

not identified by species such as animal fat,<br />

meat and bone meal or poultry by-products.<br />

Unfortunately there’s no telling where those ingredients<br />

could potentially come from. What<br />

a scary thought! We look for foods with whole<br />

grains like brown rice or ground oats rather<br />

than grain fragments such as brewer’s rice,<br />

rice gluten or rice flour. We avoid all foods with<br />

artificial colors which are simply added for the<br />

owners benefit. Artificial sweeteners such as<br />

corn syrup, sucrose or ammoniated glycyrrhizin<br />

are sometimes added to low-quality foods<br />

to make them more appealing to you pup<br />

but just like sugary foods for humans, they can<br />

lead to diabetes and other health problems<br />

for Fido. We do not carry any foods containing<br />

artificial preservatives including Ethoxyquin,<br />

BHA and BHT which are toxic chemicals<br />

that have either been banned or are heavily<br />

regulated in food for humans because they<br />

have been proven to be carcinogenic. Our<br />

foods are naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols<br />

such as vitamin E and herbs such<br />

as rosemary. We carry foods that are made<br />

by companies that give full disclosure about<br />

their manufacturing plant, ingredients and ingredient<br />

sourcing.<br />

We can always provide you with pet food<br />

comparisons to see how the food you’re currently<br />

feeding measures up and point out<br />

any problem ingredients. If you’re interested<br />

in switching your pets to a high quality all<br />

natural food, stop in for some free samples<br />

and product information. We’d be more than<br />

happy to help your pet make a smooth transition<br />

to a healthier lifestyle.<br />

At Clipper’s Canine Cafe, we pride ourselves<br />

in our knowledge of pet nutrition and great<br />

customer service. Whether we need to stay<br />

open a bit late for a customer tied up in traffic,<br />

print articles and help a customer research<br />

their pet’s dietary concerns, or cry with them<br />

when it’s time to let a pet go, our customers<br />

are like family to us. We offer a curbside carryout<br />

service, military discount and frequent<br />

buyer program where you earn FREE bags of<br />

food. We also have a new program called<br />

our VeRUS for Veterans Round-Up Program.<br />

When making your purchase you can opt<br />

to “Round-Up” your purchase to the next full<br />

dollar. The proceeds will be donated back to<br />

VeRUS for Veterans to train dogs to be service<br />

and therapy animals for our Veterans.<br />

We feel it’s so important to support our military<br />

and we also think its important to support our<br />

local small businesses. We hope you feel the<br />

same way! Did you know that for every $100<br />

spent in independently owned stores, $68 returns<br />

to the community through taxes, payroll<br />

and other expenditures? In a national chain<br />

store (like Petco or PetSmart), only $42 stays<br />

here. If you spend it online nothing comes<br />

home.<br />

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Need Help Finding A Healthy All Natural<br />

Pet Food To Fit Your Budget?<br />

YOU COULD BE SPENDING TOO MUCH MONEY AT YOUR LOCAL BIG BOX STORE FOR A POOR QUALITY FOOD!<br />

Because Clipper’s Canine Cafe sells only high quality all natural pet foods, customers often assume that all of the foods we<br />

carry are out of their price range or more expensive than what they can find in their grocery store or big box pet store.<br />

This couldn’t be further from the truth! We have lots of much healthier alternatives to fit every budget! Here’s a great<br />

comparison:<br />

PURINA ONE<br />

CHICKEN & RICE DRY<br />

DOG FOOD<br />

Main protein source is corn which is a cheap<br />

filler ingredient and considered highly<br />

allergenic for pets.<br />

Contains poultry by-product meal which is a<br />

low quality, low nutrient, cheap ingredient<br />

that may contain parts such as necks, feet,<br />

undeveloped eggs and intestines from ducks,<br />

geese, turkeys, buzzards, chickens or other<br />

undisclosed poultry.<br />

Contains animal fat which is a generic byproduct<br />

of rendering. Because no specific<br />

animal is named it could potentially come<br />

from diseased cattle, slaughterhouse waste,<br />

restaurant grease or even euthanized pets.<br />

Contains animal digest which is the result of<br />

undecomposed animal tissue that can be<br />

obtained from any source with no control in<br />

place for quality or contamination. Any kind of<br />

animal can be included such as goats, pigs,<br />

horses, rats, shelter animals, etc. that are<br />

dead, diseased, disabled or dying prior to<br />

slaughter. This is sprayed on lower-quality<br />

foods lacking good-tasting ingredients to give<br />

the food some palatability.<br />

Contains Menadione which has not been<br />

approved for long term use and has been<br />

banned for human consumption by the FDA<br />

due to serious side effects and high toxicity.<br />

Feeding guidelines recommend you feed 3 cups<br />

for a 50 pound dog.<br />

Costs an average of $1.57 per pound.<br />

VERUS LIFE<br />

ADVANTAGE<br />

CHICKEN & RICE DRY<br />

DOG FOOD<br />

Contains cage-free chicken raised in the<br />

United States for human consumption without<br />

the use of growth hormones or antibiotics.<br />

NO by-products, NO chemical preservatives,<br />

NO fillers, NO corn, NO wheat & NO soy!<br />

Contains GMO free and certified pesticide free<br />

whole grain oats & brown rice grown in North<br />

America.<br />

100% USA sourced human grade chelated<br />

vitamins and minerals.<br />

Contains kelp sourced from cold waters with<br />

no petroleum contamination.<br />

Flaxseed is ground just before blending to<br />

eliminate the potential for oxidation.<br />

Freeze dried live probiotics from <strong>Maryland</strong>.<br />

As always, 100% GUARANTEED NON-<br />

CHINESE SOURCED!<br />

Locally owned company.<br />

NEVER been involved in any recalls!<br />

Receive FREE bags of food with our Frequent<br />

Feeder Program!<br />

Feeding guidelines recommend you feed 2 1/4<br />

cups for a 50 pound dog.<br />

Costs an average of $1.12 per pound.<br />

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5 Foods<br />

for Healthy<br />

Eyes<br />

Eggs:<br />

The yolk is a prime<br />

source of lutein and<br />

zeaxanthin plus zinc,<br />

which also helps<br />

reduce your macular<br />

degeneration risk.<br />

Almonds:<br />

They’re filled with vitamin E, which slows<br />

macular degeneration, research shows. One<br />

handful (an ounce) provides about half of<br />

your daily dose of E.<br />

Carrots:<br />

You’ve probably heard that carrots and other<br />

orange-colored fruits and vegetables promote<br />

eye health and protect vision, and it’s true:<br />

Beta-carotene, a type of vitamin A that gives<br />

these foods their orange hue, helps the retina<br />

and other parts of the eye to function smoothly.<br />

But eating your way to good eyesight isn’t only<br />

about beta-carotene. Though their connection<br />

to vision isn’t as well-known, several other<br />

vitamins and minerals are essential for healthy<br />

eyes. Make these five foods a staple of your<br />

diet to keep your peepers in tip-top shape.<br />

Leafy Greens:<br />

They’re packed with lutein<br />

and zeaxanthin antioxidants<br />

that, studies show,<br />

lower the risk of developing<br />

macular degeneration<br />

and cataracts.<br />

Citrus and berries:<br />

These fruits are powerhouses of vitamin C,<br />

which has been shown to reduce the risk of developing<br />

macular degeneration and cataracts.<br />

Fatty fish:<br />

Tuna, salmon, mackerel, anchovies and trout<br />

are rich in DHA, a fatty acid found in your retina—low<br />

levels of which have been linked to<br />

dry eye syndrome.<br />

Should I<br />

Buy Organic?<br />

There has been an explosion in the marketing<br />

and availability of organic foods over the over<br />

the past few years, so it’s certainly no wonder<br />

that one of the most common questions is<br />

“should I buy organic?” Here are the facts based<br />

on the best science to date:<br />

Choosing organic is clearly better for the<br />

environment.<br />

This is demonstrable and occurs through numerous<br />

channels, including conservation of natural<br />

resources and less pollution for our water and<br />

soils.<br />

Consuming organic foods reduces the<br />

body’s exposure to pesticides.<br />

This has been confirmed through numerous<br />

scientific studies. Adults and children who consume<br />

organic foods have measurably lower<br />

levels of pesticides in their bodies. Perhaps the<br />

bigger question here is – “Are the levels of pesticide<br />

exposure received from eating conventional<br />

foods harmful to our health?” At this point<br />

in science, we simply do not have the data to<br />

definitively answer this question. Pesticides approved<br />

for use are reported to be safe at or below<br />

certain threshold levels. It is clear however<br />

that pesticides are harmful to exposed farm<br />

workers, along with “non-target” wildlife and are<br />

definitely not healthy substances.<br />

For children there are two additional caveats to<br />

consider on the safety front. Because children<br />

consume more food calories per unit of body<br />

weight and because their cells are dividing at a<br />

much more rapid rate, they are at greater risk for<br />

potential toxic effects from pesticide exposure<br />

(a developing fetus is at the greatest risk). Additionally,<br />

it is common for some kids to have<br />

very restrictive eating patterns with consumption<br />

of only one or a few types of fruits or vegetables<br />

on a regular basis. If this is the case, they will experience<br />

a greater number of exposures to the<br />

same pesticides which can also exacerbate risk.<br />

The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a notfor-profit<br />

research organization devoted to improving<br />

public health and the environment, has<br />

determined that the produce that consistently<br />

has the highest pesticide levels include: apples,<br />

bell peppers, celery, cherries, grapes (imported),<br />

nectarines, peaches, pears, potatoes, red<br />

raspberries, strawberries, and spinach. Choosing<br />

organic for this group of produce will give<br />

you and your family the greatest reduction in<br />

pesticide exposure. Spinach, strawberries, and<br />

celery are the worst of the bunch.<br />

Organic foods may or may not be more<br />

nutritious than their conventional counterparts.<br />

Some scientific studies show conventional foods<br />

are just as nutritious, while others support the contrary.<br />

Based on my knowledge of the available<br />

data, the scale tips slightly in favor of a superior<br />

nutritional profile for organic varieties. Organics<br />

generally have a bit higher mineral content because<br />

of the more stringent soil requirements for<br />

organic certification and in some cases, have<br />

a more robust supply of protective antioxidants.<br />

Organic foods may or may not taste better.<br />

Blinded taste studies are basically a wash. For<br />

those that think organic tastes better there are<br />

an equal number who find the conventional<br />

counterpart tastier.<br />

Organic foods will generally spoil more<br />

quickly.<br />

Pesticides clearly extend the shelf life and “freshness”<br />

of foods. For optimal freshness, organic<br />

foods need to be consumed more quickly.<br />

Organic foods are more expensive.<br />

You will generally pay about 20% more for organic<br />

varieties.<br />

The answer is a complicated one and ultimately<br />

depends on your feelings towards the environment,<br />

pesticide, and your pocketbook.<br />

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The Law is WHAT?<br />

• In Arizona there is a possible 25 years in<br />

prison for cutting down a cactus.<br />

• It is illegal in Alaska to tether a dog into<br />

the roof of your car.<br />

• Within the city of Nogel, Arizona it is<br />

illegal to wear suspenders.<br />

• Utah is the only state where you can buy<br />

Viagra without a prescription.<br />

• In the state of Alabama it is illegal to<br />

purchase a bag of peanuts after sunset.<br />

It is also illegal to purchase them prior to<br />

sunrise the next day.<br />

• It is illegal for anyone to dedicate any<br />

parking spaces to a patron saint of<br />

television in the city of Santa Clara,<br />

California.<br />

• In Connecticut it is illegal for anyone to<br />

cross the street on their hands.<br />

• In Durango, Colorado it is illegal for<br />

anyone to swim in a pool or river during<br />

daylight hours.<br />

• In Arizona It is unlawful to refuse a person<br />

a glass of water.<br />

• It is illegal to sing while wearing a<br />

swimsuit in Sarasota, Florida.<br />

• Jonesboro, Georgia made it illegal to<br />

say “Oh, Boy!” within the city limits.<br />

• It is illeagal for donkeys to sleep in<br />

bathtubs in Arizona.<br />

• Men in Idaho are legally restricted from<br />

giving a loved one a box of candy<br />

weighing less than 50 pounds.<br />

• There is a pending lawsuit against<br />

Cookie Monster in Illinois due to the<br />

violation of a law prohibiting monsters<br />

from enter Urbana’s corporate limits.<br />

• In the state of Indiana it is illegal to take<br />

a bath during winter.<br />

• In Iowa kisses can only last five minutes<br />

at the longest.<br />

• It is illegal to catch fish with one’s bare<br />

hands in the state of Kansas.<br />

• According to a law in Kentucky, citizens<br />

are legally declared sober, as long as<br />

this person can hold onto the ground.<br />

• It is legal for women to wear swimming<br />

suits on highways as long as they have<br />

a club or are escorted by two police<br />

officers.<br />

• Married couples are not allowed to<br />

sleep in the nude in any rented rooms<br />

in Salem, Massachusetts, according to<br />

state law.<br />

• According to Michigan law, it is illegal to<br />

hitch a crocodile to a fire hydrant.<br />

• In Nebraska, it is illegal for married<br />

couples to have sex in a hotel room<br />

unless they both are wearing a clean,<br />

white cotton nightshirt provided by the<br />

hotel owner.<br />

• In Mohave County, Arizona a decree<br />

declares that anyone caught stealing<br />

soap must wash himself with it until it is all<br />

used up.<br />

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