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The Battle of New Bern <strong>June</strong> <strong>2018</strong> LOCAL HISTORY 5<br />

The battle at New Bern was fought on the 14th<br />

of March 1862 between the Confederate troops<br />

under Brig. Gen Lawrence O. Branch and the Union<br />

forces of Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside. In a campaign<br />

popular known as the “Burnside Expedition”<br />

Major General Ambrose had swept across the northeastern<br />

region of the North <strong>Carolina</strong> coast with a large<br />

powerful force of about 13,000 foot soldiers, supported<br />

by navy gunboats. Burnside had earlier led his army<br />

against Roanoke Island which was captured on the 8<br />

of February. Few days later Elizabeth City on the mainland<br />

was also captured. Burnside and his troops now<br />

have unrestricted access to navigate through Pamlico<br />

Sounds and Albemarle and He now shifted his attention<br />

to New Bern on the mainland.<br />

The city of New Bern was especially signifi cant because<br />

it is an important coastal trade center; the Atlantic<br />

and North <strong>Carolina</strong> Railroad that link up the coast<br />

with the interior passed through the city. Furthermore,<br />

New Bern is the second largest town in North <strong>Carolina</strong>.<br />

Burnside started his expedition on 12 March with the<br />

aim of capturing the city. Finally on the 13 of March<br />

1862 Burnside arrived along the Neuse River just 15<br />

miles south of New Bern accompanied by his 12000<br />

army troops supported by 13 gunboats. Burnside’s<br />

troops marched up North to face about 4,000 Confederate<br />

troops commanded by General Lawrence O.<br />

Branch. The Confederate troops consisted of a mix of<br />

North <strong>Carolina</strong> infantry, artillery, and cavalry. Although<br />

New Bern was protected by extensive defenses, Gen.<br />

Major Branch did not have enough soldiers to staff<br />

them effectively. Branch concentrated his troops along<br />

the inner works just a couple of miles downriver from<br />

the city. On the morning of March 14, Burnside’s troop<br />

along with the brigades of John G. Parke, Brig. Gens<br />

John G. Foster and Jesse Reno attacked troops close<br />

to the railway. Within few hours of fighting, the Federals<br />

drove the Confederates out of their fortifi cations<br />

and occupied a base they would hold on to till the end<br />

of the war despite several attempts to recapture it.<br />

General Jesse Reno’s brigade targeted the weakest<br />

link in the line, where an inexperienced Rebel militia<br />

unit were positioned to hold off the Federals. The third<br />

brigade joined forces with Reno and the Confederate<br />

line was weakened and eventually collapsed.<br />

The same day Union gunboats powered into the city.<br />

Branch’s intention was to rally his army to protect New<br />

Bern, but he couldn’t cope with the rapid pace of the<br />

naval vessels and he was forced to order a retreat<br />

inland to Kinston.<br />

A total of 68 Confederate soldiers were killed, while<br />

116 were wounded, and another 425 was missing or<br />

captured giving a total of 609. All the soldiers lost their<br />

camps, equipment and only two cannons were saved.<br />

Burnside lost a total of 90 soldiers, with another 385<br />

wounded, and one missing for a total of 476. The Battle<br />

of New Bern produced a Confederate hero; Colonel<br />

Zebulon Vance. Col Vance freed his battalion by using<br />

boats to evade a bridge set on fi re by his allies and he<br />

was voted governor some months later.<br />

The Union occupied the city for the rest of the war<br />

and because of this, the Confederacy left a number of<br />

troops to defend the state against any unexpected advance<br />

of union troops inland. New Bern was eventually<br />

evacuated, and the Union forces took control of North<br />

<strong>Carolina</strong>’s second largest city closing another port<br />

through which the Confederates could ring in supplies.<br />

The capture of New Bern made it the biggest Federal<br />

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Burnside’s success along the <strong>Carolina</strong> coast.<br />

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<strong>June</strong> <strong>2018</strong>


Gun Rights<br />

by Joe Forbes<br />

<strong>June</strong> <strong>2018</strong> OPINION 7<br />

Joe Forbes is a lawyer based in Elizabeth City, NC.<br />

He is passionate about our second amendment<br />

rights and writes articles on gun law.<br />

Dr. J. Stanley McQuade was famous for saying, “A<br />

little bit of law is a dangerous thing”. Nowhere is<br />

this more true than in the context of carrying fi rearms<br />

across state lines. This is particularly applicable to those<br />

of use who live near the state line, and travel frequently<br />

to Virginia to work or shop. Many times, people assume<br />

that the laws of the other state are the same as the laws of<br />

their home state, and we all know what “assume” makes<br />

out of u and me. Failing to know and comply with the foreign<br />

state’s laws can result in civil liability, or even serious<br />

criminal charges.<br />

Concealed carry permit holders are already familiar with<br />

the concept of “reciprocity”, whereby one state recognizes<br />

a permit issued by another state. The fi rst thing a permit<br />

holder should do when considering travelling to another<br />

state is to verify that reciprocity exists between the states.<br />

However, that is just the beginning of the process. While<br />

in the other state, you must also comply with all of their<br />

particular fi rearms laws, which may or may not make<br />

sense to you. As an example, North <strong>Carolina</strong> changed our<br />

law fairly recently to allow permitted conceal carry in an<br />

establishment that serves alcohol, provided that the permittee<br />

is not consuming alcohol. Carry into such an establishment<br />

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on certain premises unless you have specifi c permission<br />

from the person in control of the premises.<br />

Those who prefer to carry their weapons openly can run<br />

into similar trouble. In NC, open carry is generally allowed,<br />

except in prohibited places like courthouses, schools, etc.<br />

But cross into South <strong>Carolina</strong> or Georgia with a pistol on<br />

your hip and you may get cited for open carry without a<br />

permit, because they do indeed require a permit to carry<br />

openly. Other states require that open carry be in a belt<br />

holster only. Others ban open carry altogether.<br />

Some differences in the law affect both open and concealed<br />

carry. For instance, some states require that any<br />

fi rearm brought into that state be registered with the police<br />

within a given time. Others require a separate permit to<br />

merely possess a weapon at all. Some states prohibit<br />

carry on a highway rest stop, or a public park. Some have<br />

“Stand Your Ground” or “Castle Doctrine” laws that expand<br />

the circumstances when and if you can actually use the<br />

gun, and some do not. Illinois requires a state-issued<br />

Firearm Owner Identifi cation Card to even purchase ammunition.<br />

Some municipalities ban the sale or possession<br />

of hollow-point bullets. Special care must be taken when<br />

travelling through highly-regulated states like Maryland,<br />

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Carrying/transporting long arms deserves mention as<br />

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rifl es” or large capacity magazines. But some states<br />

require that they be unloaded and carried locked in the<br />

trunk. As discussed in a previous article, the Federal<br />

Firearms Owners Protection Act is supposed to protect<br />

people transporting fi rearms from one state to another<br />

while merely “passing through” a state where the weapon<br />

would be regulated or prohibited (if the weapon is transported<br />

in compliance with the Act’s provisions), but it is no<br />

guarantee against prosecution by an anti-gun zealot local<br />

prosecutor.<br />

The traps for the unwary are not limited to just fi rearms.<br />

I used to attend a school for 2-3 days every year in Illinois,<br />

where I drove 100 miles from the airport to the school in<br />

unfamiliar territory after dark. I knew better than to try to<br />

carry a pistol there, so I bought an electric stun gun. Then<br />

I learned that Illinois also forbids carrying stun guns!<br />

The lesson here is simple. When you cross that state<br />

line, you might as well be entering a foreign country. The<br />

ONLY rights that you take with you are the ones set out in<br />

the United States Constitution and the FOPA. Ignorance<br />

of their laws is not an excuse, and they don’t care how you<br />

did it in North <strong>Carolina</strong>. We live in the “Information Age”,<br />

when you can get a basic understanding of the foreign<br />

state’s laws just by visiting a website or two. Educate<br />

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BATTERY<br />

TECHNOLOGY<br />

Earlier in 2016 the director of ARPA-E, the U.S. Department<br />

of Energy’s advanced research program for<br />

alternate energy, Ellen Williams said and was quoted by<br />

the Guardian “We have reached some holy grails in batteries.”<br />

The world is on the cusp of a signifi cant change in<br />

alternative energy and electric vehicles. Car manufacturers<br />

and tech companies are pumping money into battery advancement,<br />

and with the increasing pressure for races like<br />

Formula E to improve, battery technology is only going to<br />

get better. In facts, a number of startups are edging closer<br />

to producing devices that are compact, economical, safe,<br />

and energy-dense enough to store energy at the cost of<br />

less than $100 a kilowatt-hour. Storing energy at that price<br />

would have a stimulating effect, eliminating the problem of<br />

running a 24 hour grid with renewable energy that’s available<br />

only when the sun shines or the wind blows, and making<br />

electric vehicles less expensive and lighter. The larger<br />

the battery capacity, the lower the cost and the longer<br />

electric cars can run; this translates to less dependence on<br />

fossil fuel consumption.<br />

Improvement in Battery Technology and its implications<br />

Future developments in battery technology and a growing<br />

role for electric vehicles and alternative energy could be<br />

much closer than the market currently expects. Companies<br />

that are fully reliant on old technology – either companies<br />

that rely on fossil fuel power generations or car companies<br />

devoted to the internal combustion engine— will face substantial<br />

challenges. For instance, electric cars will require<br />

considerably minor maintenance because an electric motor<br />

has around half a dozen moving parts, compared to the<br />

several moving parts in an internal combustion engine.<br />

Furthermore, the growth in the number of self-suffi cient<br />

homes could undermine the role of utility companies; with<br />

solar power catering for the power needs of the homeowners.<br />

For utility companies to stay relevant, they may need<br />

to offer maintenance and management solutions or invest<br />

in charging stations to benefi t from the adoption of electric<br />

cars.<br />

A growing body of experts is currently researching battery<br />

constituents, with much emphasis on increasing nickel content<br />

on lithium oxide cathodes and silicon content increasing<br />

on the graphite anodes to enhance the performance<br />

and capacity of the battery. Consider some practical<br />

example of battery technology in use -<br />

• A German project manager at Mobile Storage System<br />

in Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is currently working on a new<br />

battery that could potentially give electric cars a range of<br />

about 620 miles (1,000 km) on a single charge.<br />

• Tesla’s latest electric car, the Model S 100D has a<br />

100-kilowatt-hour battery pack, which supposedly gives it<br />

a range of 335 miles (540 km). The battery pack is bulky,<br />

about 6 feet wide, 16 feet long and 4 inches thick. Also,<br />

it encloses more than 8,000 lithium-ion battery cells, and<br />

each cell is separately wrapped inside a cylinder housing<br />

measuring approximately 2-3 inches high and about 0.8<br />

inches across.<br />

• In 2016 Mercedes started a program in Germany that<br />

uses the batteries it developed for electric vehicles, which<br />

can tolerate a lot of charging and discharging cycles.<br />

Mercedes partnered with utilities and solar companies<br />

in Germany to store surplus energy for future use in the<br />

home. Customers can install a group of solar cells on their<br />

roof, and decide to add up to eight 2.5 kWh batteries. This<br />

modular battery system allows the homeowner to store<br />

energy depending on how much energy is being expended<br />

and captured. The batteries serve as a gridlock if the grid<br />

goes down, but they also allow users to make the most<br />

of their solar energy. The modular battery system stores<br />

energy created during the day for later use in the evening<br />

when energy usage is often highest.<br />

Expectations for the Future<br />

The battery revolution is under way and you can rightly expect<br />

some changes in the future once the technology has<br />

been fully implemented. You can envision a society that<br />

has moved to 100% autonomous driving, which hypothetically<br />

should reduce car accident making the roads much<br />

safer. Developing cost-effective battery storage will allow<br />

nationwide grids to regulate infl ows of solar and wind power<br />

and continue to supply electricity on demand even as<br />

more dependable fossil fuel generation is phased out. As a<br />

result, renewable energy will become a much more crucial<br />

part of the energy mix. This could be potentially achieved<br />

through ‘fl ow batteries’, where energy is stored in the liquid<br />

electrolyte, which has the capacity to be recharged several<br />

times more than lithium-ion batteries. Second-hand batteries<br />

from electric vehicles can also be used for Grid-level<br />

storage for a much cheaper storage solution. Fossil fuel<br />

will eventually lose its relevance as wind and solar power<br />

becomes cheaper and bigger proportion of power generation.<br />

This scenario could result in a vicious or virtuous circle<br />

(depending on individual’s point of view) whereby continuous<br />

reduction in the capacity utilization for fossil fuel plants<br />

leads to increasing unit costs for fossil fuel energy, making<br />

renewables appear even cheaper. This could further stimulate<br />

greater investment in renewables, cutting down their<br />

costs even further.<br />

So what is changing now?<br />

Even though most of these advancements in battery<br />

technology are still mainly theoretical, however there is<br />

promise for the future. For instance, the battery’s energy<br />

density has more than doubled over the years which have<br />

led to reduction in the weight of battery within an electric<br />

car. In addition, the cost of electric vehicle battery has<br />

fallen by more than 90% from $1,000 per kWh to $273 and<br />

it is projected to fall to $109 by 2025. The technological<br />

advancement highlighted above is defi nitely not an exhaustive<br />

list of the developments that have been made, but one<br />

thing is for sure; electric vehicles will eventually become<br />

more common as batteries are improved. The impacts of<br />

advancement in battery technology will not only affect the<br />

transportation industry, but will also signifi cantly transform<br />

global energy markets. As batteries are improved in combination<br />

with renewable energy sources, the need for gas, oil<br />

and coal will drastically reduce. So despite the perceived<br />

failings of batteries, the potential global impact that even<br />

fairly moderate developments can have is astonishing and<br />

thus must not be ignored.<br />

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<strong>June</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />

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(BPT) - There are thousands of reasons to love the summer,<br />

and if you’re a pet owner, you love summer more<br />

than most.<br />

Summer is the perfect opportunity to get outside and get<br />

active with our pets. Between cool swims in the pool and<br />

brisk walks in the sunshine, summer is a great bonding<br />

time for you and Fluffy or Fido.<br />

However, it’s also important for pet owners to have a<br />

proper understanding of factors that can affect their<br />

pet’s health and safety during the warmer months. This<br />

includes varying weather conditions, maintaining proper<br />

nutrition and preparing for other summertime events.<br />

With <strong>June</strong> being National Pet Preparedness Month, Dr.<br />

Kurt Venator, Purina’s Chief Veterinary Offi cer, suggests<br />

four things for pet owners to keep in mind this summer<br />

so that we can live safe, healthy and happy lives<br />

together with our pets whether at home or on the road.<br />

Beating the heat<br />

Just like the heat can make people feel unwell, the particularly<br />

hot days of summer can leave pets dehydrated<br />

or ill if not properly attended to. Pet owners should be<br />

mindful of a pet’s exercise, outdoor time and hydration<br />

to keep them feeling their best.<br />

More specifi cally, if heading out for a walk, be sure to go<br />

outside during cooler parts of the day like early morning<br />

or early evening. Also, before you start your walk,<br />

use your hand to feel the pavement. If it feels too hot to<br />

touch, then it’s way too hot for your pet’s paws. Stay in<br />

the grass or possibly try booties so his or her paws don’t<br />

burn.<br />

Above all, never leave your pet unattended in the car.<br />

Your car acts like a greenhouse on hot days, and overheating<br />

can set in quickly, causing permanent damage<br />

to your pet, and even death. On hot days, it’s best to just<br />

leave your pet at home.<br />

Summer snacks and proper ingredients<br />

With blueberries, strawberries and other yummy treats<br />

in season during the summer, you can share these<br />

healthy indulgences with pets too. Fruits like peaches,<br />

strawberries and mangoes are great treats for pets as<br />

long as pits, stems and leaves are removed and fruit is<br />

thoroughly washed.<br />

What’s great about these fruits is that they contain<br />

vitamins, fi ber and antioxidants and tend to be low in<br />

sugar, so when fed in moderation, they’re actually quite<br />

healthy for dogs in the same ways they’re healthy for<br />

humans. That’s why Purina includes fruits, like blueberries,<br />

in their Beneful Playful Life and Beneful Grain Free<br />

formulas. Made from real protein sources and blended<br />

with an optimal amount of fruit and veggies, these foods<br />

can give your pet the nutrition they need to play all day.<br />

Did someone say vacay?<br />

Taking to the skies? When fl ying with a pet, it’s important<br />

to understand your pet’s needs. Therefore, you should<br />

conduct the appropriate research, plan ahead and understand<br />

airline/aircraft policies on the day of departure<br />

to ensure the trip is just as safe for your pet as it is for<br />

you. For instance, did you know that in order for your<br />

pet to fly you should obtain a Certifi cate of Veterinary<br />

Inspection? Most airlines require this document within<br />

ten days of travel. This document must be signed by an<br />

accredited veterinarian, and should indicate that your<br />

pet has been examined and able to fl y.<br />

Hitting the road? Buy a travel harness that comes across<br />

your pet’s chest and clips onto a safety belt. This keeps<br />

your pet secure and prevents him or her from interfering<br />

with your driving. To keep your pet feeling comfortable<br />

and entertained on the journey, also consider bringing<br />

a cozy blanket, spill-proof bowl and time-consuming<br />

treats, like the Purina Busy(R) Bone, to pass the hours<br />

till you reach your destination.<br />

Be prepared for natural disasters<br />

Although it’s diffi cult to predict when natural disasters<br />

will occur, preparing for the worst for your family and<br />

your pet can make the difference when every second<br />

counts - especially during hurricanes, tornadoes and<br />

wildfi res. Understand what weather impacts your area,<br />

have resources on hand and have a plan to keep everyone<br />

safe.<br />

Just like you, your pet should also have a disaster kit<br />

that includes basic pet essentials such as bottled water,<br />

cans of wet food, blankets, collapsible bowls, cat litter<br />

and pan, and a leash and collar. A one- to two-week<br />

supply of food that your pet usually eats is an ideal<br />

amount to include in your disaster kit as well; however,<br />

be sure to check the expiration dates. Pack the foods<br />

your pet eats routinely to ensure complete and balanced<br />

nutrition in stressful moments like this.<br />

For more information and tips about keeping your pets<br />

safe, healthy and always prepared, please visit www.<br />

Purina.com/Summer.<br />

TIPS TO KEEP YOUR PET SAFE DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS


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with his love of nature. Always<br />

on the move, he keeps his camera on<br />

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in Eastern North <strong>Carolina</strong> but on occasion<br />

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<strong>June</strong> <strong>2018</strong>


Spring by Robert Lethco<br />

The Great Imposters<br />

By: Coy Domecq<br />

<strong>June</strong> <strong>2018</strong> NATURE 11<br />

hen reading these articles highlighting native, local wild<br />

W foods, it may seem that I have been overzealous in stressing<br />

the importance of absolute confi rmation of plant identifi cation<br />

prior to consuming these gifts from the ground. Failure to attain<br />

certain knowledge of plant type can result in either a pleasant<br />

meal by chance, or a decidedly undesirable outcome. If you are<br />

not familiar with the story of the Greek philosopher Socrates,<br />

hemlock tea was purportedly the drink of choice that removed<br />

him from this earthly plane.<br />

Both plants above are in the same Apiaceae botanical family.<br />

They both grow in roughly the same environments and they both<br />

can have hollow stems. The differences between the poisonous<br />

hemlock plant and the edible Queen Anne’s Lace, aka wild<br />

carrot, are slight but distinct. The hemlock tends to be taller and<br />

more branching, or “tree-like”, than the wild carrot. The poison<br />

hemlock stem is hairless and demonstrates purple blotches<br />

along the length of the stem. Queen Anne’s Lace has a hairy<br />

stem and lacks the purple coloring. Although both plants have<br />

white fl ower clusters, Queen Anne’s Lace tends to have a reddish/purplish<br />

center, hence the story of Queen Anne pricking her<br />

fi nger and (dis)coloring the lace. This is not the case for hemlock<br />

as the fl ower cluster is uniformly white. Additional signifi cant differences<br />

between the plants exist that are beyond the scope of<br />

this article.<br />

There are many cases of good vs bad lookalike choices when<br />

collecting wild foods. The degree of certainty when collecting<br />

these plants is of paramount importance. This is not intended to<br />

be a fi eld guide to positively identify these plants but to heighten<br />

awareness of the similarities between edible and non-edible<br />

plants in general. Oh, by the way, the poison hemlock leaf and<br />

stem photographs presented above are on the left.<br />

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Spring brings about the birth on new plants & Animals.<br />

Traveling through the nature trails, it is great to see<br />

all the baby animals learning about their new home and<br />

their surrounding wilderness. Now that Summer is upon<br />

us, it is interesting to observe the babies learning to<br />

survive on their own so fast. The parents are busy, both<br />

feeding their young & teaching survival skills. I enjoy<br />

watching how all the animals have thae same goals, but,<br />

so many ways to get there. Survival of the fi ttest is so<br />

visible during Summer. The food chain is bittersweet to<br />

observe. It is cruel & at every link of the chain, there are<br />

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LOCAL EVENTS<br />

6 summer essentials to stay healthy and maximize the season<br />

(BPT) - The long summer months are full of potential. From<br />

hitting the beach to hitting the open road, there are plenty<br />

of activities for you to get outdoors and explore the warm<br />

weather. To make the most of the sunny days and starstudded<br />

nights, you need to be prepared so you have fun,<br />

stay safe and keep your health top of mind.<br />

To have a healthy summer full of incredible memories,<br />

experts recommend you don’t leave home without these<br />

essentials:<br />

Sunscreen: Any time you’ll be outside, it’s important to<br />

wear sunscreen. This is especially important when spending<br />

time around sand and water as these refl ect the sun’s<br />

rays, which put you at higher risk for sunburn. The American<br />

Academy of Dermatology recommends everyone use<br />

sunscreen that offers broad-spectrum protection (protects<br />

against UVA and UVB rays), is SPF 30 or higher, and is<br />

water resistant.<br />

Sunglasses: Did you know your eyes can get sunburned?<br />

Protect those peepers by keeping sunglasses on hand.<br />

If you wear prescription glasses, a stylish and affordable<br />

solution is Solar Shield, available in clip-ons and fi ts-over<br />

designs. Solar Shield sunglasses are polarized and come<br />

at an affordable price point, so you can have a pair with<br />

you for all your summer adventures. Put a pair in the car,<br />

your workout bag, purse and backpack, the cabin and<br />

anywhere else you’ll need sun protection.<br />

Water: Staying hydrated is important for keeping your body<br />

well, especially as the temperatures rise. When outdoors<br />

during summer, your body needs H2O to stay energized<br />

and keep cool. If you’re doing an activity in the heat, you’ll<br />

need to increase your water intake. Keep a bottle nearby<br />

and drink often. If you tend to forget, set an alarm on your<br />

phone or use an app to remind you regularly.<br />

Insect repellent: Warm weather brings out people to enjoy<br />

nature, and whether you like it or not, that includes bugs.<br />

From mosquitoes and ticks to ants and chiggers, bugs<br />

thrive in the summer. The fi rst step to keep yourself protected<br />

is to be aware of what insects you may encounter<br />

during the activities you have planned for the day. Next, be<br />

prepared by using appropriate insect repellent and clothing.<br />

Shoes: The unoffi cial shoe of summer has to be the fl ipfl<br />

op. This easy-on, easy-off shoe has been keeping feet<br />

cool for generations. The problem is fl ip-fl ops offer little<br />

support and put you at higher risk of injury. From stubbing<br />

your toes to being a tripping hazard, fl ip-fl ops are a fl op<br />

when it comes to your health. Support feet and be ready<br />

for summer by shopping for supportive sandals with toe<br />

and ankle straps. For example, athletic-style sandals are<br />

trendy, durable and will last more than one season, making<br />

them a worthwhile investment.<br />

Cotton clothing: All-natural cotton can serve you well when<br />

on summer adventures. Cotton breathes, meaning it allows<br />

air to circulate against the body so you don’t get too hot.<br />

It also can wick away sweat and dries quickly. Whether a<br />

classic cotton T-shirt or a trendy swimsuit cover-up, it’s the<br />

ideal material for covering up and staying cool.<br />

These six must-have summer essentials will help you feel<br />

your best so you can maximize every day to the fullest.<br />

Have fun and stay safe for the best summer yet.<br />

The <strong>Footsteps</strong> dropped by the Washington Summer Festival on <strong>June</strong> 9th and rerally had a good time. There were plenty<br />

of vendors and rides, with a friendly, family atmosphere. We are already looking forward to next year! For more events in<br />

Washington NC, go to https://www.littlewashingtonnc.com/events/ .<br />

<strong>June</strong> <strong>2018</strong>


New Edenton Business Fosters Creativity,<br />

Civic Engagement, and ‘Fandom’ Downtown<br />

<strong>June</strong> <strong>2018</strong> LOCAL BUSINESS 13<br />

by Laura Bush Jenkins<br />

As you leave the Edenton waterfront, you<br />

may have seen a plainly printed “Seamstress<br />

Sewing” sign outside a renovated storefront<br />

by Waterman’s Grill. It seemed practical<br />

for me to drop by as a busy mom and meet<br />

someone who could improve my professional<br />

wardrobe and offer suggestions for what to<br />

wear on date night.<br />

Quickly, I realized Victorians Boutique For<br />

Him and Her (431 S. Broad St.) was about way<br />

more than clothing. With lively spiritual music,<br />

the aroma of fresh cut roses, and a friendly<br />

welcome, this place is an absolute “must”<br />

shopping experience. As the name implies, it<br />

is the only boutique in Edenton catering to both<br />

women and men.<br />

“We celebrate people who dare to succeed<br />

and keep moving forward,” says founder<br />

Jacqueline Hardy Lassiter, an Edenton native,<br />

about the mission of her business. “Our civic<br />

duty is to pay homage to those before us by<br />

blazing trails for those behind us.”<br />

Lassiter was living in Boston with her three<br />

children when an unexpected prompting on<br />

the way to a family funeral led her to return<br />

home and embrace a new challenge. A strong<br />

woman of faith, Jacqueline recognized moving<br />

to Edenton fulfi lled a greater purpose.<br />

She is passionate about connecting with the<br />

community and encouraging others to partake<br />

in the economic revitalization of the town.<br />

Jacqueline looks forward to seeing young<br />

entrepreneurs rise up to give Edenton greater<br />

success.<br />

Come meet Jacqueline, the vessel of this<br />

family legacy, and pick up that unique, inspirational<br />

gift for Father’s Day. Victorians will host<br />

a Father’s Day Sip on <strong>June</strong> 16th from 2-4pm<br />

showcasing NFL pieces, as well as spiffy-casual<br />

and board room attire for men.<br />

To fi nd out more about styles that celebrate<br />

you, check out victoriansfashion.com or call<br />

252 340 1307. Online, also visit victoriansboston<br />

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and Twitter.<br />

The store is open Monday through Friday<br />

from 11 to 6 and Saturdays 10 to 4.<br />

Ask about gift items for Dad.<br />

252-340-1327<br />

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14 LOCAL WRITERS<br />

DOCTOR CRIME<br />

Dr. Crime is a pseudonym for a social scientist holding a Ph.D. degree in sociology and in criminology.<br />

He has worked in all major parts of the criminal justice system. Drop him a note at the<br />

website www.keepkidshome.net if you or your child is in trouble, or you have custody issues, he<br />

may be able to help, give him a call (252-339-0000).<br />

Dear Dr. Crime: It seems that every time I cut on the TV<br />

another school shooting is reported. Your reporting on<br />

kids killing kids in school doesn’t tell me enough about<br />

how much there is and if I should take my kids out of public<br />

school. I see the local newspaper just ran an editorial<br />

saying “Eventually a school shooting will come to N.C.”<br />

Tell us how likely it is my kids will be in a shooting. Typical<br />

Parents.<br />

Dear Typical Mom and Dad: I suspect your emotions are<br />

more common than any of us know. Parents have been<br />

given many frightening reports. The amount of research<br />

and statistics are massive because of the extremely<br />

widespread concern for our children. I refer you to a free<br />

download “Indicators of School Crime and Safety, 2016”<br />

from the National Center for Education Statistics and the<br />

Bureau of Justice Statistics. Go to https://nces.ed.gov/<br />

pubs2017/2017064.pdf and let me what you think.<br />

Dear Dr. Crime: I am a politician. I need to know the best<br />

government policy to reduce school shootings and make<br />

our schools safe again. No-name fellow.<br />

Dear No-Name: I wish more politicians would ask for<br />

advice from non-governmental researchers. I refer you<br />

fi rst to the current issue of the American Journal of Criminal<br />

Justice (Vol. 43, #1, Spring <strong>2018</strong>) devoted entirely to<br />

“School Safety: Increasing Understanding/Decreasing<br />

Misunderstanding in the Realm of School Safety”. Moreover,<br />

I encourage the government to create a statewide<br />

body devoted only to a review of the scientifi c literature<br />

on school safety. That group should provide to all county<br />

Boards of Education and county managers periodic<br />

reviews of what works and what does not work, and why.<br />

The group should be independent of government so as<br />

to be free of infl uence. The issue is more complex than it<br />

fi rst appears.<br />

Dear Dr. Crime: You are so full of bunk. Research heck!<br />

I know how to keep kids in line, about anything. You<br />

smack them, hard and often and right away. That will stop<br />

the bad behavior! They will get the idea of what is right<br />

and grow up well. Typical Dad<br />

Dear Typical Dad: Many people agree with you. I agree<br />

that some behaviors can be handled as you say, particularly<br />

the part about the time lapse between the bad<br />

behavior and your response. Punishment or reward has<br />

to be quick to be linked with the child’s behavior. I am<br />

far more in favor of rewarding good behavior than simply<br />

punishing bad behavior. The May, <strong>2018</strong> issue of <strong>Web</strong>MD<br />

(see your physician’s office for a copy) has a review of<br />

what the research shows the impact of spanking children<br />

has on them. The report shows that the majority of parents<br />

agree with you to a large degree. BUT, the research<br />

shows that spanking causes problems later in life. Citing<br />

good research, the report indicated that corporal punishment<br />

was associated with violence with a date, attempted<br />

suicide, heavy drinking, drug use, depression, aggression,<br />

and family fi ghts. And a review of 75 research studies<br />

found no evidence spanking improved children’s behavior,<br />

but taught them how not to get caught. If you have a child<br />

go to <strong>Web</strong>MD.com and see the “alternatives to spanking”.<br />

TYRRELL COUNTY<br />

Blue Crabs<br />

By: Jimmy Fleming<br />

If one commodity has been exploited to the fullest in<br />

Tyrrell County and eastern North <strong>Carolina</strong> over the<br />

past 30 years it’s the amazing Blue Crab. From back in the<br />

early days where they were caught on trot lines or hand<br />

lines to today where they are caught using large baited<br />

pots (traps). The blue crab is common in most eastern NC<br />

waters but the Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds account for<br />

most of the commercial harvest which exceeds 20 million<br />

pounds per year.<br />

Male crabs are called a Jimmy and female crabs are<br />

called sooks or she-crabs depending on their age.. A<br />

female crab with an egg mass attached to her body is<br />

called a sponge crab and she can spawn twice in her life<br />

releasing up to two million eggs each time. There are many<br />

watermen in our area who make their living catching blue<br />

crabs starting in early spring and into late fall depending<br />

on market price and number of available crabs. In order to<br />

grow, blue crabs must shed their shell up to 25 times during<br />

their lives. During this time the old hard shell is replaced<br />

with a new very soft shell that will gradually harden.<br />

These softshell crabs are a delicacy that are harvested<br />

and eagerly consumed by by locals and visitors alike. The<br />

blue crab is not just for commercial harvest. Many locals<br />

and visitors enjoy setting a crab trap or dangling a line<br />

baited with a chicken wing to catch a mess of crabs. Most<br />

of these end up in a pot of boiling water seasoned with<br />

a good bit of Old Bay Seasoning. Any way you look at it,<br />

commercial or sport, the blue crab is a welcome part of<br />

eastern North <strong>Carolina</strong>’s marine environment. This summer,<br />

enjoy some fresh softshells or a delicious crab boil …<br />

cause they’re goooooooood!!!!<br />

<strong>June</strong> <strong>2018</strong>


<strong>June</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />

LOCAL EVENTS<br />

15<br />

EDGECOMBE COUNTY VETERANS MILITARY MUSEUM<br />

We stopped by the Edgecomb<br />

County Veterans Military Museum<br />

in Tarboro and met the curator, Kelsi<br />

Dew. We had a great time and enjoyed<br />

the many stories involving the exhibits.<br />

Drop by if you are in the area, you will<br />

not be disappointed! Give them a call at<br />

252-823-0891 or check out their website,<br />

http://edgecombevet.com.<br />

LOCAL FLEA MARKETS<br />

Pinetops<br />

A&S Flea Market<br />

113 East Hamlet Street<br />

Pinetops, NC 27864<br />

(252) 827-5004<br />

Washington<br />

Poormans Flea Market<br />

7160 US Highway 264 E<br />

Washington, North <strong>Carolina</strong> 27889<br />

(252) 721-3177<br />

Greenville<br />

Greenville Market<br />

1114 N. Greene Street<br />

Greenville, North <strong>Carolina</strong> 27834<br />

(252) 341-2878<br />

Uptown Greenville Umbrella Market<br />

408 S. Evans St. Suite 102<br />

Greenville, NC<br />

252.561.8400<br />

info@uptowngreenville.com<br />

Ayden<br />

Stockyard Flea Market<br />

7835 HWY 11 South,<br />

Ayden, NC 28513<br />

252-746-2457<br />

Rocky Mount<br />

Tar River Flea Market<br />

Hwy 301 just one mile south<br />

of Hwy 97 between Rocky Mount<br />

and Sharpsburg<br />

252-442-2597<br />

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16 BEAUTY<br />

SUMMER MAKEUP FOR THE<br />

MOM ON THE GO<br />

Being a mom is not an easy job. You have to constantly run after your little ones to make sure they do not<br />

burn the house down. Excuse us, we have all the right to exaggerate because this is exactly what it feels<br />

like. Between all this, it gets really difficult to take some out to apply makeup and take care of yourself.<br />

The biggest nightmare for a mom, especially the new ones, is to travel with your babies. Not only you have<br />

to keep up with their non-stop antics, but also have the fear to look like a zombie in front of the world. To<br />

make sure you always look your best while you are out and about with your kids, we are here with 5 makeup<br />

tips tricks that many busy moms swear by.<br />

Foods good for<br />

your skin and hair<br />

Spinach<br />

Blueberries<br />

<strong>Opt</strong> For A BB Cream:<br />

Use Two In One Product:<br />

Pay Attention To Your Lashes:<br />

We know you don’t have extra time for<br />

skincare and makeup so why not merge<br />

them both. BB creams are known to<br />

have several skincare properties like sun<br />

protection, moisturizing, brightening, and<br />

antioxidants. This way your skin will look<br />

smooth and even while getting the nourishment<br />

and protection it needs.<br />

It is quite time-consuming to take care of several<br />

different makeup products at once. Go for tints<br />

that can be used on the lips as a lip color and on<br />

the cheeks as a blush. This will save your time<br />

and space without compromising on making you<br />

look gorgeous.<br />

Sleepless nights result in dull eyes,<br />

which is not a very cute look. Apply a<br />

few coats of mascara and your eyes<br />

will have a new life. It will make your<br />

eyes look wide open and fresh without<br />

any extraordinary effort.<br />

Avocado<br />

Sweet Potato<br />

Stain Is Your Best Friend:<br />

Spice Up Your Eyes:<br />

A busy mom on the go has no time to reapply<br />

lipsticks again and again. Always opt for<br />

something that is very long lasting like lip<br />

stains. They will stay on your lips forever and<br />

won’t transfer anywhere. This means endless<br />

kisses to your babies and no touch-ups.<br />

There is no better way to completely transform<br />

your look than adding a bit of drama to<br />

your eyes. Go for a felt tip, jet black eyeliner<br />

which is so easy to wear that you can apply<br />

even while sitting in your car.<br />

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<strong>June</strong> <strong>2018</strong>


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FASHION FOR THE BUSY MOM<br />

<strong>June</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />

FASHION 17<br />

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With summer approaching, all of us are busy with a lot of parties and similar events to attend<br />

to. Especially the moms, who not only have their own events and work to manage but<br />

also have to make sure that their children are not falling behind. All this business can take a<br />

toll on their fashion sense.<br />

Here is a guide to practical summer fashion for busy moms.<br />

Square Toes<br />

Unusual Heels<br />

A Stylish Handbag:<br />

A handbag holds the power to<br />

completely transform the look of an<br />

outfi t. Go for summer appropriate<br />

materials like cotton, pom poms,<br />

jute or straw, and several more to<br />

give off a fun and fresh vibe.<br />

Never Compromise on Style<br />

With the weather being hot and<br />

stuffy, the first Instinct would be<br />

to throw your hair up in a bun or a<br />

ponytail which subtracts a little bit<br />

of style from your hair. Let go of the<br />

fear this summer and style your hair<br />

up with summery, floral hair bands,<br />

wraps, or scarves.<br />

Trend On The Go<br />

Make sure to invest in a pair of cute<br />

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you can keep walking in trend and<br />

take style with you wherever you go.<br />

Say Yes To the Accessories<br />

Slingbacks<br />

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Just because you’re a<br />

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mean you have to<br />

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jeans. You can always<br />

put on a simple, light<br />

summer dress for effortless<br />

fashion and<br />

comfort.<br />

Don’t worry about jewelry being<br />

a hassle to manage in this<br />

weather. You can always opt<br />

for a simple pair of earrings,<br />

or a little bundle of bangles to<br />

add instant glam to your summer<br />

look.<br />

With this guide and practical<br />

summer fashion for<br />

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18<br />

HEALTH<br />

Health and Nutrition Strategies for<br />

Cancer Survivors and Everybody Else<br />

How to eat more protein and<br />

improve athletic performance<br />

What’s in your diet?<br />

Last month I mentioned the phrase<br />

“If you don’t grow it, you don’t<br />

know it” . Let’s drill down on that<br />

concept. Our region has some of<br />

the highest health disparities in the<br />

country. The disparities are cancer,<br />

diabetes, cardiac and stroke. All diet<br />

related. The history of the area informs<br />

that the state of North <strong>Carolina</strong><br />

itself, was created in 1789, for its<br />

fertile soil and long growing season.<br />

So, how does that reconcile? The air<br />

is clean, the water is generally clean<br />

according to the annual water report.<br />

So, lets look at the soil part of our<br />

environment.<br />

I’ve been advocating for an accred<br />

ited organic soil testing lab operating<br />

out of Elizabeth City State University,<br />

our local Non-Land-Grant College of<br />

Agriculture (NLGCA). An organic soil<br />

testing facility should be an important<br />

economic and epidemiological asset<br />

to the region. I strongly appreciate<br />

the out pouring of community support<br />

for our pursuit of cleaner more wholesome<br />

food.<br />

Local Farmers Markets<br />

Martin County Farmers Market<br />

4001 W Main Street Ext, Williamston, NC 27892<br />

Phone: (252) 792-1900<br />

Washington County Farmers Market<br />

Plymouth Nc<br />

Phone: (252) 793-2163<br />

Located Hwy 64 E approx. one mile east of<br />

intersection US 64 & NC 32 Plymouth, NC<br />

M-F 9am - 5pm <strong>June</strong> Thru September<br />

Saturday 8 am-3 pm; May thru December<br />

Warren is a 30 year member of the Institute of Food<br />

Technology, A HAACP (hazard analysis critical control point)<br />

Instructor with a Batchelors degree in Nutrition Science.<br />

Economically, annual fee schedules<br />

for organic testing are high. Some<br />

as high as $5,000 annually just for<br />

testing. The USDA uses third party<br />

testing enterprises who set there<br />

own fees which the USDA subsidizes.<br />

A testing enterprise based out of<br />

Clemson University is the nearest<br />

tester in the region, but no longer services<br />

North <strong>Carolina</strong>. The College of<br />

the Albemarle (COA) is expanding it’s<br />

curriculum to include Specialty crops,<br />

and organic farming. Considering<br />

our superior transportation logistics,<br />

including a major seaport, rail, and<br />

access to 60,000,000+ customers<br />

within a days drive. Using modern<br />

farming methods such as spin farming<br />

(small acreage), high tunnels and<br />

green houses, the Albemarle can be<br />

a major player in the organic produce<br />

sector.<br />

In reading ECSU Chancellor<br />

Thomas Conway’s exit interview, I’m<br />

very pleased to learn of the possible<br />

collaborative efforts of our three<br />

higher education institutions (Elizabeth<br />

City State University, College of<br />

the Albemarle, and the Mid-Atlantic<br />

Christian University). I pray that<br />

agriculture enterprises and clean food<br />

will be part of their agenda. Feeding<br />

the poor is part of being a christian,<br />

and our region is one of the poorest<br />

in the state. Hopefully, these initiatives<br />

will result in more economical<br />

and healthier food choices, as we join<br />

the global food chain as the “ Organic<br />

Capital of the World”.<br />

Finally, my clergy friends and family,<br />

have convinced me that my advocacy<br />

is a calling and I will accept that.<br />

I will be dedicating the rest of my life<br />

to advancing wholesome clean food<br />

to all of our citizenry particularly those<br />

on the lower economic scale. Join the<br />

clean food movement.<br />

Remember clean, wholesome,<br />

nutritious food is critical to your and<br />

your families quality of life and well<br />

being. You are what you eat.<br />

HomeGrown-HandMade Market Tarboro<br />

526 N Main Street<br />

Tarboro, North <strong>Carolina</strong> 27886<br />

(252) 563-6611<br />

1st and 3rd Saturday Each Month<br />

May till October<br />

Farmers Market Rocky Mount<br />

1006 Peachtree St<br />

Rocky Mount, North <strong>Carolina</strong> 27804<br />

(252) 407-7920<br />

Saturdays from April through November<br />

(BPT) - Whether competing recreationally, at an amateur<br />

level or professionally in front of the world, proper nutrition<br />

is a key component of any athlete’s performance. A variety<br />

of nutrients come into consideration, but one seems to get<br />

the highest level of attention: protein.<br />

Because protein helps build and maintain muscle and body<br />

tissue, it’s important for active individuals to eat enough.<br />

Snacking on protein-rich foods and eating meals packed<br />

with protein can help support an athlete’s physical wellness<br />

so they can reach their goals.<br />

Here are a few recommended practices for athletes to lead<br />

the pack with their meal routines:<br />

Pre-workout fuel for sustained energy: Before practice or a<br />

workout, load up on whole grains and protein with hardboiled<br />

eggs and a granola bar to keep you fueled longer. A<br />

nutritional powerhouse with only 70 calories, one large egg<br />

contains 6 grams of high-quality protein and nine essential<br />

amino acids. Remember, your muscles rely on mainly<br />

carbohydrates, but also protein for sustained energy during<br />

activity.<br />

Recovery and repair post-workout: After physical activity,<br />

include eggs and other protein-packed foods in a postworkout<br />

sandwich or wrap to help your recovery. Research<br />

indicates eating a mix of carbs and protein - ideally about<br />

20-30 grams of protein - has been shown to promote<br />

muscle repair and optimal recovery.<br />

Not only are eggs delicious, nutritious and versatile, they<br />

are also one of the most affordable sources of high-quality<br />

protein. This makes it easy for athletes to maintain an<br />

optimal diet that is heavy on the results and light on their<br />

wallets.<br />

Previous misconceptions had many people just eating egg<br />

whites, but today eating the yolk offers loads of nutritional<br />

benefi ts. That’s because the yolk contains more than 40<br />

percent of the protein in an egg and most of the egg’s nutrients,<br />

like choline, vitamin B12 and selenium.<br />

Want to fuel yourself to be the best you can be? The Incredible<br />

Egg has a collection of protein-packed egg recipes<br />

to help you get inspired. For athletes always on the go,<br />

there are also quick and easy egg recipes to please any<br />

palate. For example:<br />

Microwave Cheese & Pepper Coffee Cup Scramble<br />

Ingredients:<br />

Leroy James Farmers Market<br />

4560 County Home Road<br />

Greenville, North <strong>Carolina</strong> 27858<br />

Apr - Dec<br />

(252) 355-7612<br />

Tuesday: 8:00am - 1:00pm<br />

Thursday: 8:00am - 1:00pm<br />

Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm<br />

Saturday: 8:00am - 1:00pm<br />

Washington Harbor District Farmers &<br />

Artisans Market<br />

Corner of Bonner & Water St<br />

Washington, North <strong>Carolina</strong> 27889<br />

(252) 947-1487<br />

8am to noon<br />

Saturdays April to October<br />

2 eggs2 tablespoons milk2 tablespoons cheddar cheese1<br />

tablespoon chopped tomato1 teaspoon minced pickled jalapeño<br />

pepperPinch each salt and pepper Directions: Whisk<br />

together eggs, milk, cheese, tomato, jalapeño, salt and<br />

pepper. Pour into well-greased, 12-ounce microwave-safe<br />

mug. Microwave on High for 30 seconds, then stir. Microwave<br />

for 70 to 80 seconds or until eggs are puffed and set.<br />

For more information and egg recipes fi t for any athlete,<br />

visit IncredibleEgg.org.<br />

<strong>June</strong> <strong>2018</strong>


5 Foods for Better Eyesight<br />

5 ways to win the fight against hunger cravings<br />

<strong>June</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />

HEALTH 19<br />

Eggs<br />

Yogurt<br />

Spinach<br />

(BPT) - It’s a sadly familiar situation: You ate a nutritious<br />

breakfast, packed a salad and ate a healthy lunch. You’re<br />

eating better, cutting out the junk and everything is going<br />

well ... until late in the afternoon.<br />

Around 3 p.m. is when the cravings always hit. When your<br />

stomach tells you it wants carbs and sugar, and those<br />

snacks in the break room are irresistible. You start to convince<br />

yourself that one candy bar isn’t really going to hurt<br />

anything.<br />

Almost everyone has experienced these hunger pangs.<br />

The trick is, knowing how to handle them. These fi ve tips<br />

will show you some of the best ways to manage and beat<br />

these cravings.<br />

1. Are you hungry or thirsty? When hunger fi rst hits, take<br />

a step back to ask yourself if you need food or just a few<br />

ounces of water. People often mistake thirst for hunger,<br />

and the solution here might be that you need to stay hydrated<br />

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2. Get the right kind of protein. Experts frequently recommend<br />

increasing your protein intake in order to stay full,<br />

but not just any protein will do; you need to be sure you’re<br />

getting the right kind of protein. For instance, casein protein<br />

found in Muuna cottage cheese allows your body to digest<br />

more slowly and keeps you full longer. With flavors like<br />

strawberry, blueberry, pineapple, peach, mango, black<br />

cherry, raspberry, vanilla and plain, satisfying your hunger<br />

has never tasted better.<br />

3. Add some spice to your life. Research has shown that<br />

spices such as red pepper can help curb hunger. Other<br />

spices such as turmeric, curry powder, ginger and chili<br />

powder may have a similar effect. So be generous with<br />

your spices. You’ll have an additional kick to your meal and<br />

skip the late-afternoon hunger pangs.<br />

4. The foods you crave won’t satisfy. It’s tempting to think a<br />

frosted scone or piece of toast is your ticket to a full stomach.<br />

In fact, foods made up of refined carbohydrates and<br />

a lot of sugar metabolize quickly, leaving you hungry and<br />

craving more food. Instead, reach for foods that are high in<br />

protein and low in carbohydrates. Here again, Muuna cottage<br />

cheese can come to the rescue with up to 19 grams of<br />

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5. It’s all in your mind. A lot of times our mind plays tricks<br />

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the work of an empty stomach, but rather, a brain that’s<br />

been programmed to tell you to grab a sugary snack at<br />

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If your hunger pangs persist, be sure to have high-protein<br />

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