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A New Year,<br />
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What’s in<br />
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Chowanoke Indian History<br />
glimpse into several Native American civilizations<br />
A centuries prior to European colonization will reveal<br />
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considering the period of time. In fact, one could<br />
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the same time frame, including those of the European<br />
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as New Mexico. Much has been written that details<br />
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of the Pueblo and Hopi Indians who live in Arizona<br />
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Mayan culture particularly during its rituals, trading of<br />
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While the Chacoan community may have had more<br />
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American Indian communities. Some similarities have<br />
By Duvonya Chavis<br />
been noted in historical documents that reveal stories<br />
of interesting and complex interactions that the North<br />
Carolina coastal plains Indians had with the Europeans.<br />
There are documents noting that in 1609, explorers of<br />
the Lost Colony were living in a Tuscarora village called<br />
Pakerikinick to reports in 1614 that Jamestown explorers<br />
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where the Indians had built two-story “stone” houses<br />
and used brass utensils, and to another report noting<br />
that in 1654, a wealthy Spaniard, possessing slaves,<br />
had been living among the Tuscarora for several years.<br />
In 1670, it was noted that the Spanish had set up a<br />
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which was described as a place of “great Indian trade<br />
and commerce.” The Chowanoke Indians were also<br />
reported as building two story houses in the 1600s,<br />
although these houses were not particularly noted as<br />
being made from stone. As historical documents are<br />
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Electric Vehicles are automobiles powered by one or<br />
more electric motors, using electrical energy stored in<br />
rechargeable batteries or any other device that stores<br />
energy. In contrast to conventional vehicles, electric<br />
vehicles are not powered by diesel or petrol, but they<br />
are propelled by electricity sourced from mains to<br />
recharge the battery. A major advantage of the electric<br />
vehicle is the ease and ability to charge vehicles, both<br />
on the road and at home with the aid of dedicated<br />
home charge points. Electric vehicles come in three<br />
forms<br />
1. Plug-in hybrids,<br />
2. Battery electric (BEV),<br />
3. Fuel-cell electric (FCEV).<br />
The Future of Electric Cars<br />
There are several factors suggesting that the sales of<br />
electric cars will increase in the next few years. Let us<br />
have an in-depth look at some of these factors;<br />
Charging Stations<br />
As a result of significant investment over the last few<br />
years, Ireland has one of the most extensive charge<br />
point networks in Europe with an estimated 1,200<br />
charging units spread around the island of Ireland.<br />
Ontario is working hard to build a comprehensive<br />
charging network. Currently, there are 274 Level 2<br />
charging stations and 211 Level 3s in the province<br />
with others in work. (Level 2 chargers use 240 volts,<br />
while Level 3s uses 480 volts and can bring an EV to<br />
80 per cent charge in 30 minutes). Edison in Southern<br />
California is also making plans to deploy 1,500<br />
charging stations to start with and another 28,500 in<br />
the future. Furthermore, some companies like Google,<br />
Walgreens and Coca-Cola have begun installing<br />
charging stations. Other Automobile companies such<br />
as BMW and VW are also teaming up to build more<br />
than 100 charging stations.<br />
Longer-Range Models<br />
One major constraint of electric cars is their short<br />
range of travel. However, there are now many models<br />
that offer at least 100 miles of range and are widely<br />
available to consumers. There’s the Tesla Model X<br />
and Model S which costs about $70,000. Chevrolet<br />
Volt, a plug-in hybrid of GM, is already in the showroom<br />
with a 50-mile range. Another model AGM’s<br />
Chevrolet Bolt is scheduled to arrive in 2018 with a<br />
200-miles-per-charge range. VW has also announced<br />
its intention to design a 186-mile, high-volume electric<br />
car followed by the next generation longer range Nissan<br />
LEAF.<br />
Battery costs are Plummeting<br />
Battery prices are dropping faster than many experts<br />
would have projected. And there’s great indication<br />
that the price will continue to plummet. Bloomberg<br />
New Energy Finance Projects projected that battery<br />
prices are on course to make EVs as affordable as<br />
their gasoline equivalents. Automobile industries like<br />
Tesla and GM are making substantial investment in<br />
mainstream EV models because they presume battery<br />
prices will continue to fall and this will be the beginning<br />
of an increased market sale for electric cars.<br />
Car makers are embracing EVs<br />
Automakers are investing billions of dollars in bringing<br />
more EV models to market. The number of EV models<br />
is expected to double, with 16 new models in 2017.<br />
In 2016, about 11,000 EVs were sold in Canada, and<br />
this figure represents an estimated 56 percent increase<br />
from 2015. Almost 30,000 electric vehicles are<br />
on Canadian roads and sales are projected to take off<br />
as plug-in hybrids, and fully electric enter the market.<br />
Automobile giant Ford is also investing $4.5 billion in<br />
electric cars and is expected to add 13 electric cars<br />
and hybrids by 2020. Takahiro Hachigo Honda’s Chief<br />
Executive lately announced that two-thirds of its automobiles<br />
by 2020 would be electrified, including plug-in<br />
hybrids, conventional hybrids, and fuel cell vehicles.<br />
The global decision to cut carbon pollution and oil<br />
dependency<br />
Motor vehicle accounts for about 17 percent of the<br />
global C02 emissions and therefore electric Vehicles<br />
have gained more prominence due to a global need to<br />
reduce carbon pollution and oil dependency that fuel<br />
dangerous climate change. A research study by the<br />
Electric Power Research Institute and NRDC revealed<br />
that widespread use of EVs could reduce carbon pollution<br />
by 550 million MT yearly in 2050, corresponding<br />
to the emissions from 100 million passenger cars.<br />
The Bottom Line<br />
At the moment fully electric vehicles are still a minority<br />
of cars on the road; however, their number is rapidly<br />
increasing as they become more affordable and more<br />
practical. EVs advantages are apparent: they use less<br />
energy and their C02 emissions are lesser than internal<br />
combustion engines. And in few years, their benefits<br />
to private drivers will become more pronounced<br />
as they become a mainstream status symbol. Since<br />
modern electric vehicles first went on sale in<br />
large numbers in the past six years, the field<br />
has grown significantly. The adoption rate of<br />
the technology has increased dramatically<br />
and will continue to accelerate as the battery<br />
price plummets, charging infrastructure improves,<br />
and manufacturing advance to deliver<br />
more affordable electric vehicles with longer<br />
driving ranges. EVs are in the showrooms<br />
and on the roads already and the massive<br />
amounts of global investment indicate that<br />
progress is almost certain and that technology<br />
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Prayer on a cold and dreary day<br />
Warms your soul in a lovely way<br />
As for the warmth of His embrace<br />
Let His light shine upon your face<br />
Received that warm and pleasant glow<br />
That comes when its God you know<br />
Start your day on bended knee<br />
God will answer you with glee<br />
Ask to prosper when you pray<br />
Walk His path, do not stray<br />
And He will bless you every day<br />
So, let His Holy Spirit reign<br />
Covering all in love and grace.<br />
The author was born in Telaviv, Israel - In 2008 a life<br />
changing event occurred and the flow of faith based poetry<br />
has run ever since.<br />
Author of the following books:<br />
Faith Based Poetry<br />
Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron<br />
Inspiration by God, More Perspiration by Ron<br />
Inspiration by God, Even More Perspiration by Ron<br />
Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume IV<br />
Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume V<br />
Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume VI<br />
Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume VII<br />
School of Life<br />
INSPIRATION<br />
Covering All<br />
by Ron Ben-Dov<br />
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– Secular Poetry<br />
American Legion Post 126 – Photo collection of<br />
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The grocery store scoop:<br />
Debunking common myths<br />
(BPT) - When you enter a grocery store, you’re suddenly<br />
faced with thousands of options. You want to get the staples<br />
you need and you want the best nutrition for your family, but<br />
it’s easy to get overwhelmed. How do you know what’s your<br />
best choice?<br />
“Options like brown versus vitamin-enriched white bread,<br />
or, grade A versus AA eggs can cause confusion for even<br />
savvy shoppers,” says Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist<br />
Dawn Jackson Blatner, winner of the ABC television show<br />
“My Diet Is Better Than Yours.” “With so many choices it’s<br />
difficult to know what’s what.”<br />
Blatner reveals the truth about some of the most common<br />
myths and misconceptions of grocery store staples to<br />
streamline trips and ensure you’re bringing home the most<br />
nutritious options.<br />
Bread<br />
Many people believe the darker the bread, the healthier it<br />
is, causing them to skip labels and grab a brown loaf on the<br />
go. The problem is, just because bread is brown doesn’t<br />
mean it’s whole grain. That color could be achieved through<br />
caramel coloring.<br />
“What you see doesn’t tell the whole story, so it’s important<br />
to look at labels to get the facts,” says Blatner. “Whole<br />
grain and sprouted grain are always good bread choices for<br />
better nutrition. It’s also important to pay attention to sugar<br />
content. There are many great options available with 0<br />
grams of sugar.”<br />
Eggs<br />
Egg-grading systems were created by the USDA to mark<br />
interior and exterior quality of eggs. Many people ignore this<br />
system and simply choose eggs based on appearance or<br />
price. To get the best nutrition, buy from a producer that has<br />
its own quality standards that go above and beyond USDA<br />
requirements.<br />
Blatner provides an example: “Grade A specifications for<br />
Eggland’s Best eggs are actually more strict than standard<br />
grade AA specifications for regular eggs. That means, no<br />
matter what grade you choose, they provide the highest<br />
quality egg that’s fresher and tastier. And with six times<br />
more vitamin D, 25 percent less saturated fat, more than<br />
double the Omega-3s, 10 times more vitamin E, and more<br />
than double the vitamin B12 compared to ordinary eggs,<br />
they’re also the most nutritious choice.”<br />
Produce<br />
The produce section is one of the healthiest places in the<br />
grocery store, but the notion that the misters are there to<br />
make items look good and add water weight so they cost<br />
more at checkout is a myth. That water helps ensure fruits<br />
and vegetables stay fresh, especially items that could wilt,<br />
like lettuce.<br />
“Give items a good shake to get rid of water weight,” suggests<br />
Blatner. “And remember to always rinse fresh produce<br />
well once you’re home to clean the surface of any dirt and<br />
bacteria. The mist at the store isn’t meant to clean, only to<br />
help maintain freshness.”<br />
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When fresh fruits aren’t available, she reminds people to<br />
look for frozen alternatives, noting many frozen options are<br />
picked at the peak of freshness and flash frozen to capture<br />
high nutrient content. The best frozen varieties are those<br />
without added sauces or seasonings.<br />
“When you know the truth, you are empowered to make<br />
smart decisions while you shop so you can get superior<br />
products with superior nutrition,” says Blatner. “Then you<br />
can have fun making tasty recipes your family will devour.”<br />
Blatner offers one such recipe for inspiration:<br />
Zesty Egg Fried Rice Lettuce Wraps<br />
Ingredients:<br />
4 Eggland’s Best eggs (large)<br />
2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce<br />
6 strips lean smoked bacon, chopped<br />
2 cups cooked jasmine rice<br />
1/4 teaspoon black pepper<br />
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce<br />
1/3 cup sliced scallion greens<br />
12 leaves Boston/Bibb lettuce<br />
Directions:<br />
FOOD 9<br />
In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and Sriracha together until<br />
well combined.<br />
In large non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat, cook bacon<br />
until crisp. Transfer bacon to plate, leaving drippings in<br />
the skillet. When cooled, chop bacon into small pieces.<br />
Drizzle the egg mixture into the skillet, stirring as you<br />
drizzle. Add bacon, black pepper, rice and soy sauce to<br />
skillet and stir-fry 3-4 minutes, or until eggs are set. Stir in<br />
scallion tops.<br />
Remove from heat. Divide the mixture among the lettuce<br />
leaves and serve immediately.
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True Grits<br />
<strong>Feb</strong>. <strong>2019</strong><br />
NATURE 11<br />
Creamy Shrimp + Cheddar Grits<br />
(inspiredhome.com)<br />
For the Grits:<br />
• 1 tablespoons of olive oil<br />
• 1 small diced yellow onion<br />
• 2 cups of white grits<br />
• 6 cups of chicken stock<br />
• 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter<br />
• 8 ounces of shredded white cheddar grits<br />
• Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste<br />
For the Shrimp:<br />
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil<br />
• 6 strips of bacon thinly sliced<br />
• 5 minced cloves of garlic<br />
• 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp<br />
• ¾ cup of cream sherry<br />
• 1 ½ cups of heavy whipping cream<br />
• Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste<br />
DIRECTIONS<br />
1. Grits: Add the olive oil to a medium size pot on medium<br />
heat and cook the onions for 6 to 8 minutes or until<br />
lightly browned.<br />
2. Add in the grits and chicken stock, stir and cover for<br />
20 to 25 minutes or until the grits are al dente.<br />
3. Finish the grits with butter, shredded cheddar, salt and<br />
pepper and keep warm.<br />
4. Shrimp: In a large saute pan on high heat with 1 teaspoon<br />
of olive oil, cook the bacon until it is crispy.<br />
5. Once cooked, remove the bacon and the shrimp and<br />
garlic to the pan with the rendered bacon fat and saute for<br />
3 to 4 minutes or until the shrimp is done.<br />
6. Once the shrimp is cooked, remove them from the<br />
pan and deglaze with cream sherry and reduce until there<br />
is 2 tablespoons of liquid left.<br />
7. Add the cream and cook over medium heat until it<br />
becomes very thick, think alfredo sauce.<br />
8. Add the shrimp, bacon, salt and pepper to the cream<br />
mixture and mix.<br />
9. Serve the creamy shrimp over the cheddar grits.<br />
By: Coy Domecq<br />
One of the failings of growing up eating a local staple is we<br />
sometimes take for granted that everyone is familiar with<br />
what is truly a regional dish and not well known beyond our<br />
personal borders. This is the case for the southern specialty grits.<br />
History reveals that at least in 1579, Native American tribes used<br />
the dried pounded local maize to prepare a boiled corn product.<br />
Around 1585, one member of Sir Walter Raleigh’s Roanoke Island<br />
exploration party posted this original Yelp-like review upon dining<br />
with local American natives, “very white, faire, and well-tasted”<br />
boiled corn.<br />
Grits do not have much to offer in the way of nutrition, they are<br />
low in fat but low in almost everything thing else too. A serving of<br />
grits has about 10% carbohydrate content and approximately 8%<br />
iron. One of the greatest benefits of a hot bowl of grits on a cold<br />
morning is that it is warming and sticks to your ribs for a while.<br />
Even though purists would never consider eating neutral-tasting<br />
grits with anything more than salt and butter, many variations<br />
include the addition of syrup, jelly, bacon and eggs, gravy, and of<br />
course cheese.<br />
Grits is or are (do not get me started) a product of our past but<br />
also enjoy fancified modern recipes that are popular throughout<br />
the country across many cuisines. Grits, known as polenta in<br />
some circles, are associated with hominy, corn mush, and corn<br />
meal depending upon the size to the particles, type of corn, and<br />
the method of preparation. Proper cooking of grits is both an art<br />
and a science littered with many disgruntled cooks who cannot<br />
seem to get the hang of successful grit-ology.<br />
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Banana Bread<br />
1/4 cup of butter<br />
1 cup sugar<br />
2 eggs<br />
1/4 teaspoon baking soda<br />
2-3 bananas (mashed)<br />
2 teaspoons baking powder<br />
1/4 cup buttermilk<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
2 cups all purpose flour<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy,<br />
add eggs o butter mixture mix well<br />
Combine baking soda and buttermilk with<br />
mashed bananas stir banana mixture and<br />
vanilla into creamed mixture<br />
Pour into loaf pan, bake at 350 degrees for 45<br />
minutes or until done<br />
Cool and remove from pan let cool on wire rack<br />
and serve.
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How ancient ingredients can give your winter health a boost today<br />
(BPT) - Whether it’s a hot drink of honey, lemon and brandy,<br />
or a steaming bowl of chicken soup, many families have<br />
age-old home remedies, passed down through the generations,<br />
that they still use today when winter kicks into high<br />
gear. Grandma knew a thing or two about soothing a sore<br />
throat, quieting a cough or settling a rumbling stomach without<br />
a trip to the pharmacy.<br />
Many of those passed-down secrets originated in ancient<br />
times, and were implemented to boost the immune system<br />
to help fight off bugs before they took hold. While some<br />
of those age-old remedies are still in use today, there are<br />
some more modern ways to help support your health.<br />
“Today, many of us rely on the convenience of vitamins and<br />
supplements to help support our immune systems, which<br />
is a beautiful thing,” says Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, CDE,<br />
and consultant to Swisse Wellness. “It’s much easier than<br />
making batches of soup from scratch and finding endless<br />
obscure herbs and remedies. However, it’s important to find<br />
high-quality supplements that have these immune boosting<br />
ingredients that are trending today.”<br />
1. Honey. Honey has been used medicinally for thousands<br />
of years. Ancient Egyptians used it to treat skin and eye<br />
conditions, and added it to their beauty treatments, too. It<br />
was so revered that pots of honey have even been found in<br />
Egyptian tombs, unspoiled after thousands of years. Today,<br />
people tout honey as a superfood and natural remedy for<br />
many ailments. Honey is rich in vitamins B and C, and<br />
minerals like calcium, iron, zinc and more. Manuka honey,<br />
out of New Zealand, is getting a lot of attention lately for its<br />
super beneficial qualities. A great way to get it into your diet<br />
is with the Swisse Vitamin C + Manuka Honey supplement.<br />
It’s a chewable antioxidant that makes it easy for you to give<br />
your body the benefits of this amazing honey without needing<br />
to keep little bear-shaped jars of the stuff lying around.<br />
2. Echinacea. Grown in North America, echinacea, which<br />
comes from the coneflower, has been part of Native American<br />
traditional medicine for hundreds of years. Its use was<br />
passed on to pioneers and settlers, and became part of<br />
their traditional remedies, too. It has historically been reported<br />
to support the immune system, and today, we know<br />
echinacea to do the same. You can find it in liquid form, or<br />
in supplements. Swisse Immune Forte combines echinacea<br />
with elderflower, vitamin C and zinc for a powerful combination<br />
of immune-supporting effects.<br />
3. Andrographis. Another key ingredient in Swisse’s Immune<br />
Forte, andrographis is a plant native to South Asian<br />
countries often used to make medicine. Andrographis is rich<br />
in compounds called andrographolides (hence the name),<br />
which are said to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant<br />
properties.<br />
4. European elder. To round out Immune Forte, European<br />
elder, also known as Sambucus nigra, is expected to be a<br />
breakout trend this year. While it’s been around for a long<br />
time, it’s just becoming a popular ingredient for wellness enthusiasts.<br />
Boasting a wide range of benefits useful in winter<br />
months, European elder is another ancient ingredient that<br />
can still be helpful today.<br />
Many of these ingredients still emulate names and descriptions<br />
that aren’t as common today, but are starting to<br />
break out in the approach to holistic wellness. We are lucky<br />
enough to have access to high-quality supplements that<br />
are easy to intake while still getting all the benefits of these<br />
incredible ingredients.<br />
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As Independent Bookstores Make A Comeback, E-Book Sales<br />
Take A Dive by: Chloe Anagnos<br />
T<br />
echnology is a wonderful thing: It gives entrepreneurs<br />
and visionaries the tools to transform our lives for the<br />
better. But sometimes, innovations designed to replace<br />
ancient technology don’t quite catch on—at least, not as<br />
expected.<br />
While consumers are increasingly choosing to stream<br />
their entertainments, they seem to be going back to an<br />
old-fashioned artifact—the book—for their reading needs,<br />
boosting the publishing industry. In the meantime, however,<br />
declining e-book sales are beginning to concern the<br />
industry.<br />
The Market Speaks<br />
The non-profit trade organization American Booksellers<br />
Association (ABA), which represents independent bookstores,<br />
reports that its membership numbers have been increasing<br />
for the past nine years, meaning more bookstores<br />
are opening across the country. In addition, ABA claims<br />
that sales at these bookstores are also up, rising 5 percent<br />
since 2017 alone.<br />
With bookstores in more than 2,400 locations across the<br />
country, hardback and paperback book sales have grown<br />
6.2 and 2.2 percent, respectively. That, along with the fact<br />
ABA’s membership is growing, shows us there’s a real<br />
demand for physical books over their digital version. That’s<br />
particularly true if you observe that e-book sales fell by 3.9<br />
percent this year alone.<br />
Overall, the sales of both paperback and hardback books<br />
generated nearly $4 billion to the publishing and independent<br />
bookstore industry during the first nine months of<br />
2018, while e-book sales brought in only $770.9 million.<br />
As it is with anything else, the market is clearly speaking,<br />
and it’s shown it favors the tried-and-true print over digital<br />
format, proving that competition is important even when it<br />
comes to demonstrating that not all that is new will automatically<br />
take over. After all, if we hadn’t seen the industry<br />
shift toward e-books, consumers may have not rediscovered<br />
their love for old-fashioned books.<br />
Print vs. Digital: A Return to Decentralized Learning<br />
Despite the obvious growth in the small, independent bookstore<br />
industry, large, corporate, and chain bookstores like<br />
Barnes & Noble are not doing so well. As a matter of fact,<br />
the firm is closing several locations and might even be put<br />
up for sale if things don’t pick up.<br />
While these super bookstores entered the picture to offer<br />
readers a full immersion experience, giving them space to<br />
read and catch up with their friends over coffee all in one<br />
place, it seems the model became too expensive and, over<br />
time, unsustainable.<br />
Small bookstores, on the other hand, have a small overhead,<br />
meaning they don’t have to sell an exorbitant number<br />
of books to cover their fixed costs. It’s clear that, as they<br />
thrive in a market that is devouring the large, corporate-run<br />
bookstores, the industry is experiencing a new moment,<br />
one marked by a return to a more decentralized approach<br />
to shopping.<br />
With the internet making everything so accessible, we<br />
have seen a revolution in how people learn. From online<br />
college education to free university courses and widespread<br />
access to PDF book copies, people have turned<br />
their back to large, real-world conglomerates, favoring a<br />
more customized experience.<br />
Perhaps the return to the neighborhood bookstore is an<br />
extension of this movement, making the book shopping experience<br />
less about having all options laid out right before<br />
your eyes to make it more intimate and, yes, even simpler.<br />
<strong>Feb</strong>ruary <strong>2019</strong><br />
ECONOMICS 13<br />
It’s All about Human Action<br />
The Observer pointed out that the fact digital book technology<br />
made reading so convenient is precisely why small<br />
bookstores have gained so much traction. With everything<br />
in our lives going digital, the simple joy of reading a physical<br />
book has become a novelty once again.<br />
“Book lovers are reading these big scary headlines about<br />
the death of the book industry,” Katie Presley, an indie<br />
Upshur Street Books shopper, told MarketWatch, “and<br />
they’re motivated to put their dollars into an industry and an<br />
art form that they love and want to keep around.”<br />
It’s almost as if the competition provided by the invention<br />
of the e-book made consumers look at real books a little<br />
differently, adding more value to the traditional format.<br />
While it’s difficult to argue against the convenience of<br />
e-books, it’s also easy to see why shopping for physical<br />
books makes so many of us happy. Perhaps that is the lesson<br />
behind the triumphant comeback of independent bookstores:<br />
economics is all about human action, and trying to<br />
pin it down or dictate it by law will always backfire.<br />
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Don’t tell people how to do<br />
things, tell them what to do<br />
and let them surprise you<br />
with their results.<br />
- George S. Patton
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: I think you have your ideas wrong<br />
when you tell us not to use pot. If it was bad for us, the<br />
government of many states would not be legalizing it.<br />
Back off and let us follow our political leaders’ ideas.<br />
Green Leaf Lad<br />
Dear Lad: Follow our political leaders? Well in that<br />
regard I suggest you watch TV news more. As for pot, I<br />
have in past columns given you clear evidence of the pot<br />
effects. The January, <strong>2019</strong> issue of Monitor on Psychology<br />
has a new report on that. It seems that research following<br />
3,826 kids for years found that marijuana caused<br />
harm to the adolescent brain. That involved memory,<br />
reasoning and self-control. In fact, it was worse that alcohol<br />
in causing such harm. I stick by my position: Kids,<br />
stay away from pot unless your physician prescribes it for<br />
medical use.<br />
Dear Dr. Crime: Are we having changes in the fundamental<br />
nature of humanity? Is there “social change” and<br />
what are the effects on people? I know church membership<br />
has dropped. Concerned Pastor<br />
SWAMPROOTS ~ A Timeless Gift<br />
wamproots” is a local magazine compiled by high<br />
“S school students from 1974 through 1984. The<br />
project started in 1974 by a group of junior year Columbia<br />
high school English students taught by Mrs. Madge<br />
Vanhorne. As topics were discussed for a class project<br />
… writing a journal about local folklore and history took<br />
precedent. The project was approved by the powers that<br />
be and the first staff was organized. The original staff<br />
was composed of Bobby Albanese, April Clough, Grady<br />
Fenner, Janice Pledger, and Terri Spencer. Bobby was the<br />
artist in the group and designed the cover art which was<br />
used for every issue just changing the cover color each<br />
time. The 1983 Volume 10 edition of “Swamproots” won<br />
the Hodges Award given by the North Carolina Society<br />
Of County & Local Historians for the best publication of<br />
local history by high school students in North Carolina.<br />
Another tribute was paid to “Swamproots” in 1993 when<br />
local author Fiona Finch included a group of her favorite<br />
stories from “Swamproots” in her book “A Heart’s Delight”<br />
Dear Pastor: A quick answer is yes and the effects are<br />
too many and complex to adequately document in my<br />
column. But I can attempt a limited response, simply<br />
because the issues you raise must be addressed and<br />
resolved or we risk frightening future events. An eloquent<br />
and descriptive discussion of the social problems may be<br />
found in the profound essays of Holly Audette, as for example<br />
her Daily Advance column of 8/1/2018. Her work<br />
is highly recommended. Another illustration of our social<br />
problems is the rise in suicide rates. The rise in suicide<br />
rates among females in America from 2000 to 2016 was<br />
50%. Wow! In the same period male suicide rates went<br />
up 21%.<br />
Dear Dr. Crime: This is a strong objection to your portrayal<br />
of males as the cause of bad behavior and social<br />
problems, while sweet little girls contribute nothing! The<br />
reason men excel beyond women is that they earn it!<br />
Back off! Local Guy<br />
Dear Sir: Please put the gender problems in perspective.<br />
Do you know that for years psychological and<br />
medical research was based on studies of men only with<br />
generalizations to all humans? It was assumed to apply<br />
to women. While that has changed now so categories of<br />
sex and race are included in research, men still hold most<br />
of the top leadership positions across public and private<br />
operations. Men commit 90% of the homicides and are<br />
77% of murder victims. The current issue of Monitor on<br />
Psychology reviews gender role stereotypes and finds the<br />
research shows what we attribute to men, stoicism, competitiveness,<br />
dominance and aggression has been shown<br />
to be harmful. The research showed that the positive<br />
traits expected of men actually are more often expected<br />
of women. Your concerns focus on a major sociological<br />
issue we must address. Keep up the conversation on<br />
gender issues and problems, we can improve the future.<br />
By: Jimmy Fleming<br />
TYRRELL COUNTY<br />
which celebrated Columbia’s bicentennial. The series<br />
of 12 issues have been read and enjoyed by thousands<br />
over the years and are still popular today. The students<br />
who participated in this project over the 10 years it was<br />
published learned a great deal about local history and left<br />
a great legacy of Tyrrell folklore for many future generations<br />
to enjoy.<br />
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<strong>Feb</strong>ruary <strong>2019</strong>
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HOME<br />
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16 HEALTH<br />
A new year, a new you<br />
Foods good for<br />
your skin and hair<br />
(BPT) - Jan. 1 marks the official start of the new year and is our annual<br />
reminder to set resolutions, such as eating healthier, practicing mindfulness,<br />
getting organized or finally joining a gym. It’s the perfect excuse to<br />
hit the reset button to lead a healthier lifestyle.<br />
Whether that’s waking up to a glass of celery juice - the go-to drink of<br />
2018 - or taking a spin class, the challenge in getting healthier involves<br />
finding a solution that aligns with your everyday lifestyle and personal<br />
goals. Every individual’s journey is different. Resolving to lose weight on<br />
Jan. 1 is the easy part. Sticking with it requires more effort.<br />
Spinach<br />
What if you could start a weight loss journey that was sustainable? One<br />
that helps you build the habits that will carry you through Dec. 31, <strong>2019</strong>,<br />
and beyond?<br />
Let’s get personal<br />
Effective weight loss programs must be highly personalized. Personalization<br />
plays a critical role in weight management, serving as the connective<br />
tissue between a program and the individual. Inputting height, weight, age<br />
and gender into an app or database cannot sustain a successful weight<br />
loss experience. Tracking your progress, consistent feedback, personalized<br />
coaching and motivational communications are key. These are made<br />
possible thanks to advancements in technology; which when combined<br />
with personalization can positively impact weight loss behaviors and yield<br />
real results.<br />
Finding the right program for you<br />
Losing weight is not one-size-fits-all, hence the importance of finding a<br />
program that is right for your body, mind and schedule. Experts advise<br />
seeking programs rooted in sustainability, personalization and ease of<br />
use. Developed in collaboration with Louisiana State University’s Pennington<br />
Biomedical Research Center, a worldwide leader in weight loss<br />
science, Amway’s BodyKey(TM) SmartLoss(TM) program makes it easier<br />
to embrace smarter, healthier lifestyle choices.<br />
Accessibility is also important. The BodyKey SmartLoss program includes<br />
a free mobile app that functions as your digital coach to help you achieve<br />
and share your success with family, friends and colleagues along your<br />
weight loss journey. The app is available for anyone to download on the<br />
iTunes Store and Google Play.<br />
Marrying the use of technology and biological processes, the program<br />
features three key elements:<br />
* Personalized eating plan: an easy-to-follow eating plan to educate on<br />
appropriate portion size<br />
* Personalized SmartLoss Graph: to map and track healthy weight loss<br />
* SmartTips and SmartLoss Feedback: continual and tailored recommendations<br />
to keep users motivated to lose weight<br />
“Personalization is invaluable for any successful weight loss program,”<br />
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Breaking barriers<br />
With no tracking or calorie counting required, Amway’s BodyKey Smart-<br />
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to overcome those barriers.<br />
“Creating healthy habits such as weighing yourself daily and replacing<br />
one meal a day with a nutrient-packed shake or bar can lead to long-term<br />
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In addition to meal replacement shakes and bars, Amway’s BodyKey<br />
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As we approach a new year, now is the time to evaluate your physical,<br />
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Blueberries<br />
Avocado<br />
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Walnuts<br />
<strong>Feb</strong>ruary <strong>2019</strong>
Winter Shoes<br />
<strong>Feb</strong>ruary <strong>2019</strong><br />
HYDE COUNTY 17<br />
The Mary Kay Foundation AWARDS Hyde County Hotline, Inc. $20,000 GRANT<br />
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Short Boots<br />
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Thigh-High<br />
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Women’s<br />
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sneakers with<br />
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The Mary Kay Foundation Honors Domestic Violence<br />
Awareness Month by Issuing $3 Million in<br />
Grants to 150 Domestic Violence Shelters Across<br />
the Country<br />
Engelhard, NC (October 3, 2018) – In support of Domestic<br />
Violence Awareness Month, The Mary Kay FoundationSM announced<br />
today it is awarding $3 million in grants to 150 domestic<br />
violence shelters across the country. Hyde County Hotline, Inc. has<br />
received a $20,000 unrestricted grant to support local survivors of<br />
domestic violence in Hyde County, North Carolina. This year’s grant<br />
contribution brings the Foundation’s total investment in its shelter<br />
grant program to $50 million.<br />
The Mary Kay Foundation was established in 1996 with the overarching<br />
purpose of supporting issues impacting women. In 2000,<br />
The Foundation expanded to include ending domestic violence as<br />
part of its mission. The Foundation is committed to funding the lifesaving<br />
work of women’s shelters and the annual shelter grant program<br />
has helped finance critical needs including emergency shelter,<br />
transitional housing, counseling and legal aid. All of these resources<br />
support women and children as they seek refuge and relief on their<br />
journey to an abuse-free life. This year, more than 1,200 organizations<br />
applied for the Mary Kay Foundation shelter grants.<br />
“At Mary Kay, we believe in helping women improve their circumstances<br />
and live their best lives. One in four women will experience<br />
domestic violence in her lifetime and it is our responsibility to support<br />
the women’s shelters that aid these survivors,” said President<br />
of The Mary Kay Foundation Board of Directors Michael Lunceford.<br />
“At the heart of The Foundation’s work is the shelter grant program<br />
which is actively supported by our independent sales force. We’re<br />
proud that our commitment makes such a powerful impact in local<br />
communities and in the lives of domestic violence survivors across<br />
the country.”<br />
According to the National Network to End Domestic Violence,<br />
more than 72,000 adult and child victims receive domestic violence<br />
services across the United States in just one day. Unfortunately, in<br />
the same period of time, more than 11,000 requests for services are<br />
unmet due to a lack of resources.<br />
The purpose of Hyde County Hotline, Inc. is to work to eliminate<br />
domestic abuse and sexual victimization and provide safe shelter in<br />
Hyde County, North Carolina through the collaborative efforts of a<br />
compassionate community. We promote dignity, respect and safety<br />
at home resulting in safer communities. In addition to safe shelter<br />
Hyde County Hotline provides crisis intervention, advocacy, safety<br />
planning, court advocacy, financial planning, assistance in obtaining<br />
further education & referrals to counseling for survivors of domestic<br />
violence and sexual assault.<br />
The need for shelter services in Hyde County is tremendous!<br />
Between January 1, 2018 and November 30, 2018 Hyde County<br />
Hotline served 126 victims of domestic violence in person and<br />
received 584 domestic violence related crisis calls and served 84<br />
victims of sexual assault in person and received 601 sexual assault<br />
related crisis calls. (Total number of crisis calls received may reflect<br />
multiple calls from one victim.)<br />
Hyde County Hotline is very blessed to have received this generous<br />
grant of $20,000.00 from the Mary Kay Foundation and we<br />
are very grateful. Our agency continues to provide compassionate<br />
services to all victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in<br />
Hyde County. The challenges we face are unique to the geographical<br />
isolation and distressed economy of our area and grants such<br />
as the one we have received from the Mary Kay Foundation are<br />
critically important to our ability to assist victims. – Kathryn Ballance,<br />
Executive Director of Hyde County Hotline<br />
Applications for the <strong>2019</strong> shelter grant program will be available in<br />
January <strong>2019</strong>. Please visit marykayfoundation.org for more information.<br />
About The Mary Kay Foundation<br />
The Mary Kay Foundation was created in 1996 and its two-fold<br />
mission includes funding women’s cancer research and ending<br />
domestic violence. Over the course of more than two decades,<br />
The Mary Kay Foundation has awarded more than $78 million to<br />
women’s shelters and domestic violence service providers, as well<br />
as cancer research programs and related causes throughout the<br />
United States. To learn more about The Mary Kay Foundation and<br />
its mission, visit marykayfoundation.org or call 1-877-MKCARES<br />
(652-2737).<br />
Hyde County Hotline, Inc.<br />
Crisis Intervention, Advocacy, and Prevention<br />
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Victimization<br />
Kathryn S. Ballance<br />
252-925-2502<br />
kbhydehotline@gmail.com
18<br />
HEALTH<br />
Health and Nutrition Strategies for<br />
Cancer Survivors and Everybody Else<br />
New year, healthy you:<br />
4 steps for a healthier you<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 />
What’s in your diet?<br />
I<br />
was leaning toward skipping this months column, but<br />
things with our government is in such disarray that I d<br />
update you on our food chain. The FDA released a statement<br />
that consumers should avoid produce because of the<br />
government shutdown. I’d put meat or poultry processed<br />
products in the things to avoid category, because the<br />
USDA inspectors are not essential, and not working. The<br />
EPA oversees potable water operations nationwide, including<br />
farm irrigation. They aren’t working either. Customs is<br />
working without pay, so imported food is getting less scrutiny,<br />
and re-inspection is very limited. I site these agencies<br />
because they all impact America’s food chain.<br />
At this writing it appears the government will be back to<br />
work. I’d probably let the current stuff clear out for a few<br />
weeks.<br />
This is my annual optimizing time so I’ve got to be very<br />
creative with my diet. I’ve switched to frozen veggies and<br />
produce, and a lot more canned goods than I would normally<br />
eat, and I’ve substantially increased my dietary fiber.<br />
In earlier articles I’ve written about the benefits of fiber,<br />
omega 3, and olive oil.<br />
A quick review:<br />
Dietary fiber (roughage) is the indigestible portion of food<br />
derived from plants. Dietary fiber provides fuel to help build<br />
the levels of good bacteria in the large intestines and helps<br />
to speed up the removal of waste and toxins from the<br />
body, reducing the risk of diverticulitis, colon cancer and<br />
breast cancer.<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 June Thru September<br />
Saturday 8 am-3 pm; May thru December<br />
Leroy James Farmers Market<br />
4560 County Home Road<br />
Greenville, North Carolina 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 />
Omega 3 can improve risk factors for heart disease by<br />
reducing triglycerides, blood pressure levels, and inflammation<br />
a natural response to infections and damage in<br />
your body. Long term inflammation contributes to almost<br />
every western illness including the diseases with the highest<br />
mortality rates (cancer and heart disease). Numerous<br />
studies have consistently observed a connection between<br />
higher omega 3 intake and reduced inflammation.<br />
Olive oil has many health benefits including but not limited<br />
to: treatment of colon and breast cancer, diabetes, heart<br />
disease, arthritis, and improved digestion. Olive oil is a<br />
key component of the Mediterranean diet, considered the<br />
healthiest in the world.<br />
Aldi’s in Elizabeth City will be open by the time you read<br />
this article. They will be a great asset for anyone seeking<br />
to transition to the Mediterranean diet. If you suffer from<br />
chronic arthritis and high blood pressure, go Mediterranean<br />
for a couple of months and see how you feel.<br />
I will be attending the “ReConnect Rural & Urban Forum<br />
in Raleigh to promote organic enterprises and to lobby for<br />
a certified organic soil testing facility operating from our<br />
region.<br />
I’ll close with, “you don’t know it unless you grow it” and<br />
“you are what you eat”.<br />
HomeGrown-HandMade Market Tarboro<br />
526 N Main Street<br />
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1st and 3rd Saturday Each Month<br />
May till October<br />
Farmers Market Rocky Mount<br />
1006 Peachtree St<br />
Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804<br />
(252) 407-7920<br />
Saturdays from April through November<br />
Washington Harbor District Farmers &<br />
Artisans Market<br />
Corner of Bonner & Water St<br />
Washington, North Carolina 27889<br />
(252) 947-1487<br />
8am to noon<br />
Saturdays April to October<br />
(BPT) - The new year is often a time filled with self-reflection and<br />
thoughts of personal transformation, prompting individuals to start<br />
hitting the gym, eating right and reconnecting with old friends. However,<br />
New Year’s resolutions can often be short-lived, frequently not<br />
even lasting through <strong>Feb</strong>ruary.<br />
Instead of taking on large, difficult-to-maintain resolutions, there are<br />
smaller, simpler steps and habits that can be embraced, bringing a<br />
lasting healthier you into the new year.<br />
Self-care isn’t selfish<br />
When too many obligations and plans with family and friends<br />
become a burden, it’s OK to take a pass. If needed, spending a<br />
night at home or retreating to the comfort of your bed can help keep<br />
unintended stress at bay. Everyone needs a break from their social<br />
life on occasion.<br />
Bring on the breakfast<br />
Busy mornings might leave you feeling short on time and skipping<br />
out on breakfast altogether. Though it might feel like a huge time<br />
saver, skipping breakfast is actually detrimental to your day. Quick<br />
breakfast options that you can prepare ahead of time, like veggie<br />
egg muffins or overnight oats, provide energy and nutrients, like<br />
fiber, that you need to keep you and your body moving all day long.<br />
Treat the small stuff<br />
If you feel that something is off with your body, no matter how small<br />
it may seem, taking action from the start can go a long way in preventing<br />
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<strong>Feb</strong>ruary <strong>2019</strong>
5 Foods for Gut Health<br />
The truth behind food labels<br />
<strong>Feb</strong>ruary <strong>2019</strong><br />
Behind the label: Decoding certifications in the shopping aisle<br />
HEALTH 19<br />
Apples<br />
Asparagus<br />
Broccoli<br />
Yogurt<br />
Kimchi<br />
(BPT) - When we visit the grocery store, we’ve become<br />
accustomed to a dizzying array of options. There are labels<br />
touting everything from food safety to environmental and<br />
ethical standards. Making the best decision for your family,<br />
your health and the good of the planet is important, but how<br />
can you possibly keep track of what all these labels really<br />
mean?<br />
Voting with your wallet<br />
Today’s wired world allows us to be more conscious of the<br />
impacts of our choices than ever before. Shopping isn’t<br />
just about putting food on the table. It’s a daily opportunity<br />
to support the kind of world we want to live in. Our actions<br />
and what we choose to buy can impact not only the planet’s<br />
future, but our social economy as well.<br />
A 2017 study by Cone Communications reported that 60<br />
percent of Americans believe businesses can be key drivers<br />
for social and environmental change. Whether it’s phasing<br />
out plastic bags and straws or carrying more ethically traded<br />
products, businesses are showing consumers that they are<br />
listening.<br />
Businesses aren’t doing this just because you asked; they’re<br />
doing it because it’s the right thing. Many of them are putting<br />
their values on full display in the form of labels that make it<br />
easier for you to navigate the shopping aisle.<br />
“As shoppers we are often in a hurry, so much so that we<br />
might not even be aware of how quickly we make a decision.<br />
That’s where clear labeling can help,” said Rebecca Walker<br />
Reczek, professor of marketing at Ohio State University.<br />
“Without it you’d need to research each product and the time<br />
can add up.”<br />
The truth behind the labels<br />
So what gives? Are organic and natural the same thing?<br />
Does a green label mean it’s better for the environment?<br />
What does “fair trade” really mean? These are just some of<br />
the questions many consumers are asking when they make<br />
their way down the grocery aisle.<br />
Most of us are aware of those little labels on our food, but<br />
we often don’t understand what they mean. Like any choice,<br />
the key is education. To shop in accordance with our values,<br />
we must understand what the label stands for and how<br />
it’s been verified. And yes - verification matters. Marketing<br />
savvy and great design can create convincing packaging<br />
and badges that represent a company’s promise, but often<br />
they aren’t based on rigorous standards.<br />
On the other hand, certification labels mean that an independent<br />
organization has audited and checked that a company<br />
is following a standard set of rules - whether it’s fair trade,<br />
responsible fishing, GMO avoidance or better treatment of<br />
workers.<br />
For example, the USDA organic label means that an<br />
independent organization has audited the farmer to make<br />
sure they abide by national organic standards. On the other<br />
hand, the term ‘natural’ has no set definition or standards.<br />
Neither the FDA nor the USDA has set rules for this term.<br />
Pure, natural, green, direct trade - all these terms conjure an<br />
image, but are not audited and don’t refer to any established<br />
standard. Essentially, they are just words.<br />
A guide to the goods<br />
Everyone has a right to know what is in their food and where<br />
it comes from. Look to these certifications to guide your next<br />
shopping trip:<br />
* Fairtrade - The Fairtrade certification ensures safe and fair<br />
working conditions, prohibits child labor and provides farmers<br />
and workers with a fairer price or better wages. Fairtrade<br />
products originate in developing and least developed countries<br />
where farmers and workers are often marginalized.<br />
Where found: Coffee, chocolate, bananas, sugar, avocados,<br />
tea and more<br />
* MSC Certified - By choosing seafood with the MSC blue<br />
fish label you are supporting independently certified sustainable<br />
fisheries. Their good management practices help<br />
ensure fish stocks and habitats are healthy and fishing community<br />
livelihoods are secure.<br />
Where found: Wild caught fish and seafood, fish oil supplements,<br />
pet food<br />
* Responsibly Grown, Farmworker Assured - The EFI-certified<br />
label indicates that the workers who harvested your food<br />
are treated with respect, compensated fairly and engaged to<br />
identify problems that impact the safety of your food.<br />
Where found: Fresh fruits and vegetables<br />
* Non-GMO Project Verified - The Non-GMO Project Standard<br />
is North America’s most rigorous and reliable standard<br />
for GMO avoidance, set apart by its transparency, trustworthiness,<br />
ongoing testing and third-party status. The best way<br />
to avoid consuming GMOs is to look for the butterfly.<br />
Where found: Dairy and meat products, fruit and vegetables,<br />
snack foods, vitamins and supplements, oils and more<br />
Food is a basic necessity, but it is also a conscious choice<br />
shaped by our values and our lifestyle. Shop your values on<br />
your next shopping trip. To learn more about these certifications<br />
and continue the conversation, visit www.fairtr.de/<br />
TruthBehindLabels.
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