Thursday, 10 January 2013
Wednesday, 9 January 2013
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Tuesday, 8 January 2013
The 54th annual meeting of the Society for Economic Botany
SEB 2013, CALL FOR ABSTRACTS:
We are now accepting abstracts for our annual meeting. The 54th annual meeting of the Society for Economic Botany will gather June 28th through July 3rd 2013, at Plymouth University in Plymouth, southwestern England. Abstract submission will be open through April 1. Visit THIS SITE to make your submission.
We are now accepting abstracts for our annual meeting. The 54th annual meeting of the Society for Economic Botany will gather June 28th through July 3rd 2013, at Plymouth University in Plymouth, southwestern England. Abstract submission will be open through April 1. Visit THIS SITE to make your submission.
Field trip touring KEW on Thursday, June 27th.
The Council meeting is on Friday, June 28th. There will be additional field trips planned for this day.
Sir Ghillean Prance will open the invited symposium, “What is Our Message – And Are We Getting it Across?”. Paper and symposium presentations begin on Saturday, June 29th and continue through Tuesday, July 2nd.
This year the conference features an included mid-conference all-day field trip to nearby Eden Project (http://www.edenproject.com/) on Monday, July 1st. To promote more active participation and interaction during the conference, hands-on workshops, discussions, or in-town mini-trips will be available on several afternoons. You will have the choice of booking University dormitory rooms or rooms at a special conference rate at the local Jury’s Inn through conference registration, and of course you may always book your own hotel. Prices for housing will be finalized and announced shortly. Registration will open in February. Plan now to make this special trip and join your SEB family in exploring and celebrating ethnobotany!
Explore Plymouth University: (http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/location)
Explore the town of Plymouth: (http://www.visitplymouth.co.uk/)
Wishing you a very happy new year!
Bill Dahl, Executive DirectorExplore Plymouth University: (http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/location)
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Wishing you a very happy new year!
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Sunday, 6 January 2013
Mary Seacole to be removed from curriculum
Michael Gove dumps Mary Seacole
The Education Secretary Michael Gove has bowed to the detractors of great Victorian Mary Seacole, and removed her from the National Curriculum.
Gove has stated that students should learn about traditional figures such as Oliver Cromwell and Winston Churchill.
Truth is, Michael Gove would find it difficult to find a history teacher who sacrificed teaching either Winston Churchill or Oliver Cromwell for Mary Seacole.
Seacole’s detractors such as William Curtis of the Crimean War research have called the interest in Seacole, ‘a disgrace to the serious study of history’.
This view along with Gove’s says more about their own prejudices rather than illuminating, educating and inspiring children of all races.
Seacole’s story is much more than about the Crimean war where she made her name. It is a story of endeavour, great bravery, but perhaps above all it is about how an ordinary woman, with no privilege, and no support from the nation she served, became so revered by the army class she administered and the British public.
On her own volition, Seacole left her native Jamaica for London to sign up as one of Florence Nightingale’s nurses. She was refused both a ticket to travel, and when she eventually found another steamer that would take her, she was also then refused by the British establishment to help the nursing efforts in the Crimean war.
Undeterred she made her own way to Balaclava a town in Crimea, in the Ukrain and set up her own brand of resting place and nursing home for the injured British soldiers very near the front line.
Word soon got back to London about this courageous woman, who it was said would be dodging bullets to get men to safety. Her contemporary at the time Florence Nightingale poured scorn on Seacole’s unconventional methods, including allowing dying and very sick men to have a ‘tipple’. However, these very brave men loved Seacole, and after the war had ended, when they heard that she had fallen on hard times rallied to support her.
What makes this story fascinating is that it wasn’t just the officer and army class that sought to help Seacole after the war. It was estimated that more than 80,000 people came out to pay tribute to this woman. When was the last time that amount of people –the size of Wembley stadium full, came to pay tribute to an ordinary woman? I can’t remember either.
By any standard Seacole was a great Victorian, that a creative teacher can wrap around subjects such as the Crimean war, nursing, racial prejudice, and above all that great human endeavour, particularly by an extraordinary ordinary woman. A simple yet valuable lesson that seems to have been lost on our Education Secretary Michael Gove.
Simon Woolley
Gove has stated that students should learn about traditional figures such as Oliver Cromwell and Winston Churchill.
Truth is, Michael Gove would find it difficult to find a history teacher who sacrificed teaching either Winston Churchill or Oliver Cromwell for Mary Seacole.
Seacole’s detractors such as William Curtis of the Crimean War research have called the interest in Seacole, ‘a disgrace to the serious study of history’.
This view along with Gove’s says more about their own prejudices rather than illuminating, educating and inspiring children of all races.
Seacole’s story is much more than about the Crimean war where she made her name. It is a story of endeavour, great bravery, but perhaps above all it is about how an ordinary woman, with no privilege, and no support from the nation she served, became so revered by the army class she administered and the British public.
On her own volition, Seacole left her native Jamaica for London to sign up as one of Florence Nightingale’s nurses. She was refused both a ticket to travel, and when she eventually found another steamer that would take her, she was also then refused by the British establishment to help the nursing efforts in the Crimean war.
Undeterred she made her own way to Balaclava a town in Crimea, in the Ukrain and set up her own brand of resting place and nursing home for the injured British soldiers very near the front line.
Word soon got back to London about this courageous woman, who it was said would be dodging bullets to get men to safety. Her contemporary at the time Florence Nightingale poured scorn on Seacole’s unconventional methods, including allowing dying and very sick men to have a ‘tipple’. However, these very brave men loved Seacole, and after the war had ended, when they heard that she had fallen on hard times rallied to support her.
What makes this story fascinating is that it wasn’t just the officer and army class that sought to help Seacole after the war. It was estimated that more than 80,000 people came out to pay tribute to this woman. When was the last time that amount of people –the size of Wembley stadium full, came to pay tribute to an ordinary woman? I can’t remember either.
By any standard Seacole was a great Victorian, that a creative teacher can wrap around subjects such as the Crimean war, nursing, racial prejudice, and above all that great human endeavour, particularly by an extraordinary ordinary woman. A simple yet valuable lesson that seems to have been lost on our Education Secretary Michael Gove.
Simon Woolley
Friday, 4 January 2013
Inspire Health Research Updates for January 2013
Research Updates for January 2013
Click here to read January's Research Updates
Dear Reader:
In this issue, Jacot and colleagues reported that breast cancer patients treated with
chemotherapy were found to be deficient in vitamin D, with corresponding changes in the
regulatory mechanisms of bone homeostasis. Flynn and Reinert found that a diet enriched with
olive oil (rather than a low-fat diet) was better for weight loss in breast cancer survivors. Hwang
and colleagues concluded that patients with lung cancer can benefit from exercise training. Fujiki
and colleagues found that green tea may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer and its recurrence.
Adler and Hansen found that cancer patients can be taught safe acupuncture to reduce the
severity of chemotherapy-induced nausea. Wong et al. reported that an acupuncture-like
treatment may be helpful for radiation-induced xerostomia (dry mouth) in patients with head and
neck cancer. Zaenker et al. found that mistletoe improved the quality of life and metastasesfree
survival of colorectal cancer patients. In our study of the month, Proctor et al. confirmed
the findings of existing literature - that the Glasgow Prognostic Score has value in routine
assessment of cancer patients, regardless of tumour site.
regulatory mechanisms of bone homeostasis. Flynn and Reinert found that a diet enriched with
olive oil (rather than a low-fat diet) was better for weight loss in breast cancer survivors. Hwang
and colleagues concluded that patients with lung cancer can benefit from exercise training. Fujiki
and colleagues found that green tea may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer and its recurrence.
Adler and Hansen found that cancer patients can be taught safe acupuncture to reduce the
severity of chemotherapy-induced nausea. Wong et al. reported that an acupuncture-like
treatment may be helpful for radiation-induced xerostomia (dry mouth) in patients with head and
neck cancer. Zaenker et al. found that mistletoe improved the quality of life and metastasesfree
survival of colorectal cancer patients. In our study of the month, Proctor et al. confirmed
the findings of existing literature - that the Glasgow Prognostic Score has value in routine
assessment of cancer patients, regardless of tumour site.
Thanks,
Jan.
Click here to read January's Research Updates
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Thursday, 3 January 2013
gingerbread in post-Christmas sales
Yes Christmas is over but where I live there seems to be a lot of packaged gingerbread treats for sale. Here is some info on ginger from Marilyn Zink, the herblady
Ginger - the Digestive Spice
This aromatic spice is best known for its use on the gingerbread man at Christmas time.
I love the story of the gingerbread man – fast as fast can be, you can’t catch me, I’m the gingerbread man.
Well, we all know what happened to the saucy little fellow, don’t we?
When we use ginger for the festive season, we tend to use it as the powdered spice in baking and of course to make the gingerbread house.
The first gingerbread houses were made in Germany, becoming popular with the tale of Hansel and Gretel when the two lost children stumbled across the gingerbread house known as the Hexenhauschen or Witch House, as the evil witch lived there to catch and imprison children.
The large pieces of gingerbread are known as Knusperhaeuschen (houses for nibbling at).
Whew! That one’s a mouthful to say.
The first ginger cakes were brought to Europe by the Crusaders returning home in the Middle Ages.
They soon became popular with different varieties of the gingerbread cakes appearing throughout Europe with sweet, dark, spicy, soft or crusty varieities.
They became so popular, in fact, that guilds were formed which gave bakers exclusive rights to make and sell bread.
The famous 'Christkindlesmarket' became known as the 'Gingerbread Capital of the World' in Nuremberg, Germany.
Ginger is best known for its anti-nausea effects and for helping with digestive problems.
Candied ginger is one great way to enjoy the healing effects of ginger during the festive season.
The word ginger comes from the zingiber, which according to Sanskrit means horn-shpaed based on the shape of the rhizomes or root stalks. I love the story of the gingerbread man – fast as fast can be, you can’t catch me, I’m the gingerbread man.
Well, we all know what happened to the saucy little fellow, don’t we?
When we use ginger for the festive season, we tend to use it as the powdered spice in baking and of course to make the gingerbread house.
The first gingerbread houses were made in Germany, becoming popular with the tale of Hansel and Gretel when the two lost children stumbled across the gingerbread house known as the Hexenhauschen or Witch House, as the evil witch lived there to catch and imprison children.
The large pieces of gingerbread are known as Knusperhaeuschen (houses for nibbling at).
Whew! That one’s a mouthful to say.
The first ginger cakes were brought to Europe by the Crusaders returning home in the Middle Ages.
They soon became popular with different varieties of the gingerbread cakes appearing throughout Europe with sweet, dark, spicy, soft or crusty varieities.
They became so popular, in fact, that guilds were formed which gave bakers exclusive rights to make and sell bread.
The famous 'Christkindlesmarket' became known as the 'Gingerbread Capital of the World' in Nuremberg, Germany.
Ginger is best known for its anti-nausea effects and for helping with digestive problems.
Candied ginger is one great way to enjoy the healing effects of ginger during the festive season.
Learning about ginger is a great way to use herbs in An Herbal Christmas.
Read about it today or get a copy for a friend.
Wednesday, 2 January 2013
Ethnoveterinary medicines used for horses in Trinidad and in British Columbia, Canada.
J Ethnobiol Ethnomed. 2006 Aug 7;2:31.
Ethnoveterinary medicines used for horses in Trinidad and in British Columbia, Canada.
Source
University of Victoria, Environmental Science, British Columbia, V8W 3P5, Canada. trini@uvic.caAbstract
This paper investigates the commonalities in ethnoveterinary medicine used for horses between Trinidad (West Indies) and British Columbia (Canada). These research areas are part of a common market in pharmaceuticals and are both involved in the North American racing circuit. There has been very little research conducted on medicinal plants used for horses although their use is widespread. The data on ethnoveterinary medicines used for horses was obtained through key informant interviews with horse owners, trainers, breeders, jockeys, grooms and animal care specialists in two research areas: Trinidad and British Columbia (BC). A participatory validation workshop was held in BC. An extensive literature review and botanical identification of the plants was also done. In all, 20 plants were found to be used in treating racehorses in Trinidad and 97 in BC. Of these the most-evidently effective plants 19 of the plants used in Trinidad and 66 of those used in BC are described and evaluated in this paper. Aloe vera, Curcuma longa and Ricinus communis are used in both research areas. More research is needed in Trinidad to identify plants that respondents claimed were used in the past. Far more studies have been conducted on the temperate and Chinese medicinal plants used in BC and therefore these ethnoveterinary remedies reflect stronger evidence of efficacy.
Monday, 31 December 2012
Evidence for a protective effect of polyphenols-containing foods on cardiovascular health: an update for clinicians.
Ther Adv Chronic Dis. 2012 Mar;3(2):87-106. doi: 10.1177/2040622311430006.
Evidence for a protective effect of polyphenols-containing foods on cardiovascular health: an update for clinicians.
Abstract
Growing evidence suggests that polyphenols could be serious candidates to explain the protective effects of plant-derived foods and beverages. Based on current studies, a general consensus has been achieved to sustain the hypothesis that the specific intake of foods and beverages containing relatively high concentrations of flavonoids may play a meaningful role in reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk through an improvement in vascular function and a modulation of inflammation. This review aims at providing an update on the effects of the consumption of polyphenols-rich foods on intermediate clinical markers of CVD in humans, namely cholesterolemia, blood pressure, endothelial function and platelet function. To date, on the basis of clinical studies, the demonstration is particularly convincing for flavonoids from cocoa-derived products and to a lesser extent for those of tea. While additional studies in this area are clearly needed, incorporating plant foods that are rich in flavanols in the diet of healthy individuals could help to reduce CVD risk. For flavonoids from fruits such as berries, pomegranate, grapes or citrus fruits and those from beverages such as red wine or coffee, the evidence is so far inconclusive. This is primarily due to the limited number and the weakness of experimental designs of the studies performed with these dietary sources. Future long-term well-designed investigations with polyphenols-rich foods but also with isolated phenolic compounds would provide valuable information to establish public health recommendations on polyphenols, taking into account both the nature of the compounds and the optimal dose, for cardiovascular health protection.
Sunday, 30 December 2012
Friday, 28 December 2012
this week on kickstarter
| December 27, 2012 |
| This week's projects take on challenges great and small. A designer invents a low-cost mine detector, a veteran animator tries something new, and a village bands together to write a book. |
Mine Kafon
by Massoud Hassani
Thursday, 27 December 2012
New York Times chicken-farms-try-oregano-as-antibiotic-substitute
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/26/science/chicken-farms-try-oregano-as-antibiotic-substitute.html
Thursday, 20 December 2012
Astroturf ‘Ethical Oil’ files CRA complaint against Sierra Club Canada Foundation
Astroturf ‘Ethical Oil’ files CRA complaint against Sierra Club Canada Foundation
This time last year I told you about a storm gathering here in Ottawa that threatened to blow Sierra Club and other environmental groups out of existence. At the time I asked you to consider making a donation as it may be the last time you could do so and receive a tax receipt. I would have forgiven you for thinking I was overstating the seriousness of the situation at the time. Unfortunately, much of what I predicted came to pass in 2012.
You know all about Joe Oliver and Peter Kent calling us money-laundering radicals and anti-Canadian puppets of foreign billionaire socialists. You certainly know about the Omnibus Bills that gutted federal environmental protection – a regulatory and legal system that took 40 years to build.
Unfortunately, I nailed it when I wrote:
Tuesday the pressure further escalated when a thick 65 page fax arrived from lawyers (JSS Barristers Jensen Shawa Solomon Duguid Hawkes LLP) representing Ethical Oil. It was a copy of a complaint Ethical Oil filed with the Canadian Revenue Agency the previous week alleging the Sierra Club Canada Foundation was in violation of tax rules.
I’m sure you remember Big Oil’s ‘Ethical Oil’ – the ugly spawn of Ezra Levant. It’s the organization that adamantly refuses to disclose where its funds come from, and has mysterious ties to the Prime Minister’s office. Could this latest legal attack be raw vengeance for the shellacking they took on CBC’s Power and Politics last winter? For the record it was largely Evan who did the ass-kicking. The show became an internet hit – that is, until it was mysteriously scrubbed from You Tube (after 70,000 views). We found a link in the CBC website archive for you here.
I know Ethical Oil was damaged after the show; their credibility really took a hit. I’d guess they privately (and wisely) vowed to never make that mistake again; No more shows with Sierra Club Canada. I know for a fact they refused at least one invitation to re-appear with me on Power and Politics (in spring 2012).
While not very believable, the folks at Ethical Oil aren’t fools. They are afraid of Sierra Club Canada for good reason and would love nothing more to than remove us from the picture completely. A hundred years ago big industry sent thugs to smash printing presses. Today, it’s lawyers, accountants and the petro-pundits - but the effect is the same.
Are we supposed to be afraid?
I am afraid of a lot of things. I’m afraid my grandson will live in a world of turmoil brought on by climate change or a nuclear disaster. I’m afraid one of my daughters will develop cancer from the toxic bath we’re forced to swim in every day. But I’m not afraid of being jack-booted, be it by brown shirts or thugs in expensive suits (or dress suits).
There is nothing like the scepter of a CRA tax audit to put a chill in your Christmas Holiday plans. It’s psychological warfare really. A Merry Christmas greeting from Big Oil! Ho Ho Ho.
Normally I wouldn’t take notice; we’ve been audited before – I’ve seen that movie and have the t-shirt... But back to my prediction - look at Ethical Oil’s complaint in the broader picture. Over the past twelve months we’ve seen the anti-environment Omnibus Bills, then a McCarthyian investigation by a Conservative-dominated senate committee and announcement of new (extra) funding to “investigate” charities. And now we receive this fax.
There is a word to describe when a government and powerful private interests suppress opposition through fear, censorship and other forms of oppression. When I wrote about my fears last year I correctly called what was happening for what it was: an attack on democracy and the environment.
Our society was founded on Freedom of Speech - it’s guaranteed in the Charter. But now that freedom is fast becoming no longer “free”. How can we “freely” share our words of concern when the bank account is empty and the power has been shut off?
Donations received by Sierra Club Canada and Sierra Club Canada Foundation are used to protect the environment, the air we breathe, the water we drink and the climate we depend on.
This December, I’m asking you to please consider making an anti-bullying donation. You have 2 options:
I wish you and your loved ones a safe, happy and healthy holiday!
Sincerely,
John Bennett, Executive Director
Sierra Club Canada
Executive.Director@sierraclub.ca
Follow John on Twitter
Read more from the Bennett Blog
________________________________________
RELATED READING:
Bennett Blog: In war, first disrupt communications…
Bennett Blog: EthicalOil.org stands for big oil - nothing else
Vancouver Observer: Charitable Fraser Institute received $4.3 million in foreign funding since 2000
________________________________________
P.S. -- Every donation is precious so please donate today.
Sierra Club Canada National Office
This time last year I told you about a storm gathering here in Ottawa that threatened to blow Sierra Club and other environmental groups out of existence. At the time I asked you to consider making a donation as it may be the last time you could do so and receive a tax receipt. I would have forgiven you for thinking I was overstating the seriousness of the situation at the time. Unfortunately, much of what I predicted came to pass in 2012.
You know all about Joe Oliver and Peter Kent calling us money-laundering radicals and anti-Canadian puppets of foreign billionaire socialists. You certainly know about the Omnibus Bills that gutted federal environmental protection – a regulatory and legal system that took 40 years to build.
Unfortunately, I nailed it when I wrote: “In this context discrediting the environmental movement at every turn while attacking its sources of funding and ability to communicate is not only a necessary measure – it’s key to their strategy. After all, once our ability to influence public opinion is destroyed they’ll have a free-hand to build, dig, drill, dam and burn whatever, wherever and whenever they want.”
BREAKING PETRO-UPDATETuesday the pressure further escalated when a thick 65 page fax arrived from lawyers (JSS Barristers Jensen Shawa Solomon Duguid Hawkes LLP) representing Ethical Oil. It was a copy of a complaint Ethical Oil filed with the Canadian Revenue Agency the previous week alleging the Sierra Club Canada Foundation was in violation of tax rules.
I’m sure you remember Big Oil’s ‘Ethical Oil’ – the ugly spawn of Ezra Levant. It’s the organization that adamantly refuses to disclose where its funds come from, and has mysterious ties to the Prime Minister’s office. Could this latest legal attack be raw vengeance for the shellacking they took on CBC’s Power and Politics last winter? For the record it was largely Evan who did the ass-kicking. The show became an internet hit – that is, until it was mysteriously scrubbed from You Tube (after 70,000 views). We found a link in the CBC website archive for you here.
I know Ethical Oil was damaged after the show; their credibility really took a hit. I’d guess they privately (and wisely) vowed to never make that mistake again; No more shows with Sierra Club Canada. I know for a fact they refused at least one invitation to re-appear with me on Power and Politics (in spring 2012).
While not very believable, the folks at Ethical Oil aren’t fools. They are afraid of Sierra Club Canada for good reason and would love nothing more to than remove us from the picture completely. A hundred years ago big industry sent thugs to smash printing presses. Today, it’s lawyers, accountants and the petro-pundits - but the effect is the same.
Are we supposed to be afraid?
I am afraid of a lot of things. I’m afraid my grandson will live in a world of turmoil brought on by climate change or a nuclear disaster. I’m afraid one of my daughters will develop cancer from the toxic bath we’re forced to swim in every day. But I’m not afraid of being jack-booted, be it by brown shirts or thugs in expensive suits (or dress suits).
There is nothing like the scepter of a CRA tax audit to put a chill in your Christmas Holiday plans. It’s psychological warfare really. A Merry Christmas greeting from Big Oil! Ho Ho Ho.Normally I wouldn’t take notice; we’ve been audited before – I’ve seen that movie and have the t-shirt... But back to my prediction - look at Ethical Oil’s complaint in the broader picture. Over the past twelve months we’ve seen the anti-environment Omnibus Bills, then a McCarthyian investigation by a Conservative-dominated senate committee and announcement of new (extra) funding to “investigate” charities. And now we receive this fax.
There is a word to describe when a government and powerful private interests suppress opposition through fear, censorship and other forms of oppression. When I wrote about my fears last year I correctly called what was happening for what it was: an attack on democracy and the environment.
Our society was founded on Freedom of Speech - it’s guaranteed in the Charter. But now that freedom is fast becoming no longer “free”. How can we “freely” share our words of concern when the bank account is empty and the power has been shut off?
Donations received by Sierra Club Canada and Sierra Club Canada Foundation are used to protect the environment, the air we breathe, the water we drink and the climate we depend on.
This December, I’m asking you to please consider making an anti-bullying donation. You have 2 options:
- If you want to support the Sierra Club Canada Foundation and its education and research initiatives (AND receive a charitable tax receipt) then do that! Good solutions always depend on knowledge and sound science.
- As always, if you want your gift unfettered by CRA tax rules then donate directly to Sierra Club Canada and support our advocacy work (I promise to make your voice loud and clear).
I wish you and your loved ones a safe, happy and healthy holiday!
Sincerely,
John Bennett, Executive Director
Sierra Club Canada
Executive.Director@sierraclub.ca
Follow John on Twitter
Read more from the Bennett Blog
________________________________________
RELATED READING:
Bennett Blog: In war, first disrupt communications…
Bennett Blog: EthicalOil.org stands for big oil - nothing else
Vancouver Observer: Charitable Fraser Institute received $4.3 million in foreign funding since 2000
________________________________________
P.S. -- Every donation is precious so please donate today.
Sierra Club Canada National Office
412-1 Nicholas St
Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7
Canada
Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7
Canada
IdleNoMore.ca
Some of the people behind this movement were interviewed yesterday on the Current. It may take Occupy to a new level.
Thanks to Anke:
Hi everyone
This is notice of a growing movement called IdleNoMore.ca - please feel free to send on to your contacts not on facebook.
You may have heard that Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence is now on the ninth day of her hunger strike in Ottawa as she calls on Harper or the Queen to meet with her. She says NO MORE to the Crown's blatant disregard of native treaty rights and is prepared to go to her death for this cause.
Omnibus Bill C-45, passed in early December, was the straw that broke the camel's back for Chief Spence. This Bill, among many other things, changed the Indian Act re. management of reserve lands and it removed environmental protection of tens of thousands of Canadian streams and waterways. Much is under threat as the oil and gas industry successfully lobbies the Harper government to remove obstacles to profit-making.
With 80% of us now living in cities, it can be easy to forget that our water ran wild before it came out of our taps, that our food was grown in the earth before it was stuffed into a package of some sort. Clean water, air and land are the basics of a healthy existence.
In the last 2 weeks, we have seen indigenous chiefs trying to enter the House of Commons, a "National Day of Solidarity and Resurgence" with marches on December 10th, highway blockades in the East and flash mob-style aboriginal round dances at several malls. This Friday December 21st there is another national day of action - see the beautiful poster cree8'ed by Metis artist Aaron Paquette here: http://www.aaronpaquette.net/?page_id=440 . Over 70 busloads of First Nations supporters from throughout Canada are heading to Ottawa to take part in a noon ceremony on Friday.
Victoria solidarity action: Friday Dec. 21st. 12 noon, flash mob round dance at the Bay Centre downtown - BYOD (bring your own drum).
For some background:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idle_No_More
http://apihtawikosisan.com/2012/12/11/the-natives-are-restless-wondering-why/
In the meantime, the holiday season is upon us - may you be warm, safe and loved <3..
Anke
Thanks to Anke:
Hi everyone
This is notice of a growing movement called IdleNoMore.ca - please feel free to send on to your contacts not on facebook.
You may have heard that Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence is now on the ninth day of her hunger strike in Ottawa as she calls on Harper or the Queen to meet with her. She says NO MORE to the Crown's blatant disregard of native treaty rights and is prepared to go to her death for this cause.
Omnibus Bill C-45, passed in early December, was the straw that broke the camel's back for Chief Spence. This Bill, among many other things, changed the Indian Act re. management of reserve lands and it removed environmental protection of tens of thousands of Canadian streams and waterways. Much is under threat as the oil and gas industry successfully lobbies the Harper government to remove obstacles to profit-making.
With 80% of us now living in cities, it can be easy to forget that our water ran wild before it came out of our taps, that our food was grown in the earth before it was stuffed into a package of some sort. Clean water, air and land are the basics of a healthy existence.
In the last 2 weeks, we have seen indigenous chiefs trying to enter the House of Commons, a "National Day of Solidarity and Resurgence" with marches on December 10th, highway blockades in the East and flash mob-style aboriginal round dances at several malls. This Friday December 21st there is another national day of action - see the beautiful poster cree8'ed by Metis artist Aaron Paquette here: http://www.aaronpaquette.net/?page_id=440 . Over 70 busloads of First Nations supporters from throughout Canada are heading to Ottawa to take part in a noon ceremony on Friday.
Victoria solidarity action: Friday Dec. 21st. 12 noon, flash mob round dance at the Bay Centre downtown - BYOD (bring your own drum).
For some background:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idle_No_More
http://apihtawikosisan.com/2012/12/11/the-natives-are-restless-wondering-why/
In the meantime, the holiday season is upon us - may you be warm, safe and loved <3..
Anke
snow
Wearing my snow boots for an unprecedented 3rd day. First day false alarm in my area. Second day enough snow to bring down a branch on the internet connection; third day slush hasn't been cleared away. Trolley buses could not run yesterday and they don't seem to have snow ploughs in the "village". People seemed to be excited yesterday and the libraries closed, but that much snow would not have been noticed in another province or even north of here.
Wednesday, 19 December 2012
Impact of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) seed flour on nutrients, functional properties and zinc bioavailability of plantain flour.
Malays J Nutr. 2011 Dec;17(3):359-66.
Impact of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) seed flour on nutrients, functional properties and zinc bioavailability of plantain flour.
Source
Department of Food Science and Technology, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Nigeria. foluadetuyi@yahoo.co.ukAbstract
INTRODUCTION:
In Nigeria, nursing mothers are advised to give their infants plantain flour paste 'amala ogede' with 'ewedu' Corchorus olitorius soup during the process of weaning. Over-matured okra is typically discarded resulting in substantial post-harvest waste; the seed could be processed into okra seed flour for the fortification of plantain flour. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of the addition of okra seed flour on the nutrients, functional properties, minerals and zinc bioavailability of plantain flour.METHODS:
Okra seed flour was used to fortify plantain flour in the ratio 90:10, 80:20 and 70:30.RESULTS:
The addition of okra seed flour to the plantain flour resulted in a significant increase in the protein, fat, fibre and ash content of the fortified plantain flour, while that of moisture and carbohydrate decreased. The mineral levels of Zn, K and Fe increased significantly while the calcium content decreased. The calculated phytate--zinc molar ratio and [Ca][Phytate]/[Zn] molar ratio of the fortified plantain flour were below the critical levels.CONCLUSION:
The study showed that fortifying plantain flour with okra seed flour resulted in an increase in several nutrients, rendering the zinc more bioavailable. This fortified food has potential as a complimentary food in Nigeria.
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