tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52463919195215449742024-03-06T07:42:47.918+10:00Blah Blah BlahCurrent Affairs, Diets, Children, Health, GenealogyAustralian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-83082703507783647142019-03-11T12:30:00.000+10:002020-07-04T11:21:58.966+10:00More Free Scottish Records
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<br />
Below are extracts from OPR’s purchased mostly from LDS who were additional
entries on pages I ordered. Free to search and copy.<br />
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SCOTTISH MARRIAGES<br />
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1906 21 September 32 Law? Coburg Place, Edinburgh United Free church of Scotland<br />
William ELLIS, Van Driver, Widower, 28 of 12 Haug Street Edinburgh
Parents Stephen ELLIS, Chimney Sweep and Catherine ELLIS MS ANDERSON<br />
Helen LAIDLAW, domestic Servant, Spinster, 26 of same place
Parents Robert LAIDLAW, Tailor (deceased) and Mary LAIDLAW MS CALDER
Witnesses Helen Warrack THOMSON and Gavin SCOTT<br />
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1919 5 May at Douglas Hotel, Glasgow by terms of United Free Church
Ref 64410/1108
Robert Henry GIRVAN grounds assistant Bachelor, 31, 550 Springburn Rd, Glasgow
Parents William GIRVAN, joiner and Christina GIRVAN MS STEWART
Married Jean BLAIR spinster, 31, of 76 St John St Craighall Road, Glasgow
Parents Archibald BLAIR, Engineer and Isabella BLAIR MS MACINTYRE (deceased)
Witnesses Catherine McLaren BLAIR and John A DAWSON<br />
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1859 MARRIAGES IN THE PARISH OF STIRLING IN THE BURGH OF STIRLING PAGE 72<br />
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No 143 George MALCOM on 9 December, 22, parents James MALCOM, Dyke Builder and Christian maiden name BEVERIDGE
To Janet MCLEOD, 21, Spinster, parents Daniel MCLEOD, Mason Master and Mary maiden name GRAHAM<br />
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No 144 William TODD on 9 December, 46,Farm Servant, of Muckhart, Widower
parents William TODD, Farm Servant, decd, Isabella SMITH deceased
To Elizabeth MARSHALL, 24, Farm servant, Spinster of Muckhart, parents
Robert MARSHALL, Lime Miner and Elizabeth SPEEDY deceased.<br />
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SCOTTISH DEATHS<br />
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1857 DEATHS IN THE PARISH OF CLACKMANNAN IN THE COUNTY OF CLACKMANNAN PAGE 2<br />
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No 4 Elizabeth Helen Davidson DOBBIE January 23 at Clackmannan F, 3,
parents Alexander DOBBIE, Weigher at a Colliery and Jane maiden name
WATSON Deceased<br />
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No 5 William DOBBIE, Dresser of Cast Iron Goods (Married, January 26 at
Bankhead, M, 45, parents William DOBBIE, Furnace Keeper, Deceased and
Christian maiden name DONALDSON Decd. Informant Jean DOBBIE sister<br />
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1858DEATHS IN THE PARISH OF ALLOA IN THE COUNTY OF CLACKMANNAN PAGE 15<br />
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No 44 Janet BAXTER (Widow) on March 5 at King Street, Alloa Y, 76
parents David WYLIE, Shoemaker Deceased and Christian WYLIE maiden name
INGLIS Decd. Informant James BENNET Grandson<br />
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No 45 Mary TOD March 4 at Alloa Single, F, 26, parents William Tod, Candle Maker and Elizabeth maiden name FORBES<br />
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1859 DEATHS IN THE PARISH OF SCOONIE IN THE COUNTY OF FIFE PAGE 1<br />
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No 1 Betty DRUMMOND Pauper (widow) January 17 at No 2 Old Inn Wynd, Leven
F, 79, parents John RAMSAY, Agricultural Labourer decd and Magdaline maned name SMART Decd. Informant Mary OSWALD daughter<br />
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No 2. Christian FULLERTON (Wife and Agricultural Labourer) Married on
January 14 at Burnside, Cothouse? F, 66 parents Robert SCOTT, Brewer
Master Decd and Elspit maiden name BIRRELL decd. Informant William
FULLERTON, husband<br />
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No 3 Jane VANNAT (Wife of a Seaman Merchant Services) Married on January
11 at Fourth St, Leven F, 32, parents David CHARLES, shoemaker Master,
decd and Jean maiden name MILLAR. Informant David CHARLES Brother<br />
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1859 DEATHS IN THE PARISH OF KINROSS IN THE COUNTY OF KINROSS PAGE 8<br />
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No 8 May? STEEDMAN (Married to David STEEDMAN, Shoemaker) On March 12 AT
Kinross f, 32, parents John ROBERTSON, Weaver deceased and Jean maiden
name RUSSELL.<br />
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No 9 David SHARP (Single) on March 12 at Kinross M,21/2 yrs, parents John SHARP, Weaver and Christian maiden name DRUMMOND<br />
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1859 DEATHS IN THE PARISH OF FOSSOWAY IN THE COUNTY OF KINROSS PAGE 8<br />
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No 22 Jean CRAWFORD (married) Dec 23rd at Blairingone F, 49 parents Andrew CAIRNS, Wright and Anne CAIRNS maiden name BURNS<br />
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1859 DEATHS IN THE PARISH OF ALLOA IN THE COUNTY OF CLACKMANNAN PAGE 1<br />
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No 2 Dugald BATTISON, Labourer, single January 16 at Alloa, M, 26,
parents James BATTISON, Labourer and Agnes maiden name MCFARLANE Decd<br />
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No 3 Cecilia GRAIGIE January 9, Single at Forth Street, Alloa F, 34
parents James CRAIGIE Sea Captain, Deceased and Henrietta maiden name
MELDRUM Decd<br />
1861 DEATHS IN THE PARISH OF CLACKMANNAN IN THE COSUNTY OF CLACKMANNAN PAGE 31<br />
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No 91 October 20 Parish of Clackmannan
James STEIN at Coalfauld M 6 yrs parents James STEIN, Foreman and Margaret STEIN MS NICOLS<br />
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No 92 November 8 Parish of Clackmannan
Margaret HUNTER at Fishcross F 21 mos. Parents David HUNTER, Coalminer and Helen HUNTER MS PATERSON<br />
No 93 November 12 Parish of Clackmannan
Janet RAMSAY at Riccarton F 2 yrs parents Thomas Wilson RAMSAY, Blacksmith and Ann RAMSAY MS HUNTER<br />
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Australian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-247585780143223562019-03-10T14:33:00.001+10:002019-03-10T14:42:27.940+10:00Free Transcripts of births Clackmannan, Stirling, Edinburgh ScotlandUnfortunately I lost a lot of my web pages some months ago of free transcripts and information relating to Clackmannan, Scotland and nearby places. I am pleased to say that some births have now been retrieved and are available at <a href="http://www.howdiie.com/">www.howdiie.com</a> under Clackmannan Births. Hope they are of help to someone as they contain more information about the families in a lot of cases eg<br />
No 88 Robert ALLAN Male on July 11th at Duke Street parents William ALLAN,<br />
Weigher at a Colliery, 38 yrs, born Westfield, Parish of Clackmannan and Jane M.S. FOTHERINHAM her 7th child – 31 yrs born Clackmannan. Married 1837<br />
1870 BIRTHS IN THE DISTRICT OF ST CLEMENT IN THE BURGH OF DUNDEE PAGE NO 41<br />
No 121 Matthew Deas STEWART on 2 February at 33 Castle Street, Dundee
M, parents James STEWART, Lithographer and Ann M.S. DUNDEE married 1863
Nov 5 DundeeAustralian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-30728363756522515682019-01-22T14:36:00.002+10:002019-01-22T14:36:29.702+10:00The latest craze DeclutteringOver the last few months I have been going through the house and trying to declutter - having gathered up so much over the years and taking up hobbies and crafts adds to the number of items that are stored away in cupboards under tables in shelving and so on. I was interested to read about the Marie Kondos ideas and the fad she has created. One point she mentions is not to go room by room but by items now that did make sense to me. As I set out to clean out particular cupboards and some how ended up bogged down on how to sort and what to do with all the variety of items. So yes item by item makes a lot of sense. I am not sure how I would go with her folding tecnique's maybe too time consuming or maybe one would get use to it, the idea being that items are folded many times which reduces creasing and then stored upright saving space. This included underwear, singlets, t-shirts. nightwear as well as jeans which I hang?? But all food for thought.<br />
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So I off to get started in the wardrobe but a reminder after you have de-cluttered you need to decide how you are going to dispose of your items. One needs to be considerate of the charity stores who are only too happy to take items that are of use but unfortunately, some people are using these charities as rubbish dumps.<br />
<br />
Some suggestions from me are<br />
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1. Take photo's and sell on line just protect your privacy at all times<br />
2. Offer for free to selling groups in your area on a pick up basis only again protect your privacy at all times.<br />
3. Offer to family or friends<br />
4. If you have sufficient to fill your boot consider a boot sale in your area <br />
5. If you have lots of variety consider a garage sale<br />
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Happy de-cluttering but remember if you love an item or it brings you joy don't throw it out.Australian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-54253045999095295492019-01-22T13:39:00.002+10:002019-01-22T13:39:50.440+10:00Poke Time. Food for the soulI have recently been introduced to Poke and it was such a wonderful experience. The food is very flavorsome, healthy, offering a variety of dishes which can be served in a bowl or a wrap.<br />
The food is served in stations by different people and you can make up your own menu as you go if you want. First up we had a choice of white rice, black rice, quinoa or noodles. Next station choice of protein chicken, various types of fish or tofu, then next station the salad bar, then chose from a variety of sauces including sesame oil, wasabi, chilli, olive oil and finished with toppings which included avocado, sesame seeds and more.<br />
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I was impressed by the cleanliness and the manner in which the food was stored and served. A truly delicious meal whereby you can have as little or as many ingredients as you wish. <br />
<br />
I can see this as becoming extremely popular across all age groups. Australian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-91862236657690840002019-01-05T14:27:00.001+10:002019-01-05T14:27:35.045+10:00Vegetable Soup homemade and very tasty<h2>
VEGETABLE SOUP AND NOODLES</h2>
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INGREDIENTS</h3>
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<b>Half chopped brown onion skin included</b></h3>
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<b>Head off half a celery bunch roughly chopped</b></h3>
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<b>One carrot with skin left on sliced </b></h3>
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<b>Handful of fresh parsley</b></h3>
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<b>Handful of fresh thyme</b></h3>
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<b>METHOD</b></h3>
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<b>Placed all the above ingredients into a pressure cooker and added water to cover about an inch above the vegetables. Brought to the boil before placing on the lid then cooked in the pressure cooker for 5 minutes. Left to cool and placed in the refrigerator overnight.</b></h3>
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<b>Next day strain the vegetables from the stock and discard. Add half a grated carrot, small can of champignons stems and pieces, handful of curly parsley with stems removed and chopped finely, 1 teaspoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon soya sauce. Cook for 15 minutes on low heat then add 2 serves of egg noodles and cook them as directed, 3 minutes. Test for taste and add more oyster sauce if required. I did not add salt as this is in the soya sauce. Serves 3 to 4. Let sit for a few minutes after serving as is very hot. ENJOY</b></h3>
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Australian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-14058083568822284462017-11-15T13:42:00.000+10:002017-11-15T13:42:22.569+10:00Healthy and good for you or not. Tempeh - what is it!! Is it good for you. I have just been searching around on line and notice Tempeh BLT Sandwiches where trending. I had no idea what Tempeh was so had to investigate further. It is a soybean product the same as Tofu but instead uses the whole soybean which is fermented and is different in texture and nutrition originating from Indonesia. So we now have a vegeterian version of the BLT sandwich which according to Healthline is very good for us being high in protein, probiotics and vitamins and minerals. I also noted they can also be made from various beans or a combination of including wheat. <u> So a word of caution to anyone with wheat alergies to ensure they do not have one that is not made from soybeans only. </u><br /><u></u><br />
<img alt="Image result for photo of tempeh" class="irc_mi" height="157" src="https://media.istockphoto.com/photos/fresh-tempeh-isolated-on-white-background-picture-id531570379?k=6&m=531570379&s=612x612&w=0&h=7LZrXskMmklsUKNByjgSV3Q4t4hYiscsW-b5aAIMlAQ=" style="margin-top: 0px;" width="200" /><img alt="Image result for photo of tempeh" class="irc_mi" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSNemVvmEabrPfTFjTfqhpq8_WibNmhp0YSILZY_1FdPMYJcCfWQuYRrX29kGkmcQRRUuLcwLPp6hOfaUNw8B8E5FHURkbUh4o-FagvT-UrKDLTCLVjAYxxHUVCyXwa2Xsr1dWG-3xTQ4T/s200/BBQ-tempeh-recipe.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px;" width="133" /> <br />
Temphey can be cooked in a variety of ways<br />
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<li>First I read that the bitterness need to be removed from it by simmering in stock or water for 10 minutes then cooking as required. </li>
<li>Can be coated in a blend of spices and pan fried until crispy such as in a Tempeh BLT Sandwich where Tempeh is substituted for the bacon. </li>
<li>It can be used with salad, in taco's, in teriyaki and so on so is quite versatile</li>
</ul>
I have not tried this before so will look out with interest in the supermarket next time I am shopping to see if I can find some to try. I am interested in the fact that they are a source of natural probiotic which is good for the tummy, good for the gut and can help alleviate irritable bowel syndrone along with reducing fat in the stomach according to research. I am not vegeterian but I do love my vegetables and often have a meat free meal whereby I use mushrooms in lieu of meat or just stir fry up a frozen packet of stir fry vegetables and add some spice such as chilli or sesame oil.<br />
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Healthy Eating<br />
Jenny Mortimer <br />
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Sources: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/tempeh, http://www.chooseveg.com/16-delicious-things-to-cook-with-tempeh, https://www.blueapron.com/recipes/smoked-tempeh-b-l-t-sandwiches-with-tomato-cucumber-salad, http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=126<br />
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Australian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-1291898029642027132017-05-15T13:43:00.001+10:002017-05-15T13:43:12.601+10:00ART SHOW AT MALENY SHOW 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2LaJHDEoNDdihLVcPEHi2wK6v35MOnSVTF5jKeE6fQdKsEabWwLCksVfU41Hb8SuYcdZJr35spohsHDSLBvlsXAanbYulL7D6gEif9vgwy8QZ3aazOcLuQAA4zJrtP7ft8eH1EbgA9Eo/s1600/My+Invitation4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2LaJHDEoNDdihLVcPEHi2wK6v35MOnSVTF5jKeE6fQdKsEabWwLCksVfU41Hb8SuYcdZJr35spohsHDSLBvlsXAanbYulL7D6gEif9vgwy8QZ3aazOcLuQAA4zJrtP7ft8eH1EbgA9Eo/s400/My+Invitation4.jpg" width="387" height="400" /></a></div>
Australian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-3618675730674246942017-04-05T15:32:00.000+10:002017-05-13T11:40:04.699+10:00The Ten Commandments for Shoppers in Supermarkets1. Thou Shalt not walk backwards when in store<br>
2. Thou Shalt not park your trolley in the middle of the aisle<br>
3. Thou Shalt not prop exactly where I want to shop<br>
4. Thou Shalt not walk double abreast in an aisle<br>
5. Thou Shalt not block my way when I am trying to wheel my trolley down an aisle<br>
6. Thou Shalt not barge into me with a trolley<br>
7. Thou Shalt not pack shelves while I am shopping<br>
8. Thou Shalt not place obsticles in aisles<br>
9. Thou Shalt not use the supermarket as a meeting place<br>
10. Thou Shalt not push in before me when at the checkout<br>
Australian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-16798791738225558032017-03-11T13:46:00.001+10:002017-03-11T13:47:33.811+10:00How to copy photos from ipad to windows computerI have been having trouble for ages trying to get information and in particulars photo's off my ipad or iphone onto my laptop which has windows 10. I came across a solution which I would like to share with you. It does not seem to be permanent but it works.<br><br>
Attach ipad to computer via usb port then on computer <br>
Go to Control Panel (right click mouse on first icon at bottom of screen), <br>
click on view printers and devices,<br>
Scroll down if you need to and you should find your ipad<br>
Right click mouse on ipad icon and select troubleshooting<br>
the computer will start "detecting problems"<br>
after a bit it will ask fix this problem or ignore <br>
So select the fix. <br><br>
Your ipad will now be visible in File Explorer(left click on the first icon at bottom of screen)
Click on the ipad, and click on in my case the first or second icon to find what you want. Good Luck Australian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-77593785853829296852017-02-16T10:49:00.000+10:002017-02-16T10:49:02.711+10:00Why is Microsoft Edge default for opening pdf files and how to fixHi I have been battling with this problem for awhile well ever since changing to Windows 10 and now today I was opening files and the screen was blank so after googling I found a fix which I will share below Apparantly if there are updates this can change back so just be aware and keep some notes of how your fixed the problem. Here we go goodluck.
Right click on mouse and select Search,
type in Default Programs,
in the column on left hand side under System select Default Apps,
then RH column select Choose Default apps by type,
LH side scroll down to .pdf,
RH click on Microsoft Edge to connect,
Select the option you want and I selected Adobe Reader. All done.Australian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-91545112300984673842017-01-06T11:48:00.002+10:002017-01-06T12:04:03.893+10:00Ramsay's of ClackmannanIt has been awhile since I researched this family but as I received an email recently thanking me for putting the information on line as it helped them find a family connection that had been eluding them here is a link for you family history researchers Other names connected are Taylor, Ferguson, McKenzie, Norrie
mainly around Clackmannan, Saline, Fife, Fossway and Tullibole. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me by leaving a reply to this post. Cheers
<br />
<a href="http://www.howdiie.com/familytrees.html"> read more
</a>
Australian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-54989224302803880732016-11-05T14:17:00.002+10:002016-11-05T14:31:28.213+10:00"Getting started - why go online?
Keen to start your family tree, you type the name of an ancestor into a search engine, and literally hundreds of> websites come back at you. Some are free, some pay-per-view, some subscription - and suddenly you don't know where to begin.
There is an overwhelming amount of information on the internet, and it's difficult to know which of the pay-for services are of value to you. It is fair to say that most genealogy sites for which you have to pay have some worth - it just depends whether they are going to be worthwhile for you. Here are some tips and guidelines to help make order out of the chaos so you can make the right choice when it comes to selecting your website.
The bottom line in genealogical research is that you are going to have to pay for it. You cannot manage without the basic building blocks of certificates and census returns, and money can be liberally spent in travelling to archives, paying online fees, hiring private researchers and whatever else you deem necessary as you continue your research. But there are good reasons why more and more genealogists are going online.
There is a wealth of material available on the web, and it is being added to every day. Databases and search engines make information accessible in a way in which it wasn't before: searches that used to take weeks or months now take only a few minutes. And sometimes it's cheaper and easier to do what you can online and in your own time than travelling to archives and bowing to time pressure there. You may find that you can use online resources for free or more cheaply at archives, but is it worth the time and expense of travelling there? And you will still have to pay for the photocopying!
First of all, there are lots of excellent free resources used by genealogists - here is a small selection:
www.freebmd.org.uk for some birth, marriage and death indexes for England and Wales..
www.familysearch.org for the vast international genealogy website run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
www.rootsweb.com for genealogy chat and all kinds of relevant information."
I would also like to add to this that the use of mailing lists is a marvelous way to find answers and the people on these mailing lists are extremely generous and it is not unusual to receive scans of original documents from lookups by someone who lives close to an archive. Or offer to post a copy of original documents. I have been amazed at peoples generosity. "What goes around come around"
Here are some tips about recording your research and I find is still very relavent to me today some 15 years later. <a href="http://www.howdiie.com/gentip.html">genitips</a>
Australian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-79687391005831224472016-11-05T14:17:00.000+10:002016-11-05T14:29:53.478+10:00"Getting started - why go online?
Keen to start your family tree, you type the name of an ancestor into a search engine, and literally hundreds of> websites come back at you. Some are free, some pay-per-view, some subscription - and suddenly you don't know where to begin.
There is an overwhelming amount of information on the internet, and it's difficult to know which of the pay-for services are of value to you. It is fair to say that most genealogy sites for which you have to pay have some worth - it just depends whether they are going to be worthwhile for you. Here are some tips and guidelines to help make order out of the chaos so you can make the right choice when it comes to selecting your website.
The bottom line in genealogical research is that you are going to have to pay for it. You cannot manage without the basic building blocks of certificates and census returns, and money can be liberally spent in travelling to archives, paying online fees, hiring private researchers and whatever else you deem necessary as you continue your research. But there are good reasons why more and more genealogists are going online.
There is a wealth of material available on the web, and it is being added to every day. Databases and search engines make information accessible in a way in which it wasn't before: searches that used to take weeks or months now take only a few minutes. And sometimes it's cheaper and easier to do what you can online and in your own time than travelling to archives and bowing to time pressure there. You may find that you can use online resources for free or more cheaply at archives, but is it worth the time and expense of travelling there? And you will still have to pay for the photocopying!
First of all, there are lots of excellent free resources used by genealogists - here is a small selection:
www.freebmd.org.uk for some birth, marriage and death indexes for England and Wales..
www.familysearch.org for the vast international genealogy website run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
www.rootsweb.com for genealogy chat and all kinds of relevant information."
I would also like to add to this that the use of mailing lists is a marvelous way to find answers and the people on these mailing lists are extremely generous and it is not unusual to receive scans of original documents from lookups by someone who lives close to an archive. Or offer to post a copy of original documents. I have been amazed at peoples generosity. "What goes around come around"
Here are some tips about recording your research and I find is still very relavent to me today some 15 years later. <a href="http://www.howdiie.com/gentip.html">genitips</a>
Australian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-71655839926412083212016-10-15T12:36:00.003+10:002016-10-15T14:06:16.825+10:00ALKALINE DIET - IS THIS THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTHI have been reading about how to reverse the acidity in blood to an alkaline level that will promote<br />
energy, get rid of gas and bloating, cure gerd, improve the digestive system , help with athritis and general aches and pains and lose weight. Wow - so is this the way of the future for all of us or maybe the older generation or is this the cure for the overweight. I am not sure that I believe all these claims but I could do with more energy for one so I am going to investigate further. There is a supplement on the market something greens which may or may not work but is one of those long, long winded adds that go on and on and then at the end reveal the product they are trying to sell. So I figure this may not be the way to go but to look at the diet itself. I have only just touched on it and it looks a little involved but mainly as I see it, it involves eating the correct combination of foods to reduce the acidity in our blood cells.<br />
<br />
I found a list of alkaline foods below<br />
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of Alkalining Vegetables:</span> Beets, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Celery,
Cucumber, Kale, Lettuce, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Spinach</li>
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of Alkalizing Fruits:</span> Apple, Banana, Berries, Cantaloupe, Grapes,
Melon, Lemon, Orange,
Peach, Pear, Watermelon</li>
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Protein:</span> Almonds, Chestnuts, Tofu</li>
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Spices:</span> Cinnamon, Curry, Ginger, Mustard, Sea Salt</li>
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Now to work out the correct way to eat these foods and with what. Is anyone out there on this diet and can they help me out here. Would be greatly appreciated<br />
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<br />Australian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-53511717142992661682016-09-20T14:55:00.000+10:002016-09-20T14:55:22.197+10:00Word for Today<hr class="gray-divide article-divide" />
Pulchritudinous meaning physically beautiful<br />
Richard Burton used it to describe his first impression of Elizabeth Taylor: "... the most astonishingly self-contained, <em>pulchritudinous</em>, remote, removed, inaccessible woman I had ever seen."<br />
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http://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/top-10-unusually-long-words-vol-2 Australian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-34381006849650137562016-09-08T10:38:00.000+10:002016-09-20T14:47:48.594+10:00Let's Get Serious and Save on our weekly ShopI am becoming more and more guilty about waste in the kitchen. As hard as I try I am always tossing something out whether it be left over's or vegetables that have gone rotten. Bread and Milk are okay as I always use them before they are out of date and a tip about freezing bread if you take a whole loaf out of the freezer to rethaw it will go mouldy in no time.<br />
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So that being said, what to do? Saw some good ideas on the morning TV show and so decided is time I pursued my earlier thoughts on cutting down on the number of times I go to the supermarket a week which for me is almost daily and if I only go in for one thing sure as hell come out with a bundle.<br />
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My List of things to do to get me on track and you if you think it will help.<br />
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<li>Decide how often to shop weekly or fortnightly for me it will be weekly because fresh fruit and vegetables will not always keep for a fortnight especially when you don't really know how they have been stored. So weekly and this week I will try the market's for my fruit and vegetable to compliment those in the local supermarket that does have some nice fresh stuff.</li>
<li>Draw up a menu for the week. I am not going to cover every meal as I have tried that before and end up with too much because I go out to friends or eat out so let's say 5 days of meals.</li>
<li>Then accordingly write out your shopping list </li>
<li>Have some fun with all this and it should stick especially if you start to save money which can go towards little luxuries or into a fund or to get out of debt</li>
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Bit like a New Years resolution just a bit late or should that be a bit early!! <br />
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Till next time<br />
Have fun, eat well and be happy<br />
Yours Howdiie<br />
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Grown in our backyard Australian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-81438745082370034412016-09-08T10:21:00.002+10:002016-09-08T10:21:45.636+10:00Australian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-56184579578777863992016-08-29T14:32:00.001+10:002016-08-29T14:32:16.517+10:00Father's Day - what would Dad like So what are you going to get Dad this Father's Day. Have you given it any thought? Are you too busy to look around? Well take five and remember it is his day so a little thought into what he would like would be so nice. Here are some suggestions below.<br />
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A get together for a breakfast or lunch out - your shout would be very nice.<br />
Lunch at the beach again your shout with a game of cricket or a long walk along the sand.<br />
If you cannot get together well post a parcel so that it arrives in time but forget the sweets, chocolates, socks, shaving cream, slippers and pj's.<br />
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<li>Gift Card are not such a bad idea especially for the older Dad's/Granddad's who are hard to buy for such as to Bunning's depending on their interests.</li>
<li> Seat Cover such as lambs wool but only if you know what he likes and wants otherwise forget it. They are made for the car make and model.</li>
<li>Tag Trackers for Dad's who are always losing keys, misplacing glasses, wallet and so on. Just type in Tag Trackers in the search engine to see what is available there is a range in price, some limitations as to distance covered but good for around the house .</li>
<li>Something for the garden such as a garden fork, garden rake, if you know Dad's old one is about to break or has been taped up once too often!! Would be a nice gift.</li>
<li>Has he got old records he cannot play? Depending on budget a record player that plays 45's and LP's would be nice.</li>
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So hope these few ideas help of course, if your Dad is into a particular sport/hobby there is probably something that you could buy along that line that he would love. Have a great day. <br />
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Australian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-11767837400746131552016-07-22T11:01:00.001+10:002016-07-22T11:01:12.002+10:00 KACHCHE HALDI KA ACHAAR -TUMERIC PICKLESFound this simple recipe when looking at ways to incorporate fresh tumeric into or with a meal.</br> It is an Indian Pickle which is used as an accompaniment.Three ingredients Tumeric sliced finely, lemon juice to cover and a little salt. Mix all ingredients </br>together and place in a jar leave for one week and shake every day to mix. </br>
Tumeric is said to be good for many conditions is an anti-inflammatory,anti-fungal,</br> antibacterial, helps in the treatment of cancer,diabetes,Alzheimer, cold and cough</br> therefore, worth incorporating into your menu I think, and will be a nice addition of flavour </br>and colour. I am going to try this one out today so let you know in a week the results.</br></br>
Australian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-58535716978569011822016-07-20T14:53:00.000+10:002016-07-20T14:53:40.680+10:00Food to feed the BRAINThe brain needs food to feed it just as all other parts of your body so which are the better choices. I did some research on line and the following have been recommended (sources below). </br> </br>
Wholegrains </br>
The brain needs energy to work at it's best and we get energy from carbs and wholegrains with a lower GI are a good choice </br> </br>
Oily Fish </br>
Full of Omega 3 and good for the heart. A serving of 3 per week is good but I try to buy salmon and oily fish that is free of mercury </br> </br>
Blueberries </br>
Research by Tuft University believe they can actually reverse memory loss, "A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience found an extract of blueberries eaten every day led to a reversal of nerve cell damage in rats. After eating their daily dose of berries, the rodents learned faster, had a better short-term memory and had improved balance and co-ordination. The humble blueberry is truly a superfood for your brain cells." </br> </br>
Tomatoes </br>
Lycopene is found is tomatoes and is a rich antioxidant which is believed to protect against free
radical damage in our cells </br> </br>
Vitamins B 6, B12 and folic acid </br>
"are known to reduce levels of a compound called homocysteine in the blood. Elevated levels of homocysteine are associated with increased risk of stroke, cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease. A study of a group of elderly patients with mild cognitive impairment found that after two years of intervention with high doses of B6, B12 and folic acid there was significantly less brain shrinkage compared to a subset given placebo treatment. Opt for B-rich foods like chicken, fish, eggs and leafy greens." </br> </br>
Avocado </br>
Contain Monosatuated fatty acids which help to protect nerve cells in the brain </br> </br>
Blackcurrents, Red Peppers and Citrus </br>
Rich in Vitamin C believed to protect against age related brain disfunction </br> </br>
Pumpkin Seeds </br>
Highest in Zinc of all seeds. Great for boosting learning and memory </br> </br>
Broccoli </br>
A good source of Vitamin K </br> </br>
Sage </br>
Helps improve memory - I believe it just a little of this herb goes a long way.
I like to sprinkle it on salads, eggs, it goes with almost anything. It is easy to get some
growing in a pot and keep near the kitchen. </br> </br>
Nuts </br>
A good source of Vitamin E </br> </br>
Dark Chocolate </br>
Now that is a plus all around. Most of us love chocolate it's a feel good food and it also
(in moderation) has health benefits. Improves blood flow to the brain and verbal fluency. If this is true it is worth trying to add to our diet. </br>
As well as improving the brain there has been a trending topic about growing new brain cells.
Now this sounds very interesting. So what can we do to help improve our brain in this manner.
It has been suggesedt that Running will help your brain grow neurons. What are neurons? "Cells within the nervous system, called neurons, communicate with each other in unique ways. The neuron is the basic working unit of the brain, a specialized cell designed to transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells." </br> </br>
Also eating Curcumin which is found in Tumeric another neuron booster along with Blueberries and Green Tea. </br>
So a bit of food for thought!! I am off to dig some tumeric and make a batch of pickles will post recipe tomorrow and let you know how they turned out </br>.
Sources </br>
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/10-foods-boost-your-brainpower </br>
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/11364896/Brain-food-6-snacks-that-are-good-for-the-mind.html </br>
http://www.brainfacts.org/brain-basics/neuroanatomy/articles/2012/the-neuron/ </br>
http://breakingmuscle.com/health-medicine/six-easy-ways-to-enhance-your-brain-health</br>
Australian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-24377149135135183272016-07-10T09:43:00.001+10:002016-07-10T09:43:10.894+10:00Move It Or Lose ItAre you getting lazy. Weather is so cold it is easy to cuddle up inside with a book or find a cosy spot and watch a good movie..<br />
Well it's time to take stock and look at your exercise regime me included. So up and adam everybody let do the walk. How to start out again after taking an extended break. Well what I do is start walking before breakfast say 15/20 minutes trying to pick up 2000 steps and following this mid morning, after lunch, mid afternoon and hey presto 8000 steps on top of your daily routine. <br />
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Hands up those of you who are going to get off your butt and start the walk and forget the talk.<br />
Join me today. Are you ready for take off. Oh yeh let's get going then. See you in the morning for some feedback.<br />
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Good LuckAustralian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-49979326153975618892016-04-29T14:22:00.001+10:002016-06-15T09:16:32.236+10:00Mother's Day Get it Right??Mother's Day is coming up and for those who can will visit and give some flowers or will they give something that Mum will say she loves but secretly think why do they buy me stuff like that.<br />
So this year guys get a bit smarter Mum does not expect anything just love and affection and a big smile. But if you must buy a gift - flowers are a great idea unless there are allergic reactions involved in which case ask her what she would like or take her shopping if you can and let her select.<br />
Remember the older Mum's, baby boomers have usually collected a lot of nick nacks over the years and become harder to buy for. The more personalised the present the bigger chance you will get it wrong.
So a few suggestions<br />
for a movie lover- a nice video nothing bloodthirsty or full of swearing something like the Dressmaker would make a nice gift.<br />
a beautiful bunch of mixed flowers some people don't especially like chrysantheum's?<br />
a novel for an avid reader - but only if you are sure of what they like some people like biographies, some love stories, some adventure, some hate war stories so choose wisely<br />
if you are thinking of jewellry - let Mum choose her own from a catalogue or on line<br />
perfume only if you know for sure what she likes not what you think is nice - very personal preference when it comes to perfume and this can change over time?<br />
forget - the soap, bubble bath, socks, slippers, pyjamas<br />
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Australian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-36284938527805443632016-04-12T14:29:00.001+10:002016-04-12T14:29:16.358+10:00Lithium extends batteries and now human life!! Can you Believe itNow I read in the paper the other day about a couple of interesting facts (supposedly) about diet.<br><br>
Firstly the low fat diet is out and could be giving us diabetes 2. It seems that information given to us for so long about reducing our fat intake and going for products including dairy, milk, cheese, yoghurt that are lower in fat. But now we are being told the fat in the dairy products helps to distribute the insulin around our bodies. So guess what low fat is off my menu and instead I am slowly introducting full cream milk and greek yoghurt into my diet and will see how I go with my weight. So far so good. I am watching my portions and trying to keep them down.<br><br>
Secondly Lithium which has been used to treat Bipolar disorder as well as depression, mood swings, episodes of mania and other disorders can increase the lenght of our lives? How can this be so?
" ithium has long been used as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of manic depression (known today as bipolar disorder). In fact, its first reported use was in 1949,1 when Dr. John Frederick Joseph Cade, an Australian psychiatrist, found that lithium carbonate operated as a mood enhancer in the treatment of manic depression disorder.<br><br>
Lithium decreases mortality<br><br>
Last January, we reported on a lithium study that heralded one the great advances in longevity for 2011 (see “Longevity and the Future” in the January 2011 issue). Researchers from Germany and Japan analyzed the mortality rate in 18 adjacent Japanese municipalities in relation to the amount of the trace element lithium contained in tap water from the respective regions.2 “We found that the mortality rate was considerably lower in those municipalities with more lithium in the drinking water [bold added],” Professor Dr. Michael Ristow, the lead researcher explained.<br><br>
Longer life from lithium<br><br>
In other words, a regular small uptake of lithium can considerably promote longevity according to the researchers and that even a low concentration of lithium leads to an increased life expectancy in humans as well as in a model organism, the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans. In a second experiment, the scientists examined exactly this range of low concentration in the C. elegans and were able to confirm: “The average longevity of the worms is higher after they have been treated with lithium at this dosage [bold added],” Ristow said. “From previous studies we know already that a higher uptake of lithium through drinking water is associated with an improvement of psychological well-being and with decreased suicide rates [bold added],”<br><br>
"Preserving And Renewing Brain Cells With Lithium<br><br>
Medical students are taught that there is a slow steady loss of brain cells with aging culminating in gradual shrinkage of the brain. Lithium has long been known to be an effective therapy for Bipolar Disorder (manic depression) when taken in high doses. However, recent research has shown that low doses of lithium preserve and renew[1] brain cells. Eight of ten persons given lithium showed an increase in brain grey matter of 3 % after only 4 weeks. By promoting brain cell regeneration and increasing brain size lithium can function as an anti-aging nutrient for the brain.<br><br>
Lithium also accomplishes the following benefits for brain cells:<br><br>
Lithium enhances DNA replication which is the first step to formation of new cells.
The damaging effects of excitotoxins. (monosodium glutamate (MSG), aspartame (Nutrasweet) etc. can be blocked by lithium.[2]<br><br>
Animal research shows that lithium can decrease the areas of cell death after induced strokes by 56 %.<br><br>
Lithium protects rat brain cells from the. increased levels of brain cell death caused by anti-convulsant drugs (Dilantin phenytoin , Tegretol, carbamazepine etc.)
Lithium may protect against adverse effects from mood altering drugs, alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, 'uppers"and "downers", and marihuana all of which cause brain damage with long term use.
Abnormally functioning signaling pathways may become repaired by lithium.
The aluminum felt to be a possible cause of Alzheimer's Disease (AD). is chelated[3] by lithium so it can be more easily removed from the body.<br><br>
Research has suggested that lithium blocks the secretion of beta-amyloid in Alzheimer's disease and prevents damage from pre-existing beta amyloid. Overactivity of the brain cell protein tau contributes to death of neurones in Alzheimer's Disease. Lithium inhibits this tau protein damage and the formation of the neurofibrillary tangles seen in AD. "<br><br>
I am not going out to try this metal but will enquire further with my GP on my next visit because there can be bad side affects and self medicating is not a good thing generally.<br><br>
And then to read another point of view see below:<br>
"Lithium robbed me of my vitality and life! I used to feel excited and connected to the world and now after lithium I feel empty and alone. I used to be a good musician before taking the lithium poison but lithium made me a terrible musician. Before the lithium I was social and considered beautiful, now after the lithium I am a strange wallflower that is unattractive. Before lithium I was connected and engaged in life, now after lithium I am withdrawn,antisocial, and disconnected. Lithium is THE WORST medication in my experience. Lithium is a nonessential metal in the human body. Humans do NOT require lithium to live, reproduce, or function in any way. It is easy to get caught up in the hype of lithium. Lithium increases grey matter in the brain, it supposedly calms people down, it is "just a salt", criminals have less lithium in their hair -these are all things people say when promoting lithium. People often ignore the negatives and destructiveness of lithium. The truth about lithium is that is is a nonessential metal for humans and all living creatures. Lithium is a toxin. The average person has 5mg of lithium in their body, and the average bipolar person is given between 450mg-1200mg PER DAY! The amount of lithium given for bipolar disorder, any mental disorder, or the amount contained in lithium orotate or lithium aspartate (a supposedly "safe" dietary supplement, lithium orotate and lithium asparate are actually dangerous and unproven without sound scientific studies, and they are quite toxic) is completely an overdosing of lithium. Food has quantities of lithium in the MICROgram range, not the miligram range. Lithium is NOT required in milligram dosages, it is fine in MICROGRAMS but sufficient, and even excess lithium, can be acquired through the diet (aka food sources). Giving people lithium is like how the ancient Romans rubbed lead (Pb) on their faces for makeup and used lead water pipes. Using lead in makeup and in water pipes was toxic, and we now know that. Years from now, hopefully humanity will look back and realize that giving people lithium was a negative, illogical, and completely [edited per terms and conditions of membership; false, defamatory, inaccurate claim] teatment; choice.<br><br>
Sources: http://www.newswithviews.com/Howenstine/james11.htm<br>
http://www.life-enhancement.com/magazine/article/2785-lithium-promotes-longevity-mood-and-love<br>
http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/bipolar-support-forums/general-support/10282069-lithium-sucks-lithium-ruined-my-life-lithium-is-poison-lithium-bad<br>Australian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-89361654556917218172016-03-13T13:45:00.000+10:002016-03-13T13:47:56.835+10:00Foodies are horrified!Do we know what we are eating at all anymore. It has come to light that even the fresh food vegetables, fruit and meat are in some way 'contaminated' by use of products to keep them longer. You know that packaged meat you see in supermarkets which never really looks the correct colour.<br><br>
Then apples aint apples! Some apples can me 10 months old such as pink slipper having been kept in the cool room with use of an agent to keep them. Brown bread can be white flour died brown. It is a real minefield out there when it comes to trying to eat healthy. We think we are doing the right thing and then all this information comes to light just to confuse us further. <br><br>
Rachel Clemons from Choice writes "Fresh food sold in supermarkets – such as fruit, vegetables and meat – isn't always as fresh as you might think. Technological advances mean the lamb chops that look so succulent could have been butchered four months ago, and those shiny red apples might have been in storage for more than a year.<br><br>
It's a fair-enough expectation that if you're buying "fresh produce" it shouldn't have been frozen or preserved. You'd also expect it to be put on sale as close to the state it would be in at the time of picking, catching or producing. So are meat, fruit and vegetables that have been stored for an extended period still truly fresh?" <br><br>
That was also my next question how good are these "Non-fresh" products? Do they contain any of the goodies they are suppose to? Well it has been reported that English spinach retains only 53% of its folate and 54% of its carotene after just eight days stored at fridge temperatures. And apples kept in cold storage for three months have lower levels of antioxidants.<br><br>
TO BE CONTINUED Australian Bushfireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517664346417287450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246391919521544974.post-88946607996863787582016-02-23T14:02:00.000+10:002016-02-23T14:02:39.392+10:00Yolk it ain't a joke!!Last week we were away and one place we stayed gave us a couple of eggs which they said was fresh from the chook house well when we tried them they were not fresh at all and the colour of the yolks was quite light in colour. So I thought those are not free range birds the yolk was too light. So when we had eggs the next time I noticed the yolk was bright yellow and thought this is definitely a free range egg. Well guess what? This may not be the case at all. I was shattered to read in the paper yesterday that there may be another reason for the bright colour of egg yolks. Yep now the humble egg is being tampered with secretly by adding colouring agents to the chook food derived from capscicum, marigold and paprika which is manufactured in China. </p><br>
I always buy free range eggs. I know that the labelling is not always as it seems but I am pretty happy with those I have, well until now. In the article in the paper it was suggested to check all the eggs in a carton and if they were all of similar colour it could be likely they were from chooks fed with additives to colour the yolks. <br><br>
Although stricter labelling laws are expected next month when ministers of the government meet the use of colour enhancers will not be on the subject list. So back to the drawing board for me to do my own research and look more carefully at the egg yolks or better still find a back yard producer and buy direct once happy they are free range.<br><br>
I suppose it could be said to do no harm but it is the deception that I don't like and it could be that some people are allergic to capsicum or the other additives and are eating it without knowing. <br>
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