The New Dirty Dozen and Clean Foods You Don't Have to Buy Organic

The Dirty Dozen--the list of 12 foods you should eat organic--has been updated for 2010. The new list includes fruits, vegetables, and other foods with a high pesticide residue. It is highly recommended to buy organic when shopping for these foods. So, what are they?The New Dirty Dozen includes:CeleryPeachesStrawberriesApplesBlueberries (new to the Dirty Dozen list, blueberries are reportedly treated with 52 pesticides, making them one of the dirtiest berries available)NectarinesBell PeppersSpinach (also new to the Dirty Dozen, spinach may have as many as 48 different pesticides)KaleCherriesPotatoesGrapesFor more information about this new list,...

Eating for Summer: What's Fresh Now?

It's summer, which means lots of fresh fruits and veggies are in season. Whether you grow your own or go to your local farmer's market every Saturday, it's a great time to eat fresh (and can fresh so that you have yummy fruits and veggies year-round).Canning and cooking at home are not only great ways to save money, they can also provide great family time and fun activities to share with friends. Plus, you know what you're eating! You can pick all your favorite seasonal items and herbs, and grill them or eat them raw or make delicious salads ... or, or, or however makes you feel healthy and satisfied.But, how to know what's in season now? The...

Printing Machines: Useful Tips To Choose Best

Printing is not only a mechanical or technical process it is more of an art to generate quality prints. A good printing machine is what you need to immortalize art on variety of surfaces. For those in printing business, here are some tips that should help in buying the right printing machines.Business RequirementsThe choice of a printing machine depends upon your business applications. For example, a business involved in printing on paper should choose between a laser printing machine and offset printing machine. On the other hand, flexography printing machines are used to print on packaging materials. Screen printing machines are used to print...

Help Support Your Kids' Healthy Sleep

It's almost August ... can you believe it? Before we know it, it will be September and our kids will be heading back to school.During summer, it can be difficult to keep kids on a regular sleep schedule; we want them to play and have fun while they can! But research shows school-aged kids needs about 9-12 hours of sleep[1] at night, which is especially important during the school year to support intellectual and emotional health.Now is a great time to start your kids back on a healthy sleep schedule so that by the time school rolls around, they'll be rested and ready to head back. So, how do you help support your kids' healthy sleep schedule?...

ACHS hires Fayne Griffiths as ACHS Director of Student Financial Services and Registrar

We're proud to announce that we have recently hired Fayne Griffiths, MBA, to join the ACHS team. Fayne will work as Director of Student Financial Services and Registrar for the American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS).Fayne, who has resided in the Pacific Northwest for more than 30 years, has served students in several Portland-area colleges, including as Director of Student Services, Director of Financial Aid, and Director of Student Financial Services and Registrar."I am excited about serving ACHS," Fayne says. "Helping students who are dedicated to helping others is the highest privilege I could imagine. My goal is to energetically and...

New Definition of PTSD Creates Greater Access for Veterans

According to a recent article on the website Military.com, there is a new process for service members to claim post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Veterans who may not have engaged in combat, but are experiencing symptoms of PTSD no longer have to cite a specific incident on their claim. Rather, "the new policy recognizes that living with the fear of death and injury may be enough for troops to develop mental health issues," said Bryant Jordan in "New PTSD Rules Relax Definition".Veterans are no longer required to cite specific incidences of stress--or support their claims with documentation. Veterans are now only required to show that they...

Leather Products: What You Must Possess and How

The leather products manufacturers have come up with an extended range of items over so many years. So, what are the different leather-made products that people prefer to buy? The following discussion highlights the most popular leather products and tips on how to buy them.Leather Products in High DemandBefore you learn about different leather products available in the market, here are some of the aspects that make them highly popular:Leather has the capability to stretch that makes products manufactured from leather highly usable.Leather is one of the materials that are known to be breathable.Leather items attain the durable nature of leather...

Did you know … Wheatgrass can help heal a sunburn.

Did you know … Wheatgrass can help heal a sunburn. When the juice is used externally—either applied directly or applied to a cloth bandaged in place—the plant’s chlorophyll has been shown to help re-moisturize the skin, to alleviate sunburn, and to support burn healing*.But—it’s more important to protect your skin from burns and excessive exposure altogether. Repeated sunburn has many long-term effects, including premature aging—loss of moisture and wrinkling—and increased risk of skin cancer. We encourage you to preserve your skin’s health and vitality, and make prevention a priority.Always wear a broad-brimmed hat to shield your face when playing...

Bridal Sarees: The Most Cherished Attire In Woman’s Wardrobe

Down the ages, women have always been entranced by the concept of beauty. Though there are many embellishments to enhance the beauty of a woman, nothing compares to the traditional Indian wear which is known as the saree. Sarees have adorned many beautiful women and are so popular that even well known celebrities flaunt them at international functions.Wedding is one of the most important functions in a woman’s life. These days, brides are keen to project a confident image on their wedding day by a complete and thorough planning of their attire and jewellery. The bridal saree is often the limelight of any wedding ceremony. For this reason, brides...

Bakery Products: New Way For Business Opportunities

Bakery Industry: In India it is the largest of the food industries with an annual turnover of more than Rs. 3000 crore since the year 2003. India takes the pride in being the second largest producer of biscuits after USA. The biscuit industry in India comprises of organized and unorganized sectors. Bread and Biscuits form the major baked foods accounting for over 80% of total bakery products produced in the country.Bakery Products: The market for the bakery products witnessed a turning point in the later part of 20th century. The contributing factors were urbanization, resulting in increased demand for ready to eat products at reasonable costs....

Packaging And Packaging Materials: An Overview

Packaging: It is used for containment, protection, handling, delivery and presentation of goods. The most common type of material used for packaging is paper. Exporters in India maintain a database for manufacturers, exporters, wholesalers, retailers and suppliers for packaging of the products. The process consists of three layers. Primary: It is the first stage where it first envelops the product and holds itSecondary: It is outside the primary packaging, to group primary packages together.Tertiary: It is used for bulk handling and shipping.Objectives of Packaging:Physical Protection: The objects enclosed may require protection from among other...

The B2B Market Place: An Understanding

To understand the B2B Marketplace, we first need to understand each of the other components like:B2B As a Term: The term describes commerce transactions between businesses, such as between a manufacturer and a wholesaler, or between a wholesaler and a retailer. Contrasting terms are business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-government (B2G).B2B Business: The trade that takes place between the different bodies constituting the B2B Market scenario comes under the study of the B2B Business. They can be the manufacturers, the suppliers, the retailers, the exporters and the importers. These individual bodies which are not restricted to a particular...

Questions about Eat Right for Your Type

A while back, I was asked to write an article (Interview style) on the Eat Right for Your type diet, as developed by Dr. Peter D’Adamo. I wrote the article, but never had any feedback from the journalist. So I thought it would be a waste to let the effort go to waste - here it is for you all.PERSONAL ACCOUNT:I have been told that you and your entire family are followers of the blood type diet. Is this true? Yes, it is true. Could you share your story...When my oldest son was born about 15years ago, he became very ill.  He would get continual respiratory infections and would run a constant temperature.  We went to many doctors who ran lots of tests, all to no avail. We were watching our son wither away in front of our eyes. My wife was a practicing dietician at the time, and I was...

Learn about the Present and Future Existence of Antibacterial Drugs

As per the current analysis for antibacterial drugs, next five years are going to witness further increase in the revenues generated by the antibacterial manufacturing industry. Let’s discuss the existence of antibacterial drugs in the market through the following sections.Synthetic or man-made antibacterial drugs were first discovered in 1930s and became highly popular the following decade. Sulfonamides were the first drugs discovered in this category and Prontosil was the first commercially developed antibacterial antibiotic. Since then, there has been an exponential growth in the field of antibacterial manufacturing.What Are Antibacterial...

Advantages Of Online Products Directory in B2B Space

With the emergence of growing business needs accompanied by tough competition, companies are constantly in need of better business strategies to market their services and products. Advertisements are one among the best strategies adopted by companies these days to promote the sales of their products and services. Today, more and more companies resort to advertisements as it is a proven tactic to accelerate their business, even though it is comparatively expensive. Nevertheless, in the case of small business enterprises or companies that have commenced their business recently find it difficult to spend huge amounts on advertisements. Such companies...

U-Pick Lavender at ACHS is Happening Now: Harvest Fresh Lavender!

It's that time of year! Our lavender in the ACHS Botanical Teaching Garden is fresh, vibrant, and ready to be harvested. Starting today, stop by the ACHS campus in John's Landing between the hours of 8:30 am-5:30 pm, Monday-Friday, and harvest your own lavender for just $6 per bunch (or 2 bunches for $10).U-Pick is on until the lavender is gone ... and it goes fast ... so don't wait! Plus, U-Pick is a fun, family-friendly activity. Bring your friends and family for some quality time in the garden!For a little inspiration, check out the ACHS Aromatherapy Blog, where we have posted directions for making your own lavender wands. Lavender wands...

Natural Stones: One Solution For Multiple Purposes

Natural stones with its uneven size and different composition are stylish and everlasting. Since it is light in weight it is also known as thin stone. Found in different colors and textures, it is quarried from the earth’s crust. Known to be highly durable and capable of enduring varying climatic conditions, the natural stones are best preferred by home builders and owners.There are different types of natural stones such asGranitesMarbleSandstoneLimestoneThese days, majority of the people are incorporating the use of granites, marbles and other natural stones in their homes and offices to attain an elegant and sophisticated appearance. Due to...

Housekeeping Services: Business Aspects And Importance

Housekeeping services are procedures to maintain neatness and cleanliness at different property types. Corporate houses hire professional housekeeping service providers to get their office spotless and create a nice working environment. Besides, housekeeping service providers offer services for houses, estates, hospitals and other establishments.The emergence of housekeeping services India has witnessed in the recent times is worth taking a note. Many professional companies all over the country are involved in providing general and advanced house cleaning services. Go through the following discussion to learn the type of services expected from...

Import Export Trade Leads And B2B Marketplace: A Know How

Import Export Trade Leads : It refers to the trade leads, which are designed to match the existing exporters and importers. In the Global Market, products are not limited to the boundaries of a particular nation. The supply of raw materials, the manufacturing of the goods, the distribution of these goods to the customers (who can also be of foreign nationals), constitute an interesting process of searching and contacting. These searches through the various search engines and finally getting in touch with the concerned authorities, involve the process of Trade Leads in Export and Import (EXIM).To have a better understanding, let’s study the...