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Yokogawa Solution Service provides a variety of solutions and services, from consulting and systems integration to maintenance and management information systems engineering. Established in 2013 as part of the Yokogawa Group, the company maintains, repairs, and constructs measurement and control equipment and devices, aerospace equipment, ships, cars, computers and data processing equipment, medical and office equipment, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and other systems.
One of the pillars of the Yokogawa Group's business structure is "process co-innovation." Working with its customers, they co-create solutions that generate added value and accelerate business outcomes through innovations. In 2017, Yokogawa Solution Service unveiled GRANDSIGHT, a cloud-based value co-creation environment, with compact Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) wireless Sushi Sensors that gather a variety of data, such as vibration and temperature, and store it in GRANDSIGHT. "By providing Sushi Sensors together with GRANDSIGHT, we support our customers' use of IIoT while supporting their mission-critical systems," said Tomohiro Sakita, General Manager at Yokogawa Solution Service.
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Yokogawa's GRANDSIGHT is a cloud-focused environment using platforms such as Google Cloud Platform™ service. Along with the analysis of data gathered by IIoT Sushi Sensors, GRANDSIGHT provides a range of tools including modeling, simulation, and artificial intelligence for the development of new systems. These tools also enable rapid proposal development and decision-making through file sharing and a range of communication methods including chat and video conferencing.
However, customers often use GRANDSIGHT to handle vital information, such as plant operational status and parameters, which made ensuring security in a multi-tenant environment a very important issue. "Even though Google protects the security of the infrastructure, it is our responsibility to control access to the networks that run on it and to protect applications. We felt it was essential for us to implement security measures," said Tomoji Tateno, MIS Group at Yokogawa Solution Service.
By providing a secure platform and sensors, we will support our customers' innovation that leverages industrial IoT.
When Yokogawa began exploring the top security solutions for cloud infrastructures, it discovered Trend Micro™ Deep Security as a Service™ had a proven track record of running on Google Cloud Platform. "When we asked IT departments at other companies in the Yokogawa Group, they told us Deep Security as a Service had a strong track record of use in the cloud and they recommended it," said Tateno.
In addition, it was essential that the solution provided more than antivirus protection— Yokagawa wanted a solution that could deliver comprehensive security functions across the IIoT environment. "To protect cloud environments, we believe that you absolutely need mechanisms like intrusion detection and prevention systems and web application firewalls to ensure security," said Tateno. Atsushi Sugitachi, section manager for Yokogawa adds, "You now have to take even more care against attacks and intrusions from external sources." Deep Security as a Service met the company's needs.
Data from industrial IoT devices and other such information is vital to our customers. With its multiple security functions, Deep Security as a Service is a reassuring ally.
Yokogawa's GRANDSIGHT uses all of the Deep Security as a Service functions, including antivirus capabilities, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), web application firewalls (WAF), tampering detection, and vulnerability countermeasures. These capabilities are also provided to GRANDSIGHT customers as a service, which allows them to establish an environment that ensures safety in system development and communication.
In addition, with centralized visibility, the service reduces workloads across the organisation, freeing Yokogawa's teams to focus on co-creation projects with their customers. "Data from industrial IoT devices and other such information is vital to our customers. With its multiple security functions, Deep Security as a Service is a reassuring ally." Said Sugitachi.
Deep Security as a Service has a rich track record on Google Cloud Platform and other cloud services. We are able to provide it to our customers with peace of mind.
The results were positive right from the start. To block unauthorized access from external sources, Deep Security as a Service is essential in the GRANDSIGHT environment. If an alert occurs, a framework is in place. Yokogawa Solution Service first responds with its operational maintenance service, then escalates to Trend Micro as necessary. "The fact that nothing has gone wrong so far is a good sign which gives us relief and peace of mind," said Tateno.
The installation of Deep Security as a Service went smoothly and without any negative impact on existing systems. Although it's been a while since the solution was implemented, the company has not received any alerts. By using Deep Security as a Service to implement security, Yokogawa Solution Service and their customers have been able to focus on their core business goals—the analysis of data and development of innovative solutions that deliver positive outcomes.
Yokogawa Solution Service plans to expand GRANDSIGHT and roll out services also in the Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) layers. "In this process, we plan to keep using Trend Micro Deep Security as a Service, and we are confident that it will deliver the same positive results in these areas," said Sakita.
The Yokogawa Group is more than a mere vendor for its customers—it considers their relationship a partnership. "If our customers don't trust Yokogawa, then we can't co-create value with them. We are confident we can meet our responsibilities to our customers with Deep Security as a Service as our watchman. Its performance gives us all peace of mind," says Mr. Sakita.
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...we're a happy family..."**
**I can't help it--that little ditty and the freaky purple creature that sings it always come to mind when I see the name "Barney."
Yes, the Barney Butter has returned, and in grand form. Not only is it being highlighted in some wonderfully-addictive fudge, but it's also about to make its way into the homes of five lucky readers.
Yes, blog friends, five people who comment on this post and tell me their favorite thing to make with nut butter will receive their very own jar of Barney Butter. I'll close the comments one week from today, on March 7th, and then use the random number generator to pick five winners.
Facts about the Butter of Barney:
-made in an almond-only facility--those with allergies can rest easy
-no stirring or refrigeration is necessary
-its health benefits far outweigh those of peanut butter, as it has less than half the saturated fat and more fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium and vitamin E
So tell me, what's your favorite nut-butter-containing recipe? Here are some from Barney Butter, and here's one of mine:
Butterscotch Fudge
1/2 cup butter
1 cup Barney Butter
1 bag (11 oz.) butterscotch chips
1 bag (10.5 oz.) mini marshmallows
In a large bowl, microwave the butter and Barney Butter until melted. Stir in the chips and mix until they melt, microwaving more as needed. Fold in the marshmallows and stir until coated. Dump into a greased or lined 9×9 pan, and put into the refrigerator until set.
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Yum77 comments:
- Lori said...
Wow, Im the first? Cool.
I love to mix it with water and soy sauce and pour it over noodles. Sprinkle some cilantro on top. A rich, tastey and satisfying meal. Any nut will work! - February 28, 2009 at 8:09 AM
- Veronica said...
I love making Whole Foods' Almond Butter dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together almond butter, lime juice, tamari, agave nectar and pepper flakes. Delicious on an Asian style salad. - February 28, 2009 at 9:42 AM
- kat said...
Matt makes a great dip for vegetables with lots of Asian Flavors
- February 28, 2009 at 9:47 AM
- Anonymous said...
What great timing, as I'm about to make a batch of my favorite savory dish with peanut butter, Szechuan Carrot Soup. While this soup is not nearly as kid friendly as your lovely fudge, adults tend to attracted to the unique mix of flavors.
http://livinlocal.wordpress.com/2008/11/22/szechwan-carrot-soup/ - February 28, 2009 at 10:04 AM
- Ingrid_3Bs said...
Okay Grace, here's the deal, I've never had anything other than peanut butter which I don't like if it's not mixed with chocolate. So with that said I really need to win one of the five nut butters so that I can give it a try. From the looks of your fudge filled with yummy marshmallows I've obviously missing out!
~ingrid - February 28, 2009 at 10:35 AM
- The Cutting Edge of Ordinary said...
I've never had Barney Butter. I did read about it on another blog though and was intrigued, now I see your recipe and...me want some!
I think I'd try the oatmeal cookies first...or maybe mixing it with soy over noodles like Lori said. Decisions, decisions. - February 28, 2009 at 10:43 AM
- Linds said...
Ooo looks delicious! And, I'm intrigued by this Barney Butter! I may have to see if my grocery store carries it!
- February 28, 2009 at 11:12 AM
- Valerie Harrison (bellini) said...
I love oatmeal Barney butter cookies sandwiched together with more Barney Butter:D
- February 28, 2009 at 11:18 AM
- Heather said...
i like making a nut sauce, something thai style, and pairing it with peppers, jasmine rice and chicken. mmm.
- February 28, 2009 at 11:23 AM
- Sophie said...
oooh oooh! I like to make...cookies :)!
- February 28, 2009 at 12:06 PM
- Susan @ SGCC said...
Oh, man! I don't think anything could top that incredible looking fudge! I'm verklempt because I don't know where to find Barney Butter around here! *sniff*
I love to use nut butters in my Holycraptheseareamazing Cookies. I also love them sandwiched between two Ritz crackers and smothered in milk chocolate. - February 28, 2009 at 12:43 PM
- Tiff said...
Anything with nut butter and chocolate. The possibilities are limitless!
- February 28, 2009 at 1:38 PM
- OhioMom said...
Hanging my head in shame ... I have never used it.
.. the fudge looks good though :) - February 28, 2009 at 1:42 PM
- Culinary Wannabe said...
I used to have a little love affair with butterscotch, but haven't had it in ages. I wish I had some of this fudge now! I've never used anything other than PB, and my favorite thing to do with it is make the chocolate, PB cookies from Magnolia Bakery cookbook. Amazing!
- February 28, 2009 at 2:05 PM
- Junell said...
Is this a trick question??? Coz if it is I have never tested well... My favorite way is on a spoon! If you need a dish I love a PBJ (peach jam)on wheat bread & grilled in you guessed it BUTTER!
- February 28, 2009 at 2:11 PM
- April was in CA now MA said...
Unfortunately I've recently been introduced to marshmallow fluff and my most recent obsession is a fluffernutter! I also enjoy slathering some fluff and peanut butter on apple slices. That makes it healthy, right? :)
- February 28, 2009 at 3:30 PM
- vanillasugarblog said...
jesus that looks good! butterscotch fudge? damn.
favorite nut butter? well, you might have me, but it has to be peanut butter, as I have never really liked cashew or almond butter. does nutella count? lol - February 28, 2009 at 3:36 PM
- Elyse said...
man that fudge looks so so good! hmmm, my favorite recipe with a nut butter....well, i recently made peanut butter blondies that were fantastic. i'll admit that i love "puppy chow"--you know, the concoction of chex cereal, melted peanut butter and chocolate and coated in powdered sugar. yum. but really, you put any nut butter in cookie or fudge form, and i'm good to go.
- February 28, 2009 at 4:08 PM
- Leslie said...
Can i be boring and say I would make some sort of cookies??!!!
- February 28, 2009 at 4:08 PM
- Anonymous said...
It has to be a warm peanut butter and banana sandwich
- February 28, 2009 at 4:13 PM
- Deborah said...
I think the only thing I've ever had with almond butter is a plain old sandwich with jelly. Boring but delicious!
- February 28, 2009 at 5:08 PM
- Maddy said...
I love eating dried fruit with nut butter. dried pineapple + almond butter = DELISH!
- February 28, 2009 at 5:43 PM
- Anonymous said...
Your fudge looks delectable. I wish I had a piece this very minute.
Favorite nut butter recipe? I'll have to go with a basic, old fashioned peanut butter cookie which I'm sure would also be delicious as an almond butter cookie. - February 28, 2009 at 7:37 PM
- Sara said...
How about barney butter cups instead of peanut butter cups?
- February 28, 2009 at 8:03 PM
- Paula said...
Well, I haven't tried it yet, but a savory sate of some sort sounds really good to me. :-)
- February 28, 2009 at 8:45 PM
- Molly said...
What a cool giveaway! My favorite thing to make with nut butters is fudge. Delicious!
Molly :-) - February 28, 2009 at 9:42 PM
- pam said...
I think I would make some sort of french toast...maybe with bananas. Channel my inner Elvis.
- February 28, 2009 at 10:00 PM
- KJ said...
Gosh, that fudge looks good. Are those white bits marshmallow?
I've never heard of barney butter before. It sounds interesting. The only nut butter I know is peanut butter. I have never cooked with it, other than to make satay. I just like it spread on bread over a layer of real butter. - March 1, 2009 at 12:02 AM
- Vera said...
What a yummy treat. Grace!
- March 1, 2009 at 1:25 AM
- Anonymous said...
I could suggest something unusual but I usually eat it straight from the jar lol
- March 1, 2009 at 1:58 AM
- pigpigscorner said...
OMG I'm dying to try this Barney Butter!
- March 1, 2009 at 6:50 AM
- Foodie with Little Thyme! said...
I've only used almond butter one time. But I love that people with allergies can eat this. My sister-in-law can't eat peanuts but now I can make things for her too.
Also, I blogged about one of your recipes. I hope you don't mind. I linked to your site too. Check it out.
Cassie - March 1, 2009 at 9:00 AM
- Mary said...
I've never tried almond butter, but I love a pb&j sandwich and a peanut butter cookie. What can I say? I like the classics.
- March 1, 2009 at 9:06 AM
- Bunny said...
I went to the site and saw Barney Butter Cups!! It even sounds cute doesn't it!!
- March 1, 2009 at 10:18 AM
- Anonymous said...
Oh geez this is awesome...yowzer...I love Barney!
- March 1, 2009 at 11:31 AM
- Cookie baker Lynn said...
No contest - fudge!
- March 1, 2009 at 2:11 PM
- 100 Thoughts of Love said...
Barney Butter...BARNEY BUTTER...everywhere i turn I see barney butter on all these blogs.How have I lived so sheltered a life, I don't know what barney Butter is? Oh wait, I live in the Sout..that must be it. You proabably can not buy it here, but I NEED to try it.
- March 1, 2009 at 3:12 PM
- Maria said...
What a tasty treat!! I love PB and almond butter, but my hubby is allergic so I don't get to eat that often...so sad!!
- March 1, 2009 at 3:23 PM
- La Cuisine d'Helene said...
That really looks addictive.
- March 1, 2009 at 3:34 PM
- aprilbapryll said...
There used to be a restaurant that put PB on a bacon cheeseburger and it was my favorite burger ever ... I've never been able to successfully recreate it. I've never had Barney Butter but I'd love to try it out!
- March 1, 2009 at 7:45 PM
- Rachel said...
I would LOVE to try almond butter. My favorite peanut butter recipe is a peanut butter bar with chocolate chips and a layer of melted chocolate on top. Yum.
- March 1, 2009 at 8:19 PM
- Anonymous said...
I love peanut-butter-and-chocolate anything...but try not to eat it. So: Here's my low-carb dessert: about 2 tablespoons peanut butter mixed with 2 tablespoons cool whip lite (yes, really) and one 40-calorie fudgcicle. You mix them together, freeze for five to ten minutes and--I swear--it's really, really good and satisfying.
- March 1, 2009 at 8:59 PM
- MaryBeth said...
I have never heard of Barney Butter so I must say I am very excited at the chance to win a jar to try for myself, My all time favorite thing to make with peanut butter is my infamous peanut butter cheesecake.
- March 1, 2009 at 9:30 PM
- Karen Brown Letarte said...
Hmmmmm... oddly enough, I currently have all the ingredients for your fabulous fudge except the Barney Butter, LOL!! My favorite thing to make with nut butter is a savory dish, Tofu, Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes in a Spicy Peanut sauce from Crescent Dragonwagon's Passionate Vegetarian.
:) Karen - March 1, 2009 at 11:04 PM
- Jaime said...
ummmm can i have a piece of that fudge?!?!? YUM!! i would be weird and make Peanut Butter Fudge w/the Barney Butter which I guess would defeat the whole purpose huh??
- March 1, 2009 at 11:05 PM
- Jacque said...
Oh my goodness, that looks like a candy lovers dream!
I've never tried almond butter but do believe that I would love it, even more than reliable old peanut butter.
I just had a peanut butter malt today... that's my favorite right now. - March 1, 2009 at 11:26 PM
- Laura said...
Yum those look great. I like just about any bar or cookie with nut butters--there's a shock. :) Like the Bill Yosses chocolate chip cookie recipe (it's on my blog).
- March 1, 2009 at 11:41 PM
- Pam said...
Oh Grace - you always know how to make me drool. YUM!
- March 2, 2009 at 12:43 AM
- Robin said...
Ooooooh Fuuuudddgggeeee! That is a mightly fine looking fudge you got there. Can I have it for breakfast! I love my pb candies the ones rolled in the thick butter cream. You know the ones!
- March 2, 2009 at 7:42 AM
- Peter M said...
I think an "Amazing Grace" patisserie would do very well.
Located on Rue Schenectady! - March 2, 2009 at 8:20 AM
- Half Baked said...
Yum. great looking fudge! I love making chocolate peanut butter brownies. mmmm I want one right now;)
- March 2, 2009 at 8:45 AM
- Albany Jane said...
Grace, you are the fudge queen! (butterscotch and nut are my fave flavors!)
This weekend I made falafel and realized that a tahini sauce would have been perfect... if we had it, oy. - March 2, 2009 at 10:07 AM
- Anonymous said...
I've never used Barney Butter before, but would love to try the recipe you posted!
- March 2, 2009 at 10:52 AM
- ♥Rosie♥ said...
Oooh looks SOoooo delicious and now I am intrigued about Barney Butter...
Rosie x - March 2, 2009 at 11:19 AM
- La Bella Cooks said...
These look amazing!
- March 2, 2009 at 12:55 PM
- Jescel said...
LOL.. i had exactly the barney tune in my mind when I read your title!.. since I am asian, i'll stick with my satay sauce using barney butter (in place of peanut butter)..
- March 2, 2009 at 1:33 PM
- Amanda said...
Pick me! Pick me! Oh, random number generator, work your majic!
I would love a jar of barney butter to try--in recipes AND straight off the spoon!
Thanks for fun giveaway, Grace!
(BTW, I linked to your pound cake post today.) - March 2, 2009 at 2:19 PM
- Anonymous said...
Since pea NUT butter is the only nut buttah we've ever had, we're pretty boring about the whole thing. The peanut butter cookies dipped in chocolate were pretty tasty, though.
- March 2, 2009 at 4:45 PM
- Anonymous said...
almond butter holds a close place in my heart. I make a blueberry pie recipe that is scented with cardamom, and poured into an almond butter and olive oil pressed crust. My husband and I made these pies every week during our summer of falling in love, and we made them for our wedding instead of traditional cake.
yes, almond butter, you are so very dear. - March 2, 2009 at 6:05 PM
- Abby said...
Count me out on the giveaway, because it wouldn't be fair for me to win since I've never used any nut butters!
But I'm going to read through the comments and get some ideas... - March 2, 2009 at 6:15 PM
- Junell said...
I am voting twice! How about a futternutter whoopie pie! Brilliant, SCORE!!!
- March 2, 2009 at 9:57 PM
- Jennifer said...
I am in love with this!!!!!!!!!!!
- March 3, 2009 at 5:56 AM
- Anonymous said...
good ol nut butter cookies smashed with a fork before baking in a cris cross and sprinkled with sugar on top... warm out of the oven.mmmmmmm
- March 3, 2009 at 4:50 PM
- Daniela said...
I never had any almond butter before, but would like to try it. I like peanut butter in an African peanut butter sauce with spicy chicken. Delicious! Your fudge looks so good.
- March 4, 2009 at 10:46 AM
- Tree Dellinger said...
Lord help me, but sometimes I have to have a fluffernutter with a sprinkling of chocolate chips.
- March 4, 2009 at 11:23 AM
- Anonymous said...
Um, does sticking a spoon in the jar, getting a big blog and putting in my mouth constitute a recipe???
- March 4, 2009 at 6:04 PM
- Lisa said...
I just made some great butterscotch dipped Ritz cracker and peanut butter sandwich cookies. Wouldn't they have been great with Barney Butter instead?
btw -they really put me in the mood for butterscotch and I must say your fudge looks terrific! - March 4, 2009 at 6:10 PM
- Olivia said...
I love how simple this is. Some recipes have a flavor overhaul, but this is just refreshingly sweet and simple.
- March 4, 2009 at 10:48 PM
- Anonymous said...
I love Barney Butter a couple of ways...slathered over hot banana oatmeal and it just melts in...not a better way to start your day. They are also delicious on greek yogurt.
- March 5, 2009 at 5:42 PM
- Anonymous said...
Oooo Barney Butter. I've hear a lot about it but have never tried it. I love using crunchy peanut butter in monster cookies...the kind with a load of M&Ms, raisins, chocolate chips, etc. Yum!
- March 6, 2009 at 10:03 AM
- Melanie said...
Is it pathetic to say my favorite way to enjoy peanut butter (and other nut butters) is with a big spoon straight out of the jar.
- March 6, 2009 at 12:04 PM
- Marjie said...
Peanut butter cookies, without a doubt. However, peanut butter on english muffin bread (or just english muffins) is a close second.
- March 6, 2009 at 12:32 PM
- Julia from Dozen Flours said...
I'm a big nut (giggle) for cashew butter. My favorite way to eat it is on a big toasted piece of whole grain bread. However, my favorite real recipe to make with it are my Cashew Butter Fudge Terzetto Bars. These layered bars consist of three layers: simple shortbread, cashew butter fudge, bittersweet chocolate, and just a skosh of red Hawaiian sea salt. This is a recipe I personally invented!
- March 6, 2009 at 3:29 PM
- Anonymous said...
yay i can still enter! i like to make chocolate almond pie using almond butter! it is super decadent! there should be a recipe for it on my blog...unless i didn't get any good pictures out of it then there isn't hahaha
- March 6, 2009 at 5:26 PM
- Anonymous said...
How about you just mail me out some of that fudge?
That looks absolutely amazing. Good God. I want. - March 6, 2009 at 6:36 PM
- Sharon said...
I want those Barney Butter sandwich cookies. Whoa. Good.
- March 7, 2009 at 1:26 AM
- Cyndi said...
I would LOVE to try the Barney Butter! I am experimenting with an Green Tea & Almond Cupcake and I would totally use the BB in the frosting!
- March 7, 2009 at 1:33 AM


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Herbs and Vitamins for a Better Night's Sleep
There are several herbs and supplements that claim to aid in getting a good night's sleep. Some swear by chamomile tea or valerian supplements, while others prefer to take prescription pills before bed. Finally, the key to discovering excellent sleep aids is to explore and see what works best for you.
Some herbs are known to help you relax and decrease anxiety, while others may be used to enhance overall well-being. Similarly, a variety of vitamins and minerals have been related to improved sleep patterns. Finally, while searching for a herbal or vitamin supplement for better sleep, the best thing you can do is conduct some research and find out what works best for you. It's up to you whether you use one herb or a mix of multiple supplements; the key thing is that you get enough quality sleep each night!
With that in mind, let's look at some of the most popular herbs and vitamins for relieving the symptoms of sleeplessness. Keep in mind that no one herb or vitamin will ensure a good night's sleep. To get the most advantages, add a couple of these into your daily routine.
Chamomile tea has long been used as a natural cure for a variety of health conditions, including sleeplessness. This sweet and calming tea includes flavonoids, which have been demonstrated to have body-relaxing properties. Apigenin, the most useful flavonoid in chamomile, has a calming effect, relaxes nerves, and promotes peaceful sleep (1). If you're having difficulties sleeping, consider drinking a cup of chamomile tea before bed. It could well offer you the restful night's sleep you've been looking for!
Valerian is a herb that has long been used to induce relaxation and deeper, more peaceful sleep. It has been stated that more individuals take valerian when they are having difficulty sleeping than melatonin, the body's intrinsic sleep hormone (2). According to research, valerian root may assist in shortening the time it takes to fall asleep as well as enhancing overall sleep quality.
This is assumed to be owing to the high concentrations of specific chemicals present in valerian. Flavonoids like linarin (3) and valerenic acid (4), for example, function to boost feelings of calm and relax the nervous system via the action of the neurotransmitter GABA. This has a sedative effect, reducing anxiety while also encouraging comfortable sleep.
While valerian has been shown to lower anxiety (5), which may frequently contribute to sleeplessness, it does have certain adverse effects to be cautious of. These include dizziness, headaches, and an upset stomach. Making you tired and falling asleep is fantastic at night but not so helpful during the day when you may have to drive. So be warned that it might induce drowsiness, particularly if you need to drive. Finally, if you are pregnant or nursing, have liver issues, or are on medicine for any other reason, see your doctor before using Valerian (6).
Overall, valerian is a wonderful natural therapy for persons who suffer from sleep difficulties. Valerian may help you receive your full ration of everyday energy and vigor by promoting peaceful sleep and minimizing nervous sensations.
Lavender is a fragrant and versatile flower that has long been valued for its calming effects. Some individuals swear by it as an insomnia treatment, believing that the calming perfume may help them sleep. Lavender scent has been demonstrated to induce calm and deep sleep. Furthermore, some study shows that lavender's calming effects may be connected to changes in brain waves, which might explain its stated capacity to produce deep sleep (7).
It seems to be more successful in treating moderate insomnia than severe sleeplessness, although it does not make you sleepy the next day (8). If you drive or use equipment, it is a safer alternative to prescription or Valerian.
Diffusing lavender essential oil or placing a few drops on your pillow before night; putting a sachet of dried lavender under your pillow; or sipping lavender tea before bedtime will help you fall asleep fast and experience deep, peaceful sleep.
Magnesium is a vital element that is required for over 300 bodily activities, including muscle and neuron function, blood sugar management, blood pressure regulation (9), and the body's natural sleep process (10). We may feel fatigued if we do not get enough magnesium, but our whole health may suffer as well.
While there are several possible reasons for insomnia, magnesium insufficiency is one of the least understood (11). Furthermore, insufficient magnesium levels in the body may promote anxiety and sadness (12), as well as restless leg syndrome (13), all of which are recognized causes of insomnia. Magnesium regulates sleep-wake cycles, and low magnesium levels may disturb this process (14).
Magnesium supplements may therefore aid in raising magnesium levels and, as a result, enhance sleep quality. This includes sleeping faster, sleeping longer, and sleeping more profoundly (15).
Magnesium supplements are generally safe and well accepted, making them a useful insomnia treatment choice. However, more is not always better; therefore, it is important to stick to the dose requirements. An excess of magnesium may induce stomach discomfort, nausea, and diarrhea (16). Before using supplements, you should consider consuming more magnesium-containing foods. Nuts, seeds (particularly pumpkin seeds), beans, fish, and green vegetables are examples (17). It is better to acquire your nutrition from your diet since you also get other vitamins and minerals from these foods; your body can access and absorb the nutrients more quickly, and there is less possibility of an overdose.
There is no need to take magnesium supplements at a set time since magnesium may be stored in the bones and other tissues of the body (18). When taking magnesium supplements, be sure the recipe is manufactured from foods rather than chemicals. This is due to the body's increased ability to absorb and use magnesium (19). Furthermore, if you dislike taking pills, liposomal magnesium is available in liquid form and is more quickly absorbed by the body (20). Finally, you may apply magnesium cream or oil to your skin. This important mineral is subsequently taken into the body through the skin.
The impact of B vitamins on sleep is not completely understood. A shortage of Vitamin B12 results in exhaustion, sleeplessness, and a loss of vitality (21). Recent research, however, found that persons who reported suffering sleeplessness also had high levels of Vitamin B12 (22). There seems to be little anecdotal evidence that B vitamins aid with sleep.
Another crucial vitamin that many individuals are deficient in is vitamin D. Sleep disturbances have been linked to a deficiency of vitamin D. (23). Going outdoors in the sun for as little as 13 minutes during the summer is one of the greatest ways to receive vitamin D (24), and since exposure to natural daylight may help regulate the sleep-wake cycle (25), stepping outside on a regular basis makes sense. During the winter months, however, vitamin D supplementation will assist both your general health and your sleep.
Incorporating these herbs and vitamins into your regular diet or supplement regimen will help you sleep better and feel more refreshed and rejuvenated. What works for one person may not work for another, so give them a go and discover which one suits you best. Finally, there is no replacement for eating a nutritious diet rich in fruits and vegetables to ensure that we are receiving the complete spectrum of sleep-inducing nutrients when it comes to promoting good sleep patterns.
- Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright future https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2995283/
- Many Insomniacs Turn to Valerian and Melatonin to Help Them Sleep https://aasm.org/journal-sleep-many-insomniacs-turn-to-valerian-and-melatonin-to-help-them-sleep/
- Sedative and sleep-enhancing properties of linarin, a flavonoid-isolated from Valeriana officinalis https://saberdasplantas.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Valeriana-officinalis.pdf
- The anxiolytic effects of a Valerian extract is based on Valerenic acid https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4122768/
- Anxiolytic effects of a combination of Melissa officinalis and Valeriana officinalis during laboratory induced stress https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16444660/
- Valerian: A safe and effective herbal sleep aid? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/insomnia/expert-answers/valerian/faq-20057875
- An Olfactory Stimulus Modifies Nighttime Sleep in Young Men and Women https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07420520500263276?journalCode=icbi20
- Lavender and the Nervous System https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3612440/
- Magnesium https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-Consumer/
- The effect of magnesium supplementation on primary insomnia in elderly: A double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3703169/
- The multifaceted and widespread pathology of magnesium deficiency http://www.peirsoncenter.com/uploads/6/0/5/5/6055321/wide-mag-deficiency-path.pdf
- The Importance of Magnesium in Clinical Healthcare https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5637834/
- Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) and Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/neurologic-disorders/sleep-and-wakefulness-disorders/periodic-limb-movement-disorder-plmd-and-restless-legs-syndrome-rls
- Chronopathological forms of magnesium depletion with hypofunction or with hyperfunction of the biological clock https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12635882/
- The effect of magnesium supplementation on primary insomnia in elderly: A double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3703169/
- I've heard that magnesium supplements have health benefits. Should I take one? https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/magnesium-supplements/faq-20466270
- Magnesium https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/
- Magnesium https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/magnesium/
- Synthetic vs Natural Nutrients: Does It Matter? https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/synthetic-vs-natural-nutrients
- Liposomal Magnesium Is Better Absorbed than Standard Magnesium in New Study https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/liposomal-magnesium-better-absorbed-standard-magnesium-new-study
- Vitamin B12 deficiency https://www.bmj.com/content/349/bmj.g5226/rr/763896
- The independent association between vitamin B12 and insomnia in Chinese patients w ith type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8764026/
- The Association between Vitamin D Deficiency and Sleep Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6213953/
- Recommended summer sunlight exposure levels can produce sufficient (> or =20 ng ml(-1)) but not the proposed optimal (> or =32 ng ml(-1)) 25(OH)D levels at UK latitudes https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20072137/
- Effects of light on human circadian rhythms, sleep and mood https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6751071/
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Across the UK, a child is diagnosed with a severe disability every 25 minutes. Although some children need hospital care, 98% of disabled children live at home with a parent or other family member who may not have expected to be in this position but who has quickly had to become an expert.
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Saturday 13 August 2011
Bravo Melanie Phillips
A great article Melanie, but you evade the liability of the Right for their part in the collapse - the Bankers, Thatcherism, the Thatcherite Neo-Liberal ideology.
So now the chickens have well and truly come home terrifyingly to roost. The violent anarchy that has taken hold of British cities is the all-too-predictable outcome of a three-decade liberal experiment which tore up virtually every basic social value.
The married two-parent family, educational meritocracy, punishment of criminals, national identity, enforcement of the drugs laws and many more fundamental conventions were all smashed by a liberal intelligentsia hell-bent on a revolutionary transformation of society.
Those of us who warned over the years that they were playing with fire were sneered at and smeared as Right-wing nutters who wanted to turn the clock back to some mythical golden age.
Now we can see what they have brought about in the unprecedented and horrific scenes of mob violence, with homes and businesses going up in flames, and epidemic looting.
Clearly, there is some as yet unidentified direction and co-ordination behind the anarchy. But what is so notable and distressing is that, after the first day when adults were clearly involved, this mayhem has been carried out in the main by teenagers and children, some as young as eight.
The idea that they should not steal other people's property, or beat up and rob passers-by, appears to be as weird and outlandish to them as the suggestion that they should fly to the moon.
These youths feel absolutely entitled to go 'on the rob' and steal whatever they want. Indeed, they are incredulous that anyone should suggest they might pass up such an opportunity.
What has been fuelling all this is not poverty, as has so predictably been claimed, but moral collapse. What we have been experiencing is a complete breakdown of civilised behaviour among children and young people straight out of William Golding's seminal novel about childhood savagery, Lord Of The Flies.
There has been much bewildered talk about 'feral' children, and desperate calls upon their parents to keep them in at night and to ask them about any stolen goods they are bringing home.
As if there were responsible parents in such homes! We are not merely up against feral children, but feral parents.
Of course these parents know their children are out on the streets. Of course they see them staggering back with what they have looted. But either they are too drunk or drugged or otherwise out of it to care, or else they are helping themselves to the proceeds, too.
As David Cameron observed yesterday, there are clearly pockets of society that are not just broken, but sick.
The causes of this sickness are many and complex. But three things can be said with certainty: every one of them is the fault of the liberal intelligentsia; every one of them was instituted or exacerbated by the Labour government; and at the very heart of these problems lies the breakdown of the family.
For most of these children come from lone-mother households. And the single most crucial factor behind all this mayhem is the willed removal of the most important thing that socialises children and turns them from feral savages into civilised citizens: a father who is a fully committed member of the family unit.
Of course there are many lone parents who do a tremendous job. But we're talking here about widespread social collapse. And there are whole areas of Britain, white as well as black, where committed fathers are a wholly unknown phenomenon.
In such areas, successive generations are being brought up only by mothers, through whose houses pass transitory males by whom these women have yet more children — and who inevitably repeat the pattern of lone and dysfunctional parenting.
The result is fatherless boys who are consumed by an existential rage and desperate emotional need, and who take out the damage done to them by lashing out from infancy at everyone around them. Such children inhabit what is effectively a different world from the rest of society. It's a world without any boundaries or rules. A world of emotional and physical chaos.
A world where a child responds to the slightest setback or disagreement by resorting to violence. A world where the parent is unwilling or incapable of providing the loving and disciplined framework that a child needs in order to thrive.
Yet instead of lone parenthood being regarded as a tragedy for individuals, and a catastrophe for society, it has been redefined as a 'right'.
'The riots have been fuelled by moral collapse'When Labour came to power in 1997, it set about systematically destroying not just the traditional family but the very idea that married parents were better for children than any other arrangement.
Instead, it introduced the sexual free-for-all of 'lifestyle choice'; claimed that the idea of the male breadwinner was a sexist anachronism; and told girls that they could, and should, go it alone as mothers.
This was the outcome of the shattering defeat of Tony Blair, in the two years or so after he came to power, at the hands of the ultra-feminists and apostles of non-judgmentalism in his Cabinet and party who were determined, above all, to destroy the
traditional nuclear family.
Blair stood virtually alone against them, and lost.
One of these ultra-feminist wreckers was Harriet Harman. The other night, she was on TV preposterously suggesting that cuts in educational allowances or youth workers had something to do with young people torching and looting shops, robbing and leaving people for dead in the streets.
But Harman was one of the principal forces in the Labour government behind the promotion of lone parenthood and the marginalisation of fathers. If anyone should be blamed for bringing about the conditions which have led to these appalling scenes in our cities, it is surely Ms Harman.
And this breaking of the family was further condoned, rewarded and encouraged by the Welfare State, which conceives of need solely in terms of absence of money, and which accordingly subsidises lone parenthood and the destructive behaviour that fatherlessness brings in its train.
Under Labour criminal wrongdoing was excused on the basis that the criminal couldn't help himself says Melanie Phillips
Welfare dependency further created the entitlement culture that the looters so egregiously display. It taught them that the world owed them a living. It taught them that their actions had no consequences. And it taught them that the world revolved around themselves.
'Punishment became a dirty word'The result of this toxic combination of welfare and non-judgmentalism was an explosion of elective lone parenthood and dysfunctional behaviour transmitted down through the generations at the very bottom of the social heap — creating, in effect, a class apart.
Once, children would have been rescued from their disadvantaged backgrounds by schools which gave them not just an education but structure and purpose to their lives.
But the liberal intelligentsia destroyed that escape route, too. For its onslaught upon marriage — the bedrock institution of society — with a tax system that penalises married couples with a wife who doesn't work, was replicated by an onslaught upon the understanding and very identity of that society. Instead of transmitting knowledge to children, teaching was deemed to be an attack upon a child's autonomy and self-esteem.
Thus it was that teachers adopted the 'child-centred' approach, which expected children not only to learn for themselves but also to decide for themselves about behaviour such as sexual morality or drug-taking.
The outcome was that children were left illiterate and innumerate and unable to think. Abandoned to wander through the world without any guidance, they predictably ended up without any moral compass.
All of this was compounded still further by the disaster of multiculturalism — the doctrine which held that no culture could be considered superior to any other because that was 'racist'.
That meant children were no longer taught about the nation in which they lived, and
about its culture. So not only were they left in ignorance of their own society, but any attachment to a shared and over-arching culture was deliberately shattered.
It's not just absent fathers, Mr Cameron. Family breakdown is driven by single mothers on benefits
Instead of forging social bonds, multiculturalism dissolved them — and introduced instead a primitive war of all against all, in which the strongest groups would destroy the weak.
Closely related to this was 'victim culture', in which all minority groups were regarded as victims of the majority. So any bad behaviour by them was excused and blamed on the majority.
In similar vein, all criminal wrongdoing was excused on the basis that the criminal couldn't help himself, as he was the victim of circumstances such as poverty, unemployment, or as yet illusory cuts in public spending. The human rights of the criminal became seen as more important than the safety and security of his victims.
Punishment became a dirty word. So the entire criminal justice system turned into a sick joke, with young hoodlums walking off with community sentences or Asbos which they held in total contempt.
Mr Cameron has declared that all those convicted of violent disorder in these riots will go to prison.
Really? Isn't it more likely that they will end up on some community penalty which will see them taken on trips to Alton Towers to make up for their disadvantaged upbringing?
This is the normal response of our sentimentalised and addle-brained criminal justice officials.
In short, what we have seen unfolding before our horrified gaze over the past four days in Britain is the true legacy of the Labour years.
The social and moral breakdown behind the riots was deliberately willed upon Britain by Left-wing politicians and other middle-class ideologues who wrap their utter contempt for the poor in the mantle of 'progressive' non-judgmentalism.
These are the people who — against the evidence of a mountain of empirical research — hurl execrations at anyone who suggests that lone parenthood is, in general, a catastrophe for children (and a disaster for women); who promote drug liberalisation, oppose selective education (while paying for private tutors for their own children) and call those who oppose unlimited immigration and multiculturalism 'racists'.
And the real victims of these people 'who know best' are always those at the bottom of the social heap, who possess neither the money nor the social or intellectual resources to cushion them against the most catastrophic effects of such nonsense.
Britain was once an ordered society that was the envy of the world — the most civilised, the most gentle and law-abiding.
Can Broken Britain be put together again? David Cameron is commendably talking tough: but will he have the stomach for tough action?
Will he, for example, remove the incentives to girls and women to have babies outside marriage? Will he dismantle the concept of entitlement from the Welfare State? Will he vigorously enforce the drug laws? Will he end the kid-glove treatment of 'victim groups', and hold them to account for their behaviour in exactly the same way as everyone else?
Repairing this terrible damage also means, dare I say it, a return to the energetic transmission of Biblical morality.
Anyone heard from the Archbishop of Canterbury about the riots? Anyone care to guess what he will eventually say about them? Quite.
When church leaders stop prattling like soft-headed social workers and start preaching, once again, the moral concepts that underlie our civilisation, and when our political leaders decide to oppose the culture war that has been waged against that civilisation rather than supinely acquiescing in its destruction, then — and only then — will we start to get to grips with this terrible problem.
Until then, within the smouldering embers of our smashed and burned-out cities, we can only look upon the ruins of the Britain we have so dearly loved; the Britain that once led the world towards civilisation, but is now so tragically leading the way out.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2024690/UK-riots-2011-Britains-liberal-intelligentsia-smashed-virtually-social-value.html#ixzz1Uuszh513
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And so say all of us.
- 13 August 2011 at 13:00
- alanorei said...
The church leaders in large part lost their authority when the C of E junked their only authority, the 1611 Authorized Holy Bible, back in 1881-1885 in favour of the Catholic RV, Revised Version, soon defunct but replaced by a raft of modern counterfeits even to the present day.
Today, church leaders, fundamentalists foremost, are the KJB's main detractors.
Rowan Williams, oddly enough, spoke up in favour of the KJB this year. If he was prepared to believe and preach it, that could make a worthwhile top-down difference.
Some historians believe that John Wesley, who based his church ministry on the KJB, saved England from a revolution of blood that overwhelmed France in 1789.
A similar approach to Wesley's could be worth consideration. - 14 August 2011 at 06:41
The big words we have to repeat again and again to the British sheeple are 'Cultural Marxism'. Unless nationalists know who they are they can never take on the state. As long as the BNP continue to flirt with socialism and communism then we can never effectivly describe, expose and challenge the liberal Marxist one party state.
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Sunday, June 13Children's Day is about appreciation of our children. It is an excellent opportunity to spend some more time them, talk and listen to them, praise and encourage their passions, and, finally, to show our love and affection. Children's Day is also an opportunity to promote the importance of a healthy and safe childhood in general. The protection of the rights and freedoms of children is essential to allow them to grow into the next generation of happy and healthy adults.
Children's Day is observed on various days in many countries around the world. In the United States it began on the second Sunday of June in 1856 as the Reverend Dr. Charles Leonard held a Mass just for children. At first it was called Rose Day. Later it was renamed to Flower Sunday and, finally, to Children's Day. Some countries, including the United Kingdom and Canada, observe Universal Children's Day on 20 November as recommended by United Nations.


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The current European Digital Single Market copyright negotiations involve more than just the terrible upload filter and link tax proposals that have caused so much concern—and not all of the other provisions under negotiation are harmful. We haven't said much about the text and data mining provisions that form part of this ambitious legislative agenda, but as the finalization of the deal is fast approaching, the form of these provisions is now taking shape. The next few weeks will provide Europeans with their last opportunity to guide the text and data mining provisions to support coders rights, open access, and innovation.
Text and data mining, which is the automated processing and analysis of large amounts of published data to create useful new outputs, necessarily involves copying at least some of the original data. Often, that data isn't subject to copyright in the first place, but even when it is, copies made in the course of processing generally fall within the scope of the fair use right in the United States.
But European countries have no such fair use right in their copyright law. Instead, they have a patchwork of narrower user rights, which vary from one country to another. Although some states have introduced rights to conduct text and data mining, there is little consistency between them. As such, the legality of text and data mining conducted in Europe is questionable, even though it doesn't result in the creation of anything that resembles the original input data set. Worse still, Europe also has a separate copyright-like regime of protection for databases, which has no equivalent in the United States. Text and data mining activities could also run afoul of these database rights.
Recognizing the usefulness of text and data mining to scientific research, the European Commission proposed to clarify its legality by adding a new optional text and data mining right to European copyright law. Provided that those exercising the right had lawful access to the input data in the first place, they would not have to acquire any additional license to perform text and data mining on such data, for either commercial or non-commercial purposes—and, importantly, the copyright owner would not be able to prohibit them from doing so by contract.
However the Commission's proposal also contained a number of limitations that made it less useful than it ought to have been. Its three biggest limitations were that:
- It only allowed research organizations to conduct text and data mining activities, excluding independent researchers, small businesses, libraries and archives, and others who might otherwise wish to make use of the exception.
- Text and data mining could only be conducted for the purpose of scientific research, excluding other purposes such as education, archival, or literary criticism.
- It would do nothing to prevent copyright holders from using DRM (digital locks with legal reinforcement) to make the exercise of the right practically impossible.
Proposals to Strengthen or Weaken the Commission's Proposal
In February 2018 an in-depth analysis [PDF] of the provisions was published for the Legal Affairs (JURI) Committee, which has leadership of the Digital Single Market dossier within the European Parliament. This analysis identifies the limitations mentioned above, and provides recommends for addressing some of them; perhaps most notably, "clearly spelling out that both Technological Protection Measures (TPMs) and network security and integrity measures should not undermine the effective application of the exception."
Following up on this, in late March 2018 by a letter to the Legal Affairs (JURI) Committee from a coalition of 28 groups including EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries), the European University Association (EUA), and Science Europe, made four concrete recommendations that would strengthen the Commission's proposal by:
- Broadening it to include any person (natural or legal) that has lawful access to content, provided that reproduction or extraction is used for the sole purpose of text and data mining.
- Affirming that contractual terms restricting the use of the right should be unenforceable.
- Clarifying that DRM cannot be used to unreasonably restrict the exercise of the right.
- Allowing datasets created for the purpose of text and data mining to be stored on secured servers for future verification.
But countering these recommendations, some member states would like to weaken the text and data mining right, rather than strengthening it. Last week the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union asked member states, [PDF] "Should the scope of the optional exception for text and data mining provided for in Article 3a be limited and to what extent, for example to temporary copies of works and other subject matter which have been made freely available to the public online?" Their answer, expected to be given at Friday's meeting of the Committee of the Permanent Representatives of the Governments of the Member States to the European Union (COREPER), may determine the version of the proposal that goes to a vote.
We are encouraging all our European members to contact their representatives about an upcoming vote on the European copyright proposals in the JURI Committee. Along with the most serious problems with the proposal—the link tax in favor of news publishers (Article 11) and the upload filtering mandate on Internet platforms (Article 13)—the Article 3a text and data mining right is also included in the upcoming vote. When you contact your representatives about the sweeping and dangerous copyright proposals, tell them your thoughts about the importance of protecting text and data mining too. Although the details are complex, you can keep to one simple message—that Articles 11 and 13 should be eliminated, and that Article 3a should be kept and strengthened.


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Bob Seger Hopes His Career Isn't Done
Bob Seger still doesn't know if the emergency back surgery that forced him off the road last year has ended his career. In the meantime, he's using his recuperation period to prepare himself for writing new material.
He reported in December that doctors had told him to rest, while targeting a return to action in March, but as that month approaches, he remains unsure on how healthy he'll be.
"I'm in the recover mode. The pain is down," Seger told TeamRock in a new interview. "I'd say it's one out of 10, but it's constant. It's nagging, and unfortunately I can't sing or play or lift anything more than five pounds until it's gone. So it's difficult to work out or anything. I can walk, that's about it -- work with my three-pound weights a little bit, but not over my head. It's maddening. I'm just stuck here. I can't go to a show, I can't go to a game, that's it."
Seger noted he was told that there would be pain "for about three months afterwards, but the payoff is they didn't go anywhere near my larynx. They went in the back, so my voice is probably fine. I hope this pain goes away, 'cause they can never really guarantee it — and if it doesn't, then I'm done. But that's what the doctors have to say. I think it's gonna be okay, I really do. But, God, it's taking a long time."
So he's been spending his recovery time by listening to some of his favorite artists. "Rather than waste my time and watch TV or something, I just listen to a lot of music right now," he said. "I'm going to keep drilling myself with music that I like and analyzing it — Why do I like this? Why do I like that? — and get ready for writing. That'll be the first thing I'll do, a little bit of writing, and then hopefully I'll have to start rehearsing for the shows. I really hope I'm not done."
Seger's most recent album, I Knew You When, came out last year and is dedicated to his late friend Glenn Frey. A lyric video for the title track was released last week.


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The 50 Greatest Dishes of the World
James Steen
Icon Books
Review: John Harvey
"Cultural appropriation" has become one of those walk-on-eggshell "trending" topics, the mere mention of which is likely to trigger a thousand Twitter threads.
For those not familiar with the term, it essentially refers to the adoption of elements of a minority culture by members of a dominant culture. Within the context of 21st Century discourse, where rights advocacy and outrage dominates micro-blogging sites and other social media platforms, cultural appropriation is a searingly hot potato.
While myriad pop stars have found themselves on the wrong end of the debate by "appropriating" traditionally African-American hip hop culture, the issue has also extended to food.
Last year, two white women closed their pop-up burrito cart in the United States after telling a reporter that they had "picked the brains of every tortilla lady" in Puerto Nuevo, Mexico, in order to come up with their recipes.
But when it comes to gastronomy, the argument is not nearly as clear-cut as say, Miley Cyrus twerking or Australian pop-tart Iggy Azalea rapping. And this offering by James Steen, known for ghosting the autobiographies of celebrity chefs like Marco Pierre White, reveals the proof really is in the eating.
Here, he takes the reader on a discovery of the world's national dishes, many known but others less likely to roll off (or on!) the tongue.
Take for example Hákarl, the pride of Iceland. Preserved shark meat might not be everyone's cup of tea, but nevertheless it is fascinating to learn of this "delicacy's" history, and how it came to tantalise local palates. That its consumption is aided and abetted by large doses of a local schnapps speaks for itself.
There are some familiar favourites as well, of course. Hamburgers, fish '* chips, gumbo, Vietnamese pho – all known and enjoyed across the world.
And that is what makes the book so worthwhile a read. It is seldom the case that these globally-renowned dishes have a single point of origin, and frequently they are influenced by a coming-together of different cultures.
Pho (you pronounce it as you would 'fun' but without the '* ') draws much of its inspiration from the French, whose occuptation of Vietnam was abhorrent in all respects – food being the obvious exception. And Beef Wellington, that most English of Sunday lunches long thought to be named for Duke Wellington, in fact has his origins across the pond in the US, and even then another nationality could lay claim to it.
Steen's research is extremely thorough, but even he has to concede some truths are lost to the passage of time, with no written or oral records available.
In a strange way, that makes the history even more compelling, creating an air of mystery about the evolution of eating.


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Kalbeliya Gypsy Tribal Necklaces- Alka
$ 66.00
Kalbeliya Gypsy Tribal Necklaces- Alka
Handmade Kalbeliya necklaces in glorious color combos of beaded work and tassels. These bold beauties mimic the flamboyancy of the Kalbeliya tribal people. Each is made by a woman, a dancer from the tribe, named Moriya. She makes each piece with love and an eagerness to demonstrate a taste of her culture.
Kalbeliya tribe people are known for snake charming and trading snake venom. They are also called Saperas or Snake Charmers. The women are known for their famous Kalbelia folk dance.
"They belonged to no crowd. To no nation. Banished from cities and villages owing to their low social status, they were forced to live in jungles and eat wild animals. Until they embraced their dance and expanded beyond all boundaries into a global existence."
On our last trip to India the pandemic had just begun, the whole world was experiencing the thrashes of Covid and lockdowns. We were, on the other hand, across the world in the deserts of Rajasthan hanging out with the Kalbeliya Gypsy Tribe without even realizing the severity of the epidemic.
Our good friend Ashok introduced us to the Kalbeliya Gypsy tribe as he had in the past helping us with finding and understanding more about the Banjara tribes. We have talked about him before, you can read more about him in our 'Know The Stories' section.
Our friendship and trust with Ashok led us to these remarkable ethnic groups and allowed us to be welcomed with open arms. In March 2020 we spent some time in the camps of the Kalbeliya learning about their famous cultural dance and costume making. The Kalbelya are a reserved tribe living in Rajasthan and are negatively viewed by the local Indians, therefore in order to meet them we needed Ashok, someone that they admired and trusted, in order to gain access into their world.
The swirling moves that gypsy women make while dancing resemble to the movements of snakes. The serpentine style of their dance is sensuous at times. The way these gypsy women of Rajasthan are dressed is a kaleidoscopic magic of embroidery in different hues. Their red, black, yellow and orange outfits camouflage with the colorful milieu of Rajasthan. They are often referred to as queens of the desert.
The theme of the Kalbelia songs is inspired by the stories from the folklore of Rajasthan. Some in the gypsy tribe are blessed with the rare talent of composing lyrics for songs. The gypsy music passes through generations like an art of inheritance. In 2010, the UNESCO incorporated the folk songs and dance forms from the Kalbeliya into its Heritage List.
"In the late 1900's a newborn Gulabo was buried alive a few moments after her birth. It was a normal thing to do among a tribe of people whose social class was so low they were forced to live in jungles and eat wild animals. Coming from an ancient lineage of a mystical Shaivite tantric tradition, the men of the tribe were snake handlers, also called "Sapera". Known for aiding those who were bitten by snakes or scorpions with the help of ancient herbs or sometimes even through reading poetry, this tribe killed their girl children because they couldn't afford to keep them in the wild, nomadic conditions they lived in.
Gulabo Sapera was rescued by her father only a few hours later. She went on to embrace the dance of the serpents her father used to charm. The rest of the women quickly followed. Centuries old chains were broken. Female infanticide came to an end. Boundaries were surpassed. All through a dance. And a fierce passion. Through the power of femininity.
This is a story of a tribe of nomadic gypsy women who embraced the dance of the serpent to break free from the antiquated systems of casteism, patriarchy, and female infanticide, to take the future of their girls and young women into their own hands, empowering not only themselves but women from all over the world through their craft- a sensual desert dance."
- From Kalbeliyafilm.com
Moriya (pictured in fourth photo) and her community live in a camp of tents in the desert outside of Pushkar, India. They don't have the luxury of running water or electricity or sanitation systems. It is hard for people in her community to receive any type of government aid as they don't have adequate ID papers or birth certificates being that they are nomadic and historically don't have a real place of residence nor have ever been accepted anywhere. The best means of survival is to entertain through dance, music, and jewelry making.


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The Garage
31 July 2008
So our garage is a bit of a sore spot lately. I think I am idenifying in myself some OCD about things piling up. I was almost to the point of twitching just thinking about the state of the garage. UGH!!!
Our garage is someday going to be our studio. We hope to paint and seal the floor, drywall in the walls and make it more "studio like". But for now, the garage is our storage which I am slowing going through and organizing and ridding of junk we've accumulated.
Its hard because both Mike and I are creative minds. We like to dabble in many different hobbies which means we also have a lot of hobby stuff. We are beginning to simplify and prioritize our hobbies. We decided to get rid of his candle making stuff and instead wants to venture into making micro-brew in the large crawlspace under the house. For now he is just reading about it, no micro-brew yet!
So today I started tackling more of the mess out there. I took a huge load of stuff to the Goodwill and we are selling a few of the larger pieces of furniture out there that don't fit into the house.
The worst part about the garage at this point is the spiders! YUCK! Holy cow--everything I moved had a spider under it. Yucky, disgusting spiders that I had to stomp on one by one.
So after a couple of hours I had made huge leaps and bounds in the garage. A few more hours to go and we may be able to actually use the space!
My Blogging Friends
30 July 2008
I thought I'd take this post to share with you a couple of my friends blogs. They are so fun and creative and inspiring to me....I hope you think so too!
Kristie Harris
Freedom Martinez
Also--many of you tell me in person that you read the blog. I would love it too if you would post in the comment section from time to time so I know you are out there! :)
Lastly, cooking around here has been minimal. It always seems to be in the summer anyhow, but for some reason this summer we have been so busy that making a nice meal is not on the forefront of my mind. Here is a pic I took of our dinner a few nights ago. A pre-made pizza we picked up at the grocery store and brought home to be made even better. We added lots of seasonings, toppings, cheese to make it more "homemade". Not too bad for a meal on the run :)
Late Night Scrabble with friends.
27 July 2008
Our friends Allan and Mandy Caley and their son Andrew came in to visit this weekend from Orlando. It was such a nice visit and we always enjoy our time with them. Last night we sat out on the porch, played scrabble, and ate Banoffee Pie late into the night. Mandy (in the picture) put us all to shame.
Banofee pie, which is a British thing (Allan and Mandy are from England) is so unique and delish! I do ours in a tart shell so I guess it is more of a Banoffee Tart-but anyhow. It has a tart shell which is layered with homemade toffee, bananas, homemade whipped cream, camp coffee, and sugared almonds. Maybe I'll post the recipe soon. It is a Jamie Oliver (the Naked Chef) recipe. Yummo!
Ezra made himself breakfast
25 July 2008
Peace & Quiet
Last night I stepped out of the shower and it was quiet....very quiet. The boys and daddy were upstairs listening to music in their room and there were no lights on downstairs. The sun was going down and the whole downstairs had that dreamy sunset glow. I love those times. The end of the day when the dishes are done, the washer and dryer have done their work for the day and the toys are (mostly) picked up. I love to close the curtains at the end of the day and snuggle in with Mike on the couch for a couple of hours of "our" time before going to bed.
We have such a wonderful life and I am so blessed and thankful for each day I have with my amazing guys and having the opportunity to pursue my dreams and passions.
Our new Boden catalog
24 July 2008
Once in a while we get a new Mini Boden catalog in the mail. This is a fun time for us (Canaan and I) because it means we get new shirt design ideas. I have always loved buying plain tee shirts for the boys and adding applique or embroidered designs myself. Mini Boden has great appliqued tee shirts that we glean ideas from. So today Canaan sat down and picked out 3 that he wants me to do. A dinosaur, a fried egg, and a monster. They cost anywhere from $28-$38 in the catalog and at home I can make them for about $4 and a half hour of work. Plus its super fun!
The music in our CD player this week has been a great Woody Guthrie kids album. The songs are hilarious and even Ezra can sing them :)
Our Bedroom (Ignore the aweful paint)
17 July 2008
Our bedroom has been a source of frustration and anxiety for me. It has been a cluttered mess with us trying to have our home office in it as well. Papers, books, bills, etc...have been everywhere. For me, my bedroom needs to be a relaxing and clutter free space and it obviously just wasn't happening which made me not even want to spend time in there.
So last week after being sick in bed for 2 days and having to stare at the disorganization of it all I tackled it all in one day. I eliminated 2 pieces of furniture ( a filing cabinet and a dresser) which really opened the space up. Then I organized all of our paperwork and in the white dresser I gave Mike a drawer, me a drawer, and a combined big drawer for all of our papers and things we need to work on. The room still needs painted...SOON!....but otherwise I am a much happier person and enjoy spending time in my little oasis.
A little theif!
We caught Ezra red handed the other day! We came into the kitchen to find Ezra standing on his art desk stuffing TONS of money into his pockets. Money from our "Boat Money" fund that Canaan has so dilligently been saving for a cruise. Thankfully he put it back without too much of a fuss and hasn't stolen anymore (atleast I don't think so :)
Friends and Dates...
This weekend was a whirlwind of events as usual but Sunday was a nice chill day. We had several friends over throughout the day and Canaan and I snuck away on a date night to his favorite restaurant for cheese fries (its a tradition for our date nights). Although Lexington isn't where we thought we'd be at this stage of life, we are so thankful for the little "detour" and love our community of friends.
09 July 2008
It has always been important to us to fill the house with artwork and craftiness that is personal to us. Whether it is the copper hearts Mike made for me when we first got married that I have hanging above our front door or the baskets Mikes mom has made for us that I have around the house..
Last week I hung the boys paintings above our couch. That wall was SOOO bare and I kept thinking I would paint a big picture for that area. But as I started looking through things that had yet to be hung from our other house I ran across these and decided they would be perfect for that wall. Canaan did 4 of them and Ezra painted 2 of them. They are so proud of their artwork up there and I think it is important to have the boys contribute to our home.
My mantle has changed again - as it does quite often - Mike thinks it looks to bare with all white but for me it is a nice change and a bit more clean and simplistic for summer.
Ezra is so much fun nowdays (as well as incredibly whiny at times but that comes with the age :) The other day I asked him to go get dressed and he came downstairs in this outfit that he was SOO proud of. He completely dressed himself in a pajama shirt, adidas pants, and blue cotton shorts to top it off! Quite an eye for fashion, eh?
He also loves digging in the garden (or anywhere in the yard for that matter). He and Canaan are interacting so much more nowdays. Today they spent time throwing the frisbee back and forth together. Actually taking turns, playing nice, and having fun!! Indoors they love to make little "tents" out of quilts and play under them. Unfortuantely Ezra is still learning how to play that game. He inevitably crashes the tent down at some point or another which frustrates Canaan who has spent time constructing it. They are both learning :)
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A history of the Figaro class yacht designs
Single-handed racing in France 1966–2017
By François Chevalier
We express our gratitude to Donan Raven for the translation of this text (French to English)
Class rules often prevent more than they allow
innovation. They are continuously created and adjusted to avoid rulebeaters
that would obsolete the existing yachts in a racing fleet. Those yacht
designers that would have established themselves in a given fleet but had least
success in establishing their latest ideas are sometimes the first to limit the
rise of new trends in the class where they have achieved popularity. History
gives us plenty of ideas which seem new, whilst they are in fact more often the
result of a greater freedom allowed by the class rules that have the fewest
The race was first named la Course de
l'Aurore, after the French newspaper for which the founders of the race,
Jean-Michel Barrault and Jean-Louis Guillemard, worked.
The guidelines of the competition were very
simple and achieved immediate success in her first edition in 1970. It was an
offshore race, raced in single-handed 9 metre yachts on elapsed time only. On
August 6th of that year, twelve series production yachts took the start in
Brest (France), and eight completed all three legs, with Joan de Kat winning
the overall event on a Super Challenger, ahead of runner-up Michel
From 1977 onwards, the race used either Half
Ton cup yachts, series production yachts, or custom International Offshore Rule
(IOR 21.7 raters) with an overall length of about 9 metres. Gilles Gahinet won
the event on Rally, designed by New Zealander Ron Holland. In 1980,
French newspaper Le Figaro became the title sponsor of the event, when
Michel Barrault was a news correspondent for the company. That year, Gilles
Gahinet won the race on Port de Pornic, his own design.
Young French yacht designers won all the races
from from 1978 to 1990: one victory each for Jean Berret, Jean-Marie Finot,
Gilles Gahinet and Jacques Fauroux, five victories for Michel Joubert and his
partner Bernard Nivelt, and three victories for Daniel Andrieu. However, the
sophistication of Half-Ton Cuppers had become a real problem, with team budgets
skyrocketing and the IOR rule coming to an end.
Laurent Cordelle was the first winner on this
Bénéteau one-design, of which the hull developed into a few of the designers'
most successful production yachts at the Bénéteau shipyard like the First 310,
the First 31.7, the Océanis 310 and the Océanis 311.
In 2003, the race organisers proposed a new
design competition to produce a larger and more modern series, destined to last
a decade. The proposal of French designer Marc Lombard met their requirements
and became the Figaro-Bénéteau 2.
The new yacht took after the Vendée
Globe 60 footers and featured a wide hull, a narrow waterline, twin rudders,
liquid ballast tanks and a bulb keel, making her a production boat that was
easy to handle even in heavy weather.
More than 10 years have now gone by since the
launch of the Figaro 2 and we will have to wait for the race's fiftieth
anniversary in 2019 for the Figaro 3 to make her appearance as the new
single-handed one-design for the race.
After consulting with yacht design teams
Finot-Conq and Samuel Menard, VPLP as well as Mer Forte
(headed by Michel Desjoyeaux), the project proposed by VPLP was
retained and refined by the Bénéteau shipyard for feasibility, control of
reliability and of production cost.
The hull inherits directly from the designers'
experience in the latest generation of 60ft IMOCA yachts, with a fine bow, but
with a convex shaped bilge on the chine. Astonishingly the waterline at rest
resembles that of the the Figaro 2. However, the waterlines differ
entirely when underway or in a heel. The yacht features a slightly rounded
chine, a flat cutwater followed by deep forward sections, and extremely sleek
after sections that compare with those of Comanche, the 100ft IRC
supermaxi designed by the same team in 2014. The keel has similarities with
those developed by Farr Yacht Design a few years ago, of which the chief
benefit is to avoid gathering algae when passing over shoals.
By using foils inverted from the previous
generation, the lateral resistance loads increase with heel; According to
estimates, 400 to 450 litres of reduction in displaced water can be achieved
from 15 knots of windspeed. Considering that the lift of a foil is relative to
the speed squared, the Figaro 3 is expected to exit displacement mode
entirely (full hydrofoiling flight) between 25 and 30 knots of windspeed in
flat waters. The end-to-end distance between the tips of the retracted foils
do not exceed the beam of the yacht, but once deployed this distance extends to
5.25 metres.
The rig, which has been moved aft, features a
mast with a strong rake and a square top mainsail, producing a larger sail area
than that of the Figaro 2, despite a shorter air draught. The backstay
is designed to stay the mast only when carrying the asymmetric spinnaker to
ease handling in downwind conditions. In order to reduce cost, the keel is
fixed and the rudders are not of the lifting type. We will have to wait another
ten years before they become a part of the Figaro 4, with, who knows,
perhaps a scow bow!
When I studied the project of a 100ft Maxi Scow
in 2012 I had sought to reduce bow slamming by creating an open V-shaped pram
bow, visible in the body plan and the sheer plan (horizontal and vertical
planes). In view of the benefits of the design, I subsequently drew a design
proposal for the Volvo Open 70ft class, the IMOCA open 60ft class and a 30ft
fast cruiser.
Shortly after however, the Volvo Race transitioned
from an open box rule to a 65ft strict one-design from Farr Yacht Design, and
the IMOCA 60ft class adopted new cost/quality control standards which included
a bow radius limit with a 1.12m maximum on the 1m section from the bow.
Displeased with so many design constraints, I decided to put my unfinished
draughts on hold.
But in March 2016, the editor at the Voiles
& Voiliers magazine asked me if I would be capable of submitting a
project for the Figaro 3, in parallel to the competition held between
the three other yacht designers. I was delighted to improve on the 30ft fast
cruiser, adding an extra foot of hull length and foils similar to those of the
IMOCA 60 footers...
Super Challenger
Yacht designer: André Mauric
Shipyard: Chantiers Polo, Chantier Quéré,
First launched: 1966
Length: 9.07m
Waterline: 6.94m
Beam: 2.72m
Draught: 1.40m
Displacement (Lightship): 2,200 kg
Displacement (SWL): 2,850 kg
Air draught: 11m
Upwind sail area: 29 sqm
Fixed Ballast: 1,200 kg
Water Ballasts: 2×200L
Mainsail area: 15.65 sqm
Jib area: 13.35sqm
Figaro Solo
Yacht designer: Groupe Finot, Jean Berret
Shipyard: Bénéteau
First launched: 1989
Length: 9.14m
Waterline: 8.40m
Beam: 3.25m
Displacement (lightship): 2,400 kg
Fixed ballast: 900 kg
Water ballasts: 2×200L
Mainsail area: 25 sqm
Genoa area: 30,50 sqm
Spinnaker area: 73 sqm
Figaro-Bénéteau 2
Yacht designer: Marc Lombard
Shipyard: Bénéteau
First launched: 2003
Length: 10.11m
Waterline: 9.82m
Beam: 3.43m
Draught: 2.15m
Displacement (lightship): 3,050 kg
Fixed ballast: 1,100 kg
Water ballasts: 2×220L
Mainsail area: 38 sqm
Genoa area: 30 sqm
Spinnaker area: 85 sqm
Figaro Bénéteau 3
Yacht designer: VPLP
Shipyard: Bénéteau
First launched: 2017 (ahead of the first race
to be held in 2019)
Length: 9.75m
Waterline: 9.00m
Beam: 3.45m
Beam (extreme): 5.25m
Draught: 2.50m
Displacement (lightship): 2,900 kg
Fixed ballast: 1100 kg
Water ballasts: 2×220L
Mainsail area: 39.5 sqm
Genoa area: 30.5 sqm
Spinnaker area: 105 sqm
Figaro 3 proposal (Finot-Conq)
Yacht designer: Finot-Conq / Samuel Manuard
Shipyard: Bénéteau
Length: 9.25m
Beam: 3.50m
Draught: 2.50m
Displacement (lightship): 2,780 kg
Water ballast : 300L
Bowsprit: 2.50m
Upwind sail area: 72 sqm
Large spinnaker area: 120 sqm
Small spinnaker area: 92 sqm
Code 0 area: 56 sqm
Figaro 3 proposal (Mer Forte)
Yacht designer: Mer Forte
Shipyard: Bénéteau
Length Over All: 9.75m
Beam: 3.20m
Draught: 2.50m
Displacement (lightship): 2,655 kg
Displacement (typical transatlantic load):
2,890 kg
Fixed ballast: 785 kg
Canting keel: 28°
Lifting rudders with interchangeable port and
starboard quadrants
Air draught: 15.55m
Mainsail area: 39 sqm
J1 area: 31 sqm
J2 area: 20 sqm
Large spinnaker area: 115 sqm
Small spinnaker area: 85 sqm
Code 0 area: 45 sqm
Figaro 3 proposal (FcH)
Yacht designer: François Chevalier
Length: 9.45m
Waterline: 8.88m
Beam: 2.05m
Bowsprit: 3.60m
Draught: 2.20m
Displacement (lightship): 2,250 kg
Canting ballast: 750 kg
Water ballast: 500L
Air draught: 14.60m
Mainsail area: 35.40 sqm
Upwind sail area: 67 sqm
Downwind sail area: 140 sqm