My knowledge of the 16th century Spanish invasion and conquest of Mexico and the elimination of ancient native civilizations is limited to the movies and I long ago read Bernal Diaz’s eyewitness account “The True Story of the Conquest of New Spain” in graduate school. That said, to read this exciting new novel by Austin…
Myths about weight loss that sabotage our progress
There are five nutrition myths that can and do sabotage many of our weight loss goals. This is what we know so far: Myth #1: Good weight loss programs must be complicated, with special charts and graphs, and calorie cycling. Limit what to eat and when to eat based on your specific metabolic type/blood type/birthstone/horoscope…
January 12, 2021 Beer production data is slightly encouraging
August 2020 TTB results for US beer production have been released and are in line with expectations, 2020 vs same month 2019 shows 2% increase . August 2020 production in barrels was 15,733,232 compared to 15,411,347 in the same month of 2019. For the YTD period, January-August 2020 compared to 2019, the aggregate decrease in…
The Type 2 Diabetes Epidemic: Challenge Yourself to a New Way of Living
We love to eat tasty, juicy and fatty foods, anything edible or desired by our hearts. We do this to ourselves despite the news that diabetes is spreading at an alarming rate. Every day the number changes as we consume food with no nutritional value to the body. Recent information just released by the Centers…
Hound – Dog breeds
Breed group: Hounds Weight: Male: 90-110, Female: 80-100 lbs. Height: Male: 25-27, Female: 23-25 inches Overview Hounds are an ancient dog breed, and their origin is not entirely known. However, they are known to have been perfected by monks in Belgium. The Normans first brought these dogs to England and the United States. Bloodhounds are…
Ontario Marriage Contract Templates
Please note that the information provided in this document is not legal advice and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. If you need legal advice regarding obtaining a marriage contract or prenuptial agreement in Ontario, you should seek professional assistance. In my previous article, I discussed marriage contracts and prenuptial agreements, what they…
Top 10 Gaming Laptops of 2011
Today, entertainment is not limited to television, movies, radio, and sometimes night clubs and parties. There is a new generation of people who practically live in the virtual world. These people are known as gamers. Dozens, even hundreds of online virtual games are now available for players to enjoy. They are available to meet the…
Bedrooms I have known
I’m a Feng Shui consultant and I wanted to share some vignettes about “bedrooms I’ve known” (at least as a Feng Shui consultant!). One of the most memorable was the following: I was telling this woman that she should be careful what she keeps under her bed, especially if it has to do with ex-boyfriends…
Faux implants mammaires – Comment les portez-vous ?
Faux implants mammaires Vous vous demandez peut-être comment porter des seins en silicone. Tout d’abord, vous devez savoir comment nettoyer vos seins en silicone. La meilleure façon de nettoyer vos seins en silicone est de les laver à la main avec un savon doux. Vous ne devez pas utiliser de machine à laver, car cela…
How to Choose the Best Asphalt Contractor
Best Asphalt Contractor When choosing an asphalt contractor, there are a few things you should look for. For starters, you should look for someone with the proper qualifications to work on your project. Then, you should look for one who has advanced machines. You want to avoid contractors with old machines, as they are more…