Go green.|A discussion of going green.
Aug
31
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3.. asked:
I hyphenated my name while I was applying for a green card. All of my Canadian documents like my passport and my Canadian photo ids like my Ontario drivers license and health card are all in my maiden name. Can I bring my green card alone with no other documents or do I need some other government issued id? The only thing that has my current name is my green card. What do I need to get a license?
Lance
I hyphenated my name while I was applying for a green card. All of my Canadian documents like my passport and my Canadian photo ids like my Ontario drivers license and health card are all in my maiden name. Can I bring my green card alone with no other documents or do I need some other government issued id? The only thing that has my current name is my green card. What do I need to get a license?
Lance
Aug
22
Filed Under (Going green) by seanandy
Christine asked:
I live near the Oak Park green line, and I want to meet up with someone in the city for a date. Where are some good places I could suggest not too far from the green line? I like sports bars and clubs with music. Dancing clubs are cool too, but only if they have somewhere to sit and talk too.
Pearl
I live near the Oak Park green line, and I want to meet up with someone in the city for a date. Where are some good places I could suggest not too far from the green line? I like sports bars and clubs with music. Dancing clubs are cool too, but only if they have somewhere to sit and talk too.
Pearl
Aug
20
Filed Under (Going green) by seanandy
Louis Perez asked:
Overweight is one of biggest health problems in the US. Being overweight can lead to many health problems - diabetes, stroke, heart disease, arthritis, cancer, hypertension and fatigue. If you are overweight, then losing weight is great way to prevent some of the health problems. Green tea helps you lose weight and this is healthy weight loss. Besides the weight loss benefit, there are other health benefits of green tea.
There are many fad diets, weight loss pills, low carb diets. Most of the times this will help you lose weight fast but you gain weight after a certain period of time. Green tea weight loss is safe. Decaffeinated green tea does not have the health benefits as the regular one because the process of removing caffeine involves a chemical process and this destroys the health benefits.
Origins of Green tea
Historically, the Chinese have been using green tea as medicinal drink. The general consensus is that Chinese Emperor Shen Nung discovered green tea when he was boiling water and leaves from a tree fell into the pot! Green tea comes from the plant called Carmellia Sinensis.
The green tea has the health benefits because of the way it is processed. Green tea is steamed while processing and thus preserving its natural antioxidants. The black tea processing involves full oxidation and thus does not have the health benefits of the green tea. Both green tea and black tea still have the caffeine so if you are consuming this at night, then this will keep you awake. Caffeine can be harmful for the body since an excess of it can cause heart palpitations, hypertension, and insomnia. Because green tea diets contain only very low levels of caffeine, there is no danger of experiencing these side-effects.
Health Benefits of Green Tea
1. It prevents Cancer. Green tea contains catechin polyphenols especially epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG. This is a powerful antioxidant that is known to not only destroy cancer cells but also prevent cancer. The latest studies on green tea were able to prove that green tea diet can effectively protect the skin from damage due to ultraviolet light radiation. Green tea is also widely recognized as a substance that can protect against different types of cancers such as stomach cancer, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, oral cancer, cancer of the colon, ****** and cervical cancers.
2. EGCG reduces LDL cholesterol (the harmful cholesterol). This prevents the blood from forming clots, which is a leading cause of heart attacks! The study on green tea diets was conducted in China using 240 people with high cholesterol levels as volunteers. They were placed on a green tea diet of one capsule (equivalent to seven cups of green tea) or were given one placebo every day. After twelve weeks, those who were on a green tea diet dropped sixteen percent in their cholesterol levels.
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3. The weight loss (or fat loss) is because EGCG in green tea diet increases the 24-hour energy expenditure of the body. A research on green tea diets conducted by American and Swiss scientists in the University of Geneva showed an additional increase of four percent in the body’s natural energy expenditure. People who were on a green tea diet were more likely to use up more fats than those not on a green tea diet.
4. Green tea can also be a potential cure to obesity. The catechin polyphenols present in green tea diets can delay the reaction of gastric and pancreatic lipases in the body. These enzymes convert calories in the body into fats. By delaying this enzymatic activity, green tea diets can prevent fat from being stored and hence prevent obesity.
As mentioned earlier, green tea contains caffeine that makes it a mild an appetite-suppressant. However, caffeine content in green tea diets is not as high as those found in other caffeine-based beverages, like coffee. In conclusion, green tea has many health benefits including weight loss and fat loss. This method is proven and is natural. There are variations of green diets like the green tea pills, green tea capsules, green tea patches etc. These make it convenient for you to carry them while traveling and could be more concentrated. If possible, try to consume green as a drink.
John
Overweight is one of biggest health problems in the US. Being overweight can lead to many health problems - diabetes, stroke, heart disease, arthritis, cancer, hypertension and fatigue. If you are overweight, then losing weight is great way to prevent some of the health problems. Green tea helps you lose weight and this is healthy weight loss. Besides the weight loss benefit, there are other health benefits of green tea.
There are many fad diets, weight loss pills, low carb diets. Most of the times this will help you lose weight fast but you gain weight after a certain period of time. Green tea weight loss is safe. Decaffeinated green tea does not have the health benefits as the regular one because the process of removing caffeine involves a chemical process and this destroys the health benefits.
Origins of Green tea
Historically, the Chinese have been using green tea as medicinal drink. The general consensus is that Chinese Emperor Shen Nung discovered green tea when he was boiling water and leaves from a tree fell into the pot! Green tea comes from the plant called Carmellia Sinensis.
The green tea has the health benefits because of the way it is processed. Green tea is steamed while processing and thus preserving its natural antioxidants. The black tea processing involves full oxidation and thus does not have the health benefits of the green tea. Both green tea and black tea still have the caffeine so if you are consuming this at night, then this will keep you awake. Caffeine can be harmful for the body since an excess of it can cause heart palpitations, hypertension, and insomnia. Because green tea diets contain only very low levels of caffeine, there is no danger of experiencing these side-effects.
Health Benefits of Green Tea
1. It prevents Cancer. Green tea contains catechin polyphenols especially epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG. This is a powerful antioxidant that is known to not only destroy cancer cells but also prevent cancer. The latest studies on green tea were able to prove that green tea diet can effectively protect the skin from damage due to ultraviolet light radiation. Green tea is also widely recognized as a substance that can protect against different types of cancers such as stomach cancer, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, oral cancer, cancer of the colon, ****** and cervical cancers.
2. EGCG reduces LDL cholesterol (the harmful cholesterol). This prevents the blood from forming clots, which is a leading cause of heart attacks! The study on green tea diets was conducted in China using 240 people with high cholesterol levels as volunteers. They were placed on a green tea diet of one capsule (equivalent to seven cups of green tea) or were given one placebo every day. After twelve weeks, those who were on a green tea diet dropped sixteen percent in their cholesterol levels.
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3. The weight loss (or fat loss) is because EGCG in green tea diet increases the 24-hour energy expenditure of the body. A research on green tea diets conducted by American and Swiss scientists in the University of Geneva showed an additional increase of four percent in the body’s natural energy expenditure. People who were on a green tea diet were more likely to use up more fats than those not on a green tea diet.
4. Green tea can also be a potential cure to obesity. The catechin polyphenols present in green tea diets can delay the reaction of gastric and pancreatic lipases in the body. These enzymes convert calories in the body into fats. By delaying this enzymatic activity, green tea diets can prevent fat from being stored and hence prevent obesity.
As mentioned earlier, green tea contains caffeine that makes it a mild an appetite-suppressant. However, caffeine content in green tea diets is not as high as those found in other caffeine-based beverages, like coffee. In conclusion, green tea has many health benefits including weight loss and fat loss. This method is proven and is natural. There are variations of green diets like the green tea pills, green tea capsules, green tea patches etc. These make it convenient for you to carry them while traveling and could be more concentrated. If possible, try to consume green as a drink.
John
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Aug
07
Filed Under (Going green) by seanandy
Nubian Queen asked:
The groom wants to wear a light green/lime green shirt with a black suit and wants to know what colour of tie will go with this.
Nathan
The groom wants to wear a light green/lime green shirt with a black suit and wants to know what colour of tie will go with this.
Nathan
Aug
05
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~ Mommy of 3 and 1 on the way ~ asked:
would like a recipe that calls for canned green chilis .
Randy
would like a recipe that calls for canned green chilis .
Randy
Aug
01
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Kevin Agrawal asked:
Modern science is finally yielding to ancient wisdom! Green tea, originating in China, has been used as a health beverage for over 4000 years. Wise Chinese sages knew of the rich health benefits Green Tea could provide and made sure that they passed this down from generation to generation by incorporating it in their customs and ceremonies.Today, ancient wisdom has now found its way all over the world. We, also, would do well to yield not only to time-tested wisdom, but also to modern day science validating with increasing research, Green Tea’s broad and specific health benefits, especially needed in today’s world.Green tea can be consumed in various forms:
1.Dried Leaf form. Most green tea products are sold as dried tea leaves and can be brewed.
2.Green tea pills. In America, tea drinking is not really our cup of tea, is it? Green tea pills work just as well in providing you the health benefits of a freshly brewed cup of tea.
3.Green tea gum. Most of us like to chew gum. Besides many other benefits, green tea also helps support healthy teeth.
4.Green tea drops. Some of us would prefer a concentrated green tea product offering a more potent amount of antioxidants and nutrients. Green tea drops is the most flexible ingestion option, as green tea drops can be added to beverages and food recipes.
Green Tea Helps Reduce Risk of Cancer
Green tea is rich in antioxidants. Polyphenols containing catechins especially epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is a powerful antioxidant with DNA supporting properties.
Green Tea Helps Support a Healthy Cardiovascular System
Catechins in green tea act as antioxidants and are thought to protect cardiovascular health by neutralizing the destructive effects of free radicals.
. Research shows that green tea catechins assist the body in inhibiting the enzymes involved in the production of free radicals in the endothelial lining of the arteries.
Green Tea Helps the Immune System
The Brigham and Women’s Hospital recently identified a component in green tea, theanine, which supports the body’s immune system. The immune system is the first line of defense and sources of infection such as bacteria, viruses and fungi.
Other Health Benefits of Green Tea
The nutritive properties of Green Tea have been linked have been shown to support heart health, immune health increased energy and healthy blood pressure and glucose levels. It even supports beautiful hair, skin and nails.Green Tea is also known to assist in various weight loss programs.
Disclaimer
Despite the confidence and optimism expressed by the researchers, and the weight of evidence gathered from numerous studies, according to FDA standards, the findings expressed here should still be considered as inconclusive and further studies must be done before a positive health claim can be made. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Tina
Modern science is finally yielding to ancient wisdom! Green tea, originating in China, has been used as a health beverage for over 4000 years. Wise Chinese sages knew of the rich health benefits Green Tea could provide and made sure that they passed this down from generation to generation by incorporating it in their customs and ceremonies.Today, ancient wisdom has now found its way all over the world. We, also, would do well to yield not only to time-tested wisdom, but also to modern day science validating with increasing research, Green Tea’s broad and specific health benefits, especially needed in today’s world.Green tea can be consumed in various forms:
1.Dried Leaf form. Most green tea products are sold as dried tea leaves and can be brewed.
2.Green tea pills. In America, tea drinking is not really our cup of tea, is it? Green tea pills work just as well in providing you the health benefits of a freshly brewed cup of tea.
3.Green tea gum. Most of us like to chew gum. Besides many other benefits, green tea also helps support healthy teeth.
4.Green tea drops. Some of us would prefer a concentrated green tea product offering a more potent amount of antioxidants and nutrients. Green tea drops is the most flexible ingestion option, as green tea drops can be added to beverages and food recipes.
Green Tea Helps Reduce Risk of Cancer
Green tea is rich in antioxidants. Polyphenols containing catechins especially epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is a powerful antioxidant with DNA supporting properties.
Green Tea Helps Support a Healthy Cardiovascular System
Catechins in green tea act as antioxidants and are thought to protect cardiovascular health by neutralizing the destructive effects of free radicals.
. Research shows that green tea catechins assist the body in inhibiting the enzymes involved in the production of free radicals in the endothelial lining of the arteries.
Green Tea Helps the Immune System
The Brigham and Women’s Hospital recently identified a component in green tea, theanine, which supports the body’s immune system. The immune system is the first line of defense and sources of infection such as bacteria, viruses and fungi.
Other Health Benefits of Green Tea
The nutritive properties of Green Tea have been linked have been shown to support heart health, immune health increased energy and healthy blood pressure and glucose levels. It even supports beautiful hair, skin and nails.Green Tea is also known to assist in various weight loss programs.
Disclaimer
Despite the confidence and optimism expressed by the researchers, and the weight of evidence gathered from numerous studies, according to FDA standards, the findings expressed here should still be considered as inconclusive and further studies must be done before a positive health claim can be made. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Tina
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Aug
01
Filed Under (Going green) by seanandy
Kimberly Green asked:
With winter approaching it’s the perfect time to access the current conditions going on inside your golf bag. Is there a reason your last round of gold ended up with your 20 over par? How many of your golf clubs ended up at the bottom of lakes this summer? Is there anyway to improve your game without hiring the course pro? Sure there is and Taylormade irons can help you.
Who better to trust than a company who are the makers of the number one golf driver on the PGA tour? Yes, Taylormade clubs have been used by some of the worlds best golfers including Sergio Garcia and Paula Creamer both of who have had recent wins on the PGA tour. Success is measured by those who build their success in partnerships and the Taylormade and PGA tour partnership has been one of many successes over the years.
Now that the golf season has slowed down (at least in the northeast) it is time to see what you can do to improve your game. By all means, get out to the clubhouse on a warm day and keep working on that driver but keep in mind that unlike many sports that rely solely on athletic skill, Golf also relies heavily on the equipment used. This is why so many companies and so many developers put millions into the development of new clubs and new technology to improve the performance of every golfer. People are hitting balls farther and more accurately then at any point in the history of the game. Taylormade is a big reason why!
With the newly released Burner 09 Driver, r7 Limited Drive the competition is sure to elevate and reach new levels of excellence. Sure, Taylormade could have rested on perennial favorites like the r7 CGB Max Rescue Club but their pursuit of excellent drives them to develop even more efficient drivers to help everyone improve their game.
Once you determine the best driver for your needs then focus a while on your putter. It’s often the most overlooked tool in the arsenal of a great golfer. If your putter has become a sad excuse for a piece of metal then you owe to yourself and your game to look into the new developments in putting like the Taylormade Rossa Monza Spider Putter which happens to be this writers favorite tool for the job.
Regardless of your off-season needs, Taylormade Irons, woods and putters will be able to take care of all your club needs and will surely help you take your game to the next level.
Marilyn
With winter approaching it’s the perfect time to access the current conditions going on inside your golf bag. Is there a reason your last round of gold ended up with your 20 over par? How many of your golf clubs ended up at the bottom of lakes this summer? Is there anyway to improve your game without hiring the course pro? Sure there is and Taylormade irons can help you.
Who better to trust than a company who are the makers of the number one golf driver on the PGA tour? Yes, Taylormade clubs have been used by some of the worlds best golfers including Sergio Garcia and Paula Creamer both of who have had recent wins on the PGA tour. Success is measured by those who build their success in partnerships and the Taylormade and PGA tour partnership has been one of many successes over the years.
Now that the golf season has slowed down (at least in the northeast) it is time to see what you can do to improve your game. By all means, get out to the clubhouse on a warm day and keep working on that driver but keep in mind that unlike many sports that rely solely on athletic skill, Golf also relies heavily on the equipment used. This is why so many companies and so many developers put millions into the development of new clubs and new technology to improve the performance of every golfer. People are hitting balls farther and more accurately then at any point in the history of the game. Taylormade is a big reason why!
With the newly released Burner 09 Driver, r7 Limited Drive the competition is sure to elevate and reach new levels of excellence. Sure, Taylormade could have rested on perennial favorites like the r7 CGB Max Rescue Club but their pursuit of excellent drives them to develop even more efficient drivers to help everyone improve their game.
Once you determine the best driver for your needs then focus a while on your putter. It’s often the most overlooked tool in the arsenal of a great golfer. If your putter has become a sad excuse for a piece of metal then you owe to yourself and your game to look into the new developments in putting like the Taylormade Rossa Monza Spider Putter which happens to be this writers favorite tool for the job.
Regardless of your off-season needs, Taylormade Irons, woods and putters will be able to take care of all your club needs and will surely help you take your game to the next level.
Marilyn
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