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Welcome to PlantEO http://planteo.multiply.com Activity: Growing herbs and distiller to yield essential oils from aromatic plant species  Have you ever wondered what Sumo wrestlers eat to look the way they do? Recently, out of curiosity, I decided to do my own research and I was shocked at my findings. The Sumo diet looked a little too familiar.First, Sumo wrestlers typically eat only two times a day, skipping breakfast to keep their metabolism low. This is also a common practice in America. Whether it’s a lack of time or appetite, many people skip breakfast. I don’t know about you, but the next time I’m tempted to skip breakfast I’ll picture myself as a Sumo wrestler.The next rule for the overweight athlete is to nap after eating. Their secret to gaining weight is to sleep for at least 4 hours after each meal. Although most American’s don’t take 4-hour naps, we typically return to our office chair with little activity.Next on the agenda for a weight gaining diet is to eat socially as much as possible. Believe it or not, according to leading researchers, a meal eaten with others can be at least forty percent larger and have thirty percent more calories and fat. The only way to combat this one is to limit eating while socializing and practice self-control.Another component to the diet is what a Sumo wrestler drinks. Their drink of choice is beer – and lots of it. Alcohol increases cortisol levels helping wrestlers store more fat around their abdomen. That gives a whole new meaning to the term beer belly.Finally, the wrestler overeats at night. The traditional meal for a Sumo wrestler is a stew, called Chanko-nabe, which is made up of a meat, rice and vegetables. Surprisingly, the stew is not high in fat. The key to their weight gain is the sheer volume of food they eat.Once the final meal is eaten, the Sumo wrester hits the sack in order to store as much food as fat instead of storing it in the muscles and organs as nutrients. Similarly, most Americans also eat their largest meal late in the day with little time before going bed. If we don’t go to sleep right away, we do the next best thing which typically includes a couch and a television.Although this is normally where I would insert a powerful closing statement, I think the Sumo wrestler said it all.~Bonnie Bonnie Pfiester is a Personal Trainer, wife to the famous fitness trainer Steve Pfiester of the reality TV show “Fat March”, and owner of the women’s health club Longevity Fitness.http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/http://bonniepfiester.com/http://longevityclubs.com/ 
 This is another example of the superb glass done by Correia. It is signed & with registration number as well as with the Correia decal. This colourful item is a pink iridescent perfume bottle with pulled-feather decoration and an iridescent dauber/stopper. Excellent condition, no damage or loss. It measures just under 7 inches tall.http://www.passionforperfume.com/
 Perfume was first made in Mesopotamia, by a chemist called Tapputi, in the 2nd century BC. Lately, archeologists have unearthed the oldest perfumery in Cyprus. With all the amenities required to make perfumes; this place still had remnants of perfumes that were made 4000 years back. A book, on the various methods to extract aromatic oils, was written by an Arabian named Al-Kindi, in the 9th century.The process of distillation was first introduced by a Persian chemist Avicenna. Before that, perfumes were a blend of herbs, flowers and fragrant oils. The art of making perfumes spread to Europe in the early 14th century, due to Islamic rule. The first manufacturer of the advanced form of scents was Hungary. In 1370, there was the production of perfume, which as a mixture of aromatic oils in alcoholic solution. This was ordered by Queen Elizabeth of Hungary and was known as Hungary Water. Soon Italy began making perfumes and prospered in it.In the 16th century, France became the leading manufacturer of perfumes. Plants were being cultivated on a large scale, for their fragrant flowers. Initially, perfume was made only for royal and other wealthy families. The Grasse area of France was used mainly for the cultivation of aromatic plants so that the raw material could be steadily supplied to the growing perfume industry.The source of fragrance is mainly three, the plants, animals and the synthetic source. Aromatics are usually produced to guard against infections and to lure pollinating agents. Different parts of the plants produce different kinds of scent. The various parts come in useful for the manufacture of perfume. Cinnamon and Cascarilla roots are very useful sources of raw material. The most common and useful source of scent is the plant blossom. Jasmine, rose, mimosa and tuberose are some of the commonly used flowers .The blossom of citrus fruits and the y-Lang y- Lang tree.Though usually used as a spice, the clove blossom too is a rich source of fragrance. The citrus fruits, like orange, lemon, lime and grapefruit greatly contribute to the making of perfumes. Rosemary, lavender, sage and violet leaves are highly aromatic too. The roots of the ginger family, the seeds of coriander, caraway, anise cocoa, mace and nutmeg are common ingredients of the perfume making process.Wood again has a strong effect. Wood of the pine tree, birch, cedar, and sandal wood has definite smells and form the main fragrance tone. A resin from coniferous trees is used too. Animals contribute in their own ways. Ambergris, obtained from the Sperm Whale is a common ingredient used. Castoreum, form the beaver, civets from the mongoose family, honeycomb from bees, musk from deer are indispensable raw materials for perfumes. Other natural contributors are the lichens and the sea weeds.After the perfume is made its preservation is important and that can be done if it is kept away from the heat, strong light, oxygen and other organic matter.The ingredients used in making fragrances, no matter whether they are natural or synthetic, do have adverse effects on the environmental. These generally cause diseases like asthma, nausea and allergy. Inhaling some of the perfumes can cause irritation for the skin too.Prolonged use of some perfumes may have carcinogenic effects. Large quantities of musk that are synthetic are often used in detergents. Food items like milk is also said to contain these, at times. The water underground often gets contaminated due to the effluents of the perfume industry. Illegal harvesting of certain plants, damage of trees, and the killing of animals to supply material to manufacture a luxury product like the perfume is endangering several species.http://worthyarticles.com/ Share This Article
 Ask |  Blinkbits |  Blinklist |  Blogmarks |  co.mments |  Connotea |  del.icio.us |  Digg |  Furl.net |  Google |  LinkaGoGo |  RawSugar |  Reddit |  Spurl |  Squidoo |  Stumble Upon |  Technorati |  NewsVine |  Ma.gnolia |  Ning |  Windows Live |  Netscape |  Netvouz |  Scuttle |  Shadows |  |  YahooMyWeb  Could a substance from the jasmine flower hold the key to an effective new therapy to treat cancer? Prof. Eliezer Flescher of The Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University thinks so. He and his colleagues have developed an anti-cancer drug based on a decade of research into the commercial applications of the compound Jasmonate, a synthetic compound derived from the flower itself. Prof. Flescher began to research the compound about a decade ago, and with his recent development of the drug, his studies have now begun to bear meaningful fruit. “Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) is based on a plant stress hormone,” says Prof. Flescher. “I asked myself, ‘Could there be other plant stress hormones that have clinical efficacy?’ While various studies have suggested that aspirin can prevent cancer, especially colon cancer, I realized that there could be a chance to find a potent plant hormone that could fight cancer even better. I pinpointed jasmonate.” A Natural Leap to the Drugstore Shelf Both blood cancers and solid tumors seem to be responsive to the jasmonate compound, known also as methyl jasmonate. Prof. Flescher refers to it as the “jasmonate scaffold,” a basis for developing a series of chemical derivatives. In terms of bioavailability and safety, early first-in-man studies have proven successful, and Prof. Flescher is hopeful that an anti-cancer drug based on jasmonate could be on the shelf in America within four years through the activity of Sepal-Pharma which licensed his research from Ramot, the technology transfer arm of Tel Aviv University. Normally drug development takes much longer. “The jasmonate compound is used widely in agriculture and in cosmetics,” says Prof. Flescher. “Proven to be non-toxic, it has the same regulatory status as table salt. That and the fact we are working on a natural chemical gives us a good starting point for launching a new drug.” Optimistic Responses from Peer Researchers Other research groups are taking notice. Since Prof. Flescher started publishing papers on jasmonate (most recently in the academic journal Oncogene), six new research groups around the world have initiated research on the subject. Peer commentary in Oncogene is positive about Prof. Flescher’s promising research. “Methyl jasmonate,” says the commentary, “has already been shown to have selective anticancer activity in preclinical studies, and this finding may stimulate the development of a novel class of small anticancer compounds.” Prof. Flescher’s research is the foundation of a promising new biotech company, Sepal-Pharma, where Prof. Flescher serves on the scientific advisory board. Sepal-Pharma is developing new compounds based on the Jasmonate Scaffold. Sepal-Pharma has also been actively funding research done at Prof. Flescher’s lab. http://www.sciencedaily.com/Share This Article
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Made in Corinth, Greece; said to be from Thebes, Greece The 'Macmillan aryballos' Despite its tiny size, the main figure scene on this perfume bottle displays no fewer than seventeen fully-armed warriors. They are locked in combat, thrusting their spears, jostling for position, or falling to the ground. Each warrior is armed with plumed helmet, spear and blazoned shield. Some are realistically streaked with blood. Two further figure scenes below show a horse-race and a hare-hunt. The upper part of the vase takes the form of a lion's head, its mouth open to display rows of fearsome teeth and a red tongue. In the seventh century BC, Corinth took the lead in the development of fine painted pottery. It specialized in the production of small perfume vessels covered with a dense and intricate network of animals and flowers. This style, known as Protocorinthian, is characterized by designs in silhouette with added colour and incision. It is the earliest use of the black-figure technique, which was to dominate the production of fine painted pottery throughout the Greek world until the end of the sixth century BC. The bottle takes its name from a former owner, Malcolm Macmillan, who gave it to The British Museum in 1889. L. Burn, The British Museum book of Gre (London, The British Museum Press, 1991) J. Boardman, Early Greek vase painting: 11t (London, Thames and Hudson, 1998) D. Williams, Greek vases (London, The British Museum Press, 1999) Height: 6.800 cm Gift of Mr Malcolm Macmillan GR 1889.4-18.1 Room 13: Greece 1050-520 BC http://www.britishmuseum.org/
 Bath and beauty products do more than just keep us clean, they make us look and feel our best. And in a 24/7 society where busy is the norm, a simple bath or great skin treatment can be a relaxing personal moment in an otherwise hectic day. Now more than ever, people are using bath products that are made organically through green processes because it's not only good for them, but also good for the environment.
"Going green is more than just an environmental concept, it's something that can have a dramatic impact on personal health, a company that makes 100 percent natural bath and body, skin care and hair care products. "We're seeing more interest in natural products that respect human life, animal life, and the environment we live in -- something our entire line supports. We do not test on animals or use harmful synthetic preservatives or additives such as sodium laurel sulfate or parabens. One must be on the lookout for greenwashing, where companies claim to be natural and /or safe for the environment, but use harmful synthetic ingredients."
These are the top bath and beauty trends of 2008:
Trend 1) Organic Soaps
When you're washing your skin, are you using something that contains harsh chemicals? Don't forget, your skin is your body's largest organ and the first line of defense against disease and infections. If you look at the ingredients of your common everyday soap, you might find it difficult to pronounce the list. Animal fats and synthetic ingredients help make soaps cheap for large companies, but wreak havoc on your skin and overall health! For this reason, organic soap made from all-natural ingredients is a top beauty trend. For example, handmade soap uses luxurious quality ingredients that include organic extracts, essential oils, and cleansing particles harvested from the earth. Because of the use of organic ingredients, this soap is gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin types.
Trend 2) Safe Cosmetics / Cruelty Free / Environmentally Friendly
Traditional cosmetics and bath products can contain unhealthy ingredients. Exposure to one of these chemicals is unlikely to cause health problems, but repeated exposure can be linked to serious health issues like cancer and birth defects. More people are seeking safe cosmetics that they know won't be causing them, their families, or any animals harm. You can do three things to help buy healthier products. First, look for products that do not test on animals or companies that are PETA business friends. Second, find a list of companies that have pledged to keep their products safe from unhealthy compounds. Lastly, find out how a company packages their products and ships them. Do they use Styrofoam or corn starch peanuts?
Trend 3) Aromatherapy
Different scents have the power to trigger sensations in the brain such as relaxation, calmness, alertness and more. Lavender is a popular ingredient used in bath products that is believed to have the power to promote relaxation and relieve stress, important for today's constantly hectic lifestyle. Lavender has been used as a natural medicine to help relieve headaches, migraines and insomnia for centuries. Other scents and herbs have properties that help keep the body balanced and healthy. More people are now looking for these ingredients in their favorite soaps and lotions.
Trend 4) Real Results
People want a luxurious, natural product, but they also want results from their beauty regimen. From wrinkles to acne, natural ingredients just might be the cure you've been seeking. For example, acne medicines made from all natural ingredients treat problem skin gently, great for sensitive skin types. Additionally, some natural ingredients may work better because the body isn't able to build up a tolerance to its effectiveness like it often does with chemical treatment options. Natural, green ingredients also can make a difference for other beauty concerns such as wrinkles and skin tone.
Trend 5) Not Just for Ladies
Bath and beauty isn't just for females any more. Products are being made specifically for the needs of children and men too. Fun, natural products make bath time enjoyable for kids of all ages, helping them stay clean and healthy. And men are realizing that looking their best today and in the future requires more effort than a simple daily shower. An increasing number of men are seeking out all-natural soaps, shampoos and shaving creams because these products give them better results and are better for their body.
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  This is an OLD Czech perfume bottle. Standing 5 3/4" tall and the widest base span diagonally is almost 3". The perfume has a 5 and 6-sided diamond/geometric design with a streamlined/linear stopper. The stopper had a dauber at one time that has since broken off. The bottle is faintly marked on the bottom exactly as follows: Made in (on top) (then) Czecho (over) slovakia. The condition is very good for a vintage piece of glass. ID=CZ10
http://www.auntjudysattic.com/  If you wake up in the morning feeling just as tired as you did last night or if the pitter patter of raindrops fail to lift your flagging spirits chances are that you are affected with work-related stress more deeply than you think.
Your daily dose of ‘perk-me-up’ pill doesn’t seem to be working anymore, meditation and yoga are too demanding for your office. Are you fighting a losing battle? No, say experts. For those looking for a convenient and faster way of combating stress at the work place, there is Aromatherapy. Let’s find what this science of smell can do for you... “Aroma therapy is a holistic treatment that works as a natural stress buster that can be easily fused into your work environment with immediate positive benefits for conditions like lack of concentration, depression, agitation and of course stress,” says Dr. Naresh Arora, Aromatherapist, Chase Aroma Therapy. Essential oils that form the basis of this treatment are derived from flowers and have calming effects on the central nervous system, thereby relieving you of stress and increasing concentration levels. Some of the aroma oils that work best to relieve office stress include the following: Lavender Oil: It is a stress buster that not just wards off tension but also relieves you of mental exhaustion and agitation arising out of office nuances. It also improves concentration. How to use: It can be used in a diffuser, which heats the oil and allow its molecules to harmonise with the atmosphere to keep you relieved. If a diffuser is not available, then put just a drop or two of lavender oil on a cotton bud or tissue paper and place it near your work station. Soon you’ll find the fragrance working for you. Not just this, studies show that scenting your office with Lavender essential oil can even reduce computer errors by at least 25 per cent. Quantity: 1-2 drops Neroli Oil: This oil is best to calm a fatigued mind. It frees you of sluggishness and mental strain by improving your sleep. How to use: The best time to use Neroli oil is the moment you lie on your bed. Just put a drop of the oil on your pillow and let it work to give you a soothing sleep. Quantity : Less than 1 drop Geranium oil: This flower based oil works to keep a tab on crisis, confusion and anxiety. It tranquilises your state of mind and boosts the immune system. How to use: The best way to use geranium oil is to create your own spa with it. Add it in a tub full of lukewarm water and soak yourself in it for 20-30 minutes before going to bed. Quantity: 3-4 drops in bath tub. Basil oil: This oil is ideal to fight the effects of negativity, burn-out and intellectual fatigue. A regular use ensures better concentration, clarity of thoughts and a bounce of enthusiasm to keep you going at work. How to use: Take a bowl of water and put less than a drop of Basil oil in it. Now, soak a towel in it and then use it to wipe off your body, specially the exposed parts of your body before going to sleep. Alternately, you can also put one tenth of a drop of this oil behind your ear and feel the fragrance giving you a relaxing effect. Fennel Sweet Oil: If you are experiencing a lack of creativity or feeling bogged down by over work, then fennel sweet oil is for you. This one will remove all kinds of mental blockage, clear the mind and motivates you to work with a fresh mind. How to use: Again, it can be used in a diffuser placed in the room or on a cotton bud. Quantity: 1-2 drops Rosemary oil: Loss of memory, lethargy and strain can be treated with rosemary oil. It gives you energy, and gives a boost to the immune system. How to use: It can be used in a bath or in a diffuser. Apart from these, if you have any other favourite essential oil, you can use it in the following ways in your office: 1. A few drops of oil on the cardboard tube inside a roll of toilet paper works well to ensure a nice smelling bathroom. 2. Want to spread the scent around? Simply keep cotton ball dipped in essential oil between your business card box and there - you have scented cards! Word of caution: The aroma oils are known to the world as the most refined form of medication, as mere smell of these can have positive effects on a patient. Keeping in mind their effectiveness, here comes a warning from Dr. Arora, from Chase Aroma Therapy “Taking care of the quantity is extremely important. If the right quantity can help you relieving the stress, an excess of a particular oil can affect BP levels - the person can go into depression, or can feel dizzy and can even faint at times. Less usage of these oils has a remedial effect while excess can be poisonous.” Aromatherapy has been touted as an excellent stress buster and a productivity and efficiency booster world over. The combinations are vast and the possibilities are only limited to your imagination...so let it do wonders! http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/   This is a very pretty little green Czech perfume bottle with filigree in the front and around the neck of the bottle. The filigree is encrusted with orange and green stones. The design cut into the bottle is geometric. There are no markings on the bottle. It measures 2 7/8in. tall, including the stopper, and 2in. across the bottom. There is a small dauber present. ID=CZ5
http://www.auntjudysattic.com/  New research from the University of Bristol shows that by suppressing one of the genes that normally switches on in wound cells, wounds can heal faster and reduce scarring. This has major implications not just for wound victims but also for people who suffer organ tissue damage through illness or abdominal surgery.
When skin is damaged a blood clot forms and cells underneath the wound start to repair the damage, leading to scarring. Scarring is a natural part of tissue repair and is most obvious where skin has healed after a cut or burn. It ranges from trivial (a grazed knee) to chronic (diabetic leg ulcers) and is not limited to the skin. All tissues scar as they repair; for example, alcohol-induced liver damage leads to fibrosis and liver failure, and after most abdominal surgeries scars can often lead to major complications. Tissue damage triggers an inflammatory response by white cells to protect skin from infection by killing microbes. The same white cells guide the production of layers of collagen. These layers of collagen help the wound heal but they stand out from the surrounding skin and result in scarring. Research by Professor Paul Martin and colleagues at the University of Bristol shows that osteopontin (OPN) is one of the genes that triggers scarring and that applying a gel, which suppresses OPN to the wound, can accelerate healing and reduces scarring. It does this in part by increasing the regeneration of blood vessels around the wound and speeding up tissue reconstruction. Speaking of the discovery, Professor Martin said: ‘White blood cells (macrophages), and the chemical signals (PDGF) delivered to the wound cells, and osteopontin itself are now all clear targets for developing medicines to improve healing of skin wounds and other organs where fibrotic tissue repair can be debilitating. We hope that it won’t be too long before such therapies are available in the clinic. Indeed, the technique for suppressing OPN to reduce scarring is currently being licensed and patented by a Biotech company specializing in wound-healing therapies.’ Earlier research by Professor Martin’s lab and others has shown that embryos of many species, including humans, heal wounds without leaving a scar. Now it looks like the same may be true for adults. The findings will be published by the Journal of Experimental Medicine on 26 January in a paper entitled ‘Molecular mechanisms linking wound inflammation and fibrosis: knockdown of osteopontin leads to rapid repair and reduced scarring’. The paper is currently available online http://www.sciencedaily.com/  This antique, novelty porcelain perfume bottle is shaped like a colorful pheasant. He is painted on the front and signed Germany 3639 on the reverse. This retains it's original brass crowntop stopper and stands 3 3/4" tall. ID=CWNTOP6
http://antiqueperfumebottles.net  The blend of aromatic essential oils that gives fresh basil leaves their characteristic warm and sweet aroma is well characterized but not much is known about the enzymatic machinery manufacturing the odiferous mix. Researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and the University of Michigan followed their noses and solved part of the molecular puzzle.
Their study provides a three-dimensional snapshot of the enzyme basil Eugenol Synthase frozen in mid-action as it produces eugenol, the fragrant molecule responsible for basil's spicy overtones reminiscent of cloves and cinnamon. "This particular enzyme is very interesting since it belongs to a large family of enzymes that perform what we call 'household reactions' but, through evolutionary selection, acquired an additional and completely new function," says Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator Joseph P. Noel, Ph.D, director of the Jack H. Skirball Center for Chemical Biology and Proteomics, who led the study. "Eugenol Synthase takes a basic building block that is usually employed to make wood and turns it into something that is almost the complete opposite of wood -- a volatile molecule that easily becomes airborne, is highly aromatic and possesses antimicrobial and pain-dulling properties," marvels Noel. Traditionally, plant biology has been focusing on genetic approaches but in recent years plant biochemistry has been undergoing a sort of renaissance, not least because the natural food movement sparked newfound interest in the health-promoting and medicinal properties of natural plant chemicals. "Plant genetics uncovered a lot of genes with important functions but ultimately we need to understand how these systems work at a biochemical level," notes Noel. "We are consuming all these chemicals as part of our diet, some of which are very beneficial, preserve our food and impart some really interesting flavors and fragrances for our taste buds and noses, but some of which are toxic." Plants rely on a complex set of bioactive volatile chemicals, which diffuse easily through the membranes of cells that produce them to communicate and interact with the outside world. These often aromatic and highly specialized compounds entice pollinators, fend off pathogens, bacteria, and leaf-munching animals alike. Since antiquity, humans have exploited both the antimicrobial properties and pleasing aromas and flavors of plants rich in certain secondary metabolites - better known as spices - to preserve and flavor food. The food-preserving and analgesic properties of eugenol-rich cloves lured explorers like Ferdinand Magellan and Christopher Columbus across the seas in search of new routes to the Far East, which was, at the time, the sole source of cloves. Although Columbus never reached India, he did discover the Americas and, incidentally, found the source for a new spice, allspice, which contains the closely related chemical isoeugenol. In an earlier study, also performed by the collaborative team led by Dr. Noel and University of Michigan plant biochemistry professor Eran Pichersky, the enzymes that synthesize eugenol and isoeugenol from biosynthetic precursors of the plant polymer lignin, the "woody" component of trees, were identified. But how the enzymes accomplished their task at the molecular level remained unclear. With the help of x-ray crystallography and a small chemical -- custom-tailored by senior staff chemist Thomas J. Baiga in Noel's lab --the research team was able to lock basil eugenol synthase in mid-reaction thereby capturing a detailed, three-dimensional view of the enzyme's interaction with its substrate and vitamin co-factor. "The enzyme utilizes an unusual mechanism involving two distinct steps," explains HHMI research specialist and first author Gordon V. Louie, Ph.D. "A subtle change in the substrate binding site after natural selection during the course of plant evolution added the capability to form a reactive intermediate through a concerted push-pull mechanism, which facilitates the second chemical step, a classic reduction reaction carried out by many evolutionary relatives of eugenol synthase." The next step for Noel, Pichersky and their research teams will be to compare eugenol synthases and closely related synthases making natural chemicals similar to eugenol from a wide variety of plants. "It allows you to peer back in time and see how these systems arose and how they are used in the present day." Understanding the biosynthetic pathways used by plants to make all of these secondary metabolites may help the Noel-Pichersky research team and others to improve the flavor and nutritional quality of plants that are part of our diet. Being able to tinker with natural scents could resurrect the waning scent of roses or create novel fragrances for the perfume industry. But scent engineering has the potential to do more than just pleasing human noses. It could increase crop yields by enticing new pollinators or natural pest controllers such as parasitic wasps to visit commercially grown plants. This research was published in the Oct. 4 issue of the journal PLoS One. Researchers who also contributed to this study include, lab manager Marianne E. Bowman, graduate student John H. Taylor, and undergraduate student Snejina M. Spassova, all in the Jack H. Skirball Center, and postdoctoral researcher Takao Koeduka, Ph.D. at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This work was funded by National Science Foundation. http://www.sciencedaily.com/  Greek, about 600-550 BC
Said to be from Kamiros, Rhodes, Aegean Sea
Large quantities of small scent-bottles were made on the island of Rhodes between about 600 and 540 BC. Helmeted heads were one of the most popular forms; female busts, human legs and feet, a variety of animals and even cockle shells are also found. Large numbers of these bottles have been found on Rhodes itself, but many were exported over long distances, sometimes as far west as southern Italy and Sicily. The bottles were usually made in two moulds, front and back, with the mouth of the bottle made separately on a wheel. They were decorated in the same way as contemporary pottery, with solutions of dilute clay (slip). Because these were added before firing, the colours are often very well preserved. Height: 6.500 cm GR 1922.10-17.2 (Terracotta 1621) Room 13: Greece 1050-520 BC http://www.britishmuseum.org  Peruse the dishes featured in America's top restaurants and epicurean magazines and it's easy to see that culinary trends this year are focusing on refreshingly bold flavors and natural ways to sweeten dishes. This movement has motivated home chefs to experiment in the kitchen with innovative ways to enhance the flavor and nutrition of their favorite recipes.
Recently, the Florida Department of Citrus called upon amateur chefs to put their culinary creativity to the test in the "Back to the Grove" recipe contest for a chance to win a grand prize trip to the Sunshine State. Citrus enthusiasts from across the country submitted original recipes containing at least one 8-ounce serving of 100 percent Florida orange juice, which contributes almost 25 percent of the UDSA daily recommended amount of fruit and vegetables when consumed in a single serving. The bold and sweet taste of Florida orange juice makes it an ideal ingredient to perk up everyday recipes by providing a splash of flavor to dishes from breakfast to dessert.
Contest winner Kelly Boe was inspired by the zesty flavor of citrus and Florida-style cuisine. Her Orange Couscous with Cinnamon Vinaigrette earned top honors from a panel of expert judges at the highly acclaimed Johnson and Wales College of Culinary Arts for taking a fresh approach to the common side dish.
Those looking to bring sunshine into their kitchen can easily recreate Boe's contest-winning recipe:
Orange Couscous with Cinnamon Vinaigrette
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 cup 100 percent Florida orange juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup couscous
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1/2 cup chopped green onion
Directions:
In a saucepan, bring orange juice and salt to a boil. Add couscous; stir. Remove saucepan from heat and cover; let stand 5 minutes. Remove lid and fluff with a fork. Place couscous in medium mixing bowl and set aside.
Meanwhile, in small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar and cinnamon until emulsified. Set aside.
Add golden raisins, macadamia nuts and green onion to couscous. Pour vinaigrette over couscous mixture. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until combined. Serve at room temperature.
To view more Florida-inspired recipes and get tips for cooking with orange juice, visit www.FloridaJuice.com/BackToTheGrove. http://www.carteretnewstimes.com/  LOVELY PAIR OF DEVILBISS PERFUME BOTTLES WITH LONG GLASS DAUBERS. BEAUTIFUL BLUE GLASS WITH OPAQUE GLASS LIDS AND LONG GLASS DAPPERS BRASS FITTINGS. IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THESE BOTTLES ARE NOT MARKED BUT WERE PURCHASED AS DEVILBISS BY ORIGINAL OWNER. EACH BOTTLE MEASURES 3 3/4" IN HEIGHT.ID=OT13
http://antiqueperfumebottles.net/  Aroma is derived from the greek word for spice (scent) and "therapy" means treatment, so aroma therapy literally means curative treatment using scent. There are many essential oils, derived from the flowers, leaves, and other parts of plants, each with a different scent and with different beneficial effects. When combined with massage, the benefits are increased. The best way to find out about the benefits of aromatherapy massage is to give it a try. Read through the effects of different oils, smell a few samples, and start massaging.
The essence of life
Aromatic Plants and oils have been valued throughout history for their therapeutic properties. Many powers have been attributed to fragrant plants and their extracts, and they have been used in the pursuit of happiness and health in medicine, religion, magic, and cosmetics for centuries. In ancient Egypt, herbal oils were used to embalm the dead, and there are references to oils such as myrrh and frankincense in the Bible. In India, literature dating back to around 2000 BC lists and recommends around 700 different plants, and they are used to this day in some forms of traditional Indian systems of medicine.
Throughout history there are references to scents being used to improve or maintain good health. For example, incense was used to ward off evil spirits; herbs were strewn on floors to perfume the house and prevent disease; burning herbs and spices were used to fumigate streets and homes to fight infection; the Greeks are even said to have scented pigeons' wings so that when they flew around a room the perfume would be dispensed!
Healing powers
The term "aromatherapy" was coined by a French chemist, Gattefosse, in the 1920s. Several years earlier he had badly burned his hand while working in his laboratory. Absent-mindedly, he put his injured hand into the nearest liquid, a bowl of lavender oil. To his amazement, the pain diminished and the burn healed much faster than he expected, leaving no scar. Gattefosse was prompted to study the therapeutic effects of plant oils, and his work on the subject was published in 1936.
During World Wars I and II, an army surgeon named Jean Valnet used essential oils to treat battle wounds, burns, and psychiatric problems. In the 1960s, he published his first book, Aromatherapie, which became a classic. From the 1960s onward, doctors in France began to use essential oils along with conventional medicine. Other parts of the Western world were not so enlightened, and it is only very recently that aromatherapy has gained any degree of respect from the medical profession as a healing treatment. An Austrian biochemist, Marguerite Maury, was responsible for bringing aroma therapy to the UK, and she rekindled the ancient link between aromatherapy and massage. http://www.americanchronicle.com/  | Guestbook | |
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Love, Peace and Joy came down on earth on Christmas day to make you happy and cheerful. May Christmas spread cheer in your lives!
Sending the warmest Christmas wishes to you and your family. May God shower his choicest blessings on you and your family this Christmas!
May all your days be merry and bright and may your Christmas be white! Merry Christmas!
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 | A long lost friend returns to wish you a Happy Birthday. Go well my friend. |
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MAY BUTTERFLIES MAKE YOUR MORNINGS BRIGHT,
MAY SUNSHINE DISPERSE THE DARKNESS OF THE NIGHT.
MAY MORNING GLORIES BLOOM IN HUES OF BLUE,
MAY ALL YOUR WISHES AND DREAMS COME TRUE.
MAY THE WINDING COUNTRY ROAD YOU STROLL,
MAY IT BE SHADED WITH TREES AND BIRDS YOU KNOW.
MAY YOU ENJOY THE WONDERS OF THE SEASON,
MAY WONDERFUL THINGS HAPPEN FOR A GOOD REASON.
have a HAPPY BIRTHDAY day my dear friend
hugz
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Have fun on your day!
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HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND MY FRIEND
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Send this to all ur friends. Including me, if you consider me one.
I met u as a stranger.
Now i have u as a friend.
I hope we meet in our next walk of life where friendship never ends.
Send this to all ur friends..
♥I
♥may
♥not
♥be
♥the
♥most
♥important
♥person
♥in
♥your
♥LiFE
♥I
♥just
♥hope
♥that
♥when
♥you
♥hear
♥my
♥name
♥you
♥smile
♥&
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