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it's just so terrifying when it's our president himself who uses the word "kill". what's happening  to a civilized country with laws and rights and courts?

find the 16 circles in this image:



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Quote from: hubag bohol on May 10, 2017, 09:59:09 AM

so what if he's wearing sneakers as gloves?

President Duterte Is Repeating My Mistakes

By CÉSAR GAVIRIA
FEB. 7, 2017

...Throwing more soldiers and police at drug users is not just a waste of money but also can actually make the problem worse. Locking up non-violent offenders and drug users almost always backfires, instead strengthening organized crime.

That is the message I would like to send to the world and, especially to President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines. Trust me, I learned the hard way.

more at https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/07/opinion/president-duterte-is-repeating-my-mistakes.html?mcubz=1

does this mean he's right about having more people killed in the coming months and years?

dear humans,

can't we ever learn the lessons of history?

"Summer should be comforting but it isn’t this year."

i hope to god that he's wrong, yet his words are all worthy of heed and thought. and spine-chilling.

This August resembles too much that of 1939; the last summer of peace until 1945. Then aged 16 and still wet behind the ears, I’d go to pictures with my mates and we’d laugh at the newsreels of Hitler and other fascist monsters that lived beyond what we thought was our reach. Little did we know in that August 1939, life without peace, without carnage, without air raids, without the blitz, could be measured in days. I did not hear the thundering approach of war, but as an old man I hear it now for my grandchildren’s generation. I hope I am wrong. But I am petrified for them.

• Harry Leslie Smith’s latest book Don’t Let My Past Be Your Future is published by Constable & Robinson on 14 September

https://www.theguardian.com/

 
Summer should be comforting but it isn’t this year. Looking at the young today, when I watch them in their leisure; I catch a fearful resemblance with the faces of the young from my generation in the summer of 1939. When I am out in town, I listen to their laughter, I watch them enjoying a pint or wooing one another, and I am afraid for them.

After years of Tory government, Britain is less equipped to change the course of history for the good than we were under Neville Chamberlain, when Nazism was appeased in the 1930s. In fact, no nation in Europe or North America has anything to crow about. Each is rife with inequality, massive corporate tax avoidance â€" which is just legitimised corruption â€" and a neoliberalism that has eroded societies.

Britain also has nothing to be proud of. Since the Iraq war our country has been on a downward decline, as successive governments have eroded democracy and social justice, and savaged the welfare state with austerity, leading us into the cul de sac of Brexit. Like Trump, Brexit cannot be undone by liberal sanctimony â€" it can only be altered if the neoliberal economic model is smashed, as if it were a statue of a dictator, by a liberated people.

Because I am old, now 94, I recognise these omens of doom. Chilling signs are everywhere, perhaps the biggest being that the US allows itself to be led by Donald Trump, a man deficient in honour, wisdom and just simple human kindness. It is as foolish for Americans to believe that their generals will save them from Trump as it was for liberal Germans to believe the military would protect the nation from Hitler’s excesses.

In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia eviscerates Yemen with the same ferocity as Mussolini did to Ethiopia when I was child in 1935. The hypocrisy of Britain’s government and elite class ensures that innocent blood still flows in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. Theresa May’s government insists that peace can only be achieved through the proliferation of weapons of war in conflict zones. Venezuela teeters towards anarchy and foreign intervention while in the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte â€" protected by his alliance with Britain and the US â€" murders the vulnerable for the crime of trying to escape their poverty through drug addiction.

In 1939, I didn’t hear war coming. Now its thundering approach can’t be ignored

Harry Leslie Smith

As a teenager I would just laugh at newsreels of Hitler and other fascists. I hope what happened next is not witnessed again by my grandchildren’s generation

• Author Harry Leslie Smith, 94, is a second world war RAF veteran


‘I catch a fearful resemblance to the faces of the young from my generation in the summer of 1939.’ Shop mannequins blown onto the pavement after a bombing raid on London. Photograph: Planet News Archive/SSPL via Getty Images

Tuesday 15 August 2017

A chill of remembrance has come over me during this August month. It feels as if the 2017 summer breeze is being scattered by the winds of war blowing from across our world towards Britain, just like they were in 1939.

some of our cats have died either of kidney disease or cancer.

have you tried the chocolate-flavored muron from leyte? am crazy about it. super!

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Speaking of cost, the typical paper cup costs around two-and-a-half times the amount of a Styrofoam cup. Aside from the production of the cup, if you add the cardboard sleeve and its production, raw material, energy and shipping needs, you need to throw in an additional 2-3 cents per cup. Modifying or customizing a Styrofoam cup is nearly half the price of customizing a paper cup. The bottom line is that paper cups are more than double the price to produce and require a cardboard sleeve if you want to save your fingertips. When it boils down, it appears that going with Styrofoam is more eco-friendly compared to a paper cup. There are better ways to drink your hot beverages, such as using a reusable tumbler, coffee mug or other container you wash and use over and over. If you have to use a disposable paper cup, find out if the establishment you are buying your drink from uses biodegradable cups. If they do, that is the way to go. As the cup industry moves away from the traditional method of manufacturing the current unrecyclable paper cup into a more biodegradable version, the battle between Styrofoam and paper cups may take a turn. In a scenario where the paper cup is biodegradable, a paper cup may win.

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Eco-friendly

If you’re concerned with making the eco-friendly choice between the two, Styrofoam wins on many fronts. Unless you’re using a paper cup that is biodegradable (most are not), there are some aspects to consider. A standard paper cup takes more than 20 years to decompose in a landfill environment. This is mostly due to the wax lining on the inside of the cup. The trendy paper cup also takes more energy, raw material and money to make. For example, in comparison to Styrofoam, a paper cup requires 12 times the amount of water, 36 times the amount of electricity and costs double the amount of money to produce. Shocking, I know.

Styrofoam vs. Paper Cups: Which is More Eco-Friendly?

When comparing paper and Styrofoam cups, the eco-friendliest may surprise you.

By joeypapa

If you are like me, you would guess a paper cup is much more eco-friendly then its evil step sibling, the Styrofoam cup. However, in many cases, a Styrofoam cup is the greener option. Most people instantly think paper is more eco-conscious because it is recyclable, but truth be told, most paper cups intended for hot beverages are not recyclable. Here is a quick overview of the two contenders.

Insulation

It is obvious a Styrofoam cup insulates much better than paper. Just fill up both cups with hot liquid and hold them in your hands. The Styrofoam cup will be cool to touch, while the paper cup radiates the hot liquid inside the cup. The solution to the paper cup problem? Add more paper. Paper cup users are slipping on cardboard sleeves to help hold the paper cup without being burnt. The most common place this phenomenon has become the norm is in coffee shops. While most hot-cup sleeves are made from recycled materials and are recyclable, it is still an added item to a simple Styrofoam cup.

Tricks

There is a good trick to remember the differences between “immigrate” and “emigrate.” The prefix e- (or ex-) usually means “out of” or “from.” The prefix im- (or in-) often means “in” or “into.” Therefore, emigrate means “to move out of” and immigrate means “to move into.”

Or to put it even more simply, you immigrate “into” places and you emigrate “from” places.

To summarize,

Migration is an umbrella term that covers both “immigrate” and “emigrate.”
“Immigrate” is to enter a foreign country to live.
“Emigrate” is to leave a country in order to live in another.

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When To Use Emigrate

To emigrate is to leave one country or region to settle in another. “Emigrate” implies a permanent move and only applies to people. For example,

-My grandparents emigrated from Norway.

The difference between “immigrate” and “emigrate” is that “immigrating” is the act of entering a foreign country to live while “emigrating” is the act of leaving a country to live in another. Consider the differences in our above examples,

-My grandparents immigrated to the United States.
-My grandparents emigrated from Norway.

In this example, my grandparents are immigrants here in the United States, but back in Norway, they are emigrants. The graphic below does a good job illustrating the difference.

When To Use Immigrate

To immigrate is to enter and settle in a foreign country, leaving a past home. “Immigrate” implies a permanent move and applies only to people. For example,

-My grandparents immigrated to the United States in the 1920’s.

There is one main feature that distinguishes “immigrate” from “migrate.” “Immigrate” means an individual or group of people have moved into a new, foreign country. “Migrate” does not require moving into foreign land; it just implies moving. “Immigrate” usually refers to the crossing of a political boundary (moving into a new country) where “migrate” can just be moving to a new region. For instance,

-Many Michiganders migrate south for the winter.

In this example, Michiganders aren’t moving to a foreign land, but they are migrating south for the winter.

When To Use Migrate

Before we get into the difference between “immigrate” and “emigrate,” we should look at the word “migrate.” To migrate is to move from one country or region and settle in another. Migrate is an umbrella term under which both “immigrate” and “emigrate” fall. When it applies to people, it generally means a permanent move but can also mean a temporary relocation. For example,

-Many Easterners migrated west during the California Gold Rush (permanent move).

-Many workers migrate north for cropping season (temporary relocation).

When “migrate” applies to animals such as birds, it generally means a seasonal or temporary change in habitat. For example,

-Robins migrate south every winter.

Emigrate vs. Immigrate: What Are the Differences Between Immigration and Emigration?

“Immigrate” and “emigrate” are two words that have similar meanings and can be easily confused. The differences between the two are subtle but important, especially if you want to keep your writing from looking sloppy. So, in this post we’ll go over the differences between the two terms, how to use them, and show you a trick to remember their differences.

for flying beyond the moon to let us play among the stars.#MessageToVoyager

Quote from: islander on August 07, 2017, 06:36:05 PM

Submitting a message for consideration is easy and you can submit as many as you want. All you need is an approved social media account and a way with words. The requirements stipulate that the message can be no more than 60 characters including letters, numbers, punctuation and spaces.

The message needs to be tagged with #MessageToVoyager so that the NASA team can find them. You can post the messages on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram or Google+ as long as your account is public the message will be considered.

Voyager

Submitting a message for consideration is easy and you can submit as many as you want. All you need is an approved social media account and a way with words. The requirements stipulate that the message can be no more than 60 characters including letters, numbers, punctuation and spaces.

The message needs to be tagged with #MessageToVoyager so that the NASA team can find them. You can post the messages on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram or Google+ as long as your account is public the message will be considered.

As long as NASA gets your submissions by Aug. 15 at 11:50 PDT they’ll be considered. The teams at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA and the Voyager team will pick their favorite messages and then that selection will be put up for a vote that will take place between Aug. 23 - 29. The public will then be able to vote for their favorite message here (https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/voyager/message/).

more at https://www.yahoo.com/news/nasa-needs-help-crafting-message-165113540.html

NASA Needs Your Help Crafting A Message To Send To The Voyager Craft In Outer Space

International Business Times   
Nina Godlewski
August 4, 2017

You can send a message further into space than any message has ever gone before. NASA is offering the chance to send a message to its Voyager 1 craft that is approaching its 40 anniversary since it launched in 1977. The message will be carried on Voyager as it travels into the deepest parts of interstellar space.

To celebrate the anniversary, NASA is hosting a competition for the best message to send to the craft. The short message will accompany the Golden Record that Voyager 1 already carries.

this thread is still a fun read, even if the last post from lorenzo is from 5 years ago!

anyway, to answer our inhouse doctor--sorry, i haven't heard or seen a movie with an actress singing a visayan harana. maybe a young boholano doctor can start?

more than the lure of loans they cannot afford to pay, maybe it's time for the smaller countries to to play china and india against each other?

these smaller countries feel bullied by big india, i heard. so they turn to china. brinkmanship, anyone?

7. Cancer



There are many types of cancer that can affect cats, and just like all species, the risk factors increase with age. The symptoms of cancer vary widely depending on the areas of the body affected.

Remember, nobody knows your senior cat better than you, so if you notice any lumps, bumps, signs of illness, or changes in behavior, make an appointment for a thorough exam and blood work with your veterinarian.

If you’re looking for an easy way to keep a closer eye on your feline’s health, check out PrettyLitterâ,,¢, the color-changing kitty litter that can alert you to abnormalities in your cat’s body.

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6. Dental Disease



Dental disease affects 2/3 of cats over three years old and can become a serious issue if allowed to progress. Senior cats suffering with severe dental disease may experience extreme pain, infections of the mouth and internal organs, decreased appetite, and weight loss.

5. Hyperthyroidism



Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces excessive amounts of hormone. Cats with hyperthyroidism tend to lose a good deal of weight despite a voracious appetite. They also may become more vocal and experience a range of symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, and increased thirst and urination.

Hyperthyroidism is often mistaken for kidney disease because the symptoms are quite similar. A senior blood profile can pinpoint whether one or both are contributing to your cat’s condition.

4. Arthritis



Many owners miss the signs of arthritis in cats or mistake them for “normal” aging changes. Cats experiencing painful arthritis may sleep more, avoid jumping onto favorite perches, or even become agitated when handled. Arthritis can and should be treated in order to maintain your kitty’s quality of life.

3. Diabetes Mellitus



Diabetes is being diagnosed at epidemic rates in humans as well as our pets. Overweight cats with poor diets and sedentary lifestyles are most at-risk for the unregulated blood sugar levels that are the hallmark of the disease.

Regulating the blood sugar usually requires daily insulin injections and frequent monitoring by your vet to prevent diabetic crisis. Diabetes is quite taxing on the heart, kidneys and pancreas, but can be prevented by ensuring your cat maintains a healthy weight and eats a high-quality diet.

2. Heart Disease



Diseases of the heart are also common in aging cats. One of the most prevalent conditions is cardiomyopathy, in which the cardiac muscle tissue becomes thick, rigid, and enlarged, eventually becoming less effective at pumping blood. Degenerative valvular disease and other types of heart disease are also diagnosed in older cats. The end result of any type of progressive heart disease is deadly congestive heart failure.

1. Chronic Renal (Kidney) Disease



The kidneys are the body’s filtration system, removing harmful waste products from the bloodstream and disposing of them through the urine. Senior cats are prone to chronic renal insufficiency, meaning that the kidneys are damaged and no longer efficiently removing toxins from the blood.

Kidney failure can be very painful and lead to weight loss, dehydration, vomiting, poor appetite, increased thirst and urination, dilute urine, urinary accidents, and azotemia â€" the accumulation of waste products in the blood.

The 7 Most Common Diseases That Affect Senior Cats

by Dina Fantegrossion
July 24, 2017

Cats are extremely stoic animals, often making it difficult to recognize the subtle signs of illness until the disease has become quite advanced. This is why regular veterinary visits and routine bloodwork are vitally important for cats â€" especially once they reach their senior years.

The following seven conditions are the most frequently diagnosed in cats ages eight and up.

what's the latest on this seahorse sanctuary, please?

curious here. i know where to buy mx3, but where could we buy purple corn juice? i want to try it because i love the color purple...

thanks, jjeeppeerrxx.

Flaxseed

Flaxseed is rich in two natural appetite suppressants: omega-3 fats and fiber. One tablespoon of whole flaxseed has 3 grams of fiber and about 4 grams of healthful fat; one tablespoon of ground flaxseed has 2 grams of fiber and about 4 grams of beneficial fat.

Fiber from flaxseed can keep us satisfied and full without contributing any calories. One study found that when individuals consumed flaxseed fiber as part of a drink or as a tablet after an overnight fast, it significantly suppressed appetite and reduced calorie intake during lunch.

Fiber offers a "bulking" effect, which contributes to its effects on satiety. This may help explain why high fiber intakes are associated with lower body weights. Additionally, the fat in flaxseed can help slow the rise in blood sugar when flax is consumed with carbohydrate-rich foods. Unlike the hunger and irritability that can follow rapid blood sugar spikes and crashes, steady blood sugar levels can have beneficial effects on appetite.

For a fast way to include flax in your diet, try adding a tablespoon of ground flaxseed to your morning cereal or smoothie, or sprinkle it on top of yogurt. You can also use ground flaxseed to replace some of the flour in waffle or pancake mixes.

Lisa Drayer is a nutritionist, author and health journalist.

http://edition.cnn.com/

Spinach

Spinach is a source of thylakoids, the chlorophyll-bearing parts of green leaves. But aside from their role in photosynthesis, research suggests that thylakoids may be helpful in reducing the amount of food we eat.

One study found that when individuals consumed a high-fat meal with the addition of thylakoids, their levels of the satiety hormone CCK increased, along with levels of leptin, the hormone that signals you to "stop" eating. They also experienced a decrease in levels of ghrelin, the hormone that stimulates appetite.

Another study found similar results when thylakoids were added to carbohydrate-rich meals."They suppress the urge for sweets and the urge for snacking," said study author Charlotte Erlanson-Albertsson, professor of appetite control at Lund University in Sweden.

Erlanson-Albertsson's research has also shown that consuming thylakoid-rich spinach extract contributes to weight loss. "For those who got thylakoids, it was much easier to abstain from snacking, and they therefore lost more body weight," she said.

The amount of thylakoids used in the study corresponds to 100 grams of spinach, or about three cups of raw spinach. For a more concentrated source of spinach, include the leafy green as smoothie ingredient, or puree it to make a blended spinach soup.

Vegetable salad

Similar to soup, eating a salad before a meal has been associated with increased satiety and decreased calorie intake.

One study showed that when the first course of a meal is a large portion of a low-calorie salad -- with iceberg and romaine lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, celery, cucumbers, fat-free dressing and light mozzarella cheese -- people are more satiated and eat fewer calories for the entire meal compared with when skipping the salad.

Specifically, when individuals ate three cups of salad before having their pasta, they ate 12%, or 107, fewer calories for the entire meal compared with when they skipped the salad.

Another study found that eating a low-calorie salad with a meal also helps reduce the amount of calories consumed -- though people ate more vegetables when the salad was consumed before the meal.

Salads promote satiety because vegetables such as lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers have a high water content. Plus, you're getting a healthy dose of fiber, which contributes to fullness. And though it may sound counterintuitive, fat-free dressing is not necessarily the best choice, as fat is necessary to absorb fat-soluble vitamins.

"A salad should be primarily vegetables. ... You can use regular salad dressing, but don't have it swimming in it," Rolls said.

To keep your salad calories in check, Rolls suggests avoiding fatty meats and instead sprinkling some nuts along with some beans to boost protein and fiber. You can also try topping your salad with popcorn in place of oily croutons.

Soup

When soup is eaten as appetizer, it can decrease hunger, increase fullness and reduce the total calories consumed for the entire meal.

In one study, participants got four soups with the same ingredients in different forms: separate broth and vegetables, chunky vegetable soup, chunky-pureed vegetable soup and pureed vegetable soup.

Researchers found that varying the form of soup did not significantly affect satiety or food intake: As long as soup was eaten before an entrée of cheese tortellini, individuals consumed 20% fewer calories for their entire lunch compared with when skipping soup.

What's so special about soup? Thanks to its high water content, it's got low energy (calorie) density. That means you can fill up on a big portion and feel full without consuming the heavy calorie load that typically comes with large portion sizes.

"Binding water into foods slows down gastric emptying, which means your stomach stays fuller for longer," said study co-author Barbara Rolls, professor of nutritional sciences at Pennsylvania State University and author of the "Ultimate Volumetrics Diet."

And as an ingredient, few that are more waistline-friendly than water. "The most effective way to reduce calories is to bulk up food with water. You get lots of volume without calories," Rolls said.

Still, the total amount of calories in soup counts. A lobster bisque may sound delicious, but the calories add up quickly, so a smaller portion may be necessary to keep calories in check.

"If you're filling up with soup first, you don't want it to have many calories," Rolls said. "A soup that is less than 150 calories works well." Chicken vegetable, red lentil or chilled cucumber soup are all good choices.

Here's more soup for thought: Research has suggested that eating soup as a snack can help keep hunger at bay. "If you choose soup rather than energy-dense snack foods like chips and crackers, you'll do better with your weight management," Rolls said. "Aim for 100 calories if you are just a little hungry or 200 calories if you have a big case of the munchies."

Barley

Though it's rich in carbohydrates, barley is another natural appetite suppressant, as the grain contains a unique combination of dietary fibers that make it extra filling.

In one study, individuals ate bread made out of barley kernels for three days at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Researchers found that the participants experienced improved appetite control and a boost in metabolism for up to 14 hours after their last meal, along with a decrease in blood sugar and insulin levels.

"Test subjects experienced higher satiety and less hunger and willingness to eat," said study author Anne Nilsson, an associate professor in the Food for Health Science Centre at Lund University in Sweden.

According to Nilsson, when the fibers in barley -- specifically betaglucans and arabinoxylans -- reach the gut, they are metabolized by gut bacteria, and this increases levels of hormones that regulate appetite.

Barley can be enjoyed in soup or as a hot cereal for breakfast. You can also use it in place of rice in risottos and pilafs.

Red chili peppers

Capsaicin is the plant compound in red chili peppers that gives them their "hot" sensation. But the burn can work both ways, as these heat-packed peppers can keep calories in check, which is key to weight loss.
Research suggests that capsaicin may help curb hunger.

In one small study, when individuals consumed red pepper with their breakfast, they experienced a decrease in appetite before lunch and consumed less protein and fat during lunch. Another study found that adding red pepper to an appetizer significantly reduced the total amount of calories and carbohydrates consumed during lunch and during a snack served hours later.

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On the other hand, the beneficial effects may be greatest when one first starts consuming red pepper, as its effects may decrease over time. Another study found that those who don't consume red pepper regularly experienced a decrease in their desire to eat fatty and salty foods when they do.

How does it work? "Spicy red peppers turn on receptors in our mouths that cause us to feel burn. This gives a 'kick' to the system that triggers our bodies' fight-or-flight response," said study author Mary-Jon Ludy, associate professor of clinical nutrition at Bowling Green State University Activating the sympathetic nervous system in that way increases satiety and energy expenditure.

Interestingly, when you remove the taste response part (by swallowing the pepper in a capsule, for example), the weight management effects aren't as big, Ludy explained.

If spicy foods seem a bit intimidating, start slowly. One of the easiest ways to incorporate red chili peppers into your diet is to add red pepper flakes to chicken dishes, pasta, pizza or other foods you may be inclined to overeat.

Avocados

You may know that avocados are an excellent source of heart-healthy fats. And with 9 calories per gram -- more than double the calories per gram of carbohydrates or protein -- fat fills us up fast, which can be beneficial in controlling hunger.

Avocados are rich in a fat known as oleic acid, which offers an added benefit in terms of the fruit's effects on appetite.

Oleic acid is an omega-9 fatty acid also found in high quantities in olive and canola oils. In the body, it is converted into a compound known as OEA (oleoylethanolamide).

One recent study found that when individuals consumed high-oleic-acid vegetable oils with their meals, their levels of OEA increased, and this ultimately decreased hunger and reduced calorie intake at the next meal.

"Freshly formed OEA travels to the nerve fibers that lie beneath the gut lining and tells them to send a satiety signal to the brain," said Daniele Piomelli, professor of anatomy and neurobiology, pharmacology and biological chemistry at the University of California, Irvine, who has studied OEA's role in appetite reduction.

"OEA reduces appetite and lowers body weight in obese animals and possibly people," she explained. "But obese people cannot make it, so it has to come from outside."

Aside from avocados and certain oils, top sources of oleic acid include olives, nuts and seeds. Just be sure to watch portions of these high-fat foods.

Greek or Icelandic yogurt

Greek and Icelandic yogurt (both strained to remove the liquid whey) are thicker, creamier and richer in protein than their regular yogurt counterparts, making them one of the best snacks for curbing appetite.

It's the protein that keeps us feeling full. A 5.3-ounce container of plain nonfat Greek yogurt contains 15 grams of protein; the same portion of plain nonfat Icelandic-style skyr yogurt provides 17 grams of protein. By comparison, a regular fat-free plain yogurt contains 7 grams of protein.

Research suggests that protein is even more satiating than fat or carbohydrates. Therefore, it can be a strategic nutrient player in terms of appetite control and weight loss.

In one study, when individuals were given the same number of calories (and the same percentage of carbohydrates), they reported feeling less hungry when the percentage of protein was increased from 15% to 30% of calories. Even more interesting is the fact that when they were allowed to eat as many calories as they wanted on the 30% protein diet, they ended up consuming a total of 441 fewer calories than when they started, and they lost an average of 11 pounds.

Other foods that pack protein include cottage cheese, milk, eggs, fish, lean poultry and meats, peanut butter, lentils and soybeans.

Foods that can suppress appetite, aid weight loss

By Lisa Drayer, CNN
July 21, 2017

(CNN)Whether it's turning to supplements, juices or new challenging workouts, it seems everyone is looking for the magic weight loss bullet. But sometimes, losing weight may just be a matter of tweaking your diet -- and eating foods that work for you, not against you.

Though none of these foods will work magic by themselves, when they are included as part of a healthy weight-loss diet, they may give you an edge in controlling hunger and shedding unwanted pounds.

These satiety-boosting foods will keep you winning at weight loss.

Let us have a little detour into the etymology of the idiom.

“Thank God” is a shortened version of “Thanks be to God.” or “I (we) thank God.” which means you are telling others that you are thankful to God. In the same way, people would say, “Praise God!“, “Thank goodness!” or “Thank heavens!“

All right. Do not be hornswoggled the next time around. What you just need to do is remove the “s” from the word “Thanks” to make it grammatically correct. I would thank God if you succumb.

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However, “Thanks God” is grammatically unacceptable when used as an idiom for being thankful that something good happened in a bad situation or if you are relieved of something (e.g., Thanks God the weather is fine today.)â€"which is definitely and often the case we come across on various social networking sites most especially Facebook. So stop saying “Thanks God” when you want to express relief or thankfulness. “Thank God” is the correct expression to use as in, “Thank God the weather is fine today.”

“Thanks God” is not actually an error when used in the right context. That is, the vocative expression or direct address where the identity of the party spoken to is set forth expressly within a sentence as in, “That is incorrect, John.” John is the vocative expression because it indicates the party being addressed as opposed to the sentence, “That is incorrect.”

Relative to the foregoing, “Thanks God” becomes correct if it is used in the same context as in, “Thanks, God..” This way, it is a sentenceâ€"which implies that you are either praying or directly conversing with Godâ€"the very case in a direct address. And, it should be punctuated.

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Up until now, it feels demurring to correct a colleague, even students, straightly. Thank God social media, through WordPress, is here to assertively offer a helping hand in reaching out to the concerned. I would like to reiterate that doing this is not a way of blowing my horn. I pride myself on my knowledge of the English language but I still have a million things to learn about its rules too. Grammar mishaps like bad diction of yours truly are also everywhere. Sometimes I could see them, sometimes I could not. I also need a helping hand.

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Anyway, let us now exscind the idiom under dispute: “Thanks God”. The presence of such on Facebook, even on Twitter and Instagram, worries me much already as the younger Gen Z are all over the place. Guilty party, please do not clench your fist yet. Read on and make a note of this instead.

“Thank God” has been existing in the realms of English Language from time extending back beyond my memory and so its nonstandard counterpart, “Thanks God”. With social media in the way, the latter as well as so many other grammar pet peeves could not be more visible than ever. The bad thing is, those who are part of the so-called Gen Z, at least in my country, continue to be persuaded by the impetuous spread of nonstandard English. As a result, their collective English proficiency is sliding. This statement is supported by the continuing dominance of Malaysia in the English Language Proficiency Level in the Entire Asian Region (as of 06 November 2013) amid the fact that we are still the country to beat in Business English as of April 2012. I also have a clear picture of how the Gen Z use the universal language in the most challenging way when I was in the academe almost two years ago.

Thanks God or Thank God?

Grammar pet peeves such as cope up, mails, masteral, return back, with regards to, attached (as a noun), fill up (as a verb phrase for supplying the missing information on forms), and “Hi gentlemen, or Hello, Youh,” (as salutations), that are commonly used in the workplace have been discussed in my previous posts. This time around, there is one grammar pet peeve (i.e., Thanks God) that has been shaking my Facebook newsfeed lately. Hence, the blabbermouth was once again compelled by The Originals to correct the misapprehension.

what's so wrong with sim cards registration? most of the countries that i've been to have their sim cards registered, and they're not any less for that!

I am curious to find out the strongest reason for the high ratings from the ABCs, where education and money reside, who also keep Mr. Duterte up there and won’t move as long as business thrives, untouched, and also from the moralists, who foamed at the mouth for reproductive health, which is morally gray, and who are now conciliatory, not also (I hope) on EJK, which is black. I look to the sociologist-anthropologists the most, because they it is who study us as a people, what/how we were, are, and what we are becoming.

Finally, this has been asked: How representative are the samplings chosen for the surveys?

Asuncion David Maramba is a retired professor, book editor and occasional journalist.

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