| Cherries: A sweet treat that's good for you
Cherries will always be associated with our first president, George Washington. With President's Day just passed, research shows there are other reasons to celebrate cherries — they can help you lose weight and prevent a host of diseases. Cherries contain a high percentage of water. Increasing water consumption boosts energy levels and increases metabolism to help lose excess weight. Cherries also are high in potassium and low in sodium, which helps control water retention, according to www.weightlossforall.com. Cherries are very low in calories, with about 80 per cup, and contain just a trace of fat. They also are a good source of vitamin A and antioxidants. They also contain 19 times as much beta carotene as blueberries or strawberries. Cherries contain many compounds that are beneficial in fighting some cancers because they remove free radicals.
THE MURKY DEPTHS : NWA Fishing Report
Water temps range from 38 degrees on Table Rock Lake near Holiday Island to 45 degrees on parts of Beaver Lake. In other words, it's cold and neither fish nor fishermen seemed too thrilled about it. Trout and / or crappie seem to be an angler's best bet as cold front after cold front invades our area. Beaver Lake Southtown Sporting Goods - Larry Aggus says crappie fishing is the bright spot this week. Brush in the river arms is the target area and red / chartreuse jigs or minnows are the top baits. One angler broke his crappie pole when a 17-pound striper took hold. Bass fishing is slow but the jerkbait bite should really come on. Anglers are trying finesse baits in deep water right now. Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers - Aaron Jolliff reports more of the same. Water temps are very cold but bass might bite a jerkbait fished extremely slow.
Green program sprouting users
Response to new drop-off center prompts Detroit to try limited curbside recycling David Josar / The Detroit News DETROIT -- Pulling up to the warehouse near Wayne State in a Subaru emblazoned with political bumper stickers, Cara Golen drags a plastic bag from the back seat and sorts her collection of soy milk cartons, wine bottles and cat food tins. In the year since Recycle Here! received a $250,000 grant to run Detroit's recycling efforts, the number of residents who, like Golen, are going to the drop-off point on Holden has jumped from 45 people a week to more than 500. The response has been so tremendous that a pilot program is planned this year to offer limited curbside recycling -- a Detroit first -- in Rosedale Park. .
Tempting holiday gifts for travellers
Here are some recommendations from experts across the travel industry, from cruise specialists and Web site editors, to Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler and Delta flight attendant David Lang. (Prices quoted are in the United States. Retail prices may vary.) For the trip Recommended by Amy Ziff, Editor-At-Large for Travelocity: Bose noise cancelling headphones ($300-$350), a pure pashmina shawl ($75-$100), a 55-hour IPod Battery Extender ($80), Peace of Mind On-the-spot relief (lotion) from Origins ($10). .
Feel-good brain-booster
Speaking at last week's Montreal International Game Summit, McGill psychology professor and MindHabits creator Mark Baldwin said just as playing Tetris for hours on end can have you seeing falling blocks in your dreams, a game like MindHabits can sculpt and reinforce new ways of thinking. "There's a lot of potential for using the repetitive, interactive nature of games to train patterns of thought that research has already shown are beneficial," said Baldwin, who wears multiple hats as MindHabits Inc.'s president and chief scientific officer. .
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