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Wasted Food, Wasted Money -
Jon Searles (2,091)    
Jon Searles  
Americans waste and amazing amount of food. My limited research of this topic found that government agencies with the time to calculate the amount of food wasted estimate that 25-40% of all available edible food is wasted by producers, manufacturers, stores, restaurants, and American families.... ( added 99 days 10 hours ago.) |
Vanishing Bee Colonies, Doomsday Scenarios and Sunspots -
Aidan Maconachy (679) 
Albert Einstein once said : “If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe then man would only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man." Apocalyptic for sure. We haven't reached that point yet, but some worrisome... ( added 2 years 218 days ago.) |
Which Came First: Free Range Chicken or Free Range Egg? -
Jon Searles (2,091)
Jon Searles
I am not a card carrying member of PETA nor am I a vegetarian. Steak, pork, lamb, chicken, fish and all other creatures considered food have passed my lips on the way to digestion. This will hopefully establish my credibility as a carnivore, and I have no plans on changing. Unfortunately my... ( added 127 days 11 hours ago.) |
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Worry About Disappearing Honey Bees Not Polar Bears -
 - James Smith (702) 
Many people are worried that the cute furry polar bear will lose its ice habitat due to global warming later in this century. The polar bear does not have a real problem today, but many people worry about their future without ice nevertheless. The same concern is shared about global warming's... ( added 1 year 282 days ago.) |
The Case of Psychrotrophic Bacteria -
Leon the Milkman (99)  
Leon the Milkman
Psychrotrophic bacteria seem to be becoming the newest thorn in the side of the dairy industry. Scary bit is that we are helping them along. "How?" do you ask? Because of economic factors the pre-processing time of raw milk has been extended to an average of 4 days. This allows ample time for... ( added 3 years 173 days ago.) |
Pseudomonas In Cottage Cheese and Dairy -
Leon the Milkman (99)
Leon the Milkman
Under refrigerated conditions, Gram-negative rods that are able to produce under such conditions ( psychrotrophic/cold-loving bacteria ) usually predominate, especially Pseudomonas spp. This is especially so when the milk has a high initial infection of these bacteria and the milk is stored for... ( added 3 years 173 days ago.) |
The Citrus Industry in Zephyrhills and Dade City (Fl) -
- Fran Larson (20,012)   
Fran Larson
Who Thought of Oranges first?
The Spaniards had brought citrus to Florida in the 1500s. Indians were fond of the sour oranges and cultivated them in a limited way. Because of the casual manner of cultivation, the fruit grew in groves. Citrus was enjoyed locally but limited transportation... ( added 34 days 5 hours ago.) |
Using a Tractor Supply Company -
- Fred R (3)
Whether you are restoring an antique tractor or you are simply looking to find a way to get the parts that you need to repair the one that you've currently got running, you'll find that there are many different tractor supply companies out there there that might suit you. If you are taking a look... ( added 1 year 181 days ago.) |
The Art of Cheese Making -
Leon the Milkman (99)
Leon the Milkman
The value of cheese as a food has not been fully appreciated. A point in favor of cheese as an economical food is that it does not require cooking before being served. It may, however, be grated and served in a variety of ways with cooked foods. Considering its high nourishing qualities cheese is... ( added 3 years 173 days ago.) |
Wine History in the United States -
Jacqueline Bassi (47)
Century. However, its history has been a beaten and busted one. The first attempts to produce wine in North America occurred in the eastern part of the country, mainly Florida , North and South Carolina . This wine was made of native grapes and the flavor was far from that of European wine.... ( added 2 years 69 days ago.) |
NAIS and Deadly Euphemisms -
Walter Jeffries (73) 
Walter Jeffries
euphemism
Main Entry: eu·phe·mism
Pronunciation: 'yü-f & -"mi-z & m
Function: noun
Etymology: Greek euphEmismos, from euphEmos auspicious, sounding good, from eu- + phEmE speech, from phanai to speak -- more at BAN
: the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive... ( added 3 years 152 days ago.) |
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