Stop Trading Time for Money

From beingJRRidinger.com

Stop Trading Time for Money
BY JR Ridinger

When you enter the working world and hunker down for the 45 year plan, you are setting yourself up for a lifetime of spinning your wheels. Not only are you working hard to help make someone else rich, but you are in essence trading your time for money.

Time and Money are both precious commodities – so why should you have to choose between the two? Stop trading your time for money and start building real success with an UnFranchise Business. When trade in the 45 year plan for the 2-3 year plan you’ll soon realize that Time and Money don’t have to compete with each other.

If you’re interested in building time AND financial freedom – join us today and start building lasting success with your UnFranchise Business! Every day you wait keeps you one more day away from reaching your goals – so visit www.MarketAmerica.com today and start your journey to success!

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What is your dream?

"What is your dream? What is your custom-made life that you want to manifest going forward? If you can think it, it is possible. If you don’t think it, it will not happen. Everything begins with a thought. Dream big because you will never be bigger than your dreams! The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. The reason most people are where they are is that they never thought beyond their situation and are trapped or limited by their thinking."
- JR Ridinger, CEO of Market America

If you are tired of being tired of working for someone for slave wages, then you owe it to yourself to put your dreams into action. If you can work hard for someone then you definitely can work harder for your own self.

JR, his wife Loren and the corporate team have put in a lot of efforts to build a company with all the necessary tools at your disposal for you to make more than a good living. All you have to do is to build up your team with people you like to work with and are as eager as you are to succeed! MarketAmerica.com.

Remember what JP Getty, among world's first billionaire, once said:
“I’d rather have 1 percent of 100 people’s efforts than 100 percent of my own.” 

Team work makes your dreams work!

Scientists find link between high-sugar diets and bowel cancer

From stv.tv

Scientists find link between high-sugar diets and bowel cancer
STV 14 July 2013 14:18 BST

"The healthy dietary pattern was found to be associated with a decreased colorectal cancer risk, while the western dietary pattern was found to be associated with an increased risk."

People whose diets include high amounts of soft drinks and sweet treats could be putting themselves at risk of bowel cancer, according to new research.

In a wide-ranging study, researchers examined more than 170 foods including fruit, vegetables, fish and meat, as well as high-energy snack foods like chocolates, nuts and crisps and fruit drinks including fruit squash.

The scientists reported that a high intake of high energy snacks and sugar-sweetened drinks were factors linked to an increased chance of developing colorectal cancer.

The study, carried out in 2012, builds on previous research into the link between bowel cancer and diet. Those studies identified two distinct eating patterns – one, high in fruit, vegetables and other healthy foods and the other – known as the western pattern, which is high in meat, fat and sugar.

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Emmy Winner Rick Hearst Becomes an UnFranchise Owner

From beingjrridinger.com

What makes the UnFranchise business so unique is the fact that people from all walks of life are able to forge lasting success with us. From TV Stars to pro athletes, to busy moms and retirees – anyone can create time and financial freedom with us when you apply our proven business building techniques!

That’s why three-time Emmy award winning actor Rick Hearst has joined us as an UnFranchise Owner! Below you’ll find a great message from Rick, as he discusses why the UnFranchise Business was the right choice for him.

No matter who you are or where you’re from, anyone can benefit from our system and create time and financial freedom! Take a moment to watch Rick’s powerful message, and share it with your prospects to show them the best kept secret in the industry – Market America!

Keep Growing!

-JR Ridinger

Detroit Bankruptcy a “Game-Changing Event,” Meredith Whitney Says

The Yahoo Daily Ticker's Aaron Task discusses Detroit's bankruptcy filing--the biggest ever for a U.S. city--with Meredith Whitney, analyst and author of "Fate of the States."

Asked what other municipalities might follow Detroit’s lead into bankruptcy, Whitney cited the five other Michigan cities currently under emergency management: Flint, Pontiac, Ecorse, Allen Park and Benton Harbor. She also reiterated her concerns about the states of New Jersey and Illinois.

Market’s Summer Romance May Come to a Swift End

From the investorplace.com

Market’s Summer Romance May Come to a Swift End
It's hard to say when and where it will come from, but risk happens fast

Jul 26, 2013, 2:25 am EDT  |  By Serge Berger, Head Trader & Strategist, The Steady Trader

Serge Berger is the head trader and investment strategist for The Steady Trader. Sign up for his free Weekly Market Outlook Video here.

“The summer wind, came blowing in — from across the sea
It lingered there, so warm and fair — to walk with me
All summer long, we sang a song — and strolled on golden sand
Two sweethearts, and the summer wind”
– “Summer Wind,” Frank Sinatra

Earlier in the week I wrote a piece for a vastly European audience referencing the above song by the great Frank Sinatra. My point was that I thought the song captured investors’ current summer romance with the stock market.

The news flow “across the sea,” back and forth between the U.S. and Europe, played a game of equilibrium to keep the stock market afloat. One day it’s good earnings reports from a large U.S. conglomerate, the next day improving economic data out of Europe layers another bid under the market.

The song culminates with an abrupt end to the romance. As for the markets, I can’t help but liken this latest summer rally to a game of musical chairs. When and where the catalyst for a mean-reversion move to the downside in stocks arrives, no one knows. What we do know is that when the music stops, those that chased stocks higher simply because they were mandated to do so will likely bleed the most, while those with more patient attitudes will get better entry levels to buy stocks. Patience, as they say, is a virtue.

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Power Profile: Carol I. Derenne

From thepowerprofiles.com

Carol J.Derenne
Executive Supervising Coordinator

"Freedom at Last!"

Freedom at Last! Thanks to Market America, my husband and I have been able to say, Goodbye 45 year plan!

As a former decorator working 40-60 hours per week, we appreciate the freedom, flexibity and lifestyle working the 2-3 yr. plan vs. the 45 year plan. My husband, Don, was able to retire from his J.O.B. after working 31 years for a major trucking firm. Who says you have to be 62 to retire?

One of our ultimate dreams and goals is to travel the country and spend time with our children and grandchildren. With this business opportunity, we can make our vocation our vacation. This has been a most exciting year of planning vacations, spending time with family and doing projects that time or money didn't allow previously.

I thank God every day for being introduced to this incredible opportunity by the Blasko's. We love people and Market America has given us the opportunity to make a difference in so many lives. It's so great seeing others succeed and achieve their goals, we are so blessed. Thanks Market America!

Currently doing business in: the United States of America.

Biderman's Daily Edge: To Win At Investing Find an Edge

"I have been playing the financial markets for over 40 years. Successful investors all share a common trait: They each have found an edge that enables them to outperform. Historically, before the internet, there were mainly two “edges” available to investors. The first is to know more about a company, industry or product than what the market knows. The second is to be the first to get the news, also known as trading on insider information."

Expect Long-Term Price Losses For Michigan Bonds – LPL

From Barrons.com

By Michael Aneiro

Detroit’s proposed treatment of its general obligation bondholders in its restructuring plan has Nuveen questioning the value of Michigan’s state-level GO bonds following Detroit’s bankruptcy filing. Anthony Valeri of LPL Financial also cautions that Michigan bonds could get hurt in the long-term. From Valeri:

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Power Profile: Kathy Kaufman

Kathy Kaufman was a teacher, a professional artist, a Microsoft engineer, a Novell engineer, a Citrix engineer, a technology project manager and was downsized from all of them......

She was waking up in a cold sweat every night because she could not get a job any more, did not know what to do and was 55 and living in a friend's attic. One day, the friend introduced something to Kathy, the friend said would work for her. Kathy investigated......

And today Kathy is as free as a bird. She said, "Having time and financial freedom, I can't even tell you what it is like, because it is so amazing, it is like I have gone into a different planet, where I get up when I want to get up, I go where I want to go....."

The opportunities presented to Kathy can be yours for the asking.

There is no need to wake up in cold sweat thinking when you might lose your job or when you will find a job....do what Kathy did!

Take a look at the amazing opportunities Market America has to offer and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit!

Forget Unemployment, Employment is the Problem!

From beingJRRidinger.com
By JR Ridinger

We often hear about our nation’s unemployment rate, but there’s another stat that we need to address as a nation if we are truly going to spark this sluggish economy. Known as the Employment-Population Ratio, this number has remained stagnant for some time – and represents a clear indication that our nation’s economy needs a boost!

Many economists consider the employment-population ratio to be a better indicator of the job market than the unemployment rate, because the unemployment rate fails to account for the millions of Americans who’ve left the workforce entirely – whether they are in school, retired, or simply gave up looking for work altogether.

As it stands now, the United States’ Employment-Population Ratio sits at 58.6% – A THIRTY YEAR LOW!

In essence, the employment –population ratio helps paint the big picture – and shows just how stagnant our economy has been the past few years. As you can see in this graph from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the labor force is hovering around levels we haven’t seen since the early 1980s. Sure, there’s been some job growth – but that’s barely kept up with our natural population growth. In essence, the job market in this country is utterly stagnant!

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Power Profile: Maria Constantine

The greatest benefit that the Unfranchise Business had given me is the opportunity to be home with my three children. I have three little girls and I watch them grow from day one. They don't know their parents have a job...we just experience life together and have a blast!

Having time and financial freedom is the most powerful thing you can have...you can go on vacation and stay as long as you want, you can travel the world, your dreams are endless....

Heart-Healthy Diet May Preserve Memory

From medpagetoday.com

Heart-Healthy Diet May Preserve Memory
Published: Jul 18, 2013 | Updated: Jul 18, 2013

By Charlene Laino, Senior Writer, Gupta Guide
Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD; Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco and Dorothy Caputo, MA, BSN, RN, Nurse Planner

BOSTON -- Evidence continues to grow that a diet rich in vegetables, legumes, and nuts -- and low in fat -- may help to protect against cognitive decline in older persons.

Adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet was linearly associated with slower cognitive decline in a prospective cohort study of persons 65 years and older (P=0.006), Martha Morris, ScD, of Rush University in Chicago, and colleagues reported at the annual Alzheimer's Association International Conference.

"To put this into context, people in the top tertile of adherence to the diet were the equivalent of 4.5 years younger in age than people in the lowest tertile," she said.

Randomized controlled trials have shown that the DASH diet offers a host of cardiovascular benefits, from lowering blood pressure to preventing diabetes and reducing cholesterol, inflammation, and oxidative stress.

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Record Bankruptcy for Detroit

From WSJ.com

Record Bankruptcy for Detroit
Motor City 'Is Broke,' Governor Says, as It Seeks to Restructure $18 Billion in Debt

DETROIT—The city of Detroit filed for federal bankruptcy protection Thursday after decades of decline, a new low for a city that once defined industrial America's might but was hollowed out by the flight of residents and businesses to the suburbs.

The filing by the automobile capital and onetime music powerhouse—which has liabilities of more than $18 billion—is the country's largest-ever municipal bankruptcy case.

The move to restructure the debt is bound to set off months, if not years, of legal wrangling, asset sales and cuts to benefits for Detroit workers and retirees, including 20,000 on city pensions. Owners of the city's bonds are expected to battle with retirees and others for pieces of the city's diminished wealth.

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Pycnogenol® Helps Reduce Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors

From Pycnogenol.com

Study finds natural supplement effective in reducing waistline obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and high blood sugar when paired with a healthy diet and exercise

GENEVA, Switzerland - Important new research shows effectiveness of a natural supplement in combating the risk factors of metabolic syndrome, which affects the health of millions of Americans. A clinical trial published in the January online issue of Phytotherapy Research found natural supplement Pycnogenol® (pic-noj-en-all), an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, to be effective in helping to reduce health risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome. Nearly 90 percent of study participants who supplemented a healthy diet and regular exercise with Pycnogenol® showed significant improvement of all metabolic syndrome characteristics, including obesity and high blood pressure.

The American Heart Association (AHA) defines metabolic syndrome as simultaneous presence of three of five risk factors, including central obesity (40+ inch waistline for men, 35+ inch waistline for women), low HDL (good) cholesterol, high blood pressure, high glucose (sugar) and high triglycerides (fat).

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that some 75 million Americans suffer from metabolic syndrome, which can significantly increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and type II diabetes.

“In this study, we found that Pycnogenol® can aid people struggling with metabolic syndrome to control blood lipids, sugar and blood pressure. Results show that those who supplemented healthy diet and moderate exercise with Pycnogenol® were able to improve heart health and lose weight, reaching an almost normal body mass index (BMI),” said Dr. Gianni Belcaro, a lead researcher of the study. “This study provides evidence that daily supplementation with Pycnogenol® may offer a natural approach to help achieve healthy blood pressure, improved cholesterol and blood sugar levels and ultimately, greater cardiovascular health.”

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Mort Zuckerman: A Jobless Recovery Is a Phony Recovery

From WSJ.com

Mort Zuckerman: A Jobless Recovery Is a Phony Recovery
More people have left the workforce than got a new job during the recovery—by a factor of nearly three.

By MORTIMER ZUCKERMAN
In recent months, Americans have heard reports out of Washington and in the media that the economy is looking up—that recovery from the Great Recession is gathering steam. If only it were true. The longest and worst recession since the end of World War II has been marked by the weakest recovery from any U.S. recession in that same period.

The jobless nature of the recovery is particularly unsettling. In June, the government's Household Survey reported that since the start of the year, the number of people with jobs increased by 753,000—but there are jobs and then there are "jobs." No fewer than 557,000 of these positions were only part-time. The survey also reported that in June full-time jobs declined by 240,000, while part-time jobs soared by 360,000 and have now reached an all-time high of 28,059,000—three million more part-time positions than when the recession began at the end of 2007.

That's just for starters. The survey includes part-time workers who want full-time work but can't get it, as well as those who want to work but have stopped looking. That puts the real unemployment rate for June at 14.3%, up from 13.8% in May.

The 7.6% unemployment figure so common in headlines these days is utterly misleading. An estimated 22 million Americans are unemployed or underemployed; they are virtually invisible and mostly excluded from unemployment calculations that garner headlines.

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Gains Made, but U.S. Still Lags in Life Expectancy

From the medpagetoday.com

Gains Made, but U.S. Still Lags in Life Expectancy
Published: Jul 10, 2013

By David Pittman, Washington Correspondent, MedPage Today

Americans are living longer, but that longevity includes more aches, pains, and disability compared with comparably wealthy nations, a study of population health in 34 countries found.

The overall life expectancy in the U.S. increased from 75 to 78 years during the period of 1990 to 2010, but with an increase in expected years lost to disability (9.4 to 10.1 years), according to Christopher Murray, MD, DPhil, of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington in Seattle.

Compared with other countries, the U.S. dropped in its rankings in terms of life expectancy at birth (going from No. 20 to No. 27), life years lost to premature death (moving from 23rd to 28th), healthy life expectancy (jumping from 14th on the list to 26th), and age-standardized death rate (18th to 27th) between 1990 and 2010, they wrote in the study published in the July 10 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Heart Health: Cheerful People Less Likely to Have CAD

From the medpagetoday.com

"Everyone is always so busy. But tell patients that if reading or taking a walk puts them in a better mood, they should find the time to do so. They will not only be happier, but their cardiac health will benefit as well," said Suresh R. Mulukutla, MD, an interventional cardiologist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Published: Jul 10, 2013 | Updated: Jul 11, 2013
By Charlene Laino, Senior Writer, Gupta Guide
Reviewed by Zalman S. Agus, MD; Emeritus Professor, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Dorothy Caputo, MA, BSN, RN, Nurse Planner

Optimistic, cheerful patients are significantly less likely to develop coronary artery disease (CAD), according to findings of two large cohort studies.

Positive well-being was associated with nearly a one-third reduction in CAD in a high-risk population with a positive family history and a 13% reduction in incident CAD in a national probability sample, Lisa R. Yanek, MPH, of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and colleagues reported in the American Journal of Cardiology.

While negative psychological states and diagnoses such as depression and anxiety have long been found to be predictive of poor cardiovascular outcomes, there are far fewer studies looking at whether a sense of well-being is protective against CAD, Yanek said. Moreover, no studies have examined whether positive psychological states predict incident CAD, she said.

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Power Profile: Johnson & Susan Li

From thepowerprofiles.com

Johnson & Susan Li
Executive Director

"Where there is a will, there is a way."

It has been an amazing journey with Market America. Market America is very much a life-changing business in many ways. So much has changed for us in such a short time as a result of this business.

We cannot say enough about the power of ongoing income. This is a business designed for the average person. Market America has given us a freedom of choice in our spiritual and everyday lives. We have met and learned to love a whole new family in Market America with the same hopes and dreams we have. Our thanks go to the Corporate Team and to JR for the great system and his wonderful vision.

The true measure of success for us is how many others we can help achieve their goals and dreams. This business is a gift for the people who have a burning desire to change. One of the most fulfilling things we have ever done was having the opportunity to work closely with others to help, teach and mentor as they travel the path to the same success we have found. 

We look forward to a lifetime of helping others with the products and opportunity. We feel it is an honor and duty to share this life-changing business. There are no limits to what we can achieve by helping others succeed. Follow Market America's proven business plan, share the products and opportunity, be persistent and consistent, and our dreams will come true.

To open your mind is not enough; you must open your heart, too. Believe in yourself, be part of the NMTSS, have faith in Market America and master the Basic Five. Build your team from event to event and lead by example for your team to follow.

However, we should never forget that without the efforts of everyone in our organization, we would not have been able to succeed. We thank everyone for the great teamwork and dedication. We are only as great as the people in our organization, who we feel are greater than we are. If you don't think you are great, you're going nowhere.

You must have a reason "why" you are working the business. With desire, conviction, commitment, hard work, dedication, belief and training, you too can be successful. Listen to what your heart is telling you. You can do it.

Currently doing business in: the United States of America, Taiwan, Hong Kong.

Jack Andraka: A promising test for pancreatic cancer ... from a teenager

He sent letters to 200 professors, 199 replied negatively while one replied with a maybe and gave this kid a chance to prove himself!

Power Profile: Julie Scholl

"I found my answer: Market America! Now I earn more money in a month than many people earn in an entire year."
"Now I have a lifestyle that most people only ever have the chance to dream about. I don't only have money, but I also have the time to enjoy it."

From thepowerprofiles.com
Julie Scholl
Executive Field Vice President

Why? Why not? I believe when someone's "why" become clear, it is their driving force to success. When I started my Market America UnFranchise® business just over 19 years ago, I had no prior experience in the business world.

I was a mother and full-time college student, studying accounting and working as a waitress. I was young and broke, but I had dreams and goals, and I knew I wanted more out of life. In the beginning, my driving force (my "why") that made this business work for me was not to have to put my then first grade daughter into after-school care while I worked once I graduated from college. I was approaching my senior year and was faced with the fact that when I graduated and got a full-time job, my daughter would have no one to come home to after school. I didn't want to be one of those parents you see all too often, picking up the kids from day care at 6 p.m. after working all day, going home, feeding them, bathing them and putting them to bed, only to do the same thing the next day, and the next day, etc. What kind of life is that? I had one year to figure out a way to make a full-time income on a part-time basis.

As impossible as it may sound, I found my answer: Market America! Now I earn more money in a month than many people earn in an entire year. And I'm happy to announce that my daughter, Christina, who is now a mother herself has never had to go into after-school care thanks to Market America.

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William Li: Can we eat to starve cancer?

Dr William Li is the founder and medical director of the Angiogenesis Foundation, leading a worldwide effort to defeat cancer, obesity and other debilitating diseases. As a member of the Clinton Global Initiative, he let the Eat to Defeat campaign to fight cancer with diet across 94 countries.

Carin & Lee Roberts: A Success Story with a Lasting Effect

From Market America blog
July 5, 2013

When UnFranchise® Owners Carin & Lee Roberts were first introduced to Market America, they dreamed of the lasting effect their financial success would have on their family. Meeting Dennis Franks for the first time three years ago aboard Utopia, the Roberts shared their goal statement: to be able to give their daughter a check to cover her college loans when she finished school in May 2013.

This year their daughter graduated (with top honors!) and they surprised her with the very check they mentioned three years ago. Speaking to Carin last week, I learned some insight into how hard she and her husband worked in order to make this gift happen:

“When my daughter left for college 4 years ago we starting realizing that we were in no way prepared to help her pay her student debt. This was the only business we owned that had no limits, so I decided it was time for me to attend Market America University. I went to EVERY training over and over… I hit EVERY local, regional, TLS Challenge and 1 nutraMetrix Challenge. It has been an amazing journey. I have found my passion and purpose with TLS and Market America. Helping others achieve their goals physically AND financially has been the most rewarding thing I have ever done in my life. The best part about my journey is that my daughter is so proud of me and wants to one day make a difference in people’s lives the way that I am… It’s time for me to create a new goal statement!”

The Roberts’ hard work & dedication is admirable and a true testament to the UnFranchise® Business system, but what’s even more touching is the thank you note they received from their daughter following her surprise gift:

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Are Happy Gut Bacteria Key to Weight Loss?

Are Happy Gut Bacteria Key to Weight Loss?
Imbalances in the microbial community in your intestines may lead to metabolic syndrome, obesity, and diabetes. What does science say about how to reset our bodies?
—By Moises Velasquez-Manoff




A few years before Super Size Me hit theaters in 2004, Dr. Paresh Dandona, a diabetes specialist in Buffalo, New York, set out to measure the body's response to McDonald's—specifically breakfast. Over several mornings, he fed nine normal-weight volunteers an egg sandwich with cheese and ham, a sausage muffin sandwich, and two hash brown patties.

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Long term care insurance - another added worry for retirees

What would you do if you had prepared for your retirement and had responsibly bought insurance policies to provide for long term care only to find the insurance company raised your wife's rates by 77% while the your insurer raised yours by 25%? This was what happened to a Michigan couple. Read from WSJ article.

The WSJ article, "Long-Term-Care Insurance Leaves Customers Groping," writes, "The long-term-insurance industry now is shrinking, premiums are soaring and there is no fix in sight. At the same time, government safety-net programs, already under cost-cutting pressure, are bracing for demand from more than 77 million aging baby boomers."

After working for more than 40 years, wouldn't you be devastated to see such insurance premium increases? And would you be upset to see a new government push to re-figure inflation using chained CPI to adjust cost-of-living-adjustment, or COLA, for social security  payments?

If you depend on traditional means for retirement, you will be shocked.

So why wait after working a lifetime to see diminishing retirement benefits?

Now, more than ever, is the time to investigate how you can create your own economy and work towards early retirement with residual income for life! Check out this video.

You will be glad you did!

Active brain 'keeps dementia at bay'

By Helen Briggs
From BBC News

Keeping mentally active by reading books or writing letters helps protect the brain in old age, a study suggests.

A lifetime of mental challenges leads to slower cognitive decline after factoring out dementia's impact on the brain, US researchers say.

The study, published in Neurology, adds weight to the idea that dementia onset can be delayed by lifestyle factors.

An Alzheimer's charity said the best way to lower dementia risk was to eat a balanced diet, exercise and stay slim.

In a US study, 294 people over the age of 55 were given tests that measured memory and thinking, every year for about six years until their deaths.

They also answered a questionnaire about whether they read books, wrote letters and took part in other activities linked to mental stimulation during childhood, adolescence, middle age, and in later life.

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Welcome Spain to Shop.com Family

Welcome Spain! to the family of online MarketAmerica/Shop.com shoppers. You now have your own website in Spanish:    es.shop.com.

For all you entrepreneurs in Spain, you now have a low cost opportunity to enter and create your own economy towards financial and time freedom. Work hard for yourself for 2 to 3 years, not someone else, and be prepared to be surprised to receive ongoing residual income.

Five Steps to Build an UnFranchise® Business

Spend 15 minutes and learn how to build a business that once established provides residual income to you and family. You can earn early retirement as well.....and not wait till you are 67 years old and dilapidated with joint pains and aches to retire!

 

Healthy menus for people and planet

From Harvard Gazette

"With an eye toward human-induced climate change, Willett showed an analysis of the greenhouse gas production required to produce different foods. Beef and lamb were the highest, producing 10 times the greenhouse gases used by the lowest-producing foods, beans and nuts. When looking at protein sources, Willett said that greenhouse gas production per pound of protein is related to how long an animal lives before it is slaughtered. The difference between a cow, which lives two to four years, and a chicken, whose life span from egg to slaughter is just weeks, makes chicken, from a greenhouse gas standpoint, more like a nut than a cow."


Healthy menus for people and planet
Harvard experts and food industry leaders probe intersection of diet and the environment
By Alvin Powell
Harvard Staff Writer
Thursday, June 13, 2013

When it comes to human dietary health, less red meat is better. And when it comes to environmental health, a chicken looks more like a nut than a cow.

That was a portion of the presentation by Harvard health experts to restaurateurs, chefs, and food industry leaders during a three-day leadership summit at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge.

The advice, in this case from Walter Willett, chair of the Nutrition Department at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the Frederick John Stare Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition, was part of a larger meeting of the minds involving leaders in the food industry, nutrition experts, and authorities on environmental sustainability that aimed to provide guidance in designing menus across America.

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