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6 Very Good Reasons for Being Vegetarian How

Western societies maintain the idea that eating meat is synonymous with health and prosperity. The big meat producers have come to persuade us that it is essential to eat meat to be healthy, and vegetarians are often misunderstood or even ridiculed.
Yet if one examines the question honestly, there are very good reasons to be vegetarian in the world today.


1) A vegetarian diet provides everything you need

Contrary to popular belief, all the nutrients necessary for the proper functioning of the human body can be obtained by plants, and alternatives are based plants for all animal products. Physically, we are in fact designed to be vegetarian: our teeth, our journey intestinal our internal operations, are those of a herbivore.
By contrast, the meat is very low in carbohydrates - it lacks, in particular, carbohydrates that are essential to good health, and vitamins. Yet the average American consumes 4 times more protein than is recommended for daily intake daily. This means a diet too rich in cholesterol, too much nitrogen in the blood and, consequently, a number of medical problems in the long term.


2) Being vegetarian is good for health

According to numerous medical studies, vegetarians are at less risk facing a number of medical problems.

- Heart disease
Vegetarians are much less threatened by heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular diseases. This is probably due to their lower cholesterol levels.

-Hypertension
Vegetarians are less hypertension than non-vegetarians, and are, therefore, less at risk from heart disease, attacks and kidney failure.

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Cancer Studies have shown that for cancers unrelated to smoking and alcoholism, and in particular those related to food - colon, breast, prostate, pancreas, esophagus - the Vegetarians have a significantly lower mortality. The Global Fund for Cancer Research recommends cons of reducing fatty food intake and increase consumption of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, to minimize the risk of getting cancer. Soybeans, in particular, contains a powerful anti-cancer.

Above the market, most produce meat, cooking a set of benzene and other carcinogens.

- Obesity
Vegetarians are less at risk of overweight, probably in part because they eat more fiber, less animal fat and, for men, less alcohol.

- Diabetes
Vegetarians are much less frequently in subjects with type II diabetes, probably because their diet is rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber, which help reduce the level of sugar in the blood. The fact that vegetarians are thinner and have a lower cholesterol level should also play a role.

- A vegetarian diet, apparently, also decreases the risk of many other medical problems: gout, hernia, constipation, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, gallstones, kidney stones, osteoporosis, appendicitis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, gingivitis, acne ...


3) Less risk of food poisoning and ingestion of chemicals

- Food Poisoning
meat, eggs and dairy products are responsible for most cases of food poisoning. The animals are home to many viruses and bacteria - some very dangerous - which are ingested with the meat. These organisms are rare in plants, and much less hazardous to human health.

- Pesticides and chemicals

PCBs, dioxins, herbicides, etc.. are in greater concentration in Meat, fish and dairy products, because the animals occupy the top of the food chain. Mothers can pass these toxic chemicals to their babies during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and this may affect the developing nervous system of children. A vegetarian diet minimizes the risk of contamination.

- Exposure to livestock drugs
Farm animals are treated with more than 20,000 drugs-steroids, antibiotics, growth hormones, etc.. When you eat meat, you ingest these drugs and also is exposed, and at all hazards associated with consumption secondary antibiotics.

4) A greater respect for the environment

There are many reasons to be vegetarian who cares about the environment. The fact is that Earth has limited resources that will soon be exhausted by our ever-growing human population.

- A more optimal use of limited resources of the Earth
A non-vegetarian diet uses more land resources and water, because you have space for livestock, water their give, and it must produce more grain to feed them, to boot. Livestock production requires between 10 and 1000 times more land, energy and water than those necessary to produce the equivalent plants. Earth could feed many more people with a vegetarian diet.

- Conserving fossil fuels
78 calories of fossil fuels needed to produce one calorie of beef protein, 35 for 1 calorie of pork; 22 for a chicken, but only 1 for 1 calorie of soybeans.

- Preserving forests
The world's forests are destroyed for the intensive rearing of livestock. The erosion makes it quickly cleared land unusable for agriculture and difficult to reforestation, so that farmers move on and clear other parts of the forest. Deforestation contributes to the accumulation of carbon dioxide, which plays a major role in global warming. Two thirds of the tropical forests of Central America have already been cleared or highly degraded, mainly for cattle farming.


5) A question of ethics

Can you honestly look little lambs playing in a meadow, imagine killed and cut up into pieces, and still enjoy them on your plate? Is Intensive livestock or chickens or calves are kept in a shed without ever seeing the sunlight and stuffed with hormones to make them grow faster do not pose any problem of conscience when you eat a hamburger or chicken nuggets ? Have you ever seen on TV, or really what happens in a slaughterhouse? It's too easy to close his eyes. By eating meat, you are in a sense, complicit in all this. There is no need to subject it to all animals. It is so nice to be a vegetarian and know that you are doing right.


6)

Personal Finance - Cost
food Vegetarian food costs, generally less expensive than meat. This is accentuated by the fact that meat production requires more intermediaries, there are also more taxes levied by the state at each stage of "manufacture".

- Cost of medical care
Being in better health through a vegetarian diet means spending less indirect medical expenses.

"Nothing will be as beneficial to human health and the chances for the perpetuation of life on earth as the evolution to a vegetarian diet."
- Albert Einstein


Sources:

http://www.vegsoc.org/

http://vegetarian.about.com

http://www.enviroveggie.com/

http://www. britishmeat.com/49.htm

http://www.gan.ca/lifestyle/vegetarian+guide/vegetarians+and+the+environment/index.en.html

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help amphibians survive


© photo and text Sandrine New

Frogs and toads are a very important part of a healthy ecosystem and provide a service to rid the humans in a large number of insect "pests. But many species are now threatened by the decrease of wetlands, pollution, disease ... What steps can we take at the individual level, to help them survive?

Make our garden more welcoming

Amphibians eat mainly insects, moths, caterpillars, cockroaches, flies, earwigs, mosquitoes and other invertebrates ...- like slugs. One toad can consume more than 10 000 prey per year. The gardens full of pesticides to turf perfect does not suit them at all. In addition, garden chemicals may contaminate water ponds and be fatal, especially to tadpoles. If you're the kind of addicted to your mower, keep at least one corner of the garden a bit wild (around the pond, see below).

Build a pond

The amphibians need moisture, then build a pond is the best thing you can do for them.

1) Select a location in partial shade - to prevent algae from multiplying too - and that the hose can reach.

2) Ideally, dig a hole measuring at least 3 m by 3.5 m and 1 m deep (or even 2 in some places if you live in an area where it freezes a lot). A pond is smaller, however, possible (mine is about 2m x 1m x 1m deep maximum, and it is very crowded). At least one side should be gently sloping to allow amphibians to leave the water.

3) Make sure there is no stone or sharp object at the bottom, and fill with sand 5 cm.

4) Cover the bottom of a pool liner black and put some dirt on it. Place flat stones on the edges of the liner, outside, and enough land to be able to grow plants.
Alternatively, you can use a molded plastic basin provided to place large rocks or branches that allow the frogs and toads to get out easily.

5) Fill with water. If your water is chlorinated let it rest for a week before using. Ideally, use of rainwater.

6) Add water plants in pots, placed at various depths, or planted directly in the background. Plant-in also around the pond to provide shelter and attract insects. Choose plants that grow naturally in your area, you inspiring existing ponds.

7) Maintain your pond. Add water when it is missing, or that water is not too stagnant, neither too hot in summer. Remove leaves that fall into the water fall so they do not completely fill the pond. Remove algae excess (being careful to tadpoles and eggs are hiding).

8) Do not add fish: they eat the eggs of amphibians. Do not capture amphibians and put them in your pond: A frog is stressed and handled most at risk of contracting diseases, in addition, amphibians are able to travel considerable distances to return to their pond of origin. Be patient: if your pond is convenient, frogs and toads will find it well alone.

Make shelters for toads

Toads attend the shallow pools at night when they hunt insects, but like to hide in cool and dark during the day. Give them shelter:
- make an opening about 8 inches lage on 4 high in a flower pot in the ground 20 cm in diameter (first do a series of small holes to mark the location of opening, then gently tap with a hammer). Place the pot upside down in a shady spot near a water source.

- dig a hole 25 cm by 25 cm in the soil and put sand in the bottom. Place flat stones on the edges and the roof. The hole should be no more than 20 cm by 20 cm. Place a pipe of 7.5 cm in diameter and 10-15 cm long diagonal to the entrance hole. Close the entrance and shade with a leafy plant.

Help amphibians spend the winter

Depending on the species, frogs hibernate under water or soil.

-During the winter under water only survive if the pond does not freeze completely, so if it is deep enough: 1 m or 2 m, in cold regions. If the pond is too shallow, a pond aerator, or waterfall can prevent it from freezing. It can also, more simply, make sure they have branches or other debris on the merits or, failing that, save for the clay (clay) in a bowl placed at the bottom of the pond. For

-frogs hibernating on the ground, place piles of leaves near the pond and provide them with hiding places: stones stacked branches, hollow branches, bark, low vegetation.

Toads hibernate out of water, burying themselves deep in soft soil under the frost line. Especially if you live in a cold area, you can help by providing a place for hibernation.

- Dig a hole 1m2 and 1m deep. Fill it full of sand. Add compost to the surface to provide additional protection against the cold. Other ideas



There are other things you can do to help frogs and toads:

- Protect them from predators
Dogs and especially cats, are predators on amphibians. So better to keep your pets indoors when there are frogs in the corner.

- If you have a pool, prevent them from drowning by placing "rafts" floating branches or other objects that allow them to resorts.

- Children are traditionally farms tadpoles: fight against this practice, which ended almost always in the death of tadpoles or young frogs. If your children are, after all, a breeding, release the tadpoles as they begin to have legs, as young frogs, once converted into their gills lungs drown in breeding jars.

_ Fight against the practice even if widespread use of frogs, quite barbaric, natural sciences.

Sources:

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/buddies/BackyardBuddiesFrogs.htm

http://www.wildaboutgardening.org

http://www.torontozoo.com/adoptapond/

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casablanca Living History

Casablanca the main port, the largest city in Morocco, Casablanca الدار البيضاء "dar al-bida 'as Moroccans call it is the economic capital the Kingdom, more than 4.5 million live which means that over 12% of the population are concentrated gifts this center
Casablanca is a modern vibrant city ranked fifth in Africa was the main economic center, the forces the country's vital settle a casa it embolden their spirit of freedom and creativity. The development
initial port of Lyautey from the 1920s.
Central Market, the building of Glaoui or Rialto cinema witnesses architecture of the old medina.
In part the new cons Medina is a witness to the architectural dynamism Casablanca-known fashion boutiques, villas last cries, buildings or the lux great Mosque Hassan 2 . Thanks
al'atmosphérique unique Casablanca has taken its place as a tourist destination for fun and beautiful bargains.

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business

The region received input from the Phoenicians X Ie S. BC Carthaginians and Romans, who annexed the kingdom of the Moors and created the prov. Tingitana the country of Mauritania, invaded by the Vandals conquered by the Arabs and Islamized, reached its apogee under the Berber dynasties of the Almoravids Almoravids and which also ruled Muslim Spain (X and X Ie II) after 1660, the Arab dynasty of Alawi, who sat still rule his dominion.

Undermined by internal divisions, Morocco is under pressure from Europeans of the 18 th century France, prevailed despite all opposition. (Algeciras Conference, 1909 Agadir Incident 1911) and imposed a protectorate in 1912, leaving al'Espagne the Rif and the territory of Ifni. She pacified and organized, the country with Lyautey, who helped crush the rebellion Abd el-Karim donations the Rif (1921-1926) the nationalist movement took the force to favor of the Second World War spurred in particular. Istiqlal party of the Sultan Mohammed V introduced in 1953 by France was restored in 1955 and gained independence (1956) his son Hassan II has been in power since 1961 and a policy active diplomatic crisis in Franco-Moroccan born 1965 (Ben Barka affair) has resolved border problems with Algeria are perennials since 1963 (when the two countries had fought for the possession of Tindouf) has since 1975) Strengthening the king succeeds through a national consensus policy Saharan Africa: the Moroccan claims on Western Sahara "Green March" which has 350,000 volunteers participated in November 1975.

In 1999 the death of King Hassan 2 and its replacement by his son Mohamed 6 accentuate the move towards liberalization.

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Raising worms at home. Why? How?

© Sandrine New

Educational and entertaining, vermicomposting reduces household waste by 25 to 40%, while producing, self, the best natural fertilizer. A small scale, it requires very little space and work, and can even be practiced on his balcony.



History In 1906, Dr. George Sheffield Oliver, inventor of the steel plow, began to raise earthworms in his farm in Texas, and put them in his garden. Soon, he noticed a marked improvement in the quality and health of its trees, flowers, fruits and vegetables.
farming worms took off, the United States in the 30s. In 1947, Hugh Carter, cousin of the former president of the United States, began to raise earthworms in a coffin! 25 years later, he was able to provide 15 million earthworms per year to store hunting and fishing.
Today, issues of ecology is increasingly topical, vermicomposting is a new development.

Why raise worms?

Unlike traditional composting (the heap in the garden), recycle its waste in a Vermicomposter requires no watering or reversal: The worms do all the work.
Fast, easy, vermicomposting is naturally odorless, because, thanks to enzymes in their gut, to remove the smell of decomposition waste.
worms consume half their weight and waste each day. Whereas an individual produces on average 1 kg waste daily, and the worms can eat 40% of the contents of the trash, 500g to 400g can eliminate waste in a day or 12kg in one month, or again, 144kg per year.

Once the waste digested by worms, we get a solid, which has the appearance of a land of good quality vermicompost. 5 times richer in nutrients than the best land, the vermicompost is a better and safer it is fertilizer.
The odorless liquid that flows out of vermicompost, the "tea worms ", is also an excellent fertilizer and insecticide natural odorless. It can get as vermicompost by soaking in water.

How?

* build his farm

It is possible buy his farm to the market (at Full Cycle, Wiggler Magic Worms, Wizzard Worms, Organic Solutions ...). farms have the advantage of trade, in general, have removable panels, which facilitates employment. That said, it is quite possible and easy to make yourself his farm at very little cost.

You will need:
- a plastic container with a lid (one bin storage, wastebasket, etc.).
- a tap inserted in the bottom of the container
- a tray that fits under the container to the flow of "worm tea"
- wire mesh to fine mesh
- chipping

1) drill a series of holes in the walls of the container to allow air to circulate, and holes in the tank for irrigation.
2) Place a layer of pea gravel to the bottom, then a layer of chicken wire, to help irrigation and to prevent them from falling out.
3) Add a layer of wet newspaper, about 5 cm thick.
4) Place the worms with the land in which they were delivered to you.
5) Save your waste as and when they become available.

The worms will gradually eat the waste, and replace them with their releases in the form of vermicompost. Once the container full, remove the waste layer, and a few inches of vermicompost, which contain most of your worms. What is left to the bottom is the best garden fertilizer that you can imagine.
Once harvested fertilizer, add a layer of wet newspaper into the container, then replace them your verses and waste, and repeat the whole operation.

* feed to

Worms can eat
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paper - cardboard including egg cartons
- coffee grounds (with filter) and tea bags
- scraps and peels of fruits, vegetables and whole plant material (with some exceptions. cf. below)
- leftovers raw or cooked
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bread - egg shells
- hair and animal hair
- sawdust
- the Straw
- leaves
- animal excrement (no fee), especially horses, but also cows, sheep, pigs
- sludge from septic tanks and treatment plants, sewage

Attention Do not give:
- meat or dairy products
- pineapple, because it contains enzymes that destroy the worms.
- citrus and other plants highly acidic, such as onions (possible, but low dose).
- vraichement grass cut (possible, but low dose), as tends to generate too much heat and produce ammonia, which kills the worms.

careful what food is sufficiently rich in nitrogen (you can not feed your worms exclusively of paper, for example!).
better, also, chop into small pieces or pulped what gives them. Food must also be moist and stored at below 25 ° C.

In principle, do not try to escape, because they do not like light. If they escape, nonetheless, this may be that their food is too acidic. Do not give them tea bag or coffee, citrus fruits or onions for a while. The firm may also be too wet or, conversely, too dry.

The farm will never be overpopulated, as to self-regulate their reproduction: the more food available, the more they reproduce, and vice versa. Do not overfed to your departure, until their populations become established.

Keep your container in the shade and use only worms to compost because earthworms you find in your garden would not be able to do the job properly.

* What to bring?

Three species of worms are generally considered adequate for both small-scale vermicomposting for commercial exploitation. We can buy from other Worm, or on the Internet.

- the "Tiger Worm" (Eisen fetida)
It is located in areas rich in organic matter. It is rarely found in nature. It can survive in gardens watered thoroughly and treated fertilizer. They breed prolifically, producing more than 50 cocoons per year, with up to 30 worms per cocoon (but rather on average between 4 and 10).

- the "Red wriggle" (Lumbricus rubellus)
It accommodates less optimal conditions than the preceding land less rich in organic matter, colder climate. It also reproduces prolifically. It quickly converts organic matter into compost.

- the Blue Worm "(Perionyx excavatus)
Although originating in the tropics, it accepts a variety of conditions and breed prolifically. It can get pretty long. Its color depends on its age and size: blue, red and purple when ripe.

* What products do you get?

- worms
They can be sold, mainly to individuals wishing to try vermicomposting, sometimes fishermen (in the case of Lumbricus rubellus). The verses are rich in protein, and can also be fed to some farm animals or birds.

- eggs or cocoons
They are sometimes sold in place of the worms as they travel well. The worms are quickly becoming active once hatched.

- vermicompost
Very useful for mixing with potting soil or to improve the quality of the land. It can be used as is, but in general, like "th" worms ", mixed with four measures of land or water. It is usually sold in small bags for home gardeners in the nurseries or markets.

-tea to
This excellent liquid fertilizer can also be used to spray the foil and chase the pests.