Boys soccer: Exeter wins 10th straight Oct 14, 2009
Wednesday October 14, 2009. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Genome Sequence Published For Important Biofuels Yeast Oct 11, 2009
27, 2009) Watermelon juice can be a valuable source of biofuel. Researchers have shown that the juice of reject watermelons can be efficiently fermented into. (Science Daily)
Sources of Iron for Vegetarian Chil... Oct 11, 2009
Sources of Iron for Vegetarian Children. Sources of Iron for Vegetarian Children. (Suite101.com)
Antioxidants Lower Risk of Preterm Birth Oct 10, 2009
Carotenoids are pigments that give yellow, orange and red hues to a variety of fruits and vegetables, like tomatoes, carrots, red peppers, watermelon, oranges and orange juice. They also act as antioxidants -- meaning they help protect body cells from damage that can lead to disease. (Newsmax)
School lunches Oct 8, 2009
Compartments are also mis-sized for your orange, tomato or watermelon. They reject cutlery (which must therefore travel separately to that playground-of-no-return, thus necessitating throwaway plastic cutlery that is both eco-evil and has your kid chewing long-chain polymers on a quotidian basis) and even then fail to keep the passionfruit juice from the sanger. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Funds awarded for S.D. specialty crops (38) Oct 7, 2009
Woonsocket FFA Chapter - to create a new value-added market for watermelon and muskmelon; to educate high school students on communication and marketing plans; to educate the public on the nutritional values of watermelon and muskmelon and to increase the storage life of melons. Dakota Hops - to demonstrate that hops can be grown in South Dakota and provide brewers with quality, fresh hop varieties tailored to their brewing requirements and to provide knowledge and resources for increased... (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Around Oconee: Stroll through history Oct 7, 2009
" For more information, call Guest at (706) 769-4974 or e-mail her at marybeth@oconeeconnection.org. Late summer produce ready for the picking The Oconee Farmers Market will be open this Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon behind the Eagle Tavern Museum in Watkinsville. Market coordinator Karl Berg said he expects poundcakes, banana bread, pies, fresh bread, homemade dog biscuits, jellies, soaps, farm-fresh eggs and milk from Johnston Dairy. Local growers have been bringing peaches, scuppernongs,... (Athens Banner-Herald)
State's earliest homes defy time Oct 6, 2009
A historical photo shows the unplastered Adobe house with a group of potential land buyers, overdressed by today's standards, eating watermelon outside the home. Glendale, which is celebrating its centennial next year, plans tours of the Sahuaro Ranch adobe and its other historical homes on May 15. (AZCentral -- Home)
In our opinion: School safety Oct 5, 2009
George wrote on Oct 2, 2009 5:44 PM:" Donut, I don't think a political discussion is what the comment section about this article should be about. However, you seem intent on it.I like how you talk about governmetn and history going "out" as being bad, but bash a president for declaring pickles and ketchup as vegetables. It was also governemtn (albeit a state governmetn) that declared the watermelon as Oklahoma's state vegetable.But, no one is pledging blind allegiance to something except your... (The Herald-Palladium)
Thumbs up for a good physical and family gatherings Oct 3, 2009
We d all consume a bunch of mom s fried chicken, a pot of beans, a barrel of potato salad, deviled eggs, watermelon, a chocolate cake. It was a special group of people you were like (gratefully in some cases and embarrassingly in others). (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Clubs and organizations, 10-02 Oct 3, 2009
Some of the fundraisers they participate in are the Rendezvous, yard sales, selling Avon products, the dog swim and the pet contest at the Watermelon Festival. Mayor Baldwin has helped the work of this group by enabling the trap/neuter/release program. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Ravenswood makes top 100 Oct 2, 2009
Wolfert forwarded an American study published on BBC News that showed that "eating watermelon has a similar effect on the body to Viagra.". Dr. Bhimu Patil said, "Watermelon may not be as organ specific as Viagra...but it's a great way to relax blood vessels without any drug side-effects," and is good for our hearts and immune systems. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Go beyond the beach in the Dominican Republic Sep 26, 2009
So when you begin to tire of the antics of the "animation team" at the resort, and the color of your skin starts to resemble the papaya or watermelon you're eating, consider a short trip to Santo Domingo. Founded soon after Christopher Columbus set foot in the New World, and run by his son Diego, the city became the colonial capital of the Americas and launch pad for further Spanish expeditions. (CNN)
Checking off a full summer Sep 24, 2009
Partake of watermelon and, yes, spit the seeds as far as possible. Check ; kind of. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
2009 Arkansas County Fair winners, results Sep 24, 2009
4-H Giant Watermelon Mary Claire Grantham. Blue Ribbons Jay Abramson, Gail Ann Abramson, Alicia Baker, Kaitlyn Berry, Durrell Bisswanger, Elaine Bisswanger, Hunter Bisswanger, Donna Brown, Danny Brown, Joan Bullock, Martha Collins, James Collins, Beth Cox, Dillon Cox, Cheyenne Cox, Ina Cox, Stacey Cox, Robert Criswell, Dorothy Dixon, Micah Fisher, Leah Fisher, Haley Goudelock, Gage Grisham, Thelma Henderson, Diane Hornbeck, Spencer Hutchins, Billie Jo Gardner, Charles Keffer, Kelsey McGhee,... (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Around Oconee: Training to fight fires Sep 23, 2009
Local growers have been bringing peaches, scuppernongs, squash, okra, tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, green beans, eggplant, onions, cantaloupe, watermelon and flowers, along with other items from gourds to salsa. St. Mary's offers fitness boot camps. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Community stresses health,fitness Sep 22, 2009
They also promote healthy eating by having a watermelon social and providing nutritious snacks while watching away football games. There also are meetings with a nutritionist and a visit from a massage therapist, where students learned how to give a basic chair massage. (Gamecock Online, SC)
The future of school lunch programs Sep 21, 2009
"We have to balance student preferences with the best possible nutritional quality we can provide within our budgets. Menus include everything from whole grain chicken wraps and chilled watermelon to yogurt and fruit parfaits to ensure students eat and enjoy everything they pick up through the lunch line" says Jane Hentzler, food director for Lee's Summit School District in Missouri. Lee's Summit was named 2009 national District of the Year by the SNA and was recognized for the health and... (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
S.C. is better off with Sanford Sep 21, 2009
This is like arguing that our governor took the watermelon when our Legislature stole the whole field. If Mark Sanford wasn t our governor right now, I would hate to know how bad this state would really have it. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Sep 20, 2009
Page last updated at 02:13 GMT, Friday, 1 December 2006. US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Pill use 'may cut risk of cancer' Sep 20, 2009
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Brain 'can beat early blindness' Sep 20, 2009
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NHS heroin 'will protect women' Sep 20, 2009
Watermelon 'has same effect as Viagra. Tuvans keen to protect traditions. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Fighting malaria with DDT in South Africa Sep 20, 2009
Watermelon 'has same effect as Viagra. Harare diary: Almost normal. (Yahoo News -- Malaria)
Kosovo riots 'were orchestrated' Sep 20, 2009
Watermelon 'has same effect as Viagra. Leonard Cohen collapses on stage. (Yahoo News -- Kosovo)
Cannabis 'affecting young minds' Sep 20, 2009
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British actors dominate TV Globes Sep 20, 2009
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House Republican campaign chief: 'Speaker now likening genuine opposition to assassination'... Sep 18, 2009
Capitol Briefing - Republicans Denounce Pelosi for Warning Against 'Incitement. Get the latest on House and Senate votes. (The Drudge Report)
Ex-Hawaii inmate awarded $932,900 for substandard medical care Sep 18, 2009
And delays in his treatment caused his scrotum to swell first to the size of a "grapefruit" and then to a "small watermelon," his lawyer, Richard Turbin, said. Slingluffer's scrotal sac was surgically removed and replaced with grafted skin from his thigh. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Country Rat Pack Tour to perform at NIACC Oct. 1 Sep 17, 2009
Since signing his first record deal in 1992, Byrd has become one of country music s core artists, a Texas-born traditionalist equally skilled at serving up playful hits like Watermelon Crawl and The Truth About Men as well as poignant ballads such as his signature song Keeper of the Stars, which netted the Academy of Country Music s Song of the Year accolade in 1996. Byrd has 13 top ten singles in his arsenal of hits. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
A bounty to share Sep 17, 2009
Excellent fruit and vegetables sources: red and green peppers, kiwi, strawberries, sweet potatoes, kale, cantaloupe, broccoli, pineapple, Brussels sprouts, oranges, mangoes, watermelon, tomato juice, grapes, pears, and cauliflower ... Some examples of nutritious colors are green spinach, orange sweet potatoes, black beans, yellow corn, purple plums, red watermelons, and white onions, etc. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Community calendar Sep 16, 2009
Montrose Watermelon Festival Committee meeting 7 p.m., Ivor Fowler Community Center, Montrose. Donnellson Vision Inc. meeting 7 p.m., Pilot Grove Savings Bank Community Room on Main Street in Donnellson. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Man pleads guilty to murdering 6-year-old Sep 15, 2009
JEFFERSON A Commerce man will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleaded guilty this afternoon to charges that he shot and killed his 6-year-old grandson on June 7 in what police said was a fight over watermelon. Robert L. "Bobby" Clark Jr., then 55, was charged with murder and aggravated assault, accused of killing Michael Levigne, as well as shooting his wife, Linda Clark, several times in the abdomen in their Troy Street home. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Grandfather gets life in prison for Commerce boy's death Sep 15, 2009
Clark became enraged and after Linda Clark accused him of taking a piece of a watermelon meant for the picnic, relatives said. After arguing with his wife, Clark retrieved his gun from his bedroom and killed Michael with one shot. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Eat a High Fiber Diet Sep 12, 2009
Apples, pears, nectarines, peaches, blueberries, strawberries, tomatoes and watermelon are delicious fiber-rich foods. So are tropical fruits such as , pineapple, mango, coconut, and papaya, which has enzyme-rich seeds. (Suite101.com)
THINNER YOU: What to eat before you work out Sep 11, 2009
Fruit juice Fruit smoothie High-glycemic fruits like pineapple, apricots, banana, mango, and watermelon Sports drinks Pretzels or bagels (but not whole grain varieties, which digest slowly) Energy bars (look for 3-5 grams of protein, at least 15 grams of carbs, and very little fat). 2. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Montrose police chief highlights monthly report for city council members Sep 11, 2009
The police received 81 calls, including one about an intoxicated person, one medical call and one about juveniles drinking at the Watermelon Festival. There has been one dog call. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Beat diseases with a better diet Sep 11, 2009
Potassium rich fruits include sweet lime, apricots, amla, bael, cherries, lemon, mango, muskmelon, watermelon, peaches, plums and seetaphal. Coconut water and vegetable soups are also rich in potassium. (India Times, India)
Looking Back Sep 10, 2009
Frank Pierce Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hammer, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hammer and family and Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Gosnell and family attended the Watermelon Festival at Conesville. A party was held at the Charley Hammer home last Sunday afternoon in honor of Beulah Gosnell's birthday. (Kalona News, IA)
Watermelons Could Be Turned Into Ethanol Sep 8, 2009
(September 7, 2009)--An Oklahoma-based chemist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture says sugars in the juice of watermelons could be used to make ethanol ... says his research began two years ago during a study on how to enrich watermelons for their effect on health ... Watermelon producers asked researchers if they could find a use for cull or discarded watermelons, which Fish says led to the discovery. (KWTX.com, TX)
Click to read:Obama Tries to Reclaim Health Care Debate Sep 7, 2009
by shizmyniz September 4, 2009 12:55 PM EDT I don't think it should be up to a nig prez to tell kids anything other than where to get fried chicken and watermelon. by shizmyniz September 4, 2009 1:01 PM EDT Maybe nobama can show a jungle dance and shake chicken bones. (CBS News)
In a small patch of land, hope reborn for Sudanese refugees Sep 5, 2009
There are plans for okra and watermelon. Mr Longy, a former school principal, and his wife, Awatif Shomoo, have invested a lot in this tiny farm, leased from the Sisters of Mercy nuns at Mamre Homestead in St Marys. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
For Fresno chocolate maker, a sweet comeback Sep 4, 2009
The silky feel of cocoa butter gives way to chewy interiors with unmistakable flavors: apricot, watermelon, lemon, orange and even pia colada. "It's real fruit," Watts says. (Fresno Bee)
How I got well in India for $50 Sep 3, 2009
This time, it was probably a glass of watermelon juice that did me in, and the next morning, I couldn't even keep water down. We called the same doctor on his cellphone, and he prescribed the same antibiotic. (Salon)
'Russia's Obama' Sep 3, 2009
And now this watermelon seller, and former student from Guinea Bissau, is attempting to become the first black man ever to be elected to public office in Russia. At first people thought I was a joking. (BBC News -- Europe)
Colour is healthy for your diet! Sep 2, 2009
Lycopene in tomatoes and watermelon. The dark red, pink and orange foods are a rich source of those phytochemicals which increase haemoglobin and fighter cells in our body. (India Times, India)
Just don’t call it breakfast Sep 2, 2009
It s 10:40 on a summer morning and 3-year-old Theo von Gottberg, who s been up for hours, has eaten no more than a handful of Cheerios and a slice of watermelon for breakfast. It s a challenge, says his mother, Antonia von Gottberg, a Cambridge engineer. (Boston Globe)
4-H: Gabhart, Hobbs lead sheep, dog fair winners Sep 1, 2009
The National Watermelon Association is sponsoring a Young Ag Spokesperson $1,000 Speech Scholarship Contest. The application packet must be submitted no later than Oct. 9 to the National Watermelon Association. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
African-Born Fruit Seller Dubbed the 'Russian Barack Obama Sep 1, 2009
An African-born watermelon merchant is aiming to become the first black man to hold public office in Russia despite the country's deep-seated racism. Joaquim Crima is being dubbed the Russian Barack Obama. (Fox News)
NYC mom: My kids are annoying me Sep 1, 2009
" He used to eat watermelon. Now it's too wet for him. He used to like cheese sticks. Now, only fine French cheese will do. He's even turning down most types of cookies. Can you say "control issue. " Meal time has become a game of Russian Roulette - and I'm the one with the gun at my head.For nine years, he more or less ate what was put in front of him (minus several long-established fruits and vegetables) and called me Mom. Why the sudden change? I don't know. I think it's because he is very... (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Anyway you slice it, Watermelon Festival attendance flourished despite rain Sep 1, 2009
This may not be exactly what they mean in Western novels when they talk about painted horses, but it was worth first prize to Danielle Hoenig of Montrose for the horse division of the Watermelon Festival Parade Saturday afternoon. The horses name is Randy, and Hoenig said she would not be keeping the painted watermelon on Randy on a permanent basis ... But they werent officially scheduled events at the 65th annual Montrose Watermelon Festival. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Tears fall as Holland says he's on way out Aug 31, 2009
"So many times they throw an apple out to us so they can run in and get the watermelon, and when they get the watermelon they take the apple back.". As for the TEE center, Mr. Hatney said: "There's no such thing that the black commissioners are in the way of the erection of the TEE center. If they wanted to build that TEE center and that's all they wanted, it would have been built years ago because that money's been in the bank since SPLOST 5 accruing interest, and there's nearly 10 million more... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Aloun Farms owners indicted in forced labor of Thai workers Aug 30, 2009
Seedless watermelon is one of many crops grown in the 'Ewa fields of Aloun Farms, whose owners were indicted on forced-labor charges. Advertiser library photo. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Eat melons to lower your BP Aug 29, 2009
Melons like cantaloupe and watermelon are particularly high in potassium, said Lona Sandon, assistant professor of clinical nutrition at UT Southwestern and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. One fourth a cantaloupe contains 800 to 900 milligrams of potassium, roughly 20 percent of the recommended daily value, she added. (India Times, India)
Encouraging Healthy Eating Habits i... Aug 29, 2009
Healthy treats such as cold watermelon on a hot day, homemade juice popsicles, and soybeans still in the pod make wonderful snacks and are exciting for toddlers. A toddler s diet does not need to be limited to hot dogs and macaroni and cheese. (Suite101.com)
• Community news Aug 29, 2009
The event will include chili dogs and hot dogs, prizes, a greased watermelon race, karaoke contest (ages 13 and older) and a baked food sale. Information: 438-5438. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Roadmap to Health Farmers' market Aug 26, 2009
The fresh fruits include watermelon, peaches, and cantaloupe. There's even honey in Terry. (The Clarion-Ledger)
East End House hosts summer block party Aug 25, 2009
The event promoted a Health and Wellness theme, offering turkey and soy hot dogs, grilled corn, fresh watermelon, fresh fruit and vegetable skewers, and homemade pasta salad as well as nutritional information for the vitamins and minerals available in the foods served. Guests were encouraged to recycle and compost their trash. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
The mystery of the summer birthdays Aug 25, 2009
I'm a summer baby so my birthdays should have been populated by children in shorts and t-shirts, eating quickly melting ice cream and sticky watermelon. Instead the only birthday party I remember was on ice, in a local skating rink, and everyone was wearing hats and mittens. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Pitts: There's more than miles that separate us Aug 24, 2009
These are the people who immediately declared it their fervent hope that the new presidency fail, the ones who cheered when the governor of Texas raised the specter of secession, the ones who went online to rechristen the executive mansion the "Black" House, and to picture it with a watermelon patch out front. On tax day they were the ones who, having apparently just discovered the grim tidings April 15 brings us all each year, launched angry, unruly protests. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Dropping Out Aug 24, 2009
Even in the fine travelling shot with which we follow Elliot toward Mr. Yasgur s meadow through a flock of fans, the procession feels not so much stumbled upon as neatly staged, one cute detail on the heels of another: a watermelon stall, a bleating sheep, a trio of nuns giving the V sign of peace. You can t deny the smiling mood that wafts through the film like incense, and to that extent it honors the original three days; but not once does a character s show of feeling stir you, send you, or... (New Yorker)
Local sports briefs: Sunbirds stay perfect Aug 23, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Hospitals crop of farmers markets Aug 22, 2009
Another difference is, the cafeteria is purchasing produce in bulk on Wednesday and serving farm fresh meals on Thursday, she said, pointing to the next day s offering of a watermelon, tomato and cucumber salad with grilled chicken. Whitman said the initiative is going a long way toward dispelling jokes about the blandness of hospital food. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Grandfather indicted for boy's death Aug 21, 2009
com JEFFERSON - A Jackson County grand jury has indicted a Commerce man on malice and felony murder charges for allegedly shooting his 6-year-old grandson to death June 7 in what police said was a fight over watermelon ... JEFFERSON - A Jackson County grand jury has indicted a Commerce man on malice and felony murder charges for allegedly shooting his 6-year-old grandson to death June 7 in what police said was a fight over watermelon. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Watermelon association has winning promotional effort Aug 19, 2009
Contributed photo: The Illiana Watermelon Association sponsored a watermelon promotion, for the third year, during the Kroger 200, a NASCAR Nationwide series race held at the OReilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis. July was National Watermelon Month ... Representing the watermelon industry were: from left, 2009 National Watermelon Queen Maggie Bailey of Vincennes, Illiana Watermelon Queen Johnna Thompson of Lawrenceville, Ill. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
