Paul White, 70, had denied six counts of false accounting relating to nearly £14,000 of parliamentary expenses.
The prosecution said he had claimed for overnight stays in London between March 2006 and April 2009, when he had actually returned home to Essex.
As he left court, White said he might appeal adding: "I'm devastated but I have no regrets. I did nothing wrong."
The jury at Chelmsford Crown Court found him guilty on all six counts and he will be sentenced in three weeks' time.
In a separate development, police have launched an investigation into an allegation Lord Hanningfield made fraudulent expenses claims of Essex County Council.
Members of the House of Lords were able to claim up to £174-a-night to stay in London when attending Parliament, if their main home was outside the city.
2011年5月26日星期四
2011年5月25日星期三
Chinese state councilor calls for development of basic research
Chinese State Councilor Liu Yandong has called for further development of basic research to support the country's social and economic development and build an innovative country.
Liu made the remarks wtera goldhile attending a forum held here Monday on basic research, which concerns pure scientific knowledge that is not commercially driven.
China has achieved leapfrog development in basic research in past years, but it is now time for further improving the quality of the research rather than quantitative expansion, in order to enhance China's role in the scientific field, she said.
Liu called for more advanced equipment to improve scientific research, further reform in the systemrift gold of science and technology, as well as cultivation of more innovative talents.
More efforts should be made to enhance international communication and cooperation in the scientific field, she said.
China should also increase government spending in basic research while encouraging all sectors of the society, including enterprises, to support basic research, she added.
Liu made the remarks wtera goldhile attending a forum held here Monday on basic research, which concerns pure scientific knowledge that is not commercially driven.
China has achieved leapfrog development in basic research in past years, but it is now time for further improving the quality of the research rather than quantitative expansion, in order to enhance China's role in the scientific field, she said.
Liu called for more advanced equipment to improve scientific research, further reform in the systemrift gold of science and technology, as well as cultivation of more innovative talents.
More efforts should be made to enhance international communication and cooperation in the scientific field, she said.
China should also increase government spending in basic research while encouraging all sectors of the society, including enterprises, to support basic research, she added.
2011年5月22日星期日
Food and drink suggestions
The major cold period has arrived, which is the last solar term of winter. Professor Chi Xiaoling of the traditional Chinese medical hospital of Guangdong province pointed out that to stay healthy during the coldest time of the year, people need to eat more bitter food and less salty food. The raw or cold food should always be avoided in this period in favor of hot food. However, the hot and dry food should not be eaten too much. She advised that the flavor of the food eatenrift gold at this period can be a little thick and can supply a certain amount of heat.
The following are some food and drink suggestions for people with different body make-ups.
Semen zizyphi spinosae and semen nelumbinis can be good for people to nourish their vitality and blood. Semen nelumbinis, lily and agaric are good for the heart, liver and kidney. People can choose the “Yuan Zhi date seed porridge” medicated diet, which includes 10 grams of Yuan Zhi, 10 grams of semen zizyphi spinosae and 50 grams of rice. Wash the Yuan Zhi, date seed and rice and put them together itera goldnto the marmite. Then add some water, and bring it to a boil. Then use a small fire to cook. This kind of porridge is always eaten by people before going to bed at night, because it has the function of nourishing yin and blood and relieves uneasiness of mind and body. The ginger juice can keep the stomach warm and clear from cold. Foods like beef and mutton can keep people warm and clear colds. Medical diets like “the rice with beef and ginger juice” can get rid of a cold. This receipe calls for 100 grams fresh beef, 5 grams of ginger juice, 500 grams of rice and a certain amount of sauce and peanut oil. At first, the fresh beef needs to be cut up, then add some ginger juice. After mixing thoroughly, add sauce and peanut oil. After washing the rice, put all of the materials together into the pot. After steaming for about 15 minutes, the food is ready to eat when the beef is cooked. This diet can be good for qi and stomach, which can also nourish deficiency and detumescence.
The following are some food and drink suggestions for people with different body make-ups.
Semen zizyphi spinosae and semen nelumbinis can be good for people to nourish their vitality and blood. Semen nelumbinis, lily and agaric are good for the heart, liver and kidney. People can choose the “Yuan Zhi date seed porridge” medicated diet, which includes 10 grams of Yuan Zhi, 10 grams of semen zizyphi spinosae and 50 grams of rice. Wash the Yuan Zhi, date seed and rice and put them together itera goldnto the marmite. Then add some water, and bring it to a boil. Then use a small fire to cook. This kind of porridge is always eaten by people before going to bed at night, because it has the function of nourishing yin and blood and relieves uneasiness of mind and body. The ginger juice can keep the stomach warm and clear from cold. Foods like beef and mutton can keep people warm and clear colds. Medical diets like “the rice with beef and ginger juice” can get rid of a cold. This receipe calls for 100 grams fresh beef, 5 grams of ginger juice, 500 grams of rice and a certain amount of sauce and peanut oil. At first, the fresh beef needs to be cut up, then add some ginger juice. After mixing thoroughly, add sauce and peanut oil. After washing the rice, put all of the materials together into the pot. After steaming for about 15 minutes, the food is ready to eat when the beef is cooked. This diet can be good for qi and stomach, which can also nourish deficiency and detumescence.
2011年5月18日星期三
Observe A Farmer’s Life
Spring rain makes all the flowers fresh; spring thunder wakes up all hibernating animals. Since the day of the Awakening of Insects, the weather gets warm and the spring plowing begins. Robust young men farm the fields; their wives and kids stay at home preparing their vegetable patch for sowing. Young men work into the evening; still have to drive the cattle to the west for water. They are tired and hungry, but feel good inside when seeing their green seeds soak in the rain. They work day and night with no grain left; they are forced to live in servitude for their whole lives. Looking at this I feel ashamed. I receive an official's salary without doing any farm work.
About the poet: Wei Yingwu, a poet of Tang Dynasty, was born in Changan (Now Xi'an city in Shanxi province) in 737 and died in 792. Another saying goes, “he died in 793.”
About the poet: Wei Yingwu, a poet of Tang Dynasty, was born in Changan (Now Xi'an city in Shanxi province) in 737 and died in 792. Another saying goes, “he died in 793.”
2011年5月17日星期二
Linguistics
Although many Americans consider this an abstract field, the study of language and meaning has, in fact, become a center for interdisciplinary interests and discussion. Its reach includes fieldsrift gold of communication and information processing linked to artificial intelligence and computers, questions of cognition and development from psychology and education, questions of meaning and truth from philosophy issues of style and voice in literature and questions of society and culture. In all these, American scholars and thinkers have made important contributions to our understanding of language in general, as well as of its roles within American culture.
Indeed, from the early days of the American nation, scholars confronted questions of what language and identity meant, even if only to establish American standards for lexicon (Noah Webster) or education. Descriptive linguists later confronted the unique linguistic heritage of Native Indian tribes, documenting them in some cases as they disappeared. Anthropologists Edward Sapir and Benjamin Whorf also drew important contrasts between the worldviews embodied in these languages and those of Western Europe. Other approaches stressed function and relation among partera goldts of language, while American linguistics learned from European structural linguistics in the 1930s and 1940s. Noam Chomsky fostered a revolution in American linguistics in the 1950s and 1960s with transformational-generative grammar, which has thrived as both tool and theoretical arena. His stresses on individual effort, mechanisms of production, and grammaticality as accepted speech all evoke themes of American individualism and community. Some critics have argued that his concerns with free will and truth also intersect with his political activism.
Indeed, from the early days of the American nation, scholars confronted questions of what language and identity meant, even if only to establish American standards for lexicon (Noah Webster) or education. Descriptive linguists later confronted the unique linguistic heritage of Native Indian tribes, documenting them in some cases as they disappeared. Anthropologists Edward Sapir and Benjamin Whorf also drew important contrasts between the worldviews embodied in these languages and those of Western Europe. Other approaches stressed function and relation among partera goldts of language, while American linguistics learned from European structural linguistics in the 1930s and 1940s. Noam Chomsky fostered a revolution in American linguistics in the 1950s and 1960s with transformational-generative grammar, which has thrived as both tool and theoretical arena. His stresses on individual effort, mechanisms of production, and grammaticality as accepted speech all evoke themes of American individualism and community. Some critics have argued that his concerns with free will and truth also intersect with his political activism.
2011年5月16日星期一
China Seeks Outside Help Against Uighur Separatists
China is calling for the international community to help fight what it calls a homegrown terrorist problem in mostly Muslim Xinjiang. The Chinese government accuses the region’s Uighur minority population of seeking independence through violence, while the Uighurs blame Beijing for suppressing their culture and religion. China is already carrying-out counterterrorism-style drills with forces from neighboring countries in Xinjiang.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu says China is among terrorism’s many victims. “Terrorism is the public enemy of the international community. China has always opposed any form of terrorism and actively participates in the international fight against terrorism.”
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu says China is among terrorism’s many victims. “Terrorism is the public enemy of the international community. China has always opposed any form of terrorism and actively participates in the international fight against terrorism.”
Analytical Reading
At the root of every book, whether fiction or nonfiction, is a central idea based on an outline of intentions. Think of the basic structure of the book as the skeleton and the elements that make uprift gold the story (and/or the themes) as the organs that complete the body. The life that this body takes on is based on your interpretation. You may wonder why you need to dig up the skeleton at all. Isn’t the book’s structure inherent in its outcome? Not always. You may find new interpretations if you look more closely at the core of the book. What you think is true in the outcome may change if you look closer at certain elements that make up the book.
Analyzinrift goldg a book involves the ability to ask questions. Analysis does not have to lead to conclusions, it need only lead you toward a deeper examination. When it does lead to answers, however, it makes for a more satisfying reading experience.
Analyzinrift goldg a book involves the ability to ask questions. Analysis does not have to lead to conclusions, it need only lead you toward a deeper examination. When it does lead to answers, however, it makes for a more satisfying reading experience.
2011年5月6日星期五
Social Security Isn't Broke, But We Still Ought to Fix It
It has been a big week in Washington for thrashing out the federal budget, both this year's and those for the future. Along with discussions about slashing spending on such things as defense and Medicare, a growing number of lawmakers are lining up behind plans to cut Social Security, one of the most cherished -- and vital -- programs for the elderly in this country.
Republicans want to increase the retirement age and some Democrats have joined the chorus to cut benefits. Even President Obama, in outlining his budget proposals on Wednesday, indicated that Americans would have to accept "reforms" of Social Security.
"There are those who believe we shouldn't make any reforms to Medicare, TERA Gold Medicaid or Social Security out of a fear that any talk of change to these programs will usher in the sort of radical steps that House Republicans have proposed," Obama said. "I understand these fears. But I guarantee that if we don't make any changes at all, we won't be able to keep our commitments to a retiring generation that will live longer and face higher health care costs than those who came before."
But is the program that has provided retirement benefits to millions of Americans since the Depression really broken? Is it causing the federal deficit to spiral out of control as some have suggested?
The Real Numbers on Social Security
Peter G. Peterson, chairman of Blackstone Group, for example, has repeatedly claimed that Social Security is not adequately funded and that younger Americans will have to pay double the amount of Social Security taxes within 10 years. And even the normally sober factcheck.org, which debunks myths propagated by both parties, has repeated claims that Social Security is contributing to the federal deficit.
The fact is, though, that most of the arguments for why Social Security is facing bankruptcy in the short term are simply not true. RIFT Platinum As Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington, says: "The biggest weapon for people who want to change Social Security in a big way, such as privatizing it or seriously cutting benefits, is that the program is on life support." If the program seems like it's going to fade away anyway, people won't feel they have anything to lose by gutting it.
But a close reading of the Trustees report and the Congressional Budget Office analysis paints a different picture. rift gold Social Security received about $37 billion less in payroll taxes than it paid out in benefits in 2010. It will have a larger shortfall again this year because the federal government decided to give workers a 2% tax holiday on the amount they pay toward Social Security in 2011.
But Social Security has a trust fund of $2.6 trillion. This is money that was paid into the system but hasn't yet been spent by it. RIFT Platinum The money is all held in government bonds for which the Treasury must pay interest. It earned $119 billion in interest in 2010 and is projected to receive a similar amount in 2011. Total income in 2010 was $788 billion; total outgo was $706 billion. Does that sound like bankruptcy?
Now, some people regard those interest payments as contributing to the federal deficit. That's correct in in a strictly bookkeeping sense, Rift Gold because the federal government must pay them out of general revenues. But if Social Security didn't own these bonds, someone else would -- perhaps China or a pension fund in California. It is nonsense to suggest they are contributing to the federal deficit, too.
Republicans want to increase the retirement age and some Democrats have joined the chorus to cut benefits. Even President Obama, in outlining his budget proposals on Wednesday, indicated that Americans would have to accept "reforms" of Social Security.
"There are those who believe we shouldn't make any reforms to Medicare, TERA Gold Medicaid or Social Security out of a fear that any talk of change to these programs will usher in the sort of radical steps that House Republicans have proposed," Obama said. "I understand these fears. But I guarantee that if we don't make any changes at all, we won't be able to keep our commitments to a retiring generation that will live longer and face higher health care costs than those who came before."
But is the program that has provided retirement benefits to millions of Americans since the Depression really broken? Is it causing the federal deficit to spiral out of control as some have suggested?
The Real Numbers on Social Security
Peter G. Peterson, chairman of Blackstone Group, for example, has repeatedly claimed that Social Security is not adequately funded and that younger Americans will have to pay double the amount of Social Security taxes within 10 years. And even the normally sober factcheck.org, which debunks myths propagated by both parties, has repeated claims that Social Security is contributing to the federal deficit.
The fact is, though, that most of the arguments for why Social Security is facing bankruptcy in the short term are simply not true. RIFT Platinum As Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington, says: "The biggest weapon for people who want to change Social Security in a big way, such as privatizing it or seriously cutting benefits, is that the program is on life support." If the program seems like it's going to fade away anyway, people won't feel they have anything to lose by gutting it.
But a close reading of the Trustees report and the Congressional Budget Office analysis paints a different picture. rift gold Social Security received about $37 billion less in payroll taxes than it paid out in benefits in 2010. It will have a larger shortfall again this year because the federal government decided to give workers a 2% tax holiday on the amount they pay toward Social Security in 2011.
But Social Security has a trust fund of $2.6 trillion. This is money that was paid into the system but hasn't yet been spent by it. RIFT Platinum The money is all held in government bonds for which the Treasury must pay interest. It earned $119 billion in interest in 2010 and is projected to receive a similar amount in 2011. Total income in 2010 was $788 billion; total outgo was $706 billion. Does that sound like bankruptcy?
Now, some people regard those interest payments as contributing to the federal deficit. That's correct in in a strictly bookkeeping sense, Rift Gold because the federal government must pay them out of general revenues. But if Social Security didn't own these bonds, someone else would -- perhaps China or a pension fund in California. It is nonsense to suggest they are contributing to the federal deficit, too.
How to Cook Fajitas on a Grill
Overview
Fajitas are a traditional Mexican dish that consists of flour tortillas, chicken, beef or lamb, peppers, onions and a side salad. Rift Gold You can add a variety of ingredients for more flavor, such as guacamole, jalapeno peppers and grated cheese, as well as tangy salsa and sour cream. Grilling is a quick and easy way of cooking meat for fajitas.
Step 1
Gather all your implements and your ingredients so they are easy to find.
Step 2
Get a mixing bowl and pour the contents of a 4-oz. can of green chilies in the bowl. Add about 1 cup of Italian dressing and mix thoroughly.
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Step 3
Take 1 ½ lb. of diced chicken breast or diced beef steak and place it into a mixing bowl. RIFT Platinum Wash the chicken or beef with cold water and thoroughly wash your hands before and after touching the meat.
Step 4
Pour the mix of chilies and Italian dressing over the meat and cover with tin foil. rift gold Place the bowl in the fridge and leave it there overnight or for a minimum of six hours. This allows the flavor to fully penetrate the meat.
Step 5
Remove the meat from the fridge and place the pieces of meat on barbecue skewers.
Step 6
Put the chicken pieces in a hot oven grill, making sure the temperature is at least 200 degrees. Leave the meat in there for forty minutes; turn them every so often to make sure they cook evenly.
Step 7
Chop one large onion, RIFT Platinum one large red pepper and one large green pepper. Put the chopped vegetables into a frying pan with a little olive oil. Fry them until soft and set aside.
Step 8
Remove the meat from the grill when cooked. Check for doneness by placing a skewer into the meat; the juices should run clear.
Step 9
Take eight large flour tortillas and place them on a plate under the grill for two minutes.
Step 10
Prepare the tortilla wraps by placing the meat, fried vegetables and, TERA Gold if you wish, salsa, sour cream and guacamole along with the cheese inside the wrap. Fold over and enjoy. You can make a side salad with cucumber, lettuce, tomato and spring onion with mayonnaise if you wish.
Fajitas are a traditional Mexican dish that consists of flour tortillas, chicken, beef or lamb, peppers, onions and a side salad. Rift Gold You can add a variety of ingredients for more flavor, such as guacamole, jalapeno peppers and grated cheese, as well as tangy salsa and sour cream. Grilling is a quick and easy way of cooking meat for fajitas.
Step 1
Gather all your implements and your ingredients so they are easy to find.
Step 2
Get a mixing bowl and pour the contents of a 4-oz. can of green chilies in the bowl. Add about 1 cup of Italian dressing and mix thoroughly.
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Step 3
Take 1 ½ lb. of diced chicken breast or diced beef steak and place it into a mixing bowl. RIFT Platinum Wash the chicken or beef with cold water and thoroughly wash your hands before and after touching the meat.
Step 4
Pour the mix of chilies and Italian dressing over the meat and cover with tin foil. rift gold Place the bowl in the fridge and leave it there overnight or for a minimum of six hours. This allows the flavor to fully penetrate the meat.
Step 5
Remove the meat from the fridge and place the pieces of meat on barbecue skewers.
Step 6
Put the chicken pieces in a hot oven grill, making sure the temperature is at least 200 degrees. Leave the meat in there for forty minutes; turn them every so often to make sure they cook evenly.
Step 7
Chop one large onion, RIFT Platinum one large red pepper and one large green pepper. Put the chopped vegetables into a frying pan with a little olive oil. Fry them until soft and set aside.
Step 8
Remove the meat from the grill when cooked. Check for doneness by placing a skewer into the meat; the juices should run clear.
Step 9
Take eight large flour tortillas and place them on a plate under the grill for two minutes.
Step 10
Prepare the tortilla wraps by placing the meat, fried vegetables and, TERA Gold if you wish, salsa, sour cream and guacamole along with the cheese inside the wrap. Fold over and enjoy. You can make a side salad with cucumber, lettuce, tomato and spring onion with mayonnaise if you wish.
2011年5月5日星期四
Ding Shimei Cursive Script Banner, "A bosom friend afar brings a distant land near. "
Ding Shimei Seal Script Banner, "Governing a large country is a fine art."
Social Media, Emerging Street Opposition Are Forces Behind Syrian Uprising
For seven weeks a popular uprising against the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been raging. Emboldened by successful movements to topple dictators in Tunisia and Egypt, frustrated young Syrians began organizing protests online and then took them to the streets.
Despite periodic cuts in the Internet and mobile network, young Syrian activists have been working their computers and mobile phones for weeks, updating Facebook pages, sending out messages over Twitter, uploading videos onto YouTube rift gold and speaking to human rights campaigners, journalists and others outside their country. They try to tell the world what is happening, as most foreign reporters have been banned.
Activists say tools such as Facebook and Twitter were not widely known in Syria until just a few months ago. As the Arab Spring spread across North Africa and the Middle East, Syrian youth began learning about the role of social media in it. Now thousands engage in social media.
Youth movement
Activist Rami Nakhle, who has been living in Lebanon for the last few months to avoid arrest in his native Syria,rift gold said the uprising began on the Internet with the youth, but then moved to the streets drawing people of all ages.
"It is a completely, completely spontaneous revolution. That's what I would call it.…. but absolutely, it is led by young people. If young people did not call for protest, the old people would just stay in their homes," said Nakhle. "But old people, when they saw protests in the mosque, they will join; when they saw huge protest pass in front of their houses, they will join. It's like this. But who is organizing it? Who is planning it? They are the young people."
Protesters demanded that an oppressive emergency law banning protests be lifted. They also called for the legalization of political parties and the removal of corrupt officials.
Despite periodic cuts in the Internet and mobile network, young Syrian activists have been working their computers and mobile phones for weeks, updating Facebook pages, sending out messages over Twitter, uploading videos onto YouTube rift gold and speaking to human rights campaigners, journalists and others outside their country. They try to tell the world what is happening, as most foreign reporters have been banned.
Activists say tools such as Facebook and Twitter were not widely known in Syria until just a few months ago. As the Arab Spring spread across North Africa and the Middle East, Syrian youth began learning about the role of social media in it. Now thousands engage in social media.
Youth movement
Activist Rami Nakhle, who has been living in Lebanon for the last few months to avoid arrest in his native Syria,rift gold said the uprising began on the Internet with the youth, but then moved to the streets drawing people of all ages.
"It is a completely, completely spontaneous revolution. That's what I would call it.…. but absolutely, it is led by young people. If young people did not call for protest, the old people would just stay in their homes," said Nakhle. "But old people, when they saw protests in the mosque, they will join; when they saw huge protest pass in front of their houses, they will join. It's like this. But who is organizing it? Who is planning it? They are the young people."
Protesters demanded that an oppressive emergency law banning protests be lifted. They also called for the legalization of political parties and the removal of corrupt officials.
Cursive Script Tower, "In Prosperity Think of adversity"
At FermiLab, end of Search for 'God Particle' Nears
A twenty-five year search for one of the keys to understanding the structure of the universe is coming to an end at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermilab in suburban Chicago. The Tevatron Accelerator, a sub-atomic particle collider,rift gold is scheduled to go offline later this year. When that happens, the Large Hadron Collider, or LHC, in Geneva, Switzerland, will fully take over the search for the so-called "God Particle." But, the Tevatron is not going quietly into retirement.
For more than 15 years, scientist Robert Roser has searched for the elusive "Higgs Boson."
"The Higgs Boson is a hypothetical particle that we believe exists to fix a flaw in the standard mode," said Robert Roser. "The standard model, to us, is our mathematical description of how the universe works. The significant flaw in that model is that it doesn’t explain mass."
The discovery of the Higgs Boson - known to many as the "God Particle" - could give scientists the answers they seek to many of the biggest questions known to man.
"We’re asking the question of how the universe works, and why is it built the way it is built?"
To find the Higgs Boson at Fermilab, scientists use the Tevatron Accelerator to slam protons and anti-protons together. In the stream of data that follows, scientists look for clues that the Higgs Boson exists. So far, they haven’t found any such clues. But Roser says they may have found something else.
"As we look at these huge data sets that we’ve acquired over the 10 years, we’re now putting out things that we’ve learned about that data," he said. "And so what you’re seeing here is evidence for perhaps a new particle rift gold and there will be other things that will come out over the coming months that will be just as interesting as this."
The discovery of what could be a previously unknown sub-atomic particle could also be the last major accomplishment of the Tevatron.
For more than 15 years, scientist Robert Roser has searched for the elusive "Higgs Boson."
"The Higgs Boson is a hypothetical particle that we believe exists to fix a flaw in the standard mode," said Robert Roser. "The standard model, to us, is our mathematical description of how the universe works. The significant flaw in that model is that it doesn’t explain mass."
The discovery of the Higgs Boson - known to many as the "God Particle" - could give scientists the answers they seek to many of the biggest questions known to man.
"We’re asking the question of how the universe works, and why is it built the way it is built?"
To find the Higgs Boson at Fermilab, scientists use the Tevatron Accelerator to slam protons and anti-protons together. In the stream of data that follows, scientists look for clues that the Higgs Boson exists. So far, they haven’t found any such clues. But Roser says they may have found something else.
"As we look at these huge data sets that we’ve acquired over the 10 years, we’re now putting out things that we’ve learned about that data," he said. "And so what you’re seeing here is evidence for perhaps a new particle rift gold and there will be other things that will come out over the coming months that will be just as interesting as this."
The discovery of what could be a previously unknown sub-atomic particle could also be the last major accomplishment of the Tevatron.
Healthy Cheeses to Eat
Overview
Healthy cheeses are rich sources of protein, calcium, amino acids, vitamin D and other important minerals. While many cheeses are high in fat, low-fat or reduced-fat cheeses are healthy choices that allow you to add many different healthy cheese options into your daily nutritional plan.
Neufchatel Cream Cheese
Neufchatel is light cream cheese. It is a lower-fat alternative to regular cream cheese. Rift Gold Neufchatel cream cheese has 70 calories per 1-oz. serving. Neufchatel cheese also contains 2 g of protein, 1g carbohydrate, 6 g fat and 2 percent of your recommended daily allowance of calcium.
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Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
Mozzarella cheese made from part-skim milk has only 72 calories per 1-oz. serving. It is packed with 6.88 g of protein, 4.5 g of fat, less than 1 g of carbohydrate and 222 mg calcium. RIFT Platinum Part-skim mozzarella also contains various minerals, including 7 mg magnesium, 131 mg phosphorus, 24 mg potassium, 175 mg sodium, .78 mg zinc, 4.1 mg selenium, 136 international units of vitamin A and 4.4 mg choline. In addition, it is rich in vitamins, including .23 mcg of vitamin B-12, 12 mcg beta carotene and 35 mcg retinol, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Nutrient Database.
Low-Fat Ricotta Cheese
Low-fat ricotta cheese is good with fruit, mixed with other ingredients and stuffed into pasta. A 1/4 cup serving of low-fat ricotta cheese contains 50 calories, 2 g fat, 4 g carbohydrates, 2 percent RDA of vitamin A, 2 percent RDA of vitamin C, 15 percent RDA of calcium and 1 g of fiber.
Feta Cheese
Feta cheese is made from sheep milk or a mixture of sheep and goat milk. Most feta cheeses are soft, but some feta comes in a partially hard form. rift gold A 1-oz. serving of feta cheese contains 75 calories, 6 g fat, 1 g carbohydrate, 140 mg of calcium, 96 mg phosphorus, 18 mg potassium, 316 mg sodium and 120 IU of vitamin A.
Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese is a favorite of dieters because it is low in calories and blends well with fruit, vegetables and other foods. RIFT Platinum It is an abundant source of bone-building protein and calcium. One cup of low-fat, TERA Gold 1 percent milk-fat cottage cheese contains 163 calories, 28 g of protein, 138 mg of calcium, 11 mg magnesium, 303 mg phosphorus, 194 mg potassium, 918 mg sodium, 39 mg choline and 93 IU of vitamin A.
Healthy cheeses are rich sources of protein, calcium, amino acids, vitamin D and other important minerals. While many cheeses are high in fat, low-fat or reduced-fat cheeses are healthy choices that allow you to add many different healthy cheese options into your daily nutritional plan.
Neufchatel Cream Cheese
Neufchatel is light cream cheese. It is a lower-fat alternative to regular cream cheese. Rift Gold Neufchatel cream cheese has 70 calories per 1-oz. serving. Neufchatel cheese also contains 2 g of protein, 1g carbohydrate, 6 g fat and 2 percent of your recommended daily allowance of calcium.
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Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
Mozzarella cheese made from part-skim milk has only 72 calories per 1-oz. serving. It is packed with 6.88 g of protein, 4.5 g of fat, less than 1 g of carbohydrate and 222 mg calcium. RIFT Platinum Part-skim mozzarella also contains various minerals, including 7 mg magnesium, 131 mg phosphorus, 24 mg potassium, 175 mg sodium, .78 mg zinc, 4.1 mg selenium, 136 international units of vitamin A and 4.4 mg choline. In addition, it is rich in vitamins, including .23 mcg of vitamin B-12, 12 mcg beta carotene and 35 mcg retinol, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Nutrient Database.
Low-Fat Ricotta Cheese
Low-fat ricotta cheese is good with fruit, mixed with other ingredients and stuffed into pasta. A 1/4 cup serving of low-fat ricotta cheese contains 50 calories, 2 g fat, 4 g carbohydrates, 2 percent RDA of vitamin A, 2 percent RDA of vitamin C, 15 percent RDA of calcium and 1 g of fiber.
Feta Cheese
Feta cheese is made from sheep milk or a mixture of sheep and goat milk. Most feta cheeses are soft, but some feta comes in a partially hard form. rift gold A 1-oz. serving of feta cheese contains 75 calories, 6 g fat, 1 g carbohydrate, 140 mg of calcium, 96 mg phosphorus, 18 mg potassium, 316 mg sodium and 120 IU of vitamin A.
Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese is a favorite of dieters because it is low in calories and blends well with fruit, vegetables and other foods. RIFT Platinum It is an abundant source of bone-building protein and calcium. One cup of low-fat, TERA Gold 1 percent milk-fat cottage cheese contains 163 calories, 28 g of protein, 138 mg of calcium, 11 mg magnesium, 303 mg phosphorus, 194 mg potassium, 918 mg sodium, 39 mg choline and 93 IU of vitamin A.
Emma Watson Has Sympathy for Kate Middleton
She's about to marry Prince William in a fairytale wedding, but there's one Brit who isn't envious of Kate Middleton: TERA Gold 'Harry Potter' actress Emma Watson.
"Poor girl, that must be an incredible amount of pressure," Watson said to the The Associated Press (via Huffington Post) about the bride-to-be. RIFT Platinum "I hope she's enjoying it. Must be intense."
According to PEOPLE, a local reporter asked Middleton if she was nervous about the upcoming weddings, to which she replied, "Yes, of course I am."
Watson is certainly no stranger to the spotlight, thanks to her decade-long role as Hermione Granger in the 'Harry Potter' films. rift gold She's been catapulted into fame, not just in the UK but around the world, similar to Middleton.
In addition to co-starring with Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint in the film franchise, Watson was recently announced as the new face of Lancome -- a big step away from the wizarding world.
However, all of her 'Potter' duties and endorsement deals took a toll on the academic actress, RIFT Platinum causing her to take time off from her studies at Brown University, where she enrolled in 2009.
"I just knew I was going to be beating myself up because I wasn't going to be able to be doing the best that I knew that I could at school or in my job," Rift Gold she told the AP. "If I'd been getting B's or C's I would've been really upset."
Watson plans to return to the classroom this fall as soon as she's finished with promotion for the final 'Harry Potter' film, which opens this summer.
"Poor girl, that must be an incredible amount of pressure," Watson said to the The Associated Press (via Huffington Post) about the bride-to-be. RIFT Platinum "I hope she's enjoying it. Must be intense."
According to PEOPLE, a local reporter asked Middleton if she was nervous about the upcoming weddings, to which she replied, "Yes, of course I am."
Watson is certainly no stranger to the spotlight, thanks to her decade-long role as Hermione Granger in the 'Harry Potter' films. rift gold She's been catapulted into fame, not just in the UK but around the world, similar to Middleton.
In addition to co-starring with Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint in the film franchise, Watson was recently announced as the new face of Lancome -- a big step away from the wizarding world.
However, all of her 'Potter' duties and endorsement deals took a toll on the academic actress, RIFT Platinum causing her to take time off from her studies at Brown University, where she enrolled in 2009.
"I just knew I was going to be beating myself up because I wasn't going to be able to be doing the best that I knew that I could at school or in my job," Rift Gold she told the AP. "If I'd been getting B's or C's I would've been really upset."
Watson plans to return to the classroom this fall as soon as she's finished with promotion for the final 'Harry Potter' film, which opens this summer.
2011年5月3日星期二
Talking on the Telephone
Each Sunday the minister called the children to the front of the church while he told them a story. Once he brought a telephone to better illustrate rift gold the idea of prayer.
"You talk to people on the telephone and don't see them on the other end of the line, right?" he began.
The children nodded yes. "Well, talking to God is like talking on the telephone. He's on the other end, but you can't see him. He is listening though."
Just then rift gold a little boy piped up and asked, "What's his number?"
"You talk to people on the telephone and don't see them on the other end of the line, right?" he began.
The children nodded yes. "Well, talking to God is like talking on the telephone. He's on the other end, but you can't see him. He is listening though."
Just then rift gold a little boy piped up and asked, "What's his number?"
Mountain Country
Afghanistan is a dry country in southern Central Asia. Kabul is Afghanistan’s capital city. Mountains cover a large part of the country. The Pamir Mountains rise in the northeast,rift gold and the giant Hindu Kush range spreads across the country from northeast to southwest. Many of Afghanistan’s rivers get their water from the melting snow and glaciers in the mountains. The Kabul River provides water for the fertile valleys and basins around the cities of Kabul and Jalalabad.
Not much of Afghanistan’s land can be used for farming, though. It’s either too rocky or too dry. Only farmers who live in the river valleys where water is available are able to grow crops. They mostly grow wheat, corn, grapes, and rice. Instead of farming, many people raise herds of sheep, goats, cattle, or camels.
For centuries Afghanistan was ruled by a king. It suffered a long civil war in the 1980s when the Soviet Union supported Afghanistan’s communist government. In the 1990s a Muslim group overthrew the government and then fought among themselves.rift gold Finally one group, called the Taliban, took control. They made many strict laws and took away a lot of the Afghan people’s rights. Many people around the world were upset by this.
In 2001 the United States was attacked by terrorists. The U.S. government blamed the terrorism on al-Qaeda, a Muslim group supported by the Taliban. A few weeks later the United States, Britain, and other allies attacked Afghanistan and forced the Taliban from power. The new government restored many of the rights of the Afghan people that the Taliban had taken away.
Not much of Afghanistan’s land can be used for farming, though. It’s either too rocky or too dry. Only farmers who live in the river valleys where water is available are able to grow crops. They mostly grow wheat, corn, grapes, and rice. Instead of farming, many people raise herds of sheep, goats, cattle, or camels.
For centuries Afghanistan was ruled by a king. It suffered a long civil war in the 1980s when the Soviet Union supported Afghanistan’s communist government. In the 1990s a Muslim group overthrew the government and then fought among themselves.rift gold Finally one group, called the Taliban, took control. They made many strict laws and took away a lot of the Afghan people’s rights. Many people around the world were upset by this.
In 2001 the United States was attacked by terrorists. The U.S. government blamed the terrorism on al-Qaeda, a Muslim group supported by the Taliban. A few weeks later the United States, Britain, and other allies attacked Afghanistan and forced the Taliban from power. The new government restored many of the rights of the Afghan people that the Taliban had taken away.
Explosions Target Iran's Gas Pipelines
Iran's semi-official Mehr News Agency says three explosions have hit gas pipelines near the country's holy city of Qom.
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Mehr reports investigators are looking into what caused Friday's blasts. There were no reports of injuries.
In February,rift gold state-run media reported explosions on three gas pipelines near Qom. Officials said at the time that those blasts were not caused by technical failures.
The pipelines carry gas from Iran's refineries in the south to the country's northern areas.
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Mehr reports investigators are looking into what caused Friday's blasts. There were no reports of injuries.
In February,rift gold state-run media reported explosions on three gas pipelines near Qom. Officials said at the time that those blasts were not caused by technical failures.
The pipelines carry gas from Iran's refineries in the south to the country's northern areas.
Where is the father?
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Two brothers were looking at some beautiful paintings.
"Look," said the elder brother. "How nice these paintings are!"
"Yes," said the younger, "but in all these paintings there is only the mother and the children. Where is the father?"
The elder brother thought for a moment and then explained, "Obviously he was painting the pictures."
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Two brothers were looking at some beautiful paintings.
"Look," said the elder brother. "How nice these paintings are!"
"Yes," said the younger, "but in all these paintings there is only the mother and the children. Where is the father?"
The elder brother thought for a moment and then explained, "Obviously he was painting the pictures."
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US Says Iran Helping Syria Quell Protests
The U.S. State Department said Thursday it has credible information that Iran is helping the Syrian government quell anti-government protests. Meanwhile a top U.S. diplomat is returning to Bahrain to try to ease a conflict between authorities and protestors there.
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Iran has at least in public statements, praised protest movements in Arab countries. But officials here say that it is actively helping Syria in efforts to quell persistent demonstrations against the Damascus government.
The State Department comments follow a Wall Street Journal report Thursday quoting U.S. officials as saying that Iran is providing the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad with gear to suppress crowds, and assistance in blocking and monitoring protestors’ use of the Internet, cellphones and text-messaging.
The Iranian government used such tactics to violently put down a local protest movement last year, and the Wall Street Journal said its support for the al-Assad government reflects its concern about the prospect of losing a critical regional ally.
At a news briefing, State Department Acting Deputy Spokesman Mark Toner said while the Iranian government has “obvious problems” with its own human rights record, it continues to play a meddling role in the region.
“We believe that there is credible information that Iran is assisting Syria," said Toner. "I’m not going to get into details about that material assistance, but it’s of real concern to us.”
Toner said if the Syrian government, which has spoken of its interest in reform, is turning to Iran for help, it “can’t be very serious” about it.
As the same time, he called Iran’s encouragement of Arab protest movements, especially in Egypt and Bahrain, “hypocritical” though he said U.S. officials have not seen any indications that Iran is playing an “active role” in helping the mainly-Shiite Bahrain protest movement.
The spokesman said Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Jeffrey Feltman will return to Bahrain next week to try to help bridge the gap between Manama government, a key U.S. ally, and opponents.
Feltman was in Bahrain last month trying to broker talks between the monarchy and protestors when the government launched a violent crackdown.
He was reportedly denied access to key government officials on the eve of the move by security forces, but Toner said the chief U.S. Middle east diplomat is confident he’ll be able to play a constructive role.
“We continue to have conversations with the Bahraini authorities and across the political spectrum in Bahrain," said Toner. "Certainly, we’ve been candid in voicing our concerns about some of these recent actions. But we believe that rift gold there is a peaceful way forward and that that can be achieved.”
Toner said the United States is concerned about Bahrain’s announcement Thursday that it will dissolve the country’s main Shiite opposition group, al-Wefaq, and a smaller faction on grounds that they had tried to bring down constitutional order.
He said the U.S. sees them as “legitimate” political societies that were recognized by the government and said Washington “would welcome” a reversal of the ban.
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Iran has at least in public statements, praised protest movements in Arab countries. But officials here say that it is actively helping Syria in efforts to quell persistent demonstrations against the Damascus government.
The State Department comments follow a Wall Street Journal report Thursday quoting U.S. officials as saying that Iran is providing the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad with gear to suppress crowds, and assistance in blocking and monitoring protestors’ use of the Internet, cellphones and text-messaging.
The Iranian government used such tactics to violently put down a local protest movement last year, and the Wall Street Journal said its support for the al-Assad government reflects its concern about the prospect of losing a critical regional ally.
At a news briefing, State Department Acting Deputy Spokesman Mark Toner said while the Iranian government has “obvious problems” with its own human rights record, it continues to play a meddling role in the region.
“We believe that there is credible information that Iran is assisting Syria," said Toner. "I’m not going to get into details about that material assistance, but it’s of real concern to us.”
Toner said if the Syrian government, which has spoken of its interest in reform, is turning to Iran for help, it “can’t be very serious” about it.
As the same time, he called Iran’s encouragement of Arab protest movements, especially in Egypt and Bahrain, “hypocritical” though he said U.S. officials have not seen any indications that Iran is playing an “active role” in helping the mainly-Shiite Bahrain protest movement.
The spokesman said Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Jeffrey Feltman will return to Bahrain next week to try to help bridge the gap between Manama government, a key U.S. ally, and opponents.
Feltman was in Bahrain last month trying to broker talks between the monarchy and protestors when the government launched a violent crackdown.
He was reportedly denied access to key government officials on the eve of the move by security forces, but Toner said the chief U.S. Middle east diplomat is confident he’ll be able to play a constructive role.
“We continue to have conversations with the Bahraini authorities and across the political spectrum in Bahrain," said Toner. "Certainly, we’ve been candid in voicing our concerns about some of these recent actions. But we believe that rift gold there is a peaceful way forward and that that can be achieved.”
Toner said the United States is concerned about Bahrain’s announcement Thursday that it will dissolve the country’s main Shiite opposition group, al-Wefaq, and a smaller faction on grounds that they had tried to bring down constitutional order.
He said the U.S. sees them as “legitimate” political societies that were recognized by the government and said Washington “would welcome” a reversal of the ban.
Pakistan
Pakistan is a country in South Asia. Its neighbor to the east is India. For many years Pakistan and India were a single country known as British India. Pakistan was created to provide a homeland for India’s Muslims. It became an independent country in 1947. Its capital is Islamabad.
Pakistan was rift gold established in two sections, East Pakistan and West Pakistan. Later, in 1971, East Pakistan became a separate country called Bangladesh.
Although Pakistan is a young country, it has a rich history. It was the site of the ancient Indus civilization. This was one of the largest of the early city-based civilizations. Pakistan is also home to many historic mosques, tombs, and shrines. Some of these are hundreds of years old.
Pakistan is a rugged place. In the north are the mountains of the Karakoram Range and the Himalayas. Some of the world’s tallest mountains are part of these ranges. Huge glaciers and roaring rivers cross this landscape. Other parts of the country are very dry. Pakistan’s natural plant life is mainly grass and bushes. But on the slopes of the Himalayas, oak,rift gold, cherry, cedar, and pine trees grow. Brown bears, black Himalayan bears, leopards, and wild sheep are found in the northern mountains. The rare snow leopard is found there too.
Most of Pakistan’s people speak Urdu. But Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, and Balochi are also spoken. Many people can also speak English.
Many Pakistanis are farmers. They grow rice and cotton. Some people make a living from logging and fishing. Others make beautiful carpets and do fine embroidery.
Pakistan was rift gold established in two sections, East Pakistan and West Pakistan. Later, in 1971, East Pakistan became a separate country called Bangladesh.
Although Pakistan is a young country, it has a rich history. It was the site of the ancient Indus civilization. This was one of the largest of the early city-based civilizations. Pakistan is also home to many historic mosques, tombs, and shrines. Some of these are hundreds of years old.
Pakistan is a rugged place. In the north are the mountains of the Karakoram Range and the Himalayas. Some of the world’s tallest mountains are part of these ranges. Huge glaciers and roaring rivers cross this landscape. Other parts of the country are very dry. Pakistan’s natural plant life is mainly grass and bushes. But on the slopes of the Himalayas, oak,rift gold, cherry, cedar, and pine trees grow. Brown bears, black Himalayan bears, leopards, and wild sheep are found in the northern mountains. The rare snow leopard is found there too.
Most of Pakistan’s people speak Urdu. But Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, and Balochi are also spoken. Many people can also speak English.
Many Pakistanis are farmers. They grow rice and cotton. Some people make a living from logging and fishing. Others make beautiful carpets and do fine embroidery.
Don't be selfish
I didn't know that I was so far
A big battle was going on during the First World War．Guns were firing， and shells and bullets were flying about everywhere．After an hour of this， one of the soldiers decidedthat the fighting was getting too dangerous for him，rift gold so he leftthe front line and began to go away from the battle． After hehad walked for an hour，he saw an officer coming towardshim． The officer stopped him and said，“ where are you going？”
“I'm trying to get as far away as possible from the battlethat's going on behind us， sir，” the soldier answered．
“Do you know who I am？” the officer said to him angrily．“I'm your commanding officer．”
The soldier was very surprised when he heard this and said，rift gold“My God，I didn't know that I was so far back already！”
“I'm trying to get as far away as possible from the battlethat's going on behind us， sir，” the soldier answered．
“Do you know who I am？” the officer said to him angrily．“I'm your commanding officer．”
The soldier was very surprised when he heard this and said，rift gold“My God，I didn't know that I was so far back already！”
Argentina’s Twice-Founded Capital
Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, is one of the world’s most important ports and most populous cities. Long ago,rift gold it is said, Spanish sailors named the port Santa María del Buen Aire for their patron saint. The name meant “Saint Mary of the Good Air.”
Buenos Aires was founded twice. The first time was in 1536 by Spanish settlers. They soon left their new home when they were attacked by local Indians. Almost 50 years later Juan de Garay led a larger expedition back to the site. He refounded the city in 1580.
The central section of Buenos Aires still has roads and buildings that were built long ago. The many broad treelined avenues in this part of the city date from the 1920s. These roads continue to carry heavy traffic.
A tour of the city usually includes a visit to the tomb of José de San Martín, the hero of Argentina’s struggle for independence from Spain. Also popular with tourists is La Boca, a pretty section of the city where the first settlers landed. This was later the site of the city’s first meat-salting plants, which made Buenos Aires wealthy in the 1800s. Today La Boca is an artists’ colony known for its brightly painted wooden houses.
Visitors to Buenos Aires also enjoy the city’s museums and theaters. The Argentine Museum of Natural Sciences has a rich collection of fossils.rift gold The National Museum of Fine Arts displays the work of great painters from Argentina and all over the world. Buenos Aires is also home to the beautiful Colón Theatre. There you can see world-class performances of opera, ballet, and classical music.
Buenos Aires was founded twice. The first time was in 1536 by Spanish settlers. They soon left their new home when they were attacked by local Indians. Almost 50 years later Juan de Garay led a larger expedition back to the site. He refounded the city in 1580.
The central section of Buenos Aires still has roads and buildings that were built long ago. The many broad treelined avenues in this part of the city date from the 1920s. These roads continue to carry heavy traffic.
A tour of the city usually includes a visit to the tomb of José de San Martín, the hero of Argentina’s struggle for independence from Spain. Also popular with tourists is La Boca, a pretty section of the city where the first settlers landed. This was later the site of the city’s first meat-salting plants, which made Buenos Aires wealthy in the 1800s. Today La Boca is an artists’ colony known for its brightly painted wooden houses.
Visitors to Buenos Aires also enjoy the city’s museums and theaters. The Argentine Museum of Natural Sciences has a rich collection of fossils.rift gold The National Museum of Fine Arts displays the work of great painters from Argentina and all over the world. Buenos Aires is also home to the beautiful Colón Theatre. There you can see world-class performances of opera, ballet, and classical music.
North Korea
North Korea
_ Area: 46,540 sq mi (120,540 sq km) / World Rank: 99
_ Location: Northern and Eastern Hemispheres, eastern Asia, northern half of the Korean Peninsula bordering the Korea Bay and the Sea of Japan,rift gold between China and South Korea.
_ Coordinates: 40ｰ00′N, 127ｰ00′E
_ Borders: 1,040 mi (1,673 km) / China, 880 mi (1,416 km); South Korea, 148 mi (238 km); Russia, 12 mi (19 km)
_ Coastline: 1,550 mi (2,495 km)
_ Territorial Seas: 12 NM
_ Highest Point: Paektu-san 9,003 ft (2,744 m)
_ Lowest Point: Sea level
_ Longest Distances: 447 mi (719 km) NNE-SSW; 231 mi (371 km) ESE-WNW
_ Longest River: Yalu, 500 mi (800 km)
_ Largest Lake: Kwangpo (salt lagoon), 5 sq mi (13 sq km)
_ Natural Hazards: Subject to drought in late spring, often followed by severe flooding; occasionally subject to typhoons in early fall
_ Population: 21,968,228 (July 2001 est.) / World Rank: 49
_ Capital City: P’yo˘ngyang, in the southwest
_ Largest City: P’yo˘ngyang, 2,500,000 (2000 est.)
OVERVIEW
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), or North Korea, comprises a little more than half of the Korean peninsula. To the west lies the Korea Bay and to the east the Sea of Japan. The northern frontier shares an 880 mi (1,416 km) border with the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and a 12 mi (19 km) border with Russia in the extreme northeastern corner about 75 mi (120 km) southwest of the Russian city of Vladivostok. The terrain is m ountainous, with P aek tu-san (Mount Paektu), an extinct volcano, as the highest point. A demilitarized zone (DMZ) separates North Korea from the Republic of Korea, North Korea’s neighbor to the south on the Korean Peninsula. A series of plains extends along the coasts on either side of the country. North Korea is situated on the Eurasian Tectonic Plate.
MOUNTAINS AND HILLS
Mountains and uplands cover 80 percent of the territory; the proportion is as high as 90 percent in the northern region. The major mountain ranges form a crisscross pattern extending from northwest to southeast and northeast to southwest. The Mach’o˘l Range extends from the vicinity of Paektu-san on the Chinese border in a southeasterly direction toward the east coast. This range has peaks of over 6,500 ft (1,981 m) in altitude. At the summit of Paektu-san, the country’s highest peak, is a crater lake, Cho’onji (Heavenly Lake). Running northeasterly from the center of the Mach’o˘l Range toward the Tumen River valley is the Hamgyo˘ng Range, which also has a number of peaks of over 6,500 ft (1,981 m), including Kwanmo-bon (Mount Kwanmo), 8,334 ft (2,540 m). The southwest extension of the Hamgyo˘ng Range is known as the Pujo˘llyo˘ng Range. Running from north to south and marking the drainage divide for the eastern and western halves of the country is the Nangnim Range, averaging 1,499 m (4,920 ft). To the west of the Nangnim Range are two less prominent ranges, the Myohyang and (in the center of the country) the Puktae, both of which are from 500 to 1,000 m (1,640 to 3,280 ft) in height. Running in a southwestern direction from the Nangnim Range along the Yalu River (which forms the border with China) is the Kangnam Range, the name of which means ‘south of the river.’ Korea’s other major mountain chain, the T’aebaek Range, rises south of Wo˘nsan and extends down the eastern side of the peninsula; it is often called the “backbone of Korea.” Only a short portion of its length is in North Korea, but this section includes the scenic Ku˘mgang-san (“Diamond Mountains”) comprising the heart of North Korea’s largest national park. The granite mountains that rise near the shore of the sea of Japan feature nearly vertical sheer walls, deep canyons, and spectacular waterfalls. The terrain east of the Hamgyo˘ng and Pujo˘llyo˘ng consists of short, parallel ridges that extend from these mountains to the Sea of Japan, creating in effect a series of isolated valleys accessible only by rail lines branching off from the main coastal track . West of the T ’aebaek
Range, the terrain of central Korea is characterized by a series of lesser ranges and hills that gradually level off into plains along the west coast. In some areas where the rock formations are limestone, caves abound. One of the best-known caves is located near Yongbyon on the southern side of the Ch’o˘ngch’o˘n River. Known as T’ongnyonggul, it is about 3 mi ( 5 k m) long, with many chambers, some of which reach widths of 500 ft (150 m) and with ceilings as high as 150 ft (50 m).
Plateaus
To the west of the Hamgyo˘ng and Pujo˘llyo˘ng ranges lies Kaema Plateau, sometimes referred to as the “roof of Korea”. The Kaema Plateau is a heavily forested basaltic tableland with relatively low elevation averaging 3,280 to 4,950 ft (1000 to1,500 m).
INLAND WATERWAYS
Rivers
The major rivers flow in a westerly direction to Korea Bay, the northern extent of the Yellow Sea. The major river is the Yalu,rift gold which f lows f rom Paektu-san to Korea Bay, a distance of almost 500 mi (800 km). Because its course cuts through rocky gorges for much of its length, its alluvial plains are less extensive than its size would suggest. Oceangoing vessels can dock at Sinu˘iju, and small craft can travel upstream as far as Hyesan. Although it is important for transportation and irrigation, the Yalu’s main value lies in its hydroelectric power potential. Dams have been built on the Yalu and four of its tributaries, the Changjin, Ho˘ch’o˘n, Pujo˘n, and Tongno rivers. The Ch’o˘ngch’o˘n River flows in the valley between the Kangnam and the Myohyang Mountain Ranges.
THE COAST, ISLANDS, AND THE OCEAN
Oceans and Seas
Korea Bay off the west coast is shallow and has an unusually great tidal range—from 20 to 40 ft (6 to 12 m). To the east, the coastal waters of the Sea of Japan are very deep, averaging about 5,500 ft (1,676 m).
Major Islands
There are hundreds of small islands off the west coast of North and South Korea. None of the islands under North Korea’s control are notable.
The Coast and Beaches
The west coast along the Korea Bay is highly indented and irregular, and it is studded with a multitude of small offshore islands. A considerable portion of the tidelands have potential value as agricultural land, reed fields, and salt evaporation facilities. Some reclamation has been undertaken in North and South P’yongan provinces. The main port on the west coast is Namp’o, which is located at the mouth of the Taedong River south of So˘joso˘n Bay and is a center for both international and domestic trade.
Further south the coast carves out two more bays, Taedong Bay, which cuts into the coast south of Changsan Cape, and Haeju Bay, which is tucked in away from the larger Kyo˘nggi Bay. In the east, where steep mountains lie close to the coastline along the Sea of Japan, the coastline is relatively smooth, with few islands and only two bays: the large Tongjoso˘n Bay, and the smaller Yo˘nghu˘ng Bay. The coast is washed by both warm and cold currents, contributing to a wide variety of marine life, and causing the coastal region to be frequently shrouded in dense fog.
CLIMATE AND VEGETATION
Temperature
The temperature varies from north to south during winter, with the average January temperature 1°F (-17°C) along the northern border and 18°F (-8°C) at P’yo˘ngyang, the capital. Summer temperatures have less variation from north to south, averaging 70°F (21°C) in the north, and 75°F (24°C) at P’yo˘ngyang.
Rainfall
Approximately 60 percent of the rainfall, 30–40 in (75–100 cm) annually, occurs in June through September. The northernmost regions receive less rainfall, averaging 20 in (50 cm).
Grasslands
The plains regions are important to the nation’s economy, although they constitute only one-fifth of the total area. Most of the plains are alluvial, built up from silt deposited on their b ank s by r ivers in their middle and lower courses. Other plains, such as the P’yo˘ngyang peneplain, were formed by thousands of years of erosion from surrounding hills. A number of plains areas exist on the west coast, including the P’yo˘ngyang peneplain and the Unjon, Anju, Chaeryo˘ng, and Yonbaek plains. Of these, the Chaeryo˘ng and the P’yo˘ngyang are the most extensive, each covering an area of about 200 sq mi (618 sq km). They are followed in size by the Yonbaek Plain, which comprises about 120 sq mi (315 sq km); the rest are about 80 sq km (207 sq km) each. The plains support most of the country’s farmlands, and their small size indicates the severe physical limitations placed on agriculture.
Forests and Jungles
North Korea has an extensive coniferous forest located in its mountainous interior, especially in the north. Species include pine, spruce, fir, and cedar. The lowlands have been deforested for purpose of agricultural cultivation.
HUMAN POPULATION
Like its neighboring country to the south, most of the land in North Korea is mountainous, leaving the popula tion in scattered settlements in the valleys and lowlands. Also like their neighbors in South Korea, North Koreans began migrating to urban areas following World War II. Most of the population resides in the region south of the Kangnam Mountains and west of the Nangnim Mountains, extending as far south as the P’yo˘ngyang municipal district. The least populated region is the mountainous northern region near the border with China. North Korea is not nearly as densely populated as South Korea, with an average population density of about 466 people per sq mi (180 people per sq km). Only seven of its cities have more than 300,000 people, and P’yo˘ngyang alone has more than a million.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Because of the mountainous terrain, much of the country’s natural resources have not yet been fully explored or exploited. Natural resources include coal (along the Taedong River basin in the center of the country), lead, tungsten, zinc, graphite, magnesite, iron ore (centered in the southwestern peninsula region), copper, gold, pyrites, salt, and fluorspar. There is significant hydroelectric power potential, and wind-power generating equipment is installed in the P’yo˘ngyang region.
_ Area: 46,540 sq mi (120,540 sq km) / World Rank: 99
_ Location: Northern and Eastern Hemispheres, eastern Asia, northern half of the Korean Peninsula bordering the Korea Bay and the Sea of Japan,rift gold between China and South Korea.
_ Coordinates: 40ｰ00′N, 127ｰ00′E
_ Borders: 1,040 mi (1,673 km) / China, 880 mi (1,416 km); South Korea, 148 mi (238 km); Russia, 12 mi (19 km)
_ Coastline: 1,550 mi (2,495 km)
_ Territorial Seas: 12 NM
_ Highest Point: Paektu-san 9,003 ft (2,744 m)
_ Lowest Point: Sea level
_ Longest Distances: 447 mi (719 km) NNE-SSW; 231 mi (371 km) ESE-WNW
_ Longest River: Yalu, 500 mi (800 km)
_ Largest Lake: Kwangpo (salt lagoon), 5 sq mi (13 sq km)
_ Natural Hazards: Subject to drought in late spring, often followed by severe flooding; occasionally subject to typhoons in early fall
_ Population: 21,968,228 (July 2001 est.) / World Rank: 49
_ Capital City: P’yo˘ngyang, in the southwest
_ Largest City: P’yo˘ngyang, 2,500,000 (2000 est.)
OVERVIEW
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), or North Korea, comprises a little more than half of the Korean peninsula. To the west lies the Korea Bay and to the east the Sea of Japan. The northern frontier shares an 880 mi (1,416 km) border with the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and a 12 mi (19 km) border with Russia in the extreme northeastern corner about 75 mi (120 km) southwest of the Russian city of Vladivostok. The terrain is m ountainous, with P aek tu-san (Mount Paektu), an extinct volcano, as the highest point. A demilitarized zone (DMZ) separates North Korea from the Republic of Korea, North Korea’s neighbor to the south on the Korean Peninsula. A series of plains extends along the coasts on either side of the country. North Korea is situated on the Eurasian Tectonic Plate.
MOUNTAINS AND HILLS
Mountains and uplands cover 80 percent of the territory; the proportion is as high as 90 percent in the northern region. The major mountain ranges form a crisscross pattern extending from northwest to southeast and northeast to southwest. The Mach’o˘l Range extends from the vicinity of Paektu-san on the Chinese border in a southeasterly direction toward the east coast. This range has peaks of over 6,500 ft (1,981 m) in altitude. At the summit of Paektu-san, the country’s highest peak, is a crater lake, Cho’onji (Heavenly Lake). Running northeasterly from the center of the Mach’o˘l Range toward the Tumen River valley is the Hamgyo˘ng Range, which also has a number of peaks of over 6,500 ft (1,981 m), including Kwanmo-bon (Mount Kwanmo), 8,334 ft (2,540 m). The southwest extension of the Hamgyo˘ng Range is known as the Pujo˘llyo˘ng Range. Running from north to south and marking the drainage divide for the eastern and western halves of the country is the Nangnim Range, averaging 1,499 m (4,920 ft). To the west of the Nangnim Range are two less prominent ranges, the Myohyang and (in the center of the country) the Puktae, both of which are from 500 to 1,000 m (1,640 to 3,280 ft) in height. Running in a southwestern direction from the Nangnim Range along the Yalu River (which forms the border with China) is the Kangnam Range, the name of which means ‘south of the river.’ Korea’s other major mountain chain, the T’aebaek Range, rises south of Wo˘nsan and extends down the eastern side of the peninsula; it is often called the “backbone of Korea.” Only a short portion of its length is in North Korea, but this section includes the scenic Ku˘mgang-san (“Diamond Mountains”) comprising the heart of North Korea’s largest national park. The granite mountains that rise near the shore of the sea of Japan feature nearly vertical sheer walls, deep canyons, and spectacular waterfalls. The terrain east of the Hamgyo˘ng and Pujo˘llyo˘ng consists of short, parallel ridges that extend from these mountains to the Sea of Japan, creating in effect a series of isolated valleys accessible only by rail lines branching off from the main coastal track . West of the T ’aebaek
Range, the terrain of central Korea is characterized by a series of lesser ranges and hills that gradually level off into plains along the west coast. In some areas where the rock formations are limestone, caves abound. One of the best-known caves is located near Yongbyon on the southern side of the Ch’o˘ngch’o˘n River. Known as T’ongnyonggul, it is about 3 mi ( 5 k m) long, with many chambers, some of which reach widths of 500 ft (150 m) and with ceilings as high as 150 ft (50 m).
Plateaus
To the west of the Hamgyo˘ng and Pujo˘llyo˘ng ranges lies Kaema Plateau, sometimes referred to as the “roof of Korea”. The Kaema Plateau is a heavily forested basaltic tableland with relatively low elevation averaging 3,280 to 4,950 ft (1000 to1,500 m).
INLAND WATERWAYS
Rivers
The major rivers flow in a westerly direction to Korea Bay, the northern extent of the Yellow Sea. The major river is the Yalu,rift gold which f lows f rom Paektu-san to Korea Bay, a distance of almost 500 mi (800 km). Because its course cuts through rocky gorges for much of its length, its alluvial plains are less extensive than its size would suggest. Oceangoing vessels can dock at Sinu˘iju, and small craft can travel upstream as far as Hyesan. Although it is important for transportation and irrigation, the Yalu’s main value lies in its hydroelectric power potential. Dams have been built on the Yalu and four of its tributaries, the Changjin, Ho˘ch’o˘n, Pujo˘n, and Tongno rivers. The Ch’o˘ngch’o˘n River flows in the valley between the Kangnam and the Myohyang Mountain Ranges.
THE COAST, ISLANDS, AND THE OCEAN
Oceans and Seas
Korea Bay off the west coast is shallow and has an unusually great tidal range—from 20 to 40 ft (6 to 12 m). To the east, the coastal waters of the Sea of Japan are very deep, averaging about 5,500 ft (1,676 m).
Major Islands
There are hundreds of small islands off the west coast of North and South Korea. None of the islands under North Korea’s control are notable.
The Coast and Beaches
The west coast along the Korea Bay is highly indented and irregular, and it is studded with a multitude of small offshore islands. A considerable portion of the tidelands have potential value as agricultural land, reed fields, and salt evaporation facilities. Some reclamation has been undertaken in North and South P’yongan provinces. The main port on the west coast is Namp’o, which is located at the mouth of the Taedong River south of So˘joso˘n Bay and is a center for both international and domestic trade.
Further south the coast carves out two more bays, Taedong Bay, which cuts into the coast south of Changsan Cape, and Haeju Bay, which is tucked in away from the larger Kyo˘nggi Bay. In the east, where steep mountains lie close to the coastline along the Sea of Japan, the coastline is relatively smooth, with few islands and only two bays: the large Tongjoso˘n Bay, and the smaller Yo˘nghu˘ng Bay. The coast is washed by both warm and cold currents, contributing to a wide variety of marine life, and causing the coastal region to be frequently shrouded in dense fog.
CLIMATE AND VEGETATION
Temperature
The temperature varies from north to south during winter, with the average January temperature 1°F (-17°C) along the northern border and 18°F (-8°C) at P’yo˘ngyang, the capital. Summer temperatures have less variation from north to south, averaging 70°F (21°C) in the north, and 75°F (24°C) at P’yo˘ngyang.
Rainfall
Approximately 60 percent of the rainfall, 30–40 in (75–100 cm) annually, occurs in June through September. The northernmost regions receive less rainfall, averaging 20 in (50 cm).
Grasslands
The plains regions are important to the nation’s economy, although they constitute only one-fifth of the total area. Most of the plains are alluvial, built up from silt deposited on their b ank s by r ivers in their middle and lower courses. Other plains, such as the P’yo˘ngyang peneplain, were formed by thousands of years of erosion from surrounding hills. A number of plains areas exist on the west coast, including the P’yo˘ngyang peneplain and the Unjon, Anju, Chaeryo˘ng, and Yonbaek plains. Of these, the Chaeryo˘ng and the P’yo˘ngyang are the most extensive, each covering an area of about 200 sq mi (618 sq km). They are followed in size by the Yonbaek Plain, which comprises about 120 sq mi (315 sq km); the rest are about 80 sq km (207 sq km) each. The plains support most of the country’s farmlands, and their small size indicates the severe physical limitations placed on agriculture.
Forests and Jungles
North Korea has an extensive coniferous forest located in its mountainous interior, especially in the north. Species include pine, spruce, fir, and cedar. The lowlands have been deforested for purpose of agricultural cultivation.
HUMAN POPULATION
Like its neighboring country to the south, most of the land in North Korea is mountainous, leaving the popula tion in scattered settlements in the valleys and lowlands. Also like their neighbors in South Korea, North Koreans began migrating to urban areas following World War II. Most of the population resides in the region south of the Kangnam Mountains and west of the Nangnim Mountains, extending as far south as the P’yo˘ngyang municipal district. The least populated region is the mountainous northern region near the border with China. North Korea is not nearly as densely populated as South Korea, with an average population density of about 466 people per sq mi (180 people per sq km). Only seven of its cities have more than 300,000 people, and P’yo˘ngyang alone has more than a million.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Because of the mountainous terrain, much of the country’s natural resources have not yet been fully explored or exploited. Natural resources include coal (along the Taedong River basin in the center of the country), lead, tungsten, zinc, graphite, magnesite, iron ore (centered in the southwestern peninsula region), copper, gold, pyrites, salt, and fluorspar. There is significant hydroelectric power potential, and wind-power generating equipment is installed in the P’yo˘ngyang region.
Palau
The Republic of Palau is a chain of small islands in the western Pacific Ocean. After gaining independence in 1994,rift gold Palau established a temporary capital on Koror Island. In 2006 Palau established a new capital at Melekeok on Babelthuap Island.
Geography
Palau is part of the island group known as Micronesia, which is in the Pacific region called Oceania. Palau includes about 340 small islands. Babelthuap is the largest island. Koror Island is much smaller, but most of the country’s people live there. Raised ridges of coral called coral reefs surround the islands. Palau has a hot climate with heavy rain.
Plants and Animals
Grasslands and rain forests cover Babelthuap Island. Coconut palm trees grow throughout Palau. More than 350 kinds of coral and 1,400 types of fish live in Palau’s waters. The islands’ colorful birds include Palau doves and Palau fantails.
People
Most of the islanders are Palauans. Filipinos and other Asians form the next largest group. Palauan and English are the main languages. Christianity is the main religion.
Economy
Tourism and fishing are important parts of Palau’s economy. Many people work for the government. Others make clothing or crafts. Small farms produce root vegetables and eggs.
History
Palau’s first settlers came from Indonesia,rift gold the Philippines, New Guinea, and other Pacific islands more than 2,000 years ago. Spanish explorers arrived in 1543. In 1899 Spain sold the islands to Germany. Japan seized Palau at the start ofWorldWar I (1914–18). The United States took Palau from Japan duringWorldWar II (1939–45). Palau became an independent country in 1994.
Geography
Palau is part of the island group known as Micronesia, which is in the Pacific region called Oceania. Palau includes about 340 small islands. Babelthuap is the largest island. Koror Island is much smaller, but most of the country’s people live there. Raised ridges of coral called coral reefs surround the islands. Palau has a hot climate with heavy rain.
Plants and Animals
Grasslands and rain forests cover Babelthuap Island. Coconut palm trees grow throughout Palau. More than 350 kinds of coral and 1,400 types of fish live in Palau’s waters. The islands’ colorful birds include Palau doves and Palau fantails.
People
Most of the islanders are Palauans. Filipinos and other Asians form the next largest group. Palauan and English are the main languages. Christianity is the main religion.
Economy
Tourism and fishing are important parts of Palau’s economy. Many people work for the government. Others make clothing or crafts. Small farms produce root vegetables and eggs.
History
Palau’s first settlers came from Indonesia,rift gold the Philippines, New Guinea, and other Pacific islands more than 2,000 years ago. Spanish explorers arrived in 1543. In 1899 Spain sold the islands to Germany. Japan seized Palau at the start ofWorldWar I (1914–18). The United States took Palau from Japan duringWorldWar II (1939–45). Palau became an independent country in 1994.
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Fructose and Glucose in Foods
Overview
Fructose and glucose are kinds of sugar. You consume them whenever you eat foods containing high fructose corn syrup, table sugar or naturally occurring sugars. TERA Gold You also take in glucose -- though not fructose -- whenever you eat starch. Your cells use fructose and glucose to provide for their energy needs; you can burn the sugars to produce the energy molecule ATP, which fuels muscle movement and other cellular activities.
Sugar Chemistry
Sugars are a subset of the class of nutrient molecules called carbohydrates, which consist of the elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Starches, found in grains and vegetables like potatoes, are also carbohydrates. All carbohydrates -- sugar and starch -- are made up of one or more sugar units called monosaccharides, chemically bonded together. Carbohydrates consisting of just one or two monosaccharides are sugars and taste sweet. Starches, on the other hand, consist of long chains of bonded monosaccharides, and don't taste sweet. Glucose and fructose are monosaccharides.
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Sources of Glucose and Fructose
Some foods contain the monosaccharides glucose or fructose on their own. For instance, glucose and fructose occur naturally in fruit. Plants synthesize the monosaccharides from carbon dioxide and water by using the sun's energy -- this process is called photosynthesis, RIFT Platinum explain Doctors Mary Campbell and Shawn Farrell in their book "Biochemistry." Some foods also contain glucose and fructose chemically bonded together in the form of the sugar sucrose, more commonly called table sugar. Fruit is a natural source of sucrose, but it's also added to many foods as a sweetening agent. Finally, you take in glucose whenever you consume starch.
Digestion
Depending upon the form in which you take in glucose and fructose in your food, you may or may not need to digest the nutrient molecules to absorb them into the bloodstream. Sources of pure glucose and fructose don't need to be digested; you can absorb the monosaccharides directly. If glucose is chemically bonded to fructose -- as in table sugar -- or to other glucose molecules as in starch, you use enzymes to separate the monosaccharides from one another before absorbing them. Dr. Lauralee Sherwood, in her book "Human Physiology," rift gold explains that this process is so rapid that it doesn't significantly slow the rate at which you can absorb the glucose from starch relative to the rate at which you can absorb pure glucose.
Uses
After you absorb glucose and fructose from your food, your cells can take up the monosaccharides and use them for a variety of purposes. RIFT Platinum The major difference between glucose and fructose with regard to cellular uptake is that you need insulin, a hormone from the pancreas, to signal cells to take up glucose. Your cells don't require insulin to take up fructose. Cells can chemically burn glucose or fructose for immediate energy. Rift Gold They can also store fructose or glucose in one of two forms -- as glycogen or as fat. Both storage molecules require chemically reacting glucose and fructose and modifying them into appropriate glycogen or fat precursor molecules.
Fructose and glucose are kinds of sugar. You consume them whenever you eat foods containing high fructose corn syrup, table sugar or naturally occurring sugars. TERA Gold You also take in glucose -- though not fructose -- whenever you eat starch. Your cells use fructose and glucose to provide for their energy needs; you can burn the sugars to produce the energy molecule ATP, which fuels muscle movement and other cellular activities.
Sugar Chemistry
Sugars are a subset of the class of nutrient molecules called carbohydrates, which consist of the elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Starches, found in grains and vegetables like potatoes, are also carbohydrates. All carbohydrates -- sugar and starch -- are made up of one or more sugar units called monosaccharides, chemically bonded together. Carbohydrates consisting of just one or two monosaccharides are sugars and taste sweet. Starches, on the other hand, consist of long chains of bonded monosaccharides, and don't taste sweet. Glucose and fructose are monosaccharides.
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Sources of Glucose and Fructose
Some foods contain the monosaccharides glucose or fructose on their own. For instance, glucose and fructose occur naturally in fruit. Plants synthesize the monosaccharides from carbon dioxide and water by using the sun's energy -- this process is called photosynthesis, RIFT Platinum explain Doctors Mary Campbell and Shawn Farrell in their book "Biochemistry." Some foods also contain glucose and fructose chemically bonded together in the form of the sugar sucrose, more commonly called table sugar. Fruit is a natural source of sucrose, but it's also added to many foods as a sweetening agent. Finally, you take in glucose whenever you consume starch.
Digestion
Depending upon the form in which you take in glucose and fructose in your food, you may or may not need to digest the nutrient molecules to absorb them into the bloodstream. Sources of pure glucose and fructose don't need to be digested; you can absorb the monosaccharides directly. If glucose is chemically bonded to fructose -- as in table sugar -- or to other glucose molecules as in starch, you use enzymes to separate the monosaccharides from one another before absorbing them. Dr. Lauralee Sherwood, in her book "Human Physiology," rift gold explains that this process is so rapid that it doesn't significantly slow the rate at which you can absorb the glucose from starch relative to the rate at which you can absorb pure glucose.
Uses
After you absorb glucose and fructose from your food, your cells can take up the monosaccharides and use them for a variety of purposes. RIFT Platinum The major difference between glucose and fructose with regard to cellular uptake is that you need insulin, a hormone from the pancreas, to signal cells to take up glucose. Your cells don't require insulin to take up fructose. Cells can chemically burn glucose or fructose for immediate energy. Rift Gold They can also store fructose or glucose in one of two forms -- as glycogen or as fat. Both storage molecules require chemically reacting glucose and fructose and modifying them into appropriate glycogen or fat precursor molecules.
New York's Tallest Building Is Now One of Its Greenest
New York's tallest and most recognizable skyscraper, the Empire State Building, is perhaps best known as the fictional site of King Kong's last stand. In real life, however, the monkey on the building's back isn't an oversize gorilla -- it's an oversize electricity bill. And the Empire State Building isn't the only structure in the city with a giant appetite for electricity. According to PlaNYC, New York's conservation program, energy consumed by buildings accounts for 75% of the city's total carbon footprint.
A large part of the problem is that New York's buildings, like most of the building stock in America, date back to times when fuel was cheap and energy conservation was almost unknown. While today's green buildings are designed for maximum efficiency, earlier construction was built to take advantage of electricity-guzzling air conditioning, high-powered fans, radiators and other energy-hungry technologies.
Replacing the country's old buildings with new, green architecture would certainly handle the efficiency issue but would also create some problems of its own. As Anthony Malkin, the Empire State Building's owner, notes, green buildings can be expensive to build and maintain, pricing them out of the reach of most clients. Moreover, tearing down existing buildings wastes resources, mitigating the positive effect of any green technology.
The solution, Malkin decided, was to try to find a cost-effective way to slash the Empire State Building's energy consumption.
Bringing a Classic Building Back
In the beginning, Malkin and his father weren't concerned about energy efficiency. When they took control of the Empire State Building in 2006 following a conflict with their partners, the Malkins' main interest was turning around an asset that had become something of an albatross. At the time, the once-proud edifice was showing its age: The lobby's original gold and aluminum Art Deco ceiling had been covered over, the observatory needed a major overhaul and many of the building's hallways, restrooms and offices were out-of-date.
This had had a noticeable effect on the Empire State's renters. As Malkin notes, Rift Gold "We had a large collection of low-quality tenants." In fact, the building's astounding 752 renters were paying, on average, only $26.50 per square foot, a fraction of what more up-to-date buildings in Midtown Manhattan were charging.
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Check out the latest real estate newsClearly, Malkin and his father needed a plan. "We're known well for the Empire State, for its history and place in culture," Malkin notes. "However, history was not enough reason to keep the building. If we were to continue to own it, greatness had to be the destination, not merely ownership."
For much of the first year after they took control, the Malkins considered various ways to return the building to its former glory. RIFT Platinum The first step in getting top-quality renters lay in creating spaces that filled their needs, so Malkin began investigating high-end rental spaces to determine which amenities made the biggest difference to lessees.
It was during that investigation that Malkin discovered that many of the companies that he was hoping to attract were highly concerned about energy costs. rift gold "For renters, the three biggest expenditures are salaries, rent and utilities," he says. "Larger, better tenants demand better energy efficiency."
This is especially true when it comes to international business, he notes. RIFT Platinum "European companies measure their energy usage closely, and many boards set maximums on energy usage." That meant if Malkin wanted to bring the building and its clientele into the 21st century, he needed to massively change its energy profile.
Finding a Green Path
To develop a plan for the update, representatives from the building met with people from the Clinton Climate Initiative and other green-energy groups. TERA Gold While Clinton's team was focused on reducing the building's carbon footprint, the Malkins' concerns were more prosaic: "For us, the bottom line was dollars and cents. We wanted to invest the right amount of money in the right amount of order to maximize profit."
A large part of the problem is that New York's buildings, like most of the building stock in America, date back to times when fuel was cheap and energy conservation was almost unknown. While today's green buildings are designed for maximum efficiency, earlier construction was built to take advantage of electricity-guzzling air conditioning, high-powered fans, radiators and other energy-hungry technologies.
Replacing the country's old buildings with new, green architecture would certainly handle the efficiency issue but would also create some problems of its own. As Anthony Malkin, the Empire State Building's owner, notes, green buildings can be expensive to build and maintain, pricing them out of the reach of most clients. Moreover, tearing down existing buildings wastes resources, mitigating the positive effect of any green technology.
The solution, Malkin decided, was to try to find a cost-effective way to slash the Empire State Building's energy consumption.
Bringing a Classic Building Back
In the beginning, Malkin and his father weren't concerned about energy efficiency. When they took control of the Empire State Building in 2006 following a conflict with their partners, the Malkins' main interest was turning around an asset that had become something of an albatross. At the time, the once-proud edifice was showing its age: The lobby's original gold and aluminum Art Deco ceiling had been covered over, the observatory needed a major overhaul and many of the building's hallways, restrooms and offices were out-of-date.
This had had a noticeable effect on the Empire State's renters. As Malkin notes, Rift Gold "We had a large collection of low-quality tenants." In fact, the building's astounding 752 renters were paying, on average, only $26.50 per square foot, a fraction of what more up-to-date buildings in Midtown Manhattan were charging.
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Check out the latest real estate newsClearly, Malkin and his father needed a plan. "We're known well for the Empire State, for its history and place in culture," Malkin notes. "However, history was not enough reason to keep the building. If we were to continue to own it, greatness had to be the destination, not merely ownership."
For much of the first year after they took control, the Malkins considered various ways to return the building to its former glory. RIFT Platinum The first step in getting top-quality renters lay in creating spaces that filled their needs, so Malkin began investigating high-end rental spaces to determine which amenities made the biggest difference to lessees.
It was during that investigation that Malkin discovered that many of the companies that he was hoping to attract were highly concerned about energy costs. rift gold "For renters, the three biggest expenditures are salaries, rent and utilities," he says. "Larger, better tenants demand better energy efficiency."
This is especially true when it comes to international business, he notes. RIFT Platinum "European companies measure their energy usage closely, and many boards set maximums on energy usage." That meant if Malkin wanted to bring the building and its clientele into the 21st century, he needed to massively change its energy profile.
Finding a Green Path
To develop a plan for the update, representatives from the building met with people from the Clinton Climate Initiative and other green-energy groups. TERA Gold While Clinton's team was focused on reducing the building's carbon footprint, the Malkins' concerns were more prosaic: "For us, the bottom line was dollars and cents. We wanted to invest the right amount of money in the right amount of order to maximize profit."
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