Drinking Coffee a Centuries Old Tradition

By Charles Etungen

Coffee is the product of a seed that is grown both in rows in sun or more traditionally on the hillsides under shade. The coffee plants blossom and the fruit of the blossoms are the coffee berries. The two major species of coffee are the most popular Arabica and the more bitter Robusto. These berries are fermented, soaked, hulled and sorted, dried, and then the beans can be ground, whether at home or commercially, into many different forms of a consumable beverage.

The coffee plant is indigenous to the subtropical areas of Africa and southern Asia. It has spread for cultivation in warm areas all around the tropical Earth. From Columbia to Kona, Viet Nam to Brazil, coffee plants produce some of the most sought after berries on Earth. Coffee was first consumed in Ethiopia, but not in liquid form; the berries from the coffee shrubs were consumed by goats. The goats then seemed to have a positive reaction to the fruit, and their actions were mimicked by the goat herders. The caffeine in the berries, and its affects on the body, were then discovered and the popularity of the plant is now multi-billion dollar history.

The Muslims are credited with introducing the drink to Italy, and the Italians then helped to spread the drink through out Europe. England's first coffee house was built in the late 17th century. What exactly all of these people were drinking isn't always known, but there have been various methods of consuming coffee, from chewing the berries, to drinking coffee as a cold mix of the grounds and water, to the hot drink espressos and lattes of today.

As with many popular substances, coffee has had a past rife with controversy. It has been both banned and blessed by several religious organizations at different time in history. Coffee has been used in religious observances in Yemen and parts of Africa; it was banned by the Ethiopian Church. The Ottoman empire in Turkey also banned its use during a political struggle in 17th century and their have been many political rebellions across Europe regarding its use.

The Dutch imported coffee on a huge scale. They were so enthralled with the beverage that they were more than willing to ignore the trade embargo with the Arabs against exporting coffee. Seeds were smuggled in 1616 by Pieter van den Broeck into Europe and planted in Java and Ceylon.

The Roman Catholics, prior to 1600, considered the black liquid the devil's drink, given to Muslims to replace wine. Pope Clement VII, who really enjoyed the brewed concoction, baptized the drink. Venice became a very popular import site for the beans, and coffee spread across Europe.

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Real estate short sale" is a popular phrase

By Rem

A surprising number of people are using the phrase "real estate short sale" currently and that has drawn a number of curious people to wonder what all the commotion is all about. Anyone who has read newspapers or watched TV has probably come across some sort of stories about the declining real estate market leading banks to consider real estate short sales as an alternative to foreclosure.

A real estate short sale is the name given to the process where banks allow properties to be sold for less than the amount owed to them. There are two conditions that must be met before a bank is likely to approve this: Firstly: Market values are such that the property's sale price cannot cover the outstanding mortgage balance(s). A further condition is that the owners of the property must not be able to continue making mortgage payments on the property.

Banks undergo a real estate short sale when they let a property be sold for an amount of money that is less than what it is worth. There are two conditions that must be met before a bank is likely to approve this: Number one, the property's sale price has to be incapable of covering the outstanding mortgage balance. The second condition is kind of obvious, but it dictates that the owners will be unable to continue making mortgage payments on the property.

In the same amount of time, the market values for similar properties are going for 215,000 dollars, while the adjustable rate has risen from 7 percent to 11 percent. Additionally, we end up with a real estate short sale situation once one of the owners has lost their job.

The bank may decide to save expenses and time delays that a foreclosure would cost by simply allowing a short sale. Banks do this because it allows them to accept a definite amount of money and because it allows them to get the property off their books. If the lenders and owners do not agree on the terms of the sale, complications can result, but in general, that is how the real estate short sale works.

For owners going through a real estate short sale, the experience can be a dreadful one, but there are experiences which can be far worse. Having to go through the experience is awful, but it is a lot better than having a foreclosure on your credit report. On the other side of the coin, it can often represent an excellent buying opportunity for the savvy real estate investor.

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?The Australian Outback Hat, An Aussie Icon

By Josh Arnett

A symbol of the untamed and exciting terrain of the Australian outback, the Aussie outback hat is a classic. Aside from that, it is truly an icon of the wild, thrilling, romantic, daring lifestyles you see in some modern movies. Think of character actors like Paul Hogan, as "diamond in the rough", Crocodile Dundee. What about Harrison Ford as the educated, yet adventurous and tough, Indiana Jones. Where would they be without their Australian Outback hats?

When you think of Crocodile Dundee, you are sure to picture his well-known oiled, waterproof leather outback hat adorned with a band of crocodile teeth. Indiana Jones wore a wide variety of outback hats in his movies. At various times, he could be seen sporting the famous whip hatband outback hat, the crushable wool outback hat, the bao outback hat and others.

The crown of the Aussie outback hat is about four inches high. It is teardrop shaped. It usually has a three or four inch wide brim. You will find outback hats made of a variety of materials. Crushable wool felt, canvas, straw, rabbit fur felt or other animal fur felt, oiled, waterproof leather or even snake skin are just a few examples. You can get your Aussie hat with a chin strap or without one. You can also choose any kind of hatband you want.

The Aussie Outback hat is often confused with the Safari Hat; it is actually only like the Safari hat where the crown is concerned. It is really quite a bit more like the American cowboy hat in the brim. It's brim is really not at all like that of the Safari Hat.

The outback hat has a flat top. It also has a wider brim than a Safari hat or a fedora (which is well-known for its stingy brim.) In fact, the Australian Outback hat is often thought of as a "down-under" version of the American cowboy hat. The Aussie outback hat has a good wide brim that shields the wearers head and face from the merciless sun and beating rains of the outback. It also provides good protection against the harsh wind and snow you will find in rural Australia.

Of course, by comparison, you will see some differences between the American cowboy hat, and its counterpart, the Australian outback hat. For one thing, the Australian Outback hat has a wide brim that curls up slightly at the sides. We all know that the American cowboy hat curls up dramatically at the sides. Curl it down in the front and the back and you will find that the Australian outback hat will give you complete protection from the elements. Sun, wind, and rain will all be diverted. In fact the primary use for the Australian outback hat was to protect the wearer from the relentless sun and heat that is commonly found in the Australian outback.

The most popular outback hat type today is said to be the Snowy River style which became famous with the release of the Disney movie, The Man from Snowy River. It is a pre-creased, stockman hat with a 3.5 inch brim. The sides are rolled up and both front and back are curved down to provide maximum protection from the elements.

It takes a certain sort of face to do an American cowboy hat justice, but an Aussie outback hat looks great on everyone! You can't beat an Australian Outback hat if you are looking for good protection from rain, wind, and even snow. They give more protection from these elements and from the sun than you will find in any other hat. Actually, I'd say that when you wear an Aussie outback style hat you are very likely to find that you are inspired to grab yourself a bit of excitement, romance and adventure!

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Want to Live Off Grid? Alternative Energy Sources are Available

By Jackie Lee

You have been hearing all about it. It seems to be a big problem now all around the globe. Energy crisis is something that people can be blamed for. But it is too late now to point fingers to whoever committed the biggest mistake. What you can do to do your share in helping to solve the root of the problem is by finding and using available alternative energy sources.

It's true technological advances have made life much easier. Unfortunately with all these advances alternative energy sources have been put to the wayside. Considering the fact all the fossil fuels burned to fuel the new technology have in part, led to the environmental crisis we are now facing, it's time to start looking at some other alternatives. It's time to look at what you can do to help.

It's great to say, it's time to do your part, but many people don't have any idea what alternative energy sources are available to them. There are quite a few alternatives to fossil fuels, including energy from the sun, water, even the earth itself.

Using the heat of the earth is one of the alternative energy sources the average home owner can take advantage of. By burying pipe you can take advantage of the consistent temperature of the earth, below the frost line. The water in this piping comes into your house warm, and then goes back out to get heated up by the earth again.

If you live in a windy area you can certainly take advantage of the power of wind. Residential wind power can provide plenty of energy to run your home. If you find there's not enough wind to fully power your house you can certainly use it as a supplement to regular power or other alternative energy sources.

If you are looking at using water for energy you have chosen well. It is a little more difficult to harness the power in water, as you usually need a dam, but this can be a great choice on a community level. If you have a water source you can also use a wheel to harness the power of water, this was often used in pioneer days, no reason we can't go back and use clean energy the way our forefathers did.

Now more than ever is the time to act to make use of the available renewable energy resource like the above-mentioned. Aside from the fact that they are free, they will be available as long as you know how to care for your environment.

There are methods and studies being conducted by experts worldwide to find ways on how to improve on the utilization of these available sources of energy. People must learn to slowly detach themselves on being too dependent on the use of energy sources that are non-renewable. In a matter of years, the latter will decrease until they slowly diminish. Are you going to wait for that time to come when all along, if you will only look around, you will discover how nature provided for everything that you need. All you have to do is to find ways on how to use them wisely.

You can also choose the products you use in your home wisely, choosing to use products in renewable containers. You can use cloth diapers instead of disposables and other things to lessen the amount of waste your family sends to the landfill. You can also choose natural cleansers instead of ones containing chemicals that further damage the environment.

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Advance Wellness Research Offers

By Linda Kemp

Are acai berries really as good at helping people lose weight as they are made out to be? Considering the number of people testifying how great these supplements are, the answer seems to be yes. There are so many people who are claiming that they were finally able to lose weight just by adding Pure Acai Berry to their diet that it definitely seemed like a worthwhile quest in order to try this idea out.

To determine for myself whether acai berry is worth taking as a weight loss supplement, I decided to add Pure Acai Berry to my diet for a month. I choose this particular supplement because it seemed to be the most pure and the most concentrated. Having a free trial offer of it also helped because I knew that I would not be wasting money if I didn't like the results! Not knowing what I would experience, I was definitely not very certain at first if this would be worthwhile. However, I was exceptionally pleased with the results of supplementing my diet with this berry.

Before starting my acai berry supplement routine, I was carrying a modest amount of extra weight- just like most people in this country. I knew that summer was coming up and I was really hoping to find a way to get rid of the extra weight so that I would look good in the summer clothing that I wanted to wear. However, all of the diets I had tried left me hungry and cranky and never helped me lose weight because I would go off of them too quickly once I got tired of them. And other diet supplements I tried were horrible too, because they left me jittery and feeling strange. But this berry was not at all like any of those other weight loss experiences. I felt no ill effects while taking it and I started noticing results right away.

Basically, after a month of taking Pure Acai Berry, I was feeling and looking noticeably slimmer and I also felt very energetic. This was sure a different feeling than I've had on other diets! I am actually looking forward to summer this year and to trying on bathing suits, especially after continuing the supplement routine for another couple of months! Plus, because I've had more energy ever since taking this supplement, I've also found the energy to exercise. This has really made a difference since I look more toned and fit and the weight is coming off even easier than ever before.

What has really surprised me about acai berry is that weight loss is not the only benefit I've felt. I've just felt overall healthier since starting to take it and my improved body image is really starting to show in my confidence in myself. I am also very impressed with the amount of nutrients that this berry contains and know that getting plenty of antioxidants, fiber, omega fatty acids, and other nutrients will really help me stay healthy over my lifetime.

After my trial period of taking Pure Acai Berry, I am definitely sold on the effects of this superfood. I will continue to take it in order to keep my weight under control and for all of the other great health effects and I sincerely urge everyone else to do the same. Do your own trial of this supplement and you are sure to find out, like I did, that it really is a miracle food.

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Biofules production

By Barbara Waters

The production of biofuels is quite simply the conversion of organic (vegetable) matter into energy. Using Biofuels is another way we do not have to rely on fossil fuels which cause so much damage to the environment. There are a number of derivatives of biofuels that are used frequently with ethanol being the most commonly used but the is also sugar can and the oil from both vegetables and corn. The use of ethanol may be associated with a gasoline substitute but that is not all it can be used for. As stated by the International Energy Agency (IEA), although presently, only two percent of the world's usable gasoline is composed of ethanol, by 2025 it would rise up to the figure of 10 percent and even up to 30 percent by 2050.

However, we have a long way to go to refine and make economic and practical these biofuels that we are researching and a study by Oregon State University proves this. So far, what we have made are biofuels that are as energy efficient as gasoline made from petroleum. To measure energy efficiency, we need to know the quantity of the required utilised energy that we can gain from a certain amount of input energy. Despite our best efforts, fuel sources always require a greater input than they are able to supply back.

No such thing that had been built nor utilized has gained more energy from the output as compared to what was from the necessitated input. The input energy is what it takes to produce the end-product which is the energy that's essential for our necessities and the process by which these energies are converted and put to use is what greatly matters. Biodiesel fuel was recorded at 69% energy efficiency. One good piece of information did come from this research and that is that ethanol that has been derived from cellulose has a higher efficiency than that of nuclear energy at 85%.

With the enticing and promising effects of biofuels, investors are undeniably anticipating increased profits from it and this may bring about the rise of the grain futures market of the Chicago Stock Exchange that will soon whip away investment activities from the oil futures in NY. This has no become a major topic as scientists are of the opinion that within just over twenty years (2030), we will be using upwards of 30% of this type of fuel for our transportation needs. One certain energy markets analyst has said, growth in demand for diesel and gasoline may slow down dramatically, if the government subsidizes firms distributing biofuels and further pushes to promote the use of eco-friendly fuel.

There are several nations which are seriously involved in the development of biofuels. To put this into perspective, they produce a huge 3. Despite their love of gasoline, the United States is the second largest producer of biofuels. Meanwhile the European Union lags way behind with only four million tonnes per year. Most of this biodiesel fuel is derived from rapeseed oil with some from soybean oil and a little from palm oil which combined make up the remaining twenty percent.

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The Powerful Caralluma Fimbriata Plant

By Therese Zachary

Today, one of the latest diet crazes is the caralluma fimbriata plant. More and more dieters from around the world are discovering the wonders about this peculiar plant. Now how can a plant cause such a commotion? What exactly can the caralluma fimbriata plant do? What you probably didn't know is that the Caralluma fimbriata plant has been kept a secret in India for a long time. When it was recognized as extremely beneficial for effective weight loss, overall health and energy, news reached other parts of the world.

It is an edible and a succulent plant. People in India have been using this plant for hundreds of years to suppress appetite and therefore ease hunger. Tribesmen are said to have used this plant occasionally on long trips to fight against hunger. On the other hand, it is also generally plays a large role in the Indian diet.

The plant has the ability to suppress appetite. While tribesmen in India have used the Caralluma fimbriata as a way to combat hunger, it may seem that the Western world does not need this plant as much. We can easily access food in fastfood chains and a melting pot of all sorts of dishes is highly available. Consequently, we are slowly getting heavier than the ones before us. And with all the stress we encounter almost on a daily basis, it's just getting more difficult losing and maintaining a healthy weight. Moreover, more and more health conditions are arising due to being overweight and obese. This is where the Caralluma fimbriata plant has been proven useful.

Suppressant - What Caralluma fimbriata does is essentially suppress the appetite. At the same time, it is known to improve energy levels, aids in the maintenance of blood glucose levels and satiates thirst. In India, it is used as a daily vegetable, appetite suppressant, sustenance and medicine. The plant has been compared with Hoodia of the Kalahari Desert, which also has natural, appetite suppressing properties.

How It Works - So how does this wonderful plant actually work? Caralluma fimbriata is found to obstruct the actions of many enzymes in the body, which eventually obstructs the development of fat. As a result, fat reserves are burned off. At the same time, it influences the mechanism of the brain that controls appetite.

No Side Effects - Ayurvedic specialists have discovered that the plant itself has no harsh side effects and toxicity when used. The effectiveness of the plant depends on how you take it and with what product. There are a number of products that have been distributed and standardized with the plant as a concentrated form. Some products also include a few other ingredients.

Lose Weight Safely - The Caralluma fimbriata is deemed a safe, natural alternative in aiding weight loss. There are products that come in pill form, where mixing or drinking up a cup of solution isn't necessary. This makes losing weight all the more easier and more convenient. Caralluma products are typically taken before meals so that the appetite suppressing properties start to work and prevent one from overeating. Results are known to show evidently within just a few weeks.

For those who have tried it, the Caralluma fimbriata does make a lot of sense, considering it is all-natural, has already been used safely for centuries, backed up by several scientific studies and associated with several free information (on the plant) accessible online. Of course, it is always in your best interest to consult with your doctor first before taking Caralluma fimbriata.

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Extraction Canopies - Buying Advice Commercial Kitchens

By Andrew Cambridge

The cleaning of extraction canopies can be difficult leading to the extraction canopies deteriorating faster than normal. Thus the Material that extraction canopies are made from is very important. Good extraction canopies should only use 405 to 430 grade stainless steel. The reason for this is that cheaper stainless steel stains easier and discolours.

Good extraction canopies should have drain taps on the bottom edge; so that the excess oil that can get trapped in the filters can drain away properly and does not just build up within the bottom of extraction canopies. Extraction canopies should feel solid, especially around the filter banks with drain holes at the bottom of the filter bank.

Always measure and plan all equipment you are going to need and look for the easiest route out of the area that you require the extraction canopies for the ducting. You need to consider these aspects when dealing with commercial extraction canopies to ensure that you have the one, of many extraction canopies, that is right for your needs. Contact your local councils and planning, and ensure you do not proceed without their approval as you may be required to remove your work regardless of cost. Companies specialising in extraction canopies will assist with all your requirements.

Looking at the duct from extraction canopies and how to extract out of the building you will need to the measure and decide on the type of the duct and fan. This can be advised with a free visit, but if you are in need of this information as you are working with a very tight space you can contact us and we can advise you of what you will need based on room size and task at hand. You can still consider where the ducting should go on your extraction canopies but once you know these sizes you can work how to exit the building.

Fire hazards can happen in extraction canopies ducting from the over heating of oil and fats in frying equipment. The vapours are given off at 200 to 230 degrees and this makes it essential that the extraction canopies system is working properly and safely. The duct and fan should be working and positioned correctly to prevent oil and fat build up.

It is vital to carry out regular cleansing and preservation of your extraction canopies and extraction systems. You are generally required to clean your extraction canopies and filters weekly. A lot of filters are aluminium or stainless steel, which can effortlessly be disconnected and washed with lukewarm soap filled water. You should clean your duct work and fans every 6 months. It would be advised to let an expert cleaning business who can provide you with appropriate paperwork for indemnity reasons.

Extraction canopies should be looked over to ensure that the maximum internal noise levels of NR40 to 50 is not being exceeded. The highest level when extraction is taking place, should not amplify the sound by any more than 2 db (A) at the end of the fitting. To attain these levels, the user of the slow running fan low velocity can assist you.

There are various different types of extraction canopies, fan sizes, makes and models. These include: Roof Unit, Helious and Ventaxia. There are also many different types of fans, ranging from Turbos, Short case, Long case, Plate fans and Box fans. Each one of these clearly has their own sole position and its vital to make certain you obtained the right one by getting in contact with the extraction canopies business for support. A highly regarded extraction canopies firm will aid you with such support.

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