Do you start your day with a cup of coffee? Need that candy bar in the middle of the day? It could be that you are using caffeine as an energy boost. Caffeine Awareness Month is a great time to get the low down on exactly how much caffeine you are consuming in a day and if that is having any harmful effects on your body. Some uses of caffeine are as an additive to medicine or food so you may not even realize that you are consuming it.
History of Caffeine Awareness Month
In 2003 the Caffeine Awareness Alliance was formed to advocate for a caffeine-free industry. Their goal is to provide information and resources for everyone in the industry from executives, retailers, and media. It is this organization that has sponsored the creation of Caffeine Awareness Month. The stated goal for the month is to be a health awareness campaign that can help people to make informed decisions about the consumption of caffeinated products.
In 2003 the Caffeine Awareness Alliance was formed to advocate for a caffeine-free industry. Their goal is to provide information and resources for everyone in the industry from executives, retailers, and media. It is this organization that has sponsored the creation of Caffeine Awareness Month. The stated goal for the month is to be a health awareness campaign that can help people to make informed decisions about the consumption of caffeinated products.
There are some facts about caffeine that may come as a surprise to you. There are about 60 different plants that have caffeine in them including cocoa, coffee beans, tea leaves, and kola. This means that you may not always know if there is caffeine in a product because, in the United States, the Federal Food and Drug Administration does not require companies to list the amount of caffeine in the nutritional information.
Some sodas that you would think did not have caffeine in them, actually, do. Sunkist’s Orange, A&W Cream Soda, and most diet drinks. Chocolate is another food that has caffeine in it. Because of this, ice cream that has either chocolate of coffee as a flavor can rack up the amount of caffeine you consume as well. Most surprisingly, you will get caffeine from pain relievers and weight loss pills as well!
thanks for the weather funnies, Heide
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (noun) The rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart. | ||
| Synonyms: | heartbeat | ||
| Usage: | An icy hand seemed to grasp my heart and check its pulsation, as I bent over him, gazing with breathless intensity upon the ghastly, upturned face. | ||
Idiom of the Day
make advances at (someone)— To approach someone in a flirtatious, amorous, or sexual manner; to try or begin to seduce someone. |
History
Real Madrid Football Club Founded (1902)
One of the richest and most valuable sports franchises in the world, the Real Madrid Football Club is also one of the most successful, having won dozens of championships over the course of its storied history. In 1953, club president Santiago Bernabéu Yeste, a former player, embarked on the strategy of signing world-class players from abroad, not only from Spain—a trend that has continued to fuel the club's success and worldwide popularity.
Sarah Caldwell (1924)
Caldwell was a violin prodigy from an early age. In 1957, she founded what would become the Opera Company of Boston. Notorious for her ability to avert financial crises and meet last-minute deadlines while overseeing every detail of production, she made the company one of the most distinguished and innovative in the US. With the growing success of her company, she began to appear as a guest conductor of major orchestras.
Town Meeting Day
 An official state holiday in Vermont, this is the day on which nearly every town elects its officers, approves budgets, and deals with other civic issues in a daylong public meeting of the voters. It more or less coincides with the anniversary of Vermont's admission to the Union on March 4, 1791. Vermonters pride themselves on their active participation in these meetings, which often include heated debates on issues of local importance. |
Beech booming as climate changes, and that's bad for forests
Beech trees are dominating the woodlands of the northeastern United States as the climate changes, and that could be bad news for the forests and people who work in them, according to a group of scientists. The scientists say the move toward beech-heavy forests is ...READ MORE:
Beech booming as climate changes, and that's bad for forests
1808 - At Harvard University, the first college orchestra was founded.
1834 - The city of York in Upper Canada was incorporated as Toronto.
1899 - Aspirin was patented by German researchers Felix Hoffman and Hermann Dreser.
1947 - The first air-conditioned naval ship, "The Newport News," was launched from Newport News, VA.
1960 - Switzerland granted women the right to vote in municipal elections.
1964 - Elvis Presley's 14th movie, "Kissin' Cousins," was released.
1967 - U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson announced his plan to establish a draft lottery.
1981 - Walter Cronkite appeared on his last episode of "CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite." He had been on the job 19 years.
1985 - Yul Brynner played his his 4,500th performance in the musical "The King and I."
1997 - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II launched the first official royal Web site.
If You Were Born Today, March 6
You are an exceptionally hard-working individual who possesses much devotion and dedication to whatever you do. You seek balance, harmony, and beauty in your life; and you work tirelessly to achieve these things. Responsible and concerned, you do what is expected of you and more. You are gifted in the arts, but you never dismiss practical concerns. You can be driven by the fear of lacking, and you never forget your roots. Famous people born today: Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Rob Reiner, Shaquille O’Neal, Ed McMahon, Tom Arnold, Connie Britton, Ellen Muth.
1.
Shreemaya Krishnadham Holi Celebration 2018
Mar 2-11, 2018 | Milpitas, CA
Shreemaya Krishnadham|25 Corning Ave
If it seems like the world is going colorblind, then go to the Shreemaya Krishnadham Holi Celebration to give it a fresh coat of springtime character. This unique Hindi celebration allows you to throw multi-colored powder at each other, enjoy fantastic food and dance wildly to the music in honor of spring’s arrival.
further information: Shreemaya Krishnadham - BAYVP
2.
Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia 2018
Mar 3-25, 2018 | Philadelphia, PA
Look no further than the City of Brotherly Love to binge-watch some extraordinary Israeli films. In fact, the Israeli Film Festival is a month-long watching party, so you won't have to worry about making it on specific night. You can get your fix for Israeli culture in a gut-busting comedy, a tear-jerking drama or a spellbinding documentary.
further information: Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia
3.
Southeastern Cowboy Gathering 2018
Mar 8-10, 2018 | Cartersville, GA
Booth Western Art Museum, Grand Theatre & Bergman Theatre|501 N Museum Dr
The West is invading the Southeastern United States to prove that cowboys aren't just exclusive to Texas. Yee-haw your way on over to Cartersville, Georgia, where a smokin' chuck wagon cook-off, lively country music and Western art are within reach of your trusty lasso. Never mind the fact that you don't have a cowboy hat to tip for the ladies; a fedora is a laughably acceptable substitute.
further information: Southeastern Cowboy Gathering - Booth Western Art Museum
William Tell Told Again is a 1904 retelling of the William Tell legend in prose and verse. The main prose element was written by P. G. Wodehouse, while the verse was written by John W. Houghton. The book includes a frontispiece and 15 full-page illustrations, all in colour, by Philip Dadd.
WINTER IN ROMANIA
White frost over Pestera village in Romania.
Love Heart Chicks
knit
knit
thanks, Helen
crochet
thanks, June
thanks, Shelley
Vegetarian Tortilla Soup Recipe
SWEETS
thanks, Jane
thanks, Hazel
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Easter craft
thanks, Grace
Chain Curtain Yellow Jigsaw Puzzle
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solution:
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thank, Heide
thanks, Helen
(who had the sculpture in her area sometime back)
SUCH SWEET SORROW .. BYE BYE
Farewell, Disgruntled Shopper. They came for you the other day, and I am sorry to see you go. I wish you could have had a slightly more dignified trip home than being pried up, wheeled down the sidewalk, and placed unceremoniously in the back of a truck, but we all respect your stoicism and ability to carry heavy packages for months at a time with nary a complaint.
The whole town was excited when you arrived.
I couldn't resist visiting with you each time I passed by on Main Street, jokingly giving you an extra package. You were not amused.
I admired your festive hat at Christmas, but again, you did not seem amused.
Goodbye, Disgruntled Shopper. You will be missed.
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