SMAP Takes to the Skies

A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with the Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) observatory onboard is seen in this long exposure photograph as it launches from Space Launch Complex 2, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. SMAP is NASA’s first Earth-observing satellite designed to collect global observations of surface soil moisture and its freeze/thaw state. SMAP will provide high resolution global measurements of soil moisture from space. The data will be used to enhance scientists’ understanding of the processes that link Earth’s water, energy, and carbon cycles. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

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Fitness Email Stirs Controversy at Pennsylvania College by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A small suburban Philadelphia college apologized Friday after it stirred controversy with an email advertising a fitness program to overweight students.

Published: January 30, 2015 at 01:24PM

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Milk Does a Body Good? A Look at the Science by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Embattled milk producers launched a social media campaign this week to rebuild public confidence in the health benefits of their product.

Published: January 30, 2015 at 07:21AM

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Here’s how your desk should be organized

Just a few quick changes to your workspace can help increase your productivity.

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Are Vitamin Drinks a Bad Idea? by ANAHAD O’CONNOR

By ANAHAD O’CONNOR

Some nutrition scientists are concerned that with the profusion of fortified foods, beverages and supplements, many people may be ingesting levels of vitamins and other nutrients that are not only unnecessary, but potentially harmful.

Published: January 30, 2015 at 12:45AM

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Cold-Stunned Turtles Rehabilitated in New Orleans, Released by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nearly two dozen turtles that were stranded by cold weather last year in Massachusetts have successfully undergone rehab and have been returned to waters off Louisiana’s coast.

Published: January 29, 2015 at 11:48PM

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Child Health and Poverty by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author

Sandra G. Hassink, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, responds to an online column by Charles M. Blow.

Published: January 29, 2015 at 07:00PM

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Dark Chocolate Cherry Cobbler with Coconut Whipped Crème

Dark Chocolate Cherry Cobbler with Coconut Whipped Crème

By Mark Hyman, MD

Published: January 29, 2015

• Yield: 8 Servings


• Prep: 30 mins


• Cook: 20 mins


• Ready In: 50 mins

Make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable by eating foods that both your body and taste buds love. Enjoy this rich, decadent cobbler with a special whipped crème. One taste and you will definitely have a crush on it!

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Almond Meal


• 1/4 cup Finely unsweetened shredded coconut


• 1/4 cup Hemp Seeds


• 1 cup Chopped raw walnuts or pecans


• 3/4 teaspoon Cinnamon/divided


• 1 pinch Sea Salt


• 1 teaspoon Coconut sugar or maple syrup


• 1/3 cup Palm shortening or virgin coconut oil, melted


• 3 cups Organic cherries, pitted, halved


• 1 1/2 teaspoon Real vanilla, divided


• 1/4 cup 70% dark chocolate chips


• 1 can full fat coconut milk chilled overnight in refrigerator

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F


2. Place the almond meal, coconut, hemp seeds, nuts, 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, salt, and sweetener in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Add the palm shortening (or oil) and mix using your hands or a spoon to form a crumbled consistency. Set aside.


3. In a 9” round baking pan, add the cherries, 1 teaspoon of the vanilla, and the chocolate chips and stir to combine. Spread the cherry mixture evenly over the bottom of the pan. Note: if using frozen cherries, add 1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot powder to the mixture before combining.


4. Top the cherry mixture with the crumble and place pan into the oven. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until bubbling and the crumble is slightly golden brown.


5. Meanwhile, prepare the whipped crème. Remove the coconut milk from the refrigerator and scoop out the thickened cream that has formed on the top. Note: Place the remaining coconut water in a glass container and use it later for a smoothie or a refreshing post-workout drink. Leftover coconut water can be stored for 3-5 days in the refrigerator.


6. In a medium bowl, add the coconut cream, the remaining cinnamon, and the remaining vanilla and mix to combine. Then whip the cream using either a high power blender such as Vitamix or hand blender:
   

   • If using a Vitamix: Pour the coconut cream mixture into the blender and blend on high for about 1 minute or until cream resembles whipped cream.

   
   

   • If using a hand mixer: Pour the coconut cream mixture into a bowl and beat on high for about 3-4 minutes or until cream resembles whipped cream. Note: Using a chilled bowl may prevent your crème from being runny. If you try this method, place a metal, glass or ceramic bowl in your refrigerator to chill about 1 hour before preparing crème.
   

   
   


7. To serve, cut the cobbler into 8 wedges, and serve 1 wedge with a small scoop of whipped crème (about 2 tablespoons) and enjoy immediately, fresh from the oven.


8. Store leftover cobbler and crème in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days (cobbler) and 3 days (crème).


9. Nutritional analysis per serving (1 slice cobbler with 2 tablespoons crème): calories 288, fat 24 g, saturated fat 9 g, cholesterol 0 mg, fiber 4 g, protein 7 g, carbohydrate 20 g, sodium 33mg
   

• Cuisine: American


• Course: Dessert


• Skill Level: Moderate

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Milan Expo 2015 Tightening Security After Paris Attacks by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expo 2015 officials have heightened security measures surrounding the world’s fair in Milan, which is expected to attract more than 20 million visitors over six months, following the terror attacks in Paris, the event’s commissioner said Thursday.

Published: January 29, 2015 at 06:52AM

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Milan Expo 2015 Tightening Security After Paris Attacks by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expo 2015 officials have heightened security measures surrounding the world’s fair in Milan, which is expected to attract more than 20 million visitors over six months, following the terror attacks in Paris, the event’s commissioner said Thursday.

Published: January 29, 2015 at 05:31AM

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Hershey Dips Into Meat Market With Krave Jerky by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hershey has a sudden hankering for protein, with plans to add jerky to its lineup.

Published: January 29, 2015 at 02:04AM

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UNICEF Makes Record Appeal to Help 60 Million Children in Crisis by REUTERS

By REUTERS

The U.N. Children’s Fund launched a record $3.1 billion appeal on Thursday to enable it to help children caught up in a “new generation” of conflicts and disasters round the world, $1 billion more than it sought in 2014.

Published: January 28, 2015 at 11:58PM

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Census: 1 in 5 Children on Food Stamps by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sixteen million children were on food stamps as of last year, the highest number since the nation’s economy tumbled in 2008.

Published: January 28, 2015 at 11:33AM

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Qatar buys London’s banking district

Qatar has added to its bulging portfolio of prime London real estate by clinching a deal to buy Canary Wharf, home to several skyscrapers housing the city’s biggest banks.

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NASA’s Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Ready for Jan. 29 Launch

The sun sets behind Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2) with the Delta II rocket and the Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) observatory protected by the service structure on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. SMAP is NASA’s first Earth-observing satellite designed to collect global observations of surface soil moisture and its freeze/thaw state. SMAP will provide high resolution global measurements of soil moisture from space. The data will be used to enhance scientists’ understanding of the processes that link Earth’s water, energy, and carbon cycles.

Image Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls

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How Weight Training Can Help You Keep the Weight Off by GRETCHEN REYNOLDS

By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS

Exercise can help keep the pounds off after weight loss, and weight training may be particularly beneficial, a new study shows.

Published: January 28, 2015 at 12:45AM

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Hostos College in Bronx to Offer a Food Studies Program by WINNIE HU

By WINNIE HU

A new program at Hostos Community College will go beyond culinary classes to offer students a broad overview of food policy, social justice and business.

Published: January 27, 2015 at 07:00PM

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