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How Dining Out Has Evolved Over 200 Years – From Haute Cuisine To Hot Dogs And Is Innovating Further In The Pandemic
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How Dining Out Has Evolved Over 200 Years – From Haute Cuisine To Hot Dogs And Is Innovating Further In The Pandemic

Dining out has for generations been a fun way to celebrate special occasions, meet friends or just enjoy a quiet evening with someone special. But for many, that ended almost overnight last year as the spread of COVID-19 shuttered businesses and forced people to stay home. The restaurants that survived scaled down and reworked their operations. Many have had to close permanently. Since March 2020, over 110,000 – or about one out of every six restaurants in the U.S. – have closed. This has affected not only individuals, but the overall economy. In 2017 the profits of the restaurant industry were estimated at US$800 billion, which experts expect have shrunk substantially in the past year. As a food historian, I follow the impact of global events on food culture and practices. Starting in l...
Unlikely To Work Anyway But Why Wall Street Investors’ Trading California Water Futures Is Nothing To Fear
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Unlikely To Work Anyway But Why Wall Street Investors’ Trading California Water Futures Is Nothing To Fear

Water is one of the world’s most vital resources. So is there reason to freak out now that profit-hungry hedge funds and other investors can trade it like a barrel of oil or shares of Apple? That’s exactly what CME Group recently did in California when it launched the world’s first futures market for water in December 2020. Put simply, a futures market lets people place bets on the future price of water. Some people worry Wall Street’s involvement in trading water will disenfranchise the water rights of rural communities and lead to more scarcity of an already dwindling resource, thus driving up the price everyone pays. As researchers who study commodity markets and the economics of water resources, we believe there are many benefits of a well-functioning water futures market, especial...
The Fermenting Microbes – Chocolate’s Secret Ingredient That Make It Taste So Good
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The Fermenting Microbes – Chocolate’s Secret Ingredient That Make It Taste So Good

Whether baked as chips into a cookie, melted into a sweet warm drink or molded into the shape of a smiling bunny, chocolate is one of the world’s most universally consumed foods. Even the biggest chocolate lovers, though, might not recognize what this ancient food has in common with kimchi and kombucha: its flavors are due to fermentation. That familiar chocolate taste is thanks to tiny microorganisms that help transform chocolate’s raw ingredients into the much-beloved rich, complex final product. In labs from Peru to Belgium to Ivory Coast, self-proclaimed chocolate scientists like me are working to understand just how fermentation changes chocolate’s flavor. Sometimes we create artificial fermentations in the lab. Other times we take cacao bean samples from real fermentations “in the ...
No, Old Age Is Not A Bitch
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No, Old Age Is Not A Bitch

Many women age 70 and above often complain to me, "Old age is such a bitch". Usually, my response is, "Well, yes, old age may be a bitch, but it doesn't have to be.. " You've heard the expression, "Life is what you make it"? It's not just a saying, It's true. Old age may seem to be a bitch because of poor health, loneliness, financial problems, or you don't look like you used to look, but here's the reality: if you still can complain, you can change things. You may not be able to do a lot, but often you can do more than you think you can if you make up your mind to TRY. Just the act of trying is energizing. Let's think about things said to plague older people -- and what to do about it. "I'm a victim": There may be more than a few of us who are noncompos mentis, but if we are smart ...
Here Is Why Fashion Is Important In Your Life
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Here Is Why Fashion Is Important In Your Life

We all need to dress appropriately because people judge us based on what we wear. They won't judge us based on what you say or think. This is the reason fashion is of paramount importance. Today, the society is putting a lot of stress on the idea that looks does not matter. In a specific scenario, this can be true. For example, as far as our values are concerned, the way we look does not matter. However, it is quite important in other aspects of our life. In this article, we are going to take a look at the importance of fashion. Others' Perception We are humans and it is part of our Instinct to sense danger in an instant. You don't judge people who are walking on the street. Judging others is part of our subconscious. For example, if someone is wearing sharp and bold colors, they will...
Build Your Self-Esteem Top 3 Ways
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Build Your Self-Esteem Top 3 Ways

When you are trying to achieve self-mastery, you have to build up your self-esteem. Why? This is because many of the problems you will face will be the result of low self-esteem. These could include alcohol and drug use, poor job performance, poor communication, domestic violence, fighting, depression, and even suicide can be the result of low self-esteem. A person with high self-esteem will enjoy life more and have more consistent success than a person with low self-esteem. Here are 3 top ways to build up your self-esteem. First focus on your strengths rather than on your weaknesses. This will help you bask in the glory of being good at something. Whether your strength is communication, getting things done, health protection, physical activity, ambition or greater self-knowledge, the ...
Confessions Of A Mens Mesh Underwear Wearer
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Confessions Of A Mens Mesh Underwear Wearer

While you are thinking about mens underwear do you know the varieties of variants that are available in the market? You must have thought about all the medical facilities that are there to enhance the size of your assets but you must have not thought about mens enhancing underwear. You must have thought about going commando after facing some issues but must not have thought about mens sheer underwear. If you are thinking that you have lesser knowledge about mens underwear variant that has a light texture and feels weightless down there then mensuas has come up with a number of variants of men's mesh underwear and this blog talks about my experience with mens mesh underwear. The noteworthy developments of mens work clothing - Mens mesh underclothing comes in the class of the most notew...
How To Treat Yourself To A Me-Time Weekend With Plus Size Sexy Lingerie
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How To Treat Yourself To A Me-Time Weekend With Plus Size Sexy Lingerie

It's about time to treat yourself for a weekend of indulging your mind and body with plus size sexy lingerie. No matter what body type you may have it's a good thing to relax and put yourself first. Take care of yourself before taking of anyone or anything because if you don't help yourself technically, you will not be able to effectively be able to help someone else. Whenever you get a chance to unwind and be alone do this for yourself. You may say "I don't have time." The bottom line is make the time. The things you will need are as follows; a quiet place and time when you can be alone a plus size sexy lingerie of your choice a nice comfortable dry towel - used to wrap yourself after your bath scented candles - be sure to select a scent that is soothing and you're satisfied with bubb...