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The Chinese submersible Fendouzhe just reached one of the deepest spots on the planet, reaching a dizzying (and dark) depth of 35,791 feet (10,909 meters), according to a state-run news agency.
A still from a video shows the submersible returning to port and its pilots disembarking after the weeks-long expedition. (Image: © Screenshot/Xinhua News Agency)
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A mysterious silver monolith that was placed in the Utah desert has disappeared less than 10 days after it was spotted by wildlife biologists performing a helicopter survey of bighorn sheep, federal officials and witnesses said.
It’s 2:00 AM. You aren’t sleeping. Why? Because your legs are driving you nuts!
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is so frustrating. What causes it? What stops it…can it be stopped? What the heck can I do about this? If you find yourself thinking things along this line in the middle of the night, you have my sympathy. RLS sucks – really, it does.
I read an interesting article on Mattress Advisor. I learned a few things. Here are a couple of interesting facts:
There are three things that need to be considered when trying to deal with RLS. Start with the first one & work your way down. You will most likely need help from your primary care physician, but it’s worth the effort.
Restless Leg Syndrome 5% – 10% of adults and 2% – 4% of children. The article by Andrea Pisani Babich, said that
“Researchers still can’t say for sure what causes RLS, but they have discovered evidence linking it to a few different factors, including genetics, pregnancy, iron abnormalities, and kidney abnormalities. They have also linked RLS with other conditions such as ADHD, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord, and neurological abnormalities, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Sleep Apnea.”
– How to Sleep with Restless Leg Syndrome
I find it interesting that there are so many possible causes of RLS. The article covers a number of treatment possibilities. It provides hope that there are solutions, and we don’t have to give up our sleep and live with RLS. We may be able to do something about it!
Read the full article here: How to Sleep with Restless Leg Syndrome
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By Amy Joi O’Donoghue@Amyjoi16 Updated Nov 25, 2020, 10:30am MST
SALT LAKE CITY — Federal land managers are not saying what happens next to the mysterious monolith installed in the ground in a remote red rock area of San Juan County as they continue their investigation.
The Bureau of Land Management wants to know who put it there, how the shiny structure arrived at its destination and why someone would go to the trouble.
read the article in the Desert News
This Nov. 18 photo provided by the Utah Department of Public Safety shows a Utah state worker inspecting a metal monolith that was found installed in the ground in a remote area of red rock in Utah. The exact location is so remote that officials are not revealing it publicly, worried that people might get lost or stranded trying to find it and need to be rescued. Associated Press
If you’ve read the Elisa-Safe recipes, you might be wondering “What the heck is Elisa-Safe?”
Elisa is my niece. She has food allergies. A lot of them. I create recipes that Elisa can eat. It’s no fun to sit at the table while everyone else eats, but food allergies keep her from being part of the group.
Elisa-Safe recipes are meant to be enjoyed by everyone, not just the one with food allergies. These are all inclusive recipes.
In case you’re wondering about the food allergies, here is a list of all the ingredients I cannot use in an Elisa-Safe recipe:
| Almond | Anise | Bell Pepper | Cashews |
| Cayenne Pepper | Cayenne Pepper | Cheese | Chicken |
| Chickpea | Cinnamon | Cloves | Curry |
| Eggs | Garlic | Ginger | Gluten |
| Goat Milk | Lamb | Lychee | Macadamia |
| Marjoram | Oregano | Pistachio | Pomegranate |
| Poppy Seed | Raisin | Rye | Spelt |
| Sunflower Seed | Thyme | White Mushroom | Winter Squash |
| Yogurt | Zucchini | Coffee |
The challenge here was to come up with a concoction that can take the place of eggnog. It cannot contain eggs. dairy, cinnamon, ginger, gluten, almond milk or cashew milk. The recipe makes 1 cup of vegan eggnog. You can free-style this recipe to suit your personal tastes. See Elisa-Safe food allergy list here. This … Read more Elisa-Safe Vegan Eggnog
Gravy. It’s absolutely mandatory that gravy is present for Thanksgiving dinner. But what happens when food allergies or dietary choices cause gravy to be…well…complicated? We get creative. There’s more than one way to cover potatoes in gravy. Be ready to ad lib a little, if needed. This is a gluten free and vegan recipe for … Read more Elisa-Safe Vegetable Gravy
This is a challenging dish. Typically, I’ve used cashews & garlic in my vegan cheese sauces, but those ingredients are on the allergy list. Other ingredients typically include, but are on the “Don’t Use” list are: Almond milk, Gluten, Wheat, Cayenne Pepper, Dairy and Goat Milk. When using this recipe, be prepared to taste test … Read more Elisa-Safe Mac & Cheese
This dish has less to do with allergies than personal taste. This dish is a savory version as opposed to the candied sweet potatoes we usually see on Thanksgiving. Ingredients I am avoiding in this dish are butter (dairy) and garlic. It is also gluten free. Print Recipe Elisa-Safe Roasted Sweet Potatoes Course Side Dish … Read more Elisa-Safe Sweet Potatoes
The ingredients I needed to avoid in this recipe are: Garlic, Gluten, Wheat, Chicken, Oregano, butter (any dairy). I substitute a combination of celery salt, fennel seed and onion to make up for the lack of garlic. Print Recipe Elisa-Safe Sage Dressing Cuisine Thanksgiving Prep Time 1.5 hours Cook Time 45 – 60 minutes Servings … Read more Elisa-Safe Sage Dressing
