The Chronicles of a Strange Child

illuminology: Non gmo and gluten free brands above...

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:03:01 -0400

Non gmo and gluten free brands above from www.healthy-family.org

These brands, at the time of writing, source their ingredients from GMO-free supplies. Please enjoy this GMO-free food list and share it.

Arrowhead Mills: GMO-free providers of baking mixes and flours found in both natural health food stores and regular supermarkets.

Eden Foods: GMO-free providers of canned goods, noodles, tamari, miso, vinegar and Asian foodstuffs.

Natural Choice Foods: GMO-free roviders of frozen dessert products.

Purity Foods: GMO-free makers of spelt-based noodles, snacks and other goodies.

Rapunzel: My all-time favorite chocolate company. They also sell speciality oils.

Spectrum Oils: GMO-free manufacturer of speciality oils, cooking oils, salad oils and natural shortening.

Genisoy: Uses only certified GMO-free soybeans for their many soy products.

Earth’s Best: Baby food manufacturer uses non-GMO ingredients.

Healthy Times: Baby food manufacturer uses non-gmo ingredients.

Bob’s Red Mill: GMO-free provider of baking mixes and specialty flours.

Pamela’s Products: Provider of luscious gluten-free baking mixes sources non-GMO ingredients.

Cascadian Farms: Provider of frozen entrees, juices, frozen vegetables and fruit, yogurt and other foods.

Imagine Foods: GMO-free provider of soy and rice milk as well as broth and other foods.

Muir Glen: Source of canned goods and vegetable juice uses gmo-free foods.

Thai Kitchen: Source for coconut milks and Asian ingredients sources gmo-free ingredients.

Amy’s Kitchen: GMO-free source of canned soups, chilies, boxed and frozen meals.

Nature’s Path: Manufacturer of cereals and snack bars made with ingredients sourced gmo-free.

Annie’s Naturals: Manufacturer of BBQ sauce, salad dressings and other condiments sourced from gmo-free ingredients.

San J: GMO-free manufacturer of soy sauce, shoyu and tamari.

Tradition Miso: Manufacturer of miso pastes that are made from GMO-free ingredients.

Barbara’s Bakery: Manufacturer of cookies sources from gmo-free ingredients.

Lundberg Family Farms: GMO-free provider of rice and wild rice foods including raw rice, soups and convenience foods.

Walkers: Provider of the best shortbread cookies ever as well as other sweet treats.

Fantastic Foods: Provider of hummus, falafel, risotto couscous, soup and other mixes with gmo-free ingredients.

Vitasoy: Manufacturer of soy-based foods sourced from gmo-free ingredients.

Clif: Manufacturer of energy bars sourced from gmo-free foods.

Kettle Chips: GMO-free manufacturer of potato and tortilla chips.

Que Pasa: Manufacturer of tortilla chips and other Mexican foods sourced from non-gmo ingredients.

Garden of Eatin: Manufacturer of chips, salsas and other snack foods.

French Meadow Bakery: Manufacturer of bread and baked goods using non-gmo ingredients.

White Wave: Manufacturer of soy products including tofu and tempeh using gmo-free soy.

Bearitos: Manufacturer of snack foods and dips using gmo-free foods.

Chaffin Family Orchards: Is committed to GMO-free foods and sells an assortment of goods including olive oil.

Cultures for Health: All starters and products sold at Cultures for Health are GMO-free.

Grindstone Bakery: GMO-free provider of wheat- and gluten-free bread.

Pure Indian Foods: GMO-free provider of grass-fed ghee.

To Your Health: Provider of gmo-free sprouted breads and sprouted flours.

US Wellness Meats: Provider of pasture- and grass-fed meats free of GMO supplemental feed.

Zukay: Provider of live cultured condiments and salsa free from GMO.

Wisconsin Healthy Grown Potatoes: GMO-free potatoes.

Text List Source: http://www.celestialhealing.net/monsanto/GMO_free_foods.htm

ajammc: “The lack of mainstream coverage of Facing Mirrors in...

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:55:16 -0400

ajammc:

“The lack of mainstream coverage of Facing Mirrors in the US stands in stark contrast to the widespread media attention given to Circumstance, which is a direct result of the Orientalizing effect of the Western gaze on Middle Eastern subjects.”

From Ajam’s newest article: Queer and Trans Subjects in Iranian Cinema: Between Representation, Agency, and Orientalist Fantasies

elizabeth-antoinette: raincityvegan: Massage Oil – Coconut oil...

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:38:29 -0400

elizabeth-antoinette:

raincityvegan:

Massage Oil – Coconut oil soothes tired and sore muscles. Add a few drops of essential oils for more effect.

Athletes Foot – The powerful antifungal properties of coconut oil make it perfect for any fungal infection. Add a few drops of oregano or tea tree oil for more antifungal power.

Acne – Coconut oil gently fights the bacteria that cause acne. Dab it directly on the offending pimples and watch them shrink.

Cleanser – Coconut oil makes an effective and gentle cleanser to remove the grime of the day.

Lice – Coconut oil kills and removes this pesky problem.

Stretch Marks – Prevent and soften stretch marks from pregnancy with coconut oil for soft and supple skin.

Warts and Moles – Rub oil into area and cover with a bandage. Rub in fresh oil and place a new bandage each day.

Moisturizer – Coconut oil is an excellent way to soften and hydrate dry, rough, or damaged skin.

Face Scrub – Mix coconut oil with baking soda, sugar, or cinnamon and oatmeal for the perfect face scrub and exfoliator.

Dandruff – Massage coconut oil into the scalp to ease symptoms of dandruff, both itching and flaking.

Curb Appetite – Take a spoonful before meals to curb appetite so you don’t overeat.

Wrinkles – Rub into lines, creases, and wrinkles to rehydrate skin and soften those wrinkles away.

Sore Throat – Dissolve a spoonful in your mouth and let it slowly roll down the throat. This will coat and protect the throat, boost the health of mucus membranes, and fight any infection.

Ring Worm – Rub coconut oil onto affected area to kill the fungus that causes unsightly ringworm. Add tea tree oil to clear the infection even faster.

Lip Balm – Coconut oil hydrates and protects lips. Coconut even offers some protection from the sun, about an SPF 4.

Cold Sore – Coconut oil has antiviral properties that will help the body get rid of the virus that causes cold sores. Rub it on when needed and add a drop of oregano oil to speed healing.

Lubricant – Coconut makes an all-natural personal lubricant for intimate moments without chemicals.

Gum Removal – Coconut oil gets the sticky stuff out of hair, carpet, and anywhere else it doesn’t belong.

Pet Health – Coconut oil can do a multitude of things for pets, both topically and internally. It improves breath, makes for a shiny coat, eases joint problems, cleans ears, gets rid of fleas, and much more.

Stys/Pink Eye – Rub a small amount of coconut oil on the sty or around the eyes to get rid of these painful and annoying infections quickly.

Earaches – Earaches, swimmer’s ear, and ear infections clear up fast with a few drops of coconut oil mixed with garlic oil.

Cradle Cap – Coconut oil is gentle and safe for infants and helps ease the itching, pain, redness, and flaking associated with cradle cap.

Diaper Rash – Coconut oil can help heal mild diaper rash gently and effectively.

Bruises – Rub coconut oil into bruised skin to speed healing and watch the bruises fade fast.

Age Spots – Coconut oil has beneficial effects on any skin blemish. Use it to help fade age spots with powerful antioxidants.

Shaving Cream – Coconut oil keeps the razor gliding smoothly while leaving skin smooth and soft.

After Shave – Don’t want unpleasant bumps and rashes after shaving? Coconut oil soothes sensitive skin and promotes healing.

Toothpaste – Mix 1 part coconut oil with 1 part baking soda and add a couple drops of peppermint oil. This makes a refreshing, natural toothpaste that whitens and cleans without added preservatives, fluoride, sweeteners, or other chemicals.

Chicken Pox – Ease the itch and encourage healing with dabs of coconut oil. It also works on poison ivy, poison oak, mosquito bites, and other insect stings or bites.

Yeast Infections – Coconut oil fights these fungal infections internally and externally.

Makeup Remover – Coconut oil removes oil-based makeup easily, like mascara. It cleans, hydrates, and makes skin glow.

Conditioner – Coconut oil conditions, strengthens, and repairs hair. Massage it in and rinse it out after ten minutes. A small amount can be rubbed in to dry hair to tame frizz.

Polish Furniture – Coconut oil gives a protective shine to wood furniture. Just make sure you test it out on a small area to make sure you like the outcome.

Energy – Coconut oil and its medium chain triglycerides make it an excellent energy source to improve stamina, endurance, or just to give you a boost through the day.

Deodorant – Mix coconut oil with cornstarch, baking soda, and your favorite essential oils for a natural deodorant that smells fantastic.

Eye Cream – Reduce puffiness and dark circles with a few dabs of coconut oil.

Eczema – Coconut oil reduces the itchiness, pain, flakiness, and dryness of eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis.

Sunburn – Coconut oil can help prevent sunburn for short exposures. When you burn, it will also speed healing and take some of the sting away. Make sure you wait until all the heat has dissipated before applying it or you trap the heat in. Wait 24 to 72 hours depending on the extent of the burn.

Hemorrhoids – Coconut oil eases the pain and discomfort of hemorrhoids and encourages natural healing both internally and externally.

Nose Bleeds – Rub a bit of coconut oil in nostrils to fight the dry cracking that can lead to nose bleeds and pain.

Canker Sores – Dab coconut oil on canker sores to kill infection and speed up healing. Coconut oil is also a far tastier way to treat canker sores than most other methods.

Toothaches – Coconut oil eases the pain and strengthens teeth. You can mix it with a drop of clove oil to almost instantly relieve pain.

Acid Reflux – Take a small spoonful with meals to keep acid reflux and heartburn at bay.

Urinary Tract – Treat urinary tract infections with a spoonful of coconut oil. It may even ease the painful passing of kidney stones.

Nursing – Coconut oil works great to repair dry, cracked skin, including sore nipples from nursing.

Alzheimer’s – Some research points to coconut oil as a way to slow the progression of or prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Bones – Coconut oil aids the body in the absorption of calcium and magnesium. Both minerals are important for strong bones and teeth.

Epilepsy – Coconut oil may reduce the incidence and intensity of epileptic seizures.

Fitness – Coconut oil boosts energy, increases metabolism, improves thyroid function, and aids healthy weight loss. It is the perfect addition to any workout or fitness regimen.

Cooking – Coconut oil doesn’t form harmful by-products when heated like most other oils and animal fats. Use it to replace butter, cup for cup in recipes. Sauté, cook, bake, broil, braise, and more using coconut oil as a healthier alternative.

Coconut oil is the only thing I use for literally everything. Great post to bookmark for future reference!

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chicago-reader: Ina Carter was standing in her kitchen when...

Tue, 14 May 2013 01:11:16 -0400

chicago-reader:

Ina Carter was standing in her kitchen when she first heard the voice. Deep but feminine, it spilled down from the second floor of her Bronzeville house in a rough, powerful wave. It was a grown-up kind of voice, a voice to make you clap your hands and throw back your head. It belonged to her eight-year-old daughter, Mae Ya Ta’Nell Carter Ryan. She was singing a child’s nonsense tune—just a little song she’d made up about how her family loved her. And she was singing the hell out of it.

Carter called her daughter downstairs. “I said, ‘Mae Ya, you can sing!’ And the way she answered me was like, ‘Uh, yes.’”

Mae Ya had asked for voice lessons a year before, but Carter, a busy single mother, hadn’t paid any attention. She was paying it now: “I said, ‘I’ve got to do something about that.’”

Three years later, Mae Ya (whose name rhymes with “hey-uh”) has racked up appearances on WGN, CBS 2 Chicago, and WCIU, as well as on the stages of the Chicago Theatre and the DuSable Museum. The sixth grader belts out, tears into, and soars through the music of the classic performers to whom she’s constantly compared: Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Nina Simone.

Click here to read more about Mae Ya Carter Ryan.

"The first immigrants to Europe arrived thousands of years ago from central Asia. Most pre-contact..."

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:25:35 -0400

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The first immigrants to Europe arrived thousands of years ago from central Asia. Most pre-contact Europeans lived together in small villages. Because the continent was very crowded, their lives were ruled by strict hierarchies within the family and outside it to control resources. Europe was highly multi-ethnic, and most tribes were ruled by hereditary leaders who commanded the majority “commoners.” These groups were engaged in near constant warfare.

Pre-contact Europeans wore clothing made of natural materials such as animal skin and plant and animal-based textiles. Women wore long dresses and covered their hair, and men wore tunics and leggings. Both men and women liked to wear jewelry made from precious stones and metals as a sign of status. Before contact, Europeans had very poor diets. Most people were farmers and grew wheat and vegetables and raised cows and sheep to eat. They rarely washed themselves, and had many diseases because they often let their animals live with them.

Religion infused every part of Europeans’ lives. Europeans believed in one supreme deity, a father figure, who they believed was made of three parts, and they particularly worshiped the deity’s son. They claimed that their god had given humans domination over the earth. They built elaborate temples to him and performed ceremonies in which they ate crackers and drank wine and believed it was the body and blood of their god, who would provide them with entrance into a wondrous afterlife called heaven when they died. Many wars were fought over disagreements about the details of this religion, each group believing their interpretation was the right one that should be spread across the land.

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- Indigenous History: “What if people told European history like they told Native American history?” (via stfuconservatives)

stfuconservatives: sulitati: I know I made a post about this a...

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:22:18 -0400

stfuconservatives:

sulitati:

I know I made a post about this a while ago, but I’m going to make it again since we’re getting into the hottest time of the year.

If you’re out in the Sonoran Desert in AZ and you see any of these [bottles with insults], please pick them up and throw them away. Vigilante groups are leaving intentionally empty gallon jugs in popular crossing points and that is the last thing that somebody needs to see as they’re trying to cross.

If you can, carry clean and full jugs with you and leave them where you see these. Gatorade or Electrolit are also really good for re-hydration.

Contact Humane Borders if you meet anyone in need of medical attention.

Signal boosting.

isthatthetruth: xbasedrothbardx: Reminder that the NRA is not...

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:40:13 -0400

isthatthetruth:

xbasedrothbardx:

Reminder that the NRA is not a gun rights organization.

smh

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gailsimone: talkaboutspaceships: Couple has really awesome...

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:08:32 -0400

gailsimone:

talkaboutspaceships:

Couple has really awesome Batgirl/Nightwing wedding cause they’re awesome.

(source: http://imgur.com/a/XSADm)

If my editors ask where I am, please tell them I can’t write any scripts because I am DEAD FROM THE CUTENESS AND ADORABLENESS.

naturepunk: hometown-unicorn: My eye caught a dark form lying...

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:07:24 -0400

naturepunk:

hometown-unicorn:

My eye caught a dark form lying on the river bottom. It took me a few moments to comprehend what I had stumbled upon. Lying peacefully in the shallow waters of the river, only a few meters from shore, was a full-grown cougar. The contrast between the serenity of the scene I was witnessing and what must have played out here in the cougar’s final moments made me shiver. It was the first shiver of many, as I stripped down and waded out into the icy water to get this shot. x

HOLY HELL WHAT A FIND. This is one of my favorite photos ever now.

thebacklot: georgetakei: Why take grandpa’s style when you can...

Thu, 09 May 2013 02:07:28 -0400

thebacklot:

georgetakei:

Why take grandpa’s style when you can take grandma’s?

Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

flozac: the principal at my school made an announcement...

Thu, 09 May 2013 01:52:30 -0400

flozac:

the principal at my school made an announcement yesterday that the girls need to start covering up and then i found this in the hallway

carowley: eccyclema: infinidean: goesdownwithship: goesdownwithship: Guys. When the 11th doctor...

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:53:50 -0400

carowley:

eccyclema:

infinidean:

goesdownwithship:

goesdownwithship:

Guys. When the 11th doctor regenerates, they should name the episode:
“The Clock Strikes TWELVE”
Right guys? Right?

So how many people have to like this before it becomes canon.

What’d be even better is at some point in the episode a clock falls and hits the Doctor.

Literally, THE CLOCK STRIKES TWELVE

knowing eleven getting hit by a clock might actually be the reason he has to regenerate

Arctic Ocean 'acidifying rapidly'

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:15:21 -0400

Arctic Ocean 'acidifying rapidly':

Scientists estimate that the average acidity of surface ocean waters worldwide is now about 30% higher than before the Industrial Revolution.

The researchers say there is likely to be major change to the Arctic marine ecosystem as a result. Some key prey species like sea butterflies may be harmed. Other species may thrive. Adult fish look likely to be fairly resilient but the development of fish eggs might be harmed.

iron-yogi: I wake up every morning and I hope that my stomach...

Mon, 06 May 2013 02:57:04 -0400

iron-yogi:

I wake up every morning and I hope that my stomach is a little flatter or that my biceps and triceps are a little more defined. I wake up and I think that today is going to be the day I finally do that Handstand or Upward Bow.

The thing is that Handstand or Upward Bow might take me a year to accomplish. I am finally OK with that. When I was a kid, my dad used to say to me when he saw me studying in the middle of the night, “You’re not going to learn in one night what you didn’t learn in the past days or weeks.” I used to be and well, I can still be a procrastinator. Now, I apply that logic to P90X or yoga. I am not going to transform my body in a few days, weeks, or even months. I cannot make up in a few weeks what I have not done in years, but I can try. I can wake up every day and put on my shoes and go. That’s all I can do.

I wake up every morning despite that fact that I don’t see the numbers in the scale move after 40 days, but I still workout. I am not your typical skinny, lean, blond yoga body prototype. I am not flexible. I have to work extra hard to get to a mediocre level. I drench my shirt in sweat at the end of a yoga practice, but I am happy to do it. It feels good to work really hard for something. Even if I am not doing the most advance yoga poses, I am happy to step on the mat every time and practice.

almostanarchic: nosuchthingassin: Okay so apparently...

Sun, 05 May 2013 23:58:30 -0400

almostanarchic:

nosuchthingassin:

Okay so apparently collecting rainwater is illegal in a lot of western states due to “conservation efforts” what the living hell. “No you may not have water, free to all beings since the dawn of time, it is our government’s to control and you cannot have it” Alright then satan. What next? Air?

There were some prosecutions for that somewhere in the Northwest recently…

breakfast-at-1pm: science-sexual: pangurb-c: itnever—3nds: If...

Sat, 04 May 2013 02:53:24 -0400

breakfast-at-1pm:

science-sexual:

pangurb-c:

itnever—3nds:

If this doesn’t fit on your blog, you’re doing it wrong.

I never knew how much I wanted this. When I inevitably teach a lot of high school science courses I must use this gif.

I fucking love this

unintentionalhw: vegan & gluten free: chipotle sweet potato...

Fri, 03 May 2013 02:12:16 -0400

unintentionalhw:

vegan & gluten free: chipotle sweet potato black bean burgers