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New archaeological museum opens at Edzná site in Campeche

by the El Reportero‘s news services

The archaeological site of Edzná, excavated over the course of the past 65 years, now features a museum housing archaeological pieces and vestiges recovered from the former regional Maya capital.

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum inaugurated the new museum on Friday, highlighting the project’s aim to provide greater context and understanding of the rich Maya cultural heritage.

Edzná, located 55 kilometers southeast of the city of Campeche, was inhabited as early as 400 B.C., evolving into a major city by 200 A.D. The diverse architectural styles located in the area around the main plaza indicate that it was a powerful regional capital from 400 to 1000 A.D.

The most remarkable structure at Edzná is the 40-meter-high temple in the main plaza, but the site also features groupings such as the Grand Acropolis and structures including a ball court and a 31-meter-high structure known as Cinco Pisos.

Due to its low-lying location, inhabitants of Edzná built a complex hydraulic system to direct surface water into a lake. The system featured a dam and irrigation canals.

While delivering an update on INAH activities, INAH Director Diego Prieto said that the Edzná Site Museum will not only serve as a space for the exhibition of recovered artifacts, but also as a living testimony of the cultural and archaeological wealth of the Maya civilization.

Prieto said the museum and the recent restoration work at Edzná are the product of the federal Archaeological Zone Improvement Program (Promeza) that was developed to take advantage of excavations done for the Maya Train project.

Promeza provided funding for the exploration of the territory and the verification of photogrammetric and LiDAR images, as well as for the prospecting, excavation and registration of archaeological materials.

After analysis and classification, some of the recent finds will be displayed at the new Edzná museum and other museums that are part of the network of recently created sites in ancient Maya cities in southeastern Mexico, including new facilities at Palenque, Moral-Reforma, Kabah, Dzibilchaltún, Tulum and Calakmul.

With reports from La Jornada and El Sol de México

Impulso Morelia 10 opens its call

The Morelia International Film Festival (FICM) opens the tenth call for Impulso Morelia, a privileged meeting space between Mexican filmmakers and professionals from the world film scene.

A program of Mexican feature film projects (fiction or documentary) in the post-production stage will be presented exclusively to participating professionals, as a unique opportunity aimed at promoting positive reflection on the proposals, their conclusion, promotion and circulation. The FICM constitutes an international panel of experts to analyze, with a respectful and constructive spirit, each proposal of the program and establish a useful dialogue for its authors.

II Laboratory for the Development of Cinematographic Projects for Indigenous and Afro-descendant Filmmakers from Latin America

Through Morelia Pro, the Morelia International Film Festival (FICM) and the Ibermedia Program, with the support of Netflix, open the call for the II Film Project Development Laboratory for Indigenous and Afro-descendant Filmmakers from Latin America.

The LDPCCIAAL will take place from October 16 to 20, 2024, within the framework of the Indigenous Peoples Forum of the 22nd edition of the FICM, with the aim of contributing to the professionalization and training of filmmakers belonging to different ethnicities and nations.

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The Singer With Her First Two Musical Tracks Of 2024 Has Been #1 In The Charts Of Ecuador

Miami, fl. junio 27, 2023. La talentosa y carismática ecuatoriana Maga Córdova lanza hoy su tercer sencillo titulado “SOY OTRA”. Luego, de que sus dos anteriores temas hayan alcanzado los listados de música más importantes de su país, Maga continúa trabajando en su desarrollo como artista internacional y en la conexión con sus seguidores.

Su primer tema, “Mil Gracias (KARMA)”, estuvo cinco semanas ininterrumpidas en las listas de éxitos en Ecuador a principios de año. Después, explorando temas de empoderamiento y resiliencia femenina, Maga Córdova cautivó a sus seguidores con el tema “Vuelvo A Volar

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How meal sequencing with protein and veggies can improve health

by News Editors

Exploring the benefits of starting meals with protein or vegetables to manage weight and balance blood sugar levels.

(Article republished from YourNews.com)

06/30/2024 – Georgina Djan, a health coaching student from South Africa, discovered a powerful strategy to combat stubborn belly fat and boost her energy: meal sequencing. By changing the order in which she consumed her food, she found significant improvements in her health and well-being.

“I had never struggled with my weight, even after having four children,” Djan shared with The Epoch Times. However, after her youngest child was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, she turned to comfort eating, resulting in weight gain around her midsection that seemed impossible to shed.

The Science of Meal Sequencing

Meal sequencing involves starting meals with vegetables or proteins before consuming carbohydrates. This approach is backed by scientific studies that highlight its benefits. A study published in Diabetes Care found that eating vegetables and proteins before carbohydrates significantly reduced post-meal blood sugar levels by up to 36.7 percent.

Further research in the Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications in 2019 revealed that individuals focusing on meal sequence lost more weight compared to those following traditional dietary guidelines. Additionally, a 2020 review in Nutrients suggested that this approach can prevent Type 2 diabetes and obesity. Consuming protein or fat before carbohydrates enhances the secretion of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which helps regulate insulin, suppress appetite, and delay gastric emptying.

Practical Benefits

In practical terms, meal sequencing can help manage blood sugar and support weight loss. A study in Diabetes Care showed that taking whey protein before or with a high-carb meal significantly lowered blood sugar levels in Type 2 diabetes patients, similar to the effects of some diabetes medications.

Nutritional therapist Nicky Denvir explained to The Epoch Times that starchy carbohydrates are quickly digested and absorbed when eaten first, leading to rapid glucose spikes. In contrast, proteins, which undergo initial digestion in the stomach, slow down carbohydrate absorption, resulting in more stable blood sugar levels.

Veggies Before Carbs

Starting meals with vegetables also plays a crucial role in managing blood sugar. A study in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that eating vegetables before carbohydrates led to better glycemic control compared to traditional portion-based meal plans. Participants in this study achieved significant improvements in their HbA1c levels, a key marker of long-term blood sugar control.

Soluble fibers in vegetables, like psyllium husk, help regulate blood sugar by delaying gastric emptying and forming a gel matrix in the intestine, which slows glucose absorption. Studies have shown that consuming 5 to 15 grams of psyllium before carbohydrate-rich meals can significantly reduce blood sugar spikes.

Sustained Energy and Improved Mood

Mary Curristin, a nutritionist from ART Health Solutions, emphasized that starting meals with vegetables or proteins can help maintain steady energy levels throughout the day, preventing energy dips and enhancing productivity. A well-balanced diet rich in essential nutrients supports optimal brain function and mood stability.

Djan’s experience underscores these benefits. During a visit to Johannesburg, friends noticed her slimmer figure and flatter stomach. Beyond the physical changes, she also felt more energized and positive about life. “I found myself waking up energized and feeling more positive about life,” she said.

Implementing Meal Sequencing

To adopt meal sequencing, start with vegetables and proteins before consuming carbohydrates in each meal. For example, if having pasta or a sandwich for lunch, begin with a salad and some lean protein like turkey.

Some studies suggest eating slowly and waiting a few minutes before consuming carbohydrates can be beneficial. The Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications study recommended eating vegetables and proteins first, then waiting five minutes before consuming carbohydrates to improve glycemia.

A 2023 study published in Nutrients found that the order of food intake—vegetables first and carbohydrates last—improves blood sugar levels and insulin concentrations, even if the meal is eaten quickly. Food.news.

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Hacer ‘Making ‘climate candy’ from upcycled fruits and veggiesdulces climáticos’ a partir de frutas y verduras recicladas

Rotten fruit and vegetable waste in a dumpster

by Suzanne Potter

Worldwide, 40 percent of food is wasted but a new candy company is trying to make a dent in it and fight climate change to boot.

The company is called Climate Candy and their Faves fruit chews are made from imperfect-looking fruits and vegetables.

Amy Keller, CEO of Climate Candy, said about 10 percent of all greenhouse gas comes from landfills, where food waste rots and produces methane.

“20 billion pounds of produce goes to waste each year, simply because they are excess, or not perfectly shaped for grocery stores,” Keller pointed out. “Meanwhile, climate change is escalating, people are going hungry. We found this to be unacceptable, wasting so much food, all while running out of land, water and healthy soil.”

In 1906, Keller’s family founded Spangler Foods, which makes Dum Dum lollipops, Circus Peanuts and Sweethearts. In 2018, she combined the family business with her interest in global health and cofounded Climate Candy. She noted her goal is to reduce food waste, and thus lower the amount of land disturbed to grow crops, while helping farmers sell their full harvest.

Keller explained Climate Candy is about making a lower carbon footprint, sustainable packaging and upcycled ingredients.

“If we can just help people realize their power, in our highest potential solution to heal ourselves and the planet is just what we choose to eat,” Keller asserted. “That includes all of us. That’s really been our secret to success.”

The candy is made from a puree of carrots and beets and flavored with many different fruits, including cherry, apple, blueberry, raspberry, lemon, orange and strawberry.

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Mobile units aim to ‘Make Summer Fair’ for rural low-income kids

Mobile units are rolling out in rural California communities this summer to help keep kids engaged and combat learning loss.

The nonprofit Save the Children’s “Make Summer Fair” campaign provides books and educational resources in areas where summer learning opportunities are limited.

Lucero Chávez Ramírez, California state director for Save the Children, said kids can lose two months’ worth of learning while school is out.

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Bolivia summons the Argentine ambassador due to statements by the Milei Government

photo: Military in front of the government palace in Plaza Murillo, in La Paz, Bolivia, on June 26, 2024Gaston Brito Miserocchi

by the El Reportero‘s wire services

Similarly, the highest Bolivian diplomatic representative in Argentine territory, Ramiro Tapia, was called for consultations

The interim Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia, María Nela Prada, reported this Monday that she will summon the Argentine ambassador in La Paz, Marcelo Adrián Massoni, due to the statements of the presidency of that country where the failed coup attempt was called false. State against President Luis Arce, which occurred on June 26.

Likewise, she announced that the Bolivian ambassador in Buenos Aires, Ramiro Tapia, was called for consultations in his country of origin.

Prada stated that this determination was made “in respect for the sovereignty” of her country and to “express her energetic rejection” of what was stated by Javier Milei’s Administration.

Diplomatic tension

This decision was informed after the Andean country issued a statement rejecting the claims of the Argentine Government that described the attempted coup against Arce as “false complaint”, which it called “fraudulent.” According to the position of the Casa Rosada, which separates itself from the majority of countries in the region that condemned what happened, “the story spread was hardly credible and the arguments did not fit with the sociopolitical context of the Latin American country.”

For its part, La Paz points out that there is an “excess and unacceptable denialism”, which is why it urges Argentina to “inform itself and act within the framework of the principles of respect for sovereignty and non-intervention in the internal affairs of other States. in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and International Law”.

 

New Panamanian president committed to transforming the country

The new president of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, asserted today that the first policies of his Government for the 2024-2029 mandate will allow the transformation of a country that he inherits with many accumulated economic and social problems.

In the speech after receiving the presidential sash, Mulino announced flagship programs such as the First job since August and the star work of his administration, the train that will link the city of Panama and the western city of David, in Chiriquí, for which he will count with the experience of Spain.

Likewise, he announced that among his priorities will be the reform of the Social Security Fund and recovering an economy that receives a common public debt of more than 50 billion dollars.

In that direction he mentioned the recovery of the Social Security Fund, which will not be privatized, he indicated, but that it is necessary to restructure and recover benefit programs such as Disability, Old Age and Death, access to medications and surgical services.

When he asserted that he will revive the economy with the recovery of foreign investment and confidence, he indicated that he will put more chen chen (money) in the pockets of Panamanians with infrastructure works, biofuel production, social housing and tourism taking advantage of the potential maritime and air connection that the isthmus has, among others.

The new president explained that in international politics it is key that Panama joins as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council from January 2025.

Panama, a country that defends peace, will further promote its relations with the region, he indicated and advanced his contacts with Brazilian President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva so that the Central American country joins the Southern Common Market.

Regarding the growing irregular migration, he stressed that it will have the cooperation of neighboring countries such as Colombia and Costa Rica, used as transit and will also collect from destination nations such as the United States to stop flows and confront international organized crime groups that profit from that business, damned money as he cataloged it.

Mulino stated that this country ‘will no longer be a transit country’ for irregular migrants who arrive by the thousands after crossing the Darién jungle, the natural border with Colombia, on their journey to the United States.

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Putin: The protector of Ukraine

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR:

The content in this article does not represent the views of El Reportero or its staff, it is the opinion of the writer.

by Paul Craig Roberts

June 27, 2024 – Has anyone noticed that Putin is conducting his “limited military operation,” by which he means limited to Donbas and the former Russian territories that are again part of Russia, as a response to US/NATO/Ukrainian initiatives? When the Russian military strikes outside the limited combat zone, it is usually a response to a Ukrainian strike into Russia out of the combat zone. After 2.5 years of conflict, Putin has made no effort to win the war. He doesn’t even seem to understand that Russia is at war, not engaged in a limited police action.

Paul Craig Roberts

Putin has left the Ukrainian government in functioning order and has not interfered with Zelensky’s ability to continue the conflict. Kiev is intact. The government in Kiev is intact. Nothing has been done to close Ukraine’s borders from Western armament supplies. The entire initiative of the conflict is with the West. The West acts, and Putin responds. There are no Russian initiatives. Indeed, Russia was forced into the conflict by the West’s initiatives.

This is not the way to fight a war.

It is Putin’s refusal to fight and win a war that is causing the enormous expansion–the ever widening–of the war.

Notice that the Kremlin’s response to the US missile attack on Crimean civilians and a public beach is to call in the American ambassador and complain, to investigate, to send condolences, not to destroy and occupy Kiev. After all this time haven’t the Russians learned that no one pays any attention to their complaints? Why does Putin think he can shame the shameless West? Why does the Kremlin worry about over-responding to attacks? https://sputnikglobe.com/20240627/putin-will-not-take-the-bait-russia-will-respond-prudently-to-crimea-attack-1119148707.html Washington doesn’t worry about over-provoking Russia.

Let me be clear, I am on humanity’s side. I don’t want nuclear war. Putin should never have entered a conflict when he did not intend a quick victory before Washington/NATO could get involved and widen the war.

Now that French troops are in Ukraine, now that US/NATO personnel are conducting the targeting of the US long-range missiles on Russian civilians, and now that Russia is faced with the likelihood of NATO troops entering Ukraine, Putin’s response is to play into Washington’s hands by speaking of bringing North Korean troops into the conflict. Imagine the propaganda damage. North Korea is even more demonized than Russia and Putin.

Why does Putin want to widen the conflict instead of quickly winning it?

Is the reason that his central bank director convinced him Russia lacked the resources to conduct a real war? Is this why Putin endlessly emphasizes Russian nuclear capability? Does Putin lack the resources to conduct conventional war? With his central bank director’s 16% interest rates hindering the Russian economy, perhaps it is so. Putin’s central bank director left Russian central bank reserves in Western depositories where Washington could seize them. Was this incompetence or an act of treason? Washington has decided that the interest income earned by the seized Russian central bank reserves will be given to Ukraine to continue the war. So Russia’s own central bank reserves are financing Ukraine’s ability to conduct war against Russia.

When the Soviet Union collapsed, Russia, especially the youth, were corrupted for years by Washington’s propaganda. They lost their national consciousness and became “citizens of the West.” Has Russian youth escaped from this delusion, or does it still rule?

The question before us is: Does Russia have leadership capable of comprehending that Russia has an enemy intent on her destruction and dismemberment, or will the Kremlin finally realize this at the last minute, too late to avoid nuclear war?

It is extraordinary that the fate of the world rests on Russian misperception and inadequate response to the West’s intent. As a result of Putin’s inability to act decisively, he was drawn into a conflict that has become open-ended, involving, at least in plans, troops from foreign countries. To pretend that such a conflict is a “limited military operation” is an act of irresponsibility, even evidence of reality denial.

Russia is at war with the West. She got there because she refused to acknowledge the fact. Grasping reality remains a challenge for the Kremlin which continues to enable the Ukraine conflict to spin out of control rather than use the force to decisively terminate the conflict before it ends in World War III.

Russia Considers, Russia Considers, but Never does anything.

And so the provocations continue and worsen and “are edging closer to the point of no return.”

Does it ever occur to the Kremlin that doing something, rather than “considering,” might stop the march to the point of no return?

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After a 4-year legal battle, Monsanto drops lawsuit against Mexico’s GM corn ban

by Mexico News Daily

In what is being called a significant victory for Mexico, Monsanto has withdrawn its legal challenge against the 2020 presidential decree aimed at banning glyphosate and genetically modified (GM) corn for human consumption.

The National Council of Humanities, Sciences and Technologies (Conahcyt) heralded the decision as “a triumph for life, health and food sovereignty.”

Monsanto’s subsidiaries, Semillas y Agroproductos Monsanto and Monsanto Comercial, ratified their withdrawal on June 25.

Monsanto produces the herbicide Roundup, one of several glyphosate-based products that are used in the cultivation of genetically modified organisms (GMO) such as Roundup Ready corn, cotton and soybeans. A common genetic modification makes crops resistant to glyphosate, allowing farmers to apply large amounts of the weed-killer to GMO crops.

The legal battle was initiated in response to President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s 2020 decree to ban the widely used but controversial herbicide, which the World Health Organization (WHO) has classified as a “probable carcinogen,” though its safety remains a subject of debate.

The battle included over 30 amparo (judicial protective order) suits aiming to declare the decree unconstitutional. In July 2022, for example, Bayer, which acquired Monsanto six years ago, obtained a court order against the application of the decree.

However, the majority of the cases concluded with rulings unfavorable to the corporations involved.

Conahcyt provided scientific and legal defenses, presenting more than 250 pieces of evidence to support the decree.

Judge Francisco Rebolledo Peña’s July 2022 ruling in favor of Monsanto was appealed by the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat), the Federal Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris) and Conahcyt.

Citing human rights and environmental safety concerns, the appeal eventually led to Mexico’s Fourth Collegiate Court on Administrative Matters rejecting Monsanto’s arguments. Earlier this year, that same body slapped down an amparo brought by Walmart Mexico against the nation’s updated tobacco control law, which added promotional and advertising bans to the nationwide ban against smoking in public areas.

Monsanto’s retreat is not its first legal setback. The company has faced extensive litigation in the United States, paying billions in punitive damages and settlements linked to glyphosate’s carcinogenic risks.

Internal documents revealed during the trials in Mexico indicated that Monsanto was aware of glyphosate’s cancer risks and engaged in misleading scientific practices and discrediting independent researchers.

The 2020 decree was replaced by a 2023 decree, which reaffirmed the initial ban and introduced additional restrictions on GM corn.

That led to Mexico also facing anger from the United States, which was not happy over Mexico’s plan to ban the importation of GM corn for use in dough and tortillas by 2024, then gradually phase out imports of GM corn for any kind of human consumption and then for use as animal feed.

In 2023, the U.S. government announced it had requested the establishment of a dispute settlement panel to resolve the issue.

Monsanto also wanted to suspend the 2023 decree, and a few months ago, Mexico seemed to be giving in a bit when it postponed the glyphosate ban citing lack of available alternatives.

Mexico is home to dozens of native corn varieties. Roundup Ready corn, of course, is not one of them. (Conabio)

In shooting down Monsanto’s latest legal challenges, Judge Elizabeth Trejo Galán emphasized the precedence of public over private interest.

Conahcyt noted in a press release that it continues to support alternative agricultural practices and bioinputs, highlighting their effectiveness in various regions.

Noting that the legal victory over Monsanto underscores Mexico’s commitment to safeguarding public health and environmental integrity, Conahcyt vowed to continue its efforts to ensure that GM corn and glyphosate are removed from the Mexican food supply.

With reports from Regeneración, Reforma and Por Esto

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Funded by big tech? Calif. lawmakers debate the future of journalism

On June 27, the California Senate moved to advance Senate Bill (SB) 1327 which would impose a charge on major digital technology platforms to fund local news

by Antonio Ray Harvey

Last month, Sen. Steven Glazer (D-Orinda) vowed to bring back a journalism support bill he authored that had hit a snag in the legislative process.

A few weeks later, the lawmaker lived up to his promise.

On June 27, the California Senate moved to advance Senate Bill (SB) 1327 with a 27-7 vote under the Urgency Clause – special language contained in legislation that privileges it to take immediate effect after the governor signs it.

SB 1327 would impose a charge – called a “data extraction mitigation fee” in the bill — on major digital technology platforms such as Meta, Amazon, and Google to fund local news. Glazer pulled the bill from the floor in May when he discovered he didn’t have the minimum two-thirds votes for passage. Now that he has generated enough support to move the bill forward, Glazer called his push to pass it a “rescue effort.”

SB 1327 is now on its way to the Assembly for review.

“We are in a moment of peril in our democracy, and our hollowed-out newsrooms are in the center of that crisis. Let me provide some context – democracies are the exception in human history. It’s not if they will fail. it’s a matter of when they will fail,” Glazer said during the opening of his presentation during a hearing for the bill on the Senate floor.

Glazer continued, “Ours is 248 years young. Seventy-one percent of the world’s population is under autocracies. Now, in countries such as Hungary, Argentina, and Turkey, we see these democracies teetering. You simply have to see their actions to curtail and take control of independent news media that was keeping these democracies honest. The canary in the democracy mine is independent news.”

A vote on the urgency clause must precede a vote on the bill and requires a two-thirds vote for passage. Glazer’s bill got exactly the amount needed to move off the Senate floor.

Seven Senate Republicans voted against SB 1327, including Senate Majority Leader Brian Dahle (R-Bieber). Sen. Scott Thomas Wilk (R-Lancaster) was the lone member of the party that voted in favor of the bill.

SB 1327 has been getting pushback from digital tech giants and some publishers that are worried about losing advertising, the supposed threat of government influence, discrimination against larger publishers, and nonprofit newsrooms getting a slice of the mitigation fee.

Sen. Roger Niello (R-Roseville) voted against the bill. During the debate on the floor, Niello said it gives him “great pause to entertain a proposal” where over half the journalism industries today are “owned by hedge funds and individual investors,” he said.

The lawmaker who owns several high-end car dealerships added that the bill could bring “unintended consequences such as capital venture groups reaping the profits, should SB 1327 become law.

“That’s one of the things that happens when an industry goes through a drastic evolution…investors come in to take advantage of potential profit opportunities and investment opportunities,” Niello said of his concerns with SB 1327. “I am an unabashed capitalist myself. But they are not buying these newspaper groups for the sake of the mission of news reporting. To them it’s a business deal.”

Sen. Bill Dodd (D-Napa), who voted in favor of the bill, also had some concerns. He wants to make sure SB 1327 is legislation that would not fall into the hands of hedge funds that would purchase newspapers solely to reap funds because of the mitigation fee.

“What I’d like to see, by the time it comes back to the floor is that we have an opportunity to kind of see — maybe not a firm spending program — but at least something that has been thought out particularly so we’re not funding hedge funds,” Dodd said.

To qualify for the tax credit, news media outlets must initially circulate or distribute news content within the state of California and operate internet platforms.

SB 1327 proposes a 7.25% on gross receipts derived from data extraction transactions, according to the bill’s language. At the end of his presentation, Glazer made it clear that media outlets do not have to accept funds through the tax credit.

“This measure is content neutral (and) ownership neutral,” Glazer said. “If a publisher of an outlet doesn’t want to have the connection with a government through a tax credit, they don’t have to take it.”

Fees extracted from digital technology companies with a minimum of $2.5 billion in annual advertising revenue would provide $500 million in employment tax credits to news organizations in California. An additional $400 million in extracted fees would go directly to schools.

Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) spoke about the ways public opinion, politics and civic life have been influenced by misinformation and disinformation since the decline of the journalism industry. A member of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), Smallwood-Cuevas is a former journalist.

“These are efforts to make a difference,” Smallwood said of SB 1327. “I must applaud the author for his work particularly because the alternative must also include building a representative workforce within the newspaper industry, which this bill takes into account — ensuring that those who look like California tell the story of California.”

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PG&E Customer Livestream Event: How PG&E is Preparing for Summer Wildfire Risk and Increased Energy Demand

Company Announces Temporary Bill Decrease Begins in July

June 24, 2024 -Oakland, Calif—Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is hosting a “Summer Readiness” livestream for customers on Wednesday, June 26. Topics will include a temporary 9% electric rate decrease that will help lower electric bills during the hot summer months.

Additionally, PG&E leaders and the California Independent System Operator will discuss actions to help ensure safe and reliable electric service this summer when wildfire risk and energy demand typically peak.

What: PG&E Summer Readiness Event
When: Wednesday, June 26 at 11 a.m. (PT)
Speakers: Rod Robinson, PG&E, Vice President of Electric System Operations
Aditya Jayam Prabhakar, CAISO, Director of Resource Assessment and Planning
Gillian Clegg, PG&E, Vice President of Energy Policy and Procurement
Aaron Johnson, PG&E, Senior Vice President of Local Customer Engagement
How to Watch: Link to watch live on Microsoft Teams – click here
Link to watch live on YouTube – click here

The “Summer Readiness” event will be livestreamed from PG&E’s Hazard Awareness & Warning Center (HAWC) in San Ramon, which serves as the 24/7 hub for monitoring wildfire risks and for wildfire coordination, prevention, and response efforts across Northern and Central California. The HAWC also serves as the base to monitor potential natural disasters and the impact to PG&E’s electric and gas system to ensure the continued safety of customers and the hometowns the company serves.

About PG&E

Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than 16 million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit pge.com and pge.com/news.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE YERBA BUENA ISLAND MULTI-USE PATH PROJECT (RFP 23/24-11)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE YERBA BUENA ISLAND MULTI-USE PATH PROJECT (RFP 23/24-11)

Notice is hereby given that the San Francisco County Transportation Authority is requesting proposals from qualified respondents to assist in engineering services to produce all necessary documents, services, permits, and approvals to complete project design, engineering and right-of-way approvals for the Yerba Buena Island Multi-Use Path Project. The full RFP is posted on the Transportation Authority’s website, www.sfcta.org/contracting. Proposals are due to the Transportation Authority electronically to info@sfcta.org by July 19, 2024, 2:00 p.m.

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Beetroot as a functional food with huge health benefits

by Evangelyn Rodríguez

Beets, scientifically known as Beta vulgaris, are flowering plants that belong to the amaranth family. They are widely known for their colorful, edible taproots, which are said to be brimming with nutrients and incredible health benefits.

While beetroots have an earthy flavor and aroma that some people might find disagreeable, research shows that there are plenty of reasons why they should be a part of your daily diet. For instance, like all bona fide superfoods, beetroots have a remarkably high nutritional value.

According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a 3/4-cup serving (100 grams, g) of raw beetroots contains only 43 calories and a wealth of essential nutrients, such as:

Carbohydrates, 9.6 g

Protein, 1.6 g

Dietary fiber, 2.8 g

Vitamin A, 0.3 percent of an adult male’s daily requirement and 0.39 percent of a female’s

Vitamin B9 (folate), 37 percent of an adult’s daily requirement

Vitamin C, 7.4 percent of an adult’s daily requirement

Magnesium, 7.83 percent of an adult male’s daily requirement and 10.97 percent of a female’s

Phosphorus, 7.77 percent of an adult’s daily requirement

Beetroots also contain decent amounts of vitamins B1, B2 and B6, calcium, copper, iron, potassium and selenium

Beets are also a good source of inorganic nitrate, a compound that is converted into nitric oxide (NO) inside the human body. Both nitrate and NO perform a number of health-supporting biological activities, such as improving exercise performance, protecting the digestive system, maintaining microbial homeostasis, lowering blood pr

Science-backed health benefits of beets

Thanks to their abundance of essential nutrients and beneficial phytonutrients, beets offer numerous benefits when consumed as part of a well-balanced diet. Here are six evidence-based benefits of eating organic beets: (h/t to TheEpochTimes.com)

They help reduce blood pressure

According to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in Advances in Nutrition, drinking beet juice regularly can help lower your blood pressure significantly. In fact, the study linked the regular consumption of beet juice to an average reduction of 3.55 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) for systolic blood pressure and 1.32 mmHg for diastolic blood pressure.

They boost physical stamina

A British study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology investigated the effects of drinking organic beetroot juice on the athletic performance of men. They recruited eight male participants aged 19 to 38 and initially gave them 500 milliliters (mL) of organic beet juice every day for six days. They then asked the participants to complete a series of tests which involved cycling on an exercise bike. This experiment was repeated after some time but with a placebo of blackcurrant juice for comparison.

The study found that drinking beetroot juice improved the stamina of the participants and allowed them to cycle for an average of 11.25 minutes. This is 92 seconds longer than they were able to perform after drinking blackcurrant juice. In addition, the participants had a lower resting blood pressure when they were drinking beetroot juice than when they were drinking the placebo, suggesting that beetroot juice is an excellent beverage for increasing physical performance.

They enhance brain performance

According to a study published in the journal Applied Sciences, regular consumption of beetroot has been shown to improve blood flow to the brain and consequently, cognitive function in adults. This brain benefit may be attributed to the nitrate content of beetroots, which can support healthy blood vessel function and blood circulation. Studies show that increased cerebral blood flow leads to higher cognitive scores for psychomotor speed, verbal fluency and working memory.

In addition, a study published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that taking a chewable supplement containing 3 g of a beetroot extract daily can significantly improve certain aspects of cognitive function in healthy male and female adults.

They help kill cancer cells

Beetroots are said to be an excellent source of natural anticancer agents. In a study published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, researchers obtained betanin and a hydro-alcoholic extract from beetroot (BHE) and tested them on two colorectal cancer cell lines. Previous studies have shown that betanin has pro-apoptotic effects, meaning it can trigger death in cancer cells. BHE was expected to have similar anticancer activities.

Results showed that BHE and betanin from beetroot can inhibit the growth of colorectal cancer cells in a time- and dose-dependent manner. Foodnews.

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