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2B Daily News – Wednesday, October 9, 2013 FEATURES Superfoods offer many health benefits um and vitamin DEAR DOCD. Greek yogurt TOR K: What are contains twice the "superfoods"? protein of regular Which ones do yogurt. you recommend? (6) Beans are DEAR READan excellent ER: "Superfood" source of folate, isn't a technical potassium, magterm; it's shorthand for foods that Dr. K nesium, iron, protein and fiber. If can improve your by Anthony L. health and prevent Komaroff, M.D. beans make you gassy, soak them disease. I don't much like the term, since before cooking, pour out it implies that some foods the water they soaked in, have magical powers that and cook them in new will keep you healthy water. (7) Walnuts. Nuts are regardless of what else you eat or do. But there loaded with healthy fat. are foods that do appear to As we've discussed confer more health bene- before, not all fat in the diet is bad for us. Too fits than others. Together with Dr. much saturated fat and Michelle Hauser, nutrition trans fat is bad for us, but and educator and clinical fel- polyunsaturated low at Harvard Medical monounsaturated fats are School, I've compiled a generally good for us. list of 12 "superfoods." Walnuts are also high in Try to incorporate them antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids and can quell into your diet: (1) Salmon is high in inflammation. Other nuts omega-3 fatty acids. also are healthy foods for These fats help reduce the the same reasons, but not risk of heart disease and quite as good as walnuts. (8) Oatmeal is high in stroke. Try to eat salmon or another fatty fish twice fiber and can help lower cholesterol levels. Choose a week. (2) Blueberries contain steel-cut oatmeal, the least powerful antioxidants, processed type. (9) Olive oil is high in which can help lower your risk of many diseases. We healthy fats that reduce single out blueberries, but cholesterol, prevent blood eating a mixture of color- from clotting too easily and may even control ful berries is best. (3) Broccoli. Any cru- blood sugar. (10) All teas — black, ciferous vegetable — Brussels sprouts, broccoli, white, green or oolong — cauliflower, cabbage or are high in antioxidants. kale — is a worthy dietary Drinking tea every day addition. These vegetables may help lower your risk contain potent disease- of cancer, heart disease fighting compounds. and dementia. (11) Quinoa ("keenBroccoli is also high in vitamin C, fiber, calcium wa") is a seed that's used like a grain. It's high in and folate. (4) Eggs. One egg con- protein, essential amino tains 6 grams of protein, acids, vitamins and mineras well as lutein (good for als. It's also gluten-free. (12) Dark chocolate vision) and choline (which helps preserve helps control cholesterol, memory). For many years blood sugar and blood eggs had a bad reputation. pressure. Choose chocoThat was because the yolk late containing at least 70 contains a lot of choles- percent cocoa. terol. Most people can eat Dr. Komaroff is a one egg a day without adverse health effects. physician and professor Harvard Medical (People with diabetes at To send should probably eat no School. go to more than three or four questions, AskDoctorK.com, or eggs a week.) (5) Greek yogurt. write: Ask Doctor K, 10 Yogurt is a great source of Shattuck St., Second bone-strengthening calci- Floor, Boston, MA 02115. Pest Control Advisor certificate program REDDING – Shasta College is excited to announce its new Pest Control Advisor Certificate program for fall. To help meet the increasing need for Pest Control Advisors (PCA) in California, Shasta College faculty and administration worked with the local County Agriculture Department, UC Cooperative Extension Office and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) to have this course of study approved. Pest Control Advisers (PCAs) are licensed professional production consultants who serve California agriculture and horticulture producers. PCAs specialize in pest management, but they are also an important resource on a wide range of production concerns related to plant health. PCA specialties are diverse and can lead to careers that deal with issues such as: helping maintain highway vegetation; solve weed congestion in public waterways; assist in pest-free greenhouses, golf courses, turf and landscape; or ensuring the growth of healthy, abundant food, fiber and ornamentals from over 9.9 million acres of California farm and public lands. Students who successfully complete the required coursework at Shasta College and meet the experience requirement will qualify to sit for the PCA exam with the DPR. Coursework can easily be completed in three or four semesters. The total number of units required for this certificate is 42 to 46. As part of this new certificate a new online class has been added for spring 2014 titled Plant Protection Materials. In addition to the coursework offered in this new certificate, students will need to obtain 24 months of technical experience. Qualifying experience may include bug trapping, pest scouting, and pesticide application. For a complete list of qualifying experience go to http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/license/adviser.htm. Faculty will work with students to help them find internships locally to help meet this requirement. For more information on this program, contact Horticulture Instructor Leimone Waite at lwaite@shastacollege.edu or call her at 530-2422210. Is misogynistic boor worth dating? kind of one-sided friendDear Annie: Recently, I ship, and we don't need a was introduced to an older crystal ball to know that he gentleman. He has never won't make you happy. been married, but he did Sorry. have a son through artificial Dear Annie: When my insemination. His son neighbors take their annual passed away, and he talks two-week vacation, I water all the time about how spetheir extensive flowers every cial he was. He has a very strong and Annie's day and take in their mail. I've been doing this for 10 commanding personality to years, and all I ever received the point of sometimes being a bit of a bully. It by Kathy Mitchell was a thank-you and a few seems like he is always and Marcy Sugar daylily transplants. Recently, I had a severe demanding that things be done his way or else. What bothers bout with diverticulitis and was in a me most is that he has a low opinion lot of pain. I could hardly pick up my of women. He's often said that own mail, much less theirs. This didwomen should do what they are told n't make the wife happy. I also need and stay home and take care of the surgery and asked whether she would house and family. And worse, he's take my terrier, and she refused. even said how ''dirty'' women are She's taken care of other people's in regard to their menstrual cycles, dogs, so I don't understand this. I know she will want me to water and that is why he has never talked all of her plants next year, but I about sex. He does seem like a good person don't think I will, considering she — he's very intelligent and many won't help me in my time of need. I people like him. He says he loves feel used. My dog is 16 years old me, but he says that to everyone. and healthy, but I worry he won't I'm not sure about his intentions survive in a kennel for five days. and wonder whether I should pur- My handyman is willing to take sue this relationship or not. — Cal- care of my dog, but he wants $90 per day to come and let him out ifornia Gal Dear California: Run, don't three times a day. What would you walk, from this relationship. This do? — Hurt and Worried Dear Hurt: We assume your dog man is not partner material. He may seem intelligent and nice, but he is as easy to care for as you claim. If will expect you to be at his beck and so, your handyman is overcharging call, and he will have little respect you. Most dog-sitters charge for you. And intimacy? Forget it. between $15 and $30 per day. If The most you can expect is a bossy someone has to come multiple Mailbox times, they may charge $15 per visit, but it still doesn't add up to $90 a day. Make sure he didn't mean $90 for all five days, which would be more than reasonable. You can find reliable pet-sitters online or get a referral from your veterinarian's office. And if you are not able or willing to take care of your neighbors' mail and flowers, so be it. It is a kindness, not an obligation. Dear Annie: This is for ''Leave Us Alone,'' who is getting pressure from their families about having children. My wife and I were married at 26 and had our children when we were in our 30s. We spent the first six years of our marriage establishing our careers, beginning our savings, buying our home and taking some great vacations that involved lots of camping and low-cost motels. Reflecting back, I think those years provided a solid foundation for our now 38-year marriage by giving us the experience of working together as a team, providing mutual support to each other as we tackled the challenges of building our careers and sharing our lives. — Still Going Strong Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailboxcomcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Shop twice, buy once Every week, I invite readers of this column to send me their clever tips for how to save time and money. Then, once a week, I open the Everyday Cheapskate mailbox to let you take a look. So many of you tell me this is your favorite day of the week. It's mine, too! SHOPPING TRICK. My son studied a carpentry course called, "Measure twice, cut once." I have adapted that phrase to my shopping: "Shop twice, buy once." When I am grocery shopping, if I see something I'd like that isn't on my list, I add it to next week's shopping list. When I am making out my menus and grocery list the following week, I consider the item. Often, by then, it has lost its appeal. I do the same thing with other shopping items I am considering buying. They go to next week's to-do list. By the time the week rolls around, I've had plenty of time to evaluate the purchase and make a nonimpulsive decision. --Mary Beth, email DOUBLE-DUTY BRUSH. I just discovered another use for the small silicone brush I use to grease cookies sheets. I have a corrugated filter on my vacuum cleaner and have never been able to get all of the dust out of it. Today, I used that little brush to clean it, and it worked perfectly. I am very happy. --Lucille W., Calif. MAGIC STAIN ERASE. This is a magical tip that my mother taught me years ago that she learned from restaurants and remakes them with her mother. 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"This event will give audience members a rare look into the professional inner workings of the music and concert business," said Gisborne. Bongiovanni is the CEO and chief editor of Pollstar, the world's biggest trade publication in the live music industry. Considered the "who's who" of the concert industry, Bongiovanni and his company help music industry professionals make informed decisions for their businesses and clients by providing them with information regarding tour schedules, ticket sales, contact directories, trade news and specialized data services. Pollstar now employs nearly 50 people and has offices in both Califor- nia and London. Pollstar proudly calls itself "the only trade publication covering the worldwide concert industry." It is composed of two websites — one subscription based for professionals and one very popular consumer site for live music fans — along with a weekly print magazine. Pollstar provides fans and professionals with the most up to date concert information available collected from the agents, managers and promoters of concerts. Bongiovanni's advice for current Chico State students is as straightforward as it comes and will no doubt resonate with students, graduates, and community members alike. "Follow your passions and enjoy your time at Chico because life is going to get a lot more complicated and hectic after you leave," he said. This event is sponsored by Grammy U, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, CSU, Chico's Associated Students, KCSC radio, Student Artist Rights Coalition, the IRA Fund, and Chico State's School of the Arts, Department of Music and Theatre, and Department of Journalism and Public Relations. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and seating is very limited so come early. For more information contact Gisborne at (310) 699-9434.