Crisis of Chicken’s meat and Eggs – Sign 31

Our neighborhood’s little groceries sell both chicken meat and eggs with unbelievable price tag.

Fig 01- A sign of arriving of little chicks for raising

I believe the price increases by 500% for eggs and 200% for chicken meat compared to last year.

The fact that the availability stock of these two items is uncertain in recent days even in the big groceries.

We just visit the big grocery, Walmart, and found almost empty chicken meat. Out of stock for eggs.

Fig 02- Chicken eggs at a grocery

In case of eggs, there are at least three reasons:

- millions of hens are slaughtered due to bird flu.

- increasing cost of chicken’s feed

- slowing egg production due to fall and winter seasons

Fig 03- Price extremely expensive, reaches US$ 11.09 for 18 eggs

To solve this temporary problem some of my neighbors try to raise chickens

for eggs and meat at their backyard.

Fig 04- A white rooster for meat

They ordered the variety of chickens through neighborhood groceries, the chicks will arrive by next week.

The breeders include white leghorns, Rhode Island red and Buff Orphingtons (please see sign at Fig 01 above).

How about the price of eggs and chicken meat at your place?

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Have you Tasted Banana Pepper? - Part 2 - Food Variety 25

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- Have You ever Tasted Banana Pepper?- Part 1 -Food Variety 26

Fig 01- A Banana pepper photo taken from different angle.

I myself use this pepper as an ingredient in the many foods such as curry or mixed with other vegetables.

The taste of peppers is mild hot (heat), even tend to little bit sweet. Heat of pepper can be measured by Scorville Heat Unit (SHU).

Just for comparison, SHU of Banana pepper and Jalapeno:

- Banana peper, 500 SHU

- Jalapeno, about 5,250 SHU

Fig 02- Flowers start blooming, illustration

In term of nutritional values, the pepper has low calories. Rich in fiber, potassium and vitamins (vitamins A and C).

Fig 03- Sweet banana peppers, sold in Walmart

Peppers also contain more beta carotene than other chili. Hence, banana pepper is good for our health.

Have you ever seen or tried Banana peppers?

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The United States Import Ginger the most – Sign 30

We just understand that Ginger plants grow well in the USA when we saw a vendor sold Ginger plants in our city garden.

Fig 01- Ginger plants are sold by a vendor

Ginger with scientific name Zingiber officinate comes from tropical areas, especially Southeast Asia countries such as Philippine, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand.

Then, this spicy plant was brought and domesticated to Indo- Pacific regions, include Hawaii.

Nowadays, we may find Ginger in the states such as California, Florida, Arizona, Texas, Alabama and Louisiana.

Fig 02- Ginger roots, sold in the Walmart

In addition to own production, America imports Ginger the most in the world. Amount of import about 80,000 tons per year, and increase year by year.

Fig 03- The pumpkin, just illustration

The Ginger in the USA market comes from countries such as:

- China

- Brazil

- and Peru.

Fig 04- Ginger plants for sale

Sure, Ginger is one of popular ingredients for many American foods, just few examples are cookies, pies (apple or pumpkins) and curry mixes.

Do you like the Ginger taste?

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Do you Want to Have Forever Puppies? - Part 2 – Critter 27

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Fig 01- A wandering little Maltese, found in the street.

Dogs came to America in 1800s. Dogs keep their small size entire their life span, about 12 to 15 years with some of specific characters:

- love to be pampered

- intelligent

- responsive

- playful

- easy to learn

Fig 02- A puppy in the street, illustration

Comparable to other small size dogs, the Maltese breed has several health issues such as:

- dental problems

- eyes problems

- weak knees

- blood sugar level

- low energy.

Fig 03- A cute brown Maltese, a nice pet, illustration

It is suggested to visit veterinarian regularly, and owners should not forget to walk every day with their Maltese.

Do you know about Maltese forever puppy or plan to adopt one?

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The 24 Hour Emergency Service - Sign 29

I know many companies or business provide “a 24 hour service.” What make me wonder is the word of “emergency.”

Fig 01- A sign for emergency service.

As far as I know, some businesses which provide a 24 hour service for their customers may include:

- IT companies

- Finance businesses

- Real estates

- Plumbing companies.

So, what is company relate to “The 24 Hour Emergency Service?”

Fig 02- Propane from AmeriGas

AmeriGas sold 15 LBS (6.8 kg) propane or Liquefie Petroleum Gas (LPG) with following price:

- refill for US$ 19.92

- LPG + a tank for US$ 54.00

Fig 03- Refill cost for propane

The company opens their self-serve small “retails” or “automatic vendors” for 24 hours a day, seven days a week (24/7).

The customers, mainly college students may call for emergency services in case no supply due to “natural disasters” such as hurricanes or tropical storms.

Do you have this kind of service in your place?

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How Could Scientists Cure AIDS Patients? - Part 1 – Virus 40

Surprisingly, the first AIDS patient has been cured first time in 2007, about 16 years ago, but since then, no or very few repeats are success.

Fig 01- Great shot of HIV (credit to Imperial College London)

One the most crucial reason that It is because bone marrow transplant technique face with “harsh side effects that can last for years,” and even causes patients almost to die.

Then, number of people infected by HIV is increasing year by year worldwide:

- more than 36.9 million people recently

- at least 940 thousands death in 2017 alone.

- and the condition is the worst in developing countries.

Fig 02- Red berries of Yaupon plant

Fig 03- Two Tangerines, illustration only

Researchers determined to develop transplant technique and procedure with less suffer side effects.

Interestingly, the transplant included CCR5 protein which has been mutant in a donor.

We might wonder that what is CCR5 protein which has been mutant?

# To be continued to part 2

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We Spotted Coyote in Our Neighborhood – Critter 28

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Fig 01- Coyote walking in neighborhood

We aware that fox is not only dangerous wild animals visit our neighborhood, but also coyote.

You might be wonder what are different between foxes and coyotes? The simple answers are:

- coyotes have bigger sizes, and muscular body.

- foxes have smaller sizes, and less muscular body

Moreover, we will see more coyotes and foxes activity around residential areas as they are loosing their homes.

Fig 02- Magnolia, just for illustration

Nearby forests are cutting down for the new buildings, either for housings or business centers. These are going on and on.

Fig 03- A coyote looks at us.

Then, the wild animals have tried to find their new homes. One of them is our neighborhood. Of course, they are looking for food as well.

Coyotes are extremely adaptive. They can dig probably better than a dog and can climb almost if not better than a cat. They will dig deep and can get over a 5 foot fence.

Have you seen coyotes in nature? What do you think?

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