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Published on Saturday, 01 August 2009 19:00 | | 
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Every Wednesday, Farmaround, an organic vegetable box company, delivers a large box of British vegetables straight to my door, writes Julia Stephenson
They offer great value and I feel
happier knowing that the farmers involved in the scheme get paid a
proper sum for their produce – unlike those that must face the
nightmare of dealing with capricious supermarkets who can terminate
contracts on a whim and reject vegetables if they are the wrong size or
shape. It’s also a relief to know that the contents of my box have not
been sprayed with pesticides.
Published on Thursday, 16 July 2009 19:00 | | |
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'It seemed as if the struggle I'd had
with my weight my entire adult life was now officially over. I felt completely
defeated. I thought, I give up. I give
up. Fat wins.'
But Oprah Winfrey didn't give up. She never does. Instead, she wrote, with characteristic openness and honesty, about her famous battles with her weight and the real reasons behind the gains and losses.
Published on Wednesday, 15 July 2009 19:00 | | |
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What is junk for some is riches for others, explains Clea Myers
When I was a tweaker (slang for crystal meth addict), living in Los Angeles, my favourite past-time was dumpster diving. My tweaker friends and I would joke about setting up Dumpster Divers Anonymous.
Published on Wednesday, 18 June 2008 19:00 | | |
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A privileged upbringing, first-class education and burning ambition did not stop Clea Myers from falling foul of crystal meth.
Here she shares her story of addiction to warn others and raise awareness about how devastating this drug really is, before it hits mainstream culture in the UK.
Published on Wednesday, 15 July 2009 03:26 | | |
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Amazing what we don't know, isn't it?
See another secret below.
Published on Sunday, 12 July 2009 19:00 | |
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A sliced carrot looks like the human eye. The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye... And YES, science now shows carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the eyes.
Published on Saturday, 11 July 2009 19:00 | | |
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One month ago I took possession of three ex-battery chickens who are now contentedly pecking away on my roof in central London, writes Julia Stephenson
Many people assume one must be living in a rural idyll to keep livestock, and are surprised to hear that chickens are roosting within clucking distance of Peter Jones. But I say why not? Chickens are far lower maintenance than cats or dogs, plus they provide us with at least one egg a day.