How Human Food Is Made with Cultured Animal Cells

SOURCE: FDA.GOV March 31,2023–There is a long history of scientific advances in biology, biochemistry, and engineering that have led to the innovations enabling the growth of animal cells outside of the animal itself, in a controlled environment, for food. The complex process can be broadly summarized in a few steps.

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What is passive investing?

Individuals looking to grow their money have many options at their disposal. For example, real estate is often cited as a wise investment, as the value of property has historically increased by a significant margin over the course of a lifetime, providing a substantial return all the while fulfilling the basic need for housing that everyone has. But buying property is not the only potentially lucrative long-term investment strategy.

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Despite their diminutive size, blueberries pack quite a powerful, healthy punch. Blueberries contain a compound known as anthocyanin, which gives them their blue hue but also contributes to their nutritious properties. For example, the Mayo Clinic notes that studies have found consumption of foods that are high in anthocyanins can help individuals lower their risk of developing coronary heart disease. In addition, blueberries are a good source of vitamin C and dietary fiber, making them worthy of addition to anyone’s diet

3 vitamins that promote healthy eyes

A nutritious, well-balanced diet is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. Though a healthy diet is often and correctly cited as a means to maintaining a healthy weight, a diet rich in various vitamins also can be good for both kids’ and adults’ eyesight. As adults and parents plan diets for themselves and their children, they can make an effort to ensure these three eye-friendly vitamins feature prominently at mealtime.

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Elizabeth Kay Jones Hoffman October 10, 1969 – August 27, 2023

Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Charles (Charlie) Hoffman, Mother, Mary Jane Jones, her son, Quentin, daughter-in-law, Schannon, and grandson, Theo. She is also survived by her sister, Jamie Walker and brother, George Jones, nieces Harlie Walker and Chloe Ortiz, and nephews, Cash and Outlaw Walker, along with her longtime friend, Deborah Reynolds. She is also survived by her aunt, Annie O’Connor and her uncle, David Moore.
Elizabeth had a heart for animals, especially for Sister Doctor Hoffman, her constant companion. They enjoyed many miles of long walks and deep conversations.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 12:00PM at Porter Loring Mortuary located at 1101 McCullough Ave.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at the Porter Loring Mortuary Chapel located at 1101 McCullough Ave.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 3:30 PM at Gonzalez Cemetery in Pleasanton, Texas.
You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com.
Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary, 1101 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212 – (210) 227-8221.

Connie Keown Tincher, 100

Connie Keown Tincher, 100, of Bloomington, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at her home.
Her services were held at 12noon on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Beck Memorial Home with Pastor Becky Barrow officiating. Following services burial was held at Blooming Grove Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation was held Tuesday from 10am-12noon at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Bloomington Salvation Army.
Connie was born August 16, 1923 in New Orleans, LA, the daughter of Audie C. and Mae Martin Powell. She married Curt Keown on July 29, 1943. He preceded her in death on May 24, 1991. She later married Donald E. Tincher, July 6, 2003. He preceded her in death on November 12, 2015.
She is survived by her son, Ira Curt (Donna) Keown Sr., Devine, TX; two grandsons, Curt Keown, Bloomington; and Jason (Mel) Keown, Devine, TX; a great grandson, Vincent Lilly and a great granddaughter, Madison (Cade Brolliar-Singh) Keown. Also surviving is her sister Carol Crow, Bloomington and sister-in-law, Janet Hoog, Bloomington.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; her daughter, Linda Sue Keown; granddaughter, Linda Mae Lilly; Five brothers and two sisters.
Connie graduated from ISU earning her BS and MA degrees. She taught in the Bloomington public schools and ISU Fairchild Hall.
She was a member of Waynesville United Methodist Church and was a life member of the Devine, Texas VFW Women’s Auxiliary.
Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington, Illinois is in charge of arrangements
Online Condolences may be sent to www.beckmemorial.com