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Spiritual Ecology – “humanity needs to examine and re-evaluate our fundamental points of view and beliefs about the Earth and our spiritual responsibility toward this planet.” — St. Mary’s Hermitage | Barbara Crane Navarro

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Interesting Dark Chocolate Facts

TEN INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT DARK CHOCOLATE

  1. Dark chocolate is good for you when consumed in moderation. It is rich in antioxidants, can improve heart health and may even boost brain function.
  2. Dark chocolate contains a small amount of caffeine. However, the caffeine content is lower compared to coffee or tea.
  3. It is recommended to consume dark chocolate in moderation. Generally, an ounce or 28 grams of dark chocolate per day is considered a healthy portion size.
  4. While dark chocolate can be part of a balanced diet, it is not a miracle weight-loss food. However, incorporating it into a healthy eating plan in moderation can satisfy cravings and prevent overindulgence in less healthy treats.
  5. Dark chocolate may have stress relieving properties due to its chemical composition. It contains antioxidants and certain compounds that can induce feelings of relaxation and happiness.
  6. Dark chocolate can be consumed in moderation by individuals with diabetes. It is important to consider the overall sugar content and consult with a healthcare professional for personalized guidance.
  7. While dark chocolate is generally safe and beneficial, excessive consumption may lead to weight gain and potential digestive issues. It is important to enjoy it in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
  8. Some individuals may be allergic to dark chocolate. Allergies can be caused by cocoa or other ingredients present in the chocolate. If you suspect an allergy, consult with a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis.
  9. There is a significant difference between dark chocolate and milk chocolate. Dark chocolate has a higher percentage of cocoa and contains less sugar and dairy compared to milk chocolate.
  10. Dark chocolate can be enjoyed by children in moderation. However, it is important to consider their overall sugar intake and consult with a pediatrician for specific dietary recommendations.

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Open Thread | The Threat To Our Judiciary | 3CHICSPOLITICO

@judgeluttig (@judgeluttig) posted at 0:01 PM on Fri, Mar 29, 2024:
The Nation is witnessing the determined delegitimization of both its Federal and State judiciaries and the systematic dismantling of its system of justice and Rule of Law by a single man – the former President of the United States.
(https://x.com/judgeluttig/status/1773757449939419341?s=02)

@judgeluttig (@judgeluttig) posted at 0:01 PM on Fri, Mar 29, 2024:
In the months ahead, the former president can only be expected to ramp up his unprecedented efforts to delegitimize the courts of the United States, the nation’s state courts, and America’s system of justice,
(https://x.com/judgeluttig/status/1773757451487068340?s=02)

@judgeluttig (@judgeluttig) posted at 0:01 PM on Fri, Mar 29, 2024:
through his vicious, disgraceful, and unforgiveable attacks and threats on the Federal and State Judiciaries and the individual Judges of these courts.
(https://x.com/judgeluttig/status/1773757453512953984?s=02)

@judgeluttig (@judgeluttig) posted at 0:01 PM on Fri, Mar 29, 2024:
Never in American history has any person, let alone a President of the United States, leveled such threatening attacks against the federal and state courts and federal and state judicial officers of the kind the former president has leveled continually now for years.
(https://x.com/judgeluttig/status/1773757455173833008?s=02)

@judgeluttig (@judgeluttig) posted at 0:01 PM on Fri, Mar 29, 2024:
But suffice it to say, never in history has any person leveled such attacks and been met with such passivity, acquiescence, and submissiveness by the nation.
(https://x.com/judgeluttig/status/1773757456805433392?s=02)

 

@judgeluttig (@judgeluttig) posted at 0:01 PM on Fri, Mar 29, 2024:
It is a regrettable commentary on our times that a lone federal judge, The Honorable Judge Reggie B. Walton — because no one whose responsibility it is to do so has had the courage and the will — would finally be left no choice but, himself, to express on national television
(https://x.com/judgeluttig/status/1773757458101539097?s=02)

@judgeluttig (@judgeluttig) posted at 0:01 PM on Fri, Mar 29, 2024:
the profound concerns of the entire Federal and State Judiciaries over Donald Trump’s contemptible attacks on the federal and state courts, the judges of these courts and their families, and the other participants in the judicial process.
(https://x.com/judgeluttig/status/1773757459372376287?s=02)

@judgeluttig (@judgeluttig) posted at 0:01 PM on Fri, Mar 29, 2024:
It is the responsibility of the Supreme Court of the United States in the first instance to protect the federal courts, the federal judges, and all participants in the justice system from the reprehensible spectacle of the former president’s inexcusable, threatening attacks,
(https://x.com/judgeluttig/status/1773757460530020444?s=02)

@judgeluttig (@judgeluttig) posted at 0:01 PM on Fri, Mar 29, 2024:
just as it is the responsibility of the respective State Supreme Courts in the first instance to protect their courts and their state judges from the same.
(https://x.com/judgeluttig/status/1773757461997990365?s=02)

@judgeluttig (@judgeluttig) posted at 0:01 PM on Fri, Mar 29, 2024:
Ultimately, however, it is the responsibility of the entire nation to protect its courts and judges, its Constitution, its Rule of Law, and America’s Democracy from vicious attack, threat, undermine, and deliberate delegitimization at the hands of anyone so determined.
(https://x.com/judgeluttig/status/1773757463235334296?s=02)

Source: Open Thread | The Threat To Our Judiciary | 3CHICSPOLITICO