The ABCs (and Ks) of Vitamins and Minerals Do you have questions about vitamins and minerals? The independent public health organization, United States Pharmacopeia (USP), sets industry standards for dietary supplements and has developed the Dietary Supplement Verification Program (DSVP). The following are answers to common questions about vitamins and minerals.
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New Flavored Low-Carb Tortillas Fill New Diet Niche American consumers are worshipping at the altar of the new low-carb diet niche, and the nation’s food manufactures are right behind them. This increased consumer awareness is having an impact on every sector in the food industry, and the demand is strong for low-carb varieties.
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The Clean, Professional Look of Stainless Steel Goes Outside Vivid Caribbean-inspired accent colors in the home are hot this season. From azure blue rugs to sunset red upholstery, brighter is better in every room of the house. When it comes to home appliances, the hottest color trend for 2004 isn’t a color at all -- it's metallic.
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Using Technology to Keep Families Connected When time, geography or financial constraints keep you from being with family, a little old-fashioned imagination combined with some of today’s technological conveniences can keep you connected and make you feel... almost as if you’re there.
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Create a Career that Fits Your Life Many people dream of a career change, but job forecasts can be disheartening, especially if you are looking for a fun, flexible career that allows time for family obligations. But one industry is booming -- travel. Right now business is growing for travel professionals. And that includes tour directors.
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High School Students Earn Diplomas at a Distance As students around the country head back to school this fall, some are traveling no farther than the desk in their bedroom or the computer in the family room to get the high school education that best meets their needs. In fact, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, more than 1 million U.S. K-12 students attend private or independent schools and some 1.1 million U.S. students are homeschooled.
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