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The most expensive houses in the world

If a lifestyle change is on your cards, there is nothing better to start with than buying a new home. But like everything else, it has to be done with style and inspiration. And nothing better than buying an opulent residence, capable of making your in-laws turn green with envy and, above all, very expensive.

There is such a place, a 103-room mansion spread over 58 acres of gardens and woodlands called Cut up located in Windlesham, Surrey, England. Now this is a great home for the outgoing buyer who likes sports and doesn’t mind carrying a little extra mortgage. This particular property offers several ballrooms, an indoor squash court, a two-lane bowling alley, and a billiard room. If the wife is into gardening, she will find her pleasures in the well-tended 11-acre garden, and chat with good neighbors like the Duchess of York, Elton John and, at nearby Windsor Castle, the Queen of England never does. has done. it has been easier.

To impress your friends, the entry foyer features a wide double staircase inspired by one of the late fashion designer Gianni Versace’s Miami home. Behind the staircase, a grand hall supported by marble columns overlooks an ornamental pond, which supports a fountain that, with the flick of a switch, launches water 200 feet into the air.

Marble abounds. Five acres of more than 30 different types of imported stone line the floors, driveway, and spacious decks. One indoor pool is in the style of a Roman bath, while another is decorated with a two-story stone mosaic depicting a snow-covered Mount Fuji (which would be in Japan …).

This 50,000-square-foot home may be just what you need to escape your daily grind, with its heated marble entryway, 24-karat gold leaf on the studio’s mosaic floor, a helipad for your air trips to the store. , the indoor movie theater and underground garage that has enough space to house eight limousines. Guests can stay in any of the 23 rooms, but in reality, and from my professional point of view, this is perhaps the most important advantage, the cost of maintenance is a modest 2 million dollars a year.

At a convenient price of $ 138 million (that’s right, millions with an “m” like in Mary), this is definitely Luigi’s handpicked bargain of the year. And the added bonus is that you can also pay in sterling, now who could ask for more? Just the perfect place to drop your damn Yankee accent … yeah.

If, on the other hand, you don’t want to leave North America and you like horses, I suggest you Hala ranch to your otherwise inquisitive attention. The Hala Ranch, as you can intuitively deduce from the name, is owned by Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud (but make an offer and you can call him Al). The Prince, who used to be Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States, is selling as he has taken over as National Security Advisor to Saudi Arabia. This 56,000 square foot home is just what you need if you are looking for some country décor, peace and quiet. The farm has its own sewage treatment plant, which saves on sewer charges, and a mechanical workshop with its own gasoline pumps and car washes. Cross-country ski trails are maintained throughout the property. The central lodge on the estate is bigger than the White House, so if Hillary wins, you’ll also make her green with envy. It’s built in a rustic style, with solid wood beams and stone columns, and contains 15 rooms, all with patios and 16 bathrooms, just in case you get stuck.

Priced conservatively at $ 134 million, this is an opportunity one can hardly afford to pass up. Trust me on this one, or my name is not Luigi …

Have you ever considered moving to Turkey? I ask this because, as you know, although still in Asia (Asia Minor, to be exact), Turkey is set to become Europe in the not too distant future. The perfect Europe, one might add, without the Europeans … But really, if you want to cultivate your talent for archeology and ancient history, there is nothing better than this 30,000 square foot residence overlooking the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. (Europe) . Located on three-quarters of an acre, the Beachfront estate offers opulent living with its 64 rooms, which feature large windows that look out over the water. You can even fish from your room. This mansion features not only gold trim and crystal chandeliers, but it even has a rare dock nearly 200 feet long (like I said, you can fish it from the bedroom). If you need a boat, the Turks can rent you one for about € 1 an hour.

Currently offered for sale for $ 100 million, there is a bit of room for negotiations here. Sorry, only US dollars are accepted in cash, Visa or Mastercard or of course with debit card.

How about a pied-a-terre in no less than New York City for your leisurely weekend trips? Or for your next New Year’s Eve in the Big Apple, near Time Square? Think about it, you no longer have to see it on CNN. If this is the case, I can recommend The Pierre Penthouse, a castle in the sky that occupies the top three floors of one of the most elegant hotels in New York City, next to Central Park. Guess the price, just guess: $ 70 million! This is what I call cheap, cheap, cheap! The original 3,500-square-foot ballroom features a 23-foot-high ceiling, and at each of the two west-facing corners, French doors open onto terraces offering stunning views of Central Park and beyond. The master bedroom suite has two additional corner terraces so generally the balconies and windows have 360-degree views of Manhattan, Central Park, the East River, and the Hudson River. And, with an annual maintenance fee of USD 464,600 that It includes the services of a uniformed housekeeper and a housekeeper (yes, I know, I didn’t believe it myself), this is a real deal in the works. Hurry, it won’t last.

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Technology

Hackers Can Mess With Google – Are You Afraid For Your Business?

If you’ve been reading the news lately and have noticed all the commotion around hacker attacks against some of the big boys like Google, Yahoo, and Adobe, you may be experiencing a twinge of anxiety about your security. own business. You may have believed your network was invincible, so this news might leave you feeling shaky. You have good reason to feel that way, according to an article in the Sydney morning herald the number of hackers manipulating private financial information belonging to Australian companies is on the rise. Obviously, the use of the Internet and intranet for business has become a viable solution to achieve the objectives of the company, but on the negative side, the criminal faction sees so many opportunities.

Australia is a frequent target of cybercrime

Symantec, a data security company reported that Australian and New Zealand companies suffer 75% more security breaches than the global average, with 89% of companies surveyed in the past 12 months admitting to at least one intrusion. Hackers don’t necessarily go after major companies where they can get hold of large sums of money. Like any other thief, they go where the risk is low and can get in and out of a system quickly and undetected. The fact is, you don’t have to be at any particular level of business profitability to be objective. Smaller companies tend to use less comprehensive IT security, making them more susceptible. In general, hackers are interested in easy money.

Google and other large corporations are not exempt

The threat does not always revolve around banking information or sensitive intellectual property. As Google discovered in December 2009, issues such as human rights are at stake in cyberattacks. The advertising and search giant was dismayed that a highly organized effort dubbed “Aurora” was underway to hack into the Gmail accounts of Chinese human rights activists. They managed to infiltrate only two accounts and could not see the actual correspondence of the account holders. The move put Google in a position where it deemed it necessary to warn the Chinese human rights community about the attack and prepare to withdraw business ties with China. Google officials did not directly accuse the Chinese government of being the perpetrators, but decided to review business with the country based on their attempts to limit freedom of expression on the Internet. Google raised concerns about the safety of Chinese citizens and the possibility that they will be questioned and jailed.

There were at least 20 other large Internet, media, finance and technology companies included in the attack: Yahoo, Adobe, Symantec, Dow Chemical, and Northrop Grumman, to name a few. It was achieved through a technique called “spear phishing”. This resembles an attack on 100 IT companies in July 2009 in which company employees were attacked with infected email attachments.

Small and medium-sized businesses have minimal defense

Most companies are completely defenseless against these sophisticated attacks. They use instant messages and emails that seem innocent at first because the senders appear to be trusted friends and colleagues. The messages are tuned to evade the antivirus programs designed for these applications. Clearly, the best practices for IT security that have kept attackers at bay for many years are no longer sufficient. There is an innovative caliber of attacks circulating around the world using custom malware written specifically for individual companies. Hackers don’t seem to care if it takes longer to get around the antivirus software used by large corporations. They continue to fine-tune their malware until it becomes effective. Smaller companies that don’t have the budget for large-scale security haven’t had a chance. Hackers have the ability to take a single employee’s laptop and turn it into a gateway for full administrative access to the entire company network.

The security company ISec partners who investigated the attack on Google and the ensuing corporations recommend that we make fundamental changes to the way we protect our networks. They say that we simply have not been prepared for the level of sophistication demonstrated by the new cybercriminals.

Hacker stories in the Australian news

Internet news sites report the direct effects of hacking in Australia. Online today published a news article about a hacker named “Ghostbuster” who has been targeting Melbourne businesses in response to violence against Indians. The person behind the attacks has been sending threatening emails stating that Australian servers will be hacked until the racism against Indian citizens ends. The action followed the murder of a 21-year-old Punjabi student in January 2010. Several Melbourne companies were victims when all their networks were thrown into chaos.

In the technology section of Age is a report describing the effects on government websites by hackers associated with the “Anonymous” group, known for its attacks on Scientology. This is the same group that temporarily criticized pornography on Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s website. On the morning of February 10, 2010, several government sites were down. The attack went against the government’s plans to censor the Internet. Communications Minister Stephen Conroy was unhappy that Australian citizens were unable to obtain the necessary services online and deemed it irresponsible on the part of hackers.

In the Sydney morning herald a journalist mentions the statistics that there are now more mobile devices in the country than there are Australians. It is not unusual for a person to have two or three. The increasing use of wireless broadband provides accessibility and convenience for subscribers, but also expands the territory for cybercriminals. Currently, there are more barriers to hacking wireless devices than terrestrial networks, such as the cost of making a phone call. However, with advancements in mobile device technology to the point where it can replace the need to own a laptop, there is a possibility of being attacked by hackers. Real devices may be secure, but the often free and faster Wi-Fi network for users in public places is a temptation for cybercriminals. You may believe that you have connected to a site operated by an airport, hotel or cafe, but there is no way to know for sure who controls the IP address that now has access to everything on your computer or mobile device. It is not that difficult for hackers to present a fake website that they think they can use to steal from your network at any time in the future.

Millions of dollars are stolen every day from people and businesses using the Internet. We are frequently warned about viruses, worms, and phishing scams, but somehow we get caught anyway. The situation is getting worse as hackers become more adept at breaking unique systems designed to keep them out. If you’re still uncomfortable with your network’s vulnerability, your gut will be worth heeding.

Business

How many parts of insects are in your tomato sauce?

According to the Food and Drug Administration and their guidelines for our food producers, there are probably quite a few insects in your tomato sauce and other foods you eat. Tomato worms, flies, beetles, spiders, and rat hair are just some of the “added ingredients” you will consume. In fact, it is estimated that the average American eats between one and two pounds of insect parts each year, without even knowing it. Of course, there is a simple explanation for this: despite the best pest control regulations and policies in the world, there is no way our growers can keep all insects out of our food. So the FDA allows a certain amount of rat hair and insect parts in our food supply.

Insect parts are a natural part of any crop.

When corn, wheat, vegetables and fruits are harvested, the insects found in the field become a natural part of the process. In addition, insects and creatures (such as rats) find access to stored and collected food and also infest them. You can easily understand this if you have ever worked in your own garden. Despite spraying with the correct dose of Ortho, he still finds earwigs in his lettuce, flies around his strawberries, and tomato worms in his ‘maters’. It’s impossible to keep the little bastards away. So you can easily see how this problem would magnify for our food producers (who, by the way, do an amazing job for us).

When it comes to controlling insect parts in our food, our food producers and the FDA agree that more pesticides are not a valid option. They believe it is reasonable to accept more “natural pollutants” rather than increasing the amount of pesticides. And they are right. Fighting for a balanced insect control policy is your best responsible option, so that’s what they do. Which means that you and I are going to eat a couple of pounds of insects a year. Hey, it’s added protein, right?

What parts of insects are allowed?

Now, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has created classification standards that protect Americans from poor farming. Producers must follow these standards, which set legal limits for spoilage and natural contaminants. In collaboration with the USDA, the FDA has created the ‘Food Defects Action Level’ which lists the acceptable levels of contaminants for the harvest of different foods. Now, don’t worry here, but these insect parts include worms, insect fragments, mold, rat hair, mammalian feces, and squashed insects. Hmmm … I wonder how many spiders are in a can of spinach.

So what’s in what? For a complete list, you can refer to the ‘Food Defects Action Level’, but here are some highlights:

* chocolate: 60 fragments of insects per 100 grams, 1 or more rodent hairs per 100 grams.

* macaroni: 225 insect fragments per 225 grams and / or 4.5 rodent hairs per 225 grams.

* Popcorn: 2 rodent hairs per pound and / or 20 or more gnawed kernels per pound

* peanut butter: 30 insect fragments per 100 grams and / or 1 rodent hair per 100 grams

* coffee: up to 10% of the beans can be infested. (does not say with what)

* French fries: up to 6% of potatoes may contain rot.

Of course, these are just a few of a long and extensive list of bug parts. But it is an eye-opener on the food collection process and the balanced problem-solving approach employed by our food producers and the FDA. Food is harvested for the masses in the best and most responsible way. Unfortunately, insects will always be a natural nuisance and an unintended participant in our diets. Hey, no process is perfect. Please pass the tomato sauce.

Home Kitchen

Industrial Shelving: Tips for Space Saving Management

Modern design systems have made industrial shelves quite popular and trendy. They are in demand for residential, industrial, agricultural, institutional and commercial purposes for space saving management. When shopping for storage shelves, there are many factors to consider. You need to know exactly what your needs and requirements are. It is important to plan and evaluate the areas for the shelving installation. Whether for your garage or pantry, warehouse, store or any type of business, shelves provide the solution to install order and keep shelves organized and systematic.

When choosing a storage rack, whether it’s made of wood, metal, fiberglass reinforced, plastic, or a combination of wood and aluminum or wood and stainless steel, consider its durability, lifespan, stability, safety, and cost. Other elements such as beauty, size, height, mobility, and ease of access come into play in determining your shelving options. The popular type of storage equipment today is the metal rack with a capacity of 150 pounds to more than 1,000 pounds. per shelf. They can be made of aluminum, galvanized, chrome-plated or stainless steel.

One type of metal shelf is the wire shelving system used in food service, retail, and general storage. In the home, this metal shelf is also ideal for stacking records. These metal shelves not only have attractive and nice designs, but they are also very convenient and sturdy. For your office workspace, retail displays, and showrooms, you can choose designer wire shelving with a load capacity of up to 750 pounds. to provide an element of art and beauty to the space.

If your load capacity needs are 1000 pounds or more, there are chrome wire shelving models to choose from. They have many outstanding characteristics such as a property of resistance to corrosion, no accumulation of dust or dirt and access from all sides with high visibility. Other shelving options are based on the T-Post mullion with variations for shelves. You can choose from 18, 20, or 22 gauge shelves made of galvanized wire, open, and other types with removable shelves to meet your exact needs.

Technological advancement has also provided a pre-engineered galvanized steel shelf model designed for harsh environments such as very humid areas or in unheated warehouses. Applications will be for the storage of solvents, cleaning agents and oily or greasy materials. You can use it in sections 36 “wide by 84” high with a choice of three depths.

The added benefits of metal shelves are that they are cost effective, flexible and space saving. They are also quite versatile. Not only can they be used for industrial applications, many homeowners have already placed them inside their homes, garages, living rooms, and patios. There are many variations of metal shelves such as lined shelving, open / closed shelving, mobile, file shelving, double rivets, torch-resistant rivets without screws, etc.

If your resources allow, you can also opt for stainless steel shelves to save space and time. When it comes to beauty and durability, stainless steel shelves are so hard to beat. You can use them as a mobile shelf that you can easily transport from one place to another or a static shelf that is fixed in one location. The added benefit of industrial stainless steel shelves is that they are easy to clean, very durable, fully secured, and stable.

Before making your choice, be sure to do your preliminary research and due diligence search at hardware stores, home warehouses, and home improvement sections in shopping malls or the many industrial shelving vendor websites. Your time and effort will help and guide you in choosing the right type of industrial shelving. You can secure the right storage and space-saving solutions to suit your logistics requirements.

Auto

Are alternative energy hybrid vehicles the vehicle of the future?

Alternative energy cars have become a hot topic as the price of gasoline continues to rise. The most common type of alternative fuel car is the hybrid car, but there are others, such as cars that run on ethanol, that are gaining traction. Another type of vehicle can run on the same oil that is used to cook French fries at McDonald’s, and this is a biodiesel vehicle.

Hybrid cars are considered alternative fuel cars as they combine electricity with gasoline to produce better gas mileage. Although initiatives to build cars that run on alternative fuels have worked in the past, gasoline cars were successful because of power and speed. In earlier times, a hybrid car probably only went 25 miles per hour, and that pace could only be reached after about 10 minutes. As a result of pollution and the ever-increasing cost of fuel, the automotive industry has been investing a lot of money in alternative fuel vehicles.

Although the technology could be assumed to be the same, there are many different types of hybrid cars. The electrically powered portion of some alternative fuel hybrid cars is used to give an extra boost to the car’s engine when starting or running. Many other hybrid cars use electrical energy to operate the car in stop-start traffic. Hybrid cars are becoming more and more powerful compared to what they were when they first appeared. Along with advances in technology, power should continue to improve, as well as fuel economy.

The auto industry would like to make better alternative fuel hybrid cars, so they are heavily focused on being able to maintain power while at the same time working to increase gas mileage. Truck owners need hybrids too, so the hybrid line is moving in that direction too. There is certainly a lot of power in these hybrid trucks, plus the gas mileage is better and they can power power tools. It can be difficult to say at this point what will happen to the hybrid car in the future. Perhaps supply and demand will win, and higher-priced energy will be phased out by lower-cost fuels that are more available and cleaner combustion. As hybrid cars constantly improve, they will continue to be widely used.

These types of cars will continue to increase in power and gas mileage even while reducing the amount of pollutants in the air. We have a requirement for cars that use alternative fuels, but its creation has not caught up with common vehicles, and that is why prices have not come down. The purchase price for these alternative fuel vehicles starts at around $ 20,000, but the US government offers a tax incentive to buyers, and they are also pouring money into alternative fuel cars.

Digital Marketing

The pros and cons of free traffic

Free traffic is the dream of every internet marketer. There are no costs involved, but the conversion rates can be as high as any paid traffic you can get. There are many ways to get free traffic; Some are more effective than others, but in the end, the more traffic sources you have, the better you will do, because when one site goes down or a link is removed, you still have the others to send you more traffic.

The professionals

No fees. The best part about getting free traffic is the fact that there are no fees involved. Having to buy all your traffic soon could cause your online business to fail. Therefore, finding ways to get free traffic is the best way to grow your business.

Managed. Free traffic is not always very specific. However, when you spend some time doing article marketing or writing on writing platforms, you can get a lot of highly targeted traffic. Also, article marketing will help you rank higher in search engines so that they also send you targeted visitors.

Higher page rank. By generating traffic, you are basically building links. Whether you’re on forums, writing articles for article directories, or using social media, you’re building links. The more backlinks you have, the higher your site will rank in search engines.

In progress. Most of the free traffic is ongoing. This means that when you write an article, blog post, or paste your link into a forum, the traffic won’t stop coming. The only way traffic would cease is if your link gets buried under other content. However, the links will always be there and therefore will continue to help you rank higher in search engines.

The cons

Waste of time. From my experience, the only downside to getting a lot of free traffic is that it can be time consuming. You should take the time to market your website or blog until the cows come home.

There are many ways you can market your site and the more methods you use, the more stable your traffic will be.

How to get free traffic

There are many sites online that will help you get a lot of visitors. These include social media or networking sites, copywriting platforms, article marketing, as well as through participation in forums. But the good news is that although it takes a long time to generate more traffic, the end results are continuous and very good.

Relationship

How personalized gifts are ideal and memorable keepsakes of love and affection

One wonderful thing about personalized gifts is their availability in diversity, making them a perfect birthday gift, wedding gift, housewarming gift, Mother’s Day gift, anniversary gift, and for any other. special moment. So if someone chose personalized birthday gifts, they definitely made a great choice. It’s no wonder the recipient falls in love with a personalized birthday gift because:

It will be personalized exclusively for the Recipient

This is the only capacity that offers a personalized gift to its buyers. So whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, or any other special time of the year, a personalized gift can be beautifully personalized with touching text, a memorable photograph, or any thoughtful quote to make that special person feel loved and cared for like no other. gift would. they have made him feel.

Personalized gifts come in endless varieties

If someone starts looking for a specific variety of gifts, there is always a limit on their availability. However, a personalized gift is one of those options that offers endless options. It is because a small keychain to a large canvas that can be specially personalized with a text or a photograph can be a personalized gift. Some commonly preferred personalized gifts are photo frames, cushions, coffee mugs, fridge magnets, wooden plaques, bottle lamps, glass table tops, coaster sets, posters, calendars, and many other wonderful options.

Personalized gifts are creatively unique

The only thing that differentiates personalized or personalized gifts from others is their creative uniqueness. Since a personalized gift promotes creative uniqueness in it, these are more preferred over other gift options. It is again the creativity of making something simple become exclusive so that the recipient has a memory of the loved one.

Personalized gifts develop special emotional connections:

One of the most surprising aspects of choosing a personalized gift over any other option available anywhere is the ability to develop a special emotional connection. It is obvious that a mother feels immensely loved by her children by getting a personalized multi-slot photo frame with memorable photographs of her with her family. Similarly, if your best pictures are clicked during the work period somewhere and you get those pictures as a parting gift after having them personalized on a cushion, wall clock, table, or anything else by the company, it will be a great moment.

I hope, these ideologies on the aspects of choosing personalized gifts over others help each reader to find the ideal gift for their loved ones. Not surprisingly, something personalized with something special, heartwarming, or even something fun will be the most memorable love memory.

Gaming

The 5 Most Urgent American Priorities!

With all the pressing problems, this nation and the rest of the world seem to be facing, on a regular basis, one of the challenges, the United States, currently, faces, is, advances, advances, considers, a variety of factors. , while prioritizing the most urgent, time-sensitive, and moving forward, moving forward, in a responsive and proactive manner. Too often, we witness politicians, who are elected, as public officials / leaders, seemingly putting their perceived agenda, personal / political, and / or self-interest, ahead of the real best interests of the country (and the world). planet). Although there are many, this article will briefly attempt to consider, examine, review, and discuss 5 of the most pressing priorities.

1. Protect all constitutional guarantees: If this nation is to continue to be the voice of freedom and democracy to the rest of this world, we must do, in a consistent way, protect all constitutional guarantees, instead of simply doing it in a convenient and proper way – base of service! The United States needs to protect, among other rights: freedom of expression; Free and independent press; Freedom of religion, etc. When some emphasize so-called Second Amendment Rights, while minimizing others, what does this indicate? In recent years, we have witnessed an explosive increase in the number of crimes involving weapons, but politicians continue to refuse to create any kind of sane controls. For example, if we register cars and license drivers, wouldn’t it make sense to register guns and require physical and mental health and proficiency to own and maintain a gun?

2. Climate and environment: We must consider ourselves, as the guardians, of the planet, protecting it, to transfer a world, with clean air and water, etc., to future generations! Simply because it can be challenging does not mean that addressing climate change, sooner rather than later, responsibly, is not urgent. How can we protect health, etc., without clean air and water, which requires environmentally responsible leadership?

3. Unify / Points in common / Meeting of minds: Our leaders must prioritize the unification of all of us, the pursuit of the common / greater good, to address and achieve a meaningful, unifying meeting of minds!

Four. Balance of powers: We need a Balance of Powers, between three branches of government, co-equal, the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches! In recent years, we have observed, what appears to be, a concerted effort to blur these lines.

5. Separation of church and state: Our Founding Fathers firmly felt that while there should be protections, granting religious rights, there should be no state religion, and individuals should have the right to practice their specific religious beliefs or abstain as they wish! We have witnessed some improperly seeking this separation!

Wake up, America, and demand that the public, elected officials, put the common good ahead of their personal / political agenda and / or their own interests! Are you willing to demand more and better from those we choose?

Health Fitness

Type 2 Diabetes: Five Healthy Sugar Exchanges That Help Fight Diabetes!

Eating wisely is one of the most powerful ways to fight the effects of type 2 diabetes. Both what you eat and how much you eat. Did you know that saturated fat and refined sugar make up about a quarter of the average person’s caloric diet?

Sugar is in everything and unfortunately if we are not careful about the food we eat we can end up adding excessive amounts of refined sugar to our diet. Foods like yogurt and even salad dressings, generally considered “health foods,” are often known to contain added sugar. However, there are ways you can avoid adding these foods to your diet by making your recipes at home and using healthy sugar swaps to sweeten your recipes.

Let’s take a look at five healthy sugar swaps you can use for healthy baking and to sweeten things like your morning cup of coffee or your morning bowl of oatmeal.

Five Healthy Sugar Swaps …

1. Raw honey. Raw honey is an excellent natural sweetener, and unlike processed sugar, it contains additional health benefits. Raw honey has impressive antibacterial and antiviral properties, making it a great food for supporting immune health. You can use raw honey in place of refined sweeteners in your baking recipes, drizzled with oatmeal, or mixed with your morning tea.

2. Pure maple syrup. Pure maple syrup is another great sugar alternative, as it contains vitamins and minerals and tastes great when used in healthy baking recipes. Try using pure maple syrup instead of refined table sugar when making treats like muffins, or use it to sweeten a bowl of unsweetened yogurt.

3. Stevia. Stevia is another natural sweetener option that comes with the benefit of having zero carbohydrates. A little goes a long way when it comes to using Stevia in your recipes, and it’s an ideal option for anyone who wants to steer clear of sweeteners that contain added sugar.

4. Bananas. Bananas are another healthy sweetener option, as they are naturally sweet, complement many baking recipes, and provide fiber to help slow carbohydrate absorption.

5. Blackstrap molasses. Blackstrap molasses is incredibly sweet and also contains some additional health benefits. Molasses is rich in iron and can also help maintain digestive regularity. When it comes to using molasses, you only need a small amount, so start with a teaspoon or so.

You’d be surprised how all of these natural sweeteners complement your recipes and how easy it is to avoid processed sugar when adding them to your diet. However, keep in mind that although these are natural sweeteners; they are still sources of carbohydrates, minus stevia. Just keep in mind that you use them in moderation, and you’ll do your health a big favor by choosing natural sweeteners over the toxic and inflammatory refined sugar options.

Legal Law

The history of craft beer is impressive

Today’s Ruhstaller beer depicts itself as a revival of the Ruhstaller brewery of the late 1880s, both of which have a Sacramento beer and hop heritage. But the similarities between past and present continue with the strong commitment to locally sourced ingredients and quality. Today’s Ruhstaller’s has a California ingredient list that shows almost exclusively California sources. Ruhstaller Brewery of the past was also a highly regarded local ingredients brewery for several decades, beginning just after the California Gold Rush era (1849-1855) and had its demise due to Prohibition from 1920 to 1933.

Captain Frank Ruhstaller arrived in America at the age of 15, arriving in Sacramento in 1865. In Sacramento he began working in breweries and a few years later he bought his first brewery. After his death in 1907, the local newspaper wrote in his obituary: “Without doubt, no death has caused more grief in this city than that of Captain Frank J. Ruhstaller.” He was a beloved gentleman in every way.

The backstory on today’s Ruhstaller beer centers around Sacramento, as it was with the original Ruhstaller Brewery. Frank Ruhstaller built the largest brewery west of the Mississippi in Sacramento. That’s amazing because Sacramento, at one point, had 16 breweries in the city. Much of Sacramento’s economic success was based on population growth (due to the gold rush), agriculture, excellent water sources, the railroad, and access to the ocean. From 1870 to 1880, the Sacramento region became the hop capital of the world due to the success of quality beer. Regional hop producers were even exporting their hops to Europe.

An interesting fact of the time is that Adolphus Busch came to America in 1857. In 1861 he married the daughter of another German immigrant named Eberhard Anheuser. Mr. Anheuser had started a small brewery in St. Louis, MO in 1857. After the Civil War, Busch went to work for his father-in-law at the Anheuser Brewery located “west of the Mississippi.” Here’s what’s interesting: Frank Ruhstaller had built the Ruhstaller Brewery empire in Sacramento to be the largest west of the Mississippi in 1881. He did it on his own.

In an era in California where agriculture was king, it was the quantity, quality and variety of hops that was amazing for that time. Sacramento would eventually become the main supplier of hops to much of the breweries in the United States and around the world.

You could say that Ruhstaller Brewery (old) was one of the first premium craft breweries. They produced a steam beer 15 years before Anchor Steam was founded. According to Beer-FAQ, “Steamed beer is a style of beer that originated in California during the Gold Rush. They are usually clear and crisp like a lager, but also full-bodied like an ale. The taste is roasted and malty, but with quite aggressive hopping and carbonation. The brewing process is unique in that it uses lager yeast but brewed at warmer ale temperatures.

Taking the banner of the original Rruhstaller brewery, in 2011 Ruhstaller Beer began operating. The culture of the first Ruhstaller Brewery is the foundation of today’s award-winning “Ruhstaller Beer • Sacramento”. The founder and leader of Ruhstaller Beer is Mr. JE Paino. JE, as he prefers to be called, graduated from UC Davis with a degree in business administration; the brewing career emerged later. He strikes me as a down-to-earth type of person who appreciates the team approach and is totally customer-focused. Like many business starters, he is driven by the quality of his ingredients, and that quality starts with the hops, which is Sacramento hops.

JE has been very methodical in building an award-winning craft beer company brand, building on Sacramento’s rich history of beer, grains, and hops. The company has invested a great deal of time and money to nurture the hop industry that remains today. From 3 local hop farms, enough hops are produced to supply Ruhstaller Beer with most of the hops they need, except for the 5% that comes from outside of California. Even barley comes from farmers in Northern California.

JE is not ashamed to believe that California offers the best terroir and environmental conditions for growing premium hops. “I’ve tested it with our own 10 acres of hops,” says Paino. When you drive west on I-80 in Dixon, CA, you can see their hop farm on the side of the road. “At Ruhstaller Beer, we believe that great beer begins with the best ingredients. Like our founder, Captain Frank Ruhstaller, we are partnering with California hop and barley producers to grow the best California ingredients for our beers.

To show how serious Ruhstaller Beer is about their commitment to ingredients, they started a hop school to teach the history of Ruhstaller, the techniques needed to grow premium hops, and help consumers understand the foundation of good beer. In fact, the class is not free, in 2019 they charged $ 30 per participant for 6 sessions and provided lunch and beer.

Interestingly, Sacramento was the hop capital of the world and it is generally recognized that that era began around 1850. A hop producer from that period started a hop farm located in what is now the University of Sacramento. In 1904, that producer was supplying hops to Guinness Brewery.

Research indicates that most people buy craft beer based on regional identity, a recommendation, a positive testing experience, label design, and brand loyalty. If a brewery owner and his employees are passionate about what they are doing, this will inherently drive quality and customer recognition. The value of quality, passion, and a recognizable corporate culture that is recognizable will drive consumer brand loyalty.

To paraphrase a legendary New York City advertising genius: If it doesn’t sell, everything else doesn’t matter. Ruhstaller Beer’s marketing approach has probably had a profound impact on the brand. As just noted, Ruhstaller Beer • Sacramento is built on a storied regional name known for its consistent quality, the support of local producers, and an identity that consumers can identify with. From faucet handles made from old farm implements to the stylized abstract silhouette of a man with a cigar and the name ‘Sacramento’ on their labels; They have created a brand that is easy to understand and creates affinity. Who doesn’t love a success story built on the early history of an upstart West brewery?

In the Yolo County News Article by Bret Johnson, JE Paino (founder of Ruhstaller Beer) says about beer marketing: “You can’t have a good story with a good name. You must have a good beer first. When Sacramento was the biggest In the growing region in In America before Prohibition, brewers competed for quality, not Super Bowl ads. Not for gimmicks. It had to be good beer. That’s why Ruhstaller (the namesake of today’s Ruhstaller) put a gold border on the rim of the glass because it was supposed to be better beer. ” The Ruhstaller family gave Paino one of the original gold-rimmed glasses as a gift.

In that same interview, Paino predicted that beers made with local hops will cost an additional 50 cents per bottle. To justify the cost, it is essential that the consumer is aware of the value and purpose of the quality ingredients that add aromas, flavor and mouthfeel to the quality craft beer experience.

It’s about the Ruhstaller beer. • Sacramento: Yes, the name matters. The resurrection of JE Paino’s iconic name comes with the best wishes of the surviving Frank Ruhstaller family. Today’s Ruhstaller beer is unique in the craft beer industry because of its history. This craft beer brand has roots dating back to 1881 in humble beginnings. The history of Ruhstaller Beer today is the documented history of Frank Ruhstaller, the history of Sacramento as the brewing capital of the western half of the USA, the history of sourcing ingredients, and a deep history of corporate culture. We can always learn from the masters of yesteryear. Mr. JE Paino adds to the Ruhstaller legacy / story by adding a deep understanding of building brand loyalty on the basis of true quality.

History can make good beer!