In general, small dogs enjoy longer lives than do their larger counterparts. A recent analysis of veterinary records revealed that dogs under 20 pounds had an average lifespan of 11 years while those over 90 pounds typically lived for only 8 years. Medium and large dogs fell in the middle at around 11 years. (State of Pet Health 2013 Report, Banfield Pet Hospital). But average life expectancy isnât the whole story. The very definition of âaverageâ means that many individuals will have shorter lifespans while others can be expected to live much longer than the norm.
2. Peat moss is harvested in Canadian wetlands, and, according to PittMossâ website, âPeatlands around the world make up only 3% of the Earthâs land surface, yet they sequester 30-33% of all known soil carbons.â.So when farmers dig for it, they are releasing carbon, which increases the risk of climate change.hen asked what makes his company environmentally sound, he outlined one benefit saying, âIt eliminates the need to degrade valuable, carbon sequestering peatlands for the commercial production of plants.â. PittMoss is made out of recycled paper, which is another positive aspect.
Grits Recipes. Hominy grits, or just plain grits, are an institution here in the South, though they can be hard to find in northern states. Hominy is made from flint or dent corn,varieties with hard kernels that are dried on the cob then removed and soaked in a solution of baking soda, lime, or wood ash.This process causes the hulls to soften and swell.The kernels are then hulled and degermed using friction, then dried.ominy is made from flint or dent corn,varieties with hard kernels that are dried on the cob then removed and soaked in a solution of baking soda, lime, or wood ash. This process causes the hulls to soften and swell. The kernels are then hulled and degermed using friction, then dried.