Word: herring
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...though, the French idea is catching on worldwide, as the latest tool of those who would protect their regional agriculture and aquaculture from competition. Audacious producers are claiming virtual trademarks on everything from catfish, herring and scallops to certain varieties of rice and onions...
...Jones Professor of African-American Music, says, “I don’t think there’s enough credit given for the complexity of people’s thinking and practice [when it comes to affirmative action]. Affirmative action becomes a whipping boy and a red herring, in many ways...
...Loury’s most useful contributions in this book is his identification of the practice of racial discrimination as another red herring in the discourse on race. He contrasts racial discrimination—treating people unequally because of their race—with a phenomenon he defines and presents as more important: “racial stigma...
Tierney does not allow herself to be distracted by the running commentary on Alewife (a member of the herring family) and on the surprisingly smooth and durable pavement (which has textile underneath...
...seen the "heart healthy" menu logo next to the fish entrees. Well, supersize that. Studies have shown that eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids (such as sardines, salmon and herring) not only protects you against heart disease but also cuts your risk of stroke. The more you eat, the greater the protection. And if that isn't enough to steer you to seafood, a 30-year study of 6,000 Swedish twins found that non-fish eaters are two to three times as likely to get prostate cancer. Go fish...