CLOVIS, N.M. (AP) - The Air Force has identified a Novi airmen as one of the three killed during a training exercise on Tuesday in New Mexico.

Capt. Andrew Becker, from Novi, was killed in the training accident in eastern New Mexico. The 33-year-old pilot was killed along with 29-year-old Capt. Kenneth Dalga from Goldsboro, North Carolina, and 26-year-old co-pilot, 1st Lt. Frederick Dellecker from Daytona Beach, Florida.

All three were assigned to the 318th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon.

The cause of the single-engine U-28A's crash near the Clovis Municipal Airport is under investigation.

Col. Ben Maitre, commander of the 27th Special Operations Wing, says the unit's thoughts and prayers are with families and friends of those killed.

Col. Maitre said during a news conference Wednesday that it would be premature to speculate on what caused the crash. He said there was no indication of any problems with the plane, and weather reports for the area suggested clear skies.

"Right now, we're working to secure all of the data from the wreckage and the documentation that went into the preparation and conduct of that sortie," Maitre said.

Investigators also are reviewing maintenance records for the plane.

Maitre described the U-28A as reliable, saying that type of aircraft is used thousands of hours a year and that crew members fly hundreds of hours annually to maintain their proficiency with the plane and its systems.

Capt. Brandon Baccam, chief spokesman for the wing, said the crew was assigned to the 318th Special Operations Squadron, part of the 27th Special Operations Wing based a Cannon.

The wing's units use several types of aircraft to perform missions that include personnel transport, combat support, aerial refueling of helicopters, close air support and drone operations.

Officials said use of the Clovis airport was part of the training mission, but additional information on the mission and circumstances of the crash itself were not immediately available.

The crash caused a fire that was extinguished by local firefighters, officials said.

Two large pieces of the aircraft, including the tail section, were visible Wednesday morning at the crash scene.

"We are deeply saddened by this loss within our Air Commando family," Maitre said. "Our sympathies are with the loved ones and friends affected by this tragedy, and our team is focused on supporting them during this difficult time."

Cannon has about 5,800 military personnel and civilian employees.

It has been several years since the base has had a fatal crash, Maitre said.

The last deadly crash involving a U-28A occurred in Africa in 2012 as the plane was returning from an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission for the war in Afghanistan. Four airmen were killed.

An Air Force fact sheet says the U-28A is used for tactical airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance in support of special operations forces. The plane typically has a four-member crew of two pilots, a combat systems officer and a tactical systems officer.

According to the fact sheet, the U-28A "evolved from commercially available aircraft that were purchased and then modified with communications gear, aircraft survivability equipment, electro-optical sensors, and advanced navigation systems." ___

Davenport reported from Phoenix. Montoya Bryan reported from Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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New Year, New Beginnings Hari Aum,

We hope that everyone has enjoyed a relaxing holiday season and some time in the sun now that the New Zealand summer has begun. New Year is often a time of new beginnings, we've welcomed 2017 with the re-launch of our Parnell studio and laid the foundations for many exciting things to come as we journey through the year. What new beginnings or intentions have you set out for yourself? What seeds of intention have you planted?

On February 1 we re-opened out doors of our new collaborative space that we share with fellow yogi's at Yogatech. We are super excited to plant our hands and feet back on the mat and it's been wonderful to see so many familiar and new faces. If you haven't been to visit our new studio join us this weekend 11-12 February for EXPLORE Yoga, a medley of classes from both studios. Or pop in for one of our regular weekly classes.

Coming Up in February & MarchWe've a whole host of exciting workshops and masterclasses happening in Auckland and some re-invigorating retreats taking place in Ohui. Scroll down to see what we've got in store. Level 1 Teacher Training Intensive has also kicked off in Ohui this month, with our Part-Time Teacher Trainings soon to follow. Want to know more about becoming a teacher or taking a teacher training to deepen your practice? Come to our TTC Intro where we'll give you a taster and answer all your burning questions.

Sannyas is being initiated into the process of developing freedom of mind, recognising the means to develop this through renunciation. For many people renunciation means to not have lots of acquisitions and attachments to these acquisitions. But sannyasin is not limited to the physical realm of attachment, so rather than working exclusively on this level it's within the mind where we free ourselves from attachments. There is nothing wrong with spiritual aspirants being fully involved in worldly life, but still be aware of their possessiveness and attachment to whatever and to be quietly working away towards realising their essential nature. Read more

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On this occasion of Krishi Unati Mela 2017 inaugurated in Delhi on Wednesday by the Union Minister Radha Mohan Singh Ramkrishna Ashram, Nimpith District South 24 Parganas, Sundarbans won the regional level Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Protsahan Puraskar.

The total sum of this award is Rs. 50 lakhs in which there is a provision of one award of Rs 25.00 lakh at national level and 11 awards of Rs. 2.25 lakh at regional level every year will be awarded.

The decision of winners of this award was taken by the selection committee on the basis of nominations received from all the Krishi Vigyan Kendras across the country.

The other winners at Krishi Unati Mela 2017 were Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) Dhanori Roorkee; KVK Badgaon, Vidya Bhawan, Udaipur; KVK Saharanpu; Divyayan Krishi Vigyan Kendra run by Ramakrishna Mission Aashram, Morabadi, Ranchi.

Awardees also included KVK, Mayurbhanj, Shamkhunta, Odisha; KVK Teok run by Assam Agricultural University Jorhat, CU; College of Horticulture & Forestry, Imphal; KVK run by College of Horticulture & Forestry, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh; KVK Baramati, Malegaon, Maharashtra; KVK Uttar Bastar, Kanker at KVK, IGKV, Raipur; KVK Virinjipuram, Vellore, (Tamil Nadu) run by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) Coimbatore and KVK Malappuram (Kerala) run by Kerala University.

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You know exercise is good for you, but if you're over 65, which is best? A study from Mayo Clinic found that high-intensity aerobic exercise can actually reverse aging on a cellular level.

High-intensity aerobic exercise or cardio includes running.

Mayo researchers compared high-intensity interval training (HIIT), resistance training and combined training in a 12-week study. They monitored molecular and metabolic changes in adults divided into age groups of between 18 and 30 and between 65 and 80.

All types of training improved lean body mass and insulin sensitivity, but only high-intensity and combined training improved aerobic capacity and mitochondrial function in skeletal muscle.

Mitochondria are tiny energy-producing structures inside cells. They change with age and activity, and tend to decrease, both in content and function, as we grow older. One result is we have less energy.

In the study, high-intensity interval training also improved muscle protein content that not only allowed cells to create more energy, but to also cause muscles to get bigger, especially in older adults.

The ability of the mitrochondria to generate energy was increased by 69 percent among the seniors and by 49 percent in the younger group.

"We encourage everyone to exercise regularly, but the take-home message for aging adults that supervised high-intensity training is probably best, because, both metabolically and at the molecular level, it confers the most benefits," says Dr. K. Sreekumaran Nair, a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist and senior researcher on the study.

Study results are published in Cell Metabolism.

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Tomi Bergstrom serves food during last years Meatout Monday supper at Bluegrass Kitchen on March 21, 2016.

The spring equinox marks the start of a new season. It brings about new life in nature and, in some cases, makes a great time to try something new.

On Monday, Bluegrass Kitchen at 1600 Washington St. East in Charleston is giving the community a chance to try veganism.

The annual Meatout Monday event is a part of nationwide Great American Meatout events, billed as cruelty-free dining experiences.

It takes place from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Chris Higgins, a member of the Kanawha Valley Vegan Potluck group, said its great for someone who isnt vegan to try it and for those who are vegan to hang out together.

Vegans used to just have one or two options on places to shop and eat, he said. Now, you can go to a supermarket and they have a whole aisle dedicated to natural foods.

The entire menu that night will feature meatless, dairy-free foods and items prepped without the use of animal products. The food is all plant-based.

Open-mic night performances of live music or poetry will be held, and there will be coupon giveaways.

Bluegrass Kitchen also will run the feature specials all week long. Reservations for Meatout Monday are recommended.

The Kanawha Valley Vegan Potluck group correspondingly will have its annual MeetUp Monday at Bluegrass Kitchen the same evening. The group typically meets for potlucks to share food created by its members. Around the spring equinox each year, the group has a larger outreach event such as Meatout Monday.

This is for all ages and just a bigger chance for people to get together, Higgins said.

Reach Anna Taylor at anna.taylor@wvgazettemail.com, 304-348-4881 or follow @byannataylor on Twitter.

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Whats next for Highland Park? A vegan beer hall apparently, operating under the name Hinterhof.

The news of the upstart operation comes from The Eastsider, who got ahold of some city paperwork to track down owner Matthias Brandt. A Glassell Park resident hailing originally from Germany, Brandt tells the publication that he hopes to soon open a 2,100 square foot indoor-outdoor beer garden that serves vegan German comfort food. The space, based on renderings provided, could end up looking like a big glass box of sorts, with string lights and the usual picnic tables outside and plenty of tall windows inside.

The space for Hinterhof sits on York, just off the core strip that includes the Hi-Hat, Town Pizza, and gastropub The York. Its a little-used former walk-up stand that has been off the market for quite some time, and now Brandt says that if he can get full city approval the place could be up and running by the end of the year.

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In just a few weeks, the 2nd annual Fools Paradiseis going down in sunny St. Augustine, FL. From theNorth Florida locals hopping in their cars for a quick drive,to thescores ofpeopleflying in from all over the countryto join the party,excitement is building for what is shaping up to be an unforgettable event! Here area fewof the many reasons to come to Fools Paradise and let your Funk Fool flag fly!

The Music:

Two nights of Lettuce, along with sets from Joe Russos Almost Dead (with Jeff Chimenti), The Floozies, The Motet, The Main Squeeze, Organ Freeman, and a special Manic Science collaboration between Manic Focus and Break Science over two days? Please, and thank you. Add Artist-at-Large spots from Oteil Burbridge and Antwaun Stanley (Vulfpeck collaborator) and were cooking with gas! With all these musicians on deck, you can expect several cross-collaborations.

When the music wraps upat the Amphitheatre, there will be late-night after-shows just across the way featuring the first-ever Infinity Jam hosted by Eric Krasno and Oteil Burbridge, a Fools For Funk performance with members of Lettuce and Dumpstaphunk, and standalone sets from Jaw Gems, Dumpstaphunk, and Eric Krasno Band.Just reading through this lineupis enough to get your adrenaline pumping

The Beach

St. Augustineboasts some of the most scenic and beautiful beachesalong the eastern coast of Florida. They are expansive (42 miles worth of beaches), relaxing, and full of fun things to do during the day before the festival sets get moving. With Fools Paradise taking place at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, you can spend your day in Anastasia State Park, the perfect place to kick it with friends, get some sun, swim in the ocean, lay in a hammock, or hike nature trails. After all, there is a reason the park was voted #6 in a recent ranking of the top 100 State Parksin the United States. But dont limit yourself to just Anastasia State Parkthats just one of the many beaches St. Augustine has to enjoy as you follow the line going South down A1A.

The Town

St. Augustine is known, historically, as the home of the fabled Fountain of Youth, the mythical beacon of immortality sought by Spanish explorer Ponce DeLen.But even beyond this fascinating storyline,St. Augustine has seen more than its fair share of historical moments, from pirate invasions, to attacks on the city, tobattles between Native Americans and the Spanish. The town evenused to act as a safe haven for runaway slaves! St. Augustinewas also a keylocation for Dr. Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights movement where influential protests received national attentionhelping swayPresident Johnsonto signanti-segregationmeasuresinto law.

The old town area on the mainland, where Flagler College is located, has plenty of great restaurants, bars, and places to see, before crossing back over the Bridge of Lions to the beachside to get your music fill. If you want to get your pirate on, stop at the St. Augustine Distillery, where they make their own small batch Rum, Gin, Vodka, and Whiskey.

Artist Excursions

Fools Paradise is one of the very few festivals in which fans get the opportunity interact and kick it with their favorite artists. You want to go on a two-hour nautical adventure with The Shady Horns, as they spin a two-hour DJ set at sea? Come aboard!How about a round of Putt-Putt Golfwith Jesus Coomes (Lettuce), Antwaun Stanley, and Lyle Divinsky (The Motet)? Fools has you covered.Maybe Ping-Pong is your game.well, Lettuces drummer Adam Deitch and guitarist Adam Shmeeans Smirnoff are holding their own tournament at the Elks Lodge, with all proceeds benefittingThe Water Collective. Sign up today!Space is limited for these artist excursions more information can be found here.

The Weather

The weather in St. Augustine this time of year is about as good as it gets. Last years weather was virtually perfect, with temperatures hovering around the low to mid-80s, plenty of sun to enjoy the beach, and a nice beachside breeze to cool things off. As the music started on the second day, everything was smooth sailing for what was one of the best weekends in 2016. Important to note: the St. Augustine Amphitheatre is open air, but fully covered, so you dont have to worry about getting wet inside the venue, in case of inclement weather.For the millions of people doing their best to stay warm amid messy winter conditions, a weekend in the sun probably doesnt sound too bad right about now

With just a couple of short weeks to go untilFools Paradise, tickets and camping/hotel packages are going fast. For additional information, check out festival website for all options available to attendees.

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More Meditation Classes Offered

Cant make it to Susi Walters meditation classes in Clinton Township? Similar sessions are set for 7 p.m. May 5, 10 and 17 at LAnse Creuse Middle School North. Call 586-783-6330 to register.

You also can meditate with Walter Saturday mornings at the Shelby Township Senior Center from 9 to 10 a.m. March 11, 18, and 25. She will offer a special workshop on forgiveness April 22 and 29 and May 6 and 13. Call 586-731-0300 to register.

Have you ever tried to meditate? Its no surprise meditation is good for you, and undoubtedly most people have tried to quiet their minds at least once. But to most untrained meditators, thinking about nothing usually leads to thoughts about everything: Am I doing this right? Is this a waste of time? What else could I be doing?

You can learn how to silent those pesky thoughts and how to properly meditate by attending Susi Walters Tuesday evening meditation sessions at the Clinton Township Senior Center. The classes are set from 7 to 8 p.m., with sessions taking place in March, April, May and June. They are open to the public, and all ages are welcome. The cost is $40 per session.

Anyone might consider attending who is interested in learning how to meditate, improving quality of life, and holding peace within, Walter said. Meditation may help in every aspect of life. It is possible to heal the body, mind and spirit through consistent practice.

Walter, who is certified in mindful meditation through the University of Holistic Theory, begins class by discussing meditation techniques. Shell play relaxing music in the background, and the lights are slightly dimmed. She guides the class by reading meditation scripts. She also explains some fundamentals, like chakras (an energy center in the body), and auras (an electromagnetic field that extends about four or five feet around the body).

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Typically, classes focus on relaxing the body, clearing the mind, releasing physical and emotional pain, and seeing and feeling auric energy. However, Walter does offer specialty sessions emphasizing forgiveness, releasing stress and anxiety, living with illness, grief, goal setting, breaking habits, sparking creativity and more. Shes open to suggestions from participants, she said.

Students have the option to sit or rest lying down on the floor with mats and pillows. Its important to be comfortable while meditating, so participants are welcome to sit in a cushioned chair if theyre uneasy about getting down on the floor.

Meditation is now being used in clinical interventions to help improve health and well-being. Higher levels of mindfulness is related to decreased stress, which leads to better health, and evidence suggests meditation can even improve cognitive abilities such as sustained attention and working memory.

I am thrilled that many scientific and modern medicinal groups have begun to validate meditation as a true healing modality. I have had people come to my classes as a last resort for help, said Walter, who has been teaching meditation for 10 years. It has aided so many of them who were in desperate need of healing. Many hospitals are implementing integrative medicine departments and prescribing holistic remedies, such as meditation and energy healing in order to complement contemporary medicine.

The Clinton Township Senior Center is located at 40730 Romeo Plank Road. To register for the meditation class, call 586-286-9333.

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Sorry green-market-loving hipsters, but it turns out eating organic isnt always that great for the planet, and may only have a marginal effect on your health.

A new studypublished in the journal Science Advances reports that even though organic farms have the eco-friendly benefit of using fewer pesticides, they also use more land, which is harmful to the planet.

Researchers at the University of British Columbia analyzed organic crop farming across 17 criteria such as yield, impact on climate change, farmer livelihood and consumer health by looking at the existing scientific literature on its results.

For one, they found the environmental benefits of organic farming can be offset by the lower yields of such crops (typically 19 to 25 percent lower than conventional farming).

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While an organic farm may be better for things like biodiversity, farmers will need more land to grow the same amount of food, wrote Verena Seufert, the studys co-author. And land conversion for agriculture is the leading contributor to habitat loss and climate change.

The study also pointed out that reviews disagree on whether organic food offers a significant difference in nutrient content compared to conventional crops.

While one benefit was found to be unequivocal reduced contamination from pesticides the authors point out that this might not matter for consumers in high-income countries, where pesticide contamination on conventionally grown food is far below acceptable daily intake thresholds.

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