Dear Readers – i didn’t forget about Canada Day. As a matter of fact, text messages were sent off to my Canadian Clan. And for the 4th – there are plans to take in a good cup of coffee, enjoy a local parade. Later, I might relax in someone’s backyard, front terrace, or Bunny’s home office – enjoy a good fireworks show with all the amenities, and try to get to bed before 2AM. All the best.
June 24, 2009
Bonne St. Jean Baptiste
June 8, 2009
Sheila Finestone dead at 82
My condolences to family and friends – she was a great help in time of tremendous need.
Finestone – Jewish Virtual Library
image source: Jewish Women’s Archive
June 8, 2009
The Cairo Speech – “A New Beginning”
After reading The Cairo Speech, I thought it was good time the President neutralized the growing tensions between Islam and the West, and invited Islam back to the table of diplomatic talks and relations.
Much was said in the one hour speech, particularly my favorite part on respecting democracy, “sovereignty of nations and the rule of law” – which the United States struggled with for the last sixty-four years on the international scene and for the last 233 years domestically – truly, time for “a new beginning.”
Overall, there was a call for Muslims to preserve Islam from Islamic extremist in order to secure continuous flow of trust among all individuals regardless of political or religious beliefs. Along with renewed corporation in the areas of economic development, women’s rights, and the Middle East Peace process.
My favorite quote:
“[N]o matter where it takes hold, government of the people and by the people sets a single standard for all who would hold power: You must maintain your power through consent, not coercion; you must respect the rights of minorities, and participate with a spirit of tolerance and compromise; you must place the interests of your people and the legitimate workings of the political process above your party. Without these ingredients, elections alone do not make true democracy.”
speech source: President Obama, The Cairo Speech.
image source: The White House
June 1, 2009
Hanifah Wahlid’s “U-People”
An assembly of talented Black women dive into a New York Brownstone to show a side of history many of us never knew about. Wahlid’s concept and content refreshes the visual senses and the documentary flows with continuous dialogue – for there is much more to be said about the true image of womaness. I recommend checking it out – the film; real with emotions and dialogues between Black women and the world around us. Certainly worth my vote.
May 10, 2009
Happy Mom’s day
I didn’t know what to get mom today. I sorted through flowers and plants – and didn’t find anything worth purchasing. Finally, i stopped at the local depanneur on the corner and picked up a few bars of Cadbury Fruit&Nut and Dairy Milk. That was much better. At least she’ll be able to enjoy a good chocolate rush on a cold and damp Sunday evening.
April 27, 2009
“The Next Pandemic?”
The year was 2005 when Foreign Affairs titled its summer edition, “The Next Pandemic?” I recalled garbing the issue off the shelf and heading to a local cafe to read about why scientist and health care providers were becoming very nervous about a pending pandemic.
I couldn’t put the issue down….
When i was finished, i pushed my cup of lukewarm black coffee aside, and wondered if my government, province and city had an emergency plan to tackle a pandemic, and they did, following the aftermath of SARS. So i started my own home plan, thanks to the American Red Cross.
Since then, i urged many of my readers to take a glance into the fears of WHO scientist and doctors; many of them knowing a pandemic was on the horizon, but did not know when an H5N1, H2N1, or H1N1 would jump species, causing havic among the human population.
So here we are now with another strain to fight with and contain. Let us not panic – but remember the universal precautions, the most important one, WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER! Even after a visit to the bathroom! This task, among other things are much more difficult for people in less develop countries, nonetheless, i remain hopefully that this currant outbreak will be contained before reaching the most valuable and vulnerable access of our human population.
Now – i’ll share with you today’s washroom story…
- I was in the library today – took a run to the washroom. This lady was in the stall next to me – she flushed, exited the stall, waited in front of the sink – never turned on the taps (i exited my stall) and watched her admiring herself in the mirrors while i washed my hands with soap and water. She then ran her fingers through her hair and walked out of the washroom – and that’s how healthy people get these nasty germs….wash your damn hands!!!
April 9, 2009
“dietary therapy”…some good news
Dear Readers,
The 2009 January/February issue of Neurology Now landed on my desk, with a post-it directing my attention to page 17 – “Eating Well for Epilepsy: The benefits of the ketogenic diet for children with intractable seizures”.
In all, some parents with children who suffer from neurological disorders are searching for “‘holistic’ alternative[s] to drugs”, yet not all parents are aware that the ketogenic method has been in existence for over 80 years, and has produced positive results. Furthermore, sense it is an alternative to harsh medication(s), some physicians are cautious due to the “metabolic changes” that can occur while on a ketogenic diet, and those changes must be monitored very carefully.
Regardless of the literature, it appears that “dietary therapy” (vegetarianism, veganism, fasting, beet & aleo vera juice, ketogenics) whatever holisitc diet you are on for longetivity will continue to be studied carefully in order to help others live more active and fulfilling lives – and that’s good news.
For more information, click on the links above – enjoy.
P.S. I WISH YOU ALL WELL OVER PASSOVER & HAPPY EASTER:)
