#California women’s nutrition

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Dates Are Your Blood Sugar's Best Friend: Ditch the Myths! Dr. Mandell

In this article, we’re diving deep into the often-misunderstood world of dates and their incredible benefits for blood sugar management. Many people shy away from this naturally sweet fruit due to common myths, but we’re here to clear the air! Dates are not just a delicious snack; they are a powerhouse of nutrients that can actually help stabilize your blood sugar levels. Packed with fiber,…

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My former U.S. Track and Field teammate Tori Bowie, who was found dead in her home in Florida on May 2, of complications related to childbirth at 8 months pregnant, was a beautiful runner. She was effortless. At the Rio Olympics, I ran the second leg of the 4 x 100 relay. Tori was the anchor. When she got the baton, I remember thinking, “it’s over.” She just accelerated. When she crossed the finish line, I couldn’t wait to run over to her to celebrate. It was her first, and only, Olympic gold medal.

She also picked up a silver (in the 100-m) and bronze (200-m) in Brazil. The next year, at the 2017 World Championships in London, Tori won the 100-m title, earning the title of “world’s fastest woman.” Tori started out as a long jumper. So seeing her thrive as a sprinter was a huge deal. She was just such a bright light, and people were getting to see that.

Tori grew up in Mississippi and had this huge Southern accent. She didn’t take herself too seriously. You felt this sense of ease when you were around her. I last saw her in early 2021, in San Diego, where she was training. She gave me the biggest hug; something about her spirit was just very, very sweet. I felt her sweetness come over me that day.

Tori was 32 when she died. According to the autopsy, possible complications contributing to Bowie’s death included respiratory distress and eclampsia—seizures brought on by preeclampsia, a high blood pressure disorder that can occur during pregnancy. I developed preeclampsia during my pregnancy with my daughter Camryn, who was born in November 2018. The doctors sent me to the hospital, where I would deliver Camryn during an emergency C-section, at 32 weeks. I was unsure if I was going to make it. If I was ever going to hold my precious daughter.

Like so many Black women, I was unaware of the risks I faced while pregnant. According to the CDC, in 2021 the maternal mortality rate for Black women was 2.6 times the rate for white women. About five days before I gave birth to Camryn, I was having Thanksgiving dinner with my family. I mentioned that my feet were swollen. As we went around the table, the women shared their experiences during pregnancy. My cousin said she also had swollen feet. My mom didn’t. Not once did someone say, ‘oh, well, that’s one of the indicators of preeclampsia.’ None of us knew. When I became pregnant, my doctor didn’t sit me down and tell me, ‘these are things that you should look for in your pregnancy, because you are at a greater risk to experience these complications.’

That needs to change, now, especially in light of Tori’s tragic passing. Awareness is huge. Serena Williams had near-death complications during her pregnancy. Beyoncé developed preeclampsia. I hate that it takes Tori’s situation to put this back on the map and to get people to pay attention to it. But oftentimes, we need that wake-up call.

The medical community must do its part. There are so many stories of women dying who haven’t been heard. Doctors really need to hear the pain of Black women.

Luckily, there’s hope on several fronts. Congress has introduced the Momnibus Act, a package of 13 bills crafted to eliminate racial disparities in maternal health and improve outcomes across the board. California passed Momnibus legislation back in 2021. These laws make critical investments in areas like housing, nutrition, and transportation for underserved communities. Further, several pharmaceutical companies are making advances on early detection and treatment of preeclampsia.

Three gold medalists from that 4 x 100 relay team in Rio set out to become mothers. All three of us—all Black women—had serious complications. Tianna Madison has shared that she went into labor at 26 weeks and entered the hospital “with my medical advance directive AND my will.” Tori passed away. We’re dealing with a Black Maternal Health crisis. Here you have three Olympic champions, and we’re still at risk.

I would love to have another child. That’s something that I know for sure. But will I be here to raise that child? That’s a very real concern. And that’s a terrifying thing. This is America, in 2023, and Black women are dying while giving birth. It’s absurd.

I’m hopeful that things can get better. I’m hopeful that Tori, who stood on the podium at Rio, gold around her neck and sweetness in her soul, won’t die in vain.

—as told to Sean Gregory

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† The Believer †

General information | Prime Asset backstory | Trials | Dialogues

「 Prime Asset backstory」

Although she has a complete history of somewhat questionable crimes committed at an early age, it is not denied that a part of the subject's biography is missing. Especially the Walrider.

Originally born in Jujuy, Argentina, her family moved to California, USA, along with the girl's uncles with the decision of a better life and continuing with field work. Maria has been a fanatic of God since she can remember, a believer in religion. Her family and she have always been believers, praying for good progress and better crops in the field or better cattle.

It is said that she has ended up with a disability due to an accident while riding a horse, leaving fissures and poor physical development that affects the mobility of her left leg in the femur. Despite treatment with antibiotics, an alternative for the family in terms of economics, she has experienced moments of emotional decline due to her situation and living day to day in this condition. Despite being humble and with a clearly poor economy, she made the greatest effort to study. Because of her disability, she was not fit to work in the fields and was forced to study with her uncles at home, thanks to their professions as teachers and professors.

At eight years old, the girl's life took an unexpected turn after an incident that harmed her and her family. During a short walk with her uncles, running a couple of errands, they lost sight of Maria and could not find her anywhere in the village, the only thing they found was the cane that she used to help her move.

According to the latest reports of the Carmichael case, being a kidnapping, she has suffered years of psychological and emotional torture. The girl returned after six years, without the help of the cane and walking normally. Something that scared the family is that she still looked just as young, but the only difference was her height, her facial features didn't change completely and walking like a normal human was a miracle. According to the medical reports, she showed that the bones in her leg and femur were still the same, but somehow she walked well. However, her development has been affected by poor nutrition, clearly malnutrition and dehydration. Although it will take María some time to adjust to her old lifestyle after living day after day, it can be seen that she is not at all affected by the trauma she experienced during her childhood, which is quite scary and worrying.

She had confessed what her life was like being with her kidnappers, listening to screams of pain from other victims being tortured physically, psychologically and sexually. She has never been hurt or raped, luckily, according to what she remembers it is because she was too small to be used as a weapon. Weapon, that is what worried the officers who interviewed her after her reappearance.

The girl gave the address where she was kept in the shadows, out of her freedom and the other people who could not escape. The authorities immediately went to raid the place, what they found was an abandoned textile factory. In the basement of the place, they found bodies of men and women. In addition to artifacts, machines were used to experiment on people to try to make a weapon. The kidnappers identified themselves as foreigners, Russians and Germans. At least five doctors, fifteen armed men and seven men in charge of kidnapping many test subjects. After forensic studies, the victims are not correctly determined how they were massacred. They found fractures and parts of lower limbs separated from their bodies, which leaves many theories about the massacre. One person couldn't have killed thirty-five people, but what hasn't been determined is the gunpowder and ashes, which puts the theory on an attempt to erase evidence by burning the place.

The case had been put to one side, María being the only survivor of the kidnapping and the inhuman torture she had been through. However, Carmichael's case was taken up again after a year, after a serious accident at home left the village traumatised.

María's parents and uncles died in a fire, the house burned down and they lost most of their home and left the girl and her one-year-old sister, Annabelle, orphans. The origin of the fire has not been determined, but what is suspected was the girl's attitude. Since the accident she had been playing with the baby, ignoring the screams and cries of her family dying in the flames. But she wasn't identified as a suspect, as her way of acting was possibly fear and trying to block it so that it would not remember the trauma of her kidnapping, distracting Annabelle from the accident. It was a miracle that she and the baby survived that fire with ease, but after an interview with the girl, it left many questions for investigators. About the angel who called himself “Manny,” who saw him from the first months of his kidnapping. However, they brushed the questions aside, being nothing more than beliefs or possibly the girl’s imagination.

The girls were sent to an orphanage, unable to contact other relatives. But after a few months, Annabelle was adopted by a family, separating Maria from her. She was discouraged since then but never lost faith. But everything changes when the caregivers, nuns and priests end up slowly committing suicide, leaving the children. Some of those victims had confessed to having committed sins that do not deserve to be forgiven, such as physically and sexually abusing minors. But the most suspicious thing was the confession of one of the deceased nuns, who had seen the devil handling a puppet of flesh and bones, with that innocent smile and those eyes that look into the window of the darkest soul, feeding on our sins, fears and weaknesses.

María had been sent from orphanage to orphanage. With the same results, people who have taken their own lives or died under the flames of a fire. But the case comes to a conclusion, leaving the girl as the main suspect of all these events, since the incident with the Carmichael family. She was caught, trying to effortlessly hang a priest, with her feet on the roof of the church, however, she ends up killing the man by just breaking his neck. And as a response to trying to be stopped, she ended up killing the officers. However, it hasn't been determined how she killed them, but the forensic experts determined that they had found gunpowder and ashes, the same material that was found in the massacre of Maria's kidnappers.

Many neighbors said that they had seen the devil, disguised as the girl from the day she returned to the village. From time to time, detaching itself from Maria's body, being a kind of humanoid without facial features and composed only of dark shadows. Being one of the strangest and most sinister cases of the town, something supernatural. Although Maria had slipped away from the authorities, she didn't stop moving forward until she was nineteen years old, rebuilding her life in another country. In Cuba she had inherited fields from her grandparents, having the opportunity to do agriculture, but at the same time working in a fish market and keeping both businesses in balance for her own economy.

Clyde Perry went to investigate more about María Carmichael, being one of the people who has attracted a lot of attention. At first it was very difficult to communicate with her, since she was very distant and lonely. Finally, after buying fish and asking some casual questions, she invited him to talk in a more private place like her ranch, which Perry accepted with some trepidation but willing to take advantage of the opportunity.

From the moment they met, casually drinking tea and mate, María confesses that she knows that he has been following her and investigating her, being an interesting and peculiar person. But not only that, but she also flatters the investigator a lot about his appearance, especially his eyes, which makes him a little nervous. But after her questions and mockery, María shows the darkest side that a human being could have seen. Confessing how she hurt adults when she was a child, doctors, her kidnappers, nuns and priests, enjoying every scream of pain and asking for mercy as if God were judging each of them for their actions, the sins they committed. Feeling pleasure and satisfaction in doing justice with her own hands alongside her angel.

She had taken off her glasses and revealed one of her eyes completely dark as the devil, hungry for blood and afraid of its next victim. Then, the man could see how a kind of humanoid detached itself from its body and showed itself before him. Its dark form, without facial features and with swarms of ashes scattered on its body and the woman's, seeing the fear and before the eyes of the investigator. And the moment the humanoid tries to do something to Perry, Maria stops it with just one order and calling it "Manny."

The Walrider follows her order, returning to the woman's body and making her move normally again. She apologizes to the man, leaving him with a warning not to bother her again and to let him go unharmed, but wishing he would visit her again for being the only man to have caught her attention. Terrified, Clyde Perry leaves the shack with one hand in his pocket hiding his gun, unsure if that thing was going to come for him.

As Perry writes, he confesses that he has been having nightmares and bizarre dreams. After going to treatment for a while, they discovered that he had some kind of nanomachines and ashes in his ears, which explains his bad dreams and possibly a way for Manny to manipulate the minds of the victims to ground them, and corner each of them with the thoughts of taking their own lives. Which leaves the man traumatized, having seen the devil with his own eyes. After the researcher's treatment, Maria was later captured and sent to the Sinyala facility. However, she allowed herself to be captured while controlling Manny inside so as not to harm another person. Since then, she meets Dr. Easterman at some point, placing an ounce of her trust and loyalty in him.

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Holidays 8.1

Holidays

African Emancipation Day (Trinidad and Tobago)

Air Force Day

Armed Forces Day (China, Lebanon)

Azerbaijani Language and Alphabet Day

Basil Day (French Republic)

Battle of Athens Day

Bitcoin Independence Day

Caribbean Day

Chopsticks Day

Clergy Sexual Abuse Awareness and Prevention Day

Cross-Quarter Day

Cycle to Work Day (UK)

Day of Azerbaijani Language and Alphabet

Day of Pachamama (Peru)

Day of the Rear Services of the Armed Forces (Russia)

Day of the Telephone Operator (Mexico)

DOGust

Earth Overshoot Day 2024 (a.k.a. Ecological Debt Day)  [ website ]

Ectopic Pregnancy Awareness Day

801 Day

Emancipation Day (UK; British Commonwealth)

Freedom Day (Belize)

Freedom to Marry Day (Minnesota)

Friendship Day

Gold Star Children’s Day

Girlfriends’ Day

Good Sportsmanship Day

Grain Marketing Freedom Day (Canada)

Guca Brass Bands Day (Serbia)

Harriet Quimby Day

HitchBOT Remembrance Day

Homowo (a.k.a. Hooting at Hunger; Ghana)

Indigenous Peoples Day (Taiwan)

International Adaptive Activity Day

International Can-It-Forward Day

International Childfree Day

International Mahjong Day

International Marine Protected Areas Day

International Sri Lankan Leopard Day

International Woo-Ah Day

Jerry Day

Laa Luanys (Isle of Man)

Laughter Day (Southern California)

Led Zeppelin Day

Liberation of Haile Selassie Day (Rastafari)

Memorial Day for the Victims of World War I (Russia)

Minden Day (UK)

Minority Donor Awareness Day

MTV Day

National Alpaca Day (Peru)

National American Family Day

National Andrew Day

National CBD Day

National Girlfriends Day

National Huddle Ledbetter Day

National Mahjong Day

National Minority Donor Awareness Day

National Mountain Climbing Day

National Non-Parent Day

National Poll Worker Recruitment Day

National Promise to Care Day

National Spritz Day

National Waifu Day

National Warsaw Uprising Remembrance Day (Poland)

National Wedding Day (UK)

National York Day

Odaiba Day

Oxygen Discovery Day

Parents’ Day (Democratic Republic of the Congo; Zaire)

Planner Day

Play Ball Day

Pod Body Day (Portland, Maine)

Respect For Parents Day

RNA Day

Rounds Resounding Day

San Francisco Cable Car Day

Scout Foundation Day

Scout Scarf Day

Social Resistance Day (North Cyprus)

Spider-Man Day

Sports Day

SSN 801 Day

Startup Day Across America

Swiss National Day

Technical Support Worker Day (Russia)

Treida de Santo Domingo de Guzmán (Nicaragua)

Thoroughbred Birthday (Southern Hemisphere)

Victory Day (Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam)

White Rabbit Day

Wipe the Slate Clean Day

Woman Astronomers Day

Women’s Day (Thailand)

World Breastfeeding Day

World Day of Joy

World Fintech Day

World Lung Cancer Day

World Middle Finger Day

World Naked Sailing Day

World Scout Scarf Day

World Wide Web Day

Yaoi Day

Yorkshire Day (England)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Belgian Frites Day (a.k.a. International Day of Belgian Fries)

Homemade Pie Day

International Albariño Day

International Can-It Forward Day

Mars Bar Day

National Nutritional Yeast Day

National Raspberry Cream Pie Day

Old Vine Day

Independence & Related Days

Benin (originally Dahomey; from France, 1960)

Colorado Statehood Day (#38; 1876)

Guadalcanal Province Day (Solomon Islands)

Jennytopia (Declared; 2019) [unrecognized]

Switzerland (a.k.a. Confederation Day; from Holy Roman Empire, 1291)

Toku (Declared; 2014) [unrecognized]

Vodopol (Declared; 2021) [unrecognized]

1st Thursday in August

August Thursday (Anguilla) [1st Thursday]

Emancipation Day (Bermuda; 1st Day of Cup Match) [Thursday before 1st Monday in August]

Kid Lit Art Postcard Day [1st Thursday]

National Dash Cam Day (UK) [1st Thursday]

National IPA Day (f.k.a. International IPA Day) [1st Thursday]

Weekly Holidays beginning August 1 (1st Week of August)

Brat Days (Sheboygan, Wisconsin) [1st Thursday thru Sunday]

Carnaval del Pueblo (London, UK) [1st Week]

International Assistance Dog Week (thru 8.7) [1st Week]

International Clown Week (thru 8.7)

International Mathematicians Week (thru 8.9)

National Albariño Week (thru 8.5)

National Cleanse Your Skin Week (thru 8.7)

National Fraud Awareness Week (thru 8.7) [1st Week]

National Minority Donor Awareness Week (thru 8.7)

National Scrabble Week (thru 8.7) [1st Week]

National Video Game Week (thru 8.7) [1st Week]

Satchmo Days [begin Thursday nearest 8.4 thru Sunday]

Simplify Your Life Week (thru 8.7)

World Breastfeeding Week (thru 8.7) [1st Week]

Festivals Beginning August 1, 2024

American Cured Meat Championships (Omaha, Nebraska) [thru 8.3]

August is Maine Lobster Month (Statewide, Maine) [thru 8.31]

Bear Lake Raspberry Days Festival (Garden City, Utah) [thru 8.3]

Castlefest (Lisse, Netherlands) [thru 8.4]

Clam Festival (Highlands, New Jersey) [thru 8.3]

Denver Burger Battle (Denver, Colorado)

Eden Corn Festival (Eden, New York) [thru 8.4]

Empire Farm Days (Pompey, New York) [thru 8.3]

Estherville Sweet Corn Days (Estherville, Iowa) [thru 8.4]

Gen Con (Indianapolis, Indiana) [thru 8.4]

Green Gathering (Chepstow, United Kingdom) [thru 8.4]

Houston Restaurant Weeks (Houston, Texas) [thru 9.2]

Katahdin Sheep Show (Mexico, Missouri) [thru 8.3]

Klamath County Fair (Klamath Falls, Oregon) [thru 8.4]

Lollapalooza (Chicago, Illinois) [thru 8.4]

Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza (Mammoth Lakes, California) [thru 8.4]

Mile of Music (Appleton, Wisconsin) [thru 8.4]

Minnesota Fringe Festival (Minneapolis, Minnesota) [thru 8.11]

Mobile Motion Film Festival (Zurich, Swizterland) [thru 8.31]

Official Star Trek Convention (Las Vegas, Nevada) [thru 8.4]

Outer Banks Watermelon Festival (Nag's Head, North Carolina)

Owensville Watermelon Festival (Owensville, Indiana) [thru 8.3]

Phelps Sauerkraut Weekend (Phelps, New York) [thru 8.4

Pol’and’Rock Festival (Woodstock Festival Poland; Czaplinek, Poland) [thru 8.3]

Saint Dominic Days (Managua) [thru 8.10]

Saskatoon Fringe Festival (Saskatoon, Canada) [thru 8.10]

Spicemas (Grenada Carnival; St. George’s, Grenada) [thru 8.13]

Sumner County Fair (Caldwell, Kansas) [thru 8.4]

Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Toronto, Canada) [thru 8.5]

Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge (Minneapolis, Minnesota) [thru 8.31]

Washington Wine Month (Washington State) [thru 8.31]

Wisconsin State Fair (West Allis, Wisconsin) [thru 8.11]

World Lumberjack Championships [thru 8.3]

XIT Rodeo & Reunion (Dalhart, Texas) [thru 8.3]

Zanzibar International Film Festival (Zanzibar City, Tanzania) [thru 8.4]

Feast Days

Abgar V of Edessa (Syrian Church)

Alan Moore (Australian War Artist; Artology)

Aled (a.k.a. Eiluned or Almedha; Christian; Martyr & Virgin)

Alphonsus Maria de' Liguori (Christian; Saint)

Æthelwold of Winchester (Christian; Saint)

Bernard Võ Văn Duệ (Christian; One of Vietnamese Martyrs)

Betty Lou’s Dad (Muppetism)

Cartoon Day (Pastafarian)

Chantal Montellier (Artology)

David Gemmell (Writerism)

Day of the Dryads (Macedonia)

Dormition Fast (Orthodox Church) [thru 8.14]

Drug Side-Effects Day (Church of the SubGenius)

Ethelwold of Winchester (Christian; Saint)

Eusebius of Vercelli (Christian; Saint)

Exuperius of Bayeux (Christian; Saint)

Faith, Hope, and Charity (Christian; Virgin Martyrs)

Feast of Faith, Hope, Charity, and their Mother, Wisdom (Christian; Martyrs)

Feast of Kamál (Perfection; Baha'i)

Feast of Ninlil (Sumerian Goddess of the Grain)

Felix of Girona (Christian; Saint)

Festival of Lugh (Celtic here god)

Festival of Xiuhtechuhtli (Aztec God of the Calendar)

Gerhard Hirschfelder (Christian; Blessed)

Herman Melville (Writerism)

The Holy Maccabees (Christian; Saint)

Imps Charity Scramble (Shamanism)

Isobel Lilian Gloag (Artology)

Jackie Ormes (Artology)

James Henry Govier (Artology)

Jan van Scorel (Artology)

Kalends of August (Ancient Rome)

Lammas (a.k.a. ... 

Feast of Bread (Neopagan)

Feast of First Fruits (England, Scotland)

Feast of the Wheat Harvest

Festival of Albina (Irish White Barley Goddess; aka Alphito)

Festival of the First Fruits

Gule of August (England, Scotland)

Imbolc (So. Hemisphere; Neopagan)

Lady Day Eve (Neopagan)

Lammas, Day 2 (Celtic, Pagan) [5 of 8 Festivals of the Natural Year]

Lammas Eve (a.k.a. Lughnassad Eve)

Lammas Sabbat

Luanistyn (Manx Gaelic)

Lithasblot (Norse Harvest Festival)

Loaf Mass

Loki and Sigyn’s Day (Norse)

Lugh (Celtic Book of Days)

Lughnasa

Lughnasadh (Grain Harvest) [Ends on Samhain]

Lúnasa (Modern Irish)

Lùnastal (Scottish Gaelic)

Sexon Hlafmaesse

Lobster Boy Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Mati-Syra-Zemlya Day (Slavic Goddess of the Earth)

Pachamama Rayni (Festival Celebrating Mother Earth) [Ecuador; Peru]

Pellegrini (a.k.a. Peregrinus), Hermit (Christian; Saint)

Peter Apostle in Chains (Christian; Saint)

Procession of the Cross and the beginning of Dormition Fast (Eastern Orthodox)

Quarter Day (Scotland)

Richard Wilson (Artology)

Rose Macaulay (Writerism)

Sebastiano Ricci (Artology)

The Spanish Romancers (Positivist; Saints)

Vhrsti (Artology)

Warsan Shire (Writerism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Dismal Day (Unlucky or Evil Day; Medieval Europe; 15 of 24)

Egyptian Day (Unlucky Day; Middle Ages Europe) [15 of 24]

Fatal Day (Pagan) [15 of 24]

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [35 of 60]

Unlucky Monday (when Eve gave birth to Cain; Philippines) [1st Monday] (3 of 4)

Premieres

Alfred, by Thomas Arne (Opera; 1740)

Alice the Peacemaker (Disney Cartoon; 1924)

American Graffiti (Film; 1973)

Bargain Daze (Heckle & Jeckle Cartoon; 1953)

Being and Time, by Martin Heidegger (Book; 1927)

Big Chief No Treaty (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1962)

The Big Money, by John Dos Passos (Novel; 1936)

Burning Love, by Elvis Presley (Song; 1972)

Cape Kidnaveral (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1961)

Charley’s Aunt (Film; 1941)

Cook and Stagger (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1956)

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, by Judi and Ron Barrett (Children’s Book; 1978)

Concert for Bangladesh, hosted by George Harrison (Charity Concert; 1971)

Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti, by Squeeze (Album; 1985)

Cowardly Watchdog (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1966)

Crazy with the Heat (Disney Cartoon; 1947)

Crusader Rabbit (Jay Ward Cartoon TV Series; 1950)

The Dog Show (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1950)

Driven to Extraction (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1963)

Dune, by Frank Herbert (Novel; 1965)

The Dusters, featuring the Mighty Heroes (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1971)

The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, by Tom Wolfe (Novel; 1968)

Eric, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 1990) [Discworld #9]

Everybody’s Rockin’, by Neil Young (Album; 1983)

The Fabulous Firework Family (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1959)

The Final Countdown (Film; 1980)

Flebus (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1957)

Flight of the Navigator (Film; 1986)

The Four Musicians of Bremen (b Iwerks Cartoon; 1922)

A Game of Thrones, by George R.R. Martin (Novel; 2000) [A Song of Fire and Ice #1]

Gangsta’s Paradise, by Coolio (Song; 1995)

Generals and Majors, by XTC (Song; 1980)

The Genie with the Light Touch (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1972)

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, by Stieg Larsson (Novel; 2008) [Millennium Trilogy #1]

Give Me Liberty (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1967)

Golden Egg Goose (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1951)

Guardians of the Galaxy (Film; 2014)

Heaven Can Wait (Film; 1943)

The Highwayman, by Alfred Noyes (Poem; 1906)

The Hound of the Baskervilles, by Arthur Conan Doyle (Novel; 1901)

House Busters (Heckle & Jeckle Cartoon; 1952)

Howard the Duck (Film; 1986)

How to Catch a Cold (Disney Cartoon; 1951)

Jeremy, by Pearl Jam (Music Video; 1992)

Judo Kudos (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1968)

King Tut’s Tomb (Heckle & Jeckle Cartoon; 1950)

The Littlest Bully (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1960)

The Lyin’ Lion (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1949)

Make Way for Ducklings, by Robert McCloskey (Children’s Book; 1941)

Meat, Drink and Be Merry (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1961)

Modern Man in Search of a Soul, by C.G. Jung (Philosophical Book; 1933)

Money (That’s What I Want), by Barrett Strong (Song; 1959)

The Monkey Wrench Gang, by Edward Abbey (Novel; 1975)

Mrs. Jones’ Rest Farm (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1949)

MTV (Cable Network; 1981)

MySpace (Social Media App; 2003)

96 Tears, by ? and the Mysterians (Song; 1966)

North Dallas Forty (Film; 1979)

Nothing in Common (Film; 1986)

Oil Through the Day (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1964)

Open House (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1953)

Paul Bunyan (Disney Cartoon; 1958)

Porky the Rain-Maker (WB LT Cartoon; 1936)

Pride of the Yard (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1954)

Rain Dogs, by Tom Waits (Album; 1985)

Rear Window (Film; 1954)

Rebecca, by Daphne du Maurier (novel; 1938)

The Road Not Taken (Poem; 1925)

Robots in Toyland (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1965)

Rule Britannia, by Thomas Arne (Song; 1740)

Señorella and the Glass Huarache (WB LT Cartoon; 1964)

Shadows on the Rock, by Willa Cather (Novel; 1931)

Shootin’ Stars (Modern Madcaps Cartoon; 1960)

Shotgun Shambles (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1962)

Sick, Sick Sidney (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1958)

The Snows of Kilimanjaro, by Ernest Hemingway (Short Story; 1936)

Steel Wheels, by The Rolling Stones (Album; 1989)

Superiority, by Arthur C. Clarke (Short Story; 1951)

A Swiss Miss (Mighty Mouse Cartoon; 1950)

The 39 Steps (Film; 1935)

Tot Watchers (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1958)

Trouble in Baghdad (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1963)

Truant Officer Donald (Disney Cartoon; 1941)

The Trumpet of the Swan, by E.B. White (Children’s Book; 1970)

Turning the Fables (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1960)

The Twist, by Chubby Checker (Song; 1960)

Video Killed the Radio Star, by The Buggles (Music Video; 1981)

A Wedding Knight (Modern Madcaps Cartoon; 1966)

The Wiggles, by The Wiggles (Album; 1991)

Wild and Woolly Hare (WB LT Cartoon; 1959)

Witchy Woman, by The Eagles (Song; 1972)

Today’s Name Days

Alfons, Kenneth, Peter (Austria)

Alfonz, Jonatan (Croatia)

Oskar (Czech Republic)

Maira, Maire, Mairi, Maris (Estonia)

Maire (Finland)

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Liam from Women United For Animal Welfare in Los Angeles, California

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Hi! Meet Liam! Liam is the sweetest most affectionate Flame Point Siamese kitty! He is approx 6-7 years old, neutered, vaccinated, vaccinated. Unfortunately Liam tested positive for FIV but negative for Felv. Fiv can be managed with a healthy and safe environment along with proper nutrition. It is not a death sentence. It is only transmittable through deep bite wounds through fighting however Liam is not a fighter so he could go to a home with an FIV negative cat. We rescued Liam from the shelter where he was medical listed due to his eyes needing surgery. We provided the entropian surgery he needed and he is doing much better now that he can see better! Liam must have lived on the street for a long time as he also had a badly broken jaw at one point that has already healed. Our vets recommended that we do not surgically fix it as he can eat just fine and it doesn’t seem to cause him any pain. He does however have a crooked smile! Liam is such a sweet boy who deserves the world! He loves to be in the mix and greets everyone at the door when they come in. Liam gets along fine with cats but doesn’t like dogs so it’s best he goes to a home with no dogs. Liam also became good friends with a tiny 8 week old female kitten named Sherman who he would love to go to a home with but it’s not absolutely necessary.

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Kamala Harris: From Prosecutor to Vice President of the United States

Kamala Harris's journey to become Vice President of the United States is a tale of ambition, perseverance, and groundbreaking achievements. From her early days as a student at Howard University to her role as a prominent figure in criminal justice reform, Harris has left an indelible mark on American politics. Her ascent to the second-highest office in the land has sparked enthusiasm and hope for many, particularly among women and people of color.

Harris's path to the vice presidency has been marked by several notable milestones. Her time as California's Attorney General and her tenure in the U.S. Senate paved the way for her historic nomination as the first woman of color on a major party's presidential ticket. As Vice President, she has taken on crucial responsibilities, including leading efforts on immigration policy and championing the Inflation Reduction Act. Harris's commitment to LGBTQ+ rights and her role as President of the Senate have further cemented her position as a key player in shaping the nation's future.

Kamala Harris's Formative Years

Family Background and Influences

Kamala Harris's mother, Shyamala Gopalan, was an Indian biologist and civil rights activist from Chennai, India. [1] Born on April 7, 1938, to P. V. Gopalan and Rajam, Shyamala belonged to the Brahmin caste and was a gifted singer of South Indian classical music. [1] After winning a national competition as a teenager, she pursued Home Science at Lady Irwin College in New Delhi before unexpectedly applying for a master's program at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1958. [1] Shyamala eventually earned a PhD in nutrition and endocrinology from UC Berkeley in 1964, the same year Kamala was born. [1]

Kamala's father, Donald J. Harris, is a Jamaican-American economist and professor emeritus at Stanford University. [1] Born on August 23, 1938, in Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica, to Beryl Christie Harris and Oscar Joseph Harris, he has Afro-Jamaican and Irish-Jamaican heritage. [1] Donald received his Bachelor of Arts from the University College of the West Indies in 1960 and later earned a PhD from UC Berkeley in 1966, where he met Shyamala through the civil rights movement. [1]

Education and Early Career

Kamala Harris was born on October 20, 1964, in Oakland, California, to Shyamala and Donald. [2] [3] She and her younger sister, Maya, were raised primarily by their mother, who instilled in them a commitment to civil rights and social justice. [2] Harris attended Howard University, a historically Black college, where she was active in the civil rights movement and the Black Student Union. [2] After graduating from Howard, she earned a law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. [2] [3]

Shaping of Political Values

Harris's parents were active in the civil rights movement and brought her to civil rights marches in a stroller, teaching her about heroes like Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and civil rights leader Constance Baker Motley. [4] This exposure to the fight for equality and justice at a young age shaped her political values and commitment to building strong coalitions that fight for the rights and freedoms of all people. [4]

Prosecutorial Career Highlights

Alameda County District Attorney's Office

After graduating from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, Kamala Harris took a position in the Alameda County District Attorney's Office, where she specialized in prosecuting child sexual assault cases. [13] As a Deputy District Attorney, she also prosecuted cases involving homicide and robbery, working at that office from 1990 to 1998. [13]

San Francisco District Attorney

In 1998, Harris was named managing attorney of the Career Criminal Unit of the San Francisco District Attorney's Office, where she prosecuted three strikes cases and serial felony offenders. [13] She served as the first woman District Attorney in San Francisco's history from 2004 to 2010, becoming the first African American woman and South Asian American woman in California to hold the office. [13] [14]

As San Francisco's District Attorney, Harris was an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, officiating the first same-sex wedding after California's Proposition 8 was overturned. [14] She also started programs focused on re-entry services and crime prevention, and was known for her tough stance on violent crime. [15]

California Attorney General

Kamala Harris served as California's Attorney General from 2011 to 2017 after winning her first race in November 2010 by a slim margin over Republican Steve Cooley. [14] As Attorney General, she secured a $20 billion settlement for Californians whose homes had been foreclosed on and a $1.1 billion settlement for students and veterans who were taken advantage of by a for-profit education company. [14]

Harris launched initiatives to curb recidivism, with subdivisions focused on program development, evaluations, and grants. [16] In 2015, the California Department of Justice became the first statewide agency to adopt a body camera program for all special agents, and Harris launched law enforcement training on implicit bias and procedural justice. [16] She also initiated a criminal justice open data initiative to increase transparency and a dashboard for public criminal justice data. [16]

Harris had a strong stance against truancy, releasing the annual "In School and On Track" report from 2013 through 2016, which detailed truancy and absenteeism rates in the state. [16] She called for harsher consequences for parents of truant children, a policy she had implemented as a prosecutor. [16] [17]

National Political Ascendancy

U.S. Senate Tenure

Harris served as the junior U.S. senator from California from 2017 to 2021; she defeated Loretta Sanchez in the 2016 Senate election to become the second African-American woman and the first South Asian American to serve in the U.S. Senate. [20] As a senator, Harris advocated for gun control laws, the DREAM Act, a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, federal legalization of cannabis, as well as healthcare and taxation reform. [20] She gained a national profile for her pointed questioning of Trump administration officials during Senate hearings, including Trump's second Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. [20]

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Monday 21 February 2005

A row erupted yesterday after an expert said youngsters brought up as strict vegetarians suffered mental and physical problems that could affect them for the rest of their lives.

Nutritionists in Britain dismissed the findings of the US study as " rubbish", and the report prompted Sir Paul McCartney, whose first wife, Linda, put her name to a range of meat-free food, to telephone the BBC to dismiss the claim.

Lindsay Allen, from the University of California at Davis, found just two spoonfuls of meat a day given to children on a vegetarian diet could produce a dramatic and permanent improvement in their physical and mental development. The study took place in Kenya, where children are fed almost exclusively on staple crops. Their diet lacked many of the micro-nutrients essential for the growth of brain and muscle tissue, Professor Allen said. "It's applicable to the West as well. There have been studies on vegetarian women [in Europe and the US] and their children are very developmentally delayed," she added.

Although some vegetarian parents gave their children food supplements, many vegans, who ate no animal products, reared their children on the same food they ate themselves, she said. She told the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Washington: "There is absolutely no question that it's unethical for parents to bring up their children as strict vegans. Even when they were adolescents these children who were fed as vegans when they were young still had delayed development or permanently impaired development,"

Professor Tom Sanders, research director of nutrition and dietetics at King's College London, criticised her for extrapolating from a group in a developing country that had a relatively deprived diet. "Taking people who have limited food choices and adding animal products will provide elements missing from their restricted diets. But where you have a good choice in developed countries, you can select a balanced vegan diet even for children," he said.

Professor Sanders made a study of vegan nutrition which followed children from conception to the age of 26, to show that the development of vegans was normal. "Their diet in developed countries contains plenty of wheat, soy, pulse and salads, and provided they avoid Vitamin B12 deficiency by eating fortified foods or supplements, they are not at any disadvantage," he said. He admitted that a vegan diet for children under the age of five might pose a risk of malnutrition if there was too much reliance on vegetables.

Sir Paul, a strict vegetarian for 20 years, said he had raised his children as non-meat eaters with no ill-effects.

"It has been a good thing for me and my children, who are no shorter than other children," he said. Britain's 500,000 vegans and vegetarians had half the mortality rate of the general population, he added.

Stephen Walsh, of the International Vegetarian Union, said that "to conclude from this particular plant diet that all plant diets are poor, and that the only way to correct the problem is through animal products, is frankly ludicrous".

The study in Kenya involved 544 children with a typical age of seven. Some were fed an extra two ounces of meat a day, while others were given a cup of milk. After two years children fed meat had muscles up to 80 per cent bigger than those with an unsupplemented diet and also showed the biggest improvement in intelligence, activity and leadership skills, Dr Allen reported.

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College Sports: Embracing Innovation and Excellence

*College Sports: Embracing Innovation and Excellence The world of college sports is abuzz with excitement as the latest season unfolds. With cutting-edge technology, innovative strategies, and exceptional talent, the collegiate athletic landscape is witnessing a transformative era. In this article, we'll delve into the latest developments, trends, and standout performances that are redefining the future of college sports. *Technological Advancements The integration of technology has revolutionized the way college sports are played, coached, and consumed. Some notable advancements include: *Virtual Reality (VR) Training: Programs like the University of Michigan's football team are leveraging VR to enhance player development, allowing athletes to simulate game scenarios and improve their decision-making skills. - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Analytics: Institutions like Stanford University are utilizing AI-powered analytics to gain a competitive edge. AI-driven tools provide coaches with data-driven insights, enabling them to optimize game strategies and player performance. - Esports Integration: The National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) has been instrumental in promoting esports as a varsity sport. Colleges like the University of California, Berkeley, are now offering esports scholarships, recognizing the growing popularity and competitiveness of digital athletics. *Conference Realignment and Expansion The collegiate sports landscape is undergoing significant changes, driven by conference realignment and expansion: - Power Five Conferences: The ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, Pac-12, and SEC continue to dominate the collegiate athletics landscape. These conferences have secured lucrative media rights deals, ensuring financial stability and increased exposure for their member institutions. - Group of Five Conferences: Conferences like the American Athletic Conference (AAC), Conference USA (C-USA), and the Mid-American Conference (MAC) are working to increase their visibility and competitiveness. These conferences have implemented innovative scheduling formats and partnered with emerging media platforms to reach broader audiences. - NCAA Division I Expansion: The NCAA has announced plans to expand its Division I membership, paving the way for new institutions to join the top tier of collegiate athletics. This expansion is expected to increase diversity, promote competitive balance, and provide more opportunities for student-athletes. Emerging Trends and Storylines Several trends and storylines are shaping the narrative of college sports: - Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL): The NCAA's decision to allow student-athletes to profit from their NIL has created new opportunities for athletes to build their personal brands and secure endorsement deals. - Mental Health and Wellness: Colleges are placing increased emphasis on supporting the mental health and wellness of student-athletes. Institutions like the University of Oregon have implemented comprehensive wellness programs, providing athletes with access to counseling services, mindfulness training, and nutrition education. - Sustainability and Environmental Awareness: Collegiate athletic departments are prioritizing sustainability and environmental awareness. Universities like the University of Colorado Boulder are incorporating eco-friendly practices into their athletic operations, reducing waste, and promoting energy efficiency. *Standout Performances and Teams This season has witnessed numerous standout performances and teams: - Football: Programs like the University of Georgia, the University of Michigan, and the University of Southern California (USC) are dominating the gridiron, showcasing exceptional talent and coaching. - Basketball: The University of Connecticut's women's basketball team continues to set the standard for excellence, while programs like the University of Houston and the University of Purdue are making waves in the men's bracket. - Baseball: The University of Arkansas and the University of Vanderbilt are among the top-ranked programs, featuring talented rosters and experienced coaching staffs. * Conclusion The world of college sports is evolving at an unprecedented pace. With technological advancements, conference realignment, and emerging trends, the collegiate athletic landscape is poised for continued growth and innovation. As the latest season unfolds, fans can expect thrilling performances, captivating storylines, and a continued commitment to excellence from student-athletes, coaches, and institutions across the nation. Your Life-Your Future Read the full article

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The Health Benefits of Almonds: A Nutritional Powerhouse

Nutritional Value

Almonds are a rich source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E, magnesium, fiber, and protein. A one-ounce serving, approximately 23 almonds, contains about 6 grams of protein and provides a healthy dose of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. They are also low in carbohydrates, making them an excellent choice for those following low-carb or ketogenic diets.

Heart Health

One of the primary health benefits of almonds is their role in promoting heart health. California almonds Studies have shown that regular consumption of almonds can help reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) levels while increasing good cholesterol (HDL). This can contribute to lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of heart disease. The antioxidants found in almonds, particularly vitamin E, also play a vital role in maintaining cardiovascular health by preventing oxidative stress and inflammation.

Weight Management

In addition to being heart-friendly, almonds can be beneficial for weight management. Despite their calorie density, almonds may aid in weight loss because they can promote satiety. Eating a moderate amount of almonds may help control hunger and reduce overall calorie intake. Including health benefits of almonds into your diet can offer a satisfying crunch while also providing essential nutrients that keep you feeling full and energized.

Blood Sugar Control

Almonds can also provide significant benefits for individuals looking to manage their blood sugar levels. The combination of healthy fats, fiber, and protein in almonds helps to slow down digestion and regulate blood sugar levels after meals. This makes them an excellent snack choice for those with diabetes or anyone looking to maintain stable glucose levels throughout the day.

Bone Health

Calcium and magnesium are critical for maintaining bone health, and almonds are a rich source of both. One ounce of almonds contains about 76 mg of magnesium, which plays an essential role in bone development and health. Regular consumption of almonds can help prevent conditions like osteoporosis, particularly in post-menopausal women who are more vulnerable to bone density loss.

Beauty Benefits

The appeal of almonds extends beyond health benefits; they also contribute to skin health. Rich in vitamin E, almonds can help protect the skin from oxidative damage caused by UV rays and pollution. Incorporating almonds, whether through Almond Snack Packs or other forms, into your daily diet may lead to healthier, more radiant skin.

Versatility in Snacking

Almonds are incredibly versatile, offering many ways to incorporate them into your diet. Whether you enjoy them raw, roasted, or as almond butter, they are a delicious and nutritious choice. Moreover, the convenience of Healthy Almond Snacks makes it easy to maintain a healthy diet while managing a busy lifestyle. Almond Snack Packs are perfect for on-the-go snacking, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of almonds whenever you need a quick energy boost.

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A story from the other side: Before I went on T (testosterone) and started inadvertently presenting male, I just let everyone around me believe their own assumptions that I was a woman because it was easier than constantly coming out of the closet. It was hard for me to find work in my field but I finally landed a job at this analysis lab (in WA, USA) where we did the testing that goes into nutritional food labels and checking products for heavy metal contamination and so on. I liked my job because my work was keeping people safe. But, there was a problem - at higher levels beyond my entry level position, there was a huge turnover with all the women. The men stayed put. The pay disparity within the lab was so significant that the women could almost always find a higher paying job in a lab in short order. The men felt stuck and unable to leave because they would all have to take pay cuts if they went somewhere else. I thought I was lucky being at a lower level. I thought the disparity didn’t apply to me. Then I found out that the high school boys they hired to wash the lab glasswares that I used for my work were paid more than I was. So then I did some digging and found out what the standard wage was for my job. I put together some information about that, presented it to the boss, and asked for a raise to bring my wages up to industry standard. He gave me 83% of what I asked for and told me I should be grateful despite still underpaying me compared to industry standards. Fast forward to after T changed my face shape and slapped a beard on my chin, and all of a sudden every job interview went smoothly. Everyone wanted to hire me. With the added edge of people actually wanting to hire me, I started being able to take risks I couldn’t before, like asking for higher wages when offered jobs, and it never stopped anyone from hiring me even if they told me no to the wage request. Then one time when I asked for a higher starting wage, I was told, “We just hired someone else to do the same job at that wage, and we want your pay to be equitable with hers, so no, we can’t do that.” I countered with “Another way to make the pay equitable is to give her a raise to bring her wages up to what I’m asking,” and they said yes. That never would have happened pre-T. Oh, also? I changed my name long before I went on T. Just having a masculine-looking name on my resume meant I landed far more interviews than I did before I changed my name. Pre-T and after name change, I would see people’s faces look shocked or crestfallen when I walked in. One interviewer even told me outright that he had thought I was a man when he decided to interview me, and didn’t think women could do the job...and that was in California when Obama was President, before the influence of Trump’s presidency made it even harder for women to get hired. I knew I was being discriminated against but seeing the other side first hand and sometimes being just handed things I didn’t have to work for because people think I’m a man when they see my face (I’m not, I’m nonbinary)...I really don’t think that the vast majority of cisgender men, especially white cisgender men, really understand just now much the world is stacked in their favor at the expense of others.

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Author: Sandy Young Topics: California, Community, health care, immigrants, Oaxaca, The Utopian

Imagine that you are fifteen years old and pregnant. You find yourself in a country where you share no common language. You have never seen a health care provider in your life. You know that you want your baby born healthy, and born a citizen of this new country. So you make your way to a clinic, where strangers ask you all kinds of questions you don’t understand about a “medical history” you do not have, make you take off all your clothes and touch you in very intimate ways. Now imagine being that health care provider.

Las Islas Family Medical Group in Oxnard, California, 40miles northwest of Los Angeles, is a county-based community clinic which sees some 1,200 patients per month. Our ten physicians and three Family Nurse Practitioners provide medical care to an agriculture-based community with a large monolingual Spanish-speaking population.

We have long prided ourselves on our ability to provide respectful quality medical care to our patients who are often lacking in educational skills and financial resources. Recently, however, the rapidly growing Mixteco population in our county has challenged our complacency.

The Mixteco are an indigenous people of southern Mexico, mostly the state of Oaxaca. Their existence as an organized community in that area predates Europeans by over 2,000 years. Since the conquest by Europeans in the sixteenth century, the Mixteco and other indigenous groups have been marginalized into the least fertile, hilly areas of Oaxaca. Subsistence farming was subdivided into smaller and smaller plots as the indigenous population grew. Massive deforestation of the area by the Mexican lumber industry in the first half of the 20th century turned huge areas of Oaxaca into non-farmable wasteland. At the same time, large agricultural interests in both Baja California and the United States began to court indigenous groups as a new and easily exploitable cheap labor source. It is estimated that some 300,000 inhabitants of Oaxaca, mostly indigenous peoples, have migrated over the last thirty years to other parts of Mexico and the U.S. The Mixteco make up a large part of these emigrants.

I had visited Oaxaca several times to enjoy the richness of the agricultural ruins, artisan handcrafts, and to attend the spectacular “Guelegetza,” an annual outdoor dance festival which features the music and dancing of all the region’s indigenous groups. From these travels, I had a rudimentary understanding of the area and its history. So I was pleased but surprised when I first began to identify Mixteco patients at the clinic. After all, it’s a 3,000-milejourney. Over the last year, the number of Mixteco-speaking patients has risen dramatically.

It is estimated that Ventura County now has at least 5,000and perhaps 20,000 people for whom Mixteco is their primary language. Many of these people are monolingual—they do not speak Spanish, let along English; most have never had medical care before in their lives. We see them primarily for prenatal care. (In California, all pregnant women may apply for Medicaid, whether they are legal residents or not.) It often takes them months before they are able to navigate the system, so we see them late in their pregnancies. Often, they do not know their month of conception. If there have been previous births, they are likely to have been at home, without a known birth weight.

The Mixteco as a rule are very small people, so our standard measurements are not really appropriate in accessing fundal height, expected weight gain, etc. Most are fieldworkers who continue to work into very late pregnancy to be able to afford their rent. Most have inadequate nutrition and housing. The majority cannot read or write in any language. And there are several dialects within the Mixteco language, so that not all of these people can even communicate with each other.

As the details of this picture started to emerge, it became clear that we needed to develop a whole new system to bring these patients into the health care network. After getting the green light from my clinic’s medical director, I started to publicize a community meeting, where we could begin to explain to people how to access community resources and the importance of regular and early prenatal care. Our clinic’s prenatal educator and my medical assistant helped to get the word out. I solicited donations (like ten cans of menudo), so at least we could give people a good hot meal.

Our first real breakthrough came when a registered nurse who works in a maternal-child health program called to say that not only would she like to be part of the organizing effort, but that she knew a community organizer who spoke fluent Mixteco and Spanish. Antonio works with a group of lawyers who are helping migrant workers attain legal rights, and who received a grant from the U.S. Census Bureau to help get Mixtecos counted for the 2000 census. He agreed to join forces with us and translate from Spanish to Mixteco for the meetings.

Our publicity for the meeting was mainly word of mouth within our own clinic. I was thrilled when twenty-five people jammed into our little billing office and Mixteco Community Organizing Project was born.

Two months later, the successes are great and the challenges greater. We’ve involved some sixty families in our meetings. By and large, our patients show up for their pre-natal care visits and are having healthy babies in the hospital. Most continue on with the clinic for well-child visits and family planning services. We’ve already had to change the name of our meetings from “Reunión Mixteca” to “Reunión Indigena” as families from other southern Mexican indigenous groups have joined us.

We now have a part-time employee at Las Islas who speaks fluent Spanish and Mixteco. She is proving to be a tremendous asset in communicating with our patients and demonstrating our commitment to serving their needs.

The barriers are still incredible. Transportation is a huge issue. Getting to the clinic usually involves walking or taking the bus.(“Lucky” patients who can get a ride maybe dropped off at 7 a.m. and picked up at4.) We are using a County-sponsored taxi voucher program to get patients in labor to the hospital, but this involves a lot of time spent in teaching patients how to use the vouchers.

It is difficult to stay in contact with our patients. Many don’t have phones, change addresses often, and leave the area for months out of the year when local employment is scarce.

We need to build our “necessities of life” program. The small amount of food and clothing we are able to provide is far from adequate. Fortunately, as each day goes by, some-one new comes to donate time or resources. Our hard-working clinic staff keeps finding new and better ways to communicate and teach.

Our short-term goals include enlisting some of our families in a Public Health program, which will train people to go into their own communities as public health promoters.

Those who are recipients of help now will be the leaders in providing help to the newly arrived in the future. We need to learn more about the Mixteco culture, language and beliefs to be able to provide respectful quality medical care. We need to form links with other immigrant communities in California, Oregon and Washington to ensure continuity of care to the immigrant population.

The work is enormous. But the potential benefits to the entire community—English-, Spanish- and Mixteco-speaking—are enormous also. Quality health care, living wages, decent work and living conditions, mutual respect and celebration of diversity are the bases of a strong and stable community. It’s my hope that we are taking the first baby-steps towards those ends.

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Study Shows This Improves Women's Sleep & Mental Health

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN is a Registered Dietician Nutritionist with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition from Texas Christian University and a master’s in nutrition interventions, communication, and behavior change from Tufts University. She lives in Newport Beach, California, and enjoys connecting people to the food they eat and how it influences health and…

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Skin Aging Why Your Skin Changes Over Time

Skin Aging Why Your Skin Changes Over Time

CO2 Fractional Laser Treatment in San Jose helps to Maintaining healthy, youthful-looking skin requires an understanding of skin aging. We at Bhanot Medspa in San Jose, California, understand that aging skin is a complicated process that is impacted by a number of internal and external causes. You can protect your skin and improve its beauty by being aware of these contributing factors.

The Aging Process: Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic FactorsIntrinsic Aging

The natural aging process brought on by hereditary causes is called intrinsic aging, sometimes referred to as chronological aging. This kind of aging, which is unavoidable, comprises:

Reduced Production of Collagen: Collagen is a protein that gives skin its suppleness and structure. Collagen production declines with age, resulting in wrinkles and drooping.

Decreased Elastin: The skin keeps its shape thanks to elastin fibers. The skin loses its firmness and flexibility as we age because our bodies produce less elastin.

Skin Thinning: As people age, their skin's surface layer, or epidermis, becomes thinner, leaving them more vulnerable to injury and bruising.

Reduced Oil Production: As we age, our sebaceous glands generate less oil, which makes our skin drier and sometimes more irritable.

Extrinsic Aging

Extrinsic aging results from environmental factors and lifestyle choices that accelerate the natural aging process. Key contributors include:

Sun Exposure: Also known as photoaging, UV radiation from the sun is the main cause of premature skin aging. Wrinkles, pigmentation changes (like age spots), and an uneven skin tone are caused by sun exposure damaging collagen and elastin fibers. It's crucial to use broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect your skin.

Pollution: Free radicals produced by environmental contaminants lead to oxidative stress in the skin. In addition to causing inflammation, this stress can hasten the decomposition of collagen and elastin.

Smoking: The toxic compounds in tobacco smoke break down collagen and elastin, causing early lines and a lifeless complexion. Smoking also deprives the skin of vital nutrients by decreasing blood flow to it.

Diet: Skin health can be adversely affected by inadequate nutrition. Glycation, a condition in which sugar molecules attach to proteins like collagen and cause stiffness and damage, can be brought on by diets heavy in processed foods and sugar.

Stress: Prolonged stress can alter hormones, which can have an impact on skin health. Inflammation brought on by elevated cortisol levels can worsen skin disorders like eczema or acne.

Sleep Deprivation: Lack of sleep impairs the body's capacity to heal itself overnight, which results in dreariness, dark circles under the eyes, and an increase in aging symptoms.

Hydration: Skin that is dehydrated looks lifeless and is more prone to fine wrinkles. Keeping well hydrated promotes the general health of the skin.

The Role of Hormones

Skin aging is also significantly influenced by hormonal changes, especially in women going through menopause when their estrogen levels drop. This decline may result in a loss of suppleness, increased dryness, and decreased collagen production.

Genetic Factors

Our skin's aging process is also influenced by our genes. It's possible that some people are genetically more likely than others to experience wrinkles or changes in their pigmentation sooner. Knowing your family's history can help you adjust your skincare regimen.

Managing Skin Aging

While you cannot stop the aging process entirely, there are several strategies you can adopt to manage its effects:

Sun Protection: Even on overcast days, apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 every day.

Healthy Diet: Limit processed foods and sweets while increasing your intake of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and healthy fats.

Frequent Exercise: By supplying oxygen and nutrients, physical activity improves circulation and supports healthy skin.

Hydration: To keep your skin moisturized, sip on lots of water throughout the day.

Skincare Routine:Use skincare products that contain retinoids (to encourage cell turnover), hyaluronic acid (to hydrate), peptides (to enhance collagen formation), and antioxidants (such vitamin C).

Professional Procedures: For specific anti-aging advantages, take into account procedures like chemical peels, microneedling, or laser therapy provided by Bhanot Medspa.

Conclusion

You can take proactive measures to keep youthful skin by being aware of the many aspects of skin aging. We provide individualized consultations at Bhanot Medspa in San Jose to assist you in creating a skincare routine that works for you and your particular requirements. You can attain healthier, more vibrant skin at any age by taking care of the external and intrinsic causes of aging. Come see us today for professional guidance or treatments created just for you.

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Holidays 10.15

Holidays

Amaryllis Day (French Republic)

Blind Americans Equality Day

Breast Health Day (EU)

Cayenne Festival (French Guiana)

Coup d'État Anniversary Day (Burkina Faso)

Day of Merriment (Republic of Molossia)

Evacuation Day (Tunisia)

Fete Nationale de l'Evacuation (Evacuation Day; Tunisia)

Ghatasthapana (Nepal)

Global Handwashing Day

Idic15 Awareness Day (Canada)

”I Love Lucy” Day

International Archeology Day

International Day of Older People (Australia)

International Day of Rural Women (UN)

International Power of One Day

King Father’s Commemoration Day (Cambodia)

Lucille Ball Day

Mahakiki (Hawaiian New Year Season begins)

Maths Day

Mertz of All Possible Mertzes

Me Too Day

Mother’s Day (Malawi)

My Mom Is a Student Day

National Aesthetician Day

National Cherish Black Women Day

National Grouch Day (Sesame Street)

National HSA Awareness Day

National Latinix AIDS Awareness Day

National Officials Day

National Pharmacy Technician Day

National Philately Day (India)

National Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day

National Pug Day

National Riley Day

National Shut-In Visitation Day

National Stations Day (UK)

National Tree Planting Day (Sri Lanka)

No Child Left Inside Day

Pacific Leatherback Conservation Day (California)

Pharmaceutical and Microbiological Industry Employees Day (Belarus)

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day (Canada, Italy, UK, US)

Pynkalycious Day

Rainbow Pickling Day

Rectification Day (Burkina Faso)

Sewing Lovers’ Day

Shwamae Su’mae Day (Wales)

Shine a Light Night

Southern Belle Day

Teachers’ Day (Brazil)

Twist and Shout Day

White Cane Safety Day

World Anatomy Day

World Day of Amblyopia

World Home Artificial Nutrition Day

World Rural Women’s Day (Malawi)

World Students’ Day (India, UN)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Champagne Day

Dine With TV Dinners On the Floor Night

National Cheese Curd Day

National Chicken Cacciatore Day

National Dashi Day

National Lemon Bar Day

National Mushroom Day

National Red Wine Day

National Roast Pheasant Day

National Shawarma Day (Canada)

Independence & Related Days

Parvia (Declared; 2019) [unrecognized]

3rd Tuesday in October

Information Overload Day [3rd Tuesday]

National Flex Day [3rd Tuesday]

National Pharmacy Technician Day [3rd Tuesday]

Pay Back a Friend Day [3rd Tuesday]

Taco Tuesday [Every Tuesday]

Tapas Tuesday [3rd Tuesday of Each Month]

Target Tuesday [Every Tuesday]

Tater Tot Tuesday [Every Tuesday]

Textiles Tuesday (Canada) [3rd Tuesday]

Trivia Tuesday [Every Tuesday]

Trusting Tuesday [3rd Tuesday of Each Month]

Two For Tuesday [Every Tuesday]

Weekly Holidays beginning October 15 (2nd Full Week of October)

National Snow Blower Maintenance Week (thru 10.21)

Festivals Beginning October 15, 2024

Haifa International Film Festival (Haifa, Israel) [thru 10.26]

Sunbelt Ag Expo (Moultrie, Georgia) [thru 10.17]

Union County Agricultural Fair (Union, South Carolina) [thru 10.19]

Feast Days

Brice Marden (Artology)

Bruno of Querfurt (Christian; Saint)

Cúan of Ahascragh (Christian; Saint)

Dragonbunny (Muppetism)

Ed McBain (Writerism)

Emma Chichester Clark (Artology)

Equirria (October Equus, sacrifice of a horse to Mars; Old Roman Empire)

Feast of the Three Noble Ladies (Ancient Egypt)

Friedrich Nietzsche (Writerism)

Hilo Chen (Artology)

Hobbes (Positivist; Saint)

Hospicius (a.k.a. Hospis; Christian; Saint)

Ides of October (Ancient Rome)

Italo Calvino (Writerism)

James Tissot (Artology)

John Vanderlyn (Artology)

Ludi Capitolini (Jupiter games; Ancient Rome)

Mario Puzo (Writerism)

P.G. Wodehouse (Writerism)

Poetry Day (Ancient Rome)

Rainbow Pickling Day (Shamanism)

Ralph Albert Blakelock (Artology)

Richard Speck Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Samuel Isaac Joseph Schereschewsky (Anglican; Saint)

Teresa of Ávila (founded Reformation of the Barefoot Carmelites; Christian; Saint)

Thecla of Kitzingen (a.k.a. Tecla; Christian; Saint)

Will Insley (Artology)

Winter Nights: Day of the Freya and the Disir (Pagan)

Yet Another Noodle Day Day (Pastafarian)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

The Affluent Society, by John Kenneth Galbraith (Economy Book; 1958)

Alice Plays Cupid (Ub Iwerks Disney Cartoon; 1925)

The Barbary Pirates, by C.S. Forester (History Book; 1953)

Boom at the Top or Angry Young Moose (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S5, Ep. 221; 1963)

Bread and Wine, by Ignazio Silone (Novel; 1937)

Charlotte’s Web, by E.B. White (Children’s Book; 1952)

The Cincinnati Kid (Film; 1965)

Clock Cleaners (Disney Cartoon; 1937)

Cold Turkey (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1929)

Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV Series; 2000)

The Dancing Bear, featuring Farmer Al Falfa (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1937)

The Dragon Reborn, by Robert Jordan (Novel; 1991) [Wheel of Time #3]

Dr. Seuss on the Loose (DePatie-Freleng Animated TV Special; 1973)

Elvis’ Christmas Album, by Elvis Presley (Album; 1957)

Figaro and Cleo (Disney Cartoon; 1943)

Fight Club (Film; 1999)

The Fires of Heaven, by Robert Jordan (Novel; 1993) [Wheel of Time #5]

Fiery Fireman (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1928)

Football (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1935)

Football Toucher Downer (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1937)

For Once in My Life, by Stevie Wonder (Song; 1968)

Fur, Fur Away or Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S5, Ep. 222; 1963)

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, by Elton John (Song; 1973)

Good Golly Miss Molly, recorded by Little Richard (Song; 1956)

Grand Ole Opry (TV Variety Show; 1955)

The Great Dictator (Film; 1940)

The Heart of Saturday Night, by Tom Waits (Album; 1974)

Heidi (Film; 1937)

Honduras Hurricane (MGM Cartoon; 1938)

I Love Lucy (TV Series; 1951)

I Wish I Had Wings (WB MM Cartoon; 1932)

The Jazz Fool (Disney Cartoon; 1929)

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (Film; 2019)

Just in Case, Parts 1 & 2 (Underdog Cartoon, S3, Eps. 7 & 8; 1966)

King Neptune (Silly Symphony Disney Cartoon; 1932)

La Mer, by Claude Debussy (Symphonic Suite; 1905)

The Last Duel (Film; 2021)

The Lion King (Broadway Musical; 1997)

Little Woody Riding Hod (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1962)

Lord of Chaos, by Robert Jordan (Novel; 1994) [Wheel of Time #6]

The Mid Makes Right (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1948)

Mr. Wonderful (Film; 1993)

The Nightmare Before Christmas (Animated Film; 1993)

The Night the City Sang, by Peter Desbarats (Poetry; 1977)

Nowhere Boy (Film; 2010)

Once Upon a Studio (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Disney Cartoon; 2023)

Paint Your Wagon (Film; 1969)

Porky’s Naughty Nephew (WB LT Cartoon; 1936)

The Power of Positive Thinking, by Norman Vincent Peale (Self-Help Book; 1952)

Power Windows, by Rush (Album; 1985)

Prince Caspian, by C.S. Lewis (Novel; 1951) [The Chronicles of Narnia #2]

RED (Film; 2010)

Rock Me Amadeus, by Falco (Song; 1985)

Rudy (Film; 1993)

Sabrina (Film; 1954)

The Skin of Our Teeth, by Thornton Wilder (Play; 1942)

Slip Sliding’ Away, by Paul Simon (Song; 1977)

Social Lion (Disney Cartoon; 1954)

Soup’s On (Disney Cartoon; 1948)

The Straight Story (Film; 1999)

Surfing with the Alien, by Joe Satriani (Album; 1987)

Team America: World Police (Animated Film; 2004)

To Have and Have Not, by Ernest Hemingway (Novel; 1937)

Tupelo Honey, by Van Morrison (Album; 1971)

Two Scent’s Worth (WB MM Cartoon; 1955)

Why Not Me, by The Judds (Album; 1984)

Today’s Name Days

Aurelia, Theresia (Austria)

Rezika, Tekla, Tereza, Terezija, Valter (Croatia)

Tereza (Czech Republic)

Hedevig (Denmark)

Eda, Ede, Hädi, Häidi, Heda, Hedi, Hedvig, Heidi, Heivi (Estonia)

Helvi, Heta (Finland)

Thérèse (France)

Aurelia, Franziska, Therese, Theresia (Germany)

Loukianos (Greece)

Teréz (Hungary)

Teresa (Italy)

Eda, Ede, Hedviga, Jadviga (Latvia)

Domantė, Gailiminas, Leonardas, Teresė (Lithuania)

Hedda, Hedvig (Norway)

Brunon, Gościsława, Jadwiga, Sewer, Tekla, Teresa (Poland)

Luchian (Romania)

Terézia (Slovakia)

Teresa (Spain)

Hedvig, Hillevi (Sweden)

Lucian (Ukraine)

Essence, Terence, Teresa,Terrance, Terrence, Terri, Terry, Tess,Tessa, Theresa, Trace, Tracey, Traci, Tracy (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 289 of 2024; 77 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 2 of Week 42 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Gort (Ivy) [Day 17 of 28]

Chinese: Month 9 (Jia-Xu), Day 13 (Ren-Zi)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 13 Tishri 5785

Islamic: 11 Rabi II 1446

J Cal: 19 Orange; Fryday [19 of 30]

Julian: 2 October 2024

Moon: 95%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 9 Descartes (11th Month) [Giordano Bruno / Pascal]

Runic Half Month: Gyfu (Gift) [Day 9 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 24 of 90)

Week: 2nd Full Week of October

Zodiac: Libra (Day 23 of 30)

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Holidays 10.15

Holidays

Amaryllis Day (French Republic)

Blind Americans Equality Day

Breast Health Day (EU)

Cayenne Festival (French Guiana)

Coup d'État Anniversary Day (Burkina Faso)

Day of Merriment (Republic of Molossia)

Evacuation Day (Tunisia)

Fete Nationale de l'Evacuation (Evacuation Day; Tunisia)

Ghatasthapana (Nepal)

Global Handwashing Day

Idic15 Awareness Day (Canada)

”I Love Lucy” Day

International Archeology Day

International Day of Older People (Australia)

International Day of Rural Women (UN)

International Power of One Day

King Father’s Commemoration Day (Cambodia)

Lucille Ball Day

Mahakiki (Hawaiian New Year Season begins)

Maths Day

Mertz of All Possible Mertzes

Me Too Day

Mother’s Day (Malawi)

My Mom Is a Student Day

National Aesthetician Day

National Cherish Black Women Day

National Grouch Day (Sesame Street)

National HSA Awareness Day

National Latinix AIDS Awareness Day

National Officials Day

National Pharmacy Technician Day

National Philately Day (India)

National Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day

National Pug Day

National Riley Day

National Shut-In Visitation Day

National Stations Day (UK)

National Tree Planting Day (Sri Lanka)

No Child Left Inside Day

Pacific Leatherback Conservation Day (California)

Pharmaceutical and Microbiological Industry Employees Day (Belarus)

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day (Canada, Italy, UK, US)

Pynkalycious Day

Rainbow Pickling Day

Rectification Day (Burkina Faso)

Sewing Lovers’ Day

Shwamae Su’mae Day (Wales)

Shine a Light Night

Southern Belle Day

Teachers’ Day (Brazil)

Twist and Shout Day

White Cane Safety Day

World Anatomy Day

World Day of Amblyopia

World Home Artificial Nutrition Day

World Rural Women’s Day (Malawi)

World Students’ Day (India, UN)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Champagne Day

Dine With TV Dinners On the Floor Night

National Cheese Curd Day

National Chicken Cacciatore Day

National Dashi Day

National Lemon Bar Day

National Mushroom Day

National Red Wine Day

National Roast Pheasant Day

National Shawarma Day (Canada)

Independence & Related Days

Parvia (Declared; 2019) [unrecognized]

3rd Tuesday in October

Information Overload Day [3rd Tuesday]

National Flex Day [3rd Tuesday]

National Pharmacy Technician Day [3rd Tuesday]

Pay Back a Friend Day [3rd Tuesday]

Taco Tuesday [Every Tuesday]

Tapas Tuesday [3rd Tuesday of Each Month]

Target Tuesday [Every Tuesday]

Tater Tot Tuesday [Every Tuesday]

Textiles Tuesday (Canada) [3rd Tuesday]

Trivia Tuesday [Every Tuesday]

Trusting Tuesday [3rd Tuesday of Each Month]

Two For Tuesday [Every Tuesday]

Weekly Holidays beginning October 15 (2nd Full Week of October)

National Snow Blower Maintenance Week (thru 10.21)

Festivals Beginning October 15, 2024

Haifa International Film Festival (Haifa, Israel) [thru 10.26]

Sunbelt Ag Expo (Moultrie, Georgia) [thru 10.17]

Union County Agricultural Fair (Union, South Carolina) [thru 10.19]

Feast Days

Brice Marden (Artology)

Bruno of Querfurt (Christian; Saint)

Cúan of Ahascragh (Christian; Saint)

Dragonbunny (Muppetism)

Ed McBain (Writerism)

Emma Chichester Clark (Artology)

Equirria (October Equus, sacrifice of a horse to Mars; Old Roman Empire)

Feast of the Three Noble Ladies (Ancient Egypt)

Friedrich Nietzsche (Writerism)

Hilo Chen (Artology)

Hobbes (Positivist; Saint)

Hospicius (a.k.a. Hospis; Christian; Saint)

Ides of October (Ancient Rome)

Italo Calvino (Writerism)

James Tissot (Artology)

John Vanderlyn (Artology)

Ludi Capitolini (Jupiter games; Ancient Rome)

Mario Puzo (Writerism)

P.G. Wodehouse (Writerism)

Poetry Day (Ancient Rome)

Rainbow Pickling Day (Shamanism)

Ralph Albert Blakelock (Artology)

Richard Speck Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Samuel Isaac Joseph Schereschewsky (Anglican; Saint)

Teresa of Ávila (founded Reformation of the Barefoot Carmelites; Christian; Saint)

Thecla of Kitzingen (a.k.a. Tecla; Christian; Saint)

Will Insley (Artology)

Winter Nights: Day of the Freya and the Disir (Pagan)

Yet Another Noodle Day Day (Pastafarian)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

The Affluent Society, by John Kenneth Galbraith (Economy Book; 1958)

Alice Plays Cupid (Ub Iwerks Disney Cartoon; 1925)

The Barbary Pirates, by C.S. Forester (History Book; 1953)

Boom at the Top or Angry Young Moose (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S5, Ep. 221; 1963)

Bread and Wine, by Ignazio Silone (Novel; 1937)

Charlotte’s Web, by E.B. White (Children’s Book; 1952)

The Cincinnati Kid (Film; 1965)

Clock Cleaners (Disney Cartoon; 1937)

Cold Turkey (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1929)

Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV Series; 2000)

The Dancing Bear, featuring Farmer Al Falfa (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1937)

The Dragon Reborn, by Robert Jordan (Novel; 1991) [Wheel of Time #3]

Dr. Seuss on the Loose (DePatie-Freleng Animated TV Special; 1973)

Elvis’ Christmas Album, by Elvis Presley (Album; 1957)

Figaro and Cleo (Disney Cartoon; 1943)

Fight Club (Film; 1999)

The Fires of Heaven, by Robert Jordan (Novel; 1993) [Wheel of Time #5]

Fiery Fireman (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1928)

Football (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1935)

Football Toucher Downer (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1937)

For Once in My Life, by Stevie Wonder (Song; 1968)

Fur, Fur Away or Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S5, Ep. 222; 1963)

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, by Elton John (Song; 1973)

Good Golly Miss Molly, recorded by Little Richard (Song; 1956)

Grand Ole Opry (TV Variety Show; 1955)

The Great Dictator (Film; 1940)

The Heart of Saturday Night, by Tom Waits (Album; 1974)

Heidi (Film; 1937)

Honduras Hurricane (MGM Cartoon; 1938)

I Love Lucy (TV Series; 1951)

I Wish I Had Wings (WB MM Cartoon; 1932)

The Jazz Fool (Disney Cartoon; 1929)

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (Film; 2019)

Just in Case, Parts 1 & 2 (Underdog Cartoon, S3, Eps. 7 & 8; 1966)

King Neptune (Silly Symphony Disney Cartoon; 1932)

La Mer, by Claude Debussy (Symphonic Suite; 1905)

The Last Duel (Film; 2021)

The Lion King (Broadway Musical; 1997)

Little Woody Riding Hod (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1962)

Lord of Chaos, by Robert Jordan (Novel; 1994) [Wheel of Time #6]

The Mid Makes Right (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1948)

Mr. Wonderful (Film; 1993)

The Nightmare Before Christmas (Animated Film; 1993)

The Night the City Sang, by Peter Desbarats (Poetry; 1977)

Nowhere Boy (Film; 2010)

Once Upon a Studio (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Disney Cartoon; 2023)

Paint Your Wagon (Film; 1969)

Porky’s Naughty Nephew (WB LT Cartoon; 1936)

The Power of Positive Thinking, by Norman Vincent Peale (Self-Help Book; 1952)

Power Windows, by Rush (Album; 1985)

Prince Caspian, by C.S. Lewis (Novel; 1951) [The Chronicles of Narnia #2]

RED (Film; 2010)

Rock Me Amadeus, by Falco (Song; 1985)

Rudy (Film; 1993)

Sabrina (Film; 1954)

The Skin of Our Teeth, by Thornton Wilder (Play; 1942)

Slip Sliding’ Away, by Paul Simon (Song; 1977)

Social Lion (Disney Cartoon; 1954)

Soup’s On (Disney Cartoon; 1948)

The Straight Story (Film; 1999)

Surfing with the Alien, by Joe Satriani (Album; 1987)

Team America: World Police (Animated Film; 2004)

To Have and Have Not, by Ernest Hemingway (Novel; 1937)

Tupelo Honey, by Van Morrison (Album; 1971)

Two Scent’s Worth (WB MM Cartoon; 1955)

Why Not Me, by The Judds (Album; 1984)

Today’s Name Days

Aurelia, Theresia (Austria)

Rezika, Tekla, Tereza, Terezija, Valter (Croatia)

Tereza (Czech Republic)

Hedevig (Denmark)

Eda, Ede, Hädi, Häidi, Heda, Hedi, Hedvig, Heidi, Heivi (Estonia)

Helvi, Heta (Finland)

Thérèse (France)

Aurelia, Franziska, Therese, Theresia (Germany)

Loukianos (Greece)

Teréz (Hungary)

Teresa (Italy)

Eda, Ede, Hedviga, Jadviga (Latvia)

Domantė, Gailiminas, Leonardas, Teresė (Lithuania)

Hedda, Hedvig (Norway)

Brunon, Gościsława, Jadwiga, Sewer, Tekla, Teresa (Poland)

Luchian (Romania)

Terézia (Slovakia)

Teresa (Spain)

Hedvig, Hillevi (Sweden)

Lucian (Ukraine)

Essence, Terence, Teresa,Terrance, Terrence, Terri, Terry, Tess,Tessa, Theresa, Trace, Tracey, Traci, Tracy (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 289 of 2024; 77 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 2 of Week 42 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Gort (Ivy) [Day 17 of 28]

Chinese: Month 9 (Jia-Xu), Day 13 (Ren-Zi)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 13 Tishri 5785

Islamic: 11 Rabi II 1446

J Cal: 19 Orange; Fryday [19 of 30]

Julian: 2 October 2024

Moon: 95%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 9 Descartes (11th Month) [Giordano Bruno / Pascal]

Runic Half Month: Gyfu (Gift) [Day 9 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 24 of 90)

Week: 2nd Full Week of October

Zodiac: Libra (Day 23 of 30)