America - He's your President for Goodness Sake!

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> By William Thomas
> Posted: Friday, October 1st, 2010
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> There was a time not so long ago when Americans, regardless of their
political stripes, rallied round their president. Once elected, the man
who won the White House was no longer viewed as a Republican or
Democrat, but the President of the United States. The oath of office was
taken, the wagons were circled around the country's borders and it was
America versus the rest of the world with the president of all the
people at the helm.
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> Suddenly President Barack Obama, with the potential to become an
exceptional president has become the glaring exception to that
unwritten, patriotic rule.
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> Four days before President Obama's inauguration, before he officially
took charge of the American government, Rush Limbaugh boasted publicly
that he hoped the president would fail. Of course, when the president
fails the country flounders. Wishing harm upon your country in order to
further your own narrow political views is selfish, sinister and a tad
treasonous as well.
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> Subsequently, during his State of the Union address, which is pretty
much a pep rally for America, an unknown congressional representative
from South Carolina, later identified as Joe Wilson, stopped the show
when he called the President of the United States a liar. The president
showed great restraint in ignoring this unprecedented insult and carried
on with his speech. Speaker Nancy Pelosi was so stunned by the slur, she
forgot to jump to her feet while clapping wildly, 30 or 40 times after
that.
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> Last spring, President Obama took his wife Michelle to see a play in
New York City and republicans attacked him over the cost of security for
the excursion. The president can't take his wife out to dinner and a
show without being scrutinized by the political opposition? As history
has proven, a president in a theatre without adequate security is a
tragically bad idea.
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> Remember: "Apart from that, Mrs. Lincoln, how did you enjoy the
play?"
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> At some point, the treatment of President Obama went from offensive
to ugly and then to downright dangerous.
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> The health-care debate, which looked more like extreme fighting in a
mud pit than a national dialogue, revealed a very vulgar side of
America. President Obama's face appeared on protest signs white-faced
and blood-mouthed in a satanic clown image. In other tasteless
portrayals, people who disagreed with his position distorted his face to
look like Hitler complete with mustache and swastika.
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> Odd, that burning the flag makes Americans crazy, but depicting the
president as a clown and a maniacal fascist is accepted as part of the
new rude America.
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> Maligning the image of the leader of the free world is one thing,
putting the president's life in peril is quite another. More than once,
men with guns were videotaped at the health-care rallies where the
president spoke. Again, history shows that letting men with guns get
within range of a president has not served America well in the past.
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> And still the "birthers" are out there claiming Barack Obama was not
born in the United States, although public documentation proves
otherwise. Hawaii is definitely part of the United States, but the
Panama Canal Zone where his electoral opponent Senator John McCain was
born? Nobody's sure.
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> Last month, a 44-year-old woman in Buffalo was quite taken by
President Obama when she met him in a chicken wing restaurant called
Duff's. Did she say something about a pleasure and an honour to meet the
man or utter encouraging words for the difficult job he is doing? No.
Quote: "You're a hottie with a smokin' little body."
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> Lady, that was the President of the United States you were
addressing, not one of the Jonas Brothers! He's your president for
goodness sakes, not the guy driving the Zamboni at "Monster Trucks On
Ice." Maybe next it'll be, "Take Your President To A Topless Bar Day."
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> In President Barack Obama, Americans have a charismatic leader with a
good and honest heart. Unlike his predecessor, he's a very intelligent
leader. And unlike that president's predecessor, he's a highly moral
man.
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> In President Obama, Americans have the real deal, the whole package
and a leader that citizens of almost every country around the world look
to with great envy. Given the opportunity, Canadians would trade our
leader, hell, most of our leaders for Obama in a heartbeat.
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> What America has in Obama is a head of state with vitality and
insight and youth. Think about it, Barack Obama is a young Nelson
Mandela. Mandela was the face of change and charity for all of Africa
but he was too old to make it happen. The great things Obama might do
for America and the world could go on for decades after he's out of
office.
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> America, you know not what you have.
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> The man is being challenged unfairly, characterized with vulgarity
and treated with the kind of deep disrespect to which no previous
president was subjected. It's like the day after electing the first
black man to be president, thereby electrifying the world with hope and
joy, Americans sobered up and decided the bad old days were better.
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> President Obama may fail but it will not be a Richard Nixon default
fraught with larceny and lies. President Obama, given a fair chance,
will surely succeed but his triumph will never come with a Bill Clinton
caveat - "if only he'd got control of that zipper."
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> Please. Give the man a fair, fighting chance. This incivility toward
the leader who won over Americans and gave hope to billions of people
around the world that their lives could be enhanced by his example, just
naturally has to stop.
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> Believe me, when Americans drive by the White House and see a sign on
the lawn that reads: "No shirt. No shoes. No service," they'll realize
this new national rudeness has gone way, way too far.
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> OCTOBER 2010 SENIOR LIVING MAGAZINE VANCOUVER & LOWER MAINLAND
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Top 10 Foods for Healthy Hair

When it comes to healthy hair, it’s not just what you put on your tresses that count -- it’s what you put in your body, too.
By Hilary Parker

"Lather, rinse, repeat" may be standard advice, but shampoo and conditioner alone won't give you the healthy hair you crave. For the most luxurious locks possible, you'll need to step out of the shower, and into the kitchen.

"Your hair grows about 1/4 to 1/2 inch every month, and the foundation of all of our new hair, skin, and nail growth is the nutrients we eat," says Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, a Chicago-based dietitian. "If you eat a healthy diet, you will grow stronger and healthier cells throughout your entire body -- inside and out."

If you were born with fine, thin hair, you'll never have rope-thick tresses -- no matter what you eat -- but a well-balanced diet that includes plenty of growth-promoting protein and iron can make a difference, say nutrition and hair experts.

Read on for the 10 top foods that should be the foundation of your healthy hair diet.

Healthy Hair Food No. 1: Salmon
When it comes to foods that pack a beauty punch, it's hard to beat salmon. Loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, this high-quality protein source is also filled with vitamin B-12 and iron.

"Essential omega-3 fatty acids are needed to support scalp health," says Andrea Giancoli, MPH, RD, a dietitian in Los Angeles and a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. "A deficiency can result in a dry scalp and thus hair, giving it a dull look."

Vegetarian? Include one or two tablespoons of ground flaxseed in your daily diet for some plant-based omega-3 fats.

Healthy Hair Food No. 2: Dark Green Vegetables
Spinach, like broccoli and Swiss chard, is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, which your body needs to produce sebum. The oily substance, secreted by your hair follicles, is the body's natural hair conditioner.

Dark green vegetables also provide iron and calcium.

Healthy Hair Food No. 3: Beans
Beans, beans, they're good for your ... hair?

Yes, it's true. Legumes like kidney beans and lentils should be an important part of your hair-care diet. Not only do they provide plentiful protein to promote hair growth, but ample iron, zinc, and biotin. While rare, biotin deficiencies can result in brittle hair.

Healthy Hair Food No. 4: Nuts
Do you go nuts for thick, shiny hair? You should.

Brazil nuts are one of nature's best sources of selenium, an important mineral for the health of your scalp.Walnuts contain alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid that may help condition your hair. They are also a terrific source of zinc, as are cashews, pecans, and almonds. A zinc deficiency can lead to hair shedding, so make sure nuts are a regular on your healthy hair menu.

Healthy Hair Food No. 5: Poultry
Chickens and turkeys may have feathers, but the high-quality protein they provide will help give you the healthy hair you crave.

"Without adequate protein or with low-quality protein, one can experience weak brittle hair, while a profound protein deficiency can result in loss of hair color," Giancoli tells WebMD.

Poultry also provides iron with a high degree of bioavailability, meaning your body can easily reap its benefits.

Healthy Hair Food No. 6: Eggs
When it comes to healthy hair, it doesn't matter whether you like your eggs scrambled, fried, or over easy. However they're served up, eggs are one of the best protein sources you can find.

They also contain biotin and vitamin B-12, which are important beauty nutrients.

Healthy Hair Food No. 7: Whole Grains
Sink your teeth into hearty whole grains, including whole-wheat bread and fortified whole-grain breakfast cereals, for a hair-healthy dose of zinc, iron, and B vitamins.

Healthy Hair Food No. 8: Oysters
Oysters may be better known for their reputation as an aphrodisiac, but they can also lead to healthy hair -- and who doesn't love that?The key to their love and hair-boosting abilities is zinc -- a powerful antioxidant.

Healthy Hair Food No. 9: Low-Fat Dairy Products
Low-fat dairy products like skim milk and yogurt are great sources of calcium, an important mineral for hair growth. They also contain whey and casein, two high-quality protein sources.

Healthy Hair Food No. 10: Carrots
Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, which promotes a healthy scalp along with good vision.

Since a healthy scalp is essential for a shiny, well-conditioned head of hair, you'd be wise to include carrots in your diet as snacks or toppings on your salad.

The Big Picture: A Balanced Diet for Healthy Hair
When it comes to foods for healthy hair and beauty, variety is the best way to go.

"An overall balanced diet of lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fatty fish like salmon and low-fat dairy will help keep hair healthy," Giancoli says.


What are some of the things you do to keep YOUR hair healthy and shiny?

Source:WebMD

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43 THINGS

Recently, a member of The Diva Spotcreated blog post,43 Things. It's a website that offer users the ability to post New Years resolutions, create life goals, and track progress. You can create your own goals or get ideas from the community of people that are working toward their goals. This post could not have come at a better time than now because I can easily list my 90-day challenge goals (see below) and blog about my journey toward achieving them.

My Personal 90-Day Challenge-2010

Mission: Attitude of Excellence

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14
Pressing on Toward the Goal

12Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Goal Challenge:
1. Bible In 90 days
2. No T.V.
3. 4hrs physical activity a week (out of 168hrs)
4. Read 10 New Books
5. Join Toastmasters
6. Pay-off Credit Card (7,000)
7. Build Just2Divas Brand
8. Sign-up for Continuing Education Course (creative writing, publishing, writing a book)

Join me and Post your 90-day Challenge Goal.