Open Thread | President Biden Addresses the NAACP | 3CHICSPOLITICO

He gave an address to the NAACP Convention in Las Vegas Yesterday.

Angry Staffer 🌻 (@Angry_Staffer) posted at 4:26 PM on Tue, Jul 16, 2024:
“I know what a Black job is — it’s the Vice President of the United States. I know what a Black job is – it’s the first Black President in American history, Barack Obama!”

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Biden-Harris HQ (@BidenHQ) posted at 4:29 PM on Tue, Jul 16, 2024:
President Biden: If you’re going to talk about standing against violence, you must stand against all violence. We stand against violence perpetrated against presidential candidates in Pennsylvania. We stand against violence perpetrated against George Floyd in Minnesota. We stand against violence against Black veterans, like police officer Eugene Goodman on January 6. If you’re going to be outspoken on one, don’t be silent on others. If we’re going to speak about violence, we’re going to speak about guns. More children in America die of a gunshot wound than any other reason. That is stunning and that is sick. If you want to stand against violence in America, then join me in getting these weapons of war off the streets of America
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Source: Open Thread | President Biden Addresses the NAACP | 3CHICSPOLITICO

Biden tells NAACP: ‘I know what a Black job is: it’s the vice-president’ of the US | Joe Biden | The Guardian

Wielding a potentially potent attack line in his re-election campaign against Donald Trump, Joe Biden told the NAACP: “I know what a Black job is: it’s the vice-president of the United States.”

Biden was speaking to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the group staged its 115th national convention.

Black voters form a key part of Biden’s base. His “Black jobs” line referred to controversial remarks by Trump in the first presidential debate, in Atlanta last month.

Source: Biden tells NAACP: ‘I know what a Black job is: it’s the vice-president’ of the US | Joe Biden | The Guardian

♫ Superman (It’s Not Easy) ♫ (Redux) | Filosofa’s Word

The first year or so that this song was out, I thought it had something to do with Sesame Street’s Kermit the Frog, one of my favourite characters, and that the lyrics were “It’s not easy to be green”.  Sigh.  I wonder how many lyrics I have completely scrambled in my lifetime?  Anyway … this song made the charts at #14 in the U.S. and #48 in the UK … I cannot find evidence that it charted in Canada, but did fairly well in a number of countries such as Australia (#2), Belgium (#4), Italy (#11) and Norway (#12).  And now, without further ado other than to thank my friend Ellen …

Superman (It’s Not Easy)
Five for Fighting

Source: ♫ Superman (It’s Not Easy) ♫ (Redux) | Filosofa’s Word

Healthy Food is a Natural Medicine: The Power of Nourishing Your Body – Health & Fitness

So what exactly is health food, and why is it so important? Health food refers to foods that are minimally processed and free from artificial additives, preservatives, and harmful chemicals. These foods are typically rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other essential nutrients that our bodies need to function properly. By choosing to nourish our bodies with these nutrient-dense foods, we can support our immune system, improve our digestion, boost our energy levels, and even prevent chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

One of the key benefits of health food is its ability to reduce inflammation in the body. Inflammation is a natural response to injury or infection, but when it becomes chronic, it can lead to a host of health problems, including autoimmune diseases, digestive issues, and even mental health disorders. By eating a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods like leafy greens, berries, nuts, and fatty fish, we can help reduce inflammation and support our body’s natural healing processes.

Another important aspect of health food is its impact on gut health. Our gut is home to trillions of bacteria that play a vital role in our digestion, immune function, and even our mood. When we eat a diet high in processed foods and sugar, we disrupt the delicate balance of good and bad bacteria in our gut, leading to digestive issues like bloating, gas, and constipation. By choosing to eat a diet rich in fiber, probiotics, and prebiotics found in fruits, vegetables, and fermented foods, we can support a healthy gut microbiome and improve our overall health.

But perhaps the most exciting aspect of health food is its potential to prevent and even reverse chronic diseases. Studies have shown that a plant-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes can not only reduce the risk of developing diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers but can also improve outcomes for those already living with these conditions. By choosing to eat more health foods and less processed junk, we can take control of our health and empower ourselves to live longer, healthier lives…

Source: Healthy Food is a Natural Medicine: The Power of Nourishing Your Body – Health & Fitness

आशा की किरण / Beacon of Hope – Kaushal Kishore

 

जब भी कोई छाया गिरती है, तो उससे डरना नहीं है,

इसका अंधेरापन बताता है कि प्रकाश भटका नहीं है…

यह एक संकेत है कि रोशनी कहीं आस-पास ही है,

आशा से भरी एक किरण, जो भय को दूर करती है…

🌑 🌑 🌑 🌑 🌑 🌑

When a shadow falls, don’t be afraid,

Its darkness proves light hasn’t strayed…

It’s a herald of brilliance drawing near,

A hope-filled beacon, chasing away fear…

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–Kaushal Kishore 

Source: आशा की किरण / Beacon of Hope – Kaushal Kishore

US probes nearly 70 suspected human cases of H5N1 bird flu

Chickens stand in their cages at a farm, in Iowa Workers who had direct contact with the sick birds are being tested after reporting mild symptoms CREDIT: Charlie Neibergall/File/AP

Nearly 70 poultry workers are being tested for H5N1 bird flu at a chicken farm in Colorado after multiple confirmed cases, state health officials announced on Tuesday.

The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) had previously confirmed four cases and one probable case of the highly pathogenic bird flu at the farm in northeast Colorado, where workers were culling and disposing of infected chickens.

Another 69 workers, all of whom had direct contact with the sick birds, are now being tested after reporting mild symptoms and have been instructed to isolate until their results come back.

Due to extreme heat during the culling operation – around 40 degrees Celsius – workers found it difficult to wear their personal protective equipment, Nirav Shah, principal investigator of the CDC, told reporters this week.

Both those under investigation and the workers who have tested positive for the virus have displayed mild symptoms, including conjunctivitis, fever, chills, and coughing, but none have been hospitalised.

Initial investigations do not indicate the virus has mutated to spread between humans, and the CDC still considers the risk to the public low.

Source: US probes nearly 70 suspected human cases of H5N1 bird flu

Opinion: How The Fight For Abortion Rights Can Save Democracy | HuffPost Opinion

If Donald Trump is elected, he would most likely ban not only abortion, but also some forms of birth control and assisted fertility treatments like IVF.

As the Republican National Convention is underway in Milwaukee this week, and in the wake of GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump tapping JD Vance, with his anti-abortion bonafides, as his running mate, I have never been so clear-eyed that we must consolidate behind the Biden-Harris ticket as our only chance to meet this moment and protect our democracy.

Democrats cannot protect reproductive freedom without having President Joe Biden’s back.

Last Friday, I joined Biden at a rally in Detroit. The president was strong and in command, and clearly articulated why he is the leader this country needs.

Meanwhile, the threat of a second Trump presidency is a five-alarm fire for reproductive freedom and democracy itself. If he wins, Trump is poised to dismantle our democracy and end rights and freedoms we hold dear.

 

Source: Opinion: How The Fight For Abortion Rights Can Save Democracy | HuffPost Opinion