Health...*

The World Health Organization says More than 30 percent of Cancer deaths could be prevented by modifying behaviors. Other studies indicates two third are preventable.

• Avoid Smoking and Exposure to Smoke
• Practice Sun Safety and Recognize when Skin Changes Occur
• Eat Your Fruits and Veggies.
• Limit Red Meat and Animal Fat
• Limit Your Alcohol Intake
• Exercise for Cancer Prevention
• Know Your Personal and Family Medical History
• Know What You're Being Exposed to in Your Work Environment
• Practice Safe Sex.

It is a good idea to have this insurance against cancer. In addition, many other diseases can also be prevented by being within the BMI recommended and healthy eating.

It is in the books, check it out. Just a [healthy] thought.

Deterioration...

Easy Sexting...*

Some studies have found that nearly 30% of American teens shared a nude photo of themselves with another teen. “I would bet my mortgage it’s happening in every city,” said psychologist Jeff Temple, an associate professor at the University of Texas.

Authorities in Canon City, Colo., said they are investigating the possibility that hundreds of high-school students were involved in sexting. The case has rocked the community, prompting school officials to cancel the football team’s final game after the athletic director and coach couldn’t guarantee no players were involved.

District Attorney Tom LeDoux said that under state law it doesn’t matter whether a student took and shared explicit photos voluntarily it is illegal, but he would use his discretion, looking at factors such as whether students were coerced. 

Cases such as the one in Colorado underscore that many laws were written before the advent of smartphones, said University of Miami law professor Mary Anne Franks. 


Coercion and unauthorized image-sharing should be punished, however a teenager shouldn’t be prosecuted for willingly exchanging nude images with another teen.

Just a thought.

New Year...

الي كل الاحباء و الاصدقاء... كل عام وانتم جميعا بخير و صحه ....  متمتعين ببركات الرب.. يوم جديد.. عام جديد  وفرصه اخري لعمل طيب وصالح    .. كلمه تشجيع .. كلمة تعزيه ... كلمة شكر.  اود ان اسمع اخباركم الطيبة  ومعذرة عن قصوري الواضح  .      كل سنة وانتم جميعا بخير.
  نزيه حزقيال بسطوروس

Out-Source...

A nationwide Syrian cease-fire brokered by Russia and Turkey that went into effect at midnight held  despite minor violations, marking a potential breakthrough in a conflict that has disregarded high-level peace initiatives for over five years.

The truce came on the heels of a Russian-Turkish agreement earlier this month to evacuate the last rebels from eastern Aleppo after they were confined to a tiny enclave by a government offensive.

The United States was left out of the agreements, reflecting the deterioration of relations between Moscow and Washington after the failure of previous diplomatic efforts on Syria.

As with previous agreements, the current cease-fire excludes both the al-Qaida-affiliated Fatah al-Sham Front, which fights alongside other rebel factions, and the Islamic State group.

If it holds, the truce between the Syrian government and the country's mainstream rebel forces will be followed by peace talks next month in Kazakhstan,

"We can say part of the optimism could be related to better relation between the United States and Russia," Assad said, speaking in English.

Peace is far better, even if it is done by others.   Just a thought.

Would've...?

Macadamia Nuts...*

Heather Cho [Cho Hyun-ah] resigned from the airline's catering, in-flight sales business, its cabin service and hotel business divisions.  But she is keeping her title as a vice president of the national carrier. Just far away from Nuts.

According to South Korean news agency Yonhap, Cho is the eldest daughter of Korean Air's chairman, Cho Yang-ho.

The incident occurred at New York's JFK airport on a flight due to take off for South Korea's, outside Seoul. Cho reportedly demanded that the plane go back to the gate so the crew member who served her nuts, in a bag not a plate, could be kicked off the flight.

Korean Air is facing $1.3 Million fine after CEO's daughter delayed takeoff in response to macadamia nut service.

According to her biography, Heather Cho joined the airline in 1999 and has since been "actively involved in establishing a new corporate identity for Korean Air." She studied at Cornell University and the University of Southern California.

Nuts any one?     Just a thought.

Tilted...?*

Greta Van Susteren's sudden departure from the network is just the latest aftershock. Uncertainty abounds not so much about the business but about its broadcasters.

Fox's parent company has settled with Gretchen Carlson and several other women who accused Ailes of harassment. But at least one lawsuit is still outstanding.

So far it's been mostly about subtraction. Van Susteren is just the highest profile departure; weekend "Fox & Friends" co-host Anna Kooiman said goodbye on Sunday, citing her husband's impending move to Australia.

Meteorologist Maria Molina signed off , citing a move to Michigan to pursue her Ph.D. More than half a dozen Ailes lieutenants have also left since July 21, the day Ailes resigned under pressure. Such turnover, both on air and off air, is highly unusual at Fox.

Kirsten Powers moved to CNN last month. But other talent changes are connected to the end of Ailes' tenure.  Other hosts and commentators who were especially close to Ailes are also likely to leave in the coming months -- not necessarily by choice.

The network faces a big challenge next year when the contracts for two of its remaining prime time hosts Kelly and Bill O'Reilly are set to expire.

Would the Network continues to be Fair and Balance or may be just slightly tilted for now?
Just a thought.

Lose Weight...VI*

The Mediterranean diet emphasizes:

• Eating primarily plant-based foods, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts
• Replacing butter with healthy fats such as olive oil and canola oil
• Using herbs and spices instead of salt to flavor foods
• Limiting red meat to no more than a few times a month
• Eating fish and poultry at least twice a week
• Enjoying meals with family and friends
• Drinking red wine in moderation (optional)
• Getting plenty of exercise

The Mediterranean diet.

Carrie...

Carrie Frances Fisher was an American actress, writer, producer, and humorist. She was the daughter of singer Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds. Fisher was known for playing Princess Leia in the Star Wars film series. Her other film roles included Shampoo (1975), The Blues Brothers (1980), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), The 'Burbs (1989), and When Harry Met Sally... (1989).^[2]