Dropped...

 

There was a tragedy in Brooklyn on Monday after a vehicle dropping off kids at school apparently hit two of them, killing one.

The two boys were being dropped off at Yeshiva Ketana on 67th Street in Bensonhurst when they were hit. The driver left and police sources told CBS2’s Alice Gainer he apparently didn’t know he had struck them.

It wasn’t just a car passing through, though. Police said the two boys, ages 4 and 6, were struck by the very vehicle dropping them off at school. Police sources said it was a privately operated blue-colored multi-passenger van transporting kids door to door to the school.

The 4-year-old died, while the 6-year-old is in serious condition at Maimonides Medical Center. Sad story indeed.

Yours...

 

The gold medal for best 2021 diet went to the Mediterranean diet for the fourth year in a row, according to rankings announced Monday by U.S. News & World Report.

The Mediterranean diet focuses on plant-based foods -- fruits, vegetables, and grains -- to fill the bulk of your nutritional needs. Add salads, steamed or grilled vegetables, fresh-cut fruit and a handful of nuts to your daily diet in place of fried or sugary snacks and side dishes. Pack a bag of grapes or apple slices for your midafternoon snack, and fill up on salad before the main course at each meal. 

Try to stick to organic, healthy options rather than prepackaged foods..

The Mediterranean diet consists of minimal red meat. Rather, vegetables and whole grains should serve as the bulk of most meals, with seafood and moderate portions of lean poultry for iron, B vitamins, and other nutrients most easily absorbed from animal sources. 

Though it is alright to incorporate a bit of red meat into the diet, like any healthy eating plan, it is best to avoid processed meats.

Mac...

 

An infamous McDonald’s restaurant in New York City has closed, to the chagrin of tourists, college students and hungry locals. It’s the latest restaurant casualty of the coronavirus pandemic that’s devastated hundreds of businesses – small and large – as the Big Apple continues to ban indoor dining, allowing only for takeout and delivery options.

End of an era" a fan tweeted on Jan. 3, sharing a photo of the now-shuttered restaurant at West Third Street and Sixth Avenue, in a post that's been liked over 3,600 times. Customers from far and wide eulogized the late, great Mickey D's location, sharing memories of late-night orders and drunken escapades, Time Out New York first reported. 

للناس ظاهر

 

‏" للناس ظاهر والمظاهر تخدع

فلا تحكمنَّ بالذي ترى وتسمع

فرُبَّ باكٍ ودمعهُ مُزيف

ورُبَّ باسمٍ وقلبُه يدمعُ

ورُبَّ ذو شهرةٍ تلقاه وحيداً

ورُبَّ بسيط من صحبه لا يُقطع

ورُبَّ غني تَعِسَ بماله

ورُبَّ فقير باللقمة يستمتع

ورُبَّ صحيح وفكره عليل

ورُبَّ عليل وعقله مجمع

ورُبَّ هزيل في صدره أسد

ورُبَّ جسيم من قطه يفزع

ورُبَّ حسناء حَوَتْ كل المفاتن

وعقلها في جيب حقيبتها يقبع

فليس كل ما ترى دل علي الورى

فالعين ترى لكنها لا تتوقع

عاشر الناس لتدرك أصلها

فحقيقة المرء بالعشرة تسطع "‏

Adaptable...

 

Being charismatic involves communicating dynamically, with passion and enthusiasm whilst displaying positive body language. It involves thinking positively, having optimism and self-confidence, and also being persuasive and building the respect and trust of others.

They like making people feel important. They're genuinely fascinated in what you have to say, and would often rather talk about you than themselves. They're willing to get real with you and ask thoughtful questions about you, as if you're the most important person in the world.Jul 19, 2020

Manage your nerves. When charismatic people speak, you notice they don't seem to be nervous. ...

• Listen with intent. ...
• Be relatable. ...
• Talk about your passions. ...
• Give more than you take. ...
• Have a sense of humor. ...
• Be adaptable to the situation. ...
• Remember names.

Avoidant...

 

There are several different signs and symptoms that are used to diagnose avoidant personality disorder. If you or someone you know has these types of symptoms you may want to talk with a professional to find out more. 

There's no reason that you should have to live your life alone when all you really want is to meet people and have healthy friendships or at least carry out your professional obligations in a healthy way. These may be:

Extremely hurt by any suggestion of criticism or disapproval of any suggestions or actions.

Lack of close relationships in a personal or professional environment,
Avoids situations that may involve contact with other people.

Tend to seek out professions, hobbies or other activities that limit interaction with others.

Extreme shyness in social situations for fear of making mistakes.
Excessive restraint shown in any intimate relationships that do develop.

Tendency to feel socially inferior or unappealing.
Refusal to take risks, try new things or speak up for fear of embarrassment.

Extremely reluctant to speak with others or get involved with others.  Just a thought.

مَن سالَمَ

 

مَن سالَمَ الناسَ سَلِم

مَن شاتَمَ الناسَ شُتِم

مَن ظَلَمَ الناسَ أَسا

مَن رَحِمَ الناسَ رُحِم

مَن طَلَبَ الفَضلَ إِلى

غَيرِ ذَوي الفَضلِ حُرِم

مَن حَفِظَ العَهدَ وَفى

مَن أَحسَنَ السَمعَ فَهِم

مَن صَدَقَ اللَهَ عَلا

مَن طَلَبَ العِلمَ عَلِم

مَن خالَفَ الرُشدَ غَوى

مَن تَبِعَ الغَيَّ نَدِم

مَن لَزِمَ الصَمتَ نَجا

مَن قالَ بِالخَيرِ غَنِم

مَن عَفَّ وَاِكتَفَّ زَكا

مَن جَحَدَ الحَقَّ أَثِم

مَن مَسَّهُ الضُرُّ شَكا

مَن عَضَّهُ الدَهرُ أَلِم

لَم يَعدُ حَيٍّ رِزقُهُ

رِزقُ اِمرِئً حَيثُ قُسِم

Half...

 

A top official of Operation Warp Speed floated a new idea for stretching the limited number of coronavirus vaccine doses in the United States: halving the dose of each shot of Moderna’s vaccine to potentially double the number of people who could receive it.

Data from Moderna’s clinical trials demonstrated that people between the ages of 18 and 55 who received two 50-microgram doses showed an “identical immune response” to the standard of two 100-microgram doses.

Operation Warp Speed was in discussions with the Food and Drug Administration and the pharmaceutical company Moderna over implementing the half-dose regimen.

Representative was asked whether the United States would follow Britain’s lead: delaying second doses of newly authorized vaccines to immunize a larger swath of the population. 

Natalie Dean, a biostatistician at the University of Florida, agreed that there might be more data to support a vaccine strategy that relied on half-doses rather than delayed doses.

Bore...

 

We’ve all known people who are charismatic.  They seem to light up the room when they walk in. And, when you interact with them, you come away feeling good and energized. 

On the flip side are people who are bores they suck the life out of the room, their conversation is tedious, and you can’t wait to get away from them.

Nothing is more boring than a person who always sees the negative side of things a person who complains constantly. Every time you try to bring up something positive the bore complains about it.

The bore doesn’t engage in deep conversation. Instead, talks too much about unimportant things, or repeats the same things over and over. It’s impossible to make any sort of real “connection” with someone like that.

Impassive. Unexpressive, speaks in a monotone, doesn’t make eye contact, seems completely disengaged this is a sure sign of a bore.

Boring persons talk too much about themselves and show little interest in others. The self-centered bore holds the floor too long, is long-winded, and when telling a story takes forever to make a point.

Boring people are predictable. They use too many tired cliches.  Bores can sometimes be overly-solicitous.  They appear too nice, always complimenting others over and over again.

Recommended...

 

Milwaukee pharmacist was arrested and accused of "tampering with and causing the destruction" of more than 550 doses of the Moderna vaccine against the coronavirus last week, Grafton, Wis., police confirmed.

In a statement, Grafton Police Department officials said the pharmacist — now fired from the Advocate Aurora Health hospital system  was arrested on recommended charges of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, adulterating a prescription drug and criminal damage to property.

Officials said that in a written statement to Aurora Health public safety officials, the pharmacist responsible admitted "to intentionally removing the vaccine knowing that if not properly stored the vaccine would be ineffective."

The Moderna vials must be stored between 36 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit. They can remain effective for up to 12 hours if left at room temperature. Beyond that, the drug is rendered useless.

During a teleconference Thursday, Chief Aurora Medical Group Officer Jeff Bahr told reporters that the former employee deliberately removed the vials from refrigeration on two separate occasions — on Dec. 24 overnight, then returning them to proper storage, and then again on Dec. 25 into Saturday morning.

A pharmacy technician discovered them outside the refrigerator on Christmas morning and immediately notified superiors, Bahr said.

Grafton police detectives reported 57 patients received those injections. Bahr said those vaccines were rendered potentially less effective or altogether ineffective. The patients, who have been notified, are not at any risk of adverse health effects because the doses were left out, he noted.

This story is incomplete as usual.....  Just a thought.