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All About the Music

4/5/2024

This song "Feel The Fire", was one of Peabo Bryson's breakout hits. It peaked at number 13 on the R&B charts but stuck around much longer than its chart position may indicate.
Feel The Fire
Something that you told me
Stayed in my head
All night long
You wanted me to love you
When you said softly
Reach out and touch me
My love is in your hands

Feel me
I want to feel the fire, yeah
Feel me
I want to feel you, oh

And if I should lose your love
For any reason, any reason at all
Then let my record show
I gave you all the love I know

Something that you told me
Stayed in my head
All night long
You wanted me to love you
When you said softly
Reach out and touch me
My love is in your hands
Come on, girl

Feel me
(All you got to do)
I want to feel the fire
(Yeah)
Feel me
I want to feel you, yeah

And if I should lose you
For any reason, any reason at all
Then let my record show
I gave you all the love I know
I know, whao, ho, ho, ho

Feel the fire
Feel the fire, yeah
All you got to do
Don't , don't , try to play with my
emotions
Give me 'lovin and devotion

(Feel the fire)
Oh, my love, if you don't really
mean it
( Don't try to play with my emotions)
Whoa, ho, ho, ho
( Feel the fire)
Feel the fire
( Don't try to play with my emotions)
Don't try to play with my emotions
yeah
( Feel the fire)
Yeah
( Don't try to play with my emotions)

Writer: Peabo Bryson
© 1977 Capitol Records

Happy Birthday

4/4/2024

From stand up comedy to "Beverly Hills Cop," to "Coming to America." And that laugh! Young man you've captivated us with your remarkable acting skills. Are you acting as if you turned 63 on April 3, or is it really 36? Come on Eddie(Murphy). Tell us! Cheers to you!

British born actor, David Oyelowo is one of the "Lawmen." He made sure everything was kept in place for his April 1, birthday. You bet, nobody was fooling around on that day. April's Fool? No way! He turned 48 on that day.

Hello Kristen (Stewart), we celebrated with you since you were 12 and made your appearance in "Panic Room." And then, all the other great roles you played. Now on April 9, we'll be there again as you turn 34. Have a wonderful day.

Don't mess with Chilean born, Pedro Pascal. This South American hermano is cool but dangerous. He loves everybody. But Pedro is fair and don't want any advantage taken of anyone. On April 2 he turned 49. He was having a good time until one hombre was playing the fool. Thanks, Pedro. Te amamos hermano.

Fashion Week

4/4/2024

New York held its Fall Fashion Week recently. We'll take at look at the presentation made by two notable stylists, Saint Laurent and Christian Dior.
First let's take a look at Saint Laurent's presentation.

Now for Christian Dior's presentation

Photo Credit: The New York Times

People Around the World

4/3/2024

Kenya is a country in East Africa with a population of nearly 48 million. This makes it the 28th most populous country in the world and the 7th most populous in Africa. The capital city is Nairobi, which is the country's largest. This is followed by Mombasa, it's oldest situated on Mombasa Island in the Indian Ocean. Other important cities are Kisumu and Nakuru.
Sudan borders Kenya to the northwest, with Ethiopia the the north, Somalia the the east, Uganda to the west, Tanzania to the south, and the Indian Ocean the southeast. Though on the African continent, the climatic conditions in Kenya can vary from cold snow-capped mountains, with vast surrounding forests, wildlife and fertile agricultural regions to temperate climates in western and rift valley counties and further on to dry and less fertile and semi -arid areas, and absolute deserts.
Kenya's earliest inhabitants, were Cushitic speakers who first settled there sometime between 3,200 to 1, 300 BC. Also, Nilotic speaking pastoralists began migrating from present day Sudan into Kenya around 500 BC. Later, Bantu people settled at the coast and the interior between 250 BC and 500 AD.
European contact began in 1500 AD with the Portuguese Empire and colonized Kenya in the 19th century during the European exploration. Modern day Kenya was formed when the British Empire established itself there in 1895. The country became a formal British colony in 1920. Local tribesmen, more particularly the Mau Mau objected to the British presence. A revolt began in 1952 and a subsequent declaration of independence for the country in 1963. The 2010 constitution superseded the 1963 independence declaration.
Kenya is now a presidential democratic republic with a diverse ethnic composition. The Kikuyu group make up 17.3% of the population, followed by Luya, 14.3%, Kalenjin, 13.37% Luo 10.65%, Kamba 9.81%, Somali 5.85%, Kisii 5.68%, Mijikenda 5.23%, Meru 4.15%, with 13.78% as others. Christianity is the biggest religion observed in Kenya. This group make up 85.5%, with 10.9% Islam, 1.5% no religion, 0.7% traditional faiths and 1.3% others. Kenya's official languages are Swahili and English. The government is made up of a president, deputy president, senate speaker, assembly speaker, and chief justice.In the legislature the is an upper house and a lower house.
This country's major exports are: tea, cut flowers, coffee, titanium ore, and tropical fruits. Its main trading partners for exports are, Uganda, Netherlands, United States, Pakistan, an the United Kingdom. They import heavily from China, India, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Japan. Kenya current GDP stands at 113.42 billion USD.

Garden Corner

4/3/2024

This week we'll focus on planting one specific vegetable -potatoes.
Potatoes come in a variety of types each with its own unique characteristics. Some of the most common varieties found in the US are:
* Russet Potatoes

These large potatoes have rough brown skin and pale flesh. Ideal for baking, roasting or mashing.

* Yellow Potatoes
These have thin gold skin and yellow flesh. Great for boiling. roasting, and making creamy mashed potatoes.

* White Potatoes
They have thin beige or tan skin and pale flesh. Perfect for boiling, steaming, and using in salads.

* Red Potatoes
Red skin potatoes have a waxy texture and moist flesh. Best uses: Soups, salads, casseroles, and layed dishes like scalloped potatoes.

*Blue/Purple Potatoes
These vibrant potatoes have blue or purple skin and flesh. Try them roasted or mash for a colorful twist.

Steps in Planting Potatoes
* Pick the potatoes according to their growth period. Early seed potatoes mature in 60-110 days. Planted in early April, they are ready for lifting late June, early July.
* Obtain the Seed Potatoes of Your Choice. You can purchase these through the mail or your local garden shop or online. Try to use certified seed stock to control and reduce the risk of diseases and viruses.
* Prepare the Potatoes for Planting.
With a sharp non serrated knife slice the potatoes roughly into quarters, making sure each piece has more than three "eyes", which are the smaller bits or indents on the surface. Place it in the sun for a day or two until you begin to notice the eyes growing sprouts.
* Consider Using the Potato Fruit to Cultivate Seeds.
Some potato varieties will grow small, highly toxic green fruits above the ground that contain up to 300 "true" potato seed. Chop the fruit finely and put the pieces in a dish of water, after about a day the seeds will separate and sink to the bottom.
* Sprout your potato tubers in a greenhouse or windowsill. You can use empty egg boxes or empty egg trays to place them upright. Once the shoots start growing about half an inch, they are ready to plant.
*Prepare The Soil
You can plant your potatoes on a patch of land or you can place them in a planter on your patio. Prepare the ground with well rotted compost and add a potato fertilizer high in potash. Spade and loosen the soil well. Potatoes will grow in hard or compact soil.
Happy planting and reaping.

Health News

4/3/2024

Preventing Breast Cancer Recurrence

If you have had breast cancer and you've been through the hurdles the hurdles of treatment, your biggest fear might be that it, it may come back. If there is a recurrence, it's most likely to come back within the first 2 years after you've finished treatment. So, it's especially important to pay attention to your health and well -being, particularly during this period.

Keep Up With Exercise

A recent study shows that if you regularly exercise, even for at least 2.5 hours per week, you can improve your overall health. It may also lower your risk of the cancer coming back. Exercise can include, running, walking, cardio activities, strength training, and flexibility.

Eat a Well-Balanced Diet

When you eat a diet, filled with whole foods, your overall health improves. These foods can also give you the energy you need as your body recovers from cancer.
* Eat at least five servings of fruit and vegetables daily
* Limit red meats like, beef, lamb and pork
* Avoid sugary drinks.

Limit or Avoid Alcohol

Studies show that there is a link between moderate and heavy alcohol use and breast cancer. Alcohol is known to raise estrogen levels in your blood. This make it more likely to get cancer again. If you're a canvec survivor, it's best to avoid alcohol altogether.

If You Smoke, Quit.

Smoking tobacco is linked to many types of cancers. If you're not already quit, this is a top priority for your overall health and would make it less likely for your breast cancer to return.

Keep Up With Your Health Screening

After you've finished your cancer treatments you still need to go to your doctor for your follow-up screening. Your health care team may meet with you every few months after your treatment. They do this so that they can keep close eye on any changes that may signs that your cancer has come back. After you reach 5 years since your last treatment, you may need to see your doctor only once a year.

Check On Whether You Need Medications

After you complete your cancer treatment, if you have a high chance of your cancer returning, your doctor may prescribe certain drugs to reduce your risk.
Tamoxifen is one such drug. Doctors often prescribe this drug to lower the chances of cancer coming back to women who have been treated for early- stage hormone receptor --positive breast cancer. It blocks estrogen in breast calls and may reduce your chances of getting breast cancer again by 40%.

Aromatase Inhibitors

If you have a high risk of breast cancer coming back, aromatase inhibitors may be another option. These drugs include, anastrozole (Arimidex) and exemestane (Aromasin). They lower the estrogen levels in your body that can lead to breast cancer.
Side effects can include, vaginal discharge, muscle and joint pain, hot flashes and night sweats.

Take Care of Your Emotional Needs

A breast cancer diagnosis can take quite a toll on your body, both physically and mentally. The treatments can affect each person differently. And the uncertainty that comes along with breast cancer, may also affect your self worth, identity and your confidence.
* Connect with other people who've had breast cancer to gain some kind of community
* Follow news on new treatments and findings.
* Practise mindfulness to reduce stress. Yoga, meditation, and other relaxation techniques
can help you center yourself.
* Pick up a hobby that you've enjoyed before or explore new ones.

Credit: WebMD

Humor Corner

4/3/2024

1. How is the computer so smart?
Because it always listens to its motherboard.
2. What gift did the astronaut bring for his mother?
Mars bars.
3. What did the mother spider tell her baby spider?
Don't spend too much time on the web.

ART

4/3/2024

"The Madonna of the Carnation" by Leonardo da Vinci (oil on panel) 1478-1480. (24 in x 18.7 in)
The Madonna and Child was a common motif in Christian art during the Middle Ages.

Did You Know?

4/3/2024

The modern Mother's Day celebration originated in 1907, in West Virginia at the Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church, Grafton, when pioneer Ann Jarvis, called for its observance. The first official Mother's Day celebration took place on May 10, 1908. This event is now observed by 40+ countries.

Mother's Day in Mexico begins with a serenade called. "Las Mananitas." Family members, and sometimes mariachi bands, gather outside the mother's window to sing and express love and appreciation.

In Ethiopia, Mother's Day is part of a three-day celebration known as "Antrosht." This celebration takes place in mid-fall and honors mothers with traditional music, dancing, bonfires, and special feasts.

Quotations

4/1/2024

1. " Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest in your life." Steve Maraboli.
2. " Great thoughts speak only to the thoughtful mind, but great actions speak to all mankind." Theodore Roosevelt
3. " Don't underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We're all in this notion: The potential for greatness lives in each of us." Wilma Rudolph.
4. " You can't fall if you didn't climb. But there's no joy in living your whole life on the ground." Unknown