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Rachel EWSIS

Is Chocolate Addictive? - 0 views

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    I'm learning more about chocolate right now, and in particular what i'm wondering about Is chocolate addictive? I researched this question online , and this blog post caught my attention because,the title was named cool cooking and i thought that it might be interesting. "I have NOT found raw organic chocolate to be addictive. Although I have found raw organic chocolate when made with sugar to turn on symptoms of addiction. I found some raw organic chocolate candy made with high quality cane sugar. I kept eating more and more of this candy without ever feeling satisfied." The quote i choose here i basically saying that she didn't think that raw organic chocolate without sugar was addictive but the one with sugar she did think was addictive. Every time she ate this type of chocolate she has never finished it without being satisfied. I think this is interesting because, usually things with sugar are addictive but when you are eating it you don't really realize it. It makes me wonder why people love things that have sugar inside of it so much. I think that most people are addictive to candy especially chocolate because, it has lots of sugar and they have a variety of it.Many people enjoy this especially if you have a sweet tooth.
Reasat EWSIS

CFB - - FOX Sports on MSN - 0 views

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    One of the most discussed issues in American sports today is the current bowl system in college football. Majority of the Americans, especially fans, favor on having a playoff, just like in every other sports leagues, to determine a National Champion, rather than having multiple Bowl games. According to survey conducted by Quinnipiac University, 63 percent favor a playoff system while getting rid of the current system. Only 26 percent favor on keeping the BCS (Bowl Championship Series) system. Even the President of our nation, Barack Obama favors a playoff system in college football. This issue was even involved in the U.S. Congress. The House was planning on passing a legislation to remove the current BCS system and implement a playoffs to decide a National Champion. However, 48 percent of the fans do not think it's a good idea for Congress to get involved with this, while 45 percent do. The Congress hasn't done anything yet. I personally believe that the Congress should stay out of this and worry about much more important government issues. What exactly is the BCS? It is a selection process that creates five bowl games that matches up the top 10 ranked teams in the nation. The Number 1 and 2 ranked teams in the nation are matched up for the BSC National Championship game. The other teams are subjected to other BCS bowl games which are, the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona and the Orange Bowl in Miami Gardens, Florida. From the season when the BCS was created, the National Championship game rotated among the 4 bowls. But starting from 2007, the BCS made the Championship Game as a separate match up from the other 4 bowls. How are teams selected to a bowl game? There are two types of qualifications, which are automatic qualifications and at-larger berths. The top 2 ranked teams automatically qualify for the National Championship Game. In college football, there are many confere
Reasat EWSIS

Bowl Championship Series - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

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    One of the most discussed issues in American sports today is the current bowl system in college football. Majority of the Americans, especially fans, favor on having a playoff, just like in every other sports leagues, to determine a National Champion, rather than having multiple Bowl games. According to survey conducted by Quinnipiac University, 63 percent favor a playoff system while getting rid of the current system. Only 26 percent favor on keeping the BCS (Bowl Championship Series) system. Even the President of our nation, Barack Obama favors a playoff system in college football. This issue was even involved in the U.S. Congress. The House was planning on passing a legislation to remove the current BCS system and implement a playoffs to decide a National Champion. However, 48 percent of the fans do not think it's a good idea for Congress to get involved with this, while 45 percent do. The Congress hasn't done anything yet. I personally believe that the Congress should stay out of this and worry about much more important government issues. What exactly is the BCS? It is a selection process that creates five bowl games that matches up the top 10 ranked teams in the nation. The Number 1 and 2 ranked teams in the nation are matched up for the BSC National Championship game. The other teams are subjected to other BCS bowl games which are, the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona and the Orange Bowl in Miami Gardens, Florida. From the season when the BCS was created, the National Championship game rotated among the 4 bowls. But starting from 2007, the BCS made the Championship Game as a separate match up from the other 4 bowls. How are teams selected to a bowl game? There are two types of qualifications, which are automatic qualifications and at-larger berths. The top 2 ranked teams automatically qualify for the National Championship Game. In college football, there are many confere
Andrea. C

Apple cider vinegar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

  • It is very popular, partly due to beneficial health and beauty properties.
    • Andrea. C
       
      This is important because this is the main reason why people drink ACV. Despite it's vile smell and digusting taste, people drink it because it's really healthy.
  • Due to its acidity, apple cider vinegar may be very harsh, even burning to the throat. If taken straight (as opposed to use in cooking), it can be diluted (e.g. with fruit juice, honey, or sugar) before drinking.[2] Some dilute it with warm water and add honey.
    • Andrea. C
       
      Bascially, you cannot drink this straight from the cup. You have to dilute it because the vinegar is really strong. If you don't dilute it with another liquid, the vinegar would burn your mouth and esophagus.
  • burns of the throat when using the pill form
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    • Andrea. C
       
      Although people usually drink it in liquid form, they can choose to take it in a pill form. But one should be cautious when taking ACV, because it can still burn the stomach.
  • Apple cider vinegar is also an old folk remedy said to clear ailments such as gout, poor complexion and acne, arthritis, candida, high cholesterol, warts, varicose veins, allergies, burns, and other ailments.
    • Andrea. C
       
      ACV is a cure for many things. Not only is it a great supplement to take, it can also be a facewash to clear poor complexion.
  • Unpasteurized or organic apple cider vinegar may have a cob web, congealed appearance. This is natural, formed during the acetification process. This substance is often called "mother of vinegar" which is actually detritus from the bacterial colony.
    • Andrea. C
       
      In the bottle, there are cob web like substance floating around.I'm not sure what this "mother nature" is. I just assume it's parts of the apple that was grinded.
Paul Allison

Haiti's history as first black republic creates a special bond with many African-Americ... - 0 views

  • Under French rule, Haiti's abundant sugar plantations made it perhaps the richest colony of the Caribbean. The slave rebellion began about 1790 and a leader soon emerged: Toussaint L'Overture. After years of fierce fighting, L'Overture was captured by Napoleon's forces and died in France.The rebellion lived on, and Napoleon's mighty forces were defeated. Haiti declared itself a nation on Jan. 1, 1804. For years to come, however, Haiti would pay reparations to France.The loss of Haiti's riches and strategic location was part of Napoleon's decision to sell the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of the United States.In America, where blacks were still seeking freedom, there was pride and wonder that Haitians had seized their destiny. This left an indelible imprint on African-American culture.
    • Paul Allison
       
      The history that is suggested here is very important. There's a lot of "looking the other way" racism in the U.S. response to the revolution that isn't mentioned here, too.
  • America occupied Haiti from 1915 until 1934, then supported a series of dictators until 1990. Today, Haitian refugees are treated differently than those from other nations, which many believe is partially due to race.
    • Paul Allison
       
      I've been reading this wondering when America's more active role in Haiti would be mentioned. I pretty sure that the CIA was involved in the 1994 coup and that our Marines were involved in Aristede's kidnapping in 2004.
Andrea. C

Bill Quigley: Why the U.S. Owes Haiti Billions - 2 views

  • Why does the US owe Haiti Billions?  Colin Powell, former US Secretary of State, stated his foreign policy view as the “Pottery Barn rule.”  That is – “if you break it, you own it.” The US has worked to break Haiti for over 200 years.  We owe Haiti.  Not charity.  We owe Haiti as a matter of justice.  Reparations.  And not the $100 million promised by President Obama either – that is Powerball money.  The US owes Haiti Billions – with a big B. The US has worked for centuries to break Haiti.  The US has used Haiti like a plantation.  The US helped bleed the country economically since it freed itself, repeatedly invaded the country militarily, supported dictators who abused the people, used the country as a dumping ground for our own economic advantage, ruined their roads and agriculture, and toppled popularly elected officials.  The US has even used Haiti like the old plantation owner and slipped over there repeatedly for sexual recreation.
    • Paul Allison
       
      This is right on the mark. How did I get students to understand the difference between charity and justice?
  • Why does the US owe Haiti Billions?
    • JackeyQ EWSIS
       
      A powerful country with a failing economey, that gets into way too much business all around the world.
    • Alexa EWSIS
       
      Why7 do we owe haiti billions of dollars? I know haiti is poor, this is why?
    • Binetou EWSIS
       
      how do we owe Haiti billions?
    • Kit EWSIS
       
      Good job US! Don't pay them back.
    • Bernadette EWSIS
       
      whywhywhywhywhywhy????and how?
    • Raymond EWSIS
       
      Well the US kind of used Haiti and so did france.
    • Nicole EWSIS
       
      Maybe if the US had paid them back this money, then perhaps they would not be in such bad shape right now.
    • Houin EWSIS
       
      US had get too much from haiti already, so they own haiti billion not really a very big problem
  • “Pottery Barn rule.
    • JackeyQ EWSIS
       
      Aisle with easy, delicate, breakable, dishes, bowls, cups.
    • Kit EWSIS
       
      What is that?
    • Raymond EWSIS
       
      You break it you buy it
    • Allesia EWSIS
       
      yea it is you break it you buy it. i dont get it how did we break it Haiti?
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  • The US has worked to break Haiti for over 200 years.
  • US has worked to break Haiti for over 200 years
  • when Haiti achieved its freedom from France in the world’s first successful slave revolution, the United States refused to recognize the country.
    • Zhapa EWSIS
       
      wow this is painful and sad. Trying to get their freedom.
  • The US has even used Haiti like the old plantation owner and slipped over there repeatedly for sexual recreation.
  • Haiti was the subject of a crippling economic embargo by France and the US.
  • Haiti was forced to borrow money from banks in France and the US to pay reparations to France.   A major loan from the US to pay off the French was finally paid off in 1947.  The current value of the money Haiti was forced to pay to French and US banks?  Over $20 Billion – with a big B.
    • JackeyQ EWSIS
       
      The U.S. took total control like it's a state of the U.S.
  • The US has even used Haiti like the old plantation owner and slipped over there repeatedly for sexual recreation.
    • Zhapa EWSIS
       
      I think that what the U.S were doing as useing them as plantation is cruel. I mean just because they are the poor people it's doesn't mean that they have to treat them like that.
  • The US continued to refuse recognition to Haiti for 60 more years.
  • ruled Haiti by force from 1915 to 1934.
  • (France sold the entire Louisiana territory to the US for 80 million francs!)
  • The US occupied and ruled Haiti by force from 1915 to 1934.  President Woodrow Wilson sent troops to invade in 1915.  Revolts by Haitians were put down by US military – killing over 2000 in one skirmish alone.  For the next nineteen years, the US controlled customs in Haiti, collected taxes, and ran many governmental institutions.   How many billions were siphoned off by the US during these 19 years?
  • Ten thousand Haitians lost their lives.  Estimates say that Haiti owes $1.3 billion in external debt and that 40% of that debt was run up by the US-backed Duvaliers.
  • From 1957 to 1986 Haiti was forced to live under US backed dictators “Papa Doc” and “Baby Doc” Duvlaier.  The US supported these dictators economically and militarily because they did what the US wanted and were politically “anti-communist”  - now translatable as against human rights for their people.
  • Good for US farmers, bad for Haiti.
    • Zhapa EWSIS
       
      so ture!
  • These are the same roads which relief teams are having so much trouble navigating now!
  • What value would you put on it if it was your sisters and brothers?
  • sweatshops teeming with tens of thousands of Haitians who earn less than $2 a day.
  • But US power has forced Haitians to pay great prices – deaths, debt and abuse.
  • truly just response.
  • active in human rights
    • Zhapa EWSIS
       
      Human Rights!!!
  • Then the US dumped millions of tons of US subsidized rice and sugar into Haiti – undercutting their farmers and ruining Haitian agriculture
    • Zhapa EWSIS
       
      haiti was the poorest nation in the world.
    • Andrea. C
       
      I just think it's really ironic how US tries really hard to help countries in need but end up hurting the countries instead. They forcefully butt their head in, in some situation and it makes things worse.
  • This is reparations.  The current crisis is an opportunity for people in the US to own up to our country’s history of dominating Haiti and to make a 1truly just response
    • Zhapa EWSIS
       
      so happy to know that we the U.S are doing something for these poor people out there.
  • President Woodrow Wilson sent troops to invade in 1915.  Revolts by Haitians were put down by US military – killing over 2000 in one skirmish alone
  • He is a Katrina survivor
  • By ruining Haitian agriculture, the US has forced Haiti into becoming the third largest world market for US rice.
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