The Port City Review October Edition 2023

ISSUE 13 I OCTOBER 2023

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Julius P. Hall Charlie Brown Epiphany L. Williams Dr. Amir Toure' Chris Smith Dr. Amir Toure?

Sharon Butts Craig Butts Andromeda Gibbons Artemus Gibbons Anderson Aries Tori Anderson Julius P. Hall J. P. Screen

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cont ent s 8. StrongIndependent Bl ack Femal e

by Julius H all 13. SavannahSports

by Tor i A nderson

15. SheDidIt!!!

by Epiphany W illiam s

17. Artistry

by A nderson A r ies

19. ATributeToSavannahGreat - Mr. Hubert Ginn 20. KnowThis

by Julius P. H all

21. WeTal k

by Craig & Shar ron Butts

24.ADHDCompassion and Empat hy

by Tor i A nderson

29. AreWeWinning???

by J. P. Screen

31. Heal t h and Wel l ness

by A ndom eda Gibbons

35. DoobieBr ot her s

by A r tem us Gibbons

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FROM THE CEO W elcome t o OUR magazine. W e are a mont hly publicat ion t hat w ill be bringing inf ormat ion and cont ent t o Our communit y t o bet t er inf orm Our cit izens. Each mont h w e hope t o cover t he subject s you w ant t o read more about . Unlike t he mainst ream media, at OUR Black Media, w e w ill highlight posit ive event s, progressive leaderships, and movers and shakers in our communit y, our st at e, and our nat ion.

Our mont hly publicat ions w ill t hrive t o show case f airness, openness, and t ransparency.

W e inf orm, you decide. Please st ay w it h us w hile w e're in our inf ancy, and join our grow t h by let t ing us know w hat is import ant t o you in a publicat ion like t his. All advice is w elcomed, and w e also accept let t ers t o t he edit or.

Our main goal is t o bring inf ormat ion t hat uplif t s and moves all of us f orw ard. In t he long t erm, w e hope t o st art a dialogue t hat w ill begin t o creat e ans Agenda f or America. Not just a Black Agenda, but a People's Agenda.

Our f irst t w o digit al magazines, The Po r t Cit y Review and H ello Savannah, current ly goes out t o over 50,000 emails in our area. W it h t he Sept ember 2023 launching of H ello At lant a, great st rides have been made AND w e're project ing a December 2023 launching f or H ello Jack so nville- - - so st ay t uned and alert .

Each mont h w ill be somet hing you'll be excit ed t o t urn t he pages of . This mont h?s issue is f illed w it h original poet ry, an inf ormat ional healt h art icle about ADHD, a look at t he 50t h Anniversary of Hip Hop, 2023 US Open W inner CoCo Gauf f & more. * * * Sneak Peek ar t icles "Yam acr aw Village D em o lit io n" and "W ho is Co ach Ro nald B o o k er ?" and "H ip H o p Tur ns 5 0 !" Co m ing in N o vem b er 2 0 2 3 Ed it io n.* * * W e hope t hrough t his publicat ion w e show our readers t he great ness of OUR communit y in every aspect , f rom polit ics t o communit y act ivism, sport s t o ent ert ainment , and f rom f inance t o love and relat ionships.

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St r on g In depen den t Black Fem ale??

By: Ju liu s Hall What the heck is that? And why is that phrase even relevant or recognized? A strong independent Black Woman? The American Black female is the only species on the planet that is described in this way. I have never heard of a strong independent White woman. I have never heard of a strong independent Asian woman, or a strong independent Irish woman, or a strong independent Jewish woman. So why is there a strong independent American Black female only?

It is for one reason and one reason only, to separate and divide the Black female from her Black male counterpart. It is all part of a larger diabolical plan to weaken the Black male. There is absolutely no reason in this world for the Black Woman to be so independently separated from the Black male.

There is no strong independent Indian woman. There is no strong independent Hispanic woman. Someone has created a culture of independence for the Black Woman only. Independence is Death. Everybody needs somebody. The Black Woman needs her Black Man just as much as the Black Man needs his Black Woman.

This is why we have so much crime in our community while other ethnic communities don?t. This is why we have so many broken households.

Our Black Women are now conditioned to take pride in being an independent Black Woman. There is absolutely nothing good in this status for the Black community.

There are systems put in place to separate and divide the African American population. Forced welfare to feel obligated to our former slave masters , forced labor in the service industry , forced housing in the housing projects where the female cannot have a man living with her.

The opportunity for advanced education for Black Women is more available than for Black Men. Job promotions for Black Women over Black Men.

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continued There is nothing wrong with an educated Black Woman. Black men need to step up their efforts to get that higher education. But we should not be pitted against each other. We must be supportive of each other. My wife has 4 college degrees and a doctorate. She?s an elected official and some years she makes more money than me. But I?m not in a competition with her, we?re a team.

We not only love each other, we love our people. She?s not a strong independent black woman, she?s a strong Black Woman.

To get back to our ground floor, it all starts with LOVE, the LOVE we have for ourselves. I LOVE me a strong Black Woman, if she?s one that thinks she?s more powerful as an independent, that?s fine, but she has to know how to give up that independence once she gets with a strong Black Man. Two dominant personalities can never coexist for an extended period of time.

There are a number of different obstacles in our way to renewal. We?ll be writing about most of those obstacles in these publications monthly. Each issue has to be addressed and worked on in order to start the process of our healing.

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Sav annah Spo r t s

TheSavannahGhost Pirates In 1989, the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) was formed with only five teams and by 1990 the league had expanded to eight teams. In 2022 Savannah was granted expansion, introducing the Ghost Pirates and making it a 28 team league.

On October 20 the Savannah Ghost Pirates will commence its second season in the Enmark Arena while welcoming the Norfolk Admirals.

The club is excited to announce that they will have 16 various themes throughout the year, to include Jewish Heritage night, Marvel Night, and for one night only, transform the team into the Golden Pirates in honor of their affiliate the Vegas Golden Knights. With 740 players beginning their career in the ECHL to find gold in the NHL, it is a "rush" in itself.

The excitement continues as Savannah prepares to host the ECHL All Star Classic in January 2024. It doesn't stop. It never stops, because in addition the Ghost Pirates are pleased to announce their "912" nights.

If you are a Savannian, you are familiar with the code. These games will go out in honor of local heroes, community figures, and initiatives to help the city beginning with the January 25th game vs Orlando. For more information followsportscentral.com, ECHL.com, and ourghostpirateshockey.com.

- Tori Anderson

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CONGRATS

RANDERWALA 4TH DISTRICT CITY COUNCIL " A New Day f or Por t Wen t w or t h" 14

CoCo Gauf f , a GAMECHANGER&HISTORYMAKERat 19-years-old, w on t he 2023 Wom ens US Open-- Sept em ber 9t h, becom ing t he youngest Am erican t o w in t he t it le since Serena William s in 1999.

It w as Gauff's first m ajor t it le w it h a 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 vict ory against Art na Sabalenka of Belarus. Her ex cellence on t he court had us all elat ed and proud of her perform ance. We w at ched her fall t o t he ground and sob w it h happiness on t he t ennis court at Art hur Ashe St adium in New York Cit y. There w as a crow d of fans and celebrit y A-list ers w ho w ere t hrilled w it h her t ennis skills. Ex cit em ent w as everyw here! ! ! .

All w ere int rigued w it h her t ennis skills.

Everyone w as on t heir feet ! For t he few m om ent s she prayed aft er her w in, I hope she could feel all of t he posit ive energy and love w e sent t o her. I hope Cori Dionne Gauff she could feel us all on t he court celebrat ing and praying w it h and for her. Before em bracing her fam ily, she shared a heart sign for t he cam era.

SHE D ID IT!

Gauff becam e on of t he m ost fam ous faces in t ennis follow ing her im pressive perform ance at Wim beldon in 2019 w here she reached t he 4t h round as a 15-year-old qualifier.

In celebrat ion m ode, Serena William s, w ho Gauff said " allow ed m e t o believe in t his dream ," post ed n her Inst agram st ory m arking Gauff's w in w it h t he capt ion, " Ahhhhh! ! ! ! Am azing! ! ! "

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Artistry It's not enough to be inspired. It is up to us to transf er one's artistry. That it may be received. To create and add to existence. Have it join the threads of every hand and mind weaving the substance of our heart, that it beckons glory f or it having been attempted. Its introduction, whether accepted or rejected, continually pushes the direction of art upward.

It elevates our precarious nature to something regarded by most as awareness, perception, or spirit, each having a way of drawing others into remote contemplation, inspiring conf idence, and evidencing something to marvel in the exchange while requiring no currency, thus alluding the market and welcoming the production of more.

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School Calendar 2023-2024 Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Sch ool Holidays

St ar t s

Fin ish es

First Day of School

3 Aug 2023

Fall Break

6 Oct 2023

9 Oct 2023

Thanksgiving Break

20 Nov 2023

24 Nov 2023

Christmas Break

18 Dec 2023

2 Jan 2024

March Break

15 Mar 2024

18 Mar 2024

Spring Break

1 Apr 2024

5 Apr 2024

Last Day of School

22 May 2024

Summer Break

23 May 2024

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by: Ju liu s P. Hall ?It?s hard to hear when opportunity is knocking if you are busy knocking the opportunity. - The size of your problems is nothing compared to your ability to solve them. Don?t over estimate your problems and underestimate yourself. - You need to learn how to heal from one person, without needing another. - Bees don?t hang around flies trying to explain why honey is better than sugar honey ice tea. - Who he/she ?Is? and who you want him/her to be are sometimes two different people.

You can?t blame him/her for being the man/woman he/she chooses to be. You can only make a decision as to whether or not the man/woman he/she chooses to be is the man/woman you want in your life.

- Life gets better the moment you realize, no emotion is permanent, everything can be a learning experience, your reality is a result of your thinking, your trajectory is determined by how well you recover from rejection, your life is your responsibility. -

You have to get so confident in who you are that no one?s opinion, rejection, or behavior can mess with you. - Perhaps we should learn to love ourselves so loudly, it silences our insecurities. - It?s life. It is a journey. We are all teachers and we are all students.

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W e Ta lk Cr aig & Shar on But t s of Tak ing The Jour ney Toget her

The foundation of a healthy relationship lies in the word "we." As Mohmand Ali puts it, "MEWE." This shift signifies that everyone is considerate of the other, expanding their social circles to embrace the other person for a shared experience.

Utilizing "we" implies a sense of group cohesion: a partnership, a team, a family, or a tribe. When you employ "we" or "us," you automatically align your objectives, values, and intentions with those you believe are sailing in the same boat as you. When you consciously adopt this change in how you discuss your relationships, you will observe a gradual transformation in your perspective on relationships and how you respond to various situations.

The Influence of "We"-Talk in Our Relationships: Here are the tangible advantages of emphasizing "we"-talk in our relationships: 1. * * Collaborative Problem-Solving* * ? "We"-talk is particularly valuable for relationships as it fosters a sense of unity when tackling challenging issues. Phrases like "We need to address this household matter " or "We must make a decision on this" are much more inviting and cooperative than saying, "You need to handle this at home" or "I need to decide on this." "We"-talk implies teamwork and shared effort from both sides.

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continued 2. * * Celebrating Achievements* * ? "We"-talk isn't solely reserved for addressing problems; it's equally powerful when acknowledging accomplishments and joyful moments. Generally, couples who cherish positive memories tend to have happier and healthier relationships. The "we" pronoun enhances this experience. Share your successes with your partner, acknowledge their contributions, and convey that your achievements wouldn't have been possible without them. Additionally, extend your happiness to others' success as if it were your own. Compliment and congratulate people, expressing pride in their accomplishments. Most accomplishments result from collective efforts, and "we"-talk emphasizes this teamwork.

3. * * Everyday Use of "We"-Talk* * ? In everyday conversations, we should strive to employ "we"-talk instead of "I"-talk when appropriate. Even routine discussions present opportunities to make decisions together, plan as a team, and discuss your relationship in terms of "we" and "us." While you needn't repeat "we" obsessively, be mindful of your language for a day and identify moments where you can replace "I" and "me" with "we" and "us."

In summary, embracing more "we"-talk offers numerous potential benefits, with the most significant being a fundamental shift in how you perceive the other person and the relationship. Ubuntu- ?I am, because we are; and since we are therefore I am?. Is a Southern African term and philosophy that emphasizes the interconnectedness of humanity and the idea that individuals are defined by their relationships with others. Or I am how I am because of how you are.

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ADHD Com passion an d Em pat h y At t en t ion Def icit Hyper act ivit y Disor der

Th r ou gh on e of t h e f ir st docu m en t ed st u dies in volvin g in at t en t iven ess or "execu t ive f u n ct ion" disor der s in ch ildr en w as r eleased in 1902, t h e u m br ella f or r ecogn izin g su ch pr esen t at ion s (I'd lik e t o sh if t f r om u sin g t h e w or d sym pt om s) w as ch an ged in 1994 t o At t en t ion -Def icit / Hyper act ivit y Disor der . Th is w as don e even t h ou gh " h yper act ivit y " isn't alw ays pr esen t .

Th er e ar e m an y pr esen t at ion s w e ar e n ot im m ediat ely aw ar e of . How ever , as w e t alk abou t ADHD in t h is ar t icle, w e ar e at t em pt in g t o br in g a lit t le m or e aw ar en ess t o t h e pr esen t at ion s t h at ar e iden t if ied/ associat ed ear ly u su ally bef or e t h e age of 12, ch ar act er ist ics t h at car r y on w ell in t o adu lt h ood. Th e t h in g t o k eep in m in d is t h at t h ose w h o live w it h ADHD ar e m or e aw ar e of t h eir "m in d" an d t h e w ay t h eir br ain w or k s bet t er t h an m an y com pr eh en d.

Em pat h y an d com passion ar e at t r ibu t es, at t it u des, ideas, an d beh avior t h at is sh oved t o t h e side, if n ot im m ediat ely ou t t h e door w h en w e don't u n der st an d w h at a per son is goin g t h r ou gh . " Woe is m e, pit y par t y, n ot m y f au lt , gr ow u p, n ot w an t in g t o be t ak en advan t age of , an d of cou r se, sim ply n ot car in g." All of t h ese r espon ses apply t o ou r beh avior . Wh at get s u s u p in t h e m or n in g, w h at t ells u s som et h in g im por t an t , h ow m u ch t im e or h ow lit t le t im e w e sh ou ld devot e t o an y h appen in g, occu r r en ce or t ask . " Beh avior is af f ect ed by t h e br ain ." (Jessica M cCabe) M ost of t h e t h in gs I cam e acr oss at f ir st t o u n der st an d w h at ADHD w as, look ed lik e ch eck list s t h at i cou ldn't h elp bu t w on der " h ow is t h at h elpf u l?"

Lik e M s. M cCabe it er at ed du r in g h er m ost h elpf u l Ted Talk , t h ey seem ed lik e t h ey w er e w r it t en m or e f or people lear n in g h ow t o in t er act w it h t h ose w h o h ad ADHD t h an f or people livin g w it h ADHD. "ADHD is n ot a disciplin e pr oblem or bad par en t in g." It is iden t if ied as a n eu r odevelopm en t al disor der t h at af f ect s 8 t o 10% of t h e popu lat ion or 1 in 5 Am er ican s w h o " t h in k dif f er en t ly." (u n der st ood.or g)

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Wh at w e n eed is t o con sider is t h at t h er e ar e "par t s" of t h e br ain w h ich cr eat es t h e " w h ole" w e ar e f am iliar w it h an d becom e accu st om ed t oo.

Let 's call t h is t h e n eu r ot ypical br ain . It get s cr edit f or developin g all it 's par t s in a m an n er con sider ed, you k n ow , " t ypical" by social n or m s.

How ever , t h e ADHD br ain h as par t s t h at develop eit h er f ast er or m or e slow ly t h an in t h e n eu r ot ypical br ain .

Per h aps it sh ou ldn't be called a def icit of at t en t ion . It is m or e a qu est ion of "r egu lat in g at t en t ion ." Th is is m ade possible by t h e m an y qu adr an t s of t h e br ain t h at con t r ol execu t ive f u n ct ion s. Addit u de M agazin e def in es execu t ive f u n ct ion as " t h e cogn it ive pr ocess t h at or gan izes t h ou gh t s an d act ivit ies, pr ior it izes t ask s, m an ages t im e ef f icien t ly, an d m ak es decision s." (Ru ssell Bar k ley, Ph D). Wh at w e don't w an t t o do is m ak e t h e m ist ak e of associat in g execu t ive f u n ct ion disor der s pr im ar ily as sign s of h avin g ADHD. Execu t ive f u n ct ion r ef er s t o t h e cogn it ive or m en t al abilit ies t h at people n eed t o act ively pu r su e goals.

ADHD can im pair execu t ive f u n ct ion s, t h in gs lik e: -

Act ivat ion : or gan izat ion an d pr ior it izin g Focu s: su st ain in g an d sh if t in g at t en t ion t o t ask s Ef f or t : r egu lat in g aler t n ess an d pr ocessin g speed Em ot ion : m an agin g f r u st r at ion M em or y: u t ilizin g w or k in g m em or y/ r ecall Act ion : m on it or in g self r egu lat in g act ion (TE Br ow n . 2001)

Lear n in g w h at you r br ain's ch allen ges ar e is a k ey t o becom in g su ccessf u l in an y t ask an d com plet in g goals. Execu t ive f u n ct ion s can be ju dges by t h e st r en gt h of seven sk ills: -

Self aw ar en ess In h ibit ion or self r est r ain t Non ver bal w or k in g m em or y or visu al im ager y Non ver bal w or k in g m em or y or in n er m on ologu e Em ot ion al self r egu lat ion , t h e abilit y t o m an ipu lat e you r ow n em ot ion al st at e Self m ot ivat ion Plan n in g an d pr oblem solvin g (R. Bar k ley, 2019)

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I t r u ly en joyed t h e w ay Bar k ley br ok e t h e br ain dow n u =in t o 4 cir cu it s-t h e " Wh at , Wh en , Wh y, Wh o" cir cu it s. Wh ile su m m er izin g execu t ive dysf u n ct ion , h e w en t a lit t le f u r t h er in det ail descr ibin g t h e f r on t al lobe of t h e br ain t o an ar ea called t h e basal gan glia, w h ich is associat ed w it h w or k in g m em or y--(Wh at ). Discu ssin g developm en t al st ages, t h ey go in t o h ow sm oot h beh avior t r an sit ion s (Wh en ), t h e " h ot cir cu it " lin k ed t o ou r em ot ion s (Wh y), an d br ou gh t u s back t o t h e (Wh o) cir cu it or self aw ar en ess. (addit u dem agazin e.com / 7-execu t ive-f u n ct ion -def icit -lin k ed-t o-adh d/ ) ADHD h as pr im ar ily been ch ar act er ized t o 3 pr esen t at ion s:in at t en t ion , im pu lsivit y, an d h yper act ivit y. Bu t af t er lear n in g abou t t h e br ain , it 's m an y f u n ct ion s, an d h ow im por t an t it is t h at t h ey w or k in con cer t t oget h er , is it possible t o bar e a lit t le m or e em pat h y f or all of ou r st r u ggles an d t h eir dif f er en t pr esen t at ion s t h r ou gh ou r w alk s or lif e. We applau d ou r con t in u ed su ccess an d developm en t as w e lear n m or e abou t ou r selves an d each ot h er as people.

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Are We Winning?

By : J.P. Screen As the world continues to turn, and some people would like to erase all African American history from the records ,the question now becomes, are we winning, or are we gaining any ground? Throughout history this country has been extremely cruel to the black population. How do we level the playing field? Yes, we?ve made individual strides largely in sports and entertainment , but across the entire spectrum of fields, where are we?

Because of the rules of the game, and the playing field not being level, I believe we as a people are approximately 100 years behind. Not bad for being in servitude for 400 years. Not bad for a people that have been subjected to every demonic attack and attempt to destroy us.

I submit to you that we should be 100 years ahead of everyone, being that the DNA of the black man has 9 characteristics or chromosomes, while all other races has 4-6.

Our problem is that we have become divided. The old saying goes , ?United We Stand, Divided We Fall?.

We have fallen, into a pit, not into the grave. Our DNA is the strongest DNA on this planet. We are built to survive. Plans have been hatched over the last 75 years to tear us down. The devil has been whispering in your ear that your brother/ sister is your enemy.

It is evident that their plans are working, and had it not been for God choosing us as the chosen people, we would have been systematically wiped off the face of the planet. They killed nearly all of our warrior ancestors, but it didn?t break us. They raped our women and destroyed our businesses, but it didn?t break us. They gave us rights and then made laws restricting those rights, but it didn?t break us. They segregated us and violated us in the most inhumane ways, but still , it didn?t break us.

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continued Our problem today is that we have fallen in to ?selfish mode?. Their plans are working on us without any issues whatsoever when it comes to this area of brainwashing us. We have too many super rich black folks to still be struggling as we do. We have community and elected leaders that have sold their constituents out just to make a dollar. We have Pastors and other religious leaders who care more about the tithing than the rising tide that engulfs our communities. We have fathers who are only fathers on the weekends. We have mothers who are carrying the load of mom and dad. We have babies having babies. We have 14 and 15 year old black males, ruling the streets, running gangs and killing each other in record numbers. We have issues, serious compounded issues.

So how do we fix these problems before it kills us all? Our Unity is our greatest asset, and our largest source of strength. Our division is our greatest weakness. Everyone has to have a seat at the table if we?re going to combat this pandemic head on. We have to leave our egos, attitudes, and ?isms? at the door.

Because while Trump and DeSantis are trying to load us back on those boats, McConnell and McCarthy are trying to cut our throats.

While Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi are trying to reclaim the old south, the Supreme Court is being stacked with people who won?t open their mouths.

If we don?t ask for it, we won?t be looked at, and if we don?t fight for it, we will never get it.

Hope reared its head during the Montgomery Riverboat Melee. It was as if God was sending us a signal. Black people will need to refocus our collective energy and intellect, towards reclaiming who we were and who we are: the Kings and Queens of this planet. Power is never ceded without a struggle. Like Deion Sanders says, ?we?re not coming, we?re here?. Prayer won?t get us there , God has heard all our prayers. After prayer, comes work.

Let?s unite, to fight, to reset the course of history right.

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Health and Wellness Oxidative Stress If you have been following my twin Artemus Gibbons then you have read his article about one ingredient foods and why they are important when it comes to antioxidants and fighting molecules called free radicals.

This article we are passing batons and I have the pleasure of explaining why/ what understanding free radicals are and how/ can antioxidants (I love you brother) play an important part.

I like the way the Harvard School of Public Health Harvard.edu described Oxidative Stress. If we don't give our bodies the help it needs then at some point over time, something is going to demand a balance be paid and we (our bodies) are not going to be ready for it. Almost the same as stretching.

Antioxidants fight/combat against Oxidative Stress. Antioxidants: Oxidative Stress. To be clear, oxidation is a chemical loss of electrons that occurs in cells as well as something as simple as rust forming on the body of an iron nail.

So, in terms of our bodies, what antioxidants can we take-in/ consume so that the body has them ready to deploy? Here are just a few (there may be thousand s): things like Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Beta Carotene.

What is Beta Carotene? Beta Carotene is a carotenoid, and like all carotenoids apparently, is an antioxidant which has electrons that don't mind traveling alone and the body uses to fight against oxidative stress.

Antioxidants are a way of identifying an electron "donor." Another cool fact is that Beta Carotene is converted by the body into Vitamin A also known as Retinol.

So what is Oxidative Stress and how are free radicals involved. Time for some really geeky know-how!

Some of this stuff we've probably heard off; we've heard about electrons. We know that they circle atoms.

The craziest thing, like me and my brother, they like to travel in pairs. Now, on occasion; when we exercise, are exposed to sunlight, even harmful chemicals, electrons in our bodies are lost! It is THE INEVITABLE CONSEQUENCES to perform daily tasks and converting all those one ingredient foods into energy. Here is the tricky part; when an electron in a pair (or pairs) is lost the other goes "rouge" and becomes a free radical.

The body is use to this. Chronic or excessive buildup of free radicals in the body is what leads to Oxidative Stress. However, the rouge electron is now searching for its pair (I always know where my brother is) and this free radical will steal it from wherever they can to complete its travel.

So where do these free radicals steal other electrons from? If we don't supply the body with antioxidants, which are naturally occurring in food, work alongside polyphenols and amino acids to help defend against diseases, they will take them from places they are not supposed to; and when it comes to DNA repair and mitosis, typical in cell growth, it is a wonder why it i s that these things, these rouge electrons, are linked to accelerating the likelihood of developing diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's.

That was a bit to take in, but for our health and wellness section, awareness is everything. Every bit helps when it comes to making informed decisions about what we take into our bodies and ultimately improving our daily living.

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S avannah G eorgia San Jose Cal ifornia. The founding of t he Doobie Brot hers began t here in 1969-1970 by l ead singer Tom Johnst on, guit arist singer/ songw rit er Pat rick Sim m ons, drum m er John Hart m an, and guit arist Dave Shogren.

The phenom enal bassist Tiran Port er w oul d repl ace Shogren in 1972.

Guit arist Jeffrey Baxt er joined t he band in 1974 and in 1975 keyboard and vocal sensat ion Michael McDonal d w oul d be t he faces im part ed upon t he soul s of every fan. John McFee, vocal ist and inst rum ent al ist s joined in 1978, est abl ishing one of t he groups m ost successful l ineups.

Fun fact , t he band didn't have a nam e w hen t hey began in San Jose, but t hey w ere get t ing gigs and gaining t ract ion. I t w asn't unt il a friend, Keit h Rosen, said "Why don't you cal l yoursel ves t he Doobie Brot hers because you're al w ays sm oking." Noone l iked t he nam e at t he t im e, t hinking it w as a st upid nam e. I t st uck.

"We're basical l y an Am erican band" - "We cover bl ues, R& B, count ry, bl uegrass, and rock 'n' rol l ." Tom Johnst on.

Whil e get t ing ready t o see t hem perform l ive in Savannah, Georgia on Sept em ber 3rd, 2023 m y friends and I began t al king about ol d t v show s t hat m ade us l augh, everyt hing from The Andy Griffit h Show t o I Love Lucy. When t hey m ent ioned The Doobie Brot hers st arring in t w o episodes of ABC's sit com What 's Happening, it just m ade m e t hink how incredibl e. I n January 1978 t hey sang m any of t heir hit s incl uding Lit t l e Darl ing and Taking I t To The St reet ! !

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Everyone at the table that remembered the iconic unveiling of reruns failed bootlegging attempt and capturing the bad guys in the end. The band that aired had members Jeffrey Baxter, John Hartman, Keith Knudsen, Bobby LaKind, Michael McDonald, Tiran Porter, and Pat Simmons.

The group currently touring includes long time members Tom Johnston, Pat Simmons, and John McFee. Also touring is Bill Payne on keyboards, John Cowan on bass, Ed Toth on drums, and Marc Russo on Saxophone.

The energy of their music filled the Enmark Arena, and we knew we see another performance like this. It was one of the best live music performances I've seen in a long time.

Television and bands that have influenced us all for so many years. The joys, the differences, the laughs. And no matter what the climate of the time period, musicians reached us, comedy reached us, good hearted family shows reached us still through our disparities. Thay are a part of all off us whether we are aware of it or choose to ignore it.

Our musicians, comedians, and artists have been cushioning the blow for their audiences for many who didn't know what differences lay amongst us, but needed a way to break the fall of its arrival. The Doobie Brothers live stage performance was the type of save we needed.

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