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Thank You Martin Luther King, Jr. for giving HOPE! To the People! "The Stone Of Hope" memorial by master sculptor Lei Yixin was opened to the public in West Potomac Park, Washington DC, on August 22, 2011. Martin Luther King Day is a relatively new federal holiday and there are few long standing traditions. It is seen as a day to promote equal rights for all Americans, regardless of their background. Some educational establishments mark the day by teaching their pupils or students about the work of Martin Luther King and the struggle against racial segregation and racism. In recent years, federal legislation has encouraged Americans to give some of their time on this day as volunteers in citizen action groups. Parades and Special Events are held on this day throughout the United States. As mentioned pupils have been taught about Martin Luther King Jr. and this is a day people come together and put in actions their feeling about the changes he brought about. Martin Luther King Day, also known as Martin Luther King’s birthday and Martin Luther King Jr Day, is combined with other days in different states. For example, it is combined with Civil Rights Day in Arizona and New Hampshire, while it is observed together with Human Rights Day in Idaho. It is also a day that is combined with Robert E. Lee’s birthday in some states. The day is known as Wyoming Equality Day in the state of Wyoming. Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday, but has slightly different names in some states. Non-essential Government departments are closed, as are many corporations. Some schools and colleges close but others stay open and teach their students about the life and work of Martin Luther King. Small companies, such as grocery stores and restaurants tend to be open, although a growing number are choosing to close on this day. Some compensate by opening on Washington's Birthday instead. Recent federal legislation encourages Americans to give some of their time on Martin Luther King Day as volunteers in citizen action groups. Public transit systems may or may not operate on their regular schedule. Martin Luther King was an important civil rights activist. He was a leader in the movement to end racial segregation in the United States. His most famous address was the "I Have A Dream" speech. He was an advocate of non-violent protest and became the youngest man to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. He was assassinated in 1968. In 1968, shortly after Martin Luther King died, a campaign was started for his birthday to become a holiday to honor him. After the first bill was introduced, trade unions lead the campaign for the federal holiday. It was endorsed in 1976. Following support from the musician Stevie Wonder with his single "Happy Birthday" and a petition with six million signatures, the bill became law in 1983. Martin Luther King Day was first observed in 1986, although it was not observed in all states until the year 2000. In 1990, the Wyoming legislature designated Martin Luther King Jr/Wyoming Equality Day as a legal holiday.
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Cleanliness can help prevent diseases like dengue fever, swine flu, malaria, chicken pox and jaundice, etc. On January 30 th National Cleanliness Day is celebrated in India so we are sharing this information. January 30th is celebrated in India each year and it calls them to maintain high standards of cleanliness in their homes, work places, roads, streets and public places. This is a day we need to have in the United States of America. One by one people can start changing bad habits. This information can help us personally and can help us think about helping to participate in cleanliness. It’s sad, but true when you walk or drive you see nothing but trash, listen if you’re one of the ones that throw trash out of your cars, when walking you can stop! If everyone participate, one by one things will change for the better. Better health is what’s important for all of us! Cleanliness, like good nutrition, has a wealth of benefits for the entire body. Everyone needs to learn good health habits at an early age to put them into practice daily. Remember, the habits which we learnt or followed in childhood often influence our behavior and personality in adulthood. Therefore, it's important for parents to teach and model healthy habits - such as washing hands before
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regular brushing of teeth and bathing, and even keeping the surroundings clean - to their children from the young age Cleanliness can help prevent diseases and allergies like dengue fever, swine flu, malaria, chicken pox, jaundice, cold and flu etc. Washing hands thoroughly using a soap and water after touching any surface that has germs on it can help reduce your health risks. Keeping your surroundings clean can help prevent insects and rodents from breeding, which may result in spreading many diseases. Regular and proper house cleaning, particularly, cooking surfaces prevents food contamination. Cleanliness helps boost your mental health and selfesteem. There was a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine some years ago which discovered, cleanliness may ward off depression as it helps reduce stress and anxiety while also offering a sense of accomplishment. Cleanliness and good personal hygiene can help prevent several skin issues and hair dandruff that can result from bad health habits. Adopt cleanliness and get the optimal health benefits of it. India has a good thing in celebrating each year National Cleanliness Day. We can celebrate with them and reap the benefits with our health, home, work place, roads/streets and public places.
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Publishers Note Happy New Year! Well, here we are looking forward to a New Year and hoping for the best throughout this 2019. I thank the Lord that we all made it to 2019. I’m sure we all have something in mind that we want for this New Year. I was given a piece of paper and a pin by someone very special to me and was told to make a list of my goals for 2019. So, I started writing down my list of things that I would love to achieve and I feel ok, sharing it with all of you. # 1. Finish reading through the Bible in one year, this was something I wanted to do in 2018, but got half way through it, letting things get me off course, but I’m not going to give up I’m going to finish what I started, #2. Concentrate on taking better care of my health, do what I know to do and Do IT!, #3. More networking to grow Yes We Can Newspaper, #4 Continue to work hard on our non-profit organization, Loving On Our Youth, to Encourage and Love on the youth and #5. Keep preparing to go to Africa this year. This year Yes We Can Newspaper will start highlighting one of their advertisers each month. I am so thankful for all of our advertisers. They are the ones whose have made it possible for us to continue to bring Good News and Information to you each month. This April, we will celebrate our 9th year in the Inland Empire. We hope you will share the newspaper with your family and friends. I would like to ask a favor of all of our readers and that is: Please look over all of our advertisers and patronize their businesses. Please, let them know that you appreciate them and would like to do business with them. These advertisers have been with us for years and I personally endorse all of them. The reason I can give them my reference is because I have done business with all of them. So, we all have 11 more months ahead of us and I hope the best for all of us! It’s not too late to make your 2019 goals list.
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Yes We Can Newspaper spring and peaks during the winter. Influenza A, B, and C viruses are the cause of seasonal flu and they often result in a fever above 100°F that can last 3 to 4 days. A fever associated with a cold is much milder and lasts 1 to 2 days. An internal temperature of 101°F typically indicates a flu. Unlike a cold, the flu can lead to other health complications including pneumonia, bronchitis, and bacterial infections. Signs of pneumonia include chest pressure and discomfort; difficulty breathing; coughing with green mucus; sore throat; and a consistent high fever. Children, pregnant women, elderly, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions are at increased risk of developing these complications. A medical professional should be notified if a flu is present in any of these at-risk individuals or if signs of complications are present. Over-the-counter decongestants and pain relievers are effective at treating the symptoms of both illnesses. Antiviral medications can be prescribed to treat the flu. There are many other natural treatments such as staying hydrated, eating healthy and balanced meals, breathing in steam, and having a warm or hot bath. Frequent hand-washing and avoiding people with these illnesses are common ways to prevent them. However, the most effective way to prevent the flu is to obtain an annual flu vaccine. The flu is a contagious virus formally known as the influenza virus. Some of the symptoms of the flu that may occur include coughing, a runny or stuffy nose, a fever, sore throat, chills, headache, fatigue, and body aches. When battling the flu, it is important to know all of your treatment options so you can prevent or fight it with all of the best remedies. Antiviral Medications drugs target the influenza virus in the body to decrease the duration of the flu by 1 to 2 days. Antiviral drugs also can reduce the symptoms as well as prevent further complications. There are three antiviral drugs designed for the flu and they differ by route of delivery: oral (oseltamivir), inhalant (zanamivir), and intravenous (peramivir). They are typically prescribed for 5 days and can be taken by children and pregnant women. Side effects are rare, but may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, congestion, and headache. There are Over-The-Counter Medications to Treat the Flu. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen can be used separately to manage the symptoms of the flu. One of these is found in most over-the-counter flu medications. These drugs can reduce fever and relieve body aches. Follow the dosing instructions on the package to avoid negative side effects of nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. These drugs do not fight the influenza virus and will not decrease the duration of the flu, but they can help
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Do You Have A Cold Or The Flu? By Health Prep Editor
The cold and flu are both respiratory illnesses with similar symptoms such as congestion and headaches and both are infections caused by viruses. The flu is caused by the influenza virus. A vaccine is produced for the most common influenza virus each year. The cold is not as severe while the flu can be life-threatening. It is estimated that 200,000 people are hospitalized with the flu and 36,000 die of the flu every year in the U.S. Distinguishing the signs between these two conditions is an important part of the healing process and can help prevent hospitalizations. One of the largest differences between the cold and flu is the body region in which the symptoms are localized. The head and chest are the affected regions with a cold. Symptoms include congestion, runny nose, coughing, sneezing, and sore throat. It you have the flu, the whole body is affected. In addition to the symptoms of a cold, flu presents with chills, muscle aches, fever, and fatigue. The symptoms of a flu are much more severe than those of a cold and they appear more quickly. Additionally, the duration of a cold is shorter and lasts for a few days while the flu can last for weeks. A cold can occur all year long while the flu tends to be seasonal. The flu season proceeds from fall to
reduce the severity. They should not be taken to treat the flu for more than one week without consulting a healthcare professional. To avoid severe dehydration during a flu, drink more fluid than usual. Drink water from large glasses with each dose of medication. Drink with meals and upon waking. Maintaining hydration enables the body to regulate body temperature while combating the flu. During a flu, body temperature is elevated and metabolism is slightly increased which increases fluid needs. Drinking more fluid will reduce fevers and loosen phlegm. Fatigue and body aches experienced with the flu are signs that the body needs rest. Sleep provides physical and cognitive restoration. Avoid overexertion by resting while battling the flu. Many of the body’s resources will be used to combat the flu and rest is paramount to recovery. Since nightly sleep can be disturbed during the flu, it is helpful to take naps and rest throughout the day. Without enough rest, the duration and severity of the flu will be extended. Listening to the body and getting enough time in bed is needed to treat the flu. The Best Defense: Vaccination Dr.Mercola I think anybody can come up with whatever they think! What do you think?
Why do we say "bless you" when someone sneezes?
THIS goes back to more superstitious times when a sneeze was believed to separate the soul from the body. To prevent the devil stealing the soul the incantation "bless you" (i.e. God bless you) was uttered to release the soul from Satan's clutches and return it to its rightful owner. Alan Montague IT COMES from the time of the Great Plague. As sneezing was one of the first symptoms, and it was obvious that person would die, "bless you" (or "God bless you") was a suitable thing to say. Jeremy Bassett IT WAS believed that sneezing was the way for the body to rid itself of the devil's evil influences. The act of blessing a person subsequent to a sneeze was meant to act as a safeguard against the devil's evil influences returning. However, if the sneezer should thank the blesser for the blessing it was thought to invite the devil with all his evil influences to re-enter the body. Bill Chandler
DON’T MAKE STUPID CHOICES This article will be based on a young lady that had a terrible car accident in Diamond Bar in the early morning of February 9, 2014. There were 6 people killed including her sister. If I can help just one person by writing this article, it will be a worth it. I hope someone will read it and stop drinking and driving. This young woman was only 26 years old and was sentenced 30 years to life. She had been drinking when she drove against oncoming traffic on the 57 and 60 freeways at speeds of up to 100 miles per hour it was said by investigators. She was going the wrong way when her car slammed into a Ford Explorer. Her blood alcohol content was measured at .15 percent about three hours after the crash, it was said. As I watched her cry, saying how sorry she was, seeing the victim’s family crying speaking about their lost. I had to write this article. This 26-year-old woman’s mother crying about the lost of two daughters, all was making their statements about their love ones who were killed. The sad thing is she had been warned about drinking and driving in a previous accident. Please! Stop drinking and driving. It will catch up with you! Her entire life behind drinking alcohol and driving is before her in prison. Her memory of what she caused will be with her for the rest of her life. My God, it is not worth it! How many times have we heard and know not to drink and drive? How many times have we seen on television, the newspaper what happens to innocent people! Please, take this free advice, don’t do it. If you can’t afford Uber or Lyft when you are out drinking then don’t go out drinking and driving. If there’s no one in your group that isn’t the designated driver to make sure everyone get home safely, then no one should go out! It’s not worth making stupid choices which can cause death and/or prison time. This is a new year and if you’re reading this whether you’re a parent, young adult or teenager talk about it think about it and change the way you do things. If you have a problem drinking and driving think about the consequence of your behavior. Don’t make STUPID CHOICES. By Ethel Martin-Miller 3
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Common Cold Treatments Found In Your Kitchen By Research staff Although the common cold may not require immediate medical treatment, it can still be severe enough to interfere with daily activities like going to work, exercising, and taking care of the kids. If a bacterial infection is not present, there is no need for antibiotics, but many home remedies can help treat the common cold with everyday ingredients found in the kitchen. Many ingredients used for cooking have natural antibacterial and antiinflammatory properties, which can help with upper respiratory illnesses , take a look in your cupboards. Get to know the natural treatments for the common cold you likely already have in the kitchen now. The best way to treat the common cold is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. Washing hands frequently remains the best way to prevent spreading or contracting the common cold. Thankfully, most households have antibacterial soap not only in their bathrooms but also in the kitchen, since it helps clean off an individual’s hands after handling raw food. Beside using antibacterial soap, individuals can also make their own hand soap using one part castile soap with three parts water as well as five drops of peppermint essential oil. Everyone should wash their hands after visiting the restroom, as well as after handling food (particularly raw meat), and if they do happen to fall ill, after sneezing or coughing into their hands (or at least at an increased frequency than normal).
the common cold. Add red onion to homemade chicken throughout the day may even help clear congestion. soup or make soup out of them by soaking them in raw honey overnight. Drink a spoonful of the syrup mixBaking soda has been used for centuries to help treat ture to soothe a sore throat. the common cold by balancing pH levels in the blood. The idea is the common cold acidifies the body while baking soda pushes the blood’s pH level in the opposite direction, returning it to an alkaline status. Embrace this remedy by dissolving half a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of cool water and drink it, repeating the process six times a day. As the symptoms of the common cold being to subside, patients can gradually reduce the amount of baking soda in the drink or the frequency of drinking it. Upon reading this article, we ask that you contact your personal physician before trying any of the information Green tea is high in antioxidants, which help reduce that has been provided. free radical toxins in the body to decrease the frequency and intensity of cold symptoms. Herbals teas do not contain caffeine, which can be dehydrating, and often have high anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties as well. Mullein tea is an excellent choice because it is an expectorant, which means it helps subdue chronic coughing. Make this type of tea by steeping mullein leaves in boiling water for ten minutes. Drain the leaves and sip on the boiled water. For the other teas, simply boil water and steep according to the directions. Besides the medical benefits discussed, drinking clear fluids is an ideal way to combat the common cold. Furthermore, hot beverages are often more comforting when an individual is ill, which makes herbal and green teas the perfect options for fighting the common cold. Salt-water rinsing helps break nasal congestion, while also removing virus particles and bacteria from your nose. Here's a popular recipe: Mix 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda in 8 ounces of warm water. Use a bulb syringe or nasal irrigation kit to squirt water into the nose. Hold one nostril closed by applying light finger pressure while squirting the salt mixture into the other nostril. Let it drain. Repeat two to three times, then treat the other nostril.
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capsaicin, which helps treat the common cold by thinning mucus and providing congestion relief in spades. Black pepper is needed for the absorption of turmeric, a potent anti-inflammatory spice, which can also be taken to help alleviate some symptoms of the common cold, though this is detailed later. Adding pepper to food is the best avenue for clearing congestion with pepper (do not try eating pepper by itself). Gargling with pepper water may also help. Some sources even claim smelling pepper
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A biological mechanism some animals use to conserve energy and cope with food shortages. During hibernation, stored body fat is used up at a relatively slow rate. Hibernation is characterized by a state of inactivity and low metabolic functioning, low body temperature, and slow breathing. Lots of animals hibernate, including bears, some bats, ground squirrels and some other rodents, mouse lemurs, many insectivores, monotremes, some snakes, and marsupials. The bear is one animal we would like to discuss, they are the most famous hibernator. While a bear is denning, its heart rate, breathing rate, and metabolic rate do slow down. In addition, a bear’s body temperature is reduced. BUT! Compared to true hibernators, like ground squirrels, a bear’s metabolic rate is significantly less depressed and a bear’s body temperature is reduced only a little. For example, a ground squirrel’s body temperature during hibernation is reduced to near freezing. Alternatively, bears reduce their body temperatures by about only 10 degrees or so. Moreover, ground squirrels have to awaken about every week for about a day, eat stored food, pass waste, and then return to hibernation. They continue this cycle all winter. Bears don’t do this. Bears can go for more than 100 days without eating, drinking, or passing waste. Amazing! True hibernators like ground squirrels awaken slowly. However, bears can awaken very easily during their den-
ning period. This is a note to anyone possibly hiking during the winter months, be alert and aware that bears awake very easily during their denning period. As a consequence of these distinct differences, many scientists believe that bears are NOT true hibernators. Instead, they refer to a bear’s denning period as “winter lethargy” or “winter sleep”. Other scientists believe that bears exhibit a special case of hibernation. Whatever you decide to call a bear’s denning period, I think we can all agree that this is a period of amazing physiology! Black bears and brown bears can go for months without eating, drinking, passing waste……all without ill effects. A bear’s fat cells break down and supply water and calories, while muscle and organ tissues break down and supply protein. No big deal, right? I mean, us humans do the same thing when we are starving……… Here’s the difference: humans can’t restore muscle and organ tissue, but bears can! Bears use urea, a component of urine that is produced during tissue breakdown, and they use the nitrogen in the urea to build new proteins. Then, they use these new proteins to maintain organ and muscle tissue. Amazing! The time of winter lethargy is a good opportunity for bear biologists to gather data about bears, replace batteries in radio collars on research subjects, and better understand the species. Female bears demonstrate delayed implantation. Although bears mate during the summer, the implantation of the female’s embryo “waits” until late fall. If a female has not acquired sufficient stores of fat and other energy during the year, the embryo will not implant and, therefore, the mother will not become pregnant. Lactation is enormously energetically expensive for mother bears, so delaying embryo implantation ensures that mother and cubs have a good chance to survive the following spring, summer, and fall. If you’re a hiker we hope this broaden your knowledge. Bears primarily are found in forested areas with thick ground vegetation. Check signs before
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I want to see them rise above and beyond those struggles and get the treatments that they deserve. Not only that, Think of the moment that you’re the proudest of, all but the families of the veterans need help too. What most the things you’ve had to overcome, how far you’ve gone in people don’t realize is that the families can get benefits too, life. We all come to a crossroad sometime in our life, and as a or sometimes they know of the benefits, just not how to acveteran you may be asking yourself “Now what?”. The veter- cess them. These people need our help. It’s not like we don’t an and military communities have been, is, and always will help them at all, but we just need to do more things for them. be a major part of the Inland Empire, and we want to make Have more food drives, give them a bit of money, talk to sure that all of veterans get treated correctly and with comthem when you pass by them on the street, let them know fort. about the benefits they could and should be getting. In the latest official report from the Department of If you’re a veteran or in a family with veterans, Veterans Affairs, San Bernardino County is home to over there’s a number that you can call. It’s simple, 2-1-1. 211 is a 115,000 veterans. There are people who are embracing the toll-free number and directory that provides information, rechallenge of providing veterans with access to resources and ferrals, and services for the community, and they’re available the help that they deserve. You can get Veteran Related Re- every day of the year. Also, once you get these benefits and sources and Services, Transportation Options, Help with Em- start getting help, spread the word. Get the message out there ployment, Reintegration Counseling, Housing Programs, that there is help for veterans and their families, because it’s Food Aid, Clothing, Education, Alcohol/Drug Counseling, the least that we can do for them after they’ve served our Mental Health counseling, Reentry from being imprisoned, country with such dedication and honor. We all need to work Crisis Counseling, and much more. together to improve the community, and veterans are by far They’ve answered our nation’s call to duty, now we one of the most important pillars of this community. I would have to answer their calls for assistance. You see homeless like to thank our Veterans for their service. veterans all the time when you’re going about your day, and it’s sad. They served our country and helped to make it the best place to be in the world, and so the least we should do is make sure that they can live comfortably for the rest of their life. There are resources out there for veterans, but the problem is that these resources are almost never talked about so they don’t get utilized. Personally, I want to see every veteran living a happy life, even if they are struggling with a drug problem, mental health, or homelessness.
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