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INSPIRATION . . . Inspiration to Better Health My Inspiration: Allyson Felix It amazes me when I watch her run and sometimes I think back to the time when Flo Jo was the champion and this young lady was only about three (3) years old at the time! And, she wasn’t even born when, in 1985 the East German relay team set a record that she and her teammates broke in 2012. In fact, Allyson was born about a month later. IMO, she doesn’t even look like she would be a sprinter! And then when I was reading her biography, I saw this statement, LOL: I don't have a sprinter's body. Allyson Felix Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/allyson_felix There is something about Allyson Felix that really inspires me to want to do better for myself. Running has never been my sport, but it still ranks pretty high in my quest to physical fitness. However, due to my past job injury, I may have to seek other ways to be physically fit such as swimming. Nevertheless, track events give me the motivation. In fact, I have many other favorites in this sport such as Carmelita Jeter and Pocket Rocket (ie. Shelley Ann Frazier-Pryce) from Jamaica and more. IMO, this is the true Beauty Pageant. And for today, Ms. Felix is ‘Doves’ Beauty of the Day’! There are many videos of her go into a full sprint, but a 2007 video would be one of my favorites. WOW—Powerful! What Spirit! Mind Blowing! She is so fast that the slow-motion playback really captures her power. So, at the 6:14 minute mark in this video, would be at the point to watch Felix go full throttle. ___________________________________________________ Try to think of working out and healthy eating as a lifestyle. Rather than go on a diet or try a crazy exercise routine, try making them something ou do every day. Allyson Felix Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/allyson_felix 6:14 minute point-- SLOW MOTION https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1AKeinJ4qU

The current government got rid of the minimum corporate tax. Gave a massive tax cut to the wealthy and to fill the gap. is once again raiding Social Security. Which is paid by workers and business. They may be elected by the people but they are working for the corporations.

DOUGLAS BLACKMON, The Author of: Slavery by Another Name 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution The 13th Amendment to the Constitution declared that "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction." Formally abolishing slavery in the United States, the 13th Amendment was passed by the Congress on January 31, 1865, and ratified by the states on December 6, 1865. http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/13thamendment.html

@Troy LOL--Troy! You can't be serious!? You are giving her a pass for her racist actions against this Black man. Come on! LOL. Let's not divert to me for now, because yes, I could share my 'racial profiling' experiences like many people in this world and I have shared a few in this thread. No, my experiences would not be with the police but with the court system. There are positive people even in the court system as well as incredible police officers but, I am not addressing this, however, I am talking about this woman confronting this young man in a country that presently is dealing with a lot of this happening. It is good that nothing happened to this man as she did call the police on him and thankfully, he came out okay. But do you realize that it was perhaps only a few weeks ago that a young Black man was shot and killed by a police when he was in his own apartment in Texas? Do you realize that the immigration and travel/tourism authorities put out a warning about America in that there is a problem with Black Americans being mistreated by police? Oh really? You give this White woman a pass, and tell me I am imagining my experiences when I was in St. Louis? Wow. okay. I told you my relative was approached and told to go back to AFrica at a park while he was sitting, fishing, minding his own business, and get this; My father-in-law is full-blood Native American, and my mother-in-law is BLACKFEET and from that very region where those Natives existed before they were driven out. But now, they are going to tell my relative, to go back to Africa? And you think I am imagining? okay. St Louis was rated the #1 city in America a few years ago for having the most crime, but you never experience any problems while being there? Wow. @Troy Oh no! Troy, there was a recent book published by a White man and his book revolves around how today, it is much worse for many Black people due to the CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM that used the Constitution to criminalize Black men. I just heard it for the first time recently in that the Constitution has some type of clause and allows for slavery and punishment by enslavement based on crime and this man writes, that this was the process used against Blacks specifically. Have you heard about this? If I can find that book, I will share. This is new to me, so I am not sure, though.

@Troy Yes, I believe it is to the tune of 1.4 million people purged from the rolls since 2012. I understand removing voters who haven't voted in two consecutive presidential elections - I remember that being the rule in NY State too. It's the shenanigans of purging folks just because that I find offensive. BUT what I really find offensive is registered voters not VOTING. If we vote in every single election we'd know if someone was doing something illegal like stealing our right to vote. We'd know because we exercised that right!

I am the author of the recently released memoir entitled, What Is Real? The Life and Crimes of Darnell Riley. In What Is Real, I detail my experience from day one of incarceration in the California Prison system. The reader is provided a view of a fully functioning, hyper-violent society whose rules at times defy logic. What Is Real provides an in depth look at incarceration and the toll that it takes on loved ones that make the conscious decision to remain and the psychological torture that one endures the moment that one assumes the character of an inmate. I look forward to a review of my work by the community and I encourage questions. Author; Riley Perez ISBN 9781947856264 I look forward to my book being reviewed.

@Troy I have acknowledged that not all white people act on their racism. Liberals and Democrats at least try not to, and are quite cognizant about what Trump is doing to the country. My quarrel is with all of those who are becoming converts to the Republican right wing conservatives who personify racism. I haven't really gone off on the deep end with this incident. it is the topic of this thread so i am expressing my opinion just as you are, totally oblivious to how you are coming across as being an apologists for white people, referring to the black guy who was prevented from entering his condo as being surly, which he wasn't. He kept his cool. But you rush to the defense of the white woman, justifying her decision to call the police, suggesting that we should be grateful the negro wasn't lynched. Of course you don't see it this way. You prefer to accuse us of being petty about racial profiling. Then you dismiss ChevDove's St.Louis experience, overlooking how she admitted that she also met a lot of friendly white people there. I found what she said relevant because it illustrated how polarized this country is, something else that is being discussed on this thread.

So perhaps within 13 years HW will be in jail.

Space and the mind are big unknowns.

@TroyNo, i don't surely admit that there are more significant things that occur on a daily basis! That's your conclusion; not mine. I think that along with all the other news this incident was quite significant because it typifies an attitude that dates back over 50 years ago to the civil rights protests, - an attitude that has not gone away and is still alive and well in this country. If offering proof of what a segment of America's white population is capable of is an example of "spite", it is also confirmation of the black grievances that whites would rather not hear about. Like Kaepernick's taking the knee, it embarrasses them, and deflates the pride they take in a country that falls short of what it purports to be. To me, that's a small victory. . My son's aversion to Islamic Middle-easterners (Arabs) is, admittedly, more about xenophobia than racism. But his sentiment is right in line with Trump's dialogue. (Before Trump came on the political scene, in keeping with my cynicism about religion in general, i rejected Islamic and this included, the Black Muslims, so you can interpret that any way you wish.) You want to bring me around to your side when i have repeatedly suggested that we agree to disagree. You are not changing my mind, and i am not changing yours, so that's how it should stand... @Chevdove Your anecdotes about St. Louis are very relevant. Missouri isn't even the deep south but there are places all over this country, where segregation and racial prejudice still exist in pockets throughout the states where blacks are not welcome or are treated with hostility.

This is indeed a really good question. No one person as the answer, but collectively we do. Hopefully they'll be some good responses.

LOL! I looked it up OTP but could not figure out what it meant. I gather the perimeter is the boundary created by I 285, and that Six Flags over Georgia would be considered OTP West; is that right? As far a spiritual meccas how about Sedona Az. It is a lovely place and there are nothing but crystal gazing hemp users out there.

How many power centers are devoid of ancient or modern mythology and fables. The following people's practiced astrology and divination. Arabs Babylonians Chinese Greeks Chaldean Sumerians Tibetan Mayans Egyptians Dahomey Indians et al. Water dowsers were most likely used in establishing of towns. I once met a Tarot reader and this brother made a living reading for option traders. Personally I think folkshe ridicule or criticise publicly but consume privately. More por'n is consumed in the bible belt. Pedophilia and the Catholic Church, Jack leg ministers, family value conservatives. etc cetera.