Eat Smart workshop held at Costanoan room March 10 from 10am to 11am. The workshop was organized by Department of Nutrition, Food Science, and Packaging. The workshop main goal is to inform and teach students about the new easy food labeling initiative’s on campus and help students to make smart food choices.
There were 17 people participating in the workshop. Most of them are nutrition major students. The majority of participate were women and only five men. There were two professors among participants. The program was very interesting. To me it was a unique experience. The discussion was support by statistical data and many graphs. Most of the studies were done at San Jose State University.
During the workshop, it was asked “Why should Eat Smart?” and “Why you should we care?” the answers were as follows: help maintain energy, reduce risk of diseases and lower cholesterol. According to speaker, Eat smart project is the part of health campus 2010 program.
Likewise, San Jose State University, the Oklahoma State University has such a kind of program. The University Nutrition Department is encouraging students to make smart and easy food choices by organizations such a kind of programs. At the end of Eat Smart workshop the speakers showed easy labeling. All participants were labeling the food on display.
In summary, the Eat Smart workshop was very interesting. However, I was disappointed at the lack of participants.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Lose 20 labs in 2 day
The “Lose 20 lbs in 2 days” workshop was held on March 10 at Ohlone room. The workshop’s main object was to teach the truth about fad diets. Only seven people five women and two men attended. The speaker starts the workshop by asking, “What are Fad Diets.?”
In fact, the fad diet is a totally new idea to me. I had never heard about fad diet before this workshop. I never knew anyone who has tried a fad diet either. Fad diet is “a diet or idiosyncratic eating patterns that promise quick weight loss and are usually popular for only a short time.” Some examples of fad diets are Atkins, negative calorie diet and zone diet. Most fad diets are typically short-term diet plans. Not only they are low in calories but also they are likely to be lacking adequate nutrition.
One important thing I learn from this workshop was that the fad diet is not good to any one because fad diet offer only short term weight loss. Also, it is hazardous and unhealthy. Instead, you can loss your weight without skip meals, by watching protein sizes and by eating a variety of foods. I think the workshop was very helpful those who have planed to lose weight without skipping their favorite food. The workshop teaches safe and practical ways to approach healthy weight loss.
In conclusion, the workshop was excellent. To me it was an unforgettable moment. However, the participants were very few. Even some workshop participants left the room at the middle of discussion.
In fact, the fad diet is a totally new idea to me. I had never heard about fad diet before this workshop. I never knew anyone who has tried a fad diet either. Fad diet is “a diet or idiosyncratic eating patterns that promise quick weight loss and are usually popular for only a short time.” Some examples of fad diets are Atkins, negative calorie diet and zone diet. Most fad diets are typically short-term diet plans. Not only they are low in calories but also they are likely to be lacking adequate nutrition.
One important thing I learn from this workshop was that the fad diet is not good to any one because fad diet offer only short term weight loss. Also, it is hazardous and unhealthy. Instead, you can loss your weight without skip meals, by watching protein sizes and by eating a variety of foods. I think the workshop was very helpful those who have planed to lose weight without skipping their favorite food. The workshop teaches safe and practical ways to approach healthy weight loss.
In conclusion, the workshop was excellent. To me it was an unforgettable moment. However, the participants were very few. Even some workshop participants left the room at the middle of discussion.
Monday, March 2, 2009
U.S. Flag
“The things that the flag stands for were created by the experiences of a great people. Everything that it stands for was written by their lives. The flag is the embodiment not of sentiment, but of history.” Wilson, Woodrow T
The flag of the United States is one of the nation’s most widely recognized symbols. This flag has been an important part of our culture. The U.S. flag was first authorized by Congress June 14, 1777 this date observed as Flag Day throughout America. Between 1777 and 1960, Congress passed several acts that changed the shape, design and arrangement of the flag and allowed for additional stars and strips to be added to reflect the admission of each new state. According to Americanflag.org the U.S flag had survived over 200 years and two world wars. The flag has evolve physically and symbolically in times if crisis and achievement. During the Vietnam War, the flag took on conflicting meanings that split the nation, and by the Gulf war, the flag was again a uniting force. Sep11, 2001 the flag become a symbol of hope and pride. I will be a naturalized citizen of the United State of America within the next 6 month. I love this country! I love this democracy! As Jessie Lane Adams say “I love my freedom. I love my America.” So do me!
Monday, February 23, 2009
let me say something about myself and my country
My name is Tibebu. My last name is Abebe. My name relates with my life history. Tibebu means in English wisdom. My parents gave me this name because it relates with my disability. I was born in a small town in a remote area. I was very ill when I was one month old. There was not any hospital in my birth place. It takes 8 hours drive to get to a clinic or hospital. My parents expected me to pass away. However, I was lucky to have survived. As a result, my parents gave me a unique name to say god saved our son in his wisdom.
Ethiopia has more than 80 languages. Amharic is an official language. I speak and write Amharic and Tigrinya fluently. I learned to speak Amharic from my family and write from school. I learned Tigrinya by living with Tigriay region. Also, my parent, my brothers and my sisters speak and write Amharic fluently. In Ethiopia Amharic, Tigrinya and Oromgia are spoken widely. However, Amharic is spoken by majority people. It has its own Alphabet. Amharic is spoken by several million people than Swahili in Eastern Africa region. I remember there was some debate among African Union members. Ethiopian delegation and some of African countries delegation advocated Amharic to become an official African official language.
Currently, I speak Amharic in the U.S. with my girlfriend, my sisters, and Ethiopian communities. I go to Ethiopian church every Sunday morning; the service is given in Amharic. I pray and bless God usually in Amharic.
English is my third language. I am learning to speak and write English in the U.S. by taking several classes in Mission College, by watching different TV programs, reading several books and newspapers, making new English speaking friends, and chatting online to meet different people.
Learning a language as a kid and as an adult is very different. For example, I learned Tigrinya when I was a kid in a short period of time. But, in my adult age studying English is not as easy as Tigrinya. I started to speak Tigrinya fluently within six-months. On the other hand, even though I have studied English since I came to the U.S. 7 years ago, I cannot speak English fluently. In fact, I speak English in an Ethiopian accent.
In short, I can speak and write three languages – Amharic language from my heritage and Tigrinya by living with Tigrinya speaking people and English by going to school. Amharic, Tigrinya and English each have their own Alphabet and pronunciation.
Ethiopia has more than 80 languages. Amharic is an official language. I speak and write Amharic and Tigrinya fluently. I learned to speak Amharic from my family and write from school. I learned Tigrinya by living with Tigriay region. Also, my parent, my brothers and my sisters speak and write Amharic fluently. In Ethiopia Amharic, Tigrinya and Oromgia are spoken widely. However, Amharic is spoken by majority people. It has its own Alphabet. Amharic is spoken by several million people than Swahili in Eastern Africa region. I remember there was some debate among African Union members. Ethiopian delegation and some of African countries delegation advocated Amharic to become an official African official language.
Currently, I speak Amharic in the U.S. with my girlfriend, my sisters, and Ethiopian communities. I go to Ethiopian church every Sunday morning; the service is given in Amharic. I pray and bless God usually in Amharic.
English is my third language. I am learning to speak and write English in the U.S. by taking several classes in Mission College, by watching different TV programs, reading several books and newspapers, making new English speaking friends, and chatting online to meet different people.
Learning a language as a kid and as an adult is very different. For example, I learned Tigrinya when I was a kid in a short period of time. But, in my adult age studying English is not as easy as Tigrinya. I started to speak Tigrinya fluently within six-months. On the other hand, even though I have studied English since I came to the U.S. 7 years ago, I cannot speak English fluently. In fact, I speak English in an Ethiopian accent.
In short, I can speak and write three languages – Amharic language from my heritage and Tigrinya by living with Tigrinya speaking people and English by going to school. Amharic, Tigrinya and English each have their own Alphabet and pronunciation.
Monday, February 16, 2009
I miss Tim Russert
Tim Russert was a famous NBC news' Washington bureau chief and the moderator of "Meet The Press.'' He was one of my favorite journalist in this country. I miss Tim Russert! I miss his Sunday morning show! I miss his tough questions for his guests.
Earlier this year, Time Magazine named Tim Russert one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Now, no Tim Russert on Sunday morning show! No "Meet the Press." Since Tim Russert death, I do not watch Sunday morning show. Instead, I read my bible!
Earlier this year, Time Magazine named Tim Russert one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Now, no Tim Russert on Sunday morning show! No "Meet the Press." Since Tim Russert death, I do not watch Sunday morning show. Instead, I read my bible!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Gaddafi's Vision
Libyan Leader Muammar Gaddafi was elected by African leaders. The chairmanship of an African Union is rotating every year. Gaddafi in his acceptance speech gave emphasis his vision of the United States of Africa. He argues the unity process should start immediately. But, some African leaders dis-agree with him. They need more time to study the unity process.
According to Gaddafi, Africa should have one flage, one Constitution, a single military, a single currency and a single passport to move freely with in the Continent. The United States Africa proposed by Nkrumah, Emperor Hiles Selisa and well known African freedom figthers 50 years ago. However, those African hero dream yet vain.
Gaddafi lacks of moral and political rectitude to call such a great unity. He is one of African dictator for the last 40 years. Currently, majority of African leaders are corrupted and brutal dictators. I believe , one day the United States of African dream will be real by democrat next generation African leaders.
According to Gaddafi, Africa should have one flage, one Constitution, a single military, a single currency and a single passport to move freely with in the Continent. The United States Africa proposed by Nkrumah, Emperor Hiles Selisa and well known African freedom figthers 50 years ago. However, those African hero dream yet vain.
Gaddafi lacks of moral and political rectitude to call such a great unity. He is one of African dictator for the last 40 years. Currently, majority of African leaders are corrupted and brutal dictators. I believe , one day the United States of African dream will be real by democrat next generation African leaders.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Mr. Obama first interview in Arabe Media
“My job to the Muslim world is to communicate that the Americans are not your enemy” the new president Barack Obama told Al Arabiya TV in an interview broadcast in the Arabe world. The interview was the first smart PR move since Mr. Obama took the office.
In fact, during the campaign Mr. Obama promised to change American foreign policy. It is a good start the new president to reach his message to Arabe world. For long years the United States and Muslim world relation has a problem. During the last eight years in Bush’s era the problems become worse. The new administration has a big task to shape around this. In this interview Mr. Obama mentions sending former Senator George Mitchell to the Middle East as the first step to deal with the Israeli and Palestinian issue. Mr. Obama seems committed to the region even though the Palestinian and Israeli conflict has complicated. Of course, he knows how this peace process is complex.
The new president first ever interview with Al Arabiya TV was attracted large audiences. Even he has tried to push his origins “Islamic and African Root” to win the Muslim world’s heart. He says “I have Muslim members of my family. I have lived in Muslim countries.” It is an excellent step for the U.S. to build a bridge to a good relation with the Muslim world. This is a good start for diplomacy. Also, a wise move by the new administration to change hearts and minds the Arabe world. I can not wait to see his first speech to address to Muslim world at a Muslim capital.
In fact, during the campaign Mr. Obama promised to change American foreign policy. It is a good start the new president to reach his message to Arabe world. For long years the United States and Muslim world relation has a problem. During the last eight years in Bush’s era the problems become worse. The new administration has a big task to shape around this. In this interview Mr. Obama mentions sending former Senator George Mitchell to the Middle East as the first step to deal with the Israeli and Palestinian issue. Mr. Obama seems committed to the region even though the Palestinian and Israeli conflict has complicated. Of course, he knows how this peace process is complex.
The new president first ever interview with Al Arabiya TV was attracted large audiences. Even he has tried to push his origins “Islamic and African Root” to win the Muslim world’s heart. He says “I have Muslim members of my family. I have lived in Muslim countries.” It is an excellent step for the U.S. to build a bridge to a good relation with the Muslim world. This is a good start for diplomacy. Also, a wise move by the new administration to change hearts and minds the Arabe world. I can not wait to see his first speech to address to Muslim world at a Muslim capital.
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