Happy Father’s Day!
Posted by Michelle Moquin on June 17th, 2012
Good morning!
First of all I want to wish all of you fathers out there a fabulous father’s day!
I’ll be spending the day on Tuesday with my father. My father, is an artist, and I grew up visiting museums here and in many parts of the world. I enjoyed learning about fine art and grew to appreciate the many mediums that I was exposed to. We still visit museums every now and then together, but it’s not just about fine art. We enjoy looking at fashion together as well. My mother and I are taking my father to see the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibit at the De Young Museum. Gaultier, was my main inspiration, in my younger years of designing. I thought his designs were whimsical and brilliant. Still do.
However, my first inspiration was my father. When I was young, around 17, I remember crying to my father that I had no idea what I was going to do with my life. I felt frustrated that I didn’t have direction…didn’t know what I was going to study in college. Instead of my father laughing at me, he patiently sat with me and said that it was OK – there was plenty of time to figure it out.
And figure it out, I did. I discovered that, like many young girls I loved fashion, but it wasn’t until I interviewed with a design school in San Francisco, that I decided I was going to design. During my interview I was asked what field I wanted to venture into, Merchandising or Design. I hesitated in answering, as I was not clear. But my father was. He looked at me and said, “You want to design don’t you?” And I said, “Well, yes. I want to be a designer”.
And that’s how it all began. I am grateful that my father said those words to me, or I might not have chose to become a designer, and I might not have ever experienced the abundance creativity that I have been able to express all of these years through my work. Thanks Dad – I love you.
Here’s a write from Marlo Thomas sharing her experiences with her father:
Father’s Day: What We Learned at Dad’s Knee
Sometimes in the wee hours of the morning I’d hear that funny sound of an audiotape being rewound. Running backwards it sounded like a Swedish movie. I’d get out of bed and go into Dad’s study. And there he’d be — listening, taking notes, going over his act from his last nightclub engagement and getting it ready for the next.
“You hear that, Mugs?” he’d say. “That’s a big laugh, but the one after it is weak. You have to pace the laughs. I’m gonna put a song in there.” He had an ear for the rhythm, the music of the comedy.
My father’s respect for the audience was his compass. When he hunched over the tape recorder like that, he was shaping the act for them — not for himself, not for the critics. And when I went to Las Vegas and saw the act working the way I had watched him put it together, it was exciting. I felt like a co-conspirator, a rooting section.
But first and foremost, I was a daughter. And though he may not have known it, I was learning at his knee — about the love of work, and the integrity of professionalism.
Not all kids go into their dad’s professions, but for those of us who did, there was a wide array of reasons.
For the Kennedys, the children were instilled with leadership by their patriarch, Joe, and each assumed that role when it was his or turn, almost as an obligation. For the Ripken men of the Baltimore Orioles — now celebrating a third-generation wearing black and orange — it was a more natural kind of inheritance, one that began with something as simple as playing catch in the backyard and then grew into a beloved legacy. For Nat and Natalie Cole, it was all about continuity — keeping that beautiful music playing.
I wasn’t expected to go into show business. In fact, my father was very much against the idea. He knew firsthand how bruising the business can be, and he wanted to spare me the pain. He was also very practical. Already a star himself, he told me point-blank that it was a long shot that lightning would strike twice in the same family, and that I should rethink what I wanted to do with my life.
But by then, I was already a goner. Maybe it’s fate, maybe it’s DNA — but I’d like to believe that, when we were young, our fathers gave us more than just guidance, or advice, or an allowance, or help with our homework. They taught us life by example. And when we watched them in their careers, we got to see their triumphs and their failures up close. And if we watched them close enough — and we were lucky — we sometimes got to witness the deep satisfaction and unchecked joy that comes from doing what you love.
And so on this Father’s Day, I once again look heavenward and thank my sweet ol’ dad for giving his oldest kid the space to defy his wishes about becoming a teacher or a housewife or the junior Senator from California — because she decided she liked what she saw in her Pop, and she went with that. And by the way, Daddy, she’s very, very happy.
We’ve compiled a slideshow of some other celebrated dads, along with the children who followed in their footsteps. I can’t think of a better way to honor Father’s Day. I hope you enjoy it. Click here to view the slide show.
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June 17th, 2012 at 10:55 am
Did anyone hear that Rodney King drowned in a swimming pool. The cops went to help him. Needless to say they couldn’t revive him.
Well?
June 17th, 2012 at 11:06 am
The Fuel of Aztec Warriors: Chia
It’s a little seed with a lot of staying power. The chia seed was once an important food source for Native Americans in the West and Central America.
It was actually prized by Aztec warriors who ate the seeds for energy to sustain them during long periods of battle.
Most of us don’t have to worry today about doing battle. But chia’s staying power can help you, me and everyone. Laurie Steelsmith, ND, who practices in Honolulu, explains why chia seeds are a great addition to everyone’s diet…
WHAT’S IN THEM
It’s hard for other seeds to even compete with chia. They are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and antioxidants. In fact, by weight, they contain almost twice as much omega-3 fatty acids and dietary fiber as flaxseeds!
About three tablespoons of these nutty-tasting whole seeds provide almost five grams of alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid known to reduce inflammation…and just over 10 grams of fiber, including six grams of insoluble fiber (the kind that helps the body remove excess cholesterol and promotes regularity) and four grams of soluble fiber (which regulates blood sugar and insulin levels).
Because they are so high in fiber, they often are used by people who are detoxifying to help maintain regularity and assist in escorting toxins out of the body.
Some studies have suggested that there is a direct relationship between chia seeds and weight loss, although this has not been substantiated.
Consuming chia seeds can, however, make you feel full, which can help with weight loss because you’ll eat less.
They also contain surprising amounts of other nutrients, such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, iron, zinc and essential amino acids, which your body doesn’t make on its own and are important to protein production in the body.
HOW TO BUY AND USE CHIA SEEDS
You can purchase black or white chia seeds at most health-food stores, some grocery stores and online. There is no appreciable taste or nutritional difference between the different colored seeds. Oil pressed from chia seeds is sold in liquid and capsule form, but you get more nutritional benefit when you consume the seed itself.
How to use:
Because they’re tiny (think poppy seeds), chia seeds don’t make for an easy-to-grab snack. But the seeds’ mild flavor blends well with all types of foods.
Chia seeds can be purchased either whole or ground. Whole chia seeds can be sprinkled on cereal, oatmeal, salads, pasta dishes and stir-fries where you might want a little crunch.
Chia seeds also can be purchased ground. Some people like to buy them whole and grind them in a spice grinder since they are freshest when newly ground.
Ground chia seeds are smoother than whole seeds and can be added almost invisibly to smoothies, yogurt, applesauce, pancake or muffin batter.
They also can be used as a thickener when cooking—for example, you can add one tablespoon of ground seeds to four cups of liquid to make a thicker soup.
Storing chia seeds:
Whole chia seeds should be stored in a cool, dry place in a glass container with a tight-fitting lid or in a resealable plastic bag with the excess air squeezed out. The omega-three fatty acids within the seed are protected by the seed itself.
Storing ground chia seeds is different. Ground seeds must be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Ground seeds that are exposed to light and/or air can easily become rancid—which is why it’s so important to store them in the refrigerator.
Check the package label to determine how long to keep ground or whole chia seeds. Some manufacturers say that if stored properly, ground and whole chia seeds will keep for two years.
Source: Laurie Steelsmith, ND, is the author of Natural Choices for Women’s Health (Three Rivers).
She practices naturopathic and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Honolulu. http://www.NaturalChoicesforWomen.com.
June 17th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Carla
I heard the news. I remember where I was when the riots started. Those were powerful images on TV.
How about the blonde guy, whose name I can’t remember, that got pulled out the truck and attacked by a mob? Does anyone remember his name? He stayed out of trouble, i guess (is he dead?). Seems he kind of faded away.
But RK got re-arrested several times and stayed in the news. In the sordid way of how our media works and society’s fascination with “celebrity,” I was thinking maybe his continued legal problems continued to keep the Rodney King Riots and the memory of justus justice alive in the American public’s eye.
Would American society still be remembering and talking about what happened in 1991 otherwise? Cops are still giving the beatdown, and getting acquitted of acts that would send other citizens to jail. The LA Police Dept. doesn’t want you to remember the RK Riots. Liberty City, whose talking about that, now? Very similar scenario, yet no one seems to remember. But every news outlet in the world practically is covering Rodney King’s death and rightfully so.
I do believe RK’s actions after the acquittal kept him in our minds as much as the initial events themselves.
Now in death, his words too contribute, “People, I just want to say, you know, can we all get along?. Quoting those words, we keep his memory alive. Those words outlive the man. How many future generations might hear those words? Will they know what it means?
Perhaps his destiny, as tortured as it was, was to shine the spotlight on society’s disease of racism, whether he wanted the role or not.
RIP Rodney King
“well, at least he (Rodney King) is in a place where we all get along.”
/SB
June 17th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Reginald Denny was the name of the white construction truck driver. He beaten nearly to death by a group of African-American assailants who came to be known as the “L.A. Four”. The attack was captured by a Los Angeles News Service helicopter piloted by Bob Tur and shot by Marika Tur. The video was broadcast live on US national television.
You can be sure TV stations wouldn’t broadcast something that either 1) they didn’t have an audience for or 2) went against their beliefs.
They played his beating over and over, sensationalizing it, IMHO to try to make society feel black people were dangerous. The media wanted you to instill fear. Wanted you to want the police.
I’m am not glorifying his beating. I’m sorry he was in the wrong place at the right time. But boy did the media bombarded us with images of the riot and the beating.
/SB
June 17th, 2012 at 11:05 pm
Social Butterfly, you nailed another one. The white media wanted to make sure we forgot about what we as a white nation condoned the senseless beating of a black person by people with the legal authority to do so.
That is very different from ordinary citizens committing the same crime. But that difference was eliminated by my race effectively making it about the race we terrorized by using a government empowered authority to commit the violence.
Vivian
June 17th, 2012 at 11:18 pm
This will be the one the Emperor blames on someone. What a disaster.
6k
June 18th, 2012 at 6:37 am
Hi dad, I couldn’t get in yesterday to wish you a Happy Father’s Day. I know you say I read this blog too much but so do you.
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY is what I wish you everyday so this is right on time.
Love you dad.
Brenda
June 18th, 2012 at 6:44 am
Hafa adai, this is good news for us who are tired of thieves.
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Thief caught, thanks to 99¢ app
Hello armchair CSIs. For this Guam Forensic Forum, I want to talk about a local success story. As technology changes, so does forensic science.
Last week, a Toto home was burglarized and personal items were taken. One of the stolen items was an iPad which could have been chalked up as lost forever — wrong! The good news is the owner had the foresight to install the “Find My iPad” software to help locate the device if it ever got lost or stolen.
As the Pacific Daily News reported: “A suspected burglar … Kelvin Mario Williams has been charged with third-degree felony burglary and third-degree felony theft, according to Superior Court documents. … Williams allegedly admitted that he stole the gizmo and later threw it in the jungle.” GPD officers were so busy that they couldn’t respond for hours, but when they showed up, the victim assisted the cops to locate the iPad.
So if you have an iPad, you might consider purchasing this 99-cent software app, which allows the owner to activate special features to protect the device and activate GPS technology to locate it. Additionally, the software allows you to notify the finder of the special feature to encourage its return or to lock the system or to wipe all data from the device.
The software was installed on Harvest Ministry devices to help locate iPads, iPhones and iPods. I witnessed a demonstration last week and was impressed.
Pastor Jared Baldwin told me that the home of music director Kevin Inafuku was burglarized and his iPad was stolen. He had been the victim of another burglary a few months ago. This time the “Find My iPad” was activated by Pastor Bryan Lenartz. It seems that Pastor Bryan is the unofficial “Techie” at Harvest who equipped the school’s devices with the new software.
Pastor Bryan activated the electronic search and was immediately able to locate the device. They sat near the home and patiently waited for GPD officers to arrive, after which the official search was executed very quickly. The burglar was apprehended and the device was recovered.
Pastor Jared proudly announced the stats as Victim 1, Burglar 0. It is nice to have the good guys win once in a while.
Lessons
Might we learn a lesson or two from this story? Success stories are wonderful to write about because they may discourage others from stealing.
A good friend once told a panhandler at the University of Southern California campus to “get a job.” First Lady Nancy Reagan once stated “just say no to drugs.” So go get a job, stop using drugs and stop stealing.
Another lesson might be to spend a few pennies to protect your Apple device.
I want to extend kudos to the Harvest Ministry techies for successfully utilizing new technology. Pastor Jared and his Harvest team were very thankful for the police response. Because the officers from Hagåtña were unable to respond due to their personnel shortage, Capt. Kim Santos authorized to use of Dededo Precinct officers to handle the investigation. The GPD teamwork was noted and appreciated.
Pastor Jared and his team felt like they were in the midst of a CSI episode. He told me that as soon as the matter was successfully resolved, he thought about calling me to share the story. It is wonderful to hear success stories about forensic science and technology. Thanks to the use of smart technology a criminal who might have otherwise gotten away with the theft was apprehended.
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Good news all around.
Peter
June 18th, 2012 at 7:45 am
Conflict of Interest? ABC 4 investigates judges’ ties to Bank of America
Bank of America
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC 4 News) – “They’re foreclosing illegally here in Utah.” Those were the words of St. George Attorney John Christian Barlow spoken in early June.
Barlow at the time had appeared before a Federal Judge arguing that the banking giant, Bank of America, was foreclosing illegally in the State of Utah.
The Southern Utah Attorney believed that because B.O.A. was not a registered business or corporation in the state, they lacked authority to do business here.
Barlow had succeeded in getting a 5th Circuit Court Judge to agree with him. As a result, the judge imposed an injunction on all Bank of America foreclosures.
Weeks later, the case went before a Federal Judge where B.O.A. argued that they were regulated by federal, not state laws.
Federal Judge Clark Waddoups heard the case, and threw out the injunction therefore Bank of America’s foreclosure company (ReConTrust) was allowed to foreclose once again.
After the decision, ABC4 got a tip about the case and started digging. Our tipster said that Judge Waddoups may have a conflict of interest in hearing the B.O.A. cases. Why? Because Judge Waddoups’ old law firm represents Bank of America.
We checked into Waddoups background. and found that the Federal Judge did work for Parr, Brown, Gee & Loveless for nearly 30 years. ABC 4 also found that Waddoups, as of 2008, drew a pension from the law firm.
ABC 4 placed a call to the firm, but they wouldn’t comment if the former firm partner had ever handled B.O.A. cases.
But Colin Winchester, executive director of the Judicial Conduct Commission, says Waddoups should have at least disclosed his prior dealings. Winchester oversees state judges and says there is a rule of thumb with conflicts of interest.
“If it offends the average soccer mom, or working dad or vise versa then that’s what counts, not the opinion of the judge,” said Winchester.
ABC 4 contacted Judge Waddoups, U.S. District Chief Justice Tena Campbell, and Bank of America but no one had a comment.
Since ABC 4′s investigation first began, Barlow appealed his case to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. On Tuesday, August 30, 2010, Barlow and Bank of America are scheduled to be back in front of Judge Waddoups once again.
June 18th, 2012 at 7:48 am
The Judge has ties? that totally makes sense. No wonder why we as homeowners cannot get the help we need. They have even the judges on the take. What is this country coming to. How Sad.
June 18th, 2012 at 7:50 am
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June 18th, 2012 at 7:51 am
The Judge has ties? That totally makes sense. No wonder why we as homeowners cannot get the help we need. They have even the judges on the take. What is this country coming to? How Sad!
June 18th, 2012 at 7:52 am
I would have to say that if there is any indication of a possible conflict, a judge should recuse himself from a case. That is what keeps our citizens respectful of the judiciary.
June 18th, 2012 at 7:54 am
Integrity is a big multisyllable word and sets a high bar for the conduct of everyone in a judicial proceeding. In light of the many felonies and forgeries of the banking community in terms of robo signing for which there has NOT been a single penalty to any judge or attorney doing these illegal acts.
When are you attorneys going to get it. the good ole boy pardigm in court is dying.
June 18th, 2012 at 7:58 am
The judge should have recused himself, or disclosed this matter to counsel of both sides.
Right now the attorney, judiciary profession in general is a shambles in light of the fact that this foreclosure mortgage fraud has been going on for decades and none of the attorneys but a few like Mr. Weidner had the guts to stand up and demand integrity.
Judical integrity is not built on conflict of interest and money.
June 18th, 2012 at 8:13 am
It is still our responsibility to try to avoid the Anomaly rather than the Emperor’s reaction.
June 18th, 2012 at 8:16 am
Thanks for the father’s day entry. I have been a fan of your blog for is it 4 years now? You are due another anniversary celebration in July. It will be well deserved.
You would make any father or mother proud.
Love
Cornell
June 18th, 2012 at 8:22 am
Common Back Injury Just from Standing Up
Falling while carrying my 50-pound dog…pushing heavy furniture across the room…doing a cartwheel without warming up. I confess that I’ve hurt my back in more careless ways than I care to remember—and perhaps you have, too.
But did you know that lots of folks strain their backs and necks simply by getting up from their chairs the wrong way?
I got the scoop from Terry Roach, MEd, a registered kinesiotherapist (a medical professional specializing in therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises) and president of Body Stabilization Training in Phoenix.
She explained that often a person rises from a chair by cranking her neck back to look up and out or hunching forward at the shoulders, then lurching upward. But those motions throw the spinal column out of alignment, putting excess stress on the back and neck and increasing the risk for injury and pain.
Safer:
Let your legs and pelvis do the work by staggering your feet the way a runner does when coming out of the blocks at the beginning of a race, Roach suggested.
Get ready:
Sit with your hips at the front of the chair seat and both feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart, with your knees at a 90° angle. Keeping your spine straight, tilt your trunk forward from the hips (imagine a rod running through your body from your head to your hips).
With your upper arms at your sides, rest your forearms on your thighs, thumbs up. Look toward the ground where your chest is facing—don’t crease your neck by looking up and out.
Your shoulders should be in line with your knees. Next, draw your right foot under your chair until it is below your right mid-thigh, with the ball of the right foot on the floor and the right heel up. (If you prefer to move the left foot back instead of the right, simply follow the instructions below using the opposite side.)
Rise up:
Now, start the action by pushing against the floor with the right foot. Using the thigh muscles of both legs and keeping your trunk angled forward, begin to rise as you transfer some weight to the left leg to achieve an even 50/50 weight distribution.
Continue rising, transferring your weight to the flat left foot…then, as your trunk straightens up, swing the right leg forward and place the right foot next to the left, hip-width apart (think of the trunk and right leg moving in concert, like a pendulum).
Throughout the movement, continue to look wherever your chest is facing to prevent strain on the neck and back.
Make it a habit:
This technique may feel awkward at first, Roach acknowledged, but with practice the movement will become natural…and any neck and back pain you’ve been experiencing upon standing up should abate.
Source: Terry Roach, MEd, is a registered kinesiotherapist and president of Body Stabilization Training, a kinesiotherapy company based in Scottsdale, Arizona.
She also is a World Masters Track Cycling champion and creator of four instructional DVDs focused on body mechanics. http://www.BodyStabilization.com
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