Friday, February 15, 2013

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

JOINT USE OF FACILITIES AT McKINLEY SCHOOL

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North Park – Mid-City Regional Bike Project

North Park – Mid-City Regional Bike Project – Community Input Wanted!

by on February 12, 2013

bike routes 
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is in the planning process of a project to improve the bicycle infrastructure in the North Park – Mid-City area.  The first Advisory Group meeting for this project was held on January 30th in City Heights and will be followed by additional meetings open to the public to solicit ideas and insights into what this plan should include.

I LOVE MY DISTINCTIVES


Monday, February 11, 2013

Homelessness: NIMBYism



Posted: 11 Feb 2013 07:02 AM PST
NIMBY is the abbreviation of the phrase, “Not In My BackYard.” It is a term used to describe the negative emotional reaction that some of us experience when we fear that other people, who belong in a group other than the group to which we align ourselves, may live near or among us. NIMBYism is the term used as a noun as in the sentence, “Group homes for people with severe mental challenges are not welcome in this neighborhood because of the NIMBYism of its residents.” The focus of NIMBYism can be any race, economic class or any basis upon which similarly situated people can be distinguished from other groups. The online Merriam-Webster Dictionary states that the first known use of this term was in 1980. However, the negative emotional response to people unlike ourselves living in our neighborhoods developed long before its use in everyday parlance. Read more……..

Sunday, February 10, 2013

David Hartman, 1931-2013



He saw the Kingdom of God
and
He taught us to see it too

עברית
Our beloved teacher and dear friend
Rabbi Professor David Hartman
1931-2013
Founder of the Shalom Hartman Institute
Passed away Rosh Chodesh Adar February 10, 2013
Funeral services will be held at the Hartman Institute
February 11, 2013 at 11:00 am
Burial on Har Hamenuchot will follow
About David Hartman
Videos of David Hartman lectures and interviews
NPR Interview with David Hartman (2011)
(2011 - English translation of Yedioth Ahronoth feature on David Hartman at his 80th birthday)
Articles by David Hartman on the Hartman Institute website
עברית (Hebrew)
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Saturday, February 9, 2013

COORDINATION TO HELP THE HOMELESS



Homeless Food Servers Coordinating

A former top cop in San Diego's police department recently criticized those who hand out food to the homeless. He said they might have good hearts but often they're not helping people help themselves.

Now, a group of those who work to provide food to the homeless are trying to coordinate their efforts better.

* We have two new reader commentaries on homelessness. Reader Connie Lambert says we've all been desensitized to the homeless (to which some commenters said we're too sensitive). And reader Doris Payne shared her story about volunteering.

Friday, February 8, 2013

Gong Hey Fat Choy



To those who celebrate the Lunar New Year,
here's wishing you "Gong Xi Fa Cai" as you prepare for the grand celebration.

The most common Chinese ways of saying Happy New Year are Gong Xi Fa Cai (Mandarin) and Gong Hey Fat Choy (Cantonese). Even though the pronunciations are a little different, both are written the same way.



TANGERINE IS "GOLD"

During this season, the Chinese people visit family and friends, bringing with them tangerines as gifts.
We associate tangerines with "gold", thus it's like bringing prosperity to the people we visit.
Tangerines are generally sold 2-dozen to a carton, and most traditional Chinese households will stock-up with at least 2-3 cartons.
It's the same at my home and I'll be having tangerines for the next week or two!

HEALTH BENEFITS OF TANGERINE:
- Very rich in vitamin C, a powerful natural anti-oxidant
- Helps lower cholesterol
- Helps with collagen synthesis
- Promotes wound healing
- Anti-aging and anti-cancer properties
- Prevent neuro-degenerative diseases
- Helps improve eye health
- Helps with iron absorption
- Super immunity booster