President Obama keeps real: Education reform.

When was the last time you heard a President speak so bluntly about important issues? Can education truly uplift our nation from economic struggle by 2020?

Cartoon characters help obesity?

By Briana Booker

Enjoy cartoons? So do I! And very young children enjoy them more! A recent study implies popular cartoon characters are influencing the taste buds of children in a negative way.


 The study indicates American food products packaged with characters like Spongebob and Dora the Explorer are promoting elementary school students to choose higher calorie and bad dieting foods over more nutritious items.
The study observed 40 preschoolers of all ethnic backgrounds in four different child care centers in New Haven. Children were presented with three different food types:

 low-nutrient/low-energy graham crackers; low-nutrient/high-energy gummy fruit snacks; and high-nutrient/low-energy baby carrots.


Each food product was packaged in the same color, shape and design. One brand less and the other branded. The overall result to the children was that the branded package tasted better than the brand less one.

The issue is that cartoon characters are more likely to be on processed food products. This reminds me of the camel cartoon character on cigarette packages. It is definitely a public health issue. Maybe the same reason why there are so many obese children in America. Can you say headed for the years of Wall-e?


Although children of this age group have advanced cognitive skills and short term and long term memory in place, they have difficulty in being skeptical about the messages they are obtaining from their environments.


Hopefully, revamping cartoon characters on healthier foods will help fight obesity.

SEED schools, thumbs up or down?

By Briana Booker

What is a SEED school? It is a public and urban boarding school for children in poverty. Southeast Washington DC has some of the worst public schools in America. Unfortunately, the demographics of the schools in Southeast are mostly poor, black, and perform horribly on standardized test.

But SEED schools open doors for not only the 'gifted and talented,' but those that society has given up on. Those children reading at a third grade level,but are juniors in high school finally have the opportunity to change the course of their futures through better education. It reminds me of Willy Wonka's golden ticket to the chocolate factory, numerous opportunities based on a lottery!

There are 200 children pooled into this lottery. A third of that number are selected to be placed in the SEED school. The prize of the lottery is $35,000 per year in education funds paid by private and government money. You can be the brightest light bulb or the dullest; there is still hope that no child is left behind, literally!

The SEED school started in 1998 and it has already shown exceptional results! Ninety-one percent of the students in the program finish high school and Ninety-five percent go on to college!

I think it is a great idea and program that should spread through out the public school system. An education is a powerful tool. I truly believe the seed school is a blessing in disguise and I look forward to see more of what is to come of this project! An abundance of roses from the concrete? I hope so.

Smoothie inputs: Orgasm Smoothies!

  Today on The Drs television show they discussed how to make an Orgasm Smoothie!  Although this smoothie can enhance sexual experiences, it can  be good for anyone and it taste good! Check out the recipe below and let us know your thoughts and opinions on the Orgasm Smoothie!

Orgasm Smoothie

Orgasm Smoothie

Are you looking to spice up your sex life? Try a culinary concoction that promises to perfect your orgasm!

1 banana
1 cup blueberries
1 cup rice, almond or non-fatmilk (substitute with juice of your choice if you don't want to use milk)
1 cup ice chips
½ cup peaches
1 tablespoon flaxseed
Dollop of honey
Sprinkle of ginger root (season to taste)
Sprinkle of nutmeg (season to taste)

Blend and enjoy!

Bananas: Contain potassium and B vitamins that convert carbohydrates into energy, boosting endurance and testosterone.

Blueberries: High in soluble fiber, which keeps arteries clear of cholesterol. Improved blood flow and relaxed blood vessels improve a man's erections, especially in older men.

Peaches: High in vitamin C. Men should consume at least 200 milligrams of vitamin C per day to increase the quality and quantity of their sperm.

Flaxseed: Increases testosterone levels and is packed with essential fatty acids, such as Omega-3 and Omega-6, which keeps hormones at optimal levels and sex drive revved.

Ginger root: Stimulates the circulatory system, increasing blood flow to the genitals.

Nutmeg: Stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps you relax.

Honey: Honey is rich in vitamin B, which is needed for testosterone production. The gooey nectar also contains boron, which may increase estrogen levels in women. 

- Love Fromgirltogirl.

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