A bigger, fatter, uglier race of people
Yes, Americans are getting fatter: The US obesity prevalence was 41.9% in 2017–March 2020 From 1999–2000 through 2017–March 2020, US obesity prevalence increased from 30.5% to 41.9% One fifth of American adults gained 20% of their body weight or more over a 10 year period Nearly 40 percent of Americans were obese in 2015 and 2016, a sharp increase from a decade earlier Four in ten American adults have obesity, and obesity rates continue to climb nationwide and within population groups About 65% of adults and 15% of children and adolescents in the US are overweight or obese Obesity rates are higher in non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, and Mexican American adults than in non-Hispanic White adults According to the CDC, 19 states had obesity rates between 35% and 40%, and 22 states ranged from 30% and 35%. The Midwest (35.8%) and South (35.6%) had the highest prevalence. For instance, Missouri has an obesity rate of 37.4%. Obesity rates in France are among the lowest in the OECD, but have been increasing steadily. About 1 in 10 people is obese in France. To start with, the French tend to eat less of everything because they are served smaller portions in restaurants unlike other American cafes where unlimited or bottomless is the rule. Studies have shown that the portion size served in French restaurants is much less than that in other countries. The physiological mechanism causing the increase in obesity is no mystery: Americans eat more calories than they burn, and the excess energy is stored as fat. Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. The French are known for their love of food and wine, yet they have a lower obesity rate than
Bullsh!t Card Game Rules
BULLSHIT CARD GAME RULES from Game Rules OBJECTIVE OF BULLSHIT: The object of the game is to get rid of all your cards as fast as you can, and before all the other players. NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 3-10 players MATERIALS: 52-card deck (no jokers) RANK OF CARDS: A (High), K, Q, J, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 TYPE OF GAME: Shedding Card Game AUDIENCE: Teen, Adult OVERVIEW Bullshit is a shedding card game playable by 3 to 10 players. The goal of the game if to be the first player to empty their hand and be declared the winner. SET UP Split the cards evenly among players. One player may have an extra card depending on how may players there are. All the cards are dealt and there is no stockpile for this game. GAMEPLAY The person that has the ace of spades goes first. To take their turn, a player’s cards are played face down into the discard pile in the middle of the table and announced. For example, the player that throws out the first card would say, “one ace”. The turn then passes to the next player and they are required to throw out the next card in ranking order. In this example, the next card would be a two. The player has the option of throwing out all the twos in his hand in one discard. If a player does not have a two in hand, they must discard an alternative card(s) but still claim it as a two, and hope that the other players believe them. If a player calls BS! then they are allowed to flip the cards over to see if they are actually what they’ve been claimed to be. If the
Mah Jong
Mahjong is a traditional Chinese tile-based game that is played with four players. The objective of the game is to create sets and runs of tiles to score points. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to play Mahjong: 1. Equipment: You will need a set of Mahjong tiles. The set consists of 144 tiles, which are divided into three categories: suits, honors, and bonus tiles. 2. Setup: Shuffle the tiles face down on the table, and each player builds a wall by arranging the tiles into a square formation. The wall should be two tiles high and 18 tiles long on each side, forming a rectangle. Then, push the tiles together to form the wall. 3. Breaking the Wall: Each player throws three dice to determine the starting position of the wall. Count the total number on the dice and count from the right side of the wall to find the break point. The wall is broken by removing the tiles to the right of the break point, and the wall is separated into two sections. 4. Dealing the Tiles: Starting with the dealer, each player takes turns counterclockwise to draw four tiles from the wall, one at a time. This process is repeated until each player has 12 tiles. Then, each player takes one more tile to have a total of 13 tiles. 5. Building Your Hand: Players take turns to draw and discard tiles, aiming to create sets and runs. A set consists of three identical tiles (called a "Pung") or four identical tiles (called a "Kong"). A run consists of three consecutive tiles of the same suit. You can also have special combinations like pairs and honors. 6. Taking Turns: On your
Route 66
Theree's nothing quite like hitting the open road during the beautiful summer months. Denverites looking to gain a new perspective can head out in any direction and be in a new state within a day.
Harlequin by the Pool
My teenage daughter has fallen in love with Harlequin romance novels. As we head into the hottest days of the year, she only has three things on her minds: horses, college applications and romance reads. Sure, there’s no “bad time” for romance, but like an iced coffee by the pool, summer lovin’ just hits different. And she's sporting her bikinis from Kulani Kinis, a trendy beachwear company off the East Coast of Australia. Harlequin Romance novels are romantic, uplifting, couple-focused stories that invite readers to get swept away to glamorous destinations all over the world, and experience all the intensity, emotion and sparkle of falling in love. The novels are typically characterized by a strong sense of passion and love, as well as a happy ending. The sensuality level is low, and the bedroom door stays shut, but the emotion is high. According to Harlequin's website, the romance genre has something for everyone! Whether you're looking for contemporary tales of modern love, red-hot erotic reads, historical romances that transport you to another era or Western romances starring the ever-popular cowboy hero, they have a book for you. The Never After series by Emily McIntire are dark, contemporary romance books that take classic fairy tales and give the villains the happy endings. Though not fantasy romance or retellings, if you love fractured fairy tales, then you’ll want to check out the Never After series! The series includes five books: Hooked (2021), Scarred (2022), Wretched (2022), Twisted (2023), and Crossed (2023). She also likes the Off-Campus Series which are New York Times bestsellers and TikTok sensations! Get ready for another binge-worthy romance from international bestselling author Elle Kennedy. Rebecca Yarros is a #1 New York Times, USA
Writing a Winning College Scholarship Essay
by https://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/scholarship-essays?ceid=sat-article&utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SAT+7.11&utm_term=SAT+Promo+Learn+More+Button&utm_id=555573&sfmc_id=207523830 If you need more money to pay for college, chances are you will be applying for several college scholarships. A great scholarship essay helps the scholarship provider understand the real person behind the application and can be the key to winning the award (assuming you meet the other scholarship criteria). Scholarship Essays vs. College Essays Scholarship essays are very similar to your college application essays in terms of strategy. Many scholarship hopefuls will share the same grades, test scores, and ambitions: the essay is your chance to shine (and grow that dream college fund!). How to Write a Scholarship Essay When you’re drafting your scholarship essay, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind: 1. Start the essay writing process early. Leave yourself plenty of time to produce a well thought-out entry. Take the time to brainstorm your ideas, create an outline, and edit your entry as you would for any essay writing assignment for your English class. Read More: How to Craft an Unforgettable College Essay 2. Understand the scholarship provider’s overall mission and purpose. Each scholarship provider is looking for students who meet certain criteria. Consider writing about an experience or interest that highlights your strong ties to the organization’s mission. Genuine passion and enthusiasm for your topic will show through in your essay writing. 3. Follow the scholarship essay instructions. Make sure to follow all of the necessary steps and review them before submitting your scholarship essay. Trust us, some of the brightest students have missed out on the chance to earn scholarships dollars all because they neglected to follow instructions. You don’t want to fall into that category! 4. Steer clear from essay topics that focus on negativity or pessimism. Scholarship
What markets are saying about when to expect a recession
Inflation surged to a 40-year high last year, likely fueled by public aid during the pandemic, previous tax cuts, near-zero interest rates, and the government injecting cash into the economy via bond purchases. Prices also rose because the virus and Russia's invasion of Ukraine disrupted global supply chains. Billionaire and crypto-enthusiast Mike Novogratz offered his take on how to invest $100,000 right now, for investors who are willing to accept more risk and those who aren't. "If they were young and had a high risk tolerance, I'd be buying Alibaba stock. I'd be buying silver, gold, bitcoin and ethereum. That'd be my portfolio," the Galaxy Digital CEO said in an interview with David Rubenstein on Bloomberg TV. For the risk-averse, Novogratz suggested his strategy make up about 30% of their investments, with the rest going into bonds and possibly an index fund. _______________________________________________________________________ What markets are saying about when to expect a recession Analysis by Krystal Hur, CNN Published 7:43 AM EDT, Sun July 2, 2023 Rising rates renew fears of recession Economists, investors and the Federal Reserve have sounded alarm bells for months that a recession could come later this year. But a growing chorus of experts believe a downturn might not happen until early next year. Here are some of those recent calls: Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan told CNN on Tuesday that he believes the US economy could tip into a recession early next year, rather than this year like he originally predicted. Vanguard economists wrote in their mid-year outlook that they see a high probability of recession, and the “odds have risen that it could be delayed from 2023 to 2024.” JPMorgan Chase economists said in a note last week that there
Your Life in Weeks
From https://waitbutwhy.com/2014/05/life-weeks.html Your Life in Weeks May 7, 2014 By Tim Urban Note: If you want to print this post or read it offline, the PDF is probably the way to go. You can buy it here. This is a long human life in years: And here’s a human life in months: But today, we’re going to look at a human life in weeks: Each row of weeks makes up one year. That’s how many weeks it takes to turn a newborn into a 90-year-old. It kind of feels like our lives are made up of a countless number of weeks. But there they are—fully countable—staring you in the face. Before we discuss things further, let’s look at how a typical American spends their weeks: Sources: 12345 There are some other interesting ways to use the weeks chart: But how about your weeks? Sometimes life seems really short, and other times it seems impossibly long. But this chart helps to emphasize that it’s most certainly finite. Those are your weeks and they’re all you’ve got. Given that fact, the only appropriate word to describe your weeks is precious. There are trillions upon trillions of weeks in eternity, and those are your tiny handful. Going with the “precious” theme, let’s imagine that each of your weeks is a small gem, like a 2mm, .05 carat diamond. Here’s one: If you multiply the volume of a .05 carat diamond by the number of weeks in 90 years (4,680), it adds up to just under a tablespoon. Looking at this spoon of diamonds, there’s one very clear question to ask: “Are you making the most of your weeks?” In thinking about my own weeks and how I tend to use them, I decided that
Skijor
https://streamhorse.tv/blog/f/a-skijor-toolbox-a-nuts-and-bolts-guide-to-equine-skijoring From https://www.leadvilletwinlakes.com/things-to-do-detail/leadville-ski-joring-crystal-carnival-weekend/ WHAT IS SKI JORING? Leadville Ski Joring is an action-packed sport where a horse and rider race down snow-packed Harrison Avenue in Leadville’s downtown, pulling a skier who’s holding onto a rope. As the horse gallops, the skier flies over jumps and spears rings set up along certain parts of the course. It’s a thrilling event to watch or join! See what the New York Times had to say about this thrilling event in The Wild West, On Skis. You can ride your horse or ski, bid on a team at the Calcutta auction, or line up on Harrison Avenue to watch the excitement! Kids can get in on the action, too, and try ski joring behind a snowmobile. WATCH SKI JORING Leadville Ski Joring is free to watch! For everyone’s safety, no dogs or drones are allowed. SATURDAY, MARCH 2 AND SUNDAY, MARCH 3 9 a.m. Calcutta (6th & Harrison Ave.) Noon – 3 p.m. Leadville ski joring – National anthem at noon, then Open division, Sport division, Snowmobile division. Awards are presented right after ski joring at the Elks Club (123 W. 5th St.). JOIN WEEKEND RACES & EVENTS! Every bit as fun as ski joring is the Crystal Carnival part of the weekend, with unique events guaranteed to put a smile on your face. FRIDAY, MARCH 1 7 p.m. Nordic ski down Leadville’s main street before the horses do! In the Harrison Nordic Knockout Sprints, you can ski the avenue under the lights. SATURDAY, MARCH 2 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. Enjoy pancakes, eggs, and sausage at the Elks Annual Ski Joring Pancake Breakfast (123 W. 5th St.). 6 p.m. Ride the Leadville Winter Mountain Bike Series – Mineral Belt Mayhem, a fat tire bike ride after dark on the 11-mile