Michelle Obama is the First Lady of Complaints

Former First Lady Michelle Obama is in the news again with another grievance. In an interview to promote her new book, The Look, Mrs. Obama is complaining again. When asked about running for President, Obama claimed that Americans “aren’t ready for a woman President” and have “a lot of growing up to do.” Last year, Michelle Obama campaigned for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. During a speech in Michigan, Obama called Harris “extraordinary,” and wondered “why on earth is this race even close?” She also asked whether “as a country, are we ready for this moment?” These are absurd comments since two of the last three Democratic Party presidential nominees have been women. The stage is certainly set for the right female candidate to become President. This victorious female candidate who will make history will never be Michelle Obama. There are several reasons for this prediction, but, primarily, she has refused to display any appreciation for this great country or all the many benefits she received for being married to Barack Obama. Incredibly, Michelle Obama offers a steady stream of complaints about the American people and how she has been treated in her life. As First Lady, Obama said she was under a “particularly white-hot glare,” and grumbled that her family “didn’t get the grace that I think some other families have gotten.” Of course, that complaint is ludicrous because Barack and Michelle Obama were treated as royalty in America. They received fawning media coverage from the very beginning. Those who pushed too hard and asked tough questions were labeled “racists.” Yet, Michelle Obama claimed that the “we were all too aware that as a first Black couple, we couldn’t afford any missteps.” The Barack Obama presidency was nothing but a series of “missteps,” but he not only won reelection, but he also completed his two terms without any impeachment hearings. Barack Obama could have been impeached over any number of scandals in his presidency, such as the disastrous Benghazi attack on our consulate, or the “Fast and Furious” gun running operation or the Internal Revenue Service improperly targeting Tea Party organizations. Instead of impeachment, Barack Obama received a pass from Republicans in Congress, who were too timid to push for thorough investigations and feared being called “racists.” In contrast, President Donald Trump was impeached for a “perfect” phone call to Ukrainian President Zelensky and for a speech on January 6, 2021, in which he called for his supporters to “peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard” at the U. S. Capitol. Trump was not responsible for the violence on that day. Instead, he wanted more National Guard troops for protection, and his requests were denied. The President’s wonderful wife, First Lady Melania Trump, has also been mistreated. Despite her history as a world-renowned fashion model and being internationally recognized for her beauty and accomplishments, Mrs. Trump was never invited to be photographed for the cover of Vogue magazine. However, the perpetual complainer, Michelle Obama, graced the cover of Vogue three times. Not bad for someone who whined that she did not “get the grace” that other First Ladies received. Michelle Obama has been criticizing her country for years. In February 2008, as her husband was on the path to the presidency, she said that “for the first time in my adult lifetime I am really proud of my country.” Thus, she was only proud of America because her husband was succeeding politically. In 2019, at a leadership conference for the Obama Foundation in Malaysia, she said that the United States was “still not where we need to be. when it comes to race.” Even though her husband had been elected twice as President, Michelle Obama said, “People thought electing Barack Obama would end racism. That’s four hundred years of stuff that was going to be eliminated because of eight years of this kid from Hawaii. Are you kidding me?” The “kid from Hawaii” is a particular source of Michelle Obama’s complaints on her podcast that she hosts with her brother. She is often denigrating or ridiculing her husband on the show. This seems disrespectful for no one in America would know anything about Michelle Obama if not for the “kid from Hawaii.” Even though she is ungrateful, Barack Obama has been taking care of his wife for many years. After his political stock soared in his home state, then Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich said he was asked to make phone calls to the University of Chicago Medical Center on behalf of Michelle Obama. She eventually was hired in 2002 and served in several roles, including Vice President for Community and External Affairs. In that position, she was paid $317,000 before taking a leave of absence to campaign for her husband. Among her responsibilities was “neighborhood outreach,” remarkably similar to her husband’s famous position as “community organizer.” Michelle Obama was paid very well for “neighborhood outreach,” and, despite her many complaints, has been treated very well by the country she seems to despise. Jeff Crouere is a native New Orleanian and is a political columnist, the author of America’s Last Chance, and provides regular commentaries on the Jeff Crouere YouTube channel and at Crouere. net. For more information, email him at jcrouere@gmail. com.
https://www.evangelinetoday.com/editorial-columns/michelle-obama-first-lady-complaints

National forests Christmas tree permits now available

EASTERN OREGON Christmas tree permits are now available to purchase at the offices of the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman and Malheur national forests, several businesses in Northeastern Oregon and online. To purchase a Christmas tree permit online, visit Recreation. gov and search for permits for the specific national forest. The Forest Service advised it is important to carefully read the overview and need-to-know information prior to purchasing the permit. Visitors also will need to set up or log in to a Recreation. gov account to complete the transaction. Permits are $5 per tree. Visitors may purchase up to five permits for trees on the Wallowa-Whitman and Malheur national forests, but the Umatilla National Forest allows only one purchase. There also is $2. 50 fee for permits purchased through Recreation. gov. For purchases in person, visit any national forest office or one of the local vendors for 2025 Christmas Tree Permits: Ace Hardwares in Boardman and Hermiston. Athena Convenience Store, Athena. Bi-Marts in Baker City, La Grande and Pendleton. Burnt River Market in Unity. D&B Supply in Baker City. Dale Store, Dale. Dollar Stretcher in Enterprise. Elgin Food Town, Elgin. The Gold Post in Sumpter. Halfway Market in Halfway. Hells Canyon NRA in Clarkston, Washington. Heppner Mobil, Heppner. Hitchin’ Post Grocery in Richland. Hometown Hardware in Union. Island City Market & Deli in Island City. J&D’s Food Mart, Pilot Rock. Rhode’s Supply, Ukiah. Smitty’s Outpost, Hermiston. Sports Corral in Joseph. Tollgate Crossing Store, Tollgate. Wallowa Food City in Wallowa. York’s in Baker City. Wallowa Food City in Wallowa. Zip Zone 2, Milton-Freewater. Fourth graders with an Every Kid Outdoors pass are eligible for a free Christmas tree permit and can apply by entering the pass or voucher number when purchasing a permit online. There is $2. 50 reservation fee. Cutting a Christmas tree also improves forest health, according to the Forest Service. The permit system helps thin densely populated stands of small-diameter trees. Local forest health experts identify areas that benefit from thinning trees that tend to be the perfect size for Christmas trees. Removing these trees in designated areas helps other trees grow larger and can open areas that provide forage for wildlife.
https://bakercityherald.com/2025/11/20/national-forests-christmas-tree-permits-now-available/

First aid, CPR and AED classes offered at Centennial Park

The Paso Robles Recreation Services Department will offer two opportunities for community members to become certified in first aid, CPR, and the use of an AED for adults, children and infants. Each class is four and a half hours and will take place at Centennial Park at 600 Nickerson Drive in the Live Oak Room from 9: 30 a. m. to 2 p. m. on Dec. 6 and Dec. 13. The cost is $100, and qualified participants can use scholarship funds to help cover the fee. “We are thrilled about the opportunity to be able to offer these classes to the community for the first time,” said V. Teeter, aquatics coordinator. “Every person trained and confident in an emergency situation makes our community that much safer.” For information about scholarships or to register, visit prcity. com/recreation or contact Paso Robles Recreation Services at (805) 237-3988 or recservices@prcity. com.
https://pasoroblesdailynews.com/first-aid-cpr-and-aed-classes-offered-at-centennial-park/216207/

Putin’s Army Is Bleeding Out in Ukraine

Russia is pushing hard on two fronts, driving toward Pokrovsk in Donetsk while probing thin Ukrainian lines in the south, especially in Zaporizhzhia. Read Full Article ».
https://www.realclearworld.com/2025/11/20/putins_army_is_bleeding_out_in_ukraine_1148659.html

Max Verstappen makes an alarming confession about his health as he talks about the current era of ground effect cars

Max Verstappen has shared a concerning update about his physical state, which is being affected by the current generation of F1 cars. The sport reintroduced ground-effect cars in 2022 for the first time in 40 years, with the cars exploiting the Venturini effect, which creates more downforce and, in turn, better cornering. 2025 is the last year of the ground-effect cars, with 2026 about to bring entirely new technical regulations, which will shuffle the pecking order, with Mercedes expected to be the top dog. But car performance aside, Max Verstappen has not found the ground-effect challengers to be the most pleasing to drive. Ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the Red Bull driver commented about the ground-effect cars, which are over 100 pounds heavier than the previous-gen cars. He shared that it has taken a toll on his physical health, with his back and feet bearing the brunt. “It hasn’t been comfortable at all, all these years my whole back is falling apart, and my feet always hurt. Physically, it hasn’t been the best. When you do scans, they don’t look good.” The last time Max Verstappen complained about back pain or any physical difficulty was after his victory at the 2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. However, that was only partially related to the ground-effect cars, and more about the bumpy nature of the Imola circuit left him “broken” and wanting painkillers and a massage. The 2026 F1 technical regulations aim to reduce the weight of the car by 30 kgs (66 pounds), make it more nimble, introduce active aerodynamics, and provide more electric power with a push-to-pass system for overtaking. Max Verstappen reveals the performance flaws of ground-effect cars In the ground-effect era, most F1 races have become a processional, with limited overtaking possible unless on long straights. George Russell recently complained about it after the United States GP, saying that the races are races only until Turn 1 of lap 1. While his comment was partially directed at the lack of tire degradation, Max Verstappen feels that following in the current-gen cars had become difficult because of the dirty air effect, and thus, preventing effective slipstreams. “I won’t miss these cars,” the Dutchman said on Wednesday in Las Vegas. “It was good for a while in the beginning [the dirty air], but not anymore. I do think you can follow a bit better, a bit more controlled anyway.” Comparing the ground-effect cars with their predecessor, the Dutchman added: “With those old cars, you really had extreme oversteer or understeer in certain places, and you don’t have that now. Now there’s just less downforce, and you have the problem that the slipstream with these cars isn’t as efficient anymore. On some tracks, it’s simply not enough for overtaking.” Though the ground-effect cars are one of the quickest in F1 history, Fernando Alonso also shared Max Verstappen’s view about not missing them in 2026. He complained about the weight, size, and closeness of the cars to the ground.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/f1/news-max-verstappen-makes-alarming-confession-health-talks-current-era-ground-effect-cars

Troy High School presents ‘Game of Tiaras’ on Friday and Saturday

By David Fong Troy City Schools communications director TROY Get ready for the most hilarious royal rumble you didn’t know you needed! The Troy High School thespians are proud to present their fall play “Game of Tiaras,” where Disney princesses (and reasonable, non-copyright infringing facsimiles of Disney princesses), Shakespeare and a cutthroat battle for the throne collide in one outrageous comedy! The first showing will be at 7 p. m. Friday, Nov. 21, while the second showing will be at 7 p. m. Saturday, Nov. 22. Both shows will take place in the Troy High School auditorium. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students/senior citizens. Tickets can be purchased in the Troy High School main office during school hours or at the door 30 minutes before the show. Watch Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, and the whole crew throw manners out the castle window as they scheme, backstab, and sass their way to the crown. Expect big laughs, epic one-liners, and more drama than a royal family reunion! The company includes: Urijah Baker as French Prince and Soldier 3; Ty’Naja Brown as Princess Tiana, French Soldier 3, and Crowd Member 2; Ava Bruce as Crowd Member and Soldier 1; Matthew Clark on sound; Liz Clingan as Cinderella; Shelby Cruea as Stage Crew and Executioner; Isabella Dancer as Dwarf 2, French Soldier, and Crowd Member; Sawyer Earl on lights; Jacob Eckert on lights; Jaiden Foster Valadez as Guard 2; Adalyn Hardee as Narrator 1; Lillian Hensley as Stage Crew; Emmett Jenkins as the King; Jayden Jess as Narrator 2; Hailey Kindell Winert as Dwarf 1, Girl, Talking Teapot, and Crowd Member; Juno Landes as Animated Snowman, Candlestick, and Peasant; Scarlette Lewis as Guard 1; Molly Martin as Blood Packet Girl; Hayden Maxwell as Prince Charming; Jenna Morrow as Stage Crew; Eli Neldner as Stage Crew; Abby Olt as Smeagol; Halima Omar as Pocahontas, Crowd Member, and French Soldier; Hailee Overholser as Little Mermaid and Stage Manager; Marisa Peters as Snow White and Princess Jasmine; Cori Quillen as Stage Manager and Graphic Designer; Vie Rounds as the Snow Princess Ellie; Jules Ruhe as Princess Belle; Aiyah Sedeno as Herald, Guard 3, and Crowd Member; Carly Spahr leading Costume Crew; Malachi Tyler as Stage Crew; Abigail Weikert as Stage Crew; Logan Westerfield as Soldier 2 and Peasant 1; and Rylan Wick on sound. The show is directed by Mrs. Irene Imboden, with Mr. Jeremy Imboden offering technical direction.
https://miamivalleytoday.com/troy-high-school-presents-game-of-tiaras-on-friday-and-saturday/

Galaxy S23 gets the November 2025 security update

After the Galaxy S25 and the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung is now rolling out the November 2025 security patch to its non-foldable flagship smartphone lineup from 2023, the Galaxy S23 series. It is 405. 75MB in size and carries firmware version S91xB0XM8EYK2. The November 2025 security patch fixes 25 security vulnerabilities present in the previous versions of the OS. To get it, go to Settings > Software update > Download and uninstall. We expect Samsung to release it to other variants of the Galaxy S23 series phones and in other regions in the next few days. We will soon make the firmware available in our database for you to download and install manually. If you have been following Samsung news, you might know that the company is developing One UI 8. 5 for Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Every new test build of the software packs more visual changes and new features than the one before it. Samsung is expected to debut it with the Galaxy S26 series in February, and the Galaxy S23 is eligible to get it.
https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-s23-november-2025-security-update/

PS5 Update for November 2025 Being Slammed by Players

Sony rolled out a nifty little PS5 update for November 2025, but it hasn’t gone down well with players, from the looks of it. The update adds a new widget to the Welcome Hub alongside dynamic animated backgrounds (pictured above) that are designed to change with the seasons. The new Welcome Hub widget displays players’ recent game stats, like time spent playing a certain game, sessions played, game progress percentage, trophy progress, etc. These stats were recently added to the PS App as well, the latest version of which now displays your game progress in recently played games. Players were expecting a little more than what they got, it seems. The most common complaint you’ve guessed it is the lack of proper UI-wide dynamic themes that we grew to love on the PS4. Players are also complaining about the lack of useful features, like folders. “I just want the folders back,” wrote one player. “I don’t even care about themes or specialized backgrounds of games anymore.” Dozens agreed. I think it’s safe to say that dynamic themes aren’t coming back, at least not on the PS5. We hope, however, that PS6 brings back some of the beloved PS4 personalization and social features.
https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2025/11/20/ps5-welcome-hub-update-november-2025-slammed/

Fiber is something most people could use more of. But experts advise caution with ‘fibermaxxing’

By DEE-ANN DURBIN U. S. consumers who have had their fill of finding protein added to everything from cereal to ice cream are about to meet the next big food fad: fiber. Americans have been boosting their protein intake for years; even Pop-Tarts and Starbucks are selling protein-enhanced products. But the number of new products promoted with high or added fiber saw a big uptick in the U. S. this year, according to market research firm Mintel. Hundreds of videos on social media celebrate the benefits of dietary fiber and share recipes to help viewers get more of it. There’s even a term for trying to meet or exceed the recommended daily fiber intake: fibermaxxing. “I think fiber will be the next protein,” PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta said during a recent conference call with investors. “Consumers are starting to understand that fiber is the benefit that they need.” Fiber’s benefits Unlike muscle-building protein, fiber isn’t sexy. It’s a carbohydrate found in plants that your body can’t break down. It helps feed gut bacteria and move food through the digestive system. “Folks don’t want to talk about it at a dinner party,” said Debbie Petitpain, a registered dietitian nutritionist and a spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. There are two main types of fiber. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and forms a gel-like material that feeds gut bacteria. It’s found in foods like oats, peas, beans, apples and carrots. Insoluble fiber doesn’t dissolve in water and moves food through the digestive system. It’s found in whole wheat flour, popcorn, wheat bran, nuts, green beans and potatoes. Studies have shown that fiber lowers cholesterol levels, regulates blood sugar and promotes weight loss, since high-fiber foods tend to make eaters feel more full. It may also protect against heart disease, diabetes, diverticulitis and colon cancer, according to the American Heart Association. Petitpain said rising use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs could be one reason for the renewed focus on fiber, since GLP-1s naturally slow digestion and fiber can prevent constipation. How much fiber do we need? Most people in Western countries could use more fiber because their diets are low in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, said Sander Kersten, director of the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University. Under the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s guidelines, adults should aim for 14 grams of fiber for every 1, 000 calories they consume. That’s about 25 grams of fiber for women and 38 grams for men each day. Petitpain said Americans generally only get about two-thirds of that amount. For reference, 1 cup of raspberries contains 8 grams of fiber, while a banana contains 3. 2 grams, according to the USDA. One-half cup of avocado contains 5 grams of fiber and 1 cup of lima beans contains 13. 2 grams. Fiber One, a bran cereal, packs 18 grams of fiber into a 2/3-cup serving. What are good ways to increase fiber? Kersten said long-term studies about the benefits of fiber have looked at the consumption of whole foods and not packaged products with added fiber. “The way it is consumed as an additive and part of a diet that doesn’t contain a lot of fiber may be different than a naturally fiber-rich diet,” Kersten said. “You can eat a very processed, Western diet and consume foods that are enriched, but we don’t know if it confers the same benefit.” Whole foods also help the body in other ways, Petitpain said. An apple contains 4. 8 grams of fiber as well as water, vitamins and minerals, for example. Here are some recommendations from the Mayo Clinic for adding fiber to your diet: Choose a breakfast cereal with 5 grams or more of fiber a serving. Top it with a sliced banana or berries. Choose breads with at least 2 grams of fiber per serving and try other grains like brown rice, whole-wheat pasta and quinoa. When baking, substitute whole-grain flour for white flour. Add wheat bran to muffins and cookies. Try to eat five or more servings of fruit and vegetables daily. If you eat canned fruit, make sure it’s canned in fruit juice and not syrup, and make sure canned vegetables are low in sodium. Think twice about fibermaxxing There is no defined upper limit for fiber intake, Kersten said. But increasing fiber can cause painful gas and bloating, especially if it’s done quicky. Petitpain said people should increase their fiber intake gradually and drink plenty of water. “You’re feeding gut bacteria a food, and you can’t break it down. You rely on them, and if you give them second, third and fourth servings, there’s not enough of them to handle the extra load,” Petitpain said. Certain populations should also be extra careful about their fiber intake, Petitpain said. People who are sensitive to gluten or allergic to foods like soy, shellfish or psyllium husk should read labels carefully since some foods with added fiber contain those ingredients. More broadly, Kersten questions the trend of focusing on one nutrient, whether it’s protein or fiber. “We don’t need nutrients, we need foods. Ultimately, what you want to be striving for is a healthy diet, and you should choose foods that are considered to be an important part of a healthy diet,” he said.
https://www.courant.com/2025/11/20/fiber-is-something-most-people-could-use-more-of-but-experts-advise-caution-with-fibermaxxing/

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