Saturday, April 09, 2005

China's Great Wall made with pudding

central news:" There is evidence in China to support the modern adage rice pudding sticks to the ribs, as 700-year-old walls there appear to be made from it. Archaeologists examining the walls surrounding the ancient city of Xian, home of the famed Terracotta warriors, found the remarkably tough and resilient plaster has the same molecular structure as rice pudding, or what the Chinese call sticky rice porridge, which they traditionally eat for breakfast. Xian and the Great Wall of China were built on the orders of Qinshihuangdi, the first emperor of a unified China in the 3rd century BC. Xian's walls, which still completely surround the city, date in their current form from the Ming dynasty in the 14th century. I found this interesting, no different then (paste) Flour & Water. But if you heat it then you have gravy base. I'm sure thru history a lot of things we eat were use to make or build something if he just looked. "

Woman corrupted teen boys

Greene County Jail:" A 33-year-old woman gave drugs, alcohol and oral sex to 4-male teenagers, police and prosecutors said. The woman, who is not being named to protect her family member's identity, is in Greene County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bond. A grand jury indicted her last week on five counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and two counts each of importunate and corrupting another with drugs. The woman faces a maximum 43-year sentence if convicted on all charges. Prosecutor Schmidt said the case is a bit unusual. The boys were between ages 13 and 16 when the woman had sexual relationships with them in her home, according to police and court records, prosecutor said. 2- other boys told police they saw the woman, perform on the teens or were their when illegal activity took place. The 4- boys told police the woman gave them rum, vodka and the prescription drug Klonopin, during their visits to the home I don't understand this women? What is wrong with her thinking to begin with. These are children she is old enough to be their mother, how would she feel if these were her sons someone did this too? I agree she should go to prison but, I feel she needs mental counseling- more!"

Monsters to children very real

Psychological:" Imaginary monsters that many children believe lurk in closets or under beds, are very real to children, says a Los Angeles psychologist. Monster fear is real. This is a very common problem among children, Dr. Richard Sherman, a clinical psychologist and long-time board member of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association, said. Children have a difficult time distinguishing between their imagination and reality and their fears can transform the ghosts and ghouls of their mind into creatures as real as their playmates, according to Sherman. Parents need to take these concerns seriously rather than simply telling their children that monsters do not exist,he said. Sherman suggests giving children a flashlight to illuminate a monster's favorite hiding spot, playing games in dim light to make children feel more comfortable in the dark and monitoring television shows and movies to prevent exposure to mature content. The key to helping children defeat imaginary monsters is to make them feel empowered, while disposing of their nightmare creations.Heck kids aren't the only ones. I am a grown adult and I still have fears of going into dark area's when I can't see, I don't think we ever grow out of it. We just as grown-ups try to deal with it better, or pretend to at least."