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The leading candidate for the NY mayoralty is never tired to think outside of the box but inside of reality as presented by research.

In the past, he had been very outspoken about the Nazi-roots of BDS. And many left-wing people were not happy with that.

So, I was much pained that he suddenly seemed open to BDS. But hes now said that he regrets his poor choice of words. And so do I.

Yes, singling out Israel as the only illegitimate nation state is anti-Semitic.

But Im glad hes back. This is important.

Not that we have anything to fear from the US leadership. Pelosi, Biden, and Harris are staunch believers in Jews. Yang really fits their company.

His Israel support isnt axiomatic. Obama too was very smart, knew racism all too well, was surrounded by Jews, but he emerged as an anti-Zionist.

Surprisingly and disturbingly, Yang was a no show at a mayoral candidates event organized by the Yeshiva University Political Action Club on Monday. He has mostly said the right thing about Jewish education (and its not so simple). But, at the end of the day, youve got to come talk with the folks.

We need future President Yang to fancy facts over feelings. Is he back?

MM is a prolific and creative writer and thinker, a daily blog contributor to the TOI. He is a fetal survivor of the pharmaceutical industry (https://diethylstilbestrol.co.uk/studies/des-and-psychological-health/), born in 1953 to two Dutch survivors who met in the largest concentration camp in the Netherlands, Westerbork, and holds a BA in medicine (University of Amsterdam). He taught Re-evaluation Co-counseling, became a social activist, became religious, made Aliyah, and raised three wonderful kids. He wrote an unpublished tome about Jewish Free Will. He's a strict vegan since 2008. He's an Orthodox Jew but not a rabbi. * His most influential teachers (chronologically) are: his parents, Nico (natan) van Zuiden and Betty (beisye) Nieweg, Wim Kan, Mozart, Harvey Jackins, Marshal Rosenberg, Reb Shlomo Carlebach, and, lehavdil bein chayim lechayim: Rabbi Dr. Natan Lopes Cardozo, Rav Zev Leff, and Rav Meir Lubin. * Previously, for decades, he was known to the Jerusalem Post readers as a frequent letter writer. For a couple of years, he wrote hasbara for the Dutch public. His fields of attention now are varied: Psychology (including Sexuality and Abuse), Medicine (including physical immortality), Science (statistics), Politics (Israel, the US and the Netherlands, Activism - more than leftwing or rightwing, he hopes to highlight Truth), Oppression and Liberation (intersectionally, for young people, the elderly, non-Whites, women, workers, Jews, LGBTQIA, foreigners and anyone else who's dehumanized or exploited), Integrity, Philosophy, Jews (Judaism, Zionism, Holocaust and Jewish Liberation), Ecology and Veganism. Sometimes he's misunderstood because he has such a wide vision that never fits any specialist's box. But that's exactly what many love about him. Many of his posts relate to affairs from the news or the Torah Portion of the Week or are new insights that suddenly befell him. * He hopes that his words will inspire and inform, reassure the doubters but make the self-assured doubt more. He strives to bring a fresh perspective rather than bore you with the obvious. He doesn't expect his readers to agree. Rather, original minds must be disputed. In short, his main political positions are: anti-Trumpism, for Zionism, Intersectionality, non-violence, democracy, anti the fake peace process, for original-Orthodoxy, Science, Free Will, anti blaming-the-victim and for down-to-earth optimism. Read his blog how he attempts to bridge any discrepancies. He admits sometimes exaggerating to make a point, which could have him come across as nasty, while in actuality, he's quite a lovely person to interact with. He holds - how Dutch - that a strong opinion doesn't imply intolerance of other views. * His writing has been made possible by an allowance for second-generation Holocaust survivors from the Netherlands. It has been his dream since he was 38 to try to make a difference by teaching through writing. He had three times 9-out-of-10 for Dutch at his high school finals but is spending his days communicating in English and Hebrew - how ironic. G-d must have a fine sense of humor. In case you wonder - yes, he is a bit dyslectic. November 13, 2018, he published his 500th blog post with the ToI. If you're a native English speaker and wonder why you should read from people whose English is only their second language, consider the advantage of having a peek outside of your cultural bubble. * To find his earlier blog posts on a certain subject XXX, among his over 1200 ones, go to the right-top corner of the Times of Israel page, click on the search icon and search "zuiden, XXX". His second daily active less tame blog, to which one may subscribe, one may find here: https://mmvanzuiden.wordpress.com/ or by clicking on the globe icon next to his picture on top. * To send any personal reaction to him, scroll to the top of the blog post and click Contact Me.

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Andrew Yang walks back his walking back of his tough anti-BDS stance - The Times of Israel

INDIANAPOLIS -- Two more days until the Final Four field is set.

Before we take that huge step to the ultimate stage of the season, let's look for a few minutes at the Elite Eight and evaluate how this octet of schools got here. Time for a rank and re-seed. I'm listing the teams based on a combination of tournament performance and team strength. I watched every one of these squads win in the past two days, so some in-person takeaways will be included as well.

It's an assorted group, this Elite Eight. This year marks the first time since 2011 that we won't have a regional final between a No. 1 and No. 2 seed. No. 11 UCLA's upset of No. 2 Alabama secured the 13th upset of this tournament (an upset is defined by the NCAA as a team seeded five spots or worse defeating its opponent). The 2021 Big Dance is now tied with 1985 and 2014 as the most upset-riddled brackets in history. And we've still go three rounds to go -- and three more opportunities in the next two days.

All of these teams have been impressive -- how could you not be when you make it this far? -- but here's how I would rank them heading into Monday evening.

Who they've beaten: No. 16 Norfolk State, No. 8 Oklahoma, No. 5 CreightonWhat I've seen: The best team in college basketball this season -- and in many seasons. It was a joy to watch Gonzaga peacefully pull away, like a stroll through a field, vs. Creighton Sunday afternoon at Hinkle Fieldhouse. (Zags 83, Jays 65.) The Bulldogs have won their first three games by an average of 22.3 points and are showing almost no signs of weakness. Corey Kispert was the team's leading scorer in the first round; Drew Timme has been the most valuable player, and high scorer, the past two. Tuesday night it may well be Jalen Suggs, who is maybe the most irresistible player in terms of watchability in this tournament. Three wins down, three more to go for sports immortality. No. 6 USC should provide Gonzaga's toughest test since December.

Who they've beaten: No. 16 Hartford, No. 9 Wisconsin, No. 5 VillanovaWhat I've seen: A team that's almost completely fallen back into its groove of dominance. The Bears have won their three games by an average of 16.0 points and performed as the fourth-best defensive unit in the tournament, according to BartTorvik.com's metrics. Scott Drew's Bears were down 30-23 at the half vs. Villanova at Hinkle on Saturday -- then outscored Nova 37-21 in the second half and held the Wildcats to one of their worst offensive outputs in tournament play in program history. Against Wisconsin, Baylor had just four turnovers, none of which were of the live-ball variety. Against Nova, just six turnovers. BU's 6.7 turnover average is the lowest of any team still standing. One more win gets the Bears to their first Final Four since 1950, under Bill Henderson.

Who they've beaten: No. 16 Texas Southern, No. 8 LSU, No. 4 Florida StateWhat I've seen: A skillfully coached team that was faded hard by many and predicted to fall prior to the Elite Eight (OK, and the Sweet 16) but has nonetheless averaged 81.3 points without its best player (Isaiah Livers) and separated from all of its opponents by the 10-minute mark of the second half. I almost put Michigan above Baylor, but without Livers I think the seeding needs to still be this way. The Wolverines got buckets at will Sunday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse vs. Florida State. U-M had 15 second-half layups and disassembled FSU's intimidating, long defense to cruise along again. Juwan Howard has pulled off a fabulous coaching job. No school has more NCAA Tournament wins since 2013 than Michigan's 17.

Who they've beaten: No. 11 Drake, No. 3 Kansas, No. 7 OregonWhat I've seen: An overlooked team finally getting its respect. USC has won its three games by 64 points, which is the second-largest aggregate margin of victory by any seed No. 6 or worse in history. Listen, my bracket is sort of a shambles. (Though five out of eight isn't TOO bad.) But the one non-obvious Elite Eight pick I nailed was the same one I've been telling you about in the Power Rankings and on CBS Sports HQ since January: USC is legit, a team I tabbed as a Final Four dark horse months ago. The Trojans elbowed Oregon out of the way early in the first half of Sunday's final tip and never looked back. This team is more than the Mobley Bros., but having them sure does present one mind-meld of a puzzle for opponents. Andy Enfield basically built this team with almost nothing but transfers. It's going to be an unreal story if it can pull off the upset Tuesday.

Who they've beaten: No. 15 Cleveland State, No. 10 Rutgers, No. 11 SyracuseWhat I've seen: The No. 3-ranked team at KenPom get a little bit lucky but also exert its will on teams. The victory against Cleveland State is an afterthought at this point, but how about the Rutgers escape from last weekend? Had the Scarlet Knights not forgotten how to play basketball for much of the final two minutes of that game, Houston's hanging at the crib at this point. Houston went Houston, though; it won ugly, and proudly. The win against Syracuse Saturday night was authoritative. I saw Kelvin Sampson's team decide, with emphasis, that Syracuse was just done. The 62-46 win marked SU's lowest point total in program history in the NCAAs. If Houston wins Monday, it will become the first team to make the Final Four without playing a single-digit seed.

Who they've beaten: No. 11 Michigan State, No. 6 BYU, No. 14 Abilene Christian, No. 2 AlabamaWhat I've seen: A revival of a blue blood. UCLA's 88-78 win over Alabama Sunday night at Hinkle was a game I'd rank in the top three of the tournament. The vibe of that building in a good game is tantalizing, even at 25% capacity. They have to figure out a way to play tourney games in Hinkle every four years or so moving forward. It would be a missed opportunity otherwise. The way UCLA pulled off its OT win on Bama was probably not something that can be duplicated in the next decade-plus of tournament competition. UCLA had merely 25 points in the second half ... then dropped 23 on Alabama's head in OT, doing so after the Crimson Tide's Alex Reese hit a 26-foot shot at the end of the second half to (temporarily) save the Tide's hide. UCLA lost its best player, Johnny Juzang, to a foul-out with 2:26 to go in a 60-all game. UCLA is the first team since VCU in 2011 to play in the First Four and reach the Elite Eight. UCLA's also the third No. 11 seed to beat a No. 2 in history.

Who they've beaten: No. 14 Colgate, No. 6 Texas Tech, No. 15 Oral RobertsWhat I've seen: The team that's had the shakiest way to get to this point. The Razorbacks beat TTU and Oral Roberts by two points apiece and would no longer be in the field had Max Abmas' 3-point attempt been two inches to the right. But it wasn't, and Arkansas is still dancing. The No. 3 seed in the South is set for a SWC reunion vs. Baylor. Per Torvik, Arkansas is pretty clearly playing the least efficiently of any team still left. But it won't be put last because this is obviously not the worst of the group. Eric Musselman knows his team has to have better shot selection in order to get the Hogs back to the Four for the first time since 1995. Could be a spicy one vs. Baylor Monday night.

Who they've beaten: No. 5 Tennessee, No. 4 Oklahoma State, No. 8 Loyola ChicagoWhat I've seen: One of the most unlikely regional-final runs from a power-conference team in history. Oregon State's win at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday afternoon was a dose of Loyola's own medicine. The Beavers are back in the Elite Eight for the first time in 39 years, doing so in no small part because of foul shooting. Oregon State is shooting 86.2% from the stripe (56 for 65), the highest rate in this year's Dance. With UCLA and OSU still alive, it marks the third time an NCAA Tournament has two double-digit seeds playing in the Elite Eight (1990 and 2002 the other ones). OSU's opponents are shooting 23.1% from 3-point range, which in turn has made OSU the third-stingiest defense, behind USC and Gonzaga, in the tournament.

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March Madness 2021: Re-seeding the teams in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament - CBS Sports

BOULDER, Colo., March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rowdy Mermaid, the functional beverage brand known for its delicious and healthful kombucha, today announced that it's entering a new category with the launch of its Adaptonic immunity beverages. The new sparkling tonics are crafted with luscious fruits, botanical herbs and immunity-supporting reishi mushroom extract, though from their incredibly delectable taste, you'd never know it! The launch of Adaptonic coincides with the release of a new Grapefruit Risekombucha flavor, the brand's first "energizing" kombucha, which, along with Adaptonic, will be available at Rocky Mountain Region Whole Foods Market retail locations. The majority of Rowdy Mermaid's other kombucha flavors will soon be available at all Whole Foods Market locations nationwide.

Rowdy Mermaid Launches New Adaptonic Sparkling Immunity Tonics and Expands Kombucha Distribution Nationwide

New Adaptonic Sparking Tonics Make Boosting Immunity Irresistibly Simple and Delicious

The functional beverage market is set to hit $46 billion by 20231, with sales of products with medicinal mushrooms up YoY 200-800%2. Additionally, according to the State of our Health syndicated tracker from Murphy Research, one in three nutrition-engaged consumers are explicitly trying to boost their immune system through their food, beverage and vitamin/supplement choices. This represents a 19% increase over 2019.

As the first sparkling adaptogen tonic powered by reishi mushroom extract, Rowdy Mermaid Adaptonic uniquely combines flavor and function to deliver the immunity-boosting deliciousness consumers are seeking, one beautiful, bubbly can at a time. The immunity-enhancing benefits come from harnessing the qualities of a fiber derived from reishi mushrooms. Nicknamed the "mushroom of immortality," reishis are an immunity-strengthening marvel. While these mushrooms may be immunity powerhouses, Adaptonic is made with reishi mushroom extract that delivers all of their perks, but with none of the mushroom taste. And, Rowdy Mermaid didn't stop with mushrooms. The brand upped the adaptogenic ante by combining the power of reishi extract with other functional ingredients like ashwagandha, matcha tea and holy basil.

Adaptonic is available in four tantalizingly tempting flavors:

All four varieties contain fewer than 25 calories and 6 grams of sugar per 12oz can (MSRP: $3.29/can) and are made with high quality organic ingredients. All Adaptonic flavors are also made with regenerative sugar, which aligns with the brand's goal to have a fully regenerative supply chain. Additionally, Ashwagandha Blackberry, Strawberry Holy Basil and Chamomile Lime flavors are caffeine-free.

"Rowdy Mermaid has always been about celebrating and democratizing the power of functional plant medicine, and our new Adaptonic sparkling immunity tonics beautifully deliver on this mission thanks to their botanic-boosted immunity and wellness benefits," said Jamba Dunn, CEO and founder of Rowdy Mermaid. "We revolutionized kombucha by delivering options that were less 'kombucha-y.' With the Adaptonic collection, we've turned our eye toward creating a new type of adaptogen-fueled functional beverage, leveraging our Rowdy energy, creativity, magic and passion to deliver sustainably sourced, immunity-boosting deliciousness."

The full Adaptonic line is now available on the Rowdy Mermaid website. It will also be available at Whole Foods Market locations in the Rocky Mountain region (Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Utah) in mid-April, and nationwide at all Sprouts locations by the end of May.

The Rowdy Mermaid Kombuchaverse Grows with National Whole Foods Market Distribution

As the fastest-growing, U.S. kombucha brand, Rowdy Mermaid is continuing to expand not only its product offerings, but also its distribution footprint. In late March, kombucha lovers from coast-to-coast will be able to get their Rowdy Mermaid fix as the brand will be available in Whole Foods Market locations nationwide. While assortments will vary slightly by region, all stores will carry Alpine Lavender, Lion's Root, Rowdy Belly, Savory Peach, Strawberry Tonic and Watermelon Bloom flavors.

Launch of Grapefruit Rise Kombucha Flavor Offers A Fresh Take on Extra Energy

Rowdy Mermaid is continuing to grow its widely successful Kombucha line with the introduction of a new Grapefruit Rise flavor. This energizing offering perfectly blends sweet and zesty grapefruit with a touch of aromatic rosemary. With 100mg of added caffeine (just a skosh more than a cup of Joe) thanks to the amazingness that is green tea, Grapefruit Rise is the perfect option for those looking for an extra kick from their kombucha. Like all Rowdy Mermaid kombucha varieties, Grapefruit Rise is low on sugar, low on acid and high on flavor and function. It is available on the Rowdy Mermaid website and in all Rocky Mountain region Whole Foods locations.

All Rowdy Mermaid kombucha and Adaptonic flavors are available on the Rowdy Mermaid website. The functional beverage leader also has a Store Locator to help consumers find local retailers carrying Rowdy Mermaid products.

About Rowdy MermaidRowdy Mermaid's story began in 2012 when Jamba Dunn, the company's founder, began brewing kombucha in his garage. Encouraged by his young daughter, he was inspired to create a kombucha that wasn't so "kombucha-y," meaning less sugary, less vinegary, less acidic and safer. The result was Rowdy Mermaid Kombucha, a scientifically controlled, function-forward kombucha done differently, brewed by doing the right thing across all things. The brand prides itself on turning kombucha skeptics into kombucha evangelists, and doing so while supporting the plants, processes, people and communities in its supply chain. Today, Rowdy Mermaid is a leading functional beverage brand committed more than ever to giving people sustainably sourced deliciousness that's also infused with functional plant medicine. Get rowdy with us at rowdymermaid.com and @rowdymermaid on Instagram.

1Source: https://www.glanbianutritionals.com/en/news-insights/case-study/us-functional-beverage-market-insights-2020#:~:text=The%20U.S.%20functional%20beverage%20market,according%20to%20data%20from%20Euromonitor.&text=According%20to%20Mintel's%20report%20%E2%80%9CNutrition,satis2Source: https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/12/15/Adaptogens-are-here-to-stay-but-marketing-them-effectively-will-require-creativity-and-innovation-say-experts

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Foo Fighters discussed how Love Dies Young, the closing track on their latest album,Medicine at Midnight, started out as a jokeamong the band members before they realized itwas a worthwhile song.

In a recent interview with Guitar World, frontman Dave Grohl said"Love Dies Young" started out as the kind of strummy sort of song weve done a million times and was unlikely to appear on an album that was all about doing things differently until drummer Taylor Hawkins asked a question.

Taylor was like, What drum beat should we do? How about a 16th-note thing? Grohl said. And I went, Fuck that! What about an Abbaside-high-hat-disco thing? Weve never messed with that before! And then the guitar riff turned into a [Queens] Keep Yourself Alive type of thing.

Guitarist Chris Shiflett said he added a Survivor element, too. The galloping rhythm part that I did in that song, its like Eye of the Tiger,' he explained. It was almost like a joke. But we listened back to it and we were like, Hmm that actually sounds pretty good!

Grohl continued: Each instrument we put on, we were just sitting on the couch laughing, because were doing the things were not supposed to do. Were not supposed to do the galloping flange guitar! Were not supposed to do the Abba beat! But were just like, Fuck, load it up, man! And then at the end of the day, we had something wed never done before.

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He went on to say that, as a drummer, his songwriting process usually begins withthe rhythm section, but that the melody was the most important part of any composition.

That comes from growing up with Beatles records and sitting down with a chord book, trying to understand why those harmonies do what they do and why the melody moves the way it does, he said. Thats the Rubiks Cube, right? Screaming bloody murder and playing as many notes as you can, thats fun. But to me, the complicated puzzle of braiding those things together in a way that seems simple is the greatest challenge. Its like, Okay, great, Ive got a groove thats cool. Ive got riffs thats cool. But none of its going to work unless theres a fucking melody.

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The Foo Fighters Song That Started as a Joke - Ultimate Classic Rock