It’s amazing to think that a small sponging looking thing that sits between our ears is controlling so much of what we do. Our brain is like the command room of our body, it enables us to move all body parts and think. They say that we only use 5 percent of what are brains are capable of.

Though people have been using spices for years, cinnamon is one of the oldest ones known. It was mentioned in the Bible and history suggests that Egyptians used it thousands of years ago. Though it was mainly used for flavour purposes in ancient times, current research proves that it not only tastes great but yields some amazing health benefits.

September: summer is closing, the leaves are beginning to turn, the tourists are leaving and the students are trying to turn away from summer whimsy. Sunshine, wine, and good times all work against students as they head back to class. Thoughts of BB-Q’s and friends, and everything not to do with midterms, quizzes, and the future have caused once focused and polished minds to wander. But September, oh September, brings an end to it all.