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  In a recent report by McClatchy News, the troubling case of Deputy Jonathan Espiritu, accused of domestic violence, brings to the forefront the alarming issue of abuse of power within law enforcement, and the fact that such abuses are almost never reported, encouraging continuing and worsening abuses by officers as time passes, as each officer believes they are within their rights to abuse others however they please, and are unlikely to face any punishment for their wrongdoings.  Above is the video showing Mwalimu Mtaalam Ras Fletcher teaching a very effective strangle defense from Njia Uhuru Kipura, a powerful self-defense system which is renowned for its great women warriors, its genius at neutralizing larger, brute force aggression and skill attackers, and which would have helped the victim in this report below.  Here is the report:  “A deputy is accused of attempting to strangle a woman when she tried to end their relationship, California prosecutors say. Getty...

  **Titre : La Bénédiction de Nana Buruku : La Nutrition Résiliente de Palmares et Au-delà**   *Nombre de Mots : 525*   *Temps de Lecture Estimé : 3 minutes* Dans le cœur des denses forêts de ce qui est aujourd'hui connu sous le nom de Brésil, il existait autrefois une communauté remarquable de guerriers connue sous le nom de Kipura, dirigée par l'indomptable Ngola Jango. Face aux attaques incessantes des armées esclavagistes, bien plus nombreuses et mieux équipées, ces guerriers se sont tournés vers leur divinité ancestrale, Nana Buruku, pour obtenir des conseils et de la force. La légende raconte qu'en réponse à leurs prières, Nana Buruku apparut à Ngola Jango dans une vision, révélant les secrets de la résilience cachés dans les plantes de leur terre natale, le Kongo. Elle leur a ordonné de planter les graines de Moringa, un arbre riche en nutriments, et de chercher la plante grimpante Guarana, connue pour ses propriétés énergisantes. Avec ces dons de leur dé...

  **標題：Nana Buruku 的祝福：Palmares 及其以外的堅韌營養**   *字數：525*   *預計閱讀時間：3 分鐘* 喺而家叫做巴西嘅茂密森林入面，曾經存在一個叫做 Kipura 嘅傑出戰士社區，由無畏嘅 Ngola Jango 領導。面對奴役者軍隊無情嘅攻擊，佢哋人數極少而且裝備唔好，呢啲戰士轉向佢哋嘅祖先神靈 Nana Buruku 求指導同力量。 傳說話 Nana Buruku 喺回應佢哋嘅祈禱時，喺 Ngola Jango 嘅異象入面出現，揭示咗隱藏喺佢哋家鄉剛果嘅植物入面嘅韌性秘密。佢指示佢哋種植富含營養嘅 Moringa 樹種子，並且搵到提升能量特性嘅攀緣植物 Guarana。有呢啲來自女神嘅禮物，Kipura 戰士開始為咗應付極端自衛嘅需要做準備。 Ngola Jango 同佢嘅戰士深入荒野，冒險穿越危險地形同敵人嘅巡邏，搵到難搵嘅 Guarana 藤蔓。佢哋以決心同敬意種植 Moringa 種子，並且精心培育 Guarana，知道呢啲植物會提供面對未來考驗所需嘅營養同力量。 隨住 Moringa 樹嘅茁壯成長同 Guarana 藤蔓嘅蔓延，Palmares 嘅戰士喺身心上都得到加強。雖然面對壓倒性嘅困難，佢哋仍然堅定反抗壓迫者，佢哋嘅身體因為 Nana Buruku 嘅營養禮物得到滋養。 Nana Buruku 祝福嘅遺產喺 Palmares 嘅 quilombos 同其以外地區延續到今日。今日，佢哋嘅祖先神靈賜予嘅草藥因為佢哋眾多嘅健康益處同營養價值繼續受到尊敬。 Moringa，經常被稱為“奇蹟樹”，富含維生素、礦物質同抗氧化劑，成為對抗營養不良同疾病嘅有力盟友。研究表明，Moringa 葉含有高水平嘅必需營養素，包括維生素 C、鈣同鐵，使其成為面對糧食不安全社區嘅寶貴膳食補充劑。（《The Moringa Tree: Nature's Pharmacy》作者：Martin C. Gorman，2001 年出版，224 頁。Martin C. Gorman 係一位專門研究熱帶植物同民族植物學嘅植物學家，專注於 Moringa 嘅藥用同營養屬性。） 一篇名為《Nutritional and Medicinal Value of Moringa oleifera Leaves f...

  **标题：Nana Buruku 的祝福：Palmares 及其以外的坚韧营养**   *字数：525*   *预计阅读时间：3 分钟* 在如今被称为巴西的茂密森林中，曾经存在一个名为 Kipura 的杰出战士社区，由无畏的 Ngola Jango 领导。面对奴役者军队无情的攻击，他们人数极少且装备不良，这些战士转向他们的祖先神灵 Nana Buruku 寻求指导和力量。 传说 Nana Buruku 在回应他们的祈祷时，在 Ngola Jango 的一个异象中出现，揭示了隐藏在他们家乡刚果的植物中的韧性秘密。她指示他们种植富含营养的 Moringa 树种子，并寻找具有提升能量特性的攀缘植物 Guarana。凭借这些来自女神的礼物，Kipura 战士们着手加强自我防卫的极端需求。 Ngola Jango 和他的战士们深入荒野，冒险穿越危险的地形和敌人的巡逻，寻找难觅的 Guarana 藤蔓。他们以决心和敬意种植了 Moringa 的种子，并精心培育 Guarana，知道这些植物将提供承受未来考验所需的营养和力量。 随着 Moringa 树木的茁壮成长和 Guarana 藤蔓的蔓延，Palmares 的战士们在身心上都得到了加强。尽管面临压倒性的困难，他们仍坚定地反抗压迫者，他们的身体因 Nana Buruku 的营养馈赠而得到滋养。 Nana Buruku 祝福的遗产在 Palmares 的 quilombos 中及其以外地区延续至今。今天，他们的祖先神灵所赐予的草药因其众多的健康益处和营养价值而继续受到尊敬。 Moringa，常被称为“奇迹树”，富含维生素、矿物质和抗氧化剂，使其成为抗击营养不良和疾病的有力盟友。研究表明，Moringa 叶子含有高水平的必需营养素，包括维生素C、钙和铁，使其成为面对粮食不安全社区的宝贵膳食补充剂。（《The Moringa Tree: Nature's Pharmacy》作者：Martin C. Gorman，2001年出版，224页。Martin C. Gorman 是一位专门研究热带植物和民族植物学的植物学家，专注于 Moringa 的药用和营养属性。） 一篇题为《Nutritional and Medicinal Value of Moringa oleifera Leav...

  --- **Título: A Bênção de Nana Buruku: A Nutrição Resiliente de Palmares e Além**   *Contagem de Palavras: 525*   *Tempo Estimado de Leitura: 3 minutos* No coração das densas florestas do que hoje é conhecido como Brasil, existia uma notável comunidade de guerreiros conhecidos como os Kipura, liderados pelo indomável Ngola Jango. Enfrentando o ataque implacável dos exércitos escravizadores, muito mais numerosos e bem armados, esses guerreiros recorreram à sua deidade ancestral, Nana Buruku, em busca de orientação e força. A lenda diz que, em resposta às suas orações, Nana Buruku apareceu a Ngola Jango em uma visão, revelando os segredos da resiliência escondidos nas plantas de sua terra natal, Kongo. Ela os instruiu a plantar as sementes de Moringa, uma árvore rica em nutrientes, e a procurar a planta trepadeira Guaraná, conhecida por suas propriedades energéticas. Com esses presentes de sua deusa, os guerreiros Kipura se prepararam para enfrentar as demandas ...

  **Title: Nana Buruku's Blessing: The Resilient Nutrition of Palmares and Beyond**   *Word Count: 525*   *Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes* In the heart of the dense forests of what is now known as Brazil, there once existed a remarkable community of warriors known as the Kipura, led by the indomitable Ngola Jango. Facing the relentless onslaught of enslaver armies, vastly outnumbered and outgunned, these warriors turned to their ancestral deity, Nana Buruku, for guidance and strength. Legend has it that in response to their prayers, Nana Buruku appeared to Ngola Jango in a vision, revealing the secrets of resilience hidden within the plants of their homeland, Kongo. She instructed them to plant the seeds of Moringa, a nutrient-rich tree, and seek out the Guarana climbing plant, known for its energy-boosting properties. With these gifts from their goddess, the Kipura warriors set out to fortify themselves for the extreme demands of self-defense. Ngola Jango an...