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Health guru Dr. Mark Hyman is here at Hypothyroid Mom.
Dr. Mark Hyman is an EIGHT-TIME New York Times bestselling author. He is currently medical editor at the Huffington Post and on the Medical Advisory Board at The Doctor Oz Show. He has testified before the Senate Working Group on Health Care Reform on Functional Medicine, and participated in the White House Forum on Prevention and Wellness in June 2009. Dr. Hyman continues to work in Washington on health reform, recently testifying before a Congressional hearing on Functional Medicine, nutrition and the use of dietary supplements.
I remember the day I first came across Dr. Hyman's website. I was at my lowest point with hypothyroidism and his site was the encouragement I needed to take charge of my health. It is with honor that I include Dr. Hyman at Hypothyroid Mom.
Thank you Dr. Hyman for offering one lucky reader a copy of your latest New York Times bestselling book The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet!
Written by Dr. Mark Hyman, Founder of The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA
LOW THYROID FUNCTION affects more than 30 million women and 15 million men. So why are we seeing such an epidemic of thyroid problems? Well, chronic thyroid problems can be caused by many factors…
What Causes Hypothyroidism?
One of the most important factors that leads to hypothyroidism is exposure to environmental toxins such as pesticides, which act as hormone or endocrine disruptors and interfere with thyroid hormone metabolism and function.
In fact, one study found that as people lost weight they released pesticides from their fat tissue.
This then interfered with their thyroid function and caused hypothyroidism. The toxins created a slow metabolism and prevented them from losing more weight.
This study highlights the importance of overall detoxification. It is quite a significant finding that shows exactly how toxins interfere with thyroid function.
Heavy metals such as mercury can also affect thyroid function. I see many people with chronic hypothyroidism and other thyroid problems because mercury interferes with normal thyroid function.
The other big factor that interferes with thyroid function is chronic stress.
There is an intimate interaction between stress hormones and thyroid function. The more stress you are under, the worse your thyroid functions.
Any approach to correcting poor thyroid function must address the effects of chronic stress and provide support to the adrenal glands.
The next major factor that affects thyroid function is chronic inflammation. The biggest source of this chronic inflammation is gluten, the protein found in wheat, barely, rye, spelt, and oats.
Gluten is a very common allergen that affects about 10 to 20 percent of the population. This reaction occurs mostly because of our damaged guts, poor diet, and stress.
I also think eating so-called Frankenfoods, such as hybridized and genetically modified grains with very strange proteins, makes us sick.
Our bodies say, "What's this? Must be something foreign. I'd better create antibodies to this, fight it, and get rid of it."
This chronic inflammatory response interferes with thyroid function — and contributes to the epidemic of inflammatory diseases in the developed world.
Lastly, nutritional deficiencies play a big role in thyroid dysfunction. These include deficiencies of iodine, vitamin D, omega-3 fats, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, and the B vitamins.
Once you have confirmed that a sluggish thyroid is contributing to your symptoms, the good news is that there are many, many, many things you can do to help correct thyroid problems.
There are so many reasons for low thyroid function, yet I have seen lots of patients with this problem who were just ignored by their doctors.
For example, one young female patient of mine had more than 30 percent body fat and was unable to change her body, no matter how hard she worked. She ate perfectly, exercised with a trainer every day — and her body still wouldn't budge.
She also had a slightly depressed mood and other vague symptoms.
So I treated her with a low dose of Armour Thyroid, which is a natural thyroid replacement.
What happened?
Well, she not only lost 20 pounds and improved her body composition, but her mood improved and all her other symptoms went away.
How did I know she had low thyroid function?
Once I have asked about symptoms, done a physical exam, and considered all the potential causes of thyroid problems, I do the right tests.
Most doctors just check something called the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which doesn't give a full picture of the thyroid. In fact, even the interpretation of this test is incorrect most of the time.
The newer guidelines of the American College of Endocrinology consider anybody with a TSH level over 3.0 as hypothyroid. Most doctors think that only anything over 5 or 10 is worth treating.
Unfortunately, this leaves millions suffering unnecessarily.
There are also other tests, including free T3 and free T4 and thyroid antibodies, which are essential.
I also look for associated problems such as gluten intolerance, food allergies, and heavy metals, as well as deficiencies of vitamin D, selenium, vitamin A, zinc, and omega-3 fats.
There are many things to consider in a careful approach to hypothyroidism.
It is one of the most common problems I see, and treating it properly makes one of the biggest differences in my patients' quality of life.
Unfortunately, by using the old guidelines and thinking, conventional medicine misses millions who suffer with hypothyroidism.
In fact, in one study, researchers tested everybody who walked through the gates of a county fair with conventional thyroid testing. They found that according to even conservative conventional standards, half of all the people who had hypothyroidism were undiagnosed, untreated, and suffering.
So what's the solution?
How You Can Overcome Hypothyroidism
I encourage you to take the following steps to rebalance your thyroid:
- Make a thorough inventory of any of the symptoms that I mentioned in my article Thyroid Disease: Are You Sick, Tired, Overweight? to see if you might suffer from hypothyroidism.
- Get the right thyroid tests including TSH, free T3, free T4, TPO, and anti-thyroglobulin antibodies.
- Check for celiac disease with a celiac panel.
- Consider heavy metal toxicity.
- Check your vitamin D level.
Once you have confirmed that a sluggish thyroid is contributing to your symptoms, the good news is that there are many, many, many things you can do to help correct thyroid problems.
I have developed the Ultra Thyroid Solution, a seven-step plan to address hypothyroidism:
- Treat the Underlying Causes - Identify and treat the underlying causes of hypothyroidism, like food allergies, gluten, heavy metals, nutritional deficiencies, and stress.
- Optimize Your Nutrition – Support your thyroid with optimal nutrition, including foods that contain iodine, zinc, omega-3 fats, selenium, and more.
- Minimize Stress - Eliminate adrenal exhaustion and minimize stress by engaging in a comprehensive stress management program.
- Exercise - Engage in exercise, because exercise boosts thyroid function.
- Supplement - Use supplements to help enhance thyroid function, including all the nutrients needed for proper thyroid metabolism and function.
- Heat Therapy – Use saunas and heat to eliminate stored toxins, which interfere with thyroid function.
- Thyroid Hormones - Use thyroid hormone replacement therapy to help support your thyroid gland.
I believe a comprehensive approach is needed to address chronic thyroid issues and to diagnose them. Unfortunately, most of the options for healing by conventional care are quite limited and only provide a partial solution. But by following my seven-step plan you can achieve lifelong vibrant health.
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Dr. Mark Hyman has dedicated his career to identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic illness through a groundbreaking whole-systems medicine approach known as Functional Medicine. He is a family physician, an eight-time New York Times bestselling author, and an internationally recognized leader in his field. Through his private practice, education efforts, writing, research, advocacy and public-policy work, he strives to improve access to Functional Medicine, and to widen the understanding and practice of it, empowering others to stop managing symptoms and instead treat the underlying causes of illness, thereby also tackling our chronic-disease epidemic. Dr. Hyman is Chairman of the Institute for Functional Medicine, and was awarded its 2009 Linus Pauling Award for Leadership in Functional Medicine.
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Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Launch Trailer: Two Weeks Early
Usually launch trailers come out within a day or two of a game's launch, but Activision has decided to throw out the red carpet for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare a little bit early.
Usually launch trailers come out within a day or two of a game's launch, but Activision has decided to throw out the red carpet for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare a little bit early.
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EA Sports has revealed the fourth group of playable fighters for its upcoming MMA game, EA Sports UFC.
It seems as if the PlayStation 4 has been selling like veritable hotcakes and gangbusters and won't be able to keep up with the demand until summer.
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Today is not going to be a very productive day for a lot of people across the world. Early this morning, the next generation game console, the Playstation 4 was released. I have recently made the switch from Xbox to PS3, but I have to say I am pleased with how Playstation works. Now, if I can just convince that fat bearded guy or the people at Visa to let me get a PS4. Check out 20 things about the PS4 that are RAD!


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Joe Moses and YG provide us with a set of visuals for the banging track, "Burn Rubber." The two rappers both rap along friends, fast cars and drinks through out the video with cameos from Akon and DJ Mustard. (more…)
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Joe Moses drops "For A Real 1″ featuring off his All Out album which was released today. The rhythmic beat and provocative lyrics call for a typical summer go-to, turn up song. Moses collaborates with fellow Los Angeles rappers Tyga and Ty Dolla $ign on the track and needless to say, together the three have created the next club banger! (more…)
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COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. - It's your money and more homeowners will be required to buy flood insurance because more people now live in flood zones.
FEMA just released the flood insurance rating maps to Collier County. So far, 50 thousand homes could be affected. The biggest change comes in Golden Gate Estates.
"It was in an unidentified zone before, so you didn't have to purchase insurance," says Nick Casalanguida, Collier's Growth Management Deputy Administrator.
But now, most homeowners with federally backed mortgages will have to buy the insurance. It can cost anywhere between $200 to $2 thousand each year.
"It depends on the size of the structure, what zone you're in, and the value of home," says Casalanguida.
Homeowners we talked with don't like the idea of having to spend the extra money.
"Where I live it doesn't flood," says Golden Gate Estates homeowner, Denise Fussell.
"I'm not too happy about it," says homeowner Paul Grenier.
Casalanguida says if you don't purchase flood insurance, the mortgage company will purchase it for you. Homeowners can't really shop around for prices because they're set by the federal government. But, they can opt out if they own their home outright, or if their home is built on a pad.
"What they can do is hire a surveyor to say that pad is above flood zone stage," says Casalanguida.
But, that costs money too, between $300 and $1 thousand.
"The positive in a sense, if you live in a flood zone and purchase insurance you will have some coverage," says Casalanguida.
Collier County will have a hotline and a website set up for people to view the maps. Homeowners can also go to a series of meetings held at the following locations:
Monday, August 16, 2010 Thursday, August 19, 2010
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
St. John's Church City Hall Council Chambers
625 111th Ave. North 207 Broadway
Naples Everglades City
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Thursday, August 19, 2010
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Norris Community Center Mackle Park
755 8th Ave. South 1361 Andalusia Terrace
Naples Marco Island
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Friday, August 20, 2010
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And the dead has risen!!!! ROLEN!!!
And the dead has risen!!!! ROLEN!!!
2014 predictions:
99-63 WS champs (Cards take 2nd WC, Mil 3rd, Pit 4th, Chi 5th)
Bruce/Votto neck and neck MVP race (neither takes it)
Bailey CYA winner
Hamilton ROY & GG
wish frazier was playing
Rolen homers to left!! 4-3 Reds.
Rolen sprinting around the bases. I think he was quite happy to hit that home run after all the injury problems.
The home plate ump is down hit by the broken bat.
Hope the ump is ok. He looks ok.
Homer has to come out there and pitch a few good innings now. A stopper manages to hold this lead. He's had some bad luck, he's caused some problems, now he needs to step up.
Man, that's scary. I sure hope he's okay.
2014 predictions:
99-63 WS champs (Cards take 2nd WC, Mil 3rd, Pit 4th, Chi 5th)
Bruce/Votto neck and neck MVP race (neither takes it)
Bailey CYA winner
Hamilton ROY & GG
"Since I've been with the Reds in 1989, we've never had a farm system this loaded," Bowden said. "If we were the New York Yankees and had unlimited dollars, we could have traded for Colon, (Jeff) Weaver, Rolen, (Cliff) Floyd, (Kenny) Rogers and Finley and gotten them all -- and still held onto our top five prospects. That's an amazing statement."
Hit by the fat part of the end of the bat in the side of the (face) mask. Wow.
Cards up 3-0 in the 1st, bases loaded, no outs.
Suffice to say, we need to win.
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I am a mom to two beautiful surprises, I have been very lucky with my pregnancies and this time we actually decided to plan our baby. =)
My question is that dh and I dtd on the 22, 28, and 6th and a few times since. I know I ovulated on the 26-27th because I have pretty bad ovulation pain and could tell. On October 4th I had pretty bad cramps and was very nauseous, it was really bad on the 4th but has lingered until today.
I was hoping that the pain and tummy ache on the 4th were because of implantation, but here it is the 17th and my tests are still negative. My period was due on the 12th, and I still don't have it. Is there any possible way that I could be pregnant and it just took longer than I had thought?
Here are the dates layed out for you all =)
September 22nd - dtd
September 26-27th - Ovulation
September 28th - dtd
October 4 - bad cramps and sick to stomach
October 6th - dtd
October 12th - AF due...no show
October 7th to 17th have been testing - all negative and still no AF
Thanks for any help. If I am not pregnant I just want my period so I can start over this month. =)


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A website for posting images (and occasionally videos, but they are usually frowned upon) that one thinks are funny. Then other users can "Like" or "Dislike" it. The "Vote" page is comprised of all the raw, newly uploaded posts which are then run through the gauntlet of voters. If the post gets enough likes, it moves on to the "Trending" page. This is where posts that enough people "Liked" go so that more people will get to see it and "Like" it if they want to. If it gets enough "Likes" from there, it moves on to the "Hot" page. These are the posts that have many thousands of "Likes" go and where they are immortalized. To get a post to the "Hot" page is the greatest aspiration one can have as a member of 9gag and to get one there is considered something of a badge of honor.
"9gag: Just for Fun"
by Montressor of 9gag January 10, 2012
A website which is woefully juvenile and fundamentally useless as a political entity. It claims to be the home of Anonymous, but, is in fact a home for retards and teenagers. It has NO original memes and actually claims ownership of memes that have existed for years before 9gag.
Joe: Did you hear those 9gag kids claim that they're Anonymous?
David: And I know a retard who thinks he's Batman. What's your point?
God Tier: 4chan
Hero Tier: reddit
Meh Tier: Tumblr
Shit Tier: 9gag
David: And I know a retard who thinks he's Batman. What's your point?
God Tier: 4chan
Hero Tier: reddit
Meh Tier: Tumblr
Shit Tier: 9gag
by JeebusTheRisen February 15, 2012
The cancer of the internet. A place where foreign people who don't know better and newfags go to revel in their own shitty glory. Memes were created in the something awful forums, or born, raised in 4chan, killed in reddit, buried in tumblr/funnyjunk, and put on shameful display in 9gag. The worst part, is that they claim the memes to be made by them.
Even worse than that, they try to sell those memes on t-shirts and pins.
tl;dr fuck 9gag.
Even worse than that, they try to sell those memes on t-shirts and pins.
tl;dr fuck 9gag.
9GAG ALL THE THINGS! OMG I'm so forever alone! this is the funniest place on the planet! 4chan is scary :(. TROLOLOLOL UMAD U BUTTHURT!-typical 9gag user.
by tobyg December 26, 2011
The veritable shit of internet meme websites. After a meme being created on 4chan, then over used on reddit, then left to sit on some random idiot's tumblr, it eventually work it's way to 9gag where it will be declared EPIC and completely original.
After getting home from band camp, I immediately use my Zune to read 9gag.
by wasanewtbutgotbetter December 27, 2011
A horrible excuse for a website than mainly incorporates stolen materials and ideas from other legitimate websites. 9GAG is also a large source of child pornography.
I was going to get on the Internet today but then I remembered that 9GAG existed so I destroyed my computer out of frustration.
by greencurrycamo December 26, 2011


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The Life Sciences SCM Summit is the only event that brings together all segments of the life sciences supply chain. Every year, senior supply chain executives from pharmaceuticals manufacturers, medical devices manufacturers and hospital groups attend for elite, interactive peer discussions in an open environment.
Last month there was an interesting announcement in the supply chain world - the strategic alliance between GT Nexus and Kinaxis. The new alliance is promoting the merger of execution and planning - via the cloud. Without knowing all the behind the scene details, this alliance makes a lot of sense on the surface
Something I wrote about a while back is the evolution to closing the loop - to finally being able to get to the "C and A" of PDCA. As companies call from tighter integration between their plans and execution, vendors will have to provide such capabilities within their business offerings. This represents an evolution in supply chain, where there was a separation of church and state between planning and execution (granted there were plenty of vendors that looked to do both).
What this really means is that users should start pushing their supply chain solution providers outside of their "comfort zones." Just because your vendor is a planning vendor or an execution vendor does not mean they cannot nor should not have a strategy of how they integrate across these two worlds. How do they go about closing that loop? They do not have to do this across the entire supply chain, but within the realm they are dealing with.
For example, in a prior life, we worked with a large high tech manufacturer and their services business. The solution we offered allowed them to tie together their planning and execution for their service and warranty business. It was not only about executing on service tickets, or being able to manage spare parts inventory, or forecasting inventory levels...it was about tying the systems that ran these independent functions. The solution needed was one that would allow this user to reduce their reaction times when it came to service needs. It tied together their systems - both planning and execution. Now we did this via our own systems, but we leveraged the existing infrastructure already doing the underlying work. But as the Kinaxis - GT Nexus alliance demonstrates, vendors need to be thinking about how they can ensure closer integration between planning and execution.
As you continue your supply chain journey, think about how your technology providers can go beyond simple planning or execution and close the loop for you.
Guy Courtin is a veteran of the supply chain and software industries, having held leadership roles at Progress Software, SmartOps and i2 Technologies. He is an active member of the supply chain community and you can read his thoughts on leading blogs, such as this one, or find him at conferences and events - email@example.com
The Life Sciences SCM Summit is the only event that brings together all segments of the life sciences supply chain. Every year, senior supply chain executives from pharmaceuticals manufacturers, medical devices manufacturers and hospital groups attend for elite, interactive peer discussions in an open environment.
Georgia Logistics compiles a monthly set of facts and figures regarding the Logistics Markets. We selected a few facts to share with you.
The European Union is working on the further liberalisation of road transport by logistics service providers. The question is whether the further liberalisation of shippers transport on own account would not be more effective and yield better results.
One of the biggest challenges for a delivery provider is achieving a successful delivery drop first time and missed deliveries are costly – estimated on average at around £23 per drop. Using mobile data technology to track items combined with proactive customer alerts plays a significant role in helping to achieve higher first time success rates.


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Data Warehousing
iBeacons, Retail and Information Overload: How Macy's Is Kickstarting Retail's Data Warehousing Needs
Macy's is using iBeacon technology in combination with Shopkick, a location-based coupon dispenser app used by top national retailers, to finally capitalize on what those in the big data and Internet of Things industries have said was long coming: an offline data-driven retail experience.[read more]
Reviewing the Benefits and Drawbacks of Flash Storage
It's become clear that flash storage is trending upward and may one day become the dominant storage option for individuals and businesses. With this in mind, it's important to note why flash storage has increased in popularity while also examining the drawbacks that might prevent it from receiving universal adoption.[read more]
Storytelling with the Sounds of Big Data
Trying to internally "sell" the merits of a big data program to your executive team? Numbers and facts probably won't make the sales pitch complete. You will also need to appeal to the emotional side of the sale by incorporating the sounds of big data.[read more]
Spotlight on SiSense: BI Without the Bandwidth
I was at DataWeek/API World in mid-September 2014 (last week at the time of this writing) and saw some interesting things, almost entirely around Big Data. The two items that stood out for me, were the Graph DataBase system Neo4j (which I wish I had time and a reason to dig into more), and SiSense, who absolutely blew my mind.[read more]
Data Ownership Ushers in Dawn of the Private API
Twitter, once the industry leader in the public API space, announced their public API 2.0 version, which is much more restrictive toward third-party developers, and is causing the shuttering of multiple startups including the popular TwitPic. Essentially, Twitter is attempting to drive more users to adopt the company's own channels by restricting third-party users like TwitPic, ultimately resulting in better monetization and control for Twitter itself.[read more]
Descriptive, Predictive, and Prescriptive Analytics Explained
With the flood of data available to businesses regarding their supply chain these days, companies are turning to analytics solutions to extract meaning from the huge volumes of data to help improve decision making.[read more]
Hadoop in Advertising & Media: Is Data Analytics Making Old Media New?
Imagine the chance to truly connect with a customer. Imagine if you knew what movies and television shows they watched, and not only when, but how often. Imagine knowing what screen they watched it on and how they shared it socially. Imagine knowing what they like, or dislike, and knowing it in real-time.[read more]
5 Big Data Hadoop Use Cases for Retail
How does Apache Hadoop help retailers? Apache Hadoop is not just a data storage and processing framework - it is an transformational platform, especially for retailers who want to analyze customer data and improve revenues and the general customer experience.[read more]
Intelligence Input = Sales Output
In my experience many tech professionals, especially the executive ranks, consider themselves forward-thinkers, early adopters, one or two steps ahead, dispensers of wisdom. "If companies or consumers would just take our advice and buy our product or license our app, businesses would run better, people would be happier." Or some variation on that theme.[read more]
5 Powerful Ways Retailers Can Leverage Big Data and Hadoop
Big data isn't just for developers and analysts in the technical arena. In today's digital age, big data has become a powerful tool across industries. In fact, many retailers are experiencing major growth thanks to the big data industry. According to research by Monetate, retailers have big plans in store for big data. Let's take a look at big data initiatives throughout the retail industry.[read more]
Building Information Technology Liquidity
In the financial world, liquid assets can allow companies to react and capitalize on market opportunities. Liquidity in IT means that companies have enough extra compute firepower, people resources and are agile enough with IT processes to respond to unplanned events and demand, in whatever shape, form or order they arrive.[read more]
Supply Chain Business Intelligence Is More Than Just Technology
Interestingly the technology implementation requires the most hard dollar costs, and returns the least in terms of ROI. The real value in Holistic BI is in garnering the corporate buy in or, in other words, training the people to make better data-driven business decisions based on the data.[read more]
We Need an "Internet of Not Only Customers"
CRM software vendors tout a similar story-line. "Focus on customers", they all say. SalesForce, for example, advocates creating an "Internet of Customers" and become a "Customer Company". But paradoxically, customer fixation may not be how to best improve customer growth, engagement and customer experience. If anything, establish an "Internet of Not Only Customers". Turn into a "Connections Company". To help pull this off, CRM software needs to be more context-aware and behave more like a graph database. Knowing customers requires also knowing all their possible contextual identities and corresponding connections to others.[read more]
How to Solve Data Fragmentation, or Why to Invest in a Distributed Data Warehouse
A distributed data warehouse is a data concierge service for large companies, at which data platforms and services are fragmented, causing an inability to scale any data-driven strategies across the board. It's about collecting big data ethically, storing it securely, making it understandable and accessible for all teams, and then putting actionability to it with ease, so that no one ever has to wait to make their data useful.[read more]
3 Organizations That Can See the Future with Predictive Analytics
The ability to foresee the future would certainly be the ultimate competitive advantage. In reality though, no business has a crystal ball for making critical decisions. That's why all critical business decisions have always carried a certain amount of risk. This risk has always and will always be part of the competitive game.[read more]
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3R Win StartUp Manager 1.3
3R Win StartUp Manager is a handy tool that provides you with an efficient way of organizing all your startup programs with ease.
Robust startup organizer
The application allows you to change the behavior of certain programs at system startup, by accessing and editing their registries. By doing so, you can add or remove programs from your operating systems' boot schedule.
Furthermore, you can check the path of certain startup programs, thus getting a clear view of what application's registry you are about to modify.
Straightforward tool for managing startup registries
3R Win StartUp Manager works with the registries that are in charge of keeping startup information. This way, you have direct access to where all your startup applications are stored. Furthermore, you have instant access to system INI files, which are used by your operating system to load certain utilities or tools. By editing these files, you can alter the behavior of your boot schedule.
On top of this, the application creates a backup of all your registries whenever it starts, meaning that you can recover them in case that something happens with them after your modifications are applied.
A handy, yet unfinished startup manager
All in all, 3R Win StartUp Manager gives you the opportunity to quickly edit the registries involved in the boot schedule of your computer. The application is pretty straightforward and simplistic, and it could be significantly improved by adding the ability to insert programs to the boot schedule.
Reviewed by Andrei Fercalo, last updated on September 2nd, 2014
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Snowy Cleveland
by Joseph Remnant
Art Print
Collect your choice of gallery quality Giclée, or fine art prints custom trimmed by hand in a variety of sizes with a white border for framing.
This drawing originally appeared in a graphic novel that I Illustrated called "Harvey Pekar's Cleveland." Published by TopShelf Productions and Zip Comix.
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Beverley residents' horror as flood waters breached Westwood wall
Posted: November 26, 2012|
By Jon Townend
RESIDENTS in Willow Grove, Beverley, watched in horror as water from the Westwood breached the wall in front of their homes.
It looked like a repeat of the 2007 floods when many homes were filled with water and damage ran to many thousands of pounds.
The fire service was called – one of more than 30 calls it received about localised emergencies on Sunday afternoon as dykes flooded and roads were affected across the county. About 350,000 gallons of water were pumped away from Willow Grove into the main sewer system.
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Families at Willow Grove are looking forward to the installation of a retaining anti-flooding wall, probably in January.
Yorkshire Water has also just installed a £1m tank that can be used when the sewerage system cannot cope. It was not needed at the weekend and Yorkshire Water was able to advise fire crews they could pump flood water into the main sewer at North Bar.
The Willow Grove situation was among the more serious incidents attended by crews. The situation looked to be stabilising today (Monday).
Simon Anfield from Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said: "Although there is rain predicted tonight, it will be less than yesterday.
"Today we have an improved situation and river levels are dropping.
"Residents are urged to remain vigilant and if they suspect their home may be a risk of flooding to contact us."
• Latest updates on the flooding situation for Hull and East Yorkshire


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Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Heart Attack Grill
17 comments:
- AnonymousOctober 1, 2008 at 8:47 AM
Finally a place that tells the truth about what we eat lolReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 1, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Its a catchy theme sure to attract customers, but also sad proof of how out of control the American diet is...People have heart attacks every day from eating like that their whole life. Its pretty disgusting in my opinion not only to poke fun at it, but also to actually serve the food that awfully unhealthy on purpose. Gross.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 1, 2008 at 11:36 AM
This is why the rest of the world hates America. Stay classy USA.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 1, 2008 at 11:50 AM
Where is this place?ReplyDelete
I TRULY HOPE EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN FATBODY DROPS DEAD IN THAT PLACE. THEY DESERVE IT. FAT, DISGUSTING, LAZY, NO GOOD HUMANS.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 1, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Boo hoo and wah to everyone that condemns a restaurant such as this one. I, for one, would love to eat there. Not three meals daily, but maybe more than once. This is what makes our country free. If you don't like what's on tv, change the channel. If you disagree with what's on the radio, turn it off. If you don't want to eat at a hip restaurant that (in some peoples opinion) doesn't serve healthy food, go get a veggie dog. God bless our RIGHT to freedom!ReplyDelete
"...but also to actually serve the food that awfully unhealthy on purpose. Gross." Mr. Holier than thou. Without even knowing you, I'm 99 percent positive that you are just as disgusting as the rest of us... Go get your cross...
- AnonymousOctober 1, 2008 at 1:07 PM
Hellooooooo Nurse.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 1, 2008 at 1:53 PM
both of u guys are dusch bags. fucking putting up moral jugements on something thats already making fun of itself and if anything is showing how our diets are bad. and people hate america for the stupid things we say, annonyomus number three.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 1, 2008 at 4:40 PM
Dear anonymousReplyDelete
You should move to one of the other coutries that hate us......
- AnonymousOctober 1, 2008 at 7:04 PM
the one the have the pics of are in phoenix az. that one is closed its now called the grille nextdoorReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 1, 2008 at 10:37 PM
No doubt he two guys in the fourth picture are both screaming queers. If they had even a molecule of testosterone to share between them they'd be gawking down the chicks shirt instead of looking stupidly at the camera or pointing at a fatty burger!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 1, 2008 at 10:51 PM
Lard is trans-fat free though.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 2, 2008 at 3:59 AM
this is quality... one meal could do a whole family! to be honest its not the people whove opened its fault..... its the people who would eat there in a serious sense... whether they eat in there or gorge out at home it makes no difference. it is only yourself who is responsible for your well being in societys where proper nutritional plans and foods are available................... i think this place is great.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 2, 2008 at 3:37 PM
I would love to eat there and Im a 6ft 128lbs girl. I want something that has meat, cheese sauce, fries, chili and a burger bun on a platter.. mmmmmmReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 2, 2008 at 4:17 PM
And they have lucky strikes! yes! Road Trip!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 3, 2008 at 1:20 AM
dude this place is so bomb ....and the view is amazing its like a cross between Hooters and a strip club, its every mans dream resturantReplyDelete
oh and the food is good to
its located in chandler, az for anyone who wants to go eat there.
This place is awesome. They serve the tastiest (although most fattening) burgers anywhere. Better than In 'n Out and McDonalds, in my opinion. I wrote a funny article about visiting the restaurant on my blog, if you care to have a good laugh.ReplyDelete


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As soon as you suspect you're pregnant, call to schedule an appointment with your obstetrician, family physician, or midwife. (If you haven't yet chosen a doctor or midwife, it's time to decide.)
Even if you've confirmed your pregnancy with a home test, it's wise to follow up with a physical examination so you can start getting prenatal care.
Most practitioners won't schedule a visit before you're about 8 weeks pregnant unless you have a medical condition, have had problems with a pregnancy in the past, or are having symptoms such as vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, or severe nausea and vomiting. If you're taking any medications or think you may have been exposed to a hazardous substance, ask to speak to the doctor or midwife as soon as possible.
Your first visit will probably be the longest unless you encounter problems along the way. At this and all future prenatal checkups, don't be afraid to raise any issues you've been wondering about. If questions come up between appointments, it may help to keep a running list.
Read on to see what you can expect your doctor or midwife to do on your first visit.
Not in the right place? See our other articles on prenatal visits:
What to expect at your prenatal visits
Second-trimester prenatal visits
Third-trimester prenatal visits
Here's what your practitioner is likely to ask about:
Gynecological health details
Other aspects of your medical history
Habits that could have an impact on your pregnancy
Your family's medical history
(Many health problems are at least partly hereditary, so learning about your family's medical history will help your caregivers keep an eye out for potential problems.)
Your practitioner will ask:
Let your practitioner know if you've recently had any rashes, viruses, or other infections.
Your practitioner will offer you various screening tests that can give you some information about your baby's risk for Down syndrome as well as other chromosomal problems and birth defects.
During your first trimester, you may be offered a blood test that's performed between 9 and 13 weeks. If it's available in your area, you'll also be offered a nuchal translucency screening (a type of ultrasound done at 11 to 13 weeks). Together, the blood test and the ultrasound are known as the first-trimester combined screening.
First-trimester screening may be done in conjunction with the multiple marker screening, a blood test done between 15 and 20 weeks.
Depending on your ethnic background and medical history, you may also want to have carrier screening to see whether your baby is at risk for genetic disorders such as cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, thalassemia, and Tay-Sachs disease.
Finally, you'll be offered genetic diagnostic tests that can tell you for sure whether your baby has Down syndrome or certain other problems. These tests include chorionic villus sampling (CVS), generally performed at 11 to 12 weeks, and amniocentesis, usually done at 16 to 20 weeks.
CVS and amniocentesis are invasive and carry a small risk of miscarriage, so women who choose to have these procedures are usually those with a higher risk for genetic and chromosomal problems. Some women choose to wait for the results of screening tests before deciding whether to have one of these diagnostic tests.
If you need more information, your practitioner can refer you to a genetic counselor.
Here are the basics:
Your practitioner will also order blood tests to:
The U.S. Public Health Service and a host of other organizations now recommend that all pregnant women be tested for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, at their first prenatal visit. If your practitioner doesn't offer you an HIV test, be sure to ask about it. If you have the virus, being treated during pregnancy can dramatically reduce your chances of passing the infection to your baby.
If you're at high risk for gestational diabetes, a glucose challenge test might be done at your first visit.
In some cases, your practitioner will also do a skin test to see whether you've been exposed to tuberculosis.
Your caregiver should give you advice about eating well, foods to avoid, weight gain, and prenatal vitamins. She'll describe the common discomforts of early pregnancy and warn you about symptoms that require immediate attention.
Your emotional health is very important. If you're feeling depressed or overly anxious, don't hesitate to let your caregiver know. She can refer you to someone who can help.
She'll also talk to you about the dangers of smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs, and taking certain medications. If you need help quitting smoking or any other addiction, ask for a referral to a program or counselor.
Your practitioner will also go over some do's and don'ts of exercise, travel, and sex during pregnancy; environmental and occupational hazards that can affect your baby; and how to avoid certain infections, such as toxoplasmosis.
If it's flu season (or flu season is near), she should talk to you about getting a flu shot.
Finally, you'll schedule your next appointment, which should be in about four weeks. See our articles on second-trimester prenatal visits and third-trimester prenatal visits for details on what's ahead.


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Life and Religion
|'I knew something wasn't right'
|Charlotte woman shares experience with Lyme Disease
|Published Thursday, June 12, 2014
|Patrice Johnson, daughter of Charlotte Post publisher Gerald Johnson, takes 40-70 natural supplements a day to cope with symptoms and complications of the tickborne illness Lyme disease. After going undiagnosed for 20 years, her condition became chronic, resulting in severe pain and heart problems.
Night sweats, shortness of breath, heart problems, impaired vision, depression and muscle aches - those are just a few of the more than 200 symptoms that have plagued Patrice Johnson over the last 20 years. She had no clue what was causing them.
In January 2013, things took a turn for the worse. Johnson said she had gone for a routine workout at the gym. The next day she could hardly get out of bed.
"I knew something wasn't right," she said.
Her heart was beating irregularly. She felt tingling and numbness. She went to the hospital worried she might be having a stroke, but tests determined that was not the case.
Johnson had more tests and blood work done, but doctors could not figure out what was wrong. She lost nearly 30 pounds in less than three months.
Doctors thought she might be suffering from an autoimmune disease, but tests ruled out multiple sclerosis, lupus, Crohn's Disease and other conditions. With each batch of tests, Johnson returned home with more questions than answers.
"They couldn't figure out what was wrong with me," she said.
She believes it got to a point where doctors suspected she was just making things up when she walked into their office with a three-page list of complaints.
"Honest to goodness, I think they had in my charts somewhere that I was a hypochondriac," she said. "I would get dismissed before they would really even look into what I had to say."
Her illness baffled friends and family as well.
"No one really believed that I was experiencing all the symptoms I was having," Johnson said. "It does seem unrealistic to tell someone that at any given point you are having about 30-40 symptoms a day."
Johnson said many of her friends stopped visiting. Some didn't like to see her sick and in pain. Others simply didn't believe she was as sick or in as much pain as she claimed.
"I went through a real depression," she said. "It was a really hard time for me."
Over the course of the next 10 months, Johnson said she spent countless hours at the doctor's office to no avail.
Don't ignore the bull's eye
In October, Johnson was diagnosed with Lyme Disease, a tick-borne illness caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. According to the CDC, the disease affects over 20,000 people in the United States each year.
Johnson said that in all the trips she had taken to the doctor, she had never been asked about a tick bite. Even though she had been bitten, she never thought to mention it. She didn't think it mattered because it happened such a long time ago.
Then, one day the subject of Lyme Disease came up casually during a consultation, and Johnson said she was surprised to learn that it could be the culprit of all her ailments.
"I didn't know that 20 years later that [tick bite] could still be relevant," she said.
About 70 to 80 percent of people infected with Lyme disease develop a red, circular "bull's-eye" rash at the site of the tick bite.
"This occurs somewhere from 3-32 days after the tick bite," said Novant Health infectious disease specialist William B. Harley II, MD. "It starts as a small red lesion. As the lesion expands the center clears, creating the bull's eye appearance."
Harley said patients could also experience multiple smaller skin lesions elsewhere on the body along with fever, fatigue and generalized achiness.
"Patients may have neurologic symptoms including meningitis or Bell's palsy (paralysis of the facial muscles on one side)," he said. "Five percent of patients develop cardiac problems within several weeks… Late infection may be manifested by intermittent attacks of joint swelling and pain (particularly involving the knees) or symptoms of neuropathy (pain and tingling of the extremities)."
Johnson recalls having a bull's eye rash, but she dismissed it after it cleared.
Because her bacterial infection remained undiagnosed and untreated for so long, Johnson said her condition became chronic and debilitating. She's constantly fatigued and experiences severe musculoskeletal pain.
"There's always something that hurts," she said.
A different approach
Harley said one of the biggest misconceptions about Lyme Disease is that patients may benefit from long courses of antibiotics.
"Clinical trials have shown no benefit to long-term antibiotics," he said.
As in the case of Johnson, they can potentially do more harm than good.
For years (before diagnosis), Johnson treated her symptoms with prescribed antibiotics. She has since been medically advised to discontinue antibiotics as they have weakened her immune system and damaged her liver. She now opts for a more holistic approach to health and wellness.
"I take between 40-70 [natural] supplements a day," she said. "One day of not taking those supplements could possibly mean me not getting out of the bed."
Johnson has also adopted a strict diet. She seldom dines out and avoids processed foods. Instead, she consumes a lot of raw alkaline (less acidic) foods, fruits and vegetables.
"I really have to eat clean," she said. "I can't have a cheat day or anything."
She said she also works to keep a healthy mindset by staying motivated with quotes, affirmations and surrounding herself with positive people.
"What I've learned is that my attitude is key to getting through everything," she said. "It has definitely given me a new perspective on life. I can't take things for granted so I live everyday to its fullest. It's also changed the way I treat people. I've become more sensitive to other people's needs."
Best treatment, prevention
Johnson said she hopes others will learn from her experience.
"Know your body, and if you are having health issues, keep pressing if your doctor is not giving you the answers you need," she said. "Early detection is key with Lyme. Get checked out if you have unexplained symptoms or see a bulls-eye rash."
Since Lyme Disease is tick-borne, the best line of defense is to avoid tick bites.
Harley advises wearing long sleeves and long pants while outdoors and using insect repellant containing DEET.
"It is also important to inspect oneself after being outdoors in order to remove any ticks that might be attached, preferably with fine tweezers," said Harley.
Quick removal is imperative, as ticks must be attached for 24 hours or more to transmit the bacterium that causes the disease.
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|LymeDisease.org hosts an online support and information group for patients and their caregivers in NC at https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NorthCarolinaLyme/info. There are also groups for other states.
Antibiotics may not be for everyone, but a Lyme-literate physician (contact ILADS.org) will explain your options AND check for other possible tick-borne co-infections, plus molds, toxins, etc. Best wishes for a full recovery.
Phyllis Mervine
|Posted on June 16, 2014
|Thanks so much for the information, the kind words and support. And for those who are also Lyme sufferers or who have family members that are, I pray for your healing. Blessings! Patrice
|Posted on June 15, 2014
|I am sorry for your suffering, but I thank you for sharing your story.
My experience is similar, although I've only had Lyme-induced health issues for 10 years. My whole family contracted Lyme, and I was dismissed by many doctors, so I know how terrible that feels.
I wish you healing.
|Posted on June 14, 2014
|Most studies related to transmission of Lyme disease bacteria by tick bite were done in the 1980s, based solely on one bacterial species (Borrelia burgdorferi), and were done with mice. Since then, studies have shown that other Borrelia species may be transmitted to the host ?earlier? than the stated 24 hours. One recent study involving humans demonstrates transmission of Borrelia to human hosts in 4-12 hours post-attachment. Additionally, while there are no studies that specify the time a tick must be attached for transmission of other microbial agents, it is known that Powassen virus, that can cause deadly encephalitis, is transmitted shortly (within 15 minutes) after the tick begins to bite. Healthcare providers should not minimize the risk of contracting Lyme disease or other tick-borne diseases from an attached tick, regardless of the time.
The following are references to studies on this issue published in peer-reviewed scientific and medical journals:
Crippa, M., Rais, O., Gern, L. (2002) Investigations on the mode and dynamics of transmission and infectivity of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto and Borrelia afzelii in Ixodes ricinus ticks. Vector Borne Zoonotic Diseases 2(1): 3-9.
Hynote, E.D., Mervine, P.C., Stricker, R.B. (2012) Clinical evidence for rapid transmission of Lyme disease following a tickbite. Diagnostic Microbiology & Infectious Disease 72(2): 188-192.
Ebel, G.D., Kramer, L.D. (2004) Short report: duration of tick attachment required for transmission of powassan virus by deer ticks. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygeine. 71(3): 268-71.
|Posted on June 12, 2014
|A CDC study presented at International Conference on Lyme Borreliosis in Boston MA, August 2013, shows that in one survey, 36 percent of people diagnosed with Lyme disease were treated with antibiotics for more than eight weeks and 20 percent were treated for five to eight weeks. This survey indicates that the majority of practicing physicians are finding that, in clinical practice, the 2-3 week treatment lengths recommended in the IDSA guidelines are inadequate.
Hook S., Nelson C., Mead P. Self-Reported Lyme Disease Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery: Results From 2009, 2011, & 2012 Healthstyles Nationwide Surveys. Presented at the 13th International Conference on Lyme Borreliosis and other Tick-Borne Diseases, Boston, MA, August 19, 2013. Available: http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/assets/pdf/BK211780914.pdf
|Posted on June 12, 2014
|Two of the four NIH funded randomized controlled double blind studies on retreatment with long-term antibiotics found improvement in fatigue, and one found improvement in severe pain. A number of observational trials also support further treatment.
The following are references to studies on this issue published in peer-reviewed scientific and medical journals:
DeLong, A. K., Blossom, B., Maloney, E., Phillips, S. E. ?Antibiotic Retreatment of Lyme Disease in Patients with Persistent Symptoms: A Biostatistical Review of Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Trials.? Contemporary Clinical Trials. November 2012; 33: 6, Pages 1132?1142.
DeLong, A. K., Blossom, B., Maloney, E., Phillips, S. E. ?Potential Benefits of Retreatment Highlight the Need for Additional Lyme Disease Research.? The American Journal of Medicine, February 2014; 127: 2, Pages e9?e10.
Donta S. ?Tetracycline Therapy for Chronic Lyme disease.? Clin Infect Dis. Jul 1997; 25 Suppl 1:S52-56.
Fallon, B. A., Petkova, E., Keilp, J. G., and Britton C. B., ?A Reappraisal of the U.S. Clinical Trials of Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome,? The Open Neurology Journal. 05 October, 2012; 6: Pp. 79-87.
Krupp, L. B., Hyman, L. G., Grimson R., et al. ?Study And Treatment Of Post Lyme Disease (STOP-LD): A Randomized Double Masked Clinical Trial.? Neurology. Jun 24 2003; 60(12):1923-1930.
Stricker, R. B., Delong. A. K., Green, C. L., Savely, V. R., Chamallas, S. N., Johnson L. ?Benefit of Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy in Patients Referred for Treatment of Neurologic Lyme Disease.? Int J Gen Med. 2011; 4:639-646.
Stricker, R .B., Green, C. L., Savely, V. R., Chamallas, S. N., Johnson L. ?Safety of Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy in Patients Referred for Treatment of Neurologic Lyme Disease.? Minerva Med. Feb 2010; 101(1):1-7.
|Posted on June 12, 2014
|Studies performed at Rutgers University, Thomas Jefferson University, and Johns Hopkins University demonstrate that the classic EM "bullseye" rash has been found to be present in only 9% to 30% of patients with laboratory confirmed Lyme Disease.
The following are references to studies on this issue published in peer-reviewed scientific and medical journals:
Aucott, J., Morrison, C., Munoz, B., Rowe, P. C., Schwarzwalder, A., and West, S. K. ?Diagnostic Challenges of Early Lyme Disease: Lessons from a Community Case Series.? BMC Infectious Diseases, 2009; 9:79.
Schutzer, S. E., Berger, B. W., Krueger, J. G., Eshoo, M. W., Ecker, D. J., Aucott J. N. ?Atypical Erythema Migrans in Patients with PCR-Positive Lyme Disease? [letter]. Emerg Infect Dis [Internet]. 2013 May [date cited].
Storehourse, A., Studdiford, J. S., Henry, C. A. ?An Update on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Early Lyme Disease: ?Focusing on the Bulls-Eye, You May Miss the Mark.?? The Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2010; 39(5):e147-e151.
|Posted on June 12, 2014
|A summary of important information concerning Lyme Disease and other tick-borne diseases is available in video format that can be viewed in less than 5 minutes: "What Is Lyme Disease: An evidence-based exploration of the concepts and common medical misconceptions of Lyme disease" http://youtu.be/tX70ivbRyJ4
|Posted on June 12, 2014
|I would love to post this on our Facebook page of our support group but it just has too much bad information. Sorry.
|Posted on June 12, 2014
|I am a board member with the Kentuckiana Lyme Support Group. My heart breaks for you. Please find a Lyme literate doctor. Long term antibiotics do work. It saved my son. An infectious disease doctor turned him chronic but we found a Lyme literate doctor who saved him. With the right doctor who knows what they are doing and uses supplements to protect your organs, it does work. There is a lot of misinformation in this article. It affects over 300,000 people per year not 20,000. I have no idea where you are getting that number. In Germany, they have better record keeping and had one million new cases for 2013. Only 50% of patients see a rash and it isn't always a bulls-eye rash.Some states have passed laws to protect their doctors so that they can use long term antibiotics without fear of losing their license. If long term antibiotics have been proven not to work, why would states be passing these laws? Permethrin is much better as a preventative not Deet. Permethrin is sprayed on your clothes and will repel AND kill ticks. Use a natural spray on your skin NOT chemicals. Transmission has been proven to be "rapid". There are patients who have been infected in less than 2 hours and one pathogen was found to be transmitted in 15 minutes. The bacteria is in the ticks saliva. Ticks use their saliva to numb their host and also to keep the hosts blood from coagulating. Telling the public that it takes 24 hours gives them a false sense of security. One of our members had removed his within 12 hours so assumed he was safe according to the CDC. He had no idea what he was in for. Please contact us if you need a physician. We can help you find one. Please know that Lyme can "mimic" over 350 chronic diseases including MS, fibromyalgia, Alzheimers, arthritis, ALS, Lupus,Crohn's Disease, ADD/ADHD, Autism... and the list goes on. If you have been diagnosed with a chronic disease, please contact us. We are on Facebook.
|Posted on June 12, 2014
|Patrice. You are so brave to share your story. I know it is a hard road b/c my daughter has been fighting lyme for 8 years. She has improved with treatment. She was sick for 4 years before we found a lyme Dr. Keep fighting and I hope you get better.
|Posted on June 12, 2014
|Patrice, your story is much like mine and those in our local lyme disease support group. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
|Posted on June 12, 2014
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Garmin's simple and functional activity band is easy and low-maintenance, which makes it one of the best alternatives to a Fuelband or Fitbit.
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Loaded Questions
This is a public record of the questions I sent to a man called Roman Shapiro about the game, Bomb Gaza. He claimed that they were "biased". It is not unusual for someone who feels threatened by exposure or scrutiny to make such claims. Usually, they will use a bullshit, empty phrase like "loaded questions," as if they are unable to answer any question, in any way they see fit.
Can you confirm that you made the game?
How do you feel about the game being pulled from Google Play?
Why did you decide to make a game about the war in Gaza?
Did you want to make a political message about the war in this game?
Do you see why people might find thus upsetting?
Did you sell many copies of the game?
Where are you based? Do you have any affiliation with either side in this conflict?
What do you do for a living?
Do you plan to make other games?
I'm working on a new story
It's been about six months since I published a novel, using Amazon's pretty fantastic self-publishing systems.
Piranha Frenzy has so far sold over 100 copies, roughly the number that I had sorta hoped for, with another few hundred downloaded for free during an E3 promotion. It will be included in a forthcoming Story Bundle.
The most satisfying thing has been hearing from people who read and enjoyed the book. That, and just completing a coherent 50,000 word story. Thank-you to everyone who took the time to give the story a chance.
I worried, when the story was done, that the amount of effort involved would be too much of a discouragement to try again. It's taken six months, but now I've started on another story, without really setting out with any plan or goal.
The new story, which I aim to complete in 2015, has nothing to do with games or games journalism. That was a useful thing to write about in Piranha Frenzy, because I knew the subject well and had something to say about it, generally focused on corruption, belonging and the nature of hierarchies in specialist journalism.
The new story is about something else; it's about America just prior to World War 2, about how people on the outside of a fight against evil decide whether or not to contribute, and what drives their motivations.
I've knocked out some chapters just to get the feel for the characters and I've sketched a plot, but am now spending my time researching (and obsessing over) the period.
I self-published Piranha Frenzy because I knew the subject would be interesting to a limited, and easily reached audience and that it would struggle to find a mainstream publisher. But there is no doubt that a publisher adds immense credibility to a book, and credibility is everything when it comes to fiction.
Credibility is not easily won for a self-published novel. Many people assume that self-published = shit, and there are certainly a lot of bad self-published books. There are also a lot of bad professionally-published books. In any case, this time I'm going to at least try to pitch it to publishers.
Writing fiction is incredibly time-consuming and hard work. There is no way I would spend my spare time writing, if it wasn't inherently and immediately rewarding; just the doing of it. But all writers yearn to be read by as wide an audience as possible and this is also a motivation.
How to avoid the noise
Like an RPG character, I have a finite number of resource buckets available to me, during my working day. They generally begin at a high level and deplete as the day goes on.
Sometimes, they deplete very, very quickly. Social media, like Twitter, is the single biggest source of depletion. Here are my resource buckets…
Time: I work about eight hours a day. Because I work from home, there is very little time wasted in meetings or company BS. But if I am not careful, my time can be wasted on just reading and viewing stuff on the Internet, especially as the line between what is useful to my work, and what is not, is blurry.
Energy: I find that after writing about 2,000 words, my desire to write drops significantly. So, if I write a bunch of Twitter updates, or comments, those are words I might be writing more usefully.
Focus: My best work comes out of directing my attention wholly to one story, one subject. I can write about a bunch of different stuff, but the general quality dips. The more fragmented my day, the worse my output. Online dramas are, almost always, a waste of focus.
Balance: If I am angry, confused or depressed, I find it difficult to work. Although my own idiotic actions are often responsible for negative emotions, the single biggest source of negativity, honestly, are people behaving badly online. If I want to invite negativity into my life, the single easiest way to do that is to spend time on social media or Internet comment threads.
Intelligence: I'm a reporter so I need to be connected to outside events. I can't afford to disconnect from the outside world. I have to be plugged into RSS feeds, social media and other information pipes. This is the one resource that can and does go up as the day goes on. I have to manage it, so that it does not become overfilled. I have to filter that which is relevant and disregard that which is not.
I've taken a few steps to help me manage these resources.
1. Silence the Drama. Filter out people online who are liable to attract drama. They may be smart, entertaining and relevant. And, of course, it's their business how they interact with the universe. But they are not going to bring me much that I can't find elsewhere. Generally, they are to be found talking about the awfulness of other people and engaging in some form of ego-centric hostility. I can live without it.
2. Avoid Irrelevance. Filter out feeds that, while agreeable and friendly, are focused on issues that are not relevant to my work. Goodbye beloved soccer pundits, jokesters, pals-who-like-weird-stuff. Also distant acquaintances who, while always a pleasure to see from time-to-time, I do not need to engage with every day. I'll catch up with them online at the weekend, or while I'm on the couch, not watching True Blood on the telly.
3. Expunge Time-wasters. Delete media outlets that overshare and retweet aggressively. Most of the feeds I watch are media outlets that cover the same issues as one another. The ones that do it briefly, that don't waste my time with self-promotions, are the ones that last.
4. Keep it Close. My opinions on most issues are not that interesting, and are quite happy inhabiting the space in between my ears, or floating around in my house, boring my poor family. Sharing them to a wider audience takes time and effort and invites tedious conversations. These days, if I want to talk about Aston Villa, the Middle East, the best meatball sandwich in town or whether or not I enjoyed Movie X, I can usually find someone in the vicinity of real life.
5. Limit Open Conversations. Given a choice between talking to someone in a place that is public or private I will always choose the latter. It astonishes me how much people are prepared to share about themselves in open, permanent forums. I think that turning these conversations into a performance elongates them and takes up more time than necessary.
Twitter is powerful, useful and entertaining. It's also a pain in the arse. Figuring out how to get the good out of it, and lose the bad, has made my life a lot easier, and more productive. Obviously, everyone is different. I am sure that many people gain sustenance and creativity from exactly the things that drain my resources. This is just what works for me.
Are You Professor X or Are You Magneto?
This is an amended version of a speech I gave at Santa Cruz Quaker Meeting House in June.
Everyone in this room has a superpower.
I don't mean you can bend metal with your mind, like Magneto or read people's thoughts like Professor X. I mean you have some skill that is native to you. It is something that you do better than most other people.
A Long, Pompous, Self-Defeating Whine About My Latest Professional Torments…
Now wouldn't that be a waste of everyone's time?
Instead, here is a panel of Roy Race scoring a scorcher. Plus, a picture of a giraffe. Much better.
Also, buy my book.
Piranha Frenzy, a novel about video games, is free for the next five days
To celebrate E3, Piranha Frenzy (Kindle Edition) is free for the next five days.The novel normally costs $9.99 on Kindle. Here's the link.
Written by Polygon senior reporter Colin Campbell, Piranha Frenzy is a novel about the gaming industry. It takes place on the day of a big E3-like convention in Los Angeles in the near future. The story, which takes an inside look at gaming culture, centers on a game reviewer who comes under pressure to give a AAA game a positive score.
Piranha Frenzy has been received favorably. Writing on the New York Game Critics blog, New York Times' regular contributor Harold Goldberg called it, "nerd-dishy … with tight prose peppered with humor that is skillfully plotted."
Microsoft exec and senior industry figure Phil Harrison said it is "a must read for anyone in games."
Star Wars movie writer and former PC Gamer editor-in-chief Gary Whitta called it "a thumping good story."
"I'm really happy that the story has given people pleasure, and I hope that this offer gets it into more readers' hands," said Campbell. "Perhaps some of the many people traveling to E3 this week will give it a try."
The book is also available in print edition.
My World Cup Predictions: Guaranteed to be Wrong from the Start
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So I got 75% of the qualifiers from the first round, and 75% of the last eight. France surprised me by getting through, but the team I expected to play here, finally turned up against Germany.
My pre-tournament last four was 100% right, but after that, everything went to hell. I predicted a Brazil Holland final. Still, great, great tournament.
My Team of the First Round
Update: First Round Complete.
I got 12 right out of 16 (original predictions below).
I called all final positions in Groups A, B and F exactly right.
My errors
Costa Rica instead of Italy.
France instead of Ecuador.
USA instead of Ghana
Algeria instead of Korea
Original Predictions
Okay, here are my predictions for the World Cup. I strongly suggest you invest your entire life savings on my expert analysis. But I feel duty bound to warn you that I have not correctly predicted the last four since 1990.
About Piranha Frenzy
I've written and published a story about a games journalist who suffers pressure to deliver a high score in a game review she has been commissioned to write.
Piranha Frenzy is the story of a games website and the people who work there. I have spent much of my professional life in places like Piranha Frenzy, so it's a reflection of a world that I know very well.
For many years I have worked for magazines and websites that have made their way in the world covering video games and the games industry. I've done everything from making the tea to running teams of dozens of journos. So I had plenty of material to work with.
Piranha Frenzy is the story of how small compromises against editorial integrity can have big consequences, and it's about how editorial leaders, who forget who they serve, cause untold trouble.
Just about everyone in my book suffers from some kind of delusion that they take actions for all the right reasons, and that they are above wrong-doing. The story is about people with individual motivations and abilities, operating in an environment where ethical lines are blurry. It also touches on issues about power and belonging.
I hope that Piranha Frenzy will entertain anyone who takes an interest in the world of games journalism.
Search 'Piranha Frenzy' on Amazon for print and Kindle versions. For more information, reviews etc. go to the Piranha Frenzy website.
Big issues came to gaming in 2013
One of the chief pleasure of writing about video games is how deeply they reach into the broader culture and society as a whole. Games have always been interesting in their own right, of course, but in recent years their capacity to engage on a more complex level has opened up new possibilities for commentators. In short, games with something to say provide journalists with that thing we enjoy most of all; angles.
Gaming among the Inupiat
I had a feeling about this feature, The First Native American Games Company, that somehow we'd be able to connect games which are ephemeral and trivial with the deeply historical current lives of ancient peoples in a way that would be visual and arresting, without resorting to hackneyed juxtapositions
All about GaymerX
I didn't get to go to GaymerX this past weekend. It was my birthday and I wanted to hang out with the kids. But there's this video that came out today (thanks to GameSpot's Kevin VanOrd) which seems to suggest that a good time was had by all. Also, if I can shill my own work for a minute, there's this article a few weeks ago, about the event and LGBT issues in gaming.
Words are Important
People tell me that I'm lucky in my job, because I get to play games. They're wrong. I'm lucky in my job because I get to talk to people who make games.
Nationalists and Monomaniacs
One of the perils of real life, and of journalism, is the zeal of monomaniacs. The media is a wonderful forum for debate, except when it is hijacked as a lopsided platform for nuttiness. As a reporter, we have to know the difference between a colorful, yet informed opinion, and a barmy obsession.
My Games of E3
Rather than a 'best' of E3 list, this is, strictly speaking, a personal shopping list. These are the games from E3 that I'm pretty certain I'm going to buy. Links also to some E3 work I did on the games, or my colleagues at Polygon created.
Clackety Clack
It's always nice to win an award, especially from the guys at Good Games Writing, who blog about games journalism, post great examples of work and write eloquently on the subject.
Ignoring All The Rules
I recently wrote, for Polygon, an article about game developers who are tackling difficult personal issues like the sickness of a child and depression.
Editing and Iteration (and Ponies)
I'm immensely proud of a recent feature published by Polygon about a My Little Pony fighting game. I hope you enjoy reading the story. One of the reasons for this pride is that the original draft was sent back to me by Polygon's copy-editors with gentle suggestions for significant rewrites. The final product is quite different from the one I originally wrote, and way better.
Gaming's Quotes of the Week
PLEASE NOTE – Quotes are now posted live throughout the week at TheQuotableGamer.
Relive the past seven days through the silver-words of gamers and game-makers. This week we have 26 quotes that may, at the the very least, divert you from a pretty crappy week IRL.
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This strip came out a little weirder than I had intended, even…
Here's a trailer for The Help, which stars Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Octavia Spencer, and Emma Stone:
Here's the synopsis for the fictional movie (adapted from a novel):
Set in Mississippi during the 1960s, a southern society girl returns from college determined to become a writer, but turns her friends' lives -- and a small Mississippi town -- upside down when she decides to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent southern families. Aibileen, Skeeter's best friend's housekeeper, is the first to open up -- to the dismay of her friends in the tight-knit black community. Despite Skeeter's life-long friendships hanging in the balance, she and Aibileen continue their collaboration and soon more women come forward to tell their stories -- and as it turns out, they have a lot to say.
UPDATE (8/31): For a little more context about the controversy this strip brings up, read this New York Times editorial on the film.
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