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The Walking Dead Review: Rick v. Shane Showdownby Sean McKenna at . Comments
Is your heart still pounding? Did you think that it would be the end for Shane?
The second half of the season is fantastically picking itself back up from its slow walk of a first half and "18 Miles Out" provided great pacing between its serious conversations and full throttle action.
Until now, it's felt like Rick had become something of a background character, going with the flow and not really commanding the presence that his leadership demanded.
As a character, he stepped it up and it's clear that even his own arc and progression towards something is on the move. Laying down the true facts for Shane about everything was a great start.
Andrew Lincoln incorporated the right amount of anger and calm throughout; there was no sense that he was a pushover, but a man making hard decisions. He barked when he needed to bark. He was clear about the situation and what needed to be done. He put the beast mode Shane back into his place.
Even their conversation initiated a tension because everything was out in the open. There were no secrets and it was clear that it was only a matter of time before the two would draw blood against each other.
Their brother-like relationship really established their characters on opposite sides with that common goal of survival. It was good to see that even with Shane going crazy, Rick was able to be the cool-headed leader. It's tough out there in a zombie apocalyptic world.
And of course waiting for the zombies to pop out of nowhere ratcheted up the suspense and ever threatening anticipation. The longer it got into the episode, the more you could feel something bad was going to happen. Sometimes the waiting game is more exciting and scary than graphic gore.
Plus, rather than pure stupidity causing Rick and Shane almost to get killed, it was sheer recklessness. Their own personal problems got in the way of being safe. Sure, they should have been paying attention, but it was far better story wise than deciding to climb down a well with a waiting walker.
For a moment I expected Rick to actually leave Shane behind, but even with all the problems, he still sees something good in Shane. I'm glad he saved him by manning up and taking back control. This is the Rick I've been waiting to come back to the show.
As for dealing with Randall, the fact that he knew Maggie made the situation that much more complicated. It's a lot harder to just kill someone when there's that connection (and the fact that he might not really be a bad guy). He could also lead others to the farm.
Michael Zegen as Randall brings about another youthful face and interesting personality for the series. Not only does his character provide real problems for everyone - will he betray them all? - but he's not dry or boring. Moreover, he may help the group get off the still life that has become the farm.
Even with Randall not being apart of the group, I still didn't have the feeling that he should die. He hasn't really done anything malicious or evil to deserve such a death. I hope he lasts for a while, and that Shane doesn't kill him without Rick knowing.
It was that final moment - with a great use of the song "Civilian" by Wye Oak - that really provided an enhanced somber tone of the real situation. It was almost sad watching that lone walker stumble through the grass, aimless. It felt like Shane really was able to do some thinking about the things he's done.
But will this be a change for the better for Shane or is the crazy just lying in wait to come back again?
Surprisingly, two of my least favorite characters, Lori and Andrea, brought out all their issues onto the table. I was actually pleased that each of the two women called each other out on their issues, problems I've felt have hindered me from liking them as much as the others. There's something truly different about characters speaking their minds and causing even more tension because of it. And although Andrea went back to being typical Andrea and almost letting Beth kill herself, her scenes with Lori were actually enjoyable to watch. It felt real for both of them.
This was a truly enjoyable episode with a feeling that everything that took place moved something forward and applied a sense that it will all culminate into something big. Zombie pig piles? Tension cutting conversations, mixed with equally nerve wracking action? Giving the characters more than just preachy dialogue. That's how an episode should be.
That's the best of The Walking Dead.
Sean McKenna is a TV Fanatic Staff Writer. Follow him on Twitter.Tags: The Walking Dead, Reviews
Then to go close to a zombie? bs. And didnt he get gut training? if I remember he was using one hand with a 9mm.
soooo much crap story.
unrealistic . people would not do those things.
Whay dont they have holsters for those pistols? thats idiotic.
why no walky talkies?
why no heavy machinery on the farm? to dig and burn zombies in etc
omg. this show is such a load of bull===. The storyline, rules, and characters are so out of reality its making me laugh now, a progression from p'd off. The writers are IDIOTs.
eg. Ricks wife drives off on her own to get the guys back. Didnt she say earlier she 'would never leave her son alone'? She had just earbashed Rick about leaving his son, to possible die, then she does the exact same thing? Going alone anywhere? Silly. What coulc she possibly do that the 2 best fighters couldnt?
eg. Sean chops off zombies fingers with a school bus door? I dont think so! but ok, the finger were rotten. Then the zombie attacked Dale and his fingers are so strong he can rip open a stomach?
eg. since when can zombies sneak up on people - in an open field - when they are on alert from hearing strange noises? bs.
eg. you think the kid would wander into the woods by himself? after knowing what happened to Sophie. I'm pretty sure noone especially a kid would let adults out of their sight. Then to go close to a zombie? bs. And didnt he get gut training? if I remember he was using one hand with a 9mm.
soooo much crap story.
unrealistic . people would not do those things.
Whay dont they have holsters for those pistols? thats idiotic.
why no walky talkies?
why no heavy machinery on the farm? to dig and burn zombies in etc.
Remember in Season 1 when they are at the CDC and the scientist whispers in Ricks ear? He tells Rick that it does not matter cause the virus is airborne and that they are the walking dead.... So the title does not refer to the zombies but to the living... If a human is not killed by a head injury, you automatically turn at this point. Randall's neck was broke he turned, Shane was stabbed and he turned. So it looks like the virus has mutated and this ep is proof that it has.... Love the show cant wait till next week!
I just started watching this show so I need to catch up!
I'm still learning the characters. The women got on my nerves!
Rick is DA MAN! Shane is irritating! Any idea where online to watch the last season?
Andrea isn't 'rational' - she is a self-obsessed, self-righteous lunatic. If she's so annoyed about Dale saving her from suicide, why doesn't she just go and shoot herself now? PLEASE. She thinks people make a choice - but she didn't. Irritating character. As for Shane - he's really got to 'put up or shut up'. Either get out or make a move. Rapidly becoming an irritating character.
The post-apocalyptic world is a paradise. It presents us the chance to reinvent ourselves while we watch nature restore an environment savaged by 10k years of agrarian revolution. That prospect alone restores hope to the world. The walkers are not dangerous. Once you figure out how to deal with them, they only serve to spice things up a bit. Glenn should be worshiping at Maggie's magic vagina instead of agonizing over the size of his machismo. In a pre walker world the closest a guy like Glenn could get to Maggie would be when she handed him the tip for the pizza delivery. What an idiot. In episode 10, Rick proves once again that brains and brawn always wins out over brawn. Shane really is his bitch. Lori and Andrea get on my nerves. Daryl and T-Dog should hook up and do some stuff. They would make a great team. You notice how Dale finishes every sentence with his mouth hanging wide open? Irritating isn't it?
I think that is why Rick shot the guy in the head at the bar fightout in last weeks episode, because he knew the guy would rise back as a walker, because his brain was intact. Its going to come out I bet, the only way to kill the undead is to behead, or kill them in the brain. Sure wish they'd find a guy store with ammo.
@Aaron. I hadn't heard that theory but it does make a lot of sense. It definitely explains the lack of bite marks. To prove this theory we're going to have to see someone die and then turn. I have an idea who that someone is going to be via some supposed spoilers I have read about. If the infection is airborne then wow what a even more terrible world to live in.
It seems the popular theory is that Dr. Jenner told Rick that everyone is infected, and that no matter how you die you will rise as a walker. This would explain the no-bites comments this week, and it could also explain why after shooting Tony twice - once in the gut & once near the heart - he walked over and put one in his head. Rick might have just been playing it safe, making sure he was dead. But I think he knew he had to kill his brain to keep him from rising.
Always interesting to see such different takes on the exact same characters. Personally, I think Shane and Andrea are the only two in the group acting rationally, given the circumstances. Shane's main flaw is that he's dumb enough to care about Lori. Right now, Rick really =is= acting like the kind of vacillating "leader" who gets his followers killed. And Lori is totally useless. E.g., "Nebraska," first she thinks it's too dangerous to go find Hershel. A few hours later, suddenly it's safe enough for =her= to run off A. alone, B. later in the day, C. with a weak weapon, and D. no clue where she's going. She's gone well beyond just =warning= Rick about Shane; at this point she's actively fomenting dissension. And then she has the gall to criticize the only person in the group who has enough brains to actually recognize the need for a lookout? Priceless.


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Adjusted net income for the second quarter was $10.5 million, or $0.27 and $0.26 per basic and diluted shares respectively, as compared to $9.5 million, or $0.25 and $0.24 per basic and diluted shares respectively during the second quarter of 2011.
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Many of us are becoming more and more savvy when it comes to intelligent and healthy skin care, and we know that proper exfoliation is ideal for getting rid of dead, dull surface cells. The average cell turnover of our skin is every 28 days and is a process by which new skin cells, or epidermal cells, work their way to the surface to emerge as new and vibrant skin. This process of cellular turnover becomes sluggish as we grow older, because the new skin cells are impeded by the accumulation of dead skin that has not sloughed off. For this the reason skin appears congested, with clogged or enlarge pores, is uneven and rough in texture, and is visibly dull and less radiant.
Exfoliation is a must as we age and nowadays there are many options for every skin type. Microdermabrasion is a treatment option that effectively polishes the skin, partially or completely, by removing the surface skin cells in a gradual and controlled manner using a light abrasion. It can effectively work to remove the outer layers of sun-damaged skin, refine fine lines and wrinkles, treat blackheads and whiteheads, remove or lessen the appearance of scars and dark spots, and effectively stimulate cellular regeneration. Microdermabrasion can also be used for treatment of acne prone skin, but must be repeated every so often to be effective. The most common areas treated are the face, neck, décolleté, hands and shoulders, but nearly any area of the body can be treated. During the procedure, special attention is often paid to key problem areas and readies the skin for the introduction of specialized serums and other actives to the skin. Microdermabrasion should not be used on individuals who have taken the medication Accutane in the past 6 months to a year since this product causes the skin to become thin and vulnerable.
Microdermabrasion methods include mechanical abrasion using a low-pressure suction pump that blasts tiny crystals from pen-like device in a controlled stream of micronized aluminum oxide crystals. The used crystals and exfoliated skin cells are then sucked away by the vacuum action leaving the skin instantly softened and new. Another method is with a diamond tip; the appropriate tip or head is attached to a wand and then manipulated over to the skin combining mild abrasion with suction to remove the dead, outer layer of skin. Neither process is particularly painful, and may result in only mild discomfort and irritation
Add-on's such as IPL treatments and chemical peels can go a long way to further promote cellular regeneration, and circulation for complete skin wellness. One can have spectacular results with specialized services of this kind that aggressively tackle age-related skin concerns like superficial age spots, as well as hyperpigmentation, acneic skin, oily, dry or patchy skin types and conditions, or skin that is congested and lackluster in appearance. A cocktail of treatments including IPL, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and facials can be alternated over a period of 3-6 weeks. Furthermore, these other facial treatments will be enhanced by one another and the skin will become visibly fresher and renewed in a much shorter time period.
Soon after a superficial microdermabrasion treatment, you may experience mild discomfort and your skin may look pink, much like having slight sunburn, but you will still be able to return to your regular activities that same day with a few exceptions. It is advised that you omit swimming or use of excessive heat, sunbathing (which is not recommended by skin care experts, period) or the use a tanning bed for as long as 48-72 hours following the procedure.
Also, the appropriate post-treatment home care is essential to preventing sun-induced hyperpigmentation and other damage. It is critical that unprotected sun exposure be avoided and a broad spectrum sun protection lotion or cream be worn at all times during the day. The sun protectant should have and an SPF of at least 15-30, and should be worn even in the winter. If make-up must be applied, begin with a light mineral powder and avoid the use heavy foundation for up to three days, until the new skin restores its protective barrier or acid mantle.
Microdermabrasion procedures should only be performed by specially trained and licensed aestheticians. For a microdermabrasion treatment in New York City, visit the nearest LaserTouch Aesthetics clinic for a complimentary consultation with a trained and licensed professional, or visit our website at www.lasertouchsoho.com for more information and promotions.
By: Lu Heaney
About LaserTouch Aesthetics:
LaserTouch Aesthetics and laser hair removal center, located in New York City, provides laser hair removal, laser skin rejuvenation, microdermabrasion, cellulite treatment, SmartLipo and other aesthetic procedures for female and male clients of all skin complexions. In order to best serve clients, LaserTouch Aesthetics utilizes the most advanced and safest laser and aesthetics technologies such as Candela GentleLASE®, GentleYAG®, Cutera® Xeo, Viora Reaction and Cynosure MPX. Services at LaserTouch Aesthetics include but are not limited to laser hair removal, ingrown hair treatment, SmartLipo, laser genesis, laser vein removal, freckle removal, sun-spot removal, cellulite reduction, skin tightening, mole and wart removal, radiosurgery, chemical peels, acne treatment with Levulan, VI Peel, Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers such as Juvederm, Radiesse, Restylane, and microdermabrasion(*).
LaserTouch Aesthetics Announces the Addition of Selphyl Dermal Filler
Posted by lasertouchadmin in Injectibles on December 12, 2010
(Vocus/PRWEB)November 29, 2010 — SELPHYL® is a patented system for the safe and rapid preparation of Platelet Rich Fibrin Matrix (PRFM), a proven technology that Dr. Vafa of New York Medical Aesthetics is using to correct the effects of skin aging. Dr. Vafa of New York Medical Aesthetics collects a small volume of blood from the patient and through a patented process, separates and concentrates the patients own platelets and fibrin into a matrix. The resulting PRFM can be applied to a treatment area of the face or body to stimulate cell proliferation which promotes the increase of volume and rejuvenation of the skin through a process of targeted tissue re-generation.
The PRFM that is prepared with SELPHYL® is autologous, meaning it uses your natural biology. Platelets are known to contain factors which your body uses to trigger cell migration and proliferation to rejuvenate and increase skin volume. You can't turn back the clock, but you can re-wind it naturally with the SELPHYL® System. As soon as SELPHYL® prepared PRFM is administered, growth factors are released into the skin through a sustained mechanism. In vitro studies have shown that platelet growth factors are released for up to 7 days, supporting collagen production and dermal matrix reconstruction. It is thought that SELPHYL® treats a root cause of skin aging by triggering the production of new cells and collagen. Pronounced effects occur approximately three weeks after the administration of SELPHYL®. Patients have enjoyed visible improvement and regeneration with long lasting effects.
SELPHYL® is administered by Dr. Vafa of New York Medical Aesthetics in a procedure that takes approximately 20 minutes. Desired results may be achieved in just one visit. However, only Dr. Vafa of New York Medical Aesthetics will determine the best treatment approach. Together, you and Dr. Vafa of New York Medical Aesthetics may decide if SELPHYL® prepared PRFM is right for you, especially if you desire a natural solution to looking younger!
About LaserTouch Aesthetics:
LaserTouch Aesthetics cosmetic procedures and laser hair removal center, located in New York City, provides laser hair removal, laser skin rejuvenation, microdermabrasion, cellulite treatment, smartlipo and other aesthetic procedures for female and male clients of all skin complexions. In order to best serve clients, LaserTouch Aesthetics utilizes the most advanced and safest laser and aesthetics technologies such as Candela GentleLASE®, GentleYAG®, Cutera® Xeo, Viora Reaction and Cynosure MPX. Services at LaserTouch Aesthetics include but are not limited to laser hair removal, ingrown hair treatment, smartlipo, laser genesis, laser vein removal, freckle removal, sun-spot removal, cellulite reduction, skin tightening, mole and wart removal, radiosurgery, chemical peels, acne treatment with Levulan, VI Peel, Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers such as Juvederm, Radiesse, Restylane, and microdermabrasion(*).
Photo Dynamic Acne Treatment at LaserTouch SoHo
Posted by lasertouchadmin in Skin care and rejuvenation on July 8, 2010
Photo Dynamic Therapy or "ALA/PDT" treatment is a new procedure that treats resistant, hard to treat active acne, and acne scars. The procedure combines Photo Genesis (IPL) or light and Levulan. Levulan is a special light activated topical photosensitizing agent made of a 20% solution of Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA). ALA is a "natural" product found in all humans throughout the body. The Levulan, which is a clear painless solution, is applied to the skin and left on for 15-60 minutes. The Levulan is absorbed by active cells like acne sebaceous glands, making the targeted acne cells that are more sensitive to the light. During the procedure, the ALA is activated with the use of Photo Genesis (IPL) light which is far more effective than blue light or other light spectrums. This combined interaction of the solution and the Photo Genesis is what gives rise to the term "Photo Dynamic Therapy".
Treatments target and destroy acne activity leaving the skin smoother, and in many cases make it possible to discontinue the use of antibiotics such Accutane. Levulan has been used extensively for the treatment of a variety of different skin conditions including actinic keratosis, sun damage, fine lines, and blotchy pigmentation are also improved because of the positive effect of Levulan and the light treatment. ALA/PDT treatments also have the ability to minimize pores and reduce oil glands, effectively treating stubborn acne vulgaris, acne rosacea.
Prior to Photo Dynamic Acne Treatment, the best available treatment option for resistant and cystic acne was Accutane. However, with Accutane there are many systemic* side effects including birth defects, liver abnormalities, mood depression, and virtually all patients get dryness and night vision changes.
Aesthetics procedures provided at LaserTouch SoHo are not limited to Photo Dynamic Acne Treatment (PDT). In order to best serve clients, LaserTouch SoHo utilizes the most advanced and safest laser technologies – Candela GentleLASE®, GentleYAG® and Cutera® Xeo – for laser hair removal, laser genesis, laser vein removal, freckle removal, sun-spot removal, cellulite reduction and skin tightening. Other services include chemical peels, VI Peel, Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers such as Juvederm, Radiesse, Restylane, and Microdermabrasion.
For more information, visit lasertouchsoho.com or call 212-219-1990 for a free consultation.
LaserTouch SoHo is a full service medical aesthetics center located at: 150 Spring Street, Floor 2, New York, NY 10012.
What to expect from a Juvederm dermal filler procedure: Client writes about her experience
Posted by lasertouchadmin in Injectibles on July 3, 2010
"I've always hated the deep circles under my eyes. They sank down into my cheeks creating lines that made me appear mean or just droopy.
I consulted with other Drs. that didn't understand my concern. I can live with the pigmentation just not the indentation. Today I went to LaserTouch SoHo hoping for a miracle with a facial filler. Actually, I was willing to settle for just a slight improvement.
It's located on the second floor above the Tretorn store. The space is clean and quite tasteful. I was greeted politely and everyone was quite friendly. The waiting area is tastefully arranged and avoids the trap of over advertising that most places embrace.
Even though I was early, I saw Dr. Yafa [Vafa] right away. He is quite pleasant and friendly. During our consultation he took the time to understand my true concern. I was not looking to eliminate dark circles (it's impossible) just the depression that ran from my lower eye to cheekbones. He recommended juvaderm to fill the area and explained how the injections would feel based on the anatomy and the technique he would use to fill the area.
After a topical cream, he started with the filler. Now, it hurts but lets be honest.. it's a needle to the face. It's supposed to hurt. Dr. Yafa [Vafa] worked quickly and thoughtful to minimize the discomfort and showed me the progress along the way. It was liberating to see the lines I hate so viciously plump up and go away.
The whole process took about 20 minutes and I left with very, very minimal bruising. Considering how sensitive the eye area can be I was impressed.
Upon checking out, once again the staff was pleasant and friendly. I would certainly recommend the Dr. and this location to my friends and family. I had a great experience.
I suppose I should add that the prices are quite reasonable."
LaserTouch SoHo client , May 2009
Commentary: Copied directly from a review written by a LaserTouch SoHo client on a third-party review platform.


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Thank you Kumarji for haven taken up the role of Nandi. Nobody could have done the role better than you.
Fabulous actor one of the best choices ever for the role. Kudos to the team for casting so perfect for the role of Nandi and thnx for getting us this article TB.
One of the nice actor in TV industry...
Kumar and the writers of the show have given so much of importance and life to the role of Nandi. Not sure whether anyone else can carry out the role of Nandi as good as Kumar Hedge; his eyes has so much of purity and devotion... Hats off to him for such a mindblowing performance all the time
Kumar has made the character of Nandi memorable and people will remember him in this role for a long time to come just like Mohit with Mahadev.
Nandi's jannmkatha..his bhakkti for Mahadev ..his love &care for Bholenath's family..addbhut.. !!.. Nandi Jallandhar yuddhh...Raavan-Nandi scenes..all super Great ..unforgettable... all thanks to Mr.Kumar Hegde&TeamDKDM..undoubtedly The Best..!!!.. Mahadev Ke Raam..Raamayan...Super Great going..Jai Sia Raam..Thanks I-F
Thanks for this article TB. Kumar is a class actor. Loved him in Bairi Piya and happy to see him in such a prominent role in Mahadev.
Kumar Hegde does a great job as Nandi in DKDM, and I'm missing him in the show at the moment! The God-devotee relationship between Mahadev and Nandi has been shown well, and both Mohit Raina and Mr Hegde do very well in their scenes together. Nandi has had some of the most awesome and funniest dialogues, and some excellent emotional and comedy scenes. Very well done to Mr Hegde, especially for being able to do the really funny scenes/say funny things while keeping a straight face! Thanks for this article, TB! Its good to hear from supporting actors as well! :-)
The great actor.He is portraying Nandi character very uniquely & will always be remembered.
I knew her from Saibaba time on Star Plus & then Star Utsav as Vaidyaji.
Thanks TB that you have given interview article on this great actor.Because no one in media,interested to give side characters article though they are very much talented.
He is the best as Nandi. Love his acting very much.
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Low Carb diet is really the best diet if you want to reduce weight and also to maintain a healthy body.`-"
In fact, according to a study published in the FASEB Journal, your brain, just like your muscles, works harder when fueled by lactate instead of glucose.
In this study, researchers subjected their volunteers to strenuous exercise while looking at the blood running to and from their brains.
Specifically, they were trying to see what happened to the large amounts of lactate that are produced in the body as a by-product of exercise. Analyzing the blood entering and exiting the brain, the researchers found that "the brain was not storing the lactate which had come from the muscles during exercise, but rather using it as fuel".
From an evolutionary perspective, this isn't surprising. If our prehistoric ancestors had not been able to think and react while evading four legged predators, they might literally have lost their heads.
Being able to use lactate as "brain food" allowed our ancestors to survive and evolve.
Low Carb diet is really the best diet if you want to reduce weight and also to maintain a healthy body.`-"
Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my Diet Wars article. I've browsed through your site and appreciate the well-written, evidence-based posts.
This a really interesting study. Wondering how this translates to the average person? Are there dietary recommendations from the study to maximize performance during exercise?
Keep coming with the questions.
Yours is exactly the attitude that we need when it comes to public policy concerning our health in general and our obesity problem in particular.
A good scientist is skeptical…they don't try to back up their beliefs by ignoring research or massaging test results to support their hypotheses.
I am sure there is a lot more to this research.
It may very well turn out to be completely wrong.
But, then again…
There may be some debate around the glucose/lactate brain fuel research, but one thing is for sure: that Fox Trot is right on. =)
I agree that the argument that low-carb is bad for the brain is not a great one.
I did not mean to imply that the research for lactate is not good.
I was really just asking (because I don't know) is what levels lactate are at when we are not exercising?
The reason I ask this is because if the levels are very low between times of anaerobic exercise, then the brains of people that never exercise would not be getting this fuel that seems to be better than glucose, and this finding would only benefit those that exercise regularly.
Which, of course, is a good reason to exercise. That doesn't mean it's a good reason to eat low-carb with the purpose of "supercharging" one's brain.
This is what I meant by saying "perhaps there is more to it".
A very interesting article. McBloggenstein makes a valid point and your response is right on!
Thanks DR. I was just hoping to get out of a trip to the library :).
I don't have online access, but I read (and copied) the article from the journal at the U of Toronto medical library.
This study is not the definitive word on neurobiology.
It is simply the first step towards refuting the commonly held belief that the brain can't function without glucose.
The current RDI for carbs is based on this belief that our brains need 130 gms of glucose per day to function properly.
This study opens doors to entirely new areas of brain research related to understanding lactate's specific neurological effects.
Researchers are now looking at lactate as a treatment modality for various brain ailments.
Never mind the fact that it challenges one of the strongest arguments that mainstream obesity researchers rely on to refute a low carb approach to weight loss.
I hope that this study allows mainstream researchers to feel free to investigate all avenues of weight loss research and not feel pressured into following the company line – calories in v.s calories out.
Obesity research has become very politicized over the 50-100 years. This is not how we get good science.
Good scientists should never set out to prove their argument. They should begin with a hypothesis, test that hypothesis, report the findings and begin again.
Research into low carb has been marginalized for years. As a result, funding is hard to come by, and when it does, the research is criticized politically, not scientifically.
I am hoping that research such as this serves to level the playing field
Great finds…Foxtrot and the article. BTW, do you have full access?
Perhaps there is more to it than this. But does there have to be? And does it matter how long lactate is the primary fuel? If lactate is being produced, the time to exhaustion is shorter. So whatever we get is a bonus, no? And no, we are not anaerobically exercising all the time, which is why the brain uses glucose and/or ketone bodies.
There is some research which suggests the brain performs better on ketones than glucose. So maybe the point regarding title of the post is to think about what the research is saying rather than just dismissing it.
Perhaps there is more to it than this?
I would say you should be more specific in how long lactate remains the primary fuel for the brain after a person is through exercising. What I mean is, we are not anaerobically exercising all of the time.
So our brain is not feasting on lactate 24/7. What about other times? If weight lifting raised our lactate levels for long after exercise time is over, I would point that out.
Otherwise, I feel as though your title suggests that a low carb diet is good for the brain, although I know you are just saying that the brain has "alternative fuels".


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Middlers or Seniors also may serve as interns during the academic year in churches to which they are appointed by mutual agreement between the pastor and session of a local congregation, and the Professor of Pastoral Theology. Similarly, in making such plans for internship, students should seek counsel from their own Session and the Committee for Students Under Care of their Presbytery. This internship shall involve the intern in approximately 10 hours per week of service in the congregation including time on the Lord's Day. One academic year of such service, if satisfactory, will carry two quarter-hour credits, and may meet graduation requirements if a summer internship cannot be arranged. Where denominational standards require longer internships, arrangements may be made in consultation With the Professor of Pastoral Theology.
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I'm Sidney and I'm WTTC #2 until April or May 2011. When I was TTC our first, the ladies on the TTC forum were so great and supportive that I wanted to come here for this phase in my life. I got pregnant my 2nd cycle so I didn't hang out with them too often, but I did lurk a lot and watch my TTC buddies get their BFP's! :-)
This seems like a great group of ladies too so I'd like to hang out here for a while.
We had our son in January 2010 so he's going on 6 months old (yikes!!!). Hubby and I want one more and he's ready to TTC in January, but I want to wait until spring.
About hubby and I: I will be 34 and hubby will be 40 when we TTC. Right now I'm a SAHM, but currently employed at a hospital doing CT scans (not working right now) and hubby does anesthesia. Hopefully we get pregnant quickly like we did with our son. I would be happy with either a boy or a girl, but since we have a boy, I'd love to have a girl. We shall see what is in store for us! :-)
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Each year, the American Urological Association honors the contributions of physician researchers and educators to the field of medicine, the specialty of urology, and the AUA. Access a list of previous honorees.
Congratulations to the 2014 honorees!
Ramon Guiteras Award
Peter T. Scardino, MD
For outstanding contributions to the art and science of urology, most notably in the early detection and treatment of prostate cancer, as well as excellence in education and fellowship training.
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Mani Menon, MD
For innovation in robotic surgery, changing the field of surgical therapy for prostate cancer and improving the quality of life for many patients.
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Demetrius H. Bagley, MD
For visionary leadership and education in ureteroscopy and minimally invasive surgical techniques for the upper urinary tract.
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Stuart B. Bauer, MD
For innovation in neonatal urodynamics in myelomenigocele and for early recognition of children at risk for myelomenigocele.
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Tupper Stevens
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John M. Barry, MD
For outstanding contributions to urologic education and dedication to the science and success of renal transplantation.
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For outstanding comprehension of the mechanism of stone formation and being uniquely gifted in the pursuit of the basic science of urolithiasis.
Distinguished Service Award
Anton J. Bueschen, MD
For extraordinary service and leadership of AUA's Southeastern Section, and as AUA's President and special contributions to AUA's Leadership program.
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David F. Green, MD
For more than 20 years of outstanding contributions on AUA committees and special task forces, for leadership in forging the AUA/AACU Affiliation, and as a unique, balanced perspective as a key member of the Board of Directors.
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Florida Man Arrested for Allowing Pit Bull to Babysit a 10-Month-Old!
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And then there's this guy.
We featured some of the audio from this video on this morning's 5:20 Funnies. When you just listen to this, it is quite funny.
As you will quickly find out, this dog is not from south Louisiana. There is no way we could ever have a dog that weighs only 250 grams!
An Athens, Georgia man was cited recently for violating a county noise ordinance because he reportedly wouldn't stop barking like a dog in his yard! The ordinance state that sounds can't be heard more than 300 feet from their source.
It happens all the time. People leave their pooches in the car when they run down to get a couple of things at the store. But when it's hot outside and a passerby sees that dog, of course authorities will be called.
This is basically an obstacle course in which the dog and handler have to complete certain tasks in the fastest time possible. To be honest this dog is amazing, he is also a dog and that is the part that will leave you laughing.
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Apr 27, 2012
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Imagine two small rooms in different cities. Each is filled with a bed and no other furniture. On the side walls, very near the bed, are huge flat screen TVs with 3D cameras. You make a date with someone in another city - perhaps a spouse who is traveling for work or in the military, or perhaps a romantic friend you met on the Internet. You agree to a time, and decide which direction you will be facing to see each other. The screen you face will be the one displaying the other person looking back at you, appearing as if he or she is in bed with you. The bedding and beds would be designed to look like an extension from one virtual room to the other.
The wall behind you would display whatever scenery the two of you had agreed would be your location. It would look as if each of you had a window behind you. Perhaps the two of you decided you would be on a tropical island, or in a high hotel tower overlooking Paris.
A big part of the illusion would involve sound and lighting. Sensitive microphones would pick up all of the ambient sounds of your bed sheets. The scenery program running in the background would supply subtle ocean sounds, cricket chirps, or traffic noise, depending on the situation.
The lighting would be low, so that everyone looks good. The room around the bed would appear dark except for the virtual window behind each person. That would enhance the illusion of your togetherness. The 3D cameras would add depth.
Each person would also have a warmed body pillow to snuggle into during the virtual sleepover. The pillow wouldn't try to emulate the other person; it's just there for some tactile comfort.
I imagine this starting as a sort of hotel business model. You check in for the night, and the bed portion of the room is equipped as I described. In the beginning, you might only need a few of these rooms per state or small country. If you haven't seen your spouse/lover/friend for a long time, you'll be willing to drive a few hours for your virtual sleepover.
Eventually, high end homes will have virtual bedrooms that the kids will use for sleepovers with friends in other places. Army bases will have virtual bedrooms for spouse visits. Singles will meet online and decide to have a first date in the safety of their virtual beds. The elderly might want another oldster to keep them company through the night without the bother of actually living with another old person. Snorers will be able to spend the night in the same virtual bed by turning down the volume.
Yes, yes, the concept lends itself to virtual sex. But I think you can build a business model that doesn't require that.
I think virtual rooms will someday provide elderly folks with an illusion of the mobility they once had. Someday they will be able to press the "Himalayas" button and take a virtual helicopter tour through the mountains without leaving the wheelchair.
If you know anyone who plays Xbox Live, in which you can put on headphones and chat with friends in other places while playing, you know how popular virtual rooms already are. Adding a bed and 3D video is the next natural step. Maybe Apple will get into the game after they finish dominating every other market.
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May 4, 2012
Already been covered in the movie "Demolition Man" with one scene between Sandra Bullock and Sylvester Stallone where there was a virtual machine you put over your head (looked like a helmet).
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May 1, 2012
You called it, Scott. This just in: Robotic Pillow for Long Distance Relationships.
http://mashable.com/2012/04/30/hugvie-robotic-pillow/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed: Mashable (Mashable)&utm_content=Google Reader
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May 1, 2012
You could try William Gibson perhaps, Neuromancer etc?
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Apr 30, 2012
My company has video conference rooms that are set up sorta like this. It's pretty neat. It looks a lot like people are on the other side of an oval-shaped table. The rooms are decorated the same, and they use three big-screen high definition flat-panel monitors with three cameras that capture the table in segments.
The only illusion-shattering bit is that when you're on the right or left side of the table, and someone is looking at you, their video shows them looking to your right or left (respectively). Eye contact requires the person on the other end to be looking at the camera.
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Apr 30, 2012
this, along with many of scott's other futuristic idea posts, seems to lend itself to wally's (and his no doubt as well) position as a technosexual, i fear for the survival of the human race when we start substituting human connection for quality time spent with our individualized (Apple made) love bots, though no doubt by that time we'll have started baby farms as well, or some such other ridiculous thing
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Apr 30, 2012
Security is an immediate thought. Even without virtual sex, imagine what a British tabloid could do with THESE wiretaps. Anybody remember the infamously icky chats between Prince Charles and Camilla? Want to imagine them as the two principals using this virtual bedroom? As for blackmail, there's a lot of perfectly legal and moral romantic behavoir that people would still pay to keep off the Internet.
Related thoughts: What if somebody devised a way to hack into the program and put, say, a virtual bum in the room who wouldn't leave until you made a payment to an offshore account? Or created a virtual moralist who couldn't be shut off at all? Or even virtually kidnapped a participant to his/her own virtual bedroom, perhaps presenting his/herself as a digital clone of the real partner?
On that last point, how difficult would it be to rig up a better-looking-and-sounding avatar for that date you met on the Internet? Either to deceive or to maintain an agreed-on anonimity?
Heck, even popup windows would be ruinous for this product.
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Apr 29, 2012
A virtual bedroom is no match for the real thing. Here is a typical scenario that can never happen in a virtual bedroom.
The man, lying on his side, eyes shut, is about to drift into a nice, peaceful sleep. Wife is beside, on her back, staring at the ceiling.
"Honey," She whispers.
"I think the tap in the kitchen is not closed properly. Pleeeeeeezzz..."
If you have done it yourself at midnight you would know that this closing-the-tap-in-the-kitchen sequence is not for weak hearts.
A simple, kindly person, who has never faced the hardships of life, could be forgiven for assuming that the man just stumbles out of the bed, drags himself to the kitchen and does the needful. The journey from the bedroom to the kitchen is one that a brave man can do blindfolded. An intelligent, rational person may even attribute some of the strange happenings to the drowsy, sleep-walking state of the man.
But I beg to differ. Life is never a smooth ride for our honest tax payer. Something always goes wrong at night. I think it is spooky - it is the horror of the nether world. There are some things that are simply beyond human cognition.
If you don't agree with me, explain this.
What was that tom cat doing on the basin? On the basin, next to the tap, mind you. No where else. The damn thing, which is so friendly on the dining table, suddenly screeches and springs up as if it has seen a wandering spirit in the dark.
That rubber duck, the one that should be in the bath tub, is now suddenly on the floor of the passage. The man never finds out till he steps on it and the shrill squeal makes him leap in the air like a cold penguin on a hot plate.
A short while later, after this spine-chilling tryst with destiny, when the disheveled man returns to the bed, the wife mumbles,
"Honey, did you hear that? Someone is at the door... Who can that be?"
"The door bell, darling. It's ringing"
Now, can such a thing happen in a virtual bedroom?
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Apr 29, 2012
Perhaps, if they had had a few of these in Colombia, the Secret Service guys might not have gotten in so much trouble.
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Apr 29, 2012
And when i talk of intimacy i dont mean sex.
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Apr 29, 2012
And when i talk of intimacy i dont mean sex.
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Apr 29, 2012
I first saw, virtual boardroom on the title of this blog...
I have a hard time getting my brain around the virtual bedroom though.
How would one create the visceral intimacy thing?
Would drugs be involved for virtual feeling too.
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Apr 29, 2012
Say that a national restaurant chain like Olive Garden made available a room with a virtual half-dining table. Then loved ones around the country could share dinner in the HD virtuality that you describe. The waiter could be made to look identical on both sides, the menu would be in common, etc.
(A hot tub would also be a good venue. Actuators could make it so you could splash each other.)
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Apr 28, 2012
mike, try xkcd
Imagine this - a whole bedroom room paneled with video screens on every wall and the ceiling. You could tile small ones to cut down the cost. Then imagine a choice of full field panoramic web-cams, or even just prerecorded sequences. As dawn approaches you hear bird song and the light slowly fades up until the sun breaks over the horizon, or over the nearest mountain.
Or cut the cost, and just make a DVD that I can set as my alarm in the morning.
Or give me the whole virtual bedroom. It's only a matter of time until it's cost effective.
You could do an "Anniversary Inn" type business model where you rent equipped rooms by the night to couples for fantasy get-aways. Snuggle with a pillow, probably not. Snuggle with my sweet wife on the shores of a tropical island, or at the foot of Kilamanjaro, or in a Parisian loft with a view of the Seine - sounds like fun.
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Apr 28, 2012
A business model that doesn't include the one thing that would increase profits by 1,000%. Hmm.....
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Apr 28, 2012
I've been waiting for a number of years now for virtual reality computers to step up and realize their full potential. I think instead of having a screen in the middle, you'll just put on your headset and enter a shared world with the other person or persons. Then again maybe we are already doing that and the shared world is already where we are. Just because it was in some movies and tv shows doesn't mean it can't be true. Storylines come from the imagination and imagination comes from where?
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Apr 27, 2012
Er, Isaac Asimov's "The Naked Sun"?
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Apr 27, 2012
Cool idea. May I suggest that each person also place half a pizza at the bottom center of the screen.
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Apr 27, 2012
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Apr 27, 2012
"Sensitive microphones would pick up all of the ambient sounds..." I suppose it's too much to ask to have it filter out some of the more annoying sounds? I could do without the snoring and various digestive byproducts.
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Apr 27, 2012
I think you're basically describing the next step towards the Star Trek Holodeck, which I've long maintained will be the end of human society. Why would I want to hang out with all these other boring normal people, when I can safely and securely be a pirate? Or a race car driver? Or a mountain climber? Why date normal looking women when I can date hot simulations (indistinguishable from the real thing)? In case you think I'm against it, heck no, I'm all for it. Some might think they're against it right now, but just wait til you experience the "real" thing.
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