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Shumlin to push Vt. goals on DGABy PETER HIRSCHFELD
Vermont Press Bureau | December 07,2012
Stefan Hard / Staff File Photo Gov. Peter ShumlinMONTPELIER After a two-day swing in Los Angeles this week in which he was elected chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, Gov. Peter Shumlin on Thursday said hell use his new prominence nationally to benefit the Vermont voters who carried him to a second term last month.
Shumlin was elected unanimously by his peers Tuesday to head an organization whose primary goal is to increase the number of Democratic governors. But Shumlin said hell also use the post to become a more effective advocate for Vermonts interests on the national stage. Relationships forged with high-profile players in the corporate sector in particular, Shumlin said, will yield dividends for Vermont.
A settlement announced Wednesday in which Hewlett Packard agreed to reimburse the state for a portion of a failed $20 million computer system, according to Shumlin, is evidence of the kind of sway hell hold over the companies with which Vermont does business.
In my capacity as a member of the DGA, I developed a close relationship with the folks who run HP, Shumlin said at a news conference Thursday morning. And in that friendship, I made clear my concern about the outcome of the DMV contract that I felt was wrong for Vermont taxpayers.
When it initially agreed to the $8.7 million settlement last year, Shumlin later clarified, HP wasnt aware that he would be ascending to the DGA chairmanship.
The point is the relationships you develop with both governors and the private sector at these association meetings really help you to get things done, Shumlin said. And obviously as chair of the DGA Ill have an even greater voice.
Shumlins chief of staff, Bill Lofy, will leave his post in Vermont to serve as Shumlins liaison on the DGA staff. Shumlin said hell work with the DGA vice chairman, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, to elevate Democrats prospects in the next cycle.
Democrats, who hold only 20 gubernatorial seats, have contests in New Jersey and Virginia next year. But the real opportunity comes in 2014, when 37 seats will be up for grabs.
In 2014 we have a lot of open seats, and I think well be able to gain some traction there, Shumlin said.
Shumlin becomes the fourth consecutive Vermont governor to assume the chairmanship of a governors association.
James Douglas headed the National Governors Association, while Howard Dean and Richard Snelling were chairmen of the DGA and the Republican Governors Association, respectively.
What it does for our little state is give us a larger voice than we would otherwise have, and give us the opportunity to get great ideas that we might not otherwise hear and learn about, Shumlin said. So I see it as a huge resource in my job as governor to be able to grow jobs and economic opportunities.
Shumlins rapid rise to the chairmanship hes held office for less than two years has fueled speculation about the scope of his political ambition.
He said Thursday he got a chuckle out of the speculation and that hes happy where he is now. My eye is on the prize and its being governor of the state of Vermont, Shumlin said.
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343 Industries' interpretation of the Halo franchise is looking strong as this new Halo 4 weapons trailer for the Covenent's side of things shows. It's all pleasantly familiar, with the returning Covenent Carbine and Beam Rifle. Things look rather serious... until it gets to the Gravity Hammer, whereupon it all goes a little bit Donkey Kong. Or Micro Machines V3 depending how old you are.
Still, it's looking colourful, explosive and pleasantly arcadey - if we dare mention such a thing. Yes, we're saying it looks fun. Not long to wait now, either: It's due out on November 6. Excited? Let us know in the comments.
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This summer the "Bad Teacher" team of director Jake Kasdan and stars Jason Segel and Cameron Diaz are back, but this time for something a bit hotter under the collar. It's "Sex Tape," and you probably don't even need to ask what it's about.Read More »
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While its 135-minute running time may have made it too long for some viewers, once again Judd Apatow reminds us just how much longer "This Is 40" could've been. He's already graced us with four other deleted scenes, which range from topics like the Kardashians to Green D...Read More »
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GRID Autosport, Wolfenstein: The New Order, The Evil Within and more star in this intriguingly varied issue!
The seventeenth issue of our free-to-read digital games magazine FirstLook is now live!
The June issue is packed with top quality interactive entertainment including the next entry in Codemasters' award-winning racing series GRID and the latest word on the next horror franchise from the creator of Resident Evil, Shinji Mikami.
Here's a full rundown of every article which is in this month's magazine:
Download FirstLook: Issue 17 in PDF format right now »
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Wildstar, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, GRID Autosport and more star in this packed pre-E3 issue.
We lost our minds to Wildstar this month, with over 50% of the pages inside this issue of FirstLook dedicated to Carbine Studios début MMORPG. That might sound like a lot, but honestly there's a still much to discover when writing about planet Nexus and the war between Dominion and Exile forces. In those aforementioned Wildstar-themed pages we report back on our chat with the game's popular producer Mr Stephen Frost, and we catalog absolutely everything you need to know about the MMORPG, in order to properly prepare yourself for its launch on June 3rd.
If sci-fi battles in an alternate universe aren't your thing though, we also have plenty of other previews, features and news from the world of video games, including word of this year's Call of Duty, Codemasters returning to their simulation roots with GRID Autosport and what happened when we went hands-on with the zombie MOBA, Dead Island: Epidemic.
Here's a round-up of every game and article which features in the May issue:
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Oh video games, where were you last week when we really needed you? During the previous seven days there was no release worth getting excited about, but this week there are at least a handful of games that stride proudly into must-buy territory.
There's MachineGames' refreshingly dark FPS reboot Wolfenstein: The New Order, the comedic management sim sequel Tropico 5 and the latest game from indie darlings' Supergiant Games. Transistor may look like their previous game Bastion, but both tonally and gameplay-wise it's completely different.
Here's a complete breakdown of all the notable games heading to PC, handhelds and consoles this week:
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See, didn't we tell you it was a busy week for new releases? To get a glimpse of a star buy this week, check out the trailer below:]]>
New engine and a new suit for Master Chief.
Microsoft and 343 Industries have chosen today to unveil a name and a proper release date for the Xbox One exclusive, Halo 5.
The full name of the sequel is Halo 5: Guardians and according to a new post on Halo Waypoint, the shooter will feature an entirely new engine, promising gameplay that is 60 frames per second and dedicated online servers for multiplayer play via Microsoft's Cloud service.
"Previous Halo titles, Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2 for example, strove to push the entire ecosystem forward – dual stick FPS with big open spaces in the case of Combat Evolved, and broadband matchmaking in Halo 2 – are just a couple of examples of the series innovating or amplifying ideas. So in building Halo 5: Guardians, we want to push the ecosystem as well as the universe. And we'll have some surprises in store for new and loyal players of the series," stated 343 Industries Frank O'Connor.
"So that's it for now, but E3 is just around the corner. So if you bide your time and hold your breath, you won't have to wait too long to hear about the next steps on this Great Journey.
Microsoft's E3 keynote kicks off on Monday, 9th June. We have a funny feeling that Guardians will take centre stage at the event. Welcome back Chief!]]>
Coming to consoles and PC on Friday, 21st November.
Ubisoft has announced that Far Cry 4 will be out this November for PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
The sequel will feature a new protagonist and a new setting known as Kyrat set in the Himilayas. Development is being handled by Ubisoft Montreal, with support from Ubisoft's Red Storm Entertainment, Toronto, Kiev and Shanghai studios.
"Following the success of Far Cry 3, we wanted to take the franchise to the next level and create a game that will surprise players and exceed fans' expectations," revealed Dan Hay executive producer on the project.
"Given the unique setting, we feel Far Cry 4 will stand out as a top first-person shooter and we're eager to reveal more about the game in the coming months."
In the coming months? Really Hay? We reckon he actually means gaming's annual E3 showcase in Los Angeles – the first day of which kicks off on June 10th.
Far Cry 4 featuring in either Sony's or Microsoft's pre-show keynotes wouldn't be a bad shout either, especially with the game set to launch this side of Christmas.]]>
Gaming's only exclusively pink protagonist rules a relatively quiet period for new releases this week. Nintendo has brought Kirby back to the Nintendo 3DS handheld console once again, and his latest adventure must just be his most truimphant yet, at least if reviews are anything to go by.
Here's a list of all the notable games heading to PC, consoles and handhelds this week:
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Get 20 different liveries, an exclusive Mercedes Benz SLS AMG car and 10 new sponsors.
When you write all these bonuses out in plain black and white text, there is something that gets lost in translation. Thankfully, Codemasters has put out a special trailer to showcase all the items (in-game only) to be found in the Black Edition and they are rather sexy.
A full list of contents is below:
In the UK the Black Edition is exclusive to GAME, with the PC version selling for £34.99, while both PS3 and Xbox 360 versions are £39.99.
For price updates be sure to keep an eye on our dedicated GRID Autosport: Black Edition product page, linked here.]]>
Blimey, we've seen some barren new release weeks before, but this is ridiculous!
By our reckoning there's only one genuinely new game heading to retailers this week and that's Deep Silver's multi-platform RPG, Bound By Flame. Now, we could've given that release the top spot, but we still haven't had an opportunity to sample its no-doubt fantasy trappings, so instead we decided to give our star release spot to a game we have enjoyed and that's Peggle 2.
Popcap's formerly Xbox One-exclusive makes its way to Xbox 360 this week and honestly we can't wait to give it a go. We became absolutely obsessed with the original Peggle when it arrived on Xbox Live back in 2009 and we have high hopes the sequel's impending arrival will spark a new fascination with launching balls at red coloured pegs.
For a round-up of the other notable releases for consoles, PC and handhelds this week, check out the list below:
Wednesday, 7th May
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Rather than looking at more bouncing balls, here's a trailer of this week's other big release Bound by Flame:]]>
Choice of ten titles, ranging from Nintendo Land to New Super Mario Bros. U.
Nintendo are putting all their marketing might behind Mario Kart 8. The next entry in the kart-em-up hits the Wii U on Friday, 30th May in Europe and if you happen to buy and register a copy before July 31st, you'll get a free eShop download code for any of the following games:
For your convenience we've starred the games that are actually worthy of your attention.
Nintendo pulled a similar marketing move with their handheld 3DS console last year and we suspect this promotion will prove even more popular.
To see Mario Kart 8 in all its passive-aggressive glory check out the latest Nintendo Direct dedicated to the racer below:]]>
We were going to dedicate our coveted 'Game of the Week' spot to a certain Italian plumber in argyle-patterned attire, but instead we decided Nintendo's moustached icon has got enough fans so we decided instead to highlight Ubisoft's surrealist platfomer Child of Light.
The latest release from Ubisoft Montreal utilises the same engine as Rayman Origins and is said to be heavily inspired by the work of Studio Ghibli. Sign us up!
A round-up of all the other big releases heading to PC, consoles and handhelds can be seen below:
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I am enjoying your Blurb book, Lin. I have watched it several times and I know I will watch it some more.
I hear you about black. You pulled it off, here--really lovely. I do like areas of black in pictures and I study them when I find them, but when I try it,what a smudgy mess I make.
Hello Liz,
Thank you for posting your sketch record of your leave. I'm envious of your skills and the creative eye that sees what others miss. I tried sending you an email but it got bounced. Would like to stay in touch.
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Humana's Effort To Improve Individual Health Earns Top National Health Insurer Ranking
Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) ranks as the leading national health insurance company for its programs to help individuals take better control of their health, according to the EveryMove 100 Health Insurance Index.
The EveryMove 100 index evaluated more than 300 health insurance companies to find the top 100 health insurers that are making significant strides in engaging with people to help them take better control of their health as a partner in wellness instead of just acting as a processor of medical claims.
Overall, Humana outperformed all other national insurance companies, ranking fifth out of the 100 companies surveyed. The first four are local or regional insurers.
"We are dedicated to our dream of helping people achieve lifelong well-being by co-creating an individualized approach to health," said Bruce Broussard, Humana's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are proud to be recognized as the top national insurer by EveryMove 100, and we look forward to continuing to engage individuals in improving their health and well-being."The EveryMove 100 index was calculated using more than 50 data elements including social media presence and interactions, mobile investments, website statistics, customer support access and customer satisfaction. EveryMove is a rewards plan for people with active lifestyles. More information on the EveryMove 100 can be found at www.everymove.org. About Humana Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Ky., is a leading health care company that offers a wide range of insurance products and health and wellness services that incorporate an integrated approach to lifelong well-being. By leveraging the strengths of its core businesses, Humana believes it can better explore opportunities for existing and emerging adjacencies in health care that can further enhance wellness opportunities for the millions of people across the nation with whom the company has relationships. More information regarding Humana is available to investors via the Investor Relations page of the company's web site at www.humana.com, including copies of:
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CHICAGO - Blackhawks star forward Patrick Kane said he will return to the NHL playoffs next week at 100 per cent despite a brace on his injured left knee.
Kane, who was leading Chicago in scoring when he was hurt in a game against St. Louis on March 19, resumed skating on his own five days ago. On Wednesday, he skated with his teammates for the first time in the hours before a game against Montreal.
The team had put Kane on injured reserve and said he would miss the final 12 games of the of the regular season. Kane says he will be rested for the post-season and said: "Some people thought it might be beneficial to take a little time off."
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|Thu, 07-26-2012 - 9:03am
My husband was involved in a 20 year marriage during which he and his first wife were unfaithful. My husband traveled on business and had several one night stands. His exwife met a man at work, rented a "lovenest" apartment and took money from the family budget to furnish it and keep it going. I am assuming her boyfriend added money in too. My husband found out she was cheating when he found a check book that had his wife's name and boy friends name listed. She had even used the boyfriend's last name. Their children were still at home at the time. When my husband confronted her, she chose her boyfriend but he (boyfriend) went home to his wife and the relationship ended. My husband's first marriage ended a few years later when the youngest child graduated. 12 years later, they reconciled during some health crises and birth's of grand children. Me and my husband met about 10 later and began a relationship. He left his marriage and married me and we are still together. I have recently found out that I have cancer. The exwife looked at me at a baseball game and said "karma." I said "what?" and she said; "your cancer, it's Karma." She's made other comments that I've been able to hear like "what kind of mother behaves that way?" I've remained quiet, but now I'm thinking that she knows exactly what kind of mother sleeps with a married man as she did it. How can she forget that she WAS me and she had every plan to leave her teenage daughters and live in a one bedroom apartment with her boyfriend who also had teen aged children at home? What makes her cheating "better" or less karma worthy than mine?
|Thu, 07-26-2012 - 11:24am
Concentrate on your recuperation and as to the karma comment, this woman is insane and you even giving her a second thought takes away from your task at hand and that is to get better!!!
If there is such a thing as Karma, it's going to come around and bite her on the ass so hard she'll never forget it. As for you, just get better and the universe will deal with her!!
P.S. She's an insensitive idiot.
Best wishes.
|Fri, 07-27-2012 - 3:43am
Wow! She sounds straight up psycho! You must be patient person to have tolerated that without smacking her. I can only imagine if she is so judgmental and bitter, karma is getting her right now.
|Thu, 09-20-2012 - 8:31pm
I hope and wish you beat the cancers ass!!!
|Sat, 09-22-2012 - 2:41am
You said he left his marriage for you. And, he cheated in his first marriage. This has nothing to do with Karma that you have cancer. What she is truly hoping for is that he cheats on you as his history suggests. The ex is angry and bitter. But your partner has a history. The ex will be anxiously awaiting for him to repeat his transgresions.


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Carter, Oklahoma
For population 25 years and over in Carter:
For population 15 years and over in Carter town:
1 residents are foreign born
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2012: $331 (0.6%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lawton, OK (74.7 miles , pop. 92,757).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (112.6 miles , pop. 506,132).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (228.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).
Nearest cities: Sayre, OK (3.0 miles ), Willow, OK (3.4 miles) , Elk City, OK (3.7 miles ), Northwest Greer, OK (3.7 miles) , Southwest Washita, OK (4.3 miles) , Canute, OK (4.3 miles ), Granite, OK (4.4 miles ), Sentinel, OK (4.4 miles ).
Latitude: 35.22 N, Longitude: 99.51 W
Area code: 580
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Unemployment by year (%)
Population change in the 1990s: -31 (-10.9%).
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Tornado activity:
Carter-area historical tornado activity is near Oklahoma state average. It is 223% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 5/25/1962, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.6 miles away from the Carter town center injured 9 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
On 5/25/1955, a category F4 tornado 26.4 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and injured 18 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:Carter-area historical earthquake activity is below Oklahoma state average. It is 89% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/28/1998 at 14:13:01, a magnitude 4.2 (3.9 MB, 4.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 68.7 miles away from the city center
On 2/8/2002 at 16:07:13, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 73.2 miles away from Carter center
On 10/14/2008 at 03:07:28, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 77.9 miles away from the city center
On 2/15/1997 at 09:08:55, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 62.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/5/1995 at 05:31:16, a magnitude 3.0 (2.8 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 27.0 miles away from Carter center
On 9/27/2007 at 15:21:02, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 38.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:The number of natural disasters in Beckham County (15) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 5
Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 7, Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 2, Ice Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2012: 4.9%
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Religion statistics for Carter town (based on Beckham County data)Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 82.35%
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Number of grocery stores: 5
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
Number of full-service restaurants: 24
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9.44% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,828 average adjusted gross income)
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
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7.37% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,081 average adjusted gross income)
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Dec 9, 1990 06:49 PM, 70 W Bdwy, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:2
FCC Registered Antenna Towers:5
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:1
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:4
FAA Registered Aircraft:1
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Attempted murder and other charges have been filed in Lake Superior Court against a Gary man charged with wounding his ex-girlfriend's brother five times.
Jermaine Carl Davis, 35, of 4048 Connecticut St., allegedly opened fire as Wilie Bailey was unlocking his residence in the 700 block of West 41st Avenue in Gary. Bailey's sister and her friend had dropped him off at about 10:15 p.m. Aug. 22 and were waiting until he got inside when the gunfire started. Bailey's sister and friend drove away when the shooting began.
Bailey was wounded in the legs, chest and stomach and remains hospitalized.
Bailey told police a few days before the shooting he saw Davis outside a gas station at 45th Avenue and Broadway. Davis was waiting for him outside when he came out of the business and was acting like he was going to hit him, Bailey told police, so he punched him first and then ran.
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Low Carb and Lowered Drug Tolerance
I've always heard that low carb diets can give a lowered tolerance for drug and alcohol. I've noticed it with alcohol (one whiskey drink and I'm done) and even caffeine (a sip of coffee and I'm invincible).
Unfortunately, I got bronchitis (ain't nobody got time fo dat!) and I'm codeine and even with the tiny dosage, I swear I'm trippin'.
Anyone else have experience with this?
YES. I'm such a cheap date now, one glass of wine has me druuunk. Benadryl, makes me zonk out. I guess I can't offer any help but I do believe this is totally a thing.
I'm a guy so alcohol impacts me differently (at least from things I've read/heard on TV), but when I'm in ketosis, I notice that two drinks tends to give me the buzz that three or four drinks used to be required to give me. I think being in ketosis makes me it easier to cut myself off because stuff is hitting me so quickly and stronger, I don't end up over consuming like I used to when waiting for the results of a drink I had 20+ minutes prior.
Other than my 4-5oz cup of coffee I have in the morning, I don't have much caffeine. I don't notice a stronger buzz from the caffeine than normal, but being in ketosis generally makes me feel much more energetic and mentally clear than I otherwise would feel. So it's hard to distinguish that from a caffeine high I suppose.
I'm generally sensitive to soda in that regard, but I had a 20oz Coke Zero last week and I felt WIRED, like bouncing off the walls wired, for several hours and barely slept that night. I consumed it around 4pm in the afternoon. Pre-ketosis days, it'd take Mountain Dew to cause that type of reaction in me (and that was maybe a once or twice a year treat).
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Difference of JUDDD & 5 2? Lots of newbies wanna know.
No I havent bought the books. Harder to find precise info. Im sure its been discussed here, so maybe you could point the way?
Does anyone do 4 3 with any success?
The major difference is that JUDDD is fasting every other day, and 5:2 is only 2 fast days a week with more than one UD in a row. 5:2 recommends 2000 calories a day for women, with 2 500 calorie fasting days a week. JUDDD's numbers are over all considerably lower, depending on your age/weight/height.
I am doing 5/2 with JUDDD #'s; 2 DD and 5 UD. If i ate 2000 calories a day i would gain!!! I like the JUDDD #'s because it takes into consideration, my age, height, etc. 5/2 says the "average" person will loss 4 # a month. Many on JUDDD lose more #'s in a month then on 5/2.
In the IF (intermittent fasting) world, JUDDD or alternate day fasting would be the strictest form. 5:2 would be a step lower and then fasting windows would be below that (most commonly the 5 hour window or the 8 hour window). I've experimented with them all and I definitely saw the biggest, most consistent weight loss with JUDDD. However, I'm interested in a JUDDD/5:2 hybrid for maintenance, probably starting next month.
I haven't read 5:2, but it assumes you are considerably overweight (hence, 2000 calories). If you are only slightly heavier than "normal", then of course your numbers would have to be adjusted. :)
All of the IF WOEs (and LC and, yes, even PH the Potato Hack) work because your body activates sirtuin enzymes while going into ketosis (preferentially burns fat for energy) (yes, JUDDD newbies with leftover ketostix, check on a DD, some of you will see pink).
Every body is different. The pattern that works for one person can be too little or too much for another...leading to weight gain, stall, or the degraded health/energy of the dreaded starvation mode.
JUDDDs steady up/down seems to work best for many bodies. But any pattern that fits your lifestyle is worth trying. JUDDDs calories - calculated based on your probable resting metabolic rate (RMR) are very, very effective.
I suspect weight loss would go better if you started with something like JUDDD or LC to activate the SIRTs more quickly, then transitioned to the less rigorous 5:2, Fast 5, etc, etc. But it really does depend on your personal metabolism.
I lost well on JUDDD. And I am maintaining with one strict DD every three or four rotations (the rest of my DDs are higher but usually at or below my calculated RMR).
In the UK, 5:2 was popularised by Dr Michael Mosley. He sometimes answers questions on Twitter. A number of UK food and science writers who follow 5:2 are on Twitter as well.
Dr Mosley tells people that in addition to the 2 fast days, he doesn't eat lunch on most of the other 5 days. However, he does this because he specifically wants to hold a below 'average' weight to check its metabolic advantages for a lower disease burden, longer life etc.
I lost very well with strict eod rotations. I maintain with 4:3.
All answered. :)
Just FYI - I understand from the ABC new interview with Dr. Mosley that PBS will be showing his BBC special, "Eat, Fast, and Live Longer" in the Spring, so keep a look out for it.
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Brotherhood that is. Do any of you have goggles or glasses/eye- protection that "never" fogs up in all your training and street events? If so, what are they? I have tried so many different "FOGGLES" it is ridiculous. Some I have been a little disappointed and some VERY, and some were just "OK". I have yet to find a pair that DO NOT FOG UP at all. I have tried the anti-fog goo on a few pairs with some success. Any good news stories on eyewear bro's? Help us all out here. I may have to get a pair for myself and wrap it for the holidays.
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Good luck! I have been down the same path as you. Best solution I have found is to fork out the $$$ to buy an "Assault" helmet witht he built-in goggles. There is enough air movement around them that they do not fog up. You just have to endure the harassment from your brothers and sisters for wearing a helmet that makes you look like "Marvin the Martian"!Richard Nester
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I bought a pair of "safety glasses" from Home Depot for about $10. They have not fogged up in the year since I got them. I wear them in addition to my helmet face shield."This thread is being closed as it is off-topic and not related to the fire industry." - Isn't that what the Off Duty forum was for?
I have a pair of ESS goggles which do fog up regularly. I also have two pairs of safety glasses which I have in my gear at all times. Sure, the goggles look cool but they fog up and usually end up back on the helmet in favor of the safety glasses.------------------------------------
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Hey Jordan, a few ideas for you. On my helmet I have a pair of ESS goggles that have a thermal lense in place of the one that comes with the goggle. The thermal is dual paned as opposed to a single, and can be ordered from ESS to upgrade your existing goggles. I have never had these fog on my during a call, but they have fogged during prolonged training.
ESS also had a tactical goggle with a small fan in the upper housing. Expensive, but shouldn't fog. I say shouldn't because I haven't used the ESS fan googles, but I do have a pair of goggles from a different manufacturer with a micro fan and they rock. I can't quote the battery life, but I'm guessing 30 hours on AA batteries and no problems fogging ever.
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- Comfort is your style of travel if you want the whole grassroots experience with more inclusions, meals and creature comforts. While accommodation is predominantly tourist class (3-4 star), on some itineraries there is the opportunity to stay with a local family, spend the night on a train or camp out in exotic places (without putting up your own tent of course). Along the way, you'll really experience the destination up close. You'll mingle with locals, enjoy a taste of their way of life and gain special insights from your leader. This is not luxury travel, but real world experiences - just with a softer landing!
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Bienvenidos! Welcome to Ecuador.
On arrival at Quito's Mariscal Sucre International Airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. There is a pre-departure meeting in the evening at 6pm when you meet others travelling on your cruise to the Galapagos Islands. Please check with the hotel reception where and when it will take place, or check the reception notice boards. If you can't arrange a flight that will have you arrive at the hotel by early evening, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). We'll be collecting your insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting, so please ensure you have all these details to provide to our local representative who will be conducting the meeting.
Sitting at an altitude of 2,850 m under the gaze of Volcan Pichincha, Quito is one of the most attractive cities in South America. Long and incredibly thin, the city stretches along a central valley formed by the east and west ranges of the Andes. Although compact, Quito's Old Town is full of historic buildings - there are more than 30 churches to explore, not to mention the fascinating museums.
As this trip spends very little time in Quito, we recommend you spend a few extra days before or after your trip to experience all the city has to offer. You may even wish to explore further beyond the city and visit Otavalo, Cotopaxi, the Cloud Forest or the Equatorial Monument. Please ask our local representative for more details.
Hotel (1 nt)
Day 2 Itinerary
This morning we transfer to Quito Airport for our early morning flight to the Galapagos Islands. Be prepared for an early start as this could mean leaving the hotel as early as 4:30 am (a boxed breakfast will be provided). A US$10 per person transit card is payable on departure at Quito Airport and a US$100 per person national park entry fee is payable on arrival. Please have cash on hand for these transactions as credit cards can be time consuming.
On arrival in the Galapagos we are met in the arrivals hall and then transferred to our catamaran, M.C. Queen Beatriz, anchored a short distance away. Once on board we'll be assigned our cabins, meet the crew members and get to know our naturalist guide and fellow travellers over a delicious lunch.
In the afternoon, you will visit Punta Carrion, located in north-eastern Santa Cruz. This is a shallow and protected cove, ideal for snorkelling and swimming. Wildlife is plentiful; keep your eyes peeled for blue-footed boobies, Galapagos herons, great blue herons and underwater swim among rays and white-tipped reef sharks.
Included Activities
- Snorkelling Punta Carrion
Motorised yacht (1 nt)
Day 3 Itinerary
Las Tintoreras is a little peninsula at the entrance of Isabela Island's Port. We visit Las Tintoreras, where from the viewing walkway you can look down into this narrow channel to see a colony of white-tipped reef sharks swimming and sleeping, and the occasional playful sea lion among them! Blue-footed boobies and penguins, marine iguanas and crabs also make their home here, and the waters provide further opportunities to swim with turtles. We enjoy a nice long walk on a gravel path through 'Ahh-ahh' lava flow and see plenty of Marine Iguanas. The natives of the islands call white sharks "tintoreras", hence the name of this spectacular site.
We might also have the opportunity to snorkel off the panga, to observe sharks, sea lions and Galapagos penguins.Please note that there is a US$20 per person, port fee to be paid on arrival at Isabela Island.
We might also have the opportunity to snorkel off the panga, to observe sharks, sea lions and Galapagos penguins.Please note that there is a US$20 per person, port fee to be paid on arrival at Isabela Island.
We visit the Arnoldo Tupiza Tortoise breeding center. Here you can see the five sub species of tortoises from Isabela Island, some of which are bred in captivity.
Motorised yacht (1 nt)
Day 4 Itinerary
Discover the quirky maritime history of Post Office Bay, which has the oldest postal system in the Americas. Steeped in history, in 1793 a post office barrel was erected for mariners to post their mail and assist in delivery of mail to the United States and Europe. This custom continues today with Galapagos visitors leaving letters and postcards to be collected by the next passing boat. Send one of your own and check if there are any you can deliver back home. Snorkelling and enjoying a panga ride are activities also included in this outing.
We go ashore at Punta Cormorant where the sand is made up of fine olivine crystals, a glassy volcanic mineral, giving the beach an olive-green colour. It is the best place to see Galapagos sea lions. Today is also one of our finest opportunities to see pink flamingos and other water birds wading in the lagoons, including pintails and stilts. The walk continues to a white flour sandy beach to an Eastern Pacific green turtle nesting site. Young diamond stingrays are commonly found in the shore line and enjoy the view of the turquoise crystalline ocean. Just offshore, the famous Devil's Crown is an old eroded volcanic cone and a popular roosting site for seabirds such as boobies, pelicans and frigates. Red-billed tropicbirds can also be seen nesting in the rocky crevices. The centre of the cone is an outstanding snorkelling spot and many people find this one of the best snorkelling experiences of their trip. We might see rays, sharks, sea lions and turtles.
Included Activities
- Post Office Bay
- Punta Cormorant and Devil's Crown
Motorised yacht (1 nt)
Day 5 Itinerary
We head to the Highlands of Santa Cruz for a total change of scenery. Beginning at the coast we travel across Santa Cruz through the agricultural region and into the misty forests where we can see the unique scalesia cloud forest, dome-shaped giant tortoises in the wild, different species of Darwin finches and possibly the world famous woodpecker and warbler finches, as well as vermillion flycatchers.
Today we visit Santa Cruz, the second largest island in the Galapagos.The small town of Puerto Ayora is the economic hub of the archipelago and is also home to the Charles Darwin Research Station. The station's visitor centre and museum are essential stops for anyone interested in the archipelago's natural and human history, and keen to learn more about conservation efforts to preserve the unique ecosystems of the Galapagos. It also offers our best chance for close-up encounters with giant tortoises, and we can see many newborn and young giant turtles - part of the breeding program to reintroduce them to their natural habitat. Observe the giant opuntia and jasminocereus cactus trees. Leisure time to explore Puerto Ayora, check email or have a drink at a local bar and see the local's way of life.
Included Activities
- Charles Darwin Research Centre
- Santa Cruz Highlands
Motorised yacht (1 nt)
Day 6 Itinerary
A small island, Plaza Sur (or South Plaza) is nonetheless a place of great beauty where we get close to sea lions and on to trails past one of the Galapagos' largest land iguana populations, resting amid cacti and volcanic landscapes coloured bright red and green by sea-purslanes. The island's rugged southern cliffs are excellent places to spot tropicbirds and swallow-tailed gulls, as well as 'the Gentlemen's Club' - a gathering of male sea lions either too young or too old to be 'beach masters'!
Santa Fe is home to more sea lions, and these ones are very eager for swimming partners! It's a lovely place to take a dip, offers a dense concentration of wildlife, and is a fantastic place to see many of the stars of the Galapagos in one relatively small area. Expect to see Galapagos hawks, land iguanas, a variety of finches, Galapagos mockingbirds, sea lions, marine turtles, frigatebirds, Galapagos doves and lava lizards. It's a naturally beautiful island as well with one of the most attractive coves in the archipelago and the jade-green waters are ideal for snorkelling. Our trail follows the coast into the opuntia forest, where we see Santa Fe's trees - the largest in the Galapagos. Hiking into the island you can see a forest of giant cacti and palo santo trees. Once back at the beach we have free time to snorkel in the jade green water. Playful sea lion pups and fluorescent fish make for fascinating company.
Included Activities
- Plaza Sur
- Isla Santa Fe
Motorised yacht (1 nt)
Day 7 Itinerary
Today we cruise to the island of Española - the southernmost island of the Galapagos and one of the most spectacular. Because of its remote location this island has a large population of endemic fauna. It is the breeding site for nearly all of the world's 12,000 pairs of waved albatrosses and also home to colonies of blue-footed and masked boobies. Trails from the golden beaches, where sea lions bathe and marine iguanas make their way towards the water, lead us right through the middle of booby colonies, and Galapagos doves and mockingbirds are also often seen. We land at Punta Suarez, one of the most attractive locations in the Galapagos and home to large and varied wildlife population - a walk along its trails takes us to a cliff top viewpoint, where we gain a magical panorama. Boobies line the rocky shoreline beneath us, while frigate birds may be seen overhead; nearby enormous male sea lions can be seen lounging and albatross use the cliffs as their 'runway', helping become airborne by the southeast winds that blow across this part of the island. If we're lucky we'll see the elaborate courtship rituals performed by albatrosses before the female chooses her lifelong mate.
We head to Gardner Beach which is considered by many as one of the most beautiful beaches in the Galapagos Islands and full of sea lions and hood mockingbirds. Enjoy the beach and do some snorkelling which could be great for playing with sea lion pups and lots of fish. The rocks off the coast provide excellent snorkelling opportunities, with reef sharks, turtles and many species of tropical fish, including surgeon and angelfish, often seen. The small white-tipped reef sharks are also often spotted resting under the rocks.
Included Activities
- Bahia Gardner
- Punta Suarez
Motorised yacht (1 nt)
Day 8 Itinerary
We visit Punta Pitt on the eastern end of San Cristobal Island, one of the most spectacular landscapes that resulted from the erosion of an ancient volcanic ash cone. Walk to the top of the volcanic hill for expansive views of the sparsely vegetated area. A variety of seabirds nest here, including blue-footed boobies, red-footed boobies and frigates. From the panga ride we can observe the three varieties of boobies nesting in the Galapagos and enjoy a snorkel from the beach!
Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido) is the magnificent basalt remains of a crater in the middle of the sea, the shape resembling a sleeping lion. The rock rises 150 metres above the surface and is divided into two parts by a narrow channel. We cruise through the channel, with nesting seabirds on either side of the boat, tropic birds overhead, marine iguanas in the water and resting on the rocks and many sea lions also present. Snorkelling gives us the opportunity to see Galapagos sharks, and possibly a hammer head shark among sea turtles and an incredible biodiversity of invertebrates on the wall.
We also visit Isla Lobos, a tiny island almost touching San Cristobal Island. This is the perfect time to witness the always friendly sea lions as they play in the calm shallow waters here. Blue Footed Boobies, frigate birds and marine iguanas are also easily seen.
Included Activities
- Isla Lobos
- Kicker Rock - Snorkelling
- Punta Pitt
Motorised yacht (1 nt)
Day 9 Itinerary
We visit the San Cristobal Interpretation Center. The centre brings the history and geography of the archipelago to life, from its volcanic origins to the present day. The human history exhibit offers an insight into the discovery and colonisation of the Galapagos and the issue of problems the islands face today is also explored. This is a great place to get a complete overview of the Galapagos.
Sadly all good things must come to an end and this is our final excursion. We say farewell to the Galapagos Islands and head to the airport for our flight back to Quito for the last night of the tour. Upon arrival in Quito Airport we are transferred back to our hotel for an overnight stay. Our local representative may stop by at your hotel this evening to get your feedback trip on your Galapagos experience.
Included Activities
- San Cristobal Interpretation Center
Hotel (1 nt)
Day 10 Itinerary
There are no activities planned for the final day so we are able to depart our accommodation at any time. If you have not spent time here before, we recommend you stay on a few days as there are many fascinating things to do in and around Quito, such as the Cotopaxi volcano, the Cloud Forest, hot springs, the Equatorial Monument or perhaps city tour of the fascinating Old Town. Please speak to our customer service representative about any optional activities that might be of interest. They can also assist you in booking a departure transfer to the airport. Please check the 'Finishing Point Hotel' section for check-out times and luggage storage possibilities.
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For many of our trips we have other services or experiences that are also available to purchase to extend your trip or to make your holiday a little easier. Below is a list of other travel products you can purchase in conjunction with this trip.
- Classic Galapagos - Single Supplement - Deluxe (GLKA)
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This is the least confronting of Intrepid's product range. English is the native language and the food, customs and access to services will be similar to home.
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These trips are a relaxing break. You don't have to worry about doing anything physically demanding unless you want to.
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"Most Listenable, if not the Best Translation"
I got this version, simply because I couldn't tolerate the one narrated by Frederick Davidson. This version is the original translation, by Henry Reeve, which was disliked and criticized by de Tocqueville. The Blackstone Audio version (narrated by Davidson), is of the George Lawrence translation (1966), which is generally more respected.
One thing that Reeve did in his translation, was in the sections where de Tocqueville quotes from English sources, he translated the French translation back into English - often changing the meaning - instead of inserting the original English sources. Lawrence, in his translation, included the original English sources, thereby preserving de Tocqueville's intent.
If it weren't for the horrible quality of both the Blackstone recording (excessive noise reduction, which removes all the consonants from the beginnings of words) and the Davidson narration (which is read with an annoyingly laconic, "landed gentry" delivery), I would have chosen the Lawrence translation over the Reeve. If there had been an available recording of either the Mansfield/Winthrop, or the Goldhammer translations, I would have picked one of them over this.
That said, John Pruden does an exceptional job of bringing this book to life. Even this imperfect translation was lauded as an important work in its own time, and it is easy to see why. De Tocqueville did an amazing job of assessing the American culture. His description of our unique brand of representative democracy clearly explains what set us apart from all other forms of democratic government at the time. His descriptions are so insightful, that much of what he wrote about the character of the American people (both the good and the bad), remains relevant to this day.
Until a more accurate (and listenable) translation becomes available at Audible, I would recommend this book to other listeners.
"Well-Executed, But Shallow and Predictable"
I have to admit that I couldn't finish listening to this. The narration is very good, and I think that I will seek out this reader in other books. The writing is well-executed, but the actual story seems shallow and predictable. At first, I was attracted to the light, witty banter between the characters. Then I started to realize that I could predict what the characters were going to say next - and that all of the characters talked the same way (regardless of the voice that the narrator gave them.) Some people might see this as a light summer listen, but I really don't have the time for it.
"Hard to Listen to in Spots"
The story is quite good, and even though this is apparently part of a series, I feel that the story stands by itself. The narration, however, varied from exceptionally good to exceptionally bad. The characters of Dandelion & Gornab were almost impossible for me to listen to. They were read in such a screeching voice that I often had to turn the volume down so far that I missed subsequent lines by characters who were read in almost a whisper.
"An Epic Story with Indifferent Narration"
I would have selected a single narrator - one who could invest themselves in each of the characters. Alternatively, I would have had each of the multiple narrators stick to a character, so that each character could have a unique voice.
Several times in the story, the main character, Dinah Kirkham, is described as having a "Lancashire accent" - although you couldn't prove it from the narration. Each of the narrators who read Dinah's words gave her a different voice & only once or twice did that voice have anything but the narrator's own (American) accent.
Otherwise, the story was excellent. The book describes what life was like for early Mormons, but makes no attempt to proselytize. The author does a fine job of fleshing out each character. By showing the characters' struggles - physical, emotional & intellectual - the author lets us see them as real people.
"Timely Office Satire"
Even though this book is 12 years old, the story is still completely relevant - and hilarious - satire on office life. Even the issue of "second-secondhand smoke" is currently in the news (as "thirdhand smoke"). The idea that when Management returns from a seminar, it means "a new acronym, sensitivity training & more paperwork," certainly still holds true.
I loved everything about this book, from the references to past fads, to the unfortunately-chosen acronyms, to the 42-page "simplified" forms. The narrator - Kate Reading - captures all the characters perfectly.
I simply loved this book! The narrator really nailed the character of Christopher. The author did a fabulous job of tapping in to the thought processes of a boy with high-functioning autism.
Everything is in place - except for the lack of pictures. I bought a copy of the book, so that I can read it again with the benefit of the illustrations. This is one time when a supplementary PDF file containing all of Christopher's pictures would have been much appreciated.
Nevertheless, this audiobook deserves all five stars of my rating.
"Not Exactly What I Was Expecting"
Robert Heinlein is my favorite author & I've read this particular book several times. When I saw that there was finally an unabridged audio version with a female narrator (don't get me started on male narrators being chosen to read books with first-person female protagonists), I was eager to start listening.
Unfortunately, the narrator is the reason that I'm unable to give this book five stars. There was just something about her delivery that made Friday & a few other characters sound *too* contemporary (when Heinlein's writing style relies heavily on mannerisms from the last century.) To her credit, she did a good job with "the Boss."
That isn't to say the narration was bad - she just failed to capture the main character for me. Otherwise, the author's voice comes through loud and clear - and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this book as a good representation of RAH's work.
I normally don't bother to write reviews on books I didn't love, but I feel compelled to make an exception in this case.
The narrative is beautifully written and I can tell that the author has a real love for the sounds of words - but there is just too much narrative and not enough story for my taste. There didn't seem to be any likable characters - or maybe it was that the narrator's performance kept them from being interesting. I found myself frequently having to go back and listen to sections again in order to tell which character was speaking. I slogged through the entire thing, but I'm not sure why I bothered.
This may just be one of those books that is better on the printed page than it is as an audio book.
"A Knotty Mystery"
There are many knots to be untangled in this mystery set in the peat bogs of Ireland. The plot is engaging and the characters are interesting and deeply layered.
I bought this book, hoping that it might follow along similar lines as "Haunted Ground" - moving back and forth between a mystery in the ancient past and one in the modern day. And even though that is not the case, I thoroughly enjoyed the way the author tied the story together with a focus on ancient Celtic folklore & culture.
The narrator deserves special mention, as she successfully juggles a multitude of characters, keeping them all unique. Her command of the various regional accents is exceptional - as is her American accent for Nora.
"A Reasonably Good Book"
I appreciate the craft of the author in creating a work of fiction that feels like a real memoir. The descriptions of life in pre- and post-war Japan have the ring of truth to them.
The narrator gives a very subtle performance. While she doesn't use an accent to portray the characters as Japanese, her cadence and inflections convey a feeling of "foreignness." It's almost as though they are speaking in Japanese and I am hearing them in English.
I only wish I had been able to identify more with the main character. Instead, by the end of the book, I couldn't help feeling that Sayuri had really turned out to be incredibly shallow - and Nobu would have made a much more interesting protagonist.
Still, the book had its moments - and overall, I didn't dislike it.
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