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I compared this recipe that i got from a book named Cookie Craft and it is very similar to the NFSC (Non Fail Sugar Cookies). Just this one is for less amount of cookies. Yield 2 1/2-inch cookies-about 30, 3 1/2-inch-about 16 and 4 1/2-inch-about 12.Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 2 teaspoons vanilla
1. Whisk together the flour and salt in a medium bowl and set aside. 2. Using your mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla or your extract of choice and mix until well blended. 3. With the mixer on low, gradually add the four mixture to the butter mixture until the two are thoroughly blended. 4. If your cookie design calls for adding food coloring, do so now, and continue blending until the desired color is reached and is evenly incorporated. 5. Turn out the dough onto the work surface and divide it into two or three equal portions. Form each one into a rough disk. Now you're ready to roll, chill, and cut out the cookie shapes. 6. Preheat the oven to 350. 7. After you've rolled and cut the dough and the cookie shapes are on parchment-lined cookie sheets, bake them in the middle rack of your oven for 12-16 minutes or until the cookies start to turn slightly golden around the edges (smaller cookies will be done more quickly). 8. Cool the cookies completely on a rack before icing or decorating.


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By Deal W. Hudson
January 22nd, 2014 Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) What did Fyodor Dostoevsky mean in The Idiot when one of his characters asserts, "Beauty will save the world?" Taken at face value, it's a claim that beauty plays a role in the salvation of us all. It also contains the implication that the culture surrounding us, as the platform where much of the world's beauty is displayed, fits into the plan of our salvation.Our unending delight is found in the beauty of God, in His presence to our souls. Yet beauty is also part of the journey, not just the destination. WASHINGTON,DC (Catholic Online) - What did Fyodor Dostoevsky mean in The Idiot when one of his characters asserts, "Beauty will save the world?" Taken at face value, it's a claim that beauty plays a role in the salvation of us all. It also contains the implication that the culture surrounding us, as the platform where much of the world's beauty is displayed, fits into the plan of our salvation.There are quite a few Christians, of all denominations, who would respond to both claims with skepticism, if not outright denial. Beauty, they would say, is more like the road to ruin than the path to God. With beauty comes attraction to what may be destructive, especially to the lower appetites, as they used to be called. I call these skeptics the "religious despisers" of beauty. I'm reversing the approach of the well known book On Religion: Speeches to Its Cultured Despisers (1799) by Friedrich Schleiermacher. Those cultured despisers of religion still exist, of course, but it's the despisers of beauty, motivated by religious earnestness, that I want to address. They, I believe, are not only missing the deepest significance of our desire for beauty, but they are also putting unnecessary limits on their witness to faith in Jesus Christ. May we begin the argument by acknowledging that beauty is part of everything we do, not just our enjoyment of the arts. We are creatures wrapped in constant aisthesis or sensation, from which the term aesthetics is derived. Sensation makes our awareness of beauty possible, from the everyday appreciation of the world around us, to the moments of overwhelming beauty that caused a reorientation of our lives. Who can deny that beauty can elicit in us such a sense of aspiration that we resolve to live in a different, and better, way? Such moments come to many of us from works of art as well: a film, a novel, a poem, a play, a painting or sculpture, a ballet or musical, a building, or - as it did for me - an architecturally arranged place like the Piazza del Campo in Sienna, where it is said the Mother of God laid down her cloak to mark its boundaries. Remember that aspiration you feel as you are lifted up and out of yourself, when you experience the ecstasy of beauty. You aspire to live in accord with something you glimpse at that moment - something you sense is real and within your grasp. The chorus at the end of Beethoven's 9th Symphony, the "Ode to Joy" can serve as a common reference point. Few pieces of music inspire as much aspiration towards lasting friendship among persons and nations. The 9th Symphony is one of those great works of art that have been transforming those who hear it for centuries. The Russian novelist Alexander Solzhenitsyn argues that works of art have an advantage over unadorned concepts in changing lives. He has in mind the kinds of ideas and concepts used in philosophy, theology, and politics. For example, Aristotle taught me a theory of virtue and vice, but it was Shakespeare who taught me about human nature (and I wish I had paid more attention)! Solzhenitsyn writes, "Concepts which are manufactured out of whole cloth or overstrained will not stand up to being tested in images, will somehow fall apart and turn out to be sickly and pallid and convincing to no one." Works of art, he argues, that are "steeped in truth" and are "vividly alive will take hold of us, will attract us to themselves with great power - and no one, ever, even in a later age, will presume to negate them." What is the source of this power? according to Solzhenitsyn, it's "that old trinity of Truth and Good and Beauty," the basic transcendental properties of all being and beings. In other words, everything that exists has truth, goodness, and beauty, and they are unified in every being. This is what makes possible, from a metaphysical point of view, for beauty to become an agent of salvation. Catholic philosophers consider this oneness a demonstrable fact of metaphysics, unaided by faith. Theology, however, provided the ultimate cause for the unity: the doctrine of creation. When God creates, He shares His being, His existence - an existence that is perfectly true, good, and beautiful. It's their status as properties across all beings that make them "controvertible," meaning wherever you meet one you encounter the other. Those "religious despisers" of beauty would welcome someone they meet who is searching for the good or the true. So why not also welcome those who search for the beautiful? The despisers do not understand that underlying the hunger for beauty is the search for God. It is God's beauty that will be seen in the Beatific Vision, the state of eternal happiness where our infinite desire meets the only infinite object: God. As Dante says, at the end of the Paradiso, it is impossible to turn away: And as I gaz'd, I kindled at the sight; No Mortal from the glorious view could turn, Paradiso. (Canto XXXIII) Our unending delight is found in the beauty of God, in His presence to our souls. Yet beauty is also part of the journey, not just the destination. If a friend weeps at what is beautiful, don't tell them they are wasting their tears. If you deny a person beauty, in the name of God, that person may reject Him, He who is beauty itself. If you say beauty belongs to the Evil One, you are aiding in Satan's most devious ploy. Instead, Christians should tell these pilgrims that their desire for beauty is as natural to the creature as the hunger for goodness and truth. Tell them that beauty can be the way, and then tell them about the beauty of Christ and His cross. Even better, Christians should show them the cultural artifacts that Christians have produced to glorify Him - works so great and lasting that it is gazed upon every day by millions who don't even share the faith that inspired it. This is not meant as a dispensable addendum to faith or to the evangelical witness; the fullness of our Christian witness demands it. Summary: 1. Very religious people often have a skepticism toward the consideration of beauty as a way to God. 2. Human beings are constantly in a state of sensation -- aisthesis -- as the world presents itself to the mind through the senses. 3. Beauty as a way to God is metaphysically grounded in its status as a transcendental property of being in union with truth and the good. © Deal W. Hudson, Ph.D ----- Deal W. Hudson is president of the Morley Institute of Church and Culture, Senior Editor at Catholic Online, and former publisher and editor of Crisis Magazine.This column and subsequent contributions are an excerpt from a forthcoming book. Dr. Hudson's new radio show, Church and Culture, will begin broadcasting in February on the Ave Maria Radio Network. Article brought to you by: Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) |


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Unten is one of the main characters in That One Series With a Long and Uninteresting Name That I Do Not Wish to Remember. Unten first appeared in Fissure. He is a son adopted by Chief Dongorio of Peaceful Plains and is one of the last beorns alive. He becomes the savior of his land, and in Underground, his whole planet. Unten is also the mascot of Fantendo, which makes him the most commonly used character in crossovers.
After the Fissure splits up the entire kingdom of Zeon, Unten tries to reunite with his family, who were seperated from him on the other side of the Fissure. During his journey, he learns of Doomulus Grime's evil plot to suck all the life out of Zeon to use it for his own nefarious purposes. Unten then resolves to defeat Doomulus Grime as well.
Fantendo Heroes UNITE!!!
Unten appears in the fan-fiction Fantendo Heroes UNITE!!! as a hero. He first appears as King Plumber's silent companion at the beginning of the story. Later, he comes out of nowhere and stabs Querius in the chest. He then sacrifices himself to stop the Void from enveloping and destroying Fantendo. It is implied that he is killed. He later appears at the entrance to the forest of fan and gives Sam his sword.
Fantendo Heroes 2
Unten appears again in Fantendo Heroes 2, although he "died". He helps Mr. D and friends find the Niceys and stop Oldton, Groo, and someone else. He also re-killed the beast.
Fantendo Wasteland
Unten is set to be the main character of this game..
Fantendo: Playing War
In the fan-fic, Unten is back at The Wasteland HQ helping Strafe (and later Simon & Bouncer, too) on their quest. One day, while explaining his origins to Simon & Bouncer, he decides that he can't be afraid anymore and he goes to where Zeon used to be before it was swallowed by the infinite blankness and sets his computer on autopilot. There, he meets Thorn, a surviving girl, and they develop a strong friendship as they search for their respective things. Soon after, Unten & Thorn find a strange spring. A message in a bottle floated out of the spring, which was from Thorn's father. It was shrouded in mystery. After reading this and knowing that her entire family had died, Thorn broke down in tears. Later, Thorn snapped out of it, though she was still depressed, and she and Unten ventured on. At a certain point, Unten received a call from Strafe. Strafe proceeded to tell Unten important information, then told him to come back. After hanging up the phone, Unten asked Thorn if she would go back with him. She said yes, and the two appeared in The Mushroom Kingdom in the Nintendoverse. There, they waited for Strafe and the rest of the heroes. After the heroes arrive, it is revealed that Unten had a spaceship in deep space that was put up there in case of an emergency. Unten, after the heroes arrived, sent the spaceship down to their location. The heroes boarded the spaceship and set out to destroy the enormous Robo-Sunnyscythe V2. There was a huge battle, in which the spaceship was almost destroyed and Strafe nearly died, but, in the end, Sunnyscythe was defeated and Fantasma was killed by the explosion. However, after that, time suddenly froze, a black hole formed in the middle of the ship, and the voice of The Fan appeared and told them that in order for all of the universes to be saved, a sacrifice must be made. In the end, Unten & Thorn made the sacrifice and entered the black hole, never to be seen again and presumably dead. Unten's ship brought the heroes back to the restored Fantendoverse, where they dedicated the hill that they were standing on to Unten.
The Legend of Zelda: Ura Gaiden
Unten cameos in this Zelda game as a teddy bear in one of the hotel rooms in the City of Ore.
After his ship crashed on a strange planet, he had to save it from total destruction thanks to a mysterious villain.
Mario and Luigi: Space Travel
He was the boss of Chapter 6: Dark and Destroyed. However it turned out he was Star Bowser.
Super Smash Bros Super Deluxe
Unten appears as a NewComer in SSBSD. He is also unlockable. In story mode, after Tabuu is defeated by Herobrine , Unten appears & knocks Herobrine into a pit of lava. Unten decides to join the team. The level ends there. The next level begins where a giant Glowing Ball of Lava floats up to the stage, then it bursts, & out comes Herobrine. The player can choose to play as Unten, Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, or Steve (Minecraft).
Sonic and Fantendo: Universes Meet
Unten appears as one of the main protagonists of the game, along with Sonic the Hedgehog. Unten, Zerita, Derby Dash, and Mewshi appeared to have their world collide with Sonic and his friends' universe. The gang realizes that Sonic's nemesis, Dr. Eggman, and Unten's enemy, Netnu, found that they're using an energy to collide both worlds to take over, sending out SEGA's and Fantendo's most cold-hearted enemies to take down the crew, and trapping all of the group's friends with those henchmen. It's up to Unten, Sonic, and the gang to take down evil once and for all. Unten also gets a super form by using the Chaos Emeralds' and Fantendo Energy's power, along with Sonic.
Fantendo: Marvel
Unten is one of the two leaders of S.H.I.E.L.D. 2, an army of superheroes from Fantendo and Marvel. Along with millions of others, Unten gains a Superhero form that goes by The Blue, who possesses super speed and strengh.


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We bought a Simmons Black (Olivia) specifically because its motion separation was better than any other coil spring mattress we had tried (Sealy, Serta, Simmons Beautyrest and World Class, and Stearns & Foster dual-coil). The problem is that the motion separation on the unit they delivered does not have nearly the motion separation of the floor model we tried out in the store. Is this typical?
We have owned the mattress and box spring (and a new heavy-duty frame) for nearly a month, so it is somewhat broken in. Can we/should we take it back and ask for another unit of the same model?
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All those beds are made the same. I can't imagine that getting it replaced with the same thing would make a difference. Check the white "law" label that's attached to the back of the mattress in the showroom. It will tell you the date it was made. My thought is that is might be several months older than yours...and floor samples can get quite a work out.
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Richard was the first guide to return to the dock; he had 2 chums but informed me that Keith would be coming back with a 25 pounder… Sweet. When Keith boat tied to the dock the ladies jumped off and started weighing the mornings catch. Heather had a 12.4 pound chum and Amy's a 6 pound chum. When Tricia's "25" pounder was on the scale everyone watching, guides included, were pleasantly surprised to see 30.3! Congratulations Tricia's you are now a proud member of the Captain's Club, enjoy your bragging rights.
The wildlife tour this morning also had a great time. Meeting up with a Humpback Whale in Eagles Cove, near the north end of Quadra Island was a great way to end the tour.
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Toning shoes — Good or goofy?
Dear Trying to be Toned,
Think it's time to cancel your gym membership and invest in a pair of toning shoes instead? Not so fast. The current evidence on toning shoes is controversial. Manufacturers claim that lacing up can help people lose weight and tone buttocks, legs, and abdominal muscles. It turns out that the claims surrounding such products don't have a leg to stand on.
Since they first arrived on the scene, toning shoes have become very popular and are manufactured by many different brands. Athletic shoes are often designed with support and cushioning in mind, whereas toning shoes are engineered specifically to create instability. The idea is that this instability forces the wearer to engage stabilizing muscles further than regular athletic shoes, which results in greater toning of the buttocks, legs, and abdominal muscles.
Some researchers have found that no increase in calorie expenditure or muscle toning results from wearing the shoes. There is even concern that wearing the shoes might alter the gait of their users and could lead to an increased risk of leg and ankle injuries. Companies that produce toning shoes, however, cite research and testing that they have commissioned to back up their claims. Companies also recommend wearing toning shoes for short periods of time for non-vigorous activities.
In 2012, the nation's consumer protection agency, the Federal Trade Commission, forced several companies to reimburse consumers for making implausible claims. The lawsuits that were filed against some makers of the toning shoes claimed the shoes did not fulfill their promises or caused injury. While these companies have toned down their claims, toning shoes are still on the market. If you're looking for a way to tone up, toning shoes probably won't help you be more physically fit than any other shoe. But if you think a brand new pair of kicks will encourage you to walk or become more physically active, whether they are toning shoes or not, it's a good first step. If you decide to go the toning shoe route, however, take care to be mindful of injury (you may even want to consult with your health care provider before making a purchase).
If you are looking for more opportunities to be physically active in your new kicks and you are affiliated with Columbia, CU Move is an initiative that offers the University community opportunities to learn about and engage in physical activities that support healthy living.
Keep trying, Trying to be Toned!
Forgetting to eat
Dear Really, I'm Not Hungry,
On the one hand, your body knows best. That is, taking cues and signals from your body about when to eat (and when to stop eating) is a surefire way to provide your body with what it needs — both in terms of quality and quantity. On the other hand, each body needs a minimum amount of fuel to run efficiently and at its highest potential. Based on your question, it sounds as though you may not be getting the minimum amount of fuel for your body. For most people, hunger is the number one reminder that they need to eat. To boost your hunger and appetite, you might want to consider trying the following tips:
- Exercise daily. At least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity each day has been shown to relieve stress, increase energy, and promote a healthy appetite.
- Add variety to your regular diet. Sometimes even the foods you enjoy can start to seem boring. Experimenting with new herbs and spices in addition to new foods might be a great way to get excited about eating.
Sometimes, however, poor appetite may be indicative of an underlying health issue. Research has shown that a loss of appetite can be associated with old age, as well as illness and even pregnancy. Illnesses as serious as cancer and as simple as the common cold are all known to decrease appetite. But it's not always physical: Mental health issues such as depression or anxiety can affect your appetite as well. A few questions to consider: Have you always had a low appetite? Is under-eating something new for you? If so, does this change in appetite or eating habits correlate with any other events or issues going on in your life? If this is a fairly new phenomenon or sudden change, you may want to speak to a health care provider to rule out any underlying issues. Columbia students can log on to Open Communicator to make an appointment with either a medical provider or Registered Dietician at Medical Services.
In the meantime, you can check out What to eat? for an overview of…well, what to eat. Generally, nutrition experts believe that the basis for a good diet is exercise, combined with eating lots colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins such as poultry, fish, beans and eggs. It is advised that sugary drinks, red meats (beef, pork, lamb), processed meats (bacon, deli meats), and refined grains (white potatoes, white bread, white rice) as well as alcohol be consumed in moderation. Hope this advice whets your apetite!
Bulimia and hair loss
Dear Reader,
Congratulations to you for your month Bulimia-free! Hopefully you are getting the support you need to maintain healthy eating. In addition to the psychological distress of Bulimia, there are a number of physiological problems that can develop, of which hair loss is just one. The good news is that hair loss is temporary, but the bad news is that it can take awhile (as you may have been noticing) for hair to return to its previous state. It generally takes 6 to 12 months before hair growth starts to resume normally.
Bulimia is an eating disorder usually characterized by a pattern of eating that involves bingeing (consuming large quantities of food at one sitting) and purging (doing something to expel the consumed food, i.e. forcing oneself to vomit, taking laxatives, or excessive exercise). People with bulimia may become deficient in certain nutrients, may develop a high level of acidity in the body, have poor blood circulation, and are often dehydrated. All four of these conditions on their own can contribute to hair loss. Put them all altogether, plus the psychological stress (another factor hostile to hair), and you have the perfect storm for hair loss.
Hair is made of a protein called keratin, the same protein also found in skin and nails. When your body becomes deficient in protein and certain vitamins, hair growth is one of the first functions to go because the body prioritizes vital organs over hair. Thus, the hair growth cycle becomes disrupted. There are three primary phases of hair growth. On the first stage, hair grows from the root. In the second, hair grows also from the shaft. The final stage is the loss phase. Both nutrient deficiency and gastric problems can result in the first two stages being cut short, leading to premature hair loss. So hair loss occurs because the rate of hair loss increases (a typical individual loses between 50 and 100 hairs per day) and because hair is not being replenished at the same rate. High acidity also makes it harder for hair to thrive, as does dehydration, which makes hair dry and brittle. Poor circulation means less blood flow to the scalp, which further starves hair of nutrients. So all of this explains why it's taking a while for your hair to return to normal.
Bulimia can also cause complications with kidney, liver, and heart functioning. Excessive vomiting can cause damage to one's stomach, esophagus, and mouth, because the acidity is harmful to both soft tissue and teeth. So again, the fact that you have stopped your bingeing and purging and are recovering is wonderful news for your health all around, hair included.
If you're a Columbia student and interested in finding more support in your recovery from bulimia, you can make an appointment with Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) by calling x4-2878. You can also make an appointment with a member of the Eating Disorders Team by calling x4-2284 or logging on to Open Communicator. Outside of Columbia, you can try the The National Eating Disorders Association eating disorders information and referrals line at 1.800.931.2237 for referrals, assistance, support, and other information.
Take care,
Which are better: Desserts high in fat or in sugar?
Dear Sweet tooth,
Unfortunately, the notion that "a calorie is a calorie" doesn't necessarily hold true. According to that sentiment, 100 calories of fresh strawberries would be equal to 100 calories of chocolate cake. More important than the number of calories are the types of fat and sugar in a delectable dessert. So if you're making a choice between two desserts, both containing 300 calories, where one has most of its calories from fat, and the other from sugar, it is best to compare the types of fat and sugar in the two.
Trans fats are the most harmful. Trans fats are made by heating liquid vegetable oil in the presence of hydrogen gas, a process called hydrogenation. Hydrogenating vegetable oils makes them less likely to spoil and less likely to break down when heated and re-heated at high temperatures. Most of the trans fats come from commercially prepared baked goods, margarines, and processed foods, along with French fries and other fried foods prepared in fast food and other restaurants. Even small amounts of trans fat in the diet can have harmful health effects. Eating even a few calories from trans fats daily, the amount found in a medium order of French fries, raises one's risk for heart disease by 23 percent. Trans fats also cause more weight gain than other kinds of fats. In 2006, New York City became the first city to ban trans fats.
Saturated fats are less harmful than trans fats. The body produces its own saturated fat so we don't need to eat it. Saturated fats come mainly from red meat, poultry, seafood, and dairy products (including cheese, milk, and ice cream). A few plants are also high in saturated fats, including coconuts. Saturated fats raise cholesterol levels, both good cholesterol (HDL) and bad cholesterol (LDL). It's a good idea to keep your intake of saturated fats low, about 7% or less of your caloric intake.
Unsaturated fats are the healthiest. They do not increase risk of heart disease and they raise levels of good cholesterol while lowering bad cholesterol. Unsaturated fats are predominantly found in plant foods, such as vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, and avocadoes. Fish also contain unsaturated fats in the form of omega 3 fats. Unlike saturated fats, the human body does not produce its own unsaturated fat. Some research also indicates that unsaturated fats can lower your risk for certain cancers.
So what about sugars? There are many types of sugar, but only two main types of sugar to be concerned with health-wise: natural and added. Natural sugar is found in fruits, vegetables, milk, whole grain foods, yogurt, and most fruit juice. Too much added sugar can contribute to risk for heart disease (by increasing cholesterol), tooth decay, contributing to weight gain, and decreasing the amount of nutrient-rich calories that you consume. The American Heart Association has specific guidelines for added sugar: no more than 100 to 150 calories a day from added sugar, or no more than 6 to 9 teaspoons. In the U.S., the average person consumes more than 22 teaspoons (or 355 calories) of added sugar a day. The biggest added-sugar culprit is soda and the second is sweets (candy and desserts). Cutting down on sodas and sweets is the best way to reduce added sugar, as well as checking out the labels on your cereals, syrups, jams, jellies, and other condiments.
Remember, the body needs sugar and fat to function, it just doesn't need as much as is typically found in the western diet. Paying attention to portion control — that is, the volume of dessert you put onto your plate — can help you manage your diet as well.
Stay sweet,
Decaffeinated coffee & cholesterol
Dear Reader,
Why did the coffee bean cross the road? To get to his daily grind!* Research has shown that coffee (both decaf and caffeinated) can temporarily increase blood cholesterol levels, which can contribute to an increased risk of heart disease. However, this primarily applies to frequent coffee drinkers (those who sip more than four cups per day) and people with an already heightened risk of developing heart disease.
Before you shut off your coffee maker, it is important to get the facts straight: the cholesterol-raising effect of coffee is actually due to the type of bean used, and not the caffeine content. Decaffeinated coffee is often derived from Robusta beans, which may have slightly higher cholesterol-raising effects. Unlike Arabica beans (generally used for caffeinated coffee), Robusta beans are reported to have a greater ability to stimulate fatty acid production in the body.
In addition, both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee beans contain the chemical compounds cafestrol and kahweol. These compounds can disrupt the body's natural regulatory process. Although the exact chemical pathway is still being researched, preliminary findings suggest that cafestrol and kahweol interfere with hormone receptors specific to lipid metabolism and detoxification in the blood stream. This interference can lead to an increase in cholesterol levels.
Experiencing coffee withdrawal already? Not to worry — research has shown that filtering your coffee (no matter the bean type or caffeine level) can minimize any effects on blood cholesterol levels. This is because filters (both paper and mesh) can retain the chemical compounds in the coffee beans that interfere with our cholesterol levels. The same applies to coffee pods. Therefore, unfiltered coffee (such as Scandinavian and Turkish varieties) may have greater effects on cholesterol levels.
While research has been conclusive about the effects of cafestrol and kahweol on cholesterol levels, remember — these effects are temporary, and often only apparent in people who drink more than 4 cups per day. Sticking to filtered coffee and keeping your consumption down can minimize the cholesterol-raising effects. Enjoy!
What's a "natural" flavor?
Dear Puzzled Foodie,
Seeing the words "natural flavors" on a food label can be confusing. In this case, the first thing to understand is that natural flavors are listed on the label because they have been added to the food. That is, it's not natural to whatever food product you are consuming. Most processed foods, in fact, have flavors (either natural, artificial, or both) added to them during the production process. Flavors are made by "flavorists" in a laboratory, either by blending natural or synthetic chemicals together to enhance taste. Blending chemicals derived from a natural source, such as a plant or animal product, makes natural flavors. Combining synthetic (human-made) chemicals, on the other hand, makes artificial flavors. Therefore, the primary difference between natural and artificial flavorings is in the origin of the chemicals used to produce their tastes.
While the primary chemicals ingested with natural and artificial flavoring may be the same, a big difference between the two types of flavors relates to cost. The search for "natural" sources of chemicals often requires that a manufacturer go to great lengths to obtain a given chemical. Even though this natural chemical may be chemically identical to the version made in a flavorist's laboratory, it is much more expensive than the synthetic alternative. In the end, natural flavors are neither better in quality nor healthier than their more cost-effective artificial counterparts. In addition, the source of a natural flavor may not match what the label says. Raspberry flavor doesn't have to come from raspberries, for example.
Despite the natural origins of natural flavors, food companies are not required to disclose the chemicals used to create the flavor. In fact, a flavor could be the result of blending hundreds of unique chemicals. As a consumer, you may want to know what chemicals you are ingesting. If you are interested in getting the facts, you may be able to contact the food company directly. Perhaps they can specify exactly what flavorings are on the ingredient lists. On the other hand, if you are looking to avoid both natural and artificial flavors completely, it is best to avoid processed foods. You can check ingredient lists and packaging for any sign of "natural" or "artificial flavors."
Hope this information leaves your taste buds tingling!
Diet soda vs. water for a workout: And the winner is...
Dear Thirsty,
On your marks, get set, go! Staying hydrated while you're hitting the gym (or the pavement) is extremely important for an active body. While diet soda may boast zero calories and zero sugar, it is not the Holy Grail to achieving a healthy level of hydration. Diet soda does hydrate the body, but not as well as water. Soaking up the following information can help you stick to water and stay hydrated on the field:
- Some diet sodas contain caffeine, which has mild diuretic properties and can increase urination. This decreases the amount of water available to the body — quite detrimental if you're trying to quench your thirst. Caffeine also increases stomach acid levels, which can cause stomach irritation while you are exercising. Lastly, caffeine is addictive and in large quantities can cause insomnia, jitteriness, headaches, anxiety disorders, and fatigue.
- Diet sodas contain significant amounts of sodium, which draws water out of the body's cells and can contribute to dehydration.
- Sugary sweet sodas may cause your brain to crave other sweets — not ideal if you're exercising for health and fitness. In a study done on rodents, artificial sweetener caused the animals to steadily increase their calorie consumption.
- Both carbonic acid and phosphoric acid are commonly found in sodas. As a result, drinking too much of the bubbly can corrode the enamel of your teeth.
While the FDA has concluded that aspartame is safe for consumption, it has been linked to a number of side effects such as dizziness, migraines, memory loss, diarrhea, and mood swings. If you are concerned about the safety of aspartame, you can always check the labels of the foods and drinks before you buy them. You may also want to consider discussing any concerns with a health care provider, who may be able to suggest other sweetening alternatives. For example, you can give your water a little pizzazz by adding a wedge of lime or lemon.
The bottom line is that water is the best (and cheapest!) hydrator on the market. Moreover, decreasing on your diet soda consumption may be beneficial to your health as well. Check out the related Q&As below for more information. For tips on cutting down, check out Getting off colas, sodas, pop, fiz...oh, whatever! Drink up and keep moving!
Chia seeds and nutrition
Dear Reader,
Looking for something that will help you grow as big as a "chia pet?" Chia seeds are edible seeds that come from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, which is grown in Mexico and dates back to Mayan and Aztec cultures. "Chia" means strength, and folklore has it that these cultures used the tiny black and white seeds as an energy booster. Chia seeds are packed with nutrients, and therefore thought to be a healthy addition to your diet. In order to get the nutritional benefits, it is generally recommended to eat 20 grams of chia seeds (a little bit under two tablespoons), twice per day. However, the appropriate amount of chia seeds depends on several factors such as user's age, health, and several other conditions.
Chia seeds contain omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, antioxidants, and calcium. One ounce (about two tablespoons) contains 139 calories, 4 g of protein, 9 g of fat, 12 g of carbohydrates, 11 g of fiber, plus vitamins and minerals. Chia seeds can be easily added to foods, drinks, and baked goods. They can also be mixed with water and made into a gel.
So what's all the hype? People eat chia seeds for diabetes, high blood pressure, and to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. However, there is currently no good evidence to support chia consumption for these uses. People have also tried using chia seeds as a weight loss aid, as the high fiber content is thought to suppress appetite and ultimately help with weight loss. There's not much support for this claim. One study found that eating chia seeds had no effects on body weight, body fat, or changes in appetite over a 12-week period. However, studies have shown that a particular variety of chia seeds, marketed under Salba, can reduce certain risk factors for heart disease such as blood pressure, clotting factors, and inflammation.
With all natural supplements come precautions. If you have food allergies (especially to sesame or mustard seeds) or are on high blood pressure medications or blood thinners, ask your healthcare provider before adding chia to your diet. Also, eating chia seeds is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, as little is known about the risks. Finally, chia seeds are high in alpha-linolenic acid, which in high doses may increase the risk of prostate cancer.
May your new seeds of knowledge grow into a happy and healthy plant!
Hot yoga injuries
Dear Tentative Yogi,
Like many forms of yoga, hot yoga has become immensely popular. It can indeed have many benefits. But it may also carry some unique risks, especially when practiced in a western context — one which sometimes (even implicitly) emphasizes competition, calorie burning, and getting a good (read: intense) workout, over mindfulness, inward focus, form, and awareness of the body. In addition, classes are sometimes large and instructors may not always be as attentive to individuals in the class as would be ideal. There are a few other concerns to keep in mind when practicing hot yoga; however, if you stay mindful of these, the benefits will generally outweigh the risks.
The heat that is a part of Bikram and other forms of hot yoga, does serve to increase blood flow to the muscles and to increase collagen elasticity. Studies have shown that heat in combination with stretching can increase flexibility and range-of-motion (interestingly, studies also demonstrate that cold can increase flexibility because it decreases muscle spasms, pain reception, and sometimes dilating blood vessels). The increased heat can also decrease a person's pain perception. This, combined with the increased flexibility that comes with stretching in the heat, can cause some people to push their body farther than it's ready to go. If you're doing poses that stretch beyond your limits, or muscling through poses, you are likely making yourself more susceptible to injury. Staying mindful of your body and your limits, as well as practicing with a trained instructor can help to decrease the chances of injury.
Another note of caution: The humid heat in hot yoga increases sweating, which can increase the chances for dehydration, also making one more susceptible to injury. Please, please stay hydrated! Be cautious of overheating. Your body naturally cools itself down using mechanisms such as sweating; however, crowded, hot yoga rooms can make this challenging. Read Does sweating release toxins? from the Go Ask Alice! archives for more information.
Supplementing your yoga with weight or resistance training will help decrease susceptibility to injury. Strength (not just flexibility) helps guard against pulls and strains. In fact, some research shows that weak, flexible muscles are more prone to injury than are strong, stiff muscles.
If one maintains an awareness of one's limits and "listens" to her or his body, the "hotness" of hot yoga does not necessarily present a danger. Either way, kudos to you for finding a form of exercise that you enjoy!
Take care,
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Diet soda and insulin spikes
Dear Reader,
It appears that the jury is out on the influence of artificial sweeteners on the body's blood sugar and insulin response. While some studies (primarily on animals) have pointed to a link between sweeteners and insulin spikes, others have failed to find such a link. More research needs to be done in order to come up with more conclusive information.
It is important to note that there are multiple types of artificial sweeteners, including aspartame (NutraSweet, Equal), saccharin (Sweet'N Low), sucralose (Splenda), and Acesulfame potassium (Sunett). Each of these sweet substitutes is chemically unique. While some may be sweet and induce a slight insulin response, others may be bitter and affect other parts of the body. Therefore, more research needs to be done to determine the effects of each brand of sweetener on the body. Back to the lab bench!
Unfortunately, it is unlikely that there is a single winning method for all people trying to avoid insulin spikes. It is important that you find the right sweetener that works for you. For example, if you test your blood sugar and find that you do not have a response to artificial sweeteners, or that consuming these substances with a meal mitigates insulin spikes, then you may be able to continue this habit. If you are concerned about your insulin and blood sugar levels, it is recommended to speak with a health care provider. Columbia students can make an appointment to see a health care provider by calling Medical Services at x4-2284 or by logging in to Open Communicator.
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** Diane had a weird dream last night that was so vivid, she kept waking up and as soon as she fell back to sleep, she would be right back into the same dream! Here's what went down.....she dreamed that all of her teeth were falling out and she had to put them all into a hankerchief to take them to her dentist. This was so disturbing, when she got up this morning, she had to check in the mirror to make sure she did indeed have all of her teeth! Turns out, this isn't all that uncommon a dream. WIKY Morning Show listeners chimed in, stating that they have the same dream. Some theories include stresses in your personal life and subconsciously, Diane has a fear of getting older. So, what does this mean?? Dennis knows what to get Diane for Christmas....a Scooter to get around!!
** Diane's friend April asked this question when they were at the Reitz/Castle game last Friday night. Are there hard and fast rules for how you put the toilet paper in the bathroom dispenser? April's mom (and pretty much everyone else) said that it definitely has to go over the top! We posed this question to the WIKY Morning Show, and the response was pretty overwhelming that people prefer their toilet paper sheets to come over the top. As a matter of fact, there is a website that breaks it down scientifically! Check it out here:
** On "Dancing With the Stars" last night, Nancy Grace had a bit of a wardrobe malfunction. Now, were not talking a Janet Jackson Super Bowl EPIC wardrobe malfunction, but it was pretty funny anyway! Tom Bergeron had to fix it for her, and it just proves that Tom Bergeron is one of the best hosts of live television.....he can always add-lib in ANY situation! Listen to the audio here:
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James Alan Hetfield (born August 3, 1963) is the main songwriter, co-founder, lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and lyricist for the American heavy metal band Metallica. Hetfield is mainly known for his rhythm playing, but has also performed occasional lead guitar duties both in the studio and live.
Hetfield co-founded Metallica in October 1981 after answering a classified advertisement by drummer Lars Ulrich in the Los Angeles newspaper The Recycler. Metallica has won nine Grammy Awards and released nine studio albums, three live albums, four extended plays and 24 singles.
In 2009, Hetfield was ranked number 8 in Joel McIver's book The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists, and ranked 24th by Hit Parader on their list of the 100 Greatest Metal Vocalists of All Time. In Guitar World's poll, Hetfield was placed as the 19th greatest guitarist of all time, as well as being placed 2nd (along with Kirk Hammett) in The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists poll of the same magazine, only behind Tony Iommi. Rolling Stone placed Hetfield as the 87th greatest guitarist of all time.
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Manifesting A Relationship (Bring In A Mate)A relationship manifest will probably be the most exciting and complex endeavor you will ever undertake. Unlike bringing in a new car, house, or career, a relationship connects with every aspect of your life. A substantial relationship moves far beyond companionship. It may involve creating children or blending families. Why a manifest? Manifesting allows the universe to
provide a mate. If you've read "The Secret" or "Law Of
Attraction" you've come to understand that the process of looking around
for a partner, picking and choosing possible prospects, shows the
universe you are more interested in doing research than actually living
your dream. It says you are uncertain about what you deserve and are
willing to see what might fit for now. Background On Manifesting If you have not already done so, please review the reference material on Manifesting in general. It covers the overall practice, contains guidelines on content, and even mentions common pitfalls. Specifics About Relationship Manifests The guidelines here reflect manifesting a life partner. If it is your choice to use the manifest session to bring in a summer romance, short term connection, or long term friendship, that is always an option. Simply adjust your writings accordingly and make sure the group understands your intentions. For a life partner, include everything that is important to you. You may find yourself bombarded by influences from others indicating what they believe you should want (we call this "shoulding" on people). This is not about them. This is about you. Stay open to the suggestions, just in case one resonates for you. Don't get hung up on other people's desires (and sometimes, fears). Here's an extremely "short list" as a sample starting point. And again, only if it matters to you:
Everything you include is significant. In addition, everything you exclude is also significant. Anything you choose not to state will be viewed by the universe as a conscious declaration of "this is not important to me". Including the Chakras Within the general reference material on Manifesting you will find a notation regarding an advanced approach. It mentions invoking the power of all 7 chakras to ensure your manifests are more complete. In relationship manifests, this can be even more powerful. In addition to everything else, you might consider how the two of you will relate at each chakra level:
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We are building a new home and have the option of wiring our family room for 5.1 "surround" sound through the placement of 5 in-ceiling speakers plus an in-wall subwoofer. Our family room space is not a traditional '4 sided' space, and one of the walls is almost completely taken up by a window bank; therefore wall mounting was not necessarily available and the in-ceiling setup seemed the most space-efficient way to go. We actually don't have a back wall due to placement of our center hall staircase. Living room is about 15X18 if you drew a parallellogram over the floorplan, but there's a ton of open space. TV will be focused front and centered over the hearth. I have read on this board and other HiFi audio sites that 'in-ceiling' 5.1 or 7.1 will not give you 'true' surround sound due to the fact that 'true' surround sound is meant to fire laterally and the ceiling speakers will be firing 'downward', or 'cascading' over the listener. I've been in homes that have both setups and can't recall having had any specific difficulty or dislike for either; then again I'm not an audiophile. Would appreciate any thoughts or experiences. TIA |
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- Posted by yosemitebill (My Page) on Sun, Jul 25, 10 at 19:17
Hi: 5.1 (& 7.1) is used for the audio program on digital video sources in home theater systems. It was designed, and the sound is mixed with the intention that the front speakers are at ear level to the R/L of the screen and that the rear speakers are about three feet above ear level on the rear wall. And, it is very directional! Music is two channel (excluding DVD-Audio) and only enhanced by the receiver if desired to create more spacial ambiance. But other than R/L it is non-directional. I have attempted to make the best of a bad situation for customers who had speakers installed in the ceilings during new construction and then tried to use them for 5.1 sound. I can tweak things on higher end equipment, using test discs, measurement equipment & black magic to make it better but it is never really right. The number one problem is that onscreen dialog is hard to make out on ceiling installations. Oh, I almost forgot.. reflections! Coming from the ceiling directional sound can reflect on walls and surfaces and cause all kinds or anomalies. I have even had to suggest hanging tapestries and other things to reduce the reflections. So, for music, ceiling speakers are great (the sound almost showers over you) but for surround sound, they just ain't gonna work! I hope you can find somebody truly professional in you area that has worked with these issues and can suggest other alternatives. |
Since I will be in a similar position next year I thought I would follow up. Our new home build great room setup has the ability to have high quality in wall center channel, plus Front R/L, and an in wall subwoofer, all in the correct location relative to the TV. We won't have it over a hearth or fireplace, so the TV will be the main feature of that wall. However, the rear channel speakers will have to be either on stands at the rear of the couch/seating area (not preferred) with speaker wires in the floor, or the 2 rear channel speakers will need to be in ceiling speakers. I think this is a good compromise since we can up the quality of all speakers, plus in a 5.1 system the rears aren't as important as the fronts and center with regards to dialog. At least that is what I have been told. We won't have perfect enveloping surround sound with pinpoint accuracy but we will have a decent system - we hardly watch movies anyway - mostly sports and broadcast TV Does anyone have other ideas for us??? We don't want to have any speakers or wires coming out of the floor - and can't use wireless since we don't want a plug in the floor either... Thanks! |
No such thing as surround sound. This was a fraud pertetrated on the consumer by the electronics industry many years ago, with the blessing of the FCC. Two frauds actually. First, all audio is recorded in two channel stereo. To achive "surround sound" the turner digitaly strips a given frequency range and sends it to another speaker. Do this enough times and you get 5.1 or 7.1 or however many channels you might want within the audio range of human hearing, excepting of course the sub woofer. Second fraud is the way the FCC allows them to list the power output of a system. In surround sound, they can add the power to each speaker and list the total watts as the power of the system. Stereo has to list the power to a single side. Hence, the actual power output is the same as a 100 watt stereo as a 500 watt 5.1 system. Speakers...huge issue here. Only high end surround sound systems have modestly good speakers. You can get studio monitor quality floor standing speakers at a fraction of the cost of a high end surround system. Throw in a good receiver, and your modestly priced stereo system will outpoerform most high end surround sound systems every time. If you have the room for the floor standing speakers in your house. |
- Posted by Matt(firstname.lastname@example.com) onSat, Mar 12, 11 at 12:19
tcian says no such thing as surround sound. That's a load of horsedung. A Dolby Digital 5.1 recording will have 6 independent channels encoded in it. Same with DTS and many of the newer standards. The original "Dolby Surround" that was introduced in 1982 was processed stereo. Get out of the 80s. |
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We are considering buying a home that is great...except for the backyard.HELP! The yard is a very steep slope upwards; it goes up sharply to @ 50 - 90 degrees. it's with large rocks, no vegetation except trees (so too much shade) & the branches hang over the deck & just shed. if you look at the top of the "yard", there is another home there. My husband says there is no way we can dig any of it up to try & make a yard, the slope may purposely have been built that way to support the homes in back of it. Is there any way to recoup such a yard, even parts of it? If so, what would that entail & cost? |
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This property might be either fantastic ... or a horrible nightmare. From your brief description, there's no way to tell. You'd need to post photos of this back yard (not a close-up) so we could see. Would need to see from both directions. |
Mari, first a complement. Over the years of this Forum I think you may be the first person to indicate studying the house surrounds BEFORE purchasing. The usual questions posted to us are...'We have just purchased a house and find the yard has the following problems and we have very little money....blah, blah. Yes, pictures would help. It sounds as though this property might fill the needs of a busy family looking for minimal grounds maintenance. However, to rework it sounds expensive. If this is a house of great interest suggest you make arrangements with the realtor to allow you to pay for and consult with a landscape pro for advice on this situation. The consultation should take an hour or less and help with your decision once you understand the cost of tree removal, stabilizing slopes, etc. Also, important. How is water draining off the hill and where is it going? Lot's of questions to be answered. Doing your homework now may save you costly headaches in the future. |
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Also get an insurance quote--this home may be in a precarious location and hard or expensive to insure. |
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How to do a 440Hz to 432Hz Conversion using Audacity (free software) you can download audacity over here http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/windows step 1: open audacity you can now select a file the way i do in the video or use drag and drop step 2: select everything the way i do in the video or you could also use ctrl + a (select all) step 3: go to effect/change pitch and input these settings, Pitch from F down to A, semitones (half steps) 0.31, Frequenty (Hz) from 440 to 432,186 giving you a percent change of -1.776 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRbAXmcYlEc these settings came out as closest possible after testing the results with a 432Hz tuning device if you set it to 432 without the 186 or change the semi tones result's will be more off aldow your pc tells you otherwise the only real way of checking this is a tuning device (you end up with these settings in the video then) or even better just work in 432Hz from the beginning i hope all sound may be as interesting to you as it is to me, i can only speak for myself ofcource but since i started working in 432Hz alot happend to me around geometry and sound for me personaly sound is nothing less than geometry and a way to activate yourself love peter ( folks check out website for this linked under spiritual arts and cinema)