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13 Aug 2014
Should You Be Avoiding Fruit?
I've heard a couple of people over the past few years talk about cutting out carbs and sugar to such an extent that even the usually neutral fruit was eliminated. I've heard people reference bananas and grapes as "very high in sugar", and something to be avoided. Now we all know sugar is the opposite of awesome for you and that cutting back on carbs and sugar can produce weight loss. But do you really need to cut the bananas to achieve or keep a healthy body?
Fruit vs. The Rest Of 'Em
There is a fundamental difference between the sugar in fruit from the sugar in grains, baked goods, and sweetened beverages: FIBER. Yep, that fiber – the "gluten free" of the 1990's. The thing is, fiber (along with protein and fat) modulates the rise in blood sugar following the consumption of sugar. (If you don't recall the glycemic index, this should refresh your memory). Basically ,eating sugar alongside fiber slows the uptake of sugar by the body, thus lessening the insulin required to deal with it all at once. That burst of insulin needed to deal with the flood of sugar is what leads to insulin resistance.
There is also the point that the sugar in fruit is 100% natural and not added in or processed in any way.
The bottom line is, human beings still need carbohydrates to survive (yes, I know some people can function in ketosis. But that's a lot of work and sounds pretty miserable to me. Right now I am talking to the 99% of people at the gym who want to be healthy without going bananas – pun intended). And whole foods like fruit, starchy vegetables, and the occasional unprocessed whole grain or plain dairy product can be a great source of those needed carbohydrates. Bananas make a pre WOD breakfast, grapes and watermelon are deliciously hydrating after a workout, and I find apple (with a little PB added) to make a satisfying snack. (Side note: I have warned about eating too much fiber before a workout in the past. The beauty of fruit is that while it has some fiber, it doesn't have as much as green vegetables or fortified cereals or bars, so most people can generally eat some within 30 minutes of a workout and not experience any discomfort). Although, obviously, I wouldn't recommend eating 10 bananas at the same time.
So basically – keep eating fruit guilt free. It's almost peach season.
What are your thoughts on fruit?
06 Aug 2014
Gluten Free Just Got Legit
I have always shared my birthday (August 5th) with Neil Armstrong, and now, I share it with a new friend: the Gluten Free Label. That's right, as of yesterday, the term "gluten-free" (as well as "without gluten", "gluten free", and "free of gluten") is regulated by the FDA. So, what does this mean for you?
Some Background
Gluten is the protein found in wheat, rye, barely, and other hybrid grains. Gluten is usually safe for most people, but about 1% of the population has a condition called Celiac Disease, which is a gluten allergy. When these people eat gluten, their body has an autoimmune response that ultimately leads to damage to the lining of the intestines, which then leads to nutrition malabsorption (as well as other symptoms like bloating and frequent illness). The only treatment for Celiac disease is a gluten free diet.
However, gluten free has also become popular among people without any allergy to gluten. People go gluten free for a number of reasons, including weight loss and just trying to feel better. As more people went gluten free, the food industry clamored to meet their demands. However, this was still confusing for people who truly needed to avoid gluten, as "gluten free" had not legitimized, regulated definition.
The Regulation
In August 2013, FDA announced it would begin regulating the term "gluten free". As of August 5th, 2014, any food labeled "gluten free" must – according to FDA – either be inherently gluten free (like nuts) or does not contain any of the following:
1) a gluten-containing grain (e.g., spelt wheat)
2) derived from a gluten-containing grain that has not been processed to remove gluten (e.g., wheat flour); or
3) derived from a gluten-containing grain that has been processed to remove gluten (e.g., wheat starch), if the use of that ingredient results in the presence of 20 parts per million (ppm) or more gluten in the food.
In addition, any presence of gluten in the food must be less than 20 ppm. The FDA used 20 ppm because there is currently no available technology to allow them to measure levels below that.
This label is voluntary, so for example, Diamond is allowed to label their raw and salted almonds "gluten free", but they don't have to.
You can read more on FDA's website.
What This Means For You
If you have Celiac disease, this means that you may now shop with confidence, knowing that foods labeled "gluten free" or anything similar are in fact, as far as modern technology an detect, free of gluten. This is also helpful for anyone (schools, hospitals, parents, babysitters, dinner party hosts, etc) who may need to feed someone with Celiac disease in the future.
But, for the general population, this doesn't mean as much. Often times foods like pretzels and bread which would normally have gluten but are processed to have it removed have no added benefit for someone without gluten allergy. These foods are often no healthier than the original and are twice as expensive. Gluten free grain foods are usually made with a mix of potato, tapioca, and rice flour. If you're trying to eat healthier (or fewer) grains, my advice is to choose 100% whole wheat and cut back on how much you're eating by adding more vegetables. You can also substitute some grains for vegetables altogether, like spaghetti squash in place of pasta or chopped cauliflower in place of rice.
30 Jul 2014
The Problem With "Protein" Foods
Usually when I'm talking about protein foods, I mean foods like chicken, beef, eggs, and other foods whose primary macronutrient is protein. But this time, I'm talking about the other "protein" foods. The Cheerios Protein and high protein bread. This trend of adding protein to all sorts of food should be great news, right? I mean, protein is so good for so many reasons – helps build muscles, keeps you satisfied, important part of DNA, aids recovery for athletes… the list goes on. Unfortunately, throwing protein powder into every possible consumable is not the answer, and here's why.
1. More processing – if you thought cereal and bread weren't processed before, they sure are now. The best breads involve grinding down wheat and other grains, packaging them up to send to a baker, the baker mixing them with water, yeast, and whatever other ingredients, baking, and packaging. Now you are adding to that process isolating and dehydrating cow's milk protein (99.9 times out of 100 NOT a grass-fed, humanely raised cow either) or dehulling and defatting soybean meal to create soy protein isolate, and packaging that up too. The macronutrient label may now reflect a more balanced food item, but the ingredients list will tell a different story.
2. What kind of protein is that again? Let me just say that I have minimal faith in the food industry to use quality ingredients. Even the brands that claim to (looking at you, Naked Juice) are owned by brands (like Pepsi) who only give a crap about profit. Even I don't know where most of the protein powder on the shelf at GNC comes from.
3. $$$$$$$ – Adding a trendy component to your product = increased price. To be fair, I have not had time to check a supermarket, so I will stand corrected if someone tells me protein cheerios and protein bread aren't more expensive than the regular variety.
4. Raw protein powder tastes like crap – which means to make it palatable, the protein variety requires a whole bunch more sugar. This is also why there is always some small amount of artificial sweetener in your Progenex. The good thing about artificial sweetener is that because it's so much sweeter than regular sugar, you only need a small amount of it. Either way, just compare the nutrition label for Cheerios and Cheerio Protein Honey Oat. The regular Cheerios have 1 gram of sugar per cup, while the Protein version has 14 grams per cup and twice the total carbohydrate (42 grams compared to 20 grams). And while we're being honest, who eats only the serving size? To get 7 grams of protein, you are adding 13 grams of extra sugar. Honestly, I'd rather see you drink a glass of milk, make an egg, or even eat 2 TB of peanut butter. Both of those will provide more actual nutrition (I'm talking the vitamins and minerals here) than processed cereal with protein powder in it.
Now, this isn't a knock on protein powder. That has a couple of specific, evidence based uses for some people (you can learn more about that in another blog post). What I'm knocking is taking a food that is OK but not great for you (Cheerios, whole grain bread, etc) and trying to dress it up as the newest health food while actually making it kind of worse. Going back to the Cheerios example, both Banana Nut and Chocolate Cheerios would be a better option than the Cheerios Protein Oats and Honey (fewer ingredients, fewer types of sugar, half the total carbs, a little less sugar), despite the fact that they sound like desserts.
The bottom line is your protein should come from natural sources like eggs, grass-fed/pasture raised meat and dairy, and nuts and seeds. If you're a vegetarian, even Tofu and some protein supplements are leaps and bounds better than adding protein powder to cereal and other grains. And if you're looking to add convenient sources of protein to your diet, options include jerky, hard boiled eggs, nuts, deli slices, etc.
Have you tried protein enhanced foods? What did you think of them?
Raise your hand if you haven't heard at some point in your life that you need 3 servings of dairy (or low fat dairy) to maintain strong bones. Let me guess, no hands.
Now, milk is a pretty decent food. It has calcium and is fortified with vitamin D, both of which are good for your bones. As a bonus, (low fat) dairy consumption has also been associated with decreased risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes and is associated with lower blood pressure. In addition, milk contains a mix of protein and carbohydrates that make it a good post workout recovery beverage (or part of one that includes added protein).
But do you need to drink 3 cups (8 oz glasses) of it per day? No, you don't. So where did that recommendation come from?
A Brief History of Milk In The US
Back in the 1940's and 1950's, everyone drank whole milk. It went in cereal and accompanied dinner. But somewhere around the 1950's and early 1960's, people started hearing that whole milk was bad for your health. That it could increase your risk of heart disease. So people stopped drinking it. In the meantime, the Dairy Industry kept on producing at high numbers, creating a surplus. This lead to the formation of the Dairy Checkoff Program, which according to Dairy Management Inc. works in the following way"
"Dairy farmers pay 15 cents and dairy importers pay 7.5 cents for every hundred pounds of milk (or the equivalent thereof) they sell or import into a generic dairy product promotion fund – familiarly called the "dairy checkoff" – that DMI manages along with state and regional promotion groups. That money – with USDA oversight – is used to fund programs aimed at promoting dairy consumption and protecting the good image of dairy farmers, dairy products and the dairy industry."
So basically, the dairies pay the USDA, and the USDA promotes milk products for them. Totally legit, right? Now to be fair, it is recommended adults consume 1,000 mg of calcium per day, and a cup of milk has 305 mg. So while the 3 cups per day DOES meet those calcium needs, I think framing this in consumption of dairy alone (without more focus on other calcium containing foods) is underhanded.
Now as educated adults, we might be able to figure this out and recognize that while dairy isn't bad for us, we also don't need to consume a gallon of milk a week per person, either. But not everyone knows this information. In addition, according to a new report called Whitewashed: How Industry And Government Promote Dairy Junk Foods:
- About half of all milk is consumed either as flavored milk, with cereal, or in a drink;
- Nearly half of the milk supply goes to make about 9 billion pounds of cheese and 1.5 billion gallons of frozen desserts–two-thirds of which is ice cream;
- 11 percent of all sugar goes into the production of dairy products.
For more see Eat Drink Politics.
So, the government is promoting all this dairy, and much of it is in the form of things like sugary Boston Cream Pie flavored yogurt, strawberry milk, and to accompany fruit loops.
What Can We Do
My recommendation is to consume dairy as it fits into your life. I eat Nutty Nuggets cereal every morning, and on alternating weeks enjoy it with 2% milk or almond milk. I eat yogurt and cheese every now and again. But I don't enjoy drinking milk, and I don't add cheese or milk to most foods. I do, however, use Greek yogurt as a sub for mayonnaise in chicken or tuna salad. However, I know some people (ahem, Martin) drink a lot of milk regularly. And that's fine too.
Here are my basic tips for dairy:
- Choose milk that is grass-fed and from humanely raised cows.
- Choose Whole or 2% milk or plain Greek yogurt. It's actually pretty hard to have too much on a regular basis if you're eating rich, plain dairy (at least I find).
- Avoid ice cream, processed cheese, etc as primary sources of calcium. The benefit of calcium from a box of Kraft Mac 'N Cheese is not worth the cost of what else is in the food.
16 Jul 2014
Eat This, Not That – BBQ Edition
Summer in New England always feels to me like trying to pack a year's worth of outdoor fun into 90 days. It seems like there's a BBQ, happy hour, sporting event, or party every weekend to tempt me with beer, chips, and all sorts of less than healthy fun. And while having a "cheat day" isn't the worst thing in the world, having them three times a week all summer can add up. And since the BBQ is the most ubiquitous summer activity, here is a little advice on making at least some of those BBQ's a little bit healthier.
Be Prepared
- Don't show up hungry – snacks at BBQs plentiful in calorie and fat content (think chips, boxed cookies, etc), with scarce vegetable offerings. Have a salad or some fruit before you go so you're not starving.
- BYO… If you want to be sure there's something healthy there (like delicious kebabs, see below) or grass-fed, humanely raised hamburgers (instead of Bubba Burgers) then the safest bet is to bring it yourself.
- Stay hydrated. Alcohol and heat can combine to cause dehydration. Water will also make you a little less hungry. Try to drink a glass every hour, or alternate a glass of water with each alcoholic beverage.
Grill Swap
09 Jul 2014
Is It OK To Drink Gatorade?
If you played sports as a kid, you probably grew up on the delicious, refreshing beverage called Gatorade (or Powerade, although I think Gatorade is better). Originally invented at the University of Florida (Go Gators) to hydrate the football team during hot summer games, Gatorade now produces a regular and low calorie drink, "natural" versions of these beverages, as well as energy chews and nutrition bars. And their marketing has been stellar – watch any Gatorade ad and you're pretty much convinced that you should drink this stuff because that's what the badass athletes do (and who doesn't want to be a badass athlete). They're all about that inspiring stuff like hard work and determination. Well, at least most kids probably think that. As adults, we're just trained to crave it. If I go running in sub 75 degree weather for longer than 30 minutes, I come back craving a blue Gatorade (because maybe the flavor is inspired by some fruit, but we just know it by the color. Yellow is a close second for me). Of course, Gatorade has also gotten some negative press surrounding their use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) – which they've since discontinued using – because it had been patented as a flame retardant and is banned in Japan and the European Union. But, is it OK to drink or should you avoid it?
Sports Drink Pros
Sports drinks are great – and have been successful over the past 40 years – because they provide the unique combination of dilute carbohydrate and electrolytes in an easily digestible format. Sports drinks have essentially been formulated by scientists to provide EXACTLY what athletes need during exercise to prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. The average regular Gatorade has 80 calories, 21 grams of sugar, 160 mg of sodium, and 45 mg of potassium. The G2 series is usually 30 calories and 7 grams of carbohydrate with the same electrolyte content as the original.
Other Gatorade perks:
- Helps prevent hyponatremia (salt deficiency), which generally happens when athletes over hydrate.
- The taste generally makes you thirsty, so you drink more. When you're working out for a long time (over an hour) in very hot conditions, that can be a plus.
- It tastes good. Sometimes water gets old.
Gatorade Cons
Despite loving Gatorade as a kid/teen just kidding I still love it now, this is the part that always makes me sad: the ingredients list. The Blue G2 flavor (apparently called "Glacier Freeze) that I like so much contains the following: Water (fine), sugar (OK I was expecting that), citric acid (not a big deal), sodium citrate (OK that's the sodium, just with a different companion than table salt), mono potassium phosphate (potassium source), sucralose (commonly known as Splenda, because I guess 7 grams of sugar wasn't enough to make it appealing to the American palette), acesulfame potassium (anOTHER artificial sweetener) and Blue 1 (that would be an artificial color. Ugh). So, most of the ingredients are fine, not everything that isn't 100% natural is going to kill you, although I really try to avoid artificial colors.
In addition, a few other sports drink drawbacks:
- It often gets misused or overused. Pretty sure Lebron James needed some Gatorade in San Antonio when the AC broke, and it's very useful during a half marathon or other endurance activity. But a lot of kids, adolescents, and even adults nowadays are drinking it while playing video games or at school. Unless you're sweating your butt off during a workout, you don't really need an electrolyte drink.
- The taste generally makes you thirsty, so you drink more. Yes, I realize this was also a pro. But when I return from a 45 minute run, I could benefit from 8-12 ounces and end up drinking nearly the whole bottle before it occurs to me to put it away. That's a lot of sugar I probably didn't need.
So, should you drink Gatorade?
My answer is yes, when it is appropriate and if you prefer it over other options. When is it appropriate?
- When you're working out for over 60-90 minutes or in extreme heat conditions
- When you complete a WOD like last week's 1K test on the erg and need a little extra sugar before the second WOD. However, in this case you only need a small amount.
What are some other options? Coconut water, diluted juice (full concentrated juice can make you fee sick to your stomach by adding too much sugar – compare 21 grams of carbs in 12 ounces of Gatorade to over 40 grams in the same amount of Naked Juice or OJ).
What are your thoughts? Do you love Gatorade? Hate it?
Some of you may hear words like "energy systems pathways" and "glycogen stores" thrown around a lot. Or perhaps this is the first of them you've heard. Either way, the burn of today's 1K followed by a mini version of DT inspired me to write about how the body converts stored energy into usable energy to rule your workouts.
A Quick Biochem Lesson
ATP. That sounds familiar right? Well, it should ring a bell from high school biology. ATP is a molecule found in all living cells that when broken down provides energy for a variety of cellular processes.
Pathway 1: The Phosphagen Pathway
This pathways is used for the first 10 seconds of exercise (so today on the rower, the first 5 or so strokes). This pathway draws on ATP stored in the muscle for about 2-3 seconds, then uses creatine phosphate to regenerate ATP until that runs out. This explains why creatine supplementation improves recovery and output for short duration, high power movements. For more on creatine you can read one of my previous blog posts. Movements that might utilize the phosphagen pathway are short duration at all out intensity (like a 100 meter sprint).
Pathway 2: The Glycolytic (Or Lactic Acid) Pathway
In this pathway, the body breaks down carbohydrates – both glucose readily available in the bloodstream or glycogen, the stored form of carbohydrate in the liver and muscles – to produce ATP as well as a molecule called pyruvate. Pyruvate can either convert to another molecule that is used to regenerate ATP or can convert to lactate, which forms lactic acid (and causes that burn in your legs when you're sprinting or rowing). Conversion to lactate happens when your body needs more oxygen that it is getting. This pathway isn't very efficient, producing little energy for the input, but the benefit is that it produces the energy quickly. Your body produces energy with this pathway from 10 seconds to around 2 minutes.
Pathway 3: The Oxidative (Or Aerobic) Pathway
This is the pathway often referred to as "fat burn". During the oxidative pathway, the body uses oxygen along with carbohydrate and fat to produce energy. This pathway is used for long duration, low power and intensity exercise. Think of running 6 miles, rowing around the river for an hour (obviously slowly so you don't tip the boat…) or chipper WODs like Eva.
An important thing to remember is that the pathways are not mutually exclusive. While it's easiest to break them down into specific time slots, multiple pathways are used simultaneously. For example, in today's 1K, the first few seconds were mostly the phosphagen pathway. After 10 seconds, glycolysis picks up as the predominant pathway, and the aerobic pathway takes over the lead at around 1-2 minutes. But if you look at the graph to the left, you can see how at 30 seconds for example, all three pathways are providing some energy.
Why You Felt So Bad After That 1K
Now that I've explained the pathways, it's easier to understand. By the 4 minute mark (when the 1K finally ended for most of us), you've burned through pretty much all of your stored ATP and most of your muscle glycogen, but your body has only been creating energy via oxygen and fat stores for a few minutes. You've spent most of your stored energy and not had the time for your body to replenish it on it's own.
What Should You Do
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a blog post about how, while a lot of sugar in the regular diet can cause problems, there are times your body needs a little, especially during training. During a WOD like today's, where we red line for a specific test, and follow it up with another challenging workout, the body would benefit from taking some sugar. I would recommend about 15 grams of very easily absorbed carbohydrate, such as:
- Gatorade
- Coconut water
- Sport beans
- Non-fat candy
You want to eat a little something to beef up your glycogen stores, but you don't want ANY fat or fiber to slow digestion. Of course, I made it through the WOD fine without any carbohydrate in the middle (as did the 6 and 7 am classes), but if you plan on training longer afterward, or want to go harder on the 3 rounds of DT, the carbs can help.
One of the most confusing "no-no's" of the paleo diet is beans and legumes. Most of us have grown up learning hat beans are healthy for us because of their fiber and protein content, and many vegetarians and vegans rely on them as a protein source. But, according to the founding fathers of the paleo diet, legumes are no good. But what exactly is a legume, and why can't you eat it? (Hint: if you read on, you'll see that you can).
What Are Legumes?
According to Merriam Webster, legumes are "a type of plant (such as a pea or a bean plant) with seeds that grow in long cases (called pods)". The fruits and seeds of these plants that we eat are also known as legumes. The legume family includes beans, peas, green beans, and peanuts.
Why Aren't They Paleo?
There are a few reasons the paleo community excludes legumes. A few of the big ones include:
1. They contain phytic acid/phytates, which are "anti nutrients" that block the absorption of vitamins and minerals
2. They contain lectins, a class of proteins thought to cause "leaky gut" in the shorter term and problems like arthritis and poor vitamin/mineral absorption in the longer term
3. Cavemen didn't eat them
Why They're Not The Devil
Sadly, a lot of the paleo blogs that explained why legumes aren't paleo were written with a lot of doom and gloom. I closed out my Safari tab thinking my body was going to self combust if I ate a black bean tomorrow. But then I dug a little deeper and found out it's not so black and white.
1. Phytic acid is the stored form of phosphorous. Phytic acid is often called an "anti nutrient" because it binds minerals in the digestive tract, forming phytate (a mineral bound to phytic acid). This does happen, although phytic acid can be broken down by several processes including fermentation, cooking, soaking, and sprouting. However, despite this drawback, there are some other benefits to phytic acid. When it binds minerals in the digestive tract, it reduces the formation of free radicals, making it like an antioxidant. It can also bind heavy metals (like lead or mercury), reducing their accumulation in the body. You can read this article from a great group of nutritionists and scientists at Precision Nutrition to see more benefits of phytic acid.
2. Lectins are a class of protein that binds to sugars. In humans, lectins facilitate cell to cell contact, and in plants they often act as a protection or insecticide. Lectin poisoning is a thing, if you happen to enjoy raw beans. When food passes through our guts, it causes minor damage that is usually easily repaired by the body. However, lectins can cause damage when they slow this repair. When that happens, the digestive lining doesn't function as well as it should, allowing some undesirable substances that would normally be contained in the gut to pass to the body, and inhibiting the absorption of certain good substances like vitamins and minerals. This is what is referred to as "leaky gut". If you eat too many lectins, your body will respond by trying to evacuate the gut – i.e. fun symptoms like diarrhea, cramping, vomiting, etc. Gut damage from lectin overdoes can also cause immune responses like joint pain and skin rash. However, it's not all doom and gloom. Like phytic acid, lectins can also be neutralized by processes like soaking and sprouting.
3. Actually, cavemen may have eaten legumes! A study in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America looking at tooth decay in prehistoric skeletons found that neanderthals ate a diverse diet of available plants, including legumes. Although this study was in Neanderthals, it is widely thought that Homo Sapiens enjoyed am ore diverse diet than Neanderthals, meaning it's likely they would have eaten legumes as well. I mean, it makes sense to me that if the could figure out tools and fire, they could figure out soaking, sprouting and cooking.
What Should You Do?
As I love to say in almost all of my blog posts, the impact of choosing to eat these particular foods will depend on a variety of factors, including your genetics, your current state of health, and how much of them you eat. I don't think legumes should be entirely avoided, but I also don't think you should eat beans and peanuts at every meal either. That would result in leaving out a lot of other foods with important nutrients – like grass-fed meats and eggs, or vegetables, fruits, organic dairy, etc – that you might otherwise enjoy. There are real concerns about lectins in very high doses (which is why they don't offer to put Castor beans in your burrito at Chipotle), but a cup of green beans with dinner a couple of nights a month or the occasional hummus and carrots snack isn't going to give you leaky gut unless you happen to be very sensitive to lectins (research shows individuals on the autism spectrum and those with Crohn's disease tend to be more sensitive to lectin damage). If legumes are causing a problem for your body, more likely than not your body will inform you of this fact in the form of stomach discomfort, gas, joint pain, etc.
What are your thoughts? Do you eat legumes? Avoid them?
18 Jun 2014
Dr. Oz And The Senate
Today, I come to you with joyous news. Well, for me anyway. You see, as a registered dietitian and self respecting health professional, I just can't stand Dr. Oz. I would venture to guess that many other health professionals worth their salt can't stand him either, for multiple reasons. Allow me to explain.
Dr. Oz started out with such a great mission – use a celebrity platform to break down complicated medical information into easy to digest bits of information for everyday Americans. I've watched some of his early shows, where he explains plaque in the arteries using visuals and props. But then somewhere along the way, he started endorsing weight loss and other products. And all of a sudden this likable, easy to understand doctor was selling Americans on raspberry ketone extract and green coffee bean extract as a miracle, life changing weight loss product. The thing is, obesity and chronic disease are complicated conditions influenced by numerous factors to include genetics, hormone levels, environment, and lifestyle. It is impossible to lose weight or gain health without making at least some modest lifestyle change (and more often, modest changes aren't enough). Even people who get weight loss surgery – once and maybe still viewed by many as a "cop out" – have huge lifestyle changes to make, like adjusting to significantly reduced portions, and taking protein and vitamin supplements to avoid deficiencies, all in addition to dealing with the emotional stuff everyone else trying to lose weight deals with. And even for the successful, weight loss is not miraculous. It often comes about via hard work and/or great sacrifice. You can't just a vegetable here and there, walk on the treadmill occasionally, and miraculously lose weight due to some supplement/extract/miracle. It just doesn't work that way. Yet Dr. Oz used his name and platform to essentially convince many Americans that it could. And while he never endorsed any specific product, when he calls raspberry ketones a "fat burner in a bottle" , people listen.
But yesterday, Oz had to face the music. Yesterday, Dr. Oz testified in front of the Senate Consumer Protection Panel on deceptive advertising for diet supplements and over the counter products. And Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri let him have it! It was great. I haven't watched video yet, but she basically called him out on all the BS he's sold people on his show. To read a recap and watch the video, check out the coverage from CBS News and Business Insider.
What are your thoughts on Dr. Oz? Am I being too hard on him, or is my frustration valid. Let me know in the comments!
11 Jun 2014
Before your regularly scheduled blog post, a quick announcement:
SHOW TUNES WOD: Tomorrow morning, the 7 am class will WOD to a show tunes medley playlist, courtesy of long time member and local food expert Audrey. This WOD will also be a chance to say goodbye to running coach Rachel Weiker, who is moving to DC for work. Show tunes are non-negotiable but singing/dancing are optional.
I always encourage paying attention to what you eat. Read the labels on all 7 BBQ sauce bottles in the grocery store before you choose the best one. Ask the butcher if the meat is grass-fed or not, or if he knows where it came from. I even wrote about how it is OK to be a pain in the butt about your diet. But I also know that the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) has recently written about "orthorexia nervosa", a new type of disordered eating (but not yet an eating disorder) . Essentially, orthorexia is the obsession with eating otherwise healthy foods, or a "fixation on righteous eating" (according to an article on NEDA's website). You might consider someone who brings a tupperware of eggs, bacon and vegetables to brunch at a restaurant with friends, or someone who will not eat if they are hungry because there is nothing healthy enough around, or someone who refuses to join friend socially because they will be tempted to eat/drink something unhealthy, as orthorexic. You might also consider this person "dedicated to achieving their goals". It seems like it's a fine line between "a fixation on righteous eating" and simply paying attention to what you're putting in your mouth. It's important to pay attention, of course. It's also important not to abandon all social interaction and beat yourself up over a cookie every now and again.
What do you guys think? Is "orthorexia" a real problem, or should we all be a little more obsessive when it comes to our food?


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Plenty of sunshine today; dry til the weekend in D.C., Va., Md.
Expect beautiful conditions today with plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures.
This Afternoon: Mostly Sunny, Comfortable
Highs: Low 60s | Wind: Light
Tonight: Mainly Clear, Cool
Lows: Upper 30s to Mid 40s | Wind: S 5 m.p.h.
Thursday: A Few High Clouds, Mild
Highs: Low 60s | Wind: S 5 m.p.h.
High pressure will make for delightful conditions with highs in the lower 60s under mostly sunny skies. Tonight, lows will fall into the 30s in the suburbs to mid 40s inside the Beltway under mainly clear skies. A few high clouds will enter the region tomorrow but otherwise very pleasant conditions will continue with highs again in the lower 60s.
A weak system will pass over the Carolinas Thursday night into Friday. This will add a few extra clouds over the D.C. area, but no precipitation is expected. Highs Friday will be a touch cooler in the upper 50s to near 60 degrees. The weekend ahead will feature sunny skies on Saturday with highs a touch cooler in the mid 50s, then a few added clouds on Sunday with highs back up into the lower 60s.


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About NSU's QEP
In 2000, NSU engaged in a university-wide exploration of values and institutional identity, culminating in an identifying theme of "beyond the classroom," the latter reflecting both the accomplishments and the sustained commitments of the university to extend the learning experience outside the classroom. Building upon NSU's emergent identity, in 2001, President Ferrero involved the academic deans in a continued examination of institutional goals. This exercise generated an enhanced focus and consensus around an evolving set of interests and priorities, many related to enriching and enhancing student learning.
In 2002, President Ferrero initiated a comprehensive review of future growth plans developed by the academic units, culminating in a revised assessment of growth patterns that are responsive to core areas of need and institutional interest. Girded by an enhanced sense of institutional identity, and informed by consensus on critical directions for growth, in 2003, President Ferrero engaged the entire university community in defining planning priorities for the future. As reflected in the report generated from the retreat, President Ferrero challenged the university community to seek preeminence across all academic programs and urged faculty and administrators alike to seek innovative ways to ensure and enrich student engagement. A number of compelling areas of focus for institutional resources and attention emerged from the 2003 retreats. These subsequently took shape as Essential Planning Priorities, the core planning components that define the university's Strategic Plan 2005.
The Essential Planning Priorities (EPPs) were established to "direct energy, resources, and accountability to the plan." Enrichment and enhancement reflect their overall thrust. The EPPs provide the foundation upon which the QEP naturally emerged. NSU's QEP is most directly responsive to the first three of the EPPs:
- Enriching and Diversifying the Array of Academic Offerings and Delivery Modalities
- Ensuring Enhanced Levels of Student Achievement, Engagement, and Satisfaction
- Enhancing Scholarship and Research
During the spring and summer of 2005, academic leadership at the university worked to develop a QEP topic that weaves these three priorities into a central theme that would be relevant for all NSU centers. That theme, Enhancing Student Academic Engagement, is realized by three components:
- Increasing Active Participation in Faculty Scholarship and Research
- Increasing Academic Dialogue and Discussion Among Faculty and Students
- Increasing and Enhancing Experiences Gained Through Internships, Clinical Rotations, and other Practica
In the fall of 2005, a QEP Committee composed of faculty from around the university was established, and began work on operationalizing the plan within each academic unit. Through within-center deliberations and cross-center conversations in committee, over the winter and spring of 2006 individual centers determined the nature of their realization of NSU's QEP topic.
During the summer and fall of 2006, the committee worked with NSU's Office of Institutional Effectiveness to compile the University QEP document, a draft of which was submitted to the SACS Commission on Colleges in October 2006. The committee continued to refine the draft throughout the fall, based on feedback from the Commission and the university community. A final draft was approved by NSU's SACS Leadership Team and submitted to the Commission in January 2007.
In February 2007, the final draft was sent to the appointed members of NSU's SACS On-Site Committee, comprised of evaluators from peer institutions throughout the SACS region. The On-Site Committee subsequently visited NSU's main campus in March 2007 to assess NSU's QEP, a singularly important requirement of NSU's reaffirmation of accreditation. The On-Site Committee issued a report in May 2007 addressing the QEP along with other components of the university's overall reaffirmation.
NSU submitted a response to the Commission on Colleges in August 2007, providing clarification on several components of the plan, as well as on several other areas related to NSU's reaffirmation. NSU is anticipating final approval of the QEP by the Commission on Colleges at the Annual SACS Meeting in December 2007, as part of the 10-year reaffirmation of NSU's SACS accreditation.


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Aztecs look inward to beat Ohio State
At his Tuesday press conference, Aztecs coach Rocky Long wasn't interested in talking about how a capacity crowd of 102,329 at Ohio Stadium might affect his players.
He didn't see any point in dissecting the strengths and weaknesses of No. 2 Ohio State's plethora of highly talented skill players.
"They have too many good players for us to do anything but just try to put our players in the best position against their offense," Long said. "It's nothing to do with who their players are because every one is good."
As the Aztecs try to turn the page on their ugly defeat to Eastern Illinois last Saturday, the mantra this week seems to be "let's worry about us."
"We have to go back to what we have to do," said senior receiver Colin Lockett, who had eight receptions for 98 yards last week, but also dropped several key passes. "We have to worry about what we have to do because a lot of things we didn't do was on our part.
"We just have to go out there and play the type of football we know we can play."
The Aztecs are in fix-it mode this week, and Long said the team will focus on fundamentals to try and correct the long list of errors it made in the season opener.
"We're back to basics," Long said, "We've got to get better at lining up right, doing our assignments, blocking, tackling, chasing the ball. Pass protection has got to get better, (we've) got to get in the right coverage instead of wrong coverage, cover punts, do a better job on our returns, the way we kick it. I could go on and on.
"This is about us getting better. It has nothing to do with who we play or what time of year it is."
Rattle the QB
Ohio State linebacker Ryan Shazier said Tuesday that the Buckeyes are already watching film on SDSU. They've watched some of the Aztecs' 2012 games, and they've gone over tape of last week's game against Eastern Illinois.
So what does he make of the Aztecs' quarterback, Adam Dingwell, who completed just under 43 percent of his passes and threw four interceptions?
"To me, it seems like he gets rattled pretty quick," Shazier said. "So we're going to try and put pressure on him to get him rattled."
On the flipside, Ohio State's Braxton Miller had a decent outing against Buffalo, passing for 178 yards and two touchdowns to one interception, while also putting up 77 yards on the ground.
He poses a significant threat to an Aztecs' defense that did not record a sack against the Panthers.
Defensive end Cody Galea had no explanation for the Aztecs' lack of a pass rush.
"The biggest thing is execution and intensity. You can say a bunch of different things and make excuses, but just flat out, we need to do it," Galea said. "(Miller) is a good quarterback, but they're all the same. If you hit him enough times, he's not going to play as well. So we've just got to get there."


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How to disabling Geo-Tagging on your phone
The storage of location based data, in the form of Latitude and Longitude inside of images is called Geotagging; essentially tagging your photograph with the geographic location. This data is stored inside if the metadata if JPEG images and is useful for tying the photograph to a location. Want to remember exactly where you took those photographs while on vacation? This information is for you.
However, most modern digital cameras do not automatically add geolocation (Latitude and Longitude) metadata to pictures. The process for adding the geolocation data either requires specialized add on hardware, or post processing with software on the desktop after the pictures are taken.
There is a large exception to this rule: Smartphones. With the proliferation of smart phones that contain GPS locator technology inside, the cameras in these devices are already equipped with the specialized hardware to automatically add geolocation information to the pictures at the time they are taken.
Most people don't realize that the action of automatic geotagging takes place on their smart phones, either because it is enabled by default, not exposed the user as an option, or was asked and then forgotten. As a result, individuals often share too much information about their location, right down to the exact Latitude and Longitude when snapping photos with their smartpphone and posting them online.
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Spring 2010
Welcome to the inaugural issue of the
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The Business Titans and Real Estate & Entrepreneur Alumni chapters recently hosted a mixer at the Citrus Cafe in Tustin at which alumni were able to exchange business cards, network, and talk about life after college. It was a successful and productive experience for all, especially for the lucky person who won a trip to Cancun. James McKinney, president of the Business Titans chapter, encourages all alumni to get connected through the alumni chapters website and LinkedIn. More.
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Martinelli Winery Description
Right along busy River Road is a historic turn-of-the-century hop barn – now a winery, tasting room and gift shop. No apples here, but plenty of handcrafted, unfined and unfiltered Sonoma county wines, specializing in Zinfandel, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Since 1896, five generations of the Martinelli family have worked together producing apples and wine in Sonoma County. At the ages of 19 and 16, Giuseppe Martinelli and Luisa Vellutini eloped from their small village in Tuscany and made their way to California, looking for land to farm and a place to make wine. Today, the Martinelli family still presides over the operation, having recently lured famed winemaker Helen Turley to their team. She has introduced new viticultural and cellar practices to the Martinelli facility, resulting in an improvement in the quality of the wines.
The rustic 100-year-old hop kiln creates an authentic general store/tasting room atmosphere. Its old redwood doors and siding, black & white photographs, regional maps, working fireplace and the original hop baler make for an interesting and cozy interior. The extensive gift shop features a wide variety of gourmet food products, clothing, dishes, books, cards, posters, linens, Riedel glassware, jewelry and picnic items, as well as a fully stocked deli case and other temptations.
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My name is Irene Hernandez-Blair. I reside in Chino and I'm running for the Chaffey Community College Governing Board because I want to ensure equal outreach and equal opportunities for higher education to all the youth of our communities. In addition, with the high unemployment rate, it's also important to have courses available to unemployed adults who may find that they need a degree in order to gain the necessary skills required to compete in today's ever-changing workforce.
I realize that community college budgets have been significantly reduced, but considering other possibilities such as trade certificate programs offered by local unions is a viable option for higher learning. Another possibility is the building of partnerships with private businesses where student/employees could earn certificates via work place educational programs. Seeking such alternatives provide nothing less than successful benefits for the community as a whole.
I believe that it is time to reinvest in our youth and in our community. Higher education is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity. Without a college education, our youth are depriving themselves of the opportunity of strong self-sufficiency. All students should be encouraged into higher education no matter their ZIP code, background or limited income. Outreach efforts should also include average students and at-risk students because community college could be the arena in which these young adults flourish. Our lack of encouragement could end up costing us more in their lifetimes if we were to ignore the fact that a higher education is essential for all the youth of our communities.
I'm a mother, wife and committed community member who strongly believes that change is necessary because the college-going rate in some Assembly Districts is not acceptable. Communities thrive when education is placed in the forefront, and that's exactly what I intend to do with your help. If elected, I plan to conduct forums where high school seniors will be provided with all the benefits of a community college education. In addition, parents should be assisted in learning about the affordability of community college and assistance in understanding the availability of financial aid options.
Times are changing, so it's time for a "new" voice for the youth of our community and the students of Chaffey Community College. On Nov. 3 please vote for Irene Hernandez-Blair — No. 1 on the ballot!
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The plights of public schools' teachers--low salaries and lack in teaching materials and incentives--have remained unabated, many times forcing them to down their chalks, resulting into students taking to the streets in protest, but President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has assured them of a smiling future.
In meeting with heads of public school teachers under the banner of the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS) last Thursday, President Sirleaf did not only promised to ensure a better learning environment in public schools but also better remuneration for teachers, who have been demanding better salaries over the years.
Based on level of qualification, teachers are now making salaries around at least US$150 to about US$500--said to be the best in the country's recent history--according to Education Ministry authorities, but there are also thousands of others who are not on payroll, especially in rural Liberia.
President Sirleaf, during the meeting, renewed her support to public school teachers, especially those working in the public sector, in addressing their concerns.
The President, according to the Executive Mansion, informed them that the government has begun working out the modalities for the supply of water and electricity to public schools as part of efforts in addressing some of the concerns earlier raised by teachers.
The Liberia Civil Society Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Network last month released a report damning the poor sanitation conditions in 10 schools and 19 communities. The CSOs WASH Network boss Prince Kreplah claimed that this was happening because President Sirleaf as Goodwill Ambassador for WASH in Africa was doing very little or nothing to bring about the needed change.
Kreplah said President Sirleaf was not leading by example to stimulate the rest of Africa's leaders to bring WASH issues to the political table and include it into national budgets.
The Executive Mansion said President Sirleaf also informed the teachers that plans to improve the salaries of civil servants have almost been concluded and will take effect after the festive season.
She encouraged the teachers to always exercise patience as government works to improve their living standards.
The President used the meeting to hand over the keys to a bus she personally repaired for the MCSS. The bus had not been operating for nearly three months, and had created difficulties for teachers in getting to class on time.
In October, President Sirleaf had to personally intervene in a teacher "go-slow" action that left classrooms empty for nearly two weeks, prompting students to take to the streets in protest.
The President of the MCSS Council, Madam Ollie White, thanked the President for making teachers a top priority in administering Liberia, and described her intervention as a demonstration of motherliness. She thanked the teachers for being patient as the President sought redress to their concerns, and she hoped that the patience, respect for authority and cooperation recently exhibited would always be the hallmark of their advocacy.
Speaking on behalf of the teachers, the President of the Association, Benedict S. Wreh, welcomed the initiative of President Sirleaf to supply water and electricity and rehabilitate school laboratories. He said the initiative would directly benefit the students, and went beyond just advocating for salary increments.
The MCSS teachers' leadership requested the President to meet with them to discuss education matters, to which the President consented.


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Las Vegas Gamble
Las Vegas, Nevada is the casino gambling hub of the world and is best known as Sin City where the streets of Vegas are lined up with the best online casino gambling resorts, wild nightlife, top shopping, and the best casino action in the world.
Las Vegas is the most glamorous and extravagant city in America (where most people come to party and to become a casino winner), which first looked like a small railroad town back in 1905. By 1931, casino gambling was fully legalized, and soon followed a mass development in Vegas.
Bellagio - The stylish decor, wood interiors and excellent upholstery of the Bellagio make it one of the most luxurious gambling in Nevada casinos in Las Vegas. The Bellagio turns away from the glitz and glamour of the usual casino and caters to guests looking for a truly expensive gambling in Las Vegas. Casinos around the Bellagio cannot compare to the three poker rooms, private lounge and high-class sports-booking rooms. Think you can live it up with the pros?
Caesars Palace - Caesars Palace is one of the most popular casinos in Las Vegas and is truly the place to be if you are looking for a good night of gambling. In Las Vegas, this casino stands out from the rest with more than 129,000 square feet of casino space that includes video poker games, blackjack tables and Las Vegas slot machines to for all types of gamblers. The marble columns and arched ceilings give the feeling of a modern day Roman Empire, adding to the fun and excitement of your time in Las Vegas.
MGM Grand - The MGM Grand casino is more than just grand – it's one of the biggest casinos in the world. One of Las Vegas' leading casinos, this place has four-themed gambling space and stretches to more than 171,000 square feet. When the hotel and casino was created, it took 39 rock-hard cars two days to carry in enough money to store at the casino! The Grand is also suitable for families; it has a youth center, number of stores and 33-acre theme park offer children a lot of opportunities for fun as parents enjoy their casino games in Las Vegas.
Rio - If you're searching for an affordable casino in Las Vegas, the Rio is your place to go. With affordable table minimums and top quality service and hospitality, Rio is ideal for guests who like to experience gambling in Las Vegas without spending too much. The excitement outside of the casino is also worth the short tour as it is situated right off the Strip. The Masquerade Show in the Sky goes on every night, and the VooDoo lounge dance club operates until the early morning hours. I'm sure many Las Vegas casino secrets get shared there.
The Venetian - Eat, drink and play the numerous casino games on one of the 2500 slots and video poker machines at the Venetian. It has an Italian Renaissance theme that is known for its exciting activities. Exotic restaurants and dining areas line the outside of the casino, and gondola trips are continuously enjoyed by the guests in the hotel.
Let's face it, Las Vegas is all about gambling and having fun and it is truly a place to win loads of cash! Get all the Sin City gossip and see who's in town and when next to visit.
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I bought a Nokia Lumia 800 in India sometime in May 2012. I currently live in Germany. The proximity sensor is not working and Nokia Germany has declined to repair this since it was not purchased in Europe.
Can anyone tell me how I could get this fixed?
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Farmer's Market in Hilo, Hawaii
This past weekend, P and I flew to Hilo, Hawaii (located on the Big Island – hey, Hawaiian Airlines was having really cheap airfare, so we took advantage!). I wanted to visit a tea farm, but they weren't available for any private tours that day. Then I wanted to visit a honey farm, but alas, they weren't open on Saturdays. So with no definite plan in sight, we set off as soon as we got out of the airport. I was ecstatic to go to the Hilo Farmer's Market – they had so much variety and things I'd never seen before, like dragon kale, wild pineapple (the flesh is white and tart – we purchased a bag to eat while on the road and they were awesome), and lehua raw honey (I could only buy a couple 3 oz jars because of carry-on flight restrictions). After we loaded up on some breakfast eats (homemade chicken tamales with cilantro salsa from the friendly nana in the above picture), we started driving.
Twenty minutes into our car ride, we both saw the sign, "Farm tour." Now read the next two lines in unison:
(Me): "Ahhh!!!! TURN RIGHT!!!!"
So we swerved right. We followed a few signs into a local residence, a peach-colored, three-story house with some Shire horses hanging out on the property. Kind of didn't know what to do at that point, because we didn't know if we should have knocked on the front door, or go on an impromptu horseback ride, but then we spotted two women up a small hill. We walked up to meet them, and one of the women was the dynamic, red-haired Susanne Friend, one of the owners of the property and the farm.
"Welcome to Friendly Aquaponics!" she said.
Susanne showing us her sprouts rafts
A variety of lettuces and taro plants (8 different varieties of taro!)
Randomly and by sheer luck, we drove by right at 10am on a Saturday, which turned out to be exactly the time that Susanne held farm tours each week. She and her husband attended an aquaponics seminar in 2007 in the Virgin Islands, and came back to Hilo, armed with tons of info and set out to start their aquaponics farm. It was all very interesting and inspiring. Susanne and Tim combine "aquaculture (raising fish in tanks) and hydroponics (growing plants in water), so that both grow better."
An approved USDA-certified organic method of farming, aquaponics uses a smidgen (2%!) of the water needed to grow a conventional farm, and with just a fraction of the land, will produce ten times the amount of produce that the same plot of land would provide were you to do in-ground farming. Additionally, it uses 70% less energy than conventional farming. The energy needed to farm is electrical, and I think it's just so cool that they're trying to go off-the-grid and build a windmill to generate the energy needed for their farm one day.
Just check out their website – they do an amazing job of explaining how everything works, and even provide seminars if you were interested in starting your own aquaponics system. Here it is in a nutshell: You have water tanks that are healthy pond environments, with tilapia growing in them (sorry, my pics for the fish tanks didn't turn out so well, but you can see on their website). They're not fed fish pellets with growth hormones, and aren't chemically induced to have sex changes like other farm-raised fish are (typically, male fish are considered "better" due to their larger size). The plants are fed water that has been bio-filtered from the fish tanks and are full of nutrients (that's why they grow fast and abundant). There's no pesticides, fertilizers, or any other chemical enhancers involved – totally organic! In fact, since their operation, Susanne proudly states that the entire system has been completely free of disease, and the thriving farm has secured them an account at Costco, where they sell their organic lettuce on the Big Island.
What inspires me is that Susanne is completely devoted to sustainable agriculture. She doesn't want to supply all other Costco stores inter-island; she firmly believes in providing food security for the community. Not only does lettuce grow on the farm – they've got wildly growing taro patches, and if you check out her website, you'll see other plants like tomatoes, edible flowers, and more.
I asked Susanne what her background was. She told me it was biology, but really, she and Tim were not farmers before they started. They had a drafting business, and killed every houseplant they had. "Really?!" P and I said incredulously. Anyone can contribute their part toward the slow food movement by supporting sustainable agriculture, buying local foods, and increasing their awareness of fair trade practices from around the world. I'll explore more with you on these topics in future posts.
Thanks again, Susanne, for an awesome farm tour!


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The script is out there. David Duchovny tells Entertainment Weekly he got emotional when reading the initial script for "The X-Files" reboot, and says he'd be open to multiple seasons.
While there are no changes that appear obvious, it has some significant differences from its predecessor.
With a clever yet simple Google Script, you can identify and remove any Twitter bots that are following you by the default egg profile image they use.
An early draft of the next 007 outing has leaked a pretty massive spoiler -- but don't worry, we're keeping it top secret.
In campaign to promote computer programming, the president tells kids: "Don't just consume, create." Later, at a White House-hosted event, he even learns to write a few lines of code himself.
Mozilla's co-founder and former CEO Brendan Eich has been at the center of Internet development for almost 20 years.
Gal, recruited six years ago by former CTO and short-lived CEO Brendan Eich, brings continuity to the nonprofit organization's top techie job.
As well as playing Scotty, the "Shaun of the Dead" star steps from the engine room to the writer's chair along with Doug Jung.
Movie director files $1 million lawsuit against Gawker, claiming the site facilitated copyright infringement of an unproduced script published to the Internet last week.


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A rural Oak Harbor man accused of inducing panic with bomb threats to area schools, including two in Oak Harbor, remains in custody on a $250,000 bond.
Charles Tingler, 22, of North Leutz Road, Salem Township was returned to the Ottawa County Detention Facility following his initial appearance Monday in Ottawa County Municipal Court. He will be assigned a court appointed attorney and return for arraignment at 3 p.m. May 5, a court employee said.
For his latest volunteer efforts in Africa, Ron Overmyer was rewarded generously with a live chicken and a bowl full of sweet potatoes.
The gifts were from members of the Samora Machel Farmer Association who primarily grow white corn and soybeans on farms averaging five to eight acres in a highland area at the eastern base of the Bvumba Mountains.
Overmyer, of Oak Harbor, last month completed his third trip to Africa for the Farmer-to-Farmer program administered by the Citizens Network for Foreign Affairs, working with growers who live near the town of Catandica in west central Mozambique.
Kenn Kaufman, an internationally renowned bird expert and a resident of Oak Harbor, worked as a consultant on the film A Birder's Guide to Everything. The movie, which stars Ben Kingsley and James LeGros, is a coming-of-age comedy built around birding. It details a 15-year-old boy (played by Kodi Smit-McPhee) who embarks on a road trip with friends to try to document a possible sighting of a bird believed to be extinct.
According to its website, the film is:
Randy Genzman is on track to become the Village of Oak Harbor's administrator.
On Monday, Mayor Bill Eberle recommended Genzman for the job. Council then agreed to begin contract negotiations with Genzman, who has been serving as interim administrator.
"It's very exciting," Genzman said later of the opportunity.
The City of Northwood plans to hire an engineering firm to assess the cost of cleaning up property of an abandoned gas station at 4433 Woodville Rd.
The former AP gas station, marked by rust and overgrown weeds, is deteriorated and endangers the health and safety of the general public, according to a public nuisance abatement order issued to the owners of the property.
The failure to abate the nuisance within 48 hours gives the city the authority to abate the nuisance on its own.
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Should S. Carolina lawmakers vote to remove the Confederate flag from the State House Grounds?
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Breast implants through the belly button (TUBA) are now being done at Tahoe Plastic Surgery. Total cost is $4900 (up to 800 cc size). Anyone can have it if there are no previous scars or hernias in the upper abdomen. The operation takes a little over 30 minutes. Most patients are out the door in an hour with less discomfort and usually no bruising. The implants can be placed either under the muscle or over. Over is better if there is any excess skin in your breast. Under is better for ultra lean patients who have never been pregnant. E-mail a photo of your breasts (close-up straight-on frontal and perfectly 90 degrees side view with a solid background) and Dr. Foster will change it to show the results that are possible. Call Sheila at 1 800 742-7387 for an appointment and please avoid Aspirin for a month before your procedure.
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How much your breasts can be enlarged for the breast augmentation depends on your tissues and your desires regarding breast size. For example, if you have never been pregnant, and have a very small 'A' cup breast, your skin may be very tight. This may limit the size that can be achieved. Remember that you want your breasts to be in proportion to the rest of your body - resulting in a beautiful breast augmentation performed by Dr. Lawrence Foster.
At your consultation, Dr. Lawrence Foster will discuss your preferences regarding breast size, and how you would like your breasts to look. After examining you, Dr. Lawrence Foster will recommend certain breast augmentation procedures to you. Dr. Lawrence Foster performs the breast surgery in Lake Tahoe, California.
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Breast implants (Breast Augmentation and Breast Surgery) may make a mammogram somewhat more difficult to read. This does not mean that a mammogram can't be adequately read, simply that the mammograms must be performed and interpreted by someone experienced in the proper techniques. When an implant is present, the breast should be pulled in front of the implant before compressing for a mammogram. This maneuver, combined with additional views if necessary, allows better visualization of the breast tissue. Don't forget Dr. Lawrence Foster is located in Lake Tahoe, California.
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The California Catalyst Fund
NFF is currently accepting applications for Pre-Catalyst support through October 31, 2014.
A Strategic Restructuring Fund for Community Clinics in California
Between the economic crisis in 2009 and the shifting landscape of health reform, California's community clinics have faced unprecedented challenges. To flourish in a new era, clinics have simultaneously been competing for resources and exploring ways to collaborate.
To help facilitate this shift, the California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF) and Blue Shield of California Foundation (BSCF), in partnership with Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF), launched the California Catalyst fund in March 2012 as a restructuring fund designed to underwrite technical assistance (TA) for clinics pursuing or involved in new partnerships. The California Wellness Foundation (TCWF) joined the Fund in October 2013 and with their support, along with the continued investment of CHCF and BSCF, the Catalyst Fund grew from $500,000 to over $1,500,000. More than 22 organizations and 35 projects across California have received financial support and expert help.
The Pre-Catalyst Fund is designed to support organizations seeking strategic financial management advice through work with Nonprofit Finance Fund. With over 30 years of experience providing support and guidance to nonprofits across all sectors, NFF offers a wide range of services, from financing reporting assistance to diagnostics. NFF is currently accepting applications for Pre-Catalyst support through October 31, 2014.
To apply for the Pre-Catalyst Fund Technical Assistance, click here or email email@example.com.
Although the California Catalyst Fund is no longer accepting applications, below is information about how the Fund was used to underwrite technical assistance, in amounts ranging from $10,000 - $50,000, to nurture and implement promising restructuring projects involving existing or potential partnerships between two or more community based primary care providers.
- Examples of technical assistance provided include: administrative consolidation; joint programming; as well as more formal long-term partnerships, such as joint ventures, corporate mergers, or the creation of management service organizations.
- Parameters around eligibility focused the Fund on nonprofit providers of primary care based in California, who serve primarily underserved populations, or a consortium of organizations, the majority of which are made up of clinics that meet the above criteria.
Assessing a Spectrum of Strategic Questions
Accessible Technical Assistance for Community Clinics in California
"The Catalyst Fund put us on equal footing with larger partners as we navigated the legal, programmatic, and operational considerations of merging," said Leslie Conner, Executive Director of Santa Cruz Women's Health Center. "We are now realizing our vision of establishing a pediatric program and improving access to quality care for local families.
Participants included the Santa Cruz Women's Health Center, which used Catalyst Fund support to arrive at a complex partnership agreement with multiple local heath care organizations. The restructuring has resulted in improved care options for the community, while allowing participant organizations to deliver care in more cost-effective and efficient ways.
"Just wanted you to know that this grant and help from FHS is so appreciated! I don't know what we would have done without it. The process of developing our partnership agreements and impact on state licensure and other issues is mind-boggling. HSF (Steve Rousso)'s experience and assistance with contacts has been extremely helpful. Our project remains on track and on time (fingers crossed) and scheduled to open this Nov/Dec." Paula Wilson, President and CEO of VCC
Another organization that participated in the California Catalyst Fund was the Valley Community Clinic. The Valley Community Clinic (VCC), in partnership with the Los Angeles School District Child and Family Guidance Center, has been working to open a new clinic that will provide high quality health care, mental health services and educational programs benefitting students and the surrounding low-income community. With Catalyst Fund support, VCC focused on creating protocols, policies and procedures to allow VCC and its partners to successfully coordinate and provide services at a new community clinic on the campus of Monroe High School in North Hills.
Catalyst Fund Partners
About the California HealthCare Foundation (www.chcf.org)
The California HealthCare Foundation works as a catalyst to fulfill the promise of better health care for all Californians. We support ideas and innovations that improve quality, increase efficiency, and lower the costs of care.
About Blue Shield of California Foundation (www.blueshieldcafoundation.org)
The Blue Shield of California Foundation works to improve the lives of all Californians, particularly the underserved, by making healthcare accessible, effective, and affordable, and by ending domestic violence.
About The California Wellness Foundation (www.calwellness.org)
The mission of The California Wellness Foundation is to improve the health of the people of California by making grants for health promotion, wellness education and disease prevention.
About Nonprofit Finance Fund (www.nff.org)
Nonprofit Finance Fund unlocks the potential of mission-driven organizations through tailored investments, strategic advice and accessible insights. Founded in 1980, NFF helps organizations connect money to mission effectively, and supports innovations such as growth capital campaigns, cross sector recovery initiatives and impact investing.
CA Catalyst Fund
The California Catalyst Fund is generously supported by:
California CATALYST FUND CONTACT INFORMATION
Michael Kass
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Learn about NFF's Services for Collaboration, Mergers, and Alliances
Learn about Financial SCAN , an easy to use and affordable online tool that can help nonprofit leaders conduct a multi-year analysis of financial performance using Form 990 financial data.


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Browser Address Book as Firefox Addon
Users commonly on the Internet often maintain many online contacts. Mozilla now wants to help manage these contacts with a special Firefox addon.
The new Contacts addon creates an address book in Firefox that provides access to local and remote friends and buddies. The special aspect of the addon is that it's controlled by the browser and the browser determines which application or website can access the contact. The Firefox extension also provides autocompletion of contact email addresses in forms, for example.
According to Mozilla Lab's announcement in their blog, the Contacts addon is still in an experimental stage and currently supports contact synchronization with GMail, Twitter and the Mac OS X address book only. However, a generic importer tool already allows bringing in contacts from desktop or Web-based sources.
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NoScript Flaw
Mozilla's script blocker add-on could be putting malware sites on the whitelist.
RIP SSLv3
The Internet community officially banishes the notoriously unsafe Secure Sockets Layer protocol.
Mate 1.1 Arrives
Popular desktop environment continues the Gnome 2 legacy – with new support for the Gnome 3 toolkit.
US Government Requires HTTPS
The Obama White House has issued a memorandum telling all US government agencies they must use HTTPS for all websites and web communication.
Mozilla Signs Firefox Add-Ons
New program will dial up security for the Firefox browser.
Fedora 22 Arrives
Red Hat's community distro embraces the cloud.
Code.org and College Board Team Reach Out for Talented High School Coders
New partnership will bring more and better CS training to US schools
A Peek Inside TeslaCrypt Ransomware
Criminals offer online help over Tor network
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Sophisticated malware is still present on Joomla and WordPress sites around the world.
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Choosing a Study Abroad Program
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese sponsors two Study Abroad Global Seminars, one in Rosario, Argentina, and one in Barcelona, Spain
The Study Abroad Global Seminar to Rosario, Argentina is offered each summer from early June to mid July. This intensive 5 week program, based in the private university Fundación del Gran Rosario offers 6 credit hours to its participants (there will be one culture class and one literature class offered each year), an all-expense included home stay with an Argentine family, several cultural excursions and guest lectures by local intellectuals and much more. The program director is Dr. Susan Hallstead, Senior Instructor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. You may contact Dr. Hallstead or visit the Study Abroad website for more information
The Study Abroad Global Seminar to Barcelona, Spain, is directed by Javier Krauel, a native of Barcelona and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. The 3-credit Barcelona course will be offered each June. "Barcelona: Understanding Local and Immigrant Cultures" is a three-week, interdisciplinary Global Seminar that explores how different ethnic groups have shaped the history of Barcelona, a cosmopolitan city that is one of the oldest in Europe and the capital of one of the most vibrant and modern regions in Spain, Catalonia. Students will live with Spanish host families, attend class at the Casa Convalescència (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Sant Pau campus), and take part in various tours and site visits (Barri Gòtic, Museu Picasso, Gran Teatre del Liceu, Sagrada Família, etc.). You may contact Prof. Krauel or visit the Study Abroad website for more information
In addition to this, a list of the programs abroad with which the University of Colorado is currently affiliated is available in the Office of International Education. Credit received through these programs is considered CU credit (as opposed to transfer credit). Credit earned elsewhere is evaluated on an individual basis. These approved programs are administered by the Office of International Education located in the Environmental Design Building, Boulder Campus. A student interested in participating in one of these programs should inquire at OIE regarding the starting time, application procedures and costs.
Attendance at non-University of Colorado programs is frequently acceptable if the program is operated by an accredited institution in the United States. However, no advising can be done until the student returns and the credit appears on the CU transcript. Credit earned in commercial language schools abroad is usually not accepted, and care should be taken in choosing such options if credit toward a degree at the University of Colorado is a concern, since such schools often do not issue transcripts or maintain proper attendance requirements to qualify for acceptance.
Credit for work done at special programs offered by foreign universities will be evaluated on an individual basis. The student is urged to consult with the Department prior to attendance (the Study Abroad Advisor, Prof. Javier Rivas), since the amount and level of credit may vary considerably in individual cases. For all other matters and details, please contact the Office of International Education.
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A pictorial roundup of the biggest car show this year as seen on Top Gear's Twitter. Some of it not entirely serious…
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Once upon a time, so we hear, journalists covering huge motor shows spent their days scribbling thoughtfully in pads before retiring to five-star suites to scribble a careful 2500 word analysis of the catalytic converter in the new Vauxhall Vectra. Which would then appear some time the following month.
But technology doesn't just mean better cars at the shows these days. The Paris Motor Show is now also full of scruffy men and women pointing shiny new phones at the world's most exciting new metal before firing off a snap 140 character assessment on Twitter.
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Ten years after opening, A Salt & Battery remains New York's best fish and chip shop. More
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This self-described "English Country Kitchen" is a new addition to Bushwick's ever-growing restaurant scene, and it comes with some pleasant vegetarian (and even vegan) surprises. More
It's easy to walk by this adorable West Village shop, but you'd be missing out on a British expat's dream come to true. Take a tour of Myers of Keswick, which has been selling packaged goods and hot-from-the-oven scones to Brits for decades. More
British pub fare gets a lot of flack, whether deservedly or undeservedly so, but the refined edge of Jones Wood Foundry has pushed its reputation in the right direction. The newly opened pub and restaurant serves British classics by partner-chef Jason Hicks, who betrays his English upbringing with a hint of French finesse from his years in fine dining restaurants. More
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