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Posted 14 April 2013 - 03:51 PM
This is mostly gonna be about windwalker monk, cuz mistweavers just die in any stun or silence ( seriously if u see a monk healer in 3s, just kill it through that cocoon, heck even tripple dr stun his ass and he will die)
I was just wondering, are people just extremely bad at monk? Cuz all i hear is monks aren't that good etc. I think they are the dumbest class ever invented in any MMO. Why? Ow geez im glad u asked!
Let's see, they have:
-A portal as a melee, the portal placement has a 45s cd, the teleport itself has a 25cd (can go in like a retard and get back safely like yeah dat waddap), i know you swap the portal to the place u went from but It's like a 0,001 cast time or whatever and u can just cast it anywhere u want
-Spammable imp hamstring and slow
-A ranged disarm as baseline.
-Touch of karma (essentially a bubble without the -50% dmg part) that if you are retarded and hit into it, transfers dmg to a chosen target, also has a fairly short cd.
-I have fought 1 or 2 good monks and their dmg can actually be absurd, even doing way more
than a dk (i know right mind-boggling).
-A dispell.
-Spammable selfheals + chi wave and some dispell thing that also heals them.
-Their mobility is... well... they can cross nagrand and back in literally 5seconds
-An insanely good freedom with 70% speed increase for 6s on a 30s cooldown that breaks any root or slow in the game which they can use on anyone. Sprint has a 1m cd that doesn't break anything with an 8s duration (not saying rogues are bad, subterfuge Huehuehue)
-A cloak (that transfers debuffs to their original casters)
-A pet that stays 45s and is literally unkillable with pretty good dmg.
-Ring of peace XDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXD, seriously what the F, atleast it will get DR in 5,3, can disarm dk's for 16s + silence if u cast in it., still haven't seen a CD nerf being planned.
-I think i haven't seen 1 monk EVER use zen meditation (the thing that absorbs 5 incoming harmful spells for your team in 30 yards range, which is pretty decent) decently, although it has a 3m cd, i think u can seriously save your team extremely well with it.
-A incapacitate on a 15s cd with a retarded range that can cc you for 4 or 6 seconds depending if its in the front or back respectively.
-Fists of fury, 25s cd... untrinketable stun for 4s in a cone infront of you, although it splits dmg when there are more targets, if he picks u off alone u will straight up die if set up well.
-Double trinket baseline as WW
I don't know if i forgot something but...
In my opinion monks are the most obnixious thing to play against and in 2s they are absolute gods. I don't know why the difference between monks is so massive, some monks just destroy everything with massive dmg (without having that pve trinket) while some other monks don't do shit (also they all have tyrannical weps).
Posted 14 April 2013 - 03:56 PM
Posted 14 April 2013 - 03:57 PM
What would make people understand the monk class better imo, is if conviq rises part 2 was released.^^
Posted 14 April 2013 - 04:10 PM
djp771133, on 14 April 2013 - 03:56 PM, said:
If by absurd CC you mean gouge on a 15 second cc that literally DRs with everything and a stun with an 5 yard range that you can literally walk out of then yeah I guess we have absurd cc
Posted 14 April 2013 - 04:17 PM
Posted 14 April 2013 - 04:19 PM
Oldog, on 14 April 2013 - 04:17 PM, said:
Yeah Disc/Monk is probably the most insane 2's comp
Posted 14 April 2013 - 04:19 PM
have you guys seen rogues? they are the most overpowered class in this game, like really, how did they even make it to live. I've never seen such a stupid thing in any mmo or anything, omg it's so retarded. It might be because most rogues are bad or something idk people always say they are weak but let me just point out how stupid they are:
- They can stay invisible, like, forever. Even if you hit them with an aoe spell (which costs mana!!!!) they stay in stealth for another 3 seconds how ridiculous is that
- They can go back into this invisible form using a spell called 'Vanish'. You have no idea where they are gone and they can just cast it whenever (even when you pop your offensive CDs????) broken as fuck honestly.
- They can make their ENTIRE team invisible. wooooooooooooow. good job trying to not get bum raped when you cant even see where your enemy is before they are all up in your grill
- They can 'sap' you when they are invisible (cc you while they are invisible? what really??? you cant even stop it, so stupid - its got such a long range too)
- They have a spell that makes them completely immune to magic. like, you cant even cc or do anything to them, it's so stupid. they are invincible during this time
- They can teleport. Like, all the time. They have a talent which means they can teleport every time they use an attack - you cant actually escape its so stupid and broken, it doesnt even have a cooldown
- They have a stun with no CD, and a silence with no CD. how does blizzard not see how stupid stuff like this is?????
- They can stun you for like 10 seconds, then silence, then disarm, then blind, then sap. honestly, rogues can control you for like ever.
- They can put down a stupid bomb that means you cant attack anyone in it, another spell that makes them invincible so stupid and broken.
- They have some of the best burst in the game. like really, as if this god class didnt need any more god in it.
- They have a permanent 30% damage reduction (good job trying to kill one with that up hahahaha).
Windwalker monks are good, but not nearly as good as you are making them out to be.
Braindance, on 11 October 2013 - 12:44 PM, said:
Posted 14 April 2013 - 04:21 PM
Marshmellow, on 14 April 2013 - 04:10 PM, said:
no, im talking more about the ranged disarm, the spammable root, the aoe untrinketable stun, the 5 second lockout/blanket silence, and the aoe disarm pacify silence.
By the way I play with a windwalker monk in 3s, and we win games sometimes just because the other team can't do anything for like 20 seconds of my monk ccing them.
Not saying monks are overpowered, just that they are the most annoying class in the game, no other class has the same amount of spammable, bullshitty cc, except maybe rogues and even then they aren't even close to a monk.
Edited by djp771133, 14 April 2013 - 04:23 PM.
Posted 14 April 2013 - 04:27 PM
Snuggli, on 14 April 2013 - 04:19 PM, said:
have you guys seen rogues? they are the most overpowered class in this game, like really, how did they even make it to live. I've never seen such a stupid thing in any mmo or anything, omg it's so retarded. It might be because most rogues are bad or something idk people always say they are weak but let me just point out how stupid they are:
Its actually the complete opposite, monks are some kind of sleeper class w8ing to be played with the most retarded shit in the game, while rogues are already played by a lot of people and yeah they have stupid shit to, but the title of the thread wasn't monks vs rogues now was it.
Posted 14 April 2013 - 04:27 PM
how do they come up with these ideas?
biggest retard idea of the month gets implemented and bonus salary or what?
Posted 14 April 2013 - 04:33 PM
Conviqx, on 14 April 2013 - 04:27 PM, said:
I'm not saying rogue vs monk, i'm saying that you can break down literally ANY class in this game and make it look stupid. I just gave rogue as an example.
Braindance, on 11 October 2013 - 12:44 PM, said:
Posted 14 April 2013 - 04:41 PM
Posted 14 April 2013 - 05:02 PM
Posted 14 April 2013 - 05:06 PM
alleaya, on 14 April 2013 - 05:02 PM, said:
or just train them and see them flop over after touch of karma, last stand and rop.
Braindance, on 11 October 2013 - 12:44 PM, said:
Posted 14 April 2013 - 05:12 PM
Snuggli, on 14 April 2013 - 05:06 PM, said:
Posted 14 April 2013 - 05:21 PM
Snuggli, on 14 April 2013 - 05:06 PM, said:
U mean flop after rop, rolls, a flying kick, karma, their last stand thing, a disarm, a spammable root, cloak, selfhealfs, another rop, another karma, an aoe stun untrinketable, port, double trinket, these are all abilities they can use to survive, but do i ever see a monk doing all these things to survive? no cuz they are to busy tunneling a healer.
Posted 14 April 2013 - 05:24 PM
Conviqx, on 14 April 2013 - 05:21 PM, said:
Can I get an inv to your fantasy dream land? or get a hit of whatever is in your pipe?
Posted 14 April 2013 - 05:29 PM
Posted 14 April 2013 - 05:33 PM
Conviqx, on 14 April 2013 - 05:29 PM, said:
You can be killed easily in a full stun regardless of what cds you have. I've had plenty of games where I break a rogue stun + smoke bomb and then the next time they have a full stun I die.
Edited by Syia, 14 April 2013 - 05:34 PM.
Posted 14 April 2013 - 05:39 PM
If you wanna know how bad it is, go play 2s and see for yourself. For now, they are okay in 3s though and other classes need huge nerfs.
Edited by Djandawg, 14 April 2013 - 05:39 PM.
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After three ties and three lead changes early, the 87ers began to seize control late in the first when trailing 26-25, they finished the quarter on a 10-0 run in the final 1:58 to pull ahead 35-26. Delaware's advantage was as many as 18 in the second and it led by a double-digit margin for the final 10:50 to go into the intermission with a 64-49 lead.
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CORPUS CHRISTI – Throughout the summer of 2013, GoIslanders.com will look back at the best moments and athletic performances from the 2012-13 school year.
Every Thursday, we will bring you one of the top 10 individual performances, with Tuesdays bringing the year's top 10 moments. Be sure to keep tabs on GoIslanders.com throughout the summer to celebrate all the great moments.
Top Moment #3: Women's Basketball Knocks Off McNeese State
With alumni and former Islanders in the stands, the Texas A&M - Corpus Christi women's basketball team put together their best moment of the 2013 season on Feb. 9 against McNeese State at the American Bank Center. The Islanders went back-and-forth with the Cowgirls the whole game until Marquesha Anderson-Sparks capped off a three-point play with 2.3 seconds remaining to lift the Islanders to a 60-59 victory over McNeese State.
The Islanders were paced by a balanced team effort to top the Cowgirls. Nine Islanders finished in the scoring column led by Brandi Huff's 13 points. Ashley Darley, Jessica Jammer, Taryn Gregory and Janae Blount each added eight points apiece. Verne'qua Taylor tallied a season-high eight rebounds to lead the Islanders' glass and Jammer chipped in six. The Islanders notched 26 of their 60 points in the paint and 31 points came from the Islanders' bench.
The Cowgirls took a 26-24 lead into the locker room and then built an eight-point advantage out of the half. However, the Islanders put together an 8-0 run to tie it at 41. Huff, Roberts and Blount all contributed to the run.
The two teams battled until McNeese State built a 55-49 lead on a 5-0 run with three minutes to play. Huff pulled the Islanders within three with a jumper and a free throw before the Cowgirls' Ashlyn Baggett added two from the free-throw line. With the Islanders trailing by five, Blount and Huff both stepped up to the charity stripe to pull the Islanders within one with 13.5 to play. After McNeese State's Caitlyn Baggett tallied two from the line, Gregory added one to cut the deficit to two.
With time running out, Anderson-Sparks picked up the loose ball off a missed Gregory free throw and was fouled on the made layup to tie the game at 59. The junior stepped to the line and finished the three-point play and Ashlyn Baggett's three pointer fell short as time expired.
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There are four local games the night before Thanksgiving, two of which carry significant state playoff implications:
Oxford (7-2) at Pomperaug (4-5)
When: Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Where: Pomperaug High, Edward Arum Field
Last week: Oxford 35, Bunnell 12; Pomperaug 18, New Fairfield 6
Last year's matchup: Pomperaug 10, Oxford, 7
Rivalry history: Pomperaug has won all four meetings between the two schools, including 41-13 in 2008, 34-15 in 2009, 38-6 in 2010.
Key players: Oxford — Brennen Diaz (Sr., QB-S), Chris VanKamerik (No. 7, WR-DB, Jr.), Bucky Gumbrewicz (No. 57, OL-DL), Marcus Esteves (No. 28, RB-LB, Jr.), Steve Perrson (No. 27, TB-DB, Jr.). Pomperaug — Eric Beatty (No. 2, WR-DB-K, Sr.), Dylan McAllister (No. 23, RB-LB, Sr.), Carl Gatzendofer (No. 17, WR-DB, Sr.), Rob Torino (No. 71, OL-DL, Sr.), Wade Prajer (No. 15, QB-DB, So.).
Jaffman's take: Plenty is stake for the Wolverines and you don't have to tell them that. If they win, they beat the Panthers for the first time in five tries. Moreover, they add to its school record of eight wins and still are mathematically alive for a postseason berth. The bottom line win or lose, Oxford's program is on the rise and that's because of the head coach Joe Stochmal, defensive coordinator Charlie Rizzio, and offensive coordinator Bob Kelo, special teams coach Joe Gumbrewicz and assistant coach Lu Diaz. They have players who are committed and overcame a rough 2011 season. A year after narrowly missing out on the playoffs, Pomperaug faced an uphill battle, losing three straight to open the season. They rallied because of their fortitude, influenced by coach David Roach. This won't be an easy task for the Panthers, but if they can somehow contain Brennen Diaz and create mistakes, the Panthers can take control. Confidence early in the game will go a long way.
Seymour (5-4) at Woodland (6-3)
When: Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Where: Woodland, Beacon Falls
Radio: WATR-AM (1320)
Last week's results: Watertown 30, Seymour 7; Ansonia 56, Woodland 26, NVL title game.
Last year's matchup: Woodland 28, Seymour 7
Of note: Woodland has won last three meetings, though Seymour leads the series, 6-4. Woodland joined the NVL in 2003, the first year of the holiday matchup.
Key players: Seymour — Mike Conlan (No. 3, QB-DB, Sr.), Zach Sirowich (No. 54, OL-DL, Jr.), Jim Vartelas (No. 30, RB-LB, Sr.), Jack Briggs (No. 45, RB-LB, Jr.), Christian Thurmond (No. 7, WR-DB, Jr.). Woodland — Anthony Scirpo (No. 8, WR-DB, Sr.) Tanner Kingsley (No. 7, QB-DB, Jr.), Jeremy Clark (No. 59, OL-DL, Sr.), Kevin Brennan (No. 57, OL-DL, Sr.), Rahmi Rountree (No. 5, WR-DB, Sr.).
Jaffman's take: For most of the season, Woodland's offense has been as good as there's been in the NVL, with a precision passing attack, led by left-handed quarterback Tanner Kingsley. His targets are plentiful. Anthony Scirpo and Rahmi Rountree form among the best tandems in the NVL, combining speed and the ability to find space and catch the ball. If the Hawks can get off to a good start and get their offense moving effectively, they should be fine. Seymour will end to score early, and hopefully, often to keep pace. The Wildcats have enough playmakers, especially Jimmy Vartelas, and a very good and seasoned quarterback in Mike Conlan to make it happen. A win over Woodland wouldn't be classified as an upset because Seymour is a lot better than its record. Last week's loss to Watertown was a letdown, but that is over and done with and expect the Wildcats to give it a good try.
Sacred Heart (3-6) at Wilby (4-5)
When: Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Where: Municipal Stadium, Ray Snyder Sr. Field
Last game: Torrington 65, Sacred Heart 21; Ansonia 44, Wilby 20
Last year's matchup: Sacred Heart 39, Wilby 34
Key players: Sacred Heart — David Coggins (Sr., No. 1, WR-DB), Javon Martin (No. 4, QB, Sr.), Jacquan Overbey (No. 15, RB-DB, Jr.), Xavier Woods (No. 25, RB-LB, Sr.), Shyquon Thompson (No. 7, WR-DB, Sr.), Tyler Meehan (No. 69, OL-DL, Sr.). Wilby — Jacob Thomas (No. 6, RB-S, Jr.), Brandon Sierra (No. 11, Sr., QB-DB), David Hills (No. 12, WR-LB, Jr.), Jacob Gonzalez (No. 8, WR-S, Jr.), Taifa Wright (No. 1, WR-DB, Jr.).
Jaffman's take: This could be another nail-biter, like last season. If Wilby can control the ball and clock, and at times, they have looked very good, it cannot only be in the game, it can win. Brandon Sierra and Jacob Thomas are a very good 1-2 punch, but the Wildcats will need a lot more offense. They will need to open up the playbook and score when opportunities arise. But they must control the clock. Sacred Heart is too explosive and can score anywhere on the field with the likes of David Coggins, Jacquan Overbey, David Whitney and Shyqon Thompson. Both first-year coaches, Wilby's Gino Capuano, and Sacred Heart's Cortez Johnson, have done admirable jobs and deserve plenty of praise for keeping things afloat. Capuano didn't get the job until a week before the preseason and was given the interim tag. Johnson didn't get job until June 30 and is in the role for the long haul. Both guys should be much better prepared in Year two if given the opportunity.
St. Paul (2-7) at Hamden Hall (3-6)
When: Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Last game: Holy Cross 63, St. Paul 28
Last year's matchup: St. Paul 34, Hamden Hall 12
Key players: St. Paul — Logan Marchi (No. 7, QB-DB, Jr.), Daija Fitzpatrick (No. 12, WR-DB, So.), Reid Morin (No. 82, WR-DB, Jr.), Jordan Rowley (No. 22, RB-DB, Sr.), Mike Skorupski (No. 59, OL-DL, Sr.). Hamden
Jaffman's take: The Falcons are a lot better than their record would indicate. Not only do they have among the best statistically quarterbacks in the state, they have among the best overall QBs, too. Junior Logan Marchi, a starter since midway through his freshman year, is getting better and better. His ability to find the open receiver in the spread offense is impressive. He also has quite a few playmakers, most notably Reid Morin, Daija Fitzpatrick and Jordan Rowley. If the Falcons can g on the road and win this game, it could be a major lift for a program filled with underclassmen.
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STOCKTON - Authorities have released the name of a man who was shot to death Monday evening at a south Stockton park.
The Stockton Police Department and the San Joaquin County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 22-year-old Ivan Acevedo of Stockton. Acevedo was shot shortly after 5 p.m. Monday in a parking lot at McKinley Park near South El Dorado and East Eighth streets, authorities said. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Investigators have not revealed a possible motive and have not provided a description of the gunman. Anyone with information is asked to call the Stockton Police Department at (209) 937-8377, the Investigations Unit at (209) 937-8323 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600. Crime Stoppers pays cash rewards up to $10,000. Callers can remain anonymous.
Cellphone users can text information to 274637 (CRIMES) by entering the keyword "TIPSPD" followed by their tip. Internet users can visit the Police Department's Facebook page and click "Submit a Tip."
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Both Commodities and Food Stamps May Be Available St. Ignatius: For the past month some 400 reservation needy families have been wondering where their next meal was going to come. From Lake County Welfare in Poison or Tribal Commodities in St. Ignatius. Now it appears that food distribution may be available at both places. The Lake County Welfare Office reported that food stamps were being distributed from the Poison Day Care Center as of July 2. Indian and white families who wish to use food stamps must first be certified at the county welfare office in Poison before they are eligible for stamps. Food stamps are discount cash for food purchased by needy persons to make their food budget go farther. At the same time, the tribe is attempting to round up an issue of commodities for July, Tribal Commodity Manager Charley McDonald told Char-Koosta that state and U.S. Department of Agriculture buyers are trying to purchase enough surplus food to meet the requirements of commodity ....COMMODITIES (cont. on page 3 ) THE NEWSPAPER OF THE SALISH, PEND d ORIELLES AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION 15 C HAR-KOOSTA Volume 4 ¦ Number 6 FULL MOON OF THE SARVICEBERRY July 15,1974 No Blood On Tattered Hellgate Treaty When non-Indian speakers at a rally in Ronan last month mentioned "violence" and "bloodshed" as possible solutions to race problems on the reservation, they were not saying anything new. The relationship between the Salish, Kootenai and Pend 'd Orielle Indians and white settlers has had an undercurrent of threatened violence since the treaty between the tribes and the U.S. government was sign ed 119 years ago tomorrow. Ironically, as we shall see, it has always been the whites who have threatened and Indians who have managed to avoid serious confrontations. The Hellgate treaty was signed at Council Groves near Missoula on July 16,1855. Endorsing the treaty, which was to have governed Indian-white relationships for the rest of time, were the chiefs of the Bitterroot Salish, the Pend'd Orielle and the Kootenai and a representative of the U. S. government. The chiefs agreed to cede virtually all of western Montana to the U.S. with the explicit exception of two politically autonomous nations. The treaty calls for a general reservation for the three tribes in the Jocko. The "Flathead Nations" withheld for themselves all the lands now encompassed within the Flathead reservation plus a large section on the southwest boundary extending approximately to the junction of the Clark Fork and Flathead Rivers and a strip along the northern boundary. In addition, a second reservation was established in the Bitter Root valley for Chief Victor's Salish. The treaty provided that these lands should be carefully surveyed and examined, and if it shall prove, in the judgement of the President (of the U.S.) to be better adapted to the wants of the Flathead tribe....then such portion of it as may be necessary shall be set apart as a separate reservation." The Salish, Pend'd Orielle and Kootenai Chiefs agreed to "depend" on the U.S. to mediate disputes between them and other tribes and to comply with the laws of the United States in their relationship with white men. In return, the U.S. acknowledged that both reservations would be "set apart, and, so far as necessary, surveyed and marked out for the exclusive use and benefit of said confederated tribes...Nor shall any white man, excepting those in the employment of the Indian Department, be permitted to reside upon the said reservation (s) without permission of the confederated tribes." The Hellgate Treaty was not a form letter document dictated to the tribes by Governor Issac Stevens, the United States representative. It was a serious agreement signed by the Chiefs and headmen after six days of hard bargaining and several revisions. The Tribes were dealing with the United State as strong soveriegn nations and the treaty signed was substantially an agreement to co-exist peacefully as friendly nations. The tribal leaders and the vast gathering of their Indian constituents were not crazy about the idea of signing away their native range...in fact, Salish War Chief Crawling Mountain (Moiese) refused to sign, accusing Stevens of breaking his promise ("you said there would be no talk of land") and telling Victor "you have torn my wings off and let me down'" But the Chiefs thought the treaty would bring peace to the buffalo hunting grounds and were anxious to avoid any trouble with the whites...another war chief, Spotted Coyote of the Pend'd Orielle, had been in action against bluecoats during the Spokane War and was impressed with the effect of the white man's cannons: The Indians, except for Walking Mountain, had no reason to believe that the whites could not bring peace to the buffalo range and would not keep their part of the bargain. The three tribes had gotten along well with the whites since they were introduced, in the fall of 1805, during the Lewis and Clark expedition. Clark found the Salish "friendly, industrious and honorable" and his sentiments were echoed by other explorers, missionaries and traders among all three tribes. In fact, Stevens said that the Indians of the three tribes were "the best Indians of the mountains or the plains —honest, brave, docile—they need only encouragement to be good citizens." But there was little encouragement from the whites for ....TREATY (cont. on page 6)
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As the holiday season comes to a close and we get ready to welcome the new year, our thoughts may be turning to weight loss. All those holiday indulgences may have tipped our scales in the wrong direction! So we're recommitting to our healthy diets as we begin the new year and planning to get rid of the excess pounds we happily put on enjoying the season. FoodFacts.com has some surprising ideas that might just help.
Have a cup of hot chocolate
No — not the cup from the fast food chain by the office. Made in your own kitchen, hot chocolate can actually help with weight loss. Cocoa is high in antioxidants which lower your cortisol levels. Cortisol is the stress hormone related to a build-up of belly fat. In a study from Cornell University, hot chocolate was found to have a concentration of antioxidants up to five times greater than black tea.
Enjoy a first course bowl of chicken soup
Adding a first course broth or vegetable-based soup before a meal can help you consume fewer calories. The water content helps fill you up, reducing your hunger before eating your main meal. A Penn State study found that eating soup prior to the main meal can reduce calorie intake by 20%.
Pot Roast equals more protein
Carefully prepared, pot roast — or any protein — is actually a weight loss tool Protein fights fat. Because your body works hard to break down protein for energy, you're actually burning more calories as you digest it. And because it takes protein longer to leave your stomach, you'll be fuller for longer after eating it. Studies show that people who increased their protein intake to 30% of their dietary intake consumed about 450 fewer calories each day.
Add a side of roasted carrots
Roasted carrots are full of sweet flavor. Carrots are high in water and fiber, so they're great when you're hungry. But when they're roasted they actually help you burn more calories. The antioxidant content of the roasted vegetable actually contains three times the antioxidants of raw carrots.
Roast some potatoes
As it turns out, not all white foods help pack on the pounds. We've heard about white flour actually contributing to inflammation problems. We've heard that white rice is not as beneficial as brown rice. But the white potato is actually a fine source of many important nutrients. In addition, they contain a disease-fighting chemical called allicin. This anti-inflammatory chemical can contribute to weight loss. In addition, white potatoes are known to be a satisfying addition to a meal.
Enjoy a glass of red wine with your dinner
Many studies have been conducted regarding the benefits of red wine for your heart. But it does appear that there are other important benefits as well — one of which is fighting off excess weight. While there's nothing conclusive, studies do suggest that the antioxidant resveratrol may inhibit the production of fat cells. There's another substance occurring naturally in red wine called calcium pyruvate that appears to help fat cells burn more energy. Enjoy one glass for about 150 calories and you can help your heart and your weight.
While these may not be the first things we think of when seek to change our eating habits for weight loss, they really are better, healthier (and more flavorful) ideas. Diet products contain mountains of bad ingredients and they leave us hungry. Diet plans may work for a while, but odds are, the weight will come back. Intelligent changes to our regular diet that we actually enjoy can make a world of difference for our weight. So as you think ahead to taking off some weight in 2014, try some of these ideas. A new approach might just do the trick!


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Special guest John Schroer, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Transportation, will join Oak RIdge City Mayor Tom Beehan and members of Oak Ridge City Council at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, at a dedication ceremony for the final phase of State Highway 95.
"This was a project that the Chamber endorsed and worked for completion since the very beginning," an Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce press release stated Monday morning.
The ceremony is scheduled to be held on State Route 95 at Novus Drive, which is the main entrance to the Horizon Center.
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Keene Sentinel: In N.H., there's no need for more speed
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers headlined the inaugural Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in 2008. On Saturday, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame act returned to San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, becoming the first repeat headliner in the festival's seven-year history.
That, of course, begs one important question:
What took so long?
It was great to see Petty and crew back at Outside Lands, thrilling fans with selections from one of rock's best catalogs. Their approximately two-hour set was filled with such classic cuts as "Mary Jane's Last Dance," "Free Fallin'" and, best of all, "Runnin' Down a Dream," which served as a fine showcase for the band's brilliant guitar hero, Mike Campbell.
The group also performed a few marginally entertaining cuts from its newly released 13th studio album, "Hypnotic Eye." Yet, the song that had many folks buzzing was the Heartbreakers' cover of the Grateful Dead's "Friend of the Devil," which was reportedly dedicated to the late, great Jerry Garcia. (Saturday marked the 19th anniversary of the Bay Area rock icon's death.)
Petty's performance was one of the highlights of Day Two of the festival, which continues through Sunday. Other memorable sets came courtesy of rocking sister act Haim and chart-topping hip-hop duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, among others.
Macklemore and Lewis performed at the same time as Petty, basically splitting the massive festival crowd in half. I tore myself away from the Heartbreakers' set -- very reluctantly, given how highly I value the chance to see Campbell play guitar -- and caught a few songs of Macklemore and Lewis' set. That turned out to be a smart move -- the Grammy-winning duo sounded great as it bounced through "Thrift Shop" and other tunes from the smash debut "The Heist."
The best performance of the day, however, came courtesy of Haim. This increasingly popular pop-rock trio, which sold out two nights at the Fillmore in San Francisco in April, was absolutely dynamite onstage, roaring through tunes from the 2013 debut "Days Are Gone." The three sisters -- Alana, Danielle and Este Haim -- exhibited far more musical muscle in the live arena than they have in the studio to date. Danielle Haim, in particular, was a marvel to behold, delivering some of the most passionate, mesmerizing guitar work of the festival.
Outside Lands concludes on Sunday, but not before such talented acts as The Killers, The Flaming Lips, Spoon, Jenny Lewis and Chvrches have their say. For more information, visit www.sfoutsidelands.com.
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Reality television is the ultimate guilty pleasure -- a nonstop parade of cast members and scenarios that make fictional ones seem downright dull. Increasingly absurd challenges, hair-yanking catfights, and hot tub makeouts dripping with yet-to-be-acknowledged regret are only part of its appeal.
In this collection of wry and moving essays, bestselling authors explore the programs we obsess over, cringe at, and occasionally feel inspired by. From a Real World casting call and American Idol tattoo to a look at the appeal of Big Brother, Survivor, The Real Housewives, and more, a vibrant mix of literary luminaries examine the form of entertainment that's dominated our TV screens for more than a decade.
Entertaining and insightful, Reality Matters is a must-read for anyone who adores reality TV, wants to know what kind of an impact it's having on our society, or simply wonders just how real any of it actually is.
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"Durable writing about reality television, is such a thing possible?...[Reality Matters] may answer that question. It contains considered essays on "Project Runway," "Dog Whisperer," "Survivor," and "Jersey Shore"....[and] useful analysis of the fakery/reality issues inherent in television that purports to be, though rarely is, entirely true. " — The New Yorker
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"Shockingly amusing and periodically poignant, Reality Matters gives college-educated reality show fans permission to smile about their devotion to America's guiltiest lowbrow pleasure." — LAist.com
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McDonald's has announced its list of high school seniors who have been nominated to play in the 2013 McDonald's All American Games, taking place on April 3 at Chicago's United Center.
The final roster of 24 boys and 24 girls who will be selected to play in the 2013 Games will be announced during the McDonald's All American Games Selection Show on ESPNU on February 14 at 5 p.m. ET.
More than 800 players from 39 states and the District of Columbia were nominated for the 2013 McDonald's All American Games. Texas boasts the highest number of nominees (80), followed by Oklahoma (73), Iowa (60), California (59), and Virginia (44).
Players were nominated by high school coaches, athletic directors, principals, and members of the McDonald's All American Games Selection Committee.
"This list of McDonald's All American Games Nominees represents the finest prep talent in the country, and we are privileged to acknowledge them for their career success on the court, in the classroom, and in the community," says Morgan Wootten, McDonald's All American Games selection committee chairman. "Today, we celebrate these young players, and we look forward to selecting the final team next month."
Tickets for the 2013 McDonald's All American Games will be available beginning January 19 at 11 a.m. CT. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or charge-by-phone at 1-866-909-GAME.
Ticket prices start as low as $10, and are also available in a popular family four pack which includes four tickets, four soft drinks, and four hot dogs, all for $53. Parking is free the night of the Games.
"If it's springtime, then the best high school basketball players are in Chicago for the McDonald's All American Games," says Douglas Freeland, director of the McDonald's All American Games. "So whether you're rooting for your hometown hero, college recruit, or taking in the experience with your family, this annual basketball rite of passage is a can't miss event."
Net proceeds from the Games will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). The Games have raised more than $10 million for RMHC since 1978.
The 36th-Annual Boys Game will tip off on Wednesday, April 3, at 8:30 p.m. CT from Chicago's United Center and will be broadcast on ESPN. Immediately preceding the Boys Game will be the 12th-Annual Girls Game, which tips off at 6 p.m. CT and will be broadcast live on ESPNU.
Get in the Game by following the new McDonald's All American Games Twitter handle, @McDAAG, to receive up-to-date information and a behind-the-scenes look at the 2013 Games, including key announcements, local player/coach recognitions, and historical Games facts and figures.
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Breakdown: Join Tahoe Daily Tribune reporter Brian Hamilton for a run down Upper Mombo at Heavenly. The recent storm has left a nice base and is allowing Heavenly to open more terrain. The off piste snow is tracked out from the weekend crowds, so groomers seem to be a better choice today.
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Conventional wisdom holds that it's almost always better to invest in a tax-deferred vehicle like a 401(k) plan or IRA than in an after-tax investment. This gospel holds that even if the initial investment itself is made with money that's already been taxed, the earnings accumulate untaxed, and this adds immeasurably to the positive power of compounding.
Because your earnings (and often the contribution) are untaxed until you begin withdrawing money in retirement, the government is in effect providing you leverage in the investment. This boost thus allows you to amass far more money for retirement than you could in a taxable alternative. Additionally, you control when it gets taxed, and at what rate, by deciding on the amount of the withdrawal and when to take it. By contrast, in conventional investments, you are taxed on all money going in and on all dividends and gains in the year they are received.
All things being equal, that general idea is true. But Fools know that all things are not equal. When should Fools elect to invest in a tax-deferred vehicle as opposed to a taxable alternative? We gave you a clue when in Step 3 we talked about 401(k) or 403(b) plans. In case you were snoozing, we said: Use the plan at least up to the level where you obtain the maximum matching contribution from your employer. Don't turn down that free money.
Let's say your employer matches any contribution up to 6% of your salary. Fools would contribute that 6%, but beyond that they would compare the returns available in the plan investments to those outside of the plan.
Here's a simple comparison between a tax-deferred investment like a 401(k) plan and an ordinary taxable investment. Let's assume that ultimately you'll withdraw all your money from the tax-deferred account, and you'll be taxed on that amount at today's marginal tax rates. (It's not quite that simple because, in reality, you'll decide how that money eventually comes out -- maybe all at once, maybe piecemeal, leaving the rest to compound. But for this simplistic analysis, as they say in tuning a guitar, "It's close enough for blues.") Let's also agree that all gains in the taxable account will be taxed at ordinary rates, even though we know that at least half would be taxed at the lesser capital gains rate.
For our example:
TR = your marginal tax rate
Ra = the return you expect in the after-tax investment
Rp = the return you expect in the tax-deferred investment
Any earnings in the after-tax account will be taxed. Therefore, the equivalent rates of return in a tax-deferred or after-tax account can be expressed as (1-TR) * Ra = Rp, which can be restated as Ra = Rp / (1-TR). All right now, uncross those eyes. This formula gives you the rate of return you need in an after-tax account to equal the return you would get in a tax-deferred account after it, too, had been taxed at some point in the future. Let's take an example.
Let's say I'm in a 28% federal tax bracket, that I get no matching contribution from my employer (or have already reached the maximum match), and that I deposit $100 into my tax-deferred account. I expect to earn 10% on that deposit. What rate of return do I have to get in an after-tax investment to equal what I'm getting in that plan?
Well, by using the formula, I get:
Ra = Rp / (1 - TR)
Ra = 0.10 / (1 - 0.28)
Ra = 0.10 / 0.72 = 0.138888 = ~13.89%
Therefore, if I deposited $72 in an after-tax investment (the equivalent of $100 deposited in a tax-deferred account) and I earned at least 13.89% on that investment, I would do just as well after taxes as I would in a tax-deferred investment earning a 10% return. If I could get more than 13.89%, I would do better.
Proof? In the tax-deferred account a $100 deposit would earn $10 at a 10% return, giving a total of $110. Withdrawing that $110 and paying taxes at 28% would leave $79.20. $72 in an after-tax account would earn $10 at 13.89% or $7.20 after taxes, leaving $79.20 total in that account after taxes.
Conclusion: Use a 401(k) or similar plan to get the maximum employer matching contribution available. Beyond that level, compare your before-tax and after-tax investment options and select the one that provides the highest after-tax return. But remember this: If you choose an alternative to the 401(k), then you must be just as dedicated and disciplined within that investment as you would have been within the 401(k). That means you must make your deposits in that investment each and every payday without fail. It also means your deposit must increase at the same time and at the same rate as your pay does. Fail to adhere to that regimen, and you will neither equal nor beat the 401(k). The 401(k) demands these contributions and increases via automatic payroll deduction, so to keep pace with or to better that vehicle you must apply the same technique in any alternative.
The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 provides a unique opportunity to those of us who have reached the maximum contribution we wish to make to our employer plans. It's called a Roth IRA and may be established anytime after January 1, 1998. With a Roth IRA, you may make a nondeductible deposit of up to $2,000 per year, allow the earnings to accumulate tax-free through the years, and ultimately withdraw all of the proceeds tax-free. This is an excellent vehicle for monies to be invested outside of an employer-provided plan.
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Glaucoma (cont.)
Andrew A. Dahl, MD, FACS
Andrew A. Dahl, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist. Dr. Dahl's educational background includes a BA with Honors and Distinction from Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, and an MD from Cornell University, where he was selected for Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society. He had an internal medical internship at the New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center.
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
Dr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
In this Article
- Glaucoma facts
- What is glaucoma?
- How common is glaucoma?
- What causes glaucoma?
- What are glaucoma risk factors?
- What are the different types of glaucoma?
- What are glaucoma symptoms and signs?
- How is glaucoma diagnosed?
- How often should someone be checked (screened) for glaucoma?
- What is the treatment for glaucoma?
- Glaucoma medications (eyedrops)
- Glaucoma surgery or laser
- Can glaucoma be prevented?
- What is in the future for glaucoma?
- Find a local Eye Doctor in your town
Glaucoma surgery or laser
There are several forms of laser therapy for glaucoma. Laser iridotomy (see the section above on angle-closure glaucoma) involves making a hole in the colored part of the eye (iris) to allow fluid to drain normally in eyes with narrow or closed angles. Laser trabeculoplasty and Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) are laser procedures performed only in eyes with open angles. Laser trabeculoplasty does not cure glaucoma, but may be done instead of increasing the number of different eyedrops, or may be recommended when a patient is already using multiple eyedrops (maximal medical therapy). In some cases, it is used as the initial or primary therapy for open-angle glaucoma. This procedure is a quick, relatively painless, and safe method of lowering the intraocular pressure. With the eye numbed by anesthetic drops, the laser treatment is applied through a mirrored contact lens to the angle of the eye. Microscopic laser burns to the angle allow fluid to better exit the drainage channels.
Laser trabeculoplasty is often done in two sessions, weeks or months apart. Unfortunately, the improved drainage as a result of the treatment may last only about 2 years, by which time the drainage channels tend to clog again. There are different types of laser trabeculoplasty including argon laser trabeculoplasty (ALT) and selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT). ALT is generally not repeated after the second session due to the formation of scar tissue in the angle. SLT is less likely to produce scarring in the angle, so, theoretically, it can be repeated multiple times. However, the likelihood of success with additional treatments when prior attempts have failed is low. Thus, the options for the patient at that time are to increase the use of eyedrops or proceed to surgery.
Laser cyclo-ablation (also known as ciliary body destruction, cyclophotocoagulation or cyclocryopexy) is another form of laser treatment generally reserved for patients with severe forms of glaucoma with poor visual potential. This procedure involves applying laser burns or freezing to the part of the eye that makes the aqueous fluid (ciliary body). This therapy destroys the cells that make the fluid, thereby reducing the eye pressure. This type of laser is typically performed after other more traditional therapies have failed.
Glaucoma surgery
Trabeculectomy is a delicate microsurgical procedure used to treat glaucoma. In this operation, a small piece of the clogged trabecular meshwork is removed to create an opening and a new drainage pathway is made for the fluid to exit the eye. As part of this new drainage system, a tiny collecting bag is created from conjunctival tissue. (The conjunctiva is the clear covering over the white of the eye.) This bag is called a "filtering bleb" and looks like a cystic raised area that is at the top part of the eye under the upper lid. The new drainage system allows fluid to leave the eye, enter the bag/bleb, and then pass into the capillary blood circulation (thereby lowering the eye pressure). Trabeculectomy is the most commonly performed glaucoma surgery. If successful, it is the most effective means of lowering the eye pressure.
Aqueous shunt devices (glaucoma implants or tubes) are artificial drainage devices used to lower the eye pressure. They are essentially plastic microscopic tubes attached to a plastic reservoir. The reservoir (or plate) is placed beneath the conjunctival tissue. The actual tube (which extends from the reservoir) is placed inside the eye to create a new pathway for fluid to exit the eye. This fluid collects within the reservoir beneath the conjunctiva creating a filtering bleb. This procedure may be performed as an alternative to trabeculectomy in patients with certain types of glaucoma. Mini shunts without a reservoir are also used to improve safety and reduce the postsurgery chance of pressures that are too low.
In the past few years, minimally-invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) has been under development. Various devices such as the Trabectome, the IStent, the Cypass Microstent, the Xen glaucoma implant, and the Hydrus Microstent have been either approved for human use or are in advanced clinical trials. These provide alternative surgical procedures used to lower eye pressure. These procedures are directed at creating openings in the trabecular meshwork, the drainage ring in the wall of the angle of the eye. These surgeries are less invasive than trabeculectomy and aqueous shunt surgery, but may not lower pressure as much.p>
The surgeon sometimes creates other types of drainage systems. While glaucoma surgery is often effective, complications, such as infection or bleeding, are possible. Accordingly, surgery is usually reserved for cases that cannot otherwise be controlled.
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RECORDS: Stanford 3-0, 1-0 Pac-12; WSU 3-1, 1-0.
KICKOFF: 7 p.m. at CenturyLink Field in Seattle.
SERIES HISTORY: Stanford leads 37-25-1 and has won five in a row.
STORYLINES: Fifth-ranked Stanford looks to extend its 11-game winning streak, the second-longest in the nation behind Ohio State (16 in a row). ... Stanford was impressive for three quarters last week against Arizona State, then lost focus. Playing with maximum efficiency for 60 minutes was the theme in practice this week. ... Washington State is 5-5 at its home-away-from-home, CenturyLink Field. ... The Cougars' Air Raid passing game uses four receivers and will test Stanford's ability to make open-field tackles. ... Auburn rushed for 295 yards against WSU. Look for the Cardinal to establish its ground game early.
STANFORD INJURY UPDATE: DE Henry Anderson (knee) is out. CB Barry Browning (undisclosed) is probable.
MATCHUP TO WATCH: Washington State's offensive line vs. Stanford's front seven. ... The Cardinal set a school record with 10 sacks last year in a 24-17 victory over WSU (in addition to 15 tackles-for-loss). ... If the pass-oriented Cougars don't give quarterback Connor Halliday time to find his receivers, they have little chance to be competitive. Halliday didn't play last year but is no more mobile than his predecessor, Jeff Tuel.
STATS THAT MATTER: Washington State is last in the Pac-12 in two important areas: turnover margin (minus-0.75 per game) and red zone offense (64.7 percent). ... Stanford is third in the conference in third-down conversions (61 percent), while WSU is second in third-down conversion defense (26.7 percent). ... The Cougars average a paltry 63 rushing yards per game. ... Stanford quarterback Kevin Hogan is 8-0 as a starter.


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The first segment aired last weekend. The show's host, Don Wildman, took us on a tour of what makes this massive facility so unique – and interesting. Don got a chance to "fly" in a UPS flight simulator. It's as close as you can get to the real thing. Watch the video of Don taking a tour of our Global Operations Center.
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Miller files for city council
Published: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 10:05 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 10:05 a.m.
Local businessman Jeff Miller, who last week said he might make a mayoral run, has filed instead for Hendersonville City Council, according to Board of Elections records.
Miller said a slot on council would be a better fit, if he's elected, because he still needs time to run his business, Miller's Fine Drycleaning, and to continue his charitable work with veterans.
"After studying the whole situation, I realized I should come in at an entry level," Miller said Tuesday. "I would be very comfortable with that."
The former GOP congressional nominee said last week that he would most likely file for the non-partisan race against incumbent Mayor Barbara Volk in the November election.
Miller said the city council has been missing the mark for years when it comes to generating business in the city. He doesn't agree with some of the decisions being made at city hall.
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Greetings! I'm proposing a New Year weight challenge for anyone interested. Goal: 20 pounds in 20 weeks. Starting 1 January 2007 - 1 April 2007, just in time for Spring!
The last time I participated in a weight loss challenge, I DID stick with it, I did lose some weight, but I did NOT make my goal.
This time, no excuses.
Please feel free to join me in this quest. No pressure if you don't post weekly updates. I do ask that if you do participate that on/about 1 Jan, you post age/sex/current weight/weekly change... ie. 37/M/195/+1
Any other recommendations? Anyone interested? Plenty of time to join and make a plan... what is your plan by the way?
Thanks, and good luck!
I am in ..
Ohh, I wanna play! !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/biggrin.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/biggrin.gif|border=0!
I've only got 23 pounds left to reach goal, and since I only lose around 3lbs. a month (if I'm lucky), I'm not so sure about 20 lbs. in 20 weeks! I intend to give it my all though!
My plan: I currently exercise 6 days a week and I've been following the South Beach Diet for almost 2 years (down 118 lbs.!!). I strength train 3x's per week, run 3x's per week, do power yoga 3 x's per week, and other forms of cardio to crosstrain. For the challenge I'll just add miles and increase weight when needed. !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/wink.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/wink.gif|border=0!
I seriously need a treadmill b/c this cold weather running thing is NOT for me! Odds are I won't get one until sometime after Christmas, so I'll either brave the cold or take a break. Once I get my treadmill I plan to train for a 1/2 marathon.
(I want to reach 169 before the challenge begins!)
ETA: I made it to 169!
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count me in!!!! i am currently on the 10th week of a 12 week challenge at my gym - have lost 7lbs but have remained the same for the last month now - seriously plateaued. however, i've gained muscle and changed my eating habits and would like to continue with this mindset. Jan would be a good time for me as i start uni full time and need the motivation and assistance from this site to keep me on track.
Great! There will probably be others joining over time, and that's cool with me. You get out of this (support/motivation) what you put into it.
I've always avoided a New Years resolution, in my mind this is beyond that (and won't last the whole year). Speaking of which, I think I miscalculated, 20 weeks ends on 1 May?
Winter running is tough, but I too 'brave it' unless it is stormy, icy, or I'm sick/hurt. There won't be enough of those days (here) to distract from my program.
What is my program? I'm undecided, but will have it locked in by the start date. Generally I run 3-4 days a week (2-3 miles per run), I want to gradually increase this to 4-5 days a week (2-5 miles per run), and increase intensity slightly (15:00 2 miles, to 14:00 2 miles (goal)). Now I do Strength Training (10 exercise circuit, moderate weights (25-30lbs) twice a week, and Stability Ball training (12 exercise circuit) 1x a week, and Sports (soccer, football, ultimate frisbee, swim, etc.) 1x every 2 weeks. I generally plan to increase each of these by 1 session. Diet??? At the moment, I need to simplify what I'm already doing and just concentrate on eating less (goal 2000 calories per week). Currently I'm on a soup kick, but I'm taking it day by day, allowing myself to eat out once a week for lunch, and once a week for dinner. (No transfats, no buffets, no junk food/soda, obviously).
My plan is not locked in stone, and even when we start, I will probably modify it slightly from week to week, but not day by day. My biggest problem is probably the same as most, I try too hard too fast, and struggle to get past my plateau.
I will sincerely try to post at least 1x a week once we start, until then, plan now, and thanks for joining along.
yep! and home made soup, much less sodium. thanks for the math correction.
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(goal 2000 calories per week).
Oh, I get it now! Not 2000 calories per week, but 2000 calories less than usual per week
You had me scared there for a minute!!
I'm in. And I want to lose 5-7 pounds before January 1 so I won't post my weight yet. 42/F/hopeful.
Plan: run 3-4 times per week, bike or stationary bike on days I don't run. Hike, snowshoe, etc. on weekends. Stop snacking, especially on weekends. No more than one meal out per week and don't eat everything served at restaurants. Stop putting honey in tea. Beer in moderation.
oh can I play too!!
I have never done anything like this before, but it just may help me to actually LOSE the weight I want to instead of just gaining more and more. I swear my body does NOT like to give up anything I have ever given it. It holds on for dear life.
are we just going to keep posting on this same thread or what??
I am just going to keep working out and running, hopefully more and more, and really concentrate on my protion sizes. i think that is what is holding me up, i have already ruled everything else out.
MiniDriver why are you going to rule out your honey in tea? It is SO good for you, natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. are you just using too much? I LOVE honey in tea, really good in coffee too. Oh and it is a natural sugar so your body processes it differently
Running….cheaper than therapy and less painful than lipo
I'm in with you guys, I need to loose the 15# I put on since I quit smoking 14 mos ago.
My plan would be to be more consistant with my running schedule, and adding weight training. I eat pretty well, but need to keep a closer eye on portions and snacking.
Maybe we can start a new thread at the beginning of each week.
That sounds good.
So we officially start on 1/1/07 huh? Man, by that time my goal may have to be like 25 or 30lbs in 20 weeks!! Yeah holidays.
Honestly I don't think that I have ever gone on a diet or officially "lost weight." i have just kept gaining a bit, realizing stuff doesn't fit the same, eating less/healthy, gain a bit, realize it, etc etc, until i am at the point now where I just keep looking down an thinking "wow this has really gotten out of control." so maybe if i am sucessful at this 20lbs thing, i can stop that whole gain/stop thing and just be a healthy weight/body from now on. You would think that if a person trains for a marathon, does one, and keeps running that maybe this 20lbs would have taken care of itself by now. But it doesn't. I tell ya', it's those portion sizes for me. It has to be, i don't know what else it is.
Running….cheaper than therapy and less painful than lipo
This sounds like something I want to do. It will really help my weight loss...i hope.
I'm encouraged by so many people expressing an interest. We are still about 3 weeks out from the start, plenty of time to adopt or develop a strategy that you think will work for you. I'm currently still 'experimenting' with a 'mostly soup' diet. I eat cereal or oatmeal (either with fruit) for breakfast (no fat milk, no sugar, butter, etc.). Then most days I'm eating small 1 cup servings of soup. I make the soup once a week in a large pot using mostly fresh veggies (salmon, shrimp, whole wheat pasta, eggplant, chickpeas, onions, tomatoes, olives, carrots, broccolli, coliflower, corn, peas, beans, etc.). I'm calculating the calories per pot, then dividing it over the 1 cup portions (~200 calories per cup). I'm freezing the portions, and generally eat 4 of these a day. 1-2 days a week I eat lunch out (subway sandwich, salad, smaller portions, etc.) and 1-2 days a week out for dinner.
For exercise I'm so far sticking with my plan posted above.
Sounds like most of you have your own strategy, I encourage you to use this forum to help shore up your motivation and serve as a source of inspiration.
Hi all,
I'll jump in. Started walking September 1st at 290 #. Just completed 4 miles continuous jog last week and will try a 5 mile tomorrow. Jogging 4 to 5 days a week. Currently 275#. Goals are to possibly run 1/2 marathon Pig in Cincy in spring and then either Air Force Marathon or Columbus marathon in fall. Have never gone over 10 miles (15 years and 100 #'s ago). Found this site yesterday and looks great. Just signed on. Looking forward to losing 20 pounds with you all in the spring.
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The Lafourche Central Market will have its grand opening celebration Saturday.
The market, on La. 1 at U.S. 90 in Raceland, provides local farmers and fishermen an opportunity to sell their crops.
The event will begin at 10 a.m. The market's regular hours that day are 8 a.m.-noon.
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Stand Your Ground
Published: Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 12:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, August 23, 2013 at 11:58 p.m.
The Florida Sheriffs Association's recent announcement of its full support for the state's Stand Your Ground Law is an outrage. Back in 2005 the Sheriff's Association sent a letter of "no objections" about Stand Your Ground to the Senate committee, but eight years later Sheriff Grady Judd of Polk County, the new head of the association, was quite clear that Stand Your Ground was to be given full support by the association.
Back in 2005, several police chiefs registered their objections to this law, and I see no evidence they have changed their minds. So what happened between 2005 and the sheriff's recent announcement? Apparently, the sheriff hasn't discovered that Stand Your Ground is an anti-prosecutor law designed by the National Rifle Association, not to protect the citizens of Florida, but gun owners when they use that gun to settle some sort of personal dispute, which means Sheriff's Association support is beyond outrage.
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A former coach and teacher at Vandebilt Catholic High in Houma was fired last week after exchanging inappropriate text messages with an 18-year-old female student, two sources close to the situation say.
Henry Washington served as a teacher and head boys basketball coach at Vandebilt for the past five years.
The sources wouldn't elaborate on the content of the texts but did confirm that the messages were deemed to have violated Vandebilt school rules. Both also said there was no physical contact reported between Washington and the student.
Last week, Vandebilt President David Keife, principal James Reiss and athletic director Laury Dupont confirmed that Washington was no longer coach, but they have consistently declined further comment, citing school personnel privacy rules.
Washington, 41, had no comment when contacted last week about the matter. He again declined comment when The Courier contacted him today for this story.
The father of the student in question has also declined comment.
A spokesman said the Catholic Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux had no comment.
School officials have confirmed that a search is ongoing to find the new head basketball coach at Vandebilt.
Washington is a native of Houma and 1989 graduate of South Terrebonne High. He had served as coach at Vandebilt since 2009. In five seasons with the Terriers, he won three straight District 8-4A championships and had a 92-54 overall record. In the last four years, he was 89-27 overall.
He helped lead the Terriers to an undefeated record in District 8-4A play this past season with a 22-7 overall mark. Vandebilt's season ended with a loss in the Class 4A second round.
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text: I've been mulling over your article for a little while now. One of the things that struck me was the fact that India has a great SF/F tradition. I had no idea. I got to wondering about how unrealistic my views are of India as a place and of Indian culture in general. I've never been, I'd love to but as yet the opportunity hasn't arisen. All I know of India I learned from a couple of friends who were born in India and from watching The Jewel in the Crown when I was a kid. I see it as a place steeped in mythology. Perhaps it is the mysteriousness of the Hindu religion that makes me see it so but I do. When I picture India I see either grubby street urchins begging in the street, or mist floating across a lake, slightly obscuring the ornate temple on the far bank. Now I don't really know why I'm saying all of this, but I guess what I'm finally getting round to saying is... Wait for it........ Is it coincidence that a place famous for its myths and legends has such a long tradition of Fantasy writing. And... Yes there's more... Can I get a signed copy of your book?