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As a kid, I spent an inordinate amount of time in front of the TV watching Godzilla pummel the foam rubber out of other giant creatures, and cheering on Spectreman as he kung-fu'd towering beasts into a plasticky pulp.
With "Pacific Rim" Guillermo del Toro clearly intends to invoke the warm nostalgia of crappy-fun Japanese fare and grindhouse cinema, while blending and repurposing the aesthetic for the modern digital age. His beasts, which emerge from an interdimensional portal beneath the Pacific Ocean to assault Earth, are called Kaiju, and reflect the influence of Toho Co., Roger Corman and the great leviathans of H.P. Lovecraft. They're given kitschy names such as Leatherback and Knifehead. One looks like Cthulhu crossed with Sharktopus, and another, I affectionately refer to as Rodan Rodanagamera. They're things to behold with wonder.
Such is del Toro's heart. It's absolutely in the right place. His directorial execution, though, is a blend of Steven Spielberg and, ugh, Roland Emmerich. Although del Toro's period horror-myth "Pan's Labyrinth" is a masterpiece of mood and creeping terror, his skill as an action director is overstated. "Pacific Rim" stages massive-scale battles between marvelous monsters and equally marvelous human-piloted robots – dubbed Jaegers - and sometimes renders the clash a bewildering blur. Although del Toro provides a goodly amount of eye candy and visceral thrills, his camera tends to zoom too close to the action. I watched the film in IMAX 3-D, and often couldn't tear my eyes from the screen. At other times, the frame was filled with too much movement to truly comprehend and process what was happening. The movie is overwhelming, sometimes for better, sometimes for worse.
Co-scripters Travis Beachem and del Toro give the story a psychological angle: the Jaeger must be piloted in pairs, their brains linked and memories shared. Raleigh is scarred by the death of his co-pilot brother in battle. His new partner is Mako Mori (Rinko Kikuchi), whose family was killed in a Kaiju attack when she was a wee girl. At first, they're a damaged duo, but it's no spoiler to say they become dynamic. Providing some effective, over-the-top comic relief are two way-goofy squabbling scientists, Newton Geiszler (Charlie Day), who wants to mind-meld with the Kaiju to learn their motives, and Hermann Gottlieb (Burn Gorman), who prefers to predict the monsters' movements with math and theoretical physics. Del Toro's muse, Ron Perlman ("Hellboy"), also turns up as Hannibal Chau, a black-market dealer of Kaiju bones, brains and other remains.
Although he renders the settings with some funny, idiosyncratic detail – e.g., a Hong Kong borough in the shadow of a Kaiju corpse is dubbed "the Bone Slums" - Del Toro is here to smash. He doesn't cast any major movie stars, lest they steal the spotlight from his earthripper gladiatorial Thunderdome combat sequences. The Chinese unleash a three-armed Jaeger called Crimson Typhoon, and the Russians' tankish destructo-bot is Cherno Alpha. The Kaiju are all different, with tentacles or crab claws or the ability to spit acid, and they all glow with iridescent ornamentation, like scary ocean-bottom fish adorned with the tricked-out trim of a Tokyo-drifting Honda racer. When the titans clash, they roar and rumble like the biggest big-time wrestlers. It can be deafening.
Del Toro references "Star Wars," "Blade Runner" and "Aliens" (it's no coincidence that a character is named Newt), and his Jaeger pilots are more martial artists than flying aces, so throw some "Kung Fu Theater" in there, too. "Pacific Rim" is his colossal teddy-bear hug for the sci-fi popcorn pulp flicks that he – and we – loved as youths. It may never be the same, though – he pushes the genre into the 21st century, deploying so much CGI, it's practically a cartoon. But its heart thrums with the pulse of a nameless, faceless actor in a latex costume, stomping on miniature-model sets.
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Just received my grips last week from Marschalgrips.com, did a bit of polishing on the slide with some Mothers Mag Polish, and this is what I ended up with. To me, it looks like a completely modernized gun. If any of you have some unique Toks, share them here.


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"And now, introducing the starting lineup for your Quicken Loan Cavaliers!"
I don't know about you but I can't wait to hear that line coming from the PA announcer at the Q. While we might not be at that point yet, we sure seem to be headed that way thanks to the latest ruling from NBA commissioner David Stern.
The NBA Board of Governors approved the use of advertising patches on jerseys beginning in the 2013-14 season. A final vote on the issue will come in September.
I have long been aware of the heavy impact commercialism has on sports. I'm used to going to stadiums named after corporations. In late December I'll tune in to watch the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl. But I always thought there was a line. I always thought certain things would be off limits and uniforms would be one of those things. The uniforms just seemed like they would be too important. In the case of teams like the Lakers, Celtics or Bulls, too historic.
Not only has Stern and the NBA crossed that line, they've strapped on a jetpack and rocketed over it.
Even Bud Selig, the Major League Baseball commissioner who has generally been regarded as the man who has done the most to spit on the history and tradition of his sport, has said it's a line he wouldn't cross. Selig has said the uniforms are too special.
He gets it. Why can't Stern?
As ugly as the new Cavaliers' uniforms are, I proudly cheer on the wine and gold. I'd much rather watch a game and see those hideous uniforms out there instead of five billboards running up and down the court.
With all due respect to all NASCAR fans out there, David Stern, don't NASCAR-ize our uniforms. At least they do it to pay for their cars and heavy expenses. What's your excuse? Is all the money you get from the fans for tickets, parking, merchandise and $8-beer not enough?
I know the argument from the other side is "it's just a small two-inch patch." But don't you think that once they get the money from this small patch, they'll start to think how much more they can get from bigger patches? It's a slippery slope that instead of the Thunder and the Heat, we could end up seeing Pepsi play Alltel in the NBA Finals.
Stern and the NBA cites European soccer league's as the model they used to determine revenue projections and impact.
Has anybody seen one of their jerseys? Google "Manchester United jerseys" and take a look. They have the team's corporate sponsor splashed across the chest with the team logo so small on the shoulder it would seem easier to find Waldo than to notice the team's logo.
The worst part of the whole deal is that if we the fans want to buy a jersey of our favorite team and player, we have to buy one with the advertising patch on it.
For Cavs fans, if you want to buy a Kyrie Irving or Dion Waiters jersey, get it this year because soon, every jersey you buy will have some sort of ridiculous advertising patch included on it.
As silly as it sounds, jerseys are important. They mean something. A jersey is something that allows us, the fan, to connect with our team. Not connect with McDonald's. We wear our jerseys proudly in support of our team and our players. We don't wear a jersey to try and sell more McNuggets.
The official vote on this will come in September and Stern and company have said it is "likely" to pass. However, just about every poll on various media outlets including the NBA's own website, have shown the fans are overwhelmingly against this. The range is usually 75-85 percent against putting ads on jerseys.
So the ball's in your court now, David Stern. Are you going to listen to your fans, the ones who truly support your product and reverse course in a show of honor and loyalty? Or are you going to do what you want and shove this down our throats in a show of greed?
Your fans are speaking to you, David Stern. Are you going to preserve tradition and history? Or are you going to sell it out?


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Costars and crewmembers of The Darwin Awards remembered the late Chris Penn at the movie's Sundance premiere on Wednesday.
The 6', 4", 310-lb. Penn, 40, was found dead in his Santa Monica condominium on Tuesday. The cause remained undetermined despite an autopsy performed Wednesday just hours before the Sundance premiere.
"It's very sad for all of us," Darwin costar Wilmer Valderrama told PEOPLE about Penn's death. In the film, which stars Winona Ryder and Joseph Fiennes and is based on the Web site that lists gross real-life examples of human folly, Penn appears as a driver who makes the fatal mistake of pulling on to very thin ice.
"Winona stood up tonight after the screening and talked about how amazing he was and how much we all loved him," said Valderrama. "She wanted to acknowledge what had just happened, and it was very sweet."
Valderrama called Penn "an incredibly talented actor and just a very wonderful person. It's so sad. We all feel it's a very big loss."
After the screening, Ryder said of Penn during a question-and-answer session: "I really hope people go back and watch his movies, because he was such a fantastic actor, and he is going to be so missed. ... Not just Sean Penn's little brother, you know? He was Chris Penn."
Toxicology tests have been ordered on Penn, which Los Angeles County coroner's spokeswoman Brenda Shafer said is "just normal procedure for someone who's 40 and has not seen their doctor."
Penn's body was discovered in a bed inside his residence, located in a four-story condominium complex near the beach, said Capt. Ed Winter of the county coroner's office. Penn's housekeeper called authorities to the condominium complex, Winter said.
Penn, with more than 50 credits to his name, appeared in such films as Reservoir Dogs, At Close Range, Mulholland Falls, Short Cuts and Footloose.
The California-native hailed from a show-business family: In addition to his Oscar-winning brother Sean, his brother Michael is a musician; his father, Leo, was a TV director; and mother Eileen Ryan is an actress who appeared in the films I Am Sam and Magnolia.
Sean Penn, 45, is said to have gone into seclusion since learning of his brother's passing.
Valderrama on Chris Penn: 'We Loved Him'
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The mismatches that we saw in the first round of the NBA playoffs are a thing of the past—games will be far more intense from here on out.
That intensity will lead to close battles, and as such, the team whose stars come through in the clutch will likely walk away the victors.
Even though the postseason is less than three weeks old, we've already seen a number of the league's best shine in crunch time—just as they did in the regular season. So with the conference semifinals just starting to get rolling, let's take a look at the five most clutch performers in the 2012 NBA playoffs so far.


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man how colds can linger, sorry!
OMG, seriously dancing around with happy feet for your broken stall. congrats. I hope you are tracking so you can repeat if necessary!
hooray!! Awesome results! So sorry you are still feeling under the weather.
man how colds can linger, sorry!
OMG, seriously dancing around with happy feet for your broken stall. congrats. I hope you are tracking so you can repeat if necessary!
Yes, I'm tracking. BUT.................I don't know how accurate it is. For example, on the bone broth, I know it's got a lot of calories (mine, at any rate). If I pick the one where the calories look right, I know the fat is off (the protein + fat grams don't get even close to the calories). Also, when I've been eating out, I don't really know how much I'm eating. I don't have a good sense of weight. Oh, well. I at least know what I'm eating and roughly how much I think I'm getting.
This was the first business trip I stopped sweating about weight. I decided I'd do the best I could and deal with it when I got back. I focused on meat (the fat was as good as I could do, focusing on animal) with a bit of salad.
I am glad I am not the only one wh struggles with the macros for homemade bone broth. In the end I chalk it up to being a fluid and wholesome. Not sure if this is a help or hinder attitude. Probably the later, knowing how I work.
I was basically thinking that if you have a list of what you ate and about how much. I think that if you get down the line and hit a slow down or stop again and you say well what did I eat when I broke that last plateau, then you will have the info right there.
Yes. I really credit the FF for jump starting things. And, I appreciate you all for hsnging with me through this! I hope im getting closer to figuring out this body of mine.
I will keep this in mind when/if I stall
we travel this path together. And we are very close to following your journey through maintenance!!!
It's funny, because in relative terms I am close, having come from 240. It just feels so datn far away, these last 20-30. But, im not giving up. Ee shall sll get there.
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Around the Valley
Laura Ruderman to speak in Duvall
State Representative Laura Ruderman has accepted an invitation to speak to staff, parents, and community members at Cherry Valley Elementary School on Wednesday, Jan. 5, at 4:30 p.m. Staff, friends, neighbors, and parents are encouraged to take this opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas with Rep. Ruderman as she begins the 2000 Legislative session.
VRA annual meeting
The annual meeting of the Valley Recreation Association (VRA) has been set for Jan. 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the Carnation Public Library meeting room. All people interested in the VRA's goal to build a swimming pool and recreation center in the Lower Snoqualmie Valley are encouraged to attend. The agenda will include reports from the president and treasurer and a preliminary report from Hebert Research (of Bellevue), the firm contracted to do a marketing study for the VRA. Other agenda items include elcting new board members and setting the 2000 budget. For more information about the VRA, contact Jeff Spencer at 425-333-4254, or by e-mail at
Take pictures for Duvall history
The Duvall Historical Society is inviting people in greater Duvall to take photographs on January 1, 2000, that will become part of the Society's archives. They should include a paragraph or two describing what is in the picture. These pictures and the accompanying paragraph should be mailed to the Duvall Historical Society; P.O. Box 385; Duvall, WA 98019. They cannot be returned. For further information, call Don Williams at 788-6209.
Open house on Public Review Draft of proposed changes to King County Code
King County staff will host the second series of open house meetings for public review and comment on proposed changes to King County Code, Land Use, and Zoning Amendments in the Draft 2000 Update of King County's Comprehensive Plan. In the Snoqualmie Valley, the meetings will be on Monday, Jan. 10, 7-9 p.m. in the Tolt Middle School Multi-Purpose Room in Carnation, and Thursday, Jan. 19, 7-9 p.m., in the Preston Community Center. The meeting format includes a brief presentation, question and answer time, and time for wrriten and public comments.
Scouts to help recycle trees
Christmas Tree-Cycling for the Duvall and Carnation areas will be Saturday, January 8. Local Scouts have delivered flyers in the neighborhoods where they will collect trees as a fund-raiser. They will start at 9 a.m. on Saturday and would appreciate a donation of $5 or more. The trees will be chipped by crews from the Riverview School District using the chipper from a recycling grant. If you did not receive a flyer at your home from the Scouts, on January 8, you can drop off your tree at Duvall's Taylor Landing Park by noon or at the Carnation Tree Farm by 1 p.m.
Blues jam
A blues jam will be held at Pumps & Grinds on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, at 7 p.m. There is a piano on the premises; no cover. Pumps & Grinds is located next to Bank of America in Duvall.
Karaoke night
Main Street Music in Duvall presents a full night dedicated to karaoke on Thursday, Dec. 30, from 7-9 p.m. For more information, or to see and hear about prior talent nights, visit the website at
. Main Street Music is located above Coast to Coast.
Citizen of the Year banquet set
Duvall City Director Jim Bourasa has been selected Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year. A banquet will be held in his honor on Jan. 15, 2000, at 6:30 p.m. at the Duvall United Methodist Church at the corner of Main St. and Stella in Duvall. Reservations are required. Cost is $20 per person to be paid at the door and dinner choices are prime rib or pasta primavera. Call the Chamber Special Events Hotline at 788-8956 to make reservations.
Swing dance classes
Swing dance classes with George and Betsy will be held at Carnation Elementary School in the multi-purpose room for five Friday evenings starting on Jan. 14. Lesson is set for 7-8 p.m.; practice from 8-9 p.m. $40 per person for 5-week session; $35 if pre-registered by Jan. 7. Call Betsy at 425-788-2337 or George at 425-888-2401 for further information.
Snoqualmie Watershed Forum meets
The Snoqualmie Watershed Forum will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 7 p.m. at the Carnation City Hall. All meetings are open to the public. Agenda items include: potential challenges and issues, information on discussions with National Marine Fisheries Service on salmon recovery, future funding for flooding, fish habitat, and water quality projects, and the role of the Forum in making decisions about project priorities. For more information, contact Megan Smith, Snoqualmie Watershed Coordinator, ad 206-296-8374.
Quarry meeting set
Residents can learn more about the proposed Duvall rock quarry at a meeting with SEPA officials on Jan. 11, 7 p.m., in the gym at Cherry Valley Elementary. Those interested are encouraged to attend.
Events at Valley General Hospital in Monroe
First Aid/CPR class on Saturday, Jan. 15, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; $45.
Diabetes Education Group will meet Monday, Jan. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Godard Room.
Adult CPR class will be held on Monday, Jan. 10, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fee: $7.
Star Sitters, a babysitting class for boys and girls ages 11-14, will be offered on Saturday, Jan. 8, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; $25.
Smooth Moves (the Lebed method), a therapeutic movement and exercise program for breast cancer survivors and those with chronic deseases or limited mobility, weekly on Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. Fee: $15 per month.
Cancer Support Group will be meeting the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the hospital's library.
To register for any of these classes, call Community Relations at 360-794-1411.


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Clinical Studies at the Diabetes and Obesity Center
In partnership with the dedicated physicians at UofL, the Diabetes and Obesity Center supports clinical studies to translate discoveries in basic science and to contribute to the development of new therapeutic strategies for the prevention and treatment of diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease.
In 2008, the Center began working with disadvantaged and underserved communities in order to assess the impact of environmental factors on diabetes and heart disease. With help from UofL's Preventive Cardiology Clinic, the Louisville Healthy Heart Project collects data on environmental factors that influence the prevalence and the severity of heart disease . Patients receiving care at UofL's Preventive Cardiology Clinic are offered the opportunity to participate in investigator-initiated research studies that examine the effects of environmental pollutants on endothelial progenitor cells. The Project also provides outstanding opportunities for research and training in the fields of preventive cardiology, cardiovascular epidemiology and environmental cardiology.
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Co-Investigator: Sathya Krishnasamy
The REVIVE (Role of EPCs and Vascular Progenitors In Vascular Endothelial Health) study, recently launched in collaboration with the Division of Endocrinology, explores whether diabetes causes a decrease in circulating endothelial progenitor cells, diminishing their ability to promote angiogenesis. This project is a case-controlled study of 50 diabetic, 50 pre-diabetic and 50 non-diabetic subjects recruited from the UofL Diabetes Clinic.
PI: Aruni Bhatnagar
Co-Investigator: Jorge Rodriguez
The OSIRIS (Obesity and Stem cell-Induced Regeneration In Systemic vascular disease) study, in collaboration with the Department of Surgery, examines the effects of bariatric surgery on insulin resistance and stem cell function in the morbidly obese. The overall aim of OSIRIS is to develop a better understanding of how bariatric surgery alters systemic inflammation and the lipid-mediators of resolution, such as resolvins. Patients are enrolled before surgery and followed for 3 years.
Basic Research Projects at the Diabetes and Obesity Center
Few therapeutic options are available to help prevent or reverse obesity and its metabolic consequences. Using mouse models of diet-induced obesity, this project examines the role of carnosine, a naturally occurring dipeptide, in regulating adiposity and insulin resistance. Results from these studies could lead to the identification of a safe and effective approach to the treatment and prevention of obesity in humans.
Recent research suggests that environmental factors contribute to the growing epidemics of diabetes and obesity. This project investigates the potential link between diabetes and exposure to air pollution by by studying the effects of Particulate Matter (PM) inhalation on the development of vascular and systemic insulin resistance. The findings of this study could help inform future air quality regulations, and contribute to the development of new prevention- and intervention strategies to mitigate air pollution toxicity.
Our recent work has uncovered that nutrient excess delays resolution of acute inflammation. Importantly, promoting resolution with pro-resolving lipid mediators restores insulin sensitivity and enhances diabetic wound healing. Completion of this project will help identify cellular mechanisms that propagate chronic unresolved adipose tissue inflammation in obesity and diabetes, providing new therapeutic targets for the treatment of T2D.
Long-term diabetes, has a direct and adverse impact on the heart. In this project, researchers are investigating the influence of diabetes on cardiac stem cells. Successful completion of these studies could lead to the development of novel cardiac stem cell therapies for preventing or treating cardiac dysfunction in diabetic patients.
Although cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in diabetics, no a diabetes-specific approaches have been developed for the treatment or prevention of heart disease. . We are studying how diabetes affects the stability of atherosclerotic plaques and whether metabolites generated in the plaque could be measured as biomarkers of an atherothrombotic event. The findings of this study could lead to the development of more successful diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for the clinical management of diabetic patients with acute coronary syndromes.


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Exit polls show left-winger Ollanta Humala with a 5 point lead over Keiko Fujumori in Peru's presidential election. A pal of Hugo Chavez, Humala has toned down the anti-capitalist rhetoric after barely losing the 2006 race. The battle isn't over as overseas ballots are expected to tilt towards Fujimori. Peruvian shares have been hammered over the past months on worries of a Humala victory.
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Its over, Humala wins. He won't take over until July 29th though, so still time to get money out. Economic activity, such as housing sales, new construction, etc., has already been grinding to a halt due to the uncertainty of the election.
Estamos viendo la entrada del socialismo en Peru, la marioneta de Chavez gano, espero una estrepitosa caida del mercado de Peru...
The whole world seems on a slow march towards statism. A very predictable outcome from the Great Recession.
Well, there was no recession in Peru. There was strong economic growth, jobs growth, a 15% reduction in poverty and relatively little inflation. However, a well-financed (thanks to Hugo Chavez), well-run campaign was able to put Humala into office. He had some really slick adds with custom songs touting his virtues. He spent a lot more money than any other candidate.
"But investors still worry he would increase state control over the economy and throw away fiscal discipline. Peru's stock market and its sol currency have stumbled on his rise in the polls and were expected to tumble on Monday."
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Access to a massive backcountry playground from a resort with a core, rootsy feel.
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Trace a line formed by Maine's State Routes 16, 27, 4, and 142 and you will encircle some of the state's highest mountains. In the southern part of the circle you'll find the long, impressive mass of Saddleback Mountain, from whose summit drop the twisty, wooded trails of Saddleback the ski resort.
Sugarloaf boasts 138 trails, 15 lifts, and a bustling village at the base.
Even on the biggest dump days the place is peaceful: Lift lines barely push four minutes, and locals take leisurely dips into untracked shots all day.
Sitting on the northern tip of Vancouver Island, Mount Cain fired up its first diesel T-bar in 1981. In 1988, the upper T-bar opened, reaching an elevation of 5,800 feet and offering up a whopping 21 runs—and access to a massive backcountry playground. Several easy ski tours get you to the Island range's fabled terrain, including the expansive West Bowl off the back side, all centered around a decidedly backwoods resort with a core, rootsy feel.
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But truly you just have to tweak things around and see what works best. I never lost anything for 3 months, after coming off a 6 month long binge, because I was still eating too much, even though it was only 100% primal. Its been nearly a month of eating less, and have lost about 5 kg. (next week is the 1 month weigh in).
Are you always hungry?
Cheating might be hurting you more then you think. Your body needs to understand that it's time to stop running off that crap. That's why your craving isn't it? Because you haven't made the transition yet. Whenever you cheat, the body thinks that it was just enduring a temporary famine. It continues to crave.
Also, have you checked your waist size at all? I haven't lost any weight in the past month (I only stopped grains for about 5 days now.) You may very well be putting on muscle. I've lost about 2-3 sizes, but no weight.
Also, dont just jump off the cliff! Making a gradual transition is easiest for people like me, and maybe you! I first quit junk and processed food a month and a half ago. Then I quit drinking juice about 3 weeks ago (along with dairy.) I started eating more primal, though I ate alot of bread.
Right now I'm still getting plenty of carbs 150-200g daily. But it is only one step at a time m'dear!
Make sure you get adequate nutrition, which will help with cravings. Get your prebiotics and probiotics rolling for superior digestion. Go buy some!
Also, go eliminate that stress with a daily walk. Meditate. Also, do not stress about stress. It's okay to be stressed, it's okay to be imperfect. We all are. Do not expect to change over night, and do not be disappointed with yourself. Got that? Don't be disappointed with yourself, period. You have no reason to be.
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I'm not always hungry and did not eat until lunchtime yesterday and didn't eat again until this morning. I was trying to do the IF but ate lunch and dinner today. Every day seems different though. Stuck to primal all day then ate something i shouldn't have and feel terrible. I just wonder if I'm ever going to get it under control and then I can't stand that I'm being defeatist. I definitely do not snack like I used to so that's something to be grateful for.
I appreciate your very kind words tzulogic. I find I have to make myself go out and walk and I know I feel better when I do but always seem to make excuses. I just need to be stronger and believe.
My dear, you don't NEED to be anything. It's all about what you WANT to be. You have no obligation to anyone. This is about you. You have that burning desire, let it consume you. Let it be your biggest hope, motivate your thoughts, never leave your mind. And then just let things work.
I'm coming out of chronic illness. I'm sick of being sick, of being stressed and being anxious. I'm going to be healthy again. That is my main obsession, and its coming to life.
If you're hungry for breakfast, eat leftovers, eat bacon and eggs, eat some veggies.
Add some more veg to your salad - when I make a "big ass" salad, I put at least 4 veggies in it (besides the greens) - I might have a salad w/Salmon, Chicken or Grass-Fed beef, (maybe some bacon), cucumber, green beans, tomatoes, peppers (clearly I'm not concerned with nightshades), broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, chopped hard-boiled egg, avocado, and an olive oil and apple-cider vinegar dressing.
cut out dairy
lay off the bailey's until your weight moves, and probably until you're done with your weight moving.
Eat meat and veggies for dinner. A banana with honey, yogurt and cinnamon is on the edge of being faileo. Way too sweet for my tastes, and you should be eating something with more protein, less starch/sugar.
hope all that helps?
It does thanks! And I was thinking that my stomach has gone down and I'm going to keep going. I haven't had the whey protein all week so that is a plus too.
I really like your attitude and good luck with your quest!


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KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. - Andy Roddick advanced to the final of the Nasdaq-100 Open for the first time Friday, playing nearly flawless tennis to beat Vince Spadea 6-1, 6-3.
Roddick took the first set in just 21 minutes and won seven consecutive games against Spadea, whose normally steady game unraveled in his first Key Biscayne semifinal.
Roddick's opponent Sunday will be third-seeded Guillermo Coria, who overcame four match points to beat Fernando Gonzalez in an all-South American semifinal, 4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-1.
Serena Williams will play for the women's championship today in her first tournament following an eight-month layoff. The two-time defending champion faces fifth-seeded Elena Dementieva.
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Table 1: International Harmony
Pedro Rondot Radío, M.D., Executive Director, Public Oncologic Serum Biobank, Institute of Oncology "Angel H. Roffo," Research Área, University of Buenos Aires
• Why and how do we need to harmonize in biobanking?
• Which are the most debated and recognized ELSI challenges related to this issue?
• Do we need to use the same e-infrastructure (ontology resource) for a proper and secure interchange of personal and biological information in "International Harmonization"?
• e-BRAIN (Biobanking Resources American Infrastructures Network): Exploring the potential for a harmonized North and South American approach to the networking of human biobanks. Is it possible to think about this, as the EU did?
Table 2: Using Business Strategy to Maintain and Build Biospecimen Collections
Dawn E. Bowles, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Sciences and Co-Director, Duke Human Heart Repository
• How can we garner institutional support for our biospecimen collections?
• How do we develop a cost model to monetize biospecimens?
• How do we create a market-driven biobanking enterprise to drive science?
Table 3: Development of Patient-Derived Xenograft (PDX) Tumor Models for Clinical Translational Studies: A Live Biobanking Approach
Vinagolu K. Rajasekhar, MSc, MPhil, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
• Why, to date, have none of the conventional biobanks for patient tumor specimens delivered on our goals for a cancer cure?
• What is the live biobanking approach and its novel features, such as recreating parent-like tumor heterogeneity and forming a renewable tumor tissue resource?
• How is live biobanking advantageous over conventional biobanking in the discovery of clinically relevant biomarkers and in developing patient-specific therapeutics?
Table 4: Innovations in Biospecimen Acquisition
Brian Chadwick, Managing Member and Consultant, LookLeft Group LLC
• Prospective targeted sample collection clinical trials
• Commercial acquisition of biospecimens
• Sample pricing/sample costs
• Relationships between biopharmaceutical and diagnostic companies with academic medical centers for ongoing biospecimen collection
• Online biospecimen buy/sell/exchange systems
• Regulatory/IRB issues
Table 5: Logistics and Utility of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Banks
Jay A. Tischfield, Ph.D., CEO, RUCDR Infinite Biologics, Distinguished Professor, Genetics, Rutgers University
• Is there a "best" source cell type for iPSCs?
• What are the early candidate diseases for drug screening with iPSCs?
• How many iPSC lines need to be banked?
• What characterization of banked iPSCs is required?
• What are the prospects for using iPSCs for autologous cell therapy?
Table 6: Cryopreservation of Biospecimens: Myths and Realities
Allison Hubel, Ph.D., Professor, Mechanical Engineering and Director, Biopreservation Core Resource, University of Minnesota
• What do we know about the cryopreservation process and the effect that it has on biospecimen quality, and what do we need to investigate?
• What resources are available to improve my preservation when my organization or I have problems with our biospecimen quality?
• Cost and workflow issues are important in biobanking. What needs to exist to reduce cost of preserving and improve biospecimen quality?
Biospecimens and Translational Science
9:00 Chairperson's Opening Remarks
Sherilyn Sawyer, Ph.D., Scientific Director, BWH/Harvard Cohorts Biorepository, Channing Division of Network Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital
9:05 Developing and Using the Duke Human Heart Repository (DHHR) for Basic and Translational Research
Few human heart tissue repositories exist in the United States. At Duke, we have created a readily accessible, well-curated, clinically relevant human heart tissue repository. From our well-established collaborations with Duke Surgery and local organ procurement organizations, we have acquired and banked 36,000 specimens from 374 diseased as well as non-failing human hearts over the last four years. In addition to banking tissues, the DHHR provides derivatives such as primary human cardiomyocytes, cardiac fibroblasts and cardiac progenitor cells as well as expertise in assessment of cardiac function and physiology at the cellular, tissue and whole-organ level.
9:35 Employing Quantitative PK/PD Approaches for Bench-to-Bedside Translation of Antibody Drug Conjugates
Dhaval K. Shah, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences, The State University of New York, University at Buffalo
The presentation will highlight how to integrate data from tumor biomeasure studies, in vitro and in vivo ADC ADME studies and biodistribution studies, using quantitative PK/PD approaches. Tumor biomeasures were obtained from cancer cell lines and PDX xenograft models for preclinical work, and from patient samples for the clinical translation. Use of an integrated PK/PD model to guide the discovery of ADC and precision medicine efforts will be discussed.
10:05 Selected Oral Poster Presentation: Partners in Progress: Changing Clinical Practice through Biomarker Research
Diane Uzarski, MPH, RN, Associate Director, Biobanking, Duke Translational Research Institute, Duke University
Duke has developed an innovative systems approach to translational biomarker research, covering all aspects of drug and diagnostic development, and integrating experience and expertise of an array of internal and external organizations and industry partners. Duke continues to develop and refine this system and has fostered translational breakthroughs by bridging basic and clinical researchers with these research partners. An overview of Duke's systems approach to the integration of clinical and translational research will be presented, highlighting real-world applications including Duke's premier biospecimen repositories and recent biospecimen informatics advances.
10:20 Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing
11:00 Bioinformatics Support for Clinical Genomic Testing: A Tale of One City
Gail H. Vance, M.D., Professor, Medical & Molecular Genetics; Professor, Pathology & Lab Medicine; Director, Division Diagnostic Genomics; Director, Indiana Familial Cancer Program, Indiana University School of Medicine
Biorepository specimens are a rich resource of genomic information for clinical and research investigation. This presentation will highlight the journey of one clinical molecular laboratory's efforts to establish next-generation sequencing as a clinical service and the hurdles encountered to acquire clinical bioinformatic support.
11:30 Fit-for-Purpose Biospecimens: Ensuring Effective Use of Legacy Collections
One of the greatest challenges faced by legacy biobanks is the age and rarity of their biospecimens. The decision to commit rare specimens to research studies without insight into how specimens will perform with different analytic platforms, or with biomarkers of interest, can result in a waste of resources. With biospecimens in continuous use for the last 40 years, the BWH/Harvard Cohorts Biorepository uses a rigorous profile of pilot experiments and assay quality controls (QCs) that are traceable over time to assure fit-for-purpose use of specimens. The Cohorts Biorepository monitors biospecimen performance over time, assesses the impact of specimen age and processing/collection method on analytic outcomes and measures the stability of biomarkers over time within cohort participants.
12:00 pm Enjoy Lunch on Your Own
Case Studies: Biobanker/Biouser Partnerships(Sponsorship Opportunities Available)
1:30 Chairperson's Opening Remarks
Lori Ball, COO, BioStorage Technologies, Inc.
1:35 Case Study #1: Future Use of Clinical Specimens: Ensuring Adherence to the Informed Consent
Lynn Wetherwax, Senior Manager, Research Operations Clinical Immunology & BSM, Amgen
Catherine Weaver, Global Head of Solution Design, BioStorage Technologies, Inc.
As custodians for patient specimens, we must ensure sample management practices demonstrate compliance to the informed consent and protection of patient privacy on behalf of the investigator. This presentation will focus on planning for ethical and compliant use of human specimens for future research, optimizing specimen collection and monitoring strategies, and managing for compliant and efficient use and destruction of human specimens.
2:20 Case Study #2: Building a Quality Biological Collection – The Practical Application of Best Practices
Katheryn Shea, Vice President, Precision Bioservices and Past President, ISBER
Eric M. Eastman, Ph.D., CSO, DioGenix, Inc.
Building quality biological collections begins with the incorporation of best practices into each aspect of the collection. Multiple best practice guidelines are available, such as the third edition of ISBER's "Best Practices for Repositories," which was published in 2012. The practical application of these best practices depends on the intended use of the specimens, as the goal is to ensure the preserved specimen is fit for the purpose intended. This case study will show how these best practices were implemented for a study being conducted by DioGenix for the development of a unique test for the early diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). This assay, MSPrecise™, measures codon replacement frequencies in the variable region of immunoglobulin (Ig) heavy chain (IGHV) genes in B cells isolated from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and peripheral blood B cells. Standardized processing and QC have been a critical component in the execution of this study.
3:05 Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing
3:30 Case Study #3: Accurate, Rapid, High-Throughput DNA Sample Identification and Quality Control for BioBanking
Divya Neelam, Senior Scientist, Applications & Technology, Field Sales, Sequenom®, Inc
Bryan Thibodeau, Ph.D., Research Associate, Beaumont BioBank, Beaumont Health System
World-wide biobanking is on the rise with ongoing efforts at these biorepositories to standardize sample collection, quality and sharing practices in order to provide broader access to samples. The Beaumont BioBank is a comprehensive biorepository and core molecular facility that has selected Sequenom's iPLEX® Pro Sample ID Panel to relate multiple sample types from each donor, generate a DNA fingerprint and assess the quality of samples prior to downstream analysis due to its high discriminatory power.
4:15 Case Study #4: Biobanking Across the Portfolio: A Pharma Approach and Case Study to Enable Decision-Making
Donna Farley, Associate Consultant, Eli Lilly and Company
Dennis A. Laska, Consultant Biologist, Tailored Therapeutics, Eli Lilly and Company
Mary Zuniga, Clinical Diagnostic Services Consultant and Clinical Trial Sample Coordinator, Eli Lilly and Company
High-quality biospecimens are necessary to meet the research needs of scientists and enable decision-making. Discovery and Clinical Operational groups at Lilly are working collaboratively to help scientists meet those needs. Biobanking perspectives from sample management experts working in Discovery and Clinical Operations will be shared. The case study entitled, "Discovery and Tailoring Therapeutics through Human Biobank-Facilitated Biomarker Development" will be presented by a Lilly scientist in the Tailored Therapeutics group.
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BOISE, Idaho - The University of Hawaii football team will face a Boise State defense today that is ranked among the nation's best, but is facing injury news that keeps getting worse.
Broncos coach Chris Petersen confirmed Monday that senior nose tackle Mike Atkinson will miss the rest of the season after tearing an anterior cruciate ligament in Saturday's home loss to San Diego State.
Atkinson's 37 tackles rank sixth on the team and he has two forced fumbles and one interception return for a touchdown, the only score for Boise State in a 7-6 victory over Brigham Young back in September.
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Sean Schroeder will try to help Hawaii defeat Boise State today at Aloha Stadium.
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"I still think we've got a good core of defensive lineman," Petersen said. "You lose a guy for the season whenever it is, that's hard. He's a good tough, true nose tackle, and those guys are hard to find."
Ricky Tjong-A-Tjoe, who has played extensively at tackle this season, is projected to take over at nose tackle, while Darrin Koontz will move into the void at tackle when the Broncos (7-2, 4-1 Mountain West Conference) face the Warriors (1-7, 0-5) at Aloha Stadium.
The setback is just the latest blow for a defense already hobbled by medical and disciplinary problems.
Starting safety Lee Hightower is on track for missing a third straight game for violating team rules. Petersen did not address Hightower's status during the coach's regular meeting with reporters Monday.
Both defensive back Dextrell Simmons and defensive tackle Greg Grimes are questionable, though Simmons is listed as the starter on the depth chart.
Despite the problems, the Broncos are holding opponents to an average of 306.3 yards per game, which ranks 15th in the Bowl Subdivision.
"They make your heart absolutely stop sometimes," UH coach Norm Chow was quoted as saying on the school's athletics website. "You wanna turn off the tape and just go play. Their defensive front hasn't allowed a touchdown in the first quarter all season long. They're what you'd like to be like."
Hawaii lost 45-10 at Fresno State last week, and is still seeking its first win of the season over a Bowl Subdivision team.
"I have no answer than to keep working," Chow said. "That's all I know how to do."
7 a.m.-Louisville at Syracuse, ABC
7 a.m.-Arkansas at South Carolina, CBS
7 a.m.-Louisiana-Lafayette at Florida, KFVE
7 a.m.-Northwestern at Michigan, ESPN
7 a.m.-Wisconsin at Indiana, ESPN2
7 a.m.-Army at Rutgers, ESPNU
7 a.m.-Kansas at Texas Tech, FSW
7 a.m.-Harvard at Pennsylvania, NBCSN
7 a.m.-Purdue at Iowa, BTN
7 a.m.-Southeast Missouri St. at E. Illinois, FCS
7 a.m.-St. Francis (Pa.) at Monmouth, FCSA
7 a.m.-Kansas at Texas Tech, FCSC
7:30 a.m.-Colgate at Lehigh, CBSSP
8:30 a.m.-Colorado at Arizona, FX
10 a.m.-Oregon St. at Stanford, FOX
10 a.m.-Wake Forest at N.C. State, FSWP
10 a.m.-Arizona St. at Southern Cal, PAC12
10:30 a.m.-Penn St. at Nebraska, ABC
10:30 a.m.-Texas A&M at Alabama, CBS
10:30 a.m.-West Virginia at Oklahoma St., ESPN2
10:30 a.m.-Maryland at Clemson, ESPNU
10:30 a.m.-Baylor at Oklahoma, FSW
10:30 a.m.-Air Force at San Diego St., NBCSN
10:30 a.m.-Minnesota at Illinois, BTN
10:30 a.m.-South Dakota St. at North Dakota St., FCSC
10:30 a.m.-Teams TBA, FCS
Noon-Tulsa at Houston, CBSSP
2 p.m.-Kansas St. at TCU, FOX
2 p.m.-Georgia at Auburn, ESPN2
2 p.m.-Vanderbilt at Mississippi, ESPNU
2 p.m.-Southern Miss at SMU, FSW/FCS
2 p.m.-Boise St. at Hawaii, NBCSN
2 p.m.-UNLV at Colorado State, TWCSN
2 p.m.-C. Florida at UTEP, FCSA
3 p.m.-Notre Dame at Boston College, ABC
5:15 p.m.-Idaho at BYU, ESPNU
5:30 p.m.-Fresno St. at Nevada, NBCSP
5:30 p.m.-Oregon at California, ESPNU
5:30 p.m.-Colorado at Arizona, FSW
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Going online for holiday fitness with Fit Framed
Here we go. The descent into the holiday season. For some (myself included), this becomes the most challenging time of the year to stay focused on eating well and staying the course on a regular exercise routine. Sure, it's easier to blow off that workout during the holidays–who has the time, right? Enter Fit Framed, a user-submitted photo gallery with direct links to fitness bloggers' individual posts. The idea is to give folks a visual experience (most of us are visual learners) while finding motivation, instruction and insight into exercise and getting-and staying- fit.
Here's what's cool about this site-all of the content is curated by editors with a background in fitness. Categories including everything from yoga/pilates and cycling to dance workouts, water sports, stretching and tri-training.
We all know the health benefits of exercise, but how about the stress reduction benefits of exercise? There are many. 1. Exercise boosts endorphins, the "feel-good" chemical. 2. Exercise improves your mood. 3. Exercise helps you sleep better.
I'm no holiday scrooge, but as the holidays approach and exercise and eating plans fall by the way side, stress levels rise, moods worsen and sleep becomes elusive for many. Even more reason to get that workout in, right? If this is you or someone you know, bookmark Fit Framed and visit the site often. It just might make the holidays a bit more cheerful.


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Nearly four years after a plane crash critically injured Travis Barker and friend Adam Goldstein and killed four others, the Blink-182 drummer has yet to shake his fear of flying.
"It's something I want to overcome," Barker, 36, tells Red Bulletin. "And my kids are scared to death to fly. I want them to witness me overcome it."
Barker even knows what airline he's going to take for his first flight.
"I'm contemplating getting knocked out and getting on a plane to Australia," says Barker. "When I do, I think it's going to be Qantas. They never had a crash, never had a fatality – knock on wood."
Barker is all about his children right now. Not only does he drop off Landon, 8, and Alabama, 6, at school every day, but he also has tattoos dedicated to them.
The focus on his kids follows a rough post-crash period for Barker, in which close friend Goldstein (also known as DJ AM) died of an accidental overdose and Barker weaned himself off prescription medication.
The rest of the time, Barker has spent running his own clothing label, Famous Stars and Straps, and working on new music. Also, earlier this week, he began a European tour with Blink-182. He traveled there by ship.
Travis Barker Still Struggles with Fear of Flying after Fatal Crash
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Adam Drew is a technical support engineer for Red Hat's Global Support Services specializing in clustering, storage, and file systems. When he's not working on enterprise storage, Adam can be found writing and recording music, writing for his blog, maintaining his FOSS Audio KBase, programming, and... Read more
Adam Drew makes open source music. He writes, records, and produces all his own sounds using Linux and all FOSS tools. Read more in his post from last week.
General Hugh Shelton, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and now Chairman of the Board of Directors of Red Hat, was our guest for today's Open Your World Forum webcast.
Join us Feb. 16 when we host General Hugh Shelton, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and now Chairman of the Board of Directors of Red Hat, in the next Open Your World Forum webcast. General Shelton's recently published autobiography, Without Hesitation: The Odyssey of an American... Read more
Polly LaBarre introduced Bob Sutton for the "Building a Better Boss" webcast in the context of the MIX dream: to build organizations that are fit for the future and fit for human beings. That undertaking isn't the job of any one individual or organization, so the MIX offers a platform for sharing... Read more
Register now to join us Thursday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. ET for "Building a Better Boss," an Open Your World webcast with Bob Sutton and Polly LaBarre. Bob Sutton, renowned thinker and Stanford professor, will join MIX editorial director Polly LaBarre in a bracing conversation about what it means to be... Read more
Gary Hamel, the webcast's moderator, is also the driver behind the session's co-sponsor, the MIX, which he described as "the world's first open innovation project aimed at reinventing management." He encouraged everyone to use the site to learn, contribute, and most of all to get involved in a... Read more
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They Say: Pregnant Women Need Social Supporttoddler-times
OK, ladies, some more ammunition to relieve yourselves of guilt when you stop answering your whiny best friend's phone calls mid-pregnancy. Another study has linked a lack of social support and stress during pregnancy to depression.
And as we all know – a depressed mom is not good for baby.
On first glance the study out of the University of Michigan sounds like another one of those "uh duh" findings, but researchers explain in a university press release that this is another step in giving doctors good guidelines for diagnosing depression in pregnant women.
Says researcher Christie A. Lancaster, M.D., M.S., a U-M clinical lecturer in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "Depression has been associated with adverse outcomes for both mom and baby, including pre-term delivery, pre-eclampsia, sleep disturbances for both mom and baby, and maternal-infant attachment effects, in addition to its impact on the mother's daily quality of life."
But determining which women are at higher risk is part of prevention. And a definitive link to social issues rather than genetic pre-disposition enhances the list of things OB/GYNs will look for.
And, frankly, this is the sort of study that gives women a little more power to put themselves first. No, we're not delicate little flowers who can't be upset like your geriatric grandma with the heart condition, but we should be able to shut down the other stressors in our lives and tell folks when enough is enough.
Did you get the support you needed during pregnancy or was there always that person adding unnecessary stress?
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Neil Young
Call it the Dream Team of Grunge. Young, godfather of the genre, takes one of his periodic breaks from his back-up band Crazy Horse and enlists Pearl Jam as his supporting cast. Eddie Vedder & Co. have looked to Young as a sage and mentor since 1993, when they played on the same concert bill. Young has written all the songs here, but Seattle's reigning royalty-in-ripped-jeans provides him enough explosive garage-band fuel to blow the doors off most rockers half his age. And he does.
Picks and Pans Review: Mirror Ball
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What Is a Sodium Blood Test?
A sodium blood test is a routine test to help your doctor learn more about your health. It is also called a serum sodium test.
Why Is the Sodium Blood Test Done?
Sodium is a mineral essential to your body. It is also referred to as Na+ or natrium. Sodium is particularly important for nerve and muscle function.
Your body keeps sodium in balance through a variety of mechanisms. Sodium gets into your blood through food and drinks. It leaves the blood through urine, stool, and sweat.
Having the right amount of sodium is important for your health. Too much sodium can raise your blood pressure. A lack of sodium can cause symptoms such as:
- nausea
- vomiting
- exhaustion
- dizziness
The sodium blood test is often part of a basic metabolic panel. A panel is a group of related tests. The basic metabolic panel includes tests for:
- calcium
- carbon dioxide (CO2)
- chloride
- creatinine
- glucose
- potassium
- sodium
- blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
Blood sodium can also be part of an electrolyte panel. Electrolytes are substances that carry an electrical charge. Potassium and chloride are other electrolytes.
This test may be ordered if you have:
- eaten large amounts of salt
- not eaten enough or had enough water (dehydration)
- had a serious illness, recent injury, or gone through surgery
- received intravenous (IV) fluids
You may also receive this test to monitor medications that affect your sodium levels. These include diuretics and certain hormones.
How Is the Sodium Blood Test Done?
This test is performed on a blood sample. The sample will be obtained by venipuncture. A technician will insert a small needle into a vein on your arm or hand. This will be used to fill a test tube with blood.
How Do I Prepare for the Sodium Blood Test?
You do not need to prepare for this test. Eat normally and drink a normal amount of water before going to the testing site.
You may have to stop taking certain medications before this test. However, drugs should only be stopped on a doctor's instructions.
What Are the Risks of the Sodium Blood Test?
When the blood is collected, you may feel some moderate pain. There may also be a mild pinching sensation. Any discomfort should only last a short time. After the needle is taken out, you may feel a throbbing sensation. You will be instructed to apply pressure to the puncture. A bandage will be applied.
There are few risks to taking a blood sample. Rare problems include:
- lightheadedness or fainting
- hematoma—a bruise under the skin
- infection
- excessive bleeding
If you bleed for a long period after your test, it may indicate a more serious bleeding condition. Excessive bleeding should be reported to your doctor
Understanding the Results of a Sodium Blood Test
Normal Results
Normal results for this test are 135 to 145 mEq/L(milliequivalents per liter). However, different laboratories use different values for "normal." Some labs go as high as 153 mEq/L.
Abnormal Results
Blood sodium levels lower than 135 mEq/L are called hyponatremia. Symptoms of hyponatremia include:
- fatigue
- nausea and vomiting
- headache
- loss of appetite
- confusion or disorientation
- hallucinations
- loss of consciousness or coma
Hyponatremia can cause damage to cells. It makes them swell up with too much water. This may be particularly dangerous in areas like the brain.
Hyponatremia is more often a problem in older adults. It can be caused by:
- diuretics
- antidepressants
- certain pain medications
- large burns on the skin
- kidney disease
- liver disease or cirrhosis
- severe diarrhea or vomiting
- heart failure (due to too much water)
- high levels of certain hormones, like antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or vasopressin
- drinking too much water
- not urinating enough
- excessive sweating
- ketones in the blood (ketonuria), from starvation or uncontrolled diabetes
- underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
- Addison's disease, which decreases hormone production in the adrenal gland
Hypernatremia means high levels of sodium in the blood. It is usually defined as levels over 145 mEq/L.
Symptoms of hypernatremia include:
- thirst
- fatigue
- swelling in hands and feet
- weakness
- insomnia
- rapid heartbeat
- coma
Hypernatremia is most often a problem in elderly adults, infants, and people who are bedridden. Causes of hypernatremia include:
- not drinking enough water
- drinking salty water
- eating too much salt
- excessive sweating
- diarrhea
- low levels of hormones such as vasopressin (diabetes insipidus)
- high levels of aldosterone
- glucose in urine (due to untreated diabetes mellitus)
- Cushing's syndrome, caused by excessive cortisol
Certain medications can also potentially cause hypernatremia. These include:
- birth control pills
- corticosteroids
- laxatives
- lithium
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory pain medications (NSAIDs)


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Brewers camp report: Prince, Greinke gone, but don't underestimate Crew
Post-Prince Fielder, Mat Gamel was set to become the Brewers' first baseman. Then he banged into a wall in San Diego while fielding a foul pop last May 1 and wrecked his knee. And things changed.
PHOENIX -- Some things, you just don't plan.
Post- Prince Fielder , Mat Gamel was set to become the Milwaukee Brewers ' first baseman. Then he banged into a wall in San Diego while fielding a foul pop last May 1 and wrecked his knee. Done for the season … and Corey Hart (who moved to first base) and Nori Aoki (who replaced Hart in right field) emerged as answers.
Late July, the Brewers shipped Zack Greinke to the Angels … and here came starters Mike Fiers , Marco Estrada and Wily Peralta .
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Amazingly, from the point they pulled the plug and dealt Greinke, Milwaukee compiled the fifth-best record in the majors the rest of the season. And from Aug. 20 on, the Brewers tied the Athletics (29-13) for the majors' best record.
Some things you just don't plan. Can't plan.
And that's where Milwaukee general manager Doug Melvin comes in.
This side of the Giants' Brian Sabean, with two World Series titles in the past three seasons, no GM in the game has been more nimble and creative than Melvin.
Typically, the 60-year-old GM, entering his 11th season in charge of the Brewers, deflects the praise. In this case, to manager Ron Roenicke and his staff.
"We played well," Melvin says of last August and September. "Credit goes to Ron and his coaches for not giving up and throwing in the towel."
Under Melvin, that's something the Brewers never do.
So here they are, two years post-Prince … and Hart, after establishing himself at first base, likely will miss the season's first month -- and, likely, more -- following surgery on his right knee Jan. 25.
After banging 30 homers and knocking in 83 runs last summer, Hart thought he could beat the doctors' projections and sneak back early.
It's looking like the first part of May at the earliest. Realistically, probably mid-to-late May.
Some things you just don't plan.
"I don't know," Hart says. "It's such a different injury than I've had before. I don't know how fast I can push it."
And this is a guy who's pushed the limits. Torn arch in his foot last September. Oblique strain. Appendectomy.
"It's frustrating," Hart says. "Honestly, it's an important year because I'm a free agent at the end of it. I want to make these guys want to keep me."
Hart's heart is in Milwaukee, just loves the place, and why not? The Brewers pack Miller Park and they have a chance to win more often than not.
"Things happen, you've got to embrace 'em," Hart says of last summer's chain reaction that sidelined Gamel, moved him to first and plopped Aoki in right field.
The Brewers' marketing department could stamp that as the franchise motto.
They had a great run with CC Sabathia , tried to resign him and survived when they didn't.
They had a great run with Fielder, and Greinke, and lived to tell about it afterward with last September's sudden emergence.
Hart transitioned to first on the fly. Before 2012, he had only played two big-league games there, just one start.
But Roenicke plugged him in at first last May 21, and Hart didn't commit an error in his first 59 games. Brewers infielders loved throwing to a 6-foot-6 target (Fielder is listed at 5-11 but in reality is closer to 5-9). Pitchers -- Yovani Gallardo and Co -- loved Hart's glove and passion.
"It became fun," Hart says. "I love digging balls out for guys."
Without Hart early this season, the Brewers will mix-and-match, as they so often have done. Alex Gonzalez will transition to first from shortstop ( Taylor Green and Blake Lalli , the catcher-first baseman who is having a hot spring with the bat, are candidates for time there, too.).
Gonzalez's move is in no small part because young shortstop Jean Segura , acquired from the Angels in the Greinke deal, is developing rapidly.
"He's impressive, man," Hart says. "He had a slow start last year but went crazy in winter ball. He's very Starling Castro-like. He's got all the ability in the world.
"I think he'll hit more home runs than Castro."
Even with Segura, and Aramis Ramirez at third base, nowhere is the Brewers' changing of the guard more evident than at first. During Fielder's six seasons in Milwaukee, he missed a total of just 13 games. Yes, during that span, he was there for an astounding 959 of 972 games.
So it wasn't just replacing his bat. And with Hart on the shelf as spring moves toward its conclusion, the Brewers are still caulking the gaps left from Fielder's dependability.
Offensively, Milwaukee didn't miss a lick last summer. Had its bullpen not been so leaky, the Brewers would have followed their 2011 NL Championship Series appearance with more postseason fun in 2012.
They led going into the ninth inning 83 times last season … and they gave away 11 of those games. Closer John Axford uncharacteristically struggled for two months. Francisco Rodriguez didn't help.
Enter Melvin, who this year added former Pirates and Braves closer Mike Gonzalez and Burke Badenhop , who was terrific over 66 appearances in the Rays' bullpen last year.
Best-case scenario is, last year's strong finish gives the Brewers a head start on this year with players like Segura and Aoki in place, and with strike-throwing starters Estrada (4.93 strikesouts-to-walks ratio) and Fiers (3.75) more experienced.
"There's enough talent here to compete," Melvin says.
One thing we know: It would be a mistake to underestimate him. And them.
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2013 Spring Preview: Quarterback
RETURNING | Tommy Armstrong, RFr.; Tyson Broekemeier, Soph.; Ryker Fyfe, RFr.; Ron Kellogg III, Sr.; Taylor Martinez, Sr.; Evan Williams, RFr.
INCOMING | Johnny Stanton, Fr.
OUTLOOK | Heading into the 2013 season, it's clear that one of Nebraska's strengths is going to be its quarterback position. Long story short: Taylor Martinez is experienced, Tommy Armstrong is young and Johnny Stanton is Tim Tebow. Or Johnny Manziel. Or both, probably.
Regardless of anyone else on the bench, Martinez is a strong point for the entire team because he has three years of starts under his belt. As the Huskers' career passing leader, he will continue to move this team forward as a real threat in the passing game. The key for Martinez will be to find the balance between passing and rushing.
Also watch for Martinez to work on managing his turnovers. If the veteran can get a handle on the amount of times he turns the ball over, the offense could really be a force to be reckoned with for Nebraska. After all, there is no real discussion as to who the starter will be for the 2013 season.
Fans will see snaps from Ron Kellogg III in the spring game, but the player everyone will be watching this March and April is Tommy Armstrong. The coaching staff reportedly loves him and he's poised to be the heir apparent to Martinez.
As for Johnny Stanton, this would be the perfect opportunity to sit back and learn. Stanton is on track to be fully recovered from a knee-injury and surgery by the time fall practice rolls around, so the freshman will have playing potential. However, with Martinez healthy and experienced, the wise thing for Stanton to do is learn the playbook. The 2014 season will be here before anyone knows it and Stanton will have an open race for the starting spot with Armstrong. No need to push his luck in 2013.
If anything, it will be interesting to see where each quarterback behind Martinez falls on the depth chart come the spring game and then again in fall practice. Each will have a lot to prove and it is plausible Armstrong could jump in front of Kellogg on the depth chart. Of the walk-ons, Ryker Fyfe might be the one to watch this spring. During Capital One Bowl practices he drew the assignment of replicating Bulldogs' quarterback Aaron Murray.
The interesting part about the quarterback position is not how it looks for 2013. As long as Martinez is healthy, things will be looking up for Nebraska as they push their way to a hopeful Big Ten Championship. Once the veteran is gone though, it will be interesting to see how those behind him play with little college game experience. That's a discussion for 2014, however.
For more in depth analysis of Martinez as we prepare for the 2013 season, check out Passing Grade and Born to Run.


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on October 8, 2012 - 10:28 PM
, updated October 9, 2012 at 9:20 AM
A Buffalo man accused of dragging his pit bull chained to his SUV through West Side streets Sunday morning is in jail in lieu of $25,000 bail, Buffalo police said Monday.
Daniel Delaney, 36, who is charged with aggravated animal cruelty, was arraigned in Buffalo City Court.
The dog, named "Gotti," had the pads stripped from his paws, said officials of the SPCA Serving Erie County, which is treating the dog. Police said Delaney, who was pulled over on Arkansas Street, told a city K-9 officer he forgot the dog was still chained to his vehicle.


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Pioneer: Oil export ruling impacts "large portion" of Eagle Ford production
Pioneer Natural Resources, the Irving-based oil and gas driller, said Wednesday the decision by the Obama administration to allow the export of oil condensate, shrinking the boundaries of a long term export ban, should impact a "large portion" of the company's production in the Eagle Ford formation.
Pioneer, which issued a statement Wednesday, did not specify exactly how much of the 43,000 barrels of oil equivalent it produces each day includes condensate, an ultralight type of oil that is produced alongside traditional crude.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has ruled in private orders that Pioneer and Enterprise Products Partners, a Houston pipeline company, can export condensate provided it has been processed in a distillation tower, as was first reported by the Wall Street Journal Tuesday. That minimal form of processing is a far cry from the refining products like gasoline undergo to qualify for export.
But Pioneer, which is among a large group of oil producers lobbying to end the crude export ban, developed a legal strategy that condensate was a different product from crude. They approached the commerce department's Bureau of Industry and Standards earlier this year to see if the federal government agreed.
"BIS recently confirmed our interpretation that the distillation process by which our Eagle Ford Shale condensate is stabilized is sufficient to qualify the resulting hydrocarbon stream as a processed petroleum product eligible for export without a license," the company said.
Pioneer stock was trading above $230 a share at noon in New York, up 4 percent from Tuesday's close.
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Stark, William. The Works of the Late William Stark, M.D., Consisting of Clinical and Anatomical Observations with Experiments, Dietetical and Statical... London: Printed for J. Johnson, 1788.
William Stark (1741?-1770), born in England of Scottish parentage, studied medicine at Edinburgh and London, and obtained his medical degree at Leyden in 1769. He returned to London and undertook dietary studies upon himself-----a healthy, six-foot young man. In this book there is the careful description of Stark's twenty-four dietary experiments which culminated in his death after seven months. He recorded temperature and weather condiitons, exact weight of food and water he consumed, the weight of all daily excretions, and the way he felt. In the first experiment the diet was bread and water (thirty-one days). In succeeding experiments he used bread and water and added other foods one at a time: olive oil, milk, roast goose, boiled beef, fat, figs, veal. He recorded that after the first two months the gums of both jaws were red and swollen and bled when pressed. This was undoubtedly scurvy and contributed to his early death at age twenty-nine. His experiments were published by James Carmichael Smyth eighteen years later.
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Eucalyptus Trees
The Eucalyptus tree is a diverse type of flowering tree in the myrtle family commonly found in Australia. There are more than 700 species of Eucalyptus, mostly native to Australia, and a very small number are found in New Guinea and Indonesia and one, Eucalyptus Deglupta, ranges north to the Philippines. Only 15 species occur outside Australia, and only 9 do not occur in Australia. Species of Eucalyptus are cultivated throughout the tropics and subtropics including the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East, China and the Indian Subcontinent.
Seasonal information: Eucalyptus trees do not "harden off" or "go dormant" in the way we usually think of trees preparing for the winter. This is quite different from the regimen of most other trees, which do most or all of their growing in the spring and early summer, and then stop. Eucalyptus trees flower in most years from late spring to mid-summer.
Location: Eucalyptus trees have it much easier in cultivation than they do in their natural habitat in Australia. They prefer warm sunny climates.
Planting instructions: Planting in fall or at the start of the rainy season is best. For cold winter areas, plant in the early spring so it has a chance to extend roots before winter sets in. Water the tree well before planting and choose a sunny area. Then, dig a hole larger than the pot you purchased it in and one to two inches deeper. Take the tree out of the pot and separate the roots without breaking very many. Water the tree and fill in the dirt as you water. Cover the new soil with mulch to hold in the water and keep weeds away.
Watering: Watering is a key step in removing any pests which may also share the plants desire to stay warm and dry. Try not to over water, these plants come from a dry desert and prefer to live as such, but do well in our warm temperature. Eucalyptus trees, which normally do well without irrigation, might appreciate occasional deep irrigation through summer.
Fertilization: Fertilizing is not necessary with your Eucalyptus Tree.
Weed Control: When it comes to weeds, the Eucalyptus tree is more of a threat to others than others are to it. The Audubon Society has called the towering eucalyptus tree "America's largest weed." Sturdy and fragrant, the eucalyptus is an exotic invasive, a non-native species that was transported to America more than 150 years ago. Mulching will help prevent other weeds from growing nearby.
Pests and Disease: The main pests are the eucalyptus longhorn borer, eucalyptus gall wasp, various leaf eating beetles. Because there is no practical treatment for most of these new pathogens, prevention of infestation is important. Stressed trees are most susceptible. It is therefore important to keep trees healthy.
Pruning: While many people assume fall to early spring is an appropriate time for Eucalyptus trimming, this isn't the case at all. In fact, pruning too near the onset of cold weather or post freezing temperatures can trigger die back and encourage disease. The best time for pruning Eucalyptus is during the heat of summer. Although some bleeding of sap may occur, these trees actually heal quicker in hot weather. For large wounds, however, applying a wound dressing may be necessary after cutting to prevent infection.
Pollination: Pollination is mainly by insects but also by birds and small mammals.