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Thus my current immersion in "David Copperfield," and thus also a conversation with a friend who highly recommended the BBC miniseries "Little Dorrit." (I'm on disc 3, and he was right.)
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- The U.S. Men's National Team is just one victory away from locking up a trip to the FIVB World League final round in Poland following its second straight, 3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-22) victory over host Japan on Saturday before 5,000 spectators in Kumamoto.
The victory improves the United States' record in Pool B to 8-2. The U.S. Men need one victory in next weekend's set of matches against host Italy to win the pool and advance to the final round. Second-place France has a 6-4 record following a 3-1 (25-23, 25-20, 25-27, 25-14) win over host Italy on Saturday. France will travel to Japan for its final weekend. Italy (3-5) and Japan (1-7), third and fourth respectively, have been mathematically eliminated from winning the pool.
Ryan Millar (Palmdale, Calif.) led the U.S. scoring on Saturday with 13 points on six kills, six blocks and one ace. Reid Priddy (Richmond, Va.) and Clay Stanley (Honolulu, Hawaii) each had 11 points. Stanley had 10 kills and one ace and Priddy finished with nine kills and two blocks. Tom Hoff (Park Ridge, Ill.) scored 10 points on six blocks and four kills. Riley Salmon (League City, Texas) scored nine points on nine kills.
Japan's Yu Koshikawa led all scorers with 26 points on 23 kills, two blocks and one ace. Yusuke Ishijima and Takaaki Tomimatsu each scored nine.
U.S. Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) adjusted his starting roster from Friday, with Stanley at opposite and Hoff at middle blocker. The United States also started Priddy and Salmon at outside hitter, Millar at middle blocker, Kevin Hansen (Newport Beach, Calif.) at setter and Rich Lambourne (Tustin, Calif.) at libero.
"When it is tight like it was today, it is one or two plays difference per set, and fortunately for us we were able to make those plays down the stretch," McCutcheon said. "I don't think today was our best match but a large proportion of that had to do with the fact that Japan played very well and put us under more pressure."
In the first set, Team USA held an 8-5 lead at the first technical timeout. Ishijima reduced the gap to one point, and Koshikawa pulled Japan even at 10-10 with a spike from the left.
Tomimatsu's ace put Japan ahead 11-10. However the lead did not last long and the United States held a 16-14 edge at the second technical timeout.
Team USA seemed to have the set in hand at 22-18 and again at 23-21, but Japan would not give up and pulled back to within one at 24-23. A kill from Priddy finally gave the U.S. Men the set victory.
The United States surged ahead 15-10 in the second set, but when Japan won the next three points, McCutcheon called a timeout. The interruption worked, as Koshikawa's service error gave the United States a three-point cushion at the second technical timeout, 16-13.
Down 20-23, Japan called a timeout to halt the U.S. momentum. The ploy worked, and a Koshikawa ace pulled Japan to within one point at 22-23 and forced another U.S. timeout. But Priddy brought up set point at 24-22, and Salmon's dig enabled Stanley to make the winning kill from the right.
The U.S. Men spent much of the third set playing catch-up. Team USA trailed 7-8 at the first technical timeout and 15-16 at the second. Tomimatsu's block of Millar increased Japan's lead to 17-15. However Team USA regrouped and scored the next four points to take a 19-17 lead that it never gave up.
The United States will travel to Italy from Japan to play at Naples on June 29 and at Avellino on July 1, while Japan will host France at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on June 30 and July 1. The Italy-Japan matches held over from the first weekend of the Intercontinental Round will be played at Mantova on July 6 and Monza on July 8 to complete Pool B.
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2007 FIVB World League
Standings (as of June 23, 2007)
Pool A
1 Brazil 10-0
2 Finland 7-3
3 Korea 2-8
4 Canada 1-9
Pool B
2 France 6-4
3 Italy 3-5
4 Japan 1-7
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1 Russia 8-1
2 Cuba 5-4
3 Serbia 5-4
4 Egypt 0-9
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2 Bulgaria 8-1
3 China 1-8
4 Argentina 0-9
Twelve-man roster
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No. Name (Position, Height, Hometown, College)
2 Sean Rooney (OH, 6-9, Wheaton, Ill., Pepperdine)
3 Jim Polster (OH, 6-6, Laguna Niguel, Calif., Long Beach State)
4 Brandon Taliaferro (S, 6-5, San Clemente, Calif., UCLA)
5 Rich Lambourne (L, 6-3, Tustin, Calif., BYU)
6 Phil Eatherton (MB, 6-9, Glencoe, Mo., Ball State)
7 David Lee (MB, 6-8, Alpine, Calif., Long Beach State)
8 Reid Priddy (OH, 6-5, Richmond, Va., Loyola Marymount)
9 Ryan Millar (MB, 6-8, Palmdale, Calif., BYU)
10 Riley Salmon (OH, 6-6, League City, Texas, Pierce College)
12 Tom Hoff (MB, 6-8, Park Ridge, Ill., Long Beach State)
13 Clay Stanley (OPP, 6-9, Honolulu, Hawai'i, Hawai'i)
14 Kevin Hansen (S, 6-5, Newport Beach, Calif., Stanford)
15 Gabe Gardner (OH, 6-9, San Clemente, Calif., Stanford)
U.S. World League Schedule
Date: May 26-27
Opponent: France
Location: Portland, Ore. - The Chiles Center Arena
Match 1: France def. USA, 3-2 (13-25, 25-19, 25-17, 24-26, 15-13)
Match 2: USA def. France, 3-1 (25-22, 25-22, 22-25, 25-20)
Date: June 1-2
Opponent: Japan
Location: Green Bay, Wis. - The Resch Center
Match 1: USA def. Japan, 3-1 (25-17, 23-25, 27-25, 25-19)
Match 2: USA def. Japan, 3-1 (20-25, 25-22, 25-22, 25-18)
Date: June 8-9
Opponent: France
Location: Lyon, France - Palais des Gerland
Match 1: France def. USA, 3-1 (25-22, 19-25, 38-36, 25-18)
Match 2: USA def. France, 3-1 (22-25, 29-27, 25-23, 25-21)
Date: June 15-16
Opponent: Italy
Location: Chicago, Ill. - The Convocation Center
Match 1: USA def. Italy, 3-1 (25-21, 25-21, 25-27, 29-27)
Match 2: USA def. Italy, 3-0 (25-19, 30-28, 25-23)
Date: June 23-24
Opponent: Japan
Location: Kumamoto - Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium
Match 1: USA def. Japan, 3-0 (25-17, 25-23, 25-15)
Match 2: USA def. Japan, 3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-22)
Date: June 29
Opponent: Italy
Location: Napoli - PalaBarbuto
Date: July 1
Opponent: Italy
Location: Avelino - Pal Del Mauro
World League Final
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Why all the violence?
"Spacewar!" is one of the earliest known computer games. It has each player take control of one spaceship and trying to shoot the other players spaceship while circling a star with a gravitational pull in the centre. This was in 1962, and ever since we have stabbed, shot, bludgeoned and generally killed one another in every way imaginable. But why is this? Theories that are applicable to other media, like that violence sells, is by all means true. Although the big underlying reason is so much more complicated than that.
To understand why it seems like video games are inherently violent. We have to take a step back and define what a game is. A game is a system defined by a set of rules with one or multiple win states, meaning that the participants have to fulfill a set of requirements to win the game. Whether it's to make your opponents run out money, calling their bluffs or score more points than they do by arranging letters into words. Games are always defined by a set of rules, and there is nothing inherently violent about this.
Traditional games seem to be able to avoid the topic altogether. We have games such as poker which test your ability to read emotion and your mathematical ability. Even sports such as American football, often criticized for its militaristic undertones with callouts such as "Shotgun", pails in comparisons to Call of Duty's ultraviolent "No Russian" mission.
Two things happen when you make the switch to video games. One that you of load the enforcement of rules onto the computer and the other are that the player gets an immediate visual representation of his actions consequences on screen. The latter is actually quite liberating, giving the developer an infinitely changeable canvas to represent his game onscreen. All you would have to do is draw it with any kind of graphics you would like. And there we have it; it is the down side to this change that makes it easier to make a games core mechanic centre around spatial simulation.
Ever since games where put on a screen, the easiest way to letting the player know the state of the game is to give him a visual representation. For example: Lowering the tax rates in Sim City. The player might have an idea that lowering taxes will encourage residential growth but not only will it take a long time before the state of the game changes, but the setting might also need to be toyed with to get a full understanding of the mechanic. Juxtapose this to jumping in Super Mario Brothers, you get an immediate visual representation of what you are trying to do. This means that video games that are designed around spatial simulation are much easier to make.
And it doesn't stop there. Every single piece of in-put hardware that has been made for video games with the exception of a keyboard and mouse centres on facilitating input as directional data modified by states like jumping and shooting. Developers have gotten so good at making spatial simulations that there is even a sense of virtual movement as an aesthetic choice called kinaesthetic. Contrast that with, for example, our ability to systemize a simple conversation.
There is the industry standard dialog tree. Which is fine for role playing games with set narrative paths but do little do actually simulate a conversation any more than a choose-your-own-adventure book does. Then there is the level-up bar the something like The Sims uses. Level-up bars focuses more on the outcome rather than the act of conversation. This mechanic is similar to combat in table top role playing games, a dice roll that sidesteps meaningful simulation with the act of a pseudo random outcome. If it isn't already apparent, it's easier to make a game where you pummel a man to death than it is to make a game where you shake his hand and get to know him.
All our most popular video game genres like racing games, platforming games, shooters of every variety, sports games, fighting games and real time strategy games are all centred around mechanics that is about manipulating yourself or objects you control through space. Meanwhile, games that are more back-end heavy have taken more of a backseat, especially on home consoles.
Now why is this? As I stated before, violence sells and video games are targeted to a demographic of 18-35 year old straight white males who the "LONESOME HERO THAT SAVES THE WORLD THROUGH VOILENCE" storyline really resonates with. But these exacerbate the situation more than they are the actual cause of it. I'm arguing that is not that developers selectively choose violence out of all of the possible topics they could cover. Instead I posit that it is genuinely hard to systemize interactions on a computer, that not physical in nature, without making that system more obtuse to the player and too abstract to comprehend. Alternatively boiling it down to an insulting simply level-up bar that completely misses the point. Consequently games are more about special and physical conflict and as a result of that, violence pops up more thematically than in other media.
Violence isn't chosen as a topic for video games because the developer necessarily wants to. It's because that producing violent content is the path of least resistance. Technologically, aesthetically and financially. And this isn't going to change. Mass markets are not going to shift towards complicated and abstract simulations. As long as violence sells violence is going to be produced, whether we like it or not. Hardware is still gear towards spatial simulation which is accessible to the consumer and convenient for developers.
The question that remains isn't how we move on beyond spatial simulation. Rather it is how we deal with the fact that it is an increasingly permanent fixture in our medium.
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We are providing only the address at this time, there has been an error in the MAPQUEST link application. While we work on a resolution, we are providing the street address information and provided notes to playing fields. In addition, we are providing a DIRECT link to MapQuest - from which you can generate driving directions. Shortly we will restore the Mapping function.
Below you will find the address to Playing Field Freitas/Rustcraft Field for DEDNOTES: From Route 95/128 N or S, take exit 15A, Providence Hwy, towards Dedham. At the first set of traffic lights(second if you are comming from the North) take a right on to Elm St. Legacy Place will be on your left. The field is located approx. 1/2 mile on left accross from the Red Cross Building. Parking is located in the Rustcraft Field parking lot. No on street parking is allowed.
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I've never bothered seasoning screens. (OK, I did it with one screen.) There's really no reason to do it. Despite what most people believe, the purpose of seasoning a pan is NOT to give it a nonstick surface.
If I was going to season a screen, I wouldn't do it how that page told me to do it.
One of the things you do not want to do when using a screen is to not let a skin, especially one with a high hydration value, sit on the screen too long. That can cause the skin to "sink" into the opening in the screen and become permanently attached thereto. Seasoning of the screen helps to reduce the likelihood of this outcome.
"New screens have to be seasoned before they can be used. Failure to do so will result in the pizzas sticking (a bit of an understatement) to the screens. To season the screens, set your oven temperature at 425F, wipe the screens with oil and pass them through the oven for about 10-minutes. DO NOT WASH THE SEASONED SCREENS as this will cause the seasoning to begin lifting off of the screens like a bad sunburn. Then you will need to strip the screens and start all over again. After the screens are seasoned, they will have a slight amber color. This will darken to near black with continued use. This is perfectly normal. You might want to very lightly oil the screens the first time you use them after seasoning, but after that, you don't need to oil them again."Tom Lehmann/The Dough DoctorSource: http://thinktank.pmq.com/viewtopic.php?t=7955&p=54733
That looks really good. I like the melt of the cheese and the crumb.
I agree that your pizza looks good. Can you tell me the size of the screen/pizza? Also, was the bottom of the crust on the light or white side? If so, sometime you might want to try using the combination of screen and stone. I believe I previously referred you to a post that describes how to do this.
The first one in Reply #32 looks a lot better than your first screen pizza. The second one, too, probably, but to a lesser degree. Looks kinda like maybe you gave the dough a little more time in the fridge than normal.I just happened to look at your original post. These all look way better than your pizza in the original post. And the pizza in the original post didn't look bad; it just didn't look anything like a NY style pizza. More like something from Pizza Hut. These look much more like NY style.
BTW, I am not using a stone... because the stone I ordered was way too small for the pizzas I make. Perhaps I'll get a steel plate or a bigger stone in the future. Right now I'm extremely satisfied with these screens.
You can preheat the stone on the lowest oven rack position to the highest temperature your oven can deliver but start the pizza on the screen at a higher oven position. Once the pizza sets and is firm, it can be shifted off of the screen onto the preheated stone, at which point you remove the screen from the oven. The pizza will overlap the stone but that won't be a problem because the pizza is firm. I have made 18" pizzas on a 14" x 16" stone using an 18" screen. You can also move the pizza from the stone back to a higher oven position if you find you need more top crust coloration or the cheese needs more color or the toppings need further cooking.
I know what you're saying, but my problem is this: I heard I would have to preheat the stone for at least two hours. Is this true? That just seems like a long time... because right now I only preheat my oven for 30 minutes to achieve the 482 degrees Fahrenheit. Secondly, if it doesn't make a HUGE difference, I don't know if it's worth the time and the electricity costs. I mean here's my question... how much better is a pizza cooked on a stone at 482°F versus a pizza cooked on a screen at this exact same temperature? In this case I mean NY-style pizza, or something very close to NY-style.Now, if the pizza overlaps the stone... this means that one part of the pizza is being cooked through the stone, and the overlapping parts aren't being cooked through the stone. I'm not sure if this has the same effect as if I had a larger stone with space for the whole pizza? To clarify... I know that the pizza would already be firm enough from cooking on the screen, but I just feel like I wouldn't be using the effect of the stone to the fullest, since the stone is not covering the whole pizza. Am I wrong?
Nice work on your latest pizzas. I thought I might mention another thread that may be of interest to you. We have a member here, TomN, that cranks out beautiful pizzas using a screen and baking at 425 F for 15 minutes. He uses beer in his pizza dough and I thought you might like to see his results and his recipe. His thread is located here: http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,17415.0.html and his current recipe/method is found here: http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,17415.msg245184.html#msg245184
I am not familiar with your particular stone and oven but I was thinking of a preheat of your stone at the oven's highest temperature for about an hour. That would consume less energy and electricity than preheating the stone for an hour at a higher temperature if you were able to achieve that higher temperature.
As for a large pizza overlapping the stone on which it is placed, there will of course be some difference in the way the bottom of the pizza bakes. Part will be baked through heat transferred to and stored in the stone and part (the overlapping portions) will be baked by direct heat from your lower heating element. Naturally, you don't want the size of the pizza to overwhelm the size of the stone (for example, you may not want to make an 18" on a 10" stone), but in my experience I did not encounter any problems baking an 18" pizza on my 14" x 16" stone.
I definitely feel like I progressed from "newbie" to "novice" in the past few weeks. Thoughts? Am I really ready to call myself a novice pizza maker?
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All this time I thought you were an American living in Germany. What's your first language?


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Any kind of bleeding from the uterus, which is not normal, can be termed as abnormal uterine bleeding. This refers to bleeding between periods or before periods, bleeding after having sex, spotting, abnormally heavy bleeding or bleeding after attaining menopause. If you are suffering from any of these issues, you need to consult with the doctor.
It is very important to diagnose abnormal uterine bleeding. There are several examinations and tests that have to be carried out, depending on age. For irregular spotting, a pregnancy test can be undertaken in case you think you could be pregnant. If your uterine bleeding is very heavy, a test has to be performed to check blood count. This is done to observe whether you have anemia. An ultrasound test of the pelvic region will also be advised by your doctor to know the cause of the bleeding. Several hormonal tests and thyroid function tests are required as well.
Other diagnostic tests include:
- Sonohysterography: When fluid is placed within the uterus and ultrasound images of the uterus are taken. An image of the pelvic organs is obtained.
- Hysteroscopy: It can be carried out when a device is inserted via the vagina and enables the doctor to examine the uterus internally.
- Magnetic resonance imaging: This is also used to get images of the organs.
- Endometrial biopsy: It involves insertion of a catheter to take out a tissue which is microscopically observed.
There are different types of treatment for abnormal uterine bleeding depending upon factors such as the cause of bleeding and the age of the patient.
- Medications: Several medicines are used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding. Sometimes hormonal medicines are used. Birth control pills are also used to improve the regularity of periods. Hormonal infections, vaginal creams and an IUD device releasing hormone can be used. Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are also used to control bleeding. Several antibiotics may also be prescribed.
- Surgery: In some cases of abnormal uterine bleeding, a woman has to undergo a surgery for the removal of growth such as polyps and fibroids, which results in bleeding. While some fibroids can be removed via hysteroscopy, others require different techniques for treatment.
- Endometrial ablation: It can be undertaken to control bleeding. This mode of treatment aims at reducing the bleeding permanently. In case all treatment methods fail, hysterectomy has to be carried out. This is a serious surgery and after it is performed, a woman does not have periods anymore and will not be able to conceive a child.
Abnormal uterine bleeding is a serious health condition, which may lead to severe complications. Immediate diagnosis and appropriate treatment methods should be undertaken in case of any abnormal uterine bleeding.
Cerebral ischaemia or brain ischemia is a medical condition that restricts the flow of blood to the brain, resulting in an unmet metabolic demand. This leads to limited oxygen supply in the brain, which could result in death of brain tissues, cerebral infarction or an ischemic stroke. Thus, a cardiorespiratory arrest, a stroke, and irreversible brain damage are few possible consequences of cerebral ischaemia.
People with compressed blood vessels, low blood pressure, congenital heart defects or sickle cell anaemia have a high risk of developing cerebral ischaemia, since compressed blood vessels or very low pressure can lead to restricted blood flow. Also, sickle-shaped cells have a greater tendency to clot, causing obstructed blood flow.
Patients with cerebral ischaemia experience a host of symptoms, such as weakness in the body, problems in coordination and movement, vision and speech impairment and unconsciousness.
Cerebral congestion, on the other hand, refers to excessive quantity of blood in the brain vessels, causing pressure on the cerebral substance. Cerebral congestion is of two types. It is termed as active when there is too much arterial blood flow and passive when there is undue quantity of venous blood in the veins of the brain. Both conditions cause symptoms, such as severe headache, insomnia, irritability and unconsciousness. The patient gets little sleep and is disturbed, often followed by dreams. When awake, the patient's mental activity in the brain is very high.
Homeopathy is now a well-established school of medicine backed with years of research and practice. Gone are the days when homeopathy was considered no more than an extension of herbal home remedies. Homeopathic laboratories around the world produce large number of medicines covering almost all ailments. The benefits of homeopathic treatment are now well established due to its holistic approach and minimal side effects. Homeopathy is undoubtedly a ray of hope for patients with cerebral ischaemia and cerebral congestion, as it delivers a comprehensive treatment plan designed to target the signs and symptoms of the disease and address its non-occurrence.
The medications deal with mild to severe symptoms, including inflammation of the brain, headache, vomiting, insomnia, stroke/convulsions and seizures. The stramonium drug, for example, deals with seizures. Belladonna is an effective remedy for sharp shooting headaches, a common symptom of cerebral congestion. Ferrum is believed to be a valuable remedy for brain ischaemia. Few drugs deal with the symptoms of both ischaemia and congestion—nux is a suitable drug for the treatment of ischaemia as well as for passive cerebral congestion. Similarly, phosphorus can be used to treat brain ischaemia and congestion. Zincum metallicum is a highly recommended drug for chronic cases of ischaemia.
The treatment is comprehensive and long term and shows substantive results. Regular follow-ups and consultation with a homeopath specialist is the key to an effective treatment.
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Breast cancer is the form of cancer that occurs from breast tissues in women. Signs of breast cancer may include a lump in the breast, changes in the shape of the breast, dimpling of the breast skin, a fluid coming out of the nipples or development of red scaly patches on the skin. There might be pain in the bones, swollen lymph nodes, shortness of breath, or the skin turning yellow and pale.
Breast cancer is a fatal mode of cancer in women, and one must try to abstain from this cancer in all possible ways. Here are 5 ways you can decrease the risk of breast cancer.
- Keeping a check on your weight: Although the process is tough to maintain, keeping up a sound and healthy weight is a critical objective for everybody. Being overweight can expand the danger of a wide range of cancers, including breast cancer, particularly after menopause in women. Exercise is very important for maintaining a healthy body and lifestyle. Women who exert physically regularly are fitter than others and are at a much lower risk of acquiring diseases of any kind. Regular exercise decreases the chance of getting breast cancer and also keeps the body weight in check.
- Maintaining a healthy diet: Maintaining a healthy and balanced diet is a key for keeping away from any kind of cancer or major health problem. Include a sufficient amount of fresh fruits and green vegetables in your daily diet to ensure the supply of all vital nutrients to your body. This would increase your immunity.
- Avoid smoking and consume less alcohol: Smoking is a very unhealthy and harmful habit. Smoking lowers the quality of your life, and causes numerous diseases. Heart diseases, stroke and many kinds of cancer, including breast cancer can be caused from smoking. If you drink alcohol, you should moderate your drinking habits and drink less, as drinking in excess may lead to breast cancer.
- Practice breast feeding: Breast feeding your children for a span of one year or more is likely to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
- Avoid taking birth control pills: Birth control pills, in spite of having several benefits are associated with risk factors as well. Birth control pills have got worse effects in younger women than older aged women. Using birth control pills may cause breast cancer and these pills should be avoided.
There are many ways, adapting which you can lower the chances of getting breast cancer.
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A mammogram is an imaging test where an X-ray is taken to recreate the internal imagery of your breasts. This is a screening test that is widely used to find the earliest signs of cancer. There have been instances where the early signs of cancer have been found up to three years before the actual development of the same. There are a number of benefits and risks in this screening method. So let us find out more about getting a mammogram, and whether or not you should get one.
- Procedure: A special X-ray machine is used for conducting a mammogram. There is a clear plastic plate on which the specialist will place the breast while another plate will press on the breast from above. While both the plates serve to flatten the breast and hold it still, the X-ray will be taken. Some pressure will be felt and the same steps will be repeated so as to get the side view of the breasts. The same procedure will be repeated for the other breast. Meanwhile, once it is done, you will need to wait so that the technician can check for clarity, and whether or not the procedure needs to be done again. The results of this procedure cannot be relayed by the technician, and all the images will be different because all breasts are slightly different from each other.
- Preparation: You will need to remember that the process can be a slightly painful one, especially once the pressure gets applied. Many women complain of discomfort and pain. Yet, this discomfort gets over before you know it. The pressure and pain will depend on the size of your breasts and how much they will have to be pressed in order to get a picture. The skill of the technician will also come into play here. One must remember not to get this procedure done a week or so before or after the menstrual cycle, as the breasts tend to be tender around this time, and the pain will be much more.
- Radiologist: Within a few weeks after the procedure, the radiologist will usually deliver the result. This is the professional who does an accurate reading of the X-ray.
- Normal and Abnormal Readings: If your mammogram result has a normal reading, then you can resort to getting one done every once in a while. But an abnormal reading will require further X-ray and tests so as to be able to tell for sure.
- Why should I get one: If you are over 40 and have a family history of such ailments, then you will have to get a mammogram done regularly. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a doctor and ask a free question.
Fibroid tumour is the abnormal cell growth in the uterus and they are mostly benign. Fibroids usually affect women in the age bracket of 30 - 40. Fibroid tumours are of three types, depending on their location:
- Submucosal fibroids: The tumour develops under the lining of the uterus
- Intramural fibroids: The growth is found amongst the muscles in the wall of the uterus
- Subserosal fibroids: The growth develops on the wall of the uterus right in the pelvic cavity
Causes behind it
The exact cause of fibroids in not known clearly. But certain factors have been discovered that might influence their formation. These factors include:
- Hormones: Progesterone and estrogen are the hormones responsible for recreating the uterine lining during every menstrual cycle. These hormones might trigger the formation of tumour.
- Family history: If any member in your family; your mother, grandmother or sister has/had fibroids in their uterus, you may also develop it.
- Pregnancy: Your body produces excessive progesterone and estrogen when you are pregnant, which may cause an increase in the size of a pre-existing small fibroid. Myomectomy can be done by giving incision on the abdomen or by laparoscopy depending on the size and location of the fibroids.
Signs You are suffering from it
- Heavy bleeding along with blood clots during or between your periods
- Lower back or pelvic pain
- Elevated menstrual cramping
- Frequent urination
- Pain during sex
- Longer than normal periods
- Bloating or pressure in lower abdomen
- Enlargement or swelling of the abdomen
How it can be treated?
Your doctor will formulate the right treatment depending on your age, the mass of the fibroids and your overall health. Your doctor may choose a combination of treatment to cure your fibroids, and they include:
- Medication: Gonadotropin releasing hormones (GnRH) agonists, birth control pills and ibuprofen (anti-inflammatory medicine) are prescribed. GnRH agonists reduce the level of progesterone and estrogen in your uterus.
- Surgery: Myomectomy and hysterectomy are two common surgical procedures to treat fibroids. Myomectomy is performed by removing the fibroids only by making an incision on the abdomen. But hysterectomy completely removes the uterus. The latter is reserved for serious cases.
- Non-invasive surgery: Forced ultrasound surgery, myolysis (shrinking fibroids with laser or electric current), cryomyolysis (fibroids are frozen) and endometrial ablation (an instrument uses heat, hot water, microwaves or electric current to destroy fibroids) are some non-invasive surgical procedures. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a doctor and ask a free question.
Breast Cancer - What exactly is it?
'Breast cancer' is a term that is used to refer to a malignant tumour, which has developed from cells present in the breast. Generally, all tumours can be divided into two categories i.e. benign and malignant and it is the malignant tumour that is responsible for causing cancer. Breast cancer generally originates in the cells the milk producing glands of the breast's or the passage, which carries milk from the glands to the lobules. Additionally, breast cancer can also originate in the stromal tissues, including the fibrous and fatty connective breast tissues.
Breast Cancer: Treatment Options
Treatment for breast cancer depends upon two things: the exact type of the cancer and how advanced the cancer is. Treatment options for breast cancer can thus be broadly divided into two categories as Local treatments and Systemic treatments.
Local Treatments
Treatments that target the tumour without having any effect on the rest of the body are called local treatments. The following types of local treatment options are available for treating breast cancer:
- Surgery: Surgical breast cancer treatment involves removal of the malignant cancerous tumour in an operation. Smaller tumours can be removed using a surgical process referred to as 'lumpectomy', wherein the tumour along with a small amount of healthy tissue surrounding the tumour is removed. For larger tumours, removal of the entire breast becomes mandatory, in a surgical process known as 'mastectomy'. Women who undergo mastectomy can choose to undergo reconstructive plastic surgery for reconstruction of the removed breast(s).
- Radiation Therapy: This basically involves using radiation to kill cancer cells present in the body. Radiation therapy is a long-drawn process that usually involves a set number of treatments administered over a long period of time. Radiation therapy is also generally the follow-up procedure after a lumpectomy, or more rarely, a mastectomy.
Systemic Treatments
Treatments involving drugs that are administered via either the mouth or direct injection into the bloodstream are called systemic treatments. These include:
- Chemotherapy: This includes using drugs to destroy the cancer cells present in the body by stopping the cancer cells from growing and dividing. Chemotherapy can be administered using either an IV (intravenous) tube or via pills that can be swallowed.
- Hormone Therapy: This treatment option is used for treating tumours which have tested positive for progesterone or oestrogen receptors. Blocking hormones that fuel the tumour's growth is the basis of this therapy.
- Targeted Therapy: This targets specific proteins and genes which contribute to growth and survival of the cancer cells. Targeted therapy is an extremely focused treatment, and is very effective in blocking the growth and division of cancer cells, as well as minimizing damage to surrounding healthy cells.
You know that feeling after a long day when your feet are so sore or swollen that you can't bear the thought of standing on them for any longer? once you take off your shoes and sit down, or even soak them in a warm bath, it's still an unpleasant experience. Luckily, I've collected 10 natural remedies for such an occasion and I want to share them with you.
Important: regular swelling vs potential health risks
When experiencing swelling in the feet and legs, apply pressure to the area with a finger. If the dimple created by the finger remains for more than a couple of seconds, it may indicate oedema, which can be the result of heart, liver, or kidney problems. When this occurs, see a doctor at the first possible opportunity.
If you experience swelling in one leg but not the other, you should also see a doctor as this may be an indication of deep venous thrombosis (a blood clot blocking the blood vessels).
If the swelling is accompanied by shortness of breath, fever, bluish skin, and chest pains, get immediate medical attention.
10 natural remedies:
1. Soak your feet in epsom salts
Pour 250g of epsom salt into a hot bath, and take a nice long soak. You can also add essential oils to the mix for enhanced relaxation. Your feet will thank you, your body will thank you, and you'll emerge from that bath a happier person.
2. Massage the area
Massaging the painful area increases blood flow and moves the fluids that accumulate and cause the swelling. If you want to indulge, get someone to massage your feet for you, preferably with hot essential oils.
3. Stop smoking
If you smoke tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, etc.), you should know that one of the many negative effects of nicotine is constriction of blood vessels, which can lead to sore feet.
4. Stay hydrated
When the caffeine and sodium we consume accumulate in the body, they can cause swelling and pain in the limbs. The best way to dilute them and flush them out is by drinking water. If you want to maximize the efficiency of hydration, squeeze a lemon or lime into the glass of water for a boost of vitamins and antioxidants.
5. Eat healthy, avoid excess salt
While we need salt for our body to function well, when we overdo it, it can have adverse effects. Reduce the amount of salt you consume every day, and consider cutting down on caffeine as well.
6. Elevate the legs
If you're suffering from chronically sore legs/feet, try keep your legs elevated for 30 minutes, three times a day. You will notice a difference within a couple of days. Also, when you're in bed, use a couple of pillows to prop up your feet. Elevating the legs helps to drain the excess fluids that causes the swelling and pain.
7. Avoid sitting for prolonged periods
Whether you're flying, taking the bus, or just sitting in an office all day, keeping your legs stationary can lead to pain and swelling. If you know you're going to sit for a long period of time, make sure to stand up, stretch, and walk around every 20 minutes or so.
8. Use compression socks when traveling
If you're going to fly overseas, another excellent solution is to use compression socks. These socks apply pressure to your feet, preventing fluid from building up – the main cause of swelling and pain in the feet.
9. Exercise
Exercise will help boost your cardiovascular system, which in turn will reduce the possibility of swelling in the limbs. Exercise increases blood-flow in the body and reduces weight.
10. Take magnesium supplements
Magnesium is essential for our body's function. That said, many people suffer from a magnesium deficiency. By adding magnesium to your system, you will improve your overall health, reduce hangover symptoms and suffer less pain in your extremities
The symptoms caused due to herniated disc can be very severe and can also cause a bit of disability. The disc of the spine is like a cushion and separates the set of bones on the backside. The discs are shock absorbers of the spine and are mainly composed of 2 parts, a soft jelly centre called the nucleus and a tough outer covering called the annulus.
Effects of Herniated Disk
A herniated or cracked disc is a severe condition and it seems to happen most commonly in the lower back. It happens when a fraction of the soft centre gets pushed through the destabilized area due to degeneration, trauma or by putting pressure on the spinal cord.
Nerves are located precisely at the back of every disc and are responsible for controlling everything in our body. While a disc gets herniated, the external covering of the disc tears and creates a bulge. The soft jelly gets shifted from the centre of the disk to the region where the damage has occurred on the disc. Most commonly, the bulge occurs in areas where the nerve is located and it causes strain on the affected nerve. It has been observed that individuals do not feel any painful sensations even if their disc gets damaged.
When is Surgery Recommended for Herniated Disc?
Surgery for herniated disc is recommended only after options like steroid injections, pain relievers, exercise and non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs do not work. If the pain persists even after these options, then it becomes important to go for surgery. There are certain risks involved in this surgery like infection, bleeding or nerve damage.
There are chances that the disc may get ruptured again if it is not removed. If you are a patient suffering from degenerative disc disease, then there are chances that problem occurs in other discs. It is very important that a patient maintains healthy weight to prevent any further complications.
The main factor that increases the risk of herniated disc is excess body weight, which causes a lot of stress on the lower back. A few people become heir to a tendency of developing this condition. Even individuals with physically demanding jobs are prone to this condition.
Activities like bending sideways, pushing, twisting, repetitive lifting can increase the risk of a herniated disk. At times, emergency surgery is also required to avoid paralysis in a patient.
I have noticed that the space between c5 and c6 of my spine have increased and as a result my neck and shoulder are very painful. I have also little tmj. What will I do now? Please Please help me.
1. Eat calcium-rich foods
In addition to dairy products, choose fish with bones such as salmon, sardines or whitebait. For additional benefits, serve them with a side of dark leafy green vegetables or broccoli. Almonds, dried figs, fortified tofu and soy milk are also calcium-rich choices, says registered dietitian laura jeffers, med, rd, ld.
2. Take calcium supplements
The u. S. Recommended daily allowance for calcium is 1, 000 mg a day during your 20s, 30s and 40s. But your need rises as you age. Check with your doctor before starting supplements to find out what amount is right for you. For example, after menopause, most women need 1000 to 1, 500 mg a day unless they take hormone therapy. Your body only absorbs 500 mg of calcium at a time, Ms. Jeffers notes, so spread your consumption out over the course of the day.
3. Add d to your day
To help absorb calcium, most adults need 1, 000 to 2, 000 iu of vitamin d daily, combined calcium-vitamin d pills usually do not meet this requirement. And most of us who live north of atlanta do not get enough vitamin d the old-fashioned way — from the sun. Taking a vitamin d supplement will ensure you meet your daily needs.
4. Start weight-bearing exercises
To boost your bone strength, try exercise that "loads" or compresses your bones, says exercise physiologist heather nettle, ma. "running, jogging, high-impact aerobics, repetitive stair climbing, dancing, tennis and basketball are best for building bones. But if you have osteopenia, osteoporosis or arthritis, try walking or using an elliptical or other machine," she says. Be sure to clear any exercise plans with your doctor first.
5. Don't smoke, and don't drink excessively
Bad news for bad habits: loss of bone mineral density is associated with tobacco use and excessive alcohol consumption, Dr. Sikon says. If you smoke, look into a program to help you quit. If you drink, stick to no more than one libation a day, she advises.
6. Get your bone mineral density tested
Doctors can get a quick and painless "snapshot" of bone health using a simple x-ray test called dxa. This test measures bone mineral density and helps determine risks of osteoporosis and fracture. Dr. Sikon recommends testing for women within two years of menopause. Earlier tests are recommended for men and women with certain diseases and for those taking medications that increase risk, such as long-term steroid therapy.
7. Medication
Perimenopausal women may consider hormone therapy to increase waning estrogen levels, which are linked to bone loss. And women and men diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis can take various medications to prevent dangerous hip and spine fractures.
Post kidney transplant, most people have a low immunity due to the powerful medications that are prescribed to avoid rejection of the organ. These medications tend to make the patients more prone to infections and hence, following strict dietary guidelines is necessary to avoid any complication. Also, as most people suffering from kidney failure are diabetic, hypertensive or suffer from heart disease, dietary control is mandatory. Moreover, the use of immunosuppressive drugs can increase your risk of diabetes, hypertension or heart disease.
#1: eat a protein rich diet
After a kidney transplant, the body requires more proteins to aid in the healing process and improve immunity. This is the reason, why consuming proteins should not be limited. Also, patients who were previously on dialysis had a lower protein intake, post kidney transplant, the consumption of proteins is recommended to be increased. Here are 6 protein sources for vegetarians.
#2: do not eat raw fruits
Intake of raw fruits is not advised as there is a high risk of infection due to raw food. However, you can eat fruits in stewed form as cooking lowers the active bacterial load, thereby lowering your risk of infection.
#3: include curd in your diet
Curd contains good quality protein, which is required for healing post-transplant, hence, curd should be eaten. As far as sour foods like lime and tamarind are concerned, eating them is also okay. But avoid eating grapes as they are known to interact with immune suppressive drugs and hinder healing of the kidney. Also read about 11 diet do's and don'ts for people with kidney problems.
#4: you need not avoid fruits/ vegetables with seeds
Foods with seeds like tomato, brinjal, ladies finger, guava, watermelon, etc are considered harmless and can be taken after transplant, provided other biochemical parameters like electrolytes and cholesterol are within normal range. Also, ensure that the level of potassium in the blood is within control. However, if you are suffering from kidney stones, it is better to avoid these foods.
#5: you might need to take protein supplements
People who undergo kidney transplants are recommended protein supplements during the initial stage, however, it varies from person to person. In most cases, post kidney transplant, patients recover their appetite, hence there's no need for any supplements. However, if the patient feels that his protein intake is not optimal, he can continue taking supplements post-transplant, but only after consulting a nephrologist.
Unlike the common misconception that kidney transplant recipients can eat everything after a transplant, you need to follow a disciplined dietary routine with numerous restrictions, depending upon your overall recovery and health. You can start eating out after three to six months of kidney transplantation, as it is the average time taken for the immuno-suppression to be stable and be at a low level. However, raw food, salads, fruits and foods kept open should be strictly avoided, even in general.
This is a form of epithelial cancer and is a lose called eating cancer
Symptoms:- it first appears on the nose as a hard, dusky red sore and spreads in ulcerative form destroying the tissues till the bones are exposed. This affect women 10 time more than men. It usually appears in women between the age. Nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain may accompany. It is an ulcerative skin disease and requires a very long-term treatment. Sensitivity to sunlight is usually present. Lupus is caused by disruption of body waste disposal system from failure of special enzyme d nasil, which fails to remove wastes from the body.
Diagnostic tests
The disease is easily noticeable as it is outside the body on the the skin and biopsy is performed to confirm it.
If possible, the affected portion of the body is cut out.
I suggest homoeo doctor consult and homoeo treatment best.
Collectively grouped under the Ewing sarcoma family of tumors, Ewing's sarcoma is the second most common form of bone cancer, which is commonly seen in children and adolescents. Very rarely is it experienced in adults above the age of 30.
Typically forming in the bones of the chest, pelvis, head, back or trunk and in the long bones of the arms and legs, Ewing's sarcoma is believed to originate in certain kinds of primitive cells. When it begins to affect similar kind of cells found outside the bone, it is usually called an extraosseous Ewing's sarcoma.
1. Similar to all types of Ewing tumors, Ewing's sarcoma is generally caused by an alteration in a certain cell compelling a gene named EWS found on chromosome no. 22 to move over to a DNA section on any one of the surrounding chromosomes resulting in the activation of the EWS gene.
2. While it is not a hereditary condition, it usually occurs after childbirth, but no substantial evidence has been found as to why it happens so.
Symptoms of Ewing's sarcoma may include:
1. Swelling and pain especially in the arms, legs, back, chest or pelvis
2. Swelling accompanied by joint immobility
3. A bone breaks having no apparent cause
4. Swelling which may or may not be accompanied by a warm, tingling sensation
5. Fever resulting from unknown causes
6. Lumps or bumps which do not subside over time
7. Abnormal weight loss
8. High levels of fatigue
9. Tumors which have spread over to the lungs may cause shortness of breath
10.Tumors spread over to the spine may cause weakness or even paralysis.
Because the symptoms of Ewing's sarcoma can hardly be distinguished from symptoms caused by other infections or injuries, an early diagnosis is absolutely necessary for a successive treatment. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult an oncologist and ask a free question.
How to prevent sagging of breasts?
Home remedies for sagging breasts
Breast sagging is a natural process that happens with age wherein the breasts lose their suppleness and elasticity. Breasts do not have muscle. They are made of fat, connective tissues and milk-producing glands, and they need proper care to keep them in good shape.
The benefits of yoga for the entire body have been widely studied, and it is primarily a mechanism of toning the body and increasing flexibility. Some of that toning can occur within the breast, depending on which positions you commonly practice.
Massage your breasts at least 2-3 times per week with olive oil. It will help add firmness to the skin as well as improve the skin tone and texture. It will also tone your chest and increase the elasticity of the skin.
Pomegranate is considered a wonderful anti-aging ingredient and can help prevent sagging breasts. Pomegranate seed oil is rich in phyto-nutrients that can lead to firm breasts.
Make a paste of pomegranate peel and some warm mustard oil. Use it to massage your breasts in a circular motion for 5 to 10 minutes daily before going to bed.
You can also use pomegranate seed oil to massage your breasts 2 or 3 times daily.
Another option is to mix 4 teaspoons of neem oil with 1 teaspoon of dried and powdered pomegranate rind. Heat this mixture for a few minutes. Allow it to cool and then use it to massage your breasts twice daily for several weeks.
Avoid loose fitting bra / wrong bra size
Some women feel that they would feel comfortable if they wear loose bra. But this is totally a wrong step. You are going to invite your saggy breast by doing this. Avoid this and go for the best fitting bra to keep your breast stay upright and firm. For more details visit us at www.malhotraayurveda.in
Breast cancer begins when the cells that are present in the breast start to go out of control. These cells generally form a tumor which can be seen on mammogram or one can feel it as a lump. The tumor is threatening if the cells can grow into the tissues that surround it or spread to other areas of the body. Breast cancer happens mostly in ladies. Here are a few methods with which you can prevent breast cancer-
- Keep your weight in check: Maintaining a healthy weight is important for everyone although, it is easy to tune it out since it is said so often. Being overweight can expand the danger of a wide range of cancers, including breast cancer, particularly after menopause.
- Be physically active: Women who are physically active for almost or at least 30 minutes a day have a lower danger of breast cancer. Normal activity is additionally one of the ideal approaches to keep weight under control.
- Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables and Avoid Too Much Alcohol: A balanced and healthy diet can bring down the danger of breast cancer. Attempt to eat a considerable measure of fruits and vegetables and keep liquor at moderate levels or lower. While moderate drinking can be useful for the heart in most grown-ups, even low levels of intake can build the danger of breast cancer. If you do not drink, don't feel you have to begin. In case you drink modestly, there is less risk.
- Try not to Smoke: Smokers and non-smokers alike know how undesirable smoking is. It brings down a person's quality of life and expands the danger of heart and lung diseases, stroke, and no less than 15 types of cancer, including breast cancer. It additionally causes bad breath, awful teeth, and wrinkles.
- Breastfeed, If Possible: Breastfeeding for almost one year or more brings down the danger of breast cancer. It additionally has extraordinary medical advantages for the baby as well, especially in terms of immunity.
- Keep away from Birth Control Pills: Contraceptive pills have both dangers and advantages. In many cases, the more young a lady is, the lower the danger is. While ladies are taking birth control pills, they have more chances of falling prey to breast cancer as per various medical studies. This danger leaves rapidly in the wake of stopping the pill. The danger of stroke and heart attack is increased while on the pill, especially if the woman smokes. Long term use can likewise have essential advantages, such as bringing down the danger of ovarian cancer, colon tumor and uterine cancer and undesirable pregnancy. In case you are exceptionally worried about breast cancer, staying away from birth control pills is also an alternative to lower the risk. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult an oncologist and ask a free question.
Lung cancer occurs at slightly younger age in women than in men. Adenocarcinoma is the commonest type of lung cancer in women. It warrants testing for some molecular markers which form the basis of targeted therapies. Thus lung cancer in women behaves biologically and clinically different from that in men
Women should take care of their health, stay away from tobacco and think positive
Umbilical hernia diet
An umbilical or belly button hernia occurs when a part of the intestines or the abdominal lining protrudes through an opening in the abdominal muscles. The protruding intestines may get squeezed or strangulated resulting in the blood supply getting cut off. Surgery may be required in serious cases of umbilical hernia. Doctors often suggest a special diet for umbilical hernia patients as this helps to prevent further complications.
Foods to avoid
Certain foods are not recommended for people with an umbilical hernia and should be avoided.
These include:
White refined flour foods made from white refined flour have a low fiber content. Eating these foods may cause constipation and should therefore be avoided. This is because constipation causes straining of the abdominal muscles during bowel movements and may cause further protrusion of the intestines through the abdominal muscles in the region of the belly button.
Low fiber fruits and vegetables the low fiber content in these foods can also lead to constipation. Examples of fruits and vegetables with low fiber content include skinless raw fruits, cooked fruits, and canned or cooked vegetables without seeds, hulls or skin.
Fatty foods foods with a high fat content should be avoided. This is because obesity results in greater pressure on the abdominal muscles and can increase the risk of umbilical hernia. Examples of foods with a high fat content include fatty meat such as pork, whole milk, butter, cream, margarine and fried foods.
Sugar limit your calorie intake by cutting down on foods such as pastries, cakes, chocolates and soda pop. Limiting your sugar intake will also help you to lose some weight, taking pressure off your abdominal region.
Foods to include
A special diet is required after umbilical hernia surgery. This will help you to minimize your convalescence time. The special dietary requirements include:
Fruits fresh fruits that have high fiber content and are rich in antioxidants should form a part of every meal. The high fiber content will ensure that you do not get constipated and the antioxidants will help protect your body and boost your immune system. Try to eat different types of fruits so as to get adequate amounts of different vitamins. Citrus fruits, berries, and apples are some examples of fruits with a high fiber and vitamin content.
Vegetables these too have a high fiber content that will guard against the dangers of constipation after an umbilical hernia surgery. They also have high levels of vitamins and minerals and should also be included with every meal.
Lean meat meat is a source of protein, which is essential to the repair of damaged tissue. Lean meat like poultry and fish is an excellent source of low fat protein. Have one good source of low fat protein with every meal.
Low fat dairy products these are a good source of protein and can be alternated with lean meats to provide your body with sufficient protein.
High fiber breakfast foods will aid digestion and so your breakfast should consist of foods made from whole wheat flour, wheat germ, oatmeal, or bran.
Beet juice: apart from being a nutritional powerhouse, beet juice is a great source of nitric acid. The latter helps with blood flow in the body. A smooth blood flow, on the other hand, helps the brain in functioning properly. A study has found that people who consume beet juice have an increased circulation in the white matter resulting from an increased brain activity. This juice is sweet in taste and can be consumed every alternate day.
Berry smoothies: acai is a fruit which has a south african origin and hits the top of the list when it comes to brain assisting food. It increases the flow of the blood and dilates the blood vessels. However, this is extremely expensive. Berries also have a similar effect on the brain, but they are less powerful in nature. What can be done is to mix a little ingredient of acai in frozen berries juice and drink the same every day. Frozen berries retain the freshness and the nutritional benefits. This drink will improvise your brain and increase blood flow in the body.
Pomegranate juice: pomegranate is a great antioxidant and it very aptly limits the free radicals from damaging the brain cells. Antioxidants are also credited with increased blood flow and protection of the heart. A healthy cardiovascular system is synonymous to an increased brain function. What is surprising is the fact that pomegranate has more antioxidant content compared to red wine and green tea. Pomegranate juice can be consumed daily during the morning or afternoon.
Carrot juice: carrot is known for its healthy components that are beneficial for the eyes. Recent studies have revealed that they are great for the brain too. Like other colored vegetables, they are a great source of antioxidant and have a high content of beta-carotene. Carrot juice can reduce the inflammation of the brain cells and improve memory. Carrot juice is not at all bitter and the same can be consumed every alternate day after your meal.
Cocoa: a harvard study revealed that two cups of cocoa on a daily basis greatly helps a person in improving memory. Cocoa contains flavanols that keep the blood pressure normal and relaxes the blood vessel linings. Cocoa is also known to be a great antioxidant agent that limits the free radical to affect the brain cells. Cocoa should not be overloaded with sugar and should be consumed hot before starting your day.


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Tom Waits
Bad as Me
Anti Records CD
Bad as Me, his first studio album in over seven years (the last was 2004′s Real Gone), is a musical homecoming of sorts for Tom Waits. While there are certainly plenty of songs that share affinity with various releases from throughout his body of work, from Frank's Wild Years to Mule Variations to Alice, there's also a conscious embrace of what one of my friends called "Hollywood Tom Waits." By that, he meant the early years of Waits's career, when he was both a Beatnik bard and aspiring film composer (and actor); one who'd duet with Crystal Gayle and collaborate with Bette Midler. The years before Waits's persona became larger than life. And before he began to work with longtime partner and collaborator Kathleen Brennan. Brennan, a playwright, would urge and enable Waits to plumb the dramatic depths of his songwriting craft. So, pre-1983; pre-Swordfishtrombones. Brennan is still listed as coauthor on all the songs on Bad as Me, and the lyric narratives remain taut and clever. But she seems willing to take this stroll down memory lane with her partner.
And while calling Bad as Me "Hollywood Tom Waits" could have been leveled as a criticism, connoting a step backwards or a more superficial creative process, one needn't – indeed shouldn't – take it that way. Instead, it can be reckoned as a rapprochement between Waits's latter day experimentation and some of the features of his earlier work: supple melodic writing, a penchant for good hooks and compact structures, and an ambiguous approach toward emoting: one that often leaves the audience unsure of whether he's being satirical or on the level.
Thus it often is on Bad as Me as well. Waits can sing the refrain from Auld Lang Syne on "New Year's Eve," the album closer, without it seeming bathetic or mawkish. He can croon an ostensibly sentimental ballad like "Last Leaf" in a duet with Keith Richards (a longtime collaborator if a larger than life legend in his own right). But the sandpaper swoops of their combined voices make the performance's bald emoting seem earnest, hardworn, andearned; a careworn moment of vulnerability rather than two old hands blubbering into their beers.
There's plenty of edge and ebullient polystylistic experimentation on the CD too. While Waits recruits new band members to the fold – his son Casey Waits plays drums and Red Hot Chili Peppers's bassist Flea plays bass on couple of tracks, a number of others are longtime collaborators. Marc Ribot and Larry Taylor create an angular backdrop for the barnstorming blues of "Raised Right Man." David Hidalgo joins Ribot, Taylor, the younger Waits, and a horn section in the rollicking rockabilly of "Get Lost." The title cut finds Waits channeling Screaming Jay Hawkins, abetted by saucy baritone sax and Ribot outlining an off kilter yet catchy tango rhythm. Things get stranger still on "Face to the Highway, " a song that recreates the blurred edges of many a cut on 2002′s beguiling Waits record Alice. And "Hell Broke Luce" is a Harry Partch percussion-enabled howling and rap with motoric pulsations that ultimately devolves into skronk cum circus music. It's easily the track on Bad as Me that displays the most avant attitude.
One is not only impressed with the suavely chameleon character of the CD's supporting cast, but with a similar vocal suppleness from Waits himself. Not only can he still inhabit all sorts of characters, but the dynamic range he brings to bear, from delicate falsetto and hushed whispers to infernal rasping, bellowed sprechstimme and screams that, for less durable singers, would likely be polyp inducing. All in the service of a baker's dozen of songs of equally durable quality; ones that can stand beside some of the best material in his catalog to date. Long live Tom Waits.


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A cereal box is the perfect size for our stick puppet theater.Materials:
cereal box
exacto knife
paper-plain or patterned or both
double stick tape
1. Cut a large square in the middle of the front side of the cereal box.
2. Cut a smaller rectangle near the bottom of the back side of the box.
3. Place the edge of the paper along an edge of the box, fold it over the opposite edge, cut along the fold, and then tape the piece in place with double stick tape. I did this on each side of the box until it was completely covered.
4. I cut two rectangles for the curtains on each side of the front window. I used an accordion fold and attached them with double stick tape.
5. I cut a long strip for the top of the curtain and attached it with double stick tape in a ruffled style.
Show time!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Cereal Box Puppet Theater
A cereal box is the perfect size for our stick puppet theater.Materials:
8 comments:
- Tonya said...
Love this idea, thanks for posting!!!
I love your blog!
- January 1, 2009 at 6:34 AM
- Nyla said...
- January 1, 2009 at 9:58 AM
- Michelle Sybert said...
seriously, God must have given you the "extra creative" gene when he made you, because, girl, this idea, is out of control awesome! I'll be linking!
- January 1, 2009 at 11:11 AM
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Oh how cute, I just love this! Michelle (above) emailed me this darling project and I'll be linking as well. I'm in debt to her for letting me know about such an awesome blog!
- January 2, 2009 at 3:01 PM
- Alisa said...
You are so creative! This is an adorable and easy project. Thanks for sharing!
- January 3, 2009 at 8:00 AM
- Lisa Leonard said...
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- January 3, 2009 at 9:23 AM
- jvaughn0311 said...
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This is off topic, but since you mentioned in this thread about trying to get your dough temperature down, did you ever try putting ice cubes in plastic bags or something similar and either tie with twine or use a large rubber band around the mixing bowl to keep the temperature of your finished dough lower? Just thought I would mention this while it is fresh in my mind.
I agree that the 8 day fermentation dough was close to over fermenting. I noticed when opening the dough it felt like little honeycomb structures in the dough. Was that what you are talking about when you said my gluten structure was weakened by the protease enzymes attacking the gluten structure? I added the picture of the deli case so you could see I kept the dough in the bottom right hand corner to keep it as cold as I could.Yes, I can now see how the cold dough handled better than the warmed up dough. The first dough ball I tried just wanted to tear, so that is why I just tried it right out of the deli case.I would like to try this experiment again. I would like to try with adding IDY either later or at the end and still go for an 8 day fermentation to see what the results would be. Do you think I should lower the IDY any more at this point?Let me know which you want me to try to get the best results.I did really enjoy the taste of the crust. It was much better than my one day fermentation.
What I meant was do you think your finished dough temperature could go down lower with ice cubes or dry ice attached to the outside of your mixing bowl? That is why I asked if you ever tried this method to get your finished dough temperature down. I was only thinking about this because you live in a warmer climate.
You had mentioned in other posts that you drill a hole in the lid of the containers. What diameter drill bit did you use? Is that something you would recommend me doing to get my best results?Norma
Matt.Thank you for your advise. I did know the hole was for gasses to escape, but didn't know if the size of the hole mattered. Thank you for answering my question.Norma
Since I want to try the poppy seed trick again, I purchased some Glad containers and they are 5.2 cups. I only purchased four because I want to try 5 dough balls like I did before and just put four dough balls in the Glad containers and one dough in my regular plastic bag to see if there is any difference in how the dough behaves. Are the 5.2 cups containers big enough for my dough to expand? You had mentioned in other posts that you drill a hole in the lid of the containers. What diameter drill bit did you use? Is that something you would recommend me doing to get my best results?
Josh,I forgot to mention in my last post that when I remove the dough ball from its container to warm up, I dust it with bench flour before covering it with the plastic wrap. That helps absorb some of the surface moisture and keeps the dough from sticking to my work surface. Peter
I wonder if that could have something to do with the tiny bubbles?
Bill,I tend to think not. Otherwise, I think you would find blistering in crusts made from doughs fermented for a couple or hours or so (at room temperature). I have never seen them in such cases, even with the dough balls being coated with oil and using bench flour. There may be many reasons for the small blisters forming, but I believe that the most common explanation is long fermentation times, whether at ambient temperature of under cold fermentation. At least that has been my experience making just about all kinds of doughs under many different conditions. To test your thesis, you can make a test emergency dough and use your oiled surface/floured hands to see if you can create the blistering effect.Peter
The dough smelled so bad, I couldn't bring myself to even try and bake it.