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New directions in obesity treatment
Obesity is an abnormal accumulation of body fat, usually 20% or more over an individual's ideal body weight. Obesity is associated with increased risk of illness, disability, and death.
The branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of obesity is known as bariatrics. As obesity has become a major health problem in the United States, bariatrics has become a separate medical and surgical specialty.
Obesity traditionally has been defined as a weight at least 20% above the weight corresponding to the lowest death rate for individuals of a specific height, gender, and age (ideal weight). Twenty to forty percent over ideal weight is considered mildly obese; 40–100% over ideal weight is considered moderately obese; and 100% over ideal weight is considered severely, or morbidly, obese. More recent guidelines for obesity use a measurement called BMI (body mass index) which is the individual's weight multiplied by 703 and then divided by twice the height in inches. BMI of 25.9–29 is considered overweight; BMI over 30 is considered obese. Measurements and comparisons of waist and hip circumference can also provide some information regarding risk factors associated with weight. The higher the ratio, the greater the chance for weight-associated complications. Calipers can be used to measure skin-fold thickness to determine whether tissue is muscle (lean) or adipose tissue (fat).
Much concern has been generated about the increasing incidence of obesity among Americans. Some studies have noted an increase from 12% to 18% occurring between 1991 and 1998. Other studies have actually estimated that a full 50% of all Americans are overweight. The World Health Organization terms obesity a worldwide epidemic, and the diseases which can occur due to obesity are becoming increasingly prevalent.
Excessive weight can result in many serious, potentially life-threatening health problems, including hypertension, Type II diabetes mellitus (non-insulin dependent diabetes), increased risk for coronary disease, increased unexplained heart attack, hyperlipide-mia, infertility, and a higher prevalence of colon, prostate, endometrial, and, possibly, breast cancer. Approximately 300,000 deaths a year are attributed to obesity, prompting leaders in public health, such as former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, M.D., to label obesity ''the second leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States.''
Causes and symptoms
The mechanism for excessive weight gain is clear—more calories are consumed than the body burns, and the excess calories are stored as fat (adipose) tissue. However, the exact cause is not as clear and likely arises from a complex combination of factors. Genetic factors significantly influence how the body regulates the appetite and the rate at which it turns food into energy (metabolic rate). Studies of adoptees confirm this relationship—the majority of adoptees followed a pattern of weight gain that more closely resembled that of their birth parents than their adoptive parents. A genetic predisposition to weight gain, however, does not automatically mean that a person will be obese. Eating habits and patterns of physical activity also play a significant role in the amount of weight a person gains. Recent studies have indicated that the amount of fat in a person's diet may have a greater impact on weight than the number of calories it contains. Carbohydrates like cereals, breads, fruits, and vegetables and protein (fish, lean meat, turkey breast, skim milk) are converted to fuel almost as soon as they are consumed.
Most fat calories are immediately stored in fat cells, which add to the body's weight and girth as they expand and multiply. A sedentary lifestyle, particularly prevalent in affluent societies, such as in the United States, can contribute to weight gain. Psychological factors, such as depression and low self-esteem may, in some cases, also play a role in weight gain.
At what stage of life a person becomes obese can affect his or her ability to lose weight. In childhood, excess calories are converted into new fat cells (hyper-plastic obesity), while excess calories consumed in adulthood only serve to expand existing fat cells (hypertrophic obesity). Since dieting and exercise can only reduce the size of fat cells, not eliminate them, persons who were obese as children can have great
difficulty losing weight, since they may have up to five times as many fat cells as someone who became overweight as an adult.
Obesity can also be a side effect of certain disorders and conditions, including:
- Cushing's syndrome, a disorder involving the excessive release of the hormone cortisol
- hypothyroidism, a condition caused by an underactive thyroid gland
- neurologic disturbances, such as damage to the hypothalamus, a structure located deep within the brain that helps regulate appetite
- consumption of such drugs as steroids, antipsychotic medications, or antidepressants
- arthritis and other orthopedic problems, such as lower back pain
- hernias
- heartburn
- adult-onset asthma
- gum disease
- high cholesterol levels
- gallstones
- high blood pressure
- menstrual irregularities or cessation of menstruation (amenorhhea)
- decreased fertility, and pregnancy complications
- shortness of breath that can be incapacitating
- sleep apnea and sleeping disorders
- skin disorders arising from the bacterial breakdown of sweat and cellular material in thick folds of skin or from increased friction between folds
- emotional and social problems
Diagnosis of obesity is made by observation and by comparing the patient's weight to ideal weight charts. Many doctors and obesity researchers refer to the body mass index (BMI), which uses a height-weight relationship to calculate an individual's ideal weight and personal risk of developing obesity-related health problems. Physicians may also obtain direct measurements of an individual's body fat content by using calipers to measure skin-fold thickness at the back of the upper arm and other sites. The most accurate means of measuring body fat content involves immersing a person in water and measuring relative displacement; however, this method is very impractical and is usually only used in scientific studies requiring very specific assessments. Women whose body fat exceeds 30% and men whose body fat exceeds 25% are generally considered obese.
Doctors may also note how a person carries excess weight on his or her body. Studies have shown that this factor may indicate whether or not an individual has a predisposition to develop certain diseases or conditions that may accompany obesity. ''Apple-shaped'' individuals who store most of their weight around the waist and abdomen are at greater risk for cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes than ''pear-shaped'' people whose extra pounds settle primarily in their hips and thighs.
Treatment of obesity depends primarily on how overweight a person is and his or her overall health. However, to be successful, any treatment must affect life-long behavioral changes rather than short-term weight loss. ''Yo-yo'' dieting, in which weight is repeatedly lost and regained, has been shown to increase a person's likelihood of developing fatal health problems than if the weight had been lost gradually or not lost at all. Behavior-focused treatment should concentrate on:
- What and how much a person eats. This aspect may involve keeping a food diary and developing a better understanding of the nutritional value and fat content of foods. It may also involve changing grocery-shopping habits (e.g., buying only what is on a prepared list and only going on a certain day), timing of meals (to prevent feelings of hunger, a person may plan frequent, small meals), and actually slowing down the rate at which a person eats.
- How a person responds to food. This may involve understanding what psychological issues underlie a person's eating habits. For example, one person may binge eat when under stress, while another may always use food as a reward. In recognizing these psychological triggers, an individual can develop alternate coping mechanisms that do not focus on food.
- How they spend their time. Making activity and exercise an integrated part of everyday life is a key to achieving and maintaining weight loss. Starting slowly and building endurance keeps individuals from becoming discouraged. Varying routines and trying new activities also keeps interest high.
For most individuals who are mildly obese, these behavior modifications entail life-style changes they can make independently while being supervised by a family physician. Other mildly obese persons may seek the help of a commercial weight-loss program (e.g., Weight Watchers). The effectiveness of these programs is difficult to assess, since programs vary widely, drop-out rates are high, and few employ members of the medical community. However, programs that emphasize realistic goals, gradual progress, sensible eating, and exercise can be very helpful and are recommended by many doctors. Programs that promise instant weight loss or feature severely restricted diets are not effective and, in some cases, can be dangerous.
For individuals who are severely obese, dietary changes and behavior modification may be accompanied by surgery to reduce or bypass portions of the stomach or small intestine. Although obesity surgery is less risky as of 2003 because of recent innovations in equipment and surgical technique, it is still performed only on patients for whom other strategies have failed and whose obesity seriously threatens their health. Other surgical procedures are not recommended, including liposuction, a purely cosmetic procedure in which a suction device is used to remove fat from beneath the skin, and jaw wiring, which can damage gums and teeth and cause painful muscle spasms.
Appetite-suppressant drugs are sometimes prescribed to aid in weight loss. These drugs work by increasing levels of serotonin or catecholamine, which are brain chemicals that control feelings of fullness. Appetite suppressants, though, are not considered truly effective, since most of the weight lost while taking them is usually regained after stopping them. Also, suppressants containing amphetamines can be potentially abused by patients. While most of the immediate side-effects of these drugs are harmless, the long-term effects of these drugs, in many cases, are unknown. Two drugs, dexfenfluramine hydro-chloride (Redux) and fenfluramine (Pondimin) as well as a combination fenfluramine-phentermine (Fen/Phen) drug, were taken off the market when they were shown to cause potentially fatal heart defects. In November 1997, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new weight-loss drug, sibutramine (Meridia). Available only with a doctor's prescription, Meridia can significantly elevate blood pressure and cause dry mouth, headache, constipation, and insomnia. This medication should not be used by patients with a history of congestive heart failure, heart disease, stroke, or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
Other weight-loss medications available with a doctor's prescription include:
- diethylpropion (Tenuate, Tenuate dospan)
- mazindol (Mazanor, Sanorex)
- phendimetrazine (Bontril, Plegine, Prelu-2, X-Trozine)
- phentermine (Adipex-P, Fastin, Ionamin, Oby-trim)
Phenylpropanolamine (Acutrim, Dextarim) is the only nonprescription weight-loss drug approved by the FDA These over-the-counter diet aids can boost weight loss by 5%. Combined with diet and exercise and used only with a doctor's approval, prescription anti-obesity medications enable some patients to lose 10% more weight than they otherwise would. Most patients regain lost weight after discontinuing use of either prescription medications or nonprescription weight-loss products.
Prescription medications or over-the-counter weight-loss products can cause:
- constipation
- dry mouth
- headache
- irritability
- nausea
- nervousness
- sweating
None of them should be used by patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO inhibitors).
Doctors sometimes prescribe fluoxetine (Prozac), an antidepressant that can increase weight loss by about 10%. Weight loss may be temporary and side effects of this medication include diarrhea, fatigue, insomnia, nausea, and thirst. Weight-loss drugs currently being developed or tested include ones that can prevent fat absorption or digestion; reduce the desire for food and prompt the body to burn calories more quickly; and regulate the activity of substances that control eating habits and stimulate overeating.
Alternative treatment
Acupressure and acupuncture can also suppress food cravings. Visualization and meditation can create and reinforce a positive self-image that enhances the patient's determination to lose weight. By improving physical strength, mental concentration, and emotional serenity, yoga can provide the same benefits. Also, patients who play soft, slow music during meals often find that they eat less food but enjoy it more.
Getting the correct ratios of protein, carbohydrates, and good-quality fats can help in weight loss via enhancement of the metabolism. Support groups that are informed about healthy, nutritious, and balanced diets can offer an individual the support he or she needs to maintain this type of eating regimen.
As many as 85% of dieters who do not exercise on a regular basis regain their lost weight within two years. In five years, the figure rises to 90%. Repeatedly losing and regaining weight (yo yo dieting) encourages the body to store fat and may increase a patient's risk of developing heart disease. The primary factor in achieving and maintaining weight loss is a life-long commitment to regular exercise and sensible eating habits.
Obesity experts suggest that a key to preventing excess weight gain is monitoring fat consumption rather than counting calories, and the National Cholesterol Education Program maintains that only 30% of calories should be derived from fat. Only one-third of those calories should be contained in saturated fats (the kind of fat found in high concentrations in meat, poultry, and dairy products). Because most people eat more than they think they do, keeping a detailed food diary is a useful way to assess eating habits. Eating three balanced, moderate-portion meals a day—with the main meal at mid-day—is a more effective way to prevent obesity than fasting or crash diets. Exercise increases the metabolic rate by creating muscle, which burns more calories than fat. When regular exercise is combined with regular, healthful meals, calories continue to burn at an accelerated rate for several hours. Finally, encouraging healthful habits in children is a key to preventing childhood obesity and the health problems that follow in adulthood.
New directions in obesity treatment
The rapid rise in the incidence of obesity in the United States since 1990 has prompted researchers to look for new treatments. One approach involves the application of antidiabetes drugs to the treatment of obesity. Metformin (Glucophage), a drug that was approved by the Food and Dug Administration (FDA) in 1994 for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, shows promise in treating obesity associated with insulin resistance.
Another field of obesity research is the study of hormones, particularly leptin, which is produced by fat cells in the body, and ghrelin, which is secreted by cells in the lining of the stomach. Both hormones are known to affect appetite and the body's energy balance. Leptin is also related to reproductive function, while ghrelin stimulates the pituitary gland to release growth hormone. Further studies of these two hormones may lead to the development of new medications to control appetite and food intake.
A third approach to obesity treatment involves research into the social factors that encourage or reinforce weight gain in humans. Researchers are looking at such issues as the advertising and marketing of food products; media stereotypes of obesity; the development of eating disorders in adolescents and adults; and similar questions.
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DiSC Profile Workshop Facilitation in Pasadena, CA.
DiSC Facilitator, DiSC Corporate Trainer, Certified Coach - Chris Meade, PhD | Pasadena, California
The DiSC Personality Profile facilitated training workshop focuses on developing greater self-awareness and stronger people skills. All things equal, having stronger relational skills and emotional intelligence advances people in their organization faster and sets them apart from others in their professional careers. This high-quality DiSC Profile training seminar is facilitated in workshop style, and is targeted for newly formed teams, management training, team development, leadership training, and sales/marketing teams. The DiSC Personality Profile training workshop can be done in a 3-4 hour or 6-8 hour time block at your organization, a Pasadena area hotel or offsite.
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BOSTON (CBS) – The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat needed overtime to decide Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, but each of the teams had star players watching the deciding minutes from the bench.
Both Paul Pierce and LeBron James fouled out in overtime of the Celtics' 93-91 victory Sunday night at the Garden. Pierce, who finished with a team-high 23 points in 40 minutes on the floor, fouled out just 38 seconds into overtime. He has now fouled out of three of the last five games.
But the Celtics Captain had a smile on his face when James also tallied his sixth personal foul of the evening with under two minutes to go in overtime.
Pierce On Fouling Out, LeBron James:
"Oh, it was very frustrating," Pierce said. "But it's gratifying when you see the other star player fouling out, also. That kind of evened up the playing field."
Read: Rondo Calls Out Heat At Half
For James, it is just the fourth time he has fouled out in 795 career games, and the first time in the playoffs.
"That's an interesting fact. You look up and the guy never really has a lot of fouls," Pierce said after the game. "But we were aggressive against him tonight; we stepped up twice and took charges, we drove when he was guarding the ball. That's what you have to do."
James fouled out with 1:51 remaining in the extra frame when he and Mickael Pietrus got tangled up near the Miami basket away from the ball. James was whistled for the offensive foul, causing him to watch the rest of the action from the bench.
The Miami star did not agree with the call.
"I know how to play the game of basketball," said James, who finished with a game-high 29 points. "I don't need the advantage of holding somebody or pushing somebody down."
"I don't foul out," he continued. "If I'm going to foul out, I wish I earned it."
Boston was whistled for 30 personal fouls with Miami tallying 28. Pierce credited the style of play for the unusual number of fouls called.
"It was a cut, scratch, grab, hold, elbow-type of game," he said. "I mean, nobody was going to give an edge. I'd say it's a classic. You rarely see that, you rarely see that. You rarely see that when you've got two star players fouling out."
The series, now tied 2-2, shifts back to Miami for Game 5 Tuesday night.


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BRIDGEPORT -- Chaos reigned at a North End house fire Wednesday after witnesses reported hearing gunfire from the structure.
Ultimately, two people and two dogs were rescued from a fire there, and police did not find any evidence weapons had been fired.
"This was a fluid, fast-moving situation and our police officers and firefighters did an outstanding job," Mayor Bill Finch said.
Police initially went to 158 Robert St. to investigate reports of shots fired.
But then a fire broke out and firefighters were called to the scene in time to see an unidentified woman exiting a third-floor window.
The fire department used a ladder to rescue her but could not enter the house until police probed the possible shooting.
The city's SWAT team searched the first floor. They forced a door on the second story and found an unidentified man with burns lying on the floor.
The man and two dogs were taken out of the house.
"Because of the initial report, the department had to treat it as an active shooter situation," said Police Chief Joseph Gaudett. "And because of the working fire in the house the officers didn't have the luxury of time."
At times, the situation resembled a military operation, with the National Guard -- in town to help with post-blizzard cleanup -- also responding.
Neighbors said a man with emotional problems was yelling and screaming in the house. They thought they heard gunshots and called police.
But according to police, no weapons were recovered and there was no other evidence to support neighbors' reports.
Fire Chief Brian Rooney praised his crew for not hesitating to help the woman despite the possibility an armed suspect was there.
Snow-clogged roads further complicated the response Wednesday, making access to the site difficult.
But emergency vehicles might not have had any access if residents of Robert Street had not cleared the snow off the road on their own Monday evening. About 50 or so children, teens and adults took on the task, using only shovels.
"On (nearby) Earl Street, someone was having chest pains so a couple of kids said let's try to shovel out just in case emergency crews need to get in," said resident Stacey Lopez.
Staff writers Daniel Tepfer, Keila Torres Ocasio and Brian Lockhart contributed to this report.


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|Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (General information)
by Fred Penzel, Ph.D.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a problem that affects one out of every forty people. This works out roughly, to between five and seven million Americans. Studies have shown similar rates of occurrence in other countries as well. It affects one out of every 200 school-age children, and 21% of OC sufferers begin to experience symptoms by the time they are fifteen.
Obsessions are thoughts that are intrusive, unwanted, repetitive, inappropriate, and often doubtful. They frequently center around harm or bad luck happening to either the thinker, those close to him or her, or strangers. This harm may involve past, present, or future events. Anxiety, guilt, and depression frequently accompany these thoughts. Typical obsessions will generally fall into one of the following groups:
Compulsions are any physical or mental actions or activities that are performed for the purpose of relieving the anxiety, doubt, and guilt caused by a sufferer's obsessions. Compulsions may vary with different obsessions, or may be repetitive and ritualistic that is, having to be performed the same way every time. At the beginning, compulsions may only be performed occasionally, however, as time passes, they can expand to fill hours of a sufferer's day. Typical compulsions will generally fall into one of the following groups:
It can be rather difficult for those who do not suffer from the disorder to appreciate just how tortuous the cycle of intrusive, unpleasant thoughts and repetitive actions can be. Those with OCD can generally see how illogical the thoughts are, and how destructive compulsions can be, but remain trapped by them anyway. OCD can take over a person's, as well as a family's entire life.
It is only in recent years that treatment for OCD has become better known and available. There are currently two modes of treatment for OCD that have been shown to be effective. They are antidepressant medication and behavioral therapy. Medications used to treat OCD include Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Luvox, Celexa, Lexapro, Serzone, Effexor, and Anafranil. The type of behavioral therapy used to treat OCD is known as Exposure and Response Prevention. While in treatment, sufferers are taught how to gradually confront their obsessive thoughts, while progressively resisting their compulsions. By doing this, they build up a tolerance to the thoughts and also learn that even if they don't perform compulsions, nothing can or will happen. By the end of treatment, even if the sufferer has an obsessive thought, they can accept it, acknowledge it, and feel that they do not have to act on it in any way. At this point, we may say that they are "recovered." We do not use the word "cured" because OCD is a chronic disorder, much the same as diabetes or asthma. In uncomplicated cases of OCD, time to recovery averages between six and twelve months. In cases where other disorders are also present, or a sufferer has been disabled for an extended period, recovery may take longer.
OCD was once thought to be strictly a psychological problem a type of defense mechanism and a reaction to one's early upbringing. Modem scientific findings of the last thirty years have revealed instead that OCD is a neurobiological brain disorder, most likely a disturbance involving the action of a brain transmitter chemical known as serotonin. There is also some recent evidence that OCD may have genetic origins. It is not unusual to see OCD in several members of the same family, spanning a number of generations. Further research will hopefully shed more light on this in the near future. If you would like to read more about what Dr. Penzel has to say about OCD, take a look at his self-help book, "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: A Complete Guide to Getting Well and Staying Well," (Oxford University Press, 2000). You can learn more about it at www.ocdbook.com
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DICE senior producer Patrick Liu has left the Battlefield 3 studio to join Rovio, the studio can confirm. This marks the second high profile departure from DICE this month.
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"It's a world of difference to work together at one location. The whole game is made at DICE in Stockholm. It's great having the guys running around, talking to each other. Co-op, for example, is actually based on a lot of the philosophy behind multiplayer. Teamwork is never forced, but we have different gadgets and […]
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Battlefield developer DICE has been fooling around with the Wii U, but won't be porting existing games to the system.
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"We are trying to grow the franchise in different ways, always, and to do something new for us, whether it's a feature like the destruction that was added in Bad Company or the single player that was also added in Bad Company. Since then, it's grown and grown as a franchise. Single player has become […]
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DICE producer Patrick Liu has confirmed that Battlefield 3 on Xbox 360 will have the ability to install a hi-res texture pack on its second disc.
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For those of us who were reared on the finest of Irish traditional music, dance and folklore there can be nothing more disappointing than the often 'plastic' portrayal of those fine traditions by commercially centred enterprises to pander to a less than patriotic version of our traditions and nationhood. However, that is all about to change, and for the good.
Often, as I have reviewed the hospitality industry in Ireland, I have been pained by scratchy CD representations of Irish music, I have been unhappy to watch tired Irish dancers 'perform' their third 'tourist' show of the day. Finally, there is Celtic light at the end of the dark tunnel of gross commercialism.
On Thursday the 20th of September 2012, The Irish House Party nestled in Francis Street, Christchurch, Dublin and twinned with the Tivoli Theatre, launched the revival of traditional Irish music and dance in all its glory. Gone are the big blasts and fads of the Riverdance era and its substitutes, and returned are the soft furnishings, and cosy surrounds of a Traditional Irish House Party.
The launch of the Irish House Party kicked off with a food and drink reception in the newly refurbished Irish House Party bar and restaurant at No. 19 Francis Street, Christ Church, Dublin 8. Parking is available both at the Tivoli Theatre Car Park in Francis Street, and on-street parking is also available (FREE after 7pm).
The Irish House Party Bar and Restaurant have been renovated to a high standard and presenting guests with an ambiance that is both welcoming and traditional, in the finest sense of the word traditional, the glowing charm of soft tones and traditional furnishings make the Irish House Party Bar and Restaurant a unique home from home experience. The Irish House Party staff are professional, courteous and offer all that is so often lost in our once famous Cead Mile Failte.
Unlike the often stand offish performers one fines at large commercially driven venues, at The Irish House Party, Ireland's champion musicians and performers casually introduce themselves around the tables and sit for some banter if so invited to do so. The Irish House Party presents as one thing above all else, a labour of love, it is clear that this is a partnership born out of love for all things Irish, a passion to wrestle Irish culture and tradition back from the grasp of brute commercialism.
As dozens of guests filled out the restaurant on the first floor, the air filled with an aroma of traditional Irish food, Dublin Coddle tickled at the nostrils, as beef and Guinness stew titillated the very soul of all gathered. The food was of the highest standard and would have sat easily on the menu of Dublin's finest Restaurants. While this was a night of all things Irish, the wine connoisseur was not to be disappointed, with Findlater (wine supplier of choice) providing such suburb choices as Tocornal Sauvignon Blanc and Tocornal Cabernet Sauvignon, just to mention two.
And what would an Irish night be without Murphy's Irish Stout, Murphy's Red Ale, Beamish Irish Stout and so forth, all of which combined to make a great meal, a world class experience.
Following food, drink and banter in the Irish House Party Bar and Restaurant, it was time for the 8.30pm show in the Tivoli Theatre. Many will know the Tivoli Theatre for its long service to theatre and music in Ireland. As I walked along the tunnel entrance, I was moved by the diligence of the Tivoli owners to maintain nostalgia with what was clearly a ground breaking partnership between the Irish House Party and the Tivoli Theatre. Once inside the Tivoli, the bar area is nicely set out with traditional seating and a home from home atmosphere, again, staff are both helpful and courteous.
The real surprise comes when one steps through the curtain as it where, and enters what at first glance appears to be someone's sitting room, that has allowed, friends and neighbours to drop in for a session. The stage replicates a traditional Irish sitting room, with pine dresser and couches setting the scene.
The main body of guests are seated directly in front of the stage, the stage meets guests at head height while seated, making the guest feel as though they are part of a traditional Irish session rather than part of a concert audience. The line-up of musicians and dancers is a 'Who's Who' list of the best Ireland has to offer. The casual stage setting makes the audience feel relaxed and at home, the banter, folklore and organic conversation between the session musicians and dancers adds an authenticity rarely if ever seen in modern representations of the Irish traditional session.
Soon the Theatre echoed with the haunting sounds of hundreds of years of all that is good about Irish Culture and Tradition, music and song were not only played but explained, instruments were not a mystery but visualisations used to explain their time and place in our long rich history. Three hundred year old tunes, that made Leonardo De Caprio and Kate Winslet famous in the great epic Titanic, captured the hand and foot stamping mood of the guests gathered, Bono and U2 echoed from the traditional instruments as easily as the lyrics written by 1916 Patriot and Irish hero Padraig Pearse. A straw poll was taken before the bazooka and its player told a strange story about a well-meaning rugby player, and this was followed by Gerry telling a story in song, about a yellow haired girl, who may not have been all that she first appeared.
This session with the Irish House Party was as much about music appreciation as it was about concert and performance; time was taken to explain the instruments, the songs, the dance and the music. The dancers stepped up from the couch causally and periodically, to perform what can only be described as dancing Gymnastics, the dancers reminded the audience, that one does not have to be on a big stage with multi-million Euro backing sets to perform and transcend the very essence of Irish Dance.
Following rapturous applause from the guests gathered, many from America, New Zealand, our own Fair City and other parts of the world it was time to return to the Irish House Party Bar where yet more musicians had gathered to beat out a crescendo of tunes that seen even the most restrained, foot-tapping, hand clapping and singing along with the memories stoked by a timeless echo of ancient tradition.
The Irish House Party has returned Irish music, dance and culture to its true home, that is home is built from the passion and the love of the few, to be shared with the many. The Irish House Party, above all else offers guests a truly traditional experience, that experience is captured in the ambiance, the food, the service, the passion, and most importantly a true Cead Mile Failte has been returned to the Irish session by world class musicians and dancers. dasher 2012
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If you are looking for something different for your company Christmas party this year then The Irish House Party Christmas Ceili is the perfect option. For the whole month of December we will be hosting our special Christmas Irish House Party shows.
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The boutique Trinity Capital Hotel is a 2-minute walk from Trinity College. It offers the Cafe Cairo restaurant and bar and large rooms with flat-screen satellite TVs and internet access.
The stylish rooms at the Trinity Hotel are decorated in rich colours and walnut wood fittings. Rooms include laptop safes, full-length mirrors and bathrooms with baths, power showers and fluffy towels. Some rooms have panoramic city views.
The open-plan restaurant has huge floor-to-ceiling windows and serves light lunches and coffees during the day. There is an evening dinner menu and a heated outdoor terrace area. There are several opulently furnished lounges in the hotel for guests to relax in.
The Temple Bar district is just a 5-minute walk away and the hotel has a 24-hour reception. There is a DART Station at Tara Street just a one minute walk from the Trinity Capital Hotel.
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Home Record Not Good
Back home. Over the past five division-winning seasons, the Phillies have piled up a ton of wins at Citizens Bank Park. In this season of disbelief, the table has been turned. As they head into a weekend series with the Giants, the Phillies are 17-27 at home, fewest wins in the NL. That trend needs to be reversed if the Phillies are going to make a run at the playoffs.
The first-place Giants, on the other hand, are very tough at AT&T Park, 29-16. The Dodgers and Pirates have also won 29 home games, most in the NL.
How do the Phillies and Giants stack up?
Runs scored, 392-367, edge Phillies Hits, 841-813, edge Phillies Home runs, 88-55, edge Phillies Stolen bases, 72-66, edge SF Average, .261-261, even
ERA, 3.49-4.17, edge SF BAA, .240-.259, edge SF Saves, 33-21, edge SF Shutouts, 11-4, edge SF Fewest homers allowed, 77-103, edge SF
Fewest errors, 56-73, edge Phillies
Teams met in a three-game series in SF back in April. Giants won last two. Each team scored seven total runs.
Trade Deadline If you are a baseball fan, you are aware that the trading deadline is 11 days away. Rumors are everywhere and will only increase as we get closer to July 31.
Baseball's rumor mill far out-distances any other sport. It's no contest.
Each home team supplies tickets behind home plate for visiting scouts. Those seats will be filled for the next 11 days.
Ruben has a conference call every Wednesday with his staff and his scouts. Would love to be a fly on the wall, unless Ruben has a fly-swatter.
Down On The Farm
**Lehigh Valley coasted at Durham, 10-1. 2B Kevin Fransden, 4 hits, including 32nd-33rd doubles; DH Hector Luna, 4 hits, including 4th home run; LF Domonic Brown, 5th homer.
**Reading was shutout for the third straight game, this time, 1-0, at Trenton. Phillies haven't scored in 29 innings. LHS Mario Hollands (2-4) allowed the 1 run in 7.2 innings.
**Clearwater lost, 2-1, at Port Charlotte. RF Anthony Hewitt, 3 hits, 12th steal. Loser was Brody Colvin (5-5), 2 runs, 7 innings, 2 walks, 6 strikeouts.
**Lakewood dropped a 5-1 decision at Hickory, dropping their road record to 12-31.
**Williamsport lost, 7-4, at State College. 1B Chris Serritella, 2 hits including 5th homer; drove in 3 runs, boosting club-high total to 22. Leads club with .317 average.
**Gulf Coast League Phillies were defeated by the Pirates, 2-1. C Willians Astudillo, 2 hits, lone RBI.
Casey Who?
Now batting third for the Phillies, right fielder, Casey Stengel. Yep, Casey played one and a-half seasons with the Phillies.
For a vintage photo of him hitting, check out www.phillies.com/alumni.


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Wells out one month with hamstring strain
Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells is expected to be sidelined a month after straining his left hamstring on Monday at the Bobby Mattick Training Center. Wells was left Toronto's complex to undergo an MRI exam to further evaluate the damage.
"Right now, preliminary, I'd say he's going to miss four weeks," Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi said.
Wells had two stints on the disabled list last season, including one for the same hamstring last July. The 30-year-old center fielder finished the season batting .300 with 20 home runs and 78 RBIs, but he spent 52 games on the DL. He also fractured his left wrist in May of last season.
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Crap, I thought Wells had worked out all winter to strengthen himself. Clearly as soon as he's healthy, he needs to be dumped.
Love Vernon, but don't love living with the injuries! I hope that this is not a sign of things to come for his 2009 season!
There is no way they are dumping Wells and his 20M contract. This is dissapointing, his body doesn't look like its going to hold up over the long haul. I can see him being the most expensive DH in the game in a year or two. Hopefully this was just a little blip for this year, and is healthy the rest of the way, but these injuries are becoming quite frequent as he is into his 30's.
You guys said it best, this is very disappointing news. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping that this is just a small hiccup on the way to a productive season.
G. The wife says thanks.
If you or i get hurt at work we go on Comp. or insurance, So why is it that a team has to pay these players all that money, after all it's just a job for them.
I think the team has insurance, but I'm not exactly sure how it works. If Wells keeps up like this the premium to cover his contract is gonna go through the roof.
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Not certain as to whom Jon & Kate Gosselin might have pissed off at US Weekly, as the magazine continues to rag on them. The latest being the above new photo of Jon Gosselin with his alleged 23 year old girlfriend, Deanna Hummel.
According to US, the above photos were taken on March 28 at the Spring Gruv at The Canyons Ski Resort in Park City, Utah. Jon's Utah visit was filmed for an episode of their show. The filming was to focus on how he helps handicapped kids (the vacations in Utah are among the freebies he receives from the show).
A witness who spotted Jon and Deanna claimed the two "were close and chatty" as they watched a pond skimming competition together. Deanna's brother, Jason Hummel, confirmed last month that his sister did indeed have an affair with Jon.
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Archbold (Ohio, USA)
Archbold, a town with a population in 2007 of 4,483, is located in the southwest corner of Fulton County in northwestern Ohio. It is the center of a large (originally Amish) Mennonite settlement, extending eastward 10 miles (16 km) to Wauseon, the county seat, and westward seven miles (11 km) to the town of Stryker in Williams County. The original settlers came from Alsace and Montbéliard in France during the 1830s.
In the 1950s, five congregations of the Mennonite Church (MC), with a total combined membership of 1,700 had meetinghouses in the vicinity of Archbold, but none in the town itself. The Evangelical Mennonite Church had two congregations with a combined membership of 500, one with a meetinghouse in Archbold, and the other in Wauseon. The Reformed Mennonite Church had a small congregation with a meetinghouse northeast of Archbold, and the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite also had a small congregation with a meetinghouse in the nearby village of Pettisville. Several of the congregations have mission outposts in suburban Toledo, 40 miles (65 km) distant.
A unique feature of the Archbold community was the development of a number of small Mennonite industries which served to absorb the surplus farm labor, so that fewer of the members found it necessary to go to larger cities for employment. Among these industries in the 1950s were woodworking and furniture factories, a farm machinery factory, and a meat packing plant and livestock sales establishment.
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Hershberger, Guy F. "Archbold (Ohio, USA)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1955. Web. 3 Apr 2020. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Archbold_(Ohio,_USA)&oldid=90906.
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Hershberger, Guy F. (1955). Archbold (Ohio, USA). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 3 April 2020, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Archbold_(Ohio,_USA)&oldid=90906.
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turn (someone) around (one's) (little) finger
To gain complete control, dominance, or mastery over somebody; to make someone do whatever one wishes. The spoiled little brat has completely turned his parents around his little finger. Everyone accused her of turning the boss around her finger.