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NASHUA, N.H. — Rick Perry got into an intense exchange this afternoon about his views on border security and illegal immigration with an invited member of the audience at a business roundtable here.
George Katis, the owner of Nashua Wallpaper, repeatedly pressed Perry on what he was going to do about those dual problems in what was otherwise a low-key conversation.
Perry, who was on his second trip to New Hampshire as a presidential candidate, criticized President Obama for his assertion during a speech in El Paso, Tex. in May that his administration had "strengthened border security beyond what many believed was possible."
"Six weeks ago the President went to El Paso and said the border is safer than it's ever been," Perry said. "I have no idea, maybe he was talking about the Canadian border."
Perry noted that his state has asked the federal government for additional National Guard troops to assist with security until more border agents could be traind, but repeated his view that a fence running the entire length of the U.S.-Mexican border was not a viable option.
"You've got strategic fencing in some of the metropolitan areas — that's very helpful — but the idea that you're going to build a wall from Brownsville to El Paso is just — it's ridiculous on its face," he said.
"The fact of the matter is that 1,200 mile border is too much for even the state of Texas, as substantial as we are, to defend. Perry added, "I will assure you one thing, if I'm the president of the United States, the border will be secure."
Katis, the Nashua businessman followed up, asking Perry again what exactly he would do about illegal immigrants.
"You're not going to ship 12 million people back to whatever country they come from. But you've got to come up with a way that clearly stays away from this issue of making individuals legal citizens of the United States if they haven't gone through the proper process," Perry said. "I think we can sit down and have a, you know, an adult, grown up conversation with business men and women who understand the need to have available workforce but also this very important issue of the rule of law. We're a country of laws and you've got to live within these laws."
At the end of Perry's remarks Katis spoke directly to him.
"Governor," he said, "you came across very moderate." He added that was a different impression than some have of Perry — that he is "to the right of Attila The Hun," Katis said.


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I went to the Luxe Level in Randolph.... it's a great concept but not really a great experience...that "special parking" does not exist and with each table you get a button that calls your waiter/waitress over THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE MOVIE so I missed about 1/2 + of the movie because the guy next to us kept pressing the button to complain about the food ...the drinks are yummy though and it's a fun time but it's unfortunate you pay an extra 10$ to sit in a lazy-boy and be interrupted every 10 minutes.
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The owner of a Westbury, Long Island restaurant has been arrested and charged with sexually abusing a teen girl.
Memet Arslan, 32, of Bellmore is accused of locking the girl inside his Mediterranean Kebab Restaurant on June 17, grabbing and forcibly touching her, Nassau County Police said.
The attack took place at 10:30 p.m. after the cooks and servers left and Arslan closed up the restaurant at 190 Post Ave, police said.
Arslan locked all the doors knowing the girl was still inside, said police.
After the assault the victim was able to break free and rushed away from the restaurant.
The defendant was arrested Monday and charged with Forcible Touching, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Sexual Abuse 3rd Degree, according to police.Copyright © 2014, Hartford Courant


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What's the point of having your main character be an MMA fighter if he's going to rely so much on a gun?
The first thing we see of Jason Statham in Safe is his upper back, impressively sculpted muscles flexing menacingly. Yes, when you're Jason Statham, even your deltoids can look threatening. If his trapezius could speak, it would be in a low growl. The subject of all that lean tissue's ire? An unseen opponent in the cage-fighting match that's about to get started. Statham's Luke Wright turns, puts on his determined face—which, when you're Jason Statham, is pretty much the same expression as all your other faces—and strides out into the fray.
And then... the camera cuts to a hospital room some time later where his opponent lies, comatose.
That's not the last time that director Boaz Yakin pulls the rug out on a fight scene in the film. It is, however, the last evidence that Wright is supposed to be a mixed martial arts fighter, apart from a throwaway line late in the film explaining why it is that this killing machine—a guy with a vaguely hinted at super-secret special forces background—is spending his time taking dives on a second-rate MMA circuit. That's a shame, because Safe, while not lacking for violence, could use a whole lot more punching, kicking, and headbutting. The same could be said for a lot of action movies these days.
'Haywire,' a far better film, was a throwback to days when action heroes were athletes first and actors second.
The thoroughly mediocre Safe provides an excuse for Statham to do what Statham does better than anyone else: look stern while punishing bad guys. Those baddies come in the form of both Russian and Chinese mafia goons who are pursuing a little girl with a prodigious memory and a very important series of numbers locked in her head. Statham's Wright, already in trouble with the Russians for failing to throw that film-opening fight, takes it upon himself to rescue the girl when their paths cross, and figure out what it is the number she's committed to memory means.
Forget for a moment that Safe has some of the worst dialogue and cheesiest tough-guy characters this side of the most forgettable straight-to-video action flicks. (In one scene, Yakin sets the hero up for the classic post-kill one-liner, and after dispatching the villain in front of horrified bystanders, Wright fixes them with a steely gaze and quips, "Don't lose sleep... he had it coming." Um, zing?) As, say, Con-Air or the Fast and Furious films have shown, bad writing can be overcome--at least at the box office--with eye-popping set pieces.
But in that respect, Safe is symptomatic of everything that's gone wrong with American action cinema: visually incoherent combat, an unnecessarily convoluted story, and forgettable characters. Adam Sternbergh's excellent New York Times Magazine piece this month on the decline of the American action movie details many of these failings, contrasting them with the violent elegance of the Indonesia's The Raid: Redemption. Watching Safe, I couldn't help thinking about that better film as well.
The Raid: Redemption demonstrates how to film action that's fast-paced and thrilling while still maintaining coherence and graceful visuals. Similarly, the debut of MMA star Gina Carano earlier this year in Steven Soderbergh's Haywire was a throwback to the days when action heroes were athletes first and actors second, and good directors exploited that physical prowess to compensate for boilerplate plots. That was also the case in 2011's brother vs. brother MMA brawler Warrior, the Thai Ong Bak movies, and Takashi Miike's 2010 samurai epic, 13 Assassins—all of which rank among the most interesting action films to hit theaters in recent years. The commitment of those films to showcasing the "art" in their martial arts ends up extending to all aspects of their productions. It's as if the centering, meditative influence of that physical practice centers the movies themselves.
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A telemetry terminal for controlling and metering consumption of electricity, water, etc., at a consumer's premises having a programmable processor. The programmable processor includes a receiver to receive instructions over the phone line to operate switching controls and a transmitter to transmit readings stored in the processor from meters to a central control station over the phone line. The processor also has a switching control routine in the event of an interruption to the phone line.
1. A utility management terminal for providing information and control in relation to a consumer's demand on an utility supply, the terminal comprising processor means, transmitter means connected to the consumer's telephone line to transmit information to the telephone line, the terminal has one or more metering means each adapted to produce a meter signal indicative of the consumption measured by its respective meter, storage means to store the meter signals, transponder means responsive to a first command signal received over the telephone line to cause one or more of the meter signals stored in the storage means to be transmitted to the telephone line, one or more utility control devices controlled by utility control logic means included in the processor means to execute a load shedding routine to switch ON or OFF as appropriate all or at least one of the utility control devices either in response to a second command signal received over the telephone line or under control of a time of day program stored in the processor means, wherein the processor means includes electronic clock means and is arranged to execute the time of day program to control the utility control devices in response to the detection of a failure of the telephone line or where the terminal is not connected to a phone line.
2. A utility management terminal comprising processor means, transmitter means connected to a consumer's telephone line to transmit information and wherein the processor is arranged to execute a time of day program to control utility control devices in response to a detection of a failure of the telephone line by line fault detector means or where the terminal is not connected to a phone line.
3. A utility management terminal as claimed in claim 1, wherein the transponder means includes acknowledgment signal means to transmit an acknowledgment signal to the telephone line when a signal is received over the telephone line.
4. A utility management terminal as claimed in claim 1, wherein the terminal is connected to the telephone line in parallel with the consumer's telephone.
5. A utility management terminal as claimed in claim 1, wherein the transponder means includes receiver means connected to a consumer's telephone line to receive control signals transmitted over the telephone line, the utility control logic means responsive to the receiver means output to control utility devices of one or more utility supplies or part thereof at the consumer's premises.
6. A utility management terminal as claimed in claim 1 and including a local power supply or store capable of maintaining clock and logic operation in the event of a failure of the telephone line.
7. A utility management terminal as claimed in claim 1, wherein the processor means comprises a microprocessor and wherein the storage means are part of, or controlled by the microprocessor, the microprocessor being programmed to execute instructions received via the receiver means.
8. A utility management terminal as claimed in claim 7, wherein the microprocessor programming can be stored in the microprocessor, auxiliary storage means as well as stored in both the microprocessor and the auxiliary storage means, and wherein means are provided to alter the programming in response to signals received via the receiver means.
9. A utility management terminal as claimed in claim 1, wherein the storage means comprises, for recording the reading of the metering means, two or more storage registers and wherein logic means are provided to direct the meter signals to which ever of the storage registers is selected by a register selection signal produced by a register selection signal generator.
10. A utility management terminal as claimed in claim 9, wherein the register selection signal generator comprises a programmable time-of-day clock which generates the register selection signals in accordance with a selected program.
11. A utility management terminal as claimed in claim 1, including means responsive to a telephone line fault and wherein the utility control logic means is responsive to a line fault detector means to initiate the load shedding routine under the control of the time of day program in response to detection of a line fault by the line fault detector means.
12. A utility management system comprising central processing means arranged to transmit control signals to and receive information from a plurality of utility management terminals each as defined in claim 1.
13. A system as claimed in claim 12 including concentrator means interposed between the central processing means and the utility management terminals.
14. A system as claimed in claim 12 including utility demand metering equipment transmitting information on the consumer's on the utility supply to the central processing means and wherein the central processing means is programmed to transmit load shedding commands to one or more utility management terminals when the demand exceeds a first threshold, and to transmit a load restoring command to one or more of the utility management terminals which has been shed when the demand is below a second threshold.
15. A system as claimed in claim 14, wherein loads are shed on a cyclic basis between groups of consumers.
This invention relates to remote monitoring or control of loads and will be described in terms of the control or monitoring of the users of an electricity utility but it may also be used in respect of other utilities such as gas and water.
In an electricity supply grid it is known to switch off-peak hot water systems by "tone" signals transmitted by the utility over the supply lines. This requires the injection of large currents into the power grid at frequencies of about 400 Hz. In a known electronic meter reading system meters electronically store readings at the consumer's premises and the meter reader connects a portable meter reading device to the electronic meter and the reading is transferred to the portable device.
The system described herein makes it possible for the utility to transmit control signals over the telephone lines to the user's equipment to perform the switching operation. Alternatively the switching may be controlled by an electronic clock at the subscribers premises and the switching times may be varied by signals transmitted over the telephone line. Other embodiments disclose techniques for remotely reading the meter at the user's premises. Our provisional application No. PH 3553 (P. Naish 1) discloses a method of off-peak switching over the telephone line which has a back-up "clock" at the user's premises in case of failure of the telephone line. A further embodiment makes possible load shedding on a selective basis where an indication from a sub-station to the utility's control system shows that the load on the sub-station has reached a maximum permissable level.
Another embodiment allows load shedding at an individual user's premises where the user's load exceeds a maximum permissable. This system may allow short term loads in excess of the maximum. A maximum permissable load per consumer may be stored in a memory and load shed when this load is exceeded for a specified time.
A further embodiment which may be applicable e.g. where the tariff changes when use over a period exceeds a preset total e.g. excess water rate would enable the system to compare cumulative use with the average permitted use and to give an indication to the user when actual use exceeded the permissible average. During periods of water restrictions outside taps, routed through a remotely controllable valve, can be shut off for specified periods.
Accordingly intelligent units, referred to as utility management terminals (UMT) are installed at the user's premises and these are capable of reading meters and switching loads.
FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a system embodying the invention;
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a UMT;
FIG. 3 shows a more detailed embodiment of the UMT of FIG. 2.
FIG. 1 shows the main elements of the system. In the first area 1 is the equipment at the utility's central control, while area 2 shows the equipment installed at the telephone exchange and area 3 shows the equipment at the consumer's premises.
At each consumer's premises there may be installed meter reading equipment 4 or load control equipment 5 or both. There may be more than one of each device for each consumer.
The subscriber is allocated an utility management terminal (UMT) 6 which is connected to the telephone line 7 in parallel with the telephone.
At the telephone exchange the line 7 is connected to a scanner 8 which is capable of monitoring about 2000 such lines. This connexion is made on the subscriber line and no exchange switching equipment need be involved. The scanners act to concentrate the information and pass it to the host computer 9, shown with backup units A and B. The UMTs are linked through the host computer to the Central Control 10. This Computer 9 acts as a special purpose message switch which routes messages to the UMT's and checks acknowledgement. Should a UMT fail to acknowledge a message or should there be a failure affecting the system, a report is sent to the Central Control Terminal 10.
Some of the features which may be provided by the system are set out below.
The status of the UMT is available at the Central Control Equipment by an interrogation/response sequence and there may be an on-site status indicator. Should power be removed from the UMT for up to 60 seconds then, when power is restored the UMT will return the load to the state it was in before the interruption. A capacitor or battery may be used to sustain the status. Should power be removed from the UMT for more than 60 seconds then, when power is restored the UMT may be programmed to ensure that the load is switched off. Restoration to the previous state will be initiated by a command from the Central Control Equipment. Should a UMT be installed in an area where Telecom circuits are not yet available then it will be possible to set the time of day in that UMT. The UMT will then operate as a time clock and will turn the load on and off at pre-programmed times. Should a UMT lose communications with the the Scanner to which it is connected that UMT may be programmed so it will operate as a time clock. A UMT is individually addressable and is able to be switched on or off at any time from the Central Control Equipment. A UMT can be allocated to any operating group from the central control site. On-site access will not be necessary to change any UMT's group. The group to which a UMT has been allocated is known at the Central Control site. Loss of communications with a UMT is reported to the Central Control site.
The Central Control Equipment in area 1 has some or all of the following capabilities.
Control of the customer loads connected to the network. Load management to control UMT groups in a specified order of priority. System load data from the SCADA (Supervisory Control Automatic Data Acquisition) system is used as the control input. The objective here is for the integral of load over a fifteen minute period to approximate a straight line from 0 to the maximum load for that period. The Control Equipment can turn on or off an individual UMT load with a single command. The Control Equipment has the ability to turn on or off all UMT loads in a particular group with a single command and turn on or off all UMT loads with a different command. The Control Equipment may execute an entered programme to periodically turn groups on or off. There may be different programmes for holidays and weekdays. It is possible to manually override the programme. Password protection may be used to prevent access to sensitive parts of the Central Control Equipment software. It provides the ability to read accumulated meter pulses from the UMT. All system error messages may be logged on a printer with a time and date stamp. These messages will include reports of any UMT failures as well as any communications problems.
Should there be a loss of communications to the UMT or should a telephone circuit be unavailable for a particular consumer when a UMT is installed then the UMT will revert to an automatic fallback state. This is referred to as the Preset Automatic Operating Facility (PAOF) feature and will allow load control to be maintained through any temporary interruption to the network.
PAOF functions will come into operation if communications are disrupted for more than a predetermined period such as 1 hours.
The functions that are available are described below:
The UMT will switch the connected load ON and OFF at preset times. These times may be set in all of the following ways:
In the factory before delivery.
By the Authority before installation.
By the Authority at the time of installation or
By the Authority after installation.
The UMT may be supplied with one preset ON time and one preset OFF time. These times can be programmed to meet the Authority's requirements and are contained in the UMT EPROM.
The Authority will be able to produce UMT EPROMs with alternative switching times, using a master EPROM and may set up the required switching times using an EPROM programmer. These EPROMs may be inserted in UMTs prior to installation or, should it be necessary they may be installed on site at any time. The program may be altered by a message transmitted over the telephone line.
In addition, it is possible to change the default time at which the UMT switches, by making on site adjustments without changes to the EPROM.
The time of day is programmed into an internal clock in each UMT when it is installed. This is done by means of switches that are accessible when the cover of the UMT is removed, or by instruction over the phone line.
The clock may be set, in increments of 30 minutes, to any time between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. This time is maintained by a high precision crystal.
The Optical PAOF Functions provide significant enhancements to the PAOF mode of UMT operation. The switching times may be programmed into a UMT from the Central Control site provided that both power and communications to an operating UMT are available. The UMT can store previous ON and OFF switching times. This enables a UMT to continue operating as it did previously. The UMT can maintain a time reference during extended power failure so that operation will recommence with the current time of day after an extended loss of mains power. This capability can extend to cover loss of power for several days.
The system may be configured to operate in either a digital or analog network.
In FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 embodiments of an UMT are shown in block form.
When a message is received by the UMT, it is fed into the processor 43 which recognizes the message as a request for meter reading, instruction to switch loads, routine tests etc. and is programmed to respond appropriately.
The line interface 41 may serve the purpose of coupling signals to the phone line while isolating the UMT power supply from the line. It may comprise e.g. an opto-coupler or a line transformer.
The receiving circuit 42 detects the presence of a Utility Management System UMS message on the phone line and passes the message to the microprocessor 43. The receiver 42 is able to recognise a UMS code and prepare the signal for the processor. If the signal is digital the receiver may perform pulse shaping functions while if the signal is analog the receiver may convert it to a suitable digital format. In a present embodiment the signal is an FSK signal which the receiver converts to a digital signal.
The message is stored in a command buffer in processor 43, checked for validity and actioned.
The message may be one which causes the microprocessor 43 to operate a relay such as 48 or 49 or latch 48a of FIG. 3 or to transmit a meter reading from meters 46 or 47 stored in the processor memory or in NOVRAM 122 of FIG. 3 via the transmit circuit 45 over the phone line to the scanner 8 at the telephone exchange 2 (See FIG. 1) where the information is processed by host computer 9 and relayed to the utility's central control in area 1. The transmitter 45 may be digital or analog depending on the network. In one embodiment involving an analog network the microprocessor 43 may generate digital signal which the transmitter converts to a suitable analog format, e.g. FSK. In a further embodiment the processor 43 may generate the analog signal which the transmitter 45 amplifies for transmission. Transmitter 45 and receiver 42 may be incorporated into a single IC modem. Supervisory tone may be applied to line via tone generator ciruitry 100a, 100b.
For a digital network the processor generates a digital signal and the transmitter then becomes a digital line interface and may perform such functions as equalization.
A system of acknowledgement messages (handshakes) may be used to confirm receipt of messages at either end. This may be particularly important where the telephone is being used by the subscriber at the time a series of messages is being interchanged. The system may operate by transmitting bursts during conversation and this leaves the messages open to corruption by the speech signals. In this arrangement, therefore, it is necessary to transmit signals which confirm the successful receipt of a message. In the absence of such an acknowledgement the sender repeats the message. When the Central Control Equipment does not receive an acknowledgement, it will repeat the message a predetermined number of times or until acknowledged, and report a fault if unsuccessful. The data transmission can be carried out by any of several known techniques such as frequency shift keying (FSK), dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF), or a pulsing technique. Such signalling can be designed to have a minimal effect on a simultaneous voice message, being heard as background "chips". The effect of a voice message or the lifting of the handset on the data is minimised by the use of the "handshakes" and repetition of corrupted data when it is not acknowledged from the other end."
Also shown connected to the microprocessor is a clock 44 and a bank of switches 51. The switches can be used to set the time of day to operate the local clock.
Tamper protection in the form, e.g. of one or more switches which are operated for instance when the cover is opened, are provided at 50.
A large capacitor 52 may also be included to preserve the contents of the processors memory should there be a loss of power to the UMT. Using this capacitor the UMT can store the meter reading or pulse signal from the meter so the data is not lost. In another embodiment meter readings are stored in non-volatile RAM to provide a permanent record of the reading at the time of failure.
The UMT includes a clock oscillator 44 which maintains a time of day clock in the microprocessor logic so that, in the event of an interruption to the telephone line detected by line fault detector means 12, functions such as off-peak switching can be maintained.
The system offers the Authority the ability to control peak load conditions with more precision than was previously possible and the greater predictability of the peak is of great value to electricity generating authorities. Where the utility has installed a Supervisory Control Automatic Data Acquisition system (SCADA), it has information showing the load trend. It is thus possible to predict reasonably accurately when the load will approach a permitted maximum. Using this information it is possible to begin a load shedding program to avoid exceeding the permitted level. With a program incorporating a suitable hysteresis factor the load can be maintained below this level.
FIG. 3 is a more detailed functional diagram of an embodiment. The phone line connects to interface 41a, 41b and 41c, and is bridged by protection circuitry 200. Incoming messages from the phone line are detected by 42a which would be an FSK input filter in the case of an FSK signalling system. Filter 42a feeds into demodulator 42b which transmits the demodulated signals to P16.
The incoming message may be:
(a) a switching command
(b) a meter interrogation
(c) a reprogramming command
(d) a routine test
In FIG. 3 address latch 120 and memories 121 and 122 are used to conserve space in the microprocessor 43.
In the case of a switching command the microprocessor 43 routes the command over data bus 110 to output latch 123 which initiates the switching operation and then causes an acknowledgement signal to be transmitted via terminal 10 to line. In the case of an FSK system this signal would be sent via FSK Buffer/Filter 45a, controlled by output energy level switch 45c, to FSK output switch 45b and to line through interface 41.
In the case of a meter interrogation, either an absolute readout meter or a pulse generating meter may be used. Where the pulse meter is used a cumulative count is stored in the microprocessor or an associated memory. In the case of an absolute meter readout, the reading may be taken directly from the meter.
The meter interrogation command causes the meter reading or the cumulative count to be fed to the line again via P10.
Read/Write decode circuitry 140 can be used to modify the microprocessor data by altering NOVRAM 122. This may be used, for example, to update the load switching time, or alter other program features.
Routine tests may be used to test the operation of the subscriber terminal unit. Such tests may comprise a memory test, check of transmit and receive circuitry or functional tests such as a brief operation of the load relays and receipt of an acknowledgement signal. Other functions may similarly be monitored.
Other commands which may be implemented include: Enable load survey; this causes the UMT to transmit data on one or more meters to the central control equipment at fixed intervals of e.g. 15 minutes to allow load surveys to be made. A survey cancel command causes the survey to be discontinued.
Maximum Demand Interrogation; the UMT stores the maximum energy consumed during a fixed period (15 minutes) in a register and the time of day when this occurred, and this is transmitted by the UMT on interrogation. A further command resets the register. Set load groups; defines which group commands will affect the UMT loads.
The UMT also allows the meter readings to be charged at different rates during the day. This is achieved by having a number of registers each to store pulses generated during specific hours during the day. In this way peak usage period pulses are stored in one register and low usage period pulses are stored in another register and there may be one or more intermediate registers. The time of day clock in the UMT is used to switch the meter pulses into the various registers depending on the time the pulses are generated. When the meters are read the meter register readings are read out over transmitter 45 in turn and the appropriate tariff rates applied to the various readings at the central control equipment when accounts are prepared.
Additional registers may be provided to allow differentiation between week day and weekend or holiday consumption.
Where there are a plurality of meters attached they may be read in sequence so their readings are applied to the appropriate registers by microprocessor 43. The meter outputs may be sampled at a higher rate than the maximum rate at which pulses are generated in the meter to allow for redundancy verification, e.g. a pulse not being recognized unless it is present on two successive samples.
The UMT can be reprogrammed from the Central Control Equipment by transmitting a reprogramming message over the telephone line. The message is decoded stored in the microprocessor command buffer, verified and then applied to e.g. NORAM 122 over line 111 to rewrite the protions of the program it is desired to alter. For instance it may be desired to amend the time-of-day tariff scales when daylight saving is introduced or removed, or otherwise make allowance for seasonal peaks.
The invention discloses equipment for remotely reading meters and controlling loads connected to utility supplies such as electricity, water and gas. The information and instructions are transferred between the subscriber's premises and a central control via the telephone network.
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The past three years have been anything but easy for the Broders family.
"When we went to find out if he was a boy or a girl, we found out that he had a heart condition called hypoplastic left hearts," said Kelli Broders, Brogun's mother.
Brogun's condition makes it impossible for the left side of his heart to effectively pump blood to the rest of his body.
"So they do three sets of surgeries to direct everything to work on one side of the heart," said Kelli.
The rare condition is only seen in one of every 5 thousand live births. Now the spotlight is on Brogun for a more positive reason.
"Today is all about Brogun whose wish is being granted here in Freeman," said Paul Krueger, SD Make-A-Wish President.
The South Dakota Make-A-Wish foundation has partnered with Blue Bunny Ice Cream to give Brogun something he's always wanted. A brand new Rainbow play system.
"He's been wanting to play on it since we've had it set up. So I did let him play on it even though I wasn't supposed to," said Kelli.
Brogun's family and the Make-A-Wish Foundation feel something as simple as a slide will bring joy to Brogun's life for years to come.
"You look at him and he's just like any other kid, but he's been through a lot. He's a child that has a heart condition and he's been through a lot, and his family's been through a lot," said Krueger.
With a smile on his face, you'd never know what type of struggles Brogun has been through in his short life.
"He's already playing. He's usually very shy so he's running around playing with everyone, so that makes it better," said Kelli.
With his parents, sister, and friends around him, Brogun looks right at home with his new play set.
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The car: Volvo V40 T5 R-Design
Price: From $49,990 plus on-road and dealer costs
Vitals: 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo, 187kW, 360Nm, 6-spd auto, FWD, 8.1L/100km
What is it?
It's the range-topping variant of Volvo's all-new V40 compact hatch; the world's safest small car.
What does it say about me?
That I want a relatively quick family car, but one that protects me and the kids from crashing into anything.
What doesn't it say about me?
I don't want anything too quick because I don't trust my own driving – or anyone else's.
What colours does it come in?
There are seven colours available – four metallics (sapphire black, titanium grey, electric silver and Caspian blue) and three solids (Passion red, ice white and Rebel blue).
If it were a celebrity, who would it be?
With our test car featuring the hero Rebel blue paint, it'd have to be Papa Smurf; wise, powerful and the one that manages to avoid trouble.
Why would I buy it?
Because safety is your first priority but you don't want to compromise on performance or features
Does it cost too much?
At $49,990 there are cheaper, more powerful and more engaging hot hatches in the segment – such as the all-rounder Volkswagen Golf GTI and benchmark Renault Megane RS – but if you don't need the performance of range-topping R-Design then the V40 starts at a more reasonable $34,990 for the manual-only D2 Kinetic with an 84kW 1.6-litre turbo diesel.
Will I get a deal?
Considering it has just arrived in Australia, it's unlikely that Volvo will shave too much off the sale price. But with a plethora of choices in the small hatch segment – including similarly-priced rivals such Mercedes-Benz' A250 Sport – competition is stiff and it's worth haggling.
Is it safe?
Yep, and that's really the V40's trump card. Volvo claims it scored the highest ever result in the Euro NCAP crash testing regime with a near-perfect five-star rating. Further to its crash-worthiness, the V40 is the next step in Volvo's ambitious aim for "Zero Deaths" in its cars by 2020 with a host of active safety systems, including the world's first pedestrian airbag and an improved City Safety system that automatically brakes the car to avoid rear-end collisions at speeds up to 50km/h. It also has an optional Driver Support Pack (which costs $5000) and adds radar cruise control with collision warning and full auto brake, blind spot indicators, lane-departure warning and active high beam headlights. Its satnav can also read road signs and displays the speed in the digital dashboard.
Will it get me noticed?
It's hard to miss it in the bright blue paint of our test car, and it has a unique Volvo-ness about its design. The gravelly exhaust note from the five-cylinder engine is what will probably turn heads the most, but only if it's driven hard.
How's the cabin ambience?
It's a nice place to sit, that's for sure; the R-Design seats are comfy and supportive with a mix of faux leather and Alcantara and the basic ergonomics are pretty good. The fully digital instrument pod is clear with a large central tacho and digital speedo and is supported by a unique throttle position/power gauge on one side and a water temp gauge on the other that changes to the cruise control when activated. The dash has some hard plastics but is offset by liberal brushed alloy highlights, while the floating centre console features a faux carbon fibre treatment with a chrome and blue racing strip offset to one side.
What's the stereo like?
There's no big name branding on it, but it's Volvo's premium sound system and it sounds pretty good with decent staging and clarity. It supports MP3 players and has Bluetooth audio streaming too.
Does it go?
The T5 R-Design is the only V40 variant to feature the upgraded 2.5-litre in-line five-cylinder turbo that now produces 187kW and 360Nm, and Volvo claims it will slingshot from 0-100km/h in 6.1 seconds, which is pretty rapid for a front-drive hatch.
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It's not too bad through the twisty stuff with a fairly neutral balance to its chassis. The stiff suspension and 18-inch tyres help it sit flat and the six-speed auto is intuitive enough so the engine is always in the middle of its torque curve. But the electric steering is light and feels overly assisted so it doesn't provide a lot of feedback. Plus there's some kickback through mid-corner bumps and a little torque steer under heavy acceleration.
What about bumps?
The sporty suspension tune makes it feel a little brittle over Australia's pock-marked road network. It coasts pretty well over big undulations, but sharp-edged bumps, changes in road surfaces and joins are noticeable through the seat of your pants.
What about service stations?
With a claimed fuel consumption of 8.1L/100km, the T5 R-Design doesn't set any benchmarks for economy. And if you want to hear that glorious five-cylinder warble, you'll drive it harder and it'll be impossible to match the windscreen sticker figure.
Would you buy one?
If safety was my first priority, then yes – and everything else it offers is a bonus. But there are more engaging hot hatches around if driving fun is what you're after.
What else should I consider?
There's not much else that offers the Volvo's wagon-like practicality, but there are plenty of alternatives in the $40k compact class, such as the Mercedes-Benz A250 Sport, Renault Megane RS and Subaru WRX hatch and then there's the new Golf GTI and Skoda Octavia RS that arrive later this year.
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- Understated style
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- DSG transmission is quicker and more efficient
- Not as quick as rivals
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I'm absolutely loving my V40 R-Design. Ordered in Dec and picked up Wednesday.
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- Douglas
- Location
- Sydney
- Date and time
- April 28, 2013, 12:01AM
Reasons not to buy. Profile is so similar to everything else,consequently boring: slab-sided, too much metal, too little glass = claustrophobic: far too much cash outlay for so little return, no razzle-dazzle look-a me. Rather buy the Benz, of which there are more and more on our roads, but which still has massive badge appeal
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- Fred Bloggs
- Location
- Castlemaine
- Date and time
- April 28, 2013, 11:52AM
Sorry Fred, you could not be more wrong. Somehow this car manages to seem low and sleek on the road, pretty much the opposite of most of the current crop of taller and taller hatchbacks. It is a real head-turner that brings the Reliant Scimitar to mind, which is no bad thing.
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- MotorMouth
- Location
- Sydney
- Date and time
- May 06, 2013, 8:34AM
I think I like this, Its not a big enough car for me but a 5 cylinder engine is a lovely thing when given some revs. It would remind me of the old UR Audi Quattro which was one of the world's great cars in its day. Well done Volvo for making something that looks quite original and has a great 5 cylinder engine.
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- Herman the German Car Lover
- Location
- Perth
- Date and time
- April 28, 2013, 2:35PM
With a claimed fuel consumption of 8.1l/100Km it is likely to return about 10. No mention of the turning circle which is about as wide as the Hume Highway. Certainly not a "driver's" car but hey, if you want to think you are cool and want to be safe but still cause accidents, buy it.
- Commenter
- Albervin
- Location
- Date and time
- April 28, 2013, 6:16PM
how is the golf an all rounder? it isnt quick.it understeers making it a death trap on windy roads. it isnt big enough for a family. you couldnt get 4 adults and their luggage for a weekend away in. let alone a couple of baby seats. it isnt awd. its gearbox has the worst reputation in the world. and it - like its audi siblings still has an oil drinking problem.
its a small car that is just about useless for anything other than driving a couple of gullible gen y's to the shops with a couple of apple products tucked under their arms.
- Commenter
- smilingjack
- Location
- Date and time
- April 28, 2013, 6:51PM
I love the comment, hilarious. Then I realised that I am a gen y with a truck load of apple products and I'm not talking granny smiths. The golf just looks so plain, I don't understand how people compromise so much on looks for performance/practicality.
- Commenter
- 86man
- Date and time
- April 29, 2013, 10:42PM
Understeers? Far less than many AWD cars. The chassis is great. It's quick enough for most people and easily tuned.
Can't get a family of 4 to fit in it? Are you all morbidly obese? It has more space than most full-sized sedans.
It has space and hooks for two baby seats.
It isn't AWD and therefore uses far less fuel, and is much more entertaining to throw around corners...it's engaging. AWD can be engaging when built well, just like a FWD can be engaging when built well.
There's nothing wrong with the DSG box, and if you don't like it, you can buy it in a beautiful 6 speed manual that has a fantastic reputation.
You're welcome.
- Commenter
- Location
- Date and time
- May 01, 2013, 8:54AM
By "all-rounder" I think the author means "not as hardcore as the Renault but faster and more engaging than faux-hot hatches like the Hyundai and the Suzuki (or anything with 'Sportivo' next to its name". And despite all the compromises for practicality, such as GTI outlines above, it's still faster than the 86, although not quite as much of an entertaining driving experience.
- Commenter
- CaseThree
- Location
- Date and time
- May 03, 2013, 4:05PM
Sorry GTI, sounds like you're trying to justify your purchase.
I've had one for a few years, and have two young kids. Yes, it understeers. 4 People can get in, I think the key was luggage as well - it's not a family car. More space than most full-sized sedans? Dreaming there - back it up with something. Camry (Mid-Size), Mazda 6 (Mid-Size), Liberty (Mid-size) all have more room. Far more room.
It does have hooks for two baby seats. And room for one pram.
Fuel is not an issue with these cars. If you flog it, it goes through the roof. Doesn't matter which car.
And the DSG is well known for faults. Not only was it a $595 overhaul every 60K service for me, but at 18,000 and then at 64,000 I had two pack it in. I don't mind the slightly different driving experience the DSG, but I would expect a wanna-be auto to last.
Just facts. You're welcome.
- Commenter
- Zoro
- Location
- Sydney
- Date and time
- May 05, 2013, 1:52PM
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- Bedskirt drop length: 15 inches
- Materials: Comforter and Sham: 100-percent cotton, 200TC sateen printed on face, 180TC cross weave backing, 270g/m2 poly fill
- Care instructions: Machine Wash. Tumble Dry Low. Spot Clean for Pillows .
Twin Dimensions
- Comforter: 68 inches wide x 90 inches long
- Shams: 20 inches wide x 26 inches long
- Bedskirt: 39 inches wide x 75 inches long
- Pillow 1: 18 inches wide x 18 inches long
- Pillow 2: 16 inches wide x 16 inches long
- Pillow 3: 12 inches wide x 20 inches long
Queen Dimensions
- Comforter: 90 inches wide x 90 inches long
- Sham: 20 inches wide x 26 inches long
- Bedskirt: 60 inches wide x 80 inches long
- Pillow 1: 16 inches wide x 16 inches long
- Pillow 2: 18 inches wide x 18 inches long
- Pillow 3: 12 inches wide x 20 inches long
King Dimensions
- Comforter: 104 inches wide x 92 inches long
- Sham: 20 inches wide x 36 inches long
- Bedskirt: 78 inches wide x 80 inches long
- Pillow 1: 16 inches wide x 16 inches long
- Pillow 2: 18 inches wide x 18 inches long
- Pillow 3: 12 inches wide x 20 inches long
Cal. King Dimensions
- Comforter: 104 inches wide x 92 inches long
- Sham: 20 inches wide x 36 inches long
- Bedskirt: 72 inches wide x 84 inches long
- Pillow
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Comfy and pretty.
This comforter set is very pretty and soft. On my monitor the comforter looks different; the "white" part of the comforter is more of a beige color in person. I was afraid to purchase this because the primary portion of the set looked too white, so I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it was more of a lighter beige color. The pillows also dressed up this set nicely! I received this product within 5 business days.Read More
Floral Comforter
The colors are slightly deceiving, more of a Gray n Purple as opposed to Cream n Purple...the Purple is much more Duller than the picture reflects ;(Read More
I recently bought this set for my newly painted room and I love it! The quality is wonderful and it goes perfect with my light purple room. I was looking through hundreds of bed spreads and this one seemed to be the best because it was a lowprice and came with the comforter, two pillow cases, a bed shirt and three deccortive pillows. I got matching plum sheets to go with it and they look great my only bad review would be that I have a full bed and it only came in a queen and a king so the queen is alittle big but still looks nice.Read More
Very beautiful comforter; not true to color
This comforter is very beautiful. It arrived on scheduled time and I love the purple and the accent pillows makes it a great buy. It is very soft and the fabric is very light making it my perfect spring addition. The quality seems pretty decent and I dont foresee any future problems. However, I was expecting a white, grey and amethyst colour scheme and so went ahead and got white bed linen but it is beige. Also, the pillow shams are really small and do not fit my standard/queen pillow. The bedskirt is very unflattering too. If I could change these things Id never change it for the world :)Read More
This comforter set is very beautiful and very good quality! Nice material as well. There was no defects. Everything was great!Read More
Beautiful Picture
The set does not look like the picture. Poor quality! When placing the pillow into the sham, it ripped. The comforter looks like it was made out of a sheet. The gray is mixed in with the tan color which makes it look dirty.Read More
Comforter is beautiful
I ordered this comforter to match a white bed set. It looks awesome. The color is not true white so it does not stain as fast, it is more off white closer to beige, the purple flowers on it really make a beautiful accent. It is fully cotton so it is great for day to day use and can be washed easily. Overall it's a really great product.Read More
Pretty but faded after a few washes.
The comforter was exactly as pictured. The only problem is that the color faded after a few washes.Read More
Very warm and comfortable comforter set!
Overall I am very happy with this set and would recommend it to anyone. We use it in our main bedroom. The comforter is actually a light brown/tan color, but it still looks good. For the price, it comes with 3 decorative pillows, which a nice, the bed skirt, the comforter, and the 2 pillow cases. The comortater is very cozy and warm. I really like it. I have a California King bed and I ordered that size, but it fits kind of funny. The sides are really short and from head to toe of the bed, very long. I fold the top over and it l looks better, but the only thing I don't like is that the side is shorter, but it does not look too bad.Read More
Love it.....Fits perfect Very elegant
I really love this comforter set. BEAUTIFUL....The fit is perfect and the look is elegant.Read More
Questions & Answers
Thank you for contacting us sweetheart12. Yes, the Cal King will come with the 3 decorative pillows also. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
yes, it has 2 decorative pillows
I bought this set awhile ago and my washer ripped one of my pillow shams ! I'm wondering if there is anyway I can just buy the pillow shams again?
Thank you for contacting us nellie89. Unfortunately, just the pillow shams are not available. We apologize for the inconvenience we might have caused. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
How much does a king size package weigh?
Thank you for contacting us tonghoangphuong. The King size weight is 15 pounds. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
1. I have a 180cm x 200cm. What size do I have to order? 2. Are the comforter and throw pillows provided with covers?
Hello tonghoangphuong, This stunning set has received excellent reviews! You would want to order a king size to best fit your bed. This set includes a comforter, two shams, one bedskirt, and three pillows; covers are not included. I hope this information helps. Thanks for shopping with us.
The throw pillows dont have covers. They are high quality, and I enjoy the entire set very much on my Q bed
I have a super king bed 180 cm � 200 cm, would this comforter set fit it?
Hello shayma, yes you would need to get the king size. Have a great day!
I bought this set and LOVE it! Is there a window treatment for this set? I would like to buy 2 solid purple shams and a couple more decorative pillows. Are these items available?
Hello granmama44, I could not find any curtains that go with this set but I think these ones might look nice #15566534 #14812319 #13381750. We do not have the matching pillows that are shown in the picture. Have a great day.
What does the reverse side look like?
Thank you for contacting us lgbargainhunter2.The reverse side is a solid, soft grey. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
Solid beige
it's not grey it's tan/beige - solid color
Definitely a light grey. My room is also painted grey. At first glance it appears beige but is really a soft grey. It is obvious when put next to other grey colors.
It is a very soft grey and very attractive with the other colors in the pillows.
Which way are the flowers supposed to go? I have a queen size set. Do the flowers go up one side of the bed (left side) and then the other side is all gray (right side)? Or do the flowers go horizontally across the bottom half of the bed and the gray part goes across the top of the bed?? The first way looks funny to me, but the second way seems like there is too much comforter left over (the covers would be over your head at night).
Hi kendallcamille, this Madison Park Bridgette Floral-pattern Comforter is suppose to go with the purple flowers vertical as shown in this picture. Thanks for shopping with us, have a great weekend!
the flowers go vertically on one side of the bed. I have it at home and think it looks good. FYI the grey part is not very grey, it's more tan/beige.
Which pillows come with this set? I know that this has been asked before but I believe that the solid color pillow is included because it's the only other pillow in the picture. Plus this exact comforter is available on walmart.com (at a higher price) and it comes with the purple pillow
All 3 pillows shown come with comforter.
This pillow comes with the three decorative pillows and the two pillow shams. It does not include Euro pillows or shams
all 3 pillows and 2 pillow shams and bed skirt
You receive 3 decorative pillows (solid purple, white w/purple flower, and a purple/white stripe), and 2 shams (beige w/white flower).
If I had to return this set what would the standard shipping return cost me for this particulr set and weight?
Once the return is set up, then you will be advised of the return shipping fee, the fee is determined by UPS, who Overstock.com uses for all the returns.
Which 3 pillows come with the queen size?
The three pillows that are purple and white are the ones that come with this set. The plain purple one is excluded.
What is the main color/ base of the comforter?
The base color of the comforter is light grey.
to my eye the main color is a light khaki color - not green khaki but almost a light tan
Is the purple in the set a deep purple or lavender?
I would not consider the item lavender as it is too dark, but I would not say it is a deep purple either.
It's a royal purple - fairly dark, but not quite a plum color.
truly on the purple side. Not lavendar or plum. Blends well with my plum bathroom though
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Buying new bedding for your bedroom can be challenging, but a bedroom comforter set makes the whole process easier. Bedroom comforter sets, which feature a comforter and shams, at the least, or a comforter, shams, bed skirt and throw pillows at the most, provide a simple, inexpensive way to decorate your bedroom. Keep reading for five tips on buying bedroom comforter sets.
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In 2012, Americans had plenty of incentive to buy new cars and trucks. Unemployment eased. Home sales and prices rose. And the average age of a car topped 11 years in the U.S., a record that spurred people to trade in. Banks made that easier by offering low interest rates and greater access to loans, even for those with lousy credit."The U.S. light vehicle sales market continues to be a bright spot in the tremulous global environment," said Jeff Schuster, senior vice president of forecasting for LMC Automotive, a Detroit-area industry forecasting firm. Year-end deals on pickup trucks and the usual round of sparkling holiday ads helped December sales jump 10 percent to more than 1.3 million, auto pricing site TrueCar.com predicted. That would translate to an annual rate of more than 15.6 million, making December the strongest month of 2012. Toyota, which has recovered from an earthquake and tsunami in Japan that crimped its factories two years ago, said Thursday that sales jumped 27 percent for 2012. December sales were up 9 percent. Unlike 2011, the company had plenty of new cars on dealer lots for most of last year. Honda sales rose 24 percent for the year. Nissan and Infiniti sales were up nearly 10 percent as the Nissan brand topped 1 million in annual sales for the first time. Volkswagen led all major automakers with sales up a staggering 35 percent.
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Down Days are a Downer...
I started JUDDD last week on the 11th and quit on the 15th. The 3 DD that I had were horrible. I was super dizy, weak, felt like my head was stuck in a cloud, racing heart and felt plain ol' horrible.
I would LOVE to give this WOE another shot, but not sure if it's "right" for me.
On the DD I was eating 500-600 calories. Do you think it would work if I ate more calories? Say start with 1000?
I was also doing it Low-carb...
Any advice, input or tips would be grately appreciated! :)
I think that everyone has those days at the beginning. Honestly, it does get better. I would start with 800-1000 and work your way down. Lots of us find that a protein rich breakfast can really help keep hunger away. Others find they have better luck drinking coffee all day and a big dinner. You need to play around and find what is right for you.
For me, it is a protein rich breakfast, probably 2-300 cals. Then a good lunch of 2-250 cals and a smaller dinner of 100-150 cals. I also work out. I allow myself an extra 100 cals if I need them, but try to stick to my DD cals. I've been under sometimes and over others. Cottage cheese is a good thing to have, along with lots of veggies and lean meats. I also pack some berries or a small apple with light baby bels (my dinner usually).
:welcome: back! I hope you find your niche! Once you get a hang of it, it really feels awesome! I usually have a lot of energy on my DDs now.
I can only give you thoughts to consider. And these will, of course, be from my own perspective, which is NOT very low carb. I'm a mid-level carb gal myself.
While low carb gives many people appetite suppression, it just didn't for me. I was always hungry on it. And since JUDDD is a calorie-based and focused plan, and since so many of the very low carb foods are calorie dense, that meant I got very, very little food on my Down Days. Bummer, bummer, bummer! No wonder people have headaches. LOL
So I eat a whole lot more FOOD on DDs. I need plates of FOOD. I need forkFULS of food to chew on. For breakfast, I like 4 or 5 egg whites (no yolks) scrambled up with sliced fresh mushrooms and sliced fresh spinach, and some chopped onion. And maybe sprinkled over with some chopped tomato. But..... for Down Days, I don't do the *swimming in butter* thing or the *covered in melting cheese* thing with my omelettes. Calorie control.
Make your lunch be a HUGE skillet full of sliced cabbage, cooking in a bit of water or chicken broth 'til wonderfully tender, and add in a wedge or two of Laughing Cow reduced calorie cheese (actually really, really good LOL) and maybe some shrimps in it. You can have a pile of this stuff.. delicious.. filling.. healthful food.. very low calories.
Big, big supper. Chinese stir fry - General Tso's Chicken (sort of) with broccoli, green peppers, onions, carrot, mushrooms, and some chicken breast. A big skillet-ful, and topped off with my very low calorie sweet and hot and spicy General Tso's sauce.
I drink iced tea all day long. Glasses full of it, through a straw. (I have my coffee w/cream on Up Days.) Maybe I opt for mugs of hot tea. Mugs of hot broth are good to sip on too.
There is no reason to be hungry on Down Days.
And yes, if you have to start with 1000 calorie Down Days, start there. But I'll bet you won't have to. Or stay that high for long. Once you get into it, your appetite becomes a whole lot more *normalized* and there are so many here who can tell you that they didn't think they could do it, and now they choose to, enjoy doing, a very, very low calorie fast on their Down Days. So.. will wonders never cease. And the pounds keep melting away and melting away. Every month ends with their bodies being slimmer, their waists and hips being smaller, the old clothing being looser and baggy in the seat. :laugh:
Don't give up. Just keep asking for help and suggestions. Once you DO get into it, the rewards are AMAZING, and they extend to far more than mere weight loss!!! Please believe me.
Yep, I'm one of those who thought I couldn't do it.
I found what works for me is fasting until about 2 or 3 and eating then.
Some days that doesn't work and I eat three small meals.
I've found that fiber does wonderful things for my appetite suppression. A tiny bag of microwave popcorn makes me feel full for hours. Fiber tablets, too, with a big glass of water.
Keep trying different things until you hit upon what works for you. I've lost 14 pounds in seven weeks, and this was after being stalled for a few months, so I'm a big fan. I hope you find what works for you!
Thanks for all the tips/words of wisdom. I will start on Sunday with an UP day and go from there. I still want to keep it low-carb, but maybe add a few more carbs from veggies on my down days. I don't know what my body needs, so this is a huge learning experience for me. :)
Yes, you can up your DD calories but I wouldn't go as high as 1000. The purpose of the big gap in the calories on DDs and UDs is to help JUDDD work it's magic and it your are just cutting your calories in half for your DD that probably won't work very well to help you start to lose.
I had found that my DDs were just "head hunger" days and I really wasn't that hungry, I just thought I was! :doh: After 2 weeks my DDs were a snap and still are. I can go till mid afternoon without eating anything and I'm aiming for just one good meal and a snack in the weeks to come because I really love that energy I get from NOT eating!!
Give it more time, and up your calories a bit, maybe 700 and see what happens and eat lots of lower calorie foods like fruits and veggies. Like others have said, chewing and/or having lots of food on your plate really does help!
Self-knowledge is one of the most precious gifts a healthy WOE gives to us.
Start your DD where you need to. Make time to think about what you ate and how you reacted then plan your meals - DD and UD. Start where you need to start then reduce calories at a rate that works for you.
This is worth working for. :console:
I was one of those that had zero energy on my DD's until someone suggested I add some carbs. I now eat 1 cup of oat groats for B on DD's and I am not hungry until 1 or 2 pm and then have some split pea soup with shirataki noodles which holds me until dinner. Today is a DD and I am not hungry and it is 6pm so I may not eat anything else. just drink fluids. And now I have energy. The coffee with HWC and egg whites weren't doing it for me.
So there are many ways to do DD's. You just hve to find what works for you.
It sounds like that might be a sign of low blood sugar? If you are feeling ill to the point of nausea and dizziness, maybe you should eat something with a bit of sugars (for instance, a bit of milk or honey) to help recover?
I guess you don't have to worry about insulin spikes with low carb except you might try avoiding artificial sweetners to see if that is affecting your insulin levels.
A thing I discovered that really helps my down days start right is chia almond milk. I prep enough for a couple days in advance.
Just one tbsp chia seeds in one cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk soaked overnight. Can add 2-3 drops stevia. I drink it mid morning and take my supplements. Don't get upset tummy, have a real boost in energy, and it lasts me til mid afternoon. All for under 100 Cal.
and so good for you!
Hey Melissa--
I just wanted to suggest that instead of picking a random number or even one recommended by other JUDDDers (sorry, Beeb!), check the calculator and try a higher percentage. A number that works great for one person might be too little (or too much) for someone of a different height or age, not to mention activity and exercise levels!
For example, when I first tried JUDDD, I lost stupendously well on 1000-1200 calorie DDs, with zero exercise! After a while, I surprised myself with effortless 600- or even 400-calorie days, even when I had more food planned & already cooked. However, I was taking metformin (a diabetes med) & when I ate such small amounts of food, I suffered terrible stomach cramps and diarrhea. :( Also, I noticed that the longer I delayed eating on DDs, the longer it would take to fall asleep at night.
I took a break from JUDDD to get my insomnia under control, and am trying it again without metformin.
The "magic" might not kick in quite so quickly on higher calories, but IMO it's better than not trying JUDDD at all! You can always go lower as you get more comfortable, and even do the "official" induction after you've been semi-JUDDDing for a while. (It's not like the Atkins induction, which you're not supposed to do repeatedly or fall back on everytime you get off track.)
Good luck! :)
I put chia seeds in sugar free lemonade or iced tea and let it sit overnight in the fridge. It's fun to drink and chia seeds are supposed to be a good source of omega 3's.
I have found with a little SF jelly or a sprinkling of salt, my arm is quite tasty.
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