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I was planning on writing a fairly short and concise post to reply to someone's question on this in another thread, but I seem to see the same "How do I shrink my liver" or "How do I lose weight quick for surgery" questions fairly often, and unless I missed over it, I didn't really see a good explanation post anywhere, so this is my attempt to help anyone with these questions… if it turns out someone already covered this topic, then my apologies.
One of the fastest ways to shrink your liver to get ready for surgery is with a super-low carb diet. Fat, Protein, salt, and even calories don't matter quite as much - it's really all about carbs.
Carbohydrates are basically sugar and starch, and they break down into glucose molecules. When used as energy, carbohydrates become fuel for your muscles and brain. If your body does not have any use for the glucose (for those of us who don't do daily weight training, run marathons, or get regular extensive exercise), it is converted into glycogen and stored it in the liver and muscles as an energy reserve. Your body can store about a half a day's supply of glycogen. If your body has more glucose than it can use as energy, or convert to glycogen for storage, the excess is converted to fat. So, the amount of carbohydrate you eat determines the amount of glycogen stored in the liver and thus, the size. ***
"How does it work?"
A good way to shrink your liver for the short-term is with a diet of less than 30 grams of carbs per day, and preferably only 1/3rd of your day's calories coming from fat. Without eating carbs, you will start draining glycogen from your liver immediately, reducing it's mass, and as an added bonus, at the same time, your body will start converting fat back into energy and working it off to supplement the missing glycogen (I've lost 24 pounds since May 7th by doing absolutely nothing except going low-carb. A good part of that is, of course, water weight, but more on that below).
Conversely, if you only do a low-fat diet, but continue eating many carbs, you won't get automatic weight loss (or a smaller liver), you will still have to work off your stored fat by either exercising or dramatically reducing your overall caloric intake, because your body does not need to burn stored fat if you have plenty of carbs (and thus, glycogen) coming in to support your energy needs. You must burn 3500 calories to lose one pound of fat, if you go this route. That doesn't mean you reduce 3500 calories from what you eat now, it means, you have to eat 3500 less than your body actually burns, and if you sit on your ass all day, as I do, your body doesn't burn much, trust me.
I should mention, the goal here isn't to burn a bunch of fat, it's just to shrink your liver by not storing glycogen, and to lose any weight required by your doctor or insurance company pre-op. This diet will help you burn fat the longer you stay on it, but initial weight-loss is mostly water weight. More on that below.
(Please realize though, a low-carb diet is not necessarily healthy long-term, see A Low-Carb Diet is Wrong for further explanation)
When you start a low-carb diet, you'll probably find that your daily calorie intake also drops, even if you still eat a large quantity of food. That's because a lot of low- or no-carb foods actually tend to be low in calories as well. A huge three-egg (or even four-egg!) omelet filled with onions, mushrooms, bell peppers and cheese will only run you a few hundred calories, and very few carbs (about 5 or so total).
"Are there any short term side-effects?"
Well, I'm definitely not a doctor, so I can't tell you 'no' for sure. But I can say from my experience this past month, there are only two things I noticed, and both have to do with what comes out of your body more than what goes into it (be forewarned)…
The first week or so, I peed more than I think I ever have in my entire life. I swear, I was going to the bathroom once an hour. Actually, I was a bit worried until I Google'd it and found out that this is because glycogen contains large amounts of water, so burning glycogen leads to the release of water and increased urination.
Also, I had fairly soft, almost diarrhea-like BMs for the first couple of weeks until my body adjusted. This is for the same reason noted above.
Other than that, I've had no short-term problems that I know of. No fatigue or lack of energy so long as I kept protein in my diet, and everything else seemed normal.
There can be long-term side effects if you decide to make this a permanent eating plan (see this site for explanation), but let's be honest, none of us want to live a life without yummy carbs forever, right? So this probably shouldn't be a big problem for us.
"Cool, I'll just stop eating bread!"
That's a good start, but it's not good enough. You must research and watch your labels - fruits, many vegetables (squash, tomatoes, corn, etc), milk, yogurt, many other dairy products (except most cheeses, from what I've seen, I don't know why), salad dressings, and any sugar-containing condiments like ketchup, barbeque sauce, relish, etc, all contain many carbs. It's not just about bread and Pasta. And that's only the tip of the iceberg!
One cup of milk is 13 carbs (no, I don't mean 'cup' like the big-a$$ cups you drink out of at dinner, I mean a measuring cup – 8oz)! That's half your day's allotment right there. A yogurt can run you from 20-40 carbs, depending on brand. One cob of corn is 30 carbs, a tomato is 5, salad dressings average about 5 per tablespoon, a simple and healthy apple is still 25-35 carbs, and don't even think about having a glass of orange juice.
Also, check the labels on those prepackaged foods advertised as 'low-carb'. By USDA guidelines, they may be allowed to advertise as low-carb, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're low enough for YOU. A "low-carb" ice cream bar is still 8 grams of carbs - nearly a third of your allowed daily intake just for one wimpy little desert that doesn't even taste good!
"Fine, I need to shrink my liver, and I'm going to use a low-carb diet to do it. Well, where do I start?"
The first thing to do that will really help you is to start a daily carb count list. This can be a big, dramatic Excel spreadsheet or a simple list on a piece of scrap paper, but either way, it will help you keep track of what you're really eating, and help you make sure you're really sticking to your limit. You just need some place where you can write down the number of carbs you've eaten for the day so that when the nighttime munchies come around and that gross low-carb ice cream bar is starting to sound really good, you can see that you already hit your carb limit for the day and grab a piece of cheese or a hard-boiled egg instead.
I use a fairly simple excel spreadsheet myself, and I only track calories, fat, and carbs because that's really all I'm worried about right now. At the bottom of each column, a "Daily Totals" row has a basic formula that adds all my entries together and gives me a total for the day. It's simple enough for me and not too much fuss. This is an example of my spreadsheet:
(Don't use my meals here as an example though, I'm still a bit too high on fat, and need to be a bit better at cutting back on it.)
The second thing to do is to start reading the labels on everything you put in your mouth – and I mean EVERYTHING! I know it sounds harsh, but remember, this will only be short-term. If you stay on track now, you won't have to live this way for the rest of your life.
Check out the carb count for all your packaged food, and for any fresh or unlabeled food, look it up online. Here are a couple good websites to help you out:
- Carb Counter on about.com
- My favorite nutritional guide, Eddie on Everything, is currently down as I write this post, but I'm including it just in case it's just a temporary glitch and it comes back up. If it does, this is a fabulous resource.
Also, don't forget to include everything you drink on your daily tracker also. Fruit juice, milk, hot chocolate, and especially soda can include an entire day's carbs – or even more! – in just one serving.
If you must, at least go for diet/sugar-free soda, but if you can handle just sticking to water for the time being, that's the best. This is a good thing to train yourself on before your surgery anyway, as drinking liquid calories after surgery can really sabotage all your other hard work and keep you from losing weight.
Also, stay away from coffee drinks with milk – lattes, mochas, etc. If you absolutely must have your caffeine hit, drink tea or drip coffee and watch the carbs on any cream and sugar you use.
"I can't do this! Everything I like has carbs in it!"
Okay, hold up, don't get too discouraged yet. Remember, this isn't forever. Besides, there are lots of good things to eat that will keep you on track. You just have to think a little harder about it. Here's some ideas:
- A cup of cottage cheese and a hard-boiled egg or two.
- Scrambled eggs (with just a tiny bit of milk mixed in) or an omelet with some chopped onions, a bit of bacon crumbled in (just watch the fat) or a few slices of lunch meat ham cut up in pieces, a chopped bell pepper, and some shredded cheddar or colby jack cheese mixed in or melted on top.
- A 6 oz can of tuna fish with a little mayo, a small bit of relish (watch the carb count on it), some shredded cheese and maybe a bit of diced cucumber mixed in. Eat it like a salad instead of on bread.
- Shredded or diced chicken mixed with some cream cheese (the 1/3 less fat Neufchatel kind is really good! I like it even better than regular cream cheese) or a couple Laughing Cow cheese soft wedges and spooned onto cucumber slices. Try English cucumbers, they have zero carbs, a thinner and better-tasting skin than normal cucumbers, and very few seeds.
- Taco salad with no chips or tortilla shell. Use sour cream instead of salsa – there's more fat, but salsa has lots of carbs.
- A big, huge, lean steak with some salad or veggies on the side. Check the carbs on the salad dressing, but don't think you can't have any at all. Just make sure you stay within your daily limit.
- Grilled chicken or salmon with some veggies on the side (just make sure they're lower-carb veggies like asparagus, steamed cabbage, steamed or grilled bell peppers, etc. Helpful hint – butternut squash is not only delicious, it's also the only squash with virtually no carbs, so go crazy!) and a sugar free Jello cup or two for dessert.
Also, remember, this isn't famine time. Go ahead and put some butter on your veggies, just don't go crazy. A quarter-cup of butter isn't going to taste any better than a tablespoon will. Trust me…
Oooh, helpful hint... a company called Walden Farms makes a bunch of no-calorie, no-fat, no-sugar, no-carb, no-glucose condiment type items that actually taste really good! Salad dressings, mayo, fruit spreads, pasta sauces, dessert things like a really yummy chocolate syrup, etc. (The only thing I DON'T recommend is the peanut butter. Trust me on this, it's not good.) They're a bit pricy, usually about $4 or $5 an item at the grocery store, but if you can afford it, I highly recommend them. They taste really good, and they're practically nothing but air. When I eat salads, I'm one of those people who likes to drench my salad in dressing. But let me tell you… 4 or 5 tablespoons of regular dressing with 10 grams of fat and 5 carbs each tbs sure adds up quick. Walden Farms is a much happier option for me.
Check them out at their Walden Farms Website.
The last thing to remember is not to beat yourself up too much. Yes, you really do have to be careful while you're on this diet. But like everything else in life, if something goes wrong and you fall off the wagon, one bite, one meal, one day, remember tomorrow is a new start. Wake up, start over, and remember than your best effort is better than no effort at all.
Well folks, that's all I've got on the top of my head right now. Hopefully this post will help someone out there. If you have questions, or if there's any big topic that I missed, let me know, otherwise, I wish all of you the very very best on your journeys!
***most of this paragraph was copied from this page. It provided a better explanation than I came up with on my own. This isn't an attempt to steal someone else's writting and claim it as my own.
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The government has quietly rolled out a mechanism to keep an eye on all foreign students in the country, their academic activities and progress, their general conduct and also reasons for sudden exit from a course.
As part of the Union Home Ministrys Immigration, Visa, and Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) project, the government is aiming to facilitate the stay as well as security of foreigners in India. Towards this aim, a central database of foreign students in India, Foreign Students Information System (FSIS), is being created to monitor their activities/performance while studying in various educational institutions in India.
The Human Resource Development Ministry has already written to institutes to get on board the FSIS module, and the project has begun rolling out in Chennai, Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Amritsar, Kolkata, Kochi, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, Lucknow and Goa. Staff at the Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRRO) have started contacting universities and colleges here to help them implement the project.
Tentative data collected by the HRD Ministry for an all-India higher education survey earlier this year showed over 20,000 foreign students currently enrolled in India. While most of them are from Nepal, there are students from Afghanistan and South Africa too in large numbers.
Project FSIS requires every institution that admits foreign students to ensure that they register online with the FRRO. The institute is required to provide information about the students every three months if anyone has opted for a change in course, their examination/assessment results, as well as instances of doubtful/bad conduct if any.
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American Idol Season 10 Flashback!
Join us as we take a look back at American Idol Season 10, featuring the music of Pia Toscano, Paul McDonald, James Durbin, Haley Reinhart, Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery.
As we approach the competition starting up on the most recent season of American Idol, it allows me to do something the other similar shows can't do. That is to look back over the last decade of the show, and visit with the performers I really thought were due another look and listen. Hard to believe it has been a decade, but this summer, it will be 10 years since Fox aired the show that caught the imagination of the viewers.
Season 10 is the last stop on this series, and it really is tough to discuss it. It really could be called a season of change, with Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres, and Kara DioGuardi off the show, and Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler joining Randy Jackson on the panel. Sony music was gone, and Interscope Records was on board. Chairman Jimmy Iovine took an active role on the show, working with the contestants weekly in the studio, and giving his thoughts on air. Yet this season is still so fresh, with the tour ending just 7 months ago. There are people who have been signed to produce albums who have not had the opportunity yet. Casey Abrams has been signed, as has Stefano Lagone. Neither has music out yet. But I will touch on those who have music out there, while giving the music a chance to be made before jumping to too many conclusions.
For the beginning part of the season, the top story was not about what was happening on the stage, but who wasn't on there. Early on, many thought pretty Pia Toscano was a shoe-in for the top four, with a big and bold voice. There was widespread shock when she went home in ninth place, unable to be saved because the judges sued their save on the Top 11 results show. Once she was off the show, Jimmy Iovine wasted little time, signing Pia to Interscope. While on tour, Pia performed This Time, the song that would be her first single.
For more about Pia Toscano, check out her official website. You can also find her on Facebook and Twitter. You can find her single, This Time, on iTunes and Amazon. Her album is due out this summer.
There was something about Paul McDonald that I found kind of intriguing. His performing style could certainly be used to define the term quirky, as could his voice, which was similar to the sound I would expect if Rod Stewart and Macy Gray had a lovechild. And while I might have been willing to hear more, the American public was not, for he followed Pia out the door in eighth place. However, while on show, Paul did meet actress Nikki Reed at an event for Red Riding Hood. Soon, he was dating the actress, best known for her role in the The Twilight Sage. Once the tour was done, he released a duet in November with Reed, who became his wife the month before. This is Now That I Found You.
After the tour, Paul returned to his band, The Grand Magnolias. For more about the band, check out the official website. You can also find The Grand Magnolias on Facebook and Twitter. You can find his single, Now That I Found You, on iTunes and Amazon. You can find the eponymous EP for The Grand Magnolias on iTunes and Amazon.
Our next contestant, James Durbin, had an interesting ride of his own. His back story was a good one, the kid growing up barely knowing his father, a musician who died of an overdose when he was just 9 years old. Shortly after, James was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome and Asperger syndrome. Yet he was overcoming all that, with a wife and child standing with him. And he was a big-voiced rocker. In many ways he was a dream contestant for the producers, who were billing him as the next Adam Lambert, only straight. Durbin gave some wild performances, at times setting instruments on fire. He made it to fourth place, and was signed by 19Entertainment management, and Wind-Up Records to produce his album. Last November he released Memories of a Beautiful Disaster, with the lead single, Stand Up.
The single made it to #39 on the US Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.The album did very well, making it to #39 on the Billboard Album chart and #8 on the Modern Rock album chart. That was remarkable for such a small label release. For more about James Durbin, check out his official website. You can also find him on Facebook and Twitter. You can find his album, Memories of a Beautiful Disaster, on iTunes and Amazon.
Now Haley Reinhart had anything but what could be called a normal run on Idol. While the judges liked her at first, it quickly seemed to turn around, and for much of the show, she couldn't do much right in their eyes. However, the same could not be said of her fans, who not only loved the singer, they also grew weary of the judges offering criticism of Haley while ignoring the flawed performances of others. The more Haley came out and gave them what they wanted, the more the fans love grew. Haley made it to third last season, and was signed to 19Enterainment and Interscope. While neither a single nor album have been officially announced, the tentative release of the album is rumored to be May, and the first single would be Free, which she has been heard singing at a few events. This is a live clip from one of the gigs.
Until the single, set for a March 20 release, or album are released, it is tough to say too much about her post-Idol music. The album is said to be titled Haley Reinhart. For more about Haley Reinhart, with the cover above. For more about Haley, check out her official website. You can also find her on Facebook and Twitter.
At the end of the season, it came down to a face-off between the two teenagers with a country spin, as Lauren Alaina made it to second place. The 16-year-old, whose Country was also just a little bit Rock 'N Roll has a big voice, but seemed to get a little lost the last few weeks, letting nerves in just a bit. She was signed by 19Entertainment, and Interscope, on their Mercury Nashville label. Her second single was Georgia Peaches, which made it to #32 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
So far, Wildflower has sold almost a quarter million copies to date. I expect that number will rise, for starting in April, she will be opening for several stops on the new Sugarlands tour. For more about Lauren Alaina, check out her official website. You can also find her on Facebook and Twitter. You can find her debut album, Wildflower, on iTunes and Amazon.
Of course, the season was won by Scotty McCreery, the 16-year-old with the deep voice and innocent ways. Scotty sang classic Country, along the lines of George Straight, Randy Travis and Josh Turner, and did it well. He never was in the bottom 3 all season long, and soared to the win. He seem to perform with little fear or sign of intimidation. After the tour, he was also signed by 19Entertainment and Interscope subsidiary Mercury Nashville. His winning single, I Love You This Big, scored huge in the marketplace, with over 170,000 units sold the first week alone. It went on to sell just shy of 800,000 units, and earn him his first Gold record.
And that wasn't the end for Scotty. his second single, The Trouble With Girls, sold over 550,000, his second Gold record. His album also bucked the recent trend of winners with poor sales, as Clear As Day was certified Platinum with almost 950,000 units sold, with just 5 months on the market. In that short period of time, the youngster has already outsold other winners Taylor Hicks, Kris Allen and Lee DeWyze. The album was amazing on the Billboard charts, hitting #1 on five different charts; Billboard 200, Top Current Albums, Digital Albums, Internet Albums, and Top Country Albums. For more about Scotty McCreery, check out his official website. You can also find him on Facebook and Twitter. You can find his album, Clear As Day, on iTunes and Amazon. And, ladies and gentlemen, that catches us up with the previous seasons of Idol, before we learn who goes home first on the 11th season tonight.


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My first bike was state-of-the-art at the time. Reynolds 531 tubeset, Campagnolo Record, chromed lugs, chainstays & fork. Brooks Professional saddle.
Today, state of the art bikes are made of unobtanium, with lighter than air everything and digital this-n-that. Do I spend $6000 to pay for a semester of my kids education, or buy the best bike in the world? Easy answer, not even worth considering.
Yesterday I found a: it's-just-the-right-size, new-with-warranty, 2010 Cervelo R3 for $2400. If I sold my vintage bike & and my ti bike, I could fund it.
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Experts at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo say the best way to control it is to eat right.
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Janet's pancreas doesn't produce insulin -- which regulates her blood sugar levels. A pump does it for her. That's not all that keeps her healthy.
"I try to walk three times a week, roughly two miles a night. I love walking," said Kindschi.
Her certified diabetes educator showed Janet how controlling your diet and exercise can play a huge role in your health.
"People who have really high blood sugar tend to be tired and fatigued and that's because their energy is in the blood stream -- not in the cells," said Melanie Mielke, Certified Diabetes Educator at St. Clare Hospital.
"What I eat and how much I exercise affects how much insulin I'm taking," said Kindschi.
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For Janet -- living with Type 1 Diabetes has been a lifelong journey. She can tell eating right and exercise has made a huge difference.
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Jude and Sienna back together?Jude Law and Sienna Miller have reportedly spent the night together - sparking rumours they've rekindled their romance.
The once engaged couple were spotted emerging from the actor's swanky London home Saturday (29.10.05) after spending the night together, according to Britain's News of the World newspaper.
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With the release of Microsoft Vista along with DirectX 10 last month, the PC industry is in a bit of flux as to the video card chipsets. NVIDIA has launched their DirectX 10 video chip, the 8800, but their Vista drivers aren't yet up to par. Intel is marketing their GMA9000 as Vista Premium capable, but it doesn't support the advanced features of the new Shader Model. AMD (ATI) has their R600 chip under wraps for another month or two at the least due to marketing reasons. So where does that leave the gamer wanting a video card today?
Today's video card market is signified by NVIDIA holding the high-end of the market with unquestioned superiority with their 8800GTX. At the moment, the market is clearly delineated into the 8800 series and the rest. With pricing on the 8800GTS 320MB that was launched recently at $299, the high-end of the video card market is $599 for the 8800GTX, 499 for the 8800GTS 640MB and 299 for the 8800GTS 320MB.
Having said all of that, there is still a market for video cards in the $299-399 category of price point from the old (Shader Model 3) generation. After all, there are 0 and I mean 0 DirectX 10 games on the market today, with games like Hellgate: London and Crysis delayed till later this year, and DirectX 10 specific games like Halo 2 already available on the Xbox 360 game console. Today's video card on the test platform is the ASUS EAX1950 Crossfire Edition card paired with a X1900XTX card in Crossfire mode.


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We're primarily a Windows shop, but have two Mac OS X users. I'm trying to move these two users from Mac's Mail.app to the Zimbra Web Client. Moving the email over is a piece of cake, but I'm stuck on the address book. Two questions/issues have come up:
1) Mail.app itself does not have an export to CSV option, but I've found a few small OSX apps that will do this. However, I'm unsure how/if the files exported from these apps will import into Zimbra. I'm looking at the Zimbra Wiki page on importing and exporting contacts, and I'm going to play around a bit, but if anyone has any insight on this and can pass it along it would be appreciated.
2) The Mac users are claiming that when they send/receive email in the Mail.app e-mail addresses are accumulated somewhere other than the Address Book. Anyone know where these addresses are saved and if it is possible to get them into a format that can be imported into Zimbra?


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I like Anna Farris. I really do. Ever since I first noticed her in the Scary Movie series Ive thought she was funny, attractive without being Hollywood-pretty, and a decent actress. I wanted to like this movie for Anna. I really did.
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Ally (Anna Farris) gets fired and, on the train ride home, reads a magazine article that claims the average woman in America has slept with 10.5 men (feel free to use your own dirty joke to explain that point-five). This low number -- in her opinion -- freaks Ally out a bit, and she says so to the woman sitting next to her on the train. And to her sister on the phone. And to their circle of friends at a party. If this sounds a bit repetitive, its because the filmmakers are showing their methods early on.
I have to pause just for a moment to make an observation. What's Your Number? actually makes a point of showing us that Ally is writing up a list titled Guys Ive Slept With, just in case the audience couldnt figure out why shes making a list of mens names at this point in the story. (Lots of people make a version of this list, but does anyone actually put a title on it?) Again, this is the level of clumsiness were being prepped for, and the film lives up to all this foreshadowing.
Anyway, Ally goes through the apparently painstaking process of writing down everyone shes ever slept with and comes up with 19 exes. She swears that #20 will be the guy she marries, then gets drunk and sleeps with her ex-boss (Joel McHale). Horrified but refusing to give up, Ally realizes she can keep her oath if she reconnects with one of her exes and marries him (or her, for Scott Pilgrim fans). With the help of her rakish, womanizing neighbor Colin (Chris Im an Avenger Evans), Ally starts tracking down all the guys shes ever had sex with...and then being reminded why shes not having sex with them anymore.
Whats Your Number? is a perfect example of a decent idea with horrible execution. The plots been shoehorned (and in places sledgehammered) into a standard set of rom-com beats that make for awkward and predictable scenes peppered with weak, inconsistent jokes. Farris and Evans are doing their best, and have great chemistry, but theres only so long you can tread water when people keep hooking cinderblocks to you.
In this case, people would be director Mark Mylod, screenwriters Gabrielle Allan and Jennifer Crittenden, editor Julie Monroe, and probably a few development executives who manage to dodge blame because producer is such a vague, meaningless title these days. Its impossible to pin the blame down, and I wouldnt want to single anyone out unfairly, but half an hour into this film its really clear one of these people -- or possibly a combination of them -- has no idea how to tell a feature-length story. There are character issues, structure issues, time issues, continuity issues, logic issues...the list just goes on and on, and its a lot longer than either Allys list or the space Im given here to review this DVD.
Its damned annoying, because every now and then there will be a great moment between Ally and Colin, or between her and her soon-to-be-married sister (Ari Graynor), and itll suddenly be clear that this couldve been a totally enjoyable film. Its like a trail of rose petals that you hope will lead to the bedroom, but instead leads you through your home and out the back door, with only a quick glimpse at what you were hoping to get.
Judging from some of the reviews on Amazon, Id say Whats My Number was a mediocre, predictable chick-lit novel that was turned into a tired, very predictable rom-com. Worse yet, the filmmakers arent even sure what kind of rom-com theyre trying to be -- raunchy, goofball, somewhat serious and heartfelt? Its all over the place.
Seriously, Captain America couldnt even save this film.
The Disc:
There isnt much in the way of special features on this DVD. Its not surprising that nobody wanted to do a commentary. There are a few deleted scenes, which were rightfully deleted. The theatrical trailer is included, and -- while Im normally a fan of that -- after watching the film, its kind of amazing how much the trailer gives away. Even for a predictable film.
The Unrated Extended Cut is about twenty minutes longer and mildly interesting in that it shows even more bad judgment on the part of the filmmakers. Many of the cut scenes are funnier than the ones that made it to theaters. Theres also a lot of character development for Colin, which makes it clear much earlier on that hes a decent guy despite his social habits. Plus, a few dangling plot threads and nonsensical moments are a lot more coherent when you see all the stuff that was edited out around them.
If youre a budding filmmaker, this is a great film to watch as a what did they do wrong exercise. Past that, I cant think of any other reason to get it.
Reviewed By: Peter Clines
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For the person who has cancer
People facing cancer often find themselves facing the possibility of their own death. At first, some people focus on dying from cancer instead of living with cancer. As one woman explained, just after she was diagnosed with lung cancer she isolated herself from her family and spent a lot of time alone in her room. Before long, she realized the cancer wasn't going to go away on its own. She decided that she could either keep pulling the covers over her head or she could tackle cancer the way she did other challenges. This adjustment in thinking takes time.
Cheng, cancer survivor: "It's very easy to get absorbed in a sterile system of tests, procedures, and treatments and lose your individual perspective. Always remember your humanity, allowing yourself the feelings and emotions that are you. By doing this, you will make life-changing self-discoveries that you were never aware of. These discoveries will bring some understanding of the experience, motivation to face the most difficult challenges, and inspiration to others who will marvel at your never-before-seen spirit and character."
Taking care of yourself
With the stress cancer causes, it's important that you take care of yourself – the whole person – not just the cancer. Some people want to become more "in tune" with themselves, or just do things that take their mind off the disease. Do what you need to do. Physical activities such as walking, dancing, and yoga can improve your sense of well-being and make you more aware of your body. Poetry, music, drawing, and reading are also creative ways to express yourself and keep your mind off cancer. Meditation and relaxation training can help with anxiety and symptom control. Taking on a new and challenging activity can give you a sense of accomplishment, and can help reduce stress, too.
Let your doctor know if you are thinking about trying an alternative or unproven treatment. There are many herbs, supplements, or treatments that claim to cure or treat cancer. Some of these are harmless, while others clearly have been shown to be harmful. Also know that some of these treatments can interact with other medicines you may be taking and can cause unexpected effects. Talk to your health care team before starting anything new.
Marisol, cancer survivor: "I had 6 months of chemotherapy and during that time I tried to keep my life as stress-free and as normal as possible. I also took a ballet class during treatment. It was good exercise, I made new friends, and it really kept my mind off cancer."
Taking care of yourself also means accepting help from others. When a person is diagnosed with cancer, he or she may need to ask for and accept help for the first time ever. This can include help from friends and family or outside help. Asking for help doesn't mean you are weak. Arranging transportation to and from treatment, getting medical equipment to use at home, hiring a home health aide, or finding someone to watch the children while you're getting treatments are just a few of the many tasks that may need to be done. Handling all of these changes along with your regular responsibilities can be stressful. To manage well, most people need help.
How can I relieve stress and relax?
Simple techniques can help you cope with stress and help you relax. Try some of these methods to find the ones that work best for you. You may want to check with your doctor before using any of these, especially if you have lung problems.
Muscle tension and release
- Lie down in a quiet room.
- Take a slow, deep breath.
- As you breathe in, tense a muscle or group of muscles. For example, clench your teeth or stiffen your arms or legs.
- Keep your muscles tense for a second or 2 while holding your breath.
- Then breathe out, release the tension, and let your body relax completely.
- Repeat the process with another muscle or muscle group.
Another way to do this is called progressive relaxation. You work your way up your body starting with the toes of one foot. Contract then relax all the muscles of one leg. Do the same with the other leg. Work your way up your body, contracting then relaxing each of the muscle groups in your body, including those in your neck and face. Remember to hold your breath while briefly contracting your muscles and to breathe out when releasing the tension.
Rhythmic breathing
- Get into a comfortable position and relax all your muscles.
- Close your eyes or focus on a distant object if you prefer to keep them open.
- Breathe in and out slowly and comfortably through your nose. If you like, keep the rhythm steady by saying to yourself, "In, 1, 2. Out, 1, 2."
- Feel yourself relax and go limp each time you breathe out.
- You can continue this for just a few seconds or for up to 10 minutes.
With biofeedback training, you can control body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension. A machine will sense and alert you when your body shows signs of tension. The machine will also give you feedback when you relax your body. With time and practice, you will learn to control your relaxation responses without having to depend on feedback from the machine. Your doctor or nurse can refer you to someone trained in teaching biofeedback.
Mental imagery
Imagery involves mental exercises designed to allow the mind to influence the health and well-being of the body.
- Close your eyes, breathe slowly, and feel yourself relax.
- Imagine a ball of healing energy – perhaps a white light – forming somewhere in your body.
- When you see the ball of energy, slowly breathe in and blow the ball to any part of the body where you feel pain, tension, or discomfort. When you breathe out, picture the air moving the ball away from your body, taking with it any painful or uncomfortable feelings. (Be sure to breathe naturally; don't blow.)
- Continue to picture the ball moving toward you and away from you each time you breathe in and out. You may see the ball getting bigger and bigger as it takes away more and more tension and discomfort.
Visualization is much like imagery. With visualization, you create an inner picture that represents your fight against cancer. You might visualize rockets blasting away the cancer cells in your body or knights in armor battling the cells.
Hypnosis puts you in a trance-like state that can help reduce discomfort and anxiety. You can be hypnotized by a qualified person, or you can learn how to hypnotize yourself. If you are interested in learning more, ask your doctor or nurse to refer you to someone trained in the technique.
Distract yourself from your worries or discomforts by watching TV, listening to the radio, reading, going to the movies, or working with your hands by doing needlework or puzzles, building models, or painting. You may be surprised how comfortably the time passes.
Adjusting to changes in your body and self-image
Cancer and its treatment can cause physical changes. Some people feel insecure about how these changes affect their body and their self-image.
Surgery can change the way you look. Other treatments can affect how you feel. Side effects from cancer treatment, such as weight loss or weight gain, hair loss, and skin changes can also change the way you look. Fatigue can make it harder for you to care for your appearance.
The type of treatment, the drugs and their dosages, and the schedule of treatment all have an impact on the side effects you have. Just how bad the side effects are can vary from person to person. The same treatments may cause side effects in some people and not in others. Be sure to let your doctor and nurse know which side effects you have, if any, and how bad they are.
Your health care team can help manage side effects when they know how treatment is affecting you physically and emotionally. Ask your doctor what side effects you should expect and how long they're likely to last. Also, find out which side effects you need to report right away. You'll need to know how to get in touch with your doctor outside of regular office hours if needed.
Some people find it hard to be hopeful when their treatment makes them feel bad and look different. People with cancer can become frustrated when they do everything right but it doesn't help, or when treatment must be delayed because their body is unable to handle any more. Sometimes changes in your mood are caused by certain medicines, while other times they may be linked to the stress of coping with cancer and treatment. It's normal to have ups and downs during cancer treatment.
Body changes from cancer treatment can range from hair loss to the loss of a limb. These kinds of changes can be hard to handle because others can see them. Many people who lose hair choose to wear scarves, wigs, or hats. Some people choose artificial limbs (prostheses) and reconstructive surgery after cancer surgery. Both short- and long-term solutions like these draw less attention to or help hide a person's physical differences.
Sean, cancer survivor: "I had 2 surgeries; the first to remove the cancerous testicle and the second to remove lymph nodes in my abdomen. The lymph node surgery affected how I feel about my body and self-image more than the first surgery. I'm more self-conscious about the scars on my abdomen. I was given the option of reconstruction of the testicle after my first surgery but I wasn't interested."
When making difficult decisions, it often helps to talk with others who have had the same type of reconstructive surgery or wear the same type of prosthesis. Ask your surgeon if he or she is able to share photos that show actual results of reconstructive surgery.
Check with your health insurance company about coverage for reconstructive surgery or prostheses. Your hospital social worker may also be able to help you find ways to pay for it. Insurance coverage can be limited either by dollar amount or the number of prostheses (for example, mastectomy bras and breast forms) you can purchase in a certain amount of time.
Sexuality and cancer
Personal traits, such as a person's sense of humor, attitudes, honesty, and spirit, are a large part of what makes them attractive to their partner. Cancer treatment may seem to change these qualities, but the change is usually short-term. You are still the same partner, lover, and friend. It's important to remember those traits are still there, but for the moment may be overshadowed by the cancer experience.
Fertility and birth control
If you think you might want to have children later, it's very important to talk with your doctor about fertility and birth control issues before you start treatment. Many cancer treatments can result in infertility or sterility. For most people, there are ways to preserve their ability to have children, but it's best if this is done before starting therapy.
Keep in mind that even when sterility is a possible side effect of treatment, it's important to use an effective method of birth control. Even if the risk of pregnancy is very small, birth control must be used during, and for some time after, cancer treatment because many cancer treatments can harm a developing fetus. It's not safe to get pregnant during cancer treatment.
For more information about fertility, see our documents Fertility and Women With Cancer and Fertility and Men With Cancer.
Side effects can change your sex life
Side effects of cancer treatment can also affect a person's sexuality. Some side effects that can do this are fatigue, lack of desire, and feeling physically unattractive. Women may have vaginal dryness, and men may notice the inability to have or keep an erection. Physical side effects, such as fatigue and nausea, can decrease a person's desire for sex. Fear, anxiety, or depression can affect your sexuality, too. These side effects, like most other physical and emotional side effects, can often be managed or helped with treatment. Although you may feel embarrassed, it's important to talk to your doctor about them.
Try to let your partner know what's comfortable for you and when you feel up to sexual contact. Your partner may want to give you the space and time you need to adjust to changes in your body and self-image. Your partner may not want to rush you or seem to be insensitive, so it helps if you tell them about your desire for physical intimacy. Be specific about what you want. Over time, physical contact other than sex, such as hugging, kissing, and touching may help you express love and feel more comfortable about being close.
The effect of cancer on your relationship with your partner
Some people are afraid their partner will avoid physical contact with them. Others may fear their partner will leave them or find someone else. If there were problems in the relationship before a cancer diagnosis, they will still be there after the cancer diagnosis. Likewise, if a couple works through problems well, chances are good they will face this challenge in much the same way. When a couple communicates, they can usually work toward resolving their feelings and the added stress that cancer can place on a relationship.
Facing cancer as a couple can also strengthen a relationship. Cancer can help people realize what's really important to them. Priorities or problems they once saw as important may now seem less important or smaller.
Delores, cancer survivor: "Cancer has a way of making you take an inventory of your life. It has made some good changes in my life. I think that my husband and I are closer as a result."
People who are not able to get support from their partners can find support elsewhere, such as through counseling, a support group, or friends. Counseling can help explore ways to improve communication and resolve problems in relationships. For those who are unable to work through these issues alone, professional counseling for individuals or couples is an option. Support groups that are offered by licensed or trained professionals may also be a source of practical advice and ideas about coping with changes in sexuality. Groups are available for people with cancer, for partners/spouses, and for couples.
For more information about sexuality, sex, and intimacy, see our documents Sexuality for the Woman With Cancer and Sexuality for the Man With Cancer.
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text: The Baraggan Louisenbairn wiki last edited by kieronrob on 08/30/15 10:39PM View full history General Information Birthday: February 9 Height: 5'5" Weight: 198lbs Eyes: Black Hair: White. Race: Arrancar. Appearance Barragan looks like an elderly man with hair hair and a white mustache. He has a large scar over his right eye and one on the left side of his chin. He has a short but muscular body. His Espada uniform has a regal appearance. He wears gold wrist bands and a large belt. The remains of his hollow mask appear on his forehead as a five pointed crown. The locations of his hollow hole and espada tattoo are unknown. Baraggan's Resurrection: Arrogante Personality Baraggan is very boastful, proud, stubborn and arrogant. His arrogance comes from the fact that he was the former King of Hueco Mundo, until he was defeated by Aizen sosuke. This arrogance would last him even in his defeat by Aizen, which not only provoked a great hatred towards Aizen but also a swear to kill Aizen with his bare hands. He is also hot-tempered and easily angered. Because of his former status as King, he does not hesitate to impose his authority on others. He took the leadership role of the Espada when Aizen was incapacitated and Starrk was unwilling to do so. Despite his personality, he is able to analyze a situation quickly and calmly. Zanpakuto Baraggan carries around an axe which is his zanpaktou, Arrogante.Despite his number as the second strongest Espada, Barragan's powers put him in league with the Primera Espada. His aspect over death as an Espada is Time also known as "old age" which means "time". He states that it is the most powerful. With this he can turn anything he touches or anything arround him to ashes as it rots away from rapid aging. Because of this power Barragan is known as the Bone Tyrant of the Espada's and the self proclaimed king of the hollows. His fraccion even carries around a bag full of hollow bones that when exposed transform into a bone throne. His powers are sealed away within a giant axe (Arrogante) with an eye in the middle of it. ResurrectionBaraggan's release phrase is "Rot". When released Barragan sport's a western style Grim Reaper look, with Black Robe, a Golden Crown. He is able to cause nearby things to age and deteriorate. He was able to age Soifon's arm who had to amputate it so she wouldn't be killed by it. Baraggan's Resurrection name is Arrogante.His special ability it's Respira, Barragan's most powerfull attack, in which Baraggan breaths and when it touches anything it turns it to dust, including Kido. He also wields the Gran Caida a variant of his Zanpaktou used when he is in his resurrection form, is a big Ax that looks like a guillotine. Powers and abilities Immense Spiritual Power.Master Axe Wielder.Sonido ExpertEnhanced Strength: Despite his elderly appearance, Barragan possesses great physical strength. His strength is enough to crush an arm rest made of bone and to wield his large axe with enough force to slice through buildings with just a casual swing.Enhanced Speed.Enhanced Durability: Baraggan was able to survive a attack from Soifon's bankai without any signs of damage. Enhanced Hierro.Garganta: A way of transportation to and from Hueco Mundo. It is done by tearing the dimensional fabric between the worlds.Time Dilation: Barragan is able to control time as shown as he manipulates time to slow down Soifon's kick. In his resurrection this power increases to the point were everything and anything around him ages and rots. Aspect of DeathEach Espada represents and aspect of death, which are the 10 reasons human die, and it also represents their power, Baraggan's aspect of death is Old Aging, which means Time, stating by himself that it is the most powerful aspect of death, because Age catches anyone like humans, animal, plants and including shinigamis.


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With Superbowl Sunday fast upon us, another important event occurring this weekend has nearly been overlooked. And no, I'm not talking about the Puppy Bowl, either.
It's almost Groundhog Day! Crazy weather patterns have plagued the whole country this season, and we're about to find out how much longer winter is going to last. If you can't make it to Punxatawney, Pennsylvania, to meet the official furry weather forecaster, there's still time to break out a crochet hook and some Lion Brand Chenille and make your own!
I found this great pattern on Ravelry (click here to view the pattern) and used some Chenille in Brownstone and an N hook to crochet this little guy. Stone would also work for a lighter color coat. One skein will make several of these furry little guys. A little Charcoal Luxe Fur and some Cotton-Ease® in Berry worked perfectly to embroider a face with a tapestry needle.
While I plan to keep this little guy as far away from shadows as possible in an effort to speed up the start to springtime, I can't say the same for keeping him away from my dog, Murphy, who is convinced I've made him a new toy!
What other projects have you thinking spring? Have you broken out any lightweight, brightly-colored projects to put the dreariness of winter behind you already? Let us know in the comments!
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Earlier this month, our 2012 Vanna's Choice Contest winner–"Gramma" Nancy Nielsen–and her family flew out to Anaheim, California to meet Vanna White as part of her prize. She showed off her incredible one-of-a-kind baby hat and bootie sets, including the winning elephant set, to Vanna and members of Lion Brand's staff. She also shared the story of how she got started creating these "Gramminal" sets.
Nancy told me that her daughter, as the wife of a naval officer, was in charge of social happenings among the families of the crews, including celebrating births. Finding that they were having quite a few births a year, she asked her mom to help her come up with a more affordable option for baby gifts, and that's how Nancy started creating her one-of-a-kind sets otherwise known as "Gramminals."
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Formed in the plains of Stillwater, Oklahoma in 1999, The All American Rejects are back on the road, doing what they do best, entertaining. In a recent interview with Louisville.com, Nick Wheeler talked about the new album and how it compares to the previous releases. Wheeler says, "we made this album after 2 ½ years and wanted to get back to basics."
With three successful albums on the charts, including their self-titled debut (2003), Move Along (2005), and When the World Comes Down (2008), the foursome embarks on a tour in support of the their fourth installation, Kids on the Street. "The other albums were great and popular. This album is a little different since we're all adults now." Wheeler commented.
The hit single, "Give You Hell" from When the World Comes Down went Gold and saw international success. The new album impresses just as "Swing, Swing" did from the debut album. "The Kids in the Street", the title track from the new release continues The All American Rejects fun loving musical feelings while the lyrics talk about coming of age.
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Well me and some friends we're discussing this topic. If they do decide to legalize it, do you think It will be the same?
E.g. Will the government put a bunch of shit in it and turn it into a new cigarette? would they ban sales of it only to retailers? and if it is do you think they might jack up the price? Or would they simply leave things as the way they are?
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You mean Hydro?
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You mean Hydro?
He doesn't know what he means.
Hydra was killed by Heracles as one of his Twelve Labours.
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I was either 8 or 9 when I remember shotgunning some hydra through a neighbor's pipe/coping on his half-pipe. Wtf, I know!
First, I don't believe you, no offense. I don't think you've ever smoked weed before.
Second, if per chance you have managed to get your hands on some in your young life it was dirt weed. Whoever gave it to you "a neighbor" should be ashamed of giving drugs to kids who are only 8 or 9.
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Fish cooked with butter, lemongrass and ginger
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Summary:Martin is a mentally disturbed loner who lives with his mother in a bleak housing project. He works the night shift as a security guard in an equally grim and foreboding underground parking complex. To escape his dreary existence, Martin loses himself in the fantasy world of the cult horror film The Human Centipede (First Sequence), fetishizing the meticulous surgical skills of the gifted Dr. Heiter, whose knowledge of the human gastrointestinal system inspires Martin to attempt the unthinkable.


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We are bringin our 14 month old in. He made half the games last year. We could carry him in the infant backpack. Now he is a bit bigger...
Can we bring in a stroller?
Assuming no. But couldn't find anything on Cyclones.com
Gracias in advance!
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Oversized menswear pieces juxtaposed with billowy volume in blacks, browns and navy sums up South Korean designer Moon Young Hee's Fall/Winter 2014 collection. The combination of romantic, overflowing chiffon fabrics combined with relaxed tailoring created a medium between the masculine and the feminine, softening structured silhouettes.
After a trail of black and brown ensembles, the soft, creamy, marshmallow-like pieces that came as oversized jackets and pants were a treat. As one who believes in wearing whites and creams in winter, I found them to be a breath of fresh air, deliciously interrupting the darkness of black hues that are more typically worn in the cold season, especially in Paris.
The theme throughout Hee's fall/winter 2014 collection was large proportions– oversized jackets, wide-legged pants and thick trenches with enough volume to bundle up in. Personally, while Hee's designs are not typically the type of silhouette I would normally choose for myself, I enjoy the thought of comfort and movability in them. The theme of comfort is also reinforced through the choice of Creeper shoes, square-shaped, flat loafers that all the models wore throughout the show.
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BollywoodNewsWorld.com, People and Critics both have appreciated Aditi Rao Hydari's performance in the recent released 'Murder 3′. Even Film maker Mahesh Bhatt claimed in every interviews that Murder 3 is a Woman-Centric film. Aditi plays Roshni who is out to test his partner's loyalty and love towards herself in the film.
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