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So-called low fat foods can contain a similar number of calories as the standard versions - and might have more sugar, according to a study.
Which? found six out of 10 consumers eat low-fat and light foods several times a week thinking they are a healthier option. But a "snapshot sample" of 12 low-fat, reduced and light products compared with their standard counterparts found some minimal differences in calorie content, the consumer watchdog said.
A standard McVitie's chocolate digestive contained 85 calories and a light one had 77. The difference of eight calories could be burned off in less than a minute of swimming or running.
A Tesco low-fat yoghurt had more calories per pot at 130 than a standard Activia version at 123, while the Tesco option contained more sugar at 20.2g - more than four teaspoons - than the 16.9g in the Activia pot. The high fat and saturated fat content of cheese meant Cathedral City lighter cheddar was still rated red under the traffic light labeling system.
"The entire food label is based on one thing, and that's serving size," Blatner says. "It is the most underestimated, under-written about, under-talked about thing on a food label." And so, accordingly, this should be the first thing you look at when scanning the back of a package. Planning to eat all three servings in a bag of pretzels? You'll need to remember to multiply all the numbers below by three. Learn more about how serving sizes are determined here.
Now that two thirds of the U.S. population is overweight or obese, Blatner says calories should be your next stop when evaluating a label. "Calories make the world go round with weight," she says. Forty calories per serving is considered "low," 100 calories is "moderate" and 400 calories and beyond is "high," according to the American Heart Association. Food labels are based on a 2,000 calorie diet -- you might need more or less depending on your age, weight, gender and activity level. For reference, calculate your recommended daily calorie intake by clicking over to the Mayo Clinic, and speak to your doctor for specific recommendations. As for that "calories from fat" line? Skip it, Smithson says. "It's confusing and it doesn't give as much great information as the other parts of the label."
In the past, Blatner says, people obsessed about the "total fat" line on the label -- but now we know there are actually good fats we need in our diet, namely the heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (found, for instance, in fatty fish). So instead of focusing on the total fat count, look for saturated fats, which raise blood cholesterol levels and increase risk for heart disease and stroke. The American Heart Association recommends limiting these fats to 7 percent of total daily calories -- that adds up to 16 grams for someone on a 2,000 calorie-a-day diet. Too complicated? Try the 5 and 20 trick: 5 percent of your daily value is considered low and 20 percent is considered high, anything in between is moderate. So aim for 5 percent or less on the things you don't want (like saturated fat) and 20 percent or more on the things you do. Trans fats are especially dangerous, as they raise your LDL (bad) cholesterol and lower your good (HDL) cholesterol at the same time, according to the Mayo Clinic. Fortunately, many manufacturers have scrambled to remove trans fat from their products. But Smithson points out that a label can say it has 0 g of trans fat as long as it actually contains .49 grams or fewer -- meaning that if you consume more than one serving size, you might still go beyond the daily limits. Look for the words "partially hydrogenated" on the ingredient label, which is another way of saying trans fat, the Mayo Clinic says.
"Saturated fat is tied even more to your actual body cholesterol levels than cholesterol in food itself," Blatner says, so when doing a quick label scan, you're better off to look for the former rather than the latter. That said, you should still keep the amount of cholesterol as low as possible (5 percent of your daily value or less according to the 5 and 20 rule). And remember that cholesterol only occurs in animal products -- if a bag of peanuts, for instance, is boasting being "cholesterol free," that's no great feat.
The average sodium intake among Americans is 3,436 mg a day, according to the CDC, more than 1,000 milligrams above the recommended upper limit of 2,300 mg for the general population. And too much sodium can increase blood pressure and, in turn, risk for heart disease and stroke. Sodium is one stop you'll definitely want to make on the food label, Blatner says. While you might be able to spot a calorie-rich or a carb-heavy food in the store, it can be surprising how many foods contain salt (breakfast cereal anyone?) The 5 and 20 rule definitely applies here -- aim for foods that have 5 or fewer percent of your daily value of sodium. But Smithson points out that those percentages are only based on the 2,300 mg recommended for the general population -- people over age 51, African Americans, and those with high blood pressure, diabetes and chronic kidney disease should curb their intake to 1,500 mg of sodium a day. In fact, those "special populations" add up to the majority of adults, according to the CDC -- and that means you'll need to calculate your own daily values at the store.
Despite their bad rap, carbs are an important nutrient, and a key source of energy for the body. (Complex carbohydrates, which include whole grains, are the healthier pick over refined or simple carbohydrates, according to the NIH). Carb counting is important for people with diabetes, Smithson explains, as carbohydrates raise blood glucose levels.
Plenty of dietary fiber is important for maintaining intestinal regularity and bowel health, Smithson explains. Other benefits include reducing blood cholesterol levels and controlling blood sugar levels, and assisting in weight loss, according to the Mayo Clinic. The USDA recommends consuming 14 g of fiber for every 1,000 calories per day, which adds up to 28 g for someone on a 2,000 calorie diet. But no need to do math -- the 5 and 20 rule applies again; shoot to pick foods with 20 percent or more of your daily value of fiber. For a list of surprisingly rich sources of fiber, click here.
According to the FDA, there's no percent daily value next to sugar, as no recommendations have been made at this point for how much to eat in a day. But the American Heart Association recommends keeping added sugar consumption to 6 teaspoons a day for women and 9 teaspoons for men. The reality is that the average American is consuming more than 22 teaspoons a day. So without a percent daily value, you'll have to do a little math on this one. According to WebMD, each teaspoon of sugar is about 4 g. So that means women should keep daily sugar intake at 24 g or fewer a day, and men should stay at 36 g or fewer. But there is a difference between natural occurring sugars, which can be found in foods like fruits and milk, and added sugars. Unfortunately the labels don't divide up the two, so Smithson suggests doing a little sleuthing on the ingredient label to look for sugar (or sugar synonyms, such as high fructose corn syrup, maltose or dextrose -- check out our complete list of sugar disguises here).
According to the CDC, about 35 percent of your daily calories should come from protein -- that's about 46 g for adult women and 56 g for adult men. The FDA doesn't require labels to list percent daily values for protein (unless a claim is made that it's "high protein"), as most adults and children consume plenty of the nutrient. Meat may be the most well-known source of protein, but it's definitely not the only option -- for a list of meat-free sources, click here.
Here comes the good end of the 5 and 20 rule -- aim to choose foods that have 20 percent or more of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium or iron, as that means they're a good source of the nutrient. Remember that foods within the same category can have widely varying amounts of each vitamin, making comparisons particularly important. Yogurt, for instance, might have anywhere from 15 to 45 percent of your daily calcium requirement, Smithson explains. These nutrients are only expressed in percent daily values on nutrition labels -- aim to get each one to add up to 100 percent. If you're watching calcium intake, you can calculate mg (women under 50 need 1,000 mg a day and women over 50 need 1,200 mg a day for bone health) by adding a 0 to the end of the percent daily value, Smithson says. If something has, say 15 percent of your daily calcium, that calculates out to 150 mg. Some ingredient labels also mention B vitamins, such as riboflavin and thiamin, which she says are less of a concern, as we typically don't have shortages in these. Come to think of it, we've never seen a label brag that it's a "good source of thiamin."
Which? found misconceptions among consumers about the meaning of the terms reduced fat and light, with 16% of people correctly responding that products carrying the label had to contain 30% less fat than the standard alternative.
Labelling regulations define low fat as containing less than 3% fat, the terms reduced fat, light and lite mean 30% less fat than the standard or original product, and more than 20g of fat per 100g makes a product high in fat.
Which? executive director Richard Lloyd said: "Consumers are choosing low-fat and light options believing them to be a healthier choice, but our research has found that in many cases they're just not living up to their healthy image. Our advice to consumers is to read the nutritional labels carefully."
United Biscuits, which makes the McVitie's chocolate digestive, said the report was misleading. A spokesman said: "While it focused on the fact that the Lights variant of the McVitie's chocolate digestive had only eight fewer calories per biscuit than the standard product, it ignored the fact that the Lights version had 30% less fat.
A weight-loss goal should be challenging and require you to make an effort, but not be an impossible mission. Over ambitious targets can be easily broken! But by setting smaller goals, you have a real chance of reaching your wedding weight loss goal and boosting your confidence in your abilities to keep on track until you arrive at your destination. Aim to lose about five to ten per cent of your initial body weight over a 3-6 month period. Once you've reached your goal, treat yourself and your bridesmaids to celebrate your success and set another weight loss target.
Be prepared for the inevitable good and bad days. Don't get discouraged by the occasional set back. When days don't go according to plan, don't give up. As long as you are eating well most of the time, you can be less strict with yourself some of the time. Think positively, focus on your overall goals and get back on track -- tomorrow is a new (healthier) day. If you feel you are lacking motivation or hitting a slump, call on your bridesmaids or husband to be to help keep you on track.
Keep a food and mood diary. Most of us literally don't know what we are eating, or how all the things we unconsciously eat are adding up - finishing of your child's fish fingers, testing wedding cake or nibbling on canapés during engagement celebrations! For long term weight loss you need to identify problem foods and 'areas of weaknesses' in your day. By keeping a food diary, you will become more aware of your eating patterns and the changes you need to make. Carry a small notebook with you and write down all the things you eat and drink on a typical day, along with any associated feelings. You can also keep your wedding to do list in here so everything is in one place. According to research in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine 'dieters' who jot down everything they eat and drink lose twice as much weight as those that don't.
There are lots of simple things you can do to kick start your wedding weight loss diet. You don't need to make big changes, just a few small steps can make a real difference to reaching your goal, whether it's looking at food labels to taking dance classes in preparation for your first dance, making sure you always start off the day with a healthy breakfast or signing yourself and your bridesmaids up to take part in a 5km charity race. As the Old Chinese Proverb said, it is better to take many small steps in the right direction than one great leap forward only to stumble backward.
Focus on all the wonderful delicious, nutritious and seasonal foods that you can enjoy as part of your meals and for snacks, rather than all of the ones you need to cut back on. Eating is meant to be enjoyed and all foods have a place in a balanced diet. There is no such thing as good or bad foods, only good or bad eating habits -- save 'comfort foods' for an occasional treat with your fiancé or bridesmaids, not an everyday snack.
"Many consumers look to limit their fat intake and the Lights variant of McVitie's chocolate digestive helps them achieve this while still enjoying their favourite treat. Both the standard and light versions of McVitie's chocolate digestives clearly communicate the calories and other nutritional information per biscuit and per 100g. The calories per biscuit are also shown very clearly on front of pack in the GDA icon on both the Lights product and the standard product. This makes it clear for consumers to make a comparison if they choose to do so."
A Tesco spokeswoman said: "We take seriously our responsibility to help our customers make healthy choices. Our products display clear nutritional information on the front of the packaging and we always act in accordance with the strict rules around the use of words such as Reduced or Light."
See also:
Brits Underestimate Calories In Food, Warn Experts


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This review is from: Age of Empires 3: Complete Collection PC Game
Pros: I love all the age of empires games but this one is an amazing addition to the series! I can't wait for the next one!
Cons: None
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Cool but disapointed
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Pros: It's great to be able to purchase the the third series in a complete package. The game is okay so don't get me wrong when I say, as a continuation of one of the most popular game's it is only for marketing and to take advantage of thier previous success. The graphics are cool and the game is fun but.....
Cons: This should really be called Age of Mythology 2 and not Age of Empires3. This game is in no way a stepped up game to where AoE2 left off. The individual character control has gone backwards and instead of making them better, as was the case, playing through AoE 1 and the expansions through to the end AoE 2 . The controls in 3 are gone instead of enhanced, all your troops can really do is follow the special character and attack. And thats not a select to follow like you used to be able to select one or more troops to follow or guard or patrol. Really if you have the time you only need the main character, like AoMythology that they added, that never dies and has special powers to find treasures. So you can never really lose unless you walk away to get a drink and forget to come back right away. Giving the computer the time then to destroy everything with out you there to defend the last structure. Then the special character can't save the day.
Other Thoughts: Nothing like Age of Empires and AoE2 and it's certainly not those games with added features or a saga continued. While not a bad game I have no desire to go back and play again or play non campaign because there is no individuality in character control. I didn't expect it to be the same as 1 and 2, but I also didn't expect them to throw all of those games features out the window either. They did a great job of taking advantage of pc game advancements when makeing the first Age's and enhanceing the game features through Ages 2 expansions, but this time the graphics are the only thing better. It's a very simple game and has no place in the strategy category, if you ask me. I was very disapointed in the game controls compared to what has made AoE such a hit. I've been playing AoE 2 for about 4 years and will go back, after AoE 3's last campaign. So it's not so bad that I've stopped playing but it should be called AoMythology 2!
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Awesome in 3D
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Pros: The 3D in this game is better than anything else I have played. While the FPS 3D is outstanding the vivid detail this game provides in 3D is outstanding. On a more gaming standpoint it is an easy to lern fun game that has great replayability and easy, fun multiplayer that makes for some sweet battles. The campaigns are pretty interesting as well
Cons: Lost formations, patrol, and auto explore which all kinda stink but really isnt a big deal. I miss stone though for some reason. It is simplified to 3 resources.
Other Thoughts: Overall good. If you have been playing with the idea of 3D it is worth it for this game alone.
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Great Game
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Pros: First Off, It Was Shipped And Received Quickly (About 2 Days I Think). It Was Packed Very Nicely. This Is An Excellent Game. Fun To Play, Especially With Friends Online. Gotta Love New Egg :)
Cons: None So Far.
Other Thoughts: Would Definitely Recommend This Game.
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Pros: I love to it when I can buy the game I want, pay no tax, and save gas and time instead of drive all the way to local stores then look for it in the limited, disorganized shelves then get in line to pay tax for it.
Cons: Newegg needs to change and allow people to leave the Cons sections blank. They asked to write something on here in order to submit my evaluation
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A great buy
This review is from: Age of Empires 3: Complete Collection PC Game
Pros: Easy to learn, no steep learning curve. Good re-playability so far. Story line sucks you in as you learn, you'll find yourself wanting to know what's next.
Cons: Starting tutorials aren't quite as in-depth as in previous games. Won't show you the perks of the different buildings/units. You have to learn that on your own. Story mode follows a fictional family through history instead of known historical figures, of course this is only a con, if you were hoping to play as George Washington like you could with El Cid in in previous games in the series.
Other Thoughts: I just got the game not too long ago, but became instantly addicted. It's a great addition tot he series, and while there are some things I miss from AoEII AoEIII won't let you down in therms of diverse gameplay.
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Great Buy, Great game
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Pros: Its an awesome game at a great price. Game play is easy to follow, its a great step over AOE 2, graphics are okay.
Cons: Its kinda of a performance hog if you are using an older computer or even some new ones because the engine is not great that way.
Other Thoughts: BUY IT!!!
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Ahoy, Startups! If You Really Want to Succeed, Start Taking Lessons from Pirates in the 1700s
A key difference between a mature firm and most startups is the existence of repeatable processes in the successful corporation.
It allows people to work together to achieve a thousand times what they could manage by themselves, and is the focus of the classic text The Wealth of Nations.
"This great increase of the quantity of work which, in consequence of the division of labour, the same number of people are capable of performing, is owing to three different circumstances; first, to the increase of dexterity in every particular workman; secondly, to the saving of the time which is commonly lost in passing from one species of work to another; and lastly, to the invention of a great number of machines which facilitate and abridge labour, and enable one man to do the work of many." — Adam Smith, The Wealth of Nations (1776)
In traditional crafts such as the pin-making factory that Smith alludes to in his seminal book, or modern fast-food franchises, or even construction sites, the work plan and business processes are mapped out clearly. Thus, each team member knows their job intimately, and the sign-posted completed work hand-offs contribute to a smoothly running system. On the downside, most of these jobs become minimum wage work, with the workers easily dispensed with and replaced.
However, startups operate in an environment of uncertainly, rapidly changing capabilities, and shifting targets. We have access to limited, and generally non-renewable, resources and in the absence of a rented office, most team-members work remotely. The good folks by your side in the startup trenches are also not McDonalds material—indeed, another famous "startup icon," Che Guevera, is known for not having on his team anyone with a rank below that of a lieutenant—implying that they were equal to 40 "normal" soldiers on the opposing teams.
The examples provided by Adam Smith do not resonate with startups. Instead, startups should look further afield, to the privateers and pirates of the late 1700s, and in particular, the history around Admiral Horatio Nelson and Ching Shih, who were two leading "CEOs" of their respective navies.
Nelson and Ching were both effective because they had a belief in simple instructions, practiced delegation, and expended the time and effort required to ensure that their captains understood their intentions. They would not waste time micro-managing. Instead, they made sure that the doctrine of the firm was clearly outlined, and gave everyone a clear role in achieving these goals.
Everyone knew clearly what effects the organization was looking to achieve, what effects they needed to strive for themselves, and the reason why these needed to be achieved. Such a style of leadership promotes decentralised command, freedom and speed of action, and encourages initiative. These leaders built processes, but ones that were agile, based on clear communication, allowed for individual autonomy and initiative and assured successes under fluidly developing scenarios, which are very similar to those experienced by modern startups.
In modern firms, no one likes authoritarian rule, especially if you happen to be an entrepreneur (or a pirate!). Autonomy is one of the biggest motivators for us folks. By removing unnecessary rules and offering flexibility, your team can determine how much they need to be in the office on a given day, or whether or not they'll be able to take a vacation next week.
Structures like strict work hours, location requirements, limited vacation time, fancy titles, and even employee reviews scream one message: employees are working to satisfy rules, and please the boss. This takes the focus off meeting company goals. Instead, everyone should know their goals, and be kept up-to-date on internal and external changes. Indeed, automating the external scans for threats and opportunities is one of the core business drivers of the firm I work with, Gnowit Inc.
The outcomes of Nelson's and Cheng's management were historic. Nelson led 27 British ships to defeat 33 French and Spanish warships in the battle of Trafalgar. The Franco-Spanish fleet lost 22 ships without a single British vessel being lost. The crux of Nelson's strategy was to have Collingwood (his second in command) retain control of his own division, and to attack the enemy independently. Nelson is currently immortalized with a statue towering over Trafalgar Square in central London. You can only understand the gratefulness of his nation when you see the height that they raised his statue to, and how it dominates the flags of all the embassies scattered around the square.
Ching did the same time, but at a much larger scale. She (yes, Ching was a woman) commanded over 1,800 ships and had a crew of about 80,000 pirates. She was undefeated by the British, Portuguese and the Qing dynasty, who were the strongest naval powers in her region. She focused on processes, and branched out from simple attack-and-pillage traditional pirate jobs to protection schemes, blackmail, and extortion. Ching's influence also extended to the mainland, where she set up an extensive spy network and developed economic ties with farmers who would supply her men with food. Operationally, you could not have asked for a better, more forward-thinking strategist.
Ching's pirate team repelled attack after attack by both the Chinese navy and the many British and Portuguese bounty hunters hired to capture her. By 1810, the Chinese government was exhausted, and they tried a different tactic: offering the pirate queen universal amnesty in exchange for peace.
Ching jumped at the opportunity and signed on a killer deal at the negotiation table. Fewer than 400 of her men received any punishment—only 126 (from a count of over 80,000) were executed. The remaining pirates got to keep their booty and were offered military jobs. A perfect M&A transaction and a successful exit.
The secrets to their success lay in Nelson's "naval doctrine" and in Cheng's "code," and their communications-driven, personal-initiative-unlocking business processes. Both stories are full of lessons for today's startup strategists.


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By Hailey Eber for Blisstree.com
It's always something. The cliché rings true with marathon training. If there's not a twisted ankle or a shin splint or a case of the flu or a bad hangover… it's a friggin', well tropical storm.
Last Friday, as Hurricane Irene made her way up the coast, I hit the gym early to get in five miles on the treadmill. The miles were easy, but watching Ali Velshi fuss and fumble with the Magic Wall while espousing hurricane hysteria was hard. Surely, other things were happening elsewhere in the world -- Libya, perhaps? -- and the hurricane threat was more imminent to North Carolina, but CNN was cutting between reporters awkwardly standing on placid New York beaches and downtown corners, bracing for the big one, while talking heads in the studio ranted about how New Yorkers presented a unique challenge in emergency preparedness because they are stubborn and jaded and wear too much black. Somewhere, Mayor Bloomberg was speaking flawed Spanish in monotone.
After 50 straight minutes of CNN, my body was pulsing with adrenaline and cable-news-manufactured fear. Sure, I needed to shower and go to work, but I also needed to take out a wad of apocalypse cash from the bank and go buy bottled water, batteries, canned goods and a hand-crank radio before the shelves were raided. And, then, I must admit, there was a fear that has little do with Evian and evacuation zones and noble concern for human suffering, death, and destruction: I wondered how I would get my long run in over the weekend.
On Saturday morning, an eerie stillness pervaded. The skies were fairly clear. The dogs frolicked in the park, perhaps more anxiously than usual. So this is what they mean by the calm before the storm, I thought, wondering when the sky would break open and Tom Cruise and/or Dakota Fanning would appear.
That morning calm would have been a lovely time to head out for a run -- indeed many appeared to be -- but of course, I didn't. There was a dog to walk, CSA vegetables to be picked up, a weekend breakfast to linger over…the usual assortment of things that I use to couch my dread before a long run and push the laps around the park further into the day. Sixteen miles would be the furthest I had run yet, and my previous 14-miler had been pretty miserable. But today, today would be different, I told myself.
For starters, today, it would be pouring rain instead of a hot, sweaty early August afternoon. Today, I would be wearing a different pair of running shoes. Today, instead of my typical iTunes running mix -- an embarrassing mish-mash of girl-power tinged indie rock, Cyndi Lauper and that new thing from Jay-Z and Kanye -- there would be a book on tape.
In the past, I've attempted to run while listening to This American Life with fairly dismal results, but I thought it might be time to try again. Also, I had a backlog of bestselling books that I never intended to actually read but wanted to have read merely to be able to make snarky comments about the film adaptations. At the top of that list: The Girl With a Dragon Tattoo.
For $17.95, iTunes sells an abridged version that runs nearly seven and a half hours, but for another nine bucks, Stieg Larsson's masterpiece can be had in full, running 16 hours and 21 minutes. I went with the latter. I still have two months of training ahead of me.
Mikael Blomkvist's story ringing through my ears, I finally hit the road in the midst of a light afternoon rain. A mile in, the rain switched from a light drizzle to what I suppose would be referred to as "coming down in sheets" and "maybe there is a hurricane coming and you shouldn't be embarking on a multi-hour exercise mission." The fiancé tried to get my attention and muttered something about lightning as we reached the park and prepared to go our separate ways. I shooed him away without removing my headphones. It was time to do battle. I wanted to be alone with the miles and the man whispering sweet nothings ending in "staad" in my ear.
The laps and the miles smeared together. The rain came down hard and then retreated and then came again. My tank soaked through, I pretended it was a wetsuit and I was actually a scuba diver. A limited number of runners were out in the park, and I imagined a wet camaraderie amongst us. We weren't weekend joggers out for a mere loop; we were soaking wet lappers getting our miles in in the face of a hurricane and the threat that someone from the parks department could close the party down at any moment. I imagined Bloomberg already had people on the way. I imagined this wasn't just the usual "woman vs. self (and her flat feet and desire to spend the weekend watching movies in the rain)" story that is my typical long run but rather a dramatic tale of "woman vs. nature." Of course, as the rain abated on my final mile, and when the storm barely inflicted any damage in my area (sadly, other parts of the country weren't so lucky), I knew only the former was true.
Training Week 7
Miles logged: 28.7 miles
Longest run: 16.1 miles
New equipment purchased: The Girl With a Dragon Tattoo audio book, $26.95
Long run fuel: Dried apricots, a couple Sports Beans
Post run recovery food: A PB&J smoothie, which didn't really have jelly in it, just plain frozen raspberries… but my vision was for it to sort of taste like childhood nostalgia
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INDIANAPOLIS, IND. -- Saint Louis used a couple of final inning rallies to spoil two strong pitching performances and hand host Butler a pair of Atlantic 10 Conference setback on Wednesday (April 24). The Billikens came from behind to take the opener 6-4 and then won the nightcap, 2-0, in eight innings.
Saint Louis decided both games in their final at bat. The Billikens erased a 4-2 deficit in the first game with a two-out, grand slam in the top of the seventh inning. The two teams then went to extra innings in the second game, and Saint Louis pulled out the victory with two runs in the top of the eighth.
The two late rallies foiled stellar pitching performances by Butler's duo of freshman Kristin Gutierrez and junior Leah Bry. Gutierrez limited the Billikens to two runs on three hits through six innings, before surrendering the four runs in the final frame. Bry was even better, blanking Saint Louis on just two hits through seven innings before giving up the game-winner in extra innings.
The two losses dropped the Bulldogs to 18-24 on the season and 7-9 in the A-10. Saint Louis improved to 22-18 overall and 10-6 in conference play.
The twinbill wrapped up Butler's 12-game homestand, and closed out the Bulldogs' home slate. Butler will play its final six regular season games on the road, beginning with two games at Charlotte on Sunday, April 28.
GAME 1 - Saint Louis 6, Butler 4
Lindsay Friedman had two hits and drove in five runs to lead Saint Louis to the come-from-behind victory in the opener with Butler. The Billikens' outfielder drove in the first Saint Louis run with a single in the third inning and then provided the biggest blow of the game with a bases-loaded home run in the seventh.
Butler took a 2-0 lead in the second inning. Maria Leichty singled to drive in Audrey East with the game's first run, and then she scored the second on a heads-up running play on an infield out.
After Saint Louis tied the game in the third, Butler went back on top in the fourth on a two-run single by Callie Dennison.
That's where the game stood, heading into the top of the seventh. Gutierrez retired the first two batters she faced, but then hit a batter. A single and an infield error loaded the bases for Friedman, who delivered her fifth home run of the season.
In the bottom of the seventh, Butler's Meaghan Sullivan slammed a one-out double and Krosley Ogden followed with a single to bring the potential winning run to the plate. But Saint Louis starter Brianna Lore retired the next two Bulldogs to close out her 11th win of the season.
Gutierrez (6-11) finished with a career-high 12 strikeouts, while walking just one. Ogden and Dearing each had two hits in the game.
GAME 2 - Saint Louis 2, Butler 0
Bry was dominant through seven innings. She struck out the first six batters she faced, and she didn't allow a hit or a base runner until the fourth inning, when Saint Louis recorded back-to-back singles. The Butler righthander carried the two-hitter into extra innings.
Friedman was again a main cog in the Billikens' rally. She opened the eighth inning with a single, and Jessica Van Nostrand followed one out later with another single. An infield ground out advanced both runners to scoring position, and Kelsey Biggs came through with a two-out, two-run single to left.
But the Bulldogs weren't done. Dennison came up with a one-out single to right field, and Kristen Boros followed with a single up the middle to bring the winning run to the plate with one out. But East grounded into a double-play to end the game.
Bry (5-6) finished with 11 strikeouts, her most since Feb. 24. She allowed just five hits in her eight-inning stint.
Seven different Butler players each had a hit in the game for the Bulldogs, with East delivering a double in the seventh inning for the game's only extra base hit.
Final Inning Rallies Lift Saint Louis Past Butler
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INDIANAPOLIS, IND. -- Saint Louis used a couple of final inning rallies to spoil two strong pitching performances and hand host Butler a pair of Atlantic 10 Conference setback on Wednesday (April 24). The Billikens came from behind to take the opener 6-4 and then won the nightcap, 2-0, in eight innings.


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This stroller is extremely lightweight and folds into compact size. Its also has a strap that can carry as a backpack or over your shoulder. It is also incredibly maneuverable. I have owned a few other strollers and this one I can maneuver with one had and with 2 kids this is very useful. I feel like Quinny has one of the best designs out there. I would highly recommend this stroller!
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I really love this stroller. It is very light, you only need one hand to use it, folds small and it rides as easy as a full size stroller, you don't have to push (the wheels are great). With my first we decided to buy an umbrella stroller from one of the other brands because we could recline that one. My son refused to sleep in the stroller and got upset when we wanted to reline him. Now I don't like this stroller anymore because when he sits in it he slides down and he puts his feed on the ground. In the quinny yezz he sits straight, his knees are in a 90 degrees angle and the can't reach the ground. So his whole position in this stroller is much better. I don't have to push this stroller. It is so light weighed that you can use one hand and it still rides very easy (even with my oldest who is now 33 pounds). But you need a couple days to get used to the handlebar because the position of it is a little bit different. And on top of all the other good things of this stroller: the breaks are also very good and easy to use compared with other umbrella strollers.
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Headlining this year`s motorcycle racing events, is Motorcycle Mania, this 2-day event on July 20 & 21 is one to plan on. The event will include a charity ride for the Wounded Warrior Project on Saturday with vendors, bands, and much more at the Dragway! Also we will have awesome vintage single and twin engine Top Fuel Bikes from around the country making exhibition runs. There will be two days of racing in the following sportsman classes: Pro Bike, No-box Drag Bike/Street Bike combo bracket, Street Bike only bracket, plus 7.00 and 6.10 index classes for street bikes. In addition classes of 5.80 and 5.50 index will be open for any bike, a trophy street bike bracket and pit bike class (Saturday evening only). Our goal with this event is to be the largest motorcycle drag racing event in the Midwest. More details coming!
We will have four additional 2-day races for our Pro Bike class and will have separate class for no box/street bikes on these dates. The dates for these 2 classes are: May 25, 26, July 6, 7, Aug. 31, Sept. 1, Sept. 21, 22. Our goal with this schedule was to try to avoid conflicts with other bike events as best we could.
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text: 17 September 2011 archive See all show photos "IT'S really good", "It's amazing" were the words and responses being spoken as the first crowd left Jonathan Anderson's J W Anderson salon presentation this morning, imparting their excitement to the second sitting waiting to go in. The designer's second womenswear salon presentation (his first last season - and move into womenswear itself - came about as a result of the popularity of his menswear), this was one of those shows that had an anticipation and a buzz surrounding it - something the Irish-born designer was all too aware of when we caught up with him earlier in the week in his studio in Dalston. "Last season we had such a positive response, almost too much," he said as a flurry of models came in and out for castings and spindly-heeled shoes in candy stripes and feathered heels were matched with his Craft Goes Machine spring/summer 2012 collection and it got dark outside. "Ultimately you have to make something a woman wants to wear which is hard," he explained, noting that this season the emphasis was very much on the clothes themselves as opposed to styling - which was kept sleek and minimal with side-parted hair slicked back and fresh faces. "Streamlined" was how Anderson wanted it all to be - and while potentially something that might have been hard to achieve given that his theme was crafts-meets-machine - it was just that, streamlined. Cardigan skirts that shouldn't on paper work, did on Anderson's catwalk - the arms elegantly swinging from hips and buttoning across the waist; perforated leather tops with raffia edging; pink and white striped jackets whose arms laced up into leather sleeves; molecular prints on leather-backed sleeveless tunic tops ("When you're asking people to invest in something, you need to give them a bit more," he reasoned of the fabric mix and subtly effective design detail); strapped cardigan dresses in khaki, blue and lime; pink and indigo glittering control panel-like tabards ("These look nothing on the hanger," he had said - but they looked all that on his catwalk); loafer-trainer hybrids and pyjama suits. A complimentary collision, Anderson successfully mixed and matched to his heart's content to create an artisanal collection that aptly showed off his machine reference points too. With Anderson, there are always two sides - be it the girl-boy aesthetic he has so successfully coined or today's blend of manufacturing contradiction. "For me in my gut, this [collection] is the one, but we'll see," he had said back in his studio - while simultaneously confessing to feeling like a nervous wreck. He needn't worry. It sounds rather like this collection is the one for everyone else too. SEE THE JW ANDERSON SHOW ARCHIVE Jessica Bumpus Continue reading Back to top


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The Carter Center undertakes one of the largest initiatives in providing health education and treatment for schistosomiasis in Nigeria, the world's most endemic country for this preventable but devastating disease.
What is Schistosomiasis?
Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharziasis or "snail fever," is a waterborne parasitic infection that damages internal organs. The most common symptoms are blood in urine and/or feces and an enlarged liver, diarrhea, abdominal pain, weakness, and anemia.
Schistosomiasis is contracted when a person has contact with contaminated water, often through daily activities such as bathing, washing laundry, and fetching water. The parasite can live for years in the veins near the bladder or intestines, laying thousands of eggs that tear and scar tissues of the intestines, liver, bladder, and lungs.
It most commonly affects school-aged children, who come into contact with the disease during their daily chores or at play.
How Widespread is the Problem?
In terms of socioeconomic and public health impact, schistosomiasis is second only to malaria as the most devastating parasitic disease in tropical countries. Nigeria is the most endemic country for schistosomiasis, with approximately 20 million people — mostly children — needing treatment.
For communities already burdened by poverty and ravaged by scourges such as malaria and tuberculosis, schistosomiasis is especially devastating — weakening the body's resistance to other infections and preventing children from reaching their full potential. An infection with schistosomiasis can result in anemia, stunted growth and development of children, chronic debility, and sometimes premature death.
Our Strategy
The Carter Center assists the Nigeria Ministry of Health in providing health education and the drug praziquantel to treat schistosomiasis in six states — Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Enugu, Nasarawa, and Plateau — where the burden of the disease is greatest. This cooperative effort is the largest schistosomiasis treatment initiative in Nigeria.
The donated drug praziquantel can reverse up to 90 percent of the damage caused by the parasite. Schistosomiasis can be controlled and treated easily with a single annual dose of praziquantel.
The World Health Organization, Merck KGaA (Germany), and many additional partners have made possible the delivery of more than 10 million praziquantel treatments by The Carter Center in Nigeria since 1999.
Results and Impact
- Blood in schoolchildren's urine — a telltale sign of schistosomiasis infection — has been reduced by approximately 94 percent in Plateau and Nasarawa states and approximately 88 percent in Delta state.
- A Carter Center-assisted effort has shown that treatments for schistosomiasis can be delivered at the same time as interventions against lymphatic filariasis and river blindness, helping the ministry of health reach programs more efficiently through one community-based health education and drug distribution system instead of separate ones for each disease.


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Greenville and Pitt County seemed to do much better from Tropical Depression Beryl than it did last week with the torrential rains.
There were no major roads closed Wednesday as a results of the storm like there were last week.
We drove all around Greenville and Winterville to check out the road conditions and only noticed a lot of ponding on the roadways and some flooded yards.
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Many of us have labored under a fictitious notion of life, long after our years of experience really ought to have disabused us of it. What I mean is that we tend to persist in believing that the states of Unhappiness, or Happiness, or Cancer, or War, or Poverty are self-contained and overarching realities in which a person is completely immersed, with no differentiations of experience within these. We forget that even a person who is what we consider Happy is not happy every minute. And we forget that even a person who is Unhappy has moments of levity, appreciation, distraction, or other relief.
Widowhood, for instance. Before I was a widow, I thought of that state in the gloomiest terms, as if every moment of the day the woman who was bereft of a husband was feeling the full force of her bereavement. But as I have learned, the view inside is very different from the view outside. It has often been impressed on me that many unfortunate states look far worse to the person looking in on them than to the person going through them.
I remember my friend Lynn, who was a child growing up in Germany during World War II, telling me how marvelous it was when her mother's friend brought her a bit of cocoa, and she hid it in a small box and went occasionally to steal little tastes of it from her hiding place. I daresay that little girl enjoyed her treasure far more than most children today enjoy a giant chocolate bar. Deprivation is the mother of delight.
And so, although I would not have chosen to be bereft of a car right now, nor suddenly saddled with financial stresses, many delightful things have come my way as a result of these new developments, things I would not have experienced otherwise. For one thing, my family has come closer together. My children (especially my daughter) have learned some hard but beneficial lessons about life. In their soberness, they have put away some foolish things and become more helpful around the house. Pride has been replaced with humility.
And I am meeting a few nice people.
That's just the way life is.


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Craftivity Corner
Creative crafts, book suggestions, and tips to make time for learning in your busy day.
August 24, 2011
Easy Math Manipulatives
Out of no where my son has decided he wants to count by two but it was a hard concept for him to grasp until I showed him with some easy to make manipulatives.
You will need some popscicle sticks, and markers.
Number the sticks by 2.
Add dots.
Count the dots as you stick the sticks together- showing your child the "short cut".
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Ok, so I'm taking a look at Safari now that a windows version is available, and yet it is highly unstable but it's also fast. Zimbra is the idea thing to see this speed improvement, but I cant even log in.
If I open zimbra in safari 3 beta for windows, I get the login screen, type in user/pass and press 'login' but an error is then shown on the login screen and no further progress can be made. The error is:
Is this just me or can anyone else replicate this?Code:An unknown application error has occurred. Please correct any errors and retry. If the problem persists, please contact your System Administrator. (service.PARSE_ERROR)
I'm happy to believe that it's just because the safari beta is really rather beta, but it may also be something the zimbra team can work on fixing.


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Bankruptcy Law
Bankruptcy Law Questions? Ask a Bankruptcy Lawyer Now.
I'm sorry. Yes, it was a reaffirmation letter. It was sent to me from the attorney.
Thank you for the clarification: Hello again, I got an affirmation letter that we are supposed to sign. It's for our home that we have a mortgage on. What if my husband and I don't sign it? Will they come after our house? I'm leery about signing because it says if we default on the loan they could garnish our wages. I don't know what the future holds and you never know what can happen. I certainly don't want them garnishing our wages if we can't pay the mortgage for some reason. Please advise. Response: No, they would not come after the house so long as you continue to make your payments. It is worth noting that reaffirmation agreement is 100% voluntary. You do not have to sign it if you do not want to.
Reaffirmation is NEVER in the best interests of the debtor no matter how the creditor tries to sugarcoat it. Reaffirmation nullifies the benefits of bankruptcy protection for the reaffirmed debt. This means that if your mortgage were reaffirmed, you would still be liable for the mortgage if you can no longer afford to pay it down the road. The creditor would come after you for the deficiency after foreclosure. Once reaffirmed, you can NEVER list the debt in your future bankruptcy filing. On the other hand, if you do not reaffirm the mortgage, your personal obligation on the note is wiped out. This means that you are no longer liable for the mortgage. While you can continue to make mortgage payments in order to stay in the house, you no longer have legal obligation to pay the mortgage. Also and more importantly, if the creditor forecloses, the creditor can NEVER come after you for deficiency after the foreclosure sale because your personal obligation on the debt has been wiped out by your bankruptcy Discharge.
So what do you suggest? I'm thinking that the Lawyer sent it to me because he thinks I should reaffirm. Should I tell him I don't want to reaffirm or just ignore the document he sent me? How do you handle it with your clients? I know you can't tell me what to do. But if you could tell me what you do with your clients I would appreciate it.
So what do you suggest? Response 1: I cannot directly answer this question because as you know I am not supposed to be giving legal advice here. I'm thinking that the Lawyer sent it to me because he thinks I should reaffirm. Should I tell him I don't want to reaffirm or just ignore the document he sent me? Response 2: Actually, that is not the case. The Attorney has Professional obligation to forward the document to you as soon he receives it from the lender. The Attorney must also tell you what he thinks and suggests that you do in light of the serious consequences of reaffirmation. How do you handle it with your clients? I know you can't tell me what to do. But if you could tell me what you do with your clients I would appreciate it.
Response 3: I would tell my client not to sign it.
My Lawyer is completely useless and is why I can't sleep at night. I'm so afraid he is going to screw this whole thing up for us. I can't stop it now because our hearing is in about 3 weeks.
I'm not going to sign it. I think there might be an option on there to decline it anyway. I'm not sure. I will have read it again. Thank you so much. I have another question, but will ask you in a new thread.
So basically I can just keep paying the mortgage and when it's paid off, the house is mine? Or.... do I have to worry about them foreclosing on the house since I am going bankrupt and I didn't sign the reaffirmation agreement? Sorry, I'm asking for more clarification. This is just so confusing.
Also, like I have said before, my Lawyer is completely useless and is why I can't sleep at night. I'm so afraid he is going to screw this whole thing up for us. I can't stop it now because our hearing is in about 3 weeks.
Response: There is no need for an apology. I am here to assist in any way that I can.
So, long as you are making your payments, the mortgage lender cannot foreclose on your property. After you pay off your loan, the lender would issue a Release/Satisfaction of Mortgage just like any other loan and this Release would be recorded at your Registry of Deeds/Recorder of Land Records.
Yes, I tried to edit this and take off the part where I asked about house. However, I think you were already in the middle of replying to me so it didn't get edited. Thank you so much. On to my next question.
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FDA clears robotic legs that help paraplegics walk
The FDA has approved the first robotic exoskeleton designed to help people with spinal cord injuries walk again.
The ReWalk was developed by Argo Medical Technologies in Israel. It was previously only available to patients during rehab, but now can be sold to anyone for use in their day-to-day life.
The device consists of a fitted, metal brace that supports the legs and part of the upper body and motors that supply movement at the hips, knees and ankles. It weighs 46 pounds but users only feel the 6-pound battery, worn as a backpack.
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Panthers picking up momentum
Published: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 9:42 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 9:42 p.m.
Before the NFL season started, I said the Carolina Panthers would be 4-2 after the first six games. They're 3-3, and should have beaten either the Seahawks in Week 1 or the Bills in Week 2. And there is absolutely no reason they should have lost in Arizona in Week 4. So, winning one of two games that came down to the final five minutes, or a game at a pathetic Cardinals team, isn't too much to ask.
But, they wouldn't be the Panthers if they did a whole lot of things that made sense. You know, drafting the right players, signing the right free agents, things like that.
Now, sitting at .500, Carolina has a chance to actually make a move in the NFC standings. The Panthers visit Tampa Bay tonight for a prime time game (if you get NFL Network, that is; and if you're a football fan, you NEED the NFL Network). Then Atlanta, without Roddy White, Julio Jones or Steven Jackson, heads into Bank of America Stadium. The NFC South was not so long ago considered the best division in the NFL; now, not so much.
Carolina has a legitimate shot to win then at San Francisco or at home against New England. The 49ers and Patriots are two of the worst good teams in football; they are decent, but very beatable. Then a trip to Miami, which isn't nearly as good as was originally expected, before a visit from the woeful Bucs.
Is Carolina any good? Honestly, it's hard to say. The Panthers have beaten a one-win Vikings team that has three quarterbacks but doesn't have a quarterback, a one-win Giants team that has beaten only said Vikings, and a struggling Rams squad. They have lost to the Bills, the dreadful Cardinals and at home to the Seahawks in a 1 p.m. EST game. If you can't beat the Seahawks when they've travelled across the country to play when their bodies think it's 10 in the morning, you're not ready to be considered among the league's elite.
With that being said, the Carolina defense is for real. Ranked third in the league, the Panthers play the run as well as anybody and the secondary is getting better every week. And John Fox proved, if your team can play defense, your team has a shot to win.
The key for the Panthers' future is landing some playmakers on offense. Steve Smith is no longer Steve Smith, and Brandon LaFell disappears for long stretches before breaking out once every three weeks. I'm not sure if that's his fault, the game plan's fault or Cam Newton's fault. Either way, LaFell and Ted Ginn have shown flashes that they could make a serious impact for the Panthers' offense, if they were used correctly.
The Panthers host the Jets in Week 15, and New York has put itself in that worst good team conversation with teams like the Patriots and 49ers. The Jets got a win in overtime against New England on Sunday after an obscure rule was enforced on Nick Folk's long field goal attempt in overtime. A Patriots player was called for pushing a teammate into the Jets' formation, a 15-yard personal foul that put Folk in prime position to hit the game-winner.
This was stunning for two reasons: first, I can't believe Bill Belichick didn't know the rule his team was called for, and I can't believe the Patriots looked that normal. Tom Brady has struggled mightily getting comfortable with his new receivers and, for once, the Patriot Way isn't working. New England has always been able to plug pretty much whoever into the receiving corps, and they work out. This year, that's not happening.
So, after seven weeks, I guess I'll have to alter my Panthers' prediction. Because of the injuries the Falcons have sustained, and the fact that Tampa Bay has bottomed out, I'll bump Carolina to 9-7. That may actually be good enough for a playoff berth that would (ugh) save Ron Rivera's job.
As for my Super Bowl pick? Wow. Houston looks absolutely terrible. Can I stick Denver in there, losing to New Orleans in the big game?
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So, I've been trying to do things to keep me happy and healthy this past week.
I think I did very well with my walking routine. Since last Friday I've walked over 10K steps for 5 days. My highest step day was Thursday with 16,276 steps! That's a lot of walking.
One thing that I've found is that I have to get on the treadmill early. I can't wait to do it later. If I wait, I sit on my butt longer throughout the day and don't get my steps in.
A body in Motion will stay in Motion!
Just keep walking, just keep walking!
So, walking keeps my healthy, and my desserts make me happy. I splurged on some cookies I made for my husband, but I've got to do better with my desserts.
Take these Popsicle for example
They are loaded with berries and flavored with Coconut! No refined sugars. Nothing artificial about them. Just pure yumminess.
It turns out that my body isn't very happy with me when I splurge on cookies. My tummy gets upset, I go into a food coma, my blood sugar crashes and then I'll get HANGRY (Hungry + Angry)! It's not pretty.
So instead, I'm trying pure fruit to satisfy that sweet tooth of mine.
I think my belly will thank me for it. I guess the thought is, if I feed my body real food, it'll act like a real body.
But, yes… It hard to avoid the sweets, especially when I'm baking so often. But, as long as I keep my meals as healthy as possible, I think I'll let a few cookies slide (down my throat).
Head on over to these great blogs to find out what they are doing to be Happy and Healthy.
If you're a fan of Dieter's Downfall, you have also seen the mixed berries in the compote. Oh, my were those pancakes good!
Mixed Berries and Coconut Popsicles
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Keywords: coconut blueberry popsicle
- 1/2 C Blueberries
- 1/2 C Raspberries
- 1/2 C Blackberries
- 1 Tbls Honey
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 C Full Fat Coconut Milk
- 1/2 Vanilla Bean Pod, scraped out
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- optional Stevia drop or two or teaspoon of Swerve
Place the berries, honey and lemon juice into a small pot and place it over medium heat. Cook the berries until the juices run and the berries start to pop. Remove from heat and let cool for 30 minutes.
Mix the coconut milk, vanilla seeds, and vanilla extract (along with sweetener) in a bowl.
Place a few spoonfuls of the coconut milk into the popsicle mold, then add some berries and more coconut until the molds are full. You can choose to mix it or leave it layered.
Freeze for 3 hours or overnight and enjoy.
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