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President Trump's controversial executive order blocking some migrants from applying for asylum flies in the face of longstanding U.S. and international laws — and could put lives at risk, according to a lawsuit filed Friday.
The suit, filed jointly by immigration advocacy groups East Bay Sanctuary Covenant and Al Otro Lado in a federal court in California, requests that a judge promptly imposes an injunction against Trump's proclamation, which mandates that migrants can only apply for asylum at legal ports of entry.
The lawsuit, which was submitted less than five hours after Trump signed the order, charges the directive stands in clear violation of the U.S. asylum statute, which specifically states migrants — "whether or not at a designated port of arrival" — can petition for asylum if they are fleeing war or have credible fear of political, racial, religious or social prosecution in their home countries.
"It's a right that's specifically protected by American law," Omar Jadwat, the director of ACLU's Immigrants' Rights Project, said in a phone interview. "To try to paint that as something that's blameworthy disregards what the law actually is and caters to a fringe, nationalist set of folks."
Jadwat, one of several ACLU attorneys working on the case, added, "It really makes you think about who we are as a country and who this administration wants us to be as a country."
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but the President claimed earlier in the day that his order is "very important."
"We need people to come into our country, but they have to come into our country legally," Trump told reporters at the White House before jetting off to France with the First Lady. "They have to come into our country legally."
Jadwat said Trump's line of reasoning is flawed.
As soon as you're on U.S. soil, Jadwat explained, the asylum statute shields migrants who wants to petition for protections.
"That's whether or not at a port of arrival," Jadwat said.
In addition to violating asylum law and potentially putting migrant lives on the line, the lawsuit charges the Trump administration circumvented the regular order of introducing such a policy shift.
Considering the gravity of Trump's proclamation, the typical code of conduct is that a 30-day period of regulatory review and public comment is allotted before the order goes into effect. Trump's order takes effect Saturday.
Jerrold Nadler, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, and Zoe Lofgren, the ranking Dem on the subcommittee on immigration, also ripped Trump over issuing the proclamation.
"Our Constitution simply does not allow the President to rewrite the laws on his own," Nadler (D-N.Y.) and Lofgren (D-Calif.) said in a joint statement.
"It is particularly ugly that today's announcement seeks to impose illegal restrictions on migrants fleeing violence and abuse. Rather than engage in unconstitutional attempts to circumvent the law, the President should work with Congress to achieve the kind of bipartisan reforms needed to fix our immigration system."
The administration is invoking the same executive authority for the asylum order that Trump used when he last year imposed the travel ban targeting citizens of seven Muslim-majority nations. That order, which Trump himself called a "Muslim ban," was upheld by the Supreme Court earlier this year.
Trump's latest attempt to curtail legal as well as illegal immigration comes as a slow-moving caravan of Central American migrants approaches the U.S. southern border.
The caravan comprises less than 5,000 people and is mostly made up of children and families, but Trump spent the leadup to Tuesday's midterm elections stoking fear about the desperate migrants with outright falsehoods and racially-charged rhetoric.
He also deployed more than 5,000 U.S. troops to the border — a costly move critics blast as a political ploy.


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Exhibitions and events in The Linnaean Gardens of Uppsala
Botany, history, culture and knowledge
Every year the gardens, associations and other organizers invite you to 70 different events or exhibitions in the Linnaean Gardens. At guided tours and other garden events you can learn more about Linnaeus, botany and cultivation. You can listen to music, attend theater performances or admire art works. Several associations also offer the opportunity to exercise in the gardens: boules, tai chi, yoga.
Download the entire program for 2019 (in Swedish). The program för 2020 will be printed in January/February.
Programme 2020
Potatoes och their relatives
Kommande evenemang
- Unfortunately there are no upcoming events at this time
Fredrik Sköld
Hammarby 18/7-27/9
"Det vackra i förfall" - art exhibition in the Eastern wing.
Exercise – recreation – culture
Ride your bike to Linnaeus' Hammarby or hike in the cultural reserve; try Qi Gong, Yoga, Taiji or boules in the Botanical Garden; dance in the Linnaeus garden.
Buy tickets for a theater performance or concert. Enjoy art works, beautiful flower beds and silence. Study, read a book or have a good coffee. In our gardens there is room for both rest and exercise!
Workout in the garden 2019
For daily information, contact the organizer.
Boules greens in the baroque garden: try out boules is available during competitions. Organizer Örsundsbro SK.
Senior Qigong at Sorbusplan (corner Norbyvägen-Villavägen, at the Nordic Africa Institute). Tuesdays May 28, June 4 and June 11, at 11am. Organizier the Swedish Church.
Qigong at Sorbusplan (corner Norbyvägen-Villavägen, at the Nordic Africa Institute): usually Mondays mid June - end of July, 5.30pm–7pm. For up-to-date information see the website for the organizer Biyunföreningen Gröna Draken.
Taiji in the baroque garden (close to Linneanum): Mondays in September, 6pm–7pm. For up-to-date information see the website for the organizer Uppsala Wudang Pai.
Summer yoga in the Botanical garden: ususally Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, May - August. For more information, see the facebook page Sommaryoga i Uppsala.
Guided tours in the Linnaean Gardens
Summer time we offer scheduled guided tours in the Linnaeus garden, Linnaeus's Hammarby and the Botanical Garden.
Once a month in winter time you can attend a guided tour of the Tropical Greenhouse (in Swedish).
You will find up to date hours for the guided tours together with opening times of the three gardens.
Tomatoes, potatoes and eggplants
Every third year the Botanical Garden host a harvest exhibition. In 2020 the theme of the exhibition is Solanaceae, the potato family. In the family you find delicious vegetables such as tomato, bell pepper, chili and eggplant, as well as deadliy poisonous medical plants. Enjoy your reading about the biology, use and history of the potato family and its members.

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- Atletico Madrid agree £55M fee to sign Thomas Lemar from AS Monaco.
- Chelsea were thought to be keeping tabs on the Frenchman.
- READ MORE: Chelsea keen to take Atletico ace back to Premier League
Chelsea appear to have lost out to Atletico Madrid in the race to sign AS Monaco winger Thomas Lemar.
As the London Evening Standard report, Chelsea were keeping tabs on the Frenchman, with a host of our fellow Premier League clubs also thought to be interested. Arsenal came closest to signing him, but in true Arsenal fashion, the transfer never materialised.
Anyone still hoping to sign Lemar will have to consider alternative options, as Atletico Madrid have confirmed they have reached an agreement with AS Monaco to sign the 22-year-old.
The London Evening Standard's report claims that Atletico will pay a fee in the region of £55M to sign Lemar. Chelsea must not have thought him worthy of that hefty price-tag.
With Pedro heading over the hill, and Willian not getting any younger, we'll soon need to draft in a new winger. Lemar will not be that man, though, he's off to the Wanda Metropolitano.


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At 17.5 weeks, we have a bigger "Bug" with much darker cream (red) coloring. When I picked him up this morning, I could tell he was heavier. Sure enough, he's now up to 16 pounds! That's twice what he weighed when we brought him home on December 29.
As of this week he now looks much more distinctly like a creamy-carmel colored dog, with white markings, instead of just a light-colored dog that was kind of a mottled pale cream.
I took these outside at +1 stop to try to get a more true rendition of his color. Being a very light colored dog, he tends to wash out, as the camera compares him to the background and compensates when in automatic mode. So although the grass looks dark in some of these, they are a much truer rendition of Sage.
The poses are nothing special - just to show color. It is hard to get Sage to stand/sit still long enough to get a photo, let alone a good pose. And yes, the leash was in perfect condition when Sage first came home. During leash bonding/housetraining he chewed it apart a couple times and Moe mended it - using white carpet thread (attractive, eh?)
I think he has a beautiful face - He's got a small cream circle around the right eye. It has become more prominent recently.


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Scotland's Go Digital Fund
Publishing Scotland has just announced round one of its 2017/18 Go-Digital Fund.
The fund supports Scottish-based book publishers who want to bring their books to a new digital audience. It's administered by Publishing Scotland, with the help of funding from Creative Scotland. The total sum of £20,000 is spread over two funding rounds annually.
The fund sets out to help publishers in three areas:
- To access training or consultancy on digital matters
- To attend digital events in the UK and overseas
- To market digital books and content.
Publishers can claim costs up to a maximum of £2,000 per company. The deadline for applications is February 23rd 2018. More details may be found at publishingscotland.org


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OKLAHOMA CITY – The state's multi-county grand jury issued three indictments on two separate cases involving alleged unlawful prescribing of controlled drugs and an illegal gambling operation, announced Attorney General Mike Hunter.
Indictment One and Two
Dr. Jeri Ellis and Dr. Dennis Roberts, both practicing physicians at Ellis Family Practice in Shawnee, were each charged with one count of unlawful distribution of controlled dangerous substances(CDS).
The indictment accuses Ellis of signing prescriptions for pain medication for patients seen and medically evaluated only by Roberts, who previously lost his prescribing authority.
In 2014, the Oklahoma Medical Licensure Board placed Roberts on five years probation for a CDS violation and restricted his practice to family medicine, after a previous investigation into his over prescribing habits. According to the specific terms of his probation, he was ordered to not practice pain management, or prescribe any controlled drugs.
The state medical licensure board verified the complaints against Ellis for a CDS violation and failure to maintain records back in January. She has since agreed to voluntarily restrict her practice.
"The minority within a minority of doctors who misuse their prescribing authority are a threat to the lives of Oklahomans," Attorney General Hunter said. "That is why my office remains dedicated to assisting local and federal law enforcement agencies through resources like the multicounty grand jury to put an end to these abusive practices. I appreciate those serving in law enforcement, who assisted in this investigation and those serving on the multicounty grand jury for their dedication to this public service."
Indictment Three
The multicounty jury also charged Terry Lahti with one count of engaging in commercial gambling.
An anonymous tip referencing illegal gambling led to an investigation of Lahti's business, Big Dick's Roadhouse, by the Oklahoma City Police Department Vice Enforcement Unit and authorities with the Oklahoma ABLE Commission (ABLE).
During a search of the establishment, investigators allegedly discovered a locked door, leading to a private room containing eight slot machines. Investigators also allegedly found advertisements for poker games and other gambling paraphernalia.


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A Way Forward in Transforming Violent Extremism - De-Islamisation, De-Securitisation, and De-Religionisation
Dealing with violent extremism (VE) has emerged as a central framework of analysis and policy-making in most Western and non-Western government agencies. It is also heavily shaping the programming of non-governmental agencies, not least due to the availability of related funding lines.
While there is an undeniable need to address violent extremism, this latest Berghof Handbook Dialogue takes as one premise that more often than not, analysis and programming to date often fall short in understanding and tackling the root causes of the phenomenon. Our lead article proposes: "Ultimately, addressing VE is fundamentally about conflict transformation, yet CVE/PVE interventions are rarely designed to be transformative."
The handbook thus looks more deeply at what it takes to formulate transformative approaches to violent extremism. The lead article by Mohammed Abu-Nimer puts a call for interreligious peacebuilding centre-stage, which takes seriously and truly integrates the perspective of actors otherwise often defined as part of the problem.Download Handbook at the website of the Berghof Foundation: A Way Forward in Transforming Violent Extremism


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The companies said the system will help owners of cell phones and other wireless devices move in and out of buildings without dropping calls or losing data services. Nextel said the system also will let consumers use wireless local area networks (WLANs) over the same technological infrastructure. WLANs let anyone with a laptop and a modem get Wi-Fi Internet access from up to 300 feet away.
"This addresses a problem for any customer with signal issues and allows them to deploy wireless LAN technology at the same time," said Jonathan Pelson, a senior director at wireless phone company Nextel. "We think that's a great bonus for users."
The combined cellular-Wi-Fi system uses indoor wireless specialist RadioFrame's "super access bays," which are mounted at various locations within a building. Each unit is about the size of an exit sign and can contain up to seven wireless transceivers. The system relies on Nextel's wireless network for cellular coverage.
IBM already has implemented the system, and a number of other companies are in the process of installing the product, Pelson said.
"We think there's a big opportunity for customers to take advantage of the converged network," said Rick Applegate, vice president of sales and marketing at RadioFrame. "This is something that should be attractive to users in the enterprise space, where Nextel has a strong presence."
Industry experts viewed the product release as a positive step for Nextel, saying it will help the company address the needs of its corporate customers.
"People can't afford to have dropped calls whenever they need to go somewhere," said Charles Golvin, a senior analyst at Forrester Research. "Nextel, perhaps more than any other wireless vendor, needs to continue to develop its wireless infrastructure if it's going to hold onto enterprise customers."
Golvin said that extending cellular coverage and offering WLAN capabilities at the same time is "a nice way to kill two birds with one stone."
Nextel executives said the cost of the system will vary according to customers' individual design, implementation and maintenance requirements.
The system can be upgraded simply by installing additional transceivers, according to RadioFrame executives. Elliott Hoole, senior director of technology development at RadioFrame, said the company is working on versions of the product that will work with wireless protocols other than Nextel's network, including CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) and eventually universal mobile telecommunications service.


text: AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementby Cheryl Graham21 Mar 2013Difficulty:IntermediateLength:QuickLanguages:EnglishTools & TipsVectorAdobe IllustratorAny grayscale PSD (Adobe Photoshop document) can be used as a custom texture in Adobe Illustrator. In this screen cast, learn how to create a Photoshop texture without ever leaving Illustrator, then use it with the Texturizer effect. Illustrator has tons of built-in textures under the Effects menu that you can apply to any object. But why use an out-of-the-box texture when you can easily create your own? AdvertisementAdvertisementCheryl GrahamCheryl Graham trained as a traditional artist in drawing and painting. These days she spends more time in front of the computer than the easel. She's been using Adobe Illustrator for over 15 years. Her Illustrator work has been featured in the "The Adobe Illustrator WOW! Book" and "Real World Illustrator."Feed Like Follow Weekly email summarySubscribe below and we'll send you a weekly email summary of all new Design & Illustration tutorials. Never miss out on learning about the next big thing.Update me weeklyAdvertisementTranslationsEnvato Tuts+ tutorials are translated into other languages by our community members—you can be involved too!Translate this postPowered byAdvertisementAdvertisement


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- Posted by Paul Gowder on December 27th, 2009 filed in Paul Gowder, Reviewer at Large
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Precious is an exceedingly good movie, but one should probably not see it with one's mother.
The Sherlock Holmes movie isn't exactly good. It's fun. It doesn't exactly have the literary virtues — an extremely weak plot, very little character development, not even any real mystery, as such — treat it as an action film with some fun characters and you'll enjoy it.
But you should see Holmes anyway, for Irene Adler. She is my ideal woman.
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Phoenixism Says:
December 27th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
What's up with The Blind Side?
Other than Sandra Bullock's stratospheric ass, I can think of NO other reason to see that hunk of crap.
jane Says:
December 28th, 2009 at 1:06 am
really, paul? christ, irene adler got barely any screentime.
rdj == good.
check out this mean review for sherlock holmes: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/12/25/MVHD1B5RC2.DTL
"Guy Ritchie is the worst screenwriter in the world, but, to be fair, he is not the worst director. He is only the worst director of the people who actually get to make movies. As we speak, there are human beings walking the Earth – perhaps as many as a half dozen of them – with less directorial talent, but they've been safely diverted into other activities."
Paul Gowder Says:
December 28th, 2009 at 1:13 am
And I wanted to applaud, then propose, every time she did appear!
Steve M. Says:
December 28th, 2009 at 9:24 am
Irene Adler is one thing, but do you also plan on throwing your arch nemesis to his death at Reichenbach Falls?
ellen cassidy Says:
December 29th, 2009 at 12:55 am
It's my new favorite movie of all time.
Paul Gowder Says:
December 29th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
All caps.


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Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola, Wole Ojo, Keppy Bassey Ekpenyong And More To star In Hit TV Series "Las Gidi Cops"
Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola, Wole Ojo, Keppy Bassey Ekpenyong, Adesuwa Etomi, Kelechi Udegbe, Olumide Oworu, Kenny Bankole to star in Hit TV Series Las Gidi Cops
Lasgidi Cops is a television hit series scheduled to walk into every home in Nigeria. Our very own Special Crimes Unit (SCU) television series is the first of its kind to hit our TV screens.
Full of Suspence and twisted plots, Las Gidi Cops is filled with drama set to uncover a plot to organize all crime and ultimately take over the government of state.
The series includes a fantastic cast, starring famous actress Joke Silva known for her indigenous acting skills, to Bimbo Akintola, Keppy Bassey and a fresh new set of actors.
Award winning producer OLA, Multitalented filmmaker & awared winning director Ani Ekins and Director of Photogaphy Ola Naresh have formed an exquisite fictional team to make Las Gidi Cops the next big TV series to hit Nigeria.
The cast is known for the strong roles they play in this enthralled series to bring it to life.
The Amazing Cast
· Joke Silva: "Commissioner of Police"
· Bimbo Akintola: "Chief of Prosecution"
· Keppy Bassy: "Lawyer"
· Wole Ojo: "Team leader/ strategist"
· Adesuwa Etomi: "The Chameleon"
· Kelechi Udegbe: "the go to go guy"
· Kenny Bankole: "The journalist"
This television series is set to broadcast across Africa, Europe, Canada and north America alongside online and mobile platforms, with a recording format of 2k resolution (downgraded to high definition 1080i for television broadcast) with 13 episodes for its first season premier.
Lasgidi Cops is set to captivate the hearts of many and make it a memorable TV Series for all its active viewers.
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Work Injuries Increase During the Summertime
June 30th, 2020 at 10:19 pm
Facing an injury is never easy, even when you have workers' compensation benefits to count on. According to reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employees experience more work injuries during the summer months of June, July, and August than any other time of the year. Some risks are weather-related, while others are not. These are the four most common injuries that arise the most during the summer and those the biggest threat to workers.
- Heatstroke. Warm weather and intense physical labor can be a recipe for disaster. Working in the sun and extreme heat can cause the body to shut down. To prevent heatstroke, workers should work close to a shaded area, drink plenty of water, and take frequent breaks.
- Dehydration. In line with heat stroke, dehydration is another common summer injury. Signs of dehydration include dry skin, headaches, and fatigue. This can be prevented by drinking plenty of water, keeping an extra supply on hand, and having additional employees nearby to remind you to stop and take a drink every 10-15 minutes.
- Falls. Falls occur throughout the year but have been shown to increase in the summer. Proper footwear and harnesses, as well as extreme alertness, are no match against falls, which can cause serious injury or even death. Having routine safety meetings, inspecting and replacing equipment, and acclaiming to the weather can decrease the chance of injury.
- Sprains, strains, and tears. Symptoms of sprains, strains, and tears can vary. Typically, pain and swelling will result, and you may feel off balance. If you believe you have a sprain, strain, or tear, be sure to seek immediate medical attention, as improper treatment may lead to a decrease in range of motion, constant discomfort, and instability.
Aside from these four common summertime injuries, there are many more that pose constant threats to workers. To prevent injury exposure, it is important to take the appropriate safety measures at all times.
Contact an Illinois Workers' Compensation Attorney Today
No matter what time of year it is, it is important to contact a Chicago workers' compensation attorney if you have suffered a work-related injury. An attorney from the Law Office of Francis J. Discipio can walk you through the entire process, and help you receive the maximum amount of benefits. Call our office at 630-574-2288 to schedule your free consultation today.


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Hi! I made it! Puerto Vallarta is awesome. Tanya
How's your room? Shelly
Oh my goodness. It's so nice. Five Star hotels are Five Star Hotels for a reason. I only wish I could stay longer. Tanya
How long is your biz trip? Shelly
They're just having me interview the founders of the conference and get out, so I'm just staying a measly two days! Tanya
That's too bad. Maybe call in sick? Stay an extra week? Shelly
ha. ha. Yeah, right. We've had to make so many cuts in the newsroom that the whole place is pretty much run by me, Dan, and two other guys. They'd never forgive. Tanya
You work too hard! Take a break little sis. Have some fun. Your kids are fine. Go to the spa, order some room service. Shelly
You're right. I know you're right. But, you know, it's my career and all. I DID choose this… Tanya
Doesn't mean you have to suffer. Take a night off and relax! Work tomorrow. Shelly
After I prep a little for this interview, then yes. Tanya
GIRL! You're ready for the interview. Take a break for once. Shelly
Fine, fine. I'm running a bath. You happy?? Tanya
Very. Enjoy chica! Ricky and Alexis say they miss their mommy and they're having a good time and eating all the candy I can find. Shelly
Ug. You're paying the dentist bill then. Tanya
Yo Shell! I wish I could send you a pic of this! Lap of luxury. Ordered room service and am now eating crab legs in a bathtub. Pretty nice! Tanya


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Toll's cost-competitive proposal, combined with its proven capability in beverage logistics in the region, helped it to clinch the contract to provide supply chain solutions for Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam Beverage (SPVB) in Vietnam.
As an experienced service provider for the FMCG industry in Vietnam, Toll delivers warehousing, transport and value-added services to three big names in FMCG — Proctor and Gamble, Mead Johnson and SPVB.
"Toll has a lot of experience in the FMCG industry. With strong partnerships with our customers, we believe we have a deep understanding of what FMCG customers want and need from their service providers," says Toll Group Vietnam General Director Greg Lynn. "That enables us to tailor our services to offer value to support our clients' requirements. With a strong focus on achieving operational efficiencies we are constantly looking at how we can improve and remain flexible to support our customers today and into the future."
Delivering on promises made
As a new service provider to SPVB, Toll was under pressure to deliver strongly on its service commitments. And it has done so by resolving challenges at every step and pushing towards better levels of service.
Toll has been entrusted with providing a broad scope of supply chain services to SPVB. This includes the inbound delivery and storage of finished goods from production (covering five production lines), marketing equipment management — branded refrigerators that SPVB leases to the market for storage and merchandising of SPVB products — and tools of trade, which is branded merchandise that promotes SPVB products, such as umbrellas, chairs/stools and other free gifts.
Additionally, Toll's scope of work with SPVB calls for the transportation of finished goods to a range of their customers including distributors, and key retailers such as supermarkets, convenience stores, hypermarkets, and shopping malls. Toll also manages inbound returns and management of returnable glass bottles, including sorting, washing, de-labelling, staging and metering through to the pre-production of beverages.
Having an eye to the future
To date, Toll's operations have received much attention, as the greenfield factory/warehouse is now SPVB's showcase site in Vietnam. To invest in further innovation, both Toll and SPVB are collaborating on a new supply chain transformation program that would support SPVB's projected growth in Vietnam. Toll will help to drive this transformation while ensuring the continuity of optimal service.
As Toll remains focused on continuous improvement, Toll's Vietnam team is committed to tailoring its approach to the specific needs of clients and their environments. Ultimately, Toll's aim is to provide cutting-edge, efficient and future-proof logistics services to SPVB and other companies in Vietnam.
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Demetrious Johnson is on the verge of history Saturday night when he defends his UFC flyweight title against Ray Borg at UFC 215. If Johnson wins, it will be his 11th consecutive title defense, breaking a tie with former middleweight champion Anderson Silva for most in UFC history.
Johnson's win streak in the UFC is up to 12, tied with former welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre for third most in UFC history. Johnson has held the UFC flyweight title since Sept. 22, 2012, the longest reigning current champion in the UFC.
Perhaps most important of all, Johnson is seeking to tie the career record for most wins in UFC title fights (12, Georges St-Pierre). He'll likely accomplish it by landing a takedown that leads to a submission.
In his career, he has 10 wins by submission, and his tally of 65 takedowns landed is the fourth most in UFC history, according to FightMetric.
His opponent also uses takedowns. Borg averages 2.7 takedowns per fight, according to FightMetric. And chances are, this fight will end early. This is Borg's second career five-round fight, and he's never fought into the championship rounds.
The Lioness returns
After their UFC 213 main event was canceled the night of the fight because of the illness of champion Amanda Nunes, the "Lioness" seeks to defend her UFC bantamweight title for the second time in a rematch from March 2016 against Valentina Shevchenko.
Nunes has won seven fights in the bantamweight division since making her debut in March 2013, the most of any fighter.
In Nunes' last fight, against Ronda Rousey, the Lioness defeated the former champion in 48 seconds, her 11th first-round victory in 14 wins.
Six of those wins have come in the UFC, the most in women's bantamweight division history and tied for the most by any UFC fighter since 2013, the year of Nunes' debut.


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Devils' three makes life hell for Chelsea
Manchester United dominated a stuttering Chelsea to score a deserved 3-1 victory over last season's Premier League and FA Cup Double winners in a lively Community Shield season curtain-raiser at Wembley on Sunday.sports Updated: Aug 08, 2010, 23:50 IST
Manchester United dominated a stuttering Chelsea to score a deserved 3-1 victory over last season's Premier League and FA Cup Double winners in a lively Community Shield season curtain-raiser at Wembley on Sunday.
Goals from Antonio Valencia after 41 minutes and Javier Hernandez's first for United after 76 gave United control in the third Shield match between the two in the last four seasons.
Dimitar Berbatov, on as a late substitute, lobbed in United's third in stoppage time after a clever pass from Nani which summed up United's slicker passing and movement with the start of the new Premier League campaign just a week away.
Salomon Kalou had pulled one back for Chelsea six minutes from time when Edwin van der Sar, outstanding after a shaky start, could only parry a shot from Daniel Sturridge during a late rally by the champions who have now lost five of their seven pre-season games.
The Community Shield, the traditional curtain-raiser to the English season, is rarely a pointer to the battles to come over the next nine months, but is always a game the competing managers want to win and Sunday's victory gave United manager Alex Ferguson the 45th trophy of his managerial career — the 35th honour he has brought to United at the start of his 25th season as their manager.
The other success of the day was for the Wembley groundstaff who appear to have solved the problems associated with the pitch which has been severely criticised since the stadium re-opened in 2007.
It looked as superb at the end as it did at the start of the afternoon which went United's way for most of the 90 minutes.
England stars booed
Unusually neither team fielded any new signings at kickoff, with Chelsea's main summer import Yossi Benayoun on their bench and United's Mexican striker Hernandez on theirs.
While the players were all totally familiar to the fans, some were far less popular than others.
Four of the England squad who flopped at the World Cup — Chelsea's John Terry, Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard, and United's Wayne Rooney — were all jeered and booed by opposing fans in the eraly stages.
The booing subsided after a while — apart from those directed at the unpopular Cole — because United's fans began to have something to cheer about as former England international Paul Scholes dominated in midfield and, along with Ji-Sung Park, helped United take control of the match.
Scholes should have done better with a skied shot after nine minutes and Rooney went close before setting up their opener after a superb pass from Scholes four minutes before the break.
Valencia took the chance excellently, but there was little joy for Michael Owen, back at Wembley for the first time since he seriously injured his hamstring against Aston Villa in February which ended his slim chances of going to the World Cup.
Ferguson replaced Owen and Rooney at halftime as promised with United fans getting their first glimpse of Hernandez, the 22-year-old Mexican striker tipped as a United star of the future.
He did not disappoint either, doubling the score after 76 minutes, although he was lucky the ball bounced off his face and into the net.
Chelsea rallied in the closing stages after Sturridge and Didier Drogba came on, but the champions, who beat United on penalties to lift the Community Shield last season, failed to impress.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti will want to see them sharpen up next week before they began the defence of their title against West Bromwich Albion.
I knew England would fail: Capello
England coach Fabio Capello has broken cover after a month of intense post-World Cup criticism to concede that he always knew his players were too exhausted to succeed, while telling them they must be mentally tougher in the future. Capello clung onto his job despite England's humiliating 4-1 second-round loss to Germany, although the Italian said he would have understood if the Football Association had terminated his contract.
Now the former Real Madrid and Juventus coach needs to regain the trust of the squad.
"I have confidence in these players — I hope they will have confidence in me," he said ahead of Wednesday's friendly against Hungary.
At his first media briefing since South Africa, Capello flitted between pessimism and optimism when discussing his ability to transform the team before the 2012 European Championship, but started by issuing an apology to fans.
"I know they spent a lot of time and money following England and I'm really sorry," Capello said in an executive box overlooking the Wembley Stadium pitch.
Thousands of fans flew across the world with high expectations after England's impressive qualifying campaign, but the team managed just two dismal draws and one win before crashing out of the tournament.
Capello has retained just 10 players from that 23-man squad and brought in three uncapped players for Wednesday's friendly — a match the coach feared he wouldn't be around for.
"If the Football Association decided to sack me I would have understood it," said Capello, who has two years remaining on his contract. "I thought a lot about the situation but I'm a fighter and I've never quit in my career. I always look forward."


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At the end of March, the benchmark ten-year U.S. Treasury was yielding 2.41%. The second quarter saw yields on the ten-year Treasury fall by a remarkable 40 basis points (0.40%) to end the quarter at 2.01%. This is a historic drop in interest rates.
Many market pundits have continued to fret about an impending recession as U.S. economic activity has slowed from the blistering pace of earnings growth last year, the effect of tax cuts has waned and the trade war with China has escalated and could continue to do so. As a result, bond yields have dropped dramatically in anticipation of slower economic activity in the future and the increasing probability that the U.S. Federal Reserve will begin reducing interest rates to defend against a possible recession.
Bond duration measures the sensitivity of bond prices to changes in interest rates. As interest rates have declined significantly, longer duration bond prices (those most sensitive) have spiked. Over the past six months, higher duration bonds – particularly junk (high-yield) and corporates – have risen in price by nearly 10%.
In the following chart, you can see the yield curves for U.S. Treasury, U.S. Corporate and U.S. Municipal bonds. What's interesting to note is that both the Treasury and Corporate curves are inverted from the 6-month to the two to four year range. The Municipal curve has not inverted. However, the spread between the ten-year Treasury and the two-year Treasury has actually widened over the past quarter. The ten-year to two-year Treasury spread is an important indicator of future economic activity. This is a positive sign for the economy going forward.
While we believe interest rate forecasting is one of the most difficult exercises in finance, the current structure of the yield curve has real-world implications for how to invest in bonds. As of this writing, Fed Funds futures contracts indicate a 100% probability of either a 0.25% or 0.50% cut by the Fed in July, with the market expecting a total of 3-4 cuts over the next 12 months.
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Fri, 28 June 2019
It's time for another podcast! Episode 434, Q&A #27
Submit your own questions for the podcast at: https://robbwolf.com/contact/submit-a-question-for-the-podcast/
If you want to see the video for this podcast, be sure to check out our YouTube channel.
Show Notes:
1. Thoughts on Baby Led Weaning? [1:38]
Rory says:
We follow Chris Kresser's Healthy Baby Code when introducing foods to our children, starting with purees, and graduating to solid foods overtime.
She's recently learned of "baby-led weaning" (completely unscientific aside: anything that starts with "baby-led" CAN'T be a good idea. Like "baby-led" bedtime, or "baby-led" TV-watching).
The theory, as I understand it, is that you present your kid with chunks of various foods, and let them choose what to eat based on their tastes, rather than forcing a puree of some kind that they may not prefer if they weren't being fed by you.
Your thoughts?
I know your kids are obviously Paleo, and we're curious how you navigated the introduction of foods and respect for their preferences as their tastes developed.
2. Post-Lunch Coma On Keto [10:15]
Laura says:
Hi Robb and Nicki,
I have a question regarding an incessant post lunch coma regardless of diet.
I have experienced a mean bout of fatigue and extreme cold every day following lunch for much of my adult life. I've been on the paleo bandwagon for almost 10 years with marginal improvement in that area, and recently doing keto I've experienced only a little bit of relief. I still get almost debilitatingly fatigued and cold after eating lunch. If I have a sweet potato or a piece of fruit with lunch it's definitely a lot worse, but even with my typical lunch of leftover protein and veggies or a version of Mark Sisson's "big ass salad," I experience a couple hours of wanting to get in bed after lunch. I follow the ketogains recommendations on electrolyte tracking and consumption of electrolytes. For breakfast I usually have some variation of 3-4 eggs.
I'm a 33 year old female, healthy weight, CrossFit 2-3 times/week. My recent lab work was excellent, low inflammatory markers, lipids and blood sugar markers all good. T3 was on the low end of normal, but all other thyroid measures WNL. I am mindful of circadian rhythms and do all I can to optimize sleep, however it isn't ideal as I have a toddler and baby. I don't think they can totally be blamed for the issue, though, as I have experienced this for many years. Thanks for your time and for the profound impact you've had on my life and the lives of many others.
3. Help! Balding! [16:33]
Mehdi says:
I have messaged before.
What is your advice for a 28 year old male having male pattern baldness?
Is it really Genetic destiny or is there any way of living eating exercising sleeping etc that can keep my hair.
Please help...
I don't know where to turn.
Do you guys recommend my good sources for male pattern baldness info?
I read the Mark Sisson article and I don't think I suffer from any of the conditions he mentions.
4. Portion Sizes like Eddie the Strongman [19:09]
Kevin says:
Hi! Can you give a little help in the way of portion sizes. I have been eating Paleo/low carb (grain/dairy/legume free) for about a year and I feel like I have just recently stopped craving sugar (feels liberating). I am extremely active due to my work 5'9", 145 lean male. In order to feel full my meals (3 or 4 a day) are absolutely giant. Usually I have focused on about 8-10oz of protein per meal and fill the rest with giant vegetable portions. Recently due to all that veg bloating the heck out of my belly I have switched to more like 16-20oz of protein and a bit less veg to cut down on the bloating. This feels better but It seems like a ton and I was wondering how this compares to others. Basically for every meal recently I throw 16-20oz's of protein in a 10.5 inch or 12inch cast iron skillet, cook the protein with a fat and fill the pan to the top with veg. I thoroughly enjoy this but when I explain to some folks I put Down 16ish oz's of beef/pork/fish/chicken they look at me like I will have colon cancer within the calendar year. I admit I am too darn active but I have no choice due to work then play. (light details but I work in the mountains above 8000ft and am self powered everywhere I go with a large pack). Sleep is descent, as I work emergency services and sometimes will be up all night working, but not the norm, tons of sun, weight is good I think, blood work appears good. Any suggestions on these portion sizes? I feel like I am going to eat myself into bankruptcy but need to feed the beast to keep my energy up. I tinker on/off with safe starches but I feel like these make me more hungry and I am more satisfied with higher protein. I have also played with carb night like refeeds per John kiefer when I am running a touch light weight/low energy which gives me a bit of a recharge (still avoiding grains/dairy/legumes during the re feed). I generally use fat for flavor per your suggestion as if I go big on fat it makes me kind of nauseous and get less than ideal bowel movements. Although it has been a year on paleo (coming off of 15years of vegetarianism) I feel like I have yet to find the optimal balance and am constantly tinkering. My body comp has changed drastically, as I have noticed I now have muscles and carry about 3-5 extra lbs I believe is muscle. Help me please, I Very much enjoy your work, you are a good person.
5. Creatine & Cold Sores?! [25:58]
Chris says:
Hey, Robb and Nicki!
I'm a long time listener and a fan of both formats, but super glad that you guys decided to bring back the Q&A's! Each week, I look forward to listening to your Jedi-like paleo wisdom. But enough about you, let's talk about me. The vein of my existence since my late teens has been the occasional cold sore. I've been paleo/ckd for about 4 years now, which has decreased the occurrence from about 4-5 times a year to only once or twice a year. Still, I absolutely dread the day that one of those little suckers shows up, and I do everything in my power to prevent that from happening. Since arginine seems to be an antagonist to the virus, I do my best to avoid it all costs, and supplement with L-lysine as well. This brings me to my question, which pertains to creatine. I have been thinking about starting to supplement with creatine, but when doing research I realized that it is actually made up of the three specific amino acids: methionine, glycine, and -- yep, ariginine. Now I am worried that supplementing with creatine will cause a dreaded outbreak. Is this accurate or am overanalyzing? Would supplementing with lysine at the same time help prevent arginine dominance in the cells or is that nonsense? Any other tips on prevention? I've scoured the interwebs for an answer to no avail and would truly appreciate your input, Paleo-Wan-Kenobi. Thank you for what you do and keep up the good work!
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Fri, 21 June 2019
We're back on a roll with Episode 433, Q&A #26!
Submit your own questions for the podcast at: https://robbwolf.com/contact/submit-a-question-for-the-podcast/
If you want to see the video for this podcast, be sure to check out our YouTube channel.
Show Notes:
1. Enzymes and IBS? [3:32]
Ken says:
Talk to us about enzymes Robb. I've played with alot of different things over the years to help with IBS issues. For a long time I was devoted to probiotics but I never found any real consistent results with them. I took a stool test a year or so ago and discovered that literally none of the strains of probiotics I had so diligently taken (and paid for) were significantly present. Along the way anti fungals and anti parasitic medication (Dr Rx'd) helped calm the fire down below but it was enzymes that seem to seem to have made the final difference for me. Not only is the fire largely out I've really not had to keep up with taking enzymes like I did with probiotics. To be fair to probiotics they seem to help in the moment but I get the sense you have to take them daily which does not seem to be the case with enzymes. I should mention I know several people that have had the same experience with probiotics and enzymes. My question then is what is the mechanism at work? I get that enzymes help break down foods but why would that help with IBS symptoms and furthermore why would those symptoms be largely gone after only 6 months or so of using them but not taking them daily even?
2. Squat Pooping and Toilet Training [10:42]
Terrence says:
Hey Robb and Nicki!
Loving the new Q&A format! You have done such a great job educating the public on what to put in one end of their bodies that I want to take a moment to talk about how to get the most out of what comes out the other end!
I am a first-time dad of a now 16-month-old, so that means we're starting to approach potty training. As we all know, the "natural, paleo way" of pooping is getting into that deep squat and letting fly. It's so obvious to me that this is the way we're meant to poop. I see it every morning: my little girl suddenly stops playing with her toys and drops into that ass-to-grass squat that my jiujitsu hips will never do again. By the time that thousand-yard stare creeps into her eyes, I've already got one hand on my SLS-free baby wipes.
Every parent has seen that, and yet every parent in this hemisphere insists on trying to get their kid going from this squat position to sitting on a porcelain platform with his/her feet dangling. The toddler naturally resists with a, "what the hell do you expect me to do from here?" look. Frustration ensues, but poop doesn't. It seems like transitioning our toddlers from diapers to seated toilets is yet another mismatch of nature in our modern civilization.
For adults, it's easy to make a homemade platform or buy a Squatty Potty / similar product. But what's the plan for tots? I've considered setting up a kitty litter box in the bathroom. The mother-in-law is almost certainly going to lose her shit (heh heh) but maybe that's the price of being the world's #2 Dad!
Would love to hear your Paleo Poop Solution for how we are Wired to Shit.
3. Travel Eating Tips? [14:30]
Luiza says:
Got your masterclass and it was paramount for the achievement of the keto sunset. 8 weeks in, 15 lbs down and I feel amazing!
However I am quite a foodie and will be heading to Paris for 10 days in June to vacation with my brother and dad. I will be staying at a hotel and definitely don't wanna miss out on real French croissants or pastries... I also am from Brazil and while I can tell the benefits of keto long term, I would not be able to go visit and skip out of eating fruits, which is most of my diet while I'm down there.
so question: Should I still try my best to keep up with calories/macro count while traveling and/or supplement with exogenous ketones (do they even work?) or should I not worry about it until I get back home? Am I gonna feel absolutely awful while getting back on carbs? On that note, maybe I should re-introduce carbs before I even go?
Appreciate your guidance on the issue.
4. BJJ + Recurring Staph Infections [18:39]
Sam says:
Dear Robb + Nicki,
Over the last 12 year period, I've made numerous attempts to train BJJ–each attempt ending in a staph infection. My first time was about 12 years ago, where I got a good year of training in. This was punctuated by a pretty bad staph infection that flared back up a few more times shortly after. 8 years later, I went for it again...this time getting a staph infection after one week of training. Most recently, I got 6 months in before getting another. As you can imagine, every doctor I've ever talked to thinks I just need more antibiotics, or that I have some secret colony of staph living in my nose. This approach has obviously not been successful for me. It also fails to address why I only get them while training, and never in the periods in between. While hygiene may have been to blame the first time, I was pretty careful the last two times, even if it wasn't 100% perfect. I had a funky sleep schedule before my most recent occurrence, which I think may have contributed. Some more details for you...I'm 33, in good shape, otherwise healthy, eat well, and sleep well. I've always lifted weights outside of BJJ but nothing crazy in terms of volume. My question for you is: If this was happening to you, where would you start? What would you be looking at? I have considered seeing a functional medicine practitioner as I've wondered if there are some bigger picture immune issues at play. I appreciate any thoughts you have on this– I don't want my BJJ career to be over so soon. Thanks!
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5. Adult Autism - Should I Go Keto? [23:51]
Alex says:
Hi Nicki and Robb,
I'm 29 and was diagnosed as on the autism spectrum just two years ago. This would have been considered as asperger's in the past. I've been primarily paleo (ice cream is really good) for the better part of six years, but after running my DNA through Found My Fitness, I'm wanting to address my dietary choices from a more personalized approach, including finding the most optimal choices to address some of the occasional stressors I feel associated with being on the spectrum - anxiety, depression, and general cognitive/mood disregulation.
The most researched dietary intervention seems to be a gluten free, dairy free diet, with a few studies looking into keto. However, each study I've seen is only looking at kids as the subjects and typically with more severe symptoms than what I experience. Keto seems to be a promising approach, but is there any reason why this would be different for an adult? I tried keto for about a month a year ago but immediately found my cognitive performance drop. While I know my macro amounts were appropriate (used ketogains calculator), I know now that I didn't incorporate the electrolyte component. Could this account for my initial struggles with it? Is there anything else someone on the spectrum should consider when attempting keto? Supplements, macro ratios, etc.? I'll include more details about me below, but thank you for your time in reading question and all of your work.
29 years old
6' 4'', 240 lbs
CrossFit 3-4x per week
Sleep 6-7 hours a night (we have a 1 year old that thinks the day begins at 3:30am)
Polymorphisms of concern from FoundMyFitness: MTHFR (which seems to be common in those on the spectrum), FTO (multiple SNPs), APEO3/4 (multiple SNPs)
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We're here with Episode 432, Q&A #25!
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Show Notes:
1. ATP Supplements? [1:35]
Gordon says:
Do you deal with or see anybody taking the new ATP supplements ( Peak ATP)? I have seen them as a pre workout supplement and also for use with chronic fatigue patients ( they also use NADH as ATP precursor ) Thanks
2. Multivitamin: Powder Or Pill? [4:16]
Michael says:
If a person chooses to have a multivitamin, is it better in pill form, or powder (drink with water)?
I ask because fat Soluble vitamins are absorbed in the presence of fat. It would seem drinking a powder in, for example, a litre of water over several hours might mean that the vitamins may not be absorbed as well (no fatty meals in between to help absorb said vitamins)
Where a pill could be taken with a meal or with a little fat?
3. Individualizing Your Diet [10:09]
Nathan says:
I have watched the change in dietary recommendations over the years and have tried Paleo, Keto and higher carb diets. I have seen really good results on low carb diets but they seem hard to sustain due to high activity at work. I have also heard Robb say he has had good results eating beans/legumes. I am considering trying to eat a diet that focuses on whole foods rather than macros. My question related to this is, "Have you found that the quality of food is more important than the macronutrients for overall health?" Not that macros aren't important but you can manipulate the macros to a Keto style diet with low quality food but it seems that would be counterproductive.
4. Thoughts On Collagen Protein PowdersSupplements? [17:57]
Andrew says:
Hey Robb,
I have a question on a point you made in the Keto Masterclass, Module 4. You said that collagen (specifically collagen protein powders) are great supplements and can have many benefits, but that the protein content should not count towards your daily protein intake. I have been making and eating a collagen concoction (Great Lakes Collagen Hydrolysate) for years as a meal (2nd) in between lunch (1st) and dinner (3rd) that I have been counting as a third of my protein intake. I understand that collagen protein is not the same as animal protein, but can you expand on this a bit. I remember reading something along the lines of it lacking completeness, not having optimal ratios of amino acids and having some that are unessential, but have I really been short-changing myself on protein and should I replace this with animal protein?
5. Body Refuses Ketosis in High Stress Job [23:16]
Jenika says:
Hello Robb, I have a question regarding the body naturally kicking itself out of ketosis in high stress work environments.
I have been a fat burner now for over a year and have been immensely successful. I have lost 15 pounds, gained muscle, rid myself of candida, my vision has improved, my alopecia hair loss has gone away. I feel like i am functioning the way I should. I also run faster, jump higher, and train better than I ever have in my life. I am 29 years old.
I work as a Stewardess on private luxury yachts. So I live and work onboard. With no guests onboard I maintain a healthy balanced routine. When we have guests onboard I am working 14-16 hour days on my feet running around and up and down stairs constantly. This can go from 1 week up to 5 weeks with no days off. I certainly don't exercise during this time apart from light stretching and Nidra yoga. It is a high stress environment both mentally and physically. It seems that my body just refuses to stay in ketosis despite my dietary efforts. I crave fruit, gain weight, gain water weight, and don't feel satiated ever. I am assuming this is because my body goes into fight or flight mode.
My question is if there is anything I can do to trick the system into staying into ketosis? Or should I just give into the body's desire for glucose and introduce fruit and perhaps sweet potato into the diet and lower my fat intake. I guess I don't want to be pumping myself full of fat if my body doesn't want to use it for fuel. This is a constant occurrence in my job (given I haven't worked full time in the last 8 months). I am potentially going into a busy mediterranean season and would like to maintain my physique and be gentle to my body considering the circumstances.
Any insight you might have would be hugely appreciated. Thank you so much.
Warm Regards,
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Fri, 7 June 2019
It's time for Episode 431, Q&A #24. You've got the questions, we've got the answers!
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1. Ancestral Case For Salt Supplementation? [0:53]
Dan says:
You've recently been talking a lot about salt and electrolyte supplementation and I like to look at things in an ancestral context. Did pre-agricultural peoples supplement with salt somehow? I do know that the Hopi Indians in northern Arizona had a ceremonial "Salt Trail" into the Grand Canyon and I assume that they were able to retrieve salt from geologic deposits, but the amount of salt that feels optimal for me seems like it would be hard to attain in prehistoric times in many parts of the world. Are there other examples of this besides the Hopi?
2. Resistant Starch On Keto? [11:48]
Bethany says:
Hi there! I'm about 2 and a half weeks in to a ketogenic diet (following the Keto Masterclass) and feeling pretty good. I've been trying to figure out how to add in some resistant starch for overall gut health without pushing carb levels too high. I think I would try tapioca starch first - I live in Asia and that's what's most readily available. According to nutrition facts online, a 1 oz. serving of tapioca starch has 6 grams of carbs. Would this number contribute at all to my overall carb count for the day, or does this factor out because of the fact that most of it is resistant to digestion? Hope my question makes sense. Thanks for your time!
3. Optimal Fructosamine Range? [16:39]
Steven says:
Hi Robb,
I've heard you recommend checking fructosamine to help triangulate glycation and see what's happening with blood sugar, but I can't seem to find any references for an optimal fructosamine range.
I recently did some blood work and had a fasting glucose of 80 (mg/dL), A1c of 5.6, and fructosamine of 250 (umol/L). I have been experimenting with a glucometer recently and my average blood glucose based on dozens of readings during carb testing is in the upper 90's, so I am thinking my A1c looks artificially high due to red blood cells living longer. Curious what you think of this, and what I can take away from the fructosamine value of 250.
For context: I am a 29-year-old male, 160 lbs, between 10-12% bodyfat and have been eating a mostly low-carb paleo diet for the past year, recently gravitating closer to carnivore.
I appreciate you and Nicki and all the work that you do!
4. Finding Time For Writing a Book? [22:34]
Thuy says:
Hi Robb:
I'm a big fan. Thanks for your life's work that filters out the vast ocean of information out there for a smarter living. I'm so glad you are doing what you do reminding me to sit back to look at the big picture of everything in life. In your last few podcasts, you mentioned that you are again working on publishing more books. Congrats and I can't wait!
I've been trying to write my first book. It has been such a slow process. It has been 4 months and I'm able to get in about 6000 words or so. Holy cow it is such like a text book but I've got to start from somewhere! The book has a mix of East meets West medicines for those undergoing cancer treatments. Needless to say, the topic is not easy and there is so much development out there every week that it is hard to keep up. I'm a full-time oncology pharmacist. My husband also has a full-time job and soon will go back to school while working for the next 2 years. We have four kids ages 5, 7, 9 and 10 so their activities are endless Mondays through Sundays on top of their normal school work, church, and of course we have to add Vietnamese school in there because all others are not enough! I started out with trying to get a few words in during my lunch hour, but it seems that it takes me a good 15-20 min to get into a good writing mode but then I have to go back to work before I get much further into the book. If my kids have a long 1-2 hour activity, I can get more done then while waiting for them but I then I feel guilty for not paying attention to them. I also exercise daily, either before work or during lunch, whichever works out for the day. The past 2 months, I've been exercising during lunch rather than working on my book because I feel my brain needs a break from thinking all day long. Then I find myself slacking off for whatever excuse because, honestly, I'm just exhausted mentally and physically. So that's my background story.
My question simply put, how do you do it? I feel the need to write this book because I know it will help so many people going through cancer treatments particularly clarifying the effectiveness/safety on herbal products and the big hot marijuana, so it's almost like a calling; leaving a mark on this earth before I die. There is a war inside me between fulfilling this calling vs taking care of my health (recently discovered I have Hashimoto's - oh boy that's for another day) vs being a good mother, wife, sister (brother has Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis; also another story for another day), daughter. At first I set out a goal to finish this book in 2 years but maybe not until 5 years. Worst yet, it will never be finished. I'm starting to doubt myself that I can climb this Mount Everest of mine. Any suggestions will be great. Thanks for reading this.
-Thuy ("twee")
PS: Hi Nicki! My husband used to work at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf decades ago and I don't think they roast their coffee beans either! :D Cute story.
5. Advice For A New Clinician? [38:38]
Matthew says:
Hello Robb and Nicki,
I've recently become a newly minted nurse practitioner and am starting a job in an endocrinology clinic in a few weeks where I will be managing mostly type II diabetes and thyroid disorders. First, thank you for your work. 8 years ago you inspired my interest in fats, carbs, exercise, and all things hormonal and it is very unlikely I would have landed here without your influence. My mom read the "Paleo Solution" after I mentioned your name and effectively reversed her type II diabetes through diet, exercise, and a sprinkle of metformin (which she has since discontinued). The clinic I'll be working in serves a population with low health and nutrition literacy that typically follow the standard american diet. As an example, one of my colleagues expressed that she would consider it a win if she could teach some of her patients that mountain dew is not actually considered juice (this is an extreme example, but you get the picture). I've been working as a bedside nurse for 6 years so I am well aware of the shortcomings of conventional medicine and the reluctance of patients to change long held behaviors. One of the reasons I've been drawn to diabetes care is that diabetes 2 is so amenable to diet and lifestyle change that ideally the pharmacological approach need only play a supplemental and transient role. My question is this: What would you consider effective strategy for fostering health literacy and behavior change in a population such as this? Also: What would you consider the lowest hanging fruit in terms of behavioral change to positively affect outcomes in diabetes?
Thank you for your time, your work, and your example
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As a lifelong skier, I eagerly anticipated my first day on the slopes with my now three-year-old daughter, Aurelia. I set the scene as we prepared for a trip to Park City, Utah, and the Montage Deer Valley: snow angels, giggles on the bunny slope, and post-ski hot chocolate by the fire.
The ski-in/ski-out resort seemed ideal for both my toddler and my never-skied-a-day-in-his-life husband, Erik. Draws include access to more than one hundred trails, an on-site ski outfitter, and rental service, plus shuttles regularly run to Deer Valley's base lodge, about five minutes away.
But as fate would have it, a couple of weeks before we left, disaster (for a skier) struck: I severely sprained my ankle.
"Should we cancel the trip?" Erik nervously asked after we learned I'd need twelve weeks of intensive physical therapy. He reminded me that his age of 44 was a bit old to be learning, and my immobilized ankle meant I would be back at the proverbial ranch, rather than coaxing and cheering my family on during their lessons. It took some convincing on my part, ("Yes, you'll be fine. No, you won't break a leg on the bunny slope.") but the trip proceeded as planned.
On their first day of lessons, I hobbled with Erik and Aurelia to Compass Sports, the resort's ski outfitter and, as they were fitted for ski boots, repeatedly assured them that all would be fine. I doled out kisses and hugs and as the shuttle drove away, Aurelia cheerfully waved and said, "Bye, mommy!" out the window. Erik looked forlorn.
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Mothers dream of "me-time," but rarely does it take a sprained ankle to achieve it.
If you're going to have a ski vacation without the skiing, the Montage is a great place to have it. The resort expertly walks the line between luxurious and family-friendly: This is a place where you're as likely to see Gorsuch boots and monogrammed Goyard bags as you are to see children ready to hit the slopes or cuddling next to Monty, the property's Bernese Mountain Dog.
I checked myself into Spa Montage, hiding my phone in a locker while I used plunge pools, the sauna, and then melted into a contented puddle in my massage therapist's hands. I didn't want to know about any issues. Mommy was officially off duty – at least, for the afternoon.
We reconvened at the Montage's game room inside Daly's Pub & Rec before dinner. Erik taught Aurelia how to play Pac-Man as I scrolled through the day's photos and videos. While I wished I'd been there to witness her first time on skis, I was thrilled to experience a few of the resort's delights in peace.
"Mommy, I ice skated!" Aurelia proudly (if erroneously) told me, grabbing the phone from my hands and pointing at a shot of her on skis. Once she toddled over to the video game section, Erik whispered, "She made it ten minutes before calling it quits."
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There is trouble again in ISTEPland with scoring of 2018 tests. Education Week and other publications are discussing and debating the need for annual testing. Indiana knew what was best 31 years ago when ISTEP+ began only for grades 3, 6, 8, and 10.
"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." – Walt Disney
It has been good to hear talk from our Indiana leaders of dollars for teachers. Our school districts include about one employee in a support role for every teacher. Without those people, our children would not be transported, enjoy clean and safe buildings, use technology, eat two meals daily, participate in out-of-the-school day activities, and have health, emotional, special and communication needs met. We hope those caring folks are not forgotten in the political dialogue.
"Real courage embraces the twin realities of current difficulty and ultimate triumph." – Max Lucado
During the past decade in Indiana, public school funding percentages have increased for suburban and urban districts and decreased for small town and rural districts. This might be more for political than educational reasons. In your discussions at the Capitol, please don't allow those who game using children to divide our unity as an organization.
"Don't wait for the perfect opportunity. Just take an opportunity and make it as perfect as you can" – Mark Sanborn, The Fred Factor
50.7 million students attend America's public schools, 5.7 million are in private schools, and 1.6 million are homeschooled. Where do public school students attend?
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- Urban 30.2%
- Rural 18.7%
- Town 11.3%
"The stars will never align, and the traffic lights of life will never all be green at the same time. The universe doesn't conspire against you, but it doesn't go out of its way to line up the pins either. Conditions are never perfect. "Someday" is a disease that will take your dreams to the grave with you. Pro and con lists are just as bad. If it's important to you and you want to do it "eventually," just do it and correct course along the way." – Tim Ferriss
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