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Building a browser based music player
For the past week or so I've been working on a web based music player. I've found Grooveshark to be really convenient and for a while I've been wanting something similar that works on my own collection (i.e. something to run inside a private network).
Screenshot: (please forgive lack of styling)
It currently supports (to some degree) the standard stuff:
- playing music (yep), with pause/stop controls
- A collection:
- Tree expansion/collapse
- Searching (via server)
- Album artwork (via server)
- Drag and drop to playlist
- Playlists:
- Saving/loading named playlists (but client support for switching names incomplete so far)
- Selections and hotkeys
- Sorting and grouping - so when you sort by artist it'll subsort by album and then tracknumber
It's not really ready for public consumption yet but the code is all on GitHub. You'll have to adapt bits of it for your own MySQL server and change the filesystem path(s) to your collection.
The technical details are:
- Client:
- Standard HTML5/CSS/JavaScript etc. Using KnockoutJS, an MVVM framework.
- Basically a massive wrapper around the <audio> tag, but I'm finding browser support between Chrome and FF is surprisingly inconsistent and slightly rubbish so I might offload it to a JS sound library.
- Most stuff is lazily loaded from the server, e.g. the collection tree requests its children when you expand a node
- Server:
- Written in Python/Flask (micro-framework)
- Uses MySQL (may swap this for SQLite at some point)
- Supposed to be a very thin and safe wrapper around the filesystem, but it is growing. In future I intend to have it handling transcoding of formats (e.g. browsers don't support flac, so transcode flac=>ogg), and fetching missing album artwork from a webservice.
I'm really liking KnockoutJS! The data binding is great for all kinds of things. One of the nice things for a complex UI, like this, is being able to recalculate heights and widths easily. CSS is a bit crippled in some ways; it's hard to get things to scale nicely - for example the collection panel (left) and the playlist panel (right) must fit inside the browser window, and the latter must scale across to fill the available width.
I have a screen object set up with various knockout properties; something like this:
(function($) { window.Screen = function() { this.appWidth = ko.observable(0); this.leftPanelWidth = ko.observable(200); this.rightPanelWidth = ko.computed(function() { return this.appWidth() - this.leftPanelWidth(); }.bind(this)); $(window).resize(function() { this.appWidth( $(window).width() ); }.bind(this)); }; }(jQuery));
Then in your view:

So when the browser is resized, the panels resize themselves automagically.


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The Legendary Shack Shakers
J.D. Pinkus (Butthole Surfers)
Cafe Nine
250 State Street
New Haven, CT, 06511
Doors 8:00 PM / Show 9:00 PM
This event is 21 and over
The Legendary Shack Shakers' hell-for-leather roadshow has earned quite a name for itself with its unique brand of Southern Gothic that is all-at-once irreverent, revisionist, dangerous, and fun. Led by their charismatic, rail-thin frontman and blues-harpist JD Wilkes, the Shack Shakers are a four-man wrecking crew from the South whose explosive interpretations of the blues, punk, rock and country have made fans, critics and legions of potential converts into true believers.
After taking more than a year off to work on other projects (including JD Wilkes's book "Barn Dances & Jamborees Across Kentucky"), the band is re-mobilizing in the fall of 2014 much to the excitement of many a Shack Shaker fanatic. Despite the group's time off, their reputation for intensity has stuck with them. On stage, JD has been compared to the likes of Iggy Pop, David Byrne, and Jerry Lee Lewis. The Nashville Scene named Wilkes "the best frontman in Nashville" in 2002, while former Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra has called JD "the last great Rock and Roll frontman." Having joined the band in early 2012, garage blues guitar player Rod Hamdallah--who also lends his prowess to Wilkes's side project 'JD Wilkes and the Dirt Daubers'--is back in the Shack Shakers' lineup. The rhythm section is rounded out with Brett Whitacre on drums and Mark Robertson thumping out the upright bass.
Although not legendary upon being named, the band has grown into its reputation the last several years due to their heavy tour schedule, six critically acclaimed studio albums, and songs that have been featured on television shows such as HBO's True Blood. Past tour mates and fans include Reverend Horton Heat, Rancid, The Black Keys, Slim Cessna's Auto Club, and Hank Williams III. Robert Plant is also a noted Legendary Shack Shakers fan, and picked the band to open for him on his 2005 tour of Europe. Plant named the band's third album Believe as one of his favorite records of 2005. The list of esteemed admirers goes on to include horror novelist Stephen King, who listed "CB Song" as among his iPod's Top Five in a 2008 Entertainment Weekly article. Such a wealth of devoted fans over the years has only added to the mystique that the Legendary Shack Shakers possess, carrying them down the road toward new creative pursuits and barn-shaking tunes.
Jeff 'J.D.' Pinkus is an American bassist best known for his work with American punk band Butthole Surfers from 1985 to 1994 and since the 2009 reunion.
In 1990, he and Butthole Surfers' lead vocalist Gibby Haynes released Digital Dump, the only album from their psychedelic house music side project The Jackofficers.
Upon leaving Butthole Surfers, Pinkus worked full-time with the Austin trio Daddy Longhead, which he had assembled during his waning months in the band, and which included longtime Atlanta associate Jimbo Young on guitar and Rey Washam on drums. Daddy Longhead retired after 10 years, leaving Pinkus free to explore other projects including Skinny Leonard and Areola 51. Pinkus played with Helios Creed on his albums 'NUGG: The Transport'[1996] and 'Activated Condition' [1998], and has also collaborated with Bad Livers frontman Danny Barnes several times in a live setting.
He currently appears with Honky and has in the past played weekly on Monday nights at the Jackalope, in Austin, Texas, with an assortment of other musicians called the Guit Down Syndrome.
Pinkus also performs with Pure Luck,who released a self-titled release in 2017 on Heavy Feather Records. He leaves his bass to play Banjo and Guitar in this project.
On their 30th anniversary tour in 2013, Pinkus joined the Melvins[3] in place of Jared Warren (on paternity leave) as well as performing with the opening Honky. He subsequently joined the Melvins full-time, touring with them in 2014 in support of the album Hold It In, which also featured Butthole Surfers founder Paul Leary, and again in 2015. He also plays on the song "Captain Come Down" which was first released in 2015 on Chaos as Usual, a split release with Le Butcherettes, and later included on the 2016 album Basses Loaded.
In 2018, J.D. Pinkus released a solo album, "Keep on the Grass" on Cassette tape on Minner Bucket Records and Compact Disc on Heavy Feather Records. It was recorded entirely on banjo and features a rendition of the song "Bride of Crankenstein" from the Melvins album Hold It In. The C.D. release show is with Sleep in San Pedro on September 15th 2018.
On February 12, 2018, the Melvins announced that Pinkus would be joining them, alongside current bassist Steven McDonald (Redd Kross), on their next album and subsequent tour. Released on April 20, 2018, the aptly titled Pinkus Abortion Technician features both bass players and four songs written or co-written by Pinkus
$15.00 - $18.00
Tickets Available at the Door
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Riaz honored with Alumni Humanitarian Award from alma mater
Dr. Mian Riaz, director of the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station's Process Engineering R&D Center and head of the extrusion technology program at Texas A&M University, has been awarded the 2016 Bernard Lown '42 Alumni Humanitarian Award from the University of Maine Alumni Association. Riaz earned his Ph.D. in food science from the university in 1992, and was the university's first doctoral student in the program.
The award, named in honor of Nobel Laureate Dr. Bernard Lown, is given in recognition of University of Maine graduates who have distinguished themselves in their service to humanity.
As one of the world's leading authorities on extrusion technology and a leader in food protein and research, Riaz has spent his career to improve the public's understanding of nutrition and food customs in both the United States and around the world. He shares his expertise with underdeveloped countries by providing access to extrusion technology, which is used to create low cost foods such as cereals and snack food.
Riaz has worked for The Texas A&M University System for 24 years, and has published five books, 22 chapters and more than 100 papers on extrusion and other related topics. He is a frequent speaker at international and national conferences and meetings, and to date has delivered more than 300 presentations in 55 countries.
Riaz holds an M.S. in food technology (1987) and a B.S. in food technology and agriculture (1985) from the University of Agriculture in Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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'The Voice' Adds Celine Dion, John Legend, DJ Khaled And Luke Bryan
"The Voice" Season 12, which kicks off in late February 2017, has added Celine Dion, John Legend, DJ Khaled and Luke Bryan to its list of star advisers.
Celine Dion will join Team Gwen Stefani and was on the TODAY Show in Friday discussing their partnership.
John Legend will join Team Adam Levine, DJ Khaled will join Team Alicia Keys and Luke Bryan will join reigning champion Team Blake Shelton.
So exciting! I think Celine Dion is the perfect addition to this show! I wouldn't be surprised if they ask her to be one of the coaches in the future. She's perfect for Reality TV!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the CPU and RAM requirements for speech recognition?
|Dragon NaturallySpeaking Version 13 Professional/Legal/Premium
|2.4 GHz Intel® dual core or equivalent AMD processor. Faster processors yield faster performance.
|4 GB recommended (2 GB minimum)
Operating system:
|Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit; Windows 8 and 8.1, 32-bit and 64-bit; Windows Server 2008 R2; Windows Server 2012.
|Soundcard supporting 16-bit sound recording/Nuance approved noise-canceling headset microphone
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Zephyr-TEC recommends dual core (or more) computers since speech recognition software is now optimized for these platforms.
What is the dictation rate and accuracy?
A trained user can dictate at approximately 100 to 150 words per minute with 97% or higher recognition. Many people record 99% or higher accuracy.
How long will it take to become proficient with the software?
This is strictly user dependent. If the user is familiar with the Windows environment and applications used, becoming proficient with speech recognition software will take significantly less time than an individual who has never worked in Windows applications or used a computer. Allow 15-30 hours of using the application to establish proficiency.
Why do I need Training?
Without expert training many users fail and quit. Zephyr-TEC's experienced trainers teach you the proper skills and techniques to get you up and running effectively, successfully and productively. Training helps ease the transition into a new way of using the computer and helps you to become an expert as quickly as possible. This is not just one more piece of software to learn—this is a new and innovative way to work.
How much training is needed?
Zephyr-TEC recommends a minimum of eight hours of training for all types of users desiring a reduction in hand use. Even highly advanced users such as programmers will need to learn the process of inputting information by voice as opposed to typing. The software will recognize the user's speech much faster than the user will learn how to use the software. There are multitudes of commands that need to be learned in order to efficiently control the software. Additionally, a dictation style must be learned because the software depends on the cadence and rhythm of the user's voice to translate sounds into text. Training becomes essential if a person has a hand injury, especially if they are on the job. Initially, a person with a hand injury will find it difficult to complete computer tasks as quickly as when using their hands.
What is the difference between the Premium and the Professional versions?
The difference between the Premium version of Dragon NaturallySpeaking and the Professional version of Dragon NaturallySpeaking is that the Premium version of the software has a much more limited ability to create, import, and export macros. This becomes very important for a person with a hand injury because macros can be easily written to create shortcuts for any repetitive tasks. As part of our training service, Zephyr-TEC will install proprietary macro packs that allow NaturallySpeaking to work in applications such as Excel and Outlook - but only the Professional (and higher) versions can import these commands.
Which speech software program should I use?
Zephyr-TEC recommends using Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional for anyone with a hand injury. There are three reasons for this recommendation. First, Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional has the highest recognition accuracy of any speech software product on the market. Second, Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional has a number of hands-free options that the other software products do not have. Third, the Professional version has a scripting language, which allows the user to assign voice commands to a series of actions. The macro writing capability of the professional version of NaturallySpeaking expands the functionality of the software. For example, navigating a dialog box with speech software can be very tedious, however, if the macro is written the desired action can happen instantaneously. It is in this way that the injured worker can save time. With the Preferred version of NaturallySpeaking much more hand use is necessary to accomplish some basic tasks.
Will background noise interfere with my dictation?
Dragon NaturallySpeaking comes with a noise-canceling microphone. The software also has a utility that allows the user to calibrate the microphone for the background noise. However, in some instances if the noise level of the environment of the user suddenly increases, i.e. an intercom system or fire alarm, the noise may sufficiently distract the software so that it would interfere with the usage of the computer. Sudden loud noises are the most problematic when using the software.
How big is the vocabulary?
NaturallySpeaking's vocabulary dictionary is in excess of 300,000 words. The user can say virtually any English word. Jargon and commonly used phrases can be quickly added to the vocabulary of words in the dictionary. Professional vocabularies are also available for the Medical, Legal, and Safety industries. Contact us for more information.
Is it best to do my training on my own computer?
Due to the nature of speech software, each user must create their own voice profile. With proper correction the user's speech profile will improve over time. Recognition accuracy will be greatly improved on the system where the user has spent quality time developing the profile. It is preferred that a profile is established on the machine that remains in the possession of the user. Sometimes, due to the internal noise (which is individual to each computer) a voice profile established on one system cannot effectively be moved to another system.
Who do I call for technical support?
Nuance (formerly Scansoft) offers technical support, but charges $29.95 per incident. Zephyr-TEC offers 3-hour telephone support contracts as well as on-site and Web-based support - see more here.
With what applications will the speech recognition integrate?
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Version 13 allows continuous dictation into Office 2010/2013 and virtually any Windows application. With the Professional Version or higher, custom commands can often be created to voice-enable any other program, though this is highly dependent on the program. Do note that the non-medical versions of Dragon are disabled from dictation into many Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
Can I access on-line services, E-mail and the Internet using speech recognition?
Yes, you can use Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome with a number of voice commands in version 13. There are additional voice commands available for interfacing with Gmail™, Outlook®.com, and Yahoo!Mail®, including full voice editing capability. However, some web pages work poorly by voice because of their design.
Can speech recognition software be used to run accounting applications?
Yes. Continuous numbering (no pausing between numbers) makes data entry of numbers very fast.
Why do I need macro writing capability?
Included in Zephyr-TEC's introductory course in NaturallySpeaking the user learns how to use NaturallySpeaking in a wide variety of environments. Additionally, the user is given and instructed on how to use Zephyr-TEC proprietary macros that allow the user to use NaturallySpeaking in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet Explorer and other applications. Time is then spent creating custom macros so that the user can perform frequent computer tasks with one command.
The productivity of the user is also enhanced with the help of the macros. To use the computer hands-free or as close to hands-free as possible, the user must expect to work slower than if they were able to use their hands. However, given the features of the Professional version, the user can expect an increase in productivity due to the increased functionality macros provide. When considering the user's ability to compete with other workers in terms of performance, speech recognition software and training is a tool that workers with upper extremity injuries need to compete in today's employment market.
Why 4 GB RAM?
Zephyr-TEC recommends 4 GB or more of RAM (and more is always better) for running NaturallySpeaking with Microsoft Office 2010/2013. Because Microsoft Office and Windows use a significant amount of RAM, we have experienced many clients who required an upgrade to 4 GB RAM (or more) to use Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional. The increased RAM can improve recognition, both in terms of speed and accuracy.
Why a dual core (or more) machine?
The most recent versions of Dragon are now optimized to take advantage of multiple processors. Running Dragon on a single processor is still possible, but it will take longer to recognize utterances and be less accurate.
What type of sound card is required?
Speech recognition software can run on 16 bit recording device - which is almost any modern soundcard. However, we often find that a USB device gives better sound quality than an onboard sound chip, and typically recommend USB microphones.
Will speech recognition software work on a laptop computer or tablet?
Yes, if it meets all the specifications listed above. Note that most tablet computers (and some laptops) do not meet the processor requirements - Dragon will still run, but it will be slower. The slower speed of processing may be an acceptable trade-off for the flexibility of a portable computer. We recommend using a USB pod with most tablets/laptops.
What if I'm not sure it will work on my system?
The most effective way to integrate speech recognition software into a mainframe environment or with proprietary applications would be to have Zephyr-TEC perform an on-site Speech Feasibility Study.
The Zephyr-TEC Speech Feasibility Study includes: installing NaturallySpeaking on the local machine; testing the capabilities of NaturallySpeaking in all applications; enable Select-and-Say in all applications where it is not available; and look into any conflicts, errors, or disruptions in the software. From this testing we would then make a determination as to how effective the user can expect to be with NaturallySpeaking in these applications. Zephyr-TEC will then supply a written report that includes: a statement of the problem, statement of proposed solution, general information, productivity issues involved, training recommended, additional considerations, evaluation overview, job duties overview, applications utilized, telephone equipment, computer equipment required, evaluation of the environment, implementation suggestions, a list or recommendations, a time frame recommended for implementation, projection of expectations after implementation and ongoing technical support recommendations.
Should an evaluation or test program be performed to determine the feasibility of using Speech Recognition?
Yes. An evaluation or pilot program is a cost-effective way to identify potential problems involved in implementing speech recognition. It will address the equipment, environment, applications used and provides a recommendation as to which software package will be best as well as an estimate of the amount of training time required.
What's involved with a Pilot Program?
There are many steps to a complete and successful Pilot Program. First, an evaluation of your equipment is necessary to determine if hardware is compatible or needs upgrading. We recommend at least 3-8 individuals be selected for participation in the program. A skills/needs/use assessment on the participants helps determine what type of training program will be implemented. All participants must be allowed time to achieve maximum productivity. Goals, objectives and milestones must be clearly defined and tracked to measure progress and success. For an initial consultation, please call us at 1-877-473-7497!
What if I use a system that has less than your minimum recommended specifications?
You will experience considerably more system slow downs and crashes without adequate RAM and system specifications.
Can others use the computer while your voice profile is loaded?
Yes, speech recognition does nothing to the computer to prohibit the use of the mouse or keyboard by non-voice users.
How many voice profiles can I create on my computer?
You can create as many voice profiles as you have hard disk space. Each profile is approximately 45-60 MB. Any saved .wav files will need approximately 1 MB for each recorded minute. However, a license is require for each individual who wants to have a voice profile.
What happens if I have a cold?
If you are sick, stay home! If you go to work, be careful you drink plenty of fluids and minimize the use of your voice. Speech recognition software may require additional corrections during use because your voice is not normal. It will adapt within a short time. Zephyr-TEC recommends not saving your profile after a session when you have a cold.
Can speech recognition be used on a network?
Yes. The speech software will work on standard Windows networks or with Windows emulators (such as RUMBA, EXTRA and REFLECTIONS) to allow access to mainframes and other operating systems.
Can the speech recognition be used on a UNIX workstation?
No, there is no UNIX compatible speech recognition software. However, clients that use speech recognition can access UNIX using a personal computer with an emulator to use UNIX.
Will the Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech recognition software run on a Macintosh?
Yes. Dragon Dictate is available for the Mac and currently on version 4. It is based on the same recognition engine as the PC version, but offers less in the way of command and control. It remains harder to use a Mac computer hands-free.
Do you have any information about programming with speech recognition software?
Zephyr-TEC has trained some programmers to use NaturallySpeaking to considerably cut back their keystrokes and mousing. Since programming languages are not verbal languages using NaturallySpeaking to program requires writing many macros for frequently used code lines.
Contact us for more information regarding programming with Dragon NaturallySpeaking, but a lot of the effort will need to be made on the part of the user.


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Good morning ... Confirmation hearings may not be what they used to be, pre-nuclear option, but even so, if nominee Alex Azar can get all the way to HHS without committing to at least some sort of formal review of whether to fund Affordable Care Act outreach, I'll be surprised.
What Azar's nomination says about Trump's agenda
When President Trump needed to find his first Health and Human Services secretary, at a time when his top priority was pushing Congress to repeal the Affordable Care Act, he went with a member of Congress. Now, with the repeal effort in a ditch, he's chosen someone who knows how to navigate the bureaucracy to make big changes administratively.
Alex Azar, Trump's pick to succeed former HHS secretary Tom Price, worked at HHS in the George W. Bush administration, first as its general counsel, then as deputy secretary. Both of those positions are deeply involved in the regulatory process.
- People who have worked with him say he's a smart lawyer (he clerked for the late Antonin Scalia) — a good skill to have when you're running the traps on controversial rules and regulations.
"He seems like the right guy," said Tevi Troy, a conservative scholar who worked with Azar while Azar was at HHS and Troy at the White House. Troy later succeeded Azar as HHS deputy secretary.
- HHS is vast, and Azar is already familiar with all of its responsibilities.
- His tenure as deputy secretary gave him considerable experience not only navigating HHS' internal bureaucracy, but also trying to coordinate with the White House, Troy said — an especially valuable skill in the Trump administration (and one of Price's weaknesses).
- "We worked side-by-side on the implementation of Medicare Part D, pandemic preparedness, and Hurricane Katrina recovery," former HHS secretary Mike Leavitt said. "He is an expert on health policy and HHS operations, as well as a skilled manager. Because he knows the department so well, there may never be a HHS secretary better able to hit the ground running than Alex Azar."
The bottom line: Although Trump keeps insisting he wants Congress to try again on ACA repeal, picking Azar suggests a much stronger focus on administrative action.
One useful thing: "He seems to know everybody," Troy said.
Don't hold your breath on drug prices
Another tea leaf we can pretty easily read from Azar's selection: Trump isn't going to do much on his campaign promise to stop pharmaceutical companies from "getting away with murder." Azar is a veteran of drug giant Eli Lilly. And his ideology is basically in line with other conservative business leaders.
Go deeper: My colleague Bob Herman took a deep dive into Azar's tenure at Lilly, as well as his many appearances on Fox Business. Here's what he found:
- Azar has frequently toed the drug-industry line that insurance companies need more scrutiny when it comes to drug pricing.
- "The issue shouldn't be just to focus on drug prices," he said in one TV appearance. "The issue is what are people paying when they go to the pharmacy to get their drugs."
- Eli Lilly significantly hiked the price of its insulin products while Azar was its president. It's now one of three drug companies at the center of a class-action lawsuit that accuses insulin makers and pharmacy benefit managers of colluding to jack up their prices.
What they're saying: Per Spencer Perlman, a health care analyst at Veda Partners: "We expect that HHS under Mr. Azar's leadership will continue to pursue relatively pharma-friendly approaches to drug pricing, such as value-based purchasing initiatives and cutting red tape at the Food and Drug Administration."
Be smart: Democrats have already telegraphed pretty clearly that Azar's industry connections will be their primary line of questioning/attack during his confirmation process.
Trump's record on mental health doesn't match his rhetoric
Trump said last week that the shooting that left 26 people dead at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, was "a mental health problem," not a gun problem. If that's the case, then what's the administration's record so far on mental health issues?
My colleague Alayna Treene took a close look, and found that Trump hasn't done much to solve the problem he has diagnosed.
Trump's budget proposed funding cuts for mental health services.
- The 2018 budget proposes a 23% reduction in mental health block grants.
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the National Institute of Mental Health would also see about $625 million in combined cuts under the new budget.
- Repealing the ACA also would have rolled back mental health coverage. It's one of the ACA's "essential" benefits, and Medicaid is the primary source of funding for mental health coverage.
Trump reversed an Obama-era regulation that made it harder for people with mental health issues to buy guns.
- "Many advocacy groups, including us, pointed out ... that the rule would re-enforce misconceptions and inaccurate stereotyping of people with mental disabilities as violent and dangerous," said Bethany Lilly, deputy director of policy and legal advocacy at the Bazelon Center for Mental Health. "Unfortunately, we were proven correct."
The other side: White House deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley said the administration has encouraged states to apply for waivers that would exempt them from a Medicaid rule limiting the size of residential treatment facilities that can get federal Medicaid funding. "This waiver frees up federal dollars to help more people diagnosed with mental health issues," Gidley said.
Some renewal notices made premiums look too high
Many current ACA enrollees received renewal notices that made their premiums look way too high — another side effect of the sudden disappearance of the law's cost-sharing payments. The Kaiser Family Foundation flagged this issue yesterday, with a photo of one couple's renewal notice, which said their costs would be going up by more than 740%.
The issue: Renewal notices give consumers an estimate of their new premium, by applying the subsidy they received the year before. That's been the case all along, but produced especially surprising (and inaccurate) results this year because premiums and subsidies have both increased so dramatically.
- Some insurers were able to include updated subsidy information on their renewal notices, according to America's Health Insurance Plans. States started sending out that information in early October, so this is partially just an issue of timing — and the overall weirdness of this year's enrollment period.
- As always, the answer for consumers is to shop around.
Reality check: If the couple who sent their renewal notice in to Kaiser hadn't been eligible for the ACA's premium subsidies, they'd still be on the hook for nearly $3,000 a month in premiums.
Hospitals file their 340B lawsuit
Hospital lobbying groups and individual systems are making good on their threat to try to halt the Trump administration's changes to the 340B drug discount program — changes that would cut $1.6 billion from hospital budgets next year. They have formally filed a lawsuit challenging Trump's new policy, which was finalized earlier this month.
What we're watching today: HELP Committee hearing on gene editing (10am, livestream here).
What we're watching this week: Surgeon General Jerome Adams testifies Wednesday at a HELP Committee hearing on "encouraging healthy communities."
Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing Wednesday on the VA's efforts to combat opioid overuse.
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It's seems pretty likely that whomever Jayson was communicating with does not read/speak/write English as their first language. And THAT was the root of the issue.
When should we expect this wave to hit retail?
Does it strike anyone else as odd that this wave has never made it to K-Mart or Walgreen's? Those have both been great "go-to" spots for this line...seems odd to me. I finally got Bossk from a fellow collector, what a fantastic figure.
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In part 1 of this series, I looked at the current body of research into the effects of mindfulness basedRead more
In it to Win it? The Double Edged Sword of Competition
A central tenet of Live Now Thrive Later is to avoid focusing on extrinsic goals. Rather, it is better toRead more
Barefoot Running Away from the Truth?
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Outlook is a very advanced and reliable application with the help of
which you can send or receive email message very easily. You can also use its PST file to store some important data like journals, contacts, appointments, notes, calendars, etc to access them later. But sometimes when you try to start Outlook 2013 in Windows 8 then you may get "Outlook 2013 not responding error in Windows 8" message. It is a very nasty situation for you that you are not able to run Outlook 2013 properly to send or receive emails properly. So you should fix this error issue with the help of some manual methods or you can also use Outlook PST Repair Tool to fix the problem automatically.
Symptoms –
Some of the common symptoms that you can see are prompting of "Outlook not responding" error message, improper functioning of the Outlook, system stuck, screen freezing, sudden shutdown of the Outlook saying that need to restart the application, etc.
Causes –
Many reasons are there for the prompting of Outlook 2013 not responding error in Windows 8 like incompatible Outlook version, virus infection, incomplete installation of the Outlook 2013 in Windows 8, hardware failure, internet disconnection, installing of unusual Add-ins, etc.
How to fix this issue in your computer –
You can fix Outlook 2013 not responding error in Windows 8 with the help of the following manual method:
- Open the Run command prompt by pressing Windows + R
- Type Outlook/safe in the command box and press enter.
If the Outlook 2013 is opened now then disable the Add-ins with the following steps:
- Click on the File and then go to option.
- Click on Add-ins and go to Manage and then choose COM Add-ins.
- Click
- Select the Add-ins and click disable and then click OK.
With the help of these manual steps you will surely get rid of Outlook 2013 not responding error in Windows 8. But if the error is still prompting then you must use Outlook PST Repair Tool to fix the problem automatically.
Outlook PST Repair Tool will help you to get rid of the errors prompting in Windows 8 as well as other Windows versions automatically. The tool is well supported with entire versions of Outlook application. Outlook PST Repair Tool will clean the whole errors after scanning and enhance the system incredibly.


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Hi Hebe
Ive tried to unzip using Winzip, keeps staying as .exe file.
Is 8000 firmware safe to use for european users?
Jep used it and works
Can anyone please explain all the steps one by one? how o install new firmware by usb drive?
- do we need to turn off everything or only rears and sub?
- which buttons we need to press to update or only through smarthins app?
- how to factory reset the soundbar?
Looks like I am missing something and don't work properly.
Thank in advance.
as you found the place to download the firmware, simply do all the steps written down in the upgrade guide.
why people ask the same question again and again? it's written down.
here again the download link for the upgrade guide:
Even After Latest firmware update 1.008 the rear and the subwoofer sometimes disconnects.
The firmware download is for PC ONLY, I'm on Mac but I successfully installed the exe on the usb flash.
The procedure described in pdf doesn't match my update experience (after powering on the soundbar and holding down arrow on the remote, only "Update" flashes on the display for several minutes.
Then the soundbar restarts. No confirmation of update or firmware number on the soundbar display.
The only way how to see the actual firmware number is Through the Smathings app where I have the latest 1.008.
I Did the procedure of setting new ID channel several times or resetting the soundbar settings. The disconnecting appears even after that, irregulary and after switching off the tv or changing or pausing Netflix or changing movie on Netflix. Then I have to powering of the tv, the soundbar and sometimes I have to proceed the ID channel or resetting procedure .
I DON'T hear any difference when I change The settings of bass, treble or volume of rear monitors on the remote (if they work). So if I watch movie with low volume (5-9) no rear effect
After firmware update the "adaptive volume" doesn't work well at some 5.1 movies. Then I have to switch to "Standard" or "Surround" to hear effect of rear monitors. Before update the "Adaptive sound" was always the best sound.
When I set the rear volume on max, I don't hear any change.
Samsung is the only soundbar with top rear monitors that's why I don't want to return it. I have 30days for returning so I hope that Samsung will help me hear or update better firmware.
I'm very disappointment with Samsung with this experience.
Before I had LG SK10Y soundbar with no disconnection problem.
On my second tv I use Bose with no problem.
I would like to know:
The support in my country advised me to buy latest Samsung tv I have the Sony 2018 model with Android 8 .
The second advise was to try different hdmi
Third reset my tv to default...
No change. So do I Have to really buy the newest Samsung TV ?
Have you also updated sub and rear speakers after the soundbar update to 1.008. Had to press the down button for more than 6 seconds on the remote and then it updated one speaker after another (took around 10 mins)
Thanks for fast respond.
In the Firmware Guide manual on Samsung web is Firmware update described for main unit and rear with subwoofer separately.
A sequence of "UPDATE" → "BYE" → "ON" never appeared on my display ... only flashing UPDATE for several minutes. Then the soundbar restarts.
What is then the complete guide to firmware update?
In Smathing application I can see the latest firmware, but not specified if this is for main unit only or fo rear and subwoofer too.
Since my update onm Friday I have not experience any issues with the soundbar. I followed the steps as per the 0000 download instructions.


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For me this Hydraluron range by IndeedLabs performs well, everything is on point, especially when my T-zone doesn't grease up that easily anymore.
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Trinity Center CSD General Manager Erik Anderson has restarted analysis of department needs and construction options for the Trinity Center fire station. With newer and larger vehicles, sub-freezing overnight temperatures, and increased training requirements, TCVFD has outgrown the old station.
Watch for announcements later this year about community meetings to introduce district customers to draft plans and cost estimates.


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Authors: Emily Brown
A 'hidden' pathway at work within the nuclei of astrocyte cells has recently been uncovered by an international team of researchers. This nuclear process is involved in the regulation of TGF-beta signaling and suggests that these glial cells could be involved in many neurological disorders. The results appeared this week in Nature Neuroscience.
"Unexpectedly we may have discovered a hidden pathway to understanding how astrocytes respond to injury and control brain processes. The pathway may be common to many brain diseases and we're just starting to follow it," commented senior author of the study Katerina Akassoglou (Gladstone Institute for Neurological Disease, University of California, San Francisco; CA, USA).
A number of neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease and brain injury, have been previously associated with abnormally high levels of TGF-beta. Also previously described is the ability of astrocytes to produce higher levels of p75 neurotrophin receptor (p75NTR) – a protein that assists in the detection of growth factors – following brain injury. In reaction to TGF-beta, astrocytes are also known to change their shape and secrete proteins that modify neuronal activity.
In this study, Akassoglou and her team demonstrated that deletion of the p75NTR gene prevented hydrocephalus in mice with astrocytes engineered to produce higher levels of TGF-beta. Deletion of p75NTR also stopped these engineered astrocytes forming scars after injuries and restored gamma oscillations – patterns of neuronal activity associated with learning and memory.
Furthermore, treatment of astrocytes with TGF-beta allowed some of the p75NTR protein to bind to nucleoporins; a process that in turn appeared to enhance the passage of molecules into the nucleus and enabled astrocytes to enter a reactive state.
Observing the astrocyte nucleus under a high-resolution microscope, it was noted that the nuclear pores of cells that did not have the p75NTR gene were slightly enlarged in comparison to in normal cells. When astrocytes were treated with TGF-beta, p75NTR proteins bound to nucleoporins to open the pores. Smad2, which is essential for TGF-beta to exert its effects on astrocytes, was then able to enter the nucleus. The elimination of p75NTR from astrocytes blocked the transport of Smad2 into the nucleus.
"Nuclear pores are gatekeepers and p75NTR appears to be the key to unlocking particular gates," continued Akassoglou. "We discovered novel roles for both players and will continue to study how the nuclear pore complex controls neuronal development and disease."
"This research highlights the importance of the nuclear pore complex in the brain and raises the possibility that it may be a target for treating a wide range of neurological disorders," commented Jill Morris of the NIH's National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Source: NIH press release: http://www.nih.gov/news/health/aug2015/ninds-17.htm


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Champagne Masterclass 7th April 2017
Would you like to know more about champagne? This is a great opportunity to taste a great selection of Lanson champagnes, whilst guided by an Lanson champagne expert, and to help raise funds for Wigginton Pre-school and St Bart's Church (proceeds from the night will be split evenly)
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Italian Wine Tasting 24th Feb 2017
Come and experience a little of la bella vita , tasting the wines of northern and central Italy at the wine tasting fundraiser for Wigginton Pre-school and St Bart's Church.
Nel vino c'è la verità!
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Chilean Wine Tasting Sat 19th Nov
Fancy taking a guided wine tour around Chile? See below to book your journey!
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Quiz Night with Fish & Chip Supper – Sat 24th Nov
St. Bartholomew's church will be holding a Quiz evening on Saturday 24th November in the Village Hall, starting at 7:30pm. Teams of up to 6 people cost £8 per person, and includes a fish and chip supper, so come along to excercise your brain and enjoy a sociable night out.
Phone Jenny on 01442 823273 or Bobbie on 01442 822119 to book your table. Thanks goes to Sumi and Clive for compiling the questions.
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Wigginton Cafe – Delicious home made cakes
Just a quick reminder that Wigginton cafe is open for business every Tuesday between 2:30pm and 4:30pm, serving up tea, coffee, and delicious home-made cakes. Looking at the spread below if you're around on a Tuesday, and you don't drop in, then you're missing out on some tasty treats. Those bakes definately look like showstoppers!
2.30 – 4.30 pm
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Dacorum foodbank opened late last year and is designed to help families and individuals in crisis through the provision of emergency food supplies. Care professionals in the Dacorum area refer local people in need to a foodbank centre. Here they are given a minimum of three days' emergency supplies and help in finding other professionals to guide them out of their crisis.
St Bartholomew's Church, Wigginton, is the local collection point for Dacorum foodbank. If you are able, please help local people in crisis by adding an extra item or two from the list below to your weekly shop and putting it in the Dacorum foodbank box at the back of St Bartholomew's Church.
Part of the work of the Trussell Trust
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Cream Teas for the flotilla at St Barts – Sunday 3rd June
At high water in the afternoon of Sunday 3 June 2012, up to a thousand boats will muster on the Thames in preparation for The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh to travel in a Royal Barge as a centrepiece of the flotilla. St. Bartholomew's will be showing the ceremony live on the BIG SCREEN and cream teas will be on sale.
Come and JOIN US 1pm-5pm
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Local News Occurring in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Region
Local News Occurring in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Region
NPR's Marketplace ran a story this morning suggesting that with low interest rates and low prices, now is a great time to buy a home. Foreclosures and short sales offer great deals, and the best path to find them is through a specialty brokerage. As a premier agency for bank-owned properties in the Charlotte area, Showcase Realty has dozens of listings throughout the metro area.
Number on way to avoid a foreclosure and the auction of your home is according to Bank of America is – A SHORT SALE!!!
A short sale is the a way to sell your home and settle your motgage debt for the less than what you own on it! This is not only a positive for the homeowner, but also for the bank because they get more than they would if you home was foreclosed on. Some additional benefits are below:
Another option is to get a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, in which you give your property's deed to the bank. This will still have a negative effect on your credit, but it is a much easier process than going through a foreclosure.
CLICK HERE for a checklist to smooth the transition from your home, and to get contact information for valuable assistance!
Bank of America is anticipating a 60-70% increase in short sales for 2012, which will be between 160,000 to 170,000 sales compared to 100,000 in 2011 and 90,000 in 2010. These increases are attributed to many things other than the increasing speed and ease of short sales, including the following as stated:
Bank of America posted brand new videos that I found to be extremely helpful for agents, on several different complicated topics in regards to the rules of short sales. The first one and what I felt was most important is called, "Initiating the Short Sale".
What exactly is a Short Sale?
An alternative to a foreclosure
An investor accepts an amount less than what is owed on the mortgage
Investor guidelines will determine the eligibility for short sale and foreclosure postponement
Short Sale Assistance:
– Can be up to #3,000 for Relocation
– Possibly eligible for HAFA (Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives) program
How to Qualify for HAFA:
– It must be your primary residence
– The mortgage must have originated on or before January 1, 2009
– Delinquencies or default must be foreseen
– All HAMP (Home Affordable Modification Program) options must be exhausted
– Unpaid principle balance must be less than $729,750 for 1-unit properties (varies per amount of units – cannot be more than 4)
According to DSNews.com and a recent national survey taken last month, 1 in 3 Americans would not be able to afford their mortgage after only ONE MONTH of being unemployed!
Many people feel that they are the only ones living paycheck-to-paycheck, but 61% of those surveyed said that they would not be able to keep up with their mortgage or rent payments within 5 months or less of being unemployed. This also includes those with higher annual incomes, who also admitted that they could not guarantee that they could afford the payment following losing their jobs.
There are several options to choose from when this occurs that is much less devastating then being foreclosed on, including special government programs like HUD's Emergency Homeowners' Loan Program.
If you cannot afford to keep your home, but still would like to refrain from the damage of a foreclosure – short sales are the way to go!
To learn more about short sales, how they will benefit you and the easiest way to go about doing it, visit Showcase Realty or call our short sale expert at 704-889-5600.
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Yesterday i went to an Al Anon meeting and asked the man who i spoke to Saturday about sponsorship to be my sponsor. I will not use terms like "spiritual director" or "mentor" to describe his role, i will try to not even think them. I will ask only for a voice other than my own to comment compassionately on my life and journey (or lack of such). Previously, i did not make good use of my sponsor. I had always felt i could do "it" (whatever it was) on my own. This is a symptom of autism, but it is also a sign of arrogance and egotism, and i no longer want these things sticking to me. Because i know what Al Anon is, i have a pretty good idea of how he will probably relate to me and i will try to relate to him in the same. He is much younger than i, but he sufferers from the early stages of Parkinson's. There are new treatments, so perhaps he will not advance so rapidly to later stages as Bob W. did. (There i go again!!). Since CCH is closed for renovation tomorrow, i will go to his Al Anon meeting and set up time to talk to him.
Older daughter came by today to check on me, as she routinely does. In September, she will go to Barcelona where she (and her husband) will begin a sixteen day cruise to Gibralter, Portuga., the Azores, Bermuda, and New York. I marvel that she can do this. Her husband was computer company executive who quit his job over 15 years ago to avoid participating in a downsizing operation.


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Antioxidant Power – With a Cherry on Top!
Cherry Fruit along with other deep red fruits can have anti-inflammatory effects, antioxidant powers and also protect the skin from collagen breakdown. These Super Fruits rank high on the ORAC scale (oxygen radical absorption capacity) which means they protect you from cellular damage and oxidative stress.
Cherry Fruit can provide anti-inflammatory benefits similar to the effects of aspirin. One serving of tart cherry or around 20 cherries is similar to taking an aspirin. Studies have shown that cherries may help speed recovery time after a workout, and also help repair muscle damage. These benefits have also been helpful for those suffering from Arthritis and gout.
Antioxidants called Anthocyanins are found in cherries in very high abundance. These types of antioxidants surpass most others when it comes to healing powers! That is why cherries are popping up in health snack foods and drinks.
Three bars to try:
Fruit, Nuts and Sea Salt Bar from Clif C Bar in Cherry Pomegranate
Greens Plus 22 Days Bar Cherry Chocolate Bliss
Cherries, especially tart cherries have been also been appearing on the ingredient list of some wrinkle creams. Cherry extract has antioxidant capabilities greater than even vitamin E. A cup of cherries has approximately 25 mg of melatonin and is rich in Vitamin A (Beta Carotene) – both known to increase the appearance of youthful skin. Melatonin reduces the breakdown of collagen while Vitamin A and Beta Carotene actually increase the production of collagen in the body.
Eating 20 cherries might sound like the pits, but you can enjoy the benefits of cherries with liquid or capsule supplements. You can also buy cherry concentrate to make juice or enjoy cherry jam!
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How Your Diet Affects Your Mood
I recently had one of those rock-bottom, bummed-with-my-body moments. Oh sure, I'd had a few of them through the years, but this time was different. I was 30 pounds overweight and in the worst shape of my life. So I committed to a complete diet-and-lifestyle overhaul, beginning with a one-week fat-blasting jump start involving calorie-torching cardio, plenty of protein, and a scarcity of starch. It wasn't the worst week of my life, but it sure felt like it — to me and my family. If I saw my husband enjoying a slice of pizza, or my 5-year-old son innocently offered me a gummy bear, I snapped at them. I swore at them (OK, just at my husband). I cried into my crudités.
I'm not the only one who gets "hangry" (so hungry that you're angry). According to a recent study published in the Journal of Consumer Research, people who ate an apple instead of chocolate for dietary reasons were more likely to choose violent movies over milder ones and were more irritated by a marketer's message urging them to exercise. I can relate: I rolled my eyes — and may have uttered an audible "Take this jog and shove it!" — at the trainer on my workout DVD as he encouraged me to run in place.
But wait. Shouldn't eating healthfully and exercising make you happy? "It should," says Elizabeth Somer, RD, author of Eat Your Way to Happiness. "But not when you go to extremes or cut out the wrong foods." Oops. So what's the secret to smiling while you slim down? I dove into the research and grilled experts to find out. Learn from my mistakes and get ready to lose weight without the "hanger."
Mood buster: Running on empty
Eat less, exercise more. That's the secret to shedding pounds, right? I thought so, which is why I ate just 1,300 to 1,500 calories a day and burned about 500 most days. My belly rumbled so loudly, I found myself at the computer googling things like killing for calories. No wonder I was irritable: "Changes in brain chemistry that can affect your mood occur when you restrict calories," says Gary L. Wenk, PhD, professor in the departments of psychology and neuroscience at Ohio State University in Columbus, and author of Your Brain on Food. A recent study in Biological Psychiatry noted that when you're hungry, levels of the brain chemical serotonin — a neurotransmitter that regulates mood as well as appetite and sleep — fluctuate and make it difficult to control your anger.
Turns out, being famished goes hand in hand with being frazzled. When researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, put women on a 1,200-calorie-a-day diet, they found that test subjects produced more of the stress hormone cortisol and reported higher levels of perceived stress.
Luckily, there are ways to curb low-cal crankiness. "Cut back slowly, so the body can adjust," says Wenk, who suggests trimming as little as 50 calories a day to start and then gradually more. "This takes time and patience but will help you avoid irritability and mood shifts." Most women need to consume at least 1,500 calories a day — more when exercising — to keep blood sugar stable and energy and mood elevated. "If you're losing more than one to two pounds a week, you're dropping too low," Somer says. I guess my three-pound loss the first week wasn't cause for celebration.
Mood buster: Fudging the fats
I knew I was supposed to eat fish like salmon, mackerel, and sardines, which contain healthy fats that help spur weight loss. Had I actually eaten them, they would also have boosted my mood. Sadly, I'm not a fan of seafood, especially the recommended types, so I opted for a few handfuls of raw almonds instead. I thought it was a good swap, but not so much.
According to research, a deficiency in omega-3 fatty acids — alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), found in plant sources like flaxseeds, soybeans, and walnuts, but not almonds; docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), both found in fish and algae — is associated with depression, anger, and hostility. Getting adequate amounts of omega-3s can actually improve brainpower and mood. "About 60 percent of the brain is made of fat, and omega-3 fats are particularly important for proper neuron function," says Drew Ramsey, MD, assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University and coauthor of The Happiness Diet. "These fats decrease inflammation and increase brain-derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF, a type of molecule that promotes the birth of new brain cells and better connections between brain cells."
Not only do almonds lack the optimum fats for feeding my head, but even nuts and seeds that are rich in omega-3s are inferior to fish. "Animal sources are better than plant sources," explains Dr. Ramsey, who recommends at least two 6-ounce servings of fatty fish per week. Because I have an aversion to the aforementioned fish options, he suggests rotating in other good sources of omega-3s, like shrimp, cod, and mussels, or, alternatively, grass-fed meats or pasture-raised eggs. Personally, I would rather just pop a supplement, and studies suggest that getting about 1,000 milligrams of combined DHA and EPA daily can help improve mood. Dr. Ramsey notes that it typically takes a few weeks to see any sort of effect; other research indicates it can take up to three months.
Mood buster: Going against the grains
As soon as I cut out most sugars and starches, my body started screaming, "Dude! Where's my carb?" and I was angrier than Demi Moore after an Ashton Kutcher sex scandal. This response is apparently not uncommon. According to a recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, people who followed low-carb diets had higher scores on "anger-hostility, confusion-bewilderment, and depression-dejection" scales than those who followed low-fat diets. One possible reason, the researchers noted, was that limiting carbs impedes the brain's ability to synthesize mood-boosting serotonin.
Sugar also stimulates areas in the brain that are linked with pleasure and addiction, Dr. Ramsey says. "All carbohydrates are made of sugar," he explains, "and preliminary research demonstrates that a withdrawal from sugar has similar symptoms to those of an addict withdrawing from heroin." In my case, carbs accounted for just 30 percent of my daily calories. Considering that the Institute of Medicine recommends 45 to 65 percent, it's no wonder I was jonesing for my fix.
Eat, Exercise, and Lose Weight Without Mood Swings
Mood buster: Nixing treats
It's torture for me to watch others indulge in things that I've deemed off-limits. When my husband uncorked the Cabernet, I felt my blood boiling right along with the water for the herbal tea I would be having instead. According to a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, it's not the forgoing of food or drink itself but the act of resisting it that's so upsetting. In fact, the researchers found that exerting even a single act of self-control causes a significant drop in blood glucose levels. When blood sugar sinks, it can result in hypoglycemia, which can lead to symptoms that include feeling cranky and acting aggressive. Other studies found that deprivation ultimately backfires, leading us to binge on the very things we are trying to resist.
A simple way to prevent this, of course, is to steer clear of temptation in the first place. "Arrange your environment so that sticking to your eating plan requires as little willpower as possible," advises Sandra Aamodt, PhD, a neuroscientist and coauthor of Welcome to Your Brain. If ice cream is your weakness, don't keep it in the house. And if the office vending machine calls your name every day at 3 p.m., stock your desk drawer with good-for-you munchies like nuts and whole-grain pretzels.
Somer also suggests finding healthy replacements. Clearly, tea didn't quite cut it for me, but the good news is that in moderation treats like chocolate can qualify. In fact, recent research found that consuming 20 grams of dark chocolate twice a day for two weeks resulted in reductions in metabolic signs of stress, including levels of cortisol. "Dark chocolate is quite good for the brain," Dr. Ramsey says. "It is full of compounds that boost mood and concentration." I've also come up with calorie-free substitutions, like climbing into bed with a good book or a trashy magazine and replacing wine with an impromptu couples massage with my husband.
Mood buster: Overdoing exercise
Working out is key to losing weight and staying upbeat — no surprise there. Exercise prompts a change in brain chemicals that lifts your mood. And the effects are almost immediate, says Michael W. Otto, PhD, professor of psychology at Boston University and coauthor of Exercise for Mood and Anxiety. The pick-me-up can happen within just five minutes of completing a moderate workout.
Why, then, wasn't I euphoric after six consecutive days of tough sweat sessions? Because when it comes to the way exercise affects mood, more isn't necessarily better. "A workout that is too rigorous or lasts longer than 60 minutes can dramatically decrease blood sugar, which can affect mood and the ability to think clearly for days," says Michele S. Olson, PhD, a FITNESS advisory board member and professor of exercise science at Auburn University in Montgomery, Alabama.
To ensure that my activities take me to a happier place, Otto recommends being more mindful — paying attention to how my body is feeling and not pushing too hard. "Ratings of mood during exercise can plummet as people get to the point at which it's hard to breathe comfortably," he explains, suggesting that I use the talk test. "If you can talk but not sing during an activity, you're doing moderate-intensity exercise. If you're not able to say more than a few words without pausing for a breath, you are doing vigorous-intensity exercise and should scale it back to maximize your mood." And Olson gives the A-OK to interval training as a way to boost the calorie-torching benefits of exercise without compromising mood. She suggests alternating 30 seconds of high-intensity cardio with 90 seconds of low-intensity. "In my research, interval training improved mood the most," Olson says.
Happily Ever After
All these new strategies have made a huge difference in my disposition. My husband comments on how cheery and resilient — even freakishly enthusiastic — I've become in the face of things that once stressed me out (like a.m. workouts), and my son is literally embracing the new me (no more mad Mommy equals a lot more hugs!). As if that weren't enough, the little guy supports my efforts by offering me healthy alternatives to gummy bears: "Here, Mommy, have some dark chocolate," he says, holding out a few squares. "It's good for you!" Indeed, as I'm sure he now realizes, sharing a treat like that isn't just good for me, it's good for the whole family.
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