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The "Grafenberg Spot," or what is more popularly known as the G spot, was first discovered by German doctor, Ernst Grafenberg in the fifties. It is actually a spongy tissue that is located on the vagina's inner wall. For the women who already have discovered their own G spot, it is considered their pleasure zone. Most people think that it is a myth since they have not found it. However, each woman has her own G spot. It is however a bit complicated to identify, and the response to sexual stimulation among women differ.
Because of the fact that a lot of women are not believers of the existence of the G spot, there are a lot of myths that surround this mysterious gland, along with the idea that locating the G spot of a woman is the sole technique of inducing an orgasm. This is untrue. As a matter of fact, women are able to achieve orgasms by stimulating the clitoris, the vagina, or the breasts. Still another false theory is that women who do not achieve orgasms through the stimulation of their G spot could have medical problems. Actually, there are different responses to stimulation of the G spot.
Understanding the G Spot
Every woman has a G spot in her body. The female G spot has a similar structure and functions much like a man's prostrate. As a matter of fact, the male prostate is frequently referred to as a male Gspot since the stimulation of the prostate can result in great sexual pleasure. The prostate is stimulated only through a man's rectum. The G spot is just one of many glands that are positioned on a woman's vaginal wall. It could also surround the opening of the urethra and takes the role of the prostate, ejaculating fluid when it is sexually stimulated. It is located around two inches starting from the opening of the vagina. To find it, you will need to insert your middle or index finger inside the vagina. When you have reached around two inches on the opening, you will need to curve your finger to the direction of your belly button. Feeling the Gspot with your finger, it is somewhat as big as a quarter and feels a bit rougher than other vaginal tissue. It is comprised of several nerve endings along with numerous blood vessels. These vessels become blood-engorged when aroused, and are the reasons that a G spot is able to produce highly intense orgasms.
As soon as the G spot is located, it can be stimulated by a man through movements of his finger in small circular motions. The initial stimulation may cause a woman to feel a strong and urge to urinate. However, this sensation passes after a short while and could be replaced by feelings of pleasure and arousal. Even if women in general are able to experience the feeling of stimulation on the G spot, their responses could vary. While some women may have an orgasm by stimulating the G spot alone, other women may not. There are those who experience intense orgasms through a mixture of G spot as well as clitoral stimulation, while others could have the same intensity orgasms during intercourse in certain positions that arouse the G spot. Then there are those who do not find the stimulation of their G spots enjoyable for the most part. For women who do experience orgasm from this type of stimulation, they claimed that it is quite different from orgasms from clitoral stimulation. The reason most probably lies in the fact that nerves that supporting the woman's G spot are completely different from those that are meant for the clitoris or the vulva. It gives support to the hypothesis that the woman's G spot is a pathway that is totally separated for orgasm. People believe that a G spot must be considered as another way to provide women sexual pleasure in the sexual act. Every woman will respond differently, and every couple has to try and find out how the elusive spot figures into their most intimate life. Theoretically, a woman must learn how to take pleasure in G spot stimulation though someone who is already satisfied with her personal sex life would probably not see why she has to work on anything that does not really give her pleasure, initially at least.
About Female Ejaculation
Although all females do have G spots, it is estimated that 10-20% of females are able to experience ejaculation. G spots do not have to be stimulated in order for an ejaculation to happen, although some women claim that their very first experience with ejaculation was a result of G spot stimulation. Responses vary, starting from a very light sprinkle up to a great gush of large quantities of fluid. Studies show that a lot of women feel like they have to urinate prior to ejaculation, though the fluid is certainly not urine. It does not also come from what is referred to as a "Bartholin" gland that is responsible for producing the milky and odorless discharge, which serves as a lubricant for the vagina during sexual arousal. It is recognized today that the distinction between a woman who spurts out liquid and one who doesn't is on the amount and the particular size of her pariurethral glands. These glands are equivalent to the numerous tiny glands constituting the prostate gland of a man, which is responsible for about 15-50% of fluid he would ejaculate. The false theories that ejaculation with females are caused by the improper function of her bladder, or an excessive secretion sweating from her vaginal walls, including powerful pools located behind the vagina that spurts out when muscles contract during an orgasm, has already been established as untrue. A lot of women have thought it to be abnormal in the past years, which is why they have to either avoid it or hide it completely. It has now been established by studies that have been conducted among women, that one in five women does ejaculate by means of her urethra, and not her vagina. This could happen sometimes, but not all of the time.
To stimulate your Gspot is to be able to produce female ejaculation as well as deep contractions of the uterus. It has been said that a woman's response to the direct stimulation of her G spot is the same as a man's response to prostate stimulation. There is an initial need to urinate, a sensation that lasts a few seconds, before the feeling of sexual enjoyment begins. Women who have PC muscles that are well toned are also a lot more inclined to experience an ejaculation as well as enjoy much better orgasms. Ejaculations come easier with a lot of women once they have already gone through some orgasms. With others, ejaculation may occur on the first orgasm. A common factor appears to be intense arousal together with the stimulation of the G spot and the clitoris for a longer period of time. A lot of porn movies as well as erotic reading material show that a man's ejaculation may actually shoot out. In reality however, at least 75% of males ejaculate semen that is pushed out with minimal force so that the liquid secreted does not go a great distance past the penile tip. In other words, a lot of males ooze out rather than spurt. The semen does not actually shoot out, but dribbles instead. In the same manner, when the female secretes liquid besides urine coming from the urethra, it need not squirt in order for it to be recognized as an ejaculation. Since women have hardly taken notice of it because of the fact that it does not come out as a strong spurt, it may contribute to them reporting that they have never experienced an ejaculation.
Differentiating Vaginal and Clitoral Orgasms
The distinction between vaginal orgasms and clitoral orgasms can be found on which is being stimulated in order to experience an orgasm, rather than where an orgasm is actually felt. The clitoris plays a key part in increasing the sensation of sexual arousal. During the period of clitoral stimulation, the clitoris becomes swollen and shifts its position. Blood vessels that surround the whole pelvic area swell up as well, which cause the engorgement and the feeling of fullness as well as sexual sensitivity. The internal vaginal lips become swollen and the shape changes. The vagina then balloons in an upward direction, while the uterus changes its position within the pelvis. There are some women whose outer parts of the vagina and cervix are extremely sensitive too, sometime a lot more sensitive than their clitoris. Stimulating these particular areas during the act of intercourse, or any other type of penetration to the vagina could produce very strong orgasms. This is called the vaginal orgasm with no stimulation to the clitoris. According to Sigmund Freud, mature women can only experience orgasms when the vagina, including the clitoris, is provided with stimulation. This means that the male penis plays a central role in generating sexual satisfaction. This has of course been proven wrong as well. Penetration into a woman's vagina is not a requirement to achieve a good orgasm. The G spot stimulation can also cause orgasmic contractions in this area with success, found several inches on top of the pelvis.
The Health Benefits of Female Orgasms
Orgasms are not only considered to be the ultimate climax of sexual pleasure, they do offer a lot of health benefits too. One of the best things a good orgasm can give is relieve stress. When the heart beats faster during sex, there is also an increase in the flow of blood while the muscles tighten up. This comes to a conclusion brought about by an orgasm, which releases tensions that are pent up within the nervous system. Orgasms are also a great aid in being able to sleep a lot better. As the male is orgasm is preceded by an abrupt drop in his blood pressure, as well as immediate relaxation, it has a more progressive effect on women, though it is not by any means less important. An orgasm is like a natural anesthetic. When endorphins are released, the effect can be extremely calming. Additionally, an orgasm can lessen one's cravings for unhealthy junk food. It can also lessen the urge to smoke cigarettes. Sexual stimulation triggers the generation of phenetylamine that is a type of amphetamine, which regulates the appetite. Orgasms can burn calories too. Finally, an orgasm works on naturally managing pain. People have found that headaches and menstrual cramps can disappear during masturbation or while indulging in sex. Endorphins, which are natural compounds quite similar to morphine, would be released from the body when one is having sex and increases a person's tolerance to pain to about 70% when experiencing an orgasm. This of course, varies among different people. G Spot Stimulation Tips
Before a man tries to stimulate your gspot, it may be necessary to stimulate the woman's clitoris first, as a sort of warming up. This will also prepare her before her partner goes directly for the spot, allowing her to get more aroused and lubricated in the process, and make it easier for her to achieve an orgasm. Nevertheless, too much stimulation to the clitoris can make it more sensitive, so communication is necessary as well. Both partners must also be comfortable and the male partner must be able to use his hand easily as this process could take a bit of time. A recommendation is that both be very stable, as the pleasure derived from stimulation could cause both partners to lose control. It is a good idea to lie beside the woman while she is flat on her back and make use of the strongest arm to provide stimulation. The "doggie" style is a good position too. The male partner must then rub his bent finger around the G spot starting lightly and slowly before building up to a stronger level, without being rough. Again, communication is necessary so that the woman may be able to let her partner know what she is most comfortable with. Prolonged foreplay can be a prelude to a huge orgasm but it is just as important to know if the woman is experiencing the sexual pleasure the male is hoping to provide.
Discovering the woman's G spot may very well be the beginning of highly satisfying sex, not only for the female but for her male partner as well. A bedroom players guide may sometimes be necessary. The important thing to remember is that communication while having sex is the key to providing each other with great pleasure.
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9 Foods Not to Give Your KidsBy Joe Wilkes
If you've followed the news on childhood obesity lately, you know the state of affairs is pretty grim. Childhood obesity rates have tripled over the past two decades, and most signs point to the next generation being the first whose life expectancy will be shorter than their parents'. Much of the blame for this trend has deservedly been laid at the feet of the producers and marketers of unhealthy food aimed at our youngest consumers, whose parents face an uphill battle: trying to pit fresh, healthy foods devoid of mascots or sidekicks against superheroes and cartoon animals in a struggle to tempt their children's palates and stomachs.
Since most kids have hummingbird metabolisms that adults can only envy, it's often easy to give them a free pass and let them eat whatever they want. But eventually those metabolisms slow down and the pounds settle in. Also, as physical activity decreases and processed food intake increases annually, kids aren't burning calories the way their parents might have when they were their age. And even if the kids aren't getting fat, they are establishing eating habits they'll take into adulthood. As parents, you can help foster a love for healthy eating and exercise that will last your kids a lifetime—hopefully a long one!
Eating can so often be a classic power struggle where kids try to finally locate their mom and dad's last nerve. (I can remember family dinners with my brother and parents that could teach Hezbollah a thing or two about standoffs.) There are a number of strategies you can use to mitigate this type of deadlock. One is to let your kids help with the selection and preparation of the food. If they picked out the veggies at the farmers' market and helped cook them, they might be less inclined to feed them to the family pet. Another is to frame eating vegetables and healthy food as being its own reward. Otherwise, by offering dessert as a reward for finishing vegetables, you create a system where unhealthy food is a treat and healthy food sucks. With these thoughts in mind, let's take a look at some of the unhealthiest foods being marketed to your kids today, and some healthier alternatives you can offer to replace each of them.
Note: The following recommendations are for school-aged children. Infants and toddlers have different specific nutritional needs not addressed in this article.
- Chicken nuggets/tenders. These popular kids' menu items are little nuggets of compressed fat, sodium, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), and some form of chicken. Depending on the restaurant, chicken might not even be the first ingredient. Oftentimes, the nuggets or tenders are made of ground pieces of chicken meat and skin, pressed into a shape, flavored with HFCS and salt, and batter-fried in hydrogenated oil (the bad, trans-fatty stuff). Then, as if that weren't unhealthy enough, you dunk it in a HFCS- or mayonnaise-based sauce. With all the fat, salt, and sugar, it's easy to understand why they're tasty, but the nutritive value weighed against the huge amount of calories and fat consumed is incredibly lacking. Even healthier-sounding menu items can be deceiving, like McDonald's® Premium Breast Strips (5 pieces), which pack 640 calories and 38 grams of fat—and that's before you factor in the dipping sauce. (By comparison, a Big Mac® with sauce has 540 calories and 29 grams of fat.)
Instead: If you're cooking at home, grill a chicken breast and cut it into dipping-size pieces either with a knife or, for extra fun, cookie cutters. Make a healthy dipping sauce from HFCS-free ketchup, marinara sauce, mustard, or yogurt. Let your kids help make the shapes or mix up the sauce. Try and go without breading, but if you must, try dipping the chicken breast in a beaten egg, and then rolling it in cornflake crumbs before you bake it. It'll be crunchy and delicious, but not as fatty.
- Sugary cereal. I can remember as a child, after going to friends' houses for overnights and being treated to breakfast cereals with marshmallows that turned the milk fluorescent pink or blue, feeling horribly deprived when faced with the less colorful and sugary options served up in my home kitchen. But now I can appreciate my mom and her unpopular brans and granolas. True, they didn't have any cartoon characters on the box or any toy surprises, but they also didn't have the cups of sugar, grams of fat, and hundreds of empty calories that these Saturday-morning staples are loaded with.
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- Lunch meat and hot dogs. Kids love hot dogs, bologna, and other processed meats, but these are all full of potentially carcinogenic nitrates and nitrites, sodium, saturated fat, and artificial colors and fillers. A study in Los Angeles found that kids who ate 12 hot dogs a month had 9 times the risk of developing leukemia.1 And more health risks are being discovered all the time. Leaf through any research about kids' nutrition, and you're bound to read about the bane of the cafeteria—Oscar Mayer's Lunchables®. These and similar prepackaged lunches are loaded with processed meats and crackers made with hydrogenated oils. These innocent-looking meals can boast fat counts of up to 38 grams. That's as much fat as a Burger King® Whopper® and more than half the recommended daily allowance of fat for an adult.
Instead: Get unprocessed meats, like lean turkey breast, chicken, tuna, or roast beef. Use whole wheat bread for sandwiches; or if your kid's dying for Lunchables, fill a small plastic container with whole-grain, low-fat crackers, lean, unprocessed meat, and low-fat cheese. This can be another great time to get out the cookie cutters to make healthy sandwiches more fun. For hot dogs, read labels carefully. Turkey dogs are usually a good bet, but some are pumped up with a fair amount of chemicals and extra fat to disguise their fowl origins. Look for low levels of fat, low sodium, and a list of ingredients you recognize. There are some tasty veggie dogs on the market, although a good deal of trial and error may be involved for the choosy child.
- Juice and juice-flavored drinks. Juice—what could be wrong with juice? While 100 percent juice is a good source of vitamin C, it doesn't have the fiber of whole fruit, and provides calories mostly from sugar and carbohydrates. Too much juice can lead to obesity and tooth decay, among other problems. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests 4 to 6 ounces of juice per day for kids under 6, and 8 to 12 ounces for older kids. Juice drinks that aren't 100 percent juice are usually laced with artificial colors and that old standby, high fructose corn syrup, and should be avoided. Your best bet is to make your own juice from fresh, seasonal fruit. You won't have to worry about all the additives, and it's another way you can involve your kids in the cooking process. Let them design their own juice "cocktail."
Instead: Water is still the best thirst quencher. Explain the importance of good hydration to your kids, and try to set a good example yourself by carrying around a healthy reusable hard plastic or stainless steel water bottle. Get your kids used to carrying a small bottle of water in their backpack or attached to their bike. If they're very water averse, try water with a splash of fruit juice in it. But just a splash. The idea is to get your kids used to not having things be overly sweet, overly salty, or overly fatty. Another great beverage is milk. Growing kids need plenty of milk (or fortified nondairy milks, like soy or almond)—which is filled with nutrients, calcium, and (in the case of dairy and soy) protein—but they don't need too much fat, so choosing low-fat or nonfat options will help ensure that they get their milk without actually beginning to resemble a cow.
- French fries. High in calories, high in fat, and high in sodium—and unsurprisingly the most popular "vegetable" among kids. Fries offer virtually none of the nutrients found in broccoli, carrots, spinach, or other veggies not cooked up in a deep fryer, and the fat they're fried in is often trans fat, the unhealthiest kind for the heart. To top it all off, studies are beginning to show cancer-causing properties from acrylamide, a toxic substance that is created when starchy foods like potatoes are heated to extreme temperatures. In some tests, the amount of acrylamide in French fries was 300 to 600 times higher than the amount the EPA allows in a glass of water.2
Instead: Vegetables like baby carrots, celery sticks, and other crudités are great options, but if potatoes must be had, there are some options that don't involve melting a brick of fat. A scooped-out potato skin with low-fat chili and a little cheese can provide lots of fiber and vitamins, with even higher amounts if the chili has beans. You can also try making baked fries, using slices of potato with a light brushing of olive oil. Or the classic baked potato could be a hit, with plain yogurt or cottage cheese instead of sour cream and butter.
- Potato chips, Cheetos®, Doritos®, etc. These are full of fat, oftentimes saturated, and way more sodium than any child or adult should eat. Some chips also have the acrylamide problem discussed in #5, French fries, above. Also, watch out for innocent-seeming baked and low-fat chips that contain olestra or other fake fats and chemicals that could present health issues for kids.
Instead: Kids gotta snack, and in fact, since their stomachs are smaller, they aren't usually able to go as long between meals as adults. Cut-up vegetables are the best thing if your kids want to get their crunch on, but air-popped popcorn and some baked chips are okay, too. You can control how much salt goes on the popcorn, or involve your child in experimenting with other toppings like red pepper, Parmesan cheese, or dried herbs. Try making your own trail mix with your kids. They might be more excited to eat their own personal blend, and that way you can avoid certain store-bought trail mixes, which sometimes contain ingredients like chocolate chips and marshmallows that aren't exactly on the healthy snack trail.
- Fruit leather. Many of these gelatinous snacks like roll-ups or fruit bites contain just a trace amount of fruit, but lots of sugar or HFCS and bright artificial colors. Don't be misled by all the products that include the word "fruit" on their box. Real fruit is in the produce section, not the candy aisle.
Instead: If your child doesn't show interest in fruit in its natural state, there are some ways you can make it more interesting without losing its nutritional value. For a healthy frozen treat, try filling ice-cube or frozen-pop trays with fruit juice, or freezing grapes. Or buy unflavored gelatin and mix it with fruit juice and/or pieces of fruit to make gelatin treats without the added sugar and color (let it solidify in big flat casserole dishes or roasting pans—another good time for the cookie cutters!) Try serving some raisins, dried apricots, apples, peaches, or other dried fruits that might give you that chewy, leathery texture without the sugar.
- Doughnuts. These little deep-fried gobs of joy are favorites for kids and adults alike, but they are full of fat and trans-fatty acids, and of course, sugar. Toaster pastries, muffins, and cinnamon buns aren't much better. The worst thing about doughnuts and these other pastries, aside from their nutritional content, is that they're often presented to children as acceptable breakfast choices. These delicious deadlies need to be categorized properly—as desserts, to be eaten very sparingly. And you can't have dessert for breakfast.
Instead: Honestly, a slice of whole wheat toast spread with sugar-free fruit spread or peanut butter isn't going to get as many fans as a chocolate-filled Krispy Kreme® doughnut, but at some point, you have to stand firm. Be the cop who doesn't like doughnuts. Doughnuts—not for breakfast. Period.
- Pizza. In moderation, pizza can be a fairly decent choice. If you order the right toppings, you can get in most of your food groups. The problem comes with processed meats like pepperoni and sausage, which add fat and nitrates/nitrites (see #3, Lunch meat and hot dogs, above); and the overabundance of cheese, which will also provide more calories and fat than a child needs.
Instead: Try making your own pizza with your kids. Use premade whole wheat crusts, or whole wheat tortillas, English muffins, or bread as a base. Then brush on HFCS-free sauce, and set up a workstation with healthy ingredients like diced chicken breast, sliced turkey dogs, and vegetables that each child can use to build his or her own pizza. Then sprinkle on a little cheese, bake, and serve. If your child gets used to eating pizza like this, delivery pizzas may seem unbearably greasy after awhile.
Someday your children will come to realize that caped men in tights and sponges who live under the sea might not have their best interests at heart when it comes to food. Until then, however, why not involve them in the process of selecting and preparing healthier alternatives? Some of these cleverly disguised wholesome foods might become their favorites. Who knows, they may even tempt some of the overgrown children among us!
1Peters J, et al. "Processed meats and risk of childhood leukemia (California, USA)" Cancer Causes & Control 5: 195-202, 1994
2Tareke E, Rydberg P, Karlsson P, et al. "Analysis of acrylamide, a carcinogen formed in heated foodstuffs" J. of Agri and Food Chem. 2002;50:4988-5006
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Fighting the Obesity TrendBy Steve Edwards
Most of us are aware that we're in the midst of an obesity epidemic. And while we can't open a newspaper or turn on a computer without a reminder, the problem is still continuing to grow. A recent article in the UK newspaper, The Guardian, predicts that two-thirds of children and 9 out of 10 adults will be obese by 2050 in the UK. As the statistical leader of this growing (pun intended) trend, what does that say about the United States?
Critics may call those projections inflammatory, but looking at even the most conservative numbers should cause concern. Nationwide, obesity rates range between 17 and 30 percent, with some demographics exceeding 40 percent. Estimated health care costs of this epidemic range in the billions. Life expectancy estimates for our youngest generation are lower than those of their parents for the first time in recorded history. The leader of the epidemic, the USA, has seen its status fall from one of the world's healthiest countries to the least healthy country in the developed world. We're far beyond a time when bickering about statistics and numbers even matters. One look around at a mall, an airport, or a school informs us that things aren't as they should be. There is no longer a question of whether it needs national attention. We need to reverse this trend ASAP. But we can't change what we don't understand, so let's examine the major questions and concerns we have about obesity. Then, we'll take a look at what we can do about it.
Is the problem exercise or diet related?
It's both. There is no question about obesity following the pattern of fast food dispersal; all you have to do is look at a map to see that the trend follows these restaurants. However, the latest studies are showing that even with the addition of Big Macs and Big Gulps, caloric consumption is not going up as much as exercise levels are coming down.
Recent studies by British medical journal The Lancet, the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition have all consistently shown that exercise is the central determinant of whether children are overweight. The figures show that kids are consuming approximately 3 percent more calories than they did in the 1970s, but getting a whopping average of 20 percent less exercise. And obese kids are 70 percent more likely to become obese adults.
But even though lack of exercise takes the brunt of the responsibility, it doesn't mean that dietary habits should be ignored. The increase in the number of calories eaten doesn't reflect the type of calories that are consumed. For example, various studies estimate that soda makes up around 15 percent of the caloric intake of teenagers and around 10 percent that of adults in America. The health implications of these statistics are dire, as this habit makes it nearly impossible for a person's diet to be balanced—and that's before we even consider how much calorie-free soda is being added to the mix.
The following study exemplifies the solution, which requires changing both our exercise and dietary habits. In Colac, Australia, 1,800 children, aged 2 to 12, followed a program that included a restricted diet (no carbonated drinks or sweets) and increased exercise. Results included a 68 percent increase in after-school activity program participation, a 21 percent reduction in television viewing, and an average 1 kilogram weight reduction compared to the control group.
For richer and for poorer
Historically, only lower-income groups had a major problem with obesity. This statistic is rapidly changing. In the early 1970s, 22.5 percent of people with incomes below $25,000 were obese, while just 9.7 percent of people with incomes over $60,000 were obese. Obvious contributing factors were education, more involved parenting, and having the means for being proactive toward child care. Today, however, the obesity rate is growing the fastest among Americans who make more than $60,000 a year.
Since higher-income groups tend to eat "healthier," or at least can afford to change their diets more easily, this is another signal that our exercise habits have become dangerous. Some telltale signs of this reversal of fortune are based around money. Kids with the greatest access to TV, computers, and video games have more excuses not to get outside and move. Another curse of the privileged is the declining number of children who walk or bike to school. There's nothing like trading in a couple hours of movement each day for playing with a Game Boy in an idling SUV for regressing a child's metabolic process. In addition to a declining number of recess periods and poor school lunch programs, we're setting our children up with an ideal recipe for type 2 diabetes.
The number of obese children is still rising among all socioeconomic classes, and it will keep growing unless lifestyle changes are made and people become more aware of the situation. No economic class is immune to obesity. Especially hard on the lower classes is the fact that the least healthy foods also tend to be the cheapest, making it very difficult for children from that socioeconomic background to eat properly. Cheap foods tend to have higher sugar content than natural, healthy food. There is only one way to combat a high-sugar diet, and that's with a lot of rigorous exercise.
It's about more than a ripped body
It's not just about looks, as obesity affects more than your physique. It increases your risk for a number of diseases, including diabetes, stroke, insulin resistance, and hypertension. Obesity carried into midlife may also have damaging effects on the brain.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 61 percent of obese young people have at least one additional risk factor for heart disease, such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure. Additionally, children who are obese are at greater risk for bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, and social and psychological problems. Obese young people are more likely than children of normal weight to become overweight or obese adults and are, therefore, more at risk for associated adult health problems, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, several types of cancer, and osteoarthritis.
10 solutions for obesity
- No bottles before bed. In fact, no bottle at all seems like a better bet, as kids who are breast-fed are less likely to be obese. A bevy of recent studies, which show infant obesity rates as high as 44 percent in some demographics, has linked a large part of the problem to sending infants to bed with a bottle. Not only is the child getting more calories, it's creating a learned response to eat before bed that is hard to reverse as the child gets older. Infants should have some body fat, but an obese infant is more than twice as likely to grow into an obese adolescent, who is more than twice as likely to become an obese adult.
Turn off the TV. The American Journal of Public Health published a survey stating that 59 percent of children watched between 2 and 4 hours of television, and an additional 22 percent watched 5 or more hours of TV per day. That's a lot—let me say it again, A LOT—of TV, and this, apparently, didn't account for time in front of a computer. Chances are that turning off your TV isn't going to sit well with your kids, so here is some ammunition that will make it easier on both of you.
Staying thin will increase your child's confidence level. Researchers surveyed 1,520 children, ages 9 to 10, with a 4-year follow-up, and discovered a positive correlation between obesity and low self-esteem. They also discovered that decreased self-esteem led to 19 percent of obese children feeling sad, 48 percent of them feeling bored, and 21 percent of them feeling nervous. In comparison, 8 percent of normal-weight children felt sad, 42 percent of them felt bored, and 12 percent of them felt nervous.
Walk to school (or at least some of the way). This alone could make one of the biggest differences in activity levels. A generation ago, most self-respecting parents would laugh at their child's suggestion to drive them to school. Nowadays, lines of SUVs stretch out for blocks around campuses filled with kids burning nary a calorie while waiting to be dropped off on the front step of the school. In some neighborhoods, this lost time alone is plenty to fill the child's exercise requirement.
Lack of busing can shoulder some of the blame, but the primary reason seems to be fear. The world has gotten scary, or so we think, and parents drive their kids to keep them safe. In reality, the damage done from lack of activity is putting them at far more risk. According to former Department of Justice statistician Callie Rennison, our fears are mainly based on sensationalism in the media, which indicates that child abduction plays well in the ratings. "99.9 percent of child abduction cases are family related," she states. "Statistically, our kids are much safer in public than they've ever been."
Numbers aside, most parents will likely balk at the idea of making their kids the lab rats in some "walking to school" experiment. But, at least, you can drop them off close to school. The last part of the commute, the part while you're waiting in line, is a place where your kids could be moving in what is probably one of the safest situations imaginable—a line of cars filled with highly protective parents.
Fight for recess. As schools' budgets dwindle because "results" are based on test scores, "optional" classes like recess are being cut. But it can be argued that recess is one of the most important classes your child has. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services, it's not just how much children exercise that counts but how long they exercise that's important. Kids should not exercise for prolonged periods of time. They benefit far more from short bursts of exercise throughout the day. This is the reason that recess periods have been included throughout a typical school day—those recess periods that are now being threatened if they aren't already gone.
Besides the obvious positive effects of recess, it has also been shown to reduce stress. And stress can influence a child's eating habits. Researchers tested the stress inventory of 28 college females and discovered that those who were binge eating had a mean of 29.65 points on the perceived stress scale, compared to the control group who had a mean of 15.19 points.
- Reform your school lunch program. Brown bagging is back, at least until you can fix your school cafeteria. Having your child bring his or her lunch from home can ensure that they're eating well. School cafeterias have been getting progressively worse. Despite the huge successes enjoyed by some that have switched to healthier menus, most feel too restricted by budgets and bottom lines not to farm out their concessions to the lowest bidder.
We tend to forget that parents have some say in this. Whether your child goes to public or private school, each school is accountable to its community base. Parents have banded together in many communities to change their school's nutritional structure. You can too.
- Get more sleep. A Northwestern University study indicates that inadequate sleep has a negative impact on children's performance in school and on their emotional and social welfare, and increases their risk of being overweight. This study was the first nationally represented, longitudinal investigation on the correlation between sleep, body mass index, and being overweight in children between the ages of 3 and 18. The study found that an extra hour of sleep lowered the children's risk of being overweight from 36 percent to 30 percent, while it lessened older children's risk from 34 percent to 30 percent.
- Stop drinking sugar. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that many children get most of their calories from beverages, when they'd be better off getting them from fresh fruit and other healthy solid foods. Most of these calories come from soda, but some of the blame lies with other healthier-sounding beverages, like juice and sports drinks. Take a look at the orange juice label. This former icon of a nutritious breakfast, which is still praised in some less-enlightened cultures, is mainly sugar. The refining process has leeched most of its useful ingredients and all of the fiber, turning a perfectly healthy food, an orange, into little more than a sugar rush. Sports drinks can be beneficial when you're playing sports, but, at any other time, they're about the worst thing you can consume. Our nutritional needs change during exercise, when we need a lot of sugar and salt. When we aren't exercising, those nutrients in excess are dangerous.
Sign up for something. Our bodies are meant to move, and nothing makes this as easy as doing something fun. Not all of us are good at sports, but almost everyone has an aptitude for some physical activity. Start children early by allowing them to experiment with different activities. The more they try, the easier it will be for you to see which activities they excel at and which they don't. A more benign approach to the old
East German method of finding athletes at a young age, it's a great parenting tool because it helps you guide them into things they'll do well at. They get exposed to different things, get some exercise, and, in the end, you'll probably find something they'll be good at—or at least decent—which will help their self-esteem as they develop. It's hard for kids to understand why they're bad at something. This tactic can help them see how the human body is designed and why it's normal to be different. We can't all be the star quarterback, but we can all be the star something, which will be a lot easier to achieve if you're aiming for something you have an aptitude for.
Don't be afraid to think outside the box here. Martial arts, snowboarding, swimming, dancing, gymnastics, cycling, and rock climbing are all just as effective as football and soccer for building healthy bodies.
Get outside. Besides chasing fast food distribution, an easy way to map the obesity trend is to follow demographics indicating that we spend less and less time outdoors. Nature forces us into action. It expands our minds to the world around us and teaches us to be less fearful. Shoot, just standing around outside burns calories, especially as the weather changes.
There are an endless number of outdoor activities you can choose from, but the simplest, hiking, is one of the best activities you can do. Not only does it force you to learn more about your world, it's great exercise, especially if you live around hills or mountains. It builds motor skills because you climb on rocks and trees, etc. For your kids, it's a learning tool because you'll encounter the natural world and, most likely, develop an interest in the way it works. You don't need to have Yosemite in your backyard to enjoy hiking. Any city park will do. Natural wonders abound in all settings.
- Get a home fitness program. We even know where you can find some. Nothing beats home fitness in both cost and time efficiency. From Kathy Smith's Project:YOU! Type 2® to Hip Hop Abs® to 10-Minute Trainer® and P90X®, there's a home fitness solution that will fit your lifestyle like a glove. Most home fitness programs allow you to finish your exercise requirement in less time than it would take to drive to a gym. A proper program is researched to be time-efficient and will also come with dietary suggestions to match the program. No other option comes close to home fitness when you need to squeeze a lifestyle change into an already booked schedule.
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Recipe: My Mom's Pancakes
Like so many of my family's "secret" recipes, this one began life on the side of a food package—in this case, a carton of eggs (no surprise when you see the second ingredient). Plus, this is a pretty good way of sneaking extra protein into your kids' diets—it'll definitely get a better reaction than a hard-boiled egg and a scoop of cottage cheese on a Saturday morning.
- 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
- 6 eggs
- ½ cup whole wheat flour (or 1/4 cup whole wheat and 1/4 cup barley flour)
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- Pinch of salt
- Dash of vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk
Blend or food process first six ingredients on high until smooth. Add milk slowly to reach batter consistency. Cook on a hot, nonstick griddle. Number of pancakes vary by size. Serves 6.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
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|13 grams
|1.5 grams
|9 grams
|15 grams
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Could Carl Pavano Make Sense for the Astros?
Jeff Luhnow has specifically said he's on the lookout for starting pitching – someone to slot in ahead of Lucas Harrell, Bud Norris, and Jordan Lyles. Because of the situation in which the Astros find themselves, however, going out and signing a high-priced free agent isn't a likelihood. It's barely a possibility. So they have to look for bargains.
I've mentioned before that I think Francisco Liriano could be a great fit in Houston. But today, in reading Nick Cafardo's piece in the Boston Globe, another thought occurred to me.
I'll quote Cafardo:
After an injury-filled season in Minnesota (a bone bruise in his right shoulder limited him to 11 starts) [Carl] Pavano was given a clean bill of health in September and has prepared for his new adventure this offseason. Agent Dave Pepe said he has received a few preliminary calls on Pavano, who turns 37 in January. Pavano could come in with a minor league deal or a one-year major league deal. He had pitched more than 220 innings the previous two seasons for the Twins and could be an interesting back-end-of-the-rotation starter.
In those 11 starts, Pavano still racked up 0.6 fWAR, which would have been good enough for 6th-best in Houston, behind Harrell, Norris, Lyles, Wandy Rodriguez, and Wilton Lopez. He would have been tied with J.A. Happ.
Pavano may be best known for his disastrous run with the New York Yankees from 2005-08. The Yankees signed him to a lucrative contract after the 2005 season, when he was an All-Star for the Marlins and finished in the top 10 in Cy Young Award voting. In parts of three seasons (he spent the entire 2006 season in the minors), he amassed just 1.1 fWAR for the Bombers.
That's one version of Carl Pavano.
The other is a guy who has pitched parts of 11 seasons for 4 teams (Montreal, Cleveland, Florida, and Minnesota) and averaged over 2.0 fWAR. He's a veteran presence, he doesn't give up a ton of home runs (1.01 HR/9 over his career), he's affordable, and he can eat innings. He has a 46.6% ground ball ratio. You'd like to see it a little higher, but I'd take it.
And what's more, if 2012 was indeed a fluke and he's now healthy, look at his time in Minnesota from 2010-2011, in which he averaged 3.1 fWAR and a FIP right around 4.
This is exactly the high-upside guy that minor league contracts with Spring Training invitations were built for, and the Astros are exactly the kind of team where Pavano could sign a one- or two-year contract and actually slot into the rotation. He's been around a long time and could help bring the youngsters along. It's a signing that makes a ton of sense to me.


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Put me in Coach (COH)? Not today. Shares of the luxury handbag maker plunged 15% Tuesday morning after the company reported that sales missed forecasts. Of particular concern is the fact that Coach's CEO pointed to sluggishness in North America. Coach indicated that its rivals are more aggressively discounting merchandise and that Coach is likely to step up with price cuts too.
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Candies, hearts and pretty things… Valentine's Day is a wonderful excuse to indulge in whimsy. These Valentine Necklaces embrace the darling side of the day, but they aren't precious or persnickety to sew. In fact, they're a snap!
For each little heart I used the winning combination of Liberty of London's Tana Lawn and Wollfilz's Wool Felt. I sewed the heart charms on a machine, stuffed them with cotton, closed them by hand, and voila, they were done and ready to wear… or give! Celebrate pretty things this Valentine's Day! -Molly
Update: New Materials
April 2016
We created a new set of these necklaces for Mother's Day! Pick up these materials here, and to see more photos, check out our Mother's Day Necklaces in Liberty of London story here!
Update: New Materials
January 25th, 2016
We created new versions of these necklaces with a new materials kit! To see more photos check out our Valentine's Necklaces in Liberty of London for 2016 post and to pick up a kit click here!
- ¼ yard of Liberty of London's Tana Lawn (Seasonal or Classics). We used ¼ yard of each of the following Seasonal prints: Cornflower Blue Philip Clay, Gray Alice W, Olive Oxford, and Peach/Green Mrs. Monroe. Each ¼ yard makes dozens of hearts.
- 1 piece of Wollfilz's 1mm Wool Felt. We used two colors: Ecru and Coral. Each piece makes dozens of hearts.
- 1 spool of Tangles N Knots' 1mm Chinese Knotting Cord. We used White and Peach. Each spool makes 12-15 cords.
- 1 package of Quilter's Dream's Sweet Dream Cotton Stuffing, which is enough to make dozens of necklaces.
- A 110-yard spool of Gutermann's Cotton Thread in color 1040
- A Valentine Necklace template printed and cut out
You will also need a pencil or fabric marker.
Kids (Adults)
- Charm: Approximately 1 ¾ inches wide by 1 ½ inches tall
- Necklace circumference: 23 ½ (29 ½) inches
Using the template, cut a heart shape from both the Tana Lawn and the Wool Felt.
Use your pencil or fabric marker to mark the two little gap lines onto the back of the Tana Lawn piece.
Cut a 24 (30)-inch length of the Knotting Cord and tie the ends together in a simple overhand knot.
Lay the Tana Lawn heart on top of the Wool Felt heart, right sides together, and then place the Cord between the two layers with the knot sticking out the top divot of the heart. The knot should be approximately 3/8 inch away from the divot. Arrange the rest of the Cord so that it exits the heart between the two gap lines.
Pin the two fabric pieces together, making sure that the Cord is passing between the gap lines. Pay special attention to pinning the Cord into place at the top divot.
With a 1/8-inch seam allowance, sew the two fabric pieces together around the perimeter of the heart shape. Leave the area between the gap markings unsewn and make sure to only sew into the cording at the top divot. Backstitch at the beginning and end of this seam. Sew very slowly and carefully.
Turn the pieces right side out and poke out all of the curved and pointed angles with a knitting needle or other pointed object.
Tightly stuff the heart through the gap.
Use a ladder stitch to sew the gap closed.
For a more in depth explanation of the ladder stitch check out our Ladder Stitch Tutorial here.
Once the gap is closed, tie a small knot close to the seam and push the needle through to the back of the heart. Snip the thread at the exit point to hide the end.
Repeat to make as many necklaces as you like!


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Although I have only really heard of Bed-Stuy in rap songs I have surfed the net to get info about the place. It has always been my dream to move to New York. I live in Dallas now this is not the right time with the economy and all however I would still like some information. Thanks
Hi & welcome.
Please feel free to look through all the threads around here. There are a lot of discussions both good, bad and everything in between.
Bed-Stuy is one of the biggest neighborhoods in the city, so generalizing it can be hard to do.
In any case, it's all about what you're looking for and what you're comfortable with.
Billy Joel also wrote about Bed-Stuy in his song "You May Be Right" where he's talking about doing some crazy stuff and the line goes, "I walked through Bedford-Stuy alone." The neighborhood isn't the same as it was in the 70s when he wrote that and if that's you in the photo you'll definitely add some class to the area.
Thanks!! That's me. I will check out the threads. When searching the internet about Brooklyn, Bed-Stuy is definitely different than what I am used too.
Remember, the web and the media often cover exciting things like shootings and murders.
Each day thousands raise kids, go to work, shop for groceries and do laundry without ever making the news.
Like Dallas.
Point taken. I am sure that I would not live any differently there than I do here. Although, I will be taking a self defense class for sure.
You are correct in that a self defense class may come more in use here than in a wealthy 'burb.
In addition to learning about how to kick someone, make sure the class includes 45 minutes on how to minimize contact with people who go to jail on a regular basis.
Trouble can (sadly) find anyone, but it is most often found by people looking for it or nearby....
If/when you move here, don't judge any of the apartments you look at by the outside of the building. In Bed-Stuy (more than most NY neighborhoods in my experience), there are a lot of brownstones and row houses that may look neglected on the outside and then you walk in and find every original detail lovingly maintained.
@Whynot_31 I'm sure I won't have to worry with the jailbirds especially since I have yet to deal with them here.
@Nathan, I shall take heed to your advice. Yes, WHEN I move there I will not judge a book by its cover!
On a beautiful August Saturday I walked with my wife on Bedfrord Ave from Parkside Ave all the way to Williamsburgh and Greenpoint. It was about 6 miles and a great experience to see the changing ethnic neighborhoods. In Bed-Sty we had a just pressed refreshing sugar cane juice, it reminded me of growing up in Brazil.
I suggest anyone wanting to see the different neighborhoods to take that hike through the city.
I will add that to the list.
If you want to spend a bit getting utterly lost in classic Bedford-Stuyvesant of years past, check out these 3 collections on Brooklynpix.com:
Bed-Stuy 1
Bed-Stuy 2:
Bed-Stuy 3:
Thank you for the pictures!! I will look at them tomorrow.
I would err on the Clinton Hill side over the Bushwick side.
I'd also recommend the walk down Marcy Avenue from Fulton Street to Park Avenue. Or walk any of the east/west streets (Hancock, Jefferson, Macon, Decatur, etc.) if you like architecture. Some of the houses are beautiful.
The view of The Coalition for the Improvement of Bedford-Stuyvesant:
Thanks guys.. I am definitely going to write all this down. for my visit..
The lack of healthy food not that I eat healthy all the time is somewhat not puzzling.On occasion I like to go out and buy a salad. There is a similar situation here in South Dallas or any area that is not considered a priority. Does Bed-Stuy have a Co-Op? I read about those in some neighborhoods.
There are plenty of places to buy fruits and vegetables, the issue is that they are all located in the same basic area, along Fulton Street. If you live near there, you have a number of supermarkets, Korean greengrocers, Jamaican ital places, etc. The further away from Fulton you get, the harder it is to find fresh vegetables. Most of the rest of the neighborhood you are limited to local grocery stores which haven't always had the freshest choices.
Recent changes have included the creation of a couple of CSA's in and around the neighborhood, a farmer's market near Von King Park, and more restaurants opening in the area that serve healthier options. That having been said, one of my best friends grew up in Bed-Stuy as an strict vegetarian, and she never had any problems finding options.
As stated above, it is a large neighborhood.
It is so diverse, it includes a number of low income housing projects as well as this house that is presently for sale:
So Fulton street.. okay hmm I wish I had 950K to buy that brownstone! Nice piece of real estate
I think I am going to look at some areas besides Bed-Stuy such as Brooklyn Heights, Crown Heights or Clinton Hill.
Clinton Hill strikes me as a slightly more bourgeoisie version of Bed Stuy (possibly more your flavor), Crown Heights a heavily Caribbean version of Bed Stuy with many of the same problems, and Brooklyn Heights is much more expensive (like the upper east side manhattan version of BK) and without the multi-cultural flavor of the aforementioned neighborhoods.
I see I was looking at videos of Bed-Stuy and I was second guessing my choice. I read good things about Brooklyn Heights. Thank you for your reply.
Don't rely on videos. You really have to come see the neighborhood. Its got a really broad mix of people, and the flavor and vibe of the neighborhood can change from block to block.
Brooklyn Heights is much more expensive than much of Brooklyn.
If you had $2500 a month to spend on housing, you might be able to get a 400 sq ft studio in Brooklyn Heights, but a pretty nice 2 bedroom in Bed Stuy.
...but, yes, Brooklyn Heights is nice.
Okay so I am outta of my league here. The more and more I read or try to find information about moving to NYC the more discouraged I get. Someone was telling me about Ft.Greene and Clinton Hill. My thought process was visit in March look at key areas then plan on selling my things here or putting them in storage. Then link up with some temp agencies until I can secure a job.
My advice is as follows:
Don't get all in a tizzy over what exact neighborhood to be in from where you are now. When you move here, get a sublet situation where you can explore areas in person for a few months. Areas can differ from one block to the next, so what you're trying to do is not humanly possible.
Find a sublet for a few months, look for a temp or regular job, and use that time to fully explore neighborhoods. Don't limit yourself to just Brooklyn, either. Look at Queens and Manhattan too.
When you're here, look at what you can honestly spend per month on rent. Also think about what your wish list is for an apartment. When you have these in mind I would urge you to post here to see if us Natives and More Recently Adapted can give you more exact neighborhood suggestions. People here will also be more than willing to let you know if your expectations are wildly unrealistic.
Asking about the intricacies of each of the many many neighborhoods in Brooklyn is impossible.
That said, if living in NYC is a dream that you are willing to be a little scrappy for, give it a go, knowing you're going to be feeling a little overwhelmed at times. But don't give up. (You're also probably going to have an adjustment period where you realize you get very little space and amenities for a whole lot of money.)
Thank you for advice!! I was looking at one ad and saw 450sq for 2K a month and my mouth dropped. My apartment right now is 723 and I pay $659 including a garage. So needless to say I am prepared to live in a much smaller space. It's definitely going to be an adjustment for me no matter what. I am at a point where this move has to happen but I also want to have peace of mind and less worry for my family and friends.
great advice tate.
I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving!!
Great article - thanks
Thanks for posting the links. I am adding the website to my favorites.
I used to teach in Bed-stuy. In the projects. I didn't quite know what to expect since I stayed away from there but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be... and yet, it wasn't exactly a nice place to live. (And there were 2 shootings in the school yard during the year I was there. Thankfully none of the kids were hurt but they did witness it and the second graders spoke about it so matter of fact-ly when they told me what they saw.)
I would suggest that you take a look at the neighborhood south of Prospect Park. Cheaper rent than most of the rest of Brookly but also, larger apartments. It's a very quick train ride into Manhattan and in my opinion this neighborhood is very safe, too.
There are some nice parts of Bed-Stuy and a few rougher parts. best thing to do would be to visit yourself during the day and evening, to get a feel of the neighborhoods. It can be nice on one block and a few blocks over, different story. There are some gorgeous pre-war brownstones that are affordable in the area.
GoodNeighborPS said:
There are some nice parts of Bed-Stuy and a few rougher parts. best thing to do would be to visit yourself during the day and evening, to get a feel of the neighborhoods. It can be nice on one block and a few blocks over, different story. There are some gorgeous pre-war brownstones that are affordable in the area.
-signed, a happy resident of B-S
Well I guess I will get to see for myself what Bed-Stuy looks like in April. However, I am not sure if it would be the ideal place for me.. However if it is all I can afford at the time then it will do. Thanks for the info though. I was initially looking at Prospect Park. I am concerned with the police department not releasing the crime statistics though.
Are you able to visit before you sign a lease? Or stay with friends for a few days? Or maybe sign a temporary sublet?
Subletting would be an ideal way to see if you like a neighborhood.
Baring that, I would try to at least visit the neighborhood at a variety of hours, and talk to people who are doing their laundry at the local laundry mat about their impressions.
Hopefully you will not have to bring your own fresh fruit.
The selection at Food Bazaar at Broadway and Myrtle is usually great b/c it's so popular that have really high turnover of stock.
Each May, Bridge Street Development Corporation teams up with the Youth Education and Safety Task Force (Y.E.S. Task Force) and local Block and Tenant Associations to organize Flower Bed-Stuy, a day of neighborhood beautification and clean-up.
You better get in fast.
...Some folks think rents are going to get even higher in Bed Stuy:
Jesus! I am undercharging my tenants!
These folks seem bullish on Bed Stuy:
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Billy Joel also wrote about Bed-Stuy in his song "You May Be Right" where he's talking about doing some crazy stuff and the line goes, "I walked through Bedford-Stuy alone."
Ha! I remember one day, not long after I moved to the city, I had a meeting in Bed-Stuy. It was my first time in the neighborhood, and as I was alone and walking, that song was in my head. When my husband asked me what my day was like I remember responding, "I walked through Bedford-Stuy alone." The reference sailed over his head.
Flipping extravaganza:
Photo from a recent concert, "Restoration Rocks", organized by Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation:
Thanks for the updates Whynot!!
The "We buy your house for cash now" people have siphoned off the least savvy homeowners.
Now, only the wiser, better-off people --those who are not desperate for cash, those who likely have intact woodwork and lovely kitchens-- remain.
"Excuse me, have you ever thought of listing your home? I'd love to meet with you and give you an evaluation of how much it could bring in this present market, and how the sale could be conducted in a way that meets your long and short term goals"
Heh. Roughly 1/3 of my physical mail is from local brokers looking to get me to list my house. They also constantly leave postcards on my stoop. I get more of those than menus.
New York is still on my mind as well as Brooklyn or Queens these days.
New York is still on my mind as well as Brooklyn or Queens these days.
Bed Stuy is on the minds of so many that its lowest tier of tenants is being gentrified into the shelter system.
Today's NYT: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/07/nyregion/gentrifying-into-the-shelters.html?_r=0
It is simultaneously an indicator of our city's failures and successes. And has occurred, in one form or another, since the beginning of time.
Bed Stuy is on the minds of so many that its lowest tier of tenants is being gentrified into the shelter system.
Today's NYT: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/07/nyregion/gentrifying-into-the-shelters.html?_r=0
It is simultaneously an indicator of our city's failures and successes. And has occurred, in one form or another, since the beginning of time.
Come to Brooklyn. You won't regret it.
Come to Brooklyn. You won't regret it. []
Of course!
After all, Brooklyn is God's Country!!
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You mean there are other places to live besides Brooklyn? I thought that was an old wives' tale.
There may be other places to live but Brooklyn {King's County} is the closest thing to Heaven!
lots of conflict between the newbies and the long term residents, much of it based on hue and wealth:
A long, but in my opinion good, read from New York magazine about the recent history, nature of community, and complexities of gentrification in Bed-Stuy through the lens of one block: Jefferson between Lewis and Stuyvesant. http://nymag.com/nymetro/realestate/neighborhoods/features/11775/
^A good read, indeed^
That article is pretty old... I came across it just prior to buying my house on Jefferson like a year and a half to two years ago.
It is good to do such research before buying, so you know what kind of welcome may be conferred by some members of the community.
Read the sticky on the Tompkins House cat killer and welcome to the neighborhood


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Taxi to the Dark Side is an excellent documentary charting the recent history of the US Governments use of torture. I hadn't realised that a high level legal adviser to the President, John Yoo, went as far as publicly arguing that "there is no law that could prevent the President from ordering the torture of a child of a suspect in custody – including by crushing that child's testicles." Rationality gone mad – his name has gone on my list of people whose testicles do need crushing.
As a side note, I enjoyed Stephen Kings recent comments on the debate as to whether waterboarding is torture or not "if the Bush administration didn't think it was torture, they ought to do some personal investigation. Someone in the Bush family should actually be waterboarded so they could report on it to George. I said, I didn't think he would do it, but I suggested Jenna be waterboarded and then she could talk about whether or not she thought it was torture."
"This is dedicated to two people who are no longer with us, Dilawar, the young Afghan taxi driver, and my father, a navy interrogator who urged me to make this film because of his fury about what was being done to the rule of law. Let's hope we can turn this country around, move away from the dark side and back to the light." Alex Gibney, Director, Academy Award acceptance speech.


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Reunion Tour Opener
Fox Theater - Oakland, CA - June 1, 2011
DOWNLOAD (Audience recording @320 kbps)
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD - Oakland, CA June 2011 (!)
Posted by Heli0tr0pe at 6:37 PM
Labels: 2011, Buffalo Springfield, live
2 comments:
- Anonymous said...
Thanks so much ! Hope I get to see them later this year. Anybody have the second night's show yet? Sound on this is pretty good.
- June 8, 2011 at 1:57 AM
- Heli0tr0pe said...
No worries mate!
Yes, the fall tour looks to be much more extensive...but hopefully not more expensive: I just saw both L.A. Wiltern shows at $170 a pop. Definitely worth it, though, for possibly the unlikeliest reunion tour ever!
The sound on this one is three-stars good; hoping for a better boot from the L.A. shows, which were much tighter and punchier in every respect.
Thanks for stopping by,
- June 8, 2011 at 2:46 PM
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