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I wrote a couple of weeks ago about how I had bought an original Arlo & Janis comic strip. Not long afterwards, I mentioned that to my counselor, Devry Coghlan (in passing, not seeking help for it, thankyouverymuch). And she said that she and her husband had one as well. Her husband is Huntsville Times managing editor Curtis Coghlan, who spent a fair bit of his career in Mississippi, where he got to know A&J artist Jimmy Johnson.
So last week, Johnson starting posting on his web site the strips he drew for a comic he pitched unsuccessfully, Lost Key. And with one of the strips, he wrote this:
Yes, I misspelled Mr. Buffett's surname. I blame my old friend Curtis for that. My first serious exposure to Jimmy Buffett's music was from a collection of cassettes Curtis copied for me from his vinyl albums. In the process of labeling the cassettes, Curtis misspelled "Buffett," and I went on to compound the error. Not only did I listen to Jimmy's music without paying, I didn't even spell his name right. I believe I subsequently have purchased enough legitimate Jimmy Buffett music and merchandise to atone.
Now, Curtis isn't that unusual a name, but, even so, I was curious enough to check with Google, and, sure enough, found this older post on Johnson's site:
Speaking of music. Yes, yes, yes, I know. I misspelled Jimmy Buffett's name. At the time this was drawn, 1985, my entire collection of Buffett music consisted of cassettes copied from the albums of my friend, Curtis Coghlan. Somebody, I honestly can't say whom, wrote the name down incorrectly on the blank cassette labels. So, that's how I thought it was spelled. That's my excuse, anyway. I don't know the excuse of my editors at United Media. For what it's worth, Mr. Buffett has the distinction of being the first musician ever mentioned in the strip.
My counselor's husband is the guy that introduced Jimmy Johnson to Jimmy Buffett's music. That's kinda cool. Like meeting the brother of that girl that told Abraham Lincoln he should grow a beard.
*See what I did there? Since a smorgasbord is like a "buffet"? I mention this only so that I can tell my favorite buffet-synonym story, in which a much much younger David went to some buffet restaurant that called their buffet by a term I'd not heard before, and so I unknowingly misunderstood it as a word I was familiar with. It says something about young Dave that I misinterpreted "Country Sideboard" as "Country Cyborg," which I picture as a mix between The Six Million Dollar Man and The Dukes of Hazzard.
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I was irritated to discover that Time magazine published an article entitled "Choosy Mothers Choose Cesareans" in their special Environmental Issue. Since cesarean surgery is an over-used procedure[1], it is quite inappropriate for this type of article to appear along-side articles dealing with the Presidential candidates' climate change positions and how the US can be more green. Needlessly consuming medical services is anything but green, and Time magazine should take responsibility for its poor choice in content.
According to the article, more women are choosing cesareans, a trend doctors expect will continue. I do not know nor have heard of anyone actually choosing a cesarean, save the stories I read or hear about through the media. I believe that the media is creating this belief that women choose cesareans, and that this is a trend we should expect to see continue. But perhaps it is true that women are choosing major surgery for reasons cited, such as (1) fear of ripping/tearing the perineum, (2) fear of incontinence, (3) fear of pain, (4) fear of birth, (5) or fear of having a stretched-out vagina. Time's article feeds into the misperceptions of birth generated by Hollywood blogs and reality shows like A Baby Story.
Fear of ripping/tearing: from what I have learned over the years, women rarely rip or tear during childbirth if they push following their body's signs, are given appropriate time to labor and birth their babies, and/or have the perineum massaged or supported during pushing. Episiotomies can cause more damage to the perineum, vagina, and anus than a natural tear anyway. I wonder if this fear stems from botched episiotomies?
Fear of incontinence: cesarean delivery does not prevent incontinence. Sorry!
Fear of pain: I wonder why so many women are taught to fear the pain of childbirth. Granted labor was one of the most challenging things I have ever done, but I think my exercise habits and outdoor enthusiasm (road biking, hiking, backpacking, running) had prepared me for childbirth. I don't look back on my labor and regret the pain – I regret the fact that a cesarean became necessary. Anyone who has done a little bit of study on the purpose of pain in childbirth can tell you that it is actually beneficial – it can indicate problems that need attention as well as provide important feedback to the mother and her careproviders regarding her progress.
Fear of birth: there actually is a term for women who have a fear (phobia) of childbirth – lockiophobia. If a woman is not phobic, then she should work with a psychologist or psychotherapist to determine the root causes of her fear and overcome those. Pregnancy can bring up psychological pains of the past, but they are not avoided through cesarean surgery.
Fear of a stretched-out vagina: do I really need to address this?
The title of my post suggests that cesareans will limit future choices. This is true – women who have had a cesarean are at risk of being pressured into repeating surgery for future births, have a slightly more elevated risk of uterine rupture and other poor birth outcomes, are unable to have normal birth at most birth centers [2], may not be able to have a normal birth at their local hospitals [3], will be pressured to comply with hospital protocols that may lead to interventive birth outcomes for future births, may have difficulty finding providers who will support their choices in future births to name a few limitations.
Other things you may not know about cesarean aftermath [4]
- Risk of post-partum depression and post-traumatic stress disorder
- Negative impact on breastfeeding, bonding, and other key mammalian birth-related processes
- Stillbirth, miscarriage, infertility
- Pain, adhesions, slow recover, unsightly scaring
- Negative impact on relationships with other family members, particularly partners/spouses
- Rejection of birth – some women choose to never have another baby because they don't want to go through surgery again; some women don't feel like they gave birth; some women equate cesarean birth with "birth rape"
Thankfully I have come to learn about the viability and appropriateness of vaginal birth after cesarean. I was encouraged to subscribe to the ICAN Yahoo list where I learned much of what I know now about birth that I didn't know before my daughter was born. I know the dangers of choosing cesarean for the first, second, or fifth time. I have experienced stress, depression, and other tangible and intangible outcomes related to cesarean surgery. I worry that my current trouble with recurrent pregnancy loss is related to the cesarean. I resent that I have to consume more medical services to rule out uterine defects caused by the cesarean. Tomorrow I will have a hysterosalpinogram performed.
It is regrettable that women such as Ms. Chung are led to believe and accept that cesarean birth is risk free, complication free, and consequence free. It is simply not the case, and it does not take more than 30 seconds with an internet search engine to learn that much care should be taken when deciding if cesarean surgery is right for a woman and her baby. The March of Dimes states that cesarean surgery should only be performed when the mother's life or baby's life is at risk. Cesarean surgery is a blessing when used appropriately, but its safety is not justification for indiscriminate use.
[I sent a slightly abridged version of this post to Time magazine's Editor.]
[1] The World Health Organization maintains that an acceptable rate of birth via cesarean surgery is 10-15%. When the cesarean rate exceeds this range, the risks outweigh the benefits.
[2] To read the AABC's recent statement on VBACs at birth centers, click here.
[3] Go to http://www.ican-online.org to see if your hospital allows VBACs.
[4] See also http://www.childbirthconnection.org/article.asp?ck=10166; read ICAN's book, Cesarean Voices to learn how cesareans have impacted real women and real babies.

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The International Honor Society for Professional Counseling, Chi Sigma Iota, has inducted five new members from St. Bonaventure University.
Dr. Mary O. Adekson, associate professor of counselor education, is the faculty adviser of the Phi Rho chapter at St. Bonaventure.
The inductees include Kirsten Rae Andersen of South Lima, Lance Hardy of Little Genesee, Jennifer Nabrizny of Aquebogue, Erin Pruess of Glens Falls and Keith Windsor Jr. of New York City— all master's candidates in counseling.
Established in 1985 at Ohio University, the international honor society is directed toward students, professional counselors and counselor educators. For students to be eligible they must have a grade point average of 3.5 or above and be enrolled in a graduate-level counseling program.
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CVE-2015-2066 – DLGuard SQL Injection Web Security Vulnerabilities
Exploit Title: CVE-2015-2066 DLGuard /index.php c parameter SQL Injection Web Security Vulnerabilities
Product: DLGuard
Vendor: DLGuard
Vulnerable Versions: v4.5
Tested Version: v4.5
Advisory Publication: February 18, 2015
Latest Update: May 01, 2015
Vulnerability Type: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') [CWE-89]
CVE Reference: CVE-2015-2066
CVSS Severity (version 2.0):
CVSS v2 Base Score: 7.5 (HIGH) (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) (legend)
Impact Subscore: 6.4
Exploitability Subscore: 10.0
CVSS Version 2 Metrics:
Access Vector: Network exploitable
Access Complexity: Low
Authentication: Not required to exploit
Impact Type: Allows unauthorized disclosure of information; Allows unauthorized modification; Allows disruption of service
Writer and Reporter: Jing Wang [School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore] (@justqdjing)
Caution Details:
(1) Vendor & Product Description:
Product & Version:
Vendor URL & Download:
DLGuard can be downloaded from here,
Product Introduction Overview:
"DLGuard is a powerful, yet easy to use script that you simply upload to your website and then rest assured that your internet business is not only safe, but also much easier to manage, automating the tasks you just don't have the time for."
"DLGuard supports the three types, or methods, of sale on the internet:
<1>Single item sales (including bonus products!)
<2>Multiple item sales
<3>Membership websites"
"DLGuard is fully integrated with: PayPal, ClickBank, 2Checkout, Authorize.Net, WorldPay, AlertPay, Ebay, PayDotCom, E-Gold, 1ShoppingCart, Click2Sell, Mal's E-Commerce, LinkPoint, PagSeguro, CCBill, CommerseGate, DigiResults, FastSpring, JVZoo, MultiSafePay, Paypal Digital Goods, Plimus, RevenueWire/SafeCart, SWReg, WSO Pro, and even tracks your free product downloads. The DLGuard built-in Shopping Cart offers Paypal, Authorize.net, and 2Checkout payment options. The Membership areas allow Paypal, Clickbank, 2Checkout, and LinkPoint recurring billing as well as linking to any PayPal, ClickBank, 2Checkout, Authorize.Net, WorldPay, AlertPay, Ebay, PayDotCom, E-Gold, 1ShoppingCart, E-Bullion, LinkPoint, PagSeguro, CCBill, CommerseGate, DigiResults, FastSpring, JVZoo, MultiSafePay, Paypal Digital Goods, Plimus, RevenueWire/SafeCart, SWReg, WSO Pro single sale and free products so that people who buy your products can access your members area. DLGuard is the perfect solution to secure your single sale item, such as a niche marketing website, software sales, ebook sales, and more! DLGuard not only protects your download page, but it makes setting up new products, or making changes to existing products so much quicker and easier than before."
(2) Vulnerability Details:
DLGuard web application has a computer security bug problem. It can be exploited by SQL Injection attacks. This may allow an attacker to inject or manipulate SQL queries in the back-end database, allowing for the manipulation or disclosure of arbitrary data.
Several similar products vulnerabilities have been found by some other bug hunter researchers before. DLguard has patched some of them. The MITRE Corporation is a not-for-profit company that operates multiple federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs), which provide innovative, practical solutions for some of our nation's most critical challenges in defense and intelligence, aviation, civil systems, homeland security, the judiciary, healthcare, and cybersecurity. It has phase, votes, comments and proposed details related to important vulnerabilities.
(2.1) The bug programming flaw vulnerability occurs at "&c" parameter in "index.php?" page.


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A new study says that both Android and iOS users rely heavily on default browsers rather than the alternatives.
Android users, 91 percent of them, use the device's default browser, while 85 percent of iOS users use its default browser, according to Marketing Land. The new analysis from Chitika is based on a week's traffic from the company's ad network between Aug. 28 through Sept. 4. From the report:
Android browser distribution:
- Default Android browser: 91 percent
- Opera: 5.83 percent
- Chrome: 2.34 percent
- Firefox: 0.56 percent
iOS browser distribution:
- Safari: 85.03 percent
- Google Chrome: 3.07 percent
- Other (e.g., Dolphin, Atomic, Mercury): 11.9 percent
The analysis didn't offer any reasons as to why iOS users were more likely to use alternative browsers or why more Android users like to use the default browser. It's easy to see why Android users like the default -- Android's default browser is essentially Google Search. But with an 85 percent use rate on iOS, Safari also seems to be an adequate browser.


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Edgar Clément was born in Mexico City in 1967. He made his debut in 1988 with some comics and illustrations published in El Búho, the cultural supplement of the Excelsior newspaper. He participated in the periodical Gallito Comics since the start in 1992. He has also worked for magazines and papers like El Dominical (supplement of El Nacional), La Jornada Semanal (supplement of La Jornada), PC Magazine, Manufactura, QUO, Deporte Internacional, Switch and Cine Premiere. He got a scholarship for Canada and travelled through the USA.
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The Central Connecticut lacrosse team fell to UC Davis, 18-6, on Monday afternoon. The Blue Devils (2-3) battled back in the second half, but ultimately fell to the Aggies (4-3). Senior Ashley Perkoski had a pair of assists in the game.
The Blue Devils fell behind 8-1 in the first half with junior Betsy Vendel registering the only goal. Vendel scored unassisted at the 12:59 mark of the period.
The Aggies closed the half on a 6-0 run, which the Blue Devils quickly snapped in the second half.
Central scored 11 seconds into the second period. Perkoski found junior Mackenzy Ryan for the goal. It was the first goal of the game for Ryan and the first assist for Perkoski.
Sophomore Amanda Toke registered a goal at the 20:24 mark to cut the deficit to 10-3. Vendel recorded the assist on the play.
The Blue Devils posted back-to-back goals in the 49th minute of play with Ryan scoring on a free position shot and junior Meaghan McCurry scoring off a pass from senior Ashley Perkoski.
Central picked up its final goal of the game in the 56th minute with McCurry scoring off a pass from Toke.
McCurry and Ryan each had a pair of goals to finish with two points. Toke and Vendel each had a goal and an assist and Perkoski had a pair of assists to toal two points.
Senior Ashley Mara led all players with seven draw controls. She also posted four ground balls.
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Goldman Attacks Occupy Wall Street's Non-Profit Bank When Goldman got huffy at a credit union honouring OWS and pulled its anniversary dinner funding, much more was at stake
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Out November 14. With Arun Gupta, founding editor of The Occupied Wall Street Journal.
Mega-bank Goldman Sachs (assets $933 billion), has declared war on one of the smallest banks in New York (assets $30 million), the customer-owned community bank that happens to also be the banker for Friends of Liberty Plaza, Inc, also known as Occupy Wall Street. And you thought Goldman didn't care.
The trouble began three weeks ago when the occupiers suddenly found their donation buckets filling with thousands of dollars, way more than needed for their pizza dinners. Suddenly, the anti-bank protesters needed a bank. Citibank and Chase certainly wouldn't fit. So OWS opened an account at the not-for-profit Lower East Side Peoples Federal Credit Union. Peoples has a unique federal charter - designated to open accounts for low-income folk from all over NewYork, available to those families earning less than $38,000 per year. (Disclosure: the CEO of the Peoples bank is my dearly beloved ex. But that's another story.)
Goldman Sachs had also joined up with the Peoples bank. Goldman partners reportedly earn a bit more than $38k per annum, yet Goldman's association so far was limited to giving the credit union $5,000 toward the little bank's 25th anniversary celebration dinner. Goldman's largesse was acknowledged on the dinner invites - along with the night's honoree: Occupy Wall Street.
When a Goldman exec saw its gilded name next to Occupy Wall Street, the financial giant expressed much displeasure. In fact, my sources say, Goldman threatened legal action unless the credit union gave up the $5,000 and reprinted the invite sans the Sachs moniker. Goldman Sachs did not respond to our requests for comment on the affair.
So far, it's a cute story: tiny bank uses Goldman's money to fete some tent-dwellers who are denouncing Sachs as the Giant Vampire Squid.
But there's a lot more at stake in this battle than a $5,000 donation gone wrong. Underneath, it's a battle royal for control of tens of billions of dollars in government mandated "community reinvestment" funds.
In 2008, the US Treasury handed Goldman Sachs a check for $10 billion from the Troubled Asset Recovery Program (Tarp), the bailout funds given to desperate commercial banks. A few eyebrows were raised: Goldman was not desperate, and it certainly was not a commercial bank. Yet - abracadabra! - Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson transformed investment bank Goldman into a commercial bank overnight. (Paulson's prior post was chairman of Goldman Sachs. Just saying.)
But there was a catch: Goldman would have to return a chunk of the public's billions in the form of loans for low-income customers and members of its "community", as required by the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) of 1977. Problem: Goldman has, it seems, no low-income customers, nor a "community". Goldman was directed to find poor people and a community and hand over some cash.
So Goldman looked down from its riverfront tower in lower Manhattan and discovered Peoples. Over 80% of Peoples member-owners have low incomes. At least 65% are Latino.
For the big money-center banks, the CRA is good deal. They pay some blood money into community banks and offload their low-income customers. Indeed, bank branches catering to the carriage trade often hustle would-be customers from housing projects out the door with an admonition to take their undesirable business to Lower East Side Peoples.
Goldman's circuits blew when the credit union's management appeared in Zuccotti Park to endorse Occupy Wall Street's call to "Move Your Money" from commercial banks to community credit unions. Heeding Peoples' and Occupy's call, 23 protesters marched to their local Citibank branches to close their accounts - and were promptly arrested.
Peoples' Chairwoman Deyarina Del Rio tells me that Peoples sees itself in agreement and alliance with the protesters' demands to radically shift the American finance system away from profit-first to people-first banking. But not with our money, seems to be Goldman's attitude. But of course, it's not Goldman's money but our money - effectively, the tax payer dollars that were supposed to come back in the form of loans in return for the Tarp bailout.
The billions of dollars in CRA funds (Citibank alone committed $115 billion over ten years) have given community banks tremendous political authority at the local level. Notably, Congresswoman Nydia Velasquez will be honored alongside Occupy Wall Street at the credit union's 3 November dinner. "We didn't mean to draw a line in the sand with Goldman," Peoples Chairman Del Rio told me, standing inside the bank's vault, the only place in the cramped back office with room to meet.
But Goldman did draw the line. And other bankers are stepping back across it, too. Capital One also pulled its name off the dinner invites.
Goldman has so far only passed out its legally-required CRA funds with an eye-dropper: the $5,000 for Peoples (now withdrawn), and a few other dabs here and there. The big cash investments from the Goldman fund are dangling, hoping to lure only those community banks and low-income funds that will dance to Goldman's tune. My sources told me that Goldman's "Urban Investment Group" representative had stated in a phone conversation that Occupy's credit union will never get another dime from any big bank, but, again, Goldman refused to speak with me to confirm or deny this.
Peoples' Del Rio dismisses such threats, but I don't. These Community Reinvestment funds ultimately come from public pockets, so why should the titans of Wall Street be allowed to bully community credit unions, which are answerable to their members, not Goldman's partners?
Greg Palast is the author of Vultures' Picnic: In Pursuit of Petroleum Pigs, Power Pirates and High-Finance Carnivores, which will be released on November 14 by Penguin USA.
For more information about Palast's brand new book and his book-signing events in your city, go to http://www.vulturespicnic.org/
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BUFFALO — At this time last year, the Canadiens had packed their bags and had an early start on their vacation.
But coach Michel Therrien said this year's version is looking forward to playing a lot more hockey after clinching a playoff spot Thursday night with a 5-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
"We're proud to make the playoffs," Therrien said after his team dominated a listless Buffalo side.
Therrien said the Canadiens went into the season with the expectation that they would be in a group of teams battling for a playoff spot, but they have exceeded those expectations. The win here assured them of a playoff spot with eight games remaining in the regular season and the Canadiens also reclaimed first place in the Northeast Division.
"It's not easy to make the playoffs, there are good teams that don't make the playoffs," Therrien said. "It's a good accomplishment, but it's only the first step. We realize there's a lot of hockey to be played and there are more steps coming."
While the Sabres offered only token opposition in what should have been a do-or-die game in their own playoff hunt, there were lots of reasons for Therrien to feel good about his team.
For starters, there was the balanced scoring he was looking for when he tweaked his lines earlier in the week. Five different players scored goals and each of the top three lines produced a goal.
"That was the purpose when we changed our lines a little bit," Therrien said. "We wanted to have balance. When you're talking about a team win, that's what you saw tonight. Everybody contributed. Everyone has an important role."
"The offence was good, the defence was good and Peter was good when he had to be," Therrien added.
Backup goaltender Peter Budaj and celebrated the two-year contract extension he received Wednesday by posting his seventh consecutive win. He only faced 15 shots, but he set the tone for the game by making his toughest early in the game when the score was 0-0.
"We set ourselves a goal of making the playoffs at the beginning of the season and we accomplished that, but we have still have a ways to go," Budaj said. "It's a credit to the guys when you consider where we came from last season.
"We came back after not playing very well the other night against Washington and, not to take anything away from Buffalo, we dominated them," Budaj added.
That's an understatement. The Canadiens outshot the home team 42-15, won 58 per cent of the faceoffs and even won both of the fights in the game with Brandon Prust and Francis Bouillon notching decisions over Patrick Kaleta and Steve Ott.
The fourth-best power play in the NHL produced goals from P.K. Subban and Andrei Markov, who are 1-2 in the league in power-play points.
"This was a character win," Subban said. "Any time you have a chance to clinch a playoff spot, you have to take it. Buffalo didn't play its game but we dominated in all three zones."
An improved penalty-killing unit has been one of Therrien's priorities and the Canadiens haven't given up a power-play goal in the past seven games. They've made it easy for themselves by staying out of the box. They killed two penalties here and have only been short-handed four times in the last three games.
"We want to stay out of the box as much as we can," Therrien said. "But we've done a better job with the addition of Jeff Halpern and Brandon Prust coming back from an injury to give us more experience. We approached these three weeks when we said we weren't satisfied, but we had time to get better. We had meetings and looked at video and the guys took their roles with a lot of pride."
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The Houston Astros aren't doing very well (.426), and that's the kind of team you hope the Giants can thump on for the rest of the week. Madison Bumgarner not only pitched another great game, he also hit a home run (his first ever), breaking a streak of 16 homer-less home games for San Francisco. With a 4-1 lead in the 8th, Brandon Belt added a two-run homer--hit first of the year--and we could all relax a bit while the bullpen fiddle-farted around to close things out. Though our super southpaw was the star of the evening (12 strikeouts!), I was happiest when Belt belted one over the right-field wall. All of us have been waiting for the young first baseman to find his stroke. I know it is only one AB, but a crumb is a meal to a starving man. The team really needs another bat, and it especially needs someone who can hit the ball over the fence. Let's hope this is one more step in the maturation of The Baby Giraffe. First base has been a black hole in 2012 and some production from that spot for the rest of the season would be great.
But back to Bumgarner. What a treat it is to watch this guy! He's so smooth and has that seemingly effortless delivery. I've seen him take BP and it is obvious he can hit, so the homer was not a surprise. My favorite moment of the night was after Matt Downs bunted for a hit with two out in the top of the 7th. Bumgarner looked like he was angry, then he seemed to be laughing to himself, thinking "that chicken shit knew he was going to whiff so he put one down." He then struck out Jason Castro on three perfect fastballs over the heart of the plate to end the inning. I've no idea what was actually going through his head, of course, but it sure was a fun sequence. Eight wins ties him for second in the league. Matt Cain goes for his eighth tonight.
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At the Screen Actor Guild Awards, the "30 Rock" star revealed that a former girlfriend, Tanisha, came to the rescue when he needed the organ transplant in December. It is unclear if they were together at the time of the donation.
"I'd like to thank Tanisha for donating my kidney to me," Morgan told E!'s Giuliana Rancic on the red carpet.
The "30 Rock" star underwent a kidney transplant on or around Dec. 10, which led him to miss filming at least two of the show's episodes set to air in March, EW.com reported last month. But Morgan, who also suffers from diabetes, has recovered from the surgery and looked as healthy as ever on the red carpet Sunday night.
"We were together, but then we separated," Morgan said. "But she also gave me a kidney."
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Or, "Why Women?" redux.
Apparently, women on the job greatly underestimate their bosses' opinion of their work. That's the word from a new study out of the University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management.
Scott Taylor, the study's author, found that men tend to assume their bosses think more highly of them than they actually do. For women, on the other hand, the reverse is true. According to Taylor, the difference between how they predicted their bosses rated them and their actual ratings was three times greater for women than for men:
What accounts for these results? "The most obvious answer, lack of confidence, can easily be ruled out," Prof. Taylor says. "How do we know? Women rated themselves just as highly as men rated themselves, an encouraging development from the norm of two or three decades ago."
Closer to the answer, he thinks, is that "women are so accustomed to decades of being 'disappeared' and hearing histories of women whose contributions went unnoticed that they assume these conditions exist to the same extent today. As a result, women in our sample predicted others would not notice their work, when in reality others rated them higher than men on a whole range of emotional and social competencies basic to leadership."
I am a male, and I proudly call myself a feminist. At 62 I have lived through the entire "feminist" movement, but all it takes to remind me of what a great distance still has to be travelled is one question to Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State (for God's sake), about policy: What does your husband think about this?
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January 31, 2019Reviewer: A customer in Tennessee* My husband and I both really enjoy the Dark Chocolate Royale shake. That's why we purchase by the case.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Dark Chocolate Royale, 11 oz, 12 shakes
January 31, 2019Reviewer: Sheila in Massachusetts* When in a hurry in the morning, both my husband and I will drink a Mocha Latte drink. Is filling and super tasty. Great way to get some protein without the carbs. We always have a bunch in the house.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Mocha Latte, 11 oz, 12 shakes
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January 06, 2019Reviewer: Joseph in Tennessee* Very good.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Chocolate Banana, 11 oz
January 02, 2019Reviewer: Anika in Connecticut* I tried this elsewhere. I LOVE it!! It tastes clean, doesn't have an after taste or make me nauseous. I went to get more, and now they're out of it. When I looked on here and saw the Chocolate Banana plus other flavors I never knew about, I got excited. So from now on I'll order it here. The price is extremely reasonable. On the outside you're paying anywhere from $8-$10, and they have like one or two flavors. So glad Netrition exists!This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Chocolate Banana, 11 oz
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August 31, 2018Reviewer: Debora in Tennessee* Not much banana flavor in the choc/banana
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March 16, 2018Reviewer: Brenda in Missouri* First time for chocolate banana. Mild flavor but I like because neither flavor was overpowering to my palate.
Mocha Latte WAS my favorite.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Mocha Latte, 11 oz
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July 16, 2017Reviewer: Elizabeth in West Virginia* These are good quality, I just didn't like the flavor.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Cookies & Creme, 11 oz
April 05, 2017Reviewer: john in Louisiana* Not bad if you're on a low carb regimen. Sure, it takes a few of them to get used to the different taste, but I enjoy them very much now. They're good for hitting that sweet spot when you're craving the old ways of eating! :)This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Strawberry, 11 oz
January 27, 2017Reviewer: Tammie in Kentucky* I buy them by the cases! I love the cafe caramel! It tastes like the frappacinos that they sell in the stores! Try them, I'm glad I did!This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Cafe Caramel, 11 oz
December 19, 2016Reviewer: Verne in Iowa* This is my favorite Atkins shake. It has a rich chocolate taste. Vanilla is my second choice and one less net carb. The Mocha Latte and Strawberry have an artificial taste and I avoid them altogether.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Dark Chocolate Royale, 11 oz
December 19, 2016Reviewer: Verne in Iowa* I like most of the Atkins shakes but this one has a kind of artificial taste so I avoid it. It's hard to detect the chocolate or coffee taste but on the plus side it does seem to give me a boost. My favorite is the dark chocolate and vanilla comes in second with its one net carb.
December 17, 2016Reviewer: Tara in New Jersey* My 13 year-old son is on the modified atkins diet for seizures, and he really enjoys these shakes. He would like it if it could shake up a bit more because sometimes the liquid is separated some. But he drinks these regularly!This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Milk Chocolate Delight, 11 oz
April 24, 2015Reviewer: Kimberly in Ohio* Horrible.. could not even drink it. Threw it away. Horrible chalky taste.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Milk Chocolate Delight, 11 oz, 12 shakes
December 08, 2013Reviewer: Emma in Connecticut* Strawberry, dark chocolate, and french vanilla are all incredible. Filling and thick with a nice, real flavor. The coffee varieties have a bit of a weird taste, I'd prefer to make my own mocha with real coffee and the chocolate shake dumped in (I have done this, too. It is great.)
The extra fat in these shakes versus standard "protein" smoothies, shakes, and powders makes them so much thicker and tastier. I love the consistency.
If atkins sold protein powder I'd buy it to make larger quantities. They're on the low end for protein count anyway.
Definitely try pouring them in the blender with some ice and xanthan gum, any other mix-ins for a summer shake. They froth up nicely.
December 22, 2012Reviewer: CYNTHIA in North Carolina* I have tried all of the flavors. I am following the Atkins program, and I have a shake (usually french vanilla or strawberry, my favorites) along with 2 oz of cheese for lunch - it is a very filling and delicious lunch.
November 18, 2012Reviewer: Ken in Washington* Who can argue with a sweet mocha every morning? Makes a great breakfast and/or morning coffee break.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Mocha Latte, 11 oz
August 25, 2012Reviewer: Krystal in California* I've tried the Dark Chocolate Royale and Strawberry shake flavors, and I loved the dark chocolate royale the best. In all honesty I didn't care for the strawberry shake flavor, it tasted too much like strawberry quik with an aftertaste. The dark chocolate isn't too sweet and seemed thicker in texture than the strawberry, I highly recommend if you love chocolate!This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Dark Chocolate Royale, 11 oz
August 07, 2012Reviewer: Ricky in Ohio* These shakes taste great and they do a good job of filling me up for the meal it is replacing.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Dark Chocolate Royale, 11 oz
May 09, 2012Reviewer: Brian in Utah* Love these shakes, prefer the vanilla, I can add fruit and flavorings. Very creamy, it is like drinking a milk shake. I tried all the flavors, strawberry was #2 the others were good. I just liked the above ones.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Creamy Vanilla, 11 oz, 12 shakes
April 02, 2012Reviewer: A customer in New York* These are delicious meal/snack replacements. The mocha latte and cafe caramel are heavenly and just as good as Starbucks. The Endulge bars are also a great way to control and minimize cravings. Atkins was suggested by my doctor. It really works.
December 12, 2011Reviewer: James in Kentucky* I just love the Milk Chocolate Delight Shakes. So much, in fact, that I am ordering 2 more packs of those and trying the Strawberry this time, as well. I was soooo missing my chocolate milk on induction, but these shakes give me back the pleasures of good taste with a healthy way to go. Packed full of nutrients and protein, and only 2 net carbs each!!This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Milk Chocolate Delight, 11 oz
0 of 1 people found the following review helpfulNovember 25, 2011Reviewer: Doug in Virginia* Subject Line: Dr. Atkins: "Come back!!"
Whomever is running this company is ruining it, too! The flagship Atkins' product, "The Atkins' Shake," used to be flavorful, thick (and thickened when deep chilled!), and satiating. I used to buy the uniquely flavored "Mocha Latte" by the case; no more!! In two distinct "new and improved" phases in late 2009 and early 2011 these shakes are now unfit for human consumption. The first "improvement" gave the shake the flavor of boiled tofu. The second "improvement", a year later gave the shake the viscosity of "gatorade." In the end, I'm sure the nutrition level stayed the same, but the product should be called "Tofu-water" so consumers clearly understood they are no longer getting a fair "Shake." Customer service department at Atkins is an absolute joke: I've had more pleasant customer service experiences when talking with an auditor at the IRS. Sad...VERY sad. Dr. Atkins know this: you're in a better place now so maybe you ought ignore my subject line.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Mocha Latte, 11 oz
October 23, 2011Reviewer: Deborah in New York* I travel all day every day for work and these shakes are so portable - I carry straws in my snack sack so I can "drink & drive" legally! LOL! The cafe caramel and the mocha latte are BOTH ideal to start my day especially for a loooong drive!
July 03, 2011Reviewer: Lois in New Jersey* I am addicted to the Milk chocolate flavor. It started as a quick alternative to cooking breakfast before dashing off to work. Now, I simply crave it every morning for breakfast. My husband's "must-have" flavor is Mocha latte. He tried the Cafe caramel but found it too sweet. I started out with the vanilla (good vanilla flavor) and strawberry (tastes like powdered strawberry Quik I loved in my childhood days!) flavors, and liked them both very much, but seems that they are very thick and gloppy (perhaps too much thickener by the manufacturer?). In any case, you cannot make the consistency smooth by shaking the product in its package. I pour it into the free shaker container from Netrition, with some ice, and go to town with shaking. Becomes quite smooth and drinkable. Also, the dark chocolate has a deeper chocolate flavor than the milk for those who love chocolate.
April 15, 2011Reviewer: Diane in California* I had the caramel flavored shakes...UGH! Really bad stuff. It is thick but leaves a film in your mouth and awful mouth feel. I have had a lot of low carb ready to drink shakes, but never have any tasted so bad. I pinch pennies, and even so, I have no hesitation in dumping these awful drinks. I simply cannot swallow the nasty stuff. If this is new and improved, what was the old version like?This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Cafe Caramel, 11 oz
November 03, 2010Reviewer: Katherine in New Jersey* The best shakes on the market. BUT -- they changed the formula for the vanilla and now it is always clumping. It used to be my favorite flavor.
October 05, 2010Reviewer: Jeanne in Pennsylvania* I have one of these every morning with a Dixie Diner flavored bread- it's an awesome combo.
I crush ice with the Atkins shake and it then becomes a smoothie with ice chunks. Just delicious. I do this with other Atkins shakes as well.
The whole breakfast is only 5 carbs which is great for a low carb way of life.
October 03, 2010Reviewer: Felecia in Indiana* I have tried all of the chocolate varieties and the cafe caramel. Cafe caramel is definitely the best. No aftertaste, tastes just like an iced coffee drink from McDonalds or Starbucks. Very good! I've order two 24 ct cases. The other flavors have varying levels of aftertaste. Must drink ICE cold or heaven help you.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Cafe Caramel, 11 oz, 12 shakes
September 12, 2010Reviewer: Kathy in Florida* Not a fan of the other flavors, but love the vanilla. (not a fan of choc. shakes, icecream, etc. in general...so it may have nothing to do with this product...) My friend loves the choc. and strawberry shakes. They had problems with the consistency of the vanilla...was getting clumped up and funky... but it's good now!
August 29, 2010Reviewer: Mary in New Mexico* Tasty, portable, high-protein, low-carb--what more could I ask? We use it for an easy breakfast on the way to work.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Creamy Vanilla, 11 oz
June 23, 2010Reviewer: Brett in Georgia* Great tasting quick protein upon waking before a big breakfast.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Mocha Latte, 11 oz, 12 shakes
May 07, 2010Reviewer: Steven in Ohio* I'd give these shakes a 10 if I could. They are the perfect drink when you need to take the edge off of a sugar craving. The biggest problem I face with these is trying to limit my intake to one at a time. I was ordering them by the 4 pack - they now arrive by the case as they are one of our favorites.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Milk Chocolate Delight, 11 oz
January 21, 2010Reviewer: Kimber in New Mexico* LOVE this shake!This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Milk Chocolate Delight, 11 oz
4 of 4 people found the following review helpfulDecember 09, 2009Reviewer: Karen in New York* I was never a shake person. However, I am now a big time user. I love lattes and use the chocolate and vanilla for my milk. But my biggest discovery is to use the vanilla as my liquid in my baking. The only recipe I didn't like was the biscuits...they just shouldn't be sweet. But my muffins, pancakes and waffles, OH MY! The great thing is if you don't add vanilla, you keep 1 carb out and if you don't use splenda you can keep 48 carbs out for every cup. I finally got splenda to tell me the carb count for the regular splenda packets...it is 48 carbs per cup. I bake with my carbquik and Atkins and save so many carbs and love it...I do add the extra baking powder and everything is light and fluffy...it is worth the 1 carb for that teaspoon. Try it, you will love the Atkins with the carbquik.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Creamy Vanilla, 11 oz
2 of 2 people found the following review helpfulOctober 14, 2009Reviewer: Margaret in Michigan* I can't tell you how often these delicious shakes have stopped me from falling off my low carb diet. The vanilla shake tastes a lot like condensed milk in a can and can be used as a milk/cream substitute on low carb cereals, in coffee or in recipes.
September 28, 2009Reviewer: Shannon in Michigan* These are very handy to have. When it's cooler, I try to leave some in my car for 'emergency' purposes! Some days they seem to taste 'chemically' - if you know what I mean. Make sure they are ice cold before you enjoy. Of course fresh food is better, but some days you just need to grab something and GO!
August 24, 2009Reviewer: gina in Ohio* Drink them COLD! or they can get a little vitamin taste that can turn you off. I drink Milk Chocolate...strawberry has too much vitamin taste for me. I drink these while I'm at work, for that chocolate milk craving...This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Milk Chocolate Delight, 11 oz
July 14, 2009Reviewer: Kristina in Arkansas* These are really good.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Dark Chocolate Royale, 11 oz
July 03, 2009Reviewer: Carol D in Maryland* Great for losing weight or as a mid-day snack for those of us who don't need to lose weight. Great flavors too.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Mocha Latte, 11 oz
June 05, 2009Reviewer: A customer in New York* Satisfying and tasty.
May 10, 2009Reviewer: William in New York* I like them all. If you like chi latte, mix the Vanilla with the Oregon Chi Tea and it is really a great treat. Almost like Starbucks... almost! :)
April 22, 2009Reviewer: Robert in North Carolina* I love these, and have a case sent to my office address every couple months. Most days there is no time to go out to lunch. No problem. A short stroll outside, enjoy an Atkins RTD Shake, and I'm good to go until dinner.
April 01, 2009Reviewer: Linda in California* These shakes are delicious. They are packed with vitamins and minerals but mostly taste. Every flavor tastes wonderful.
March 18, 2009Reviewer: ERIKA in Virginia* These shakes are excellent for the low carb diet. In the grocery stores you can only find chocolate and vanilla. Strawberry has good flavor and I look forward to trying the other flavors in the future.
March 08, 2009Reviewer: Debra in Indiana* This is easy to drink. No problem with mixing like some powders. It can be taken anywhere. It is filling and great for low carb diets! I drink it every day!
January 05, 2009Reviewer: Carol in California* The Atkins shakes are lower in sodium than any of the other diet/protein shakes I have checked out and have a smooth consistency and good flavor - vanilla is my favorite.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Creamy Vanilla, 11 oz
October 20, 2008Reviewer: Nancy in Iowa* These are very good when they are very very cold! Helps knock down hunger pains and makes a good replacement for a meal.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Dark Chocolate Royale, 11 oz
October 17, 2008Reviewer: Erin in Ohio* I love the cafe caramel and mocha latte flavors and cannot find them in any stores!
September 13, 2008Reviewer: MARGARET in New York* I have been drinking these shakes for years. They are a good meal replacement when time is short, especially mornings. I'm not happy that they changed a few things such as the sodium content. They hiked it up from 170 to 200 or more, depending on the flavor. I also preferred the can, as it stayed colder longer as opposed to the paper container they use now. But I will continue drinking them as they taste better than other product.
July 31, 2008Reviewer: Mary in Maryland* I rely on the Atkins quality when I purchase these drinks. When I know I will be out shopping for an extended time, I will pack one on these drinks in a insulated lunch bag, along with a LC rollup sandwich. The drinks are tasty and very nutritious. My favorite is the mocha chocolate and the vanilla, although all the flavors are good and very satisfying.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Mocha Latte, 11 oz
July 20, 2008Reviewer: karen in Texas* I was really surprised with the great flavor of these low carb protein shakes. I have to get at least 60 grams of protein in a day and these are a great breakfast starter to my day. Cafe Caramel is my fav.. I have tried them all but the vanilla and have not been disappointed. This order will have vanilla added to my list...
July 16, 2008Reviewer: Patricia in New Jersey* The strawberry flavor is by far my favorite. It is sweet, tastes like strawberry milk, and is very satisfying. I love all the Atkins shakes. They make low carb living a breeze.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Strawberry, 11 oz
July 16, 2008Reviewer: Cris in New York* I've been drinking these shakes for a long time. I basically used to live on them on the weekdays. Why oh why did Atkins suddenly change them ? I bought the "new & improved" version of my favorite cafe caramel shake & it is just not good at all anymore. Completely different taste, watered down & gave me an upset stomach. Never experienced latter with their old version. I really tried so hard to like the new ones, but sadly, I will not be buying these anymore.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Cafe Caramel, 11 oz
June 30, 2008Reviewer: Tosca in Ohio* The change in the flavor of the Chocolate delight is not as good as the previous cans. To me it now reminds me more of the Chocolate Royale. I really wish they would have kept the flavor the same. If you are not used to the can Chocolate Delight, you won't think it's that bad though.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Milk Chocolate Delight, 11 oz
June 25, 2008Reviewer: karen in Texas* This is quite tasty and a quick easy meal. I added a couple of sweet low packets to mine as I like mine a little sweeter. But, overall a nice protein drink to have on the run.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Mocha Latte, 11 oz
June 19, 2008Reviewer: Toni in Idaho* I love all of them. Even the chocolate flavors and I'm not one to really like chocolate milk or ice cream. They are what get me through each day. My favorite is the vanilla, but they are all very good and so lo carb its terrific. What a way to start the day. Great for a snack too.
June 10, 2008Reviewer: Jeffrey in Rhode Island* This product was recently reformulated/repackaged, unfortunately bringing it from a 4/5 star product to a 1/2. It appears that, nutritionally, the product is relatively the same, but the flavor and consistency have suffered dramatically. I drank at least one of these a day for over a year, but will probably stop at this point, as with the 'new' product I am just choking them down until they are gone. Also, I think WalMart has these for $1 less per 4 pack, so if Netrition does not lower their cost, you may do better at you local WM. No criticism of Netrition here -- we still love you guys!
May 27, 2008Reviewer: Stacy in North Carolina* I have tried all flavors on the market and LOVE EVERY ONE. I have been drinking them for a couple years now and don't think I could stick to the diet without them. I have at least one a day and sometimes two. They are very filling and also satisfy the sweet craving not to mention that they're very, very delicious.
May 01, 2008Reviewer: CHRISTINE in Maryland* Atkins cafe mocha shake is absolutely delicious. They are easy and convenient. I add frozen coffee ice cubes and blend in the blender for a thick creamy delicious milk shake. It reminds me of my favorite iced coffee drinks without the calories or the carbs. Great for my new lifestyle and a filling meal replacement.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Mocha Latte, 11 oz
April 22, 2008Reviewer: A customer in New York* Don't taste like coffee or mocha ... just taste terrible!This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Mocha Latte, 11 oz
February 11, 2008Reviewer: Shannon in Florida* As a chocolate milk lover, the Chocolate Delight and Chocolate Royale have been life savers! My mom has even replaced her coffee creamer with the Creamy Vanilla.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpfulJanuary 24, 2008Reviewer: mary in Georgia* Love these shakes...especially the Cafe Caramel Latte and Chocolate Royale. I'm a serious chocoholic..so I was surprised that my absolute favorite of all the flavors turned out to be the Strawberry Supreme...YUM! Filling shakes that taste great!
December 07, 2007Reviewer: Georgiann in Texas* I was already using the Vanilla and Chocolate Royale, but recently tried the Cafe Caramel Latte and Cafe Mocha. I like both very much, but give a slight edge to the Cafe Mocha, which has a pleasant coffee flavor with no odd aftertaste.
November 15, 2007Reviewer: Susan K. in Michigan* Delicious. Satisfying. Keeps hunger at bay for at least 4 hours.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Milk Chocolate Delight, 11 oz
1 of 1 people found the following review helpfulNovember 01, 2007Reviewer: A customer in New Mexico* I really like the coffee flavors, the consistency is like coffee, not a shake. I missed having a latte once in awhile. Also, the vanilla is good, haven't tried the others.
September 05, 2007Reviewer: Karon K. in Texas* Atkins has finally nailed two flavors that are wonderful! The Cafe Caramel Latte has a hint of coffee to it, and the Cafe Mocha tastes just like a Dunkocino (spelling?) that Dunkin' Donuts used to offer!! You won't be disappointed with these two...This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Cafe Caramel, 11 oz
August 26, 2007Reviewer: Jennifer in Connecticut* Tastes best if you mix in a half cup of Hood Calorie Countdown chocolate milk, some ice cubes and put in the blender. Even BETTER if you toss in a TBSP of sugar free soy nut butter! YUM! Perfect meal, fills you up for hours!This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Milk Chocolate Delight, 11 oz
August 21, 2007Reviewer: A customer in North Carolina* These are so tasty and filling that they are truly a meal replacement. They are also good for a quick "pick me up" in the afternoon.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Dark Chocolate Royale, 11 oz
June 16, 2007Reviewer: Georgiann in Texas* I've tried Chocolate Royale and Creamy Vanilla and find both quite pleasant tasting -- smooth, light and sweet with no strange aftertaste. They're very convenient as a light meal when time is short.
June 06, 2007Reviewer: Beth in New Jersey* When served chilled the Atkins Vanilla Shakes are a nice alternative to a low carb bar. Not gritty, no after taste - very satisfying.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Creamy Vanilla, 11 oz
1 of 1 people found the following review helpfulMay 31, 2007Reviewer: April in Washington* I like the flavor of the strawberry ones the best. Not too sweet but sweet enough. Definitely like it with ice, because they are kind of thick. They fill you up, good for breakfast or if you're on the go and need something quick and convenient.This review is specific to Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Strawberry, 11 oz
May 28, 2007Reviewer: Kirk in Maryland* I buy them by the case. Taste good. Easy. Drink chilled.
May 13, 2007Reviewer: Garry in Michigan* The best tasting low carb ready-to-drink shakes that I've ever tasted! The Chocolate Delight and Strawberry are my favorites, but all of them are 'top shelf'.
March 29, 2007Reviewer: AJ in Louisiana* Two words describe the shakes: scrump tious ! lol - seriously these are delicious. The Chocolate Royale and Creamy Vanilla are great right out the can. The Cafe Mocha over ice is yummy. Vanilla Caramel is great over Raisin Bran for breakfast.
March 24, 2007Reviewer: Amyjean in Connecticut* Fantastic shakes (accept the strawberry...yuck!) They are great for meal replacements as well as a sweet-relief!
October 28, 2006Reviewer: Thomas in Pennsylvania* I have tried everything but the vanilla caramel creme flavor. They really have improved the flavors.


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As hard as it may be to believe, not too long ago, it was actually quite difficult to sell a book about Donald Trump. When investigative journalist David Cay Johnston sought a publisher for a biography shortly after Trump descended his golden escalator and announced his plans to seek the Republican nomination, he couldn't get anyone to bite. Read more
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The British Civil Wars of the mid-17th century are my passion. This extraordinary period has everything: epic battles, espionage and adventure, the only trial and execution of a monarch, and radical constitutional experiments, all documented by newspapers and pamphlets in the "first age of journalism". Read more
Critically acclaimed author Irenosen Okojie has won the AKO Caine prize for African writing, crediting her win with giving her "extra confidence" as a black, female experimental writer who has felt she was "operating on the fringes". Read more
True crime is having a moment. But then, one could say true crime has been having a moment for more than three centuries, since the New England-based minister Cotton Mather published his execution sermons for eager Puritan audiences, then, with an altogether different pamphlet, laid the groundwork for the Salem Witch Trials in 1692.
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Naomi Campbell's former agent fended off defense accusations Tuesday that she lied to the war crimes court to further her own lawsuit against Campbell, insisting the model knew she was receiving diamonds from Charles Taylor.
Taylor, the former Liberian president, faces 11 counts of war crimes linked to allegations he supported rebels during Sierra Leone's vicious 11-year civil war, which ended in 2002 with an estimated 100,000 dead. Prosecutors accuse him of trading in so-called blood diamonds — gems used to finance wars — in exchange for supporting the rebels. Taylor denies the charges.
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Agent Carole White said she was present when Campbell told Jeremy Ractliffe, head of the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, that the diamonds she was donating to the charity came from Taylor.
Campbell testified last week she did not know the source or value of the "stones" she received after a 1997 dinner party at Mandela's presidential mansion. She told the court that two men came to her room in the middle of the night and said merely it was "a gift for you." The British supermodel said she did not even know they were diamonds.
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Taylor's lawyer Courtenay Griffiths accused White of lying to assist her in a separate case against her former client, whom she is suing for millions of dollars for alleged breach of contract.
"I suggest that your account is a complete pack of lies, and you've made it up in order to assist in your lawsuit against Ms. Campbell," Griffiths said Tuesday. "Put bluntly, for you this is all about money."
White told the court her account was true, and that she had told the same story to friends in 1997 because "it was funny at the time."
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"It's totally the truth. It has nothing to do with my business argument with Naomi Campbell," White said. "This is not about money."
On Monday, American actress and human rights activist Mia Farrow also told the court that Campbell had told her the day after the 1997 dinner that she received "a huge diamond" from Taylor.
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The statutes of the Sierra Leone war crimes court make no reference to perjury and specify no penalties for it.
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The three judges of the Special Court for Sierra Leone order Griffiths to wind up Taylor's defense by Nov. 12, ending the trial just short of three years after it began in earnest. Taylor himself was on the stand for nearly seven months.
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Rose & Alex Pilibos Armenian School is a small, tightknit K-12 Armenian school located in the heart of Hollywood, CA and has been an educational landmark within the Armenian community for the past 43 years! Katrina Magzanyan is a proud 3rd grade student, with a BIG heart. She approached the Counselor, Ms. Maral Tavitian at the beginning of the school year with hopes that she could find creative opportunities to encourage students to help other children in need. Her motto is "Kids Helping Kids". She presented Ms. Tavitian with a formal proposal including a variety of ways Rose & Alex Pilibos may be able to give back to the community, raise cancer awareness and funds, and provide kids with necessities such as clothes and toys. "I was beyond impressed, and so touched by her heartfelt willingness to help those she's never even met!" said Ms. Tavitian.
In her proposal, at the time only 7 years old, Katrina describes her family's' personal battle with cancer. She lost her grandmother, Sima Magzanyan to cancer, and unfortunately never had a chance to meet her. Last year, Katrina, her sister Isabella and brother, John were at the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles for a routine surgery and Katrina and her siblings observed how there were quite a few children at the hospital. Something lit a fire in her and Katrina along with her brother and sister approached her mother, Marina BerBeryan with their ideas on how to bring some happiness and joy back to these children's lives, even including her classmates and fellow Pilibos students to join along in her efforts.
Katrina's determination not only created the opportunity to organize Rose and Alex Pilibos' The First Annual Toy Drive "Kids Help Kids" for the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, but also facilitated in the administration's decision to form an Elementary Student Body Government (i.e. Student Council) so that students like Katrina can actively lead, participate, organize and encourage their peers to get involved in various philanthropic opportunities.
On Thursday, March 21, 2013, at 1:30 PM, Spokesperson Katrina Magzanyan and a few other members for the student body government along with Counselor Ms. Maral Tavitian and Elementary Academic Director, Souzy Ohanian visited Children's Hospital of Los Angeles to drop off boxes of toys collected from the "Kids Help Kids" Toy Drive for the pediatric patients at the hospital.
For more information on how you can help to donate toys and clothes for the upcoming Rose and Alex Pilibos' "Kids Help Kids" Toy Drive for Children's Hospital of Los Angeles please contact Rose and Alex Pilibos School at (323) 668-2661 or write to 1615 N. Alexandria Ave, Los Angeles CA 90027 Attention: "Kids Help Kids" Toy Drive.


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London Food Walks & Tours
Here at Scratch we're just a little food obsessed. Oh, and a little London obsessed too.
And is there any better way of getting to know a city like London than through her food? We don't think so.
On our half day food walking tours we'll help you get under the skin of the real London, revealing all her fabulousness, through a flirtation with her food.
We'll take you down alleyways and itty bitty laneways to hunt out the best food of this cosmopolitan city.
We visit cafes, bakeries, bars, restaurants and artisan producers – places we've handpicked, many of which are just a little tricky to track down on your own. On the way, we'll share stories and insights to help you understand how the city's food trends have developed the way they have.
We'll feed you ten little tastings from some of our favourite hot spots and make sure you get to experience an authentic, contemporary London; one whose foodie scene is more than soggy fish and chips or a pint and curry.
Your guide is Michelle Francis; an ex-restauranteur and chef, a chatterer and a food lover. She's been running the widely acclaimed Scratch SupperClub since 2012 and hunting out fabulous food across London since, oh, ages.
Michelle is Antipodean by birth but a Londoner by love.


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Janaan Potter passed yesterday, July 21st 2013. She has been battling cancer for the last three years. She has been a strong supporter of the cause and human rights. Also a big supporter of and contributor of our other cause site Stop Animal Abuse! Her birthday would have been this Wednesday...her love, guidance and unending daily support will be missed.