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SORRY IT TOOK ME SO LONG! My parents finally left me alone so I was able to UPLOAD! Thanks Andie for reading. A little commotion goes on in the hospital.
Lisa walked nervously throughout the hospital. She had to do this. William had to know. Most of this was her fault anyway. Like Lori said... she should've just given him a chance. But she had a good reason. What if it ruined their relationship. The bands were extremely close. She went into the waiting room to check on her sister.
Mike glared at her.
"Hey... where's my sister?" She asked.
"With Pete and the baby." Patrick said.
She raised her eyebrows. "The baby?"
"She went in early."
"Oh..." Lisa smiled and looked for William's room. It didn't take her long to find it. She opened the door and smiled. "H-hey." She said.
He was awake. "Hi." He showed no emotion.
"Listen, William... I am so sorry. I know this is all my fault. I shouldn't have been so mean to you. I didn't know about those girls. I mean... I really do like you but it-"
"Well that's great. But after thinking about this... I'll live. You don't need to say anything else. Just leave."
"But Wil-"
"No. If you want me to be alright, you can leave."
She nodded. "Fine... bye." She turned around and left, she walked through the waiting room. "You can't even give me another chance?"
"I think we've given you enough. You put William and Lori here."
"How is that my fault?"
"You ruined William's way of thoughts and that fight you had with Lori just put more stress on her made her pass out." Patrick said. "Do you know how long it's gonna take for them to be back to normal? Physically and mentally? Even Pete. You didn't see him last night. Sure Lori's alive but their baby's life is on the line. Because of what you did to William you almost broke up the band. I think it would make everything better if you just left."
"You can't tell me what to do. You can't seperate me from this."
"You didn't even exist to us until this year. You meant nothing to us. I hope you know that we began to like you because Lori seemed to be very close to her. But now we know that you're nothing."
"I don't give a crap. I'm staying until my sister tells me otherwise."
"At the moment-we know for sure that she hates you."
Sisky got up. "Just leave. Everything was fine until you came. Will found somebody else." He walked out of the room.
"Fine. Chicago sucks anyway. You're not willing to give anybody another chance. I'm leaving... ass-holes." She gave them the finger and left.
"She'll be back." Joe said.
"Hello." The doctor smiled.
Pete smiled back.
"Well... your daughter is having a miraculous recovery. I've never seen anything like it."
His mouth opened with shock. "Really?"
"We would like to keep her for a few extra days though. A week the most."
"Alright. I mean as long as she's alright."
"Lori's with the baby right now, you can see her if you'd like"
"Thank you."
Pete opened the hospital door, grinning. He found Lori standing by the window holding their daughter. She turned around and smiled back. "Hey, baby." She said.
He walked over to her, sliding his arms around her stomach. "How are you feeling?"
"Alright. I feel a lot better than I did yesterday. So does Mia." She said.
Pete kissed her. He let go of her waist and was handed Mia. He smiled. "She's beautiful..."
"Yeah..." She sighed. "I guess God was on our side today."
"Everyone's in the waiting room. Should I go tell them?"
"Hold on... I need to talk to William for a little bit."
"Alright. Good luck. I heard he was still being a little stubborn."
"I'll get through to him." She said before exiting the room. She walked through the hallway. She didn't want to see what he looked like. It would be worse. But things couldn't go down anymore. Nothing could get worse. The boiling point was reached and now the only way out is up. She found his room and entered it. William was awake, he smiled once she entered.
"Shouldn't you be resting?" He asked.
She laughed. "I'm done. I needed to see how you were doing." She staired at him, he was all bruised and scarred. His arms were all bandaged up and blood was scattered across the blanket. "Are you feeling alright?"
"God everything hurts... my head feels like it's gonna explode."
"You hit the floor pretty hard."
"Yeah, I feel horrible about everything now. I treated everybody like crap. I got into a fight with Mike, Sisky thought I hated him and Michael and the Butcher can't trust me! I just didn't know what was wrong with me. There was something, some kind of flaw that I couldn't get past."
"Everyone has there flaws, hun. Look at where I came from. A dad who never listened to me, a horrible step-mother and two bitchey half sisters. I don't even want to see Lisa anymore. So what if those girls didn't like you for who you are. I did, your bandmates did, all of your friends. Honestly, you're like my brother. You're more than a friend to me, William. Even if I was dead you can count on me. It's going to take a long time for you to rebuild everything... I know. I've tried killing myself countless times. I didn't succeed for a reason."
"But what if it wasn't meant for this?"
"You're gonna find someone. You'll know when she comes." She ran her fingers through his long chestnut hair. "Just don't give up."
"I'll keep that in mind. How's the little one?" He asked.
"They said she's recovering quickly."
"Once I'm able to move I'll come see her." He smiled crookedly.
"The morphene will go away soon."
"What about everyone else."
"They're all worried about you. I don't know what happened to Lisa, but everyone else is there. I would go out to say something but I can't leave the section."
"Alright. Does anybody know that we're alive?"
"Me, I don't know about you." She grinned.
William yawned.
"I should leave. I left Pete with the baby."
"Ha, alright. I guess I'll see you around. Being in the same hospital." He replied, smiling.
"Kay." She hugged him and walked towards the door.
"Oh and Lori..."
"Thanks, for everything."
She smiled back and walked back to her room. Pete was still with Mia, but was accompanied by his bandmates. They all smiled, happy that she was alright. She laid back down in her hospital bed and took Mia.
"You gave me a heart attack you know. You owe me." Andy said.
"Hey, it's not my fault." She said.
"Yeah, you look anorexic again." Joe said.
"Thanks... I think."
Pete sat next to her and kissed the top of her head. "Is it safe to say everything's alright?" He asked.
"I think so. William seems normal again, he doesn't look it but he's back to himself."
"Good, because they just went to see him. But they brought a / girl /." Patrick laughed.
"A girl?" She asked.
"Yeah, she happens to be friends with him from past tours and e-mail. Sisky knows for real, or so he says."
"Alright girlfriend, she has brownish hair with side bangs and blue eyes. Emo chick." Patrick said, showing a girlish tone in his voice.
"Oh no, not emo!" Pete exclaimed.
The group laughed. "So... you named her Mia?" Joe asked, changing the subject.
"Yep." Pete replied.
"Has she cried once?"
"No, actually. The doctor's worried that their might be some vocal damages though."
"With the way Pete screams, their might be." Patrick joked.
"December 21... isn't that the shortest day of the year?" Lori asked.
"Yeah. Freaky... And at midnight too." Pete answered.
"So... do you know if she's gonna be alright?"
"So far, so good. They don't know for sure though but it's looking okay." Lori said.
William was asleep by the time his bandmates walked in. "Shit, he's sleeping again?" Mike asked, whispering.
"I think he's doing it on purpose now." Michael said.
"Alright... he doesn't look any better." Mike said, sitting on the nearest chair.
"Well at least he doesn't look worse." Butcher replied.
The band continued to look at him until his eyes finally opened. He smiled. "Hey."
"Good, we thought you were asleep."
"I was... but I heard you guys."
"Yeah, he's still the same. If I threw a feather at you, you'd wake up." Sisky said.
William smiled, but his eye caught one other guest, a female. "Hi." He said, confused.
"Oh yeah. Sorry Lena. William, this is Lena. She was here last night, she was at our concert."
"A couple of other ones too. I met you at each one."
William nodded and smiled. "I remember you, you sent us that e-mail..."
"That you replied to."
"Anyway... are you alright? You fell... and hit the ground really hard. And I guess your still coughing up blood." Butcher said.
"My head still hurts. I feel like I'm gonna explode."
"It looks like you already did."
"Ha. I guess it feels like it." His smile slowly turned into a frown. "Well... I need to say I'm sorry. Everything I was doing to myself blocked out what I was doing to you guys too... I'm gonna swear right now, that I'll never-ever do it again."
"Don't put to much pressure on yourself, Bill." Mike said. "We knew it wasn't you, with the bitchy atitude and crap. Drugs and you don't work out."
"Yeah, they give you another personallity." Sisky added.
"Am I forgiven?"
"I dunno... what do you think?" Michael asked his bandmates.
Sisky smiled. "I would say yes. As long as you promise to never ever ever ever do it again. You scared the shit outta me."
"I wont."
"Your safe with me then."
"Yeah, do you want to sleep or can we tell the guys they can see you?" Butcher asked.
"Sleep sounds nice."
"Ha, alright. See you tomorrow."
Everyone left his room and his head crashed back into the pillow. Looking to the side he found a card.
I've heard about your experience with drugs and how it's been effecting everything and everyone. And it's about girls? Oh come on. The William Beckett that I've known would never let a girl get into his head. But I really hope you get better because if it weren't for you guys, I'd be dead as well. I think that it was my turn to save you. Be yourself and never let anybody get into your head. You have so much to be proud of. Your in an awesome band with awesome people, you have a great voice, a great writer, handsome. Those are only a few. As you told your fans, 'hold your head high, heavy heart' I guess I can say the same to you. Just don't give up.
And if you ever need to, gimme a call.
A peace of paper slid out from under, turning out to be the young girl's number.
"What a fucking psycho path. I guess I'll call her once I'm outta here..." He said to himself. He finally closed his eyes and slept.
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New TAI... vid.
Makes me cry, everytime I see it.
It's not only that vid though.
Slow Down makes me cry. We've Got A Big Mess makes me depressed.
Seed makes me cry though. You Might Have Noticed makes me depressed.
Works out that way.
New FOB vid.
Makes me cry.
I don't favor the song. I like Hum Hallelujah better.
What's with depressing vids these days?!
What now, MCR coming out with a video about a bunny that blows up?
Cha, how about a Panic! one about a little girl who gets taken by the beast.
I still luffle them though.
School's good. I made a lot of friends.
Get this... THEY ALL LISTEN TO ROCK!
Uh-huh. They listen to that stuff.
I don't think as long as I have but pretty long.
(I've been listening to rock since I was 5. Blink 182 was my first favorite band)
I still love 'em.
I was reading something about Jonzetta-their keyboardest killed himself. I cried.
My mom caught me watching Txt Message Break-Up by Kelly and she got pissed at me.
It was kinda funny.
Stranger than Fiction sucked. It looked so much funnier but it wasn't.
I still haven't finished my videos.
I should do that today or tomorrow.
I'm aiming for today.
I'm listening to the (After) Life of the Party right now.
On the verge of crying.
You know... I wrote this while ripping a box to shreads with my teeth?
Paper offically makes me gag.
Before I get you pissed.... I'll leave.
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I just noticed this, I had I think 900 posts (don't post that much) and now it's 388. Did they get cut off prior to a certain date?
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It all happened when BuffaloBlue was made a mod for a day. I think he won some sort of contest or raffle.
True story.
"It's hell being a straight white man in America these days." 50% of the posters on this board.
Due to deficit cuts...
give me becky
I lost 1000 posts oh well
Yup me too. I had over a thousand at least.
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In recent celebrity news, AMANDA BYNES has apologized for tweeting insults at DRAKE.
This is all so confusing, isn't it?
Amanda Bynes made headlines in March when she tweeted that she wanted the rapper to "murder" her lady bits… and then made headlines again earlier this month when she suddenly decided that she no longer found him attractive and dissed him on Twitter with her usual "ugly" insults.
Oh, and she also threw in the word "gay."
But now she's thrown all of us for a loop once again by apologizing—something she's never done before with any of her other Twitter victims—to Drake for all the mean things she's said about him.
Amanda wrote:
"I'm sorry about the tweets I said about @drake I didn't mean what I said. I hope to become friends with him instead of smashing him!"
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Georgia plans to reprint some 14,000 football media guides — at a cost of about $50,000 — to remove references to ousted athletics director Damon Evans.
The Bulldogs' annual media guide, which is distributed to donors, recruits and the media, as well as sold to the general public, was printed shortly before Evans' June 30 DUI arrest and subsequent resignation.
"The timing made it a very unusual circumstance," Georgia associate athletics director Claude Felton told the AJC. "After discussions among Alan Thomas in the development office, [interim AD] Frank Crumley and myself, we felt like the best thing under the circumstances would be to do a partial reprint."
Approximately 21,000 media guides were in the original printing, Felton said. Although some have been distributed, mostly to media and recruits, the majority remain in boxes.
UGA is holding off on distribution to about 9,000 donors until the guides are reprinted. The reprints also are expected to be distributed at SEC
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MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - New limits on early voting were approved by the Wisconsin Senate Wednesday morning.
The vote was 17-16 in favor of a Republican plan to end night-and-weekend hours for in-person absentee voting in the two weeks before an election. Moderate Republican Dale Schultz of Richland Center joined all Democrats in voting no.
Democrats blocked passage of that bill and several others Tuesday -- and Republican leaders called this morning's session to get them approved.
The early voting bill would end organizational weekend voter drives that were staged in Madison and Milwaukee just before the 2012 presidential contest. Republicans said most Wisconsin communities don't have the workers to handle those kinds of voting hours, and uniform policies were needed statewide.
The bill's opponents accused the GOP of stifling minorities and other bigger city groups which are most likely to vote with the Democrats.
The bill attracted so much emotion Tuesday that Milwaukee Democrat Tim Carpenter accused the bill's Republican sponsor of showing "hatred" against minorities by discouraging them to vote. GOP senators took issue and demanded an apology.
On the same 17-16 vote Wednesday morning, the Senate passed a bill allowing poll workers to live in the same counties where they serve, instead of in the same communities and voting wards.
Also, a bill to limit liability to $300,000 for parents of teenage drivers passed by the same one-vote margin.


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Asa Hutchinson and Tom Cotton running the state of Arkansas. Time to find a new state to live in.
Signed, middle class citizen, vet.
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Was unsure about posting this for sale, but it's one of my favorites. Painted from Geoffrey Agrons' untitled piece in this collection: http://society6.com/gagrons/Chiaroscuro-mVJ
Geoffrey was kind enough to send me a better file from which to work.
Peppers From a Friend, the painting
by Sarah Mah
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Fine art print on bright white, fine poly-cotton blend, matte canvas using latest generation Epson archival inks. Individually trimmed and hand stretched museum wrap over 1-1/2" deep wood stretcher bars. Includes wall hanging hardware.
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Thanks, Chris and maggs! The contrast of the birght colors and dark background in the photo are part of what made it irresistible to paint!


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In A Weeks Adventure
This past week has been a complete whirlwind! I love how I can document my weekly adventures thru my instagram photos! Make sure to follow me on Instagram- @ChriselleLim.
HAPPY FRIDAY loves! Hope you all have a lovely & restful weekend!
Many people assume valentines day is only for lovers but I view vday as a day to celebrate & love yourself! Wanted to share a few things i do to "pamper" & "love" myself! ENJOY!!!
Red Valentino Dress, J.Crew necklaces & bracelet, BesoBeso bracelet, Valentino shoes (not shown)
Catherine Malandrino blouse, Zara skirt (not shown), J.crew bracelets, Victoria's Secret "Gorgeous" Bra
AGAIN Dress, Leyendecker jacket, J.crew Scarf
Alaia dress, Courtney Kaye necklace & bracelet, Steve madden shoes (not shown)
1.You can either leave me a comment here or on my youtube channel on "When do you feel most loved & gorgeous?"
2. Like me on Facebook
3. Follow me on twitter
4. Either be subscribed to my youtube channel OR follow me on Bloglovin'
The deadline is on February 13th midnight pacific time and we will be announcing the winner on February 14th on Valentines day!!
Last Golden Rays
{ASOS dress, Valentino Shoes, Gifted Courtney Kaye bracelet, Banana Republic & Givenchy Bracelet, UO clutch}
And a heartfelt weekend it was..Spent the beautiful Saturday afternoon meeting viewers & readers at the DSW store in orange county! It was amazing to see the amount of people {click here to see} that came out not only to support us but also to donate their gently worn shoes for Soles4Souls. We raised hundreds & hundreds of shoes and I'm happy to say that they are now on their way to someone who is really in need of them!
Wore this billowy sheer dress and drenched myself in the last golden rays of the season. And so this weekend was spent frolicking in the golden sunlight + deep conversation over a candlelight dinner.
Today will be one of those days with meetings & appointments, and afterwards, a million errands to run before I catch my flight to New York to attend the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show + a very special project Im working on
Hope your week is filled with love & laughter
Photography by Jana Williams
Feel Gorgeous!
The other day I was invited to a very intimate tea party with the ladies of Victoria's Secret. It was an afternoon filled with fond conversation over tea and chocolate dipped strawberries. We got the chance to meet & hang out with one of the angels, Lindsay Ellingson, who is the face of the new "Gorgeous" line & fragrance. Beyond the obvious of being uber gorgeous & uber tall she was one of the sweetest and most down to earth girls i've met!
Also got to know some awesome gals such as Jules from Sincerely Jules & Aimee from Song Of Style- such sweethearts they are! After our little intimate tea party, Victoria's Secret took us on a little shopping extravaganza at one of their stores! I can now officially say I have a lifetime supply of cute Bras & panties!! Not to mention their "Gorgeous" line is to die for…it's the perfect cut & silhouette!
Thank you Victoria's Secret for such a lovely afternoon. Sometimes all you need is a cup of tea & a lace bralette to Feel Gorgeous!
A Bit Of Glitz, Glamour, & Tea
Attended the most elegantly extravagant dinner party last night and I felt that some glitz & glamour would be appropriate for the evening. I'm sure you have noticed by now but i'm officially in the spirit of sequins! I just noticed that within the past 7 days i've worn sequins 3 times already (here & here). When the glittering rays of sunlight hit these sequins its a truly a magical moment.
On todays agenda- Tea time with Victoria's Secret and some of their angels . Want to join me and the angels for tea today? well you can…digitally that is- follow me here on Facebook & twitter for live updates!
<<Romper (worn as a top)- BCBG, Skirt- Zara, Lace Bralette- Urban Outfitters, Clutch- Jimmy Choo, Shoes- Jimmy Choo, Necklace- Kate Spade, Earrings- Cintage, Bracelet & Ring- Banana Republic>>
Photography by Christine Chang
(Photographer- Jimmy Cohrseen)
There are a few things in a woman's closet that stand the test of time…and a LWB (little white blouse) is one of those things. I cannot tell you how many times I have put this LWB in rotation..but it's seemingly perfect for any given occasion. In order for any woman to build a great wardrobe they must start off with the appropriate basics and then build off from there. I paired mine with some bold statement pieces…I've had a long love affair with costume jewelry/ bold statement pieces for as long as I know (probably watching my grandma adorn herself with jewels when I was young), and i've been quite smitten by anything animal print.
It's only Tuesday but it's been a beautiful whirlwind with so many new lovely projects- Working with Victorias Secret on Thursday, prepping to style for 4 new campaigns clients, and filming new tutorials with Michelle Phan for your viewing pleasure!
But in all the while I have been receiving the most utterly charming and impossibly thoughtful messages, comments, & tweets from all of you …and its been quite delightful! Although I may not respond to each comment/message/tweet…know that I read each & every one of them and am utterly grateful for each and every one of you. It's been a Heartfelt week….thank you!
p.s – LWB- equipment, Skirt- BCBG, Necklace/Earrings- Bebe
Living life on the edge..of LA
Its been one crazy month of May, and needess to say I am beyond blessed with all the new opportunities, new clients, and new experiences I have been able to experience this past month! I havnt been able to update my blog as much as I want to but I have tons and tons of updates with all the latest projects I have been working on .
One of the exciting projects I worked on this past week was with my amazing partna in crime Miss Sunny An , an amazing friends and make up artist! We worked with the amazing photographer Will Taylor and a new upcoming Ping Pong Player/model Soo Yeon Lee . Soo Yeon has a niche market because she is one of the top women ping pong players and making it a trend all over the world! She has recently worked with the boys of Entourage and taught them how to play Ping Pong and they were so in awe with her talent and skills they decided to make an episode around her! She makes a personal appearnace as herself on one of the episodes..so watch out! She also recently made an appearnce on the Jay Leno show and taught him some Ping Pong skills!
Anyways…we spent a day in luxury at the Goldstein mansion in Beverly Hills and had an AMAZING photoshoot with an AMAZING team. The Goldstein Mansion is where they filmed Charlies Angels as well as millions of photoshoots from Vogue to Playboy to Victorias Secret to every magazine you can imagine.
ahh yes the life.
Soo yeon and So Jung (my korean name!)
The lovely and talented Jewelery designer GiGi dropped me off some of my favorite goodies THANK YOU!
Metal Haven
Will and I discussing concept while holding up my fave pair of heels!
My partna in crime Miss Sunny An…love her to death!
On the edge of Los Angeles and the verge of death with some killa heels…
Hey someones gotta do it! Go team go!
The living room of the Goldstein Mansion featured in the "Houses of Vogue"
The archtiecture of this house!
Killa heels for some killa legs
All the editorials and shoots that were taken at the Goldstein Mansion…
Here are some more
The main bedroom, just imagine sleepin in this glass room.
"Wait…Did the windows really just open?"
LIVING LIFE ON THE EDGE..of LA
Jim Goldstein's obvious obsession with hats..
MODEL MAKING THE MOVE award goes to LIU WEN! Being the first asian model to walk down the catwalk of Victorias Secret Fashion show and has just recently signed a contract to be the new face of Estee Lauder. This 5 ft 10.5 model from China is really setting the pace for Asian models and the Asian community in fashion. Here is a recent editorial and the cover of Bergdorf Goodman Magazine called "Shift."


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Over the past two years I have found my "Fit Life" and decided to share what I have learned with you every Friday. With the help of Kalea Delezenne (pictured below) who is a AFAA-Certified Personal Trainer at YMCA Downtown Wellness Center in Lansing, MI we will give you our insights on how to incorporate small changes into your life to make for a more "Fit Life."
I hope you enjoy,
Jen Taylor
Music And Heart Rate BPM
By Kalea Delezenne,
AFAA-Certified Personal Trainer
YMCA Downtown Wellness Center
When it comes to the cardiovascular portion of an exercise routine, people have mixed reviews. They love it and eagerly await the next challenge or they try there hardest to avoid it like the plague or they begrudgingly accept it as an inevitable part of the routine. Regardless of your view, the benefits are undeniable.
Cardio helps to build lean muscle tissue and burn fat, which helps showcase that six-pack you are working on much faster than sit-ups and planks could do alone. It improves your workout tomorrow by delivering oxygen rich blood to muscles it assists in speeding recovery time thus ensuring that your workout tomorrow is all that it can be. It also improves memory, fights chronic diseases and improves stamina because being smart and fit is a good way to go.
Before you begin you need to put in some legwork and ask yourself a few questions. Be honest. This is going to be what you base your workout on so make sure that it is something important to you.
1. What is my goal? (Do you want to lose weight, train for a race, feel better – make sure you know why you are doing what you are doing, as this will increase your adherence and help with motivation)
2. What steps do I need to take to reach it? (Becoming fit and healthy does not happen overnight, so if your goal is to lose 10lbs set a goal to lose 2 lbs. in 2 weeks and so forth. That way when you reach your short term goal on the way to your longer term you will feel accomplished and improve your confidence – who doesn't want that?)
3. How much cardio is enough? (Recommended guidelines from research done by the experts is 150 minutes of moderate intensity and/or 75 minutes of intense activity per week to maintain or earn a fabulous physique and improve your health)
4. How do I measure the intensity? Grab a pen and paper, your calculator if you need it, and let's go. Take 220 and subtract your age (if you are 25, take 220-25 =195bpm) or a more accurate formula is 208-.7 (your age) which again if you are 25 would be 208 -.7(25) =190bpm.
5. The answer to whichever formula you choose to go by is your maximum heart rate. Your max heart rate is the highest number of heartbeats per minute your body can maintain for a very short period of time, as you would be pushing yourself to the 'max.'
6. To determine your level of intensity we take a percentage of your max or MHR. If you chose the 195bpm multiply this by .5 (for 50% - moderate intensity) and by .85 (for 85% - more 'intense' intensity). This would give you: .5(195) = 97bpm and .85(195) = 165bpm
7. This range (97bpm to 165bpm) is called your heart rate range. These are the bpm (beats per minute) you want to try and maintain (depending on your current level of fitness) to help you to accomplish your goal. If you have not been exercising you may reach this level in only a few minutes (and only be able to workout for a short time) or if you are more conditioned it may take several minutes to reach this (but you will be able to workout for longer.)
8. Whichever level of fitness you are currently at, remember this is your starting point. It will take some time and commitment but you will reach your goal.
9. Now let's look at how to really teach your cardio machine of choice a lesson!
There has been a lot of cool research going on that looks at how songs and their bpm have an effect on how we feel during our workout and even how long we can last during each cardio session.
In the above section we learned how to take a percentage of our heart rate to determine the level of intensity we are reaching; we use the same thing to determine what type of music (and how fast or slow the beats should be) to help us gain the most benefit from our effort. (Which is really what exercise and fitness is about! Besides the whole confidence and feeling good about ourselves it also reduces our risk for chronic disease.)
For lower intensity workouts (30-70% of our max heart rate) we want the beats of the music to be between 90-120bpm.
For higher intensity workouts (70-80% of our max) we are going to see the most benefit from using 120-150 bpm music.
These include songs such as:
Van Halen-Jump129 bpm
Beastie Boys-Intergalactic 98bpm
Drowning Pool-Bodies 130 bpm
Soundgarden-Been Away Too Long 150bpm
Linkin Park-In The End 105 bpm
For music by bpm check out bpmDataBase.ComWhatever your favorite genre of music is, check the bpm. Then correlate them on your iPod with your workout, so the beat steps up just as you do. Your results will be well worth your effort!
All Carbohydrates Are Not Created Equal
"What are some healthy choices when craving carbs?"
—"Healthy ways healthy days"
People have been obsessed with carbohydrates ever since the 1992 publication of Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution—the runaway bestseller sold more than 15 million copies in the decade—and A Week in the Zone, by Dr. Barry Sears, which followed in 1995. Since then, umpteen other proprietary low-carb diet plans (ka-ching, ka-ching), not to mention conflicting scientific studies, have followed. It's no wonder that almost 20 years later, many Americans remain confused about which, if any, carbohydrate-rich foods they should be eating.
So, here's the deal: All carbohydrates are not created equal. The easily digested carbs from the refined white flour in breads, pastries and other sweets, as well as sugary drinks and other highly processed foods have certainly contributed to America's rapidly spreading waistline and related health problems. But many obesity and public-heath experts think that excess calories from any source is the bigger problem: Americans simply consume more calories (and more frequently throughout the day) and exercise less.
After all, like protein and fat, carbohydrates are a macronutrient—that is, a nutrient that provides calories or energy. Carbs provide the essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytonutrients we all need to maintain body functions and fuel physical activities, from a daily run or chasing after the kids to sitting at a computer and contemplating three measly paragraphs.
I'll get to some tips on choosing healthy carbs in a minute, but first, some basic science. Carbs are one or more sugar molecules (saccharides) bound together. Single sugars (monosaccharides) include fructose (from fruit) and glucose (from plants, and our bodies' primary energy source). Two linked sugars (disaccharides) include lactose (from milk) and sucrose (called table sugar when commercially processed from sugar cane or sugar beets). Monosaccharides and disaccharides are so-called "simple" carbohydrates. Small and, well, simple, they're easy to digest and enter the bloodstream quickly. A "complex" carbohydrate such as starch (which plants use to store energy), on the other hand, consists of long, branching chains of sugars (polysaccharides). Our digestive enzymes break down starch into smaller and smaller chains and, eventually, single glucose molecules. Complex carbs take longer to digest than simple carbs.
Once glucose crosses from the intestinal tract into the bloodstream, the level of blood glucose (aka blood sugar) increases. The pancreas then secretes the hormone insulin to transport the glucose out of the blood to where it's needed—your muscles and brain. What helps keep blood sugar levels in check (and hunger at bay) is fiber, which is what gives plants physical structure and strength, and which can't be broken down into glucose molecules. If you want to read more about how fiber keeps your body in good working order and helps prevent disease, the Harvard School of Public Health has you covered.
Foods that contain carbohydrates can be ranked according to how easily glucose is absorbed from them in a system called the Glycemic Index (GI). In general, highly processed foods have a higher glycemic index than unprocessed foods do, but as NYU nutrition professor Marion Nestle points out in What to Eat: An Aisle-by-Aisle Guide to Savvy Food Choices and Good Eating, there are many exceptions. "Carrots have sugars ... and these are rapidly absorbed. But the total amount of sugars in carrots is so small—less than 5 grams (a teaspoon) in one large carrot—that their rapid absorption hardly matters. You would need to eat at least ten carrots to ... raise your blood sugar appreciably." Even though the Glycemic Index of carrots may be high, she notes, their Glycemic Load (GL), which takes the quantity of food (thus calories) into account, is low, and that's really more to the point.
Nestle doesn't take much stock in published lists of GI and GL values. "The numbers vary depending on who is doing the measuring and how it is done, and they change drastically when you eat more than one food at a time (which, of course, is the typical situation)," she writes. A number of other variables that affect GI include a snack or earlier meal (GI is based on blood-sugar levels after fasting); fat, fiber, or acid content; and degree of ripeness.
That is way too complicated for me. Like Nestle, I think GI/GL values serve as a helpful reminder to avoid heavily processed foods, especially those made with refined white flour, as well as foods high in added sugars. A more realistic way of incorporating healthy carbs into your diet, though, is to simply enjoy a wide range of unprocessed foods. If weight loss is your concern, focus on portion size, how often you eat during the day, and getting more exercise. Personally, I'm thinking about one of those treadmill-desks.
Tips on choosing healthy carbs
Work whole grains such as barley, oats, wheat berries, or farro into your diet. They're low in fat and contain vitamins, minerals, and all-important fiber. Swap out white bread and rice for whole-grain breads and brown rice. If you absolutely cannot give up your favorite pasta brand, eat it less often, mix it with a whole-wheat pasta, or serve it with a fiber-rich vegetable like broccoli.
The complex carbs in legumes come packaged with protein and other nutrients. If your family is legume-phobic, ease them along with hummus (which is made from chickpeas) and crudités as a snack, or include pinto or black beans on taco night (and serve corn tortillas instead of flour ones). Organic edamame (green soybeans), cooked in the pod and served with a scattering of flaky sea salt or a dipping sauce, are easy to love, and just one-half cup has 12 grams of carbohydrates and 3 grams of fiber—not to mention 11 grams of protein.
Many people don't realize that vegetables and fruits are a terrific source of quality carbs. Those especially high in fiber include avocados, broccoli, sweet potatoes, spinach and other greens, berries, melons, citrus fruits, bananas, pears, and apples. And even though regular potatoes are much maligned for their high GI value, they're a rich source of vitamins (including vitamin C), minerals (calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium), and protein. Dairy products, too, are a significant source of healthy carbs, but I'm talking yogurt and milk, here, not an ice cream sundae.


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Chamaedorea adscendens Natural Habitat: Naturally found in the mountainous rainforest of Northern Guatemala and Southern Belize, where it can be found growing at elevations up to 2000 feet above sea level. Description: A small slender trunked solitary palm that can reach 6 feet tall. The most interesting trait of this palm is the bright white crownshaft that develops over time, giving the palm a very distinct appearance. The crownshaft emerges 5-8 pinnate leaves, with very thick leathery leaflets, which have been said to be the thickest in the genus. The oval shaped leaflets are a bluish green color, with a white sheen, giving the leaflets a unique look. Since the small palms are usually solitary, it is common practice to plant 3-5 together in a large pot. Environment: The adscendens enjoys a shady moist area where it will be kept in full shade throughout the day. Even small amounts of direct sun can burn the leaves, as we learned the hard way. Due to its short stature this palm makes an excellent potted plant for a shady patio or greenhouse. The adscendens is not very cold hardy and should be protected during any temperatures that get below 40. Zones 10-11 if planted outdoors.


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The Monarch
- Address:
1745 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60622Neighborhood:
Bucktown / Wicker Park
- Cuisine:
Gastro PubPrice: $30 and under
The Monarch
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.monarchchicago.com/
- Phone: 773 252 6053x
- Hours of Operation:
Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Dinner: Nightly: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Late Menu: Nightly 10:00pm - 1am
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Beer Garden, Comfort Food, Gastro Pub
- Executive Chef: Peter Coenen
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine, Wine Bar
- Private Party Contact: Colin Burke 773 252 6053x
- Entertainment: Open Kitchen, Music Videos, Sports
A word from The Monarch
Elevated American fare and Midwestern hospitality collide at The Monarch, a lauded restaurant-bar located in the trendy Bucktown / Wicker Park neighborhood. While its name rightfully conjures up its sophisticated setting, The Monarch's unpretentious dining experience celebrates American achievements with a royal twist. The casual, clever fare and hand-crafted cocktail menu pay tribute to the famous—and infamous—titans of American history.
Constructed of exposed brick walls, industrial oak floors, and 25-foot ceilings, The Monarch also features subtle heraldic symbols hidden in the walls, softened by the light of silver candelabras. The bar beckons upon entering, while an idyllic, newly renovated outdoor patio sits just beyond the dining space. Combined, these elements unite patrons of all ranks.
Ascend the throne for a regally relaxing dinner, and stick around for late-night revelry, as The Monarch transforms into a royally refined party well into the evening.
Elevated American fare and Midwestern hospitality collide at The Monarch, a lauded restaurant-bar located in the trendy Bucktown / Wicker Park neighborhood. While its name rightfully conjures up its sophisticated setting, The Monarch's unpretentious dining experience celebrates American achievements with a royal twist. The casual, clever fare and hand-crafted cocktail menu pay tribute to the famous—and infamous—titans of American history.
Constructed of exposed brick walls, industrial oak floors, and 25-foot ceilings, The Monarch also features subtle heraldic symbols hidden in the walls, softened by the light of silver candelabras. The bar beckons upon entering, while an idyllic, newly renovated outdoor patio sits just beyond the dining space. Combined, these elements unite patrons of all ranks.
Ascend the throne for a regally relaxing dinner, and stick around for late-night revelry, as The Monarch transforms into a royally refined party well into the evening.
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- Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Brunch
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The Monarch reviews from OpenTable diners
28 reviews since May 26, 2014
- Food4.3Service4.3
- Ambiance4Noise LevelModerate
great for outdoor dining (18)great for brunch (16)fit for foodies (14)neighborhood gem (14)good for groups (4)late-night find (4)vibrant bar scene (4)great for lunch (3)special occasion (3)notable wine list (2)romantic (2)scenic view (1)kid-friendly (1)hot spot (1)Show More
- Monarch great food and drinkMikeDined on 9/13/2014Pub burger huge and delicious; Black widow cocktail excellent!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wings were awesomeErinDined on 9/9/2014Food was really good as was the champagne and wine. Limited menu.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- UnderstaffedSarahVIPDined on 8/17/2014The food was outstanding and the $10 bottomless mimosas was a great deal. Unfortunately, they were understaffed for brunch and it was difficult to get a server to come to our table to refill our coffees or my mimosa. If they fix this issue, this place would be a gem for brunch.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Brunch was the bestSandynTheoVIPDined on 8/16/2014We had a Groupon for brunch and our kids were going back to school, so we decided to try the Monarch on a Saturday. Typically, we like to dress up a bit for a brunch, so needless to say, we were a bit overdressed. Clearly a casual place (which is why I rated the ambience lower). We had the cornbread grits and sweet spiced pretzel to start. They did not disappoint. We had the chilaquiles, fried green tomato sandwich, french toast and scrambled egg sandwich. All were great and there wasn't a morsel left on a plate. The have a nice outdoor area, but not really suitable for big groups. We'll be back!Special Features:
- Foodie foodpickypickyVIPDined on 8/1/2014Completely unexpected quality. Highly experienced people in charge and outstanding cocktails. Ask about any items that may be off-menu.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Bottomless mimosas & delicious foodLAA35VIPDined on 7/20/2014We go to Monarch quite regularly for brunch. The bottomless mimosas were what drew us in after stopping in for a night cap and seeing that special. It is now our go to for brunch. The French toast is delicious. The fried green tomato sandwich tastes like it was made in the deep south! LOVE! The Duck Confit Chiluaquiles is my tried and true dish. You can't go wrong for a casual brunch.Special Features:
- Good hangover foodAengel70Dined on 6/8/2014This is a bar, not a restaurant, so if you are looking for a quiet meal, you may want to go somewhere else or, if weather permits, secure yourself a seat outside. The food is more upscale than bar food. However, it was on the heavier side. They served breakfast items with french fries vs. a hash brown of some sort. Change is welcome, but there isn't anything unique about the french fries. I don't know about you, but when I invest in fattening food, I like it to be special. I also like to have healthier options, for those weekend mornings when I am not hungover. My recommendation would be to add some healthier options to the brunch menu and change up the fries- truffle fries perhaps.
- food needs reviewphoenix373VIPDined on 5/31/2014We came in with a big group on very short notice, for a pretty late reservation (towards the end of the night / kitchen closure). The restaurant was able to accommodate us quite quickly and conveniently. When we arrived the restaurant (more a bar and restaurant) and bar area inside was mostly empty, but we were able to get outdoor seating in the patio at the back which was perfect for a large group and warm night. The food came quite quickly, and the service was great, but a few of us had some issues with excessive seasoning in the food. Particularly the brussel sprouts and the steak (the brussel sprouts in particular). One of the orders of the brussel sprouts we sent back and they took it off the bill without hesitation.Special Features:
- Good BrunchMelo1tooDined on 5/31/2014Nice venue for brunch and mimosas ~ menu items were limited but unique.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good. Check the menu..PhilPChicagoDined on 5/30/2014Okay so we had a picky eater with us and while she could have found something, the menu options were slim. The drinks were okay, not the best but good. The prices were not bad and some of the appetizers were good. Nice little patio out back. Place was nice. Staff was helpful. May go back some day.Special Features:
- The following 57 reviews are from the The Monarch reviews archive.
- Ok placeOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 5/18/2014Have been here for Brunch and a couple dinners. Food is good, not outstanding, except for the soup which is amazing! However, service is consistently not very good and the place is usually pretty loud. All in all it is not a great or terrible place, and just doesn't offer much to keep me coming back.
- Love this place!DiningJimVIPDined on 5/11/2014Best place in the neighborhood: Outstanding food, excellent service, fun atmosphere with great bar. Plenty of TV's with Chicago and national sports, with a notable deference to Detroit teams.Special Features:
- LetdownOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 5/3/2014Man, what a letdown. We were peckish so went for the truffle fries as an appetizer. The fact they charge $6 for fries that are exactly the same as McDonalds fries, in a serving on par with McDs medium serve, was disappointing. We both ordered the pork breakfast sandwich. It became clear as we ate, that the sausage pattie and breaded pork pieces are pre-frozen. The egg was undercooked & I had to scrape clear egg-white away. The mimosas were pleasant and the staff were friendly and helpful. It was ok, but definitely not worth the Groupon. Won't be eating here again. Make some food to a quality that is commensurate with the prices you charge.
- DisappointingrjonwardDined on 4/27/2014Really poor food and overpriced. We just moved into the neighborhood and really wanted to like it but just can't. I now understand why by 1pm on a Sunday it was half empty. Too bad. Great service, nice room, just craptastic food
- JessNDined on 4/23/2014Great service as well a a drink list. Food was great- a little something for everyone. We were hesitant to try the snails- but they were fantastic! Really enjoyed all the apps.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Monarch experienceElizDined on 4/20/2014The food at Monarch was great and the service was wonderful.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice little spotIHeartGeneticsVIPDined on 4/11/2014I may have an unhealthy obsession with this places truffle fries, seriously the truffle mayo. The food is always good and everyone is always super nice. I come here for brunch with my friends and dinner with my coworkers. And who doesn't love 80's and 90's music videos on the tvs by the bar, tons of fun.Special Features:
- lamecalishDined on 4/6/2014This place was very weird, first me and my friend walked in and the host wasn't that nice he saw us and didn't even say welcome and he suppose to be the first face at the rest. The guy passed by me and the only he said was excuse me. Later he finally decided to talk and tell me right away if i had reservation not even a hi first. because we got there at 1:10 and reservations was at 1:30 he told us to wait in the bar even though we saw a open. After 2 drinks they finally decided to give us the table witch was the same that was open all them time. VERY disappointing probably wont go ever there.
- seasonsseasonDined on 4/5/2014Can't say enough about the crab dish, delicious exciting.Special Features:
- GreatCourtneyDined on 4/5/2014I went there with a group of friends for a "groupon" brunch and it was great! The owner was there and he was very personable and nice. Our server Austin was very attentive, personable and knowledgable about the menu. I had the chilequiles which were great, my husband had the french toast which he loved and our friends had the pork sandwich and egg sandwich. Definitely recommend going there.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- sold!JenKDined on 3/9/2014Stopped in for brunch last minute on a Sunday afternoon. The place has a great vibe, like I definitely want to come back for happy hour. The food is good, dare I say great? Actually no. It could be great, it's creative etc but I thought my particular dish lacked some flavor (I got the biscuits and gravy). But I'd give them another try on the food for sure. Where they really win me over? The SERVICE! Saying it was outstanding would be an understatement. They were friendly and attentive without being annoying. Drinks were never empty and they entertained every silly menu question we had a smile. Host even helped my friend with her crutches without being asked. Would I dare to say best service in the city? I just might.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great brunchDisappointedVIPDined on 3/9/2014I loved it and can't wait to return when it's nice out!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great, local spotrockinvanDined on 3/2/2014We love The Monarch! Especially for brunch on the weekend which is a great value and very delicious. It's also a welcoming evening spot with wonderful staff. The owner is always there with a smile to greet you. We bring everyone who visits us to this place and can't wait until the patio opens this summer!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A Perfect Eveningkfi87Dined on 3/1/2014I made the reservation for the Monarch from a friend's recommendation. My friends and I were blown away by the outstanding service, friendly owner, knowledgeable staff, free champagne, and excellent food. The evening exceeded my expectations, which is rare. The Monarch is a true Chicago gem!Special Features:
- This is a great hidden gemhab10213VIPDined on 3/1/2014This is a great hidden gem in Chicago. The service was outstanding and the food was terrific as well. We will definitely go back. We were treated like regulars and this was our first time at The Monarch. I highly recommend this restaurant if you want to enjoy great food and have a fun time.Special Features:
- enjoyable dinnerTheWolfsVIPDined on 2/25/2014My friend and I went here and shared a few small plates which was perfect. The reviews were really good so we chose to go here. Really enjoyed the food. Sadly we were the only table there so I would recommend folks go to this place so they can stay in business.Special Features:
- Okay Food, Great CocktailsAb12Dined on 2/22/2014We found that the food was overpriced for the quality. Everything was a bit underwhelming. The fries were too salty and the pork shoulder had tons of gooey fat. The cocktails were actually the greatest part of our experience. We liked the ones with champagne and the tequila one. The service was really great which helped our experience a lot.
- Two thumbs up!OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 2/22/2014The pork brunch sandwich is simply amazing. One of my favorite places.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great findFood2judgeDined on 2/17/2014Right in our neighborhood and the food was delicious ! The on tap beers are Fabius ! Definitely going back !Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome Food!DemetraDined on 2/16/2014The food at this place was great! Everything we had was amazing! The best Truffle Aoli dip I've ever had hands down - and I have a lot of experience in that area! Basically everything our server recommended, was always spot on. This place is a great place to have great food and also be chill at the same time. Can't wait to go again!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- loved the music; was greatOpenTable Diner Since 2007VIPDined on 2/16/2014loved the music; was great for brunch. And I liked that the music videos were being played. The food was good, but served a little cold. And the drinks were not good, unfortunately. Between the 2 of us, we each tried 3 different drinks and didn't like any of them.I would recommend this to a friend.
- good foodericasanDined on 2/16/2014I was late for my reservation so they gave my reservation away. However the host was nice enough to give us water and accommodate us. Once we were seated by the bar we were given fast service. The food was delicious.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- We came here for a birthdayOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 2/15/2014We came here for a birthday dinner. We had a fairly large group, but they assured us they would be able to accomodate us. We asked how we should separate checks, and our server said she would do it all. She then spilled all over her menu and lost our seat listings. We wrote out which items went on each check, but they they double charged us for multiple items AND added additional items after we approved the bill and gave them out cards. The process of paying took 30 mins and we got nothing for it. The food is yummy, if a little pricey. But they brought things out at different times and completely forgot one couples entree. This place would be good for a very small group and if you have a lot of time. It's pretty and the food is good.
- The Valentine's Day prefixedOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 2/14/2014The Valentine's Day prefixed menu was good but not great. I expected more after reading the reviews I suppose. I'll be back another day to try something different. Service and ambience was cool with the blue lights.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food, better service!HungryDined on 2/2/2014I was surprised by the menu at this place. I assumed it was a burger and beer place, but it is so much more. The menu was well put together and the flavours were unique and interesting. This will definitely go in our regular rotation of restaurants!Special Features:
- Great neighborhood spot!SpikelawVIPDined on 2/1/2014Food is good, better and more creative and polished than it needs to be. The same could be said about the wine list. The atmosphere is and decor are club meets lounge meets sports bar meets music venue.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Treated Like RoyaltydarumaDined on 1/31/2014For our first visit, management gave us a taste of champagne - nice start, Monarch! Food was well executed and delicious. Furniture was not very comfortable and there was cold air blowing. Loved the atmosphere and music videos; very narrow space so feels a bit jammed in. My drink was weak and big; my friend's drink was strong and small. Would stick to beer next time (or more of that champagne!)
- InclusionOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 1/25/2014The overall experience was great. Our waitress checked on us constantly. That felt good. One thing that my wife and I noticed was the chef/owner, not sure which one, was going around saying hi to folks himself. I'm not sure if it was because there were larger parties there or what but he didn't come by us at all during the night. It would've been nice. This could make feel customers feel included regardless of your party's size.Special Features:
- CasualAlwaysgetsVIPDined on 1/18/2014This place was good for a casual meet up. I was not impressed with the how quickly the service staff was ready to clear of your plates, as if to rush you to finish and get out for another party.
- A Bar Restaurantkd8rVIPDined on 1/17/2014I went to Monarch with a friend and was surprised at the bar feel of the place. I was expecting more of a restaurant with a good bar. In terms of food my friend LOVED it and I was more middle of the road about the food. My friend could have ate the brussel sprout salad forever, it was quite yummy. She also loved the burger, which I thought was good. She's from the south and comfort food, American style is her food passion. We both thought the music was loud and it has a busy vibe (in keeping with the bar theme) which was not our mood for the evening. Our waitress was the best thing of the night. She was attentive, friendly, helpful and efficient.


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UNION, N.J. –Kean University is proud to announce the creation of a new master class and lecture series titled Premiere Artists. An offshoot of Premiere Stages, the new professional Actors Equity Association theatre program at Kean University, Premiere Artists will feature high-profile artists as they visit the Kean University campus to participate in one-day residencies. In the afternoon, guests will instruct Kean University performance majors in a master class. In the evening, the artist-instructors participate in one-hour interview/question-and-answer session in the Wilkins Theatre, which is open to the public. The master class is limited to Kean University performance majors.
Premiere Artists launches the series on Wednesday, December 1, at 3:30 p.m., when five members of the current cast of Broadway's Rent, along with the associate conductor, David Truskinoff, will conduct a master class for Kean University students. During this time, Truskinoff and the cast, represented by Karmine Alers, Merle Dandridge, Justin Johnson, Owen Johnston II, and Kendra Kassebaum, will work with students on select numbers from the show. Following the class, the company will return to Wilkins Theatre at 7 p.m., to take questions from the audience and discuss their experiences in Broadway's most acclaimed musical. Daniel Higgins, executive director of University Relations at Kean University, will moderate the question-and-answer portion of the evening.
Wilkins Theatre is located at 1000 Morris Avenue in Union, N.J. Tickets are $5 for the general public and can be purchased by calling the Wilkins Theatre Box Office at (908) 737-SHOW.


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A New Zealand woman credits the low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet for her stunning 110-pound weight loss. Ariana Omipi slimmed down from 287 pounds to 177 pounds in just seven months by eating lots of fat, moderate amounts of protein, and very few carbs.
Ariana started the low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) ketogenic diet in July 2013 and has since undergone a jaw-dropping makeover. "I was pretty much at a bad place in my life," said Omipi told StuffNZ. "There were two ways to go: keep eating and having those destructive kind of behaviors, or do something different."
Omipi, 19, chose the ketogenic diet because it has been proven to produce rapid weight loss without hunger. Ariana still wants to lose more weight to reach her goal of 143 pounds, but said she'll follow the Paleo diet to reach her weight-loss target because it's less restrictive than the ketogenic diet, which typically limits daily carb intake to less than 50 grams a day.
The Paleo diet emphasizes high-quality animal proteins, healthy fats, vegetables and fruits, and excludes gluten, sugar, dairy, legumes, starches, alcohol and processed foods. The Paleo diet is the most popular diet around today, and has a huge celebrity following, including Tim McGraw, Megan Fox, and supermodel Adriana Lima.
Research shows the Paleo diet works well for women because it reduces the blood sugar spikes and hormone surges that fuel overeating, mood swings and weight gain, said Esther Blum, author of Cavewomen Don't Get Fat.
Eating Fat Doesn't Make You Fat
While few people had even heard of the ketogenic diet until recently, it has become increasingly popular as a way to lose weight quickly and prevent heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's and even depression.
The ketogenic diet is enjoying more mainstream popularity now that the medical community has reversed its longstanding position on saturated fat, as research confirms that carbs — not fat — are the cause of weight gain and inflammation-fueled diseases.
More cardiologists now say unprocessed saturated fat is healthy and has been wrongly blamed for causing heart disease, obesity and other degenerative illnesses. For the past four decades, the medical and diet communities have vociferously advised people to avoid fat, especially the saturated fats found in animal proteins. During that time, the obesity rate in the United States has skyrocketed, as have diabetes and heart disease.
Neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter said corporate greed on the part of the wheat industry and snack manufacturers was behind the vilification of saturated fat. Dr. Perlmutter, the author of Grain Brain, told me the low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet prevents ADHD and Alzheimer's disease.
"Carbs are devastating for the brain," said Dr. Perlmutter, who himself follows the ketogenic diet. "The brain thrives on a fat-rich low-carbohydrate diet. Even slight elevations in blood sugar have been shown to increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease."
Dr. Jeff Volek, a dietitian and professor at the University of Connecticut, agrees. Volek, author of the Art and Science of Low-Carbohydrate Living, told me consuming a low-carb diet high in unprocessed saturated fat reverses type 2 diabetes, prevents heart disease, and fuels rapids weight loss. "There are very few people that a ketogenic diet could not help," he said.
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