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If a Child Is Overweight
June 12, 2000 -- Issues of weight and dieting are common causes for concern in households with teenage children. Many parents worry because teens are dieting all the time or even showing signs of eating disorders. Other parents may needlessly worry because their children aren't stick-thin.
But some parents may indeed have reason to be concerned. Federal studies have documented an increase in the percentage of children who are significantly overweight, a factor that could adversely affect their health. Dietitians say the causes are two-fold: eating too many calories and moving around too little.
If parents are concerned, the first step is to have a pediatrician or family physician assess the child's weight based on a number of factors -- including body type and body mass index -- and compare it with charts that indicate national height and weight averages for various age groups. If a child is seriously overweight, doctors also may administer a blood sugar test to find out if the child is diabetic or pre-diabetic -- because excessive weight is a risk factor for diabetes.
And if a child is in fact seriously overweight, then what? This is the hard part. Parents can set a good example by eating healthy low-fat meals and exercising every day, but they can't make their children do the same. As any parent knows, the child has to make that choice herself. One source of help might be an Internet chat room or a peer-support group where kids can talk to other kids about their feelings.
Nutritionists say banning a food only makes it more desirable, so parents are advised to encourage moderation instead. And to be fair, try not to have a food in the house -- like ice cream -- that everyone else in the family can eat whenever they like.
Most of all, psychologists say, parents need to be patient. Teaching healthy -- and lifelong -- habits takes time.
Jane Meredith Adams has written for numerous national publications including The Boston Globe.
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text: So, someone dumped 100 shares this morning at 09:30 AM for 4.50, below yesterday's close. Clearly, there is some one or others who want to lure unsuspecting holders in selling CLRS at a lower price.It just does not make any other sense. If you had CLRS, why would you want to sell only 100 shares ? Even if someone only had 100 shares but felt compelled to sell, maybe they needed lunch money for today, then why not set a limit price at the level where it last traded at or closed at yesterday and that was at 4.60.We saw essentially the same thing yesterday, someone intentionally dumped just a few shares in the early AM.

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U.S. Senator Jim Bunning said Kentucky's coalfields could help curb the nation's dependency on foreign oil.
Bunning believes the right incentives just need to be created.
The senator was the key speaker at an energy conference in Pike County, Ky., on June 18, 2007.
Bunning said the technology to convert coal to a liquid fuel source will drive production in Kentucky. He also said it would allow the U.S. to "capitalize on domestic resources that will fuel economic growth and provide energy security."
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With the 52 we created a new type of boat or perhaps more accurately, revived an old type; the flush deck cruiser. The main deck runs half the length of the boat at one level. This feature gives a relatively small boat the uninterrupted space normally found on larger motoryachts and avoids ups and downs, and broken up spaces. With the wide sliding doors in the aft bulkhead, the saloon and aft deck can be combined into one large space while cruising or entertaining. The 44 is laid out in the same way.
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Very nice! i've been playing as the thracians in rome- total war a lot recently, so this is a rather bad-ass coincidence! XD


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Every year The Avalanche-Journal selects several organizations for its Goodfellows campaign.
Goodfellows, started in 1934 during the Great Depression, gives gifts to those in need during the Christmas season.
Avalanche-Journal Publisher Steve Beasley said he was proud of the long-standing gift-giving effort that primarily benefits South Plains children.
"It's been a longtime romance with helping children-related causes and children per se over that number of years," Beasley said. "We're pleased to continue to be a part of that."
This year, the campaign benefits Buckner Children's & Family Services; Children's Home of Lubbock; the Jerry Gray Foundation; Make-A-Wish Foundation; and Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Buckner Children's & Family Services has been dedicated to providing services that help strengthen at-risk children and families in Lubbock since 1958. A wide variety of services are offered to children, families and single mothers with a goal of building the necessary skills and knowledge they need to succeed in life.
The Children's Home of Lubbock has served more than 5,000 children since 1954 and works in creative collaboration to provide quality care that transforms the lives of at-risk children and their families through the active compassion of Christ.
The Jerry Gray Foundation has helped 61 children since its 2001 founding and raises scholarship money for Estacado High School students to go to college, teaching them about the importance of a college education and the necessity of hard work to achieve those goals.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation granted 64 wishes in the Lubbock region during the last fiscal year. The foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy
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My first thought was, "It's kinda low to take comments out of sensible context and make them sound like ...like that."
And then I read the interview.
Where they hell does Clay Aiken, that bitchfaced tightass queen, get off? Seriously, if you're going to be a diva caricature, have the decency to engage a little self-awareness. The interview reads like a Saturday Night Live script.
at least manilow was a little more gracious about himself. hmmm, manilow and aiken...powercouple?
I know, baby maniken's!
You are demeaning yourselves as GLBT with this sad and shallow attack. If it's equal rights you seek, may I suggest taking a more mature and intelligent tack.
All you are doing here is perpetuating the bad rap you continue to get from mainstream media. Unless, of course, you don't give a shit -- which wouldn't surprise me. Some of you are totally worthless human beings.
@everyone re: #7 - Alert! This is a code red. A Clay Aiken fan has entered Slog. This is not a drill.
On my Wii News today: Set to star in 'Spamalot', Clay Aiken says he at first thought it was stupidest thing ever
adrian, you're smarter than these self-loathing posts. i mean, i've met you -- you're no symbol of american masculinity, nor have i ever thought that's your goal. i also don't think it's aiken's goal. number 7 is right, if we say this type of shit to each other, we can't really be pissed when media says the same thing.
for fuck's sake, it's not even 6am on a Monday and i'm defending clay aiken? i predict this will be a strange week indeed.
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Wii News, Napoleon! Just another perk you get with your Wii shitstem.
Do you have to wave your Wiimote at the newscasters to make them talk?
who is clay aiken & why should i care?
Wii News. I feel a deep and impending sense of doom (kind of like Charlton Heston in front of the Statue of Liberty). Is Vegas taking odds that within 20 years politicians will be represented by the Wii, X-Box and PSX Parties?
Damn, @16 literally took the words right out of my mouth...
Er, @12?
No. It's #16 you agree with.
I totally sympathize with Madame. I can't get off the toilet many days.... just hurts toooooo much..
Did you upgrade your Opera browser on your Wii?
I keep forgetting to do that.
I loathe Madame Aiken and thank you for this informative link. Don't stop your fabulous work on behalf of your people.
okay, so some of the idiotic comments from the beginning have been removed...little confused on @'s here...but barack? c'mon, I know you're closeted and all but give it a break...if all the rumors about aiken are true you'd be the bottom in that romance....
get over yourself....shave the hair off your palm and get a life!
You gotta admit it, Clay is Sir Robin!!!
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Indiana's unemployment rate remains below the national average.
An Indiana-based health care provider will expand its operations with help from the state.
The online retailer will hire 80,000 seasonal employees around the country.
The company will expand its headquarters and plans to add hundreds of new jobs by 2019.
A report shows smaller metropolitan areas like Indianapolis experienced the fastest growth in their LEP populations between 2000 and 2012.
Rural jobs are on track to return to pre-recession levels, but prime-working aged adults are expected to leave counties where jobs will increase.
Angie's List is laying off about 5 percent of its workforce.
A new film-processing plant is expected to bring around 60 jobs to Daviess County.
A report from from the Indiana Institute for Working Families says Indiana has the highest percent growth of "low-wage" jobs of any of its neighboring states.


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On December 6 the New Horizons spacecraft, en route to Pluto and its system of moons since 2006, will come out of hibernation mode. This marks the first step in setting up for the flyby of Pluto and its moons that will occur on July 14, 2015, giving us our first-ever thorough look at what many consider to be the last great frontier of the Solar System.
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Learn to use a gunfire, a knife, to use your environment, to hit deadly points and to look ways out (run). Basically a self-defense course is what you need.
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Learn to use a gunfire, a knife, to use your environment, to hit deadly points and to look ways out (run). Basically a self-defense course is what you need.
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I haven´t followed the leptin reset to the letter since I was already in good shape and with no hunger problems.
My only problem was with sleeping patterns since it was very changeable, having good...
"Prolonged Insulin spikes, excess glucose = bad"
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Ask the butcher to cut the beef feet in pieces, like to make a soup, then you get access to all the wonder.
Beef feet is the best for me, it does a rich collagen broth, very good to healing and nourishing your skin. I also eat the feet leftover after.
But anything will do, I use all bones from my meat...
I am from SouthAmerica and eat a lot of tubers, because here those are a traditional food, really cheap, for example yucca, is 30 cents the lb. over here. I use tubers as a staple.
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By the moment is all you can do, later if no response, you can go to his home and see how he is. If he asked for you don't let him down.
If you eat that breakfast all days you will have problems absorbing biotin. The eggs enzyme Avidin disrutc biotin absortion. The heat deactivate enzyme avidin and make proteing from eggs more...
Dunno about Grokkina but I guess Grok will just give a big kick in the ass to little groks if they did something wrong.
On another note, even not so manly, I like Rivvin's posts in this thread,
Wonder why he hasn't posted in so long? guess he runs out of manly man things! :P
You can always change or change your partner.
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+1 This is it. Imagine you are Daffy Duck. Lean forward a bit with your chest up an out and close your stride, try landing your foot under you instead of infront of you. It will come natural.
Also the food have direct impact in body odor, Onions and Garlic are the worst, also curry and some spices are bad.
SAD but true
Because women main aim is to look good. Is a phsycological thing!
But again I like strong women, they are more hot, sexy and confident than the average.
Hooray! good progress man. The beast is unleashing and that is a good thing. In honor to Richard Nikoley, Free your animal!
Patience, drop the scale and keep eating real food. If you want a better way for measurement you have your mirror, or better yet pick a camera and take pictures each month. See how your body change....
I think Brady Quinn picture settle all this Body Mass Index argument.
Screw BMI!
Aim for tubers post-workout.
But don't aim to be perfect, in occassions you will crave for tubers pre-workout or even in non training days, if this situation presents, then listen to your body and...
It is geared toward gaining muscle and become stronger. But as a word of advice, if you are a novice don't read it because you will get confused, this book is more for intermediate-advance lifter.
In my opinion based in my own experience, Body by Science isn't the best. But if it your only choice, then go for it.
If you want one book that cover it all in the low volume, high intensity...
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Totally agree with tfarny.
Practice > Theory
Calories in - calories out or thermodynamic law is a good theory but in practice isn't enough to explain the obesity epidemic, that was the point Taubes...
Contrast bath is another option.
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... we did that. Probably the job of raft punter is not a great one. But the difference of not having a motor on the boat was incredible. Even though there were tons of rafts going up and down the river, it was still quite silent and peaceful. The extra money for the raft trip was worth it, just to float down the river without an awful noisy motor in your ear all day. The punter told stories in Chinese that everyone laughed at.
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... granite formations everywhere. Some of them had names like jade rabbit and fairy's finger etc. I met a nice couple that showed me the way when I almost went really wrong. It was expensive, but it was nice and cool at the top, kind of worth it to leave the sticky sauna of the city. Then I began the descent. It started out ok but soon the stairs were literally crumbling under my feet. I had started to wish I had worn shoes instead of ...
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Although interpreters are needed for a variety of languages and different venues and circumstances, there are only two basic systems of interpretation: simultaneous and consecutive. Spurred in part by the invention and development of electronic sound equipment, simultaneous interpretation has been in use since the charter of the United Nations (UN).
Simultaneous interpreters are able to convert a spoken sentence instantaneously. Some are so skilled that they are able to complete a sentence in the second language at almost the precise moment that the speaker is conversing in the original language. Such interpreters are usually familiar with the speaking habits of the speaker and can anticipate the way in which the sentence will be completed. The interpreter may also make judgments about the intent of the sentence or phrase from the speaker's gestures, facial expressions, and inflections. While working at a fast pace, the interpreter must be careful not to summarize, edit, or in any way change the meaning of what is being said. A subcategory of simulaneous interpretation is whispered interpretation, in which the interpreter sits very close to the listeners and provides a simultaneous interpretation in a quiet voice.
In contrast, consecutive interpreters wait until the speaker has paused to convert speech into a second language. In this case, the speaker waits until the interpreter has finished before resuming the speech. Since every sentence is repeated in consecutive interpretation, this method takes longer than simultaneous interpretation.
In both systems, interpreters are placed so that they can clearly see and hear all that is taking place. In formal situations, such as those at the UN and other international conferences, interpreters are often assigned to a glass-enclosed booth. Speeches are transmitted to the booth, and interpreters, in turn, translate the speaker's words into a microphone. Each UN delegate can tune in the voice of the appropriate interpreter. Because of the difficulty of the job, these simultaneous interpreters usually work in pairs, each working 30-minute shifts.
All international conference interpreters are simultaneous interpreters. Many interpreters, however, work in situations other than formal diplomatic meetings. For example, interpreters are needed for negotiations of all kinds, as well as for legal, financial, medical, and business purposes. Court or judiciary interpreters, for example, work in courtrooms and at attorney-client meetings, depositions, and witness preparation sessions.
Other interpreters known as guide or escort interpreters serve on call, traveling with visitors from foreign countries who are touring the United States. Usually, these language specialists use consecutive interpretation. Their job is to make sure that whatever the visitors say is understood and that they also understand what is being said to them. Still other interpreters accompany groups of U.S. citizens on official tours abroad. On such assignments, they may be sent to any foreign country and might be away from the United States for long periods of time.
Interpreters also work on short-term assignments. Services may be required for only brief intervals, such as for a special conference or single interview with press representatives.
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Bellissima cattura e composizione con colore VERY VERY GOOD merita un L+F salutoni da LUCA.
Hello PiGi, fantastic backlight shot, excellent composition! FAV & LIKE! Best wishes Thomas
Ti ringrazio davvero molto per questo apprezzatissimo L+F, Luca!
Un caro saluto, PiGì
A very big thank you, Thomas, for your so kind comment and Fav & Like which I really appreciated!
My friendly greetings, PiGì
Hello PiGi, fantastic backlight shot, excellent composition! Congratulations and best wishes to you.
Fantastic shot, really like this one, LIKE ,Steve
a big thank you, dear friends, for your kind words and like!
Friendly greetings, PiGì
Beautiful photo, great composition, L&F
A very big thank you, Wadders, for your L&F!
Friendly greetings. PiGì
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Vermilion County's first LEGAL moonshine distillery and bar!! All products are made by us, right here! Now doing tastings, cocktails, and retail sales!!
Culture Shock Danville
Formerly "The Taste of Downtown Danville" in Danville, IL. Culture Shock is more than a music and arts festival. It is a celebration of our culture! Come enjoy 3 days of Free unique music, arts, food, vendors, retail and vintage, Comic Con, street performers and more!
Culture Shock
More than a music and art festival. It's a three day celebration of the area's culture, rich with arts and entertainment. Music, arts, food, vendors, retail and vintage, Comic Con, street performers, magic, craft beer, car & motorcycle shows, hair Show, flow artists and more!
Cafe 13
Coffee, fresh brewed teas, from scratch pastries, crepes, sandwiches, and salads.
Kickapoo Pottery
Functional stoneware is the main objective at Kickapoo Pottery. All pieces are handthrown on the potters wheel, lead free, oven and microwave safe.
Red Roof Inn & Suites
Red Roof Inn & Suites Danville is a family-friendly hotel, conveniently located off of Interstate 74. This hotel is near many local businesses, including McLane Midwest, Sygma, Alcoa and the AutoZone Distribution Center. Plenty of shopping and dining options are also available in the area. The hotel is just a short drive from Kickapoo State Park and Forest Glen Preserve.
Sleepy Creek Bed & Wine
A truly unique lodging experience is available at Sleepy Creek Vineyards! The lodging facility includes a full kitchen, living space, two private bedrooms, and a sleeping loft with maximum sleeping capacity of 10. The spacious retreat is close to Kickapoo State Park, Kennekuk County Park, and of course just steps away from the scenic 10 acre vineyards at Sleepy Creek.
Illinois Livestock Auction
This livestock auction includes the sale of cattle, horses, goats and sheep.
Main Street Cafe
Seating for 90 people, homestyle cooking, everyday specials.
Joe's Pizza
Traditional Italian pizza restaurant with seating for 80. Every item is homemade by this family owned and operated establishment.
New China Buffet
Seating for eighty, fine dining, buffet, take-out.
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Super 8 - Paris
Located on Highway 1 off Interstate 70. Your stay includes free breakfast bonanza, free Wi-Fi Internet, free parking including for truck and RV, and pet friendly. Hot tub rooms are also available. Attractions nearby include Twin Lakes Park, Sycamore Hills Golf Club and Bicentennial Art Center & Museum.
Paris Family Restaurant
Seats 110 people for fine dining.
Los Tres Caminos
Authentic Mexican food, fine dining, take-out, seating for 99, imported Mexican beers.
Barkley Farms
Perennials are popping up everywhere on this Paris farm. Visitors are invited to wander the gardens to see the variety of plants that are grown and sold here.
Monical's Pizza - Paris
Pizza, fast food.
Best Western Regency Inn
The Best Western Regency Inn in Danville offers the best in service and hospitality with convenient access off Interstate 74 at exit 220.Guests are just minutes away from Danville's corporate, industrial, and leisure areas and are ideally located near area shopping and attractions including Kickapoo State Park, Kennekuk County Preserve, David S. Palmer Arena and many historic sites.
Calico Basket
Country gift shop, collectibles, pictures, Pipka Lizzi High dolls, Santa's Pat Richter pictures, year-round holiday room, and Yankee candles.
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Enjoy a wealth of amenities at an affordable price when choosing the smoke-free Sleep Inn & Suites® hotel in Danville. The pet-friendly hotel is conveniently located just off of Interstate 74 and in close proximity to Kickapoo State Park, Kennekuk County Park, Danville Area Community College, the David S. Palmer Arena, and VA Illiana Health Care System.
Cornerstore Antiques
Two floors of original antiques in excellent condition. The store owner is very knowledible of the merchandise and they are displayed perfectly.
Pinnell Motor Inn
1-level brick motel, very clean, pretty little motel, coffee shop onsite.
Edgar County Genealogical Library
Trace your Edgar County roots at this library that has genealogical tools, manuscripts, books, filmed records, micro-fiche, and computerized data based on Edgar County families.
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President Obama Acknowledges Potential for Robot Apocalypse
He was joking, of course, but behind every joke there is a hint of truth.
President Obama visited a D.C.-area high school today to hammer home, once again, how important he thinks math and science and all the like are to the future of the country, and to watch a demonstration of this ball-launching machine that some of the students made. "I believe that robotics can inspire young people to pursue science and engineering. And I also want to keep an eye on those robots in case they try anything," he said in his remarks, to the laughter of the students. You know who wasn't laughing, though? That ball-launching machine. It was too busy plotting.
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The Chesed (Loving-Kindness) Committee is responsible for providing support to members in the event of a birth or adoption, illness, death, or other significant life change. We can prepare and deliver meals, grocery shop, provide transportation to or from a medical appointment/treatment, and and visit someone who is ill.
If you have a chesed need, please contact the Chesed Coordinators, Fran Malino and Ellen Pashall at chesed [at] dorsheitzedek.org.
Lotsa Helping Hands
To coordinate the community's chesed needs, we are using the Lotsa Helping Hands website at www.lotsahelpinghands.com/c/625130.
We ask that all Dorshei Tzedek members create a login to Lotsa Helping Hands by clicking on this link. Please fill out the right-hand side of the form where it says 'Interested in becoming a member of this community?'. Click on 'Continue' and then 'Send Email' on the next page. Once a chesed coordinator approves your request, you will receive an email with instructions for signing in. Thank you for taking the time to be involved with chesed.
If you have any problems or questions, please contact chesed [at] dorsheitzedek.org.
Chesed Inspiration
These articles describe the feelings that sometimes get in the way of participating in Chesed, as a giver and as a receiver. We encourage you to read these articles as part of our ongoing effort to build connections for a caring community. We hope these articles will inspire you to participate in Chesed.
A Small Pot of Violets
"We've all felt it; that moment's hesitation before we ring the bell. Here's why you need to do it anyway, " writes Dorshei Tzedek member Nancy Gertz. (LivFun, page 30, Autumn, 2015)
How Not to Say the Wrong Thing
One of the barriers to participating in Chesed is the feeling that we don't know what to say or we fear that we might say the wrong thing. A couple of years ago we shared this article by Susan Silk and Barry Goldman (Los Angeles Times, April 7, 2013). "It works in all kinds of crises – medical, legal, even existential. It's the 'Ring Theory' of kvetching. The first rule is comfort in, dump out."
Accepting Meals from Strangers as Caregivers
Linda Matchan describes how a health crisis brings donations of food that teach humility and gratitude — and provides a lesson for those who want to help others. (Boston Globe, March 25, 2014)
When The Time Comes: Tips For How To Visit The Dying
"As my father-in-law lay in his deathbed after a brief illness, people wanted to say goodbye. In those last days, we learned some valuable lessons." Rebecca Steinitz writes on the WBUR Cognoscenti blog (April, 2016).
Chesed Articles and Q&A
Chesed Creates A Caring Community
You Never Know When You'll Be on the Receiving End
Chesed Committee: A Matchmaker
Collaboration. Sometimes more than one volunteer fills a Chesed request.
Q & A I'm not a cook…What should I do?
Q & A: What types of Chesed does Congregation Dorshei Tzedek provide?
Q & A: What about a family's allergies?
Q & A: Gluten Free? What does it mean when someone requests a gluten-free meal?
Q & A: What about returning food containers?
Dorshei Tzedek has produced a brochure (available here) about Jewish mourning practices and resources at CDT and in the local community.
Avelut is CDT's member-led group dedicated to supporting avelim (mourners). Any adult CDT member who is dealing with a personal loss (family, friend, partner, other) or observing the Yahrzeit of a loved one is welcome. A CDT member does not need to be in the official mourning period to attend. The Avelut group is a time to talk about the impact of loss, the journey of bereavement, and the legacies of loved ones we carry with us. For more information, please contact avelut [at] dorsheitzedek.org.


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Popular Diabetes Drugs Tied to Heart Failure
Dec. 4, 2009 -- Concerns that the diabetes drugs Avandia and Actos raise the risk for heart failure led the FDA to require label changes warning of the potential risk two years ago.
Now a new study suggests this concern might be unfounded, but it also raises questions about a different class of oral diabetes drugs that have been used since the 1950s: sulfonylureas.
Researchers reported that diabetes patients who used sulfonylureas had a higher risk of death from all causes and a higher risk of heart failure than diabetes patients who used the most widely prescribed diabetes drug, metformin.
Compared with metformin, also known as Glucophage, single-drug treatment with first- and second-generation sulfonylureas was associated with up to a 61% increased risk for death. Users of second-generation sulfonylureas had up to a 30% higher risk for congestive heart failure.
Patients treated with Actos or Avandia did not appear to have a greater risk for heart attacks than those treated with metformin.
Treating Diabetes
As many as 180 million people worldwide have type 2 diabetes, and heart attacks and heart failure are among the major killers associated with the disease.
Over the past two decades, a host of drugs have been approved to treat diabetes. The drugs improve blood sugar control, but there have also been concerns that some may raise the risk of cardiovascular events in people who are already at high risk.
In an effort to explore the issue, researchers in the U.K. examined the treatment records of more than 91,000 diabetes patients enrolled in a national database between 1990 and 2005.
During the follow-up, almost 36,000 patients had heart attacks, 6,900 developed congestive heart failure, and just over 18,500 died.
Metformin was the most widely prescribed drug, followed by second-generation sulfonylureas. Many patients took more than one diabetes drug.
Among the major findings:
- Compared with metformin, single-drug treatments with first- or second-generation sulfonylureas was associated with a 24% to 61% increased risk for death from all causes.
- Compared to metformin, second-generation sulfonylurea use was associated with an 18% to 30% increased risk for heart failure.
- Compared to metformin, treatment with Actos was associated with a 31% to 39% decreased risk for death.
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I'm interested in putting a whole bunch of classroom material online. This material ranges from accounting classes to yoga. I would like to find a simple to use authoring tool that the people who teach the classes can use to put the material online. In other words, I do not want a tool that requires a developer. A person who knows the subject matter and is willing to read the manual should be able to put their material online.
At minimum, this tool should allow for text and multi-media to be chained together in a logical form and it should allow quizzes to be created and graded. Even better would be for the tool to have some "smarts" so that subject areas which the student does not understand can be drilled. Even better would be for the tool to have ecommerce built in so that the instructors can charge for the classes.
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PR Firm Paid $25,000 for Asma Assad Vogue Photo Shoot [Updated]
Canonizing a dictator's wife: priceless.
For a controversial, now-scrubbed-from-the-web profile of Syrian president Bashir Al-Assad's wife Asma, someone paid a PR firm $25,000 to set up the photo shoot with the dictator's family, according to the Washington Post. Although the Daily Beast originally reported that the payment came via Vogue, the magazine clarified in a statement to Intel that "We weren't involved and aren't aware of any payment." The PR firm in question, Brown Lloyd James, has a working relationship with the Syrian government. But the magazine may not have gotten the real thing: The author, Joan Juliet Buck, says she highly doubts the children pictured are actually the Assads'. Buck — whose prose was awfully flattering — now says she was "horrified" to be near the couple and points to the title editors gave the piece, "A Rose in the Desert," as the biggest problem (or at least her biggest regret) with the article.
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The Long Ships (New York Review Books Classics) (original 1941; edition 2010)
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The Long Ships by Frans G. Bengtsson (1941)
I loved this book, which relates the story Orm, as he goes "a-Viking" in a vividly recreated 10th Century. There is nothing boring about his adventures, and I think this would be an enjoyable book even for those with no interest in Vikings or the 10th Century. Orm is an irresistible character, despite his frequent violence, and a reader can almost understand his enthusiasm for plundering and killing.
I have read that this book is based on extensive historical research and while Orm is fictional, actual historical events intersect with his life. More than that, the setting and the environment in which Orm lived are historically accurate, and one of the strengths of the book is that the voice of Orm is so authentic, with no intrusive hint of 20th century mores or prejudices. Even when touching on important themes (for example the conflicts between encroaching Christianity and the local Paganism), there is an underlying humor. For example, Orm muses, "We men of the north do not worship gods except in times of necessity, for we think it is foolish to weary them with babbling." And when he is being pressured to convert to Islam, he thinks, "Still, I dare say he is the best god in these parts, and he has already provided us with gold. If he can manage to provide a few women too, he will rise even higher in my estimation."
This book started out very well. I really liked the author's tongue-in-cheek depiction of the characters' very human foibles, especially with respect to the conversion of the Norsemen to Islam and Christianity. Then the plot began to drag, and the ending was entirely too neat. Still, worth a read to give one an insight into life as a Viking in the 10th century.
An absolute classic of adventure fiction, bounding along with energy and bravura and lashings of sly, ironic wit, following the exploits of Red Orm the Danish Viking who, despite his mother's best efforts to keep him at home, ends up haring off on a lengthy voyage against his will. Despite this apparently unpromising start, Orm fairs well at first and it looks as if all is going to go his way, but alas, luck, an all-important component of Viking life, goes astray and he ends up a galley slave for seven BUT THAT'S JUST THE START. This tale has barely warmed up before they're sneaking across from Spain to Ireland with the biggest bell in Christendom. Modern readers, like myself, may occasionally find one's attention slipping as it struggles to find purchase on the largely plotless series of events that unfolds on the page, because this is a Life, and Lives tend to be plotless, though not sub-plotless. It's episodic, but those episodes are juicy and amazing and hair-raising.
There are any number of historical novels and series and fantasies epic and grimdark for which, if one was looking for influences beyond the obvious, this must surely be the motherlode. Judgment on the Viking's antics and atrocities are very much left to the reader, but there is no doubt in their own mind that they are fully in accordance with their own rules and standards of behaviour, and the propensity for violence, rape and pillage is belied by a way of living that works and allows for functioning society with a capacity for justice, redress, fairness and progress. The rise of Christianity features heavily on the story, and while the book doesn't suggest it's a civilising influence per se - though there are occasions when it mitigates against a more sensible ruthlessness - it definitely suggests a transition of sorts, a great sea-change of which the cast are blissfully ignorant.
Big, muscular, funny, fast, filled with speeches about theology, women, law, wisdom, gold, the joys of fighting and ale and all sorts of odd digressions with wandering Irish jesters and forlornly randy magisters, this is a gem of a book that completely immerses the reader in its world.
I had seen this book reviewed in 2013, and it immediately landed on my wishlist. I received it as a gift this Christmas, and really looked forward to reading it. It met my expectations and then some. I loved everything about it, from the brilliant cover to the rollicking good yarn that spills out of its pages.
The story takes place during the late 900's to early 1000's. Orm Tostesson is the son of a Skanian chieftain and is also known as Red Orm. He is stolen from his home as a young boy by a Viking named Krok. This starts the first of three voyages.
The book is broken into four parts. Part One, "The Long Voyage", is where Orm's skill and luck earn him a reputation as a great warrior and he is looked upon as a leader. In Part Two, "In King Ethelred's Kingdom", Orm's second voyage takes him to England where he becomes a Christian and marries Ylva, the daughter of King Harald of Denmark. Part Three, "In the Border Country", Orm settles down to raise a family and build his church. And finally, Part Four, "The Bulgar Gold", we find Orm taking his third voyage, a treasure hunt, that will make him a very wealthy man.
It wouldn't be a story about Vikings if there wasn't plenty of fighting, plundering, and drinking. There was a lot of religious change during that time, and Bengtsson explores the Viking Gods, Christians, Jews, and Muslims through the characters that he has so richly developed. He also uses a lot of humor to show the reader the changes that are happening.
If you want to read a book that takes you on an incredible journey, this just might be the right book for you.
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Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Angels
The Cubs travel to Tempe today to face the suddenly depleted Angels. Carlos Zamrbano's final tune-up before Opening Day and he'll be opposed by Jered Weaver. The game is on MLB.tv.
The Cubs also settled on their position players to start the season, choosing the lefty bat and infield abilities of Mike Fontenot over the superior righty bat of Matt Murton's. A difficult, but understandable decision on the Cubs part. While Murton is the better hitter, the addition of Fontenot gives the Cubs two lefty bench bats and someone besides Ronny Cedeno to back up the middle infield. The bench will consist of Henry Blanco, Daryle Ward, Ronny Cedeno, Reed Johnson and Mike Fontenot. I can't say I'm thrilled, but I do hope that if Soriano or Fukudome go down with an injury that Murton is still the top choice to replace them on an everday basis. The Cubs also released non-roster invitee Alex Cintron.
Finally, a loyal reader has four tickets for the April 2nd game at Wrigley versus the Brewers. I'm not too interested in becoming a ticket exchange or broker, but he's offering them at below face value, so I thought I'd pass along the note. Drop me an email and I'll forward it to him if you're interested. They're in Aisle 434, Row 2 and retail for $23 each. He's willing to break them up into pairs and is only asking $20 for each ticket. In other words, $40 or $80 instead of $46 or $92. I take no responsibility for their authenticity and don't think I'll do this for everyone.
50 players/5 years list
...no Cubs
...no surprise
We're gonna be awful old in 5 years. But we've got a nice window for the present in our little division.
Re: Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Angels
Cubs vs. Angels on FSW in LA. Felix Pie (pronounced like Apple Pie by the LA announcers) just singled sharply through the right side.
Re: Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Angels
Soriano hitting 3rd.
Re: DeRosa
a late scratch
What's wrong with him?
Re: Fukudome's arm
Looks like he's got it in shape! 2nd inning assist that was a bullet.
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Re: Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Angels
DeRosa apparently scratched with sinusitis.
So what was his sin?
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Fancy name for sinus infection. Unfortunately I know that one well. :(
...and lol @ Cubster
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Re: Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Angels
Phil Rogers said this deal was done in February!
Re: Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Angels
Well, great -- if DeRosa misses the entire year with sinusitis, then where will we be?
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i live with it.
i have to take steroids once or twice a year to shrink tissue growth in my sinuses.
yeah, fun stuff.
at least he can easily afford the $200 a month in meds he may need if its chronic.
wildflower season in arizona is in its best flush in almost a decade. i think its the best flush they've had out there since 02/03 or so. the desert is alive. they have to get a concentrated amount of rain over the winter or there's little to no wildflowers at all.
Re: Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Angels
What will I have left to obsess over?
Re: Sounds like a farewell speech to Murton
i can believe it...but i can't.
as much as i'd like to keep murton around...wow...he is absolutely done with AAA. he's not going to gain arm strength suddenly by playing the bus-leagues in RF. he's not going to suddenly turn into a defensive wizz in AAA. and unless there's some part-100 of tinkering with his swing (which i doubt at this point) i definitely dont see what his bat is doing in the minors.
even with floyd injured 1/2+ or so of the season it was nice having the R/L bench power option (for the first time in a long time) of murton/ward.
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wish your opening day tickets post had been up a week ago, i paid $50 each for about those same seats...knew i could do better if i waited but didn't want the anxiety since i'm flying back into town specifically for opening day.
Rob, any chance that we could have some sort of section of TCR where people could post extras/needs for tickets? i have a mini-season ticket plan and will have some tickets that i would be happy to dump for face value. this would be awesome if possible.
also, sad that murton won't be on the opening day team but i guess it makes sense, i still would have taken him over fontenot.
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kerry wood comes in with men on to relieve marmol (pitching unsuccessfully into his 2nd inning of work)...wild pitch...then retires the next 2 to escape the inning.
wood going for another inning after .2ip (both fielded outs) the inning before.
groundout to 1st, K (swinging), and K (looking)
1.2ip 0h 0bb 2k
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Murton was basically doomed the moment that Soriano moved from CF to LF last year.
He would a great fit for the A's, who would value his OBP and low cost.
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murton would be a great fit for a lot of clubs.
question i have is why these clubs dont have him yet.
at least it *seems* like hendry doesn't want to give him away just for the sake of moving him...so far...
either way, if he tears up AAA and gets another callup he could move into that easy-to-get-hard-to-maintain cubs fan cult status. kerry wood could get 1/2 of wrigley to give him a standing O just getting up off the pen bench during a game to take a leak.
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ah yes, not for opening day indeed. my bad.
i'll check over at the blog whose name shall not be spoken for ticket stuff. thanks for the heads-up.
Pignatello for MVP!
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What is Lahey's status?
I know there was never
any real discussion of it, but man, do I wish the Cubs had taken a longer look at Josh Hamilton in 2006's Rule 5 draft. He's hitting .455/.492/.818 this spring and apparently playing a very good outfield.
Re: I know there was never
a lot of people were looking at the reds when they wanted hamilton...they've done this before with players obviously not ready (willie mo pena), but hamilton was a guy many years and many drug related suspensions away from even playing organized ball.
i dunno what's more amazing...him or ankiel (even with known PEDs in ankiel's case).
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Right, and one of the main reasons it worked for the reds was because of that coach that had had a strong relationship with Hamilton. But man, the guy has talent. He would have solved our RF problem before Fukudome.
Re: I know there was never
it's a bit too early to make the call on hamilton, but as of right now it would have been one of the biggest coups in cubs history if they had the foresight and willingness to risk the roster space.
it was a hell of one for the reds, and it though it got what most perceive to be an under-market return on hamilton...they turned it into a nice crop of prospects.
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We did have Hamilton if I am not mistaken. His drug problems were/are serious. Yes, he's talented, but he's older and has to have a fulltime babysitter (Johnny Narron) with him most of the time. A guy whose sobriety is that tenuous, might be considered too much of a risk and expense for many teams. The Narrons have worked for the Rangers in the past. Not to mention he is injury prone and our outfield wouldn't be too kind to him I imagine.
Re: Fukudome leadoff hitter vs LHP?
Interesting. At least Theriot would be moved down.
Re: Fukudome leadoff hitter vs LHP?
So the left-handed Fukudome will lead off against lefties, and the right-handed Theriot will lead off against righties. What's wrong with this picture?
Re: Fukudome leadoff hitter vs LHP?
i hope lou (or carrie) is getting L/R mixed up there somewhere...
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Any movement in the lower ranks ?
Is Iowa Daytona Tennessee and Peoria set ?
Re: Pie
A couple thoughts:
Pie hitting .356, leading the starters in hitting. Who saw that coming? Large.
Will someone please tell Lou to shut it about trading Murton? Even if we are going to trade him -- no, ESPECIALLY if we are going to trade him -- no one associated with the Cubs should be making public announcements about the fact that we don't need him anymore. It's another frustrating case of minimizing the trade value of a pretty good player who should fetch something useful in return.
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Brian Dopirek released today---remember when he was such a hugh prospect
Re: Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Angels
Where did you hear this?
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I was rooting for a Dopirak comeback.
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pie has been balls out since
that testiculer torsion was fixed
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gerut and estes make the SD 25-man...
buck coats makes the TOR 25-man...
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So the BJs got rid of Reed Johnson and Buck Coats makes their 25-man. What do you make of this?
A moment of silence
and my deepest condolences to everyone who drafted Jarrod Saltalamacchia for their fantasy team.
Re: No Brian Roberts
Well, I was for getting Roberts mainly for what he would bring to the top of the lineup offensively. As long as the price was reasonable (e.g. Veal, Gallagher, and 1 of EPat, Cedeno, Murton), OK. Asking 4 or 5 players for one slightly above average second baseman is McPhail just being baseball retarded. My guess is Andy will regret not making this move by July when the O's are 25 games out of 1st, dead in the water, and it's a buyer's market for his expensive castoffs.
Nonetheless, the bright side is Hendry still has all his top and mid-level prospects from which to deal with between now and July 31st. My guess, again, is that Jimbo's going to need them for his starting rotation and LH hitting off his bench and middle infield. The 'pie in the sky' hope is that Gallagher, Samardzija, and/or Veal could be ready to step into the rotation and/or bullpen by mid-July.
Until then, I hope Angelos and McPhail choke on Roberts.
Re: No Brian Roberts
Couldnt have said it better myself. I have a gut feeling that negotiating with McFail would be like negotiating with the IRS or a Skilled Tax attorney. Or a petulant 5 year old for that matter.
Fun with Mark Prior
March 23 San Diego North County Times
"Prior will continue to pitch every five days and may face live hitters soon. He hopes to rejoin the team in May"
March 27 Padres put MP on 60 day DL
"The flame-throwing Prior is not expected to pitch until June at the earliest."
Re: Fun with Mark Prior
I think everyone would be much MORE surprised if he actually started the season healthy.
Re: Fun with Mark Prior
Then May roles around...
Prior looking to throw off mound after All-Star Break
Re: Fun with Mark Prior
Kevin Towers Quote 6-15-2008 " Mark is really progressing nicely. When we get him back at the first of July. It will really be like making a deadline trade. Only we won't have to give anyone up to do it."
Re: Fun with Mark Prior
"flame throwing"?
Wasn't he down around 89-90 the last time we saw him. Even Padres' beat writers are more concerned with sun/surfing than baseball. Prior could be throwing towels on the PCH and no one in San Diego would even notice.
Re: Fun with Mark Prior
He struggled to hit 86 on the gun last time I saw him pitch. It was ugly. That maybe wasn't his last outing, that was just the last time I saw him.
Home Run Pool
I've been running a Home Run Pool for the last 5 years. You pick 11 players from 4 groups of players similar to this pool. But, you also get to write in 4 players that aren't on lists - a lot of people really like this strategic aspect. There is a total of 15 players selected plus 1 tiebreaker. It costs $20 per entry and all money is returned to the pot. Last year there were 80 participants. The 4 highest HR totals payout. I expect the same level of participation this year but am always hoping for more! If you're interested send me an email at [email protected] and I'll send you an entry form. The deadline to submit picks is March 30th at 11:59 PM CST so act quickly!
Re: Buck Coats
So the BJs got rid of Reed Johnson and Buck Coats makes their 25-man. What do you make of this?
Coats is a left-handed hitter.
Prior or Guzman?
Q: Who pitches first in an MLB game, Mark Prior or Angel Guzman?
A: None of the above.
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Chapman shouldn't be reserved anymore on 40 man.
Interesting split on Heyward according to ESPN. As a CF, his slash line .292/.363/.375/.738. At RF: .212/.204/.300/.604. 21/72 as a CF, 58/273 as a RF.
He's also been better when batting 2nd, but he had a nice start in the 6 hole, but has slumped ever since. He was heating up before the All Star break, but is only hitting .108 in the 2nd half.
When we played the Reds with Chapman, I always thought of it as an eight-inning game. So now other teams have eight innings to try to get a lead against the Cubs. Should be a challenge, assuming three or four Cubs ever start hitting again.
I don't really try to get to know and like these players personally. I'm rooting for laundry, for the most part. Exceptions might be when a player makes trouble in the clubhouse or in the dugout. (Zambrano and Bradley come to mind. Also Papelbon.) But I don't think Chapman is one of those jerks.
Unfortunately, a pretty good summary. It looks like next year Heyward will be getting yet another batting stance adjustment.
The recent good news has been Baez. I'm afraid about the next league adjustment on him, though, which is probably right around the corner.
Bryant I don't worry about too much. Just not seeing the ball well right now. He'll turn it around. Russell's been good with men in scoring position all year and he's 22ish. He'll be fine but next year is likely to be his breakout year.
If Travis' back-to-back-to-back walks cost Hendricks the ERA title, that would really suck.
Edit: "A lifeless loss to a lousy Sox team."
This place is a real downer after a loss to the Sox.
I expect they will go 5-9 games above .500 the rest of the year. 96-98 wins will win the Division.
They should have one more 2-3 week hot streak in them.
However, several players are just "average" for the last month: Zobrist, Ross, Russell, Ceasar. Montero is terrible, plus he cannot throw anyone out. -WAR. Heyward is abysmal at the plate, but a plus in the OF. Still with RISP he has been terrible. KB has not been driving in runs as of late. But Apparently the team is still above average with RISP according to S Sahadev.
I came to that realization tonight. I kept expecting them to play better, but now I realize they aren't going to. They are a .500 team now.
- They have one reliable starting pitcher. Jake's magic is gone, and it doesn't look like it's coming back. Lester has been lousy recently. Lackey's ERA goes up every time he pitches.
- Heyward has been dead weight all year. I can't remember a single series where he was a significant offensive contributor. Not one. Great defense, but but if he were hitting .270 with 10 HR and played average defense, the Cubs would be better off.
new rule...no one's allowed to throw k.bryant a changeup
Team is .500 since early May and is playing like a .500 team. Lack of offense seems to be putting a lot of pressure on the pitchers...and they aren't handling it terribly well.
.500 the rest of the way still may win the division though.
...i hate espn.
nothing like settling into a cubs game to get a few minutes cutaway for an ortiz AB in the 6th inning of the det/bos game.
oh, at least they're doing split screen now...i guess.
I'm liking this rookie Nathan.
Richard DFA'd. Meh...
Throwbacks with fashionable cutouts would be a nice touch.
The next 2 games are nationally televised. I think we dominate tonight, hitting 3 HRs off Shields. Great night for KB to end HR drought facing HR prone pitcher in one of the most hitter friendly parks in the league.