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Of all the meals we savored, breakfasts were the most memorable. We had spicy veggie burritos, creamy skillet eggs with chiles, and crunchy blue corn French toast; each morning got better and better.
One morning we rose extra early to go for a hike. We drove to a trail on the outskirts of Flagstaff -- a small yet vibrant college town with great bookstores, niche restaurants, and lots of students wearing hemp clothing. After a grueling hike in which we encountered brown bears and fossil remains (alright, maybe not bears, but we did see several freakishly large squirrels), we made it back to town famished.
We hit the first breakfast spot we found. An enticing aroma of freshly roasted coffee lured us straight into the front door of Macy's European Coffeehouse, Bakery & Vegetarian Restaurant, a quirky eatery offering a delicious array of healthful vegetarian dishes.
Despite my gnawing hunger, in typical fashion, I couldn't decide what to order. As I was debating, a groggy voice behind me said, "Get the breakfast couscous. It's the best thing here." I turned around, and the voice came from a young guy who had an eerie resemblance to Leo from That '70's Show, with long hair and John Lennon glasses.
"Really? I was thinking of getting the steamed eggs," I replied. "Oh, yeah. The steamed eggs. Those are like the best thing here." He wasn't helping. Thinking quickly before we went into hypoglycemic shock, Jeff ordered both the couscous and the steamed eggs for us to share.
As we were leaving, I noticed another guy eating something that looked like a burrito. I said, "Hey, that looks good, what is it?" He replied, "The breakfast burrito. It's the best thing here, man."
Since this is a high-protein, high-fiber breakfast that is great for a post-hike boost, I'm sending it to Suganya of the beautiful Tasty Palettes who would like your healthy breakfast ideas for this month's Weekend Breakfast Blogging.
Though Macy's used couscous with apricots, raisins, and almonds, feel free to substitute any dried fruits and nuts you prefer. Since I love, "the super grain," quinoa, which is higher in protein, I often use it instead of couscous. My current favorite combination is dried cherries, raisins, and pecans, but I also recommend dried cranberries, raisins, and pistachios.
Breakfast Quinoa with Dried Cherries, Raisins, and Pecans
Makes 2 main or 4 side servings
Yields about 2 1/2- 3 cups
Print recipe only here.
1/2 cup dry quinoa, rinsed
1 1/4 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon Smart Balance light buttery spread, melted
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon pinch of salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 cup dried cherries
1/8 cup mixed raisins
1/4 cup pecans, lightly toasted
To toast the pecans, place in a small, dry skillet over medium heat. Shake the pan handle in a back-and-forth a few times for about 2 minutes, or until nuts are lightly toasted and fragrant.
In a small, heavy bottomed sauce pan, bring water to a boil. Pour the uncooked quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve; rinse and drain. (This helps remove some slight natural bitterness from the grains). Add the rinsed quinoa to the sauce pan, bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa absorbs the water, puffs up, and turns translucent. If the water has evaporated before the quinoa is cooked, just add a bit more water. They should maintain a slight crunch when cooked.
Meanwhile, in a small pan over medium-low heat, add butter, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla. Stir until melted. Pour over cooked quinoa, and add dried fruit and nuts. Toss until combined. Serve hot or at room temperature.
You might also like these other healthy breakfasts:
- Heuvos Rancheros with Salsa Verde (egg whites can be substituted)
- Potato, Pepper, and Onion Frittata (egg whites can be substituted)
- Ginger-y Cranberry Walnut Scones (Heart-Healthy & Low Fat!)
- Honeyed Orange Ginger Muffins, Quat Optional
Finally, be sure to check out Ann's delicious Breakfast Couscous and Michelle's Warm Quinoa Breakfast Cereal.
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text: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 New Toolkit Aims to Reduce Falls During Hospital Stays APTA has added a new resource to its Balance and Falls webpage to help physical therapists reduce falls that occur during a patient's hospital stay. "Preventing Falls in Hospitals: A Toolkit for Improving Quality of Care" addresses hospital readiness, program management, fall prevention practices, implementation, measurement, and sustainability. Developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the toolkit is designed for multiple uses. The core document is an implementation guide organized under 6 major questions intended to be used primarily by the implementation team charged with leading the effort to put the new prevention strategies into practice. The full guide also includes links to tools and resources found in the Tools and Resources section of the toolkit, on the Web, or in the literature. The tools and resources are designed to be used by different audiences and for different purposes, as indicated in the guide.

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The debutantes presented by Theta Zeta Sigma alumnae chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority at the 2008 Sigma Pearls Cotillion Ball were:
Felicia Michelle Adams, daughter of John Adams and Verlean Adams, and a senior at East High School, where her activities included dance, track and volleyball. Felicia will major in biology at Colorado State University-Pueblo and plans to become an obstetrician/gynecologist. "Meeting all these lovely young ladies" has been the highlight of her debutante experience. Her escort for the ball was Noel Smith, a 2006 graduate of Montbello High School.
Chontavia Marie Cooper, whose well-wishers for the ball included Denver Bronco Dre Bly. Chontavia is in the first graduating class for Denver School of Science and Technology, where she was homecoming queen, a member of the yearbook staff and prom committee. She was also crowned queen of the Sigma Pearls Cotillion. Her parents are Troy Davis and Tonya Davis and she will be pre-med at Fisk University. Of her desire ro become a pediatrician, Chontavia says "It always hurts me to see a child not being able to function as it should." Her escort was Devon Darville, who graduated from high school in 2007 in Louisiana.
Shashawna Fay Crowe,who plans to enroll at Metropolitan State College of Denver following her May 21 graduation from Regis Jesuit High School. She'll major in business management and administration. At Regis, Shashawna was founder and captain of the Lady Raiders step team, served on the Multi-Cultural Alliance executive board and attended diversity conferences both locally and nationally. Her parents are Wythe and Linda Crow. Shashawna says that being a deb was neat in that "People recognize you for all your accomplishments" and that she particularly enjoyed taking part in the community service component of the program. Her escort: DeAndre Davis, a student at Denver School of Science and Technology.
Iliah Marie Duncan is the daughter of Keith and Diedra Duncan and will graduate from Rangeview High School. She credits the debutante experience with helping her to "Open up more … it brought me out of my shell." During high school, Iliah worked two jobs to earn money for her college tuition; she'll attend school in Louisiana, majoring in computer science with goal of becoming a systems analyst. Dancing is her passion, as is writing music. Her escort was Deon Davis, a student at Smoky Hill High School.
Kyla Michelle Hoovergraduated a semester ahead of her senior class at Smoky Hill High School and has been taking classes at Community College of Aurora since January. She is currently weighing options offered by other schools, including Florida State University, in her desired major of sociology. Darrell Armour and Charlotte Armour-Hoover are her parents; her escort was Vaughn Sterling, a student at Gateway High School. Of the debutante experience, Kyla said: "My mom, who had been a deb, told me it'd be a fun thing — and she was right!"
Kera Nalene Keliiholokai is graduating from Hinkley High School with a 2.714 GPA and while she knows she wants to major in music, she is still deciding on which of the colleges that have accepted her to attend. She's a vocalist who can sing any style of music and has her eye on oneday landing a role on Broadway. She's a Denver native with a Hawaiian grandfather, and says that when she looks back on her high school days she will be proudest of "Being able to accomplish things I didn't think I could." Her parents are William Keliiholokai and Kecia Keliiholokai and her escort was Joshua Taylor, a student at East High School.
Courtney Tyler Marsh maintained a cumulative 3.176 GPA at Gateway HIgh School, and for that she received an academic letter. She also received an athletic letter for playing volleyball all four years and assisting the coaching staff by instructing elementary school students in the fundamentals of the game and encouraging middle school students to play when they enter high school. Not surprisingly, then, she will major in elementary education at the University of Northern Colorado. As for being a deb, Courtney said: "I loved dressing up, looking nice and having a day that was all for myself." Her parents are Melvin Marsh and Gwendolyn Marsh; her escort was Rangeview High School student Wilbur Powell.
Mira Elizabeth McClinon was accepted by three colleges and has chosen Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash., where she will enter a five-year engineering program that will eventually yield an MBA. Biochemical engineering is her primary interest, and she also enjoys basketball and will play for the women's team at Gonzaga. "I love playing basketball," she said, but a pro career isn't on her radar screen. "Education is going to take me a lot farther than the WNBA," she observes. Mira was a member of Kent Denver School's elite basketball team for three years and was twice voted MVP of the volleyball team. Her parents are Rudolph McClinon Jr. and Karen Parks-McClinon; her escort was Tory Hill, a graduating senior at Hinkley High School.
Carli Symone Pearce is graduating from Gateway High School with a 3.2 cumulative GPA, for which she received an academic letter and was recognizd as an outstanding student in the foreign language and social studies departments. The daughter of Angela Pearce, Carli will double-major in social work and Spanish at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C. Her goal is to become a social worker. "I've seen so many problems that I think I can fix," she said. At Gateway, Carli was captain of the hip-hop dance team and belonged to the Pep, Ebony and Spanish clubs. She was presented by her pastor, Lee Hall Sr., and escorted by Tyler Johnson, a 2006 graduate of Grandview High School.
Tina Marie Trammer is graduating from Aurora Central High School with a cumulative GPA of 3.105, which earned her a spot on the Honor Roll for the past nine quarters. Before starting her pre-law studies at the University of Colorado-Denver, Tina will get a close-up look at politics by serving an internship with the Obama campaign during the Democratic National Convention. Her career goal is to become a district attorney. Tina is the daughter of Ida Holloway and won two Debate Club awards in high school. She was presented by Justin Trammer and her escort was Shane McGee, a student at Montbello High School.
Pictures taken at the Sigma Pearls Cotillion Ball can be viewed at denverpost.com/seengallery. Another story about the debs appears in Joanne Davidson's column in the print edition of today's Denver Post.
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Principal Proposed Uses
Other Proposed Uses
Guggul, the sticky gum resin from the mukul myrrh tree, plays a major role in Ayurveda , the traditional herbal medicine of India. It was traditionally combined with other herbs for the treatment of arthritis, skin diseases, pains in the nervous system, obesity, digestive problems, infections in the mouth, and menstrual problems.
What Is Guggul Used for Today?
Based on preliminary studies, guggul has become a popular herbal treatment for high cholesterol . 2-5 However, the best-designed trial failed to find benefit.
Other potential uses of guggul have no more than minimal supporting evidence. One small study hints that guggul might be helpful for acne . 6 In addition, a study in mice found potential anti-diabetic effects. 7
Recently, guggul has been promoted as a weight-loss agent. Supposedly, it works by enhancing thyroid function. However, there is little evidence that guggul actually affects the thyroid, and one small double-blind, placebo-controlled trial failed to find it effective for weight loss. 8
What Is the Scientific Evidence for Guggul?
High Cholesterol
Three double-blind studies performed in India found evidence that guggul can reduce cholesterol levels. However, the largest placebo-controlled study failed to find benefit.
One of the positive placebo-controlled studies enrolled 61 individuals and followed them for 24 weeks. 9 After 12 weeks of following a healthy diet, half the participants received placebo and the other half received guggul at a dose providing 100 mg of guggulsterones daily. The results after 24 weeks of treatment showed that the treated group experienced an 11.7% decrease in total cholesterol, along with a 12.7% decrease in LDL ("bad" cholesterol), a 12% decrease in triglycerides, and an 11.1% decrease in the total cholesterol/HDL ("good" cholesterol) ratio. These improvements were significantly greater than what was seen in the placebo group.
Similar results were seen in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 40 individuals. 10
A double-blind study of 228 individuals given either guggul or the standard drug clofibrate found approximately equal efficacy between the two treatments. 11 However, the absence of a placebo group makes these results less than reliable.
In contrast to these results, a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 103 people failed to find guggul effective at a dose of 75 mg or 150 mg of guggulsterones daily. 15 In fact, the herb seemed to worsen levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol. The reason for this discrepancy is not clear.
A small controlled trial compared oral gugulipid (50 mg of guggulsterones twice daily) against tetracycline for the treatment of acne and reported equivalent results. 6 Unfortunately, the study report does not state whether this trial was double-blind, and it also lacked a placebo group. (For information on why this matters, see Why Does This Database Rely on Double-blind Studies? )
Guggul is manufactured in a standardized form that provides a fixed amount of guggulsterones, the presumed active ingredients in guggul. The typical daily dose should provide 100 mg of guggulsterones.
Safety Issues
In clinical trials of standardized guggul extract, no significant side effects other than occasional mild gastrointestinal distress or allergic skin rashes have been seen. 12,13-15 Lab tests done in the course of these trials did not reveal any alterations in liver or kidney function, blood cell numbers and appearance, heart function, or blood chemistry.
Drugs in the statin family used to reduce cholesterol can cause a potentially serious condition called rhabdomyolysis, in which muscle fibers break down. One case report hints that this could occur with guggul, as well. 16
Safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease has not been established.
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Season 8 episodes
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The Break-Up
In the Psych office, Shawn rigs up a camera and records himself recounting a story. He starts at the beginning when Gus got his new job a week ago...
A Nightmare on State Street
Gus and Emmanuelle's relationship is on the rocks and Gus starts to have trouble sleeping because of it. She won't return his calls and he's totally distressed.
A Touch of Sweevil
After years of trying, Shawn finally gets an invite to be a panelist at the Cutting Edge Consultants Convention hosted by Professor Bob Stein, a Paranormal Forensics Expert.
Shawn and Gus Truck Things Up
Shawn and Gus investigate the murder of Mauricio Sanchez, owner of their favorite taco food truck in Santa Barbara.
1967: A Psych Odyssey
Chief Vick announces she took a job as Chief at a station up north in the bay area and will not be returning to the SBPD as chief. The group is shocked to hear this news. Lassiter, although saddened by this news, immediately sets his sights on being appointed as the new chief. Vick says she put in a good for him at the mayor's office, but can't make any promises. After Shawn, Gus and Lassiter say their goodbyes, Vick asks Juliet to speak with her in private. She asks Juliet to join her up north and serve as her head detective. Juliet knows this is a huge opportunity, but she needs time to think about it.
COG Blocked
Gus arrives at his job at Central Coast Pharmaceuticals and is immediately bombarded by his boss, Mr. Latrek. His workday has barely started and he's already been given a list of tasks to do.
Someone's Got a Woody
In the Psych office, Shawn and Gus discuss the fact that Chief Trout still hasn't hired them to work on any cases for the SBPD. They entertain the idea of inventing a case, but they know that will never work.
Remake A.K.A. Cloudy…With A Chance Of Improvement
This episode is a remake of "Cloudy With A Chance Of Murder," an episode that originally aired in Season 1 of Psych. Mirroring the case in the original "Cloudy," Shawn and Gus try to solve the murder of local weatherman Jackson Hale.
S.E.I.Z.E. the Day
We pick up where we left off last season. Vick has been put on suspension for 6 months, Trout is the Interim Chief, Lassiter has been demoted to beat cop, Juliet is now Interim Head Detective and Trout still has no interest in hiring Shawn and Gus to help the SBPD solve any cases. Shawn and Gus show up to a crime scene uninvited, hoping to prove themselves worthy to Trout. The SBPD have stationed themselves outside a house they know their perp is hiding in. Trout is devising their a plan of attack with Juliet. Shawn's first move is to get past the police barricade with the help of a shy onlooker holding flowers for his wife. The shy man is trying to get to his house, which is nearby the house the SBPD is blocking off. He can't get to it because the barricade is in the way. When the shy man approaches the barricade, Trout has him arrested for disrupting a police investigation. Just then, Lassiter sees the perp from his vantage point. Knowing he needs to prove himself to Trout in order to be reinstated as head detective, Lassiter decides to take down the perp himself. He does so in stunning fashion, but Trout fails to give Lassiter credit for the takedown at the press conference a couple days later.
Lock, Stock, Some Smoking Barrels and Burton Guster's Goblet of Fire
Shawn and Gus recount their adventure in London through a "Guy Ritchie" style Voiceover. We learn that Gus is in London for a Harry Potter convention called "Pottercon" and that Shawn has been summoned by Interpol to help on an undercover sting.


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Dyslexia is an impairment in a person's ability to read, write, and spell. It is a common learning disability in children and lasts throughout life. The severity of dyslexia can vary from mild to severe.
The causes of dyslexia are neurobiological (having to do with the way the brain is formed and how it functions) and genetic (passed down through families). Dyslexia may also occur in people later in life due to other conditions, such as stroke .
Symptoms may include difficulty in the following areas:
- Learning to speak
- Reading and writing at grade level
- Organizing written and spoken language
- Learning letters and their sounds
- Learning number facts
- Spelling
- Learning a foreign language
- Correctly doing math problems
You will be asked about you or your child's symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. It will include a hearing and vision test. You may then be referred to an expert in learning disabilities, such as a school psychologist, learning specialist, or neurologist (doctor who specializes in the nervous system) for additional testing.
Additional tests may be done. These may include:
- Cognitive processing tests—measure of thinking ability
- IQ test—measure of intellectual functioning
- Tests to measure speaking, reading, spelling, and writing skills
Early identification and treatment of dyslexia can reduce its effects. The sooner children with dyslexia get special education services, the fewer problems they will have learning to read and write at grade level. Under US federal law, free testing and special education services are available for children in the public school system.
Most people with dyslexia need help from a teacher, tutor, or other trained professional. Talk with the doctor and learning specialist about the best treatment plan for you or your child. Treatment options include:
Remediation is a way of teaching that helps people with dyslexia to learn language skills. It uses the following concepts:
- Teach small amounts of information at a time
- Teach the same concepts many times—a concept known as over-teaching
- Use all the senses—hearing, vision, voice, and touch—to enhance learning (multisensory reinforcement)
Compensatory Strategies
Compensatory strategies are ways to work-around the effects of dyslexia. They include:
- Audio taping classroom lessons, homework assignments, and texts
- Using flashcards
- Sitting in the front of the classroom
- Using a computer with spelling and grammar checks
- Receiving more time to complete homework or tests
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Principal Proposed Natural Treatments
Other Proposed Natural Treatments
Which of us would not want a boost in mental function if we could get it? Whether it is remembering names, numbers, computer passwords, or why we walked into a room (so-called "destinesia"), we have all been frustrated by the occasional limitations of our ability to remember.
Mental function often declines particularly under conditions of stress or fatigue. In addition, most people over the age of 40 experience some memory loss, technically known as age-related cognitive decline (ARCD) or age-associated memory impairment (AAMI). We do not know what causes this normal experience, and there is no conventional treatment available for it. As you shall see in this section, there are a few natural treatments that might be helpful for these problems.
Certain conditions can cause a far more serious loss of mental function. These are discussed in the article on Alzheimer's disease and related conditions .
Principal Proposed Natural Treatments
Statistically speaking, it is easier to demonstrate a big improvement than a small one, and for that reason it is more difficult to prove the effectiveness of a treatment in a mild condition than in a severe one. Because of this, there is far more evidence supporting the use of natural supplements for treating Alzheimer's disease than for improving mental function in healthy people. Nonetheless, there is some evidence for the latter, and we present it here.
An extract made from the herb Ginkgo biloba is a well-established herbal treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Ginkgo may also be helpful for improving normal age-related memory loss, and even for enhancing mental function in younger people.
In 6 out of 9 double-blind studies, use of Ginkgo biloba extract significantly improved age-related mental decline compared to placebo.
For example, in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 241 seniors complaining of mildly impaired memory were given either placebo or ginkgo for 24 weeks. 1 The results showed that ginkgo produced modest improvements in certain types of memory.
Another double-blind, placebo-controlled trial examined the effects of ginkgo extract in 40 men and women (ages 55 to 86) who did not suffer from any mental impairment. 2 Over a 6-week period, the results showed improvements in measurements of mental function. Benefits were seen in four other trials as well, involving a total of about 135 participants. 3-6
Set against these positive findings is a large (214 people) 24-week study that found no benefit in ordinary age-related memory loss. 7 It has been suggested that flaws in the trial's design led to this negative outcome. 8 However, three other studies enrolling a total of about 400 seniors also failed to find significant benefit with daily use of ginkgo. 9,57-58 Another double-blind, placebo-controlled study used a one-time dose of ginkgo, and again found no benefits. 59
A small, double-blind, placebo-controlled study looking for immediate mind-stimulating effects did not find them. 10
Besides these negative trials, there is another weakness in the evidence. There are numerous measurable aspects of memory and mental function, and studies of ginkgo for improving memory and mental function have examined a great many of these. Unfortunately the exact areas of benefits seen vary widely. For example, in one positive study, ginkgo may speed up the ability to memorize letters but not expand the number of letters that can be retained; while in another positive study, the reverse may be true. This type of inconsistency tends to decrease the confidence one can place in these apparently positive studies, because if ginkgo were really working, one would expect its effects to be more reproducible.
The bottom line: Ginkgo may help normal age-related memory loss, but more research is necessary before we will know for sure.
Several studies enrolling a total of about 250 people have examined the effects of ginkgo on memory and mental function in younger people. 11-15,60-62 However, the benefits seen in the positive trials were inconsistent in the manner described above , and the largest study failed to find any effect. 62,94 One study hints that benefits may occur at first, and then decline after several weeks. 61
Besides ginkgo alone, several double-blind, placebo-controlled studies evaluated combined treatment with ginseng and ginkgo, or vinpocetine and ginkgo, for enhancing mental function in young people, and most found some evidence of benefit. 15-17,63-64 Weak evidence suggests that combining phosphatidylserine with ginkgo might increase its efficacy. 92 However, in two studies, ginkgo combined with the Ayurvedic herb brahmi failed to improve mental function. 18,65 ( See the further discussion of brahmi below. )
For more information, including dosage and safety issues, see the full Ginkgo article.
Like ginkgo, the supplement phosphatidylserine (PS) is widely used in Europe to treat various forms of dementia. There is some evidence that PS can also help people with ordinary age-related memory loss.
In one double-blind study that enrolled 149 people with memory loss (but not dementia), PS provided significant benefits compared to placebo. 19 People with the most severe memory loss showed the most improvement.
However, another double-blind trial of 120 older people with memory complaints (but not dementia) found no benefits. 20 This discrepancy may have to do with the type of PS used—the second trial used the more modern soy-derived form of the supplement.
As noted above, phosphatidylserine might enhance the effectiveness of ginkgo. 92
For more information, including dosage and safety issues, see the full Phosphatidylserine article.
Several studies have found indications that the herb ginseng might enhance mental function. However, the specific benefits seen have varied considerably from trial to trial, tending to make the actual cognitive effects of ginseng (if there are any) difficult to discern.
For example, in a 2-month, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 112 healthy, middle-aged adults given either ginseng or placebo, results showed that ginseng improved abstract thinking ability. 21 However, there was no significant change in reaction time, memory, concentration, or overall subjective experience between the two groups. Another double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 50 men found that 8-week treatment with a ginseng extract improved ability to complete a detail-oriented editing task. 22 A double-blind trial of 16 healthy males found favorable changes in ability to perform mental arithmetic in those given ginseng for 12 weeks. 23
More comprehensive benefits were seen in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 60 seniors given 50 or 100 days of treatment. 24 The results showed that Panax ginseng produced improvements in numerous measures of mental function, including memory, attention, concentration, and ability to cope. 24 Benefits were still evident at the 50-day follow-up. However, virtually no improvement was seen in the placebo group, a result that is highly unusual and raises doubts about the accuracy of the study.
Not all of the studies are positive. A systematic review of 8 randomized, placebo-controlled trials found that ginseng did not improve cognitive function in healthy adults. 111
The combination of ginseng with ginkgo has also been investigated. Four double-blind, placebo-controlled trials found inconsistent evidence of improved mental function for this herbal mixture. 15-17,66
For more information, including dosage and safety issues, see the full Ginseng article.
Bacopa monniera (Brahmi)
The Ayurvedic herbBacopa monniera (brahmi) has a traditional reputation for improving memory. However, a 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 76 individuals that tested the potential memory-enhancing benefits of brahmi generally failed to find much evidence of benefit. 39 The only significant improvement seen among all the many measures used was one that evaluated retention of new information. While this may sound at least somewhat promising, in fact it means almost nothing. Here is why: When a study uses many different techniques to assess improvement, mere chance ensures that at least one of them will come up with results. Properly designed studies should focus on one test of benefit alone (the primary outcome measure) that is selected prior to running the trial. The use of multiple tests is sometimes called "fishing for results" and is frowned upon by researchers. Similarly, a randomized trial involving 48 healthy elderly subjects found some memory enhancing effects of B. monnieri compared to placebo, but the outcomes measured were too numerous to be convincing. 108
However, if several independent studies use multiple tests of improvement, and the pattern of response is reliably maintained, then the results begin to appear more significant. Unfortunately, this does not seem to be the case concerning brahmi. In another double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 38 individuals, short-term use of brahmi failed to produce any measurable improvements in memory, 41 while in a third double-blind, placebo-controlled study, use of brahmi over a 2-week period did produce some benefits, but in quite a different pattern. 40 Finally, a study found that one-time combined treatment with Ginkgo biloba (120 mg) and brahmi (300 mg) failed to improve mental function. 18
Slightly more promising results have been seen in studies of a proprietary Ayurvedic mixture containing brahmi and about 30 other ingredients. 42,43 However, these studies were generally not up to modern scientific standards.
For more information, including dosage and safety issues, see the full Bacopa monniera article.
Other Proposed Natural Treatments
On the basis of one small double-blind study, a proprietary mixture of substances called neuropeptides have been extensively marketed for improving mental function. 86 Radio, television, and Internet advertisements state that this product has been shown to bring about "a reversal of ten years of short-term memory decline." However, this claim is not founded in reliable evidence.
Another single study suggests that the supplement NADH might help improve temporary mental impairment caused by jet lag. 25
Evidence conflicts on whether multivitamin/multimineral tablets may improve cognitive function in people of various age groups. 29-32,67,93,95Note: Serious allegations of fraud have been raised regarding the work of one of the scientists involved in this research. 48-49 In general, the best designed studies have failed to find benefit. However, it is quite possible that multivitamin/multimineral supplements are helpful for people with marked vitamin or mineral malnutrition. 93
Studies of isoflavone -rich soy or red clover for enhancing mental function in women have found little to no beneficial effects at best. 50-52,68, 89, 91
Huperzine A is a potent chemical derived from a particular type of club moss ( Huperzia serrata ). This substance is really more a drug than an herb, but it is sold over the counter as a dietary supplement for memory loss and mental impairment. Some evidence indicates that it may be helpful for Alzheimer's disease and related conditions; very weak evidence suggests benefit for healthy people. 35 Much the same can also be said about the substance vinpocetine . 36
Creatine , best known for its use as a sports performance enhancer, may improve mental function in sleep deprived, 53,69 but not necessarily well-rested young subjects. 107Sage54,70,105 and vitamin B 171 have at least slight supporting evidence from preliminary double-blind trials.
Mild vitamin B 12 deficiency may impair mental function. 26,27 Because such deficiency is relatively common in the elderly, it has been suggested that vitamin B 12 supplements may be appropriate in this age group. However, in the two studies that tried it, no benefits were seen. 55,83
Seniors are also commonly deficient in vitamin B 6 , but a review of the literature failed to find meaningful evidence that B 6 offers any benefits. 56 One study failed to find folate helpful either; 82 however, in another study, folate supplementation improved mental function in seniors with high levels of homocysteine . 88 Combinations of B-vitamins, including B 12 , B 6 , and folate, have proved ineffective. 83,87,104,109
One study failed to find any benefit with zinc. 84
Preliminary double-blind trials suggest that the amino acid tyrosine may improve memory and mental function under conditions of sleep deprivation or other forms of stress. 33,34 Other double-blind trials suggest that a proprietary extract of the herb Rhodiola rosacea may offer a similar benefit. 45-47
Whey protein contains alpha-lactalbumin, a protein that in turn contains high levels of the amino acid tryptophan. Tryptophan is the body's precursor for serotonin and is thought to affect mental function. In a small double-blind study, use of alpha-lactalbumin in the evening improved morning alertness perhaps by enhancing sleep quality. 72 Another small double-blind study found weak evidence that alpha-lactalbumin improved mental function in people sensitive to stress. 73 A third study failed to find that alpha-lactalbumin significantly improved memory in women experiencing premenstrual symptoms . 74
Herbs that contain caffeine would be expected to enhance mental function in healthy people, at least temporarily. These include green tea , black tea , maté , and guarana . For example, in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 129 healthy young adults, one-time use of guarana plus vitamins and minerals improved mental function and reduced mental fatigue among those undergoing a battery of cognitive tests. 101 In another double-blind, placebo-controlled study, use of guarana alone or guarana plus ginseng appeared to improve mental function. 98 However, these studies suffered from some design problems. In two other studies, no benefits were seen. 99,100
Some reports suggested that declining levels of the hormone DHEA cause impaired mental function in the elderly. On this basis, DHEA has been promoted as a brain-boosting supplement. However, large studies have failed to find any correlation between DHEA levels and mental function, and there is no direct evidence that DHEA supplements provide any benefit in seniors. 37-38,106 One study did find potential benefits in younger people. 75
Weak evidence culled from a large double-blind, placebo-controlled study hints that use of beta-carotene over many years might enhance mental function. 96Note : Long-term use of beta-carotene might present safety risks. See the full Beta-carotene article for more information.
Other herbs and supplements proposed for enhancing memory and mental function, but lack meaningful supporting evidence, include gotu kola , rosemary , saffron , muira puama , sage , and lobelia . 76-81,103
In one small, double-blind study, the supplement ribose failed to prove effective for enhancing mental function. 102 However, the researchers suggested that the dose they used (2 g daily) may have been insufficient.
A very large study failed to find that use of vitamin E helped maintain healthy mental function in women over 65. 85
Women who are marginally deficient in iron may experience improved mental function when they correct this deficiency. 90
Carnitine has shown some benefit for reducing mental fatigue and enhancing cognitive function in centenarians. 97
Fish oil has been studied to determine its effects on the neurodevelopment of children. In a large study, 2,399 pregnant women were randomized to take a fish oil capsule—a combination docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 800 mg/day and eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)—or a placebo. During follow-up, when the children were around ages 1-4 years old, researchers found that fish oil did not provide an extra boost to the cognitive and language development of in these children. 110 In addition, two randomized trials have failed to find any benefit of fish oil for enhancing memory and mental function in older adults without dementia. 112,113
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Monday, July 12, 2010
Bollywood twits on Twitter....
Last week I wrote a candid critique in this very space on a hugely hyped up film that has tanked. The point is it would have tanked whether or not anybody had written about it. That's the nature of the beast. And that, alas, is the nature of what columnists the world over engage themselves in – it is their job to express opinions. That is what they are paid to do - express honest opinions without fear or favour. Their sole duty is towards the readers who trust them –and nobody else. This is the way the cookie crumbles – take it or leave it. Unfortunately, the current generation of Bollywood brats in their monumental arrogance and limited intelligence forget that not all journalists are purchasable commodities. And if their film is a turkey, that's what it is going to be labeled. Those writers whose opinions in print are available for a price are called by other names, but in the interests of keeping this a polite platform, let's just stick to 'Hacks for Hire'. There are any number of them floating around churning out shameless p.r. reviews that come with a price tag. Nearly every write- up these days falls into this category. There are two ways for a filmmaker\actor to respond to criticism : Hit back or reflect. Hitting back is childish, petulant and gets the attacker nowhere. And here's where one can separate the men from the boys.
When I wrote strongly about 'Raavan', my words were challenged, as was my response to what was being projected as a major tour de force. When I posted the same column on my blog, I received a lot of hostile comments, which is understandable. Movies are meant to arouse passions. If Mani Ratnam did read the column, or was upset by the criticism, he maintained his silence and stood by his vision without carping about a writer's opinion. Of course, there were several other columnists\ critics who felt the same way about the film, but hello! anything in the public domain necessarily lays itself open to criticism – be it a book, play, art exhibition, musical performance. One has to take it on the chin, sulk privately, cry a little, fume away to glory… and move on. Seniors in the business realize this and rarely fall into the 'tu tu main main' trap. When one runs into them in public, their reaction is often frosty but civil - that's okay. It is tacitly accepted there is nothing personal about the review.There's no ax to grind. The filmmaker has done his\her job by making a movie, and the critic , his\hers by writing about it in an unprejudiced way. That's where the equation begins and ends. Or should.
This is where good breeding and decent upbringing come into play. Take the Bachchans. Abhishek was slaughtered by critics recently after his 'Raavan' bombed. What did the young man do? Did he respond to critics by tweeting in an uncouth, rude language? Nope. He kept his cool. He had put in a lot of hard work…. too bad audiences didn't appreciate his performance. Ditto for Aishwarya who was also given hell in print and across channels. She too didn't go into a silly huff and crib about how mean everybody was being to her. Sure, Mr. Bachchan Sr. did talk about the strange editing and attracted his share of flack. But at no point did the Big B resort to pettiness. Ditto for the Roshans when 'Kites' bombed big time and the press tore into the multi- crore dud, sparing no one – not Mori, not Hritik. The Roshans took it on the chin. Seasoned professionals from such a background do not take cheap pot shots at journalists and start abusing them on assorted public platforms. Unfortunately, these days the film industry attracts all kinds of upstarts who reveal their own shabby backgrounds when they launch personal attacks on columnists. Surprisingly, even some of the newbie hot shot actresses resort to slanging matches when critics don't automatically fall at their feet and go gaga over their looks\performance.These immature, spoilt filmi kids should take their cues from someone like a Karan Johar, who is their ultimate guru. You'll never find this guy descending to pathetically low levels and trashing critics. His jibes and cracks are always good humoured, even when he wants to put someone in his or her place. That's called finesse and class. By all means defend your work – but do it with panache. Or is that too much to ask of these one film wonderboys who believe they can teach the masters a thing or two?
81 comments:
- The Wandering Deeva said...
You are talking about finesse and class, when you have used words like "public spanking" and "no oomph factor" in your writing about the film in question. Now thats what you call hypocrisy. And of all the reasons you could come up with for sonam's comment you talk about "upbringing and class" and have the audacity to say this: "Unfortunately, these days, the film industry attracts all kinds of upstarts who reveal their own shabby backgrounds when they launch personal attacks on columnists."
Does that indicate that people from "shabby backgrounds", which can theoretically be a large portion of the indian population - depending how you define shabby, have no business being in the film industry. Where does someone who talks like that come from? So we should follow dynastys like Bachchans and Roshans but small timers have no class so should not be considered to come out with a good film? (Not to say Ani Kapoor is a small timer) Talking about other journalists being suck ups, do you not achieve the same by warming up to Karan Johar in the end?
What a hillariously hypocritical article!!!!!!
- July 12, 2010 at 7:38 PM
- Unknown said...
Totally agree with Divalicious up there! Youre a fine one to be talking about class-waas, you who possess none of it. Nice clothes? maybe. Class? NO.
I think Sonam has a lot of chutzpah, taking you on in the past & now. It shows her spunk & self belief. & her loyalty. Even if her film isnt the greatest one ever made. Has she signed some contract at birth that shell react in EXACTLY the same way as Aishwarya or the other actresses?? Come on, even YOU cant be that obtuse! Everyone has their own personality & reacts in their own way! When it goes against you, you bring out the auntyji-weapons: 'breeding', 'spoilt filmi brats''blah' & 'more blah'! You can dish it out, but cant seem to take it gamely 'in the chin' yourself! Cant? Give up your unnecessary public commentary then! All you do is get personal. And mean. You may not know this, but readers can gauge a writers integrity you know! What happened? The Kapoors didnt send you Diwali mithai or something??
What youre asking for is exactly what the sleazy 'paav-pado-haar-pehnao' neta types expect Shobha.Only, youre not coming right out & saying it. You want to be paav-padoed!
SO glad its not gonna happen, especially from Sonam. Sonam, if youre readng this, ''YOU ROCK, GIRL!! DONT STOP!!''
- July 12, 2010 at 8:09 PM
- Balan R S said...
Shoba De wellsaid i think it about time the young generations should learn from elders. Take for exmple Shatrughan Sinha kids esp SONA and LUV the way they treat fans and people with sincere love and respect. That way they say u can learn about a family by looking at the kids.The kids moments show of the way the parents bring them up.Lastly once n forall it all Karma be nice to people and dont be bitter
- July 12, 2010 at 8:17 PM
- a hindu seeker said...
Reason? well you as a movie critic, have watched a lot of movies. The more movies you watch , the more accustomed you get to certain patterns. Now you would expect some oscar worthy performance. But many oscar worthy movies are for mature and experienced people, these movies rarely rock at the boxoffice in terms of revenues. The movies that do billions of business (such as spiderman, twilight, harry potter, avatar) are the ones that are targeting the young audience (especially the teen). May be if you would have been a 16 year old woman you might have liked it.
When i was 12, i especially enjoyed the 'end of the world' movies having one hero who saves it. Now these movies dont appeal to me anymore. But i see a lot of young kids who enjoy them.
So as an experienced movie critic, when you make some bad comments about the movie, you also turn off the young population from watching movie who might have liked it at their level of maturity.
- July 12, 2010 at 8:44 PM
- Divya (Virmani) Chadda said...
Ms. De,
I'm a die-hard fan of your articles and always keep track of your blog. However, I'm quite disappointed with you at this time. It is very well known that Sonam is a spoilt-brat but I don't think there is a need for a writer like you to waste your time on her. You gave your opinion on ILHS and your job is done! Readers can 'take it or leave it'. But, the way you reacted gives a clear picture of how you are also acting like Sonam, a young bithcy gal!!!
Please focus on other issues, I'm sure if you dig deep, you'll be able to find tons. Give B'town some rest...
- July 12, 2010 at 8:50 PM
- Speaking Oracle said...
Actually, I thought this was a much needed article. (Even though I loved the movie, and said so myself). S&P (every pun intended) may be the cause for the article, but the point is a very relevant one. and someone needed to say it. Many of the younger generation newbies do not understand the world of cinema. It is business that will ever be critiqued. "Standard" has shown she compulsively can't deal with criticism (and doesn't understand when not to retweet) and "Poor" has shown that there is only one opinion - his opinion. Too personally involved after the ship has set sail. He seems to carry an attitude that comes with being a derivative celebrity. The world of cinema is not just about your friends, relatives and their opinions. It is driven by an audience. One must never forget that. And where there is an audience, there are opinions. Sorry.
I was much disappointed with S&P's poor show of emotional intelligence, especially when Anil Kapoor & Manish Malhotra have never ever resorted to such pettiness in their careers. So, lets not blame pedigree for a moment. And let's not give AB Jr a free ride. He was also the epitome of arrogance once upon a time, early on. It's possible that his track record on flops has probably mellowed him down (as does age sometimes). Raavan was not liked in the Bachchan home either, so critiques got a free pass from them. Not the same story with Guru, if you remember. Ash truly does keep away from foul mouthing and negativity as a habit. It's definitely her emotional maturity all the way through. Keep in mind that she has had very few positive reviews in her career ever. Maybe Sonam and Punit will mellow with age. Or more movies.
Box office numbers are never a good argument. That a movie is doing well must mean that it is good is like saying all tasty food must be healthy. Sleazy movies do well too. The classic mid 80s formula - hero, villain, village, rape scene, rain dance sequence churned out umpteen hits. Jeetendra made a career out of saving sisters from lechers. Ranjeet made a career out of raping. These days mindless cheesy lift off comedies (you know who you are) help pour more serotonin into your blood. Happy Happy. Bottom line: There are demographics to peddle every category. The youth wing seems to be very strong and active in our country and that can win favor with all kinds of hatke movies these days. No need to hyperventilate over few a few reviews that go the other way. Take your mainstream masses and rejoice.
This article should make people-who-need-to-realize-stuff realize stuff. Otherwise, it made for good reading at least.
Good job, Dear.
- July 12, 2010 at 9:03 PM
- Unknown said...
whatever your view is regarding the film, you shared it with the readers last week.whether anyone subscribes to your opinion is a question of taste.
my advice to you is not to take seriously comments made by the actors or director of the said film,however derogatory they might be.
- July 12, 2010 at 9:07 PM
- Unknown said...
shobha..u r now getting a taste of ur own medicine dahling..for years u have trashed everyone , claiming it ur right as a critic..journalist..but i am glad the younger generation doesnt take ur shit lying down..this is how it feels baby..to use abusive language towards other people.I thought IHLS was very good and Sonam rocks!!..she is a super star in making..u r just out of tune with the times..wud be a big favor if u just stopped writing. U have lost all credibility...ur rejoinder is such a suck up job to find friends..ha ha ha!! serves u right.
- July 12, 2010 at 9:11 PM
- goodluck said...
Why do people like to read you than some goody goody blogger? Because you are pure masala. And you should take backlash in the same way you attack others. Most of your writing is personal and not objective. Yet we love to read you. Do you mean to see that Anil Kapoor and his wife are bad parents? What a poor way of attacking a chit of a girl? Everyone who read Bachchan's blog know to what level he goes to punish his detractors? So is his parents to be blamed?
- July 12, 2010 at 9:13 PM
- goodluck said...
Why dont you write something about football and the public rowdyism displayed by the players? Especially Netherlanders. Why not have 2 footballs and watch the confusion? And mayhem?
- July 12, 2010 at 9:24 PM
- Unknown said...
Ms Shobha....what do you say abt Amitabh Bachchan slamming critics for failure of delhi-6 in his blogs...no words..hah!!
- July 12, 2010 at 10:09 PM
- obssesor said...
Smart retort, what Punit said was absolutely uncalled for. It just shows his limited intelligence and tolerance levels.
- July 12, 2010 at 10:12 PM
- Pooja Rathore said...
i agree with you . you just stated what u felt about the movie but you said both positives and negatives( what they were good at and where they failed) i know your pen is not for sale.
- July 12, 2010 at 10:26 PM
- Unknown said...
Goodness me Shobhaa,
Only prats who concern themselves with breeding and racial purity are skinhead nutcases we find in Europe. You shouldn't really use the word breeding unless you are talking about dogs lol...
While Sonam Kapoor indeed comes across as your typical bratty South Bombay lass who can't take criticism, that doesn't give you a license to indulge in condescending snobbery. You are a public figure, and thus should have a thicker skin! If you were a columnist here in the States, you'd have had to endure shows like South Park and Colbert to rip you apart to shreds.
Calm down lassie! (or should i refer to you as kaku out of deference to your age like a propah marathi mulga? )
- July 12, 2010 at 10:29 PM
- athi said...
loved this! and love you! You so rock!
- July 12, 2010 at 10:39 PM
- Shwetha said...
First things first - The first commenter Divalicious seems like a Kapoor insider taking vehemant hate potshots at you. Shame on her to not take frankness, unless its to her liking!
As for the bog...Very well written Shobhaa, Sonam needs take take criticism in her stride, just as she lapped up earlier accolades. If you can't take the brickbats and improve your self in the next round, she has no business being on a public platform...albeit a pretty huge one as Bollywood.
I am glad you call a spade a spade (with Ravan/ IHLS/ Kites) etc and go about doing your job irrespective of personal equations with the families in concern.
- July 12, 2010 at 11:03 PM
- Nandini Rao said...
...and that's why i love your work!
...it is true that the current lot of achievers, or rather under-achievers(because everything is invariably hyped, like the 'India Shining Campaign'), in any domain/field, have lost the basic sense of decorum, a sense of the right body language/conduct when it comes to justifying your effort in the job you pretend you do well.
It's the attitude that counts, and the attitude showcased by young Indians today borders on the false notion of aggression & verbal retorts. (...AND WE ARE MORE & MORE DEVELOPING INTO THE MOST UNGRATEFUL & SNOBBISH LOT EVER..)
That is not culture, & definitely defines the kind of upbringing one has acquired.
The right attitude is determined with the confidence with which one listens to criticism. With the economic boom, more & more new moneyed snobs have learnt how to grasp & grab any damn opportunity that comes their way, but have failed miserably in the manner in which they conduct themselves at the work place, especially when it comes to respecting another person's viewpoint.
I call them ego driven , rather than ambitious. You get out of this country to notice popular opinion about us Indians world-wide, & while being polite, people will let us know how ill-mannered we are.
And that's not an achievement, for God's Sake!
- July 12, 2010 at 11:07 PM
- Unknown said...
Well, you expressed your opinion and the other party expressed theirs.
Fair enough, isn't it? So, why not leave it at that?
- July 12, 2010 at 11:15 PM
- Digistrom said...
You have been a firebrand - dishing it out to people ever since I can remember! Hurtful, personal comments about people and even about their families. I remember you comparing Sunil Shetty to a waiter at an udipi restaurant. Was that just you performing your duties as a film critic?
This whole indignant rant triggered by a few nasty tweets is reminiscent of the playground bully getting punched in the face and running home crying. Get off your high horse.
- July 12, 2010 at 11:32 PM
- avidblogger said...
I think this is a damn well written piece. And yes, that young director in question should surely learn to take criticism in his stride.His reaction was very immature. I saw the movie too and my sentiments were exactly the same as yours. I admire the way you have always spoken your mind and been true to your readers rather than worrying about your own personal relationships with celebrities. Please always continue to do so.
- July 12, 2010 at 11:44 PM
- siri said...
Shobha de you have lost your mind. When you write a article your action should always relate to that. But your articles end up abusive,rude & personal digging on peoples.What goes that comes back...Why such a big deal out of it.
Your own upbringing is in question now?????? unfortunately you are not acting you age.
- July 12, 2010 at 11:51 PM
- Nimish V Adani said...
Why do I feel that many of the comments here are planted by the PR agencies managing the crew of IHLS.
- July 13, 2010 at 12:46 AM
- Unknown said...
Have you forgotten all the personal attacks and the pot-shots you have taken at actresses and actors? Now when someone like Shah rukh khan and Sonam give you a taste of your own medicine you can't handle it.
P.S : Sonam has apologised on Twitter. Don't think you would ever apologise for that Suniel Shetty comment or for comparing Deepika Padukone to girls on Brigade road.
- July 13, 2010 at 12:54 AM
- Unknown said...
We should not forget that each and every individual is working for a living, or to enhance their life styles, and is proud of what they do, whether it is a flop/failure.
An Actor in movies, drama, a journo, critic, a Technician and so on, they all have a right to reach for the skies.
It is the people who decide these individuals fate, by going for the movie (sale of tickets), reading articles, thereby increasing the newspaper/book sales, using a good Technician, who offers good services etc.
It is very sad when one tries to put/pull one another down, and to add fuel to the fire, by talking about Family values etc.
I do not condone Sonam or anyone disrespecting elders, but also do not appreciate bringing in the Family and blaming them for the child's misconduct. I am no fan of anyone in Bollywood, but you have earlier come down heavily on Salman Khan's Family, when the former was courting Ashwaria, and he was having a bad spell. Salman deserved the bashing for his behaviour, but not his Family.
You should keep on writing, but think first what would you feel if you were in their shoes.
Guess you are feeling the pinch.
Anyway Cheers!
- July 13, 2010 at 12:56 AM
- Unknown said...
i agree...i wouldnt be surprised if this punit guy (who in the bleepers hell is this chimp) and sonam are actually frantically writing posts themselves...guys you all need to take a breather....its a fun blog...i mean shobaa de or anyone could NOT convince me to either watch a film or not watch it...grab a few beers...beat the heat n forget about it...
PS: enjoy reading your coloumns shobaa...u do pack a punch :)
- July 13, 2010 at 1:05 AM
- The Wandering Deeva said...
@ Shwetha this is divalicious .. no Kapoor insider here .. just someone reading objectively!I'll thank you for not making assumptions!!!!! Potshots? I just interpreted what Ms. De said in her article.. please let me know if you're reading something different??
Always wondered if celebrities really had their "insiders" and hunch men/women defending them on blogs... now clearly since im being blamed for being one... i realize its all a big hoopla.. and really people/media are definitely not that conspiratorial!
- July 13, 2010 at 1:12 AM
- PS said...
Fail for me.
~"it is their job to express opinions. That is what they are paid to do - express honest opinions without fear or favour" ohh really !! thats too big a claim.
~"The point is it would have tanked whether or not anybody had written about it. That's the nature of the beast." so you understand that you are not that big to be taken seriously. fair enough. But there are people who go by reviews, there are movies coming out every friday and nobody has means and time to watch all the movie, and guess what how do they pick what to watch and what to ignore ? --they read reviews, ofcourse not yours.
~In the end that Kjo thingy...you were sucking KJo's 'whatever' without any doubts. KJo doesn't hit back as he knows what he makes is crap. He is not a filmmaker, he just a good salesman selling his movies to target audience.
- July 13, 2010 at 1:22 AM
- athi said...
finally u get a much owed apology.. ;)
But alas..
Karma always comes around. :)
- July 13, 2010 at 3:04 AM
- ak said...
shobha, with all due respect, you would do well to take some of your own advice - you, too, are a public figure, and if you are putting yourself out there, then you should be able to hear comments with which you do not agree - take it 'on the chin' like a 'seasoned professional'. instead, you continued this 'tu tu main main,' and pointed it at sonam, who wasn't even the original source of the comment at hand. in the process, you also insulted her parents, which is not only uncalled for, but also undermines sonam's ability to think for herself - and in any case, you are not the most respectful of people in terms of how you frame your criticism - should or does this reflect your background and your parents' poor upbringing of you?
clearly, your seniority in the profession counts for nothing, as you just could not resist hitting back. now that you've given her so much fodder, i wouldn't blame her for making her own comments. perhaps in this round 2, you will think twice about continuing onto round 3.
- July 13, 2010 at 6:02 AM
Maybe those keeping silence are into the silver field for long duration.
yeh paisa bolta hai...?
- July 13, 2010 at 8:55 AM
- Songs said...
You of all people talking about decency and upbringing? HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
The marvels of novels that you gifted to this countries--that could make Nancy Friday blush although san any literary merit---your pearl of wisdom for last 30+ years... I just wish you die soon and God knows even then your blabbermouth will stop or not.
- July 13, 2010 at 9:08 AM
- Nalini Hebbar said...
There are few like you who speak their mind!...WAY TO GO, SHOBHAA!
- July 13, 2010 at 9:17 AM
- Vamsi said...
I'm not sure what to say. If I leave the point of how good the movie was, I can decipher this issue as:
1) Shoba gives a review of a movie
2) Cast and crew does not like and retort
3) Shoba gets back at them and argues that they are misbehaved.
Should this not have ended with point 2? I mean if what Shoba stated in her review offended the cast and crew of the movie, why are they not in the right to express their opinion the same way Shoba did? Finally, I think its about class and neither party in this displayed that so finger pointing does not hold any relevance here.
- July 13, 2010 at 9:33 AM
- July 13, 2010 at 10:08 AM
- Unknown said...
It's quite paradoxical that this blog of yours is a lashing back at Sonam, Punit & Imran in response to their tweets. Does that mean you too lack finesse & class? A function of immaturity or not-so-refined-upbringing?
I honestly enjoyed IHLS ... dunno what you are so frustrated about. There is the art of movie making, and also the art of movie watching. I guess you know precious little about both.
- July 13, 2010 at 10:31 AM
Act your age woman, take on other fossils from your generation, not a twenty something.
If you didnt like IHLS, it is due to your hormones, or lack of them as Sonam rightly said. Accept biology and move on. Dont hit back with pathetic columns
The problem with you and SrBacchan is that you try too hard to remain in the limelight.
Your day in the sun is over. Sit on a rocking chair and live happily ever after. Spare the rest of the world your senile views.
Youe were great. Were. Not Are.
- July 13, 2010 at 10:39 AM
- Tranquility Speaks said...
I've read a few of the comments above. I won't take sides here and I won't judge who is right and who is wrong. But one thing that I must applaud and appreciate is your strength to stand it all. It takes nerves of steel to withstand criticism.People love to tear you apart, but still read you. Isn't that a great compliment in itself! And never have the caustic and toxic comments kept you from voicing your opinions and succumbing to pressure. I love that aspect about you. When a film maker makes a film, he makes it with all his conviction. Puts in all his hard work. Despite that, there will always be people who disagree with his vision. But he must learn to take criticism constructively. Take the positive, drop the negative. I feel it might be hard to accept, but negativity in return for negativity, doesn't yield positivity. Hence your statement about the stoic silence of stalwarts. Keep going Ms. De!
- July 13, 2010 at 10:47 AM
- Unknown said...
Ms. De,
You may like a film or hate a film, heck, even write reviews. But you have no business to be rude to people and make personal comments about them, specially speaking about their upbringing. You have no right to do so! I will not justify whatever Sonam and Punit did but considering your experience and their's, I didnt expect this backlash from you. As someone up there rightly pointed, please act your age.
- July 13, 2010 at 10:51 AM
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- July 13, 2010 at 11:10 AM
- Jyostna said...
I partly agree with you about the younger gen actors/actresses not taking criticism n lashing back personally. But it does apply for some big wigs too like Big B too (am referring him coz u also mentioned him.,) He is very much similar to these young lads when coming to giving back to his critiques..it is sad that he brings up almost every news on his blog that is against him. One news was about his Lexus SUV n it being a gas guzzler., n him being a green ambassador..the news slammed BigB for endorsing green while he is not following any..n Mr B had reacted for days in his blog about this. So I think it not only applies for younger gen but also oldies like him. Ash n Abhi need to stay for a while in the industry n ofcourse look forward to work with Mani again, so they remain diplomatic, BigB need not be ;)
- July 13, 2010 at 11:21 AM
- Unknown said...
Auntyji goes for Family background, Upbringing and other shabby personal remarks just to show that she takes criticism postively.
And I love the way she warms to Karan Johar and the Big B Family cause she sure knws who is powerful and who aint.
So Shobhade time you go for the Meditation as recommended earlier...and to the same Guru u lashed some time ago...maybe he will teach u how to control urself...
- July 13, 2010 at 12:57 PM
- rishi851 said...
Am I the only one who is seemingly sick of this tweeting and blogging business!
Sheesh....Sr Bachchan has to have an opinion on everything from critiquing and criticizing western movies to taking a jibe at random folks-Just now there seems to be a development on him slamming the reviewer Rajeev Masand as we speak, What is next?
Hey!, Just came back from the toilet, diarrhea-Yipee !!!!!!!
This is why I miss the stars of the bygone era-There was this sense of mystique to them, because we only saw them on the big screen and made our assumptions, All that is lost today
But coming to the topic-Ms De is receiving a lot of flak over a sensible article she wrote.....She has a point-Those two nutsacks could well do with some PR and marketing skills to go with manners.Mrs De's opinion is valid and this being a free country, should be respected
- July 13, 2010 at 1:27 PM
- Unknown said...
I remember seeing an interview of Sonam Kapoor on ZOOM channel. Asked which directors, she wanted to work with, I was absolutely pissed off, when she didn't mention even one Indian Director's name.
So she for sure is no Angel, but having said that Shobha, your job is to review, why even give attention to these outbursts..
- July 13, 2010 at 2:20 PM
- Unknown said...
I agree a film is a work in public view and as a critic you have a right to express your honest opinion and for the same reason your movie review is also something which is in public view so everyone has a right to express thier opinion on that, is it right to show your angst by pointing at someone's upbringing...does it not put a lot of questions on yours too????
- July 13, 2010 at 3:16 PM
- Unknown said...
I agree a film is a work in public view and as a critic you have a right to express your honest opinion and for the same reason your movie review is also something which is in public view so everyone has a right to express thier opinion on that, is it right to show your angst by pointing at someone's upbringing...does it not put a lot of questions on yours too????
- July 13, 2010 at 3:16 PM
- Unknown said...
I agree a film is a work in public view and as a critic you have a right to express your honest opinion and for the same reason your movie review is also something which is in public view so everyone has a right to express thier opinion on that, is it right to show your angst by pointing at someone's upbringing...does it not put a lot of questions on yours too????
- July 13, 2010 at 3:17 PM
- Sash said...
I do not understand why Sonam called you names. You are entitled to not like the movie. I have not seen it, nor do I intend to see it. On the other hand, amusing to see Sonam not mincing words..lol
- July 13, 2010 at 3:21 PM
- Unknown said...
- July 13, 2010 at 3:51 PM
- Advaita said...
Ms Shobha De.
There is a difference between a critic and a slanderer... Criticism as you rightly said may suffix anything in the public domain.. But when you talk about someone's upbringing and get personal you are no more a critic but a slanderer.. Or in other words thats even called bitching. Please honour your job in the right spirit. Try to understand the thin line which distinguishes criticism from bitching and slandering.
- July 13, 2010 at 5:20 PM
"the critic , his\hers by writing about it in an unprejudiced way" ... thats the problem Ms De ... critics dont write in unprejudiced ways. Film critics/ journalists in India are anything but unprejudiced. The problem was that all these days only journalists had the pen but now with forums like twitter and blogs, everyone is voicing their opinion so the exclusivity and journalists is non existent. All the things that you accuse the team of IHLS, have been done by you in your review ... did you review the film or thrust your personal opinion of the team in your article ? Did you use a public platform for cheap shots or not ? Mr Bachchan is the one who started the whole trend of giving it back to the press with his "other side of the story". The number of times he has personally attacked journalists on his blog is beyond count. And he does not resort to pettiness ??? You are some hypocrite !!! I may forget SRK's recent film dialogues but his "she is cynicism in a designer sari" is worth a standing ovation.
- July 13, 2010 at 5:32 PM
- Unknown said...
The Bachchans and Mani Ratnam dont respond/react because they just don't want to get into a further mess and not because they respect your opinion. You are a writer and he is a filmmaker, you reacted to what he made and he reacted to what you wrote. So stop it at that. In any case, there was no need to get to upbringing . Now you are really getting personal !!
- July 13, 2010 at 8:30 PM
- Latha said...
'twas amusing to watch you fret, fume & breast beat like a granny over the tweets of Sonam K. You know you got senti & overreacted. I thought you were strong inside. Look how vulnerable you are Shobhaa. Imagine how the young starlets would feel when you write them off as 'she is not sexy. She is no good' & the like.
Now that you've extracted your pound of flesh from Sonam K by making her apologise publicly through her same tweets, I guess you can sleep well. Shobhaa devta ki appeasement ho gayi.
Gair chodo in bekaar ki baatomko.
Who said the big B can take criticisms ?
I had just posted a few lines in Malayalam for fun 'cause he had written that he was acting in a Malayalam fim & promptly that post was removed because someone (regulator ?) didn't get the joke. Mr big B had written an English word which was not in any dictionary. So I had just asked him what is the meaning of the word & that post also was promptly removed. They want only a 'bhajan mandli'. Only sycophants allowed. No genuine thinking people. Now I don't even go to that blog.
Everybody reacts for every silly thing, whether it be Sonam, BigB or you. I guess ego has become second nature to all public people !
- July 13, 2010 at 10:46 PM
- Natasha Abdullah said...
You seem bitter. First of all the film has not tanked. Although, i did not think the film lived up to my expectations, i do not agree with your vile and empty noise. In simple words- you are mean. Words are powerful and you misuse them. Clearly, you don't understand the concept of being civil. You should use the panache of Karan Johar, as you do not possess it either. You simply survive because our generation like controversy and nonsense like you apparently love to display. It doesn't mean anyone appreciates or actually respects what you have to say. You have insecurities and you use your tag as a "writer" to make yourself feel better. Writers are bestowed with a special gift and i suggest you learn how to use it.
- July 13, 2010 at 11:17 PM
- Unknown said...
Hear,hear Natasha, Advaita,Prasun, Kshama, Latha & all others who dissed Shobha Aunty!!! More power to you guys!!
& somebody mentioned something to the effect that those who have spoken against her are 'planted' by the Punit/Sonam camp...hahahahahaha!! Loser dudes, its YOU whove been planted by Shobha Aunty to touch her imaginary feet in this comments section! Sheesh!
- July 14, 2010 at 12:27 AM
- kakaka said...
Ms. De i have a feeling Divalicios is Sonam Kapoor...hahah....
I am sure you have more respect for aishwarya now. i remember you ripping her apart on every show...like koffee with karan, now that she is amitabhs daughter in law u have changed.
U need to reflect, usually whn someone is non confrontational we keep provokin them. we dont take the same liberties with someone who gives back
Clearly u need to be more matured...i hardly see maturity with woman in your generation including my mother. you are down right mean to most woman. I mean stuff you say about deepika is far worse than what you say abou sonam. i have a feeling that you are somewhat of a bully in real life.
but i like the fact that you dont delet any of our omments.
- July 14, 2010 at 1:08 AM
- bhawna said...
i have the movie and found it a dud. i completely agree with the fact that the job taking criticism with dignity is not a cake walk. you got to have a clear understanding of the thin line which tends to exist between class and crass.
- July 14, 2010 at 1:50 AM
- bollywoodstylediaries said...
To be honest, I was shocked at what Punit/Sonam tweeted abt Ms De on twitter. It was very cheap but it would have really classy if Ms De had just kept quite. Sometimes silence is more powerful than 500 word articles:-)
- July 14, 2010 at 12:48 PM
- Corners and Moments said...
I have always admired your honest opinions and sheer ability to speak exactly what's on your mind. It would certianly annoy some people but it makes you - you !
I have been an ardent fan of yours based in Australia...and love your work. Eagerly wait to read your blog entries - something you can trust , is credible unlike a lot of Indian media...
Well done !
- July 14, 2010 at 6:57 PM
- Unknown said...
Shobha...I LOVE your writing! And I LOVE how you say it like it is...just as you did IHLS. We are with you...write on lady!! What a dud of a movie...and they (including Johar) love to blow their own trumpets. Why don't they instead stop making these kind of mediocre crap?!?!
- July 14, 2010 at 8:36 PM
- Anil Kumar said...
I am happy with your review. Although last time I watched a movie was way back in 2001. Anyone who can BEAT THE SHIT out of these Bollywood raand and randuve must have done something SPECIAL.
Keep up the good work Shobha. Hit them where it hurts...
- July 14, 2010 at 10:08 PM
- Unknown said...
What does acting your age mean at any point of time in your life? You act and react to situations not to the date of birth.
Sonam should know better than to play out of her league and it's a good thing she had the sense to tweet an apology. Bottom line is Shobha isn't her PR and "I am anil kapoor's beti" doesn't beep beep mean anything to the audience. Your dad is your ticket to a fancy home and designer wears but when it comes to being successful as an actor you need to sweat it out like the rest. And if people don't like your work, well guess what, you suck it up and try to do better the next time. See what happens if you don't...you end up tweeting a public apology to the "60's porn writer". Now how's that for poetic justice?
HA HA. I love it!
Shobha keep dishing out the truth not in small doses but in huge thalis. We all NEED it. Cheers!
- July 14, 2010 at 11:16 PM
- kakaka said...
Hey Hello,
I just wanted to say i did watch the movie to find out how bad it is..first 5 were on youtube....i dont wanna exaggerate but it is really cheesy and stupid.
There is one point where the lea guys asks this girl you know what Fugly means right?(horrible dialogues)
i cant believe it, they are such wannabes and downright silly, and if this movie was popular with the teens of Mumbai, then i am speechless!
- July 15, 2010 at 1:43 AM
Shobhaa De... you are such a sick person... I wonder how people can read and tolerate your articles.. All you do is talk negative... and criticize people all your life... Go and get a life for yourself. Just by wearing nice clothes and showing off yourself even at this age does not qualify you as an intelligent person.
Youngsters have actually shown you your place, which other just hesitated to do for years... not out of choice but out of some kind of negative publicity..
Stop bother others and look at your own kids....
- July 15, 2010 at 7:47 PM
- Khadija Ejaz said...
Mmm I do think that people behave pretty trashily nowadays, there's no class. What's with the f-bombs anyway? It's not cool or intellectual or sophisticated or even emo.
- July 16, 2010 at 3:41 AM
- Unknown said...
Sonam Kapoor and Punit 's comments really shows how they think and wot they discuss.Otherwise how can a 24 yr old gal can say abt anoter lady tht she is undergoin menopause and old fossil?I hope her mother also old now n goin thru menopause.or she bilievs her dad is one n only superhero of the country so her dad n mom will nevr be old?
see she made a lot of hahahehehuu whn she became the brand ambasador of loreal .now here is her loreal ad?she always insis she is YUOUNG YOUNG AND YOUNG?doesnt she know that youth will pass away and she herself will become an old fossil and she will get menopause?
u kno I hate her.even before she made this comment abt Ms DE I knew that she s a very prideful gal.Let me tell Ms Sonam I am sure u will be peeping into Ms De s blog,So lemme tell u u dont look great or u dont look so good as u think.U smile like a witch .always the plastik smile.N oter than ur dad there are many oter superstars in d country.if u donno lemme tell tell their names Dharmendra ,rajesh khanna ,rishi kapoor, raj kapoor ,Amit ji ,mithun chakraborthy ,Dev Anand,etc etc.these ppl also has daughters n sons who are beautiful n richer than u.but they hav never made any cheap comments like u did .their movies flopped but i havent heard anyone reacting like this .Ms De wot u said is true.its all based on upbringing.
I really appreaciate starkids like ,abhishek bachan,tusharkapoor,fardin khan,zayed khan,akshay khanna ,esha deol ,all these ppl they behave so well.why sonam u r these much pridful?wot is ther in u?I DONNO
- July 16, 2010 at 12:51 PM
- Unknown said...
mast ahe...
- July 16, 2010 at 2:50 PM
- The occasional blogger said...
We know you take pride in displaying your cynicism but I cant believe how a well read, well informed and mature women as you fails to appreciate any beauty in a girl. Sonam's reaction to your criticism is certainly immature but you fail to show any maturity either. Its not your fault. Its just that when people grow old they behave and want to behave like little kids.
- July 17, 2010 at 3:37 AM
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Those who criticize our generation forget who raised it.
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- July 20, 2010 at 11:55 AM
- Unknown said...
a veteran writer like mrs de should not pay attention to what the skank brigade of bollywood has to say.
- July 21, 2010 at 12:47 AM
- Shynash21 said...
hey guyz why all this lecture talk to shobha that she is rude and all that stuff...cant you see the fun part of anything...i frankly dont care abt how good or bad ihls is..i visit this blog to read shobhas extremely funny movie bashing columns...her columns are so entertaining that i literally fall of my chair laughing...like swati said grab a few beers and beat the heat!
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- October 5, 2010 at 11:03 AM
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For a woman with two ageing daughters who have been movie wannabe's themselves, you sure have the nerve.
Let me not forget one of your ugly daughters who has done quite a bit to look more attractive and in the bargain she did!
Deepika Padukone is not my personal choice. I do find her moderately attractive but to thwart someones looks like that just because you had no standing yourself is utterly ludicrous!
Sonam Kapoor may be a brat and every parent who is well established would give their kids opportunities and pamperings they never had is inevitable. I would and should be surprised that a woman like you who calls one girl a verni ( sure she needs brushing up on the accent) and the other a brat with airbrushing, you have two wannabes sitting at home, nothing really going for them, moderately attractive post the work done, you are a loser I once saw at the BONG CONNECTION movie preview with bright orange, trying to garner attention.
Your face is vividly similar to Shabana Azmi , although she is a tad more attractive. With a rat face like yours, the critique is coming from a wannabe with daughters who could NEVER BE!
Rest in peace woman, Attention deficit disorder is not a fatalistic disease in most cases. And quit getting work done on your 60 plus face if you are so concerned about others looks . lets see you age naturally . I can promise you, it wouldnt be a pretty sight.
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|This is the article on the Hidden Village. For the shinobi, head to Kiri.
Kirigakure (霧隠れの里, Kirigakure no Sato, Literally meaning: Village Hidden by Mist), infamously known as the "Village of the Bloody Mist" (血霧の里, Chigiri no Sato), is the shinobi village located in the Land of Water. As one of the Five Great Shinobi Countries, Kirigakure has a Kage as its leader known as the Mizukage. There have been five Mizukage, the current one being Mei Terumī. An unusually high number of missing-nin seem to originate from this village and as such a unique classification of ANBU known as hunter-nin are specifically tasked with eliminating these defectors.
The standard attire in this village revolves mainly around a striped material which the shinobi wear around their wrists and legs which merge into their sandals. Underneath this, they wear a full-black shirt and pants over which they wear the villages' standard grey flak jacket. Some also wear waist-guards. The shinobi from this village are very proficient with Water Release techniques and kenjutsu. Kirigakure's architecture is composed of several cylindrical buildings, with the Mizukage's office being the widest and largest. Most of the taller buildings have trees on them. Befitting its name, the village is surrounded by a thick mist, with several mountains in the background, making it difficult to find by foreigners.
Little of Kirigakure's early history is known. Sometime in the past due to great enmity between the Second Mizukage and the Second Tsuchikage, the two men eventually killed each other in a final confrontation. When the village partook in the Third Shinobi World War, a group of jōnin and ANBU-level shinobi from the village faced both Kakashi Hatake and Rin Nohara of Konohagakure. This battle culminated in Kakashi killing Rin much to the Kirigakure shinobi's anguish as they had seemingly used Rin as a guinea pig and wanted to at least retrieve her body. However, these shinobi were subsequently killed by Obito Uchiha who had witnessed everything.[1]
Kirigakure does seem to have experienced a number of internal conflicts. The Kaguya clan once waged war against Kirigakure to quench their lust for battle and were slaughtered by the village's superior forces.[2] Because of their efficiency on the battlefield, those with kekkei genkai are fielded in times of war, but Kirigakure ninja and most other citizens of the Land of Water are suspicious of those with genetic abilities and have persecuted them in the past.[3] This persecution is known to have reached the point where parents imprisoned children or attempted to kill their children and entire clans were wiped out.
During the reign of the Fourth Mizukage (in reality under control by a now-mature and undercover Obito Uchiha), Kirigakure began using a new graduation ritual for their academy: death matches for students who wish to move on into the ranks of ninja. This act earned the village the infamous nickname "Village of the Bloody Mist" (血霧の里, Chigiri no Sato). Students who did exceptionally well during the graduation became prime candidates for the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, a group of ninja skilled with bladed weapons. Though this practice was eventually discontinued after Zabuza Momochi slaughtered an entire graduating class, not yet being a student himself. Yagura's term as Mizukage caused great turmoil for the village: ninja began craving power and taking part in questionable activities such as in Zabuza's case when he attempted to assassinate the Mizukage. Kisame Hoshigaki, a member of the Seven Swordsmen who was disillusioned by the corruption was among those who knew the truth that Yagura was being influenced by Obito, yet sided with the masked ninja and eventually defected after trying to overthrow the government and assassinating several officials. Because of this association, many believed the Akatsuki was created in Kirigakure rather than Amegakure.[4] Since Mei has taken office, the village has taken a new stance and has begin working on their diplomatic relations and internal policies as well as their overall image while aiming to be recognised as a more open-minded nation.[5]
In the anime, ten years before the Shinobi Alliance was formed, it was revealed that Kirigakure bore a grudge against Iwagakure for the event known as the Tragedy of Yosuga Pass where Iwa ninja caused the deaths of Junsai and Suiren to take an important scroll that Iwa ninja helped a Kiri team including Ganryū steal from Kumogakure.[6]
Kirigakure had two tailed beasts in its possession: the Three-Tails and the Six-Tails. The Three-Tails was sealed within Yagura, though by the time Akatsuki went after it, it was roaming free. The Six-Tails' host, Utakata, was captured and had his tailed beast extracted by Akatsuki. Utakata's capture is the subject of its own arc in the anime.
- The village is named after Saizō Kirigakure of the Sanada Ten Braves, a group of legendary ninja that served under daimyō Yukimura Sanada during Japan's Warring States period, and rival to his comrade Sasuke Sarutobi. His surname is a play on his associated with fog and illusions. The village's trademark technique, Hiding in Mist Technique also plays on Saizō's ability.
- The second fanbook gives Kirigakure a population size of two out of five stars, a military strength of three out of five stars, and an economic strength of two out of five stars.
- Kirigakure does not seem to have a ninja registration system.
- Despite the persecution of people with kekkei genkai in the past, the village's current Mizukage has two kekkei genkai.
- During the second fight between Zabuza Momochi and Kakashi Hatake, the former used a kunai with an edge of the blade curving inward, making the point sharper and more suited for stabbing or thrusting. Later in the anime, this blade was depicted as Kirigakure's special variation of the standard kunai.


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