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By Patricia Reaney
NEW YORK, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Actor Peter Sarsgaard has
portrayed his share of intense, dark characters, from a
homophobic murderer in "Boys Don't Cry" and a death row inmate
in the TV series "The Killing" to his latest role as a sleazy
hustler in the new biopic "Lovelace."
The Illinois-born actor doesn't search for the offbeat
roles. They seem to find him. But he believes there is something
worth paying attention to in all of them, including Chuck
Traynor, the abusive husband of 1970s adult film star Linda
Lovelace he plays in the film about exploitation and betrayal.
"I look at what comes in front of me and try to pick the
best material," Sarsgaard, 42, said in an interview before the
film opened in U.S. theaters on Friday.
"I'm usually attracted to roles where I think I will have
room to carve out someone that has some degree of reality to who
they are," added the actor, who has also had leading roles in
"Shattered Glass" (2003) and "An Education" (2009).
"Lovelace" stars Amanda Seyfried, 27, who appeared in the
2008 musical "Mamma Mia" and as Cosette in 2012's "Les
Miserables," as an innocent girl-next-door lured into the adult
film industry.
She gains fame and notoriety and becomes a poster girl for
the industry after appearing in "Deep Throat," the first
scripted feature porn film that went on to become one of the
most profitable movies of its kind.
But through flashbacks the film reveals a much more sinister
story about an unwilling participant who was charmed at first
and then exploited and prostituted by her husband.
Lovelace eventually escaped from Traynor, wrote about her
life and became an ardent campaigner against domestic abuse and
pornography before dying at age 52 from injuries sustained in a
car accident.
Sarsgaard, a father of two young girls with his actress wife
Maggie Gyllenhaal, was initially reluctant to play the part, and
knew he had to create a character that a young woman would have
been attracted to when they first met.
"So he is going to have to be charming. He is charming and
despicable," he explained. "That's about five feet of wiggle
room there for me and I know I can make a character there."
It was the first time Sarsgaard and Seyfried worked together
and he said the pair had an "immediate chemistry."
The all-star cast includes an almost unrecognizable Sharon
Stone, with curled hair and dressed in polyester pant suits, as
Lovelace's uptight, religious mother, along with four-time
Emmy-winner Frank Azaria and Tony-nominee Bobby Cannavale as a
pair of unsavory porn filmmakers with backing from Chris Noth,
of TV's "The Good Wife," and "Sex and the City."
Sarsgaard said he thought of Traynor as someone whose
morality fit whatever circumstances he found himself in, not a
person who set out to do something bad. Sarsgaard admits his
Roman Catholic upbringing informs his characters on some level.
As an only child who moved around a lot with his family, his
religion was a constant for him, and he said there were many
good things he learned from being a Catholic.
"I was always looking for miracles in places you wouldn't
expect them. I was always thinking that the downtrodden and the
underdog, and even the criminal, was perhaps the person that not
only deserved the most salvation and needed salvation, but also
could be learned from the most," he said.
Sarsgaard also appears in Woody Allen's newest film "Blue
(Editing by Mary Milliken and Doina Chiacu)


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If you work at the exhibit you get to wear Vans black and white sneakers which are very in again... What would Chanel think?
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Chanel Again
If you work at the exhibit you get to wear Vans black and white sneakers which are very in again... What would Chanel think?
24 comments:
Incredibly influential! It seems that every famous woman interviewed says the first designer pieces she bought after earning the money...was a Chanel suit!ReplyDelete
Found 6 macarons for $6.00 today at Whole Foods, all different flavors. Somehow, I resisted. Perhaps I'm losing my touch.Replies
Your painting is off the charts wonderful. I do so wish hats were still in style. Not only do they look oh so chic but I wouldn't have stress out about my hair!ReplyDeleteReplies
Hats to cover up bedhead!Delete
How right you are Connie
Carol,wonderful post and beautiful sketches today!ReplyDelete
Thank you for going back to the exhibit and sharing with us.
Wow, CC was an awesome Lady! I don't agree with all of her life choices,but applaud her for following her heart/wishes. And No 5 is still one of my favorites (love Patou's Sublime most of all).
Jeanette, you didn't miss anything at Whole Foods.
I wasn't impressed with their macaroons;not impressed with almost any of their deserts,for that matter.Too stingy on sugar and I canNOT get my arms around tough,whole wheat crust(!)
(wonder if it's just our local store?)
Your Chanel bottle is perfection:)ReplyDelete
I loved the movie..and really.. that is the most I learned..watching that movie..and now..through you:)
My favorite perfume is Coco Chanel. Loved the post and her style.ReplyDelete
I'm definitely NOT a fashion maven but boy, I do like exhibits like this -- she was really quite an amazing woman and to be so timeless is something to savor. Must find out more about her lives and passions. I suspect there are many!ReplyDeleteReplies
There must have been a hundred books on her at the exhibitDelete
Plenty to read for sure!
5 Chanel books in a telegraph review here:Delete
The fairy-tale remains sufficiently compelling for writers, as well as readers, to wish to make it their own; myriad reinterpretations and variations, all of them woven out of Chanel's raw material. Given the afterlife of her classic designs that still prevail in her own now globally recognised label, not to mention all the other brands, we should not be surprised; consider the lasting appeal and reinvention of her little black dresses, soft tweed jackets, chain straps on quilted handbags, stripy tops, pearls, camellias.
Each of these can be linked to Chanel's past: black as the colour of mourning, remade into a symbol of female independence; pearls akin to the rosary beads of the nuns that taught her to pray, and to sew; chains like the ones worn around their waists; white camellias in recognition of La Dame aux camélias, the archetypal courtesan who died of consumption (as did her mother); tweed from the sporting garb of her lover, the Duke of Westminster; sailor stripes and trousers from her Riviera escapades.
- Anonymous12:05 PM
This exhibit is on for just One month!! I am going to just miss it...too bad.ReplyDelete
Anyway, I have this and other posts to think about and
thank you for sharing...
Maybe because its Free and has a fancy free catalogDelete
It's All a promotion stunt really to get peeps thinking of Chanel N.5 again perhaps...
- Anonymous12:12 PM
Response to what would Chanel think?ReplyDelete
I suspect she would opt to return from whence she came.
That "cherry on top" photo is amazing.
Thanks for giving us a window in. KReplies
Who knows?Delete
She was Very commercially-minded and might have jumped right in
With a Chanel hip hop video?!
- Anonymous2:45 PM
The Chanel exhibit seems spectacular. In my fantasy life, I would be the proud owner of the basic Chanel suit.ReplyDelete
My great aunt was an apprentice to Chanel and I could swear that it is my great aunt Georgette sitting right next to Chanel.
Chanel used to rent a summer home for her "girls" at Mont de Marsan not far from Arcachon. My great aunt loved it there.
I am so glad that you are having a great time in Paris, your latest about the caneles was mouth watering. I make them for my children here
and I have to say that baking them is really tricky.
Have a canele for me!
What a treat. I am a huge Chanel fans, as the pile of coffee table books lined up in my hallway attest... :-) I would love to go and see this exhibit. Do we know how long it runs? Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)ReplyDelete
It is interesting you posted this today…I had lunch with a lady who knew CoCo well (worked with her in the first oceanfront atelier de Biarritz), needles to say a fascinating conversation. Seamstresses were considered very well trained in the Basque Country (ha! ALL the nuns!) and so designers located their ateliers here; Chanel in Biarritz, Balenciaga in GetariaReplyDeleteReplies
What would Chanel think?ReplyDelete
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A more "novel" way of making these, is to cup open a lunch-snack sized bag of Fritos and pour in some chili. I wanted to up the ante a bit, so I chose to use oven-proof serving dishes.
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Saturday, February 2, 2013
Frito Chili Pie
A more "novel" way of making these, is to cup open a lunch-snack sized bag of Fritos and pour in some chili. I wanted to up the ante a bit, so I chose to use oven-proof serving dishes.
9 comments:
- bellini said...
Looks like when we watch sports we both turn to Mexico for inspiration. Loving this Debby.
- February 3, 2013 at 12:46 AM
- Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen said...
Yum. It does look like Tamale pie. Reminds me of when I was young. Everything looks set and ready for the big game.
- February 3, 2013 at 3:31 AM
- Joanne said...
This is certainly the ultimate game day food! It pretty much has all of the superbowl food groups in it! (meat, chips and cheese :P)
- February 3, 2013 at 5:37 AM
- Cathy at Wives with Knives said...
Frito pie used to be a huge favorite when my kids were little. We bought little bags of Fritos, cut the tops off and put all the ingredients right into the little bags. I can still a lineup of little girls sitting on the brick garden seats eating their little Frito pies with plastic forks. They loved it. Life was simple back then.
- February 3, 2013 at 9:55 AM
- Christi Silbaugh said...
I have to have that frito pie. I must have it. Looks so yummy! I mentioned you in my proper blogging etiquette post today as one of the great proper bloggers out there. Feel free to share the article if you wish. http://whatsfordinner-momwhatsfordinner.blogspot.com/2013/02/blogging-etiquette-and-how-to-market.html
- February 3, 2013 at 9:59 AM
- Velva said...
Chili con carne is absolutely perfect food for Superbowl.
Your 3 guys are loving it! I can guess that you are rooting for the 49er's.
- February 3, 2013 at 4:47 PM
- Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust said...
Oh man! My husband would die for this - me too. LOVE.
- February 3, 2013 at 6:50 PM
- Big Dude said...
We make a version of chili pie that has cornbread on top but we will have to try this one next time we have chili. It looks delicious and now I'm hungry.
- February 4, 2013 at 5:33 AM
- TKW said...
Frito Pie: one of my "naughty" foods that I crave!
- February 4, 2013 at 7:20 AM


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RYE, N.Y. – New York State Sen. George Latimer posted a video recently in which he challenges New York's Commissioner on Education John King on the Common Core.
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Does anyone out htere know the particulars of Bob Marley's conversion to Orthodoxy?
Bob Marley converted to the Ethiopian Coptic church not the Orthodox Church.Also did Marley stop smoking marijuana when he joined the Ethiopian church? I heard that at one time he was smoking as much as a quarter a pound a week!
I remember once while I was conducting the Mass, I looked at Bob and tears were streaming down his face.
I always understood that he was murdered - shot by a crazy fan.
Sabbas, No one is claiming here that Bob Marley's life should be immitated or that he's a saint. They were just pointing out that he became an OO Christian. It seems as though he was just learning about the faith, so I find it very difficult to start condemning anything he may have done out of immaturity. I know I've been mistaken about complex theological issues and I hope I'm not judged by God on the depth of my theological knowledge. Cut the guy and the thread a little slack, will ya?
Sabbas, you seem to be a triumphalist zealot with a very superficial understanding of Orthodoxy.
why are you being so judgemental?so what if he did?maybe he repented later on... what is that to you?
Well, say what you will about the Ethiopian OO Church, but our small immigrant community has helped the Ethiopians here in Houston because they are trying to build a church. They may not be in communion with us, but they are immigrants who need help. They've been having service outside in a tent. I don't know if it's a liturgy or what because I don't know their rules. You may not know Houston, but that's just tough to be outside in this weather for that long and with these mosquitos.An Ethiopian OO came to our church last week to thank us for the tiny bit of help we could afford.
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James Clement saw his luck run out last week, when he was voted off his 'Heroes' tribe on Survivor All Stars. Jame's alliance turned against him and saved Colby, likely out of concern for his injured knee.
In a new interview with PEOPLE, James talks about being eliminated, how his leg's doing (he actually tore his ACL), and discusses being called a villain.
Excerpts from the interview below –
You survived your first tribal after hurting your knee, but were sent home despite beating Colby in the challenge and holding your own in the Hero Olympics.
I think they were trying to save me from myself because they knew I wasn't going to quit and I would have really messed stuff up. They were concerned about my knee so I think they did it for me even though they didn't want to.
How's the leg?
I'm going through surgeries now. I tore my ACL meniscus and then I got some sort of infection from bad water and it messed up the knee more. We will find out more when they go in again in five weeks. My kneecap rubs against the bone and scatters cartilage around the area. It doesn't really hurt but it gets hot. If I put ice on it, I can watch it melt. It's more annoying. I want to scratch it from the inside.
You've played three times. In China, were voted out with two idols in your pocket. In Micronesia and Samoa, you left due to injury. Which elimination burns most?
Definitely the idols. Me not paying attention and getting voted out is the most upsetting. The other two times I was doing my best, but I got hurt and plans didn't come to fruition. That was out of my control. It's strange because I've gone 32 years without going to the hospital. I work in a graveyard. I build houses. I played football. And I go and get hurt on the beach. Way to go James! You're supposed to relax on the beach. [The blindside] made me pay attention more and I swore that if I ever came across an idol, I would play it immediately. I wouldn't hold on to them.
More than once, players asserted that you should have been a villain. Were you on the wrong tribe?
There's a fine line between heroes and villains. It's cute that everyone thinks I'm being super-aggressive and obnoxious because I wanted everyone to focus, win and play as a team. Anarchy obviously doesn't work and I just wanted everyone to make a plan and stick to it. If you think teamwork is the work of the devil, then send me to the villain side. Trying to organize is just crazy talk. That's absurd.
Who do you want to win?
Amanda deserves it. She plays hard. She's sweet. She's been to the end twice. It'd be nice if she makes it this time and actually completes the mission. Poor thing, she's always a bridesmaid.


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Mardi Gras 2013 is now history but boy, did it go out with a bang! Specifically, the 10th anniversary celebration of the Baton Rouge Symphony's Irene W. & C.B. Pennington Foundation Great Performers in Concert featuring the one and only Diana Ross Feb. 8
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Great Performers
The evening began with a fabulous black-tie VIP gala at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum hosted by Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry and Price LeBlanc Lexus. The champagne was flowing (Veuve Clicquot, no less); lobster, crab, shrimp, beef tenderloin and fried catfish were consumed; and an unbelievably magnificent dessert table held the towering anniversary cake that maestro Timothy Muffitt assisted Paula Pennington de la Bretonne in cutting shortly before the chic-chic crowd headed up the hill to the River Center Theatre for the performance.
Diane and Johnny Tate, who have chaired the Great Performers series since its inception, presented Paula with a bouquet of 10 roses as a thank you for the foundation's gift of great music to the Capital City. The series has raised $1.2 million for the symphony.
"I want to thank everyone who's been on this journey with me," Paula told the sold-out audience. "Hopefully, we'll make new memories over the next 10 to 20 years."
This night was a fantastic start. Buddy Linda Mitchell, who unfortunately fell ill and had to head home, upgraded me toher second-row seat to join fellow friends Kelly Thorgeson and Paris Yegge. From here, we could see the facial expressions of violinist Giora Schmidt as he joined the orchestra in performing "Four Seasons Fantasy," a true showcase of the symphony's string sections. We all commented on how we were simply exhausted from watching the performance.
Then it came time for Diana, who made her entrance in her signature red gown only this time with a twist. Instead of the stilettos of days gone by, she was wearing sequined sneakers … a woman after my own heart. She changed gowns several times, but the sneakers remained. While she didn't sing some of my all-time Supremes' favorites, it was still Diana Ross performing and, more than once, she had us all on our feet clapping, dancing and singing along.
So, how do you follow this? Well, you walk over to the River Center Ballroom where you're greeted by more champagne and the Mardi Gras Indians for some second lining in the lobby. Then you hear a band tuning up inside the ballroom … it's Rockin' Dopsie, who quickly kicks things into high gear. Joining him onstage for a couple of duets is Mayor Kip Holden. I caught them on video and you can watch it online at http://theadvocate.com/columnists/pambordelon/ as well as check out the photos of all the fun. It was also Johnny Tate's birthday, so naturally we had to sing "Happy Birthday." What a way to celebrate!!
Jump Start
The Nile Rhythm Band had things hopping at the fifth annual Jump Start Your Heart Valentine Gala Feb. 9 at the Renaissance Hotel. Jump Start Your Heart is a nonprofit organization that seeks to enhance the quality of life of competitive athletes one by one through the identification of cardiovascular abnormalities and detection of the obstructive form of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy — the most common cause of sudden death in young athletes.
Featured speaker for the evening was Adrianne Veal, mother of the late Shannon Veal, a basketball standout at Glen Oaks High School who collapsed during a game five years ago. It was later learned that she died of undetected heart disease, an enlarged heart. Gala-goers also heard from survivor Shawn Bridgewater. Serving as emcees were Drs. Lydia Sims and Darryl Peterson.
For more information about the organization, visit the website, http://www.jumpstart-yourheart.org.
McQueen reunion
Since I was already out and about, I said yes when friend Lucy Priddy asked if I'd come by her house for the McQueen family reunion. Family members had traveled from Washington state, Texas and Florida for the celebration, and Lucy was pleased as punch to have all of her children, grandchildren and their cousins under one roof.
Delta Sigma Theta
February has been a busy month for the Baton Rouge Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority and the Baton Rouge Sigma Foundation. It held not one but two events to begin the sorority's centennial celebration. The first was a public program, Delta's Commitment to Service, Feb. 1 at the organization's Life Development Center. Community leaders representing the sorority's Five-Point Programmatic Thrust and two commissions were honored with the 2013 Commemorative Service Award. The honorees included John Pierre, economic development; former CongressmanCleo Fields, educational development; state Rep. Patricia Haynes Smith, political awareness; Edie Staples and Shirley Lolis, physical and mental health; Harriett Pitcher, international awareness; Carolyn Gee and McHenry Jackson, social action; Everett Parker, arts and letters; and the Baton Rouge Weekly Press, represented by the Rev. Ivory Payne.
The following day, the alumnae chapter held its Founders' Day Luncheon at Boudreaux's. Chapter President Debra Lawson Ephrom and First Vice President Chi Joseph Franklin presented the 25-, 40- and 50-year members with plaques and gifts.
They included Bernice Stewart Carter, Cheryl McKay Dixon and Brenda P. Moncriffe — 50-year honorees; Claudia J. Fisher, Mildred W. "Winnie" Penson, Blanche E. Page Smith and Yvonne Jean Simmons Whitley — 40-year honorees; and Yvonne McGhee-Thornton, Susan B. Radcliff, Lisa Smith-Vosper, Regina A. Valentine, Kymberly Vincent-McCoy, Jean'quel White-Henry and Kimberly Whitley Moye — 25-year honorees.
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And the winner is … Griffith Park.
The city-owned park, whose film and TV credits stretch from the 1915 classic "The Birth of a Nation" to the 1960s "Batman" TV series, is once again playing a starring role in Hollywood.
Griffith Park has topped the list of most popular film sites in the Los Angeles area in 2014, behind downtown L.A.'s Herald-Examiner building and the 6th Street Bridge, according to a survey of permit data.
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By Sharon Bernstein
SACRAMENTO (Reuters) - California majority Democrats who charted a moderate path in the legislative session that ended this week are likely to be even more cautious when they reconvene in January, fearing backlash from voters in upcoming elections, political analysts said.
In a late-night session Thursday, lawmakers pushed through last-minute bills to grant privileges for illegal immigrants, including measures to grant them drivers licenses and allow them to practice law. Lawmakers also passed several gun control measures and an increase in the minimum wage before adjourning for the year.
But for the most part, the strongly liberal agenda that many expected might appear as the session approached its close - including tougher gun laws than were finally approved and a swipe at Prop. 13, a 1970s-era law that limits the state's ability to impose taxes - did not materialize.
"Many of them are more moderate and they do face stiff challenges from the GOP for re-election," said Allan Hoffenblum, a longtime Republican strategist and campaign analyst.
A bill to regulate hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, a controversial method for extracting oil from rock, passed only after it was gutted, and several gun control measures also failed to gain support.
A bill to raise the state's minimum wage to $10 passed only after backers agreed to postpone the increase until 2016, prompting business-friendly Democrats and Governor Jerry Brown, a pragmatic Democrat, to withdraw their opposition.
With November 2014 elections looming less than a year after the legislature reconvenes, Democratic leaders are likely to be even more cautious, said Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, a political analyst who teaches at the University of Southern California.
"The closer it gets to the election, the less they're going to want to rattle the status quo," Jeffe said. "Particularly on issues such as gun control and Prop. 13."
Democrats won two-thirds majorities in both houses of the legislature last year, giving them the power to pass tax increases or put constitutional amendments to voters without any Republican cooperation.
But the practical realities of holding onto power when some members come from swing districts has led to a cautious dance by leaders in both houses, as they maneuver to please the progressive Democrats on whom they relied for their jobs, while also not alienating their moderate base.
Assembly Speaker John Perez, for example, toes a moderate line on issues such as gun control and taxes. On Wednesday, he gave Democrats the entire day and much of the evening to muster enough votes to pass a ban on high-capacity magazines for semi-automatic weapons.
As the evening wore on, Perez even moderated his own speech patterns, speaking more slowly as backers of the bill rushed to garner support. In the end, the bill failed - with Perez among several Democrats who chose to abstain from voting on it.
"A number of members did not vote on this measure," Perez said, "And I was one of them."
Perez also placed into legislative limbo several measures meant to make it easier to raise taxes, promising to bring them up again next year. But it was not yet clear that he will do so - or that the measures will win support once they are voted on.
"Members of the legislature have to find their way through this new political and election process," said Mark Baldassare, president of the Public Policy Institute of California, a non-partisan think tank. "There were a lot of old ideas that were introduced this year, but there was a sense of, 'Let's wait a little longer to see how things evolve.' "
Changes in election law and increasing ethnic diversity in the state also served to moderate the actions of many in the Republican caucus, some of whom represent rural districts that have growing Latino populations.
On Thursday, nearly half of the legislature's Republicans called on the U.S. House of Representatives to support immigration reform, and several voted for the bills granting more rights to immigrants living illegally in California.
Behind much of the shift to the center is a new California law that changed the way the state's primary system works.
Instead of allowing members of each party to choose candidates through a closed primary, a process that generally favored more extreme winners on both sides, California law now allows the top two vote-getters overall to advance to the general election, even if they are from the same party.
As a result, Democrats have had to reach out to Republicans in their districts, and many Republicans have had to do the same.
"They're not so representative of the far left or the far right," Hoffenblum said.
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CONCORD — The young woman who was murdered during a police standoff in Greenland earlier this year left behind a final message for her family members.
Police say Brittany Tibbetts, a hairdresser and former star athlete at Noble High School, composed a text message to her mother shortly before she was killed by her one-time companion, Cullen Mutrie.
Tibbetts was being sought by police on drug charges before the fatal shooting on April 12. Mutrie, her alleged accomplice, opened fire on members of the Attorney General's Drug Task Force when they arrived to arrest Tibbetts and search his home.
After wounding four police officers, Mutrie allegedly fled to the basement, where he shot Greenland Police Chief Michael Maloney through a small window. Mutrie subsequently murdered Tibbetts and shot himself.
Following a seven-month investigation into the incident, police released new details about the shooting this week, including the contents of a final text message composed by Tibbetts. It was sent to her mother at 8:08 p.m., according to records provided by State Police investigators, about 90 minutes after Maloney was fatally shot.
"I love u too so much," the message reads. "More than I'll ever know we didn't do anything wrong!! I love u and dad and Linds and gram and gramps soooo much!!! Diesel [the dog] will need you!!! Ok take care of him!!!!! I'm so sorry!!! Good bye!!! 517 post rd Greenland. Take Whiskey [the cat] too bye mom I love you soooo much!!!!!!!"
Tibbetts was a four-year varsity player at Noble High School, graduating in 2004. She was the softball team's top pitcher for three seasons, including her junior year in 2003, when the Knights enjoyed the best season in school history.
They won the Western Maine Class A title over Scarborough, and lost to Leavitt in the state final in 10 innings. Tibbetts was named Maine's Gatorade Player of the Year.
"She was a good one," her former coach remembered earlier this year. "She was just awesome. She worked hard at it. She didn't walk people and she was always around the plate."
Just a week before her death, Tibbetts had been at the Fox Run Mall, visiting former co-workers. Tibbetts had worked as a hairdresser at the mall for five years, and had been away for about a year. Friends said she dreamed of opening her own salon while renting a booth at another.
Before the April 12 police operation in Greenland was authorized, a confidential source told police that Mutrie and Tibbetts were involved in dealing upward of 500 oxycodone pills out of the home on Post Road every few days.
According to a sworn affidavit filed by Dover Detective Dev Atma Khalsa, a member of the Attorney General's Drug Task Force, police were first notified of suspicious drug activity at Mutrie's home in February 2011. Neighbors told Greenland police they believed Mutrie was distributing narcotics, and that cars were frequently seen coming and going from the residence after staying for a short period of time.
Then in September 2011, a postal inspector conducting a routine review of materials in Portsmouth discovered "a significant number of packages being delivered" to Mutrie's home from a suspicious address in Florida.
In January 2012, police were approached by an informant who claimed to have knowledge that both Mutrie and his girlfriend were involved in dealing painkillers. Federal Drug Enforcement Administration officers and members of the N.H. Attorney General's Drug Task Force coordinated with the confidential informant to purchase 10 oxycodone pills from Tibbetts.
The source communicated via text message to arrange a meeting at the Greenland home on Jan. 30. Tibbetts was accused of selling 10 prescription pain pills to the informant during the meeting for $250.
Police have consistently indicated that it was Mutrie, and not Tibbetts, who was responsible for the carnage that unfolded on April 12. Records show that Tibbetts did purchase one of the guns used in the shootings — a .357 revolver — but it's believed that Mutrie fired the weapon.
"At no time do we have any statements or evidence to suggest that Ms. Tibbetts had either of the two firearms during the course of this entire event," State Police Sgt. Joseph Ebert, who directed the investigation in the Greenland drug raid, said Friday.
During a press conference in Concord, Ebert revealed a new piece of information regarding the circumstances around Tibbetts' death. Investigators discovered what Ebert described as a dog leash on her left hand. The finding lends further credence to the belief that she was murdered by Mutrie during the ensuing standoff at the home, Ebert said. Investigators have also determined that Tibbetts was shot at a downward angle, from left to right.
Toxicology testing indicated that Tibbetts had evidence of narcotics, opiates and marijuana in her system. Investigators discovered approximately $14,000 in cash in her clothing.
"Taking the totality of the evidence into consideration, we felt comfortable saying that Ms. Tibbetts death was a homicide as opposed to a suicide," Ebert said.


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It isn't easy being a physically small man, but it does perhaps make for more effort to get on than you would expect from a 6-foot hunk of relaxed walking languor. It also tends to make hats attractive. At 5'3", Mr Truman Capote was very small and he had a life-long addiction to hats, usually fedoras, but was not averse to wearing sailor's hats (which probably could tell their own story) or baseball caps. Most would also agree that he had a consuming ambition.
But small as he was, he was packed with talent and is still recognised as a major writer now, within living memory of his death - the time when many writers and artists who have made a popular cultural mark go out of fashion and even out of print. Mr Capote's most famous but by no means best work, the novella, Breakfast at Tiffany's, has never been out of print since it was first published to considerable acclaim in 1958 and followed by a perennially popular film of the same name in 1961.
Born in New Orleans in 1924, Mr Capote's career had begun early - and it is important to remember that his career goal was as much to be famous as to be a successful writer - with the publication of his first novel, Other Voices, Other Rooms, in 1948. It caused a sensation in literary circles, not least for the unsettlingly sexual publicity picture of the author, who masterminded the shoot himself. Looking like a young boy with his white blond hair, he was reclining and giving a very worldly come-hither look to the viewer. It sparked a famous tale of two women looking at it in a bookshop window for a long time in silence that was broken only when one of them said, "If he isn't young, he's dangerous". Mr Capote, who once said, "I don't care what anybody says about me as long as it isn't true", was apparently thrilled.
Mr Capote, shot by Mr Henri Cartier-Bresson, Louisiana, 1947.
Courtesy of Magnum Photos
Literary success followed and Mr Capote began his second career, gathering admirers from the highest echelons of American literature - among them Ms Willa Cather, Mr Tennessee Williams and Mr Norman Mailer, who called him, "the most perfect writer of my generation" - most of whom he managed to fall out with at one point or another. Not only was he bitchy and contumelious, he was a notorious drunk, a drug taker and a very open homosexual at a time when the American hierarchy was still nervous of such things. He was, like all radical writers, totally anti-Establishment in theory although he fawned on the rich and was a friend of Ms Lee Radziwill (with whom he travelled on the Rolling Stones 1972 American Tour) and, through her, of her sister, Ms Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
With his high-pitched voice, and bizarre speech inflections, Mr Capote was a memorable person and he dressed for the role he had made for himself in a wide range of ways - half Ivy League, half Southern gentleman. He loved bow ties and striped matelot shirts and his favourite suits were Mark Twain white linen worn with a large, shady wide-brimmed hat. His social life meant he wore a tuxedo very much more often than most men do - which might have given him the idea for The Black and White Ball of 1966, the snobbiest, starriest affair in New York for generations of which it was said that it made Mr Capote a friend of 500 socialites but an enemy of 15,000, depending on who received the invitations.
Held at the Plaza in New York it began life as just a ball but when it was pointed out that many people might consider a ball in one's own honour rather vulgar and decline to come, Mr Capote, ever the pragmatist and opportunist, changed it to a ball in honour of Ms Katharine Graham, the revered publisher of The Washington Post. Celebs, show biz, high society: it was the culmination of a life of ruthless social climbing and perversely fulfilled in every way Mr Capote's own description of who he was: "I am not a saint yet. I'm an alcoholic. I'm a drug addict. I'm homosexual. I'm a genius."
a life in literature
The author dressed in his trademark party attire at the house of Mr William S Paley, 1966
Mr Capote during the filming of his novel In Cold Blood, which was directed by Mr Richard Brooks, 1966
Mr Capote shot by Mr Horst P Horst at his Long Island home, 1965
And so to his greatest work, In Cold Blood, published in 1966 and the consummate example of a genre he invented, that he named the non-fiction novel. The tale of a brutal family murder that took place in Kansas in 1959, Mr Capote completely immersed himself in every detail of the event, closely following the protracted court case and conducting in-depth interviews with the two murderers, one of whom he developed a strange, ambivalent relationship. He took six years to write it and it caused a sensation on publication not only in America but also around the world. For many critics, friends and commentators it seemed the book for which Mr Capote had been born to write.
There was only one thing left to do and that was to write the book concerning American contemporary social life, about which nobody knew more than Mr Capote. He set out to write the American version of Mr Marcel Proust's À la recherche du temps perdu (remberance of times past) and he called it Answered Prayers. Eagerly awaited by the people who knew they would be in it, when the first four chapters were serialised in Esquire magazine they caused a sensation, but not quite in the way that Mr Capote had hoped. He told too much and his satire was bitter, especially about his friends Mr William S Paley and his wife Babe, one of the beautiful rich socialites whom along with Ms CZ Guest and Ms Mona von Bismarck, Mr Capote had christened the Swans. The book, it could be said, destroyed everything in his life he had held so dear. Immediately every smart door in New York society was slammed in his face and his social life that had meant so much to him was effectively finished.
When Mr Capote died of cancer of the liver in 1984, his contemporary, Mr Gore Vidal (with whom Mr Capote had quarrelled) hailed the death as "a good career move" but, he might have added, 20 years too late. Drink, drugs and sex had taken their toll and Mr Capote had long before stopped having anything of value to say, opting instead for appearances on TV chat shows to keep his name current and the book sales buoyant - as they have remained in the 30 years since his death.


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Graduate legal education is a significant aspect of Tulane Law School. Tulane has a unique tradition in civil, comparative, and international law, as well as special expertise in maritime law and in energy and environmental law. As a result, students and scholars come from all over the world to study at Tulane and to experience life in New Orleans, one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan cities in the United States.
Graduate Study - the LL.M. and S.J.D. Programs
LLM ProgramsOne-year programs leading to the degree of Master of Laws (LLM) are offered to eligible candidates already holding the first law degree (JD or LLB or equivalent). The General LLM and four specialized LLM programs are offered: in Admiralty, in American Law, in Energy and Environmental Law, and in International and Comparative Law. Tulane typically receives 300 applications for 50 places in the various LLM programs.
Each of the LLM programs requires two full-time semesters in residence and satisfactory completion of 24 semester hours. Although there is no thesis requirement, degree candidates are required to write at least one paper in connection with a seminar in their field of interest or in fulfillment of a directed research project.
Admission to the LLM programs is limited to those students who have obtained the JD or equivalent degree from a US law school, or the first (basic) law degree from a non-US law school approved by Tulane's Committee on Graduate Admission. The candidate for admission must present a law school record displaying superior scholarly aptitude or must otherwise demonstrate the ability to excel in postgraduate legal studies.
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Recently, the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that foreign lawyers may take the Louisiana bar exam so long as they (1) are authorized to work lawfully in the United States, (2) have completed legal training recognized as equivalent to the JD, and (3) have successfully completed a minimum of 14 credits from a US law school in core legal subjects. Our LLM students are able to meet the latter requirement through their selection of courses at Tulane.
For graduates of Tulane's LLM program who wish to fulfill the coursework eligibility requirements of the Louisiana bar, the Law School offers the opportunity to enroll in up to 14 credits over one or two semesters at a reduced tuition rate. All courses are taught on an in-person basis; we do not offer a distance-learning alternative. Graduates wishing to pursue this opportunity should complete and submit this form.
SJD ProgramTulane Law School also offers the Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) to a small number of candidates who already hold the LLM as well as the first law degree (JD or LLB or equivalent). The SJD is a research-oriented degree requiring completion of a dissertation which makes an original and significant contribution to legal scholarship.
Upon admitting a candidate to the SJD program, the Graduate Committee creates an individualized program for the candidate, who spends at least one semester (normally the first semester of enrollment) in residence at Tulane Law School, undertaking between 10 and 12 credits of coursework. It is expected that the final SJD dissertation will be submitted within four years after initial enrollment in the SJD program.
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LocationLakewood, NJ
1133 Rt 88
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Used 2016 Keystone RV Bullet 287QBS
Step into this triple bunk single slide Bullet travel trailer model by Keystone RV and see how convenient camping with a larger family can be. Model 287QBS features a bunkhouse, a large slide out, and an outside kitchen plus more!
Step inside and see a front queen bed to your immediate right. There are wardrobes on both sides of the bed, a laundry chute, and overhead storage for your things. You will also find two sliding doors to close for privacy.
The combined kitchen and living area are made spacious by the large slide out booth dinette and sofa which creates another sleeping space at night if needed. An entertainment center is along the interior center wall facing the kitchen/living area.
Cook all your family's favorite meals and snacks in the kitchen provided. There is a refrigerator, three burner range, overhead storage, and kitchen sink on a L-shaped countertop. Plus you can find a pantry just to the left side of the dinette along the road side.
The bath features a 30" x 36" shower with glass door, toilet, vanity with sink plus overhead storage.
Enjoy plenty of sleeping space for kids or extra guests in the rear bunkhouse. There is a set of bunks on the left side, while the other side includes a smaller upper bunk over a small dinette. There is also a wardrobe in between for clothes and so much more!
You will also enjoy the outside kitchen which features a refrigerator, two burner range and storage. Perfect for cooking and dining outdoors.
Stock# S11420A
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|30 gals
|Black Water Capacity
|30 gals
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When Cole Davis founded Keystone RV in 1996 his vision was clear: Build a quality RV loaded with features priced thousands less than other RVs on the market. To accomplish his goal, Cole would recruit and build a strong team, focus on keeping overhead low, and empower the people closest to the customer to make decisions.
Within a few short months after opening the doors, Keystone produced its very first camper. Delivering big on quality, features and value, the public fell in love with it. A star was born! As the appetite for the camper increased, new Keystone models were added to satisfy growing customer demand. Along with this tremendous growth came the need for expanded production. To meet this need more manufacturing plants were built and staffed.
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Every member of the Keystone family is encouraged to contribute to making our campers absolutely the best possible. Through something we call Kamp Keystone, our employees camp free of charge at local campgrounds in the Keystone trailers we supply. Each year hundreds of our production workers, administrative staff and service team enjoy a day (or a week) at Kamp Keystone. Their evaluation of the experience and the feedback they provide results in continued product improvements. Ask us if we use our RVs...the answer is YES!
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Jets' Idzik remains mum on Revis trade rumors
DENNIS WASZAK Jr.
Apr. 17, 2013
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — John Idzik acknowledged that he and Darrelle Revis recently had "a nice talk." Other than that, the new New York Jets general manager divulged very little, particularly about the swirling trade rumors involving the star cornerback.
"We won't discuss any supposed talks or true talks or club-to-club talks or player-to-club talks," Idzik said Wednesday during the team's predraft news conference.
Revis is entering the last season of his four-year contract signed in 2010, but is looking for a big payday that would make him one of the highest-paid defensive players in the league. A clause in that deal prevents the Jets from using the franchise or transition tag on him next year, so if he remains unsigned, he would become a free agent in 2014.
As the Jets weigh whether to try to sign him to a contract extension, lose him to free agency next offseason or deal him for high draft picks, Revis has been the subject of rampant trade rumors, with Tampa Bay appearing to be the most likely suitor.
"A trade is certainly a viable option," Idzik said, speaking in general terms. "We will definitely look at any trade possibilities and see if it benefits the Jets. We'll have open discussion on potential trades, and a lot of them may be our own what-if scenarios, but we'll explore all avenues to try to better our roster, to increase the competition on our roster."
Revis reported to the team's facility Monday for the first day of the Jets' voluntary offseason conditioning program, and has met with Idzik since.
"I've spoken to Darrelle, and we've had a nice talk," Idzik said. "In general, we like to keep these kinds of things among ourselves. What has been nice is that with the opening of our offseason program, we're in a stage where we can finally see our players."
Revis' surgically repaired left knee was looked at by the Jets' doctors, a few hours after having an MRI exam Monday with Dr. Russell Warren, the Giants' team orthopedist, at a hospital in Manhattan. Revis was reportedly cleared by Warren to begin running without restrictions.
Idzik wouldn't go into specifics regarding the results of the exam by team doctors.
"Most of that stuff is going to stay internal, but we're pleased," Idzik said of Revis' progress. "We're pleased with what's going on so far."
Revis tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee last September against Miami, and underwent surgery the next month. He has been rehabbing with Fischer Sports in Arizona since, and has indicated that he fully expects to be ready for the start of the regular season.
Revis would have preferred to return to Arizona to continue his rehab, but will remain in New Jersey because his contract includes a clause for three $1 million bonuses that are tied together, including a workout bonus.
"We'll maintain that whatever's best for Darrelle and his rehab, the Jets will wholeheartedly support," Idzik said.
The GM added that the team wants to be "intricately involved" in Revis' continued rehab, but dodged a question about whether the Jets considered allowing the cornerback to go back to Arizona during the next few weeks.
"Anytime a player comes into your building and you get to see him and you get to be involved, firsthand, in the rehabilitation, that's always a plus," Idzik said. "But there's a lot of factors that go into rehab schedules and who's doing what where. So we take that into account."
Revis was New York's first-round pick in 2007 when then-GM Mike Tannenbaum traded up to No. 14 to draft the former University of Pittsburgh star. Revis quickly established a reputation on the field as a shutdown cornerback, routinely holding wide receivers to quiet games and causing quarterbacks to shy away from his side of the field.
He has also become arguably one of the franchise's greatest players, but Idzik would not commit to Revis remaining on the roster.
"I don't like looking too far ahead, I really don't," Idzik said. "Everyone's anxious to know. We prepare for different things that could happen and we let things play out. I don't like to get into speculation or the percentages."
Notes: Backup QB Tim Tebow remains a member of the Jets despite the expectations that he will either be traded or released in the next few weeks. "He's a New York Jet," Idzik said. "It shouldn't be surprising." Tebow, who reported for voluntary workouts Monday, has generally not been mentioned as part of the Jets' quarterback competition that will include Mark Sanchez, David Garrard and Greg McElroy. "I'm not saying he is, and I'm not saying he isn't," Idzik said. "I'm just saying let's let things play out." He added that it's early in the offseason training process, and "we can't even throw a football for another two weeks. We've got to get that changed."... The Jets are expected to re-sign OLB Calvin Pace, cut in February, to a one-year deal.


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'Accidental Racist': 15 Tweets Defending Brad Paisley And LL Cool J's 'Accidental Racist'
Good idea; bad execution? Judging from the tweets, country singer Brad Paisley's new song, "Accidental Racist," featuring LL Cool J, is possibly "the worst song ever." That might be a hyperbole. Responses ranged from sarcastic to scholarly, but not everyone is up in arms. In a small corner of Twitter, a few folks defended the song and implored us to listen closely. Click through for those who don't think "Accidental Racist" is so bad.


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[4/20/2010 10:43:57 PM] Pepe Alas: Massive earthquakes, tsunamis, drought, famine, and recently, an enormous volcanic eruption in Europe.
[4/20/2010 10:44:08 PM] Pepe Alas: I think the end is really near.
[4/20/2010 10:44:26 PM] Pepe Alas: So tell me, why should we still pursue our advocacies?
[4/20/2010 10:44:49 PM] Arnold Diaz Arnaiz: we should not
[4/20/2010 10:44:51 PM] Arnold Diaz Arnaiz: 😀
There is, I think, a cause for concern. News about massive earthquakes around the globe (Haiti, Chile, and China) and the notorious number of lives it took are becoming more and more common. Tsunami fear caused by those tremors is all over coastline communities. The El Niño phenomenon is still wreaking havoc throughout the Philippines and its surrounding areas. The temperature continues to rise all the world over. And recently, Eyjafjallajökull's eruption somewhere in Iceland caused a large-scale volcanic ash which disrupted air traffic across Europe and in some parts of North America. Drought and famine is nothing new, too…
…just like thoughts of war.
For instance, the US is always noisy with the way they've been policing enemy countries such as North Korea and some Middle East countries (particularly Iran). These WASPs always cry foul over news of nuclear arms being manufactured and stored in these countries. But Arnaldo is correct in his observation: who, in turn, are checking the US' nuclear arms and its rising military personnel?
No one. Not even the United Nations. Besides, where the heck is the UN's general headquarters located? LOL!!!
"Hollywood movies are sending us a message, man," Arnaldo told me this morning as we were going home from our night shift. "Remember those doomsday movies such as Deep Impact and, what was that recent film which starred Danny Glover? 2012? The US presidents in those movies are all blacks."
And from what race is the actual US president in real life?
Coincidence or conspiracy? I thought Arnaldo is getting crazy, but he does have a point. What was that which Mel Gibson (as Jerry Fletcher) said in the film Conspiracy Theory? "A good conspiracy is unprovable. I mean, if you can prove it, it means they screwed up somewhere along the line." Of course.
I believe in "good conspiracy theories" — there's the Club of Rome. Then the Committee of 300. And the nefarious schemes of the CIA against enemy countries. All of them are under the umbrella of the notoriously secretive Freemasons, the enemy of my faith. The claims of all those who have written extensively against these mentioned organizations made sense to what is happening all over the world: drug trade, broken families, same sex marriages, prostitution, anti-life devices (contraceptives), the myth of an overpopulated world, even rock music and pop culture, etc. All I can say about this are but two simple words: evil exists. But not for long.
Because the end is near, I think.
So if it is, why still continue this quixotic advocacy that I share with Arnaldo, Señor Gómez, and JMG?
For hundreds of years, various prophets have preached about the end of the world. Prophets since biblical times have been warning people that the end is near. But it's already 2010. However, I would like to share these thoughtful words from New York Times bestselling author Richard Moran in his scary book Doomsday: End-of-the-World Scenarios:
Like everything in life… there are some things we can control and some things we cannot.
We can try to do something about the worsening greenhouse effect, cyberterrorism, looming plagues, bioengineering blunders, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Yet any effort we make to forestall or eliminate one of more of these threats will require that we as humans undergo a very fundamental transformation in our way of looking at the world and at each other.
We shall have to put aside the greed, arrogance toward nature, and cultural, religious, and racial hatreds that have brought us to the brink of catastrophe. Throughout the entire history of humankind, we have not been able to conquer these demons. Can we do it now — even if not doing so might will mean the extinction of our species? History and reason tell us probably not. In all likelihood, we shall doom ourselves.
As to the extinction scenarios that are not in our hands –asteroid impacts, massive volcanic eruptions, the coming ice age, mega-tsunamis, and insect invasions– there is simply nothing we can do to alter the inevitable. We may think we can use our mighty technological prowess to save our species — nuclear weapons to destroy incoming asteroids, giant dams to divert warm ocean currents and melt advancing ice sheets — but in the end all our efforts will be futile, for it is nature, not man, that reigns supreme on Earth…
…Perhaps in the final analysis, we should not worry about tomorrow –for tomorrow will be what tomorrow will be– but rather seize each day we are given. Love our families, cherish our friends, and forgive our enemies, open our eyes to the beauty of nature around us. Before it's too late, we need to stop and smell the roses, for roses — like the human species — cannot bloom forever.
While there is life, there is hope. A big AMEN to that.


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Section One: Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease
Section One: Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease
Heart attacks bring patients into the emergency room in crisis. When blood flow through the coronary arteries is blocked by plaques or blood clots, part of the heart muscle loses its source of oxygen and dies. The worse the damage, the lower the chances of survival.
In Western countries, artery blockages are common, even in asymptomatic young adults. A review of post-mortem examinations of American soldiers killed in the Korean War at an average age of just 23 years, showed that artery blockages were already present in 77 percent of the men. Their Asian counterparts were much less likely to have atherosclerosis, probably due to differences in diet.1,2
Artery blockages can be treated surgically, using either angioplasty to destroy the plaque or a coronary artery bypass graft, in which arteries or veins from another part of the body are transplanted onto the heart to route blood around the blockage. Both are usually only temporary or palliative measures, however, since blockages progress in the newly opened vessels. A second bypass is usually necessary after six to eight years. Ultimately, heart disease kills half of our patients.
Diet and lifestyle changes, however, can prevent and usually reverse heart disease, and are now the cornerstone of heart disease treatment.
What Is Heart Disease?
Common heart disease, or atherosclerosis, is the growth of raised lesions on the inside of arteries. These lesions, called plaques, are composed of overgrowing cells from the artery's muscle layer, along with cholesterol, fat, and cellular debris. It is believed that this process begins when a low-density lipoprotein particle (LDL, the so-called "bad cholesterol") is damaged by free radicals in the bloodstream. The cells lining the artery remove the LDL particle from the blood, leading to the accumulation of a fatty streak in the artery wall and the gradual formation of plaques.
Defining the Terms for Your Patients
Angina means chest pain caused by an inadequate blood supply to the heart.
Atherosclerosis, sometimes called "hardening of the arteries," is when small bumps, or plaques, slow the flow of blood. These plaques are made of cells growing from the muscle layer that sheathes the artery, along with cholesterol, fat, and cellular debris.
Claudication means leg pains that come when the arteries to the legs are narrowed by plaques. The symptoms arrive during walking or climbing stairs and are relieved by resting.
Coronary arteries nourish the heart muscle. Their name comes from the fact that they ring the heart like a crown.
A myocardial infarction is a heart attack. The coronary arteries become blocked and a portion of the heart muscle dies from lack of oxygen.
A stroke is when a part of the brain dies due to a blockage or break in the arteries.
Risk Factors
The following risk factors are associated with the development of atherosclerosis:
- high cholesterol levels
- obesity
- smoking
- family history of heart disease
- high blood pressure
- "Type A" personality (a need to excel, bossiness, and impatience)
- sedentary lifestyle
- chronic stress
- diabetes
- elevated levels of stored iron
Different Types of Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy substance made in the liver for use as a biological raw material. It is used as a structural part of cell membranes and as a precursor to estrogen, testosterone, and other hormones. Cholesterol is not the same as fat.
When cholesterol is transported in the bloodstream, it is packed into LDL and very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) particles.
LDL delivers cholesterol to various parts of the body. It is sometimes called the "bad cholesterol," because, although it is necessary in limited quantities, high LDL cholesterol levels can dramatically increase the risk of a heart attack.
When cholesterol is released from dead cells, it is picked up for disposal in another kind of particle called high density lipoprotein (HDL, the "good cholesterol"). The more HDL a person has, the lower the risk of a heart attack.
Cholesterol: The 150 Goal
Ideally, total cholesterol levels should be below 150 mg/dl.* For 35 years running, not a single person in the Framingham Heart Study whose cholesterol level was below this value had a heart attack.
However, for every 1 percent increase in the amount of cholesterol in the blood, the risk of a heart attack rises by about 2 percent. This association can be used clinically: lowering a patient's serum cholesterol level is rewarded by a two-for-one improvement in risk. If a patient lowers his or her cholesterol level by 20 percent, for example, by dropping from 200 mg/dl down to 160 mg/dl, the risk of a heart attack diminishes by roughly 40 percent.
* In the U.S., most clinicians measure cholesterol levels in milligrams of cholesterol per deciliter of blood serum (mg/dl), a system still reflected in government guidelines. Most other countries and medical journals report cholesterol levels in millimoles per liter (mmol/L).
To convert cholesterol measurements from mg/dl to mmol/L, simply multiply by 0.02586. To convert triglyceride measurements from mg/dl to mmol/L, multiply by 0.0113.
How to Read a Cholesterol Test
The total cholesterol level combines all forms of cholesterol in the blood.
Above 240 mg/dl (6.2 mmol/L):
High risk**
205-240 mg/dl (5.3-6.2 mmol/L):
Above average risk
205 mg/dl (5.3 mmol/L):
Average for U.S. adults
150 mg/dl (3.9 mmol/L) or less:
Very low risk
If the total cholesterol level is 150 mg/dl (3.9 mmol/L) or below, heart disease risk is extremely low.
If the total cholesterol is above 150, you should check how much of the cholesterol is in the form of high density lipoprotein (HDL). For most North Americans, only about 20 percent of their total cholesterol is HDL. This means that not enough of the cholesterol in the body is leaving. Ideally, the HDL level should be one-third or more of the total.
** The National Cholesterol Education Program has set the following guidelines for risk of coronary artery disease based on the total cholesterol level:
high risk
200-239 mg/dl (5.2-6.2 mmol/L):
borderline-high risk
Below 200 mg/dl (5.2 mmol/L):
However, approximately one-third of all heart attacks occur at cholesterol levels of 150-200 mg/dl, making the designation "desirable" for these levels controversial.
How Much Is "Good Cholesterol"?
The following figures from the Framingham Heart Study show how much of the total cholesterol is in the HDL form for various groups.3 HDL is the "good" form of cholesterol that is leaving the body.
near 33%
Average vegetarian:
Average Boston Marathon runner:
Average female without heart disease:
Average male without heart disease:
Average female with heart disease:
Average male with heart disease:
Triglycerides is a term that refers to the type of fat the body stores. After a meal, triglyceride molecules are assembled in the liver, packed into VLDL, and sent via the bloodstream to fat storage areas.
Triglyceride levels above 150 mg/dl (170 mmol/L) are considered elevated. Some studies have linked high triglyceride levels to increased risk of heart disease, particularly if accompanied by low HDL levels. Triglyceride levels that are extremely high (greater than 1,000 mg/dl) are associated with other risks, such as pancreatitis, and medical treatment is necessary.
Reversing Heart Disease
One of the most important recent innovations in heart disease was published in the July 21, 1990, edition of The Lancet. Research findings of Dean Ornish, M.D., demonstrated that heart disease can actually be reversed without surgery or medicines.4
Dr. Ornish studied 47 patients, all of whom had atherosclerotic plaques that were clearly visible on angiograms. He assigned half the research subjects to a control group in which they received the standard care that doctors prescribe (e.g., a diet centered on "lean" meat, poultry, and fish, along with various medications and advice not to smoke).
The remaining patients were assigned to an experimental group that followed a very different regimen, including the following four steps:
- Low-fat, vegetarian diet
- Brisk walking for one-half hour per day or one hour three times per week
- Avoidance of tobacco
- Stress management exercises
The prescribed diet excluded red meat, poultry, and fish, virtually eliminating cholesterol and animal fat. It also minimized vegetable oils, because all oils contain at least some traces of saturated fats.
One year later, all patients had a second angiogram to measure the blockages in their coronary arteries. The results showed that the control group patients, who had been following the more traditional medical routine, had not improved. In fact, the blockages in their coronary arteries were worse, on average, than at the beginning of the study. They still had chest pain and still needed medications.
For the patients in the special intervention group, however, chest pain diminished within weeks. Their cholesterol levels dropped dramatically without cholesterol-lowering drugs. At the end of one year, 82 percent of the patients showed measurable reversal of their coronary artery blockages.
These results gave doctors a new tool for reversing heart disease. It cost much less than surgery, had no side effects, was surprisingly easy to follow, and could help keep patients healthy over the long run.
Vegetarian Diets for Heart Patients
Dr. Ornish used a vegetarian diet, which has marked advantages over other diets. It avoids cholesterol and animal fat.
Cholesterol is not needed in the diet at all, since the liver makes all the cholesterol that the body needs. The optimal amount of cholesterol in the diet is zero. However, all animal products contain cholesterol. Every 100 milligrams of cholesterol in a person's daily routine adds roughly five points to the serum total cholesterol level. (Everyone is different, and this number is an average.) In practical terms, 100 milligrams of cholesterol are found in four ounces of beef, four ounces of chicken, half an egg, or three cups of milk. Most Americans consume 500 to 600 milligrams of cholesterol each day.
Note that chicken has about the same cholesterol content as beef, approximately 25 milligrams per ounce, something that may surprise your patients, because they have heard that chicken has slightly less cholesterol. For poultry (without the skin), the figure is near 20 percent. In contrast, beans are only 4 percent fat, rice is between 1 percent and 5 percent, depending on the variety, and potatoes are less than 1 percent fat. Nearly all grains, beans, vegetables, and fruits derive less than 10 percent of their calories from fat, and none have any cholesterol at all.
Fish vary, but like all other animals, contain cholesterol and fat. Of the fat in fish, about 15 percent to 30 percent is saturated fat. This is lower than beef and chicken, but much different from plant products, which never contain cholesterol and tend to be very low in fat.
The "White Meat" Myth
Many patients have come to believe that if they switch from "red meat" to chicken and fish, they will keep their arteries clear. It is important for them to understand that such a diet does not usually lead to a major lowering of cholesterol levels nor does it stop artery blockages from progressing in most patients.
The April 29, 1993, New England Journal of Medicine showed the weakness of the diets that many doctors and the popular press often promote for heart patients. In this case, the diet was the National Cholesterol Education Program Step II Diet, which recommends modest portions of fish and skinless poultry and non-fat cooking methods. Even among patients with good adherence, this diet reduces LDL by only about 5 percent.5 For a patient with a cholesterol level of 250 mg/dl (6.5 mmol/L), for example, a 5 percent drop leads only to about 235 mg/dl (6.1 mmol/L), which is still far too high for safety. Not only does such a diet not lower cholesterol levels effectively, it does not reverse arterial blockages and, in fact, allows blockages to gradually worsen for most patients. Such diets are no longer justified for heart patients.
Some doctors resist using more effective diets because of the mistaken idea that patients are unwilling to make more substantial changes. Recent studies have addressed this issue, as is discussed below.
Animal protein may have an effect on cholesterol levels that is independent of fat. When researchers substitute plant protein for animal protein, while holding dietary fat and cholesterol constant, serum cholesterol levels fall. Soy protein, in particular, lowers cholesterol levels, independent of the effect of fat or cholesterol.6
Animal Products VS. Plant Foods
Beef top round, lean, 4oz.
Pork tenderloin, lean, 4 oz.
Chicken breast, skinless, 4 oz.
Turkey breast, skinless, 4 oz.
Halibut, 4 oz.
Chinook Salmon, 4 oz.
Baked beans
Spaghetti noodles
Sweet potato
Source: Pennington JAT. Bowes and Church's Food Values of Portions Commonly Used. 16th Edition, Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott, 1994.
* The name saturated fat comes from the fact that all of the binding sites on the carbon chain are covered with hydrogen atoms. Monounsaturated fats have one double bond, and polyunsaturated fats have two or more. Saturated fats stimulate the liver to make more cholesterol, while unsaturated fats do not.
How Much is Saturated Fat?
Figures show, of the fat in each product, how much is saturated:
Animal Fats:
Vegetable Oils:
Beef tallow
Canola oil
Chicken fat
Corn oil
Pork fat (lard)
Cottonseed oil
Turkey fat
Olive oil
Peanut oil
Tropical Oils:
Safflower oil
Coconut oil
Sesame oil
Palm oil
Soybean oil
Palm kernel oil
Sunflower oil
Source: Pennington JAT. Bowes and Church's Food Values of Portions Commonly Used. 16th Edition, Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott, 1994.
Soluble Fiber
Many plant products are rich in soluble fiber which has special cholesterol-lowering properties. The liver converts cholesterol into bile and sends it down the bile ducts and into the intestine. There, fiber carries it away along with the digestive contents.7 In order to replace these lost bile acids, the liver pulls cholesterol from the blood to make new bile acids. The result is lower cholesterol levels. If there is insufficient fiber in the diet, however, the bile acids moving along the intestinal tract can be broken back down into cholesterol and reabsorbed into the blood. Fiber may also block some of the absorption of fat from the digestive tract and reduce cholesterol synthesis in the liver.8,9
Although soluble fiber is a well-known part of oat bran, it is also found in many other foods, particularly beans, vegetables, and fruits. As little as four ounces of beans daily has been shown to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels more than 10 percent in just three weeks.9 Chick peas, canned beans, and other whole beans and bean extracts, such as guar gum (a bean extract often used in commercial food products) are all effective.9-14 Fruits, particularly apples and citrus fruits, are rich in pectins, a form of soluble fiber which has been shown to reduce cholesterol levels.15,16 Barley, which is commonly used in soups, also contains soluble fiber and effectively reduces cholesterol levels.
The Effect of Exercise
Regular exercise, such as walking, leads to a substantial reduction in heart disease risk, compared to a sedentary lifestyle, and the more physical activity patients engage in (within the limits of their cardiovascular capacity), the greater benefit they achieve.17,18 A simple starting regimen is a half-hour walk each day or a one hour walk three times per week.
Patients should be reminded, however, that exercise alone cannot undo the effects of a fatty diet. As noted above, soldiers in peak form have been found to have atherosclerosis.19 Physical activity adds to the benefits of a healthful lifestyle, but does not replace it.
The Effect of Stress
Stress can contribute to heart disease.20,21 Stress management can involve meditation, yoga, or breathing exercises, as well as adjustments in work habits. Stress in the workplace usually results from a combination of high demands and little worker control over the workload. Reducing stress means keeping challenges within manageable limits.
For Patients with Heart Disease
- Be sure patients understand all their options, including the benefits of lifestyle modification.
- An optimal diet and lifestyle program includes all of the following elements:
- A low-fat, vegetarian diet
- A half-hour brisk walk each day or one hour three times per week
- Smoking cessation
- Stress management exercise
- The physician and the patient's family should remain involved with the program and should follow the same healthful lifestyle as the heart patients.
- Be sure that patients include a source of vitamin B12 in their routine, such as any common daily multiple vitamin.
Helping Patients Adapt to a Healthier Diet
Research studies have shown that heart patients are often motivated to make significant changes in their diets, and they appreciate clinicians who help them do so. A review of clinical trials using low-fat and vegetarian diets for heart patients showed that the following factors help patients achieve dietary goals.22,23
- Involving other family members
- Close monitoring (e.g., weekly visits with the dietitian)
- Use of stricter, more effective diet
- Group support
- Providing food for patients to try
An easy way to incorporate all these elements is to refer the patient to a dietitian or cooking instructor for a short series of weekly cooking classes. The spouse or partner should attend as well, and the experience is often a very memorable one for all involved.
It helps to focus on the short term. Rather than make a long-term commitment to a diet change, the patient simply needs to follow the diet for eight weeks or so, by which time the effect on serum lipids will be evident. At that point, the motivation to continue is usually much stronger than at the outset. A short-term focus improves compliance, without compromising dietary goals.
Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease Study Questions
- How will a plant-based diet achieve reductions in dietary fat and cholesterol intake? Why is this important?
- What is the importance of the results of the study by Dr. Dean Ornish?
- What results have been found with patients using the National Cholesterol Education Program's Step II Diet? What type of diet would be more effective?
- What role does fiber play in reducing cholesterol levels? What are some good sources of soluble fiber?
- What steps can your patients take to change to a healthier lifestyle?
- When addressing a patient with heart disease, how will you approach the subject of diet and the role of a plant-based diet in decreasing the risk for heart disease?
- What kinds of resistance will patients have towards changing their diets?
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4. Ornish D, Brown SE, Scherwitz LW, et al. Can lifestyle changes reverse coronary heart disease? Lancet 1990;336:129-33.
5. Hunninghake DB, Stein EA, Dujovne CA. The efficacy of intensive dietary therapy alone or combined with lovastatin in outpatients with hypercholesterolemia. N Engl J Med 1993;328:1213-9.
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9. Anderson JW, Gustafson NJ, Spencer DB, Tietyen J, Bryant CA. Serum lipid response of hypercholesterolemic men to single and divided doses of canned beans. Am J Clin Nutr 1990;51:1013-9.
10. Mathur KS, Khan MA, Sharma RD. Hypocholesterolemic effect of Bengal gram: a long-term study in man. Br Med J 1968;1:30-1.
11. Grande F, Anderson JT, Keys A. Effect of carbohydrates of leguminous seeds, wheat and potatoes on serum cholesterol concentration in man. J Nutr 1965;86:313-7.
12. Bingwen L, Zhaofeny W, Wahshen L, Rongjue Z. Effects of bean meal on serum cholesterol and triglycerides. Chin Med J 1981;94:455-8.
13. Hellendoorn EW. Beneficial physiologic action of beans. J Am Dietetic Asso 1976;69:248-53.
14. Jenkins DJA, Wolever TMS, Kalmusky J, et al. Low-glycemic index diet in hyperlipidemia: use of traditional starchy foods. Am J Clin Nutr 1987;46:66-71.
15. Life Sciences Research Office, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. Physiological effects and health consequences of dietary fiber. Washington, DC, 1987.
16. American Heart Association. Dietary guidelines for healthy Americans: a statement for physicians and health professionals by the Nutrition Committee. Arteriosclerosis 1988;8:218A-21A.
17. Leon AS, Connett J, Jacobs DR, et al. Leisure-time physical activity levels and risk of coronary heart disease and death. The multiple risk factor intervention trial. JAMA 1987;258:2388-95.
18. Blair SN, Kohl HW, Paffenbarger RS, et al. Physical fitness and all-cause mortality. JAMA 1989;262:2395-401.
19. Sibai AM, Armenian HK, Alam S. Wartime determinants of arteriographically confirmed coronary artery disease in Beirut. Am J Epidemiology 1989;130:623-31.
20. Rozanski A, Bairey CN, Krantz DS, et al. Mental stress and the induction of silent myocardial ischemia in patients with coronary artery disease. N Engl J Med 1988;318:1005-12.
21. Schnall PL, Pieper C, Schwartz JE, et al. The relationship between 'job strain,' workplace diastolic blood pressure, and left ventricular mass index. JAMA 1990;263:1929-35.
22. Barnard ND, Scherwitz LW, Ornish D. Adherence and acceptability of a low-fat, vegetarian diet among patients with cardiac disease. J Cardiopulmonary Rehabil 1992;12:423-31.
23. Barnard ND, Akhtar A, Nicholson A. Factors that facilitate compliance to lower fat intake. Arch Fam Med 1995;4:153-8.
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