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Jan's BloodTest April13/2007
This is 1-2 months plan, then I am going to check
Estradiol, Bioavailable
Estradiol, Free
Estradiol, Ultra-sensitive
Estrogens, Total, Serum
Testosterone Free
Testosterone Bioavailable
and adjust dose
using T creme I ended with low TT=400's on 1 gram, I had to increase to 2grams
I do not want to do blood test now to see where I am at
I will test within 2 months.
Before Tcream I was on 10grams of Androgel, TT=932, felt better.
Ok, got my first T shot.
28 units on insuline syringe.
Used 29ga 1/2cc, it flows in real easy from the vial and then shot,
wonder if I should try 30Ga, specially if it was 3/10cc (hopefully even smaller piston)??
Then on the other side of my navel 250iu HCG
Tomorrow shots free day.
D2-T+250iu HCG
D5-T+500iu HCG
start of normal E3D schedule
Shots were done hour ago, still waiting for any pain, so far nothing at all.
I used container from old medicine to store Depo-T vial.
I put the little cap on top of vial and then closed the whole thing, fits snug.
Look at the picture
Depo-T vial
29ga 1/2cc
30ga 1cc
Jansz your going taking 3 steps backwards and one forward.
what is dosage of testosterone you are taking every 3 days?
The dosages you are doing are crossing the benefit/risk ratio of TRT and are headed into steroid usage which will only put stress on entire endocrine system and will feel good for 2-3 weeks untill your testosterone and estrogen receptors are over loaded and then you will crash. Been there did that done that. Your adrenals are already stress and adjusting your testosterone dosge to 800-900 on blood test on second day after the injection will give you a good average. Your e2 and DHT are going to go out the roof and like Dr Shippen told me using another drug inorder to offset side effects to push above the numbers all the way to high end is fuked up.
Think of it this way
bypossible swtiching over to hcg +injections and keeping them in upper 25% of the range you will lower dht and e2 which will reduce the need for finisterde and armidex. More is not better Bro and personally you are going to end up causing major cardiovascaular problems in the future tinkering around with those dosages. Go 42.5 mgs every 3 days with 250 ius retest in 4 weeks then increase if not into target range
Free T, FreeE
BioT, BioE
Within last week Phil posted his dose IIRC about 150, he eats the T like nobody else.
There was another bro, he went down from 200 to 140/week on doctors advice.
My dose is designed to be 130/week on average.
I will do blood test within 2 months or sooner if I feel need for it, I will do adjustments at that time.
I do not use Arimidex, hopefully will stay that way.
I do 6 pills of DualAction and 2 pills of TMG, so far that was working good for me.
Recently I added 3 pills of Resveratrol (300mg/day), this is on top of what Resveratrol is in DualAction.
I am not really clear how Resveratol influences Estrogens, but supposedly it is good to take so I do.
DHT, I am hoping/expecting to end up with lower values than when on cream or gel. Supposedly it is largely a function of skin area, time will tell. I am out of Avodart (and Proscar) for long time, minimizing medicines.
120 mgs a week put me at trough at 1111 TT but bio T was only mid way ? and that was on a 2 week split m,th 60 mgs with 250 ius hcg day before the shot. Blood was drwn on monday morning before shot and i was on .5 mgs armidex on day of shot but quest did the wrong test for e2 and royally set me back almost 2 months because of it..Now on stable test E at 42.5 mgs every 3 days with 250 ius of hcg with .5 mgs armidex on day of the shot to help bring down the e2 levels of 73 will retest in 4 weeks
e2, dht, biotest, TT, homocysteine, Lp(a), ft4, ft3, copper, ferritin, CBC, CMP
It is very important to have steady routine and not to get screwed by laboratory.
For my next test I will go to Quest lab, script in hand and have them prepare paperwork first.
I did that first time and they let me check the tests that they were going to do.
I still missed pregnenolone and double Testosterone, but that was realy my fault, one can say.
Unfortunately with large tests there is big chance for screw-ups.
You are 25 to 30 something with testicals that still produce T. JansZ is older with testicals that probably produce nothing.
It is very very likely he will need more T than you to end up in upper range.
hCG in people with responding testes, healthy young leydig cells will crank up T 200 points(Like in you)
JansZ testicals are probably permanently shutdown, leydig cells in testes will become basically 'dead" from having years of no response/use, desensitized. hCG still benefit though because balls will swell up, prevent scrotum from tightening up, for looks as well.
I have read stuff that hCG will boost mood, blood flow of genital area even if testicals do not work anymore.
There is new cutting edge work now that has shown hCG is a very very potent fat burner and metabolism booster. Exact sceince of such is still unknown.
hMG is the new guy on the block. It is basically FSH(follicle stimulating hormone). It combined with hCG(basically LH) and becomes a deadly, potent one-two punch. It will be the new wave, in future everyone will inject hCG and hMG in conjunction. Some are already on bandwagon. hCG and hMG is also the newest and improved way to restard HTPA axis.
But now few questions.
Have you been on HCG alone for enough time to be able feel difference if any when you added HMG?
What is that difference?
What brand of HMG that you are using, dose, frequency
There is HCG, HMG and FSH, have you considered using all three?
How much it cost?
Where to buy to get good price?
I can get script if I really am convinced of the benefits, so do not hold back.
Why are you using HMG, are you trying to get her pregnant or for personal fulfilment?
Wish you luck
In this post, on the bottom, there is a link to a table that shows different brands of
What is the cheapest injectible fertility drug you can buy in the US?
What is the cheapest injectible fertility drug you can buy in the US? I have heard of quite a few different injectible drugs you can use (i.e., Pergonal, HMG, Humegon, etc) and want to know if there is a drug that is cheaper than the others and also is it effective?
- FSH/LH drugs (HMG): Repronex is cheapest in most places, Humegon next, then Pergonal is much more costly. They are all basically the same. FSH: Only Fertinex to choose from. RhFSH: Follistim is cheaper than Gonal-F in most places. Repronex or Humegon are probably the cheapest injectible meds you can get ahold of right now. - And repronex works, trust me. That's what I'm using. Now if we can just get those darn sperm to swim in the right direction...
Gonal -F® 75 IU
(Serono Europe Pack) $48.50
Gonal -F® 900 IU PEN
(Serono Europe Pack) $580.00
Follistim® (Puregon®) 300 IU
(Organon Europe Pack) $172.50
Follistim® (Puregon®) 600 IU
(Organon Europe Pack) $345.00
Repronex®(Menopur®) 75 IU
(Ferring Europe Pack) $34.00
HMG (Generic Repronex®) 75 IU
(Generic Europe Pack) $12.75
Fostimon® (Gen. Bravelle®) 75 IU
(IBSA Europe Pack) $28.00
HCG (Pregnyl®) 10,000 IU
(Organon Europe Pack) $25.00
Lupron® - 14 day, 2.8 ml
(Abbott Europe Pack) $170.00
Synarel® Spray (0.2 mg/0.5ml)
(Pharmacia Europe Pack) $190.00
Antagon®(Orgalutran®) .25 mg/.5 ml
(Organon Europe Pack) $57.00
Cetrotide® 0.25 mg
(Serono Europe Pack) $60.00
Ovidrel® (Ovitrelle®) (250 mcg)
(Serono Europe Pack) $58.00
Clomid® 50 mg (each)
(Aventis Europe Pack) $1.50
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Bravelle™ 75 International Units Vial
Cetrotide® .25mg prefilled syringe
Cetrotide® 3mg prefilled syringe
Clomiphene Citrate 50mg Tabs
Crinone Gel 8% Vaginal Applicators
Fertile One vitamin supplement 120 Tablets
Follistim® AQ 300 International Units, 600 International Units and 900 International Units Cartridge
75 International Units and 150 International Units Vial
Ganirelix (formerly Antagon) 250mcg Syringe
Gonal - F® 450 International Units Multi Dose Vial
Gonal - F® RFF 75 International Units Vial
Gonal - F® RFF Pen 300, 450 and 900
HCG 10,000 International Units Vial
IVIG Varies
Lupron® 2 Week Kit
Leuprolide Acetate 2 Week Kit
Luveris® 75 International Units Vial
Menopur® 75 International Units Vial
Novarel™ 10,000 International Units Vial
Ovidrel® 250mcg Prefilled Syringe
Progesterone in Oil 50 mg/ml Vial
10ml Vial
Repronex® 75 International Units Vial
Using my study above using RoidCalculator, I note that on weekly injection test blood level are half on minimum of what they are at the max.
Using this study, I know T levels at the minimum. Blood drawn on the day of weekly shot right before the shot.
AJP - Endocrinology and Metabolism -- Bhasin et al. 281 (6): E1172 Table 2
Testosterone dose-response relationships in healthy young men -- Bhasin et al. 281 (6): E1172 -- AJP - Endocrinology and Metabolism
Testosterone dose-response relationships in healthy young men -- Bhasin et al. 281 (6): E1172 -- AJP - Endocrinology and Metabolism
My analysis is shown on the attached chart, also bottom line results are below. Variation= ±75 should be added when reading the table.
Also remember that in the study endogenous testosterone was blocked, testis were not producing T during study.
DepoT TotalT SHBG FreeT SHBG FreeT
25 353 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
30 381 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
35 410 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
40 438 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
45 466 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
50 494 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
55 522 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
60 551 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
65 579 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
70 607 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
75 635 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
80 663 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
85 692 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
90 720 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
95 748 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
100 776 xx5 300 14.4 250
105 805 xx7 300 16.5 250
110 833 xx9 300 18.6 250
115 861 10.8 300 20.7 250
120 889 xx13 300 xx23 250
125 917 xx15 300 xx25 250
130 946 16.7 300 x27.3 250
135 974 18.7 300 x29.4 250
140 1002 xx21 300 x31.5 250
145 1030 22.6 300 x33.5 250
150 1058 24.5 300 x35.6 250
155 1087 26.4 300 xx38 250
160 1115 28.4 300 xx40 250
165 1143 30.4 300 x42.2 250
170 1171 32.3 300 x44.4 250
175 1199 34.3 300 x46.3 250
180 1228 36.3 300 x48.5 250
185 1256 38.2 300 x50.7 250
190 1284 xx40 300 x52.8 250
195 1312 xxxx 300 xx55 250
200 1340 xx44 300 xx57 250
205 1369 xxxx 300 x59.3 250
210 1397 xx48 300 x61.5 250
215 1425 xxxx 300 x63.4 250
220 1453 51.7 300 xxxx 250
225 1481 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
230 1510 55.6 300 xxxx 250
235 1538 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
240 1566 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
245 1594 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
250 1622 63.5 300 xxxx 250
255 1651 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
260 1679 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
265 1707 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
270 1735 71.0 300 xxxx 250
275 1763 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
280 1792 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
285 1820 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
290 1848 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
295 1876 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
300 1904 83.0 300 99.9 250
Free & Bioavailable Testosterone calculator
Unit conversion
Conventional units - SI units
Chemistry Conversion
Unit Prefix Conversion Calculator
SI Units for Clinical Data
very big tabeConversion:
to convert from the conventional unit to the SI unit, multiply by the conversion factor;
to convert from the SI unit to the conventional unit, divide by the conversion factor.
Estradiol pg/mL 3.671 pmol/L(30pg/mL * 3.671)=110.13pmol/L
Estriol ng/mL 3.467 nmol/L
Estrone ng/dL 37 pmoI/L
Testosterone ng/dL 0.0347 nmol/L(700ng/dL * 0.0347)=24.9nmol/L
DHEA ng/dL 0.0347 nmol/L
DHEA Sulfate μg/dL 0.0271 μmol/L
DHEAs 100 mcg/dL=100 µg/dL= 2.71µmol/L= 2.71umol/L
DHEAs 500mcg/dL=500µg/dL=13.55µmol/L=13.55umol/L
DHEAs 640mcg/dL=17.34µmol/L=17.34umol/L
DHEA-S μmol/L/0.02714 ⇒μg/dL
DHEA-S μmol/L ⇒0.02714μg/dL
275 μg/dL = 7.4635 μmol/L
400 μg/dL = 10.856 μmol/L
520 μg/dL = 14.1128 μmol/L
640 μg/dL = 17.3696 μmol/L
Desirable DHEAs levels
Women (275-400) μg/dL
Men (520-640) μg/dL
Pregnanediol (urine) mg/24h 3.12 µmoI/d
Pregnanetriol (urine) mg/24 h 2.97 µmol/d
Progesterone ng/mL 3.18 nmol/L
1 nmol/L of Progesterone converts to 0.31 ng/mL
http://www.vin.com/calculators/ChemConvRules.htmChemConvRules<----------------big list
mcg is a casual way of writing microgram. The correct symbol is µg, and there are 1000µg in 1 milligram
Adrenal Labs - How to Interpret them ***
Stop The Thyroid Madness :: View topic - *** Adrenal Labs - How to Interpret them ***
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Dr Shippen Chart
Link to (TT, SHBG, FreeT) chart
The Andropause Society Home
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Dr Shippen Chart
Testosterone Conversion Factor: pg/ml x 3.47 = pMol/L
Androgen deficiency in the adult ... - Google Books
Androgen Deficiency in the Adult ... - Google Book Search
This chart is from a book (second page from the top):
Androgen Defficiency in the
Adult Male
causes, diagnosis and treatment
Malcom Carruthers
printed by Taylor and Princes Group
search on keyword
nomogram androgen deficiency carruthers
Interesting....i applied my last two tests - used my shgb and TT and used this to calculate FreeT, and this chart resulted in almost 2x the Free t compared to my Quest results.
Was your FreeT assayed or calculated by Quest.
There is at least two ways (probably more) to get number that is called FreeT.
FreeT and BioAvailableT tests are notoriously inaccurate (grossly, over 200%).
The chart is a fall-back way out of this confusion.
Dr Shippen uses this chart (if that would help getting some confidence).
The chart is 1999 vintage, made based on science of about 1990.
To my knowledge there are at least two items that greatly influence results in rather uncontrolable ways;
recently discovered duality of SHBG
fact that age of person being tested influences results.
Wish Dr John had a time to discuss this issue.
AnotherOldGuy, hopefully this issue will bother you enough so you will dig deeper, if you find anything helpfull and relevant please post it right here or open new thread.
Not sure yet, but I think older guys are infueced more by this than younger whipper snappers.
In this post
Anabolic Steroids and Bodybuilding - View Single Post - Attention all those on Sub-q injections
I have made attempt at calculating FreeT using internet provided calculator.
Since results come widely scattered I no longer have confidence using it.
age-associated Bio-T
age-associated Bio-T
My list for blood testing, long, for once/year testing.
Latter will add shorter list, for 2-3/year corrective action, tweaks.
Below are my ICD-9 codes that helps with insurance.
Also place to buy syringes for Testosterone and HCG.
(I modify this list as I learn about my preferences, if you follow this list, please check it shortly before you make test request)
Print from here down to the next blue text.
This list is meant to be done at LabCorp.com
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1 --------- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel w/EGFR
2 --------- CBC w/ diff/PLT
3 --------- VAP TM Cholesterol Test
4 --------- Selenium, Whole Blood
5 --------- Copper, serum
6 --------- Zinc
7 --------- Magnesium, RBC
8 --------- Potassium, RBC
9 --------- C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Highly Sensitive, CSF
10 --------- Fibrinogen
11 --------- Homocysteine, cardio
12 --------- Lipoprotein (A) Lp(A)
13 --------- Iron and Iron Binding Capacity
14 --------- Iron, Total
15 --------- Ferritin
16 --------- Transferrin
17 --------- Folate, RBC & Hematocrit
18 --------- Hemoglobin A1c
19 --------- Hemoglobin, Plasma
21 --------- Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy
22 --------- T3, Total
23 --------- T4, Total
24 --------- T3, Free
25 --------- T4,Free
26 --------- T3, Reverse
27 --------- Ultrasensitive TSH
28 --------- Thyroid Peroxidase and Thyroglobulin Antibodies
29 --------- Thyroglobulin
30 --------- Thyroxine-binding globulin
31 --------- Insulin, serum
32 --------- IGF Binding protein-3
34 --------- DHEA Sulfate
35 --------- Aldosterone
36 --------- Renin Activity, Plasma
37 --------- ACTH, Plasma
38 --------- Cortisol Binding Globulin (Transcortin)
39 --------- 7:30AM/12PM/3:30PM---Cortisol, Free and Total
40 --------- Prolactin
41 --------- Progesterone
42 --------- Pregnenolone
43 --------- Androstenedione
44 --------- Estradiol, sensitive 140244 (3-70)
45 --------- Estrone, Serum
46 --------- Total Testosterone
48 --------- Albumin
49 --------- Dihydrotestosterone
50 --------- 3a-Androstanediol Glucuronide
51 --------- Ceruloplasmin
52 --------- Coenzyme Q10
244.9 ----- 257.2 ----- 780.79
250.00 ----- 272.4 ----- 788.41
250.01 ----- 601.9 ----- 253.3
255.4 ----- 780.4 ----- 255.8
783.9 -----
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End of list =========see another lis of ICD-9 codes on the bottom of this post ======
(I modify this list as I learn about my preferences, if you follow this list, please check it shortly before you make test request)
ICD9Data.com - Free 2007 ICD-9-CM Medical Coding Database
244.9 Unspecified acquired hypothyroidism
250.00 Diabetes mellitus without complication type ii or unspecified type not stated as uncontrolled 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 250.00 - Diabetes Mellitus Without Complication Type Ii Or Unspecified Type Not Stated As Uncontrolled
250.01 Diabetes mellitus without complication type i not stated as uncontrolled 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 250.01 - Diabetes Mellitus Without Complication Type I Not Stated As Uncontrolled
255.4 Corticoadrenal insufficiency 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 255.4 - Corticoadrenal Insufficiency
783.9 Other symptoms concerning nutrition metabolism and development 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 783.9 - Other Symptoms Concerning Nutrition Metabolism And Development
257.2 Other testicular hypofunction 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 257.2 - Other Testicular Hypofunction
272.4 Other and unspecified hyperlipidemia 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 272.* - Disorders of lipoid metabolism
601.9 Prostatitis unspecified 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 601.* - Inflammatory diseases of prostate
780.4 Dizziness and giddiness 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 780.4 - Dizziness And Giddiness
780.79 Other malaise and fatigue 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 780.79 - Other Malaise And Fatigue
788.41 Urinary frequency 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 788.41 - Urinary Frequency
253.3 Adult Onset Growth Hormone Deficiency
255.8 Other specified disorders of adrenal glands 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 255.8 - Other Specified Disorders Of Adrenal Glands
Anabolic Steroids and Bodybuilding - View Single Post - Adrenal fatigue, does it really exist?
255 Disorders of adrenal glands
For coding adrenal fatigue, I just use the code for Other Specified Disorders of the Adrenal Glands - which I call Adrenal Fatigue
255.8 Other specified disorders of adrenal glands 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 255.8 - Other Specified Disorders Of Adrenal Glands
HGH and Insurance Coverage
Dr. John 12-17-2006, 06:25 AM
ICD-9 253.3 Adult Onset Growth Hormone Deficiency
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Spectracell codes
244.90 Unspecified acquired hypothyroidism
264.00 Vitamin a deficiency
268.00 Vitamin d deficiency
269.90 Unspecified nutritional deficiency
780.79 Other malaise and fatigue
799.81 Decreased libido
------->add something for lipids
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that I send for on Monday Oct1/2007 had the following
ICD-9 codes
Genova Diagnostics EstroEssence
The EstroEssence check the following 11 (eleven) indicators:
Estrone (24hr urine)Male 3.00-12.00 mcg/24 hr
Estradiol (24hr urine)Male1.50-6.00 mcg/24 hr
Estriol (24hr urine)Male 3.00-28.50 mcg/24 hr
2-Hydroxyestrone (24hr urine) 0.26-13.68 mcg/24 hr
2-Methoxyestrone (24hr urine) 0.34-9.03 mcg/24 hr
16α-Hydroxyestrone (24hr urine) 0.25-7.89 mcg/24 hr
4-Hydroxyestrone (24hr urine) 0.33-1.95 mcg/24 hr
4-Methoxyestrone (24hr urine) 0.40 0.20-1.60 mcg/24 hr
2-Hydroxyestrone/16α-Hydroxestrone Ratio (24hr urine)0.94-1.56 Ratio
2-Methoxyestrone/2-Hydroxyestrone Ratio (24hr urine) 0.11-4.00 Ratio
4-Methoxyestrone /4-Hydroxyestrone Ratio (24hr urine) 0.18-3.60 Ratio
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The Metabolic profile that I send for on Monday Oct1/2007 had the following
ICD-9 codes
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)
Hair Analysis
At Genova they need 1" of hair from the back of head,
approx 2 months growth,
last 2 weeks wash hair with Johnson baby shampoo.
Today I go to Kim for haircut, 11/16/2007, last time I had hair colored Oct12/2007
Use stainless steel scissors
500 milligrams has been recommended.
minimum sample of 250 milligrams (0.25 g) for analysis
Genova Diagnostics - Home
Assessment Categories
GDX Laboratory Assessment Categories
EstroEssence --(Cost $384.99 out of pocket $27.49)-- Genova Diagnostics EstroEssence
EstroEssence Complete (24hr) this is the one to do next
Check differences on taking samples NutrEval and NutrEval-NEW, want the one with 24 hr urine if there is such
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JanSz-Metabolic Analysis and Cellular Energy
Jan's BloodTest April13/2007
Magnesium, how to increase
Endocrinological charts
Endocrinological charts
Bill for my blood test at Quest
Perfect way of finding right doctor
Jansz - more infor on methy estrone imbalnace
GLA but AA below range
Quality supplements (Wise Guy et alii)
Symptoms, Diseases and Diagnosis - WrongDiagnosis.com
Example of logic algoritm when using Genova tests
Genova Diagnostics - Anti-Aging Digest
possible underlying causes and contributing factors
GDX Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Comprehensive Nutritional Assessment
nutritional supplement program customized to individual requirements
A Canary's-Eye View — Introduction
Enzymes & Methylation
Nutri-West Articles: HOMOCYSTEINE REDUX vs MSM
One can order over internet many/most tests, if not directly available, send e-mail, ask for it.
Welcome to Integrative Psychiatry Mental Health Testing and Treatment
Also interpretation of tests and some follow up actions can be discussed over telephone:
15 minutes $45
30 minutes $75
Telephone Consultation
Use the A4M's directory to search for anti-aging physicians, clinics, spas and products.
Anti-Aging Physicians, Clinics & Products - WorldHealth.net
Dr John in the past was objecting.
He does not object to discussion on health topics that the cover.
On e-mail request include your zip code and ask for 25 or 50 miles radius, they will send you a list of doctors that have accounts with them.
Essential & Metabolic Fatty Acids Analysis (EMFA)
Sample Report:
Interpretation Guide;
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Matrix journal
Explanation of codes posted by HAN.
have it with you always when in doctor's office.
Jan's BloodTest April13/2007
244.9 ========== Unspecified acquired hypothyroidism
250.0 ========== Diabetes mellitus without mention of complication
253.2 ========== Panhypopituitarism
255.5 ========== Other adrenal hypofunction
257.0 ========== Testicular hyperfunction
259.9 ========== Unspecified endocrine disorder
272.0 ========== Pure hypercholesterolemia
275.1 ========== Disorders of copper metabolism
440.0 ========== Atherosclerosis
600.0 ========== Hyperplasia of prostate
611.1 ========== Hypertrophy of breast
799.81 ========== Decreased libido
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Unspecified acquired hypothyroidism ========== 244.9 ========== Unspecified acquired hypothyroidism
Diabetes mellitus without mention of complication ========== 250,0 ========== http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1.../250/250.0.htm
Panhypopituitarism ========== 253.2 ========== http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1.../253/253.2.htm
Other adrenal hypofunction ========== 255.5 ========== http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1.../255/255.5.htm
Testicular hyperfunction ========== 257 ========== http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1.../257/257.0.htm
Unspecified endocrine disorder ========== 259.9 ========== http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1.../259/259.9.htm
Pure hypercholesterolemia ========== 272 ========== http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1.../272/272.0.htm
Disorders of copper metabolism ========== 275.1 ========== http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1.../275/275.1.htm
Atherosclerosis ========== 440 ========== http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1...48/440/440.htm
Hyperplasia of prostate ========== 600 ========== http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1...08/600/600.htm
Hypertrophy of breast ========== 611.1 ========== http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1.../611/611.1.htm
Decreased libido ========== 799.81 ========== http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1...799/799.81.htm
When ordering HCG
ICD-9 608.3 Atrophy of testis
Of note, it is also cleared for treatment of secondary hypogonadism.
http://musc lechatroom.com/forum/showpost.php?p=78139&postcount =222
Hardasnails notes of dr Marianco's posts.
first posted here:
Avoiding excess conversion of testosterone into estradiol during testosterone treatme
The Durk Pearson & Sandy Shaw® Life Extension News July 2004
Excess amounts of prolactin could also be a hazard because prolactin is known to play a major role in the growth of certain tissues (breast, prostate4).
June 1999 Le Magazine: In The News: Elevated Prolactin Linked To Breast Cancer
LE Magazine June 1999
Late-breaking brief news items to life extensionists, as well as anyone interested in living a longer healthier life.
In The News
Elevated Prolactin Linked
To Breast Cancer
In last month's issue of Life Extension magazine, we repeated our recommendation that prostate cancer patients should have there prolactin blood levels checked, as excess amounts of this hormone can promote prostate cancer cell proliferation and prevent successful treatment.
A new study indicates that high levels of prolactin predispose healthy women to an increased risk of breast cancer. Prolactin is produced by the pituitary gland and, along with other hormones, stimulates the growth of the mammary glands and the production of milk after childbirth.
Postmenopausal women who had blood prolactin levels in the upper 25% of the reference range had about twice the risk of breast cancer compared with those in the lower 25% of the distribution, according to a report in the April 7th issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
The size of this association is similar to that observed between breast cancer and estrogen levels, report Dr. Susan E. Hankinson of Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, and colleagues. The study included 306 women who were healthy at the time blood samples were obtained, but went on to develop cancer. Those women were compared with 448 healthy women who did not develop cancer. This new analysis is part of the ongoing Nurses' Health Study, the largest ongoing study of women's health in human history.
There are similarities to breast and prostate cancer cells, and prolactin seems to be a common growth factor in these two cancers. Based on the new report showing that women with high levels of prolactin have twice the risk of breast cancer, it would appear prudent for healthy women to lower their prolactin levels. Here are the standard laboratory reference ranges for blood prolactin levels:
- Non-pregnant 2.8 to 29.2 ng/ml
- Pregnant 9.7 to 208.5 ng/ml
- Postmenopausal 1.8 to 20.3 ng/ml
- 2.1 to 17.7 ng/ml
Evidently, prolactin levels have a very wide range that conventional doctors would consider "normal." The problem is that few doctors are aware of the dangers of elevated prolactin, and if their healthy patients are in the high "normal" range, they would do nothing to treat this condition. A "normal" range often means a person has a "normal" risk for contracting a disease. Since members of The Life Extension Foundation don't want to have "normal" risk factors, here are some guidelines for those to follow who care about optimal health:
Healthy Female
- Non-pregnant - Prolactin level no higher than 7.3 ng/ml
- Postmenopausal - Prolactin level no higher than 5.0 ng/ml
Female - Breast Cancer Patient
- Prolactin level no higher than 1.8
Male - Prostate Cancer Patient
- Prolactin level no higher than 2.0
There are three FDA-approved drugs that suppress prolactin secretion. If a blood test reveals prolactin levels are elevated, ask your doctor to prescribe one of the following drugs:
- Bromocriptine (2.5 mg one or more times a day)
- Pergolide (.25 mg to .50 mg twice a day)
- Dostinex (.5 mg twice a week)
Check prolactin levels again in 30 days to make sure the drug you choose is suppressing prolactin release from the pituitary gland into the blood.
Dostinex is the newest and cleanest drug to use. Dostinex has fewer side effects than the older drugs, is more effective in suppressing prolactin than the older drugs, and requires only twice a week dosing. It should be noted that Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw recommended bromocriptine as a prolactin suppressing agent back in 1982, and the FDA spent millions of taxpayer dollars keeping Americans from accessing this drug for the purpose of disease prevention. Since 1982, about 700,000 American women have died of breast cancer.
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More info: pergolide has been voluntarily withdrawn from the market.
Also re: Dostinex - the risk of valve disease is considerably lower in those taking to lower prolactin because the typical dose is much lower.
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Yes, good news. The dose for pituitary problems is so much lower than for Parkinson's that the risk of heart problems appears negligible.
Bromocriptine - There have been isolated reports of valve disease after long-term use for Parkinson's. Again, though, it appears that the risk is dose-related
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Just recently, we took a trip to Illinois to check out LG's newly announced curved OLED. Never to be outdone, Samsung very quickly announced its own 55-inch TV-of-the-future, the KN55SC9—simultaneously undercutting LG by a whopping six grand.
An invitation to Samsung's QA Labs in Pine Creek, New Jersey saw me hauling about $20,000 worth of testing equipment past suspicious TSA officials and across state lines just to see it.
It was worth it. We've reviewed some incredible televisions this year, but truly, none of them really come close to what Samsung's new OLED is capable of. While some of its performance aspects—audio, motion—are still playing last-gen catch up, the KN55SC9's abilities are going to change the way we watch TV.
The Looks
Do the words external motherboard mean anything to you?
Samsung's done something weird to this TV—its guts have been ripped out, boxed up, and sold alongside it. Well, okay, maybe that's a weird way to describe the new-ish OneConnect box, but it's not that far off the mark. More on that in a moment.
Like LG's OLED, the KN55SC9 is curved. People keep asking: Why the curve? Is it more immersive? Does it describe the inverse curve of the human eye? Is it more like an IMAX screen? Why? In my experience, the curved design isn't objectionable visually. And OLED is one-of-a-kind due to its its molecular makeup, which can morph into non-flat planes. So the real question is: Why not?
Curve queries aside, the KN55SC9 is very handsome. Suspended within a brushed metal frame stand, the display has a decidedly minimal feel. Notably, this television is nowhere near as thin as LG's OLED offering—but neither is it particularly thick. For connectivity, users will find Samsung's One Connect device, which externalizes all of the ports; the box connects to the TV with a single cable, working as a sort of middle man between the KN55SC9 and its video inputs. With OneConnect, users will enjoy four HDMI inputs, two USB ports and shared component/composite ports, among others.
The Color
One pixel with this color is better than 8.2 million pixels without it.
UHD (Ultra High Resolution) TVs have been the media darling this year, but which would you rather have: 8.2 million pixels of the same flat HDTV color, or a 1080p TV that can display over twice as much?
Did you know that the movies you see in theaters are more colorful than the ones you see on TV, DVDs, or even Blu-ray discs? It's true... or at least it used to be. The KN55SC9 is the first TV that I know of capable of displaying the highly saturated color of the DCI (Digital Cinema Initiative) color gamut. The difference is striking—I'm pretty sure anyone who saw it would be able to tell the new from the old, unlike with UHD.
The KN55SC9's native color is 98% NTSC—a term that refers to all the color humans can see. This means that, save for a few hyper-slime shades of green, the KN55SC9 should be able to display the true uncompressed RGB of any content. For the record, regular HDTV color is about 36% NTSC.
I took The Hobbit for a spin using the KN55SC9's native color gamut. Switching back and forth between 98% and 36% NTSC, it was painfully obvious which was which: The former made the latter look dull and lifeless. Deeply embedded colors sprang to life, like the rusty hair of the dwarves. Gandalf's robe looked slightly blue in the sunlight, where before it had looked only gray.
Unfotunately, there is a catch. Like with 4K, there's really not much content available to take advantage of this color space yet. Sometimes referred to as "Mastered in 4K," this xvYCC content using expanded color has not received its due simply because—at least until very recently—commercial displays did not exist en masse to support it. Like higher-resolution content, however, content created for a deeper color space is on the way. It's just going to take time.
Purists will be pleased to know that the KN55SC9 still supports traditional HDTV color, however—in fact, it's extremely accurate, per our test results. This really shouldn't come as a surprise, as a TV capable of 98% NTSC should be able to achieve 36% quite easily.
The Contrast
Discussion of contrast ratio will soon be a thing of the past.
The topic of contrast ratio arose in olden days. Regulations for "minimum acceptable contrast ratio" were first put in place to make sure content was acceptably visible to audiences. Unfortunately, television technology has always struggled to meet minimum requirements.
OLED changes that. Where LCD technology has always struggled to create "true black," and plasma technology has traditionally struggled to be bright enough, OLED TVs are free from this issue entirely. Samsung's KN55SC9, like LG's 55EA9800, has no trouble dishing out deep blacks and brilliant whites.
This TV's initial black level reading yielded such a minuscule amount of light, I knew the result was subject to human error. The KN55SC9's black level is black—true black, 0 IRE—in a word: Nothing. This kind of black level is no longer an imitation of real life black—it is, in fact, a complete lack of light. This is made possible by OLED tech as well, as OLED pixels turn on and off when they need to, in response to the picture's signal request.
The Verdict
The first color TVs were considered luxury items, found only in the homes of the very wealthy; OLED TVs are in a similar state right now. While Samsung's hugely impressive curved OLED is quite a bit cheaper than LG's—$6,000 is nothing to sneeze at—these panels are still very expensive.
Unfortunately, I can't say that the KN55SC9 is worth the price. While its contrast specs are incredible, the content to make full use of its expanded color abilities hasn't exactly saturated the market (pun intended). Further, certain aspects of its performance—namely, its motion ability—lag behind others.
Like LG's 55EA9800, Samsung's KN55SC9 is trapped behind a high price. Eventually, this technology will become affordable, and a revolution of display prowess will be upon us. In the meantime, you can always snoop around your local big box retailer for a glimpse of the KN55SC9.


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Jorge Masvidal improved to 4-1 in his last five fights by out-striking Pat Healy in terms of significant blows, earning a decision victory at UFC on FOX 11.
Masvidal (26-8) let Healy implore his grinding style, allowing the fight to be contested against the cage. He stated there was no concern over meeting "Bam Bam" anywhere.
"I train with Oregon's best back at home," he said. "I don't have a problem wrestling. I don't mind it against the cage. I didn't care.
"I knew Pat would try to put me up against the cage and I had no worries."
The 29-year-old Masvidal rebounded from a decision loss to Rustam Khabilov last Novemeber, a defeat that snapped a three-bout win streak for "Gamebred." Overall, he's 9-4 since a 2009 loss in Bellator to Toby Imada.
For Healy (31-19), the loss was a third straight. He's dropped decisions to Masvidal, Bobby Green and Khabib Nurmagomedov since a no-contest with Jim Miller in early 2013. He had originally won the fight with Miller, but it was changed after a failed drug test.
"Thanks everyone for their support," Healy posted on Twitter after the fight. "It's certainly a new low for me but I will not stop working hard and trying to get back to winning form."
Prior to his recent skid, Healy had won six straight, including submission victories over Caros Fodor and Maximo Blanco in Strikeforce.


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Lonnie and Darla Newland of Plainview are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tara, to William Pond, son of Steven and Kim Pond of Tulia and grandson of Jerry and Carolyn Watts of Dimmitt and Ruth Pond of Midland.
Tara is a 2006 graduate of Plainview High School and a 2011 graduate of Wayland Baptist University School of Nursing. She is a registered nurse at Covenant Hospital Plainview.
William is a 2006 graduate of Tulia High School and a 2010 graduate of Wayland Baptist University. He served two years in the Army and is currently employed at Kornerstone Funeral Directors.
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That very afternoon her string ensemble will be performing at the Mirabell Gardens. The Mirabell Palace and gardens is famous for many because several scenes from The Sound of Music were recorded there.
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LAS VEGAS - Financial advisors are far from a consensus when it comes to the value of alternative investing.
While some advisors embrace the sector, others view it with skepticism and distrust. Joseph Hollen of Reno, Nev., based Hollen Financial Planning Ltd. is one such advisor.
"I don't recommend alternatives for any of my clients," he tells me at the NAPFA conference in Las Vegas over coffee. "Fees are often too high. Private equity firms have a strong sales pitch," he says. In addition, the highly illiquid nature of alternatives make the asset class far from desirable. "Life events happen. Your clients need to buy a house, send their kids to college -- it's dangerous to have money locked up for so long, especially within the 30-50 age range when such events are most prevalent."
Hollen, who, before becoming a financial planner, worked as an emergency physician for about two decades, says he chose to pursue his career as an advisor to clear up the massive confusion around finances and investments that are "aggressively" pitched to the general public.
"The public can be easily swayed by promises of stellar returns. Private equity firms won't tell you the total fees that clients will have to pay until as late as possible," he says.
Not all advisors, however, have such a skeptical view of alternative investments. Giles Almond of Charlotte, N.C.-based Matrix Wealth Advisors embraces the asset class with nearly all of his 160 clients. "We're a big believer in asset allocation and extensive use of alternative assets to be diversified well beyond stocks, bonds and cash," he says. "Four years ago, we put together an alternative investment fund for our clients, pooling money from 54 of them into a $10 million fund, which we use to allocate to real estate, managed futures, timber, high-yield debt, equipment leasing, and private equity."
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Almond acknowledges that clients are wary of fees for alternative investments. To combat skepticism over being "duped," he notes that fees for his clients are standard across all investments: 0.69% on average annually for the entirety of client portfolios. "We toyed with the idea of increasing the fees for alternatives, and we probably should for the extra work it takes, but it's just not worth losing trust," he says.
Advisors who champion alternative investments for their clients point to a need for sources of return that are not market dependent, diversifying sources of risk. Hollen, however, shakes his head to that.
"Equities is what clients run from due to their volatility. It's better for advisors to embrace volatility and accept 'market returns,' which are plenty good at funding most people's goals. There's no need to reach for alternative areas and I question their very diversification," Hollen concludes, adding that advisors must be very careful of imitating large endowments, such as Harvard and Yale universities, which are often celebrated for their use of alternatives. While such endowments will get the best private equity managers for free, advisors will get left with the "leftover" managers, he adds.
For now, general skepticism among advisors over the long-term value of alternatives for their clients remain. Only time will tell whether the sector is truly wise for clients, a marketing gimmick, or on par with more traditional (and safer) investments, NAPFA attendees say.
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("Tell you what…if Pettis wins, we can give him that Bellator belt as a souvenir." Photo via UpperBrazil.com)
For UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo, the prospect of a super-fight against lightweight champion Anthony Pettis sounds like a pretty damn good idea — except for that part where Aldo would have to give up his belt to take the fight. That part kind of sucks. And so, Aldo's coach and manager Andre Pederneiras has suggested a solution: A 150-pound catchweight fight where nobody's title is on the line. Essentially, a meaningless exhibition. Wouldn't that be fun?
"(A catchweight) would be interesting for both," Pederneiras told Ta na Area. "They would keep the belts and do the fight everybody wants to see. Nobody wants to take the other's title, we want to see the fight and do a great show for everybody. Aldo would move up a little, Pettis cuts a little, and it's good for everybody."
"Nobody wants to take the other's title?" What kind of pussified patty-cake bullshit is this? Why wouldn't Aldo want to become the third two-division champion in UFC history? Why fight Anthony Pettis at all, if a title wasn't on the line? And how on Earth is this "good for everybody" if it requires Pettis to cut extra weight for a non-title fight?
Clearly, the Aldo camp has gotten cold feet about vacating the featherweight title to pursue a matchup they might not win. And as you can imagine, nobody's jumping out of their seats to take Pederneiras up on his offer:
"We're interested in Anthony defending his belt against the top guys at 155," said Pettis's manager Mike Roberts today. "If Aldo doesn't want to fight for the belt, we'll fight someone else."
It's not like there's a shortage of lightweight challengers who actually want to fight Pettis at 155 pounds, so Pederneiras won't get very far trying to get cute with this catchweight stuff. In fact, as soon as two rival camps start bickering about weight classes, that's when you know that a super-fight isn't going to happen. (See also: Rousey vs. Cyborg.) So thanks a lot, Andre. You're banned too, now.


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Tap Water Smelling Bad in North East London
Published 4 March 2010
The next time you fill your glass with tap water from the sink, take a deep sniff before you take a sip. In certain parts of North East London in February, residents started reporting that their tap water had a strange tanginess to it.
The apparent mystery of the foul smelling water has been solved, with Thames Water coming out and saying that the smell was caused by industrial chemicals that had been dumped into the River Lea. The chemical in question have the technical names 2-EDD and 2-EMD, and are both used in glues and manufacturing. However, Thames Water has reassured that at the levels detected, the chemicals are "harmless", and that they had only received 800 complaints from over 2 million of its customers living in the catchment area served by the River Lea. The contaminated water was being processed at Walthamstow water works, which serves the regions of Newham, Stratford, and Walthamstow.
Karen Harding of Evesham Road had this to say: "It's disgusting. It smells like manure and has a vile taste. I've been using bottled water to drink and brush my teeth."
An investigation has been launched into how the 2-EDD and 2-EMD chemicals found its way into the River Lea, with initial suspicions that it was from an accidental leak. As a precautionary measure, Thames Water is no longer sourcing water from the River Lea and is supplying Newham and Walthamstow with water from the River Thames instead, which is unaffected.
How do I complain if I detect a smell?
You can contact Thames Water directly at 0845 9200 800, which will get through to their customer service team. If you notice anything fishy, smelly or off-colour about your tap water, it is best to call the number of not drink anymore from your glass till it is reported.
I'm not in the affected area, but I still don't like the taste and smell of the hard London water. What can I do?
Instead of gulping down your water or holding your nose while you drink it, you can buy one of the many graphite water filters in the market which remove the impurities in tap water, as well as to deodorize the water. The most famous brand of home water filters is Brita, and one of their best selling water filter jugs is the Brita Marella Graphite Water Filter Jug. At £16, it will hardly break the bank and will leave you with peace of mind. Available at all big department stores as well as online here at Amazon.co.uk for only £17 and with free shipping.
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I made this afghan using up scraps of variegated yarn I had here. Just a basic granny square, 6 rounds of the variegated, and then a round of solid double crochet in black for the edging. I slip-stitched the squares together with black yarn, and I used edging #49, a very simple edging, from the booklet 50 Crocheted Afghan Borders by Jean Leinhauser. The afghan is 5 squares by 6 squares, so more of a lapghan, but still a nice finished size.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Variegated Granny Afghan
Posted by Candy at 4/11/2009 12:28:00 PM
3 comments:
- Sharon said...
I really like this afghan! I think it's a really neat idea to use all different varigateds. Now when you look at it, you remember all the pretty varigateds, and how nice it would be if they still made those!
When I made one like this, I swear some of the varigateds were from the 70s! I don't remember what I made with some of them, but it's fun remembering all those different patterns and colors.
- April 17, 2009 at 5:18 PM
- 'THAT CROCHET GUY!!' said...
Very nice!!
- April 17, 2009 at 10:15 PM
- crochetingfool said...
You know how I love scrap afghans...yours turned out beautiful!!! I love it.
- May 1, 2009 at 9:29 AM
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The ascent of WWE Champion Jinder Mahal to main event status has been one of the most talked about stories of 2017. From a forgotten comedy gimmick to holding SmackDown's top title, Mahal is not only representing himself but an entire country in India as WWE looks to expand their global fan base. Sunday Guardian Live spoke with Mahal, who talked about facing John Cena, the late Bad News Brown and replacing The Great Khali in representing India.
Mahal is expected to headline WWE's Battleground pay-per-view next month with a defense of his title at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jinder was trained by Allen Coage, who worked in WWE in the late 1980s as Bad News Brown. Brown died in 2007 due to a heart attack.
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Giants defensive end Justin Tuck drew some attention recently when he unveiled the facemask he plans to wear this season. But teammate Chris Canty says Tuck is just imitating his design.
Canty (pictured) said on ESPN's NFL Live that Tuck's famous facemask was inspired by Canty's own design, and the two of them now have something of a friendly competition to see who can get the most protective facemask allowable.
"I developed this face mask with the visor," Canty said. "Justin came to me last year and asked if he could wear the face mask. I told him, 'Yeah, sure.' But I think he wanted to develop something of his own. He did a pretty good job. No visor — you have to ask special permission to wear one of those — but he did a good job with it, and I think fans are having fun with it."
For Canty, a protective facemask is an absolute necessity: A few months before he was drafted in 2005, he was hit in the face with a beer bottle, and broken glass got into his eye and detached his retina. Although surgery restored his vision to where he describes it as not perfect but "good enough," doctors have told him that if he ever gets poked in the eye he could lose his sight.
Canty initially tried to play with a visor that covered his entire face, but he found it hard to breathe and decided instead to go with the smaller visor and a bigger facemask, with six horizontal bars and four vertical bars. That looked like one of the NFL's most monstrous facemasks until Tuck came around with his mask, which has 12 diagonal bars and five horizontal bars.
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Roll up the red carpet…the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced yesterday that the 65th Annual Golden Globes are cancelled. Instead, the winners will be revealed during a mind-numbingly boring, hour-long press conference – covered live by NBC News beginning at 6:00 pm PST on January 13.
Faced with the reality of nominees' nonattendance and mobs of picketing writers outside of the The Beverly Hilton's International Ballroom, the HFPA had no choice but to pull the proverbial plug on the awards show. So no red carpet, swag bags, obligatory 'kiss the award' photo ops, or swanky after-parties this year. Which also means no E! Fashion Police recaps re-played ten times a day for a month following the ceremony.
While I applaud the actors' solidarity with the Writers Guild of America, I'm bummed that the pomp and circumstance has been stripped away, and replaced with a clinical reading of winners' names. I wanted to see some purty dresses and Spring makeup trends…how about you?
And you know that there are some ticked off nominees, wondering why their year was the year of the strike. I wonder if they'll just chill out at home, pop some Paul Newman, and celebrate with close friends and family. Or maybe George Clooney will send out an Evite or post a message on his Myspace page, and everyone will head over there.
But you know who's probably the pissiest about this whole mess? Miss Golden Globes 2008, herself – Rumer Willis. That girl just can't catch a break.
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