Why stop now? Bring on the butter recipes Dec 4, 2008
A groan arose from somewhere deep -- from the chubbiest little toe, or from that tenuous resolve to emerge from the holidays without achieving lifetime membership in the International Sisterhood of Saturated Fat. What, we wondered, would public health officials think. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Pat and Kevin Williams among suspended Dec 4, 2008
I urge you not to take products to [sic] that claim to burn fat, lower weight or other similar clams. Remember that as NFL players you are responsible for whatever is in your body. (VikingUpdate.com)
Fitness training Dec 4, 2008
The nutrition portion of the book doesn't necessarily focus on counting calories, but more on the composition of the meal, and the importance of pre- and post-training eating, which will help keep your metabolism up and maximize the body's ability to use calories to recover from a workout, versus being stored as fat ... You really shock the system, and by doing so it helps you burn more fat and it's fun and different. (Montana Standard, MT)
SISD increases lunch options with new district-wide plan Dec 4, 2008
Pizza is low fat with a whole wheat crust. A fruit and cheese plate gives students the chance to still eat a meal with protein in it, even if they re not in the mood to eat meat. (Sealy News, TX)
Augusta: too big to fail Dec 4, 2008
The Big Three automakers want a bailout to cover their bad decision-making and fat union benefits over the years. The Augusta Lynx organization is far more deserving of a bailout than the "too big to fail" corporate behemoths -- and we're not aware of any bad decisions they've made to put them in need of one. (The Augusta Chronicle)
* FEATURE: US men at Tianjin weight loss center become celebrities Dec 4, 2008
Three US men have taken the unusual step of moving to China in an extreme attempt to lose weight at a fat reduction clinic X and have become surprise local celebrities ... Bland, who had a tracheotomy in 2000 because the fat in his face was pressing down on his windpipe, left a fiancee and two children behind in Wisconsin ... Every morning, the three lie down in their spartan bedrooms at the Aimin Fat Reduction Hospital for acupuncture, which doctors say increases metabolism and reduces... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A forgotten recipe, a stew that fits all restrictions Dec 4, 2008
Per serving (based on 4): 637 calories (percent of calories from fat, 42), 10 grams protein, 80 grams carbohydrates, 11 grams fiber, 29 grams fat (4 grams saturated), no cholesterol, 795 milligrams sodium. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F, except on Tuesday when it's open until 9 p.m.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
NOW SERVING: Big Ernie's Rib Shack parks for good in Escondido Dec 4, 2008
"Remove all the loose fat and the (silverskin) membrane so your dry rub can penetrate and be absorbed by the meat. Massage that dry rub into the meat like you used to massage your girlfriend before you got married," he said, laughing. "There's an art to it."Use direct heat; always keep your meat moist. (North County Times)
Diet May Regulate Obesity Health Risks, But Genes Decide, Says New Research Dec 4, 2008
One was high fat, high in saturated fats, like the average Irish diet. One was high fat, high in monounsaturated fats, like the average Mediterranean diet ... And two were low fat diets one of which had a fish oil supplement. (Science Daily)
Curbing Hormones' Effects In Obese Patients Could Aid Against Breast Cancer Dec 4, 2008
In laboratory tests, hormones produced by fat cells stimulate breast cancer cells to migrate and invade surrounding tissues, scientists at Emory University School of Medicine found ... Sharma and her colleagues have been studying the effects of leptin, a hormone produced by adipocytes (fat cells), on breast cancer cells. (Science Daily)
How to eat the good fats Dec 4, 2008
Understand what good fats do ... Healthy fats also can help lower bad cholesterol levels ... Go for monounsaturated fats. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
All that rubbish Dec 4, 2008
Road signs threaten fat fines if anybody discards trash in a public place ... Cynical Citizen wrote on Dec 2, 2008 8:12 PM:" Much like the other Editorial about cheating today, I think it just comes back to a sense of self-worth and respect that you apply from yourself to your environment. We seem to have lost a lot of that in the last few decades. People don't seem to have any shame or pride anymore. I understand that sometimes people are just going through a rough spot and need a hand up, but... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Depression leads to internal fat in 70-somethings Dec 4, 2008
Older people who are depressed are much more likely to develop a dangerous type of internal body fat the kind that can lead to diabetes and heart disease than people who are not depressed, a disturbing new study found. The connection goes beyond obesity and suggests some biological link between a person s mental state and fat that collects around the internal organs, scientists said ... People with depression were twice as likely as others to gain visceral fat the kind that surrounds internal... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Big Grady dodges the 'roid cops, for now Dec 4, 2008
Grady Fatson and the Fat Williamses are taking over-the-counter diuretics because THEY ARE OBESE INDIVIDUALS, NOT TO MASK STEROIDS. YOU as the commissioner should find a way to inform your players indisputably about what OTC medications they can and cannot take. Please step down Goodell. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Yam-Flavored Ice Cream Wins Contest Dec 4, 2008
The main criteria for the contest is the ice cream must be healthy, with a maximum of 4 percent fat. Slammin' Yamz contains beta carotene and fiber. (KERO 23, CA)
BUILDING A WINNER: The Jets provide a new NFL blueprint Dec 4, 2008
Time will tell how long Jenkins can sustain this level of play, because you still have to think at some point the newness will wear off and he will revert to being fat and happy, pun absolutely intended. Faneca has meant almost as much to the offense as Jenkins has to the defense. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ten steps to avoid the holiday spread Dec 4, 2008
Don't go hungryTake the edge off your appetite before a party by eating a protein-rich snack such as a handful of nuts, a container of yogurt, some low-fat cheese or a small energy bar ... Be choosyMiniature hors d'oeuvres wrapped in pastry, breaded or stuffed with cheese are generally high in fat and calories ... For instance, just four bite-size sausage rolls deliver roughly 200 calories and 11 grams of fat, one-third of it saturated fat. (Globe and Mail)
Tiny village hits El Gordo lottery jackpot Dec 4, 2008
Anatomy of 'the fat one. Spain's El Gordo Christmas lottery was first drawn in 1812. (Yahoo News -- Gambling & Lottery)
Scientists prepare to turn fiction into fact with first full-face transplant Dec 4, 2008
Surgeons would need to save not just the donor's skin - from hairline to jawline and from ear to ear - but also the nose, mouth and lips, eyebrows and eyelids, subcutaneous fat, some of the muscles, the nasal substructure and the nerves. Then they would have to painstakingly reconnect all of this to someone rendered almost unrecognisable by burns or scarring. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
How to eat the good fats Dec 4, 2008
Understand what good fats do ... Healthy fats also can help lower bad cholesterol levels ... Go for monounsaturated fats. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Insurers like Obama health plan (mostly) Dec 4, 2008
"Of course, there's nothing in the industry's plan that would limit their multimillion dollar CEO salaries or require companies to spend the lion's share of health insurance premiums on providing health care instead of on administrative costs, fat cat salaries, and skyrocketing profits," said Richard Kirsch, national campaign manager for Health Care For America Now, an advocacy group. Insurers released a study from Pricewaterhouse Coopers that said 13% of health insurance premiums went to... (USA Today -- Money)
Cinnamon: Spice for life Dec 4, 2008
Trim fat from lamb chops ... Per serving: 434 calories, 11 grams fat (4 grams saturated fat), 105 milligrams cholesterol, 531 milligrams sodium, 42 grams carbohydrates, 8 grams fiber, 41 grams protein ... Per serving: 134 calories, 4 grams total fat (1 gram saturated fat), 49 milligrams cholesterol, 82 milligrams sodium, 6 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 18 grams protein. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Bev Boone enjoys active lifestyle Dec 4, 2008
Home fried chicken (not deep fat fried) with mashed potatoes and milk gravy. What makes a perfect summer day and how would you spend it if you could, anyway you wanted. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Dion's amateur hour Dec 4, 2008
A big fat clown party with big floppy shoes and red rubber noses driving around in a big old jalopy. Beep Beep. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Depression leads to internal fat in 70-somethings Dec 4, 2008
Older people who are depressed are much more likely to develop a dangerous type of internal body fat the kind that can lead to diabetes and heart disease than people who are not depressed, a disturbing new study found. The connection goes beyond obesity and suggests some biological link between a person s mental state and fat that collects around the internal organs, scientists said ... People with depression were twice as likely as others to gain visceral fat the kind that surrounds internal... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Rich Garlic Soup With Spinach and Pasta Shells Dec 4, 2008
Approximate Nutritional Information per Serving: 209 calories; total fat: 9. 5g; saturated fat: 3 ... 2g grams of fat; cholesterol: 95mg; sodium. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Report: Large Number Of Food Items Contains High Levels Of Salt Dec 4, 2008
It was found that lower fat foods had much higher level of sodium than full fat foods. 37 common supermarket items were analyzed in a research. (TopNews)
Zombie Jamboree Dec 4, 2008
For example, there's the Boomer, which is an enormously fat, bloated bubbly looking zombie whose excrement will attract a horde of the infected. Page 1 of 2. (Daily Orange, NY)
Researchers identify cell group key to Lyme disease arthritis Dec 4, 2008
Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and sometimes skin rashes ... In an earlier study published in Nature Immunology, Kronenberg, Sellati and co-workers had shown that a glycolipid, a type of fat, found in the membrane of Borrelia burgdorferi triggered an immune response from the NK T cells ... While most T cells respond to foreign proteins to protect the body, NK T cells are unique in that they respond to glycolipids, which are natural biochemicals made of linked fat and sugar. (EurekAlert!)
Five Nuggets of Knowledge about December Dec 4, 2008
Humankind joined the jolly fat man in the skies on Dec. 17, 1903 when Orville Wright made the first successful 12-second power flight over a distance of 120 feet as his brother, Wilbur, watched from the ground. The brothers made three more flights on that historic day before a gust of wind flipped the flyer, mangling the machine. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Budget balanced at expense of reserves Dec 4, 2008
We suggest the state hold onto the its reserves, or a good portion of them, and seriously consider it may be time to find positive ways to begin trimming the fat now rather than be forced to make unpopular, painful decisions later without any reserves for backup. Rapid Reply. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Parkinson's damage under scrutiny Dec 4, 2008
" They observed that aSyn at low levels in the cell appeared to play a perfectly legitimate role - heading for the cell membrane and regulating the processing of fats. But as the levels of aSyn rose, problems began to arise. Some of the proteins "misfolded", forming the wrong shape, and caused other nearby proteins to do the same thing. These proteins gathered into clusters, and the cell began to die. Redressing the balance Professor Susan Lindquist, another Whitehead researcher, said the... (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
How national healthcare could have saved Detroit Dec 4, 2008
Nonetheless, there was an interesting tidbit in Bernanke's speech that could inspire despair in a segment of the population that probably overlaps quite neatly with fat cat investors: the beleaguered acolytes of Milton Friedman ... The man who warned in 2006 about the potential downside to modern financial innovation gets the job of fixing a big, fat mess. (Salon)
Australia on Australia Dec 3, 2008
I believe the movie portrayed the death of Neil Fletcher as just, essential and a compassionate ending for Nullah to be finally free of his biological father. Nullah had to fulfil his spiritual destiny with his grandfather King George and go the final journey to become a man by going walkabout ... White lady is the only one who can save the gorgeous black child (despite the presence of the childs grandfather and the female aboriginal worker). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Salt Lurks In Unsuspected Foods Dec 3, 2008
A 1/2-cup serving of a low-fat cottage cheese had twice as much sodium (360 milligrams) as a 1-ounce serving of regular potato chips (180 milligrams) ... The investigation found that low-fat processed foods are often higher in salt than their full-fat counterparts ... Case in point: A serving of Ruffles Original Potato Chips was found to have 10 grams of fat and 160 milligrams of sodium; a serving of the baked version of the chip had 3 grams of fat but 200 milligrams of sodium. (CBS News)
Leaving the Folds Dec 3, 2008
An obese person who loses weight quickly will lose the fat but not the skin that once enveloped the fat ... A small study published in January in the Annals of Plastic Surgery showed 27 percent of patients in one practice had complications including wound infections, fluid collections called seromas, collections of blood under the skin called hematomas and death of fat cells. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
The taxpayer watchblog Dec 3, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008 12:10 PM EDT. Mark Kukiela is an employee of The Citizen and a Cayuga County resident that would like to see government spending brought in line with what is affordable. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
GE Capital Loses Leverage Dec 3, 2008
Gangbusters growth allowed it to send a fat dividend to its parent, recently chipping in roughly 40. 0% of GE s second-quarter earnings. (Forbes)
Nix auto industry bailout Dec 3, 2008
It is time to cut the fat out of not only this industry, but out of the banking industry as well. While we are at it, let s cut the fat out of government by outlawing pork barrel spending and all these ridiculous earmarks that inflate our out-of-control budget beyond anything resembling intelligent thought and planning. (New Iberia, LA)
Roy and HG go commercial Dec 3, 2008
Lets how they get a big fat sign on fee, so they can do six months on crap radio, plead artistic differences, and get back to where they belong at the ABC. ... I don't imagine Triple M are going to let them continue with their "fat of that day" ... Remember when The Fat and Good News Week went from ABC to commercial. (ABC Online)
The Wall Street of the future Dec 3, 2008
Clearly they must not be permitted to leverage themselves, as did the banks and investment banks of the bubble years, nor must they be allowed to do "fat tail" high-risk principal trading, nor to invest more than modestly in private equity and other illiquid and risky securities. Equally, there is a place for institutions on which the public can unconditionally rely in taking deposits, making loans and underwriting low and moderate-risk securities. (Asia Times Online)
Holiday survival tips from The Wright Athletic Club Dec 3, 2008
No one is going to get fat from eating a bit extra a few times this holiday season ... One pound of fat contains a theoretical 3,500 calories ... So to gain one pound of fat, an extra 3,500 calories would need to be consumed. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Countys first ever Losing Streak project kicks off Dec 3, 2008
He said a person's body goes into fat storage mode when eating foods with high insulin and sugar levels late at night ... He explained there are certain types of fats that people want to take in, such as olive oil, flax- seed oil, coconut oil, and butter ... "A lot of people like canola oil," added Tindall, "but it is a genetically-engineered fat, and it just doesn't do well in our system. The body cannot recognize it and it clogs up. The body goes into fat-burning mode. The same goes for trans... (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
Alaskans' steps toward health sometimes halting Dec 3, 2008
REPORT: We're fatter; fewer kids get shots. By. (Anchorage Daily News)
Survive holiday with simple tips Dec 3, 2008
Bring a low fat holiday dish to the party. Better still, go home empty-handed. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Confiscated horses take a turn for the better Dec 3, 2008
He, too, is now fat and happy -- and wearing the horse version of high-end sneakers to help treat a front hoof ailment unrelated to his previous mistreatment. "Every horse deserves the opportunity to be a horse (in good health and well cared for)," Beatty said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Chambliss looking strong in runoff results Dec 3, 2008
The big fat juicy farm bill is in serious trouble. Bummer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Health halo can hide the calories Dec 3, 2008
Why, as Americans have paid more and more attention to eating healthily, have we kept getting fatter and fatter ... The other half of the Park Slopers were shown the same salad and drink plus two Fortt's crackers prominently labeled "Trans Fat Free." The crackers added 100 calories to the meal, bringing it to 1,034 calories, but their presence skewed people's estimates in the opposite direction ... Just as Chandon had predicted, the trans-fat-free label on the crackers seemed to imbue them with... (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Nick Canepa: 'Embarrassed' GM isn't biting on coach questions Dec 3, 2008
AJ what about Castillo, he looks fat, slow and cant even catch a cold let alone the QB. He is so over rated. Our D Line sucks so bad in getting to the QB, i am so over wasting my time and heart on these over paid kooks. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Fitness training Dec 3, 2008
The nutrition portion of the book doesn't necessarily focus on counting calories, but more on the composition of the meal, and the importance of pre- and post-training eating, which will help keep your metabolism up and maximize the body's ability to use calories to recover from a workout, versus being stored as fat ... You really shock the system, and by doing so it helps you burn more fat and it's fun and different. (Montana Standard, MT)
SISD increases lunch options with new district-wide plan Dec 3, 2008
Pizza is low fat with a whole wheat crust. A fruit and cheese plate gives students the chance to still eat a meal with protein in it, even if they re not in the mood to eat meat. (Sealy News, TX)
Karin: Caramel rolls are treats Dec 3, 2008
BIG FAT CARAMEL ROLLS. 11/2 cups light brown sugar, packed. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Home, sweet home Dec 3, 2008
But avoid chocolate, the fat of which can seep into the gingerbread and weaken it. GINGERBREAD DOUGH. (The Augusta Chronicle)
King Pharma's $1.6B offer wins over Alpharma Dec 3, 2008
America's #1 Hardcore Fat Burner. Can You Lose 18 Pounds in 4 Days. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
A food pyramid for pre-schoolers Dec 3, 2008
Sample substitutions are provided to help your preschooler eat less fat and sugars that add more calories than your child needs. In your voice. (Honolulu Advertiser)
E.J. DIONNE JR.: It's crunch time for Big 3 automakers Dec 3, 2008
The failure of the Big Three is regularly attributed to the high wages and benefits earned by members of the United Auto Workers union, and it's true that the Detroit-based auto companies operate under heavy "legacy costs" for retirees' pensions and health coverage negotiated during the industry's fat times. But the blame-the-workers-first cant ignores the fact that if the Big Three had designed better cars, they would not have lost as much market share to Toyota, Nissan and other competitors. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Rethinking the cheese ball as a modern party food Dec 3, 2008
Neufchatel is similar in taste and texture to cream cheese but has about a third less fat. While cream cheese works nicely, it can produce cheese balls that are a bit too rich and fatty. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Cosmetic surgery: Vanity, thy name is man Dec 3, 2008
For instance, the signs of aging for men appear differently than in women and men's bodies tend to store fat in different areas as well. Therefore, it takes a specifically skilled and experienced plastic surgeon in male reconstructive surgery to perfect these procedures. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Analysis: New chief, old problems for Gates Dec 3, 2008
The job might not be as hard as he thinks as tightened spending for the Pentagon's budget over the coming years will play a heavy role in cutting the fat and streamlining new and existing weapons program purchases. Gates recognizes his place in history as the only current secretary of defense to be asked to stay by a new administration. (CNN)
Pros And Cons Of Gastric Bypass Surgery For Severe Obesity Dec 3, 2008
It had been suggested by several studies that a longer length would reduce the body s ability to absorb certain sugars and fats. As a result of the four-year study, they now perform proximal gastric bypass as the operation of first choice, having decided that the distal gastric bypass technique, with its longer alimentary limb, doesn t offer any significant advantages but does have a number of drawbacks. (Science Daily)
Scientists Home In On Origins Of Childhood Kidney Cancer Dec 3, 2008
24, 2008) A team of international scientists has identified three genes associated with the body's processing of fats that may increase susceptibility to kidney. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Stupid? Whom the term fits! Dec 3, 2008
THEY WENT TO VISIT POLITITIONS IN HOPES OF RECEIVING AID. BUT THEY DREW RESENTMENT FOR USING PRIVATE JETS. SO THEY WENT HOME EMPTY. OUR GOVERNMENT HAS GIVEN BILLIONS TO AIG, AND THEY KEEP ABUSING THEIR SPENDING, AND WE KEEP GIVING THEM MORE. I GUESS THE FAT CATS IN RISKY HEDGE FUNDING ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN WORKERS AT THE BIG THREE AND ALL THEIR SUPPLIERS. " Dangerous Dave wrote on Nov 24, 2008 7:00 AM:" A MODERN PARABLE. A Japanese company ( Toyota ) and an American company (Ford) decided to... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Palin's popular in these parts Dec 3, 2008
Palin won the governors race in 2006 by defeating Frank Murkowski, the senators father ... When asked this summer about Palins suggestion that her father was one of those old boys, Murkowski bristled and cut an interview short ... One thing that Alaskans clearly appreciate is seniority, said Murkowski, who was appointed to the Senate in 2002 by her father, who had just won the governors race. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Syndie Leaders Make Predictions Dec 3, 2008
Television syndication executives say theyre expecting to trim fat from their businesses as they look toward a 2009 in which the economy struggles to find its footing. At TelevisionWeeks ninth annual Syndication Roundtable, panelists including CBS Television Distribution President John Nogawski said that as business conditions deteriorate, theyll be looking to eliminate redundancies and find efficiencies. (TVweek.com)
Make your predictions here Dec 3, 2008
If someone actually shot Pierre McGuire not fatally, but close to it, would a jury really convict that person of attempted murder ... If someone actually shot Pierre McGuire not fatally, but close to it, would a jury really convict that person of attempted murder ... As a seer told some fat cat rich woman in Seven Faces Of Dr Lao, It would have been best had you never been born. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
