Leaving the Folds Nov 21, 2009
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)
Here's the truth: ‘Invention of Lying' is great Nov 21, 2009
Just as Jim Carrey was only able to tell coworkers and bosses alike what he really thought of them, so the world that Mark Bellison (Ricky Gervais) knew was entirely cruel and depressing for a short, fat man with a pudgy nose. Mark is unattractive and not very good at his job, which is writing screenplays, or historical non-fiction, which are made into movies, which is men sitting in chairs reading the screenplays. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
The Parenting Place Nov 21, 2009
"The recession is inflicting a further hit, with many states imposing budget cuts that affect child welfare programs. Abuse deaths are up sharply in some areas authorities in Nevada's Clark County, home to Las Vegas, have tallied 37 abuse deaths so far this year, compared to 18 in all of 2008.Every Child Matters is releasing a report Wednesday, a day ahead of the two-day child abuse conference, contending that inadequate resources are stretching state child-protection agencies too thin to... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Causes for Obesity in Childhood Nov 21, 2009
Is it due mainly to the high fat content foods they consume on a daily basis, or is it more then just this factor ... Unhealthy eating plans and consumption of high fat foods paired with low levels of physical activity are the causes for obesity in children ... Teaching children the importance of healthy eating plans and snacking on fruits and vegetables as well as high protein foods that satisfy their cravings but are lower on fat and simple sugars can last a lifetime. (Suite101.com)
Peru: Arrests made in human fat ring Nov 21, 2009
Arrests made in ring that sold human fat, Peru says - CNN.com ... Arrests made in ring that sold human fat, Peru says ... Peruvian authorities reported to have arrested gang who are selling human fat. (CNN)
How Fish Is Cooked Affects Heart-Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Nov 21, 2009
20, 2009) If you eat fish to gain the heart-health benefits of its omega-3 fatty acids, baked or boiled fish is better than fried, salted or dried, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2009 ... Many studies have suggested that eating omega-3 fatty acids reduces the risk of heart disease; however, little is known about which source is most beneficial ... 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids a day. (Science Daily)
Let Them Eat Snail: Nutritional Giant Snails Could Address Malnutrition Nov 21, 2009
20, 2009) A nutritionist in Nigeria says that malnutrition and iron deficiency in schoolchildren could be reduced in her country by baking up snail pie. In a research paper to be published in the International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health, she explains snail is not only cheaper and more readily available than beef but contains more protein. (Science Daily)
Drink Without Gaining Weight Nov 21, 2009
A happy hour beer sounds like a good idea at first -- but it is estimated that alcohol slows down a persons ability to burn fat by up to 36 percent ... It s the first fuel that is used before carbohydrates, fats and protein, which delays the weight-loss process ... It is estimated that alcohol slows down a person s ability to burn fat by up to 36 percent. (Fox News)
Peruvian Jungle Gang Kills for Body Fat Nov 21, 2009
LIMA, Peru A gang in the remote Peruvian jungle has been killing people for their fat, the police said Thursday, accusing the gangs members of draining fat from bodies and selling it on the black market for use in cosmetics. Medical experts expressed skepticism, however, that a major market for fat might exist ... Three suspects have confessed to killing five people for their fat, said Col. Jorge Meja, chief of Perus anti-kidnapping police. (Newsmax)
Movie Popcorn Soda = 3 McDonald's Burgers Nov 21, 2009
A laboratory analysis of snacks sold at U.S. cinemas and commissioned by the Center for Science and Public Interest found a medium popcorn and soft drink contained 1,160 calories and three days' worth 60 grams of saturated fat. "Who expects about 1,500 calories and three days' worth of heart-stopping fat in a popcorn and soda combo? That's the saturated fat of a stick of butter and the calories of two sticks of butter," said CSPI senior nutritionist Jayne Hurley in a statement ... She said even... (Fox News)
Insulin Resistance Stops Superoxide... Nov 21, 2009
Mouse fat or muscle cells were treated with continuous high levels of insulin, inflammatory cytokine (TNF-alfa) or anti-inflammatory corticosteroid (dexamethasone) and the amount of fluorescence/superoxide was measured. Insulin resistance was measured by how much glucose transport increased in response to an insulin challenge. (Suite101.com)
Eye doc may lose license after calling patient fat Nov 21, 2009
RALEIGH, N.C. -- A North Carolina doctor could lose his medical license after a patient complained he made cutting criticisms, including telling her she was fat ... The eye doctor's patient complained Sunderhaus poked her thigh and told her she is fat, and also scolded her as irresponsible for being unemployed and relying on taxpayers to pay for another pregnancy. (Fresno Bee)
Peruvian 'fat killers' butchered humans over decades Nov 21, 2009
A Peruvian "brotherhood" accused of murdering at least 60 people and selling victims' fat to foreign cosmetics traders carried out its grisly work undetected for 30 years, Peruvian police said on Friday ... Peruvian authorities have taken three men and a woman into custody and are hunting two unnamed Italians suspected of buying human fat for as much as $US15,000 ($16,315)a litre - to be used in European cosmetics ... "Later, to extract the fat, they lit candles to heat the room.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Gang killed people to use their fat in cosmetics Nov 21, 2009
LIMA: A gang in the remote Peruvian jungle has been killing people for their fat, draining it from their corpses and offering it on the blackmarket for use in cosmetics, police say. Colonel Jorge Mejia, the chief of Peru's anti-kidnapping police, said three suspects had confessed to killing five people for their fat ... He said the suspects, two of whom were arrested carrying bottles of liquid fat, told police it was worth $US15,000 ($16,250) a litre. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Healthier Holiday Cooking Nov 21, 2009
His low fat cooking methods includes usingsimple, local and fresh ingredients. He also has a few healthy cuisine tricks, like sneaking vitamins in to everyday foods. (W-USA News, DC)
Low-Carb, High-Carb Diet Both Help Keep Weight off Nov 21, 2009
Both groups also were instructed to keep their fat intake below 30 percent of total calories, and to focus on reducing saturated fat. The study participants had lost 16. (MEDLINEplus)
A Few Extra Pounds May Help Elderly Live Longer Nov 21, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Prior to reaching the golden years, too much body fat tends to increase the risk of dying, but extra weight may have the opposite effect for older adults, a new study hints. Higher fat mass in older adults "is thought to be an energy reserve that helps the individual survive illnesses and chronic conditions," Dr. Jennifer L. Kuk, from York University in Toronto, Canada, noted in an email to Reuters Health ... In the study, many lower weight and body fat indicators... (MEDLINEplus)
"The Death of Conservatism": A Premature Burial Nov 21, 2009
Agree again that our elected officials are merely self-serving fat cats who have succumbed to the special interests once they've done listening to the constituents whose votes. 3. (Townhall.com)
Our view: Tonight's the night Nov 21, 2009
The bill is as fat as a phone directory and it's about as hard to understand as a physics textbook. It also counts on big savings in Medicare that may not materialize. (Anchorage Daily News)
Scientists prepare to turn fiction into fact with first full-face transplant Nov 21, 2009
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)
Residents sue gas driller over polluted wells Nov 21, 2009
Like her neighbors in this rural community 15 miles south of the New York border, Farnelli signed a lease with a major natural gas driller to explore a potentially lucrative formation beneath her land. Now Farnelli and others are plaintiffs in a lawsuit that alleges Houston-based Cabot Oil orp. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Soprano family values Nov 21, 2009
The panel considering the fate of Gambino family boss John A. (Junior) Gotti fussed and feuded throughout the nine-week trial ... These celebrities know how to dump the baby fat ... The popularity of "Eating Animals" could bring a happy twist of fate for some otherwise unlucky Thanksgiving turkeys. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Family affair Nov 20, 2009
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi (left) may succeed his father (right) ... In some cases, Western reformists may have been seduced by a younger generation of future leaders who have presented themselves as modern and moderate, following the example of Morocco's King Mohammed VI, who replaced his repressive father Hassan II, in 1999 ... Peru arrests 'human fat killers. (BBC News -- Africa)
What to Eat and Avoid This Thanksgiving Nov 20, 2009
And if you remove the skin, Glassman added you can skim off an extra 35 additional calories and three grams of fat. Also, if you choose a low-fat cooking method, such as grilling, broiling, roasting, sauting and baking, that allows for even more fat to drip away, Glassman said ... "Gravy is mostly composed of fat and salt so you should try to steer clear if you can.". (CBS News -- Health)
18 Comments Nov 20, 2009
Posted by: jamaal Location: tx on Nov 19, 2009 at 12:09 PM nun dem fat bois could pas a physicl test. Posted by: caring officer Location: killeen on Nov 19, 2009 at 12:04 PM there is a law that states that if a emergency vehicle has it emergency lights on and is stopped that you must slow down to 15 MPH below the posted limit and or move over into the other lane of traffic as long as it is safe to do so. (KWTX.com, TX)
13 Comments Nov 20, 2009
Whoever got squashed by the fat kid. Posted by: Michael Location: Waco on Nov 19, 2009 at 12:20 PM Why do you automatically assume it the SUV drivers fault. (KWTX.com, TX)
Fat Fees And Smoker Surcharges Nov 20, 2009
Alabama was the first to pass what critics call a fat fee, in 2008, and several state insurance plans have started imposing a $25 monthly surcharge on smokers. There's even a push in Congress to let employers further link lifestyles to insurance premiums. (Time.com)
* THE VINYL WORD Nov 20, 2009
Burn Electric, comprising Hooker on the mixing board and Stefan Kostarelis on electric guitar, took the audience apart with gorgeous fat melodies and homegrown beats. Kostarelis licks sit imperiously over Hookers carefully managed, intelligent yet driving electronica. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Science Watchdog Warns About Movie Theater Popcorn Nov 20, 2009
The problem is that most Americans have no idea how much fat a typical combo meal contains. A combo with medium unbuttered popcorn and medium drink contains 60 grams of saturated fat and 1,600 calories ... That's like eating 36 strips of bacon plus 8 pats of butter, or a rack of ribs and a scoop of Haagen Dazs ice cream -- except that the popcorn has more fat than the latter option. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Liposuction rules Shoaib out of tour Nov 20, 2009
Previously one of the world's most feared fast bowlers, Akhtar had grown so out of shape in recent months that he decided to have fat sucked from his midriff in a bid to return to the game slimmer and faster ... The surgery took about three hours, and fat was removed from his abdomen, hip and back. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Nutrigenomics Researchers Replicate Gene Interaction With Saturated Fat Nov 20, 2009
Men and women carrying the CC genotype demonstrated higher body mass index (BMI) scores and a higher incidence of obesity, but only if they consumed a diet high in saturated fat ... The researchers divided the study population into high and low saturated fat groups ... Next, they compared saturated fat intake, BMI and obesity risk across the CC, TT and TC genotypes. (Science Daily)
Leaving the Folds Nov 20, 2009
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)
Vitamins 'could shorten lifespan' Nov 20, 2009
A supplements industry expert said the Journal of the American Medical Association study was fatally flawed ... Peru arrests 'human fat killers ... Peru arrests 'human fat killers. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Oil from Biotech Soybeans Increases Key Omega-3 Fatty Acid in Humans Nov 20, 2009
"This soybean oil could be an effective alternative to fish oil as a source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids," said William Harris, Ph ... The American Heart Association recommends eating two servings per week of fatty fish which is high in EPA and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), like mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna and salmon ... Eating fish containing these omega-3 fatty acids has been associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. (Science Daily)
Strength Training Can Help People With Lung Disease Nov 20, 2009
Rehabilitation programs are intended to help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), who often experience loss of muscle strength and fatigue, learn to exercise safely, Dr. Simone D. O'Shea of Charles Sturt University in Albury, New South Wales, Australia and her colleagues note in their report in the medical journal Chest ... Small but significant increases in strength of arm and leg muscles were seen after short-term progressive resistance training, O'Shea and her colleagues... (Newsmax)
What to Eat and Avoid This Thanksgiving Nov 20, 2009
And if you remove the skin, Glassman added you can skim off an extra 35 additional calories and three grams of fat. Also, if you choose a low-fat cooking method, such as grilling, broiling, roasting, sauting and baking, that allows for even more fat to drip away, Glassman said ... "Gravy is mostly composed of fat and salt so you should try to steer clear if you can.". (CBS News)
Peru Police Charge Gang for Killing People for Their Fat Nov 20, 2009
LIMA, Peru A gang in the remote Peruvian jungle has been killing people for their fat, police charged Thursday, draining it from their corpses and offering it on the black market for use in cosmetics. Medical experts expressed skepticism that a major market for fat might exist ... Three suspects have confessed to killing five people for their fat, said Col. Jorge Mejia, chief of Peru's anti-kidnapping police. (Fox News)
Info: Letter Nov 20, 2009
Jillian Michaels of TVs Biggest Loser has a diet and fitness plan to help you burn fat faster and stay in shape. Best Bets. (KCRA 3, CA)
House panel votes to audit Federal Reserve Nov 20, 2009
"This amendment will end taxpayer financed bailouts, eliminate 'too big to fail' (firms) and will create a system going forward where we force the big-bank, Wall Street fat cats to pay any mess they make," said Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Jewelers join the fight against Pebble Nov 20, 2009
That's a pretty fat checkbook -- and a pretty thunderous voice. Ben Blakey, whose family owns and operates Snopac in Dillingham, is a salmon fisherman who grew up working in the Bristol Bay salmon industry. (Anchorage Daily News)
Nicole Richie treated in hospital Nov 20, 2009
FROM OTHER NEWS SITES Mother convicted of abusing children with meat mallet - 51 mins ago Oprah calls it a day after 25 years - 2 hrs ago Nicole Richie in hospital - 2 hrs ago Terence Blacker: A great day for famous do-gooders - 7 hrs ago The Godfather - 9 hrs ago ... Peru arrests 'human fat killers ... Peru arrests 'human fat killers. (BBC News -- Americas)
Diet soda's possible link to diabetes unclear Nov 20, 2009
Metabolic syndrome is characterized by high blood sugar, excess belly fat, high blood pressure and unhealthy levels of blood fats ... These study results do suggest that if you drink large amounts of diet soda, and are over the age of 45, you may want to cut down and drink more water, tea or nonfat milk instead. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Murderer of have-a-go hero jailed Nov 20, 2009
BBC News - Man jailed after father killed defending his neighbour ... Man jailed after father killed defending his neighbour ... A 22-year-old man has been jailed for at least 17 years after murdering a father trying to save his neighbour from being beaten up. (BBC News -- UK)
'Too expensive' Nov 20, 2009
LISA ILLINGWORTH, FATHER DIED OF LIVER CANCER. "My amazing dad passed away two years ago at the age of 59 from secondary liver cancer after it spread from his bowel. He was also denied Nexavar through the NHS. "It is soul-destroying after contributing to the NHS all your life that the one time you need it to give you more precious time with your family, the system fails you. (BBC News -- UK)
Under-fives to get swine flu jab Nov 20, 2009
BBC News - Young children to be offered swine flu vaccination. Page last updated at 17:19 GMT, Thursday, 19 November 2009. (BBC News -- UK)
Pill use 'may cut risk of cancer' Nov 20, 2009
----------------- ----------------- RELATED BBC SITES. Last Updated: Tuesday, 11 September 2007, 23:06 GMT 00:06 UK. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
The Parenting Place Nov 20, 2009
"The recession is inflicting a further hit, with many states imposing budget cuts that affect child welfare programs. Abuse deaths are up sharply in some areas authorities in Nevada's Clark County, home to Las Vegas, have tallied 37 abuse deaths so far this year, compared to 18 in all of 2008.Every Child Matters is releasing a report Wednesday, a day ahead of the two-day child abuse conference, contending that inadequate resources are stretching state child-protection agencies too thin to... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Cannabis 'affecting young minds' Nov 20, 2009
----------------- ----------------- RELATED BBC SITES. Last Updated: Sunday, 10 December 2006, 00:36 GMT. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Poor lifestyles, cause of high rate of diabetes Nov 20, 2009
Speaking at a programme to commemorate World Diabetes Day which fell on November 14, Dr Kertesz said most Ghanaians had now become addicted to poor dietary practices, such as excessive intake of fat, sugar, alcohol and tobacco, eating very little or no vegetables and not exercising. He said the substitution of ancient rural practices, such as brisk walking for urban lifestyles and ways of feeding, also accounted for the rise in diabetes from 25,000 in 2002 to 113,000 in 2007 of all Out Patients... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
A secular God for all, apply when needed! Nov 20, 2009
Joe is a fat grub telling porkies. He has no interest in God other than his vision of a God made in his own image, the big fella in the sky. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Klum Wows Crowd At Victoria's Secret Show Nov 20, 2009
Jillian Michaels of TVs Biggest Loser has a diet and fitness plan to help you burn fat faster and stay in shape. It was bound to happen. (Click2Houston, TX)
British actors dominate TV Globes Nov 20, 2009
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Baby's Mummified Remains Found Nov 20, 2009
Police are working to determine if the father of the woman's three children is also the father of the baby ... Jillian Michaels of TVs Biggest Loser has a diet and fitness plan to help you burn fat faster and stay in shape. (Click2Houston, TX)
Separated twin ready to leave intensive care Nov 20, 2009
Human fat traffickers' arrested. Google Chrome OS demonstration. (BBC News -- Health)
Outcry over TV kidney competition Nov 20, 2009
The Australian version of Big Brother has also drawn criticism for not telling a contestant that her father had died ... Peru arrests 'human fat killers ... Peru arrests 'human fat killers. (Yahoo News -- Reality TV)
Hotel/convention center project advances Nov 20, 2009
The remodeling of old hotels reminds me of the 80 year old woman having plastic surgery on face, hands, fat trim, boob job, and varicose veins fixed, and to the tune of $60,000. Like being a Dolly P wannabe on 80 year old but will give the nursing home residents something to point and laugh about. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
New skin 'may help burns victims' Nov 20, 2009
BBC News - Stem cells could create new skin to help burns victims. Page last updated at 01:06 GMT, Friday, 20 November 2009. (BBC News -- Health)
America's Favorite Movie Snacks Get Two Thumbs Down Nov 20, 2009
Even popcorn did not escape the scrutiny of the report, which mentioned that even a small bag of the cinema favorite tips the scales at 700 calories and three days worth of saturated fat ... "We frequently test market additional concessions alternatives, including trail mix and other low-fat snacks... nonetheless, our popcorn, fountain soda, and candy offerings are by far our patrons' most popular and expected offerings." ... Unfortunately, according to the CSPI report, that "traditional taste"... (ABC News)
Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials Nov 20, 2009
Oh, but the new taxes would be only on the "fat cats." There are not enough of them to bear the burden. Any new taxes would be "passed on" in the costs of everything, burdening our economy, with negative effects on even "skinny cats," all of us. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Scripps research scientists find new link between insulin and core body temperature Nov 20, 2009
The scientists found that when insulin was injected directly into a specific area of the brain in rodents, core body temperature rose, metabolism increased, and brown adipose (fat) tissue was activated to release heat ... Brown adipose tissue, also known as brown fat, is distinct from white fat in that it burns calories rather than storing them ... While in years past, brown fat was thought to exist in humans only when they are infants, recent studies have shown that brown fat deposits are also... (EurekAlert!)
Well, that sucks Nov 20, 2009
Previously one of the world's most feared fast bowlers, Akhtar had grown so out of shape in recent months that he decided to have fat sucked from his midriff in a bid to return to the game slimmer and faster ... The surgery took about three hours, and fat was removed from his abdomen, hip and back. (The Age, Australia)
Brain 'can beat early blindness' Nov 20, 2009
----------------- ----------------- RELATED BBC SITES. Last Updated: Saturday, 17 February 2007, 00:33 GMT. (Yahoo News -- Brain Research)
Kosovo riots 'were orchestrated' Nov 20, 2009
Ihor Kinal, 25, was fatally wounded on Monday by shrapnel from a hand grenade ... Peru arrests 'human fat killers ... Peru arrests 'human fat killers. (Yahoo News -- Kosovo)
Senate Embarks on Health Care Battle Nov 20, 2009
The "Tea Party" folks say please don't stop there, couldn't you Wall Street fat cats steal some more of our money ... Reform will stop the immoral greedy fat cat Wall Street super educated robber barons in their quest to steal every last penny from average Americans, and the "Tea Party" folks are lining up for the opportunity to be taken to the cleaners, once again ... What is this "fat Cat" nonsense. (CBS News)
Click to read:Gates Unveils Pentagon Probe of Fort Hood Nov 20, 2009
The man was screwed up, counseled for exceeding the Army's body fat percentage, counseled for actively seeking to convert his patients to Islam, counseled for tardiness, absenteeism, reported for all sorts of comments (not to mention his PowerPoint presentation)- and then they promoted him and shipped him out to Fort Hood ... He faithfully maintained the command point that fateful day. (CBS News)
