Netflix Needs to Address the Movie Catalog and Give Kids TV Shows a Break

<div class="MsoNormal">I am a rabid fan of video streaming services, and Netflix is at the top of my list.  However, it seems like the company that pretty much put Blockbuster out of business is aiming at the wrong target.  According to CNBC, Netflix and DreamWorks Animation have <a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/netflix-strikes-largest-original-content-115743008.html">signed an agreement</a> that will give Netflix exclusive access to 300 hours of original television programming.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">I know what you’re thinking:  Didn’t Netflix already sign a deal with DreamWorks Animation?  According to Wired, you are right, because the two companies agreed to <a href="http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2013/02/netflix-dreamworks-turbo-f-a-s-t/">develop the story of Turbo</a> the racing snail (soon to be a major motion picture) as a children's television series.  All this content for kids is great, but Netflix seems to be missing one key area of development—movies.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">It seems like the video streaming giant has been taking on television rights and family friendly fare left and right, but when it comes to getting better films into the catalog, everything seems pretty much stuck in neutral.  <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">Don’t get me wrong, “The Lorax” (Hmm, another kids offering) and other films are great, but I expect to see a little more variety in my “Just Added” queue on a regular basis.  As big a nerd as I am I can only bring myself watch “Battlestar Galactica” and “Firefly” so many times, and those are television shows.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Netflix needs to do a little better on the feature film category.  Yes, the service is still a great deal for unlimited streaming, and yes there is a lot of content to consume.  The real question is:  How many of the shows and recommendations does anyone watch?<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal">Hey, nobody is expecting them to score the Star Wars Saga or even some of this year’s box office bombs, but the company could at least make an effort to score some newer releases.  Focusing on original content might one day put Netflix on par with HBO, but if nobody is subscribing for lack of quality movies no one will notice. <o:p></o:p></div>

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Even though Unemployment has declined recently -<b> DC unemployment</b> rate for April 2013 is still at a high of 8.5 %. Go to the <a href="http://does.dcnetworks.gov/"><b>Does.dcnetworks.gov</b></a> website to file for <b>unemployment insurance claims</b> - both for first timers and repeat appliers. There are some mandatory and some desired requirement for the insurance claims. It is better to keep your job search data and process handy as they could be required.<br /><br />It is better to apply online as the site claims that online filers get quicker service. It is required to keep your Social Security number and <span class="st">UI Claimant Services password ready.</span><br /><span class="st"><br /></span><span class="st">Check out the Unemployment compensation process here.</span><br /><span class="st"><br /></span><span class="st"><a href="http://does.dc.gov/service/unemployment-compensation-process">http://does.dc.gov/service/unemployment-compensation-process</a></span><br /><br /><span class="st">Hope you have a smooth process for your filing. </span><br /><br />

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Even though Unemployment has declined recently - DC unemployment rate for April 2013 is still at a high of 8.5 %. Go to the Does.dcnetwork...

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Death Be Not Decaffeinated: Over Cup, Groups Face Taboo - NYTimes.com

Socrates did not fear death; he calmly drank the hemlock. Kierkegaard was obsessed with death, which made him a bit gloomy. As for Lorraine Tosiello, a 58-year-old internist in Bradley Beach, N.J., it is the process of dying that seems endlessly puzzling.<br /><br><br /><br>"I'm more interested, philosophically, in what is death? What is that transition?" Dr. Tosiello said at a recent meeting in a Manhattan coffee shop, where eight people had shown up on a Wednesday night to discuss questions that philosophers have grappled with for ages.<br /><br><br /><br>The group, which meets monthly, is called a Death Cafe, one of many such gatherings that have sprung up in nearly 40 cities around the country in the last year. Offshoots of the "café mortel" movement that emerged in Switzerland and France about 10 years ago, these are not grief support groups or end-of-life planning sessions, but rather casual forums for people who want to bat around philosophical thoughts. What is death like? Why do we fear it? How do our views of death inform the way we live?<br /><br><br /><br>"Death and grief are topics avoided at all costs in our society," said Audrey Pellicano, 60, who hosts the New York Death Cafe, which will hold its fifth meeting on Wednesday. "If we talk about them, maybe we won't fear them as much."<br /><br><br /><br>Part dorm room chat session, part group therapy, Death Cafes are styled as intellectual salons, but in practice they tend to wind up being something slightly different — call it cafe society in the age of the meetup. Each is led by a volunteer facilitator, often someone who has a professional tie to the topic (Ms. Pellicano, for instance, is a grief counselor). The participants include people of all ages, working and retired, who are drawn by Facebook announcements, storefront fliers, local calendar listings or word of mouth. Women usually outnumber men.<br /><br><br /><br><br /><br>"In Europe, there's a tradition of meeting in informal ways to discuss ideas — the café philosophique, the café scientifique," said Jon Underwood, 40, a Web designer in London who said he held the first Death Cafe in his basement in 2011 and has propagated the concept through a Web site he maintains.<br /><br><br /><br>Mr. Underwood adapted the idea from a Swiss sociologist, Bernard Crettaz, who had organized "café mortels" to try to foster more open discussions of death. "There's a growing recognition that the way we've outsourced death to the medical profession and to funeral directors hasn't done us any favors," Mr. Underwood said. He envisioned Death Cafe as "a space where people can discuss death and find meaning and reflect on what's important and ask profound questions."<br /><br><br /><br>In practice, people's motives for attending vary, as does the depth of the conversation. Dr. Tosiello, who said she had never lost a close family member, was there for intellectual enjoyment. Others went to ponder the questions and feelings that the death of a loved one had raised.<br /><br><br /><br>For instance, at a Death Cafe meeting this month in St. Joseph, Mo., the host, Megan Mooney, a 29-year-old social worker, asked each of the 19 participants to supply a single word that he or she associated with death. "Freedom," someone said. "Grief." "Transition." "Relief." "Finality." And then, "Graduation."<br /><br><br /><br>The last came from Kelly Vanderpool, a 25-year-old mother, who was a high school freshman when a friend with a new driver's license died in an auto accident. "Ever since, I've wanted to know where he was," she said in an interview. "Is it true that life continues? Is Joe around still?"<br /><br><br /><br>Jeneva Stoffels, who is 69 and drove 70 miles from Auburn, Neb., to attend the meeting, told Ms. Vanderpool that she did not have an answer. But she did know that her late mother once spoke to her in a dream. "A younger version, glowing and happy, an 'I'm in a good place so you can let go' kind of thing," Ms. Stoffels said in an interview. "Regardless of where it came from, it was reassuring."<br /><br><br /><br>Ms. Mooney, the host, asked a series of conversation-starting questions: What is your biggest fear about death? What do you want your legacy to be? She had brought markers and blank boards on which people could finish the sentence "Before I Die I Want to … ." The responses included "See Egypt," "Win the lottery," "Write a book of poems" and "See my daughter grow up."<br /><br><br /><br>Over all, Ms. Mooney said, "There are some somber moments, but people laugh. They have fun."<br /><br><br /><br>The meetings tend to be more mundane than macabre, and more likely to produce small epiphanies than profound realizations. "It's not like psychotherapy," Ms. Stoffels said. "There's not going to be a big breakthrough. It just widens the door a crack."<br /><br><br /><br>Doctors and scholars who study attitudes toward death say that for most people, such conversations are healthy; talking about death can ease people's fears and the notion that death is taboo. "A major part of American society is very averse to thinking about dying," said David Barnard, a professor of ethics at the Oregon Health and Science University who has written extensively about the end of life.<br /><br><br /><br>In the United States, Death Cafes have spread quickly. The first one met last summer in a Panera Bread outside Columbus, Ohio, where guests were served tombstone-shaped cookies. Since then, more than 100 meetings have been held in cities and towns across the country, including Atlanta, Baltimore, Cleveland, Los Angeles and Seattle.<br /><br><br /><br>"At one cafe, I had someone who believed in reincarnation sitting across from three atheists, telling them about her past lives," said Lizzy Miles, a hospice social worker who organized that first meeting in Columbus and has led the group there ever since. Discussion topics have included euthanasia, grief, the best-selling book "Proof of Heaven" and do-not-resuscitate orders.<br /><br><br /><br>Ms. Miles logged 112 participants in her first nine events and determined that a quarter were under 35 and 22 percent were over 65, with most ages 45 to 64 and women predominating. About half of the people who filled out a survey after a meeting agreed with the statement that "I feel more comfortable talking about death and dying now."<br /><br><br /><br>The Death Cafe movement has a few ground rules. Meetings are confidential and not for profit. People must respect one another's disparate beliefs and avoid proselytizing. And tea and cake play an important role.<br /><br><br /><br>"There's a superstition that if you talk about death, you invite it closer," said Mr. Underwood, the organizer in London. "But the consumption of food is a life-sustaining process. Cake normalizes things."<br /><br><br /><br><a href="http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/16/death-be-not-decaffeinated-over-cup-groups-face-taboo/?hpw">http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/16/death-be-not-decaffeinated-over-cup-groups-face-taboo/?hpw</a>

Death Be Not Decaffeinated: Over Cup, Groups Face Taboo - NYTimes.com

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i survived

Have you ever been so tired that you have trouble forming a full sentence? That would be me.<br /><br />I told y'all about the 50th anniversary party we were set to have at our house on Saturday but while I got ready for that last week I also had a surprise 4-day hospital stay (the hubs and he's OK now), an unexpected tree removal, out-of-the-blue plumbing problems and a sudden downpour.<br /><br />But the Sister Sledge in me held on and I survived. And more importantly, 60 people had a great time. If you follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/littleblackdoor/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> you got a few sneak peaks, but I'll do a proper party post after I sort thru the tornado that is my house and see if I got any good pictures. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwXab-UGpgzsuFeDkrhP8z96fDts0uQ20yh0Q1AqAzGd7uH4xdtliCZLojvlde-4Mr2cwJQSO9lFV0_GoL1Dqxgea1eiOOPg9CeRJA1bohSbX9rBam_b0LPAeO_-0iQHtTAV8g_8QqAmxQ/s1600/welcomewreath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwXab-UGpgzsuFeDkrhP8z96fDts0uQ20yh0Q1AqAzGd7uH4xdtliCZLojvlde-4Mr2cwJQSO9lFV0_GoL1Dqxgea1eiOOPg9CeRJA1bohSbX9rBam_b0LPAeO_-0iQHtTAV8g_8QqAmxQ/s400/welcomewreath.jpg" width="396" /></a></div><br />Until then here is the welcome wreath that greeted guests at the front gate.<br /><br />So what did I miss last week? Anything exciting happen? Share, share!

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Cheating Ourselves of Sleep - NYTimes.com

<base href="data:"><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; color: black; text-align: left; "><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: medium; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.7em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.375em; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Think you do just fine on five or six hours of shut-eye? Chances are, you are among the many millions who unwittingly shortchange themselves on sleep.</div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: medium; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.7em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.375em; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Research shows that most people require seven or eight hours of sleep to function optimally. Failing to get enough sleep night after night can compromise your health and may even shorten your life. From infancy to old age, the effects of inadequate sleep can profoundly affect memory, learning, creativity, productivity and emotional stability, as well as your physical health.</div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: medium; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.7em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.375em; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">According to sleep specialists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, among others, a number of bodily systems are negatively affected by inadequate sleep: the heart, lungs and kidneys; appetite, metabolism and weight control; immune function and disease resistance; sensitivity to pain; reaction time; mood; and brain function.</div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: medium; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.7em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.375em; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Poor sleep is also a risk factor for depression and substance abuse, especially among people with post-traumatic stress disorder, according to Anne Germain, associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh. People with PTSD tend to relive their trauma when they try to sleep, which keeps their brains in a heightened state of alertness.</div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: medium; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.7em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.375em; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Dr. Germain is studying what happens in the brains of sleeping veterans with PTSD in hopes of developing more effective treatments for them and for people with lesser degrees of stress that interfere with a good night's sleep.</div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: medium; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.7em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.375em; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">The elderly are especially vulnerable. Timothy H. Monk, who directs the Human Chronobiology Research Program at Western Psychiatric, heads a five-year federally funded study of circadian rhythms, sleep strength, stress reactivity, brain function and genetics among the elderly. "The circadian signal isn't as strong as people get older," he said.</div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: medium; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.7em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.375em; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">He is finding that many are helped by standard behavioral treatments for insomnia, like maintaining a regular sleep schedule, avoiding late-in-day naps and caffeine, and reducing distractions from light, noise and pets.</div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: medium; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.7em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.375em; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">It should come as no surprise that myriad bodily systems can be harmed by chronically shortened nights. "Sleep affects almost every tissue in our bodies," said Dr. Michael J. Twery, a sleep specialist at the National Institutes of Health.</div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: medium; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.7em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.375em; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Several studies have linked insufficient sleep to weight gain. Not only do night owls with shortchanged sleep have more time to eat, drink and snack, but levels of the hormone leptin, which tells the brain enough food has been consumed, are lower in the sleep-deprived while levels of ghrelin, which stimulates appetite, are higher.</div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: medium; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.7em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.375em; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">In addition, metabolism slows when one's circadian rhythm and sleep are disrupted; if not counteracted by increased exercise or reduced caloric intake, this slowdown could add up to 10 extra pounds in a year.</div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: medium; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.7em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.375em; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">The body's <a href="http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=486518" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); text-decoration: none; ">ability to process glucose is also adversely affected</a>, which may ultimately result in Type 2 diabetes. In one study, healthy young men prevented from sleeping more than four hours a night for six nights in a row ended up with insulin and blood sugar levels like those of people deemed prediabetic. The risks of cardiovascular diseases and stroke are higher in people who sleep less than six hours a night. Even a single night of inadequate sleep can cause daylong elevations in blood pressure in people with hypertension. <a href="http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=183124" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); text-decoration: none; ">Inadequate sleep is also associated with calcification of coronary arteries</a> and raised levels of inflammatory factors linked to heart disease. (In terms of cardiovascular disease, sleeping too much may also be risky. Higher rates of heart disease have been found among women who sleep more than nine hours nightly.)</div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: medium; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.7em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.375em; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">The risk of cancer may also be elevated in people who fail to get enough sleep. A Japanese study of nearly 24,000 women ages 40 to 79 found that those who slept less than six hours a night were more likely to develop breast cancer than women who slept longer. The increased risk may result from diminished secretion of the sleep hormone melatonin. Among participants in the Nurses Health Study, Eva S. Schernhammer of Harvard Medical School found <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3036562/" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); text-decoration: none; ">a link between low melatonin levels and an increased risk of breast cancer</a>.</div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: medium; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.7em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.375em; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">A study of 1,240 people by researchers at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland found an <a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cncr.25507/abstract" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); text-decoration: none; ">increased risk of potentially cancerous colorectal polyps in those who slept fewer than six hours nightly</a>.</div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: medium; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.7em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.375em; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Children can also experience hormonal disruptions from inadequate sleep. Growth hormone is released during deep sleep; it not only stimulates growth in children, but also boosts muscle mass and repairs damaged cells and tissues in both children and adults.</div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: medium; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.7em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.375em; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Dr. Vatsal G. Thakkar, a psychiatrist affiliated with New York University, recently described evidence associating inadequate sleep with an <a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/16/attention-problems-may-be-sleep-related/" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); text-decoration: none; ">erroneous diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children</a>. In one study, 28 percent of children with sleep problems had symptoms of the disorder, but not the disorder.</div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: medium; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.7em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.375em; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">During sleep, the body produces cytokines, cellular hormones that help fight infections. Thus, short sleepers may be more susceptible to everyday infections like colds and flu. In a study of 153 healthy men and women, Sheldon Cohen and colleagues at Carnegie Mellon University found that <a href="http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=414701" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); text-decoration: none; ">those who slept less than seven hours a night were three times as likely to develop cold symptoms</a>when exposed to a cold-causing virus than were people who slept eight or more hours.</div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: medium; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.7em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.375em; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Some of the most insidious effects of too little sleep involve mental processes like learning, memory, judgment and problem-solving. During sleep, new learning and memory pathways become encoded in the brain, and adequate sleep is necessary for those pathways to work optimally. People who are well rested are better able to learn a task and more likely to remember what they learned. The cognitive decline that so often accompanies aging may in part result from chronically poor sleep.</div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: medium; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.7em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.375em; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">With insufficient sleep, thinking slows, it is harder to focus and pay attention, and people are more likely to make poor decisions and take undue risks. As you might guess, these effects can be disastrous when operating a motor vehicle or dangerous machine.</div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: medium; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.7em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.375em; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">In driving tests, sleep-deprived people perform as if drunk, and no amount of caffeine or cold air can negate the ill effects.</div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: medium; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.7em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.375em; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); position: static; z-index: auto; ">At your next health checkup, tell your doctor how long and how well you sleep. Be honest: Sleep duration and quality can be as important to your health as your blood pressure and cholesterol level.</div></div><a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/17/cheating-ourselves-of-sleep/?pagewanted=print">http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/17/cheating-ourselves-of-sleep/?pagewanted=print</a><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; color: black; text-align: left; "><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div>

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The EAS Warning Tone is the Soundtrack of My Life

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Cheers Bitches and suck it!!  Yeah that’s right…<br /><br />I said that, and you know?<br /><br />While I haven’t said that in quite awhile, after Jayman<strike> happily</strike> graciously bringing some things to my attention on the air yesterday during our<a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/im-with-stupid/2013/06/16/manabration" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><i> IWS Radio Manabration</i></span></a> broadcast, I should say that more often.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG0Nyq6tx9YR8m6eYQcQuKuLxHYOppMTYJia0KJyoDvZJxYZw3m4MnAogXyoszdc4Z9eG0_3JUSTKBxgJs9XuqXcHfagxn6ILmxJcVesWcDpPVQKLtd1Y1vkUv6hbO6fMzuAFeQZroyrg/s1600/supercell+thunderstorm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG0Nyq6tx9YR8m6eYQcQuKuLxHYOppMTYJia0KJyoDvZJxYZw3m4MnAogXyoszdc4Z9eG0_3JUSTKBxgJs9XuqXcHfagxn6ILmxJcVesWcDpPVQKLtd1Y1vkUv6hbO6fMzuAFeQZroyrg/s400/supercell+thunderstorm.jpg" width="400" /></a>During our opening witty banter yesterday, Jayman pointed out to me that during our nearly three years on the air, a number of things have transpired in my life that are less than pleasant, and promulgate the theory that a metaphoric cloud does indeed hang above my head.<br /><br />Since the inception of our radio show on August 29, 2010 Jayman noted that the following things have happened in my life…<br /><br />My brother John died.<br /><br />I was laid off for awhile.<br /><br />Schmoop underwent a traumatic medical scare and subsequent major surgery that put her out of commission, unemployed, and in the dumps for several months.<br /><br />Drive-By Mikey, the Beer Mine owner and my boss, lost his dad and his Mother-in-Law.<br /><br />My brother Vince died.<br /><br />Annnnnd as Jayman<strike> laughingly</strike> soberly pointed out…Schmoop and I had broken up and reunited 114 times.<br /><br />What the hell?  Why do these things always happen to me?  These people dying, laying me off, and rebuking my undying love, are beginning to piss me off, damn it!!<br /><br />It makes me realize that there isn’t a mere cloud that hangs above my head; it’s a super cell thunderstorm pregnant with the rain of ruination, lachrymose lightning strikes, and hailstones of heartache.  It’s a sad, sad situation, my friends.<br /><br />I met the new year, this year, 2013 with hope as I knew that this is the Year of the Snake.  I mentioned back in February on our radio show that since I was born in the Year of the Snake, this was going to be MY YEAR.<br /><br />I went on to state that especially this summer, the one that is but days away, was going to be the Summer of Matt, and guess what?<br /><br />Last night I was writing about what I plan to do and/or accomplish during the Summer of Matt, but guess what happened at 11:34 PM yesterday.<br /><br />I fricking assidently deleted the damn essay!!  Ha!!  Of course I did!!  Why wouldn’t I?<br /><br />It’s very understandable why I did delete it.  My fingers slipped on the keyboard as the super cell thunderstorm above my head was raining ruination down upon me.<br /><br />So last night after that unforeseen, yet totally expected incident in my life, I shut down the computer, took God’s name in vain, ate a most excellent hoagie, and then went to bed.<br /><br />Sometimes I think I should just give up, but Jayman pointed out something to me yesterday during his listing of my maladies, that gives me hope.<br /><br />He reminded me that summer doesn’t officially begin until this coming Friday, so it may very well still be the Summer of Matt.<br /><br />I am going to cling to that shred of hope like grim death, well…<br /><br />Until I wake up Friday morning, slip on the hailstones dropping from the metaphoric storm over my head, trip over the coffee table, and break my coccyx.<br /><br />Uuch…I need to buy a metaphoric umbrella.<br /><br />But in the meantime, I, as you should do as well, will listen to our IWS Radio Manabration show that aired yesterday.  It was good stuff, and you can catch all the hilarity right here:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="370" src="http://player.cinchcast.com/?show_id=4990581&platformId=1&assetType=single" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="font-size: 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;"><br /></div>Cheers!!<br />Matt-Man<br /><br /><a href="mailto:mattmaniws@ymail.com">mattmaniws@ymail.com</a><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/MattMan_IWS" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">@mattman_iws</span></a></div>

The EAS Warning Tone is the Soundtrack of My Life

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Sarabeth's

Sunday night is fried chicken night in Sarabeth's.  Chicken, that was Soaked in buttermilk for 24 hrs, just about everyone in the restaurant was eating it!  <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo2JzuLDQ8JJ565xs-lTLHcU1ZOdKsC5pab2ehtJs9Kz_ZqAFJBh2HHxgCPswNjpeqmgXlMossqEJs2fd7bjoW8V_pQqsWJUL5B3d8rJ_HIuBBxpnm7ZWhEuJNHVjk62oZ6QF3CfCb1rKD/s640/blogger-image--1600077555.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo2JzuLDQ8JJ565xs-lTLHcU1ZOdKsC5pab2ehtJs9Kz_ZqAFJBh2HHxgCPswNjpeqmgXlMossqEJs2fd7bjoW8V_pQqsWJUL5B3d8rJ_HIuBBxpnm7ZWhEuJNHVjk62oZ6QF3CfCb1rKD/s640/blogger-image--1600077555.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We ordered a Chilean Merlot which was very good or "mealy" as I described it to Ciaran!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjojrOFw5bGj4_K7SWPPy727w48hmURa_4VRJmY_HZNDozvWpvST6NPtN1NwZcUijtwOrc8QqKquS9E6hDPckl4P1wWEEJRL9L4X6DOEliXc-H6iKTMWKF7WnwgryQnUEHpIWkZ0_HwsbNf/s640/blogger-image--1485316060.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjojrOFw5bGj4_K7SWPPy727w48hmURa_4VRJmY_HZNDozvWpvST6NPtN1NwZcUijtwOrc8QqKquS9E6hDPckl4P1wWEEJRL9L4X6DOEliXc-H6iKTMWKF7WnwgryQnUEHpIWkZ0_HwsbNf/s640/blogger-image--1485316060.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwgI1QjrUKt6ntcJGcv2Vgwwhqjkucq-RQ_TSm_WR8c05RGf3IO65EDdP_IWr0ZwGUhvQcYeJb_fPTNtWMZQRAYw1QcZPwSEN3psDC-YruGy6JgIa8yBk2zOttcA0V30HZkY646Oq0EWA6/s640/blogger-image-80628896.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwgI1QjrUKt6ntcJGcv2Vgwwhqjkucq-RQ_TSm_WR8c05RGf3IO65EDdP_IWr0ZwGUhvQcYeJb_fPTNtWMZQRAYw1QcZPwSEN3psDC-YruGy6JgIa8yBk2zOttcA0V30HZkY646Oq0EWA6/s640/blogger-image-80628896.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>For starters, we split the calamari.</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQWmGCNjKOja-ntItatCenqq00R86Hc5Ri5AJXRoXq25mdzCpgeq_NDQwBV1I3xEc7r8ysHqjwPVzOd2VwLZWI0FRJFz1rH1h6W2NhxsgN8fluHS3e7-gpOiMrYqUmJzxG5Hrd6HNa7MIH/s640/blogger-image-969269158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQWmGCNjKOja-ntItatCenqq00R86Hc5Ri5AJXRoXq25mdzCpgeq_NDQwBV1I3xEc7r8ysHqjwPVzOd2VwLZWI0FRJFz1rH1h6W2NhxsgN8fluHS3e7-gpOiMrYqUmJzxG5Hrd6HNa7MIH/s640/blogger-image-969269158.jpg"></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For main Ciaran had the chicken (no surprise!) while I had the meatloaf (no comparison with meatloaf in 7 Fish)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilzBEOte5Z0EYqwbg_B550dJjQU65XI00_756sdw1JxmZDTdhzH-oRtSiDpmUfdotHux1noIMaf5NQs-6NjIfP-PezBM-ORmYVcMd2HBSPgnHO0f98w_sxNGHMHn3exMs1FKfkZCzxDcST/s640/blogger-image-1050291837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilzBEOte5Z0EYqwbg_B550dJjQU65XI00_756sdw1JxmZDTdhzH-oRtSiDpmUfdotHux1noIMaf5NQs-6NjIfP-PezBM-ORmYVcMd2HBSPgnHO0f98w_sxNGHMHn3exMs1FKfkZCzxDcST/s640/blogger-image-1050291837.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxh00u5WkatTuYC2uv6MPMRLF6U8R8MXJnd34nkITk5xqOze00-mL1IkJXQ_0OECLhQytrxkSCxz0tz4KRhtbmx_vvesrtuMPw-s7uK_2fWfSYpaQmrJsjmsSb4neDiYh_X2wv3nVhz7Ta/s640/blogger-image--1469092669.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxh00u5WkatTuYC2uv6MPMRLF6U8R8MXJnd34nkITk5xqOze00-mL1IkJXQ_0OECLhQytrxkSCxz0tz4KRhtbmx_vvesrtuMPw-s7uK_2fWfSYpaQmrJsjmsSb4neDiYh_X2wv3nVhz7Ta/s640/blogger-image--1469092669.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFz2yzvEnq-w9XTPVj8SqR-g3B5vjvLcL3RZKIkD28EMtTGh8C_AjWA1vc9nD3wUaBIfYIsd98UJt_CKuetJMzRGzK0KQqhTGqaZK0GJQM4rWprv3-cGjoMv_Zy7xQM7rAiI9yDEfvolFq/s640/blogger-image--1457213110.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFz2yzvEnq-w9XTPVj8SqR-g3B5vjvLcL3RZKIkD28EMtTGh8C_AjWA1vc9nD3wUaBIfYIsd98UJt_CKuetJMzRGzK0KQqhTGqaZK0GJQM4rWprv3-cGjoMv_Zy7xQM7rAiI9yDEfvolFq/s640/blogger-image--1457213110.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">All followed by a very rich "real old fashioned" chocolate pudding - it was so good!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sarabeths is consistently good.  Ciaran is a big fan!</div><br></div>

Sarabeth's

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Best offer of the day to get sumsung Glaxy Note 2 in just 699 Galaxy Note 2

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><br /><dt><strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7100</span></strong></dt><dt> </dt>                                                               <img border="0" cya="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrScybzhb-adEZoOY6E6QZB6hqf5ARtaf8xvN_a8Y5N3ATpZL5LBwcQll6uGd5Tyo3Evk9jdfbmHXvObxkFg4jPxxnD5XBmgHFnzGb3qVuRexVeYkapkvd8rA6rHArJuRZV_KuoN_KNUI/s320/samsung.jpg" width="229" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Samsung brings  the largest offer on samsung glaxy note 2 mobile.and the cost is done only 699 rupees in special offer. In this offer the glaxy can be gotten in very low price.This offer is extracted together with Samsung <b>svaiza.com</b>. This offer is for today only.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">In early day the company extracted the money back plan in buying of smartphone which populared in efficient way.therefor the samsung is ready to won something in this race.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKAa_4jGiapigUaYUjgiFWTJxDAuQAuwB-kGgfIs76UogWXLB2BOFboXkTsXaMZfvWCbJ4ch_T0AAgnpndjKbS1istwrIl8Ucb9XbU6AFirXlFBjjkiDuGqnOwVGCGqNnRVBx9ogr6zbE/s1600/samsung2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" cya="true" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKAa_4jGiapigUaYUjgiFWTJxDAuQAuwB-kGgfIs76UogWXLB2BOFboXkTsXaMZfvWCbJ4ch_T0AAgnpndjKbS1istwrIl8Ucb9XbU6AFirXlFBjjkiDuGqnOwVGCGqNnRVBx9ogr6zbE/s320/samsung2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This offer is available on <b>svaiza.com </b>through this offer running you can get this phone in only 699 rupees.If you do not win the new Samsung Galaxy Note 2 the  svaiza.com will make you 100% money back. This offer is only for today. The winner will be selected by the lucky draw.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Features of phone</span></b><br /><b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><br /></span></b><br /><br /><dt style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrScybzhb-adEZoOY6E6QZB6hqf5ARtaf8xvN_a8Y5N3ATpZL5LBwcQll6uGd5Tyo3Evk9jdfbmHXvObxkFg4jPxxnD5XBmgHFnzGb3qVuRexVeYkapkvd8rA6rHArJuRZV_KuoN_KNUI/s1600/samsung.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a> <span style="text-align: justify;">The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7100 features an 8 megapixel primary camera which is backed up by an LED flash to click pictures in low light. The camera doubles up to record Full HD video and play HD video as well. The camera features other useful features such as Auto-focus, Geo-tagging, Touch focus and image stabilization that serve to enhance the usability of the camera. The phone sports a 1.9 megapixel secondary camera so that the user can conduct video calling easily.</span></dt><dt style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></dt><dt style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></dt><dt style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /></dt><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><dt><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>General</b></div></dt><br /><ul class="feathers-list"><li>Form : Bar</li><li>SIM : Single SIM, GSM</li><li>Touch Screen : Yes, Capacitive</li><li>Keypad : No</li><li>Business Features : Document Viewer, Document Editor, Pushmail</li><li>Call Features : Loudspeaker</li><li>Handset Color : Grey</li></ul><br /><br /><dt><b>Display</b></dt><br /><ul class="feathers-list"><li>Display Type : Super AMOLED</li><li>Size : 5.55 Inches</li><li>Resolution : HD, 1280 x 720 Pixels</li><li>Colors : 16 M</li></ul><br /><br /><dt><b>Internet & Connectivity</b></dt><br /><ul class="feathers-list"><li>Internet Features : Email</li><li>GPRS : Yes</li><li>Edge : Yes</li><li>3G : 21 Mbps HSDPA, 5.76 Mbps HSUPA</li><li>Wifi : 802.11 a/b/g/n</li><li>USB connectivity : Yes, micro USB, v2</li><li>Tethering : Wi-fi Hotspot</li><li>GPS Support : A-GPS, GLONASS with Google Maps</li><li>Bluetooth : v4</li><li>Audio Jack : 3.5 mm</li><li>DLNA : Yes</li></ul><br /><br /><dt><b>Camera</b></dt><br /><ul class="feathers-list"><li>Primary Camera :  8 Megapixel</li><li>Secondary Camera : 1.9 Megapixel</li><li>Flash : LED</li><li>Video Recording : 1920 x 1080, 30 fps</li><li>HD Recording : HD, Full HD</li><li>Other Camera Features : Auto Focus, Geo-tagging, Face and Smile Detection, Touch Focus, Image Stabilization, Image Editor</li></ul><br /><br /><dt><b>Multimedia support</b></dt><br /><ul class="feathers-list"><li style="border-bottom: medium none; 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Information Regarding Hydrafacial Arlington TX

<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Teri Farley</div><br /><br /> <div class='uawarticle'>Hydrafacial Arlington TX is a combination of cleansing, hydration and exfoliation. It is the newest trend in skin resurfacing without the use of lasers. This is a non-invasive skin treatment that will leave you with a fresh, clear skin.<br /> <br /> Unlike micro-dermabrasion, this procedure does not make use of crystals as an exfoliation agent. It makes use of a spiral tip that has been specially designed to remove dead skin, excess oils and impurities. This is done without removing layers of skin. Special serums are used during the procedure to moisturize, condition and nourish the skin.<br /> <br /> The system offers an additional chemical peeling option along with the hydra-dermabrasion process. There are three strengths available. The mild preparation is suitable for most skin types and is used as a preparation product. The moderate preparation is suitable for acne prone and oily skin. It is also used in cases of hyper pigmentation and for fine lines. The stronger preparation is used as an aggressive peel. There are further treatments available to aid in acne treatment and skin rejuvenation.<br /> <br /> The procedure does not cause skin irritation. It is suitable for use on all skin types, including sensitive. The serum that is used will be specially made up for the patient's particular skin type. As the therapy has no effect on pigmentation, it can be used on skins of any color.<br /> <br /> The results vary and are dependent upon your skin's condition at the time. Many people see immediate results after one treatment, with the hydration lasting for up to seven days. In cases where the intention is to improve wrinkles, oily skin, pigmentation, acne or fine lines, it is recommended that you undergo at least six treatments. To this you should add maintenance treatments every two to eight weeks. However, the treatment plans will be altered to suit your individual needs. <A href="http://www.regencyhealingmedclinic.com">Hydrafacial Arlington TX</A> treatment is an efficient process that only requires about 15 to 30 minutes. This depends on whether or not you opt for additional treatments. It is possible to return to your normal activities immediately after the procedure.<br /> <br /> It is a painless procedure and is said to be akin to having a paintbrush moved over your skin. All patients will feel some tightness in their skin and may experience redness. This could last for up to two hours after the treatment. If you opt for skin peel treatments, the redness will last longer. It is possible for the sensitive area around the eyes to become swollen. A cold compress on each eye will provide relief for this problem.<br /> <br /> It is recommended that you use the skincare treatments provided by your practitioner after your procedure. A sunscreen should be used as protection. If you suffer from redness after the treatment, your practitioner may recommend a foundation product. The product will promote skin healing after this type of treatment. It will reduce the red appearance of the skin after treatment, allowing you to continue with your daily routine.<br /> <br /> Hydrafacial Arlington TX is ideal for all skin colors and types. It is suitable for the treatment of fine lines, wrinkles and facial creases. It can also be used to treat uneven pigmentation and blemishes.<br /> <br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawresource'><br /> <div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawlinks'><a href="http://www.regencyhealingmedclinic.com">Read more about</a> Information Regarding Hydrafacial Arlington TX visiting our website.</div><br /> </div><br />

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Perks Offered From Hydrafacial Mansfield TX Procedures

<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Lora Jones</div><br /><br /> <div class='uawarticle'>Remaining physically attractive and with a sense of heightened aesthetic appeal is a common concern of people around the world today. Many consumers learn that their efforts are strongly reliant on the daily efforts and products they set in place throughout their lives to ensure that success is readily offered in any particular routine. When considering the use of a hydrafacial Mansfield TX process consumers are often able to uncover a wealth of advantages associated with their decision.<br /> <br /> Hydrafacials are now a leading form of skin resurfacing that consumers are interested in for the sake of avoiding surgery. This particular process combined the elements of hydration and exfoliation to ensure the surface of the face is protected and made to appear younger as a result. People are often highly cautious when making the decision to have this particular effort performed.<br /> <br /> Anyone in Mansfield TX that is interested in this effort has a large number of professionals and opportunities to consider. People are often uncertain of what factors are actually best to consider when being assured their efforts are as well coordinated and thought out as possible. Understanding the benefits of this effort is quite helpful in making a viable decision.<br /> <br /> People typically realize the main advantage of having multiple professionals to consider in any given area. The large number of professionals is now offered due to the major increase in demand of having this procedure completed which has created better services and more viable solutions for interested clients. Consumers are given the chance to browse around and find the moss comfortable professional they are willing to use.<br /> <br /> Another advantage of actually going through this process is the effective results it is able to offer. Effective is typically based on the ability to see immediate results upon completion while avoiding the need to wait for overnight and skin healing requirements with other efforts. Long term effects are also noticed when consumers take the time to keep their skin hydrated upon completion.<br /> <br /> The lack of surgery that is associated with this process is also a major advantage realized with this effort. People often avoid having procedures performed that help them look younger as they wish to avoid needles and any kind of pain on their face for comparable results. Many people find this process to be completely painless and still quite effective.<br /> <br /> Consumers are also able to appreciate the lack of down time that is associated with this effort. Down time can be quite difficult for consumers to try and manage when having the opportunity to simply go about their daily lives upon completed. Wearing cosmetics is also made possible immediately which is a major source of appeal.<br /> <br /> When concentrating on a <A href="http://www.regencyhealingmedclinic.com">hydrafacial Mansfield TX</A> people also discover how affordable it is. The prices that are typically required for this process are quite reasonable and often able to be paid out over time. Many professionals even offer simple and effective payment solutions as part of being readily available to consumers in need.<br /> <br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawresource'><br /> <div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawlinks'>To help you get the best hydrafacial Mansfield TX locals simply recommend that you go to this page at <a href="http://www.regencyhealingmedclinic.com">www.regencyhealingmedclinic.com</a> for details. You will obtain all the relevant information by clicking here http://www.regencyhealingmedclinic.com.</div><br /> </div><br />

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Shave Off The Years With Botox

<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Marlene Ataine</div><br /><br /> <div class='uawarticle'>Botox Cosmetic has for years retained the title as the most commonly performed "non-surgical" cosmetic procedure in the United States, based on its ease of use and consistently good cosmetic results. Botox is an injection that is used to treat wrinkles and common skin symptoms brought about by the aging process or sun damage. It is used to target the muscles underneath the skin. As a result, a more youthful appearance is achieved. Contrary to any myths floating out there, Botox does not travel anywhere else in the body. It is localized to the area of the injection. It gradually wears off naturally over a 3-6 month period.<br /> <br /> It has been used to treat thousands of patients medically and cosmetically for over twenty years. Botox is produced in a lab by a bacterium called clostridium botulinum and it has been purified under very strict controlled conditions.<br /> <br /> Increasingly, men are turning to this exceptional wrinkle cure to look younger. Looking younger or the desire to look younger is no longer just the domain of women. The market for men is booming. The numbers are quite impressive. Some industry reports have estimated that the numbers have tripled in the past six years. That puts the actual numbers about a half a million men. A segment of about ten percent of all Botox injections.<br /> <br /> The reasons for men flocking to this product are varied but can generally be broken down into several underlying categories. One main reason is that a lot of men are being introduced to it by their wives, who are more aware and sensitive to the impact of frown lines or those deep forehead lines that can make them look much older. The social stigma of not appearing to care about how they look is no longer in fashion for men. Appearance matters and it is becoming evident in study after study.<br /> <br /> Are there any people who should not receive Botox?<br /> <br /> For a number of reasons, pregnant women, nursing mothers, or patients with neuromuscular diseases like myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, or AML, should not use Botox. You should not use Botox if you are allergic to human albumin. It is not recommended in pregnancy or nursing because it has not been tested.<br /> <br /> You will not be administered an anesthetic for this procedure, but before your treatment, your specialist may numb the injection site slightly. Normally, there procedure is quite fast. Usually, it will take under ten minutes. And there is no recovery time required, so you can go back to work or off to another errand if desired.<br /> <br /> It's not surprising that the affordability of Botox is one of the factors that has driven it's popularity. A typical Botox session will usually cost between $300 and $400 per syringe. Botox patients can anticipate this price point every four to six months, if they are looking to maintain the results of their treatment.<br /> <br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawresource'><br /> <div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawlinks'>For savings on your skin care, click <a href="http://serenityrejuvenationcenter.com/botox-seattle/">Bellevue Botox</a> .Visit our <a href="http://serenityrejuvenationcenter.com/latisse/">latisse Bellevue</a> specials.</div><br /> </div><br />

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Four Bad Things You Should Not Do With A Newport Beach Personal Trainer

<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Brandon Watkins</div><br /><br /> <div class='uawarticle'>Newport Beach is probably one of the best places for surfing and swimming. Getting fit for the beach season is certainly a must. With a Newport Beach personal trainer, your fitness goals are achievable. Doing these common workout mistakes on the other hand, will just waste your time, money, and effort.<br /> <br /> Constant Complaining<br /> <br /> If you own a company, you'll always dislike the employees who always complain about your policies. Thus, you get emotional with these workers and give unfavorable responses in return. This also applies with your trainer. Your trainer will find it very difficult to help you succeed if all you do is complain every session.<br /> <br /> However, there's nothing wrong about complaining. If you really think that a particular regimen or program is killing you, talk to your trainer and make needed adjustments. Don't sound like a contestant in the Biggest Loser who does nothing but complain before and after doing routines. Remember, the program was designed so you can achieve your fitness goals - you wanted it.<br /> <br /> Not Following the Plan<br /> <br /> This is the very basic when it comes to working out - you have to wear proper clothes. If you don't look good in gym clothes, face it - you're going to wear it until you look good in it. Instead of complaining, try to use it as a motivation to reach your goals. There is no better way of getting what you want by motivating yourself.<br /> <br /> Withholding Your Health Information<br /> <br /> Having a great body form is different than being healthy. This is why it's a must for trainers to ask you about your medical history. With this, they can give supplements that will not risk your health. They can also provide fitness programs that will avoid worsening your previous injuries. Withholding your health information is a not a good idea.<br /> <br /> Here are some of the health issues that must be addressed with your personal trainer:<br /> <br /> * Heart conditions<br /> <br /> * Asthma<br /> <br /> * Previous injuries (fractures, dislocated joints, etc.)<br /> <br /> * Food and drug allergies<br /> <br /> People with heart conditions are advised to consult a doctor first if they want to work out without the risk of another complication. If you have asthma, previous injuries or drug allergies, your Newport Beach personal trainer will be able to help you in creating a fitness program that fits you perfectly.<br /> <br /> Not Following the Plan<br /> <br /> This is the very basic when it comes to working out - you have to wear proper clothes. If you don't look good in gym clothes, face it - you're going to wear it until you look good in it. Instead of complaining, try to use it as a motivation to reach your goals. There is no better way of getting what you want by motivating yourself.<br /> <br /> Avoiding these mistakes will certainly make your fitness program easier. Being open to your Newport Beach personal trainer about your objectives is an excellent way to jumpstart your workout plans.<br /> <br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawresource'><br /> <div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawlinks'>Getting in excellent shape with the help of <a href="https://plus.google.com/116618666336536176190/about">Personal Trainer Newport Beach</a> not simply boosts your physique but furthermore your well being as well. The huge benefits that you can receive from <a href="http://www.theperfectworkout.com/personal-trainer-newport-beach/">Newport Beach Personal Trainer</a> are limitless.</div><br /> </div><br />

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A Personal Trainer Orange County Suggests 3 Leg Exercises For Strong And Sexy Legs

<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Jackie Johnson</div><br /><br /> <div class='uawarticle'>As you know, our legs are considered vitally important since they're the ones that give support to our body. In Orange County, a place that's surrounded with beautiful beaches, lots of women there are yearning to have a perfect pair of legs so they will look stunning when wearing their sexy swimwear and frolicking on one of these beautiful beaches.<br /> <br /> If you are one of these women, here are three leg exercises that a personal trainer Orange County would recommend to those who would like to achieve a pair of strong and sexy legs.<br /> <br /> Leg Press<br /> <br /> An exercise that is very effective in helping you to achieve a pair of stronger and perfectly shaped legs is the calf raises. There are some people who are genetically blessed and would find it easier to grow their leg muscles, but for others who are not, then the personal trainer Orange County would advise that they perform these exercises as often as they can. This type of exercise would involve working out the ankle and the foot whether on a standing or a sitting position.<br /> <br /> When doing the leg press exercises, make sure that you keep your repetition within the range of 15 to 20 repetitions for up to five sets. According to the personal trainer Orange County, this method of repetition will work your quads as well as your hamstrings and gluteal muscles, thus, you will certainly achieve a strong and perfectly shaped legs.<br /> <br /> Hamstring Curls<br /> <br /> Leg Press<br /> <br /> Calf Raises<br /> <br /> When doing the leg press exercises, make sure that you keep your repetition within the range of 15 to 20 repetitions for up to five sets. According to the personal trainer Orange County, this method of repetition will work your quads as well as your hamstrings and gluteal muscles, thus, you will certainly achieve a strong and perfectly shaped legs.<br /> <br /> Exercising the legs is also essential for those who are doing weight training. Take note that leg exercises don't necessarily have to be that hard, but it is important that you include them on your weight training in order to keep your legs stronger and so it could offer support to your overall body when working out.<br /> <br /> The amount of intensity of the leg exercise that you will do will pretty much depend on your health condition, your age and the level of your physical conditioning. It's highly advised that you seek the help of a personal trainer Orange County if you are not sure whether a certain leg exercise is safe for you or not.<br /> <br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawresource'><br /> <div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawlinks'>Getting in good shape with the help of <a href="http://www.theperfectworkout.com/personal-trainer-orange-county/">homepage</a> not simply improves your own entire body but also your well being too. The benefits that you can receive from <a href="https://plus.google.com/115839840522968346614/about">review</a>are endless.</div><br /> </div><br />

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The Tragic Inequality of Breast Cancer - The Daily Beast

<base href="data:"><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; color: black; text-align: left; "><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 16px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; font: inherit; line-height: 1.6; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Proxima N W01 Reg', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">It's reasonable to ask why the Breast Cancer Patient Education Act, a bill currently before Congress, is aimed specifically at helping "members of racial and ethnic minority groups." After all, breast cancer afflicts women of all races, ages, and nationalities. And white women are actually the most likely to develop the disease.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 16px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; font: inherit; line-height: 1.6; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Proxima N W01 Reg', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">The answer is quite disturbing. In far too many cases, minority breast cancer patients receive worse care than their white counterparts. As the authors of the Breast Cancer Patient Education Act are right to recognize, addressing this disparity means ensuring that all women are well-informed about the disease and the options for treating it.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 16px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; font: inherit; line-height: 1.6; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Proxima N W01 Reg', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Two facts in particular highlight the challenges faced by minority breast cancer patients. First, even though black women are 10 percent less likely to develop breast cancer than whites, black Americans are the most likely to die from the disease. At the same time, a disproportionate number of black, Hispanic, and Asian patients fail to receive breast reconstructive surgery following their mastectomies.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 16px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; font: inherit; line-height: 1.6; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Proxima N W01 Reg', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">At their core, the problems that confront minority breast cancer patients have to do with education. The alarmingly high rate of breast-cancer deaths in the black American community, for instance, is largely a failure of early detection. Too often with black patients, tumors aren't discovered until they have reached an advanced stage. Educating black women about the importance of regular mammograms could, by itself, increase breast-cancer survival rates dramatically.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 16px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; font: inherit; line-height: 1.6; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Proxima N W01 Reg', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">But detecting the disease is only part of the issue. Once diagnosed, patients are often uninformed about their treatment and reconstruction options, especially when a mastectomy is required. A 2009 study in the <em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; font: inherit; font-style: italic; ">Journal of Clinical Oncology</em> indicated that the number of minority women who receive reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy is incredibly low—and not by choice.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 16px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; font: inherit; line-height: 1.6; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Proxima N W01 Reg', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Minority women aren't the only ones who can benefit from more information. It is common for breast cancer patients of all backgrounds and races to make treatment decisions without full knowledge of their surgical options. Even those who do receive reconstructive surgery are often left with disfiguring scars that could have been avoided with a more sophisticated procedure.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 16px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; font: inherit; line-height: 1.6; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Proxima N W01 Reg', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">The idea that so many patients are being unnecessarily mutilated is deeply distressing to me, not just as a breast cancer surgeon, but as a woman. It's why I have devoted my career to helping women avoid the heart-wrenching choice between losing their life and losing their breasts.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 16px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; font: inherit; line-height: 1.6; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Proxima N W01 Reg', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Fortunately, the last few years have seen significant advancements in surgical procedures that effectively eliminate cancer while preserving the look of the breast. In the case of nipple-sparring mastectomies (NSM)—the procedure that <a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2013/05/14/angelina-jolie-i-had-double-mastectomy.html" target="_blank" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline; color: inherit; overflow: auto; ">Angelina Jolie</a> recently underwent—the nipple and skin remain intact, while the underlying breast tissue is removed. Together with implants or other reconstruction, NSM can leave breasts looking almost exactly as they did before the surgery.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 16px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; font: inherit; line-height: 1.6; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Proxima N W01 Reg', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">And yet, by a large margin, full-breast and nipple removals—or "simple" mastectomies as they are sometimes called—remain the most common form of mastectomy. Expanding access to NSM and related procedures could spare countless women the extraordinary mental anguish of losing their breasts.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 16px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; font: inherit; line-height: 1.6; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Proxima N W01 Reg', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Here, too, patient education is crucial. Before deciding on a course of treatment, breast cancer patients should learn as much as they can about the surgical options available to them. Websites like <a href="http://www.breastcancersurgeryoptions.com/" target="_blank" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline; color: inherit; overflow: auto; ">www.breastcancersurgeryoptions.com</a> and <a href="http://www.breastcancer.org/" target="_blank" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline; color: inherit; overflow: auto; ">www.breastcancer.org</a> can be valuable sources of accessible information.<br></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 16px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; font: inherit; line-height: 1.6; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Proxima N W01 Reg', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Physicians also need to stay informed. Believe it or not, many surgeons continue to advise against NSM on the grounds that the procedure is less effective and more difficult than a simple mastectomy. In reality, new devices such as Eigr illuminated breast retractors are making NSM much easier to perform. At the same time, peer-reviewed research continues to demonstrate that, in the right patients, this breast-preserving surgery does not increase the risk of cancer recurrence.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 16px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; font: inherit; line-height: 1.6; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Proxima N W01 Reg', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">The disparities that exist among breast cancer patients are stark evidence of the value of patient education. Without a more rigorous effort to inform all women about the disease and their surgical treatment options, many breast cancer patients will continue to suffer avoidable deformity and psychological and emotional trauma.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 16px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; font: inherit; line-height: 1.6; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Proxima N W01 Reg', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); position: static; z-index: auto; "><em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; font: inherit; font-style: italic; ">Dr. Rache M. Simmons is Chief of Breast Surgery at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.</em></div></div><a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/witw/articles/2013/06/16/the-tragic-inequality-of-breast-cancer.html?">http://www.thedailybeast.com/witw/articles/2013/06/16/the-tragic-inequality-of-breast-cancer.html?</a><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; color: black; text-align: left; "><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div>

The Tragic Inequality of Breast Cancer - The Daily Beast

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Submissive type test

I got sent home from the father's day family thing.  Back home snuggled in bed watching trash tv while the fam is at my outlaws.  The snide little comments to me got to be too much, I said I was going outside for a few minutes and hubby came out to take me home.  It's all for the best, so am thankful to have been paroled early.<br /><br />Besides, I'm just really not in the mood to be friendly with family members who owe us close to $20K, who didn't disclose their inability to pay back before requesting/accepting the loan,  who continue to live as if nothing were wrong with their expensive clothes and nice things, and use a family member's illness as a free pass to erase the debt.  Sorry you're sick, but they have jobs.  And if they can afford to do fun things, they can afford a token payment each month.  Basically, it's been written off as we're family.  God wants me to forgive and move on like hubby has.  I'm expected to get over it.  Call me a bitch, but I can't keep doing this year after year. APOLOGIZE already!  Pay back $5.  Acknowledge you screwed up and took advantage of us. Anything other than ignoring the problem. <br /><br />See, it's not just hubby I struggle with.  It's the family's MO.  Don't communicate in the slightest.  Ignore it and pray it'll go away and get better.<br /><br /><br />So, anyway....  I've been seeing the <a href="http://www.okcupid.com/tests/the-submissive-type-test" target="_blank">submissive type test</a> going around a while and thought it'd be fun.  Interesting... not quite sure what I was expecting.  Not that it's scientific or anything lol.  My gut reaction was heck no, then read it a few times.  Yes, i really do think it would be nice despite not being realistic by any stretch.  <br /><br /><div class="highlight"> <h2 class="result">Slave</h2><div class="raw_score">You scored 43% Humiliation, 71% Submissiveness, 77% Service, and 46% Pain!</div></div>You're the slave, you scored high in both submissiveness and service, you probably want to be owned by someone, you feel the need to relinquish your power over to someone else and to service him. You are the ideal partner for 24/7 Owner/slave relationships, whether you like or deslike pain is a matter of taste, hence with humiliation, but I would bet that the chances are you enjoy them sometimes but the most important thing is whether your Dom will enjoy doing those things to you.<br /><br /><br /><div class="analysis"> <h3>Your Analysis <span>(Vertical line = Average)</span></h3><ul class="variables clearfix"><li> <img alt="Humiliation Distribution" src="http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?chs=170x80&cht=ls&chls=1,1,0%7C1,1,0%7C1,1,0&chco=009cff,0099cf&chm=B,e5f5ff,0,0,0%7CB,caeafe,1,3,0%7Co,009cff,1,39,7,1%7CtYou,009cff,1,39,11,1%7CV,dddddd,0,34,1.0&chg=100,100,1,0&chf=bg,s,f6f6f6%7Cc,s,ffffff&chds=0,710.6401917&chd=t:64.07,73.41,83.00,91.60,99.10,106.89,116.12,127.80,140.29,154.92,173.13,194.94,219.57,245.95,273.35,301.02,328.52,355.20,381.12,405.82,429.49,452.11,473.66,493.55,511.29,525.63,536.27,542.65,545.77,546.65,546.60,545.32,544.04,543.50,544.65,545.28,543.16,536.35,526.18,513.16,497.67,479.66,460.65,442.33,425.80,410.52,396.08,382.43,369.70,357.73,346.07,334.53,323.05,311.33,298.90,285.17,270.16,254.05,237.42,220.69,204.38,188.56,173.54,159.35,146.33,133.95,121.79,109.54,97.78,86.95,77.29,68.36,60.18,53.00,46.84,41.28,35.91,30.76,26.16,22.46,19.54,17.38,15.95,15.24,15.00,15.00,15.00,15.00,15.00,15.00,15.00%7C64.07,73.41,83.00,91.60,99.10,106.89,116.12,127.80,140.29,154.92,173.13,194.94,219.57,245.95,273.35,301.02,328.52,355.20,381.12,405.82,429.49,452.11,473.66,493.55,511.29,525.63,536.27,542.65,545.77,546.65,546.60,545.32,544.04,543.50,544.65,545.28,543.16,536.35,526.18,513.16,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1" /><br /> <div class="desc">You scored 43% on <strong>Humiliation</strong>, higher than 60% of your peers.</div></li><li> <img alt="Submissiveness Distribution" src="http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?chs=170x80&cht=ls&chls=1,1,0%7C1,1,0%7C1,1,0&chco=009cff,0099cf&chm=B,e5f5ff,0,0,0%7CB,caeafe,1,3,0%7Co,009cff,1,60,7,1%7CtYou,009cff,1,60,11,1%7CV,dddddd,0,46,1.0&chg=100,100,1,0&chf=bg,s,f6f6f6%7Cc,s,ffffff&chds=0,815.1963257&chd=t:15.57,20.23,25.47,30.88,36.26,40.77,43.57,42.69,40.03,37.53,37.11,39.35,44.82,54.10,65.00,75.33,82.92,88.22,91.72,93.89,96.71,102.19,112.30,126.34,143.62,163.43,185.31,208.81,233.47,259.85,288.49,319.94,352.36,383.94,412.86,438.57,460.55,478.24,492.85,505.57,517.60,529.12,540.31,551.37,561.52,569.99,576.02,581.10,586.74,594.44,603.35,612.66,621.52,627.07,626.46,616.82,601.38,583.35,565.96,548.60,530.66,511.52,488.43,458.62,419.34,374.19,326.74,280.60,237.31,198.43,165.48,137.27,112.57,90.19,70.34,53.29,39.26,28.09,19.62,13.68,9.88,7.44,5.72,4.54,3.76%7C15.57,20.23,25.47,30.88,36.26,40.77,43.57,42.69,40.03,37.53,37.11,39.35,44.82,54.10,65.00,75.33,82.92,88.22,91.72,93.89,96.71,102.19,112.30,126.34,143.62,163.43,185.31,208.81,233.47,259.85,288.49,319.94,352.36,383.94,412.86,438.57,460.55,478.24,492.85,505.57,517.60,529.12,540.31,551.37,561.52,569.99,576.02,581.10,586.74,594.44,603.35,612.66,621.52,627.07,626.46,616.82,601.38,583.35,565.96,548.60,530.66,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1" /><br /> <div class="desc">You scored 71% on <strong>Submissiveness</strong>, higher than 81% of your peers.</div></li><li> <img alt="Service Distribution" src="http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?chs=170x80&cht=ls&chls=1,1,0%7C1,1,0%7C1,1,0&chco=009cff,0099cf&chm=B,e5f5ff,0,0,0%7CB,caeafe,1,3,0%7Co,009cff,1,80,7,1%7CtYou,009cff,1,80,11,1%7CV,dddddd,0,61,1.0&chg=100,100,1,0&chf=bg,s,f6f6f6%7Cc,s,ffffff&chds=0,905.973999&chd=t:122.00,122.00,122.00,122.00,122.00,122.00,122.00,122.00,122.00,122.00,122.00,121.73,120.92,119.30,116.59,112.82,108.00,102.14,95.81,89.75,84.73,81.52,80.30,81.29,84.73,90.59,98.40,107.88,118.76,131.02,144.58,158.81,173.04,186.84,199.44,210.97,221.57,231.42,241.84,253.52,267.18,283.70,302.12,321.82,342.16,361.95,381.18,399.51,416.57,432.92,448.48,463.61,478.65,493.37,508.22,522.77,536.55,549.42,560.40,570.34,580.10,590.19,602.97,618.09,635.20,654.40,672.06,686.38,695.57,696.90,693.05,684.70,672.53,659.08,643.23,625.43,606.12,583.05,557.93,531.34,503.84,477.82,452.56,427.91,403.71,377.84,350.47,321.60,291.22,260.91,231.06,202.53,176.18,151.72,129.21,108.71,90.27,74.52,61.18,50.90,43.02,36.97,32.29,28.60,25.46%7C122.00,122.00,122.00,122.00,122.00,122.00,122.00,122.00,122.00,122.00,122.00,121.73,120.92,119.30,116.59,112.82,108.00,102.14,95.81,89.75,84.73,81.52,80.30,81.29,84.73,90.59,98.40,107.88,118.76,131.02,144.58,158.81,173.04,186.84,199.44,210.97,221.57,231.42,241.84,253.52,267.18,283.70,302.12,321.82,342.16,361.95,381.18,399.51,416.57,432.92,448.48,463.61,478.65,493.37,508.22,522.77,536.55,549.42,560.40,570.34,580.10,590.19,602.97,618.09,635.20,654.40,672.06,686.38,695.57,696.90,693.05,684.70,672.53,659.08,643.23,625.43,606.12,583.05,557.93,531.34,503.84,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1" /><br /> <div class="desc">You scored 77% on <strong>Service</strong>, higher than 84% of your peers.</div></li><li> <img alt="Pain Distribution" src="http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?chs=170x80&cht=ls&chls=1,1,0%7C1,1,0%7C1,1,0&chco=009cff,0099cf&chm=B,e5f5ff,0,0,0%7CB,caeafe,1,3,0%7Co,009cff,1,48,7,1%7CtYou,009cff,1,48,11,1%7CV,dddddd,0,50,1.0&chg=100,100,1,0&chf=bg,s,f6f6f6%7Cc,s,ffffff&chds=0,905.973999&chd=t:104.00,104.00,104.00,103.97,103.87,103.69,103.39,103.42,104.27,106.38,110.29,115.82,122.82,131.10,139.52,147.51,154.51,159.93,164.56,169.03,173.94,180.41,188.37,198.10,209.90,223.37,238.48,254.97,272.61,291.74,311.97,333.03,354.65,376.41,398.28,419.50,439.35,457.45,473.17,487.41,501.06,514.83,530.84,549.26,570.29,594.24,618.35,640.30,657.78,667.77,671.11,668.75,661.61,652.18,642.02,632.34,624.37,617.38,610.50,602.89,593.73,582.66,569.99,555.89,540.53,524.18,506.97,488.85,469.78,449.35,427.47,403.99,378.78,351.75,323.21,294.11,265.37,237.80,212.24,189.20,169.14,152.37,137.91,125.08,113.22,101.64,90.38,79.57,69.37,60.55,53.27,47.54,43.37,40.40,38.08,35.97,33.63,30.95,28.09,25.43,22.98,20.92,19.21,17.84,16.89%7C104.00,104.00,104.00,103.97,103.87,103.69,103.39,103.42,104.27,106.38,110.29,115.82,122.82,131.10,139.52,147.51,154.51,159.93,164.56,169.03,173.94,180.41,188.37,198.10,209.90,223.37,238.48,254.97,272.61,291.74,311.97,333.03,354.65,376.41,398.28,419.50,439.35,457.45,473.17,487.41,501.06,514.83,530.84,549.26,570.29,594.24,618.35,640.30,657.78,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1,-1" /><br /> You scored 46% on <strong>Pain</strong>, higher than 43% of your peers.<br /><br /><br />What got me was also the part that said ---- Good luck in finding your best relationship :) That's what I often think too.  Not so much finding it, I want to build that best relationship, or perhaps find a halfway point.  Or even 1/3 scooted in my general direction.  Even though I know it's my little fantasy I like it. </li></ul></div>

Submissive type test

I got sent home from the father's day family thing.  Back home snuggled in bed watching trash tv while the fam is at my outlaws.  The sn...

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Santiago's Bodega

Last nights we ate in Santiago's Bodega which is on Petronia Street in the Bahama Village.  It's a tapas restaurant with lots of small plate options.<div><br></div><div>We chose a French Bordeaux to drink and started with a blue cheese wedge salad.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkAdDsK5dKSTezjNPreLiNlbGk7hw9nrFhUgnaPvgdQES8hwrK4lOa-9qMz6kiJi_TtGU5TSONZGAtxUnM2gtlsoO0-MDhmRhaaq0pgGWKepU4n_4kZ4kqkjGG1huOhT28YJNd5yu05z7u/s640/blogger-image-1996417913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkAdDsK5dKSTezjNPreLiNlbGk7hw9nrFhUgnaPvgdQES8hwrK4lOa-9qMz6kiJi_TtGU5TSONZGAtxUnM2gtlsoO0-MDhmRhaaq0pgGWKepU4n_4kZ4kqkjGG1huOhT28YJNd5yu05z7u/s640/blogger-image-1996417913.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div>Followed by a cheese plate (I was all cheesed out at this point).</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6QjXDNsanrPDLwPDbcuGYMLqgf4i3VKNnhF2X_zongeIj_XVfvXEjZZbUyHflzV7QGnkZzxbRCPiO0Eu9AfEr8XYCfRz2fDYo3IsMV916Jx75R2R0MmZZ_1J6kZaNhiIeCKCBw55Kbto2/s640/blogger-image--170255114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6QjXDNsanrPDLwPDbcuGYMLqgf4i3VKNnhF2X_zongeIj_XVfvXEjZZbUyHflzV7QGnkZzxbRCPiO0Eu9AfEr8XYCfRz2fDYo3IsMV916Jx75R2R0MmZZ_1J6kZaNhiIeCKCBw55Kbto2/s640/blogger-image--170255114.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then we had prosciutto wrapped dates stuffed with cheese - I love these!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifdUH08ryiPk-7vnqD9TEtHMXkkBKJNkBfTdsI3Y13hX4LXCal-2Gqb2L-D1jy_roxkVWJH7ZnmiNrOu7ObRPd6jmGqaTcxdWZaIYlgiZzJQty9-05X47r5N2uaZ6p22aL-CldxGFFzbr4/s640/blogger-image-1743226038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifdUH08ryiPk-7vnqD9TEtHMXkkBKJNkBfTdsI3Y13hX4LXCal-2Gqb2L-D1jy_roxkVWJH7ZnmiNrOu7ObRPd6jmGqaTcxdWZaIYlgiZzJQty9-05X47r5N2uaZ6p22aL-CldxGFFzbr4/s640/blogger-image-1743226038.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We also chose the tuna tartar </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ-eAW0Z7a_fYaUHXdcjwPZk1qZIc_nrnNeQXtfgb94cSvoJ-eX-6Gskuqr-vqy8QbQMqKbBYOaU6hNRrdyrHJgkuWQoLngGBx8czwqgoqWkGqengGJ6r0fw56GksZQ8VAZtI3J5ZtgEUL/s640/blogger-image-1237089646.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ-eAW0Z7a_fYaUHXdcjwPZk1qZIc_nrnNeQXtfgb94cSvoJ-eX-6Gskuqr-vqy8QbQMqKbBYOaU6hNRrdyrHJgkuWQoLngGBx8czwqgoqWkGqengGJ6r0fw56GksZQ8VAZtI3J5ZtgEUL/s640/blogger-image-1237089646.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And the gorgeous cherry & hoi sin glazed ribs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIxXdIWh2UELOCFKoHqQzvZqSAMhQnxoGyIRDbn9FupY18BeiJbH_Eup_EeSDzNIxArlzE_nSvvG7LcbWQN-6p-Lbh9rnbwI9VlqTT_euh7agQoZLQqMzlE3t93D1ebUM7tHctG9kCY8GW/s640/blogger-image-556699816.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIxXdIWh2UELOCFKoHqQzvZqSAMhQnxoGyIRDbn9FupY18BeiJbH_Eup_EeSDzNIxArlzE_nSvvG7LcbWQN-6p-Lbh9rnbwI9VlqTT_euh7agQoZLQqMzlE3t93D1ebUM7tHctG9kCY8GW/s640/blogger-image-556699816.jpg"></a></div><br></div>We then followed with the beef tenderloin and shrimp & chorizo on a skewer.  At this point I was so full I couldn't even finish the shrimp!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But when got home I realized I had room for dessert so we called to Flamingo Crossing for some French Chocolate @ Oreo Cookie ice cream.  Yum!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div>

Santiago's Bodega

Last nights we ate in Santiago's Bodega which is on Petronia Street in the Bahama Village.  It's a tapas restaurant with lots of sma...

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