exercise: The Saudi-Manchurian candidate's parting shot (blog)

The Saudi-Manchurian candidate's parting shot

Chas Freeman's statement explaining the withdrawal of his prior agreement to chair the National Intelligence Council makes for good reading ... discussion or exercise independent judgment about matters of great importance to our country as well ... through the exercise of a veto over the appointment of people who dispute the wisdom of its views [more...]

Date: 2009-03-11 03:12:07

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Breaking: Pres. Obama Signs Order Allowing Stem Cell Research

Further Stating "That is why today, I am also signing a Presidential Memorandum directing the head of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a strategy for restoring scientific integrity to government decision making." Update: Tony Perkins and David Christensen, both from the Family Research Council, as well as Dr [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 22:40:54

Steps Towards a More Sustainable Life of Less

Post written by Leo Babauta . Follow me on Twitter . When my grandparents were young, none of the appliances (let alone hi-tech gadgets) in our homes were in common use — not the refrigerator, electric stove, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, toaster, television, computer, air-conditioner, microwave, etc. None of it [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 23:07:39

It's so dark in here...

It's raining again. Seems like it's been raining for a long time. Dark. Dreary. Bleah. Let's light a few candles shall we? Ingredients: (all SU!) Stamps - Big Birthday Candle; Paper - Washington Apple DSP, Riding Hood Red, Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Whisper White; Ink - Basic Black, [more...]

Date: 2009-03-10 14:32:29

Cellulite Reduction Program Alternatives

by Raimi Alwi I was walking at the park on weekend and met a friend. He asked me on various topics mainly related to health improvements ... . Let’s move on. Exercise is one of the alternatives to cellulite reduction program . It can help ... physical activity. Exercise does not have to be overly strenuous to do any good. Even toned down [more...]

Date: 2009-03-11 10:01:22

Inject Resveratrol, Don't Drink!

The claim that red wine, operating through the impact of its component chemical, resveratrol, has health benefits (as seen on 60 Minutes) is actually an anti-alcohol campaign. Moderate drinking of all forms of alcohol has been shown over decades in scores of well-controlled studies by the most prestigious epidemiological research groups to reduce [more...]

Date: 2009-03-06 16:14:38

Lies, Damn Lies, and ‘Integrative Medicine’

Last week, two events took place in Washington that ought to inspire trepidation in the minds of all who value ethical, rational, science-based medicine and ethical, rational, biomedical research. One was the Senate Panel titled Integrative Care: A Pathway to a Healthier Nation , previously discussed by my fellow bloggers David Gorski , [more...]

Date: 2009-03-06 06:00:57

Rock Of Love Bus Recap - Episode 8 - Salsa In My Suitcase

Too bad the curtains don’t match the censor boxes. That woulda been sweet. This week, the girls are headed to Panama City, Fla., aka the Redneck Riviera. But more importantly, look at Farrah’s top! Much like the blue tiger from which its fabric is modeled, that top is wild, dangerous and wholly impossible. Also: bad news, guys [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 18:00:56

No More of Obama’s Talk, Tone, or Temperament

The president not only expresses himself well; words are his primary weapons for mass manipulation. March 9, 2009 - by Bill SiegelPage 1 of 2 Next ->President Barack Obama has used a variety of hypnotic tricks to subliminally control his audiences. Partial proof of his talent lies in the absurd Obamanosis reflected in liberal media sycophants, [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 07:20:28

The Wire re-up: Episode Three, Season One

SPOILER ALERT: This weekly blog is for those who have already seen The Wire in its entirety It's the aftermath of the wrong-headed, beer-sodden, chest-beating exercise in calamity otherwise known as Herc, Carver and Prezbo's trip to the towers, that resulted in a riot in the projects. Daniels is not impressed, nor is anyone in the department [more...]

Date: 2009-03-10 00:15:00

Bozell Column: A Low-Tech Lent?

Lent is a season of sacrifice and repentance. Most commonly, the discussion of Lenten commitments revolves around our obesity problem, sounding like a recommitment to already dissolved New Year's resolutions about a better diet or more exercise. Sometimes, we can sound like we're more focused on Jenny Craig than Jesus Christ [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 04:12:36

Finding the Right “Brand Voice” on Twitter

Kai Turner is head of Information Architecture at Agency.com – London. You can follow him on Twitter ... media channels, as it’s a more open and authentic form of communication. While ... in carefully crafting a static piece of communication but, much like bringing a script to a dinner [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 21:50:58

While It Is Called Today

So far in 2009, I’ve been publishing one post each day on an event from the history of the church. Every day is the anniversary of something, and even when the events aren’t exactly worth celebrating for their own sakes, all I’m looking for is an excuse to get some of this great tradition back into the minds of the kind of people who read our work [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 22:09:56

Freeman: The powerful Israel lobby is determined to prevent any view other than its own from being aired

Charles W. "Chas" Freeman Jr.'s statement: To all who supported me or gave me words of encouragement during the controversy of the past two weeks, you have my gratitude and respect. You will by now have seen the statement by Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair reporting that I have withdrawn my previous acceptance of his invitation [more...]

Date: 2009-03-10 23:42:04

Confessions of a Self Made Mediocrity

Get out of your feed reader and comment on this post- we PROMISE that the ShamWow guy won\'t pop out when you do... The Proof’s in the Results The other day I was with a small group talking to Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle. In discussing one of his pitchers he said that the hitters usually will tell you how effective you are as a [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 19:06:52

The Movement is Headed to Fresno, CA

In preparing this post, I can't but help use the first-person perspective because the impact that Camp Courage in Fresno had on me personally as a facilitator is so profound that distancing myself from it would, not only be difficult, but wrong in how I should communicate what needs to be told about the amazing change that is happening in [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 21:00:49

Chas Freeman Withdraws Name for Intelligence Post - Failure of Leadership by President Obama

I brought the case of Chas Freeman to you in the post: Who is Chas Freeman and Why We Should Care About What’s Happening to Him? Yesterday, Mr ... t done in because he had financial problems. Mr. Freeman is gone because HE ACTUALLY CHALLENGES ISRAEL. That is his crime. I guess ‘ Team of Rivals’ can be allowed for this Administration [more...]

Date: 2009-03-11 15:15:59

Work Exercise Into Your Day 10 Minutes at a Time

Filed under: Fitness Welcome to Walking the Walk , a feature that takes a deeper look at commonly shared diet and fitness advice ... they stick to their exercise goals. Go back and visit on February 5th and all those newbies will be long gone. Many people fail at exercise, and I think I know at least one reason why. Maggie [more...]

Date: 2009-03-06 11:00:00

Assault On Legislature, Constitution Dead

by Malik Imtiaz Sarwar Discussing the Perak situation with specificity is, by this stage, a difficult thing to do. So much has happened so quickly. Nuanced actions and counter-actions, some of it in uncertain legal terrain, and relatively scarce details have made it precarious to consider certain key events – the legal action against the Speaker [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 23:49:19

Gwen Stefani: My Boys Were Given the Wrong Names!

Ramey In the time spent preparing for baby, choosing a name is a critical step, with some parents opting to meet their little one first in order to ensure the moniker is a perfect fit. According to Gwen Stefani , as her two boys grow older and develop their own personalities, she is becoming more convinced there was name mishap along the way! [more...]

Date: 2009-03-06 18:00:04

Chas Freeman forced by Israel Lobies to withdraw from NIC Chairmanship

Below is a note former MEPC president, Chas Freeman, sent to friends and supporters. Begin Text: To all who supported me or gave me words of encouragement during the controversy of the past two weeks, you have my gratitude and respect. You will by now have seen the statement by Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair reporting that I [more...]

Date: 2009-03-10 23:51:00

Set Your Sights High or Stop Dreaming This Sunday?

We saw a gorgeous condo on our way home yesterday that ignited my home buying urge. The price of the two bedroom was just right (the more appropriate term is yeah right) at $800,000 so one of the things I told my wife was that maybe we shouldn’t be wandering in whenever we see open houses since it will just “up our standards” and we will never [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 14:01:50

Seed mistrust, sow misinformation.

On this day in 1971, a group of activists broke into an FBI field office in Media, Pennsylvania and stole about a thousand government documents with a mysterious notation, “COINTELPRO.” The public revelation of these documents ranks with the Pentagon Papers as one of the most significant exposés of government secrets in U.S. history [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 03:52:33

The Knucklehead of the Day award

Today's winner is Harry Jackson. He gets the award for the following-Authorities say they arrested an escaped jail inmate trying to sneak back into the lockup with cigarettes allegedly stolen from a nearby store. Sheriff Tommy Gregory said Saturday that 25-year-old Harry Jackson had opened a door to the exercise yard and climbed the outer [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 11:36:48

Chas Freeman speaks: By vetoing U.S. appointments, the Israel lobby is enforcing adherence to a foreign government

Date: 2009-03-10 23:42:04

Chas Freeman speaks: By vetoing U.S. appointments, the Israel lobby is enforcing adherence to a foreign government

Date: 2009-03-10 23:42:04

Najib’s Challenge: Clean up UMNO

Barry Wain | Far Eastern Economic Review Malaysia’s planned leadership transition at the end of March from Ahmad Abdullah Badawi to Mohamed Najib Razak masks a fundamental reconfiguration of Malaysian politics. The United Malays National Organization is in long-term decline, after losing support among Malays for at least a decade [more...]

Date: 2009-03-10 14:25:37

Okay, One More Post

Not to get pulled back too much into the Freeman controversy, which I would prefer to see resolved sooner than later, but I did want to comment on Leon Hadar’s post on the main blog. One of the things that Freeman critics have suddenly (re)discovered is their deep concern for human rights violations in China, [more...]

Date: 2009-03-10 19:56:49

Miley Needs a New Bra and Katie Holmes' Detox Dilemma - February 27 to March 5

Filed under: Celebrities and Entertainment If you're looking for fitness inspiration, why not look to the stars? ... , and it's got to be hard work getting into some of those costumes, but Katy Perry hates to exercise. However, there is one type of exercise she jumps right into -- Find out what it is here. Getty [more...]

Date: 2009-03-06 10:00:00

Guest Post: Innovators, not Imitators!

Let's face it. Recently, Christians are not known for being great innovators. Before you dismisses this apparent controversial statement, I would ask what it means to be an innovator. Innovation can mean anything from idea generation to product output. Lately, great innovation seems to be equivocated with technology [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 16:35:14

It's possible to be as stupid as Evan Bayh, but does anyone in his position have the right to be? PLUS: Jay Leno on Obama vs. Bush

Senator Evan with one of his prominent admirers by Ken Longtime DWT readers know that Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh is not a favorite here ... to voters' deepest ignorances rather than attempt to exercise the tiniest bit of leadership and attempt to educate them. When it comes to a grasp of social and economic issues and the backbone to exercise [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 14:00:00

Hamster Power

Filed under: BizarreCleaning you child's hamster cage may seem like a chore, but it seems the little critters may be more useful than first thought.Scientists have discovered that by attaching detectors to the animals during their daily exercise in the wheel, they are able to capture the biomechanical energy released as they run. The tiny [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 06:30:00

Day 1 of the ICCC conference

UPDATE: see an additional report from Prof. Bob Carter below the “read more” line. ALSO: See this announcement at Climate Audit Photo by Evan Jones I don’t have a lot of time to blog about today’s conference. You can see the agenda here . Highlights today: I spent about a half hour meeting with Steve McIntyre [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 03:06:16

Jake Gyllenhaal Is Made of Muscle, Not Cookies

Jake Gyllenhaal was out and about LA earlier this week before strapping on a helmet for a bike ride with his friend Austin Nichols yesterday. He's been looking particularly hot lately , and working out is only helping the cause. Plus, all Jake's exercise means getting to indulge in cookies and wine on date nights with Reese [more...]

Date: 2009-03-06 17:00:40

An all-too-common breast cancer testimonial for “alternative medicine”

One of the consistent themes of SBM since its very inception has been that, when it comes to determining the efficacy (or lack thereof) of any particular medicince, therapy, or interventions, anecdotes are inherently unreliable. Steve Novella explained why quite well early in the history of this blog, [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 08:00:20

My Mental Health Experiment: 10 Days With No Computer

In her new book “An Altar in the World,” bestselling author Barbara Brown Taylor writes about “the practice of paying attention.” She explains: The practice of paying attention is as simple as looking twice at people and things you might just as easily ignore. To see takes time, like having a friend takes time [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 22:19:16

Gettin’ ‘em when they’re young

USA Today looks at why, apart from simply being a baseball-mad country, Cuba is able to produce so much talent : " ... , always thinking about sending (kids) to high-performance schools," Garcia said. "There is always talent ... Everyone plays all positions until about age 15," says Adelio Garcia, manager for this team of top [more...]

Date: 2009-03-06 16:15:00

Helium Helps Increase Exercise Intensity in COPD Pts

It's been known by academic anesthesiologists for many years now that helium/oxygen mixture can be used for rare cases of severe upper respiratory ... were able to increase people's physical performance, by improving length and intensity of exercise ... more exercise and get greater improvements in fitness also get better improvements in their symptoms [more...]

Date: 2009-03-10 09:36:37

Watch Out, Video Games Will Kill You!

There’s a lot of bile flying around over a British government ad campaign that takes a hearty crack at video games. “ Change4Life ,” a joint effort by the British Heart Foundation, Diabetes UK and Cancer Research, encourages families to exercise and eat better — noble goals, for sure, except that the adverts [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 23:06:40

At least one of us is getting his exercise

(not going to mention sleep issues tonight, but he slept 5 hours straight last night and i felt so amazing i could hardly go back to sleep and it was so lovely and wonderful and fabulous but then he wouldn't nap today and then i unbundled him and he did great but didn't sleep for long and now i'm researching silent reflux because holy crap that [more...]

Date: 2009-03-12 04:30:38

Household Budgeting On $800 A Year

Photo courtesy of GoldenEel Yes, you read that correctly. Could you live on $800 a year, excluding utility bills, clothing, gifts, car, and house? Your reaction is probably like mine - what’s left? Well, a lot, actually. Consider how much money leaks through your budget on things like food, pet food, entertainment, [more...]

Date: 2009-03-11 10:00:15

Srtess…Is It Stress That Is Making Me Sick?

Discover 3 Natural Remedies That Will Stop Virtually Any Pain Stress is a normal reaction for people of all ages. It’s caused by your body’s instinct to protect itself from emotional or physical pressure or, in extreme situations, from danger. Stress is your body’s way of responding to any kind of demand [more...]

Date: 2009-03-12 00:12:01

Full Text: President Obama Speech on Stem Cell Policy Change

(Source: White House Press Office) Today, with the Executive Order I am about to sign, we will bring the change that so many scientists and researchers; doctors and innovators; patients and loved ones have hoped for, and fought for, these past eight years: we will lift the ban on federal funding for promising embryonic stem cell research [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 16:18:50

Better Health for Couch Potatos

by Larry Franklin Despite all the technology we have at our fingertips, it appears that people are busier than ever ... goals. If your goals are unrealistic, you’ll get discouraged and return to old habits. 2. Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Break your exercise time into two fifteen minute [more...]

Date: 2009-03-11 12:43:26

Avoid Cellulite Reduction Program and Look Good!

by Raimi Alwi I remember hanging out with my friend in the park nearby my house and he always asks me about tips on health improvement ... big if you do not read and understand them carefully. So Read on! Exercise ... for you to exercise three times a week. In each session, spend at least 20 minutes exercising and it does [more...]

Date: 2009-03-11 10:39:05

WAVE Contour Plus promises an accelerated whole-body workout

WAVE Whole-Body Advanced Vibration Exercise, a North American company that focuses on the manufacture, education, research and training of vibration exercise technology, has announced the first consumer model ... exercise. Other salient features include ergonomically designed handles, interactive touchscreen [more...]

Date: 2009-03-07 08:20:38

South Florida's Top 8 (1st quarter, 2009)

The local pro teams have had so much turnover that this list is very different from any that would have been compiled two years ago. No Dontrelle Willis. No Miguel Cabrera. No Shaq. I will go through this exercise every three months, and you are encouraged to challenge my conclusions. 1. Dwyane Wade: He's never been better [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 03:26:19

Lecturing “PUMAs”

“PUMA” is an acronym dreamed up by Conflucian “SM” at The Confluence on June 1, 2008 at 3:39PM. SM is a woman with experience in advertising and public relations, and she’s really good at thinking up clever acronyms and slogans. This time she created one that went viral within days after she posted this comment [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 17:20:02

Students Design Device To Instantly Track Calorie Burning

A group of students from Georgia Tech developed a device that allows individuals to keep a constant count on the amount of calories they burn-even while sleeping. Named the HappyHR, the instrument lets users measure and compares day-to-day physical and caloric activity. It's named for the euphoric feeling that can follow an intense exercise [more...]

Date: 2009-03-12 00:20:02

Dr Ahmed Yousef - Israeli Elections: From Bad to Ugly

Pundits have asked Palestinians of every persuasion what they think of Israeli elections over the past several weeks. Opinions are varied and thoughtful; yet the truth is that to prefer one of the leading groups over another is an exercise in futility. Asking for a choice is akin to opting hypothetically [more...]

Date: 2009-03-06 22:35:38

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