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Worst. Study. Ever.
A study published in the July issue of Obesity (side note: who knew there was a magazine named “Obesity”) found that getting hitched causes one heck of a weight gain! Researchers tracked the weights of almost 7,000 people in various stages of coupledom and their findings were this: being single is way better for your waistline.
Within a couple of years of marriage the risk of obesity is double that of single folk. Double!
Well, there goes that dream of a diamond ring I’d been harboring since childhood.
If getting married is bad for you, well being coupled up but unwed isn’t much better. Women who were cohabiting with a significant other for five or less years, had a 63% increased risk of obesity. The risk doesn’t stop after five years though, the longer your time in coupledom ladies, the higher the rate of weight gained.
Okay, then, so no diamond ring, and not shared rent.
Men gained weight too, but they’re usually topped off after about two years.
I think if I’m ever going to have a reasonably healthy romantic relationship I’ve got to stop reading scientific studies. Or, I could join a convent and happily reside in my skinny jeans. Sigh…
You know all those commercials, paid for by the Corn Refiners Association, set out to defend the honor of High Fructose Corn Syrup? Apparently they’re not working.
Many manufacturers of popular foods and beverages like Snapple, Log Cabin Pancake Syrup, Ocean Spray Juice, and a slew of other popular brands, are trading out HFCS for sugar due to customer belief. Even our First Lady, Michelle Obama, says she refuses serve anything containing the synthesized sweetener to her daughters.
What’s so bad about HFCS you may ask, well the main difference between sugar and HFCS is that the fructose in HFCS isn’t broken down before it gets to the liver (even our magically wondrous bodies can’t figure out how to do it), so HFCS is is converted directly to fat. So, while sugar in general isn’t a good addition to our diets and can contribute to obesity and metabolic syndrome, HFCS is particularly bad.
Here’s one of the Corn Association Ads…
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEbRxTOyGf0[/youtube]
Critics of the switch think that somehow people will start to think that sugary snacks are all sorts of healthy, as long as they’re made with real sugar and not evil-sugar-impostor-monster HFCS. So, let’s make this clear, sugar regardless of its form should be enjoyed in moderation. It is still high in calories and generally useless in regard to health.
Those same critics also make the argument that sugar is more expensive than HFCS (hence, the reason it became so popular to begin with) so that will cause already high food costs to sky-rocket.
I say, if money be your woes, there will still be plenty of HFCS laden snacks available, but when it comes to sugar goodness, I’ll stick to the sweet stuff that is the lesser evil.
Hmmm, I’m going to go ahead and say “duh” on this one.
Wake Forest University psychologist Dustin Wood, recently released the findings of his “attractiveness” study. The study included 4,000 male and female participants who rated different types for attractiveness. I love this sort of thing, but honestly, I think it’s all sorts of predictable.
The study included pictures of oodles of men and women, all between the ages of 18-25. Without participants knowing the research team rated each picture on it’s type characteristics (ie. seductive, confident, thin, sensitive, stylish, curvaceous [women], muscular [men], traditional, masculine/feminine, classy, well-groomed, or upbeat.) Participants then rated the pictures from 1 to 10, 1o being super-duper hot.
Men showed a consistent preference for women who seemed thin, seductive and self-confident. Have you seen Angelina Jolie, yeah nuff said. Women on the other hand fared much more open minded. Women seemed to show a small preference for small, muscular types, but there was no real obvious winner when it comes to women’s attraction levels. Men that women found to be dreamboats, lit no fire under others. Women voted for more non-physical perceived attributes than men did.
Fellas, worry not, there’s bound to be a woman out there that lusts after you. Ladies, well, it’s not like this came to much of a surprise, right?
The study did have one other stand out finding, people rated pictures of people smiling as more attractive on both ends of the gender spectrum. Smile!
There are now two locations for Water Taxi Beach: one in Long Island City and another at South Street Seaport… and another one is set for Governor’s Island which is due to open in two weeks. I’d never been to either, but figured this weekend it was ’bout time to see what everyone was talking about. I hit up the Long Island City beach – the original – and I have to say the view is friggin’ amazing!
Really people, the view of the New York City skyline is what this place is all about. That and feeling the sand between your toes, which is a rare occurrence for us city dwellers.
The rest of the experience I could take or leave. I got there early, way early, like 7PM to meet up with some friends for a dinner of crappy hot dogs and pulled pork. Let’s just say this is not a fine dining establishment, I felt a bit sick post beach-meat experience, but I guess that’s the nature of the beast. The alcohol is typically overpriced, but they’re generous with the pour, so your drinks will be strong.
Since I got there early, I didn’t have to pay a cover, but the cover charge for this place once the sun goes down varies wildly based on who’s DJing. It seems that it can often cost anywhere from $5-$40, depending. I’m guessing the night I was there was a $5 night, because the DJ was atrocious! Seriously, the worst techno I’ve ever heard. The dance “tent” was cool, but no one really knew how to dance to this stuff. My friends and I, who are usually all up and gyrating with the best of them, just stood on the sidelines trying to figure out what the F *** was going on.
Besides the ambiance and the magnificent views, the other thing that really made this place was the eclectic group of people. This is really a come one/come all type of place: Hipster, Preppy, Thug-o-rific, Grunge-tastic… everyone’s welcome and it definitely adds to the vibe of this joint.
In conclusion: If you’re looking for a chill night out with awesome skyline views, sand between your toes and a cool mix of people, then Water Taxi Beach is awesome for you. Beware though… it can be pricey to get in, the food sucks, the alcohol is ‘spensive and the I could have DJ’d better in the third grade.
That’s my opinion and I’m sticking to it.
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All I have to say is god bless Canada.
Scientists from our great neighbor to the north have come up with just about the best scientific study since the invention of penicillin. A twelve year study of 11,326 adults, and their weight has shown that a few extra pounds may actually be beneficial to your health.
Stick thin is out my friends, at least from the health perspective. The magical study in question concluded that a few extra pounds, those people with Body Mass Indexes between 25 to 29.9, lived longer than their recommended range (18.5 to 24.9) counter parts, and were much healthier than those participants considered underweight with BMIs under 18.5.
In fact those categorized as underweight has a mortality rate 73% higher than their normal weight counterparts. The big winner though was those traditionally considered overweight, who’s mortality rate was 17% lower than those within the normal range.
So, what’s the cause of this huge shift in weight related health thinking? Apparently a few extra pounds can be protective, especially to the elderly, while weight related illness like diabetes and high blood pressure can be treated medicinally.
Either way I’m just glad I don’t have to feel quite as guilty about that doughnut I had this morning. After all, it could help me live longer.
THE MICHAEL JACKSON MEDLEY(ULTIMIX MEGAMIX)
01. Megamix of 5 hits
02. Billie Jean-01:36
03. Smooth Criminal-03:05
04. Black or White-04:38
05. Bad-05:40
06. Jam-06:05
07. Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough-07:24
08. Thriller-08:13
09. Rock With You-09:56
10. Off The Wall-10:34
11. Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ -11:56
13. Working Day & Night-14:14
14. P.Y.T.-14:37
15. Dirty Diana-15:48
16. Beat It-16:50
The Michael Jackson Medley (Ultimix Megamix) – Michael Jackson
Well ladies, if you’re looking to make $10,000 New York City is here to help. All you have to give them in return is your eggs.
Getting money for egg donation is nothing new, it’s a painful, hormone filled way to make a quick buck but usually the eggs are then used to create a baby. Which is what eggs are know for. Not so much in this case though. New York State became the first state to legalize paying women for egg donation (up to $10, 000), for eggs that will then go toward stem cell research.
New York has been doing stem cell research from on donated eggs for sometime, but let’s just say the women willing to donate their eggs just out of the kindness of their hearts were few and far between. I mean, hey, that stuff is painful! Scientists are hoping the monetary incentive will increase egg donation and therefore scientific breakthroughs in disease management.
Critics of the plan, and there are many, think this is a pretty craptastic idea. Fears that women will be exploitative to women and that the selling off of eggs amounts to nothing more than legalized body part trafficking. There is also concern about the long term risk of the high potency hormone treatments.
What are your thoughts ladies?
Great way to pay off your credit card debt and potentially save lives OR creepy and exploitative of the government?
Let us know in the comments section below.
As of 2012, Brooklynites will no longer be taking the train to Atlantic/Pacific, they instead will be taking the train to Barclays. The British banking giant bought the naming rights to the transportation hub to go along with the naming rights of the new stadium being built right across the street.
Oh, yeah, and they paid $4 million for the honor.
It’s no secret that the MTA has money woes, I mean, they tell us every chance they get as they raise our fares a little higher. I say, if you’re going to be selling off little off pieces of New York to the highest bidder, at least leave our subway fares alone!
One station does not make a cultural disaster, but I have to say I’m a bit worried about the the idea of certain New York landmarks being known by their corporate sponsors. This could be just another step to the theme-park-ization of New York City and that definitely worries me.
What are your thoughts New Yorkers? Is corporate sponsorship of the subway station good for the economy or bad for the cultural identity of New York? Let us know in the comments section below.
Sadly, for you more pornographically curious Real Housewives fans, a judge has halted the release of a sex tape featuring Real Housewife of NJ, Danielle Staub (you know, the one featured in that book that caused all sorts of drama) and her now ex-boyfriend, the much younger Stephen Zalewski.
Danielle, says she didn’t know that Stephen was taping her. Stephen says he laid down massive wads of dough on her and needs to reclaim some of his losses.
Mature Stephen, very mature.
You were on TV dude, and lets face it you’re nothing to write home about, so this could have only done wonders for your sex life. Until now, of course, any girl with any shred of dignity is going to stay as far away from you and your webcam as is humanly possible.
A hearing to determine the fate of the tape is scheduled for July 21st, when a judge will decide whether it’s Stephen’s right to sell the tape to the wanking… I mean, viewing public. Danielle isn’t going quietly though, she’s suing Stephen for invasion of privacy.
OMG, I hope they’re back next season. These are the trashiest most dramatic people ever and I love every minute of it!
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