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I think you misunderstand the point of the protest. It's not about "refusing to read an author because s/he has a different world view" but it is about refusing to support someone financially because of their 'world view,' where in this case OSC's 'world view' is outspoken bigotry and stating publicly that homosexuality…

I'm boycotting. http://skipendersgame.com/

Yup! As a scientist/nerd I feel like I'm being laughed at when I watch this show so even though the writing and acting are better than average for tv I still don't like it.

As someone who has mostly overcome a fear of flying I recommend something that will distract her during takeoff and landing. Those are the worst times for me and if I'm focused on something else I can get through it much more easily. I usually go with a crossword puzzle or an interesting magazine, but since she's with her…

I have a BS in Physics and in Astronomy and also have a Math minor. I got those 15 years ago and I'm now one year into a MS Space Studies program. My thesis will likely be on asteroid characterization.

I'm fine with the range of motion. I can 'sit' in a ATG position fairly comfortably for minutes at a time. My brother-in-law thinks both my twin sister and I are freaks because of this. :)

Good point. I wear Vibrams with no cushion, a stealth form of the 5 fingers, so I have that covered.

Your suggestions made a big difference tonight at the gym. I only tipped forward once out of the 25 lifts and that was when I got cocky and didn't pay attention to what I was doing. I found that taking a big breath before I start and letting in out part way up combined with a little pause at the bottom keeps me in much…

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll try to remember to keep a tight core / deep breath. Maybe I'll try your alterations too since I am at a pretty light weight.

Excellent suggestions! I hadn't heard the rope pulling visualization trick -- that's exactly the kind of advice I was hoping for. I'll try that tonight as well as going slower. I do have a wide stance and make sure my toes are pointed out. Thanks!!

My favorite is "The Message" -- very funny (Jayne's hat, the carnival side show exhibit), very sad (the ending), interesting sf idea.

I know it'll be hard to diagnose without video but I don't have that option. I was hoping, instead, to hear what other gals think about when lifting, what they have found to work well. For example, when starting, I try to remember to sit back rather than down, which keeps my position pretty good on the first half of the…

Blade Runner close second: City of Lost Children

Dual BS degrees in Physics and Astronomy with a Math minor. I'm now in a MS Space Studies program and will probably do my thesis on asteroid characterization and/or remote sensing applications to study climate change.

I use a Joseph's Flax, Oat Bran and Whole Wheat Lavash (http://www.josephsbakery.com/p-10222-Flax-Oat-Bran-and-Omega-3-Square-Lavash) as pizza crust. It's lower-carb, only 100 calories for a whole one (which is pretty large) and makes a great thin crust pizza. I toast it in the oven for a few minutes, then put on my…

Rush!!! I've seen them about 30 times now, twice this current tour, and they still put on an amazing show. For me the only band that may have topped them is Pink Floyd, who I never got to see in concert.

I have been having the same problem. I can get completely ATG with no weight or if I hold a 25 lb weight, but with the oly bar I can't get lower than thighs parallel to the ground. It is just like the OP describes -- it doesn't feel like my legs can't do it, it feels like I'm not in control and/or that I'll get stuck down…

Oooh, I'd like to help take out the zombie hoards! Please count me in.

Very much my experience/opinion as well. My first and favorite is Baker (but I did have a major crush on Davison) and I consider Sarah Jane the best companion of all. I've been a fan since the late 70s. I think Eccleston and Tennant did a terrific job of bringing the show back to a new audience -- a few of those episodes…

Long time atheist here! It's nice to know there are a few of us around.

I've been using a Steinborn Lift with about 50 pounds but it's tricky and feels a bit unsafe. I'm waiting to get the method down a little better before I add more weight. Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCpfNI-QgLM

Yeah, it feels like I'm doing a lot of things right and made some significant changes when I started this back in February (cut way back on butter, eggs and salt, reduced alcohol, upped exercise, etc.), which is why I'm getting a little frustrated and asking for advice. I do still drink a lot of alcohol, but count it in my…

Thanks for the advice. So you vote for ditching what the Bodymedia gadget is telling me for calories burned and go back to 1400 per day + exercise cals? I am hesitant to try that since it didn't seem to be working when I tried it in Feb/March but I see that it worked well for you.

:laugh: Arg! I'm one of those people who get irrationally irritated by typos and here I am committing one!

Thanks for the advice and encouragement! cjbapp: Since I got the Bodymedia gadget I don't calculate exercise calories and eat a percent back, I just try to keep a 250 - 500 calorie deficit per day from what my gadget reads compared to what I eat. Which I think I'm doing pretty well at, even though I'm not (yet?) seeing…