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Actor Phil Idrissi and others victim of gold hunting burglars in Los Angeles

http://twitter.com/#!/CBSLA/status/177668200933232641

From  CBSLA:

“Pretty much all the contents of these drawers were on the ground,” Phil Idrissi said while showing us the aftermath the burglary at his home.

Idrissi — a big man — looks like somebody that you would not want to mess with, but even he was victimized.

“You never feel good knowing you’re that vulnerable,” Idrissi said.

The actor, who normally plays the tough guy on shows like “The Mentalist” and “The Young and the Restless” had taken his dog Lenny out for less than an hour. In that short window of time, burglars picked or bumped his lock.

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/03/08/actor-phil-idrissi-and-others-victim-of-gold-hunting-burglars-in-los-angeles/

Austrians sick of being mocked for X-rated village name; more mockery ensues

http://twitter.com/#!/darlingjaz/status/192597738603556864

If residents of Fucking, Austria were undecided about changing the hamlet’s name to something less mock-worthy, reaction from the Twitterverse may convince them a new name is a good idea.

#FuckingFunny >>>> Austrian village is f**king tired of you mocking its name http://t.co/5oQe6b4v via @msnNOW

— Happy Dog (@BillyBaisley03) April 18, 2012

Surprised it's not in NJ RT @SARosado: RT @Drudge_Report: F***ing, Austria, to vote on name change… http://t.co/IphDTjmY

— Nathan Wurtzel (@NathanWurtzel) April 18, 2012

https://twitter.com/#!/goldenheart888/status/192597132082024448

Fucking, a town in Austria is voting to change their town name. I hope they it for the even more badass Motherfucking, Austria

— Owen Fassett (@OwenFassett) April 18, 2012

F* * king Residents in Austria Ready to Change Obscene Village Name: We Recommend "Beckel" http://t.co/CrtzmgUT

— Barry Secrest (@bsecrestCR) April 18, 2012

Then again, residents may realize Fucking has, er, stimulative potential:

Oh come on they could so cash in on the tourists! RT @HuffingtonPost Holy profanity! You won't believe this town's name http://t.co/UNDQwptV

— Sarah V (@SarahLeaV) April 18, 2012

Maybe the people of Intercourse, PA have some suggestions?

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/04/18/austrians-sick-of-being-mocked-for-x-rated-village-name-more-mockery-ensues/

The Flexitarian Diet: The Mostly Vegetarian Way to Lose Weight, Be Healthier, Prevent Disease, and Add Years to Your Life

Lose weight, increase energy, and boost your immunity—without giving up meat! “With her flexible mix-and-match plans, Dawn Jackson Blatner gives us a smart new approach to cooking and eating.” –Joy Bauer, M.S., RD, CDN, “Today” show dietitian and bestselling author of Joy Bauer’s Food Cures “The Flexitarian Diet is a fresh approach to eating that’s balanced, smart, and completely do-able.” –Ellie Krieger, host of Food Network’s “Healthy Appetite” and author of The Food You Crave “Offers a comprehensive, simple-to-follow approach to flexitarian eating–the most modern, adaptable, delicious way to eat out there.” –Frances Largeman-Roth, RD, senior food and nutrition editor of Health magazine “It’s about time someone told consumers interested in taking control of their weight and health how to get the benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle without having to cut meat completely out of their life.” –Byrd Schas, senior health producer, New Media, Lifetime Entertainment Services Introducing the flexible way to eat healthy, slim down, and feel great! “Flexitarianism” is the hot new term for healthy dieting that minimizes meat without excluding it altogether. This ingenious plan from a high-profile nutritionist shows you how to use “flexfoods” to get the necessary protein and nutrients–with just a little meat for those who crave it. As the name implies, it’s all about flexibility, giving you a range of options: flexible meal plans, meat-substitute recipes, and weight loss tips. Plus: it’s a great way to introduce the benefits of vegetarianism into your family’s lifestyle. Enjoy these Five Flex Food Groups: Flex Food Group One: Meat Alternatives (Beans, peas, lentils, nuts, and seeds; Vegetarian versions of meats; Tofu; Eggs) Flex Food Group Two: Vegetables and Fruits Flex Food Group Three: Grains (Barley, corn, millet, oat, quinoa, rice, wheat, pasta) Flex Food Group Four: Dairy Flex Food Group Five: Natural flavor-enhancers (Spices, buttermilk ranch, chili powder, cinnamon, Italian seasoning, herbs; Fats, oils, butter spreads; Sweeteners, granulated sugars, honey, chocolate; Ketchup, mustard, salad dressing, vinegars, low-fat sour cream)