Category: Health

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)

Nik Wallenda crossing gorge on tightrope; Update: Makes it

http://twitter.com/#!/NikWallenda/status/348933425178238976

That will be Nik Wallenda’s final tweet before hopefully arriving safely on the other side of the Little Colorado River Gorge.

Update: Wallenda tweets from the other side:

http://twitter.com/#!/NikWallenda/status/348985106796531712

Previously:

More on the story from CBS News:

Daredevil Nik Wallenda is using the Navajo Nation as a backdrop to one of his most ambitious feats yet — crossing a tightrope 1,500 feet above the Little Colorado River Gorge near the Grand Canyon.

The 34-year-old Sarasota, Fla., resident will set out Sunday on a quarter-mile cable stretched over the gorge that was eyed by another high-wire performer decades ago. The stunt comes a year after he traversed Niagara Falls earning a seventh Guinness world record. He’ll be using the same 2-inch-thick cable he used to cross the falls, only this time he won’t be wearing a safety harness.

The crossing is airing live on the Discovery Channel with a delay. Wallenda isn’t wearing a safety harness like he was when he crossed Niagra Falls, and there is no safety net:

http://twitter.com/#!/brianstelter/status/348960942974963713 http://twitter.com/#!/abcactionnews/status/348934764369154049

Twitter is buzzing with comments about Wallenda’s attempt. Laura Ingraham kicks it off with a reminder that a lot of people can relate to this:

http://twitter.com/#!/IngrahamAngle/status/348958430784020480

Indeed!

More reaction (most recent to oldest):

http://twitter.com/#!/cucciMANIA/status/348984535599439873 http://twitter.com/#!/acsayre/status/348983515012009984 http://twitter.com/#!/anjanettenic/status/348981845351882753 http://twitter.com/#!/SimonWells_17/status/348968916061667328 http://twitter.com/#!/RubyLoveK/status/348968904233730048 http://twitter.com/#!/Discovery_Bruce/status/348966065642029056 http://twitter.com/#!/barbaquesauce/status/348966045253521408 http://twitter.com/#!/LadyGlitzDiane/status/348964554182627329 http://twitter.com/#!/smowaswas/status/348964218462146560 http://twitter.com/#!/JoeCoots/status/348964212464304130 http://twitter.com/#!/devsav96/status/348963742601588736 http://twitter.com/#!/ladymcclendon/status/348963033869066241 http://twitter.com/#!/MurphyKeith/status/348957939110932480 http://twitter.com/#!/WVLTBob/status/348955728314249216

Twitchy will post updates as Wallenda’s crossing proceeds.

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/06/23/see-you-on-the-other-side-nik-wallenda-crossing-gorge-near-grand-canyon-on-tightrope/