A Problem in the Brain

ADHD medicine is not just for children anymore.

By Peg Tyre
Newsweek

Oct. 17, 2005 issue - Robert Tudisco, 40, didn't realize he had
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder when he was working as a
criminal prosecutor in New York City. His job provided him with
"plenty of excitement, lots of courtroom action," and he relied on
adrenaline to keep him focused. But when Tudisco left the D.A.'s
office for private practice, he found it impossible to manage his time
and stay on top of the paper flow. After floundering for a few years,
he went to a psychiatrist who diagnosed him with ADHD and prescribed a
stimulant. On days when he's in court, Tudisco doesn't take it. But on
days when he has to organize case files, the medication keeps him on
track.

ADHD isn't just for kids anymore these days adults are being diagnosed
with it in record numbers. New data released from Medco Health
Solutions, a pharmacy benefits manager, indicates that about 1.5
million adults between the ages of 20 and 64 are currently taking
medication to treat attention problems, up from 758,000 in 2000—and
most of them were diagnosed well into adulthood. While there are still
more kids taking ADHD medication—about 3.5 million—Dr. David Goodman,
director of the Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Center in Baltimore,
expects the number of adults taking the drugs to continue to rise.
"Many adults who for years have been called lazy, crazy or stupid,"
says Goodman, "are realizing the problem may be in their brain."

ADHD in children is characterized by hyperactivity, inattentiveness or
both, and is usually detected when kids struggle with peers or in
school. Diagnosing ADHD in adults can be trickier. Often adult
sufferers procrastinate, are chronically disorganized and are unable
to effectively manage their time. But not every-one who blows a
deadline or misplaces the car keys is afflicted. According to the
American Psychiatric Association, the symptoms have to be severe
enough to disrupt both work and family life. There's no such thing as
"adult onset" ADHD, either. Before doctors prescribe ADHD drugs to
adults—whether amphetamines or drugs like Ritalin, Concerta and
Strattera—patients must be able to describe symptoms that date back to
childhood. Drug companies have profited from the growing public
awareness of the disorder: in 2004, ADHD drug sales topped $3.1
billion, up from $759 million in 2000.

But some experts worry that people are using ADHD drugs to treat the
natural forgetful-ness that comes with aging and the stresses of
modern life. Dr. David Pomeroy, an ADHD specialist from Bellevue,
Wash., estimates that 10 percent of people who seek treatment are
healthy but want stimulants to improve their performance at work.
"Anyone who takes them is going to feel more focused," says Pomeroy,
who says he prescribes only to patients who meet the strict ADHD
criteria. Arthur Caplan, director of biomedical ethics at the
University of Pennsylvania medical school, warns that we may be
overmedicating ourselves. As doctors begin prescribing medication for
people whose attention or productivity is low, but still within the
range of normal, he says, "we begin to change the definition of what
normal focus and productivity really looks like."

For many people, though, the drugs have been a godsend. Linda Cohodes,
53, an obesity counselor from Chicago, knew about ADHD from her son,
Chris, who was diagnosed in grade school. When she returned to the
work force last year, though, she felt overwhelmed and
underproductive. Although she talked fast and was always on the move,
she felt as if she just couldn't keep up with her workload. After four
months of struggle, her psychiatrist diagnosed her—along with her
husband and daughter—with ADHD. The medication, she says, is helping
her stay focused enough to develop new strategies at work. She says
she's learning to keep her job—and her life—in order.

(c) 2005 Newsweek, Inc.
(c) 2005 MSNBC.com

URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9630257/site/newsweek/?rf=nwnewsletter

for November 4-6: German Films @ The Podium Cinema 2

4-6 November 2005 – The Podium Cinema 2
11-13 November 2005 – SM Baguio

The Goethe-Institut Manila, in cooperation with The Podium, SM Cinema
and Smart Communications, is proud to present three feature films
from Germany, all with a common theme: music and the youth. "Status
Yo!" is a fast-paced film that gives viewers a look at the Berlin
hip-hop scene. This part-documentary, part-film endeavor (all the
people onscreen play themselves and many of the events in the film are
based on real experiences) follows a number of people over the course
of a day in Berlin. There is Yaneeq, who is trying to organize one
of Berlin's biggest parties in just 24 hours. Tarek dreams of
turning Berlin into an enormous graffiti sculpture, while "Session",
a rapper, is trying to flee from debt-collectors and protect his
girlfriend. The fantastic breakdancers the 5AMOKS also make an
appearance, as well as many others. In one night and the following
day, the various strands of this story blend into a pulsating film
that celebrates all things associated with the youth: young love,
youth problems, their dreams, and, of course, their music.

"The Blind Flyers" follows the adventures of best friends Maria and
Inga as they audition for a school band in the hope of appearing on a
TV show. The two are just like typical music-loving teenagers,
except for one thing: they are blind. "The Blind Flyers" is a
refreshingly unsentimental film that promotes neither stereotypes nor
pity, it is simply a film that shows that the handicapped are truly
just like "normal" people. This inspiring film has won awards such
as the 2004 German Film Award for Best Children's Film, a special
mention in the 2004 Berlin International Film Festival, and a Euro
Kids Film Award in 2004.

What happens when 250 mostly underpriviledged children from Berlin
(all strangers to classical music) are asked to dance to Stravinsky's
"Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring)" as performed by the Berlin
Philharmonic Orchestra? The award-winning documentary "Rhythm Is It"
chronicles this extraordinary project led by Sir Simon Rattle, chief
conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, and British
choreographer Royston Maldoom. The film is a delightful and moving
record of the fascination of music, of the need to safeguard
education and training, and of passion, diligence, love, esteem and
zest. "Rhythm Is It" is Germany's most successful documentary film
to date and is the winner of a 2005 German Critics Award, the 2005
Bavarian Film Award for Best Documentary, Audience Awards in
international film festivals in Minneapolis and Freiburg, and the 2005
Gibson Impact of Music Award of the Nashville International Film
Festival. Watch this film and see how "you can change your life in a
dance class".

Admission is free. For screening schedules and more information on
the films, please contact Ms. Paula Guevara of the Program Dept.,
Goethe-Institut Manila at 722 46 71 to 73 email: goethepr@pldtdsl.net.

SCHEDULE OF FILMS
at The Podium

Nov 4 (Fri)
1:00pm Status Yo!
4:00pm Rhythm Is It
6:30pm
7:00pm The Blind Flyers

Nov 5 (Sat)
1:00pm The Blind Flyers
4:00pm Status Yo!
6:30pm Opening Reception with a performance by the Manila Dance
Scholars of Mayor Lito Atienza
7:00pm Rhythm is It

Nov 6 (Sun)
1:00pm Rhythm Is It
4:00pm The Blind Flyers
6:30pm
7:00pm Status Yo!

The Seven Deadly Myths of Job References

ASK ANNIE
The Seven Deadly Myths of Job References
Here's how to make sure past employers—the ones you didn't like—don't
undermine your job search.
Oct 25 2005
By Anne Fisher
Fortune.com

Dear Annie:
Please settle an argument. Two years ago, I left a big company to take
a job with a startup, and it turned out to be a disaster. The
management was chaotic, there were no systems in place, and everybody
was into poisonous office politics. After about nine months, I
couldn't take it anymore and quit, on very bad terms with my boss. I
went back to my old employer, but now my whole division here is being
outsourced, and I'm job hunting again. Several interviewers have asked
me for references from my last three jobs. I know I can get good
recommendations from my current employer, but not from the Startup
from Hell. I'd like to just leave that whole experience off my resume
(and my list of references) and pretend I never worked there. But my
wife tells me I'd be making a mistake, because prospective employers
will find out anyway, and then I'll just look like a liar. Is she
right?
—Honest Abe

Dear Abe:
Absolutely. "This notion so many people have, that you can just
neglect to mention a job that didn't work out, or a boss who disliked
you, is one of what I call the seven deadly myths of job references,"
says Heidi Allison-Shane, managing director of Jobreferences.com, a
reference-checking service based in Rochester Hills, Mich. "The fact
is that prospective employers can, and do, get references without your
giving them, or even knowing who is being contacted." Companies do
something called a Social Security check, which will reveal everyplace
you've ever worked, so leaving a bad experience off your resume will
just make them wonder what you're trying to hide.

What should you do instead? "The best defense is a good offense," says
Allison-Shane. "First, try to work it out." If you possibly can,
swallow your pride and take your old boss out to lunch. Tell him or
her that you would like to bury the hatchet, and say that you want to
be able to give his or her name as a reference. If that doesn't go
well, or if you just can't bring yourself to do it, then you'll have
to do some explaining in job interviews. "It isn't that unusual to
have philosophical differences, or a personality clash, with a former
boss," Allison-Shane notes. "But you need to warn hiring managers that
they probably won't get a glowing recommendation from this person, so
at least they're prepared. A negative surprise can really hurt you."

Omitting a bad experience from your resume is just one of the seven
deadly job reference myths that can cost you a job offer. Here is
Allison-Shane's list of the six others:

Myth #1: Companies' lawyers won't allow them to say anything critical
of a former employee.

Fact: While many employers do have formal policies dictating that only
title, dates of employment, and eligibility for rehire can be
discussed, "people do break the rules every day," notes Allison-Shane.
About half of the employees she does reference checks on for her
clients get badmouthed by their employers, despite their
mum's-the-word policies.

Myth #2: Most companies direct reference calls to the HR department,
and those people won't say anything bad.

Fact: Alas, HR doesn't have to say anything overtly critical about you
to get their point across. Even a less-than-enthusiastic tone of voice
can work against you. Also, HR people routinely disclose whether
ex-employees are eligible for rehire. If they mention that you're not
eligible, that will speak volumes to a prospective employer.

Myth #3: It's best to list references on your resume, so they get
distributed to every potential employer.

Fact: "Your references should be treated with kid gloves. Provide them
only when asked," says Allison-Shane. "The last thing you want is for
your references to be deluged with calls from too many companies, who
may or may not have a real interest in hiring you."

Myth #4: Once you're hired, references don't matter anymore.

Fact: "Many employment agreements and contracts stipulate that you're
being hired with a 90-day probation period. During that time, not only
are they evaluating your performance, they may also be checking your
background and references," Allison-Shane says. "If the results aren't
as good as they expected, they have the legal right to fire you."

Myth #5:I f you sued your former employer they can't say anything
negative about you.

Fact: Ha! While most employee-employer disputes are either settled in
arbitration processes or in out-of-court settlements in a manner that
prohibits both parties from discussing them, that doesn't mean your
former employer can't find ways to respect the letter of that
agreement while violating the spirit of it. "Do not put it past them
to find a way to take a shot at you," says Allison-Shane. For example,
an HR person might tell someone calling for a reference, "Hold on
while I call our legal department and find out what we're allowed to
say about Mr. Jones." Ouch. "Most employers are uncomfortable with
hiring anyone who's had a legal battle with a former employer," notes
Allison-Shane. "So that's a real red flag."

Myth #6: Once you have a job, there's no need to stay in touch with
your references.

Fact: Wrong! "Call them periodically to keep them updated on how
you're doing. Make sure you thank them for their time, and acknowledge
their help by treating them to lunch, dinner, or a thoughtful gift,"
says Allison-Shane. "Take good care of your references. They are
valuable assets you'll need throughout your working life."

Want more tips on making sure your references are lifelong allies?
Check out Allison-Shane's free online seminar at
www.allisontaylor.com.

Send questions to askannie@fortunemail.com.

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From: annieadm@TIMEINC.NET

Coffee Perks

by: Susan Yara

It may be time to take coffee off the list of life's guilty pleasures.
New studies indicate that moderate coffee drinkers can not only enjoy
their morning java jolt, but they may also get significant health
benefits in the process.

This is good news for the millions of people who cannot seem to get
through the day without an infusion of caffeine. Coffee is one of the
few drinks that is universal. From cafes in Paris to truck stops in
Japan to pubs in New South Wales, whether served as a hot, black shot
of espresso, diluted with milk and sugar, or rendered virtually
unrecognizable in a Starbucks' (nasdaq: SBUX - news - people ) Caramel
Macchiato, more than $70 billion worth of coffee is sold every year,
according to the London-based International Coffee Organization. In
the U.S. alone--which is the world's largest coffee consumer--the
National Coffee Association of U.S.A. (NCA) estimates that retail
sales alone are $19.2 billion.

Despite earlier beliefs that coffee has negative health effects, it is
becoming increasingly clear that the opposite is in fact the case.
Coffee consumption is now being linked to the lowered occurance of
cases of certain cancers and chronic diseases. One study, conducted by
the Harvard University School of Public Health, shows that the risk
for developing Type II diabetes is lower among regular coffee
drinkers. There are even studies that link coffee to added endurance
during physical workouts.

"The problem is that there is a preconceived notion that coffee is
bad. It arrived relatively early when the studies weren't at the level
of current studies," says Peter R. Martin, a professor of psychiatry
and pharmacology at Vanderbilt University. "There's no compelling
evidence that shows it's harmful, and everyday there's more evidence
that shows coffee is beneficial."

But that isn't an excuse for a person to increase their coffee intake.
It means that a moderate daily dose could very well be justified, as
long as one keeps in mind that too much coffee can make a person
jittery and uncomfortable.

According to the NCA, 80% of Americans drink coffee, and more than
half of the population drinks it every day. It's the popularity of
coffee that makes it the main source of antioxidants for Americans.

"Plants produce a lot of antioxidants. These compounds prevent the sun
from causing free-radical damage to the plants," says Professor Joe
Vinson of the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania. "That's why they
may be good for the human body. I think antioxidants are the actual
major causes of decreases in diseases. We consume fats and sugars that
produce free radicals, and vitamins can't fight them alone. They need
antioxidants."

Vinson and his team studied the content of antioxidants in various
foods, like vegetables, fruits, tea and cocoa. They eventually decided
to look at coffee as well. When they did, they found that both regular
and decaffeinated coffee contain significant amounts of antioxidants,
though Vinson does note that fruits and vegetables are more nutritious
sources.

What kind of health benefits can people expect to receive from
drinking coffee? According to Martin, "Predominantly in epidemiologic
studies, there have been associations between coffee consumption and
lowered rates of certain illnesses, like suicide, Parkinson's disease,
Alzheimer's, Type II diabetes, colon cancer and heart disease."
(Epidemiologic studies are often historical trials that are not
considered definitive by clinicians.)

While it doesn't matter what type of roast a person drinks--the
benefits come from both Arabica or Robusta beans--Dr. Ernesto Illy,
honorary chairman of espresso giant illycaffe S.p.A, whose coffee is
sold in over 80 countries, says quality is what makes drinking coffee
so pleasurable.

Dr. Illy has been drinking coffee all of his life and, at the age of
80, he's healthy and drinks four cups per day. His family-owned,
Trieste-based company uses only the more expensive Arabica bean,
combining quality and science to create what he calls a perfect cup of
coffee. To him, aroma and taste are the key to enjoyment.

While more studies are being conducted to further explore coffee's
effects, plenty of benefits are already known. Now if only the same
could be said of martinis...

Read about the ten health benefits of coffee.

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From: http://www.forbes.com/2005/10/11/coffee-health-benefits-cx_sy_1012feat_ls.html?partner=lifestyle_newsletter

Getting Your Heart Back Into Shape

by: Susan Yara

Hey pal, you aren't a teenager anymore. Some of the signs are clear:
the thinning hair and the sagging gut, for example. But the more
serious problems, such as prostate cancer and heart disease, often
don't announce themselves until they've already become problematic.
But it's never too late to do start paying closer attention.

Though some factors associated with heart disease, like age and
genetics, are uncontrollable, there are plenty of others that can--and
should--be addressed. Once a person reaches their 40s, simply getting
an annual physical isn't enough to ensure a healthy heart, especially
if heart disease runs in the family. The Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention lists heart disease as the number one killer of
Americans, accounting for almost 700,000 deaths in the U.S. in 2002.

According to Mary Ann McLaughlin, a cardiologist at Mt. Sinai Medical
Center in New York City, people can significantly reduce their risk of
heart disease by following a few basic steps. First, they should know
their blood pressure levels (something those in their 20s need to
start monitoring every five years) and their cholesterol
levels--particularly for LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein), or "bad"
cholesterol. "Ideal blood pressure is considered to be about 120/80,
because anything from 130 to 140 is considered prehypertension. And
once it reaches 140, it's considered hypertension."

Next, it's important to take a look at lifestyle factors. Suzanne
Steinbaum, medical director for the Center for Cardiac and Pulmonary
Health at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, says, "What
makes heart disease so different from something like cancer is that a
person can prevent if from happening--having that awareness and having
that knowledge is very important and a huge responsibility."

These factors include lack of exercise, obesity and smoking. It's
recommended that someone who is obese or lives a sedentary lifestyle
see a doctor before starting a vigorous exercise program or a diet.
And keep in mind, a person's overall weight isn't the only factor in
preventing heart disease. It's important to concentrate on losing
abdominal fat; women should keep their waists at about 35 inches,
while a man's waist size should be, at most, 40 inches.

It's also recommended that a person stops smoking completely, as any
smoking increases the risk of heart disease. "Even people who are
social smokers and have about half a pack a week while they're out,
still significantly increase their chances of having a heart attack,
especially after age 35," McLaughlin says.

Finally, people leading busy lives and trying to handle the high
levels of stress they entail need to take some time to relax. Stress
can put tremendous pressure on the heart and may increase a person's
risk for a heart attack.

Losing weight, exercising and destressing aren't always easy things to
do. So, in the next few weeks, Forbes.com will be speaking with a
dietitian, a personal trainer and a psychiatrist to get more helpful
tips on how to keep your heart healthy.

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From: http://www.forbes.com/2005/10/12/heart-fitness-health-cx_sy_1013htow_ls.html?partner=lifestyle_newsletter

Keeping Count Of Cholesterol

by: Susan Yara

Maintaining a healthy weight is an essential aspect of getting your
heart in shape. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the two
leading causes of death in the U.S. are heart disease and obesity, and
the two are clearly linked.

Fortunately, reducing the risk of heart- or obesity-related
illness--and death--is often as easy as improving one's diet. But that
means more than just loading up on fruits and veggies and cutting down
on fat. All that sermonizing about watching your cholesterol, which
was easy to ignore in your 20s, is now suddenly beginning to make a
lot more sense. And if you aren't familiar with your cholesterol level
by now, find out what it is and always be aware of it.

"Cholesterol is a type of fat molecule that's found in blood," says
Dana Ellis, a dietitian at UCLA Medical Center. "When you go to the
doctor to get blood tests, they check for HDL, LDL and total
cholesterol."

HDL (High Density Lipoproteins) are healthy cholesterol that should be
at high levels in the body--55 or greater for women and 45 or greater
for men--whereas LDL (Low Density Lipoproteins) are bad and should be
kept at levels under 100. Added together, the HDL and LDL levels equal
one's total cholesterol, which generally should be low. "Your levels
of cholesterol may help indicate your risk for developing heart
disease or stroke. By knowing your levels, you can make proper
adjustments in your lifestyle and eating habits," says Ellis.

The healthiest diet is one low in saturated fats and high in
antioxidants. Limit saturated trans-fats, like cheese, butter and
fatty meats, and have about three tablespoons per day of healthy
fats--preferably the monounsaturated kind that are high in omega-3s,
like olive oil and fish oils. It's recommended that a person eat fish,
especially cold-water varieties like salmon and tuna, twice per week,
because their omega-3 content is high and potentially helpful to the
heart. Other good fats come from canola oil, flax seed oil and nuts.

According to Elisabetta Politi, dietitian and nutrition manager at the
Duke University Diet and Fitness Center, the best cuisine to mimic is
that of the Mediterranean. "They have lower rates of heart disease,
yet the quantity of food they eat is the same. They just eat better
quality." The food tastes pretty good too.

Mediterranean cuisine contains less protein, but more olive oil,
fruits, vegetables and grains, which provide a combination of
nutrients and antioxidants. Antioxidants have been shown to help ward
off disease and can be found in high levels in berries. Having a glass
of wine each day--everything in moderation--can provide a good dose of
antioxidants as well.

Above all, remember that no matter how healthy a food is, don't
overeat. The key is weight maintenance and lowering total cholesterol.
And while nutrition is a major component of this, don't forget that
exercise is also essential.

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From: http://www.forbes.com/2005/10/19/cholesterol-health-heart-cx_sy_1020htow_ls.html?partner=lifestyle_newsletter

for Oct. 21, 7:30pm = Sepharad by Dulaang UP

21/10/2005 19:30 h

Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium / Auditorio Carlos P. Romulo (Makati)
RCBC Plaza, Yuchengco Tower
Makati City Metro Manila (FILIPINAS)

Sepharad
Representación escénica

Dulaang UP tries its hand on another Spanish work, ''Sefarad'', freely
based on the novel by Antonio Muñoz Molina, one of Spain''s most
celebrated writers. Sefarad is the Jewish for Spain - Jews were
expelled from Spain in 1492, the same year Colombus landed in America
and Spain started to build up its Empire. The play mixes fiction,
history, and memoir and draws on the Sephardic diaspora, the
Holocaust, and Stalin''s purges to tell a twentieth-century story.
Shifting seamlessly from the past to the present and following the
routes of escape across countries and continents, ''Sepharad'' evokes
people real and imagined who come together in a pattern defined by
exile -- from Eugenia Ginsburg to Grete Buber-Neumann, the one on a
train to the gulag, the other to a Nazi concentration camp; from Primo
Levi bound for Auschwitz to the drama of so many Filipino overseas
workers scratching a life so far way from home. All voices of
separation, nostalgia, exile, and endless waiting. All voices born
from political and economic immigration -perhaps another form of
political exile.

In
¡Fiesta! 2005. Festival Cultural Español. Festival

Participants
(Grupo) Dulaang Universidad de Filipinas: José Estrella

Collaborating Organisation
Universidad de Filipinas. Centro de Letras
Ministerio de Cultura (España). Subdirección General de Cooperación
Cultural International

for Oct. 15 = Verbena Spanish Street Party!

I called Instituto Cervantes this morning to confirm if the paella was really free...Sad to say, it's not ... unlike last year.

 

sayong

10-14-05  11:25pm

 
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Instituto Cervantes

invites you

 

 to the

 

 

Verbena

 Spanish Street Party!

 

October 15, 2005

Saturday

5 p.m. onwards

 

Puerta Real Gardens, Intramuros

 

Catch the Spanish street party with a Filipino twist at the heart of Intramuros! Music, cuisine by the leading Spanish restaurants and spectacular fireworks make for a magical night!

 

Enjoy the sensual, intense and powerful music of the multi-awarded band Pinikpikan as they play the best of  Filipino world music and dance to the latin  beat of Arriba band. And don´t miss the cooking of the biggest paella in Asia, courtesy of Alba´s Restaurant!

 

 

 

2^nd On-the-Spot Painting Contest

Paint a Nook of Intramuros

October 15, 2005

Saturday   7 a.m. onwards

 

 

212 participants joined the event last year. This overwhelming response only deserves a repeat affair. Artists and wannabe- artists, come and join a day of art in Intramuros if only to get a free serving in the evening of the sumptious paella coming out of the biggest paellera in Asia! (priority for participants) Main prize: 35,000Php.

(Check out the rules in the Official programme of Fiesta or by calling 526 14 82 to 85)

 

 

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Instituto Cervantes de Manila
2515 Leon Guinto cor. Estrada Sts.
Malate, Manila
1004 PHILIPPINES
Tels.: +632 5261482-85
Fax: +632 5261449
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Protein, Not Deprivation

A higher protein diet doesn't have to be carb free to help you lose weight.
Severely restricting carbohydrates is not the reason some people
experience weight loss with a high-protein diet. It's the protein that
sates their appetite and helps them lose weight. In a study, people
who ate just a bit more protein each day, while eating less fat and an
average amount of carbs, felt sated earlier, ate fewer calories, and
still lost weight.

RealAge Benefit: Eating a diverse diet that is low in calories and
high in nutrients can make your RealAge as much as 4 years younger.

Originally published on 09/19/2005.

Some high-protein diets ask people to eat three times as much protein
as they do carbohydrates and limit their carbs to as little as 50
grams per day or less. Severely limiting carbohydrate intake and
getting most of your calories from protein can be unhealthy for
several reasons. First, many healthful foods are high in carbohydrate,
including whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables. A diet that
severely restricts carbs will lack these nutritious foods. Second, a
diet that is extremely high in protein can cause ketoacidosis, a
condition in which the body's blood is highly acidic and the body's
equilibrium can become extremely unstable. For optimum health and
weight loss, eat a healthy, well-balanced diet consisting of foods
from all major food groups. In a recent study, researchers compared
the effects of diets containing different amounts of calories from
protein, fat, and carbohydrates. When participants followed a
calorie-controlled diet consisting of 30 percent of calories from
protein, 20 percent from fat, and 50 percent from carbohydrates, they
felt much more satiated than when they consumed a diet with less
protein, more fat, and the same amount of carbohydrates. Later, when
they were allowed to consume as many calories as they wanted as long
as they stuck to the 30:20:50 ratio, participants consumed about 450
fewer calories per day and lost almost 11 pounds.

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From: http://www.realage.com/news_features/tip.aspx?cid=16077&#MI

Oct. 16 & 17 = Esther Kaiser live in Manila

Celebrate German Month 2005 with Esther Kaiser! The Goethe-Institut
Manila, in cooperation with the Jazz Society of the Philippines,
invites everyone to watch and listen to young upcoming German jazz
singer Esther Kaiser perform songs from her debut CD "Jazz Poems" and
the forthcoming release "The Moment We Met".

Esther Kaiser will have two performances in Manila: a mini-concert to
be held at The Podium on Sunday, October 16, and a concert at the
Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium at the RCBC Plaza on Monday, October 17.
Both start at 7 pm. Admission is free and on a first-come,
first-served basis.

There will also be a special Music Workshop for jazz singers on
Sunday, October 16, from 230 to 5 pm at Wasabi. The workshop is by
invitation only. Those interested in participating should contact the
Goethe-Institut Manila at 7224671 to 73.

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ESTHER KAISER Profile:

Esther Kaiser was born in Freiburg, Germany. She made a name for
herself in the 1990's through her participation in a number of
projects: she sang with the National German Youth Jazz Orchestra, was
one of the founding members of the jazz vocal quartet "Berlin
Voices", and she finished at the top ten of the 1995 and 1997
editions of Germany's National Musical, Chanson and Song Contest.
Kaiser also has some experience in musical theatre.

Kaiser, an upcoming singer of the German jazz scene, is known for her
clear youthful soprano voice. She fronts the Esther Kaiser Quartet,
which is made up of bassist Marc Muellbauer, drummer Jens Dohle, and
pianist Carsten Daerr, who also plays the harmonica.

Like many other jazz ensembles, they mostly perform works by other
composers, including classics from the Great American Songbook ("Over
the Rainbow" and "Bye Bye Blackbird"), as well as some folk ("Black is
the Colour" from Ireland), pop ("Fragile" by Sting, "Eleanor Rigby" by
the Beatles), light classics ("Waltz" by Chopin), and even a lullaby
by German cabaret artist Hanns Dieter Hüsch ("Der Tag ist aus").
While a lot of the songs aren't new, Kaiser's interpretation of them
certainly is. Her arrangement of "Eleanor Rigby" is a case in point.
The Beatles' classic becomes a musical drama, swinging from crescendo
to contemplative mood and back again. The lyrics are familiar, but
the rhythm is very different, moving smoothly from strains of bossa
nova to funk. Here, the harmonica is used as a lead instrument as a
counterpoint to the piano. "Eleanor Rigby" shines through, but it is
a very different – and innovative – type of performance.

Kaiser also writes her own lyrics, not just for her own compositions
but also for instrumental works by other writers. This combination of
songs has definitely made her repertoire stand out from the rest.
Esther Kaiser has recorded 2 albums. Her debut "Jazz Poems" was
released in 2004. "The Moment We Met" will be released in early 2006.

New kind of Breast Cancer

From: Erin Plante

Please forward to all of the women in your lives . Mothers, daughters,
sisters, aunts, friends, etc.

In November, a rare kind of breast cancer was found. A lady developed
a rash on her breast, similar to that of young mothers who are
nursing. Because her mammogram had been clear, the doctor treated her
with antibiotics for infections. After 2 rounds, it continued to get
worse, so her doctor sent her for another mammogram. This time it
showed a mass.

A biopsy found a fast growing malignancy. Chemo was started in order
to shrink the growth; then a mastectomy was performed; then a full
round of Chemo; then radiation. After about 9 months of intense
treatment, she was given a clean bill of health.

She had one year of living each day to its fullest.! Then the cancer
returned to the liver area. She took 4 treatments and decided that she
wanted quality of life, not the after effects of Chemo. She had 5
great months and she planned each detail of the final days. After a
few days of needing morphine, she died. She left this message to
be delivered to women everywhere:

"Women, PLEASE be alert to anything that is not normal, and be
persistent in getting help as soon as possible.

Paget's Disease: This is a rare form of breast cancer, and is on the
outside of the breast, on the nipple and aureole. It appeared as a
rash, which later became a lesion with a crusty outer edge. I would
not have ever suspected it to be breast cancer but it was. My nipple
never seemed any different to me, but the rash bothered me, so I went
to the doctor for that. Sometimes, it itched and was sore, but other
than that it
didn't bother me. It was just ugly and a nuisance, and could not be
cleared up with all the creams prescribed by my doctor and
dermatologist for the dermatitis on my eyes just prior to this
outbreak. They seemed a little concerned but did not warn me it could
be cancerous.

Now, I suspect not many women out there know a lesion or rash on the
nipple or aureole can be breast cancer. Mine started out as a single
red pimple on the aureole. One of the biggest problems with Paget's
disease of the nipple is that the symptoms appear to be harmless. It
is frequently thought to be a skin inflammation or infection, leading
to unfortunate delays in detection and care.

What are the symptoms?

1. A persistent redness, oozing, and crusting of your nipple causing
it to itch and burn. (As I stated, mine did not itch or burn much, and
had no oozing I was aware of, but it did have a crust along the outer
edge on one side.)

2. A sore on your nipple that will not heal. (Mine was on the aureole
area with a whitish thick looking area in center of nipple).

3. Usually only one nipple is effected. How is it diagnosed? Your
doctor will do a physical exam and should suggest having a mammogram
of both breasts, done immediately. Even though the redness, oozing and
crusting closely resemble dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), your
doctor should suspect cancer if the sore is only on one breast. Your
doctor should order a biopsy of your sore to confirm what is going on.

This message should be taken seriously and passed on to as many of
your relatives and friends as possible; it could save someone's life.

My breast cancer has spread and metastasized to my bones after
receiving mega doses of chemotherapy, 28 treatments of radiation and
taking Tamaxofin. If this had been diagnosed as breast cancer in the
beginning, perhaps it would not have spread..."

====================
From: bebotcabegin@yahoo.com

Oct. 15 = Verbena: Spanish Street Party

OCT. 15, SATURDAY

Puerta Real Gardens, Intramuros

 

"Verbena: Spanish Street Party," which features fireworks and a giant paella for 500 people prepared by Alba, Restaurante Español (Free entrance/paella 5:30 pm - onwards)

Oct. 22 = Eastwood-World's Longest Buffet Dinner

World's Longest Dinner Buffet
350 Meter Buffet Table
400 Different Dishes
36 Restaurants - almost all restaurants of Eastwood>
10 International Cuisines

Only Php350 per person
22 October 2005
7 pm onwards
Eastwood Central Plaza
Call 6876770 to 74 to make a reservation

From: brevityverb@yahoo.com

Oct. 8 - 30 - Fiesta 2005 in Manila

FIESTA 2005 in Manila
SPANISH FESTIVAL FOR CULTURE AND THE ARTS

 

October 2005

 

8

Piano & guitar concert

Sounds of Spain

Armando Orbón

RCBC, 7:30 pm

 

10

Spanish Food Fest

Hyatt Regency

(runs until Oct 23)

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Film Festival: Chilean Night GB 1, Cinema 1

 

11

Flamenco: Sueños

Sara Baras

CCP Main Theater, 8 pm

 

12

National Day

of Spain

 

15

Verbena Street Party

Puerta Real Gardens

On the spot Painting Contest

 

16

Film Festival Closing

Special screening:

Audience Choice

GB1, Cinema 1, 7 pm

 

18

Letras y Figuras

Awards  Ceremony

Instituto Cervantes 7pm

 

20

Photo: Manila, My Manila

Awards Ceremony GB3,7pm

 

21

Theater : Sepharad

RCBC, 19:30

 

24

A Week of Spanish Literature (24-28 Oct)

Round Table: What Am I Doing Here? Travel Writing

Instituto Cervantes, 3 pm

 

25

Round Table: Lost in Translation

Inst. Cervantes, 10 am

Lecture : Waiting for the Storm, by E. Jordá

 

26

Round Table: Lost Traces

IC, 10 am

La Noche de los libros

GB Zen Garden, 8 pm

 

27

Round Table: Asia-Europe:

Mutual (mis)perceptions,

Instituto Cervantes 3 pm

 

Film Festival in Cebu

(27–30)

Oct. 8 = Sounds of Spain Concert

08/10/2005 19:30 h

Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium / Auditorio Carlos P. Romulo (Makati)
RCBC Plaza, Yuchengco Tower
Makati City Metro Manila (FILIPINAS)

En dos palabras. Sounds of Spain
Concierto

Spanish guitarist Armando Orbon and pianist Isaac Turienzo join their
talents to present the concert ''In Two Words: Sounds of Spain'', a
tribute to Spanish music.

Sept 29-Oct. 16 = Spanish Film Festival

 

4th Spanish Film Festival

Greenbelt 1, Cinema 1 & Cinema 2

	2 p.m.	3 p.m.	4:30 p.m.	5:30 p.m.	7 p.m.	8 p.m.	9:30 p.m.
Sep 29 Thu		Days counted	The flaqueza of the Bolshevik	The ball	November	Nobody will speak of us when we have died	District
Sep 30 Fri		Crime ferpecto	Intact	Mondays to the sun	The game of the truth	Everything on my mother	Héctor
Oct The 1 Sat	District	The good star	The game of the truth	Crime ferpecto	Plant 4ª	Thesis	Astronauts
Oct 2 Sun	The animated forest	Mondays to the sun	Héctor	Torremolinos 73	The divided hug	The ball	November
Oct 3 Mon		Soldiers of Salamina	District	Days counted	Astronauts	Mondays to the sun	Intact
Oct 4 Tue		Days counted	The flaqueza of the Bolshevik	The good star	The game of the truth	Crime ferpecto	Plant 4ª
Oct 5 Wed		Nobody will speak of us when we have died	November	Everything on my mother	I give my eyes you	Soldiers of Salamina	Foreigners
Oct 6 Thu		Torremolinos 73	District	Thesis	The law of Herodes	I give my eyes you	The flaqueza of the Bolshevik
Oct 7 Fri		The good star	Thesis	The ball	It is on the awares	Nobody will speak of us when we have died	Out to sea
Oct 8 The Sat	The animated forest	Nobody will speak of us when we have died	Plant 4ª	Everything on my mother	The game of the truth	Torremolinos 73	The law of Herodes
Oct 9 Sun	Intact	Thesis	Out to sea	I give my eyes you	Astronauts	Crime ferpecto	Héctor
Oct 10 Mon		The good star	The divided hug	Nobody will speak of us when we have died	Subterra	Soldiers of Salamina	He is on the awares
Oct 11 Tue		Mondays to the sun	Foreigners	Thesis	Plant 4ª	Days counted	The flaqueza of the Bolshevik
Oct 12 Wed		The ball	The law of Herodes	Crime ferpecto	November	I give my eyes you	The divided hug
Oct 13 Thu		Soldiers of Salamina	Subterra	Torremolinos 73	Intact	Everything on my mother	It is on the awares
Oct 14 Fri		Days counted	Astronauts	Mondays to the sun	The game of the truth	I give my eyes you	The law of Herodes
Oct 15 The Sat	Subterra	The ball	November	I give my eyes you	Plant 4ª	Torremolinos 73	Out to sea
Oct 16 Sun	The animated forest	Everything on my mother	Héctor	Soldiers of Salamina	Audience Choice	The good star	The game of the truth

 

Spanish Movies (P30/pelicula)