![]() Instead of attempting to follow the rigid guidelines of medical advice on losing weight and focusing exclusively on this objective, individuals should instead follow their bodies’ intuitive lead in choosing their diet and exercise activities. As such, the approach agrees with the assertions made by many other obesity sceptics that fatness does not necessarily cause ill-health and premature mortality and that losing weight may not improve health status (see here for my previous post on the contentions of obesity sceptics).Ī central plank of the HAES approach is that weight loss by means of continual dieting attempts and punishing exercise regimens should not be the main goal of those seeking to live a healthier life. First developed by American psychotherapist and nutritionist Linda Bacon (2010), the main argument of HAES is that good health and physical fitness can be achieved regardless of body size. ![]() The Health at Every Size (HAES) movement has become a popular alternative to the dominant scientific discourse on obesity, particularly among fat activists and the fat acceptance movement as well as some nutritionists eager to avoid an over-emphasis on body weight in their work with clients. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Through it all, Thomas Cromwell remains his trusted advisor, serving as Secretary to the King and Lord Privy Seal-until his sudden and spectacular fall from grace. Meanwhile, he moves on to his next wife, Jane Seymour, in the hopes of finally fathering a legitimate male heir. ![]() His enemies throughout the Catholic world, from France to Scotland and beyond, encroach at the borders. Henry has broken with the Holy Roman Empire, renounced the Pope, and declared himself Head of the Church of England. The kingdom occupies an uncertain position, cut off from the continent not merely by geography but now also by religion. The third volume in Hilary Mantel’s series of historical novels starring Thomas Cromwell, The Mirror and the Light begins where the previous book left off: Anne Boleyn, King Henry VIII’s second wife, has been beheaded for infidelity and treason. ![]() ![]() The situation comes to a head when the family gathers in San Antonio for Thanksgiving, throwing Preston and Konrad into a maelstrom they must weather as best they can, or they’ll face a major ride-off that could throw the game before it even starts.Ī man dressed in a safari outfit, complete with pith helmet and goatee, held court over a group huddled in a tight circle near the buffet tables. ![]() And last, but certainly not least, is Paloma, the fiery Argentinean beauty Preston sired after a passionate tango.īlending the interests and needs of three grown children is difficult at best and almost impossible when agendas collide and old secrets are unearthed. A close second is Conrad “Sasha” Fawkes, Preston’s actor son who’s struggling to succeed on Broadway. Trying to strike the right balance between business, family, and romance requires ongoing effort, and the challenges begin shortly after they arrive.Īt the top of the list is Bandi, Konrad’s son, and his desire to play polo. ![]() Unfortunately, reality can only be held off for so long, and they return to Texas to reclaim the life they put on pause. ![]() Finally reunited, Preston Fawkes and Konrad Schnell put family and obligations aside, preferring to remain in seclusion on Ned’s estate to get reacquainted. ![]() ![]() ![]() "He didn't look to me like a writer because he wasn't white," remembers Myers, now 70 years old. Then one day in the 1950s, he met Langston Hughes in Harlem. The only problem was that all the authors Myers read in school were white and British. But he was also bookish, and he knew he wanted to be a writer. He got into his share of fights and run-ins with the law. He was tall, with a speech impediment that elicited teasing. Growing up, Myers lived with his adopted family in Harlem, not far from this Bronx detention center. Myers' books tell stories that many in the audience are all too familiar with - stories about being insecure for lack of a dad, being scared to walk in your neighborhood, being viewed as a criminal monster. Though the audience members walk in wearing prison jumpsuits and sit slumped in their chairs, don't be fooled by the attitude: These kids have read some of Myers' dozens of books and are here because they want to meet the author. Myers amassed a collection of aviation photographs while preparing to write The Brown Condor, the story of a pilot in the Italian-Ethiopian conflict of 1935.Īuthor Walter Dean Myers meets some of his young fans in a classroom at a juvenile detention center in the South Bronx. ![]() ![]() ![]() Pratchett can be read at a variety of different levels and be enjoyed. After reading Marcus Sedgwick’s review, I have decided I want to spend more time looking for the hidden treasure that slipped by me the first time around not that it mattered to my enjoyment of the novel. ![]() ![]() Pratchett is the master of word play and disingenuous comments and although I enjoyed many, when I finished the novel, I could not help to wonder how many I missed. There are times when I wish I were more literate. Two gentlemen take pity of the girl and move her to the home of one of the gentlemen, Henry, and see her cared for by a doctor.ĭodger feels an obligation to the girl, who refuses to reveal her name, and decides to find her attackers, with far reaching political implications. Set in Victorian London, Dodger comes to the aid of a young woman who had leapt for a carriage trying to escape two assailants. ![]() ![]() I absolutely l-o-v-e-d it, and am thrilled that we are not only getting a sequel but a screen adaptation too! It was a perfect blend of mystery and romance, plus it was laugh-out-loud funny. Who orders a Bloody Mary on a weeknight at the bar? She does! The second drink, a Bloody Mary, was because that was Finlay’s drink of choice in the book. Then I added a little shot of grenadine and watched it blend with the cosmo like blood - a nod to the multiple murders in the story! Plus, I thought it was sort of funny since Finlay’s life was *on the rocks*. and their Cosmo is extremely strong and extremely pink. ![]() The first was one that perfectly matched the cover and themes of the book - On The Rocks is a pre-made cocktail co. ![]() I was so torn on what drink to make for this book so of course I just made two! ✌️ ![]() □Drink: A Cosmo On The Rocks with a splash of “blood” orrrrr a Bloody Mary (of course) ✨Finlay Donovan is Killing It: A Mystery by Elle Cosimano✨ ![]() ![]() And the former must have been a citizen nine years as seven years are required for the latter. A senator must be thirty years of age at least as a representative, must be twenty-five. The qualifications proposed for senators, as distinguished from those of representatives, consist in a more advanced age, and a longer period of citizenship. the number of senators, and the term for which they are to be elected-V. the equality of representation in the senate-IV. the appointment of them by the state legislatures-III. The heads into which this member of the government may be considered, are-I. HAVING examined the constitution of the house of representatives, and answered such of the objections against it as seemed to merit notice, I enter next on the examination of the senate. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Kate Quinn is a New York Times bestselling author who is known for writing gripping works of historical fiction inspired by true stories that centre on women’s overlooked and heroic contributions to historical events. But when an old enemy from Mila’s past joins forces with a terrifying new foe, she finds herself in the deadliest duel of her life. Still reeling from her wartime experiences and devastated by loss, Mila finds herself lonely and isolated in Washington, DC until she finds an unexpected ally in First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and an unexpected promise of a different future. When news of her three hundredth kill makes her a national heroine, Mila is torn from the battlefields of the eastern front and sent to America on a goodwill tour. Handed a rifle, Mila discovers a gift – and months of blood, sweat and tears turn the young woman into a deadly sniper: the most lethal hunter of Nazis. ![]() Suddenly, she and her friends must take up arms to save their country from the Fuhrer’s destruction. In 1937 in the snowbound city of Kiev, aspiring historian Lyudmila (Mila) Pavlichenko’s life revolves around her young son and her library job – until Hitler’s invasion of Russia changes everything. ![]() ![]() ![]() The backstory of Speilberg’s early television careerThe outdoor shooting and stunt driving involvedThe influence Duel had on movie makingThe cast: Dennis Weaver (David Mann,) Jacqueline Scott (Mrs. In the end, he made a masterpiece that became a sensation in the early 1970s, including a 90-minute version released in Europe soon after.ĭennis Weaver gives an intense performance, and the stunt work by Dale Van Sickel and Carey Loftin help make this film a “must-watch” for all fans of Spielberg and/or movie thrillers Spielberg was looking to direct TV movies that were giant rating machines then and managed to get the gig with a $450,000 budget and only ten days to make it all work. ![]() Our protagonist is never named in the story, and we have no idea why the driver is chasing him. To prepare for the short story, he drove from Los Angeles to Ventura, California, and recorded everything he saw. For years he tried to sell the story to TV but was turned down everywhere he pitched. Matheson based it on an incident on November 22, 1963, when he was tailgated by a truck on his way home from a gold game. ![]() The story Duel was about a man driving through the California desert being chased by an evil trucker with a big rig with murder on its mind. This fiction story appeared in a recent issue of Playboy magazine, written by one of his favorite Twilight Zone writers, Richard Matheson. In 1971, a 24-year-old budding director named Steven Spielberg was given a story by his assistant. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() That a man of such convictions has become the most popular NSA in Indian history reveals how a large part of the public has been inculcated with the same obsessions and prejudices. Doval’s actions and statements reveal an adherence to the belligerent Hindu nationalism of the RSS. He has shown an unquestioning loyalty to Modi-a disquieting trait, in some eyes, for someone tasked with informing the prime minister of difficult facts he might not want to hear. The details of his contribution to that project are just beginning to come to light. In the build-up to the 2014 general election, when he was in charge of an RSS-affiliated think tank, there were rumours of Doval aiding Modi’s campaign and weakening the incumbent government. During his IB years, he had close links to the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. ![]() "Doval’s political connections have contributed heavily to his career. ![]() |