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by Brian
Tue 01 May 2007 12:00
Forum: Other aspects of a healthy lifestyle
Topic: Mattresses (esp tempurpedic/memory foam)
Replies: 20
Views: 16405

Mattresses (esp tempurpedic/memory foam)

Does anyone have any thoughts on the merits of memory foam (tempurpedic) style mattresses vs more standard spring-based ones?

Thanks!
by Brian
Fri 26 Jan 2007 14:03
Forum: Fruits, Juices and Dried Fruits
Topic: Easy OJ alternatives (loss of crops in CA)
Replies: 4
Views: 5204

Easy OJ alternatives (loss of crops in CA)

I imagine most people here have heard the news about the loss of crops in California. A case of oranges has already jumped in price from $16/case to $40/case, and I have heard that the price will continue to rise. Can anyone offer any suggestions to replace navel oranges? I am strongly considering C...
by Brian
Sat 07 Oct 2006 00:43
Forum: Animal Food
Topic: Naturally raised salmon...
Replies: 8
Views: 7522

Interesting to see this posted here! I am actually on the same island as these producers. I live about 5 hours away. I've never tried their fish, but I've heard lots of good things. That is, from the people willing to believe in farmed salmon... there aren't so many around here. I'm amazed they're s...
by Brian
Sat 08 Jul 2006 01:50
Forum: Personal Grooming; skincare, teeth, hair
Topic: Moles
Replies: 14
Views: 18108

Re: Moles

Oscar wrote:
RRM wrote:Where does it say that there is a correlation between developing moles and diet?
Erm, I don't think that was suggested:
Erm, I do think that was suggested (:P):
niac7 wrote:I understand that poor dieting is also the cause of people getting moles on their skin.
by Brian
Wed 05 Jul 2006 03:35
Forum: Losing overweight
Topic: Is it possible to not lose weight on this diet?
Replies: 15
Views: 15407

Sorry, perhaps I wasn't clear.
... I was going to write out a reply but RRM seems to have said what I was trying to get at...

Anyway, I think we're on the same page. :wink:
by Brian
Wed 05 Jul 2006 01:15
Forum: Losing overweight
Topic: Is it possible to not lose weight on this diet?
Replies: 15
Views: 15407

It was my general understanding that if there is an energy shortage, that then the body will resort to numerous energy stores to meet its requirements. This includes fat deposits, but also muscle tissue and other sources. So what this means is that if you consume 1000 calories that are unneeded and ...
by Brian
Tue 04 Jul 2006 21:40
Forum: Oil, Sugar (/honey) and Vinegar
Topic: Sugar and fat causing indigestion?
Replies: 50
Views: 33357

Oscar wrote:Hope this helps. :)
Hi Oscar,

I completely forgot to reply here.
Yes, it was very helpful.

Thank you very much!
by Brian
Tue 04 Jul 2006 21:39
Forum: Losing overweight
Topic: Is it possible to not lose weight on this diet?
Replies: 15
Views: 15407

Oscar wrote:I think that if the number of calories is the same, the effect will be the same.
This is not my understanding... are you sure?
by Brian
Wed 21 Jun 2006 01:48
Forum: Oil, Sugar (/honey) and Vinegar
Topic: Sugar and fat causing indigestion?
Replies: 50
Views: 33357

Oscar, can I ask your opinion on teeth on the whole?
For example: best practices, things to avoid, warning signs of problems, etc.

I don't know much about teeth and haven't had any problems yet, but with all this talk lately I have to admit it's been on my mind more often lately...
by Brian
Tue 13 Jun 2006 22:57
Forum: Muscle Gain / prevent weightloss
Topic: OJ substitute
Replies: 14
Views: 19213

Re: OJ substitute

Its a Santos type 10, doing 1500 rpm.
That's this one, right?

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How do you find the lever action on that?

I'm thinking as compared to something like:

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Thoughts?
by Brian
Sat 10 Jun 2006 00:33
Forum: Web-design stuff
Topic: why cant I edit my post?
Replies: 12
Views: 11787

Wintran, it is true that that is possible. However I am not sure that it is ideal here. While an entire thread will no longer be lost, people can still edit their posts and remove the contents entirely. This results in threads losing coherence and degrading the ability to use the forum for reference...
by Brian
Sat 10 Jun 2006 00:27
Forum: Web-design stuff
Topic: Change my name?
Replies: 11
Views: 12480

Wintran wrote:I wonder if it's possible for an administrator to change my username to "Wintran" (with a capital "W")? ;) If it's not too much trouble.
Voila!
by Brian
Thu 08 Jun 2006 10:14
Forum: Animal Food
Topic: Sushi Freak!
Replies: 17
Views: 13842

Heh.
Sorry, don't mean to rub anything in.
Was just really curious if there was something I was missing.

Oh well, glad it worked out for you! :D
by Brian
Thu 08 Jun 2006 02:43
Forum: Animal Food
Topic: Sushi Freak!
Replies: 17
Views: 13842

Well, good for you...

But really, I don't understand why you wouldn't look at what you're buying before deciding to buy it.
by Brian
Wed 07 Jun 2006 08:12
Forum: Animal Food
Topic: Sushi Freak!
Replies: 17
Views: 13842

avalon wrote:I didn't know what to expect and it wasn't until I got home, because it was all wrapped in a bag with ice, that I got to see the fish was quality.
Huh? :shock:

Please tell me I'm misreading.

If not, congradulations you are very very lucky.