By Jan Chait
Special to the Tribune-Star
TERRE HAUTE — Have you signed up for INShape Indiana’s 10 in 10 Challenge program yet? (You can do so by going to www.in.gov/inshape.) The goal is to lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks.
However, this isn’t about the challenge, it’s about how you’ll look after losing 10 pounds. It seems there’s a Web site for everything, and this is no exception. Go to www.weightview.com, sign up, upload a photo of yourself, and it will generate an image of a new, lighter you.
You can then take that image and “print out results, save it on your screen, pin it on your wall, post it on the fridge, keep it in your wallet, even download the results to your cell phone,” says the Web site.
It doesn’t have to be just 10 pounds, either: You can choose how many pounds to (digitally) peel off, from 5 to 50.
Unfortunately, you then have to lose the weight to look like your new image. And that’s not so easy. For that, you can get some help from INShape Indiana.
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One way to cut back on calories is simply to control your portion sizes. If one package equals one serving to you, buy smaller packages. (Yeah, like that’s easy to do in today’s super-sized world, but look around and see what you can find.) Choose a regular hamburger instead of a double or triple; get small — er, make that child-sized — fries, and so on. If you’re dining out, put half your meal in a take-home container to have for lunch the next day before you dig in.
At home, serve the meal on plates instead of “family style” and freeze the rest in the form of portion-sized meals.
One easy way to portion out food “is to use a standard 8- 9-inch plate and divide it in half,” says Tracy Arini, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator at Union Hospital’s Diabetes Education Center. “Fill half the plate with [non-starchy] veggies. The other half should be filled with [half] lean protein and [half] starch. The meal can be completed with a serving of fruit and milk.”
To help you visualize portion sizes, Arini offers the following:
• 3 oz. meat: a deck of cards or, for thin filets such as fish, a checkbook cover
• 2 tablespoons: a Ping-Pong ball. That’s for things such as peanut butter and raisins
• 3 oz. potato: Small computer mouse
• 4 oz. apple: tennis ball
• 1 cup fruit (such as berries or melon) or non-starchy vegetables: tight fist
• Length of a one-dollar bill: ear of corn or banana
• 1 oz. nuts: 3X3-inch post-it note or a shot glass
• 1 oz. cheese or meat: 9-volt battery
• 1 teaspoon (i.e., for margarine): small postage stamp
Come to think of it, forget what I said about saving half of your dining-out meal to eat for lunch the next day: With today’s serving sizes, you should be able to get at least two more meals out of the one you order, so ask for two to-go boxes.
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Mark your calendar for 6 p.m. Jan. 29 for this year’s kickoff for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. The event takes place at The Ohio Building and it’s free.
“Anyone interested in getting involved in the fight against cancer is welcome to give us a call and we’ll plug them into helping,” says Dawn Clinkenbeard, community programs manager for the local office. “We extend a special invitation to cancer survivors and their loved ones as it’s a great way to use their own experience to fight back against this disease.”
At the kickoff festivities, folks interested in helping out will learn the basics about the function, which is set for May 17 at the Wabash Valley Fairgrounds, and given tools about how to get involved.
While the event is free, room is limited, so call (812) 232-2679 and make a reservation.
Relay for Life raises funds for any kind of cancer and is used for education, advocacy and patient services.
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The following information was released a little while back, but I just ran across it. Women with ovarian cancer have reported having persistent symptoms before their diagnosis. A consensus statement issued by the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists urges women to get an evaluation, preferably from a gynecologist, if she has the following symptoms “almost daily for a few weeks.”
• Bloating
• Pelvic or abdominal pain
• Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
• Urinary symptoms (either urgency or frequency)
Having the symptoms doesn’t mean you have ovarian cancer; just that you should be checked out “just in case.” The earlier cancer is caught, the more likely you are to be cured.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
Samsung S1050 digital camera review
At the end of the past year Samsung updated S850model digital camera with the S1050 and the camera comes complete with many good features. Some of the features of Samsung S1050 digital camera include a suite of manual controls for the more advanced among you, a 10-megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom lens, and a new large 3-inch screen.
UK based photography site Compactcameras has reviewed Samsung S1050 digital camera with the following conclusion that is quoted below.
What is it? 10.1-megapixel digital compact camera from Samsung
Price $149.99 (Compare prices)
The good Build and styling, simple controls, AA-battery power, Low ISO image quality, Advanced manual control options.
The bad Sluggish AF performance, shutter lag, Cramped buttons, Excessive noise in ISO 400 and above images.
We say Samsung’s update of the S850 looks very tempting package on paper but it has some serious issues when you come to use.
Samsung S1050 Digital Camera Technical Details
* 10.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
* 5x Advanced Shake Reduction optical zoom; Display LCD - matriz activa TFT - 3" - color
* Shutter speed to 1/2000 second; ISO equivalent to 1600
* Captures video in one of four resolutions, up to 20 fps at 800 x 600, encoded as AVI MPEG-4 video
* Stores images on SD memory cards (includes 50MB internal memory)
Manufacturer On Samsung S1050 Digital Camera
The S1050 is a point-and-shoot digital camera with a premium quality 10.1-megapixel image sensor. Coupled with a super-sharp 5x optical zoom lens, the S1050 combines the hardware that demanding photographers require of a camera with the intuitive ease-of-use that is Samsung's hallmark.
While ease of use was a top priority when designing the S1050, Samsung engineers were equally committed to delivering a comprehensive suite of robust features and technologies in the flagship model of the S Series. With shutter speeds that reach up to an effective 1/2000 second and an ISO equivalent of 1600, users will be able to take advantage of the S1050's speed and resolution in any situation--from taking landscape photos at dusk to shooting fast action sports photography. Further ensuring razor sharp images in any situation, Samsung's ASR image stabilization system helps to reduce camera shake and image blur during longer exposures and at times when holding the camera steady is impossible or a tripod is unavailable.
The S1050 also offers Samsung's Intelligent Face Recognition Technology, which detects the subject's face and automatically adjusts autofocus and autoexposure to ensure the best possible image quality in portraits and other shots featuring people. The AF function instantaneously recognizes the faces of up to nine subjects and accurately focuses on them all. The AE function then takes over, setting the appropriate exposure to ensure the highest image quality.
Samsung equipped the S1050 with several thoughtful features designed to allow users to capture the images they want without having to worry about tedious exposure adjustment or editing. Dedicated modes for common-yet-tricky shooting situations include Children (with a high shutter speed to freeze motion while avoiding blur), Backlight (to compensate for a rear-lit subject), and Portrait (to bring the subject into strong focus while deemphasizing the background).
When enabled, the S1050's Wise Shot feature automatically takes two consecutive pictures in rapid succession--one with ASR enabled and one with the flash--then prompts the user to review both and select their preferred version of the picture.
The S1050's dedicated Effect button lets users quickly access a host of powerful in camera image effects, including conversion to sepia-tone, black-and-white, and RGB color effects. Images can be trimmed, resized, and rotated in the camera without the use of a PC and a built-in microphone allows a 10-second voice memo to be attached to any still image. Slide Show automatically scrolls through photos and displays them on the bright and vivid 3.0-inch TFT LCD screen, which uses Samsung's Intelligent LCD technology to automatically detect environmental illumination and adjust LCD brightness for optimal image viewing.
Just as much attention was given to the S1050's Movie mode, which lets users capture video in one of four resolutions, from 160 x 128 to 800 x 600, at 20 frames per second and encoded as AVI MPEG-4 video. Just as in still-picture mode, the ASR image stabilization system can be engaged to compensate for unwanted camera movement and subject blur in movie mode.
For maximum versatility, the S1050 can be powered by an optional high-energy rechargeable Ni-MH battery (not included--must be purchased separately), as well as available-everywhere AA alkaline cells, which is a surefire boon for travelers and other power users.
All of these features are contained in a sleek silver or black housing that measures a mere 3.9 inches (width) by 2.5 inches (height) by 1 inch (depth). Unlike other compact cameras, the S1050 features a molded, ergonomic grip that makes framing, steadying, and shooting a breeze. The included USB 2.0 cable, camera cradle, and CD-ROM containing Samsung's Digimax Master software (compatible with Windows 98/2000/ME/XP and Macintosh OS X 9.2 through 10.4) will get even beginning photographers up and shooting right out of the box.
The S1050 contains 50MB of internal memory and can accept Secure Digital (SD) flash memory cards up to 4 gigabytes.
Samsung S1050 Digital Camera Description From Amazon
The Samsung S1050 is a high-resolution digital camera that is equipped with a true-color filtered 10.1 mega-pixel CCD. This allows the Samsung S1050 to produce even better images and take detailed photos for printing up to poster size with an optical 5x and digital 5x zoom. The Samsung S1050 has a 3.0-inch large LCD for improved contrast and color reproduction, allowing you to enjoy a wider and clearer image. The Samsung S1050 has an auto sensitivity feature that automatically adjusts sensitivity according to the ambient exposure conditions up to ISO 1600. The high sensitivity setting of ISO 1600 enables you to take clearer indoors pictures in poor light without camera shake or image blur. The Samsung S1050 has a Movie Stabilizer function, which helps maintain steady recording of a subject by automatically detecting and correcting any camera movements. Designed with several thoughtful features to allow users to capture the images they want, the S1050 offers high performance and ease that anyone can enjoy. Flash Modes Auto, Auto&Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off Flash Range - Wide 0.2m - 5.0m, Tele 0.5m - 3.0m (ISO Auto) White Balance - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent L, Tungsten and Custom Scene Modes - Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks and Beach&Snow Self-timer - 2&10 seconds, Double File Format - JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0, AVI (MPEG-4) Movie Clip and WAV Audio System Requirements - Pentium II 450MHz (Pentium 700MHz recommended), Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, 1024x768 pixels, 16bit color display compatible monitor (24bit color display recommended), Microsoft DirectX 9.0C, Macintosh Power Mac G3 or later, Mac OS 9.2 - 10.3, Minimum 64MB RAM, 200MB of available hard-disk space, USB port and CD-ROM drive Dimensions - 98.9x 63.5x 25.5 mm excluding protrusions
UK based photography site Compactcameras has reviewed Samsung S1050 digital camera with the following conclusion that is quoted below.
What is it? 10.1-megapixel digital compact camera from Samsung
Price $149.99 (Compare prices)
The good Build and styling, simple controls, AA-battery power, Low ISO image quality, Advanced manual control options.
The bad Sluggish AF performance, shutter lag, Cramped buttons, Excessive noise in ISO 400 and above images.
We say Samsung’s update of the S850 looks very tempting package on paper but it has some serious issues when you come to use.
Samsung S1050 Digital Camera Technical Details
* 10.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
* 5x Advanced Shake Reduction optical zoom; Display LCD - matriz activa TFT - 3" - color
* Shutter speed to 1/2000 second; ISO equivalent to 1600
* Captures video in one of four resolutions, up to 20 fps at 800 x 600, encoded as AVI MPEG-4 video
* Stores images on SD memory cards (includes 50MB internal memory)
Manufacturer On Samsung S1050 Digital Camera
The S1050 is a point-and-shoot digital camera with a premium quality 10.1-megapixel image sensor. Coupled with a super-sharp 5x optical zoom lens, the S1050 combines the hardware that demanding photographers require of a camera with the intuitive ease-of-use that is Samsung's hallmark.
While ease of use was a top priority when designing the S1050, Samsung engineers were equally committed to delivering a comprehensive suite of robust features and technologies in the flagship model of the S Series. With shutter speeds that reach up to an effective 1/2000 second and an ISO equivalent of 1600, users will be able to take advantage of the S1050's speed and resolution in any situation--from taking landscape photos at dusk to shooting fast action sports photography. Further ensuring razor sharp images in any situation, Samsung's ASR image stabilization system helps to reduce camera shake and image blur during longer exposures and at times when holding the camera steady is impossible or a tripod is unavailable.
The S1050 also offers Samsung's Intelligent Face Recognition Technology, which detects the subject's face and automatically adjusts autofocus and autoexposure to ensure the best possible image quality in portraits and other shots featuring people. The AF function instantaneously recognizes the faces of up to nine subjects and accurately focuses on them all. The AE function then takes over, setting the appropriate exposure to ensure the highest image quality.
Samsung equipped the S1050 with several thoughtful features designed to allow users to capture the images they want without having to worry about tedious exposure adjustment or editing. Dedicated modes for common-yet-tricky shooting situations include Children (with a high shutter speed to freeze motion while avoiding blur), Backlight (to compensate for a rear-lit subject), and Portrait (to bring the subject into strong focus while deemphasizing the background).
When enabled, the S1050's Wise Shot feature automatically takes two consecutive pictures in rapid succession--one with ASR enabled and one with the flash--then prompts the user to review both and select their preferred version of the picture.
The S1050's dedicated Effect button lets users quickly access a host of powerful in camera image effects, including conversion to sepia-tone, black-and-white, and RGB color effects. Images can be trimmed, resized, and rotated in the camera without the use of a PC and a built-in microphone allows a 10-second voice memo to be attached to any still image. Slide Show automatically scrolls through photos and displays them on the bright and vivid 3.0-inch TFT LCD screen, which uses Samsung's Intelligent LCD technology to automatically detect environmental illumination and adjust LCD brightness for optimal image viewing.
Just as much attention was given to the S1050's Movie mode, which lets users capture video in one of four resolutions, from 160 x 128 to 800 x 600, at 20 frames per second and encoded as AVI MPEG-4 video. Just as in still-picture mode, the ASR image stabilization system can be engaged to compensate for unwanted camera movement and subject blur in movie mode.
For maximum versatility, the S1050 can be powered by an optional high-energy rechargeable Ni-MH battery (not included--must be purchased separately), as well as available-everywhere AA alkaline cells, which is a surefire boon for travelers and other power users.
All of these features are contained in a sleek silver or black housing that measures a mere 3.9 inches (width) by 2.5 inches (height) by 1 inch (depth). Unlike other compact cameras, the S1050 features a molded, ergonomic grip that makes framing, steadying, and shooting a breeze. The included USB 2.0 cable, camera cradle, and CD-ROM containing Samsung's Digimax Master software (compatible with Windows 98/2000/ME/XP and Macintosh OS X 9.2 through 10.4) will get even beginning photographers up and shooting right out of the box.
The S1050 contains 50MB of internal memory and can accept Secure Digital (SD) flash memory cards up to 4 gigabytes.
Samsung S1050 Digital Camera Description From Amazon
The Samsung S1050 is a high-resolution digital camera that is equipped with a true-color filtered 10.1 mega-pixel CCD. This allows the Samsung S1050 to produce even better images and take detailed photos for printing up to poster size with an optical 5x and digital 5x zoom. The Samsung S1050 has a 3.0-inch large LCD for improved contrast and color reproduction, allowing you to enjoy a wider and clearer image. The Samsung S1050 has an auto sensitivity feature that automatically adjusts sensitivity according to the ambient exposure conditions up to ISO 1600. The high sensitivity setting of ISO 1600 enables you to take clearer indoors pictures in poor light without camera shake or image blur. The Samsung S1050 has a Movie Stabilizer function, which helps maintain steady recording of a subject by automatically detecting and correcting any camera movements. Designed with several thoughtful features to allow users to capture the images they want, the S1050 offers high performance and ease that anyone can enjoy. Flash Modes Auto, Auto&Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off Flash Range - Wide 0.2m - 5.0m, Tele 0.5m - 3.0m (ISO Auto) White Balance - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent L, Tungsten and Custom Scene Modes - Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks and Beach&Snow Self-timer - 2&10 seconds, Double File Format - JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0, AVI (MPEG-4) Movie Clip and WAV Audio System Requirements - Pentium II 450MHz (Pentium 700MHz recommended), Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, 1024x768 pixels, 16bit color display compatible monitor (24bit color display recommended), Microsoft DirectX 9.0C, Macintosh Power Mac G3 or later, Mac OS 9.2 - 10.3, Minimum 64MB RAM, 200MB of available hard-disk space, USB port and CD-ROM drive Dimensions - 98.9x 63.5x 25.5 mm excluding protrusions
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