Email Author Ily Goyanes

2011 Stories by Ily Goyanes

• The Duodenal Switch Twice as Dangerous as the Gastric Bypassr

  published Sep 09, 2011

  As some of you know, I've been looking into different weight loss techniques as of late. I'm currently on the Gastric Bypass Hypnosis Surgery program by Rena Greenberg, which I'll be posting a halfway... More >>

• Florida Woman Dies From Being Exposed to Toxic Fumes at a Georgia McDonald's

  published Sep 09, 2011

  Yesterday at a McDonald's restaurant in Pooler, Georgia a woman died and nine people had to be taken to the hospital after inhaling toxic fumes inside the restaurant.I know what you're thinking, and n... More >>

• The Singing Dead

  published August 4, 2011

  We know you love zombies. So do we. Which is why we're mondo excited about the Promethean Theatre's presentation of Song of the Living Dead:... More >>

• Two Words: Lesbian Vampires

  published August 25, 2011

  Germans are geniuses. Besides inventing the term fahrvergnügen (driving enjoyment), they also produced We Are the Night (Wir... More >>

• Talk, Play and Lose Weight (With Ladies Lingerie Football Video)

  published Sep 07, 2011

  ABC Science reported today that social sports "result in better weight loss." During a recent study, scientists found that mice involved in physical activity with a social component responded better t... More >>

• Going Brazilian

  published August 11, 2011

  The layperson might know Brazil for nuts, waxes, and Carnival, but Brazil is a country with a banana hammock full of A-listers, starlets, and... More >>

• Let's Art About Sex

  published July 21, 2011

  Leave it to Miami Beach to have its own sex museum. OK, fine, erotic art museum. The World Erotic Art Museum sits in nondescript brilliance,... More >>

• Mama Djenaba Wants to Bring African Folklore to Florida Schools

  published Aug 30, 2011

  Djenaba Gregory-Faal wants to school kids in African folklore. To achieve this, she is trying to raise money to produce Sundiata, a theatrical piece about Maghan Mari Djata Keita (AKA Sundiata Keita) ... More >>

• Nutritional Drinks Are Deceptively High in Sugar

  published Aug 29, 2011

  rThe same way that we need more transparency in government, we need it in the food industry as well. Restaurants, fast-food chains, and food manufacturers constantly misrepresent their products to the... More >>

• Weight-Loss Surgery Without the Surgeryr

  published Aug 24, 2011

  During the past couple of weeks, there's been a flurry of excitement surrounding my stance against weight-loss surgery. Basically, I'm against it. But what if you could reap the benefits of having WLS... More >>

• Mizu Con Caters Only to Hardcore Anime Fans and the Twilight Crowd

  published Aug 22, 2011

  The Mizu Con this past weekend was disappointing for anyone except diehard fans of Japanese animation. Cons are supposed to be big -- that's why they're con-ven-tions. But, the Mizu Con took up a few ... More >>

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  Alejandro Brugues, Director of Cuban Zombie Flick, Juan of the Dead, Talks Real Monsters

  published Aug 19, 2011

  Juan de los Muertos or Juan of the Dead. Even the title elicits a smile. The concept does even more - a full-fledged zombie (communistsr) flick produced on the island of Cuba, by Cubans, with Cuban zo... More >>

• Mizu Con Brings Anime Culture to Hyatt Regency in Downtown This Friday

  published Aug 18, 2011

  Mizu Con, which we mistakenly thought was named after a soup, hits Miami this Friday. The anime convention will feature vendors, costume contests, panels, gaming rooms, and artist areas displaying Jap... More >>

• Florida Families Fourth In Food Hardship Study

  published Aug 17, 2011

  We all know how bad the economy is right now. Even for those of us lucky to have a an income, times are tough. Just how tough are they for FloridiansrIn a recent study posted on TampaBayOnline.com, F... More >>

• Weight Loss Surgery Comments Cause Commotion

  published Aug 17, 2011

  In response to all the WLS advocates (except for those who threatened my well-being):I was on the BariatricTV radio show on Blog Talk Radio Monday night as an invited guest to discuss my last Fuming F... More >>

• Brazilian Film Fest Opens with Free Screenings at Colony Theatre and Cinematheque Friday

  published Aug 16, 2011

  When somebody mentions Brazil, it probably reminds you that you need to schedule either a waxing appointment or a vacation. Though the country's film scene might not be the first thing that pops into ... More >>

• Spinach "Pies" at The Last Carrot Worth Trying

  published Aug 12, 2011

  The number one reason people give for not eating healthy is, "Healthy food tastes like dog poop." I'll admit that I got this data from surveying 9-10 year olds in front of my home waiting in line at t... More >>

• Promethean Theatre Presents Song of the Living Dead: A Zombie Musical

  published Aug 11, 2011

  We know you love zombies. So do we. Which is why we're mondo excited about the Promethean Theatre's presentation of Song of the Living Dead: A Zombie Musical. (These are the same zany dramaturgs respo... More >>

• Weight Loss Surgery Is the Easy Way Out

  published Aug 10, 2011

  US News & World Report recently noted that gastric bypass surgery not only cuts your appetite but also might reduce your desire for high-fat foods. Over the years, I've had friends who have suffer... More >>

• Yoani Sanchez, the Cuban Blogger, Visits Books & Books Via Video

  published Aug 08, 2011

  When you get props from someone like Hilary Rodham Clinton, that's some serious shiz. Yoani Sanchez, commonly referred to as the "Cuban Blogger" for her illegal reporting of life in Cuba directly from... More >>

• Speak! Fridays Moves, Grooves, and Soothes Your Cynical Soul

  published Aug 08, 2011

  It seems that the 305 has been sprouting spoken word nights like crazy in recent years. We recently wrote about Words & Wine (New Time's Best Open-Mike Night) and we just keep hearing of more even... More >>

• Chambord Vodka Weekend's Detox Brunch Success in Spite of Rain

  published Aug 08, 2011

  In spite of a torrential downpour and threats of a potential hurricane, the Chambord Vodka Weekend's Detox Brunch ($40) went fabulously well. The staff at The Standard Hotel & Spa made sure guests... More >>

• It Ain't Easy Being Juicy

  published Aug 05, 2011

  Today is the third day of my juice fast and the first day I don't want to kill myself. About a month ago I wrote about the documentary Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead, a film that terrorized me as much as ... More >>

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  YouTube Sensations Jessica and Hunter on Chambord Vodka Weekend and Miami Celebs

  published Aug 03, 2011

  This Friday, YouTube sensations, Jessica and Hunter, are getting comp'd all weekend as the hosts of Chambord Vodka Weekend. In case you don't live on the Internet, they are a campy duo from Los Angele... More >>

• First Annual Chambord Vodka Weekend Kicks Off This Friday

  published Aug 01, 2011

  The first annual Chambord Vodka Weekend kicks off this Friday for three days of fine dining and cocktail parties, as well as a few risque events involving gay go-go clubs and rooftop pool parties.YouT... More >>