Called subcutaneous fat, the masses of this fat may be unsightly, but scientists believe they're not as dangerous as internal abdominal fat.

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He's quick to embrace the artistry of his craft, especially when it comes to the primping and prepping required once the internal organs and body fat are removed and the carcass is fully dry.

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It often means that there is a greater likelihood that the body is storing fat around the internal organs such as the liver and kidneys, which increases the chances of getting heart disease.

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They are particularly effective at reducing fat around the torso and its internal organs.

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Another reason is that the politicians have had most of the hard work done for them by Paul van Buitenen, an internal auditor with the commission who turned whistle-blower and handed out a fat dossier of embarrassing allegations last month.

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In an age where companies are scrambling to combat the sinking prices of LCD HDTVs, Uniden decided to make no bones about where it was trimming the fat, as it introduced a pair of 1080p sets that are devoid of an internal digital TV tuner.

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