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I.K. Akhunbaev
Kyrgyz state medical academy
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They shared more than a close connection to Lisa Marie. Parallels in life and death abound between Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley. One was the King of Rock, the other the King of Pop. Both had a profound, deep and lasting affect on the music scene. Both struggled with self image, relationships and health. Both were talented on a level that few can comprehend, yet hid a flipside of "mad" genius. Both died tragically young.
Just as Elvis stormed the music scene in the '50s, Michael ruled the '80s. Elvis shocked with the "hip thrust", Michael wowed with the Moonwalk. When Elvis died tragically in 1977, Michael Jackson began his ascent. He used MTV, revoluntionary dance videos and ground-breaking R&B that changed the genre forever.
I was 13 when Elvis died. It was shocking and profoundly sad. Such a waste of a talent whose star was quenched much too soon. I was aptly affected. While I loved Elvis in the movies and all of his old music, I was also deeply entrenched in The Jackson 5 and knew every word to Rockin' Robin, I'll Be There, One Bad Apple, Easy as ABC, Ben and countless others.
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When he went solo in '79, I wore out Off the Wall.
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Billie Jean
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Then, things started to get really weird. Dozens of plastic surgeries, skin lightening, dalliances with young boys, a sham marriage to Lisa Marie Presley, Neverland Ranch, children with another sham wife, veils and balcony dangling…it never seemed to end.
After losing everything and a brief exile to Bahrain, Michael was reportedly rehearsing heavily for his greatest comeback tour in Europe. While many will refuse to recognize his genius because of his controversial private life — and maybe justifiably — his musical imprint is wide and long. There is no denying that.
At 44, the familar feeling of loss of such a large cultural figure that was so integral to my generation is painfully reminiscient of that awful summer 32 years ago when another king departed much too soon.
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Since the general civilization of mankind, I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpation. James Madison
Those who would give up Essential Liberty, to purchase a little Temporary safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. Benjamin Franklin
Surveillance technology, and in particular traffic surveillance technology, is increasingly being pushed by technology vendors and device manufacturers to municipalities across the country under the banner of increased public safety, and, as we are entering the Drone Age, this trend is only going to accelerate and intensify.
At its core, though, traffic surveillance has little to do with safety and everything to do with revenue. Worse yet, our liberties, constitutional rights, and this country's founding principles all end up being the collateral damage.
Iowa City has recently joined the trend by adopting ordinance 12-4466 that allows the city to install automated red-light cameras, and you can be sure it's only the beginning of what's to come.
Join us in fighting this threatening development, because freedom can't protect itself!
19 March 2013
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Wet weather will diminish across the East Coast on Sunday as a low pressure system in eastern Canada lifts northeastward and away from the region. Flow around the system will continue producing lake effect rain showers across the southeastern shores of the Great Lakes, but shower activity will be light and widespread.
A cold front associated with the system will lift northeastward by mid-day, allowing for a few more showers and thunderstorms to develop over the far Northeast early in the day.As the system moves further away, it will continue pushing cool air in from central Canada. This will allow for chilly Fall weather to spread from the Upper Midwest and into the Ohio River Valley and Northeast.
High temperatures will remain in the 60s for these areas, while overnight lows will dip into the upper 20s for some of the Northern Tier states. Frost and freeze advisories will remain in effect for parts of the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes regions.
In the South, showers and thunderstorms will continue across southern Florida as a cold front lingers over the region. This obtains moisture from the eastern Gulf of Mexico, spreading more heavy rains and strong thunderstorms over southern Florida throughout the day.
Out West, a low pressure system moves eastward from the Pacific Northwest and into the Intermountain West on Sunday. This will push moisture in from the Pacific Ocean, triggering widespread showers and thunderstorms across the Intermountain West, Great Basin, and moving into the Northern Rockies. Breezy winds and cooler temperatures will accompany this system. Temperatures ranged Saturday in the lower 48 states from a morning low of 15 degrees at Hazen, N.D., to a high of 102 degrees at Imperial, Calif.
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Richard Prum, a Yale ornithologist, was hiking through an Ecuadorean forest 18 years ago when he had one of the strangest experiences an ornithologist can have: He watched a bird sing with its wings.
Prum was observing a male club-winged manakin. The tiny, redheaded bird was hopping acrobatically from branch to branch in order to attract female manakins. And from time to time, the male would wave its wings over its back. Each time the manakin produced a loud, clear tone that sounded as if it came from a violin.
"I was just utterly stunned," Prum said. "There's literally no bird in the world that does anything that prepares you for it. It's totally unique."
Ever since, Prum has wondered how the club-winged manakin managed this feat. Now he and a former student, Kimberly Bostwick of Cornell University, believe they have solved the mystery.
Club-winged manakins rake their feathers back and forth over one another, using an acoustic trick that allows crickets to sing. While the technique is common among insects, it has never been documented before in vertebrates.
The noise-making skill of manakins first came to the attention of naturalists in the 1800s. The club-winged manakin belongs to the manakin family (Pipridae), which includes about 40 species, many of which have peculiarly shaped feathers that allowed them to make sounds.
In many species, the males use the noises during their courtship displays. "Some of them pop like a firecracker, and there are a couple that make whooshing noises in flight," Prum said.
Charles Darwin was fascinated by manakins. He believed they were a compelling example of how females could cause evolutionary change simply by the influence of their mating preferences - a process he called sexual selection.
If female birds had a preference for males with large tails, for example, males with larger tails would be more successful at reproducing. Darwin argued that the peacock's tail had evolved this way. But if females were attracted to noisy males, the males would evolve adaptations that made them noisier - as in the case of manakins.
Biologists have documented the effect of sexual selection in a wide range of animals. Prum has dedicated much of his career to studying it in manakins. His research shows that wing sounds evolved independently in many manakin lineages. "Mechanical sounds probably evolved a bunch of times in manakins," Prum said.
The club-winged manakin, with its unique ability to produce musical sounds, was the most extreme example of sexual selection in manakins.
Bostwick began to study how manakins make their various noises in 1995, when she joined Prum's lab as a graduate student. In 1997, she traveled to South America to film the birds. On that trip, she saw her first live club-winged manakin.
"I was just blown away by what an odd, odd thing it was," she said.
When Bostwick returned home, she played her films in slow motion to analyze the manakin wing movements. But the club-wing manakin moved so quickly that its wings were nothing but a blur. "How that motion created that sound was a black box," Bostwick said.
Over the next few years, this ornithological black box continued to puzzle Bostwick and Prum. Bostwick found a few clues by poring over the preserved club-winged manakins Prum had brought back from his 1987 trip. She noticed that one feather on each wing had a peculiar feature: Its central vane had a series of ridges - seven, on average.
The club-winged manakin's wing muscles were also remarkably large.
The clues began to come together in 2002, when Bostwick returned to Ecuador with a new digital camera that could record 1,000 frames a second, more than 30 times faster than her previous model. She made new films of the club-winged manakin, and she found that she could finally see what the bird's wings were doing. It turns out that when the bird raises its wings over its back, it shakes them back and forth more than 100 times a second.
This alone would be a remarkable accomplishment for a bird. Hummingbirds typically flap their wings only 50 times a second. But the club-winged manakin's fast shaking alone could not produce the bird's sounds. Its wings produce tones at a frequency of around 1,400 cycles a second - about 14 times faster than it shakes its wings.
"We had to have some kind of frequency multiplier," Prum said.
Bostwick studied the manakin collection at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. She noticed that next to the strangely ridged feather was another feather with a stiff, curved tip.
She realized that each time a manakin shook its wings, that feather's tip rakes across the ridges of the neighboring feather like a spoon moving across a washboard. This movement, she found, allowed a wing to produce 14 sounds during each shake. As a result, a bird shaking its wings 100 times a second could produce a sound with a frequency of 1,400 cycles a second.
Bostwick and Prum reported their findings in the July 29 issue of the journal Science.
The ornithologists plan to test their hypothesis with new experiments. On her next trip to Ecuador, Bostwick hopes to catch a male club-winged manakin and clip off the raking tip on each wing (a harmless procedure).
"I should be able to completely silence the bird," she predicted.
Bostwick argues that the new research underscores just how powerful sexual selection can be. The mating preferences of female birds can produce not only the peacock's tail or the rooster's crow, but also feathers with microscopic adaptations that let them sing like crickets. "Darwin would have loved it if he had known," Bostwick said.


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You're the Damn One Missing
That night, aside from the injured Chen shi and Feng Zi Hao, everyone of the Feng manor had moved out to search for the missing Feng Yu Heng and Feng Zi Rui. The matriarch also followed along on a chair carried around by servants.
Speaking of, Feng Yu Heng and her brother disappearing was first discovered by Feng Chen Yu. She only said that she woke up in the middle of the night and suddenly felt a very uncomfortable stuffiness near her heart. Extremely unwillingly, she could only get out of bed and bring some maidservants to go look for help from Feng Yu Heng. But when she arrived at Feng Yu Heng's room, she discovered that there was only Wang Chuan who was guarding the room. There was nobody else.
Feng Chen Yu didn't even ask what the situation was and went straight to loudly screaming: "Not good! Second sister has been kidnapped!"
With this scream, everyone from Feng manor was woken up.
Feng Jin Yuan brought along all the members of the Feng family to search the back of the mountain because Feng Chen Yu had said that the front had too many monks everywhere, so they could not have escaped through the front.
They had searched the back of the mountain a large portion of the night, yet they had not seen even half of a person's shadow.
The people of Feng manor came to a standstill in the forest, their torches lighting up the forest as if it were day time. Feng Chen Yu's face was pale, and she held her chest. Her face carried a trace of worry, and her eyes held tears.
"What to do? What do we do if we can't find second sister?" Her voice was full of worry, and it sounded like an older sister who really cared for her little sister.
Feng Xiang Rong, after eating the anti-fever medicine, felt much better. At this time, she was with An shi. An shi tightly held on to Xiang Rong's hand, fearing that she would also lose her daughter.
But Xiang Rong continued to look at Feng Chen yu. After a long while, she whispered quietly in to An shi's ear: "Why do we not search to the side? It seems like we've been following eldest sister around this entire time."
An shi was shocked, then carefully reflected. It seemed that Xiang Rong was correct. Along the way, Chen Yu had appeared very anxious, so everyone followed her in searching, so the area was not very large.
She wanted to remind Feng Jin Yuan to search the surroundings, it was Han shi that faintly said: "Being kidnapped in the middle of the night. No matter if we can find her or not, I worry the second young miss' good name…"
An shi pulled her eyebrows together. She knew that because of Fen Dai's injury, it was eighty percent likely that Han shi ended up hating Feng Yu Heng.
In reality, without Han shi reminding them, everyone understood this reality. A girl being taken away in the middle of the night, and they haven't found here even to this point. What did this mean? Even if Feng Yu Heng returned safely, who would believe it?
The matriarch sighed heavily and faced the sky, saying: "What sin has my Feng family committed!"
Feng Jin Yuan quickly comforted her: "Mother, do not get anxious. Aren't we still searching." Although the words were said, he still had no clues. Sending out four hidden guards to search around, none returned with any news.
Chen Yu covered her lips and lightly sobbed, but her eyes continued to search the surroundings. Unfortunately, under the bright light of the torches, not even Feng Yu Heng's shadow could be found.
In truth, they did not know. At this time, the area where the people of Feng manor stood was where Feng Yu Heng and company had fought off the people dressed in black. It's just that, in the blink of an eye, aside from the air being filled with the stench of blood and some traces that were difficult to remove in the dark, there wasn't the slightest sign of anything abnormal.
An shi saw that Feng Jin Yuan was out of ideas and could not help but call out, "Husband." She walked forward, "Let's split up to search. Earlier, we were too preoccupied with getting to the back of the mountain, so there are many places that haven't been searched!"
Feng Chen Yu said with a cry: "Concubine mother An, this is the most probable path. The front has monks who keep watch at night, so criminals must run towards the back."
An shi did not want to argue with Feng Chen Yu, so she only reminded Feng Jin Yuan and the matriarch: "The second young miss came out with the entire family. Now she has gone missing. If Prince Yu comes investigating, who can afford to bear the responsibility?"
Because her son and daughter disappeared, Yao shi, who was on the verge of collapse, finally began yelling. She was no longer weak and easy to bully. Opening her mouth, her tone was fierce "Since the Feng family will not put forth its full efforts to find A-Heng and Zi Rui, I will go ask Wen Xuan Palace for help. Wang Chuan, granny Sun! We're returning!"
Yao shi was preparing to leave when the matriarch became worried, "Full effort! How could we not put forth our full effort! They are my grandson and granddaughter. Tonight, even if we must dig them up from shallow graves, we will find them!"
The matriarch made her stance clear, so Feng Jin Yuan could once again give the order: "Search the mountain! Do not miss any corner!"
The people of the Feng family were waiting to spread out when they saw some monks carrying lanterns while coming from the direction of Pu Du Temple. Arriving before Feng Jin Yuan, they stopped and asked: "Amitabha, might I ask the patron if something has happened? Why, in the middle of the night, do you not sleep and gather the family here instead?"
Feng Jin Yuan originally did not want to disturb the temple monks. Furthermore, this was not something that should be made widely known. Even if they couldn't find the missing Feng Yu Heng tonight, he still figured he could stop the information while slowly searching in secret. In the worst-case scenario, he could simply say that she had died from an emergency illness. Either way, it could not be known that the Feng family's young miss had been kidnapped. Otherwise, not only would the Feng family's name be tarnished, he would have no way of handling Prince Yu's Palace!
But there were clearly people who did not think this way. Han shi, with a signal from Feng Chen Yu, spoke up before Feng Jin Yuan and replied to the monk: "To tell great master the truth, it's our family's second young miss. She was kidnapped tonight. We have looked for her for a long time, but we have not found her."
Feng Jin Yuan fiercely glared at Han shi, scaring Han shi in to shrinking back. Feng Chen Yu, however, carried on: "Father should not fault concubine mother Han. Before the great master, how could we tell a lie. That would be a great sin."
Jin Zhen looked at everyone, her mind continuously making calculations. She was calculating the likelihood of something actually happening to Feng Yu Heng. If something really had happened, would her position be affected. At this time, which side should she take? This was a real problem.
But after considering Yao shi's relationship with the Wen Xuan Palace, she felt that regardless of what happened to Feng Yu Heng it was far better than Chen shi's side. At the very least, the people of Feng Yu Heng's side would not lose power. If they could find her quickly, perhaps the situation could even reverse.
Thus, with Chen Yu finished speaking, she also added on a few words, asking Chen Yu: "Eldest young miss, how did you determine that the second young miss was kidnapped?" As she spoke, she looked at Wang Chuan with uncertainty, continuing: "Aren't you the second young miss' servant? You should know exactly where second young miss and second young master have gone."
Wang Chuan coldly looked around at everyone. Her cool expression held a smile that was hard to understand. She then faced Feng Jin Yuan and the matriarch and saluted, saying: "Concubine mother Jin Zhen's question is extremely good. This servant is also confused, why did the eldest young miss determine so readily that the second young miss and second young master had been kidnapped by criminals?"
These words shocked everyone, including Yao shi.
She simply grabbed Wang Chuan's arm and anxiously asked: "Wang Chuan, you are saying that A-Heng and Zi Rui have not been lost?"
This question was answered in her place by the monk: "Amitabha, so the patrons were gathered to look for people. But this old monk does not understand. Clearly, the two young patrons Feng were always in the hall chanting sutras. Why did you come to the back of the mountain to search for them?"
With these words coming from the monk, it became Feng Chen Yu that asked in a shrill voice: "What did you say?"
The monk repeated the same words, and Feng Chen Yu subconsciously whispered: "Impossible."
Jin Zhen was standing a little closer to her and asked: "Why does eldest young miss say it's impossible?" At this moment, she was very happy that she had joined the right team. The second young miss' really had heavenly ability.
"Chen Yu." Feng Jin Yuan's expression also sank. Tonight, he felt that the daughter, who had always been understand and obedient, was a little off.
Feng Chen Yu immediately sobered up and quickly said: "I was happy for second sister." After speaking, she was not reconciled and asked the monk: "The two patrons Feng you speak of are my second sister and second brother?"
The monk replied: "It is a girl just over ten years of age and a boy around five or six years of age."
Yao shi let out of a sigh of relief: "That's right! It must be A-Heng and Zi Rui." In a rush, she forgot to call them second young miss and second young master. She simply called them by their names.
Han shi, hearing this, felt discontent and spoke up to remind her: "Sister Yao, do not forget about the rules."
The matriarch, however, waved her hand. The unease in her heart subsided: "Oh! A-Heng and Zi Rui escaped danger. With such great news, the rules can be put aside for now."
Wang Chuan made a timely correction for the matriarch: "How is it that they escaped danger. Second young miss and second young master originally went to the hall to chant sutras. What danger was there. It was the eldest young miss who came to the second young miss' room in the middle of the night. When she came in, she saw that they were not present. Without asking this servant, she began to wildly yell out that the second young miss had been kidnapped. This servant truly is baffled even after giving it much thought."
Feng Chen Yu was rendered speechless by what she had said. Seeing Feng Jin Yuan glare over at her, she began to justify herself: "Daughter was also seized by a feeling of anxiousness. Who could have thought that second sister would go chant sutras in the middle of the night?"
Wang Chuan spoke once more: "Second young miss said that many things have happened in the manor recently. She had just returned to the capital from the Northwest not long ago, so she naturally should go put in this extra effort. With that, she brought the second young master to the hall to chant sutras overnight for the fortune of the manor." As she spoke, she looked around at everyone, "Coming to Pu Du Temple, was it not for the sake of praying for the fortune of the Feng family?"
With these words, everyone became red in the face.
Feng Jin Yuan saw that some people were already beginning to drop, so he quickly gave the order for everyone to return.
Under the guidance of the monk, everyone returned to Pu Du Temple's hall. Sure enough, they saw Feng Yu Heng and Feng Zi Rui knelt on rush cushions, as they held their hands together, sincerely praying for good fortune. At their side, there was a young monk who was tapping a wooden fish and chanting sutras.
Not long after, a message arrived. Hearing movement from outside, Feng Yu Heng pulled on Zi Rui and turned around. Seeing everyone from Feng manor standing outside the hall's doors and looking at her, she could not help but sneer.
They thought she had been kidnapped?
Did anyone secretly rejoice?
How very sorry to disappoint you.
She pulled Zi Rui towards the door and feigned a surprised look, asking Feng Jin Yuan: "Father, why did you all come here? Did you also come to chant sutras?"
Feng Jin Yuan found it difficult to look directly at this daughter. In truth, he had some doubts about the things Wang Chuan said, despite the monk providing evidence, he still had doubts. But looking at Feng Yu Heng, he could not see any flaws.
"A-Heng has been in this hall praying for good fortune the entire time?" He asked the daughter before him.
Feng Yu Heng nodded: "That's right. From nightfall, I have been here the entire time. Some great masters can act as witness. Why does father ask?"
Feng Jin Yuan shook his head, "It's good that you are fine."
Feng Yu Heng asked: "Did father think something happened to A-Heng?"
Feng Jin Yuan froze for a moment and could not respond.
"It's very late. Go get some rest." Feng Jin Yuan did not wish to speak with her anymore. Turning around, he left.
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Pre-eclampsia is a condition that affects some pregnant women, usually during the second half of pregnancy (from around 20 weeks) or soon after their baby is delivered.
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In some cases, further symptoms can develop, including:
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- severe headache
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If you notice any symptoms of pre-eclampsia, seek medical advice immediately by calling your midwife, GP surgery or NHS 111.
Although many cases are mild, the condition can lead to serious complications for both mother and baby if it's not monitored and treated.
The earlier pre-eclampsia is diagnosed and monitored, the better the outlook for mother and baby.
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- having another condition, such as lupus ↗ or antiphospholipid syndrome ↗
- having developed the condition during a previous pregnancy
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- having a family history of the condition
- being over 40 years old
- it having been at least 10 years since your last pregnancy
- expecting multiple babies (twins or triplets)
- having a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or over
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There are reports circulating that the latest issue of German mag PC Action contains not only confirmation that hardcore death simulator Dark Souls is headed to the PC, but that it features "new bosses".
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The game's PC release was strongly hinted at last month when it was none-too-subtly teased in Australia's PC Powerplay.
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The Order Of Human Fat Loss
August 16, 2019 by Shaun
Filed under The Fitness Bug
Note: Circa 2010 @ EARLY @fitbuzz days 😀 ^^
There is absolutely no way to target specific areas of fat around your body. Period!
The basic to-do's
Are all compulsory attributes on the quest to lose fat and build lean muscle mass. Your body burns fat as a whole, not from specific areas.
The human onion
This is a good way to understand how fat loss works from a visual perspective. Rather than disappearing from a particular place, fat comes off layer by layer from the whole body.
It's like spreading butter
It's like taking one pound of butter and rubbing it all over your body. It will cover you in a very thin layer and probably won't change your size much. The same concept applies to why you can't tell when you've lost a pound in weight, and why you can tell when you've lost 10 pounds in weight.
This can lead to some seriously demotivating days. But please, DO NOT get demotivated when you look in the mirror throughout this phase.
'Anything that is watched and tracked will grow!'
Obviously in this case… grow fit!
Some parts of your body hold a higher amount of fat than others. Everyone is different and the way fat is shed varies from person to person. This is why I constantly talk about techniques to make any one workout program work for YOU! No one else.. just you and ONLY you!
It's why you hear the classic lines such as…
'I'm doing this right, I'm doing that right.. but whenever I eat, it tends to go to one place in my body?'
'I'm getting results butt this is the last place the fat disappears from' (which was probably the first place they put it on) Excuse the pun btw 😉
The man – Spare tire of fat around the waist
The woman – Big butt smaller chest
These are common dilemmas for each of the sexes when fat loss and building muscle is concerned.
The simple answer to overcome this scenario is to adapt. The first step is understanding YOUR body. Once you do
– Analyse
Nevertheless, here is the likely order that you will lose fat around your body on your quest to building lean muscle mass.
#1 Your Face
#2 Your Arms
However, it is common for women to develop a build up of fat in the upper arms, especially in the tricep area.
#3 Your Chest
I do feel some women's pain here, because it is common for women to face a reduction in bust size on the fat loss quest. However, men that focusing heavily on weight training need to watch and track the build up of fat in this area. Man boobs are not cool!
This is how you can fight off man boobs if you do have them…
I have man boobs! How can i fix my chest?
#4 Your Abs/ Waist
We all know that everyone has a great set of abs hiding under that annoying layer of fat. But this is one of the key areas where fat will deposit itself.
This affects a lot of men, I know from the sheer amount of conversations I have on a day-to-day basis. Even a high metabolism type like myself suffers from this to some degree. But don't worry troops… the Bugmeister is in the process of creating a long term solutions for you to help keep the fat at bay from this eye catching area of the body.
Slim woman with natural chubby tummy
This must be highly annoying for women that are naturally slim. You probably already know this if you are a naturally slim woman.
The solution?
Eat healthy!
I'll be covering this in some detail in the upcoming program, but if you want something to get you started read these posts.
- Video Interview With Belinda Benn (Fitness model/writer)
- The 4 Crucial Steps To Shred 'Core' Fat And Build Lean Muscle
- The Caveman (No supplements) vs The 21st Century Man (Takes supplements)
#5 Your Inner Thighs
(Especially the case with women, due to the width of the pelvis)
#6 Your Outer Thighs
#7 Your Lower Back
#8 Your Butt
Women are known to suffer the most here, but this affects everyone. Your glutes are the largest muscle group in your body, yes. But you need fat here other wise sitting down would be no fun! We know by now that you can't control where one loses fat around the body, but one thing you do not want to do is lose a stack load of fat from your butt! Doing so may lead your butt to sag down towards your thighs, and like Natalia Muntean said in her video interview…
It's not pretty!
So make sure you do emphasis some of the butt building techniques as described in this post.
The Art of Building a Bigger Butt
One point I do have to make though, is that for the most part, your body shape is what it's going to be, unless of course we are talking radical body changes. What I mean here is that if your friend has
- Naturally broad shoulders
- A naturally huge butt
- Perfectly proportioned wrists and ankles
And you don't…
Then you will probably never have it as good as they do. Which is why I place a strong focus on describing how to make workouts, fitness and the bodybuilding lifestyle work for YOU!
There is very little you can do to influence specific fat distribution and vigorously exercising a specific body part will not have any influence on local fat in that area. It can be very frustrating but everybody is different. Stay committed to your training and nutrition goals, because building lean muscle will probably take time. Years in some cases. Understand how YOUR body works, and set achievable goals (Read this post to learn how).
Anyhow, that is the common order of fat loss that most of you will face. And most of you will have to adapt some what to get the body that you desire. But rest assured, I'm working on the above and you will be updated soon.
Talking of nutrition…
Before supplements come into play… Your focus should be on food FIRST.
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The Stay-Fit bug
April 13, 2014 by Shaun
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Welcome to Stay-Fit bug
You have now caught the bug which does not aim to disappear. The bug is here to stay (for your benefit of course 😀 )
As a man now in my 20's and who has been training since my pre teens as an athlete , i'd like to share some of the things i have learned along the way 'and still learning'. Part of why i like to share my experiences and knowledge is due to the fact that most of the information people read is just that….FACTS!
The thing about facts is that they often neglect the things that affect us in our everyday lives…sometimes unavoidable things like unexpected injuries, illnesses, stress from work, stress from girlfriends, boyfriends…the list goes on. So i intend to fill your brain with real life experiences and how to maintain your workout when faced with hurdles.
It's Good To Tweak….
April 8, 2014 by Shaun
Filed under The Fitness Bug
The workout
Just like our workouts, it's always a good thing to switch things up and try something new. In fact, that is exactly what I'm doing now in my current workouts. You see, I can build shoulders, traps, triceps and lats (wings) with frightening ease. Yet no matter how hard I try, I struggle to build my forearms to a size that compliments those other muscle groups (That is… focusing on compound exercises).
This has been in practice since I started my new workout regime as of September 2010 (Progress pics coming soon – And hopefully to add to your own inspirational drive).
Any how, once this happens, it's a good idea to switch things up.
If you want to build killer forearms (Hence look muscular when wearing ordinary t-shirts) then try these exercises for size.
#1 Barbell reverse curls
This was one of the first exercises that I began to include in my workouts back when I first started out. In fact, this will be the first exercise that include into my current regime.
Target: brachioradialis (Inner forearm muscle)
- Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart
- Place a barbell in front of you
- Bend downwards with your knees and grab the bar with both hands, palms down.
- Begin with your arms hanging down, fully extended.
- Similar to a biceps Hammer curl, curl the barbell up to a level that is parallel to the floor.
- Make sure you keep your elbows locked in place throughout the movement and focus on having your forearms do the work.
It's ok to allow your arms to go forward slightly when your arms are fully flexed. Doing so allows you to release some of the built up tension in your muscle between reps.
#2 Reverse cable curls
Target: brachioradialis (Inner forearm muscle)
This exercise is similar to the reverse barbell curl exercise except that you will be using a short bar attached to a pulley machine. Perform this exercise if you have troubles adapting to the barbell.
- Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart
- Grab a short bar attached to a pulley machine with both hands, palms down.
- Begin with your arms hanging down, fully extended.
- Curl the bar up to a level that is parallel to the floor.
- Make sure you keep your elbows locked in place throughout the movement and to focus on having your forearms do the work.
#3 Standing plate finger tip raises
These just happen to be good for improving grip strength too. In fact, read this post for the full low down on how to do that.
Because you will need to improve your grip strength to in order to take your gains to the next level.
- Grab a weight plate in each hand and hold them with your fingertips.
- Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart and with each arm hanging by your sides, fully extended, holding the weight plates with your palms facing in toward your body.
- Using only your fingertips, simply curl the plates upward toward the inside of your forearms. Return to the start position and repeat until failure.
These exercises have worked wonders for me in the past, and I know they'll work wonders for me again. Which means they will work wonders for you too. I'm certain of it!
That's enough forearm action for today. Be sure to follow me on to my next post where I introduce the first official Deal of the day offer.
See you in the comments.
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3 Exercises + 3 Tweaks = 3 New Exercises
April 6, 2014 by Shaun
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Exercise tweaks are back!
It's been a while since since I've added any exercise tweaks. In fact, the last time I added any tweaks to anything was in the latest update of the Unique Bodyweight Exercise ebook.
Nevertheless, it's that time again. So get ready to add some variety to your workouts. That is, 3 exercises, plus tweaks, so much so that they create an entirely whole new exercise (almost).
The muscle groups
- Biceps
- Shoulders
- Rear delts
#1 Biceps
Now, I do often mention that you should place a higher emphasis on building your triceps rather than your biceps.
Because biceps are the common go to muscle to build. Especially with newbies. But the fact is, your triceps are a bigger muscle than your biceps, and it is your triceps that will give you the impression of size when you show your muscles off. However, without contradicting myself, you should focus on your biceps too. It's all about balance, and the tweaked exercise below will help you do just that when it comes to focusing on your biceps.
The exercise – Standing/ seating arm curls
The tweaks
Move your hand grip to the outer far side of the dumbbell and perform seated arm curls on an incline bench
The fight against gravity
When performing normal arm curls, you would hold the dumbbell with your little finger nearer inner weight by your waist. But by simply moving your hand to the far right, you will shift the balance of weight making the inner side of the weight heavier. Which in turn forces your for arms to dip towards you, which of course makes the exercise a lot more difficult to perform, leaving your biceps brachii (The main part of your bicep) with a lot more work to do ( A kind of leverage).
Range of motion
By performing this exercise on an incline bench, you will cause your arms to hang behind your body, allowing for your biceps brachii to be fully extended. This will in turn place a higher emphasis on the head of your bicep brachii, hitting muscle fibers that you may often miss without these added tweaks.
The new exercise = Incline Offset-Thumb Dumbbell Curl
How to perform them
- Grab a pair of dumbbells and lie face up on an adjustable bench that's set to a 45-degree angle.
- Grasp the dumbbells so that your each thumb touches the outside head of a dumbbell.
- Allow your arms to hang straight down, your palms facing out.
- Without moving your upper arms, bend your elbows and curl the dumbbells as close to your shoulders as you can. Pause, then slowly lower the weights back to the starting position.
#2 Shoulders
Shoulders, shoulders, shoulders. Yes I love shoulders. You seasoned readers would already know that. But why do I love them so much? Well, your shoulders will be the first thing that people will see in regards to your physique. It will be your shoulders that will determine whether someone thinks you workout, or not! And if you are a tall beam pole like myself, then you will need a hot pair of shoulders. However, your shoulders are also the most delicate parts of your body that are usually first to be affected when it comes to bodybuilding injuries. And the exercise tweaks below will help you prevent shoulder injuries AND increases exercise performance while at the same time working your abs.
The exercise – Lateral raises
The tweaks
Tilt your palms backwards at the peak of the movement.
Shoulder exercise injury prevention (Prevent shoulder impingement)
Most people that perform the lateral raise will do so by tilting their palms forward at the peak of the movement. This does indeed make for a more challenging exercise, yes. However, performing the exercise this way may well lead to future injuries. And trust me, you really do not want to suffer from shoulder injuries. Look after those balls and sockets, because one bad injury could put you out for good. That is eternally skinny! :O
So tilt your palms back when you raise your arms up. This makes for a better long term solution when performing this exercise.
Extra tweak
Hold both dumbbells in your hands, raise one arm up and keep it raised. Then perform the exercise with the other arm, followed by the arm that you have held up. So it's, 1,2… 1,2… 1,2. This places an extra emphasis on the shoulders.
Extra tweak
Perform the exercise with only one dumbbell in your hand. That is, one arm at a time. Doing so will allow your to focus on good exercise form while at the same time stabilizing your core and working your abs.
Extra tweak
Perform the exercise while holding on to a piece of gym apparatus and placing your body into an incline position. Hold a dumbbell in the other hand and perform the exercise one arm at a time. Doing so will allow you to hit your shoulders deep at the peak of the movement
The new exercise = Super duper lateral raises
#3 Rear delts
There are actually 3 sections that make up your shoulder muscles.
- Anterior
- Posterior
- Lateral
And it's quite a common thing to skip or miss out on working your rear delts.
Why should you worry about this?
Because your front delts will pull you chest forward, which will make you look like a hunch back. Not cool. The ultimate physique is what this website will help you build, and help you build that it will. So what you must do is place a focus on working your rear delts. So it's Lat pull downs, pull ups, rows and…
The exercise – Bent-over rear-deltoid flyes
How to perform them
- Stand with your knees unlocked and your back slightly arched
- hold a pair of dumbbells with a neutral grip (palms facing each other).
- Bend your body at the waist until your back is almost parallel to the floor
- Raise your arms straight out to the sides, maintaining a slight bend in your elbows.
- Pause when your arms are parallel to the floor
- Lower the weights
- Repeat.
The new exercise = There isn't one. Just supreme shoulder domination
There are of course many other exercise tweaks out there. And they do indeed make difference in regards to performance and gains in your workouts. I will of course reveal others over time, but for now, try these out and get back to me after you have tried them. And of course, leave your thoughts and results in the comments below.
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Essential Supplements And How To Use Them
April 3, 2014 by Shaun
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This is a guest post.
With so many different supplements available both on-line and in the shops today, it can be confusing trying to find the right bodybuilding supplements as well as using them in the most effective way. To truly optimize the dietary impact, an individual assessment with a sports nutritionist is recommended but there are some bodybuilding supplements, including a protein powder, which would benefit every bodybuilder, from novice through to seasoned pro.
Protein is one of the frequently mentioned bodybuilding supplements and vital for building lean muscle mass. It is almost impossible to consume the amount of protein required naturally without the need for additional supplements. One of the least expensive supplements available and with proven effectiveness, protein powder is an essential in a bodybuilder's toolkit. Two of the best available are Myofusion by Gaspari, this powder uses a combination of casein and whey proteins to ensure blood amino acid levels remain higher for longer, while Syntha-6 by BSN tastes great and can be used as a meal replacement also. Protein can be consumed as a drink when mixed with carbohydrate. This is the perfect combination to take onboard immediately after a training session as the amino acids in the drink provide the necessary building blocks and the carbohydrates increase insulin levels which pushes the nutrients out into the muscle, thereby allowing generation of new cells and ultimately muscle growth. Sipping a carbohydrate-loaded drink during a work-out is also highly recommended as it allows adaption to heavy loading during training. Serious athletes in all disciplines have to pay close attention to their diet and ensure that 5-7 moderate sized meals are consumed every day, with each meal carefully balanced. A protein powder drink can be used to replace some of the daily meals, allowing the nutritional stability to be maintained whilst on the move.
In order to bulk up but strip away every last inch of fatty mass, thermogenic bodybuilding supplements are one of the biggest innovations to hit the market in the last 10 years. Quite literally a fat-burning pill and often combining bitter orange, caffeine and aspirin, thermogenics are widely believed to shift that last bit of muscle-disguising fat that won't budge with diet and training alone. However, in order to maximise the benefits of any thermogenic pill, a cycling routine must be established. Taking thermogenics consistently without a break between courses will, over time, dramatically reduce the effect and could cause metabolic difficulties; one of the best for example is Adipoxil by Iforce Nutrition which should be taken 3 to 4 times a day and needs to be cycled every 4 to 8 weeks. The only exception to this rule is if the thermogenics are not taken daily, but more sparingly on just a couple of days per week. If used in this way, there are no risks to using them all year round.
Of course, supplements are not the only way to ensure that the body is in tip-top condition. There are many foods which have been labelled 'superfoods' and warrant inclusion in any diet. Tomatoes are well known for their powerful anti-oxidant properties which appear to become enhanced further once heated. Flaxseeds are another group of foods which should regularly be consumed, with grinding of the seeds best for rapid absorption. Flaxseeds can also be added to a protein powder to increase the nutritional benefits of the drink further. Alternative ways to incorporate them into the diet include soups, salads and cereals. Green foods including spirulina, wheat grass and chlorella are another great nutritional source, containing higher amounts of protein than red meat when compared pound for pound as well as being very high in vitamins and minerals.
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It's Your Time To Talk
April 2, 2014 by Shaun
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Sorry for the capitals, but I just had to emphasis today's energy levels. I've just had an intense workout and I still have some energy to share. However,this is not how you should feel for the 'majority' of your workouts. If you do feel this way, you probably aren't working out hard enough. Or maybe you've just broken your previous strength/ endurance records.
Any how, it's not often that I stop and talk to each of you directly, but I think it's about that time, seeing as I've in asking questions around some other communities (Namely Facebook – Add me if you haven't done so already).
So… here goes. Tell me…
A workout routine or 'proven' fitness tip that 'didn't' work for you?
What would you like me to blog more about?
Is there anything that bugs you about the site at present (excuse the pun)?
Your least favorite exercise?
Your most favorite exercise?
And of course, any other random things you might want to mention. I guess you could call this 'bonding time', like what teachers do with a new class of students 😉
That's enough talk from me.
I'll see you in the comments.
Stay-Fit Bugs Best Of 2010
March 30, 2014 by Shaun
Filed under The Fitness Bug
It's another year gone Stay-Fit Buggers!
Has it gone quickly?
Yes… but that's ok, as long as you have lived it to the max, made it eventful and made the best use of your time! That's right… don't waste it… it's valuable and you can't buy it back once it's gone. So if you have any goals or intend to become the person you are meant to be, inside and outside of fitness, then do it… do it now, as guest interviewee Sara Solomon would like to say.
Any how, I like to practice what I preach here on Stay-Fit Bug and you may turn around and ask me…
Shaun… how have you lived 2010 to the max and made it eventful?
Well, since ones past actions defines who a person really is, let's now look back at life at Stay-Fit Bug in 2010 and what events lightened up the internet world.
#1 15 Things Successful Bodybuilders And Successful Entrepreneurs Have In Common
I got the idea for this post after reading an article on an entrepreneurial website. After a few days, I had put together various sources of material. A day later and some 'step out of the comfort zone' brainstorming and writing, I come up with..
15 Things Successful Bodybuilders And Successful Entrepreneurs Have In Common
And it was throughout the month of March that the Internet world let me know that they enjoyed it. Receiving 2000 visits within the first 45 minutes of 'really' putting it out there. Nevertheless, that was a time where some new individuals caught wind of Stay-Fit Bugs existence.
#2 The introduction of the bodybuilding resources page
It was around this time where I began to focus on quality rather than quantity, in regards to the information I was putting out throughout the site. This in turn resulted in the creation of a page that focused on 'exactly' the things you will need that will aid you on your bodybuilding journey. The categories included…
- Protein supplements
- Creatine Supplements
- Multivitamins
- Weight training equipment (Home and gym)
- Books and ebooks
So, a page full of the things you 'need', nothing more, nothing less (But with options). This seemed to be a good decision as many have requested to be featured on that page and many more have linked to it.
#3 Video interviews
Video on the web is no longer confined to the likes of Youtube anymore. Video is going pro on the web and is being used in more ways than one. Long gone are the days of watching funny videos 'only'.
With that being the case, I decided to take text based interviews to the big screen with those who are making dents in the world of bodybuilding and fitness. And so far the feedback has been great. I guess that's what can happen when you step outside of your comfort zone, which is of course something that I constantly remind you to keep practicing.
Although the feedback has been good, and with the fitness world being entertained with myself as the host, improvements are still needed, and they will come. But for now, it's a good foundation for even better things to come.
#4 The Facebook Community and Getting Connected
You become what you think about!
That statement couldn't have been any truer this year. With my ever evolving and changing mindset, along with a few popular blog posts, it was only a matter of time before my personal Facebook profile got taken over by fitness and bodybuilding and all those individuals who embrace and live the lifestyle. As of today, my personal profile is now an official Stay-Fit Bug/Personal profile. So feel free to join the ride. Don't worry, the bug won't bite 😛
#5 Popular blog posts
OK, before I list the popular posts of 2010, we have to first talk about the most popular post thus far, which was entirely unexpected. but not completely suprising.
The 20 Most Influential Fitness People On The Web
I spent about 3 days creating this post and I published it on a Monday evening, by which time I was completely shattered… so I naturally nodded off and knocked out for the night.
Little did I know, that while I was living life in the land of nod, that post was being spread all over Facebook like wild fire. I woke up to realize this, noticing that it had been viewed thousands upon thousands of times.
It was a heated few days over in several forums and popular profiles around the web, with arguments of who I should/shouldn't have included. Nevertheless, it was a highlight in the life of Stay-Fit Bug in 2010.
And the other popular posts are…
6 Non-crunch Bodybuilding Six Pack Exercises
Shock Body Exercise Variations
The Most Important Bodybuilding Supplement… EVER!
Why Hardgainer Bodybuilders Need Tailor-made Wardrobes
The Ultimate Shock Bodybuilding Supplement
Why You Should Get Your Girl To Be A 'Sexy' Bodybuilder
8 Great Famous Bodybuilding Bodies From 8 of Your Favorite Sports (Unisex)
The Most Important 'BEST' Bodybuilding Supplement… EVER!
The Only Way To Train Is To Train Insane
How Shaun Sinclair Has Built Muscle As A Hardgainer
Hardgainers vs Easygainers | Building Muscle
11 Of The Best World Cup 2010 Footballer Bodies
The Complete Guide To Unique Outdoor Exercises (Warning! Designed For The Insane)
The 'DONE-FOR-YOU' Hardgainers Workout Routine Plan/ Meal Plan
The Complete Guide To Bodybuilding Injury Prevention
Natalia Muntean (Fitness Model) – A/k/a The Glute Master! Video Interview With Stayfitbug.com
The Top 8 Reasons Why You're Scrawny And The Other Dude Is Not!
5 Reasons Why The Bodybuilding Lifestyle Will Make Your Life Better
The 4 Crucial Steps To Shred 'Core' Fat And Build Lean Muscle
How Fast Twitch Muscle Fibers Can Save The World!
Why You Are 'Ripped' And Why Your 'Friends' Are Not (Negative B*****ds)
Why You Need To Create The Super Hero Look (V Shape)
49 Of The Best Workout And Motivational Songs/Videos Ever!
The Caveman (No supplements) vs The 21st Century Man (Takes supplements)
Miryah Jade Scott Video Interview with Stayfitbug.com
7 Reasons Why Gym Workouts Beat Home Workouts (Building Muscle Mass)
How To Get The Hot Girl In The Gym (And 'Guy' Too)
There were some other highlights in 2010, most of which I spoke of here. But for now, lets look forward to 2011, because I'm stepping outside my comfort zone once more, and only time will tell what the end result will be.
To all our fitness and bodybuilding successes in 2011
See you in the comments.
The Stay-Fit Bug Christmas Time BONUS Finale
March 25, 2014 by Shaun
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That's right folks, Christmas is here!
And it definitely feels that way here in London, heavy snowfall and all. In fact, if you do have snow in your region as of this post, then read this post…
8 Tips For An Effective Winter Weightlifting Workout
Build Muscle With White Powder
That will cause some plateau busting muscle gains. I'm sure of it 🙂
Any how, if you have been following the recent emails, you will know that I gave away a few bonuses over the past several weeks. If you missed out on what those were, then you can back track and view those emails here in the email archive.
===> The email archive
However, today will be the final bonus of the year, and I'll be leaving it up until the 31st of December.
That is…
But for you newer readers to the site, let me tell you the story behind the creation of both of those ebooks.
#1 The Unique Bodyweight Exercise ebook (Now version 3.0)
Now, if you have read the about us page, you would know that I started Stay-Fit Bug in July of 2009. A time which I can now mark as my resurgence into the bodybuilding and fitness world after an unexpected 2 year hiatus.
Several posts in and 2 months of posting, I started to notice a trend and some strong attention to certain topics. The first was the need to want to build a 6 pac. The 2nd was bodyweight exercises. Which actually inspired me to write two ebooks, both of which you will now be familiar with.
Build a 6 pac: From flab to flat
The Unique Bodyweight Exercise ebook
The first I gave away for FREE and the 2nd I put a price on.
Why 'Unique' exercises?
Well, first of all, bodyweight exercises are the undisputed king of realizing your 'true' strength. And secondly, Stay-Fit Bug is all about teaching you how to take your gains to the next level. And the best way to do that is to train insane, switch things up and make your muscles scream at a pitch that they did not think possible. Therefore, the introduction to exercises that will help you do just that.
Fast forward to version 3.0 (released September 2010) and the ebook has indeed been upgraded (At no cost to existing ebook owners). And fast forwarding to Q1 2011 will see an even bigger update in version 4.0. That will indeed be existing. Sheesh, I'm even getting excited about creating it (Let's just say,lights, camera, action! Stepping out of my comfort zone – Something you should all be doing on a regular basis).
Nevertheless, the current version of this ebook (And it's own current bonuses) is now 1 of 2 Christmas bonuses. Oh, and did I mention that version 4.0 will be completely FREE to those who snatch this up now! 🙂
Q1 2011 might seem like a long time away, but I must inform you that those who end up on the Unique Bodyweight exercise mailing list receive 'different' 'FREE' bonuses to those on the regular mailing list. So you won't have to worry about being left dry for the next few months.
Either way, that's the story of how the Unique Bodyweight Exercise ebook came to existence.
#2 The Guide To Necessary Supplementation
As of May 2010, I decided to get active with my personal Facebook account (Add me here if you haven't done so already) and invite everyone to my profile. Shortly after, my profile became a page for everything Stay-Fit Bugg/Fitness/ Bodybuilding/Network related.
Does that bother me?
Because I'm an open book, I don't have much to hide. Go on… dive into my past photos already. 🙂
Any how, it wasn't long until I started to get bombarded with fitness related questions, and one of the questions I got asked daily is…
'Shaun, which supplements should I take'???
Now, I'm not one to force bodybuilding supplements down someones throat just to earn a quick buck. That's just not my style.
So I decided to write the guide to necessary supplementation, which is just a No B.S guide to what you should be supplementing your body with. That is, natural foods AND bodybuilding supplements. That's all there is too it. Nothing more, nothing less!
Now, that's the story telling out of the way.
However, I think you need to have a little taste of what these ebooks have to offer. Something extra than just me babbling along here on this post. Actions do indeed speak louder than words, so here is…
#1 (a) The Unique Bodyweight Exercise FREE report
Download it here ===> FREE REPORT
(b) The Unique bodyweight Exercise video
#2 (a) The Guide To Necessary Supplementation video (Hosted by yours truly)
(b) Some inside ebook snapshots
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Remember, this bonus page will stay live and active until 31st of December, so you should at least be able to stay fit at home for the several days of festive Christmas activity. But I'd say grab it now, because you'll probably forget by then, as you'll be completely zoned out in Xmas and New years eve-ism.
And remember, binge, but don't OVERRRR binge. That… is something you will regret come January (At you Abdominal builders).
Train insane, train safe and Merry Christmas.
To all our Bodybuilding successes in 2011
See you in the comments.
Stay-Fit Bug Best Of October 2010
February 14, 2014 by Shaun
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Ok, this isn't really a 'best of' post for October. What this post really is, is a re-post of the Stay-Fit Bug 1 year anniversary post.
Because this week has been an interesting one, with all the attention that Mondays post has received.
The 20 Most Influential Fitness People On The Web
Which has of course lead to some new readers here at Stay-Fit Bug. Which means a whole year of content that has been missed. Now If I was a new reader here, I know for sure that I wouldn't find the time to go through all of those old posts. So to make things a little easier for all those that are new here, I've decided to give you the link for the anniversay post, which contains a list of the best posts for each of the past 14 months. So without further a do…
Stay-Fit Bug Anniversary Year In Review
Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
Your Muscle Building Focus 2011 (Video)
January 8, 2014 by Shaun
Filed under The Fitness Bug
I decided to jump back on video today after a short Christmas hiatus. Today I talk about two things that you should be avoiding and the two things that you should be doing instead. And then one other thing. Watch below to find out what that other thing is.
See you in the comments.


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The Review: Church & State
Open almost two years, the downtown bistro Church & State has seen a lot of changes in its brief life. Steven Arroyo (Cobras & Matadors) opened the restaurant in the Biscuit Co. Lofts on Industrial Street in September 2008. The original chef lasted only a couple of months and was soon replaced by Walter Manzke, the former executive chef at Bastide. With his impressive fine-dining credentials, Manzke seemed an oddball choice to head up the funky bistro's frenetic kitchen, but Manzke took on the job with gusto, even making his own charcuterie. Great French bistro cooking and affordable too? Church & State pulled in crowds from all over L.A. But without a financial stake in the restaurant, it was inevitable that Manzke would eventually leave to develop his own project.
In the meantime, Church & State's managing partner Yassmin Sarmadi bought out Arroyo and when Manzke left this year, she brought in as chef Joshua Smith, who'd been working for Alain Giraud at Anisette in Santa Monica.
It's easy to understand why it probably seemed like a good idea. It would mean moving from a place where Smith didn't call all the cooking shots to one where he was the boss. Plus, the downtown clientele is more adventurous, and an open kitchen meant he could be the star.
Life doesn't always work that neatly. I don't know if it was Smith's choice or Sarmadi's, but at first he basically ended up executing Manzke's menu. Not an easy job. And the e-mails started coming in from readers disappointed in the changes.
I checked him out early on, and true, many of the dishes weren't as good, especially the charcuterie, which now tasted bland and boring. (Making pâtés and terrines is a skill that takes years to perfect.)
But I did taste a couple of Smith's own dishes, which showed what he could do when given the chance. I loved little toasts with white bean purée topped with uni. And spot prawns split and sautéed, just barely warmed in beurre blanc with capers. They're spectacularly good. I decided to wait and see.
After giving the new chef some time to settle in, I went back several times and each visit as Smith introduced more and more of his own dishes, the food got better and better.
Smith's got a tough act to follow. He's not Manzke, and some of Manzke's fans are never going to get over it. They should, because Smith's cooking his heart out, and bringing a slightly different angle on French bistro food to this still charming place.
Now five months into his tenure, the menu is surely but slowly shifting in Smith's direction. Don't worry, you can still get oysters on the half shell, steamed mussels, a decent steak frites, cassoulet and those delicious potatoes fried in lard.
The savory tarts have changed a little. Tarte flambée still isn't a real tarte flambée, too rich by far with a heavy load of Gruyère on top instead of crème fraîche. But, there's a new tarte aux blettes, a thin-crusted rectangular tart topped with Swiss chard, pine nuts, raisins and dabs of creamy goat cheese.
And what a surprise to see cervelle de canut, a staple on Lyonnaise bistro menus, here in L.A. The creamy sheep's milk cheese with herbs whipped into it makes a perfect starter to share. Simply spread it on the stack of little toasts.
Triangular flaps of crispy pigs ears are a little greasy the night I try them, but good with a silky rich bearnaise. And I really like the salad of thick slices of warm veal tongue set on rosy slices of beet with horseradish cream on the side. Unless you're sharing, it could stand in as a main course.
White anchovies layered with paper-thin slices of potato to form a terrine makes a very pretty dish. The proportion of anchovy to potato, though, means it's very vinegary and almost too intense.
There's a new staff in place too, now that Sarmadi is running the restaurant, which includes a new and enthusiastic sommelier — and a much better wine list, the one item Church & State was lacking on the first go-round. The wait staff strikes just the right tone, not intrusive, not too formal.
And the crowd is still a vibrant mix of downtown denizens, tourists, expatriate French and stockbrokers, though this time fewer starving artists and more well-heeled women with major bags. In other words, eclectic. One thing they all share is a willingness to accommodate themselves to the noise, which is considerable. This may not be the spot for a first date or a 50th wedding anniversary. However, if you want to sit outside on the sidewalk terrace in front, it's not as crazy loud. There is wind, though, welcome on a steamy summer night but not so much when it's chilly out.
Then again, that would be when a cassoulet would sound awfully good (why they serve this hearty fall and winter dish in the summer is anybody's guess). The same goes for the choucroûte, house-made sauerkraut crowned with fine-textured sausage and a pork chop, which is fine except for the ribbons of sauerkraut that are incredibly, inedibly salty.
A better choice is the quite wonderful North Sea cod with little dabs of duck confit strewn around on a potato purée. And as a side, try the blistered shishito peppers garnished with homemade colatura (anchovy sauce).
The dessert offerings have been expanded, and now they're presented show-and-tell style on a long wooden board. Tarts, such as the brandied cherry tart with pistachios or a luscious raspberry and dark chocolate ganache version are a good bet. As is the summery lemon mousse pudding topped with citrus granita.
It's good to know this little pocket of life and laughter in the depths of downtown L.A. is still thriving. With its quirky scene and boisterous regulars, Church & State is a real destination. Smith is finding his way to reinvigorate the menu he inherited. Restaurants don't necessarily have to stay the same year in, year out. This one is changing. That's inevitable. Don't fight it; embrace it.
Church & State
Two stars
1850 Industrial St., Los Angeles; (213) 405-1434; https://www.churchandstatebistro.com.
Oysters, $32 per dozen; hors d'oeuvres, $4 to $18; soups and salads, $9 to $12; charcuterie plate, $18; savory tarts, $13 to $14; main courses, $16 to $27; sides, $7 to $9; cheese plate, $14 to $21; desserts, $8. Corkage fee $20.
Open for lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, and for dinner 6 to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, 5:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday and 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Full bar. Lot parking, $5.
Rating is based on food, service and ambience, with price taken into account in relation to quality. ****: Outstanding on every level. ***: Excellent. **: Very good. *: Good. No star: Poor to satisfactory.
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Joining the Fishbowl
Imagine: one minute the guys over there are your competitors, then the next thing you know, they're part of your group.
Before, you were SURE you offered patients something better (at least that's what you told yourself). Now, they are us. How does one differentiate themselves any longer? Can we? Should we?
Before, you worked for your practice, them for theirs. People unhappy with them could come to you across town and vice-versa. Where will your patients have to travel for an independent second opinion now? Or will those second opinions just occur with another colleague? As it stands now, we all work for One Practice and The Man. If the new guys screw up, we all screw up. They do well, we'll do well. (At least that's what's promised, right?) And what if The Man screws up?
It can't be easy being the new kids on the block: do you trust them? Do they trust you? Were there incentives to join? Were there not? What deal was cut? There was a deal, right? An now: what will be the impact of their presence be on patient volumes? On pay?
Like formerly incompatible tropical fish, we're all being thrown in the same fishbowl together. We look and feel so pretty now, don't we? But you have to wonder: who will survive and who will die off when the fishfood is in short supply? And as the bowl gets more crowded, will there be enough oxygen to support us all?
3 comments:
- Marco said...
Unlike at home where you first put a new fish in a 'quarantine tank' to assess their health, you are just being thrown in with them without knowing who the toxic personalities are. Good luck.
- Wed Oct 12, 08:02:00 PM CDT
Medicine is becoming part of the corporate world- mergers and acquisitions! There's no real vetting. All the "warm bodies" are just thrown in together. After all, a doctor is a doctor is a doctor, verdad?
- Thu Oct 13, 07:58:00 AM CDT
- Dennis said...
Unless there is a serious issue, I no longer 'see' my EP. I check in with the local cardio guy every six months for maybe a script and the usual 'how are you feeling' thing. My cardio is a good guy I guess, but I hardly know him. I suspect he is likely a walking zombie as he has been doing his thing for over thirty years. He belongs to a 'group'... fourteen of them. If I were to become dissatisfied with him, it would be the kiss of death to request another plumber. So I give thanks that for the moment I 'am feeling well'.
- Thu Oct 13, 08:23:00 AM CDT


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I am notoriously bad at remembering to take my vitamins, plus the iron makes me queasy if I take it in the morning, so instead of stashing them in the cupboard, I put a cup and my bottle of vitamins on the bedroom dresser, next to my lamp. Now, before I turn off the light, I swallow the vitamin for the day and go to sleep. I rarely forget. I never get queasy. I don't know if my vitamin consumption habits have definitively helped improve my sleep quality, but I can say this: I'm sleeping through the night for the first time in a long time. I used to wake up every couple of hours, and now I sleep straight through more often than not! I can't tell you how exciting that is, but I digress.
My point wasn't to take your vitamin at night to sleep better. My point is any daily task–like taking a vitamin–can be habitualized. I suspect tying the habit to a daily ritual (getting ready for bed) is what worked for me. Every night, I brush my teeth, I get fresh water in my cup, I take my vitamin, and I turn off the light. Then I go to sleep.
This made me wonder: what other simple, but often forgotten, tasks could I or others make habitual? And would tying them to a specific time, location, daily ritual, or other event help me (or them) continue the habit until it becomes second-nature? My guess is YES.
I'm going to keep a look out for those opportunities to hack my lazy brain into a mean, lean, house-cleaning machine!


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WHEN LEAVING IS LATE: The late morning is usually a lovely time of day, regardless of location. Things are warming up outside, the coffee has typically kicked in, and you've answered any emails or texts that have lingered since yesterday. Best of all, lunch approaches, and the sandwich-based daydreaming has commenced. All in all, 11 a.m. to noon is generally a very fine hour of the day, with a notable and common exception: When you're in a hotel room, packing, to make sure you make your check-out time in a timely manner. You don't want vacation to be over, you don't want to leave, and yet? The clock says the morning is waning and the front desk is waiting. Tick tock.
THERE IS AN EXCEPTION... and it is rather notable. We know, you've probably extended a check-out by an hour before, but have you ever pushed it to 5 p.m.? Probably not. You're already onto the next night with a 5 p.m. check-out. But La Quinta Resort & Club is trying out the 5 p.m. check-out on summer Sundays, as part of its Hot as Heaven promotion.
SO THIS IS WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO: Wake up really early on a Sunday, say at like 7 a.m., swim in each of the resort's 41 pools, just a lap here and there, finish up by lunch, dry off, change, eat something healthy, have a long, early-afternoon nap, then split at 5 p.m., all without having to book your room for another night. Just make sure to ask about the 5 p.m. check-out for your Sunday departure when you book your nights, or ask about the other specials going down, like $99 for a weeknight stay.


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Washington's Government‐Centric View of the World
Too many people in Washington look out upon the beauty and bounty of America and see a vast wasteland, enlivened only by government programs. If government isn't doing it, they think, then it isn't being done. When the Republicans threatened to nick the budget of the National Endowment for the Arts, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton wailed that the proposal "not only threatens irrevocable damage to our cultural institutions but also to our sense of ourselves and what we stand for as a people." Seriously, she thought that if the then-$167 million of the NEA were eliminated, the $37 billion that Americans spent on the arts that year would somehow disappear in a puff of smoke?
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was even more sweeping when he said in 1992, "The ballot box is the place where all change begins in America" — conveniently forgetting the market process that has brought us such changes as the train, the skyscraper, the automobile, the personal computer, and charitable or self‐help endeavors from settlement houses to Alcoholics Anonymous to Comic Relief.
And today the Washington Post weighs in with the chart below. It's titled "Percent of GDP spent on social/family expenditures," and it shows the United States at a shockingly low 0.7 percent, while Obama‐esque countries like Sweden and France are above 3 percent. But could it really be true that America spends less than 1 percent of its wealth on families and children? Of course not. The proper title for the chart would be "Percent of GDP spent by government on social/family expenditures." (Indeed, given the federal nature of the United States, it's possible that the proper title would be "Percent of GDP spent by the central government on social/family expenditures.") Every American family spends a large portion of its income on children's needs, and a larger portion on the needs of children and parents.
The point of the article, as the caption above the chart indicates, is to argue that the Japanese government needs to spend more on programs that would encourage women to join the paid workforce. (If the government hired all the mothers in Japan and paid them to care for their neighbors' children, would that be a better world? It certainly would raise Japan's position on the Post's chart!) If that's what Post reporters believe, they're certainly free to advocate that position. But they shouldn't assume or imply that the government is the entire society. Families in Japan and the United States spend most of their income — or at least most of their after‐tax income — on child and family needs. The chart ignores that reality and seeks to make Japanese and Americans embarrassed that government taxes and spends less in their countries than in the European welfare states.


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FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — The government is struggling to prove a key element in the theft charges against Pfc. Bradley Manning, the soldier on trial for leaking classified information to WikiLeaks.
The judge in Manning's court-martial ruled Tuesday that a witness called by the government will not be allowed to testify as an expert about the monetary value of the leaked documents.
Though aiding the enemy is the most serious of 21 charges against Manning, there also are five counts of theft — each saying he stole a thing of value worth more than $1,000.
Manning says he leaked documents while serving in Iraq in 2010 to expose wronging and help Americans better understand the war.
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