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Tim Bradley understands that he's in a privileged position as his June 9 challenge to Manny Pacquiao looms less than two months away.
The opportunity to fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on HBO pay-per-view against the most popular fighter in the world has already changed his life, turning the unbeaten junior welterweight titleholder from an under-appreciated talent to a topic of conversation for sports fans around the world.
Yet, there will be no isolation on a snow-covered mountain or trip to some far-off high profile gym to prepare for the task ahead. Instead, Bradley is doing things the same way he's always done them as he prepares to open official training camp this week in his hometown of Palm Springs, Calif.
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it," said Bradley (28-0, 12 knockouts), who twice unified the WBC and WBO 140-pound titles against Kendall Holt in 2009 and Devon Alexander last January.
"My family's here, I'm getting a lot of push from the public around here, they're honking the horns and shouting 'Get 'em Tim, get 'em' and motivating me. To me, if you have to change up your routine it's because you have distractions. I don't like partying; nobody wants to hang out with me. I'm a family guy, I'm married, I've got kids, I'm not really hanging out with you. I'm not going out to the bar with you, or going to hang out at a disco.
"I'd rather go to a theme park with the kids."
Bradley's opponent, Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KOs), is also scheduled to begin official camp this week in the high-elevation mountains of Baguio, Philippines. The Filipino congressman from General Santos City had been training on his own in the Southern Philippines before joining head trainer Freddie Roach and conditioning coach Alex Ariza earlier this week.
Bradley, 28, says that he has already been training for a month and a half, hitting the gym every other day for strength training and running five days a week. He's ahead of schedule, he says, and the only issue so far has been making sure that he doesn't overdo it in the gym.
"They always try to pull me back from training so much," said Bradley of his team, which is led by head trainer Joel Diaz. "This fight has [brought] a different type of intensity and atmosphere in the gym. I think that my team and I, we're very hungry to prove that we're the best in the world. To fight a guy like Manny Pacquiao, you have to be at your very best and I think that's what we're working towards.
"There is a little pressure on me and my training here as far as how much work load I can endure and not overtrain, but I really don't think about that because as long as I'm eating right and I'm resting 8-10 hours a night and just taking care of my body, I'm not really worried about overtraining."
When it comes to eating right during training camp for Bradley, green means go. For the past four years, Bradley has practiced a vegetarian diet while preparing for matches – not because he feels meat is murder – but because of the pressure it alleviates in trying to make 140 pounds.
"I don't eat anything that has eyes or has a Mom pretty much," said Bradley, who has altered his diet to exclude meat products for every training camp since his May 2008 victory over WBC 140-pound titleholder Junior Witter.
"I pretty much just eat lots of green leafy vegetables, grains, some starches, sweet potatoes. I snack on like almonds, seeds and nuts like that. I'll dig in a lot of wheat grass, Spirulina, a lot of different great things that give you energy.
"I was winning a lot of my fights but I didn't have too much energy going into the fights because I was so lethargic going into the weighins trying to make 140 pounds being dehydrated since I was doing it completely wrong."
This bout will be held at the 147 pound weight limit, where Pacquiao holds the WBO portion of the welterweight crown. It will be Bradley's second time competing in a notable fight at 147 pounds, the first since his 2010 bout with Luis Carlos Abregu.
Bradley says that the suggestion to give up meat – at least while preparing for bouts – came from his doctor, who is a practicing vegetarian. The logic of his doctor's suggestion clicked immediately.
"One of the things he explained to me was that a lot of people are saying that our genetic makeup was like monkeys or chimps or gorillas," said Bradley. "Gorillas, they don't eat any meat, they're vegetarians too and eat pretty much on fruits or nuts, they don't eat any meat. They're big and they're strong. If they're strong and they say our genetic makeup is pretty much similar, if it worked for them then it'll work for me."
Despite growing whispers that Pacquiao at 33 is on the decline (notably in Ron Borges' feature for the March issue of THE RING) following his flat performance in his most recent clash with Juan Manuel Marquez in November, Bradley isn't approaching this challenge expecting anything less than a peak form of "The Pacman."
"I just think that he had a lot of distractions with a lot of the things that were going on," said Bradley, referencing rumors that Pacquiao was having marital issues during the build-up to his most recent fight. "I think that now he's got back into his religion, I think that he's definitely channeling himself, definitely getting a lot more focused. Now he's gotten rid of the things he was doing that went against the things he believed in. Now I think he's going to come back as the full-fledged Manny Pacquiao that everyone was expecting to dominate me and try to knock me out and get me out of there."
That's not to say that he's expecting to get run out of the MGM Grand, however.
"I've been in the ring with thousands of people and I've never been completely dominated,' said Bradley. "I don't care what level you are, if you're the best in the world, I've never been dominated period. I don't think this guy is invincible, I just think it's a matter of time. Manny Pacquiao is one of the best fighters in the world next to Floyd Mayweather, but I'm here to prove that I'm one of the best, if not the best. My main focus is just go out there and just win, just like every fight. It's just another fight to me, it just so happens that it's on a huge magnitude as far as stardom.
"This is what I've been waiting on for the last 18 years of my life. A chance like this only comes around once in a lifetime, sometimes twice but I really don't want to rely on a second chance. I want to get it the first time out. I'm preparing myself mentally, spiritually, emotionally I'm ready for this. I've felt that I belonged at this level for a very long time.
"I'm out there to show the world, the boxing fans, 'This kid can fight, this kid can go with anybody in the world. This kid beat the best fighter in the world, Manny Pacquiao; I can't wait to see this kid again.' That's the kind of impression that I want to leave on June 9."
Photos / Chris Farina-Top Rank
Ryan Songalia is a member of the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) and contributes to GMA News and the Filipino Reporter newspaper in New York City. He is also a member of The Ring ratings panel. He can be reached at email@example.com. An archive of his work can be found at www.ryansongalia.com. Follow him on Twitter: @RyanSongalia.

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Make That 44: Dewey's Insurance Co-Chairman Decamps
Update 2:32 p.m. The firm gave Law Blog this statement on the recent departures:
We have said for weeks now that there would be additional departures both at the firm's insistence and from professionals who didn't feel they fit in with the new structure of the firm. These departures, like the ones before them, will not have a negative economic impact on the firm. When we put the new structure of the firm together, it was with the anticipation that while it still would be a major international firm in terms of scope, size and practice areas, it would be somewhat smaller in terms of the number of professionals. In keeping with that, there will be some additional departures yet to come.
This just in on the Dewey & LeBoeuf front:
Partner James R. Woods, co-chair of the firm's global insurance industry sector practice, joined Mayer Brown on Wednesday, according to the firm. That's the 44th partner exit from Dewey & LeBoeuf since January, and yet another departure from its well-regarded insurance practice.
Woods will be a co-leader of Mayer Brown's global insurance group and also be a member of its corporate and securities practice, the firm said. He will divide his time between the firm's office in Palo Alto and New York.
"It came about fairly quickly," Woods said in an interview Wednesday afternoon from his new digs at Mayer Brown. "Now I know how Peyton Manning felt–everybody calling and wanting to have me in their house, so to speak. "
Woods said he will bring a team of five or six counsel lawyers and associates with him, and expects more will join him "down the road."
Woods, a self-described "lifer" at Dewey, was one of the leaders of the insurance practice at LeBoeuf, Lamb, Green & MacRae, the firm that merged with Dewey Ballantine in 2007 to form Dewey & LeBoeuf. He joined the legacy firm in 1983.
He said he was proud to have led what he called "the premier insurance group globally" but said "it isn't a practice that appears to be growing" at Dewey & LeBoeuf, which has shed two dozen insurance partners since January. He plans is to recreate that practice at Mayer Brown, where he said his regulatory experience would add to the "already-impressive strengths" of the firm's insurance group.
"Jim is one of the most experienced and highly regarded insurance regulatory lawyers in the country who for decades has been a trusted advisor to senior executives of leading insurers and insurance organizations worldwide," Kenneth R. Pierce, also a co-leader of Mayer Brown's global Insurance Industry Group, said in a statement. "With his arrival, we have further strengthened our leadership position in delivering the full range of legal services required by insurers and reinsurers."


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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:21 am
Does anyone elss have a inconsiderate man when it comes to sex? I really thought mine was understanding untill a few days ago when he started moaning that we dont do it anymore... only because i feel tired,sick and ugly but he says he has needs and i should nt be selfish! i cried obviously. Hes off work and has done nothing in the house to help. Iv really gone off sex and i cant kiss him is this normal... help xx
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 11:27 am
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Yeah i have to say, when i sit down and my tummy rests on my legs and my boobs kinda go in either direction to the side my bump, i don't feel at my most attractive!
Hubby hasn't been too bad. It's just when he snuggles up behind me sometimes i do think oh flipping heck, now it's gonna be a late night AND i'll have to get up early in the morning to have a shower and i'm just soooooo tired!!!
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 6:50 pm
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I'm feeling a bit the same
He's just mentioned it 2day.. about the 'sex thing'!!!!
...Is there any chance???? he said
I turned round and made out it was his fault that we haven't done it in sooo long (1+1/2 wk) I said 'i thought you'd gone off me'.... putting my bottom lip out!!!! 'you only seem interested in my baby bump'!!!! i said
I said you never seem to look at me in a sexual way any more???
Anyway... he's feeling really guilty now ... so looks like we're in 4 a nite of 'passion'!!!
It'll keep him happy for a bit longer.. lol..
I love him really
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:30 pm
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I really went off sex for the whole of my pregnancy. Even when I did feel a bit like it, he seemed to be a bit freaked out by the idea of it with the bump in the way. Being the size of a whale and feeling sick etc really isn't ideal for making you feel in the mood is it? Don't worry,it is completely normal, and you shouldn't feel pressured into it. There will be times when you do feel more like your old self and up for it, and he'll just have to wait for his 'needs'! Why don't you suggest that you have 'needs' for him to help round the house
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:35 pm
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Hi hun,don't worry,it's completely normal.
I know I'm still fairly early but my partner and I haven't been intimate since we made our little one!so that's 3 months now.
My partner is really understanding,I just have no desire whatsoever to be anywhere near him at the moment,I'm hoping this will change,cos before I had quite a high sex drive and now it's gone completely!
As for the kissing thing hun,I'm the same,sometimes I can't even stand to kiss him either,I don't like the way it makes me feel,I think that's why,I think I feel guilty for allowing myself to feel like that and I'm worried about the baby feeling anything.
So you're not alone hun and don't be pressured by him hun,if you don't feel like it,he's gonna have to understand.us women have to go through a lot,I'm sure a while without sex isn't gonna kill him! lol xxx
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:45 am
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I'll put my hand up for that too, since Hunter was conceived in Jan 07 we have had sex 4 times, yes thats right, 4 times in 18mnths and counting and like you say I cant even stand the thought of kissing either. Just thinking about making the effort puts me off!! Well at least #2 bub wont pop up unexpectedly I spose!!! Your definately not alone on this one.
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 3:29 pm
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I just had to reply on this one with me its like I'm just not in the mood and my oh is! like all the time all day all night I mean is there no off switch .
Funny thing is I might actually want to if he didnt mention it I hear it so much that just the thought of it will bore me its such a shame I'm hoping I get the feeling again at some point but if he keeps talking about it its just not going to happen.
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:19 am
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he he - i have been from 1 extreme to the other. at the mo im really'horny' and want it 24/7 n its gotta be great sex or i complain!!!! he he but for the past month or so i went right 'off' sex. couldnt even stand the thought of it-and i was sooo sure he would go with another woman cos he never got anythin from me!!! most of the time i 'also' feel really fat and unattractive n definately NOT sexy!!!!! so ladies-your not the only ones!!!!! lol xxxxxx
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:40 pm
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hi nuisance
well i can totally side with you on this one
im only 12/13 weeks and already its buggin me...
boyfriend has always had a high sex drive and would have it every hour if poss haha but lately ive not been in the mood either because im soo tired and just cnt seem to get comfy at nite!
still annoyed with other half tho coz in his words " you should be gaggin for it by now"
just coz his friends gf's were up for it at this point in their pregnancy!! :O
kind sole my boyfriend is eh? haha
clearly dusnt understand how tired/sick we feel these days eh?
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:39 pm
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- Father and son share a love of life on the road, even if it makes visits rare
- This driver always makes time to mentor the next generation — whether at home or on the road
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Blazing Trails
The price of diesel may have a new floor: $3 a gallon. That's spending 50 cents or more a mile just for fuel. Something has to be done to improve fuel mileage — but what? Engine efficiency is holding or improving slightly despite all the new hardware needed to meet emissions regulations. Tractors have become more aerodynamic, helping bring us from less than four mpg to more than six. Every manufacturer has second generation aerodynamic tractors, so any further improvements will be incremental, perhaps just two percent or so. The days of huge improvement that were experienced with the first Airshield air deflectors are past.
Richard Wood, president of Solutions and Technologies LLC (SOLUS), a research and development company, believes there are major gains to be realized in aerodynamic efficiency, but not from the tractor. At the Commercial Vehicle Meeting of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Wood chaired and organized a session on aerodynamics and fuel economy. He predicted that improvements in trailers could yield as much as a 50 percent boost in aerodynamics, which translates to about 20 percent fuel savings. Where will they come from? The trailer. Since about 70 percent of tractors pull either reefers or dry van trailers, they are the focus of most research.
Four major areas for improvement will yield the expected 20 percent: the trailer gap area, the base vehicle, the undercarriage and the tractor as it interacts with the trailer. "Twenty percent is about the greatest improvement anyone will realize. That's if the trailer is dirty now, and everything is done that can be. For example, a reefer will limit what can be done with the nose. Most people will realize 10 percent or more," Wood says.
Let's look at principles of aerodynamics that apply to our trucks. Do you remember, as a kid, sticking your arm out a car window and having your hand either slice through the wind or be moved about by it? The wind acted differently depending on whether your hand was cupped or straight or if your fingers were pointed into the wind or perpendicular to it. The effect also varied with speed. The faster the car, the more effort it took.
You experienced the factors that affect aerodynamics. Air has mass, and it takes force to move the air out of the way so a truck can slip through. The less the air has to move, the less force will be required. Every time the air changes direction, more force will be required. The larger the area presented to the wind, the more force will be required. The faster the speed, the more force — in geometric proportion. Drag is a function of shape or coefficient of drag (Cd), frontal area and velocity squared.
Let's deal with velocity first. Without going into theoretical physics, it has been proven that if speed doubles, aerodynamic drag quadruples. At 60 mph, drag is four times what it was at 30, and nine times what it was at 20. Speed limiters reduce drag, but no driver wants to be governed.
Frontal area is a fact of life. As long as vans have to hold cargo, frontal area will remain unchanged. What can be changed is the shape of the trailer. Getting air to flow more smoothly from tractor to trailer and around, over and under the trailer, means the trailer's Cd can be reduced. Reductions from the old tractors to modern ones have resulted in significant fuel economy improvements.
In fact, drive trains, engines, tires and tractors have all improved over the last generation, resulting in more than double the miles per gallon being realized. Everything has improved except trailers — and now it's their turn.
A 5 percent maximum improvement in mpg can be achieved by closing the gap to the tractor, adding cab extenders, creatively directing airflow with air deflectors and placing vertical strips at the trailer's nose to trap air vortexes that form in the gap. It takes energy to keep turbulent air moving, so the more we limit turbulence, the less energy will be needed. Bubble fairings, such as the Nose Cone, help air flow smoothly across the front of the trailer.
Another 5 percent or so can be gained from shape. Edge rounding helps air to flow more efficiently, and there are devices available that can make the air flow behave as if the trailer had a long, streamlined tail extending way behind it. Bobtail extenders, frame extensions, inflatable mock tails or wake boards let air begin to join together in the rear without creating the large volume of turbulent air as today's trailers do. Vortex generators at the trailing edge do the same. Vortexes are spirals of air that flow off the tips of objects as they move. By carefully designing the objects, engineers closely control vortex shape, effectively creating a mass of air that serves to fool the overall flow into behaving like it was traveling over a perfectly streamlined shape.
About 5 percent improvement can be attained from the bottom. The suspension, axles and tires, and the reefer fuel tank (if there is one), are all drag creators. Air flowing over these complex shapes keeps changing direction, and every change consumes energy. Fairings keep air out from below the trailer, minimizing the turbulence at the undercarriage. Air dams deflect air from axles and suspensions, cleaning up air flow below the trailer.
The final 5 percent can be gained from the tractor where it interfaces with the trailer. There's always the potential to improve tractor aerodynamics using air deflectors and other devices. Vortex generators at the tractor's or sleeper cab's trailing edges, top and sides create an air bridge to the trailer, so less energy is wasted with turbulence in the gap.
How real are these fuel economy improvements? One of the largest private fleets in the U.S., Wal-Mart, is about to find out. As part of their stated goal of doubling fuel economy to 13 mpg by 2015, the fleet is operating specially equipped trailers as well as new tractors. They are testing side fairings, wheel covers and rear extenders. As devices become available, more and more operations will be trying them, and trailer aerodynamics will become the new frontier of fuel economy.
Every Little Bit Counts
With many devices and designs making small contributions to improving fuel economy, how do you determine what is or is not worthwhile? One way is to ask for results of industry-approved testing. The Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) jointly developed test procedures that eliminate outside influences and focus on the item being tested. Testing must be conducted by a reputable, independent testing facility.
A good example is the Ecoflap by Andersen Flaps Incorporated, a design with eight columns of adjacent louvers placed continuously across the mud flap surface. The claim is that instead of a solid obstruction to air flow with turbulence behind it, the louvers allow air to flow through the flap, diverting water downward so spray doesn't obstruct others' visibility, and turbulence is reduced. The theory sounds good, but does it work?
Andersen (www.ecoflaps.com, (866) 543-5277) had the Transportation Research Center conduct SAE J1321/TMC Type II tests that indicated a 1.7 percent mpg improvement. The margin of error is +/- 1 percent, so this device can be expected to offer improvement from 0.7 to 2.7 percent for this configuration of tractor-trailer. Conservatively, it could be one percent or less, which isn't a bad return for a mud flap.
But this illustrates why it takes a number of devices and developments to achieve any significant mpg improvement.
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Montreal City Hall and a number of borough offices were raided by Quebec's anti-corruption squad known as UPAC on Tuesday afternoon.
As explained by the Montreal Gazette, police swept the borough halls of Notre-Dame-de-Grace-Cote-des-Neiges, Saint-Leonard, Lachine, Saint-Laurent and others at approximately 4.20 p.m and ordered employees to vacate the building. The doors were subsequently locked and up to 25 individuals were questioned by police.
It was a coordinated sweep that began shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday said Anne-Frédérick Laurence, [said] a spokesperson for the Unité permanente anti-corruption (UPAC)
Laurence confirmed that UPAC is probing allegations of fraud, producing false documents and abuse of trust as part of an investigation that has been ongoing since 2010.
Montreal Mayor Michael Applebaum addressed reporters at approximately 9:15 p.m. saying only that the raid included about 125 officers and that he spoke to police but was not, himself, under investigation.
According to CJAD 800, he also said that city hall will be open, as usual, on Wednesday morning.
Police were also photographed, on Tuesday, at the offices of Union Montréal, the political party of former mayor Gérald Tremblay. Tremblay stepped down in November amid allegations that his political party was involved in illegal political financing in connection with the ongoing corruption inquiry into the Quebec construction industry.
Similar allegations also dogged long-time Laval mayor Gilles Vaillancourt. Quebec's anti-corruption forces raided his home and offices late last year and he subsequently resigned.
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- AGSL Digital Photo Archive: Asia and Middle East — A collection of photographs from the American Geographical Society Library, searchable by country, city, or keyword.
- Asia Education Foundation — This Australian site provides lessons and classroom resources for teaching about East and Southeast Asia.
- Asia for Educators — Columbia University presents essays outlining key points for teaching Japanese and Chinese history, a detailed timeline of both nations' history, fact sheets, and other teaching resources.
- Asian Art — Numerous resources on Asian art from the Metropolitan Museum.
- Asian Educational Media Service — This center at the University of Illinois provides reviews and teaching materials for films from and about Asia, plus a newsletter.
- Asian Odyssey — The Cleveland Museum of Art presents an extensive library of online lessons for teaching Asian art and culture in grades K-12.
- Ask Asia — East Asian information for teachers and students. Includes instructional resources and information on school-to-school connections, student activities, a virtual gallery, e-pals, and links to fun sites with information about Asia. Maintained by the Asia Society.
- Association for Asian Studies — This professional association provides sample articles from its scholarly research and education journals as well as a set of Asia-related links.
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations — A good site for investigating the foreign relations of Southeast Asian countries.
- BBC World Service: Asia Pacific — News about the region from the British Broadcasting Corporation. Stories are available in print and audio formats.
- Beauty and Darkness: Cambodia — This site presents information on the recent history of Cambodia, particularly the Khmer Rouge period, and includes oral histories, photographs, essays, and primary source documents.
- Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs — The U.S. State Department presents information on countries of East and Southeast Asia.
- Burma: Grace Under Pressure — Pictorial documentation of Myanmar's history, politics, and social climate from photographer Geoffrey Hiller.
- The Calligraphic World of Mi Fu's Art — An in-depth look at a renowned calligrapher of China's Sung Dynasty.
- Channel News Asia — Headquartered in Singapore, this site provides news from Singapore and the Southeast Asian region.
- China The Beautiful — A potpourri of information about classical Chinese art, calligraphy, poetry, history, literature, painting, and philosophy. Maintained by retired professor Ming L. Pei.
- China Daily — China's largest English language newspaper.
- China Digital Times — Important news and developments across China from the Berkeley China Internet Project.
- China Institute: Curriculum Resources — Provides a complete curriculum unit on The Silk Road.
- China Leadership Monitor — This quarterly publication from the Hoover Institution focuses on China's leadership and policies.
- China Program — The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace provides a wide variety of reports on politics in China.
- The China Project — The American Forum for Global Education presents more than 40 teacher-developed lessons for teaching about China.
- China in the Red — A companion to the PBS Frontline program of the same name, China in the Red focuses on ten ordinary Chinese people and how their lives have been affected by China's attempts to modernize its economy.
- Crisis Guide; The Korean Peninsula — An interactive program on the political situation on the Korean Peninsula. From the Council on Foreign Relations.
- Deai: The Lives of Seven Japanese High School Students — Teaching resources on Japanese culture based on photographs of seven high school students. Social studies lessons drawing on the photographs are available at a related site.
- Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery — Interactive exhibits of Asian art and guides for teachers on such topics as Buddhist art.
- Indian Ocean: Tsunami 2004-2005 — NPR provides continuing coverage of the aftermath of the December 2004 tsunami in South and Southeast Asia.
- Japan Focus — An electronic journal covering contemporary Japan; recent articles have dealt with such issues as the Japan's currency leadership in the financial crisis, yakuza, challenging stereotypes in films, and war as depicted in manga.
- Japan's Pop Power — American RadioWorks provides a look at why Japanese culture is "cool" and why it matters.
- Korea Society — A quarterly journal, curriculum materials, and other resources from the Korean Society.
- Magic Lantern Slides Collection — The University of Hawaii at Manoa presents images of 1,500 Japanese magic lantern slides, which were a popular form of entertainment in the 1800s.
- The Mongols in World History — Columbia University provides detailed perspectives on the role of the Mongols in world history.
- Nanking Massacre Project — A collection of documents and photographs of the Nanking Massacre from missionaries who witnessed the events. From the Yale Divinity Law School.
- Pacific Encounters: Yankee Whalers, Manjiro, and the Opening of Japan — A look at the "influential legacy of the whaling industry" in the relations between the United States and Japan. From the Whaling Museum.
- Mongolia Today — Devoted to the promotion of Mongolian culture, history, nomadic traditions, and more.
- New Taiwan, Ilha Formosa — Information on Taiwan's history and current status, from several pro-democracy groups of Taiwanese living in the United States.
- Perry-Castaneda Library: Asia Maps — Index of several types of maps of Asia by region and country. Maintained by the University of Texas at Austin.
- Primary Source Resources: Online Curriculum — Numerous teacher-developed instructional units on East and Southeast Asia from the nonprofit Primary Source.
- A Scholar's Garden — Canada's Virtual Museum provides a virtual tour of a scholar's garden from the Ming Dynasty.
- South Central China and Tibet: Hotspot of Diversity — This site presents materials from multiple expeditions to study the flora and fauna of China and Tibet sponsored by the Arnold Arboretum at Harvard.
- Things Asian: Experience Asia Through the Eyes of a Traveler — Articles, maps, photographs, and artwork from and about the countries of Southeast Asia.
- Viet Nam News — A daily English-language newspaper published in Hanoi.
- Vietnam: 30 Years Beyond War — Photographer Jim Gensheimer from the San Jose Mercury News provides photo essays on Vietnam in the years since the end of the war.
- Virtual Hilltribe Museum — A site dedicated to the culture of hilltribe peoples in northern Thailand.
- The Virtual Museum of Traditional Japanese Arts — Virtual museum offering displays and information on Japanese fine arts, crafts, performing arts, pastimes, and the martial arts. Maintained for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by Kodansha International Ltd.
- Visualizing Cultures: Japan — MIT historian John Dower presents several online modules looking at Japanese history from 1853 through World War II. Sample titles: "Black Ships and Samurai," "Yokohama Boomtown," and "Asia Rising."
- Web Japan — Billed as the "gateway for all Japanese information," this site provides excellent background as well as an interactive site for children.


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First Details of DC's TRINITY WAR Event Revealed
USA Today website Sunday.
"We really want to find and carve out the Justice League corner of the DC Universe," Johns told USA Today. "It is a universe all itself with these three teams, and it feels big enough to be worthy of a Justice League story."
The story, when first announced, was billed as the first major universe-wide crossover in the DC Universe since the reboot in September 2011 reset all series to new first issues, and is now firmly focused on the three Justice League teams — though they do reach into most corners of the DCU. Johns is excited for many of these individual team members — and the full team lineups — to meet for the first time in the series, but promises that the big-fisted fights will be balanced by personal drama, calling the story an "action mystery."
And yes, that other trinity, the Trinity of Sin, will play a part in the story, with The Question finally joining Pandora and Phantom Stranger in a feature role. Pandora and her box, as well as how both are used, will be a focal point for the story.
"She's an enigma, completely," Johns said. "In a lot of ways, she's been a pawn for most of her existence. She was tricked into using the box and she's being tricked into doing something now, in a way. The Justice League, that becomes another part of it."
Don't expect this to be the end of conflict between these three teams, however. Johns promised "It's not going to end wrapped up in a bow. Something really, really major happens that kicks off some pretty crazy stuff at the end of August."More from Newsarama:
- 10 Greatest JUSTICE LEAGUE Villains of All-Time
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VATRA SYMPOSIUMON ON SKENDERBEG. On the occasion of the 600th anniversary of the birth of Gjergj Kastrioti (Skenderbeg), Vatra held a symposium at Fordham University in The Bronx, New York. November 21, 2005. For Joe DioGuardi's speech, click here for the English version and here for the Albanian. Kliko këtu për shqip.
"A STRONG MAN ON THE SIDE OF KOSOVA": The revised and expanded version of an important interview about the history of the Albanian American lobby that Joe DioGuardi and Shirley Cloyes DioGuardi gave to Zeri weekly in Prishtina in October 2000. June 2001. Full text available here. Albanian text available here.
THE ALBANIAN AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE VISITS THE ALBANIAN COMMUNITY OF NEW ZEALAND. December 2000. Full text available here.
THE ALBANIAN AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE OPPOSES THE WEST'S RESTORATION OF DIPLOMATIC TIES WITH SERBIA: Joe DioGuardi and Shirley Cloyes DioGuardi went to Melbourne on November 25 to join with the Albanian Australian community to protest the restoration of diplomatic relations with "Yugoslavia" by the United States, Germany, France, and Great Britain. November 2000. Full text available here.


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As a fellow "big guy," I know how you feel. I'm 6'4" and 250 lbs., though I'm doing my best to reduce the weight some. A couple of points that might be relevant:
A former sensei reminded me that 50% of the time that we are doing aikido, we are doing ukemi. For me, that means that the "aikido part" does not only apply when I'm throwing someone. It should also be present when I'm uke. I see my goals as uke as (1) to create a situation where the nage can practice and learn the technique; and (2) an opportunity to do my own practice.
I try to be open and sensitive to nage, to let them have the full experience of executing the technique. They take my balance, they do the throw. I try not to just collapse to the mat without provocation, and I try to not resist too much so that nage is stymied. I try to go where they lead me, by being sensitive to their movement. I don't always succeed, but it's my goal. I think being flexible is more martially sound than being stiff or strong, or locking down someone.
Now, there is absolutely an exception to this: sometimes nage wants more resistance. In that case I give more, or even a lot, but only when requested.
By saying "more martially sound," I mean this: I think locking down a nage with strength is in general a little risky. As you have noticed, it doesn't affect someone who is experienced. Besides that, it is often the case that if you are strong in one direction, you will often be weak in another. Or, worse, the nage might actually be stronger than you, in which case you might get injured. If the nage is not so experienced, it can be frustrating and in some cases counter to learning.
So, as uke, what does locking someone down get you? Best case scenario, by using more strength you get tired--more tired than you need to be. Middle case, your nage gets frustrated. Worst case, you get injured. Of course, these are not the only possible outcomes, but I think using a lot of strength as uke is sub-optimal.
I think I disagree with your friend who said that by being loose, you open yourself up to being cranked on harder. If you combine flexibility with sensitivity, awareness and a healthy sense of self protection, I think you are in a more martially sound position than if you are bearing down on someone with all your strength.
This is how I understand it, of course, and I don't always succeed at all this, but it's one of the ways I practice aikido as uke.
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DEVELOPER(S): Codemasters
PUBLISHER(S): Codemasters
PLATFORM(S): PS VIta
GENRE(S): Racing
RELEASE DATE(S): 22 February 2012
Pleasing the hordes of F1 followers around the world is no easy task and it's something the Codemasters guys have somehow accomplished over the last two years. The console version was a resounding success so what about its little, yet powerful, brother?
Start up the game on your Vita and you're welcomed by an astounding life-like introduction that looks better looking than the impressive Wipeout 2048. Since it is hard to digest what your eyes has just witnessed you'll bang away at the X button to get into a race… then it hits you. F1 2011 looks terrible. Most of the car textures are disappointingly blurry and the scenery, while decent, isn't exactly inspiring stuff even given how basic the real-life tracks look. "Surely the Vita is capable of something better than this?" is what you'll be thinking.
The good news is that an F1 game should not be judged by its looks but rather by how it plays and this is where it does not disappoint. It does take a few races to get used to the handling as the analogue sticks can be a bit twitchy but that is a small price to pay. There are several button configurations that include the rear touch pad – used for acceleration and braking or shifting up and shifting down – but it's recommended that you stick with buttons if you require tight controls. Once you've got the hang of the your selected configuration and can establish the KERS from the Rear Wing button it's game on.
Being F1 2011 you will attempt to change history instead of creating it in Career, Championship and Grand Prix mode, which is a bit odd. All the driver and track stats are in line with what the 2011 season offered and the game in general is just about as deep as its console counterparts by offering detailed enough race settings (weather, AI difficulty, tyre wear, component failures and penalty restrictions) to please any veteran of the sport. Before entering a race you can tune your vehicle to perform better in practice rounds and place higher in qualifiying prior to the main race. Furthermore you can watch the live practice and qualifying sessions from the comfort of your garage and advance time to see if anyone can beat your time if you get annoyed with the wait. Once in a race you'll find that the overall experience is as exciting as what you see on TV.
For those who have experienced all of the above on their consoles in the past there is a new mode specifically developed for the Vita. Challenges, as it implies, sets challenges such as passing as many cars as you can in one lap or driving the circuit in the shortest time possible avoiding all obstacles as you go. It's a fun distraction from all the seriousness that surrounds the sport.
F1 2011 may look a bit ugly at times and the AI can be erratic in its behaviour but this is by far one of the better F1 games that have launched on a handheld system to date. It's not quite a dominating Vettel-like winning recipe, but it's a lot like a Button-like comeback kid.


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Watch as intricate rod puppets perform A Halloween Spooktacular. Featuring a collection of haunting classics from musicals. Reservations are required.
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Alice Cooper at the Genesee Theatre
Alice Cooper pioneered a grandly theatrical brand of hard rock that was designed to shock. Spend the night with his rock-psyscho drama, featuring his greatest hits like School's Out, I'm Eighteen, Poison, No More Mr. Nice Guy and many more. Tickets go on sale starting July 22nd.
The American Craft Exposition (ACE) is one of the country's premier fine craft shows, bringing together over 140 superior artisans exhibiting one-of-a-kind pieces, luxury collections and uniquely creative, museum quality artwork. In its 32nd year, this highly competitive juried show and sale of fine craft features one-of-a-kind, handcrafted artwork and luxury collections, from the country's leading craftspeople.
An Afternoon with Rita Moreno at the James Lumber Center
For pairing an afternoon of story with song, Rita Moreno is both master chef and sommelier. The table is set with a full course that includes some of Rita's favorites from the American songbook -- Broadway classics, including selections from West Side Story, Sunset Boulevard, Master Class, Swing, Jazz, selections from her new Spanish album, Una Vez Más and even Rap. Enjoy a confection of her experiences, anecdotes and encounters collected over her storied lifetime.
An Evening With Jillian Michaels at the Genesee Theatre
Each show is a truly unique, interactive evening of wit, humor, inspiration, information, and audience Q&A that will help you shatter any and all obstacles holding you back. In her trademark, authentic no-nonsense style, Jillian answers your questions, shares her personal stories, and offers up the critical tools for taking control of your health, your emotions, your relationships, your career, and ultimately your life.
Come enjoy the 2016 Antioch Farmers Market! There will be everything from fruits and vegetables to plants and flowers, sweets, meats and breads and much, much more. Then stay for It's Thursday Concerts in the park starting tonight at 7:30pm and then weekly through August 11.
The Antiques + Modernism Winnetka Show (A+M Show) is the ultimate destination for interior designers, shoppers, and collectors alike. Ranging in styles from classic to modern, the Show is renowned for exquisite home furnishings and accessories, artwork, clothing, and jewelry, exclusively available for purchase from dealers who are nationally recognized specialists. The Show's 60-year history and prevailing reputation speak to the caliber of this spectacular style and design event. The 2016 A+M Show is fortunate to bring three internationally recognized design mavens to its events' line-up: iconic designer Alexa Hampton, entrepreneur and style maker India Hicks, and Chicago luminary Michael Del Piero. Proceeds from the Show benefit the Winnetka Community House.
Bill Engvall at the Genesee Theatre
Bill Engvall is a Grammy nominated, multi-platinum recording artist and one of the top known comedians in the country. Known for his part in the Blue Collar Comedy troupe, Envall's humor and southern charm will make it a night not to be missed.
Bill Maher at the Genesee Theatre
Come out for an evening with comedian Bill Maher. known for being the host of Politically Incorrect and Real Time, Maher is known for his sarcastic attitude, political satire and sociopolitical commentary. He targets many topics including religion, politics, bureaucracies, political correctness, and the mass media.
Billy Gardell at the Genesee Theatre
Billy Gardell is known as Officer Mike Biggs on the CBS hit show Mike & Molly. Come out and experience his powerhouse stand-up show. His grounded, down-to-earth point of view strikes a strong chord with audiences. The tales about his rough childhood, wild adolescence and new family life are told with the skill of a master craftsman.
Black Violin at the Genesee Theatre
Black Violin is the blend of classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B, and bluegrass music. Live, they are accompanied by their incredible band, featuring ace turntable whiz DJ SPS and a drummer. Along with Chicago Bucket Boys, this should be a show not to miss. Ticket prices are $23.00, $28.00 & $48.00.
Bling: The Jewelry & Gift Show
It's time to get your bling on! Amdur Productions is proud to launch a new holiday shopping festival: Bling, The Jewelry & Gift Show. Sending out some love to all of the jewelers and jewelry lovers with this Highland Park, Illinois indoor festival November 18, 19 and 20; located at the Highland Park Country Club. This event is a free admission, free parking for the public.
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Bring the friends out for a great night of music with Bonnie Raitt at Ravinia. Her songs and albums incorporate elements of blues, rock, folk and country. This is her Dig in Deep Tour and should be a concert not to be missed.
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Butterflies & Blooms is a butterfly exhibition where visitors can immerse themselves in a habitat filled with hundreds of live butterflies. This exhibition is filled with species native to South America, Asia, North America, and Africa, as well as those native to Illinois. The 2,800-square-foot white mesh enclosure is located on the lawn of the Learning Campus. Weather permitting.
Carlos Menica at the Genesee Theatre
Known for his brash comedy about politics and race, Carlos Mencia has been winning over audiences with his take-no-prisoners performing style and humorous observations for decades. Mencia's show pokes fun at everything and everything, from talking about racist road signs to having religious figures wrestle each other. Ticket prices from $38-$48.
Chicago Botanic Garden- Weekend Family Classes
Together, adults and children can explore cool things about how plants connect to science, art, history, and culture. Each program includes a variety of hands-on activities and projects, as well as opportunities to bring the Garden home. Programs run from November through April on Saturdays.
Knowledgeable members of the Chicago Herpetological Society will give short talks about crocodiles and their kin, including some of our very own residents. Jim Nesci and his world-famous American alligator, 'Bubba,' will pay a visit from 10 – 12. Come see the skull of a 24-foot saltwater crocodile, today's largest living terrestrial predator! There'll be face painting, storytelling and other activities for children. There will also be craft vendors and other fun for the whole family.
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Popular pianist Dan Tepfer returns to Ravinia for 2 back to back shows. The first one at 6pm with the Avalon String Quartet. The second with Ben Wendel,begins at 8pm. Choose one or stay for both.
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Daniel O'Donnell at the Genesee Theatre
Daniel O'Donnell's is a charismatic, good ol' Irish boy with a voice of gold who has endeared himself to audiences all over the world. Daniel O'Donnell has been a mainstay in the music industry for a quarter of a century, showcasing a mix of old Irish favorites, warm country tunes, and inspirational pieces. Propelled by his charming personality and engaging stage presence, O'Donnell is foremost a performer who truly loves to perform.
This new outdoor show will feature fine art and fine craft for show and sale. In addition to the artwork, festival-goers will enjoy live performances from a variety of musical acts on the music stage, great food and art activities for kids, including an art scavenger hunt & spin art at the festival and much more.
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Savor the Flavor of the Seasons' Bounty at the Deerfield Farmer's Market. Look for the bright orange carrot. Locally grown seasonal vegetables and fruit, organic and naturally grown vegetables and flowers, fresh-cut flowers, potted flowering plants, annuals and perennials, freshly baked breads, muffins and cookies, hand-crafted Wisconsin cheese, tasty maple syrup and honey, and other specialty products and much more! This market is held in downtown Deerfield at the Metra Commuter Parking Lot, located at 850 Waukegan Rd. (Deerfield and Robert York Ave).
Olde England comes alive in Historic Downtown Antioch with lifelike figures representing scenes from the Dickens Era. The Dickens Holiday Village is back and the handcrafted Dickens characters made by our volunteer artists will bring a Public Art Program that is free for everyone to enjoy! Antioch will proudly displayed 45 Dickens characters for people to tour. Each character has a plaque describing the scene and also serves as an educational tool for students. Take a self-guided tour with one of our Dickens Walking Brochure Maps or reserve a tour guide for groups of 24 or more. Plus there is plenty of Dickens Fun for everyone in November and December. You may enjoy Dickens Teas, an Antioch "Oliver" dog afternoon, Dress like Dickens event, and much more.
Pumpkinfest will be held September 24-October 31, 2016. Includes tractor drawn hayrides, corn maze, New this year are the Buffalo Creek Mining Co, pony & camel rides, Animal Land, Pumpkin Playland, kiddie rides, Parakeet Encounter, Pig Races (Sat, Sun & Mon) Pumpkin Patch Café, homemade apple cider & pumpkin donuts made daily. Antique tractor display, fall produce, birthday parties and school groups by reservation only.
Dueling Pianos International at the Genesee Theatre
Combine two sharp-witted, incredibly talented musicians with two grand pianos on a stage, then add in a roomful of people and enjoy an evening of fast, funny, and unforgettable entertainment. Their musical repertoire ranges from Classic Rock to Country, Hard Rock to R&B, and Show Tunes to Top 40. Best of all, the audience is the star of the show; shouting out requests, singing along to favorites, bantering with performers, and having the time of their lives.


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The history of a newspaper is much more than the dates of its origin and transitions over the years. It is also the collective memories of the institution recorded by its writers in print every day.
On milestone anniversaries, The Dallas Morning News celebrated by recounting its own history. Through five generations, the writers have not only repeated but re-interpreted the past and added memories of their own era. Their stories have chronicled the times and the city - the civic efforts advanced through editorial support, the wrongs righted through reporting of corruption, fraud and injustice.
The News actually published two different centennial editions 43 years apart. In 1942, founder George Bannerman Dealey was still alive and at his desk every day, after 68 years on the job. In those days, the newspaper was indistinguishable from its parent company, and so The News celebrated the origins of the A. H. Belo Corporation with a centennial edition on April 2 of that year.
The newspaper published another centennial edition in 1985 - this time celebrating its own 100th birthday on Oct. 1, 1885. By then, Dealey's grandson, James M. Moroney Jr., was chairman and CEO of A. H. Belo Corporation.
Now, on the newspaper's 125th anniversary, two of Dealey's great-grandsons, Robert W. Decherd and James M. Moroney III, are at the helm of the company and of the newspaper, respectively.
Though much has changed over 125 years in the way that newspaper stories are produced and delivered, The Dallas Morning News has a continuity of purpose and principles that began long before that first edition.
Judith Garrett Segura is the retired president of the Belo Foundation, Belo historian and author of Belo: From Newspapers to New Media.


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This community looks a lot nicer than some others I was poking at, so I figured I'll ask my question here.
I've been working out regularly since college. For the last year, I've been getting in between 3-6 workouts a week, every week, without fail. Right now, my schedule (on a good week) is like this:
Sunday - Yoga & (sometimes) cardio - sometimes legs
Monday - Upper body
Tuesday - Legs
Wednesday - Boxing - sometimes upper body
Thursday - Cardio & legs
Friday - Upper body
Saturday - Martial Arts
Right now, the only cardio I'm really getting is in boxing and martial arts. When it warms up, I'll be running outside again, hopefully at least 3x a week.
I do abs with every upper body or leg workout.
Leg workout is usually machines after a mile run.
Right now upper body involves a ton of pullups (60-70), pushups (75-90), and dips (90-100) because it's too cold to walk to the real gym and there's one in my building (but the heaviest weights are 30 lbs - yeah okay).
I'm in good shape, some people tell me I'm in great shape. You know how it is, though, always something more to strive for.
I'm 5'7" and about 145, last I checked. So, my BMI is pretty much perfect (I think I'm technically 3 pounds underweight) and my body fat is just about non-existent. That's great and all, but I've never been happy with my size. I'm the second-youngest of my generation and most of my older cousins are these hulking guys. I didn't get that gene.
The thing is, I can (and do) out eat them, as well as almost everyone else. I eat a LOT, but I just don't seem to put on weight. Other than saying "eat more," anyone have tips on what I could change? I'd really like to be stockier. Not sure exactly how much weight I'd like to put on. Maybe 10-15 pounds, because of my height.
My eating habits are something like this:
8 AM - Peanut Butter sandwich (whole wheat bread)
9:30-10 AM - Apple or some kind of fruit
11-12 - Sometimes a banana or some almonds
12-1 - Lunch (Usually chicken and rice / potatoes or pasta with meatballs, sometimes sushi or a burger, depending on if a rep is taking us out)
3-4 - Banana
6 - PB&J sandwich
7-8 - Dinner (Again, usually chicken and rice / potatoes or pasta with meatballs - Don't judge me: I'm a single dude, I cook for myself!!)
10-11 - Sometimes some fruit
I try to mix in protein shakes (muscle milk) from time to time, but not every day. Too expensive. When I can find liquid flax seed, I mix that in.
I NEVER eat fast food, I almost never eat any candy or junk food. I don't drink coffee, but I do drink a lot of tea (usually decaf green / red).
Again, sorry this is so long and thanks very much for the help! Been working up the nerve to just ask this for a long time.
| iron_worker
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A few tips:
Start turning those "sometimes a banana" or "sometimes some fruit" into "ALWAYS."
Also, try adding up the actually amount of calories you consume each day. Do it for a week and see where you're at. I think you'll find with healthy foods like you've listed it won't be nearly as much as you think.
You DEFINITELY need more protein. 150g protein per day for you I would say is absolute minimum. Get some meat in there! I would really really really really recommend gettin some protein powder. It's the one supplement I strongly recommend for pretty much ANYONE~!
Start a meal plan. You have to be consistent. Shoot for 2800-3000 to start with and see if you gain or lose. Adjust accordingly after a week or 2.
Bulking up using bodyweight exercises is going to be really really difficult. Find a way to get a barbell in your hand and get some weight on it! Squats, deads, bench press, military press ... they are your friends!
Good luck.
| rdarken
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: New York, NY
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Thanks a ton for the tips.
Yeah, I know I need 2800-3000 calories a day - it's just HARD to get that many!
Should I be doing Protein shakes every day, then? Is once enough? and is there a specific one you'd recommend given how many calories / how much protein I need?
The bodyweight stuff has been temporary. Once it warms up, I'll be back in the proper gym with free weights. I try to mix up my workouts every few months (or, when I'm in the gym, I like to change up some of the exercises each time I work out). Dips and pullups are pretty standard in rotation. Pullups because they're amazing and dips because I just kind of like them.
Thanks again!
| iron_worker
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Experience: 5-7 Years
You don't HAVE to get protein powder but I would STRONGLY recommend it. It's great for pre workout or post workout nutrition because it is fast absorbing. It's also great for those times when you just don't have the time to make a meal but you do have time to pound a shake.
Don't wait for the weather to warm up. Get to a gym with a barbell. It was -30C (close to -50C with the windchill on a couple especially cold days!) and colder way more than once this year and you dont' see me wussing out. Get your butt to the gym! I live in Saskatchewan, Canada so you can't even complain to me about the weather.
| xXxSeiFxXx
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Posts: 2
No it's not ..i am bulking too, and what makes me get more calories easily is the homemade shakes ..i can get like 1000 cal in 1 minute
try this one:
- glass of milk -- 140
- tub of peanut butter -- 202
- tub of honey -- 130
- 1 cup oats -- 250
- protein powder -- depending on what kind. (200-250)
- 2 bananas -- 205
if you made this shake 2x a day .. you get like 2200 calories.
then go for natural food for the rest of the calories and protein
that's my 5 cent x)
| iron_worker
Rank: Light Heavyweight
Experience: 5-7 Years
That is ridiculous advice.
You should still be trying to eat well and getting your calories spread out over the day.
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| rdarken
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Location: New York, NY
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I can't do milk, anyway - lactose intolerance
I did some concentrated curls the other night, so you'll be happy to know that I'm getting back into free weights sooner rather than later.
I guess it's just frustrating because I want to eat healthy, in a healthy way, and that seems to make getting calories hard. If I would go eat fast food or crap every day, I could get 3K calories no problem.
I'm back to two bananas a day, and I'm def going to go ahead and try to work protein shakes in more regularly (once a day at least) - hopefully they'll have liquid flax seed, too, for the extra calories (and health benefits).
I know it's silly to complain since I'm in good shape, but I'm just kind of tired of being the skinny guy all the time.
Thanks again for the help.
| iron_worker
Rank: Light Heavyweight
Experience: 5-7 Years
You just gotta man up and get some serious fork time in.
I finally realized that if I wanted to get big I would have to let go of the thought of being lean all the time and just eat. And recently I just hit 200lb and I dont' think I've gained too much fat so I'm pretty happy.
P.S. - Concentration curls aren't exactly what I meant as free weights ... but it's a start.
| rdarken
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Location: New York, NY
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The thing is, when it comes to eating, I don't have a problem. I can outeat most of my friends, regardless of their body type.
It's the preparation / cost of the food that gets me.
It's much warmer out now, so I'll be back in the gym doing flys and curls and stuff probably tomorrow. Benching makes me feel craptacular, though I do force myself to get it in sometimes.
Thanks for the encouragement - it's definitely helping.
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