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Players Avoiding Arbitration: Friday
We'll keep track of today's smaller deals to avoid arbitration in this post. Click here for background on the upcoming arbitration schedule and how MLBTR is covering it. You can also check in on our Arbitration Tracker and look at MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz's arbitration projections.
Today's noon CT deadline to exchange arb figures has passed, but negotiations to avoid an arbitration hearing can continue into February. The Braves are the only strict "file and trial" team that did not agree to terms with all of its arb-eligible players, meaning they could be headed for several hearings. The Nats and Indians have also shown a willingness to go to a trial and still have some players unsigned. On to today's contract agreements…
- After exchanging numbers, the Mets and pitcher Dillon Gee have agreed to settle at the midpoint of $3.625MM, tweets Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com. Swartz projected Gee to earn $3.4MM.
- The Cubs have avoided arbitration with reliever Pedro Strop, president Theo Epstein told Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune (Twitter link). He will earn $1.325MM next year, according to a tweet from Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times. It is not immediately apparent whether the deal was reached before the sides exchanged terms.
- The Angels have reached agreement on a $3.8MM deal with reliever Ernesto Frieri, reports Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com (on Twitter).
- Mike Minor has agreed to terms on a $3.85MM deal with the Braves to avoid arbitration, reports Mark Bowman of MLB.com (Twitter links). The deal came before figures were exchanged, Bowman notes.
- Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish reports that the D-Backs and lefty Joe Thatcher have avoided arb with a one-year, $2.375MM deal (Twitter link).
- Nicholson-Smith tweets that the Angels and Fernando Salas reached an agreement to avoid arbitration. Salas is the first Halos player to avoid arb. Mike DiGiovanna of the L.A. Times tweets that Salas will earn $870K, which beats out his $700K projection.
- MLB.com's Jason Beck reports (via Twitter) that the Tigers and righty Al Alburquerque have reached agreement on a deal to avoid arb. The hard-throwing righty will earn $837.5K in 2014, tweets Beck.
- Sherman tweets that the Yankees and Ivan Nova avoided arbitration with a one-year, $3.3MM deal.
- The Pirates and Vin Mazzaro inked a one-year, $950K deal in lieu of an arbitration hearing, tweets Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune.
- The Royals announced that they've avoided arbitration with infielder Emilio Bonifacio. Heyman tweets that Bonifacio will earn $3.5MM in 2014.
- Sherman reports that the Rays avoided arbitration with Jeremy Hellickson and Sean Rodriguez (Twitter link). Hellickson landed a $3.625MM payday with a $25K bonus if he hits 195 innings pitched. Rodriguez will get $1.475MM with a $25K bump for hitting 300 plate appearances.
- Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com tweets that Brian Matusz avoided arb with the Orioles. Sherman adds that he'll earn $2.4MM in 2014.
- MLB.com's Brian McTaggart tweets that Jason Castro and the Astros have avoided arbitration. McTaggart adds in a second tweet that Jesus Guzman avoided arb as well. Heyman reports that Castro will be paid $2.45MM, while Sherman tweets that Guzman will make $1.3MM.
- The Indians tweeted that they've avoided arb with lefty Marc Rzepczynski, and MLB.com's Jordan Bastian tweets that he'll earn $1.375MM in 2014. Bastian adds that Scrabble will earn an additional $25K for appearing in 55 games and another $25K for 60 games.
- The Giants avoided arbitration with Yusmeiro Petit, according to MLBTR's Steve Adams (on Twitter). He'll earn $845K, according to Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith (via Twitter).
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NL East Rumors: Marlins, Morrison, Rodriguez
Marlins first baseman Logan Morrison is drawing serious interest from clubs around baseball and a source tells Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports (on Twitter) that roughly ten teams have checked in. Miami is reportedly willing to listen and the Red Sox and Braves are among the clubs that have called. Here's more out of the NL East..
- The Marlins are fans of Rays third baseman Sean Rodriguez and have discussed him internally, a league source tells Joe Frisaro of MLB.com. Frisaro wonders aloud if Morrison for Rodriguez and a pitcher could be enough to get a deal done. Miami may be looking for a stop gap solution at third base until Colin Moran, the sixth overall pick in last year's draft, is ready, which could be in 2015.
- Braves GM Frank Wren says he has had plenty of talks with agents and teams so far this winter, tweets David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "[We're] putting ourselves in position to add pieces we feel like would help us best," the GM said.
- Wren added that he's targeting starting pitching, bullpen help, and some bench upgrades, but wont' look past anything that can help the team, O'Brien tweets.
- The Braves might be willing to trade some prospects in right deal, but not their premium prospects such as Lucas Sims and Jason Hursh, O'Brien tweets.
- Ryan Lawrence of the Philadelphia Daily News wonders if there's a realistic chance of the Phillies trading Jonathan Papelbon.
Frisaro runs down multiple reasons why the Marlins are likely to trade Morrison.
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Rays, Sean Rodriguez Avoid Arbitration
The Rays have avoided arbitration with infielder Sean Rodriguez, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $1MM deal, tweets Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune.
Rodriguez, in his first year of arbitration, was projected by MLBTR to earn about $1.2MM, so his $1MM salary for 2013 seems about right. The utility infielder spent extensive time at second base, shortstop, and third base for Tampa Bay in 2012, posting a slash line of .213/.281/.326 in 342 plate appearances.
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Rays Prefer To Use Prospects For Trades
Rays big leaguers B.J. Upton, Sean Rodriguez, Reid Brignac, and Wade Davis are drawing heavy interest, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, but the team's "preference is to use their prospect depth to land a hitter." The Rays specifically feel that they can't match Upton's defensive skills with internal options.
The Rays' farm system is among the best in the game, so they can easily make prospect-only deals. Even if you take Desmond Jennings and Jeremy Hellickson out of the mix, Tim Beckham, Matt Moore, Alex Colome, and Matt Sweeney were considered top 100 prospects heading into the season. It's quite possible the Rays go even further down their prospect list. Look at the Angels – they just acquired Dan Haren without surrendering any top 100 guys.
As usual, the Rays have kept their targets close to the vest. Few players have been connected to them in recent weeks aside from Jayson Werth, and Yahoo's Tim Brown tweeted three days ago that a Rays source seriously doubts they get the Phillies outfielder.
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Top Trade Chips: AL East
Let's finish off our series with the toughest division in baseball…
- Blue Jays: The Jays already traded away most of their top pieces, but they still have three desirable relievers in Scott Downs, Jason Frasor, and Kevin Gregg. All three can become free agents after the season. There might be some interest in first baseman Lyle Overbay, who will also hit the open market after the season.
- Orioles: Considering how poorly he pitched before landing on the DL, I'm sure a large part of the Baltimore faithful wouldn't mind seeing Mike Gonzalez go. Alas, that won't happen anytime soon. There always seems to be interest in Luke Scott, who still has two more years of team control left. If they decide to sell at mid-season, Kevin Millwood and Jeremy Guthrie could find their way onto the block.
- Rays: The Rays are a player development machine, and they have enough young players to get get pretty much anyone they want. They have enough depth that they could trade one of Reid Brignac or Sean Rodriguez plus one of Jeff Niemann, Wade Davis, or Jeremy Hellickson and not miss a beat. If they fall out of it and decide to sell, it doesn't get much better than Carl Crawford, Rafael Soriano, and Carlos Pena. I believe the term is "stacked."
- Red Sox: Boston has held onto Clay Buchholz for this long, but with his name appearing so frequently on the rumor circuit, it really wouldn't be surprising if they moved him for a big time player. They might still be able to find a taker for Mike Lowell, and there would be interest in Manny Delcarmen if he were made available. They did lose a valuable chip when Junichi Tazawa went down with Tommy John surgery.
- Yankees: They seem unwilling to trade either Phil Hughes or Joba Chamberlain, so their best chip is the semi-blocked Jesus Montero. Of course, the Yankees have the ability to absorb even the ugliest of contracts, so maybe we should consider that their biggest trade chip.
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Rays Interested In Orlando Hudson
9:36pm: Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times (via Twitter) thinks "it's unlikely anything happens" between Tampa Bay and Hudson, noting that the Rays are happy with Zobrist, Reid Brignac and Sean Rodriguez at second base. He does say, however, that the Rays "have interest in [a number] of free agents."
8:12pm: ESPN's Buster Olney reports (via Twitter) that Tampa Bay is "in on Orlando Hudson talks." The plan would be to install Hudson at second base while Ben Zobrist gets moved to right field. Olney says that the move "all depends on the price," which would presumably have to be significantly lower than Hudson's $9MM asking price.
The Nationals have been considered to be the leaders in the Hudson sweepstakes this winter, and MLB.com's Bill Ladson was told today by a source that the Nats "have a good chance" of signing the free-agent second baseman due to Hudson's close ties to Adam Dunn and Willie Harris.
Ladson also went straight to the horse's mouth and talked to Hudson himself, who told Ladson that "progress had been made." The interview also included this interesting passage from Hudson that cited two other teams in the hunt:
"I will sign soon enough. You can put it on the Internet and on TV. I'm going to sign. I can't say exactly when. It will not be long. I can't say if it's with the Nationals, San Diego or Cleveland. I can't say with whom. Something is getting done."
The Padres could be a longshot if, as MLB.com's Corey Brock tweeted earlier today, they've completed their winter shopping following the signing of Jon Garland. The Tribe also seem like unlikely suitors given Hudson's contract demands.
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Rays Acquire Sean Rodriguez In Kazmir Trade
2:38pm: The Rays acquired Rodriguez as the player to be named later in the Kazmir trade, according to Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse (via Twitter). Rodriguez, 24, is hitting a robust .299/.400/.616 at Triple A this year. A few days ago the Rays acquired Alexander Torres and Matt Sweeney as initial pieces of the Kazmir deal. My question: why didn't another team claim Rodriguez on waivers, just to prevent the Rays from getting a look at him in September?
The Rays seem set in the middle infield for 2010 with Ben Zobrist, Jason Bartlett, and Rodriguez. Just speculating, but they could choose Akinori Iwamura's $250K buyout over his $4.25MM option.
TUESDAY, 12:33pm: The Angels promoted Wilson but not Rodriguez, causing Mike DiGiovanna of the L.A. Times to speculate that the former is in the Kazmir deal.
MONDAY: Triple-A infielder Sean Rodriguez and catcher Bobby Wilson are candidates to be the player to be named later in last weekend's Scott Kazmir trade, according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FoxSports.com. It is unclear if those two are part of a pool of prospects the Rays could consider, or if they've already made their decision.
Both players have big league experience. Rodriguez, 24, is a .282/.381/.502 career hitter in the minors, and has gotten 216 plate appearances with the Angels spread out over the last two seasons. Wilson, 26, has hit .283/.338/.423 in his minor league career, but he's come to the plate just seven times for the Angels over the last two year. Baseball America's 2009 Prospect Handbook notes that he "draws praise for his game calling ability."
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Here are some very sexy pictures of a bare assed and topless Isabeli Fontana featured in the September 2013 issue of Lui Magazine.
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Ah, how much I enjoy a good celebrity nip slip. It couldn't have happened to a hotter celebrity. I think Isabeli Fontana is one of the hottest celebrity pieces of ass out there.
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Here are the new nude pictures of Isabeli Fontana from the December 2009 Brazilian issue of Vogue magazine. Enjoy.
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Check out these new lingerie pictures of Isabeli Fontana taken for a recent photoshoot for H&M. I bet this ad campaign sells a fuck ton of lingerie.


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October 26, 2014
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- There are some new child immunization requirements for kids in Cabell County.
All students entering 7th and 12th grades must have tenanus, diphtheria, accellular pertussis and meningococcal immunizations before being allowed in school.
Additional clinics have been scheduled from Aug. 6 to 17 at the Cabell-Huntington Health Department. Hours during that time are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 8 to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Also, a Get Well Wednesday clinic -- in partnership with Cabell Huntington Hospital -- will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 1, 8 and 15 at the Huntington Mall.
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In the past 20 years, their efforts have resulted in the delivery of more than 1.3 billion pounds of donations to community food banks and pantries. Included in this amount is the 170,000 pounds that have been shared by two local pantries.
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Thank you a lot people <3
Not 'THE Foals'
One of my pet hates is people putting a 'The' when there shouldn't be one.
konnayuh replied to your post:I just watched half a litre of bile be taken out my brother minus the operations, I envy him. I had that VCR and lost it :( I hope he's ok though!
It was actually quite amusing how it just kept on coming, and the male nurse had a good sense of humour about it. He'd managed 750ml this morning apparently. It's a good job they haven't taken the tube out of his nose that runs down into his stomach like they were planning to though, else he would just constantly being sick. Anyway, he seems to be as well as he can be. He looked a lot better than my dad last year after having something similar. However, he doesn't seem to appreciate the fantastic range of videos that are available to him in the childrens ward. I mean, they have Muppet's Christmas Carol! It's not Christmas, but that film is still pretty damn awesome.
Whilst I was at Leeds, he was taken to hospital again, where they finally gave him a CT scan, and discovered they needed to operate. So he he had a major operation where half of his large bowel and his appendix was removed, because of a tumour. They don't know whether it was benign or malignant yet. He's now got several tubes and stuff sticking out of him apparently.
So yeah, fun times.
I know that Reading is always gonna be more important to them, but sometimes it's like they forget Leeds even exists. Take Zane Lowe interviewing Klaxons, he said they had been building towards this ONE show for a long time. ONE! Like Reading is the only one that matters.
The irony in the matter is that Leeds is genuinely better than Reading. I have been to both, and Leeds wins.
But a while ago I did a post on a dream I had, where 10cc were randomly playing Leeds.
Well, LCD Soundsystem came out to 'I'm Not In Love'…
Psychic much? ;D
Thank you :)
I was so so happy when I came across one in decent colours and that just about fit me. Everything else apart from women's ones were far too big for me aha. Charity shops will be my saviour for trying to look remotely fashionable on a budget at uni I think <3 xxxx
Haha, I feel like growing my fringe that long now, just for a laugh. It will be a challenge. How long can I grow it until it starts to look terrible. (This will blatantly happen when I'm too scared to find a new hairdresser in London ;D ) x
thisgirlcharli replied to your photo:So I may have bought a tweed jacket from the Oxfam… Good boy, nice and charitable!
Haha, oh Mumford and Sons were ridiculous. The tent was rammed, and there were hundreds of people outside trying to watch them too. The sing along to Little Lion Man was quite something <3
But yes, I had a great time, you should come next year, and i do have a few snaps of Brian Fallon for you. I haven't checked if they're any good yet though lol XD xx
Always fun
astronauts-and-all replied to your post: astronauts-and-all replied to your post: My top 4… Buy him jagermeister.. He told us it makes him 'horny' I almost died I was laughing that much… That might get him in your tent.
astronauts-and-all replied to your post: My top 4 cute guys from Leeds Jack Bevan IS indeed beautiful!!!!
1. Jack Bevan (Foals) - He was side of stage quite a bit, watching other bands, and I couldn't help but stare at him. He's so beautiful.
2. Orlando Weeks (Maccabees) - He was side of stage, watching Mystery Jets, singing and dancing along, which was just uber-cute.
3. The ginger one from Egyptian Hip Hop - He looks about 12, but you just want to steal him away. Like that doesn't sound paedophilic.
4. The guitarist from Surfer Blood - As soon as he walked on stage, I just wanted to give him a massive hug
So, in order, I saw…
Spectrals, Chickenhawk, Bear In Heaven, Get Cape Wear Cape Fly, The Futureheads, Mystery Jets, The Gaslight Anthem, Modest Mouse, The Maccabees, The Cribs, The Libertines, Arcade Fire, Goldheart Assembly, The Joy Formidable, Local Natives, Los Campesinos!, Wild Beasts, The Drums, Kele, Tame Impala, half of Weezer, Foals, We Are Scientists, Klaxons, Frankie And The Heartstrings, Surfer Blood, Funeral Party, Girls, Two Door Cinema Club, Egyptian Hip Hop, Yeasayer, Biffy Clyro, Mumford & Sons, Phoenix, LCD Soundsystem, Everything Everything, Egyptian Hip Hop (again, with another band taking over halfway through, who I need to find out), Chew Lips.
I think I got my moneys worth :D
But oh boy, it's worth it.
Leeds was just amazing. I will no doubt annoy lots of people with many posts about it in the near future, but now I need to enjoy the wonder of having my own bathroom again. And a proper meal :D
Always the most interesting day at a festival, as the sleep deprivation and fact you've been on your feet so damn much start to kick in.
Hopefully I won't be also be wet.
Well, hopefully it hasn't been raining on me ;D
Anyway, today has the possibility of a secret set, and the joy of LCD Soundsystem at the end of it. Wonderful.
Today is Libertines day.
Yes, I know they are not the greatest band ever, and Pete Doherty has been somewhat of a fool with his life, but no-one can doubt that their reunion set will be a moment. Good or bad it remains to be seen, but it will be a once in a lifetime moment none the less.
A day of buying alcohol, and drinking alcohol.
And hoping a cute person camps next to you.
Hasn't happened yet though. Maybe this time.
If it's raining, feel free to laugh at my misfortune.
If it's dry, I will be extremely happy.
This post isn't really going anywhere is it? I just felt I should queue some up, as last time I was away for Tumblr, i didn't queue anything, and I lost about 8% of my followers. By which I actually mean about 3 aha. Anyway, I don't want to lose anymore simply because I'm away, not because of anything constructive. So I have a few queued posts lined up. Hopefully more interesting than this….
Haha, exactly, and now I start the slow road to becoming a Tumblr whore ;)
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And I've gained three followers, thank you my-bruises-shine wellingtonboots fuckyeahvann :)
thisgirlcharli replied to your post: I'm a genius too! I got 5 As, 5 Bs and 1 C, but tbh yeah, that's pretty unexpected :') And I could only get a C in the subject I got a C in, so I count that as genius :D
I'd probably say purple
Oooh, either my boots, some jeans I've had for about 4 years yet still fit perfectly and look great (I'm such a tramp), or my jacket
Rocky Horror <3
I really love far too much to single out one, but, I'm gonna say Doctor Who, as it was my favourite thing this year <3 xxxx
Yayy! We should make badges :D
So what did you get? :)
I hear, this one time, he made out with a hot dog ;D
But yeahh, apart from that, I'll agree with those two points. Especially the music one :D
Because I'm virtually packed and bored now.
Start a big argument between Mother and her (ex?)-partner.
Wish I hadn't bothered.
Eurghh. I hate living in this house atm. Thank God i'm getting out of it for a while.
Eurghh. I feel like shooting myself for writing that now.
Anyway, feel free to leave TMIs to make the whole exercise more interesting.
Ahh cool :) Psychology and that did sound really interesting when it was offered at my 6th form, but I was already doing 6, I couldn't add another in aha ;D The best of luck with all that :)
They obviously just don't like the cool kids aha ;D xxxx
vanitys-insanity replied to your post: On Arriva buses MAYBE THE BUS WAS FULL?
So today I went into Lichfield to meet with a friend, and so I needed to catch the bus. I got to the bus stop well in time, and it was only a couple of minutes before I could see the bus on the horizon. It came closer and closer, and I could see the driver, and we looked at each other, and I started to get my wallet out from my pocket ready, AND THE BUS JUST CARRIED ON STRAIGHT PAST ME!
I stood there in disbelief. That cunt had just blatantly ignored me and decided not to stop to let me on. I'm assuming his bus must have come equipped with a gaydar or something, that tells him when homos are approaching, so he can ignore them and laugh at them. This is the only possible reason I can think of to explain this act. Anyway, the next driver was much more friendly, and actually did his job, and I got to Lichfield.
However, this wasn't the only incident with Arriva. On my friend's bus, they suddenly stopped, with no explanation, and the driver got off, ran down the street, and had a nice vomit.
Quality service there.
Well done with them :) What are you planning to do now? xxxx
I may end up watching a few bands for only half their set.
And I HATE doing that.
Oh well, at least I've finished my timetable. SO much better than using those stupid lanynard things they sell there. You can't cross reference stages to work out clashes at all.
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so one of the contestants just revealed on twitter that this season will have a male final 2 and that it's a mostly male dominated season but gave no specific names
tbh im hoping this is true. garrett
never forget when the biebs tried to grow a stache
i thought that was michael cera for a second
everyone in the bb fandom going crazy over rachel and brendon yawn
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Barb Pacholik, Leader-PostPublished: Saturday, November 10, 2012
The RCMP in Saskatchewan is using 140 characters or less to help reach out to potential new recruits.
"If someone has used cannabis in the past, is this an automatic disqualification?" tweeted one Twitter user.
"What are the chances of being placed in your preferred province?"
Natalie Gray and RCMP Const. Graham Taylor answer recruiting questions live via Twitter.
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"What is the likelihood of being accepted into the academy straight out of high school?"
Those were just a few of the questions fielded by Regina-based recruiter Const. Graham Taylor during a live Twitter chat.
As for the answers: One can't have used pot within the last three years at a minimum and not regularly; the force tries to accommodate people's choice in location but there are no guarantees; and if one has a good and varied life experience and maturity, it is possible to enter out of high school. (Although the average age of most cadets at the RCMP Training Academy is 26.)
It was the second time Taylor, assisted by communications strategist Natalie Gray, took to the Twittersphere to touch base with people who might be pondering a career with the RCMP.
Gray began spreading the word about the two-hour live chat earlier in the week and encouraged people to follow along Thursday evening with the hashtag #RCMP-SKRecruiter.
"This is just another one of the tools we have to try and engage and connect with people," explained Gray, who tweeted the replies formulated by Taylor. "When you see the numbers of how people are getting information, we have to change how we do things."
It's part of a social media pilot project by the RCMP in this province. Questions could be posed in French or English and were answered in the same language as asked. And questions and answers were retweeted to encourage people to stay engaged in the conversation.
Nationally in 2012-13, the RCMP hopes to send 576 cadets through Depot, with 28 of those slated to come from this province. In 201314, the plan calls for 336 cadets, with 18 from this province.
"It really boils down to the quality of the person," said Taylor.
"It also gives us a chance to talk about some of those myths that are out there," noted Gray. For example, there is no longer a height restriction, long gone is the rule requiring permission to marry, one need not be bilingual and while a post-secondary education helps, it's not a must.


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National School Choice Week is in full swing, and the number of states officially designating this as a week for discussion of education reform is at an all-time high. Through Wednesday, 24 states have proclaimed "School Choice Week," twice the number that recognized the week last year. And a handful of other states are expected to join them before the week is out.
Of the 24 School Choice Week proclamations, 21 have been made by Republican governors, many of whom have pledged to implement education reform during the 2013 legislative cycle. And some of those governors have already taken significant steps to grant parents more control over their children's education.
Gov. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana, whose aggressive education reform package has been met with acclaim since he signed it into law last year, was among the governors recognizing School Choice Week. So was Ohio's John Kasich, who has delivered on his promises to promote and expand school choice, according to the independent fact-checkers at PolitiFact. Both governors recognized their states as leaders in education reform in making their proclamations.
Other governors are using the week to add education reform to their states' agendas. Scott Walker, Wisconsin's aggressive reformer, embraced school choice this week and implied that it was high on his list of legislative priorities. South Carolina's Nikki Haley said her state had "a long way to go" on education reform in her State of the State address last week, and may soon have the opportunity to sign reforms similar to Jindal's if an school choice bill passes the state legislature.
New Jersey's indomitable Chris Christie, who has tripled the number of vouchers available to students in his state, was among those who signed the proclamation. So was Rick Snyder, who made headlines last month for bringing right-to-work to Michigan. Rick Perry called for education reform in his State of the State address, although some Texas reform advocates were left wanting more from the governor.
John Hickenlooper of Colorado was the only Democratic governor to issue a School Choice Week proclamation. Democratic-held legislatures in Illinois and Delaware passed resolutions recognizing the week, but the governors of those states did not sign off.
Three governors who recognized School Choice Week last year–Alabama's Robert Bentley, Idaho's Butch Otter, and Utah's Gary Herbert–have yet to make a proclamation this year. None of the three offices immediately returned our request for comment.
The full list of states officially recognizing National School Choice Week: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.
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At home, but still at warNovember 14,2013It was Veterans Day, far from the parades, and Michael Schoenbaum was standing on the stage of the library in Dorchester that honors a war hero and president named Jack Kennedy, explaining something that all Americans need to hear.
Schoenbaum works at the National Institute of Mental Health and has compiled the definitive study on why soldiers are killing themselves at alarming rates. Last year, more American soldiers died by their own hand than by the enemys.
Almost every day, he said, combat veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are killing themselves. Between 2004 and 2008, the suicide rate among active service soldiers doubled.
The problem has not improved, Schoenbaum said. If anything, its getting worse.
Sitting in the audience, Tom TJ Brennan could only nod in rueful recognition. His service dog, Luke, sat at his feet.
I worry about this, he said. I worry about my Marines.
TJ Brennan grew up in Randolph and joined the Marines when he was 17. By the time the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan were raging, he was ready to lead. He was a squad leader, but experience cant avoid rocket-propelled grenades and the one that landed next to him in Afghanistan knocked him out.
He realized he had a traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress long after his visible wounds healed. He told his Marines first, and they hugged him because theyre Marines. He told his commanders next and they said all the right things to his face and talked about him behind his back.
I wasnt as upset about what they said about me compared to what message that sent to the junior Marines, who were just preparing for combat, TJ Brennan said. The command was basically telling them, if you need help, youre weak.
Last December, two years after a general pinned a Purple Heart on him in Afghanistan, TJ Brennan retired after nearly 10 years a Marine, and he entered a dark place.
I felt completely worthless, he said. My identity was being a Marine. Now it was gone.
He wanted to be gone. He swallowed a bottle of sleeping pills. Then he lay down and waited to die. As he waited, he imagined his daughter living with the shame of a father who killed himself. And then TJ Brennan ran to the bathroom and the same fingers he had used to kill the enemy he used to save himself. His trigger finger went down his throat and he threw up.
His journey through the mental health care system, as porous for our vets as it is for everybody else, was worse than combat.
We can do better for our vets, he said. Weve got to do better for our vets.
The day before TJ Brennan was sitting at the Veterans Day forum at the Kennedy Library organized by Home Base, the program established by the Red Sox and Massachusetts General Hospital to treat the invisible wounds of war, he was standing with me on I Street in South Boston. The Quencher, an old neighborhood pub in Southie, is closing and held a block party. I knew it would be the biggest gathering of Marines since Fallujah. Besides, it was the Marine Corps birthday.
I figured TJ would get a kick out of meeting all the old Marines, including the Quencher owners, Dodo Nee and Nino Sances. Dodo and Nino told him he was with his brothers now.
Semper Fi, Dodo said, shaking TJs hand.
Semper Fi, TJ said back to him.
TJ Brennan smiled and took it all in, but I noticed he was preoccupied. He regarded the crowd and wondered if he should have brought Luke. But it was more than that. He kept looking around, as if he had lost something. And then he told me.
I lost one of my Marines two days ago, TJ Brennan said. He had a wife. He had a little girl, 4 months old. But he had his demons and they wouldnt leave him alone. He killed himself.
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Ever wonder how actors attain their chiseled physiques for movie roles like Wolverine, Thor, Iron Man, Captain America and the warriors in 300? Well, so did we. We found some great videos that divulge their bodybuilding workouts, secrets and diets. Plus, we created a star-studded Pinterest board filled with even more Hollywood movie role workouts for you to get an inside look at how these actors transform their bodies to become your favorite big screen characters.
While getting ready to be in the film 300: Rise of the Empire, many of the actors trained over the course of seven months. As they trained, these actor's bodies were put under a lot of muscular and metabolic stress. They never did the same workout twice.
Gerard Butler states, "I think cardio is always a killer. Cardio. Cardio. Cardio. I hate it, but it's the one that makes the difference. I kind of love to just go in the gym and do weights, but unfortunately, you can't always get away with that. So, when you combine weights with circuit training, it's a great way of building muscle in a leaner way and also burning fat because you're doing a lot of cardio as well."
Mark Twight, the personal trainer responsible for coming up with the workouts to sculpt those infamous six-pack abs, shares some insight regarding what it takes to get the actors in shape for a film like 300.
Ever wonder what Hugh Jackman's diet is like as he prepares to become the Wolverine character? In this video, Hugh Jackman shares his secret, along with what he had to do while filming Les Misérables, which he was working on right before his next Wolverine film. You'll have to watch the entire video to get the low-down on what he consumes while getting ready to play Wolverine.
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Bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts recently gathered in Detroit, Michigan to compete in the 2014 National Physique Committee (NPC) Infinity Fit Championships on September 6. The event featured a number of bodybuilding, physique, figure and bikini competitions as well as performances by special guest posers, including HGH.com-sponsored athlete Richard "Tricky" Jackson and several of his fellow IFBB pros: Justin Compton, Ken Jackson and Gloria Tarpley.Participants competed in more than two dozen contests during the 2014 NPC Infinity Fit Championships, and overall winners were announced in eight key competitions:
Bodybuilding Overall Winner: Seth Shaw Open Physique Overall Winner: Chris HosinskiNovice Bodybuilding Overall Winner: Jeremiah Williams Novice Physique Overall Winner: Dave Sagaert Novice Bikini Overall Winner: Lauren Bower Open Bikini Overall Winner: Lauren Bower Novice Figure Overall Winner: Mariel HernandezOpen Figure Overall Winner: Mariel Hernandez In addition to the overall winners, following are the top-ranked competitors for each of the contests held during the 2014 Michigan NPC Championships in Detroit:Men's 1st Place Bodybuilding Winners:Novice: Jeremiah WilliamsMasters: Todd MarraTeen: Matthew LaBarji-ArnoldLightweight: Todd MarraLight Heavy: Jeremiah WilliamsHeavyweight: Seth ShawMen's 1st Place Physique Winners:Grand Masters: Dave SagaertMasters: Christopher NortleyTeen: Keith BucholtzNovice – Short: Adam McHaleNovice – Tall: Dave SagaertOpen – Short: Chris HosinskiOpen – Tall: Christopher NortleyWomen's 1st Place Physique Winners:Novice: Audra Davidoski-SwellingOpen: Audra Davidoski-SwellingBikini 1st Place Winners:Masters: Nicole McEwenNovice – Short: Lauren BowerNovice – Tall: Jessica BellOpen – Tall: Jessica BellOpen – Short: Lauren Bower
Figure 1st Place Winners: Masters: Lucia PerezGrand Masters: Nadine ByeNovice – Short: Mariel HernandezNovice – Tall: Lisa SandersOpen – Short: Mariel HernandezOpen – Tall: Nadine ByeA complete list of rankings for all 2014 NPC Infinity Fit Detroit Championship categories can be downloaded from Michigan NPC News online. Check back soon for announcements regarding the winners of other upcoming competitions, including several events featuring HGH.com sponsored athletes Tricky Jackson, Ben White and Tara Silzer:• 2014 Mr. Olympia/Joe Weider's Olympia Fitness and Performance Weekend – September 18-21 in Las Vegas, NV• 2014 NPC Tricky Jackson Classic Championships – October 11 in Lexington, KY• 2014 IFBB World Fitness Championships – October 17-20 in Montreal, Canada• 2014 Europa Games – October 25-26 in Phoenix, AZ
By Dan Smith of HGH.comGrowth hormones have always been a hot – and often controversial – topic in the bodybuilding and sports worlds. As the public voice of HGH.com and Purity Select, I've frequently addressed the benefits of HGH releasers and bodybuilding supplements through our blog posts, HGH community, social media platforms, sponsored events and news releases. But there's nothing quite as inspiring as discussing the subject face-to-face with fellow bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts, as I was reminded during a recent visit to my local gym.A few days ago, while I was in the middle of my leg workout routine, a guy at the weight machine next to me struck up a conversation. He told me that he used to lift in high school, and was slowly getting back into it again after a lengthy hiatus – and was finding it much more challenging than he remembered. When he noticed my HGH.com shirt, he asked, "Do you use HGH? Does it really work?" I told him that I've been using natural HGH supplements for years; and in a nod to an old TV commercial, I said, "Not only do I run HGH.com, I'm also a client." He got the reference, and we both laughed. Then I asked him, "You know that HGH and testosterone levels naturally decrease over time, right?" He replied, "Sure, that's common knowledge. But…isn't HGH illegal without a prescription?" This is a question I've often been asked by those who are new to HGH; it seems that despite the steadily growing popularity of HGH supplements, many myths and misconceptions still remain. So I went on to explain the differences between prescription-only synthetic HGH injections and over-the-counter natural health supplements that contain HGH releasers. As I saw the awareness and interest dawn in my fellow weightlifter's eyes, it occurred to me that many others have the same questions – and that I could play a role in educating the public on this topic. In light of that goal, HGH.com recently issued a news release to the national media spotlighting how legal, non-synthetic growth hormone supplements provide an over-the-counter alternative to HGH injections. And I decided to write this blog post to address the questions I was asked by my new gym friend and by numerous bodybuilders, athletes and fitness enthusiasts before him. Without further ado, here are my answers to the most commonly asked questions about HGH releasers and HGH.com health and bodybuilding supplements:
Human growth hormone – better known as HGH – is a polypeptide hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. It is essential for growth and development, which is why the highest naturally occurring HGH levels are found in children and teens; and it is also involved in regulating body composition, metabolizing sugar and fat, and building skeletal muscle. After adolescence, HGH levels gradually decrease over time – and that's where HGH supplementation comes in. Because HGH plays a role in growing and repairing muscle, many athletes, bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts rely on HGH supplements to help them build muscle and recover from intense training.
HGH injections generally involve a synthetic form of growth hormones; each dose introduces HGH directly to the bloodstream through subcutaneous or intramuscular injection. By contrast, most HGH releasers – also known as HGH secretagogues – primarily feature natural ingredients that are consumed orally in capsule, liquid or powder form. Rather than elevating HGH levels with externally manufactured growth hormones, the HGH releasers in natural dietary supplements are intended to stimulate the body to produce more of its own HGH.
I personally prefer natural HGH supplements because I believe they are safer and easier to use than injections, as well as more affordable; and I know a lot of athletes and bodybuilders who feel the same way. Synthetic HGH can be very expensive, and it requires a prescription from a supervising physician. It has also been associated with a number of reported side effects, including joint pain, muscle pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, edema, and numbness and tingling of the skin. And let's face it – a lot of people simply hate needles, and would rather take supplements orally. But perhaps the biggest argument in favor of over-the-counter natural HGH supplementation is that the FDA has only approved the use of injectable synthetic HGH for the treatment of specific diseases and medical conditions. Using HGH injections for "off-label" purposes – such as bodybuilding, weight-loss and anti-aging benefits – is considered "illicit", and is therefore illegal if the synthetic growth hormone was not prescribed by a supervising physician. (The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has published a helpful HGH fact sheet with more details on the use and abuse of synthetic HGH.) Since the majority of herbal dietary supplements are not FDA-regulated, consumers can legally purchase and use non-synthetic HGH releasers for muscle building, weight loss and recovery from intense workouts. And because HGH.com sells natural HGH and bodybuilding supplements rather than injectables, our over-the-counter products can be legally purchased and shipped anywhere in the United States – and in most other countries around the world.
HGH.com sells a variety of natural HGH releasers, including many "stackable" bodybuilding supplements that are designed to work together to produce visible results. But if I were asked to suggest just one product for someone who is getting started with HGH supplements, I would recommend our Purity Select HGF MAX supplements. These capsules contain a potent combination of natural ingredients that are formulated to naturally stimulate HGH production. Our proprietary HGF MAX blend includes L-arginine, L-glutamine, L-lysine, L-tyrosine, L-ornithine, glycine, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), phosphatidyl choline, astragalus extract and deer antler velvet. Not only is HGF MAX designed to build lean muscle and aid in muscle recovery, but it has the potential to deliver a host of other benefits: enhanced metabolism and fat-burning capabilities; immune system support; increased stamina; anti-aging effects; more restful sleep; and improved skin, hair and nails. Other popular Purity Select HGH releasers include Somatropinne HGH, DBol-GH, Ana-GH, HGH Testosterone Plus, HGH 30,000 Nanograms Pills and 30,000 HGH Nanograms Spray.
Most of the products we feature on HGH.com help support muscle recovery following intense training. If I were to narrow it down to my top three choices for hardcore bodybuilders, I would suggest Purity Select Somatropinne HGH, HGF MAX, and/or Cut and Ripped Plus. However, if anyone has questions about specific supplements or ingredients, we're happy to provide answers. We have customer services representatives available via phone (888-399-5993), email (firstname.lastname@example.com) and live chat. Or you can connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and other online channels.
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Growth hormones have always been a hot – and often controversial – topic in the bodybuilding and sports worlds. As the public voice of HGH.com and Purity Select, I've frequently addressed the benefits of HGH releasers and bodybuilding supplements through our blog posts, HGH community, social media platforms, sponsored events and news releases. But there's nothing quite as inspiring as discussing the subject face-to-face with fellow bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts, as I was reminded during a recent visit to my local gym.A few days ago, while I was in the middle of my leg workout routine, a guy at the weight machine next to me struck up a conversation. He told me that he used to lift in high school, and was slowly getting back into it again after a lengthy hiatus – and was finding it much more challenging than he remembered. When he noticed my HGH.com shirt, he asked, "Do you use HGH? Does it really work?" I told him that I've been using natural HGH supplements for years; and in a nod to an old TV commercial, I said, "Not only do I run HGH.com, I'm also a client." He got the reference, and we both laughed. Then I asked him, "You know that HGH and testosterone levels naturally decrease over time, right?" He replied, "Sure, that's common knowledge. But…isn't HGH illegal without a prescription?" This is a question I've often been asked by those who are new to HGH; it seems that despite the steadily growing popularity of HGH supplements, many myths and misconceptions still remain. So I went on to explain the differences between prescription-only synthetic HGH injections and over-the-counter natural health supplements that contain HGH releasers. As I saw the awareness and interest dawn in my fellow weightlifter's eyes, it occurred to me that many others have the same questions – and that I could play a role in educating the public on this topic. In light of that goal, HGH.com recently issued a news release to the national media spotlighting how legal, non-synthetic growth hormone supplements provide an over-the-counter alternative to HGH injections. And I decided to write this blog post to address the questions I was asked by my new gym friend and by numerous bodybuilders, athletes and fitness enthusiasts before him. Without further ado, here are my answers to the most commonly asked questions about HGH releasers and HGH.com health and bodybuilding supplements:
Glutamine – also known as L-glutamine and 2-amino-4-carbamoylbutanoic acid – is considered a conditionally essential amino acid. This means that while the body is usually able to produce sufficient amounts of glutamine for its daily needs, L-glutamine supplementation may be required in instances when glutamine is depleted due to stressors. Illness, injury, surgery, chemotherapy and intense exercise can all deplete glutamine levels. Individuals who need to replenish L-glutamine can obtain it through certain food sources as well as in natural health and bodybuilding supplements such as HGF-MAX, HGH 30,000 Nanograms pills and spray, and whey protein mixes.
Amino acids serve as the building blocks of protein, and glutamine acts as a precursor for protein synthesis. It is primarily produced by and stored within muscle, and distributed to other organs via the bloodstream. L-glutamine is believed to act as a human growth hormone (HGH) releaser, also known as an HGH secretagogue. In addition, glutamine is the major fuel source for enterocytes (intestinal absorptive cells) as well as lymphocytes and macrophages (white blood cells that play a key role within the immune system), and it appears to be required for healthy brain function and digestion. Furthermore, L-glutamine is involved in nitrogen exchange and plays a critical role in removing excess ammonia resulting from protein catabolism.
Dietary sources of glutamine include meat (beef, pork and poultry); dairy (milk, yogurt, ricotta cheese and cottage cheese); egg whites; leafy greens (raw spinach and cabbage); legumes (peanuts and soybeans); and grains (wheat, corn and barley). L-glutamine may also be consumed directly – in powder, tablet, capsule or liquid form – as part of a natural dietary supplement.
Considering L-glutamine's role as an HGH releaser and precursor for protein synthesis, and given that glutamine levels typically drop following intense exercise, this amino acid has become a popular ingredient in health and bodybuilding supplements. Rigorous workouts and lifting reduce intramuscular glutamine stores and can weaken the muscles if levels are not replenished. That's why athletes, bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts often take L-glutamine supplements to aid in muscle maintenance, promote cell renewal and support the immune system – particularly when undergoing intensive training. For many of the same reasons, L-glutamine can be a useful dietary supplement for individuals recovering from illness, injury, infections, severe burns and surgery. By strengthening the immune system, L-glutamine helps to fight off infections and neutralize excess ammonia and cortisol in the body. Its role in protecting the gastrointestinal lining may help individuals suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or short-bowel syndrome. It can help HIV/AIDS patients avoid weight loss, as it enables the intestines to better absorb nutrients. Evidence also suggests L-glutamine may be beneficial for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy by helping to combat cachexia (weight loss, muscle atrophy and fatigue) and stomatitis (inflammation and soreness in the mouth).
L-glutamine supplements are generally considered safe for adults, and no significant side effects have been reported in healthy users. However, L-glutamine may exacerbate symptoms in people with certain medical conditions, including liver disease, hepatic encephalopathy, kidney disease, Reye syndrome, seizures and mania.Interactions are possible with some medications; for example, L-glutamine supplements may decrease the effectiveness of lactulose and anticonvulsants. There has also been conflicting evidence concerning the use of glutamine for cancer patients; while some studies confirm its beneficial effects, others indicate it may interact with cancer medications or potentially stimulate tumor growth. More detailed safety information on L-glutamine side effects and interactions can be found on WebMD. As with any medication or health supplement, it is best to consult your physician before taking dietary supplements containing L-glutamine.
Numerous research studies have explored the impact of L-glutamine supplements on subjects ranging from healthy athletes to critically ill patients. In terms of its efficacy as an HGH releaser, an article published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicated that a small oral L-glutamine load is capable of raising alkaline reserves and increasing HGH concentration in plasma. Another study cited in Nutritional Neuroscience found that an oral supplement containing L-glutamine, glycine and niacin was shown to enhance HGH secretion in healthy middle-aged and elderly subjects.According to the Asian Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers found that L-glutamine and carbohydrate supplementation improved the physical performance of athletes during repeated competitions by preventing anaerobic power decrease. An article published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition reported that L-alanyl-L-glutamine supplementation provided a significant ergogenic benefit by increasing time to exhaustion during endurance exercise. Animal studies also showed promising results; in Cell Biochemistry and Function, scientists examined muscle damage and inflammation in rats following prolonged exercise and found that L-glutamine supplementation diminished inflammation biomarkers and the inflammatory response.Other research has explored L-glutamine's effects from a medical perspective. A meta-analysis published in Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care concluded that L-glutamine has a beneficial effect on infectious complications and reduces the length of hospital stays, and noted that it may reduce morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients. For additional L-glutamine research, refer to the PubMed site sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Athletes, bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts can replenish glutamine levels and leverage the positive impact of L-glutamine with natural HGH and bodybuilding supplements from HGH.com:HGF MAX – These capsules were scientifically developed to elevate HGH levels with key ingredients such as L-glutamine and other amino acids, which collectively help to build muscle, enhance muscle tone, increase metabolism and improve stamina. HGH 30,000 Nanograms Pills and HGH 30,000 Nanograms Spray – Available in capsule and spray forms, HGH 30,000 Nanograms stimulates HGH production through a powerful combination of L-group amino acids, including L-glutamine. These oral supplements support muscle growth, fat-burning, increased energy and other benefits.Multi-Pro Chocolate Whey Protein – With more than 3.7 grams of L-glutamine and 24 grams of protein per serving, Multi-Pro is a complete protein supplement that is designed to help users gain muscle, lose body fat and support the immune system.Elite Whey Protein Butter Toffee and Elite Whey Protein Chocolate Mint – Each serving of Elite whey protein delivers more than 3.5 grams of glutamine and glutamine precursors plus 5 grams of branched-chain amino acids to help grow and strengthen muscle while aiding in muscle repair and recovery.CytoSport Vanilla Whey Protein – One serving of low-fat, low-lactose, CytoSport whey protein contains 18 grams of protein and is naturally rich in L-glutamine and branched-chain amino acids. It aids users in developing lean muscle mass and recovering more quickly after intense training.CytoSport EvoPro Berry – Each scoop of EvoPro Berry contains 3 grams of L-glutamine and 26 grams of protein, yet has very little carbohydrates or fat. It helps to promote lean muscle mass, stimulate growth receptors and sustain an anabolic state.Mega Shake Strawberry – Featuring a powerful blend of active ingredients – including L-glutamine – Mega Shake provides 32 grams of total protein per serving. It is formulated to help increase muscle tone, reduce body fat, provide energy and support muscle recovery.NOX-CG3 Fruit Punch and NOX-CG3 Blue Raspberry – With a blend of L-arginine, creatine and L-glutamine, this advanced formulation is designed to boost energy, enhance nutrient absorption and reduce recovery time after strenuous workouts.NxLabs Plasmavol, NxLabs Pump System and NxLabs Ultimate Muscle Expansion Pack – These NxLabs supplements contain L-glutamine and other amino acids to help accelerate nitric oxide production, enhance muscle pumps and vascularity, and increase strength.
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Leucine – also known as L-leucine and by its scientific name, 2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid – is a branched-chain amino acid (BCAA). Because the human body cannot synthesize this essential amino acid, it must be obtained from food sources such as meat, dairy products and legumes. L-leucine is also available in natural dietary supplements, including health and bodybuilding supplements such as Ana-GH, DBol-GH, Cut and Ripped Plus, Amino Shooter and Chocolate Whey Protein.
Branched-chain amino acids like L-leucine stimulate protein synthesis by triggering pancreatic islet cells to release insulin. This protein synthesis primarily takes place in skeletal muscle, but also occurs to a lesser extent in the liver and adipose (fat) tissue. It is believed that L-leucine may help prevent or reduce muscle damage, enhance anabolic muscle signaling, lower blood-glucose levels and avoid faulty message transmission in the brain cells of people with certain diseases. It may also decrease serotonin production by blocking tryptophan transport to the brain, thereby reducing feelings of drowsiness and fatigue.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), common dietary sources of L-leucine include beef, pork, fish, chicken, turkey, eggs, cheese and milk. Legumes are another good source – particularly beans, soy and peanuts – as are nuts and seeds (such as almonds and sunflower seeds) and grains (like wheat germ, oats, corn and rice). L-leucine may also be consumed directly as part of a natural dietary supplement.
Because of L-leucine's role in protein synthesis, it is often used in health and bodybuilding supplements that are designed to build muscle strength, increase exercise endurance, reduce muscle breakdown and promote muscle recovery. Its ability to inhibit serotonin production means that L-leucine may help prevent or delay fatigue during exercise. L-leucine has also been shown to stimulate the appetite – making it useful for athletes looking to gain mass and weight. In addition, L-leucine appears to benefit individuals with specific medical conditions. For example, it may help to lower blood-glucose levels in diabetics, and it can improve the health and nutrition of patients experiencing loss of appetite due to hemodialysis, cancer treatments or anorexia. L-leucine has also been shown to diminish symptoms in manic patients, reduce involuntary movements in individuals with tardive dyskinesia, and improve muscle control and brain function in patients with advanced liver disease, including various forms of hepatic encephalopathy.
L-leucine is generally considered safe when taken in normal doses, such as those found in food and most dietary supplements. However, excessive amounts can result in hypoglycemia or vitamin B3 and B6 deficiencies. Users are advised to adhere to supplement dosing information and avoid consuming more than 39 grams of L-leucine per day. Few L-leucine side effects have been recorded, though some users have reported experiencing fatigue or decreased motor coordination. Individuals with certain medical conditions – including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease), isovaleric acidemia, branched-chain ketoaciduria (maple syrup urine disease) and chronic alcoholism – should avoid L-leucine, as it can pose health risks in these patients. In terms of L-leucine interactions, it appears to decrease the effectiveness of levodopa. Conversely, it can have an additive effect when taken with diabetes medication, potentially resulting in hypoglycemia. Other medications – such as Diazoxide and corticosteroids – can decrease the effects of L-leucine on protein, while thyroid hormone medication can cause the body to break down L-leucine more slowly. More detailed safety information on L-leucine side effects and interactions can be found on WebMD. As with any medication or health supplement, it is best to consult your physician before taking dietary supplements containing L-leucine.
Scientists have researched L-leucine and other BCAAs to determine their benefits and practical uses, and numerous studies have indicated a positive effect on muscle strength, exercise endurance and muscle recovery. An article published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology reported that outrigger canoeists using leucine supplements displayed significantly improved endurance performance and upper-body power. In Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, researchers noted that well-trained male cyclists who took a leucine-protein supplement after intense training subsequently exhibited improved high-intensity endurance performance and lower perceived levels of tiredness. And according to the Journal of Sports Science & Medicine, resistance-trained males who consumed an energy drink with leucine (and other key ingredients) prior to their workout demonstrated a significant increase in the number of repetitions successfully performed.Other studies examined the impact of L-leucine on protein synthesis. Research findings published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicated that increasing the concentration of leucine in an essential amino acid supplement consumed during steady-state exercise resulted in a greater muscle protein synthesis response during recovery. And in The Journal of Nutrition, researchers determined that insulin and leucine work in synergy, allowing skeletal muscles to coordinate protein synthesis with physiological state and dietary intake.For additional research related to L-leucine, refer to the PubMed site sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).HGH.com Supplements With L-LeucineAthletes, bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts who wish to leverage the positive effects of L-leucine can find this essential amino acid in a variety of natural health and bodybuilding supplements from HGH.com:Ana-GH – Each serving of Ana-GH contains 1.5 grams of L-leucine, which is blended with other branched-chain amino acids and active ingredients. This supplement is designed to jumpstart bulking cycles by promoting weight and mass gains while improving protein synthesis and contributing to joint and muscle repair. Cut and Ripped Plus – Created to support cutting cycles and contest prep, Cut and Ripped Plus combines L-leucine with other active ingredients to help build muscle, increase strength and burn fat for a competition-ready physique. The capsules also help to boost energy and stamina, minimize pain, promote faster recovery and raise human growth hormone (HGH) levels.DBol-GH – The proprietary blend of ingredients in DBol-GH includes L-leucine, which helps users to achieve lean mass and muscle growth, and also aids in muscle recovery. DBol-GH's active ingredients are designed to stack and work together, delivering visible results and increasing HGH production.Amino Shooter and Creatine Energy – Formulated to mix easily with cold water, Amino Shooter is used during intense workouts to protect and grow muscle. A single serving contains 3 grams of L-leucine, which supports protein synthesis and reduces muscle degradation.Multi-Pro Chocolate Whey Protein – Each scoop of Multi-Pro Chocolate Whey provides 24 grams of protein and includes 2.16 grams of L-leucine. Fortified with vitamins and minerals, it provides a complete protein supplement for those looking to gain muscle and lose body fat.
References (Function, Sources, Benefits/Uses and Side Effects/Interactions):Bruno, Gene. "A Primer on Branched Chain Amino Acids"; Smart Supplementation, published by Huntington College of Health Sciences; 2009. <http://www.hchs.edu/literature/BCAA.pdf>Deuster, Patricia; Maier, Steven; et al. "Protein and Amino Acids Products – Branched Chain Amino Acids: Leucine, Isoleucine, Valine"; Dietary Supplements and Military Divers: A Synopsis for Undersea Medical Officers, published by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences; January 2004. <http://hprc-online.org/dietary-supplements/files/DietarySupplementUMO.pdf>Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. "Leucine"; published under "About Herbs, Botanicals & Other Products" within Integrative Medicine area of website; last updated February 21, 2013. <http://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/herb/leucine>USDA Agricultural Research Service. "Leucine" search results in the National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference; accessed July 30, 2014. <http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/nutrients/index>WebMD and Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. "Branched Chain Amino Acids"; published under "Vitamins & Supplements"; accessed July 30, 2014. <http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1005-BRANCHED-CHAIN+AMINO+ACIDS.aspx?activeIngredientId=1005&activeIngredientName=BRANCHED-CHAIN+AMINO+ACIDS>Research Sources:Crowe, Melissa J.; Weatherson, Jarrad N.; and Bowden, Bruce F. "Effects of Dietary Leucine Supplementation on Exercise Performance"; European Journal of Applied Physiology; August 2006. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16265600>Gonzalez, Adam M.; Walsh, Allyson L.; et al. "Effect of a Pre-Workout Energy Supplement on Acute Multi-Joint Resistance Exercise"; Journal of Sports Science & Medicine; June 2011. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24149870>Norton, Layne E. and Layman, Donald K. "Branched-Chain Amino Acids in Exercise: Leucine Regulates Translation Initiation of Protein Synthesis in Skeletal Muscle after Exercise"; The Journal of Nutrition; February 2006. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16424142>Pasiakos, Stefan M.; McClung, Holly L.; et al. "Leucine-Enriched Essential Amino Acid Supplementation During Moderate Steady State Exercise Enhances Postexercise Muscle Protein Synthesis"; The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition; September 2011. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21775557>Thomson, Jasmine S.; Ali, Ajmol; and Rowlands, David S. "Leucine-Protein Supplemented Recovery Feeding Enhances Subsequent Cycling Performance in Well-Trained Men"; Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism; April 2011. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21609286>
A big congratulations goes out to Tricky Jackson for finishing 3rd in the Pro Men's 212 Division at the 2014 IFBB Wings of Strength Chicago Pro-Am.
The 2014 IFBB Wings of Strength Chicago Pro was a supper fun event that featured many of the top IFBB professionals. The winner of each division punches their ticket to the big show in the Olympia. The event was held in conjunction with a NPC show in Tinley Park, Illinois.
The top 5 from the Men's 212 pose before the judges reveal their winner at the 2014 Chicago Pro.
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