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flux_capacitor

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St. John's-Singles Party-Nov.21/08-9:00pm-Bella Vista Posted: 11/16/2008 8:59:56 PM
Sounds fun. I'm going to try to make it to this one!

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It's time for another party! February 23rd, 2008 Posted: 9/4/2008 3:22:15 PM
I second the motion for another one - those parties sound like a ton of fun! I haven't been able to make it to one yet (my reason for missing the February one being that I was living in South Korea) but I'd love to check one out.

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SKEETS! Posted: 6/10/2008 2:03:50 PM
"Just a clarification for the older folks.. skeets nowadays refers to kids from the Goulds" There are skeets FROM the Goulds, but I've heard kids from many different places around Newfoundland called "skeets" - the term is based on behaviour, not place of origin.

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Vigil for...tiger at SF ZOO that killed a man.WTF? Posted: 1/24/2008 11:51:23 PM
Why it happened is not as great a concern as the fact that it DID happen. Again...the tiger shouldn't have been able to escape the enclosure... At least...not in the manner that it did. That it DID escape says that the tiger could have escaped at any time of its choosing. That fact...more than anything else is primary reason that the zoo will be held financially responsible. I think that sums it up perfectly. Had the proper safety precautions been in place, it wouldn't have been able to get out without assistance, regardless of whether it was taunted or not. I think that's what this all comes down to.

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work-out questions Posted: 1/24/2008 11:43:54 PM
ontherizeal: dips are great for building up chest muscle: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ridgely8.htm

flux_capacitor

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Vigil for...tiger at SF ZOO that killed a man.WTF? Posted: 1/24/2008 10:59:00 PM
This statement implies that the zoo had a duty to protect its patrons, regardless of what its patrons might do; up to, and including, a patron placing himself, or herself, into close proximity to, or letting an animal lose from its cage. You are correct - I should have been clearer with my statement. If a patron places himself into a cage, or lets an animal loose from a cage, I don't think that's the zoo's fault. This statement, again, implies a blatantly unrealistic standard. If a tiger is capable of getting, or being put, into an enclosure, it is capable of getting out of it. It only stands to reason, that if there is a way into an enclosure, there is a way out of the same enclosure. I strongly disagree here. I don't think it's "blatantly unrealistic" to expect that the animals can't jump out and eat me at will. Would it be correct in saying you're implying that it's blatantly unrealistic to expect to be safe at a zoo? That's what I read from your statement.

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Vigil for...tiger at SF ZOO that killed a man.WTF? Posted: 1/24/2008 4:50:30 AM
I'm pretty surprised at the number of people here implying that the kid deserved to die for doing what he did. I usually reserve "he deserved that horrible death" thoughts for serial killers or others who have done something equally horrible, but I guess we all have different standards. For me, a stupid mistake doesn't cut it, not even close. Regardless, the blame must fall on the zoo for failing to protect the patrons, regardless of what said patrons actually did. If a tiger is capable of getting out of its enclosure, provoked or not, that's unacceptable. I don't think anyone can argue against that last sentence.

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Actor Heath Ledger Found Dead... Posted: 1/24/2008 4:16:55 AM
I was a fan of Ledger as an actor, and from everything I've read he seemed to be a decent guy as well. I was pretty shocked to read of his passing. It seems he poured everything he had into his role as The Joker, and both Michael Caine and Chris Nolan have praised the job he did with it profusely. It'll be a bittersweet experience to see his performance in the movie now.

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Roger Clemens Posted: 1/10/2008 12:10:34 AM
You can spew your stuff about Roger's innocence. I dont believe it yet...I have read nothing that states otherwise. Shouldn't Clemens be considered innocent until some definite proof comes forward he took PEDs, as opposed to considering him guilty until he can prove his innocence? The onus is on the accuser to prove the guilt of the accused. If an accusation is all it takes to make someone guilty, then we'd have a ton of people found guilty of things they didn't do.

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Roger Clemens Posted: 1/9/2008 5:54:31 AM
For those of you bashing fishernick for saying that Clemens couldn't tell McNamee what he wanted him to do because it could get him accused of tampering with a witness, I offer you this: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22544886/ It's a good read on MSNBC. This part specifically applies to this debate: "Before the call, Clemens had been warned not to say anything that could get him accused of tampering with a federal witness, which is why Hardin said Clemens steered clear of telling McNamee what he wanted him to do." fishernick is exactly right about the taped conversation, while some posters have spent the better part of a page trying to make him look like an idiot for saying so. I think the moral is to make sure you're actually right before you tell someone else that they're wrong.

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pety posters Posted: 1/6/2008 10:13:11 AM
My apologies - by "illegal" I meant "banned".

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Rule changes . . Improve a sport . . Posted: 1/6/2008 5:05:57 AM
I'd bring no-touch icing into the NHL. The only thing touch icing usually does is result in a greater potential for injury.

flux_capacitor

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Making the most of gym time Posted: 1/6/2008 4:43:05 AM
Re: msg 7 I think you're taking the right approach here, PostPunk. As someone alluded to before, it's not bad that you're questioning your trainer's advice, as there are tons of unqualified trainers out there (not saying your guy is one of them) and workout advice is often not black and white anyway.

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Bonds Posted: 1/6/2008 1:20:09 AM
i don't see how they can't. Eye surgeries can't be considered in the same category as PEDs at the moment because one is illegal and the other isn't. Whether PEDs should be legal is an interesting question and one I don't know the answer to, but as long as some players take them when they're still illegal, while other players follow the rules, it's cheating. If PEDs were legal and some players chose to use them and others didn't, that would be a different matter, but the reality is that they're not legal at the present time.

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what changes have u made for better health? Posted: 1/4/2008 7:42:18 AM
I used to drink a lot of Coke and Pepsi. In mid-October I quit drinking soft drinks completely and now drink mostly water. I feel much better.

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The NBA 07-08 season Posted: 1/4/2008 7:36:32 AM
I check the standings weekly simply to see how quickly Boston and Minnesota are moving in opposite directions. About 30 games have been played, and, if they were in the same division, Minny would be about 23 games behind the Celtics. What a difference a player makes......

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STEROIDS and PEDS in all sports, your thoughts Posted: 1/4/2008 7:29:19 AM
That said, should wrestling even have a PED policy? It's not like they have to clean up the sport, or level the playing field - it's nothing more than performance art. A steroid policy in wrestling is akin to an alcohol or cocaine policy in Hollywood. I have to disagree with you here. Having "the look" is huge (pardon the pun) in pro wrestling. Wrestling is pre-determined, but being bigger than your co-workers gives you a better chance of standing out and thus receiving a "push" (the wrestling term for being booked to win matches, be placed in high-profile feuds, etc). If you're freakishly big, you're much more likely to be given a break in the business, and be given many more chances to succeed, than someone of equal or even greater skill who's smaller. That's not to say that some blown-up freaks don't get released because they're useless - they certainly do. But for an average-sized guy to make it big in the business, it's extremely rare. Guys like Batista and Chris Masters made it to WWE solely because of their massive physiques, not their promo or wrestling skill. The mindset that's been prevalent in pro wrestling forever is that fans want to see people with larger-than-life physiques, and so it's these people who will often be pushed to the forefront and given ample chance to succeed. Steroids certainly contribute to one obtaining such a physique, and so it stands to reason that it's much more difficult to crack the big-times without some performance enhancement.

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Top ten seemingly unbreakbale records Posted: 12/30/2007 12:40:20 PM
"Dolphins perfect (16-0) season in '70-71, number 11???" Heh, don't look now, but the Pats have had a perfect regular season, and going 19-0 and winning the Super Bowl is a distinct possibility. Gretzky's 50 goals in 39 games; 92 goals, 163 assists, and 215 points in a season; and career points marks are safe. Cobb's career batting average won't be surpassed, either. I don't even know if any more pitchers will win 300 games, let alone break the all-time wins record.

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Aerobic Calorie Burning Posted: 5/24/2007 10:16:30 PM
Keep running. Running will burn more fat than walking or jogging will. The percentage of fat calories burned per minute of running will be less than that of jogging or walking, but you will still burn MORE TOTAL calories from running. And that's what counts at the end of the day. The harder you work the more fat and calories you burn period! Exactly, that's the point that everyone else seems to have missed: at lower intensities, a higher percentage of the calories burned will come from fat, but the absolute number of calories burned is significantly higher with high intensities, and so the absolute number of fat calories burned at high intensities is usually more. If you want to lose fat, do intervals. Vary your intensity throughout the workout, alternating periods of low and high intensity. By doing this, your heart rate will stay fairly high throughout the workout, because by the time it drops somewhat from the low-intensity phase, you'll be jacking it back up again with a high-intensity bout. Plus, varying the intensity doesn't allow your body to become accustomed to any one speed/intensity, which is also good. Finally, using higher intensities will also cause you to burn more calories after your workout is completed. At 230 pounds, though, I don't know if I'd advise any high-intensity running just yet. Running is very weight-bearing, and running at high speeds at 230 pounds is subjecting your legs to incredible forces. One suggestion would be to try the interval work on a stationary bike or some other non-weight bearing cardio activity until you shed a few more pounds, then give it a try with running.

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New Excersize : Anyone Posted: 1/12/2007 7:22:14 PM
Its unclear from the OPs description whether or not the squat is a forward style or not. What do you mean by "forward style"?

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Men and cats? Posted: 1/3/2007 9:07:36 PM
I've always preferred cats to any other animal. They're low-maintenance and cute. What more could you want? :P

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what part of the rock you from Posted: 12/22/2006 7:29:42 PM
I'm from the Goulds too.

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Pro's and beginners, Do i squat with an arch all the time? Posted: 12/14/2006 4:00:50 PM
Go to any reputable strength training site, wilde69 - squats are not done with the back perpendicular to the floor. I have no idea where you got that, but please don't tell people to do that, for the love of God.

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antideressants are TOTALLY bad for you health Posted: 11/30/2006 8:00:59 PM
OP I'm so glad to read that you broke the chains of these drugs!! Of course you're correct in your information but this being a forum with an overwhelming amount of American public in it - well your information won't generally be accepted. It's hard to dig passed the brainwashing but do know that there ARE some educated people that hang around so try not to take anything negative that anyone says..... to heart. Remember.... they really CAN'T understand at this time. Have patience with them. And the award for Most Condescending Post goes to......

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Do girls get turned on from grinding? Posted: 11/21/2006 7:11:32 PM
There's something funny about a guy named "FastestManAlive" posting in the Sex forum...... :P

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What do you think of depression? Posted: 8/15/2006 10:33:32 AM
halfleb: maybe not cured, but several studies (granted, ones with methodological flaws) have shown anti-depressive effects gained from exercise. And I seriously doubt that suicide is the most likely result, even if help isn't sought. That isn't to say that people shouldn't seek help, and it's safe to say people fare better and beat depression quicker if they do seek it, but "the most likely result"? No.

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Be wary of sodium content in canned foods Posted: 8/13/2006 4:31:08 PM
^I orginally read that thinking that you meant you'll drink more than two litres of water a day if the water is hot. Then I re-read it and got what you meant :P

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Be wary of sodium content in canned foods Posted: 8/12/2006 7:11:36 PM
It's a good idea to be aware of sodium levels of all processed foods, not just canned foods. Things like processed lunch meats and pre-packaged foods tend to be high in sodium too.

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Push ups Posted: 8/10/2006 8:17:36 AM
^I'm not familiar with military testing procedures, but I've never heard of going down and up counting as 2, so I think it's safe to assume going down and up counts as a single push-up.

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Upper body toning Posted: 8/9/2006 9:34:41 PM
gls1: supplementing your strength training with more cardio could help shed some more excess weight, which will make your muscles more visible.

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Push ups Posted: 8/9/2006 9:18:15 PM
I agree with mm21 - I don't think working each body part only once a week is the way to go in this situation either.

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Help. My diet is terrible. Posted: 8/9/2006 9:09:35 PM
crystalheart: eat as much fruit as you want. The sugar in fruit is natural and is entirely different than the refined sugar you find in processed and packaged foods.

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Staying Fit/Healthy While Travelling? Posted: 8/9/2006 9:04:39 PM
Another really good body weight exercise for the chest and triceps are dips. http://www.myfit.ca/exercisedatabase/viewanexercise.asp?table=exercises&ID=58

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What do you think of depression? Posted: 8/9/2006 9:01:37 PM
"Exercise to cure depression? Huh, that would be too easy." Aerobic exercise has been shown to elevate one's mood. That can help combat depression.

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So you want to lose weight? (without cardio for some!) Posted: 8/7/2006 4:03:18 PM
It's a good idea to eat breakfast. You'll tend to overeat less in the day and you'll get your metabolism revved up nice and early in the day.

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Smoking Pot Posted: 8/7/2006 12:46:02 PM
"Drugs are something where only the others who do it are acceptable." shappy - I may be misinterpreting your post here, and my apologies if I am, but I take it that you're saying the only people who find drugs acceptable are other drug users. If that is what you're saying (and it's possible you're not), you need only look at this topic to see that isn't true; some people don't do drugs themselves, but don't mind if others do as long as it doesn't become a problem.

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So you want to lose weight? (without cardio for some!) Posted: 8/7/2006 12:36:10 PM
Just wanted to pipe in with my thoughts here. As has already been mentioned, there's certainly no need to take those supplements referenced in the original post. For anyone trying to lose weight and get healthier, I'd recommend cardio as well. It'll help you keep the weight off easier and you'll be much healthier, cardiovascularly, than doing the same program without cardio. That's not to say that the OP isn't getting cardio, possibly, from his weight training, just that you definitely want cardio in your routine for lasting results and optimal health. As has also been mentioned, the ultimate determinant of weight loss is burning more calories than you take in. There are a myriad of benefits to drinking water, so drink lots. Eat lots of fruit, as it's low in calories and contains several things you want in your diet. High-fiber foods are also a good idea. Fruit, vegetables, and whole-grain foods are good sources of fiber. I recommend treating yourself every now and then, because this should be a lifestyle change, not a "diet". If you're going to look good but feel completely miserable, what's the point? Along those lines, search for foods that you enjoy but that are healthy for your everyday foods. Watch portion sizes. Even healthy foods will pack weight on you if you're eating too much of them. This is one benefit of microwavable health dinners - they control the portion size so you're getting a reasonable amount of calories. When choosing foods in a supermarket and you're taking a look at the nutritional information, take note of how many serving sizes are in a package. People will often buy a box of a certain food, thinking it's low in calories, but then find out after they ate it that the box actually contained three servings so they ingested 900 calories instead of 300.

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What do you think of depression? Posted: 8/7/2006 7:52:28 AM
Without a doubt, depression often brings about low feelings of self-esteem. It can work the other way too - an event that affects your self-esteem can trigger a low phase.

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Help. My diet is terrible. Posted: 8/7/2006 5:21:19 AM
Foods high in fiber are healthy for you - fruits and whole grain foods are good choices for more fiber. You can't really go wrong with eating lots of fruit. Drinking lots of water is a good idea too. For myself, I find that when I'm exercising regularly I tend to find it easier to eat healthier. No matter what you do, it'll still take willpower. Treat yourself every now and then, and be proud when you beat down the desire to eat unhealthy food, because it is an accomplishment.

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What do you think of depression? Posted: 8/7/2006 5:18:27 AM
Exercise has been proven to be a good combatter of depression. I don't have any sources at hand, but do any research and it's pretty much universally agreed upon. Plus, it doesn't have any of the potential side effects of anti-depressants.

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Wrestling Posted: 8/5/2006 10:05:02 PM
"Jeff Hardy would also know a lot about that, that is why Vince fired him. Maybe one day he will clean up his act. I hope so." Kinda funny you mentioned that, Carrie - Jeff was re-signed by WWE a couple of days ago.

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Wrestling Posted: 8/3/2006 9:50:19 PM
Speaking of Candice, anyone notice how she seems to have improved considerably in the ring, judging from her match Monday?

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Wrestling Posted: 8/3/2006 8:56:34 PM
I'm a HUGE wrestling fan myself. My favorite for the last few years has been Chris Benoit. I'm currently reading William Regal's autobiography and it's not bad so far. Has anyone read it?

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Why do ED med commercials always say Does not protect against HIV etc? Posted: 8/2/2006 8:49:15 PM
freyja: by definition, the average IQ of the population was, is, and always will be 100. The number isn't an absolute, but instead shows how you scored on a test relative to everyone else who did the test. The standard deviation is 15 or so. Thus, 68% of people always score between 85-115, and about 95% are always between 70-130. I know what you were trying to say, I just wanted to clear that up.

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Spray me, degrade me? Posted: 7/27/2006 8:01:40 PM
As for the topic at hand, you're certainly not an odd duck for not being into it. Whether something is "odd" or not is all relative. As others have mentioned, what's weird to you may not be weird to someone else. Do what you want, and as long as no one is being hurt by what you do, more power to you.

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Spray me, degrade me? Posted: 7/27/2006 7:56:07 PM
"the studies show that a man 'cumming on a woman's face' is based only on CONTROL ie i own you --you are not a being........." Care to provide a link to these studies? I have my doubts they exist.

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would u ever date a alternative person Posted: 7/26/2006 5:04:28 PM
My comment above was in response to evansadrian's comment: "Time to conform to sociological standards and fit in, get an education and get a real job."

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would u ever date a alternative person Posted: 7/26/2006 5:02:42 PM
Heh.....because we all know there's nothing sexier than everyone being the same!

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Anybody going to St. John's for George Street Festival and Regatta? Posted: 6/22/2006 10:57:03 PM
I'll definitely be going there at least one of the weekend nights!

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Need Exercise Advise Posted: 6/20/2006 3:38:33 PM
** It is very important to know your target heart rate (THR). This is a must, because if you're under your target heart rate, you're not doing much to get yourself leaner. The actual equation is subtract your age from 220. For myself (30 years old) my Max Heart Rate is 190, 70% of Max Heart Rate will be 133, 80% Max Heart Rate will 152, etc. If you can talk and breathe with ease...than you are not targeting your max heart rate!!! Just wanted to comment on this point - while you'll find a rough estimate of your max heart rate by using the (220-age) formula, this is NOT the heart rate you want to be training at. Health and cardiovascular benefits come at significantly lower percentages of your max heart rate, and you wouldn't be able to keep exercising at your true max heart rate for very long anyway. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends intensities between 55 and 65% to 90% of maximum heart rate for cardiorespiratory fitness. Exrx.net has lots of fitness information; here's some about aerobic conditioning: http://www.exrx.net/Aerobic/AerobicGoals.html

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