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We are currently unhappy with our government. According to Gallup, it has a 17% approval rating. Why is approval so low? I believe it is because government is too big and is trying to do more than it is capable of doing. Big government can't keep its promises. I believe this is why our Founding Fathers created a system to keep government limited. They knew it was the only way to protect life, liberty, and happiness. They knew we would be disappointed.
President Obama wants the rich to pay more so the government can do more for all of us. Those who believe the government should do less have been disappointed for a long time. Those who believe the government should do more are finally getting disappointed too. The Congressional Black Caucus is criticizing Obama for not doing enough for the Black community and the President criticized them in return telling them to stop complaining. This is what happens when we give too much power to a Government to solve problems they cannot solve. This is why our Founders warned us about big government and designed a system to limit it.
It is ironic that the big government system Obama wants for this us, a socialist democracy that promises to do more, is currently collapsing in Europe. Greece, Spain, Portugal, Ireland etc. are all failing economically and threaten the health of the world economy. Even so, Obama continues to sell the benefits of big government.
Our big government has proven it can't run a Post Office or a railroad without huge deficits. It also can't make money in the Green industry. It lost $500 million of OUR money in Solyndra.
Big government can't solve the problems in our communities like the Congressional Black Caucus is demanding. Only we, in cooperation with the free market capitalist system, and those willing to help the community can solve our problems. As long as we continue to trust big government to solve our problems we will be disappointed. Let's start solving our own problems. Let's vote for people who can help us limit the government not make it bigger.


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By 39incher
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Comments about Samsung 39" Class LED 1080p HDTV:
Samsung is supposed to be one of the most reliable products, which is why I bought it. The tv broke 4 days after I purchased it, and the repair company only worked M-F 9-5, which doesn't work with most schedules. After getting fixed, the tv works but still has multiple glitches.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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By Procats
from Hubbard, OH 44425, USA
I love the TV. This is my second Samsung TV (I have a smart TV also) and I also have Samsung Galaxy Tab. I would definitely recommend and buy more Samsung products.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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By ragtop
from Livingston, New Jersey
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The TV makes a loud tone when you turn it on and off. This model does not let you turn off the tone.
Not even a month old and my screen is fading to black...
By BeckittaFruit
from Jersey
My XBF purchased this tv as a house warming gift it was difficult to set up at first with the cable... Once resolved it worked well very crisp - however I am literally only going on the the 4th week of owning the tv and mind you I didn't use it for the first week. The screen fades to black, or black with veritcle lines on left or does I love lucy in purple... but you can still hear audio during this. I must turn tv off and on to get picture back... it's happening more and more frequently and i'm afraid it must be a lemon.
This product has great color and clarity.
By Teachtechie
from Undisclosed
The color and clarity of this tv is great. The features are good; it may not have as many hdmi ports as others, nonetheless this is a great tv. This the second 39" Samsung tv that I have purchased. I liked the first one so much that I purchased a second for another bedroom. I did a lot of comparing and researching of TVs before I made my final decision. I am not disappointed with the purchase. I had purchased another brand before I bought this Samsung, it was throughly disappointing. So I returned it and bought this one.
Nice transaction , Fast ship and Great price
By Markc9230
from Hampton Roads, Va.
Ordered direct from Samsung; TV was delivered fast, easy to setup and has the clearest picture of any on the market. Once again Samsung is at the top of the list! Before you buy please help yourself and look at this TV (only if you want the best picture and value)
No frills, but great quality
By Fatpete57
from Dallas, TX
Simple and straightforward 39" LED TV with beautiful picture quality. I hung on the wall in our kitchen, a great TV all around. With addition of google chrome, does as much as my 63" plasma "smart tv".
3rd 39inch Tv bought and always need some sort of repair
By Jwok
from California, USA
I have bought this TV 3 times, First time was back in 2012 luckily my warranty was not expired, had white flickering on the bought left side of the screen, Samsung service came to repair everything was good. Then had a house fire so obviously that Tv was trashed. Then replaced my tv with the same Samsung 39in tv because I did love the size for my bedroom. It has been working but I would notice it would black out sometimes and I thought it was my cable box. Now after my warranty expired it won't even power on. My tv is mount to the wall its not like anything damages it for it not to work. 3rd Samsung tv i bought as a gift in February 2014 and its also doing the black outs like my television. But has not completely stopped working like mine. I am unhappy because this is a nice good size television and for me to have to go through these problems 3 times does not make me want to recommend this product.
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By Dean Anderson of SparkPeople
Everyone knows that athletes must plan and time their meals and snacks very carefully to reach their performance goals. But what about the rest of us? You try to squeeze in 30-60 minutes of exercise most days of the week. Do you have to be careful about what you eat before and after your workouts, too?
Usually not. If you're eating a healthy diet and getting enough calories to support your activity level, you can probably rely on your own appetite, energy levels, and experience to tell you whether you need to eat anything before or after exercise and what it should be. The basic rule here is: Find out what works best for you, and do that.
There are some advantages to knowing how your body works and what it needs to perform at its best. The bottom line for healthy weight loss and fitness sounds simple: You have to eat fewer calories than you use up—but not fewer than your body needs to function at its best.
The size, timing, and content of your pre- and post-exercise meals and snacks can play an important role in your energy levels during your workout, how well your body recovers and rebuilds after your workout, and whether the calories you eat will be used as fuel or stored as fat. Here's what you need to eat and drink to get the results you want!
Your Pre-Exercise Fluid Needs
Being well-hydrated will make your exercise easier and more effective. Try to drink 16-20 ounces of water during the 1-2 hours before starting your workout.
Your Pre-Exercise Meal or Snack
News flash: Most of the fuel you use during exercise doesn't come from the food you've recently eaten! It actually comes from the carbohydrates (called "glycogen") and fat that's stored in your muscles, liver, and fat cells. That's enough to fuel 1-2 hours of very intense exercise or 3-4 hours of moderate intensity exercise.
This means that if your overall diet is adequate to keep your fuel tanks topped off, you may not need to eat anything before you work out. So, if eating before exercise upsets your stomach or you like to exercise first thing in the morning or at a time when eating first isn't convenient, don't feel like eating first is a must.
Some people do have a hard time exercising without eating first, especially if it's been a long time since their last meal or snack. These individuals often are more sensitive to changes in their blood sugar levels, which fall during the first 15-20 minutes of workout. That drop in blood sugar can cause tiredness, mild dizziness, or even faintness—especially if your blood sugar was already low, but eating something beforehand can help prevent this. If you have health issues like diabetes or hypoglycemia that can cause low blood sugar, you'll probably want to eat before your workout. If you get very hungry during a workout (and it interferes with your energy levels or focus), or become so ravenous after an exercise session that you end up overeating, try eating before you hit the gym to avoid these problems.
If you are a moderate exerciser who tends to perform better with a pre-exercise snack, there are two ways to handle your needs:
1. Eat a small (100- to 200-calorie) snack about 30 minutes before you work out. This snack should include fast-digesting (high glycemic index) carbohydrates and very little fat (which digests slowly), so that you digest the meal quickly and the fuel is available during your exercise session. Here are some ideas:
* Fruit juice
* Fruit smoothie
* High-glycemic fruits like pineapple, apricots, banana, mango, and watermelon
* Sports drinks
* Pretzels or bagels (but not whole grain varieties, which digest slowly)
* Energy bars (look for 3-5 grams of protein, at least 15 grams of carbs, and very little fat)
2. Eat a nutritionally balanced meal 1-2 hours before your exercise. This is the best option for many people. The larger the meal, and the more fat and protein it contains, the longer you may need to wait before exercising. Ideally, try to eat enough calories to equal about half the calories you expect to burn during your upcoming workout. So if you burn about 600 calories during your workout, aim for at least 300 calories during this meal — or a little more if your exercise is "high intensity" (over 75% of your maximum heart rate). At least 50-60% of these calories should come from carbohydrates, which should keep your blood sugar and energy levels fairly stable during your exercise session. Include some protein to help prevent the breakdown of muscle for fuel and give your muscles a headstart on recovery after exercise. Some good food choices and combinations for this kind of meal include:
* Fruit and yogurt
* Nuts
* Oatmeal
* Cereals (with more than 3 grams of fiber) and milk
* Trail mix with nuts and dried fruit
* Hummus and raw veggies
* Hard boiled eggs (or egg whites)
* Cottage cheese and fruit
* Half a peanut butter or turkey/chicken sandwich on whole grain bread
* Whole grain crackers with nut butter or cheese
* Whole grain fig (or fruit) Newton cookies
* Milk (especially chocolate milk)
* Tomato or vegetable juice
* Yogurt smoothie (with added protein powder, if desired)
* Most protein/energy bars
As a moderate exerciser, you have a lot of flexibility when it comes to timing your meals and choosing your foods. The most important things are getting to know your body and how it responds to exercise, so that you can give it what it needs to perform at its best. Eating the right foods at the right times before you work out is essential to keeping your energy up, your workout performance high, and your body in fat-burning mode.
May 14th, 2009
4:01 pm
May 15th, 2009
7:56 am
Drink plenty of water.
May 15th, 2009
9:17 am
I eat yogurt,1 banana and top it off with accelerade sport drink.
Post recovery I take Endurox R4 immediately after the workout. It has 4:1 ratio of carbohydrate to protein. I started working out in June 08. My weight at that time was 218, today I am 178.
May 15th, 2009
9:54 am
mayfield lowfat chocolate milk has very close to a 4:1 ratio of carbs to protein and it tastes a lot better than endurox
May 16th, 2009
7:10 am
What about a fifth?
May 16th, 2009
5:33 pm
I drive thru the Chik-Fil-A and grab a chicken burito before I go to the gym. yum yum.
May 17th, 2009
2:17 pm
I hop on the treadmill with a Big Mac. You won't find them on store shelves but if you're interested in getting hold of one call 1-800-IWatch2MuchRealityTV.
May 17th, 2009
5:52 pm
I usually hit one of the all you can eat buffets. Then I feel like I really am getting my
monies worth as well as a good workout.
May 17th, 2009
7:38 pm
You guys are hilarious.. But, I make sure I drink plenty of water through out the day and eat a banana about an hour before I workout.
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May 17th, 2009
7:55 pm
Today is May 16, Don't eat another thing before June 1 and you will lose all the weight you want
and you won't have to worry about working out.
May 18th, 2009
2:52 pm
I go to Golden Corral and have me a Gwinnetian Big Gal's meal before I work out. Includes two fried chicken breasts, taters, three yeast rolls, mac-n-cheese, veggies, and then I hit the dessert bar for one of those soft-serve sundaes and a slice of pie! All of this followed by a 2-hour nap. Makes me forget all about my workout.
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May 18th, 2009
5:49 pm
May 18th, 2009
10:47 pm
Chris and Angrymeatball… LOL
Great information posted here.
May 19th, 2009
4:25 pm
Have any of you tried p90x?
October 27th, 2009
4:56 pm
I eat a cup of Natural Apple Sauce, which is yummy, and drink sum water and 100% juice. U guys r 2 funny. A Big Mac on the treadmill sounds interesting, lol
January 12th, 2010
2:43 pm
Whey Shake
April 28th, 2010
1:11 pm
This is not some snake oil product. It really works. I can work out longer and harder now that I take this. the website has a address: http://www.webmd.max4u.com (just copy and paste it into your browser)
June 13th, 2010
12:38 am
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Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
-Patrol Operations Bureau
-Investigative Operations Bureau
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Arrested : Allan Dale Richter W/M
Address : 6339 Evergreen Avenue, Seminole FL
Charges : 1ct of Aggravated Stalking, 18ct's of Prohibition of Generating Acts With Obscene, Lewd Materials (All charges have Hate Crime attached)
Victim : Amy Query W/F
Victim : Nathan Maingi B/M
What: A Seminole man has been arrested for multiple hate crime related charges.
For almost 2 years, Allan Richter is alleged to have sent the victims 20 hate filled, threatening letters.
Richter was arrested for these crimes in Missoula, Montana late Thursday afternoon and will be extradited to Florida soon.
Where: The offenses took place in the unincorporated area of Seminole, FL
When: The victims received 20 threatening letters from 7/4/10 – 3/8/12.
Efforts from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Patrol Operations Bureau, Investigative Operations Bureau and Forensics Unit have lead to the arrest of a Seminole man for multiple Hate Crime related charges.
Since 7/4/10 Amy Query and Nathan Maingi have been receiving racist, threatening letters at their residence in unincorporated Seminole. Some of the letters were sent via US mail, some left at the door step.
Finally in March of 2012, there was a break in the case. A partial fingerprint match on one of the letters lead detectives to suspect Allan Dale Richter, a near-by neighbor of the victims.
Richter, who has a criminal history to include; Fraud, Disorderly Conduct, Aggravated Assault and Carrying a Concealed Weapon, had recently abandoned his residence and moved to Montana.
On 3/27/12, Query and Maingi met with the Pinellas County State Attorney's Office and explained the traumatic ordeal Richter put them through over the past 2 years.
It was soon determined Richter would be charged with 1 count of Aggravated Stalking and 18 counts of Generating Obscene Material. All charges have Hate Crimes attached.
Richter's whereabouts in Montana were discovered on 4/30/12. As a result, an arrest warrant was obtained. He was taken into custody by Montana authorities later that afternoon and is currently awaiting extradition back to Florida.
A search warrant was conducted on Richter's Seminole residence later that same evening. Evidence was collected and submitted.


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Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Ryan Lindley threw two touchdown passes in the Arizona Cardinals' 32-24 win over the Denver Broncos in the preseason finale for both teams.
Lindley was 17-of-29 for 214 yards for Arizona, which finished the preseason 3-1 and will travel to St. Louis to take on the Rams in Week 1. Rookie Stepfan Taylor carried the ball 11 times for 52 yards in the triumph.
Gerell Robinson caught five passes for 99 yards and a score for Denver, which went 2-2 during the preseason and open the season next Thursday against the Baltimore Ravens.
After Jacob Hester's 7-yard TD run late in the third gave Denver a 24-17 lead, Lindley found Mike Thomas for a 13-yard score with 5:28 remaining. Lindley then hit Andre Ellington for the go-ahead two-point conversion to make it 25-24. Taylor's 15-yard TD sprint with 1:05 left capped the scoring.
Earlier, Jeremiah Johnson's 9-yard TD run and Matt Prater's 27-yard field goal in the opening frame staked the Broncos a 10-0 lead before the Cardinals tied it at the half following a Ryan Williams 1-yard score and Jay Feely's 52-yard field goal late in the frame.
Robinson hauled in a 25-yard score from Zac Dysert before Lindley hit Jaron Brown for a 55-yard score on Arizona's ensuing possession midway through the third to make it 17-17.
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The memories bleed,
And the memories grow.
Words can be painful;
Words can be sweet.
A harsh goodbye,
Or a welcoming greet.
My heart's like a toy,
So easy to make.
Just because you throw it,
Doesn't mean it can't break.
The doors are closing,
And i've lost my way.
I'm afraid i've been running,
Out of things to say.
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Summer Activities 2014
Please ensure you book your place at each session by following the relevant link, unfortunately without a booking you will not be able to take part :-(
There is a £3 suggest donation per child for each event; this small donation helps us run events for you so please make a contribution at each session if you can.
Please ensure that your child is fit and well to take part in our events; it's no fun if you're feeling poorly and spreads bugs to others.
Age guides are given as this is the minimum age we anticipate enjoying an event, however for those on the cusp of a minimum recommended age please use your discretion as you know your child best. When an age is given as, for example, "Strictly age 7+" no children outside of this age range will be able participate.
Please note that for most of our events no children under the age of 8 are able to be left unaccompanied. Children over 8 years can be left at our events provided they are signed in and out by a responsible adult and a contact number is given.
Participants must adhere to our acceptable behaviour policy at all times
Smart Shoot Video
Thursday 7th August, 10am to 4pm, Sandleheath Scout Centre
Learn how to get great shots, frame, film and edit to get a great short film. All filming and editing will be taught using iphones so you must bring one with you for the day. Please ensure it is fully charged to last the day. You will also need to bring a packed lunch. Strictly age 8+.
Please click this link to book your place /funquest-smart-shoot-video.eventbrite.co.uk
Friday 8th August, 10am to 12pm, Damerham Village Hall
A special yoga session for children, learn some basic yoga poses, breathing and mindfulness techniques . This session will be split into 2 groups by age; 8 and over, and 7 and under. While 1 group is doing the yoga session the other will be involved in an arts and crafts activity that mirrors the themes and history of yoga. Please wear clothes that you can easily move in e.g. t-shirt and tracksuit bottoms/leggings. Age guide: Minimum 5 years.
Please click this link to book your place /funquest-yoga.eventbrite.co.uk
Ball skills
Tuesday 12th August, 10am to 12pm, Damerham Sports Field
Following the World Cup, check out your ball skills! More than just football, hone your skills and develop new ones with a morning of ball skills, activities and games. Please wear trainers. Age guide: Min age 5 years.
Please click this link to book your place /funquest-ball-skills.eventbrite.co.uk
Secret Agent
Thursday 14th August, 10am to 3.30pm, Sandleheath Scout Centre
Do you have what it takes to complete the Secret Agent training? Once trained your mission will be revealed and you will have to crack the code before the time runs out! Please bring a packed lunch and wear old clothes. Age Guide - Minimum age 5 years.
Please click this link to book your place /funquest-secret-agent.eventbrite.co.uk
Survival & Adventure - FULLY BOOKED
Tuesday 19th August, 8.30am to 4pm, Avon Tyrell
3 adventurous activities at Avon Tyrell, bushcraft, high ropes and the adventure course. Please bring a packed lunch and wear old clothes and trainers. Please bring suitable clothing for the weather including suncream if hot, waterproofs if wet! Transport is arranged from Damerham to Avon Tyrell. There is a £5 charge to help cover the cost of transport. Strictly age 7+ (no parents are required to accompany under 8's on this occasion)
Please click this link to book your place /funquest-survival-adventure.eventbrite.co.uk
Creature Teachers - FULLY BOOKED
Thursday 21st August, 2.30pm to 4pm, Damerham Village Hall
An animal encounters session; from the creepy crawly to the feathery and furry, come along to meet, hold, watch and learn about a range of interesting and unusual creatures. Age Guide - Minimum age 2+.
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The Great FunQuest Bake Off & Mad Hatter's Tea Party - FULLY BOOKED
Tuesday 26th August, Bake off 10am to 3pm, Tea Party 3pm to 4pm, Damerham Village Hall
Bread, biscuits, cakes and the all important decoration, come along for a day of kneading, baking, icing and finally, eating! Parents are invited to enjoy all our goodies at 3pm in our Mad Hatter's Tea Party to celebrate a fantastic summer. Please bring a packed lunch. Age Guide – Minimum age 5 years.
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If an event is marked as "fully booked" we usually operate a waiting list; if you would like to be added to this list please follow the relevant evenbrite link and enter your details, if a place becomes available we will be in touch.
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#PreSonuSphere Video: How to use PreSonus Products in the Classroom with @PreSonusMUED
November 29,2013
PreSonus Education Market Manager John Mlynczak spoke at PreSonuSphere 2013, detailing the best ways to leverage PreSonus technologies in the classroom.
For more on PreSonus' involvement in music education, click here: http://musiced.presonus.com/
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[UPDATE! New Dates added] Joe Solo Music Success Workshop in Los Angeles, Aug 10 & 11, Sept. 28 & 29, 2013
September 6,2013
Update 9/6/13: This workshop has almost sold out! Due to popular demand, Joe has added two days to his LA seminars, September 28 and 29. Click here to register!
Just added: Music Supervisor Panel with seven of Hollywood's top music supervisors who's work includes Pulp Fiction, West Wing, Shameless, Paramount, HBO, Coldplay, Seal, and many current films and TV shows. There's also VIP packages available that include dinner with these Music Supervisors—only 9 slots left!
Presonus customers who sign up by 9/21/13 get a 15% discount, too! Use Discount Code PRESONUS15
Two days. Get your road map to success in the music business.
PreSonus enthusiast and world-class producer/songwriter/engineer Joe Solo has another workshop coming up, this time in Los Angeles on August 10 and 11, 2013. This is a great opportunity to sit down with a man with some truly valuable industry experience. Joe's clients and collaborators include Macy Gray, Fergie, Michael Jackson, Rick Rubin, Quincy Jones, and American Idol. No joke!
Joe's Music Success Workshop is about the farthest possible thing from a boring old lecture. Bring your tracks, and Joe will give them a listen and critique them for you live during his presentation. In addition, expect Joe to cover myriad topics on success in music, including but not limited to songwriting, production, and getting your music placed in film and games.
Here's a full list of topics covered, from Joe's website:
- New thinking on music career paths, finding one that works for you.
- Strategies for independent musicians, building a presence and a revenue stream.
- How to present yourself to get signed to artist and publishing deals.
- Revenue streams, strategies to boost your earnings.
- On-the-spot song evaluations.
- Song production, how important is it? Hear "before" and "after" examples.
- The psychology of producing hit songs.
- Real world examples of breakthroughs that you can learn from.
- Fresh techniques for marketing your music.
- Industry gatekeepers: What you need to know about label execs, managers, A&R reps, music attorneys, music supervisors and other key members of the industry.
Special Guest Panel of Music Supervisors & Publishers, and other Industry Players
Joe leads a panel of film & TV music supervisors, music publishers and many other key members of the music industry. They'll be on hand to answer your questions and give you insights on how to win valuable placements.
This is a rare opportunity to gain access to the taste-makers and gate-keepers of getting your music to the world.
Carmen Rizzo
Producer for Coldplay, Seal, Ray Charles
Michael Eames
CEO and Publisher of PEN Music Group
Christina Aguilera, Selena Gomez, Shrek, Homeland, New Girl
Ann Kline
Music Supervisor – The Lying Game, Shameless, ER, West Wing,
Quintin Tarantino's Jackie Brown
Jason Kramer
Music Supervisor & KCRW Radio Host
Michael Todd
Sr. Director of Film & Television Music at ASCAP
Stacy Palm
VP Film & TV Music Paramount's Famous Music Publishing
Peter Cohen
Talent Coordinator for The Voice
Max Luces-Tucker
Music Supervisor for Keeping Up With The Kardashians, ABC, HBO, NBC, The Real World, many others.
Chris Jackson
Music Supervisor for E! Network
Jack Diamond
Music Supervisor / Music Editor for 2 Broke Girls, Seinfeld, Will & Grace, many new pilots.
Joe is offering a special 15% discount on registration to PreSonus customers, using the discount code PRESONUS15. Be sure to use it before July 21 to take advantage of this offer, and get access to a private networking dinner party hosted by Joe on the Friday before the workshop.
There's also VIP packages available that include an exclusive dinner with Joe and his panelists, and an in-studio session musician experience is available, too!
Click here to register for this exciting event: www.JoeSoloWorkshop.com/
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New Studio One Video Course Available from AskVideo
August 16,2013
Good ol' Gary is at it again, this time with an exceptional, exhaustive offering of 26 (!) videos on mixing and mastering in Studio One. Head on over to AskVideo.Com to check 'em out.
A handful of them are free, but the rest will cost ya. Totally worth it. Here's the freebies:
The full list of course topics available follows:
Preparing a Song for Mixing
Setting Up Markers
The Mix Console
EQing Tracks
Dynamics with Compression
Reverb for Depth
Delay and Modulation FX
Sidechain Compression
Getting Deeper with Automation
Bus and Folder Automation
Bus Compression on Bus Folders
Exporting the Mixdown
Setting Up a Mastering Project
Editing Songs in the Project
Adjusting Volumes of Tracks
Adding Inserts for the Pre, Master and Post
Mastering Chain Order
Using 'Detect Loudness'
The Spectral and Output Meters
Using Multiband Compression
Limiting Your Tracks
Disable Tracks
Burning a CD
Images and DDP Explained
Digital Releases
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Studio One Courses and Methods from MusicEd.PreSonus.com
August 2,2013
There's nothing short of a wealth of resources online for learning about Studio One. John Mlynczak recently compiled this great list of online educational resources from Lynda.Com, Groove3, Berklee School of Music, and more. It's also available on MusicEd.PreSonus.Com, but we thought the whole PreSonus community should be aware of 'em as well.
There's some great info here that is available in many platforms, including books, videos, and entire online courses. These include options for every user, regardless of your level of experience with Studio One. Maybe you're a seasoned producer who's looking to dig deep? Perhaps you recently upgraded Studio One and want to learn more about the new features you've gotten access to? Maybe you're just starting out? No matter your level of experience with Studio One, there's valuable information in here for you!
Up and Running with Studio One® (lynda.com)
Studio One Version 2 Explained (Groove3.com)
Studio One Version 2 Advanced (Groove3.com)
Studio One 101: Songwriters and Musicians Toolbox(macProVideo.com)
Studio One 102: Producers and Engineers Toolbox (macProVideo.com)
Studio One 103: Advanced MIDI Toolbox (macProVideo.com)
Studio One 104: Mixing and Mastering Toolbox (macProVideo.com)
Free PreSonus® Video Tutorials (Obedia.com)
Recording and Producing in the Home Studio (Berklee Online)
Studio One for Engineers and Producers (Hal Leonard Books)
Power Tools for Studio One 2, Volume 1 (Hal Leonard Books)
Power Tools for Studio One 2, Volume 2 (Hal Leonard Books)
Teach Yourself Studio One, Version 2.0 (Alfred Music)
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Good old Graham. We can always count on this guy to create some of the best audio tutorials available online. This time around, he's created a pair of videos focusing on mastering in Studio One using stock plug-ins, including Studio One's Compressor and ProEQ. Watch and learn!
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Check out these incredibly thorough videos from Vision Studios' David Vignola and Home Studio Trainer's Johnny Geib!
These guys have teamed up to create an exhaustive video series illustrating the differences and similarities between mixing with Studio One's native plugins as compared to mixing via third-party plug-ins. Many users have asked questions about which approach is superior, including "Is it even necessary to purchase third-party plug-ins, given the quality of native plugins available?"
To answer this question, these guys took two different approaches to mixing the same exact song, (Jordy Searcy's "Fences") both using Studio One. David is using third-party plug-ins, and Johnny is using Studio One's native plugins. David's series is a synopsis of his approach after the actual mixing was completed, while Johnny's series shows us a step-by-step walk-through of his entire mixing process. You will see and hear their different styles, methods and approach to this song. Enjoy and share your thoughts in the comments!
David's videos: Mixing using third-party plug-ins only:
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Free webcast: Record your first song—June 27, 2013—1 p.m. CST / 2 p.m. EST / 11 a.m. PST / 18:00 GMT
June 21,2013
Audio production doesn't have to be complicated. That's the notion behind both the AudioBox Studio package and this forthcoming webcast. Spend some quality one-on-one time with Justin Spence as he takes the mystery and frustration out of getting your first song recorded and mixed!
We're hosting this show through a partnership with Guitar Center, so please note that you will need to click this link (or the image below) to register for this event, as it will not be broadcast from the typical PreSonus LIVE page.
Come one, come all, come learn!
June 27, 2013—1 p.m. CST / 2 p.m. EST / 11 a.m. PST / 18:00 GMT
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Posted by Ryan Roullard
Learn the new Music Business with Berklee Online
June 20,2013
[This just in from Ariella at Berklee Online! Berklee has a ton of great stuff going on just now, including-but-certainly-not-limited to some great online courses and a new downloadable freebie: the Music Business Handbook! ]
Learn the most up-to-date marketing techniques and discover how to build a successful music business career with Berklee Online, the award-winning online extension school of Berklee College of Music.
- For tips and best practices for success in the music industry, click here to download Berklee's free Music Business Handbook.
- Explore Nimbit's distribution features and more in Berklee's 12-week Online Music Marketing: Campaign Strategies, Social Media, and Digital Distribution online course.
Hurry—the next term begins July 1st!
Watch these great music marketing videos with Berklee course author and instructor Mike King:
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5 Easy Steps to Pitch Correction in Studio One
June 17,2013
Free tutorial on using Melodyne with Studio One Professional
MacProVideo recently created a great free tutorial on using Melodyne as integrated into Studio One Professional 2, including free sample videos from their full Studio One course. If you're interested in using the most powerful pitch correction software available—and what recordist isn't—this is definitely worth a read. Experienced users of Melodyne may find some of this material to be a valuable refresher, as well.
Click here to check it out MacProVideo's primer on Melodyne integration in Studio One.
Also, Studio One users of all levels will find value in the Studio One Producers and Engineers Toolbox from AskVideo. This 22-chapter series focuses on 102-level audio engineering topics like freezing tracks via Track Transform, submixing and busses, and more.
Click here to check out the Producers and Engineers Toolbox video series!
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Polyrhythms Demystified
June 14,2013
Look, there's no two ways around it—polyrhythms are HARD. Playing one beat at a time is difficult enough for some folks, but how about playing a three-count beat with your left hand and a simultaneous four-count beat on the right? Moving on to other time signatures, particularly in odd meter, doesn't just add to the difficulty—it multiplies.
Until today, I had never before seen such a lucid, impressive, and concise demonstration of polyrhythms as robertinventor has assembled on his YouTube channel. His expertly-crafted visuals (created with his own software, Bounce Metronome) drive home the timing in a much more digestible manner than the best drummer you know may be capable of. All of these videos begin at a slow tempo and gradually accelerate. Play along!
The playlist embedded above has some of the more rudimentary demonstrations robertinventor offers. Once you've picked your jaw up off the floor and are ready to move forward, I strongly recommend checking out the rest of his channel for a look at more advanced, esoteric polyrhythmic concepts, including syncopated harmonic polyrhythms, sonified pendulum waves, and my personal favorite, the Inharmonic "Golden Rhythmicon" Fibonacci Sequence.


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Well not exactly ripping it up but the UK government has today revealed final amendments to the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), which aim to prevent consumer broadband ISPs from intercepting their customers personal internet communications (e.g. by tracking visited web page URL addresses).
The move is a direct response to European Commission demands for a proper implementation of its internet and email privacy rules in the UK. The UK Government came under criticism following revelations of third party companies gaining access to surfers records without their kn owledge. Controversially Phorm used Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) technology, with the help of broadband ISPs , to monitor websites visited in order to create targeted advertising campaigns.
The new changes attempt to eliminate greay areas and make it more difficult for ISPs to claim consent had been given. ISPs will now need to gain the clear consent of their customers before imposing any Phorm like service.
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By Tim Molloy
The "Breaking Bad" spin-off "Better Call Saul" is a go: AMC and Sony, the producers of "Breaking Bad," announced a prequel Wednesday starring Bob Odenkirk as New Mexico's sleaziest lawyer.
The fact that the show will be a prequel opens up a lot of possibilities: It could leave room, for example, to tell us how Saul Goodman first met Gustavo Fring. Giancarlo Esposito, who played Fring on the show, has told TheWrap he would be open to the idea of dropping in on a prequel. (He now stars on NBC's "Revolution.")
"Better Call Saul" is the working title, but come on: How can they do better? The series will find Odenkirk, co-creator of HBO's groundbreaking "Mr. Show," doing shady dealings before Walter White ever put a dollar in his pocket.
Bing: How will 'Breaking Bad' end?
"AMC and Sony Pictures Television confirmed today that they have reached a licensing agreement for a spinoff of Vince Gilligans landmark AMC/SPT series 'Breaking Bad,'" they said in a statement. "As conceived, the new series is based on the shows popular Saul Goodman character with the working title 'Better Call Saul.' Plans call for Saul to be a one-hour prequel that will focus on the evolution of the popular Saul Goodman character before he ever became Walter White's lawyer."
"Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan has said in the past that he plans to be involved in the spin-off at first, and then hand off to "Breaking Bad" writer Peter Gould, who created Saul.
Also from TheWrap: 'Better Call Saul' Better Call Gus: Giancarlo Esposito Open to 'Breaking Bad' Spin-Off
Gilligan previously told TheWrap that he and Gould weren't sure if the prequel would be a half-hour comedy with dramatic elements or an hourlong drama with comedic ones. Apparently they've landed on the latter.
Making the show a prequel also serves another purpose: It doesn't reveal whether Goodman survives "Breaking Bad."
The news is thrilling for "Breaking Bad" fans as the show begins its final three episodes: They won't have to leave Albuquerque after all.
Of course, Saul's story may not begin in New Mexico. Odenkirk said in a Television Critics Association panel over the summer that he believes Saul is from Illinois, just as he is.
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I have been working at Chicago School of Professional Psychology part-time for more than a year
Professional development, competitive pay, team environment
no tenure is offered for faculty
Offer some tenured positions for faculty please
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The entry-mid level staff at TCS is wonderful. They are all intelligent, engaged, and focused on making the student experience a better one. There is a lot of networking to be done with the staff. Every third Thursday, the School hosts a beer/wine/appetizer happy hour from 4-5. It's a great way to mingle with other departments. They also offer "summer hours" which is 8 work ours off every 2 weeks in June & July.Cons
Organizationally, it's very top heavy and departments are run by people who have little to know exposure/experience in higher education. Unless you work in the academic side, do not expect a promotion or recogniztion of your skills and accomplishments. Those in the services side of the fence, are often compared to flight attendants and expected to act as such. I was told that "teaching only happens in the classroom" and that anyone else should not try to educate students - virtually sending ancillary and student services back into the dark ages. There is no support for professional development and no room for mobility. THe pay here is the lowest I've ever seen in higher education.Advice to ManagementAdvice
Appreciate your staff tangibly with a bonus/raise structure and have a look at the pay for your entry level employees. Support employees and increase their morale as they are charged with the retention of your students. Train management as needed and stop congratulating those that do poor work.Doesn't Recommend
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Education related bills up in this legislative session in Indiana:
- Creationism!
- No union dues deducted from salary
- Online course graduation requirement
- No two semester public school attendance requirement for school choice voucher (that can be used at a private school)
- Not allowing schools to start before Labor Day (unless you go through voting hoops)
- Bring back cursive!
- Something about the Lord's Prayer.
- An anti-Common Core bill!
- Don't sing the National Anthem like a fool.
- Corporations are responsible for debt of property even after selling it to a charter school.
- How did trans fats sneak in there?
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Homemade Raisin Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla-Cinnamon Glaze
… and a cup of strong coffee, please!
Buttermilk and Honey Biscuits
I have to admit, I am a bit shy about posting the recipe for these sweet biscuits, but because these biscuits came out so darn flaky, tender, buttery and scrumptious… I guess I have to be shameless.
Ingredients: Pre-heat oven at 375'F
4 cups Bisquick mix (yes, the pre-mixed pancake/waffle boxed mix)
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 medium-size whole egg
1 Tablespoon honey
extra Bisquick mix or plain all-purpose flour (for dusting)
2 Tablespoons milk + 1 Tablespoon honey
(mix to brush the top of the biscuits before baking)
- Combine bisquick mix and baking powder in a mixing bowl, add cold cubed butter.
Work the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or
by rubbing your fingers against the flour and butter until mixture
resembles coarse medium crumbs.
- Mix buttermilk, egg and honey and beat with a fork until well combined.
Gradually add the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture in
the center of the mixing bowl, use a fork to gently incorporate the wet
and dry ingredients until mixture gathers into a soft (but not sticky and wet) dough.
If mixture is sticky, add 1-2 Tablespoons more of Bisquick or plain flour… just feel the dough :D
- Turn out the dough onto a floured surface, flatten the dough with the palm
of your hands (do not knead, overworking/kneading the dough will make the biscuits tough)
into a 1-inch disk.
- Using a 2-inch diameter round biscuit cutter, cut the dough into rounds.
- Place cut dough (2 inches apart) onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.
- Combine the milk and honey. Using a pastry brush, paint the biscuit tops with the mixture.
- Bake biscuits for 15-18 minutes, or until tops are light golden brown.
- Serve fresh and hot out of the oven as is or spread with jam,
whipped or clotted cream or a drizzle of honey.
Makes 1 dozen
Purple Yam Fudge (Halayang Ube)
Purple yam fudge or more natively known as Halayang Ube (in the Philippines) is one of the decadent confections that is always made during the holiday season. And is always served during Christmas (Pasko), New Year's Eve (Bagong Taon) and even Fiestas.
Halayang Ube is made by finely grating boiled purple yams, adding to it condensed milk, evaporated milk (other provinces even use fresh water buffalo's (carabao) milk), sugar, butter and a bit of vanilla flavour. The mixture is then slowly cooked and constantly stirred for hours over medium heat until it gets thick and chewy. It is then moulded into serving platters or whatever serving vessel and is served in slices.
I stood for 3 1/2 hours in front of the stove cooking this until the sweet and milky purple puree turned into a chewy deep dark purple mass.
This confection is indeed a labour of love, and really, a test of one's virtue of patience. But the end product is absolutely delicious!
Maple and Almond Nut Tarts
Although this is my most requested pastry product by my customers, and that I always struggle with a virtue called patience, I sometimes loathe making this tart… actually it's the pressing and moulding the sweet dough (tart shell) into mini muffin pans that always tests my patience and makes me go nutty with impatience.
But to those who are more blessed with this particular virtue, here is the recipe.
Sweet Dough (tart shell)
2 1/3 cups unsifted all-purpose flour (*spooned gently into measuring cup, do not tap or shake cup when measuring)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cold and cut into cubes
1 whole egg
- In a food processor, pulse all sweet dough ingredients together until the dough comes together.
- Wrap dough in cling film, and chill for 30 minutes inside the fridge.
Maple and Almond Filling
2 large eggs
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons melted butter
4 cups coarsely chopped almonds (or you can also use slivered almonds)
- Mix all filling ingredients together and set the mixture aside.
- Preheat oven at 350'F
- You will need 4 mini (12-mould) muffin pans.
- Take the dough out of the fridge and scoop 1 tablespoon of dough into each mini muffin mould. Press dough and create a cylindrical indentation to hold the filling.
- Spoon filling in each prepared unbaked shells.
- Bake tarts for 20-25 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Lift tarts from moulds 5 minutes after taking the pans out of the oven. Cool tarts on wire racks.
Makes 48 mini tarts
This sweet cheery cherry chewy treat (Hah! now, isn't this a mouthful to say?!) reminds me of Rudolf's Red Nose! It's one of the treats I made last Christmas. And although everything about these macaroons scream Christmasy, this drop cookie recipe can certainly always be baked all year round. -jeannie :)
6 cups sweetened flaked coconut
2 large eggs
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cherry extract
1 cup chopped Maraschino cherries
Preheat oven at 350'F
In a large mixing bowl, put the sweetened flaked coconut.
In another bowl, whisk the sweetened condensed milk, eggs, vanilla extract and cherry extract. Once all ingredients are mixed well. Add the milk mixture into the flaked coconut. Then mix-in the chopped maraschino cherries.
Using a teaspoon, form small mounds/balls of the macaroon mixture and place each onto parchment lined cookie sheets.
Bake in a 350'F preheated oven for 15 minutes or until top and bottom turned slightly golden brown.
Store macaroons flat separating each layer with parchment paper. Keep in an airtight container.
Makes 3 1/2 dozen.
This flaky, crunchy and sugared pastry is very much like a Palmier (A small pastry made of sugared and double-rolled sheet of puff pastry cut into slices, the distinctive shape of which resembles a foliage of a palm tree.) except that it is not shaped like a palm but simply rolled and cut into oblongs.
This type of pastry pairs well with an afternoon tea (or coffee)… an afternoon "Pick me up because I am in a sugar rush!"… yeah, I throw corny remarks like this once in a while just for kicks! :)
Depending on what country and what you end up filling these pastry pockets (and even what kind of pastry or sometimes dough you use to make it) with, I guess no one can really call it one specific name.
If you live in Jamaica, Britain, Canada, New York City or South Florida where this pastry baby is filled with cooked ground beef (or chicken or seafood), flavored and seasoned with pungent spices and mixed with vegetables or cheese, then there is no doubt you call this a Patty.
Now, if you fill this pastry with uncooked beef, diced potatoes, yellow turnips and onions, only season the filling with salt and pepper, and you are well advised and obliged to fold the pastry over the filling and shape it like a "D" then daintily crimp only one side of it, and finally baked it (with strict rules to make the pastry keep its "D" shape when baked and cooled) and you often munch on this while you happily live in the Southwest of England, United Kingdom then by all means call it a Pasty.
If for some reason, you tasted some Latin or South European flare in the filling… say you suddenly munched on some bits of chopped salty olives, a few beads of sweet raisins and some tomato or any by-product of tomato as part of the filling along with a flaky pastry that is either fried or baked, then you are absolutely feasting on an Empanada (Ay, yay, yay… Muy Delicioso!!!… translation: SAVE SOME FOR ME… NO I DON'T WANT THAT EMPANADA YOU JUST BITTEN!). Empanada is a stuffed pastry that is baked or fried in almost all Latin American countries, some countries in Southeast Asia like the Philippines (introduced by the Spanish colonialists) and Indonesia (introduced by the Portugese), and South European countries like Spain and Portugal, where the Empanada trace its origins.
As some of you might remember, I made this exact "savory stuffed pastry" a week ago with a filling of chicken, bechamel sauce, mixed vegetables and cheese. And I called it Chicken Pastel Empanada. Pastel is a casserole dish (made usually with chicken meat) and baked in a pie crust. Obviously, I did not made my pastry sleep on a pie plate. So to justify my kitchen science project, I just called the darn thing Empanada! :D
When I decided that I wanted to bake today and make something with lemons, a thought bubble with a picture of Lemon Bars popped over my head. But then my cheesecake loving alter ego suddenly pinched the side of my gut. So to end the conflict that was slowly brewing within me, I refereed between my thought (who draws thought bubbles) and alter ego (who is an occasional diva)- both opposing forces and came up with Lemon Curd Bars- lemon curd topping and graham cracker crust (the basic crust for cheesecake).
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SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane Police arrested two suspects believed to be connected to several recent pharmacy robberies in the area. Authorities said Thursday Jacy L. Thomson, 33, and Phillip J. Powlus, 35, were taken into custody overnight.
WATCH: Police ask for public's help to track down pharmacy robbery suspect
According to SPD, detectives received tips that led them to the suspects. Family members reportedly told police they recognized Thomson's sunglasses and jeans in surveillance photos released to the media earlier in January. Police said they had executed search warrants in the case and recovered evidence. A white iPhone belonging to Thomson helped detectives track her down. It was seen in security video.
Thomson and Powlus were both booked into the Spokane County Jail. Thomson was being held on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance. Powlus was being held on charges of 2nd Degree Robbery and Delivery of a Controlled Substance. Additional charges were expected.
Powlus has five prior felony convictions in Washington State from 1996 through 2001 for drugs, unlawful possession of a firearm and residential burglary. He also has a federal conviction in 2004 for conspiracy to distribute cocaine.
WATCH: Four pharmacy robberies in Spokane in first week of 2014
Thomson has five prior felony convictions in Washington State in 2009 for first degree robbery, 3 counts of second degree robbery and first degree theft.
Family of Thomson and Powlus said the police have it all wrong.
"Absurd. It's absurd to us and our family due to the fact that police have nothing on them to connect them to these robberies. Except for possession of a controlled substance," said the suspect's cousin Jonathon Hunter.
Wednesday night the Albertson's on Indian Trail was robbed. Witnesses told police a white male in his mid-20's with a bandanna over his face, jumped over the prescription counter, grabbed an undisclosed amount of prescription medication and ran.
Officials said about 15 minutes after the robbery call, a citizen called to report a number of empty medicine bottles on Five Mile Road near the intersections of Woodside and Elgin.
Police later tracked down a silver Dodge Durango that matched a description of the one used in the Albertson's robbery. Authorities stopped the car near Division and Magnesium. The car was registered to Amanda Dahlen.
WATCH: Indian Trail Albertson's becomes 9th pharmacy robbery of 2014
Thomson and Powlus were located inside the car. They were arrested without incident.
Officials spoke with Dahlen and she told police she let Powlus borrow her car on January 16 in exchange for oxycontin. On the 16th, there was a pharmacy robbery at the Albertson's on E. Trent.
Police noticed that Thomson appeared to be under the influence of some types of narcotics. She was transported to Sacred Heart hospital.
Court documents said Thomson is accused of hiding drugs in her body. Police said 171 pills of oxycontin were found on her at the hospital.


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Reducing Vulnerability through Microfinance: Evidence from Indian Self Help Group Program
AbstractWe investigate if participation in Indian Self Help Group microfinance program (SHG) results in reducing vulnerability. Vulnerability estimates are constructed using cross-sectional SHG rural household survey data, collected in 2003. The potential selection bias is eliminated by propensity score matching to estimate the average treatment on treated effect using nearest neighbour matching and local linear regression algorithm. We find that despite a disproportionately high percentage of poor in the SHG members, vulnerability is not significantly different between the SHG and non-SHG members. This result is found to be robust using sensitivity analysis and Rosenbaum bounds method.
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Related researchKeywords: Microfinance; Vulnerability; Poverty; Self Help Groups;
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- D14 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - Household Saving; Personal Finance
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- I32 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - Measurement and Analysis of Poverty
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Berner Middle School brings holiday cheer to sick children
Students and staff at Massapequa's Berner Middle School opened their hearts to more than 500 sick children this holiday season when they heeded the call by the Builders Club, the eighth-grade Red Team, and the girls varsity winter track and field team to donate toys for those who are hospitalized.
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Topic - OK so remove the confusion - lean body
TheDrunkenBakers - on 07 Nov 2012
OK, so I have just been to the gym and had a session with a personal trainer. Here: my vital stats.
Age 37 (in a month)
Standard body type
175cm height - 5'9" in old money
79.9kg - minus shorts and t-shirt
Impedence 493ohms
22% body fat
FFM 62.3kg - dont know what that is
TBW 45.6kgs
I am looking to get leaner and so i need ot get my head around the best way to do this. I have been running for a few months now and have lost about a stone since April. I run every other day if i can up to 10k. Weights 2 time per week max and wall once per week.
The trainer said that if I carry on with my regime I will lose muscle and increase body fat. She said I should cut out all breads, pasta, rice and potatoes altogether - not even wholemeal and eat, if possible only green veggies and berries - all other fruit is bad. She even said no bananas which is my staple for training of any type. I have been advised to eat 200gms of protein per day.
She recommended only weights and interval training and 6 times a day eating. I have decent muscle mass and dont want much more, just to save the stuff I have.
This all seems so hard and impractical. i dont want to give up the running as I am told this is the best way to lose fat and I like the fitness which helps for walkig up hills (in conunction with diet), i dont want to be a meat head lookingin the mirror every two minutes. There has been a thread on fasting on here too.
So, for the average man of advancing year with a busy life, what the hell are we supposed to do as there are so many conflicting methods. i just want to lose some fat without losing my mind in the process.
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October 4, 2011
Katie Zajicek
Honorable Mention –
NWC Women's Golf Student-Athlete of the Week for Sept. 26 - Oct. 2, 2011
Katie Zajicek
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Zajicek shot a 2-over par 74 on day one of the Whitman Invitational at Veterans Memorial, helping the Missionaries set a new school record for a single-round team score (313). She added a 3-over 75 at challenging Wine Valley on Sunday to capture medalist honors by seven strokes, set a new school record for lowest individual score for a 36-hole tournament, and lead Whitman to a 25-stroke victory in the first tournament the women's program has hosted in a decade.
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