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Copper in nutitrion 2008-08-22 04:09:38 In nutritional terms Copper
is a mineral. Copper promotes normal red blood cell formation and acts as catalyst in storage and release of iron to form hemoglobin for red blood cells. Copper assists in production of several enzymes involved in respiration. Copper promotes normal insulin function.
Some foods that provide Copper include include include [...]
Comical Answering Machine Messages … 2008-08-22 03:46:11 “Hi. This is John. If you’re the phone company, I already sent the money. If you’re my parents, please send money. If you’re my financial aid institution, you didn’t lend me enough money. If you’re my friends, you owe me money. If you are a female, don’t worry, I [...] Read more:Comical
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Doing a deadlift video 2008-08-21 12:33:39 While I really like using my total gym there are certain exercises best done with a barbell. One of those is a deadlift. This is a great leg and back workout, but it is an overall power exercise.
As you can see this is a true powerlifting exercise. Read more:video
Blog Directories I use 2008-08-21 09:41:28 I have gotten a few emails about the Blog Directories
I use. Here is a list:
Your Blog Index
Blog Flux Directory
TopOfBlogs
Free Weblog Directory
All-Blogs.net directory
Blog Directory
Blogging Fusion Blog Directory
WordPress Themes
Top Stories
Blog Listings
Globe of Blogs
Photarium blog directory
A1 Web Links Blog Directory
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Fluoride 2008-08-21 04:10:00 In nutritional terms Fluoride
is a mineral. Fluoride prevents dental caries (cavities) in children when level of fluoride in water is inadequate. Fluoride treats osteoporosis with calcium and vitamin D, but use must be monitored by a physician.
Some foods that provide Fluoride include include apples,cod,calf liver,tea,eggs,kidney,water (not bottled),canned salmon and canned sardines.
People living
The bride came down the aisle 2008-08-21 03:48:30 The bride came down the aisle
and when she reached the altar …
… the groom was standing there with his golf bag and clubs at his side. She said:” What are your golf clubs doing here”?
He looked her right in the eye …. and said, “This isn’t going to take all day, is [...]
Side stitches while running 2008-08-20 03:14:22 Side stitches
are pains that occur under the ribs when running
. An unconditioned diaphragm is the usually the cause. Food allergies,gas,or running just after eating can also cause side stitches. They generally occur on the right side of the body. They can also occur if you try running at a faster [...]
Mom’s Driving 2008-08-20 02:52:25 One day, two guys were driving to a local grocery store to get some food. On the way to the store they ran into an intersection with a stoplight. The light showed red.
The man driving went right through the red light. The passenger looked at the driver and screamed, “What the heck are you doing? [...] Read more:Driving
Tyrosine 2008-08-19 04:46:57 Tyrosine is an amino acid that functions as a building block of all proteins. Tyrosine can induce significant short term increases of of blood levels of norepinephrine,dopamine and epinephrine, which may be harmful at times and helpful at others.
Some foods that provide Tyrosine include cheese, cottage cheese,eggs,fish,meat,lima beans,peanuts,soybeans,shellfish and miso
People with recent severe
Sleeping at Work 2008-08-19 04:29:34 Here are the twenty five best responses if found asleep at your desk!
25. “Oh, Man! Come in at 6 in the morning and look what happens!”
24. “This is one of the seven habits of highly effective people!”
23. “This is in exchange for the six hours last night when I dreamed about work!”
22. “You don’t discriminate [...] Read more:Sleeping
I wish I had said that … 2008-09-12 03:52:15 “I have a great diet. You’re allowed to eat anything you want, but you must eat it with naked fat people.” - Ed Bluestone
“Have you ever noticed Anybody going slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a moron.” - George Carlin
You have to stay in shape. My grandmother, she [...]
Total gym workout 2008-09-11 04:14:37 On the total gym I do the following workout. I rest 1 minute between sets.
Leg Pulls
Arm Pullover
Butterfly
Seated Row
Squat
Decline Abdominal Crunch
Stretcher
Seated Bench Press
Seated Curls
Pullups (Both Overhand and underhand grips)
Front Press
Toe Raises
I still do dead lifts with a barbell as it is one of the best power exercise.
I aim for at least 3 days a week. Read more:Total
Getting some walking in anywhere 2008-09-10 04:38:45 Most people drive the car everyone they go. It is sometimes a necessity. I live in a small town and work in the same town. When I get to work, I try to walk to lunch. If I need to go to a store, I try to walk. If I [...]
Strange Animal Laws 2008-09-10 04:20:37 It is illegal for hens to lay eggs before 8 am and after 4 pm in Norfolk, Virginia.
Ducks quacking after 10 pm in Essex Falls, New Jersey are breaking the law.
In Quitman, Georgia, it is against the [...] Read more:Strange
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Staying Motivated 2008-09-09 04:54:58 Staying motivated in a fitness or running plan becomes easier the longer you do it. Sometimes you might feel discouraged or unmotivated at points. To help you stay motivated try some of the following:
Choose some goals you would like to accomplish. Try entering a a local 5K race, set a realistic weight [...]
A man went to the doctor complaining of insomnia 2008-09-09 04:40:40 A man went to the doctor complaining of insomnia.
The doctor gave him a thorough examination, found absolutely nothing physically wrong with him, and then told him, “Listen, if you ever expect to cure your insomnia, you just have to stop taking your troubles to bed with you.”
“I know,” said the man, “but I can’t. [...]
Marathon Training 2008-09-08 04:47:53 Preparing for the marathon entails getting used to distance. One of the ways to do this is to include at least one long run a week. This should generally be a distance greater than any other during your weekly training. At my current stage of training I try for 15 miles or [...] Read more:Marathon
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One of the Marine Corps Chosin Few 2008-09-08 04:38:57 This past weekend my daughter and I went to the local diner for breakfast. While there we met a veteran named Phil. What made Phil special was that he was a Marine
who fought at the Chosin Reservoir. Having served in the Marine Corps
myself, and with my daughter currently serving, this [...]
Miscellaneous quotes 2008-09-08 04:23:45 Sometimes, when I look at my children, I say to myself: “Lillian, you should have remained a virgin.” — Lillian Carter (mother of Jimmy Carter)
Last week, I stated this woman was the ugliest woman I had ever seen. I have since been visited [...]
My first Video support session 2008-10-02 08:05:17 I was having an issue with my blog this morning with one of the plugins I am using. I decided to contact support through Skype. I called them and established a connection. I was talking to support tech named John. It was face to face. I explained what I wanted [...] Read more:session
Pullups on the Total Gym 2008-10-02 03:48:24 I recently put a Pullup bar in my home gym. Having had the Total
gym for over a year I was doing Pullups on it for the past year. It made it easier to move to the full pullups. Here is a video showing how to do pullups on the Total Gym.
The problem with old age 2008-10-02 03:07:49 “The problem with old age,” said one man to another, “is that now that I’ve finally learned to make the most of my life, most of it is gone.”
Coenzyme Q (CoQ) 2008-10-01 05:13:49 Coenzyme Q is part of the mitochondria of cells and is necessary for energy production. This nutrient is found in Beef, Mackerel, Peanuts, Salmon, Sardines and Spinach as coenzyme Q10.
Coenzyme Q controls flow of oxygen within individual cells and increases circulation as well as boosting the immune system.
History Test 2008-10-01 04:58:18 Drilling her students for a test, the history teacher asked her students if anyone could recite Washington’s farewell address. Little TJ raised his hand and replied, “Heaven.” Read more:History
Stretching properly 2008-09-30 03:56:58 When you stretch you want to stretch slowly and gently. Focus on what you are doing and move into the stretch slowly and gently. Breathe and exhale during the stretch and hold each stretch for 30 seconds. Come out slowly and gently, no fast or jerky movements. Stretch both sides as [...] Read more:Stretching
A father and son went fishing one day. 2008-09-30 03:44:29 After a couple hours out in the boat, the boy suddenly became curious about the world around him. He asked his father, “How does this boat float?”
The father thought for a moment, then replied, “I don’t rightly know, son.”
The boy returned to his contemplation, then turned back to his father, “How do fish breath underwater?”
Once [...]
Proper footwear for running 2008-09-29 08:07:51 A quality shoe is the most important investment for your running
. The importance of selecting a good shoe cannot be over emphasized. For distance running, choose a running shoe, not a cross trainer. As you record your daily mileage apply that to your shoes as well so you can replace them when [...] Read more:Proper
The boy’s impatient math teacher 2008-09-29 07:46:35 The boy’s impatient math teacher snarled, “and just far are you from the correct answer?” To which the boy replied, “Three seats, sir.”
Oath of Enlistments 2008-09-27 07:36:17 US ARMY
“I, (State your name here) swear to sign away 4 years of my otherwise mediocre life to the UNITED STATES ARMY because I couldn’t score high enough on the ASVAB to get into the Air Force, I’m not tough enough for the Marines, and the Navy wouldn’t take me because I can’t swim. I [...]
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