Reagan shooter granted more time outside hospital (BLOG)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiRMl2w3wfFuAqzmCh6EZpeATQy88T4t3g-uu8u4vAIeZ4ydrCsphcGvFP4fWBBZg6qxQymOu6-BCr8ZZA4Red1MhtO_wyvkVtyHwwsZ-ZzfxNCwSXBBu4dcFZP27yT8G8gxa5aIiArOg/s1600/222.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiRMl2w3wfFuAqzmCh6EZpeATQy88T4t3g-uu8u4vAIeZ4ydrCsphcGvFP4fWBBZg6qxQymOu6-BCr8ZZA4Red1MhtO_wyvkVtyHwwsZ-ZzfxNCwSXBBu4dcFZP27yT8G8gxa5aIiArOg/s320/222.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387610636751_5728" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan will get to spend more time outside a mental hospital where he has been confined for most of the past three decades, a judge ruled Friday.</div><div class="body-slot-mod" style="background-color: white; clear: right; float: right; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px 0px 1.1em 10px; max-width: 300px;"><div class="yom-remote"><div class="" id="mediacontentrelatedstory_container"><section class="yom-mod " data-ylk="mid:mediacontentrelatedstory;mpos:1;elm:hdln;elmt:ct;cat:Related Stories;rspns:nav;t1:a3;itc:0;sec:lst-ct;" id="mediacontentrelatedstory" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></section></div></div></div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387610636751_5734" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">John Hinckley will be allowed to visit his mother's home in Williamsburg, Va., for up to 17 days at a time. Hinckley has been allowed to spend increasing amounts of time at his mother's house in recent years, but previous visits were capped at 10 days. Hinckley must make at least eight successful 17-day visits away from the hospital before any requests to increase his time in Williamsburg beyond that will even be considered, U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman said in his ruling.</div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387610636751_6202" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">In court hearings before the ruling, Hinckley's lawyer, Barry Levine, had asked for his visits to be expanded to 17 and 24 days, arguing that there is no evidence Hinckley is a danger to himself or others. Attorneys for the U.S. government, however, argued that Hinckley is "capable of great violence" and told the judge that granting expanded privileges was "premature and ill conceived."</div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387610636751_6208" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">Friedman wrote that Hinckley's depression and psychotic disorder are in full remission and that he had not displayed violent behavior in more than 29 years.</div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387610636751_6214" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">"Based on the evidence presented at the hearing, the court is confident that under appropriate conditions, Mr. Hinckley will not likely be a danger to himself or others if his visits to Williamsburg are expanded from ten days to seventeen days," Friedman wrote. "Mr. Hinckley has been making 10-day visits to Williamsburg for nearly four years, without in any way decompensating or doing anything that might suggest a risk of danger."</div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387610636751_6220" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">Still, the judge said Hinckley continues to be "guarded, defensive and sometimes secretive" and is occasionally deceptive, such as when he visited a Barnes & Noble bookstore — instead of a movie theater, as had been scheduled — and then lied about it during 2011 visits to Williamsburg.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">Though Freidman permitted Hinckley to spend even more time away from the hospital, he denied requests from the hospital to increase the length of visits to 24 days after only two 17-day visits and to release him on permanent convalescent leave with his mother in Williamsburg.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">Levine called the judge's ruling positive news for both Hinckley and a victory for mental health advocates, saying the evidence was indisputable that Hinckley's mental illness was in remission.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">"In 1981, John was ravaged by mental disease. With good mental health therapy, John is free of that disease," he said, adding that Hinckley has long proved that he is not a danger to himself or others.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">Friedman's ruling is two years in the making and comes after a series of hearings on the issue. In late 2011 and early 2012, attorneys for Hinckley and the government spent a total of two weeks discussing whether Hinckley should be allowed to spend more time away from St. Elizabeths Hospital, the mental health facility in Washington where he has lived for decades.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">There were additional follow-up hearings early this year. Those hearings were called because a treatment facility near Hinckley's mother's home, where he was going to attend group programs while there, withdrew its participation.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">Throughout the hearings, both sides have attempted to paint strikingly different pictures of Hinckley. His brother and sister described him as a person who likes taking long walks and has an interest in music, particularly Bob Dylan and the Beatles. And doctors said the mental illness that led a jury to find him insane at the time he shot Reagan in 1981 has been in remission for years.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">At the same time, Secret Service agents trailing Hinckley during his visits to his mother's home testified they caught him browsing in a bookstore when he had said he would be attending a movie and looked at shelves that contained books about Reagan.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">Friedman said there was no evidence that Hinckley had ever touched, picked up or read any books on presidential assassinations, and that the agents' testimony "do not show anything other than a possible but unconfirmed expression of brief interest in the covers of such books by Mr. Hinckley."</div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387610636751_6228" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">___</div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387610636751_6234" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">Follow Jessica Gresko at http://twitter.com/jessicagresko</div></div>

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A West Hollywood Personal Trainer Suggests A Number Of Fun Activities For Kids

<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Michael Petry</div><br /><br /> <div class='uawarticle'>West Hollywood, also known as Weho, is an affluent city in California that is located in the County of Los Angeles. In accordance with a census done in 2010, the total number of population in West Hollywood is at 34,399 and out of which, there are about 6 % of children that are below the age of 18 and are living with their parents.<br /> <br /> A number of the parents in Weho have recognized the significance of health and fitness not only for themselves but for their children too. They understand really well that a healthy way of life should start at a young age. So to help these parents, a West Hollywood personal trainer provided a list of some physical activities that parents can do along with the kids.<br /> <br /> Relay Racing<br /> <br /> Relay racing is a popular activity among kids, and your kids will surely enjoy this game. To make it more fun, gather the kids in the neighborhood and organize a mini boot camp in your place in order for your kids to enjoy it even more. Prepare some equipment to use for the mini boot camp, such as ladders for them to jump over, a skipping rope, some rubber tires on the trees, crawling areas and several other adventurous things that you can think of.<br /> <br /> Plan some challenges for the competing teams to play with, just make sure that they are the kind of challenges that are safe for the kids and something that will not lead to any injuries. The West Hollywood personal trainer said that you can do this activity once or twice a month to help your kids to stay active.<br /> <br /> Swimming<br /> <br /> Another favorite activity of the kids is swimming. So if you live in a coastal area in West Hollywood where several beaches are to be found nearby, schedule a weekly beach outing for the kids. You can also enroll them in a swimming school in your local area if they are not adept at swimming yet.<br /> <br /> Relay Racing<br /> <br /> Relay racing is a popular activity among kids, and your kids will surely enjoy this game. To make it more fun, gather the kids in the neighborhood and organize a mini boot camp in your place in order for your kids to enjoy it even more. Prepare some equipment to use for the mini boot camp, such as ladders for them to jump over, a skipping rope, some rubber tires on the trees, crawling areas and several other adventurous things that you can think of.<br /> <br /> Invest on a good bicycle for your kids or for the entire family. Cycling is a fun activity which you can do as a group and it is a healthy exercise, too. Your kids will certainly enjoy cycling along with you and your hubby in the nearby park. Also, if your kid's school is just within the village, encourage them to cycle going to school to help them exercise. The West Hollywood personal trainer strongly recommends that you encourage your kids to take up bicycling so they will grow healthy and physically fit.<br /> <br /> Other Activities<br /> <br /> Aside from the activities above, there are numerous other fun activities that your kids will certainly love and among these are:<br /> <br /> * Bowling<br /> <br /> * Dancing<br /> <br /> * Martial arts<br /> <br /> * Skating<br /> <br /> * Skating<br /> <br /> Research shows that a lot of kids suffer from obesity nowadays. If you do not want this to happen, the West Hollywood personal trainer recommends that you encourage your children to exercise while they are still young.<br /> <br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawresource'><br /> <div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawlinks'>Being in excellent shape with the aid of <a href="https://plus.google.com/100349319569853932791/about">West Hollywood Personal Trainer</a> not just boosts your own entire body but also your well being as well. The advantages that one can receive from <a href="http://www.theperfectworkout.com/personal-trainer-west-hollywood/">Personal Trainer West Hollywood</a> are limitless.</div><br /> </div><br />

A West Hollywood Personal Trainer Suggests A Number Of Fun Activities For Kids

By Michael Petry West Hollywood, also known as Weho, is an affluent city in California that is located in the County of Los Angeles. In ac...

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Mass. police find heroin stamped with 'Obamacare' (BLOG)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdI33q-l5KHyukvo4oaaoKQ3KQnZBfBcATJ338OblL3C-qR02qiUdpheKlUarOqopLLUNESy4wuXlYCfDklKrhJwkK4JkG0WzDgGqioaqANpAqZuFX1RQMG-9wlTBuNVmUWJMDEz2UR58/s1600/22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdI33q-l5KHyukvo4oaaoKQ3KQnZBfBcATJ338OblL3C-qR02qiUdpheKlUarOqopLLUNESy4wuXlYCfDklKrhJwkK4JkG0WzDgGqioaqANpAqZuFX1RQMG-9wlTBuNVmUWJMDEz2UR58/s320/22.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387610636751_3342" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">HATFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts state police say they've stopped a car carrying 1,250 packets of heroin stamped "Obamacare" and "Kurt Cobain" and arrested the four people inside it.</div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387610636751_3314" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">Police say a trooper was making a traffic stop in Northampton when another car passed and he noticed several violations. He stopped the car a short time later in nearby Hatfield and found the driver wasn't licensed to drive it. A state police dog found the bags of heroin.</div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387610636751_3352" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">The four arrested people have been charged with heroin trafficking.</div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387610636751_3358" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">State police Lt. Daniel Richard says it's not unusual for heroin to be stamped with numbers, words or symbols to identify who's selling it. But he says the "Obamacare" stamp is one he hadn't heard of.</div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387610636751_3358" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">-AP</div></div>

Mass. police find heroin stamped with 'Obamacare' (BLOG)

HATFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts state police say they've stopped a car carrying 1,250 packets of heroin stamped "Obamacare&quo...

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The BMW i8 might get the coolest key of all time (BLOG)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX0MgFs6OSBqMhTiHMzRZ2MP4UvDEZPuJjEW4A6fKZ2tFx56kc53wtmQsWxZZyNCcl3i21VcqdrNHo6ejtkzvjF0Isf-drxx5OS4Mf4m-8NrZQSVbWi9y2gwnMzRrh4u29r72B38azv50/s1600/bmw-i8-smart-key-fob.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX0MgFs6OSBqMhTiHMzRZ2MP4UvDEZPuJjEW4A6fKZ2tFx56kc53wtmQsWxZZyNCcl3i21VcqdrNHo6ejtkzvjF0Isf-drxx5OS4Mf4m-8NrZQSVbWi9y2gwnMzRrh4u29r72B38azv50/s320/bmw-i8-smart-key-fob.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387610636751_1121" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">The eco-friendly <a data-rapid_p="9" href="http://bgr.com/tag/bmw/" style="color: #324fe1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="BGR.com">BMW</a> i8 may have one more feature that will impress potential buyers, a smart key fob that looks – and performs – like no ordinary <a data-rapid_p="10" href="http://bgr.com/tag/cars/" style="color: #324fe1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="BGR.com">car</a> key. One BMW insider shared the image above with <em>Bimmerfile</em>, which shows what the i8 smart key could look like. According to the publication, the key will include its own high-resolution LCD screen which will reportedly be able to display various useful information such as charge levels, time on a charge and the distance the vehicle can travel before requiring recharging and/or refueling.<span id="more-2177382"></span></div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387610636751_1097" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">In addition to the usual keys you’d find on a car key, the i8 key will apparently also offer user customizable buttons that will trigger certain actions. In a world filled with a variety of smart devices that use displays of all sorts and sizes, <a data-rapid_p="11" href="http://bgr.com/2013/12/13/internet-of-things-devices/" id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387610636751_1128" style="color: #324fe1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="Your entire world will soon be connected">with many of them connected to the Internet</a>, smart keys and <a data-rapid_p="12" href="http://bgr.com/2013/10/30/self-driving-cars-save-lives-money/" style="color: #324fe1; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="Self-driving cars could cut down on injuries by 90%, save $450 billion">smarter cars</a> should not surprise anyone. However, the BMW i8 key concept above is yet to be confirmed by the German car-maker.</div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387610636751_1097" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">-BGR</div></div>

The BMW i8 might get the coolest key of all time (BLOG)

The eco-friendly  BMW  i8 may have one more feature that will impress potential buyers, a smart key fob that looks – and performs – like no ...

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Google slapped with $1.2 million fine for breaking privacy laws (BLOG)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGVbHVVlcjCfJ8yJkBhWgaoo8gyf8BzurPOiTfRh7M44iitz1yGKmNQBvMM07qCo3RDP9wiCGq34ypeqcUlLyynJUdilsRJR9_wzaDnP49b6j88GTdkFoLYMzrqVtR33zOMsJp_zmfq-c/s1600/11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGVbHVVlcjCfJ8yJkBhWgaoo8gyf8BzurPOiTfRh7M44iitz1yGKmNQBvMM07qCo3RDP9wiCGq34ypeqcUlLyynJUdilsRJR9_wzaDnP49b6j88GTdkFoLYMzrqVtR33zOMsJp_zmfq-c/s320/11.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: apres-regular-webfont, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">Google is in trouble once again, and this time it’s not for something nearly as subtle as<a href="http://bgr.com/2013/12/10/google-barge-construction-stopped/" style="color: #0080ff; text-decoration: none;">giant, mysterious barges</a> floating in U.S. waters. <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/19/us-spain-google-privacy-idUSBRE9BI12Z20131219" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0080ff; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><em style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Reuters</em> reports</a> that <a href="http://bgr.com/tag/google" style="color: #0080ff; text-decoration: none;">Google</a> is being fined €900,000 ($1.23 million USD) for breaking Spain’s data protection law, the maximum fine possible under the law. Spain’s privacy watchdog started its investigation after Google changed the privacy policies on its cloud-based services without informing users.<span id="more-2179377"></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: apres-regular-webfont, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">“Inspections have shown that Google compiles personal information through close to one hundred services and products it offers in Spain, without providing in many cases the adequate information about the data that is being gathered, why it is gathered and without obtaining the consent of the owners,” said the Spanish Agency for Data Protection in a statement.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: apres-regular-webfont, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">This is not the first fine that Google has been asked to pay for a breach of privacy this year. In fact, <a href="http://bgr.com/2013/11/29/google-privacy-policy-breach-dutch-law/" style="color: #0080ff; text-decoration: none;">a Dutch regulator accused Google of breaking a nearly identical law</a> just last month. Google is currently working with Spain to resolve the issue.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: apres-regular-webfont, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">-BGR</div></div>

Google slapped with $1.2 million fine for breaking privacy laws (BLOG)

Google is in trouble once again, and this time it’s not for something nearly as subtle as giant, mysterious barges  floating in U.S. waters....

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US spacewalkers get ready for orbiting lab repairs (BLOG)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhfUyGfBeCmg6xBFo3qFe4PafYHNSTeLu7hARp67rfilo3r4j0iC6gJatpWc6MY6Fmnps9i-UM9YyrFeEyw-0vVQUAGSTNfGNlqwRMZdzw1XKb1cHgmRLyjJll4ibBQwI6MwOuHf5qKVA/s1600/f11d1523c6a2c80571361e8855519d1cbfdb778f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhfUyGfBeCmg6xBFo3qFe4PafYHNSTeLu7hARp67rfilo3r4j0iC6gJatpWc6MY6Fmnps9i-UM9YyrFeEyw-0vVQUAGSTNfGNlqwRMZdzw1XKb1cHgmRLyjJll4ibBQwI6MwOuHf5qKVA/s320/f11d1523c6a2c80571361e8855519d1cbfdb778f.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387609612062_3945" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">Washington (AFP) - Two American astronauts are to step out Saturday on the first of three spacewalks to replace a broken cooling pump at the orbiting International Space Station.</div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387609612062_3975" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">As the ISS spins around the Earth at a speed of five miles (eight kilometers) per second, veteran spacewalker Rick Mastracchio will lead the way, followed by Mike Hopkins, making his first venture outside the global research lab.The spacewalk is set to begin at 7:10 am (1210 GMT) and last six and a half hours, NASA said.</div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387609612062_3994" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">From the inside, Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata will operate the station's 50-foot (15-meter) robotic arm, hoisting Mastracchio and hefty equipment from one section of the lab to another.</div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387609612062_4003" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">"There are quite a bit of arm maneuvers throughout all of these EVAs so I'm sure Koichi will be getting a workout," said lead spacewalk officer Allison Bolinger, using the NASA acronym for spacewalk: extravehicular activity (EVA).</div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387609612062_4012" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">While Mastracchio, 53, soars around with his boots attached to a foot-plate on the robotic arm, Hopkins, 44, will be the designated free-floating astronaut of the day.</div><div class="body-related" style="background-color: white; clear: right; float: right; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; position: relative;"><a class="body-related-link body-related-image go-to-slideshow-lightbox rapid-noclick-resp portrait onesize get-lbdata-from-dom" data-rapid_p="13" data-uuid="12679159-6e27-3eee-9bf2-34ccfd5bc026" href="http://news.yahoo.com/photos/mikhail-tyurin-roscosmos-bottom-flight-engineer-koichi-wakata-photo-022612758.html" style="color: #324fe1; 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cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 300px; position: relative; text-decoration: none;" title="Mikhail Tyurin of Roscosmos (Bottom), Flight Engineer&nbsp;&hellip;"></a><br /><div class="body-related-title photo-caption" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 5px 5px 0px 0px; position: relative; width: 300px;">Mikhail Tyurin of Roscosmos (Bottom), Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata and Flight Engineer Rick Mastrac …</div></div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387609612062_4021" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">The men's first task is to disconnect the ammonia pump, which is about the size of a refrigerator.</div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387609612062_4030" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">On the second spacewalk, set for Monday, the astronauts are to remove the pump so it can be replaced with a spare that was already stowed at the ISS.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">A third spacewalk is planned for Christmas Day, when the failed pump will be shuttled away and final installations made on its replacement.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">However, there is a chance the astronauts will be able to complete all their work in two spacewalks, NASA has said.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">If not, the Christmas Day outing would be the first since 1974, when a pair of NASA astronauts "stepped outside the Skylab space station to retrieve film from a telescope and photograph Comet Kohoutek," the US space agency said.</div><div class="body-related" style="background-color: white; 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font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">The urgent spacewalks were called for this week due to a faulty valve that caused a partial shutdown in the system that regulates equipment temperature at the space station.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">Engineers tried to fix the problem from the ground, but eventually decided they needed to replace the ammonia pump.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">The six-man crew was never in danger, but NASA wanted to fix the problem sooner rather than later, agency officials said.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">The spacewalks meant the first regular commercial cargo supply mission by Orbital Sciences' Cygnus craft, which had been planned for earlier in the week, was postponed until next year.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">NASA also had to rig up some last-minute contingency gear inside the American-made spacesuits, which have not been used since a helmet water leak nearly drowned a European astronaut in July.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">Now the helmets carry an extra absorption pad and a snorkel inside, just in case.</div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387609612062_4058" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">The investigation into the cause of the helmet leak is ongoing. Hopkins will be wearing the suit that had the problem, though its inner water pump has been replaced.</div><div id="yui_3_9_1_1_1387609612062_4068" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.1em;">Dina Contella, International Space Station flight director, told reporters on Wednesday the space agency is "confident that this suit is a very clean suit and ready to go."</div></div>

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Beyonce's Album Sales Cross 1 Million In iTunes (BLOG)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP_EJdUHE8zQPY6fwSOWATdkF3eYbybcadPyVSd-aKCvYtkHKfZWPCBpmW4L131TmFryTH5eL4UEjbObeiPS95qTVlI9B10ofX7ov2dDvsy1QdAIUrkZYBYOkUKTGX_cs7eMbAdHyKb4o/s1600/maxresdefault-578x280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP_EJdUHE8zQPY6fwSOWATdkF3eYbybcadPyVSd-aKCvYtkHKfZWPCBpmW4L131TmFryTH5eL4UEjbObeiPS95qTVlI9B10ofX7ov2dDvsy1QdAIUrkZYBYOkUKTGX_cs7eMbAdHyKb4o/s320/maxresdefault-578x280.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">The good news keeps coming for Mrs. Carter: Apple and Columbia Records tell The Huffington Post that Beyonce's self-titled album has sold over 1 million copies in the worldwide iTunes Store.</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">The millionth sale came around 11:15 am PST on Wednesday, a source with knowledge of the matter told HuffPost.</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">"Beyoncé," released as a surprise shot as Thursday ticked over into Friday of last week, became the fastest-selling album to ever hit iTunes. The singer's fifth solo album <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/16/beyonce-album-sales-weekend_n_4453500.html?ir=Entertainment" style="border: 0px; color: #b10000; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">moved 828,773 copies over the course of its first weekend</a>. The LP remains an iTunes exclusive, though physical copies are expected to be in stores by Christmas.</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">The 14-track "visual album" came with videos for every single song, a stunning expanse of material that was recorded in large part while Beyonce was touring the globe as part of her Mrs. Carter World Tour. The mammoth effort was kept under wraps, and news of its release spread across social media like wildfire, providing extremely efficient and organic marketing for the label.</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">"Beyoncé" (which comes with 17 videos) is currently only available as a $15.99 package. Songs are not available for individual purchase until Dec. 20. In the time since its release, the album has spawned vigorous debates about feminism, consumerism, parenthood and sexual representation, as bloggers and Twitter users write and pick apart a myriad of thought-pieces on Beyonce's music and messaging.</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">The RIAA has yet to certify the album platinum, though that's expected to happen soon.</div><div style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">Huffington Post.</div></div>

Beyonce's Album Sales Cross 1 Million In iTunes (BLOG)

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NFL MVP Race: Jamaal Charles, Russel Wilson May Be Fighting For 2nd Place Behind Peyton Manning (BLOG)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAdxEeq3vVA8-TlQMJqA5liEcn1Nxd93YpV5a8ykbsHqW8qCOP4bGhF_V7f714rSDta2ofLNC1xX0gVVmEPoaqaw0cJPKfcQRz4Dfmal6t6XQNyXl2GTTb3FXPSqGmU5k8PTXEceruDyU/s1600/n-JAMAAL-CHARLES-large570.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAdxEeq3vVA8-TlQMJqA5liEcn1Nxd93YpV5a8ykbsHqW8qCOP4bGhF_V7f714rSDta2ofLNC1xX0gVVmEPoaqaw0cJPKfcQRz4Dfmal6t6XQNyXl2GTTb3FXPSqGmU5k8PTXEceruDyU/s320/n-JAMAAL-CHARLES-large570.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">It’s a foregone conclusion that Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning will be named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player for 2013. The future Hall of Famer is set to put the finishing touches on one of the best quarterback seasons in NFL history while positioning the Denver Broncos for home field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs. Manning is on pace to break the single season yardage record Saints signal-caller Drew Brees set in 2011 (5,476 passing yards) as well as Tom Brady’s mark of 50 touchdown passes.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">With Manning as a virtual lock to win the award, here are five players who also deserve consideration.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="border: 0px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-race-for-second.html" style="border: 0px; color: #0088c3; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">Jamaal Charles-Kansas City Chiefs</a></strong></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">The Chiefs’ offense revolves around Charles. He accounts for 38.4 percent of the offense’s yards and is the only NFL running back currently leading his team in receptions (65), receiving yards (665) and receiving touchdowns (seven). Charles has a league-leading 18 touchdowns. With three more receiving touchdowns, he will become the first player in NFL history to hit double figures in rushing touchdowns and receiving touchdowns in the same season. Charles is also second in the NFL in yards from scrimmage (1,836) and fourth in rushing (1,181 yards).</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="border: 0px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-race-for-second.html" style="border: 0px; color: #0088c3; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">Russell Wilson-Seattle Seahawks</a></strong></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">Russell WilsonWilson has guided the Seahawks to the NFL's best record through 15 weeks.<br />The NFC’s road to the Super Bowl will go through Seattle thanks, in large part, to Wilson guiding the Seahawks to an NFL-best 12-2 record. Wilson has more wins (23) than any quarterback in NFL history through his first two seasons. His raw numbers may not wow anybody because the Seahawks have the second-fewest passing attempts in the NFL. Nonetheless, Wilson makes the most of his opportunities. He is sixth in the NFL with a 105 passing rating, eighth in completion percentage (64.7%) and tied for second with four game-winning drives. Wilson’s running ability adds another dimension to Seattle’s offense. He ranks second among quarterbacks with 508 rushing yards.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="border: 0px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-race-for-second.html" style="border: 0px; color: #0088c3; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">Tom Brady-New England Patriots</a></strong></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">Brady has kept the Patriots afloat despite wholesale changes to the receiving corps, <a href="http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Rob-Gronkowski-to-have-surgery-in-two-weeks.html" style="border: 0px; color: #0088c3; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">Rob Gronkowski’s limited availability</a> and injuries to key defensive players. The Patriots are on track for the second seed in the AFC playoffs. Although Brady has engineered five fourth quarter quarterbacks and five game-winning drives, which both top the NFL, his mediocre first half of the season can’t be ignored. He completed 55.7 percent of his passes, tossed nine touchdowns and six interceptions with a 74.9 passing rating over the first eight games of the season. Brady has rebounded during the season’s second half with a 66.8 completion percentage, 103 passing rating and 14 touchdown passes.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><strong style="border: 0px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-race-for-second.html" style="border: 0px; color: #0088c3; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">Philip Rivers-San Diego Chargers</a></strong></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">Rivers is arguably having the best season of any quarterback besides Peyton Manning. He is leading the NFL with a career best 69.9 percent completion percentage after flirting with Drew Brees’ single-season record of 71.2 percent for a majority of the season. Rivers is also posting a career best 106.9 passing rating, which is fifth in the NFL. He is in the top-five in passing yards (4,048) and touchdown passes (28) as well. San Diego’s 7-7 record while taking a backseat to the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West will likely keep Rivers’ season from being fully appreciated.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-race-for-second.html" style="border: 0px; color: #0088c3; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink"><strong style="border: 0px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">LeSean McCoy-Philadelphia Eagles</strong></a></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">The Eagles have the NFL’s top-ranked rushing attack because of McCoy. He leads the NFL in both total yards from scrimmage (1,850) and in rushing (1,343). McCoy’s five yards per carry average is also fifth in the NFL and third among running backs. Although Chip Kelly’s up-tempo offense didn’t hit its stride until Nick Foles took over at quarterback, McCoy has been the constant throughout the season. He opens up the passing game for Foles.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">Follow me on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/corryjoel" style="border: 0px; color: #0088c3; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">@corryjoel</a></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;"><em style="border: 0px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Joel Corry is a former sports agent who helped found Premier Sports & Entertainment, a sports management firm that represents professional athletes and coaches. 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NFL MVP Race: Jamaal Charles, Russel Wilson May Be Fighting For 2nd Place Behind Peyton Manning (BLOG)

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Hop-Start Off Weight Loss Using These Ideas

<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Daniel Will</div><br /><br /> <div class='uawarticle'>You wish to start a fat loss software, but there are numerous diet plans, possibilities, and quick-repair systems on the market. You could really feel lured to quit before you even get going. Prior to put money into merchandise or plans that promise easy success, look at some of the sound judgment concepts inside the post under.<br /> <br /> Attempt retaining a meals diary to monitor your weight reduction. This assists you lessen simply how much what you eat every day and also motivates you to make more healthy food choices. Exercises are still important to shedding pounds, but it's nothing without the proper sort of eating plan.<br /> <br /> You may cut out unhealthy calories and lose fat by eating just the whites of ovum instead of the entire ovum. 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Hop-Start Off Weight Loss Using These Ideas

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Treadmills Help You Stay In Fantastic Fitness Form

<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Surrey Lowe</div><br /><br /> <div class='uawarticle'>A mix of mobile devices, computerized gadgets, fast foods and a inactive lifestyle in today's times is causing more people to become fat, out-of-shape and often unhealthy. Exercising can help you drop some weight, lower cholesterol, increase stamina and build immunity. If you find it hard to add regular fitness and exercise into your busy routine, a treadmill trainer at home can offer the flexibility of exercising whenever convenient.<br /> <br /> Treadmill Benefits<br /> <br /> Running, jogging or even just walking on a treadmill trainer can really shape and firm up your body over time. Treadmills offer more options for engaging in intensive cardio workouts than other gym fitness systems. Most of today's treadmills come with workout apps that can help you lose bodyweight, build stamina and endurance, and tone up. Treadmills are excellent exercising products because they can be used in so many different ways. Athletes use them to train on, casual users use them to stay fit, and overweight people use them to lose weight.<br /> <br /> Common Treadmill Features<br /> <br /> The ability to adjust speeds is a feature available on a most of treadmills. You'll also find several other similar functionalities, such as incline adjustments, that can help you mix up your workout sessions. The purpose of these features is intended to help make exercising fun and different. You'll have the ability to customize your workouts so that you're always interested and engaged.<br /> <br /> Modern treadmills have many inbuilt workout apps. You'll find a wide range of fitness programs that are designed by experienced certified fitness trainers. Choose one and stick to the instructions for a helpful guided workout session. As you use the treadmill, the speed and incline will automatically change at regular intervals. The progressive nature of the exercise programs will vary, so be mindful and go with one that you know you'll be able to deal with.<br /> <br /> There are a handful of workout apps that utilize heart rate monitors to track heart rates through the duration of a workout session. may be. The more premium treadmill machines offer a chest-strap heart rate monitor which can more precisely monitor your heart rate and your calories burned. Various monitors found on a treadmill machine, including the heart rate monitor, allow you to track your workout intensity and cardiovascular fitness levels.<br /> <br /> Something. When there are other people using the treadmill trainer, this feature comes in handy, because you can easily call up your customized workout program. Select treadmills have the ability to store workout history. If you're interested in tracking and referencing previous workout sessions so that you can keep a record of fitness progress made, select one of these.<br /> <br /> Popular among treadmill trainer models today is a feature called iFit Live capability. This technology connects online and lets you load up maps and trails to workout on. Train for marathons and various renown races by loading up maps and trails for each of these events. Push yourself by seeing how you stack up on select race courses with iFit Compete Live. To use iFit Live, you need a treadmill machine that has both Internet connectivity and iFit Live capability. Check to see if these two specific features are offered on a machine if you're interested in in this technology. Other premium amenities found on premium treadmill models include features such as color touch displays or television functionalities.<br /> <br /> Parts of a Treadmill<br /> <br /> A treadmill machine consists of a wide conveyor belt controlled by an electric motor or flywheel of varying power. The motor propels the belt, which then moves over belts that spin, as you walk, jog or run on top. The belt is built into a running deck that extends into the frame of the treadmill trainer and supports your entire body weight. The deck can typically be adjusted at various inclines to provide more resistance during workout sessions. Bump up the incline levels of the running deck and you'll get a better cardio workout.<br /> <br /> Most running decks are mounted on damping components to make the treadmill trainer shock-absorbent. The most commonly used damping component is a cushioning system, which in some instances can be adjusted with diverse tension levels. The components just identified all work in conjunction in providing varying workout experiences.<br /> <br /> Treadmill structures are manufactured foldable or non-foldable. The foldable variety be more effective for home gyms where space is limited. The foldable treadmills have decks that can be lifted up vertically. Foldable treadmills tend to are more pricey than non-foldable ones. Most institutions, such as gyms, hotels, and health clubs use non-foldable treadmill platforms.<br /> <br /> Assortment of Treadmill Systems<br /> <br /> In addition to the collection of features, you'll find treadmills intended for different user types and usage. A treadmill machine engineered only for walking will cost less than a jogger's treadmill machine; a running treadmill trainer will be the most expensive. A person's body weight will affect the performance of a treadmill. Bear this in mind when looking at your choices. The treadmills with long belts and decks are great for tall people because they allow for their longer strides. Consistent use of a treadmill trainer should justify a more powerful motor and a commercial-grade frame. <a href="http://workoutwriter01.wordpress.com/2013/08/07/choosing-a-treadmill-or-an-elliptical/">Treadmill trainers</a> are potential investment products. Some models are worth spending the extra money for.<br /> <br /> Summation<br /> <br /> There are lots of techniques exercising helps improve your health and your fitness. A fitness treadmill at home can help you realize these benefits. Take some time to think about what your health and fitness needs are. Remember to take appropriate measurements of the location of where you want the treadmill machine to go to ensure that it'll fit. Find the treadmill that meets all these requirements and suits your budget.<br /> <br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawresource'><br /> <div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawlinks'><a href="http://fitnessworkoutnow.blogspot.com/2013/08/exercising-at-home-treadmills.html">Treadmill reviews</a> are good places to get more details. Read a handful and see what folks are talking about and what units are favored.</div><br /> </div><br />

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Straightforward Paths To Tone And Tighten Yourself

<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Yandy Roman</div><br /><br /> <div class='uawarticle'>To get the most out of your fitness routine and diet, you really need to have the proper info in order to make the best calls you can for yourself. Here are a handful of concepts on how you can get into the best shape of your life and stay that way.<br /> <br /> So as to maximize your exercise routine at the gym, be absolutely certain to only rest when needed between sets. This may save time, at the gymnasium and get you moving to other activities quicker. Later in your workout you will need more rests, however you can start it off robust without any ill effects.<br /> <br /> For maximum fitness results a healthy diet should be combined with an exercising schedule. The 2 processes are mutually complementary. Eating well helps you manage to work out better; working out inspires you to eat better. When you be sure to address both areas concurrently you will find yourself getting fit faster.<br /> <br /> Before beginning your workout , always remember to warm up, as this could ready your muscles for activity. Spend five minutes performing a low intensity version of your main workout, and incorporate stretching exercises. This will increase your body temperature, and increase blood flow to your muscles, making them much more flexible.<br /> <br /> If you'd like to get exercise to lose weight, but are lacking a workout chum, get a dog that likes to walk. Dogs are often ready to go for a stroll and don't bitch when they're exhausted (though they'd slow down or lay down to offer you a clue). So buy or borrow a dog - now you have got a built in work-out buddy!<br /> <br /> Change your fitness routine. We all lose interest with things in our life, and a fitness regime is not any different. By trying a new form of exercise, you'll find you are abruptly invigorated and prepared to put new effort into keeping fit. Change your routine, try a completely different exercise plan, and regard it as a new start.<br /> <br /> Keep a record of your exercise routines. Keeping a daily or weekly log, tracking all of your exercise routines, makes sure that you are making progress in your exercises and it'll help hold you accountable. Write down things, such as duration, frequency, weight sizes and sets, reps and how your workout made you are feeling.<br /> <br /> A great way to get fit is to say your targets to your acquaintances and family. Sometimes other folks just need a little elbow to get going and it is wonderful to be well placed to follow your ambitions alongside others. You will be likelier to succeed if other people are after the same.<br /> <br /> Exercising increases the oxygen to the brain. Studies have proven that incorporating an exercise program to your daily agenda will reduce the chance of getting dementia in up to 60% in older adults. Exercising releases proteins that strengthens the brain's neurons and cells which is related to memory and learning.<br /> <br /> Your fitness level is determined by the amount of work you put into it and how much you make these decisions part of your everyday life. If you put these ideas and suggestions to good use, you'll find yourself feeling and seeming better in almost no time flat.<br /> <br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawresource'><br /> <div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawlinks'> If you are looking for the <a href="http://crossfitmusclefarm.com/who-we-are/">best Crossfit</a> Fort Lauderdale has to offer then you need to stop by Crossfit Muscle Farm. Our location is also convenient for those in search of Crossfit Pompano Beach, Crossfit Wilton Manors, <a href="http://crossfitmusclefarm.com/">Crossfit Deerfield Beach</a>, or Crossfit Plantation. Come by today and see what you have been missing! </div><br /> </div><br />

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Legal Weed Bill Is The Most Popular On Congress.gov, But Lawmakers Never Even Voted On It (BLOG)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYQqcLDNnwXpAt0vpF3KLziFqcXmPY7jdf7NBt2QjVm8EKk-AUC-V3ZUeoiCMqpRUhYq6XWv457FMPA2250nwDGUEcXqh539Q4lT6vutTnqd9YVtzojWhdkUQ0OLYfUuMagBV6UaF3VQ/s1600/1530478_272681449523178_1581864552_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYQqcLDNnwXpAt0vpF3KLziFqcXmPY7jdf7NBt2QjVm8EKk-AUC-V3ZUeoiCMqpRUhYq6XWv457FMPA2250nwDGUEcXqh539Q4lT6vutTnqd9YVtzojWhdkUQ0OLYfUuMagBV6UaF3VQ/s320/1530478_272681449523178_1581864552_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">A 2013 bill that would have ended the federal government's prohibition of marijuana is the most viewed legislation on the</span><a href="http://beta.congress.gov/" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #0088c3; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink"> Congress.gov website</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"> -- more popular than bills for jobs or for emergency unemployment compensation -- but Congress has never voted on it.</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">"The contrast between overwhelming public support for marijuana reform and Congress' lack of action on the issue is frustrating," Marijuana Majority chairman Tom Angell said to The Huffington Post. "The most recent Gallup poll shows that <a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/165539/first-time-americans-favor-legalizing-marijuana.aspx" style="border: 0px; color: #0088c3; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">58 percent of Americans support legalizing marijuana</a>, but less than 4 percent of the U.S. House has signed on to a bill that would simply let states set their own marijuana laws without federal harassment."</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">"It's time for politicians to start abiding by the wishes of the people they're supposed to represent," Angell added.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">H.R. 499, or <a href="http://beta.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/499" style="border: 0px; color: #0088c3; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">"Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2013,"</a> directs the U.S. Attorney General to issue an order that removes marijuana in any form from all schedules of controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">If passed, it would effectively end the federal government's prohibition of marijuana.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">“Our legislation doesn't force any state to legalize marijuana," said Rep. Jared Polis,<a href="http://beta.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/499" style="border: 0px; color: #0088c3; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">the bill's sponsor</a>, to HuffPost. "But Colorado and the 18 other jurisdictions that have chosen to allow marijuana for medical or recreational use deserve the certainty of knowing that federal agents won’t raid state-legal businesses. Congress should simply allow states to regulate marijuana as they see fit and stop wasting federal tax dollars on the failed drug war.”</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">Although the bill has not seen a vote, Scott Overland, spokesman for Polis, told HuffPost that it does have bipartisan support.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">Huffington Post.</div></div>

Legal Weed Bill Is The Most Popular On Congress.gov, But Lawmakers Never Even Voted On It (BLOG)

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Quickly Lose Weight Following These Simple Steps

<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Mark Shayn</div><br /><br /> <div class='uawarticle'>Chew your meals slowly to ensure you don't overeat at mealtimes. This promotes weight loss by taking advantage of the natural timing of the digestive process. It takes several minutes for your brain to catch up to your stomach, making it easy to unintentionally eat past the point of fullness.<br /> <br /> Sneak in your much needed exercise. By sneaking in little exercises here and there, you will burn additional calories without the effort of an extra workout. For example, do calf raises or squats for two minutes while you brush your teeth or do crunches and push-ups during commercial breaks of your favorite TV show.<br /> <br /> Simply turning down the temperature on your thermostat can have a big impact on your overall weight loss. Studies have shown that people who go to sleep in a cooler environment (not exceeding 70 degrees) burn an extra 100 to 200 calories per day. This is due to a process called non-shivering thermogenesis.<br /> <br /> A great way to help you lose weight is to invest in a blender. It can be difficult trying to eat all of the food items that dieting requires sometimes. With a blender you can toss everything in and get all of your nutrition in one drink.<br /> <br /> Splurge once a week. That's right, order that pizza and eat that ice cream at least one time a week. Why? For two reasons: first, your body's metabolism will kick into high gear when it realizes that there will be fluctuations in what you're eating; and secondly, you'll discover that it doesn't taste as good to you as it once did, and you can't eat as much as you used to. You'll see how far you've come.<br /> <br /> If you are just starting to exercise, you should start by walking. You can actually burn a lot of calories by walking, and it is a good way to workout the muscles in your legs. This is a good choice if you want to start really losing weight, as this is an easy transition to running.<br /> <br /> In order to maintain your weight loss it is important to keep the new habits you learned while losing weight. If you increased your fruits and vegetables, stopped drinking soda, and started exercising, you will still need to do that. You cannot work hard to reach your goal and then expect to stay there without effort.<br /> <br /> Weighing yourself on a regular basis and keeping track of your progress will help you stay on track with your weight loss goals. When you weigh yourself every morning, you will know instantly if you are doing the right thing, or if you need to change what you are doing a little bit.<br /> <br /> Reduce the fat and calories that you consume. A single gram of fat contains twice as many calories as a gram of carbohydrate or fat. Avoid foods high in fat and reduce your dairy intake. Watch out for overusing oils, too. When you add fiber from vegetables and fruits to your diet, you are going to always feel full, even if you cut high calorie fats.<br /> <br /> One of the best and most effective ways to keep yourself motivated is to regularly document your progress, even if it is slower than you'd like. Once or twice per month, jot down the results of your body measurements, BMI, or bench press and compare them against your end goal. This holds you accountable and provides the motivation needed to reach your goal.<br /> <br /> You should bring your own lunch to work instead of trying to buy one from a restaurant or the work cafeteria. Not only will this save you money, but it will give you the opportunity to be in control of your fat and caloric intake.<br /> <br /> Whenever possible, cut calories in areas where you won't notice them. Make substitutions like low-fat cheese, sherbet instead of ice cream and turkey bacon instead of pork. Learn to read food labels and look for low-calorie alternatives. If you can consume fewer calories without noticing the reductions, you'll have an easier time sticking to the diet without feeling deprived.<br /> <br /> Swimming is a great way for you to lose excess weight because it burns off many calories. Go to your local gym and sign up for a gym class even if you have a pool at home. Feeling self conscious in a bathing suit might be the boost you need to lose more weight.<br /> <br /> Psyching yourself up for your weight loss journey can be the hardest thing you do. Many people get feelings of dread and panic when they think they will be depriving themselves. This can lead to failing at dieting. Thinking positive and planning ahead can make you very successful at weight loss of any amount.<br /> <br /> Drink all the water you can to aid in weight loss. Most drinks contain fat or sugar, so hydrating with water is the best way to keep your body healthy and slim. Milk is okay to have one glass of per day, but make sure it's skim so the fat content is low.<br /> <br /> When you are sitting in your chair in class or at your job, make sure that you practice good posture at all times. Sitting upright can help to strengthen your core and reduce the stress level that you have. Proper posture can yield great benefits towards your weight loss success.<br /> <br /> To clear up confusion and maintain focus within your weight loss goals, use the advice within this article. There is a lot of misinformation within weight loss conversations that may throw you off track. Pay attention to the basics and take time to enact the tips you have read here.<br /> <br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawresource'><br /> <div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawlinks'>Those extreme <a href="http://goarticles.com/article/Weight-Loss-Diet-Lose-Weight-And-Keep-It-Off-With-These-Great-Tips/7768339">Weight Loss Diet</a> goals are well within your reach. Go to <a href="http://weightlossdietcoaching.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/weight-loss-diet-drop-some-pounds-effectively-with-these-tips-and-tricks/">Weight Loss Diet blog</a> to see why you Probably DON'T want weight loss and why your weight loss goals are more than likely completely screwed up.</div><br /> </div><br />

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Selena Gomez has canceled the Australian tour

<br /><b>It seems that the Australian fans of <a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/search/label/Selena%20Gomez" target="_blank">Selena Gomez </a>American singer will have to wait a bit to see their idol. 210letnyaya singer canceled her Australian tour. This Selena officially announced on Thursday 19 December.</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQW0GE91n24j23JvifZfXniK6mf8fGhEg3eDyD03xo73hkk3QOS0DXLNyNBYdDLzr2Ja0yduntTMXT3an2u1hdhpcXY9kQPn-gIaQIkV7EHGATv7_tha7w7gl4LZXVkSVkp8bR4zhWYvY/s1600/Selena+Gomez+has+canceled+the+Australian+tour.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQW0GE91n24j23JvifZfXniK6mf8fGhEg3eDyD03xo73hkk3QOS0DXLNyNBYdDLzr2Ja0yduntTMXT3an2u1hdhpcXY9kQPn-gIaQIkV7EHGATv7_tha7w7gl4LZXVkSVkp8bR4zhWYvY/s1600/Selena+Gomez+has+canceled+the+Australian+tour.jpg" /></a></div><br />"My fans are important to me, and I would not want to disappoint them. But for me and for my family, it became clear that I could no longer put work first in their lives. I need some time for yourself to relax, get my thoughts in order, and get a little better than I am "- said Selena.<br /><br /> She also apologized to his fans and expressed hope for understanding:" I sincerely apologize you. You know, guys, that each of you means to me ».<br /><br /> Source close to the singer told the publication UsWeekly, that" Selena worked without interruption for more than 6 years. And now she had no strength and she is forced to take a break to rest. For her it was a very difficult decision, because she hates to disappoint his fans. But it so happens that now she needs to think about their health, focus on yourself ».<br /><br /> Recently, December 6, during a speech at the show Jingle Ball in New York, the singer has experienced a lot of stress when her car stereo system has malfunctioned. Agitated singer to please their fans sang one song more. But apparently not in vain experiences and influenced her decision to leave the stage briefly.<br /><br /> Mated whether this is the fact that a pause in the work decided to make <a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2013/12/justin-bieber-said-about-leaving-scene.html" target="_blank">Justin Bieber is still unknown</a>.<br /><br /><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "ca-pub-8441125172513237"; /* biner3 */ google_ad_slot = "7346003106"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; //--></script><script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"></script><br />

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Carlos Beltran joins Yankees (BLOG)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEichuML7x2y57Jgp1cepWq8horcZCUiz5DmjlZCIVZNGqoA8aYCQkVVcnkLdGV2ZTXxTDOKCBm5CY5C9sKEHt5Ewjc5TUfyJha7alh_TrmmvbKumrF11bkSXKH1PwYgjT0jKnkLhtxxbvo/s1600/espnapi_dm_131220_mlb_beltran_image_redo_wmain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEichuML7x2y57Jgp1cepWq8horcZCUiz5DmjlZCIVZNGqoA8aYCQkVVcnkLdGV2ZTXxTDOKCBm5CY5C9sKEHt5Ewjc5TUfyJha7alh_TrmmvbKumrF11bkSXKH1PwYgjT0jKnkLhtxxbvo/s320/espnapi_dm_131220_mlb_beltran_image_redo_wmain.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div itemprop="articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: proxima-nova, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 22px; padding: 0px;">NEW YORK -- <a href="http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/3971/carlos-beltran" style="color: #2e538f; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Carlos Beltran</a> was once a <a href="http://espn.go.com/mlb/team/_/name/nym/new-york-mets" style="color: #2e538f; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Met</a>, but he has always wanted to be a <a href="http://espn.go.com/mlb/team/_/name/nyy/new-york-yankees" style="color: #2e538f; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Yankee</a>.</div><div itemprop="articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: proxima-nova, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 22px; padding: 0px;">The Yankees and Beltran agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal two weeks ago, and on Friday the veteran outfielder put on his pinstriped No. 36 uniform for the first time.</div><div itemprop="articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: proxima-nova, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 22px; padding: 0px;">"Having the opportunity to come back again as a Yankee means a lot to me," he said. "I grew up being a Yankee fan. I grew up being a <a href="http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/2538/bernie-williams" style="color: #2e538f; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Bernie Williams</a> fan. At one point [in 2005], I almost got a chance to sign with the Yankees, but it didn't work out."Beltran ended up going to the Mets for seven years and $119 million. While he said he enjoyed his time in Flushing, he sounded bitter about how upper management treated him.</div><div itemprop="articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: proxima-nova, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 22px; padding: 0px;">Speaking after Friday's news conference, Beltran was still upset about being singled out along with a couple of his teammates for missing an appearance at the Walter Reed Medical Center in 2010. He said at the time that he'd returned to Puerto Rico that day to work with one of his charities. He also said he felt the Mets did not handle his knee problems appropriately.</div><div itemprop="articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: proxima-nova, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 22px; padding: 0px;">"All the controversy about the Walter Reed," Beltran said. "The knee -- the organization trying to put me as a player that was a bad apple. I was this, I was that. I can deal with 0-for-4 and three strikeouts and talk to you guys. But when someone is trying to hurt you in a very personal way, trying to put things out there ... then we got trouble. Now, it's personal.</div><div itemprop="articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: proxima-nova, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 22px; padding: 0px;">"When they say all that about myself, I was hurt. You cannot believe the organization that signed you for seven years is trying to put you down. In that aspect, I felt hurt."</div><div itemprop="articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: proxima-nova, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 22px; padding: 0px;">Beltran almost didn't become a Met in 2005. At his and then-agent Scott Boras' request, he met with Yankees owner George Steinbrenner in Tampa, Fla., offering a discounted price to eventually replace Williams in center.</div><div itemprop="articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: proxima-nova, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 22px; padding: 0px;">"We came pretty close back then," said team president Randy Levine, who was in the room.</div><div itemprop="articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: proxima-nova, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 22px; padding: 0px;">Ultimately the Yankees, with Williams still in center, declined and Beltran had some productive seasons with the Mets. Still, he's most remembered for taking a called third strike against <a href="http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/5403/adam-wainwright" style="color: #2e538f; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Adam Wainwright</a> that ended Game 7 in the Mets' loss to the <a href="http://espn.go.com/mlb/team/_/name/stl/st-louis-cardinals" style="color: #2e538f; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">St. Louis Cardinals</a> in the 2006 NLCS.</div><div itemprop="articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: proxima-nova, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 22px; padding: 0px;">"When you don't win, everything is a failure," Beltran said.</div><div itemprop="articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: proxima-nova, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 22px; padding: 0px;">Beltran, who turns 37 in April, joins his sixth franchise. He hit .296 with 24 home runs, 84 RBIs and an OPS of .830 this past season with the Cardinals and played in the World Series for the first time.</div><div itemprop="articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: proxima-nova, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 22px; padding: 0px;"></div><div itemprop="articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: proxima-nova, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 22px; padding: 0px;">The Yankees' plan for Beltran is for him to play right field and also DH to protect his bad knees. The team has six outfielders ( <a href="http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/28637/jacoby-ellsbury" style="color: #2e538f; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Jacoby Ellsbury</a>, <a href="http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/29174/brett-gardner" style="color: #2e538f; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Brett Gardner</a>, <a href="http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/3993/alfonso-soriano" style="color: #2e538f; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Alfonso Soriano</a>, <a href="http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/4570/ichiro-suzuki" style="color: #2e538f; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Ichiro Suzuki</a> and<a href="http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/4166/vernon-wells" style="color: #2e538f; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Vernon Wells</a> are the others) on the roster but likely will be down to four by the end of spring training because of trades, injuries or cuts.</div><div itemprop="articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: proxima-nova, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 22px; padding: 0px;">"At some point, something is going to give," general manager Brian Cashman said.</div><div itemprop="articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: proxima-nova, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 22px; padding: 0px;">Beltran decided on New York after being pursued heavily by the <a href="http://espn.go.com/mlb/team/_/name/ari/arizona-diamondbacks" style="color: #2e538f; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Arizona Diamondbacks</a> and<a href="http://espn.go.com/mlb/team/_/name/kc/kansas-city-royals" style="color: #2e538f; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Kansas City Royals</a>. The D-backs actually offered slightly more than the Yankees' ultimate offer of three years and $45 million.</div><div itemprop="articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: proxima-nova, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 22px; padding: 0px;">The Yankees, a source told ESPNNewYork.com, were at three years for $39 million for a couple of weeks but were told $45 million would seal the deal. They reached that number two weeks ago and Beltran was in the Bronx on Friday.</div><div itemprop="articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: proxima-nova, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 22px; padding: 0px;">"This is someone who has always wanted to be a Yankee," Cashman said. "We've experienced discussions along the way throughout our tenure with the possibility to bring him in here. We are happy to land him now."</div><div itemprop="articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: proxima-nova, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 22px; padding: 0px;">Cashman evoked the name of The Boss and the late owner's penchant for bringing former Mets stars to the Bronx.</div><div itemprop="articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: proxima-nova, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 22px; padding: 0px;">"George Steinbrenner and his family have had a chance to take some players that have been premier players with the New York Mets and later in their careers they have come over here to continue their successful runs as major league players," Cashman said. "Those examples are clearly <a href="http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/1762/david-cone" style="color: #2e538f; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">David Cone</a>, <a href="http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/stats/_/id/1424/dwight-gooden" style="color: #2e538f; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Dwight Gooden</a> [and] <a href="http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/stats/_/id/1350/darryl-strawberry" style="color: #2e538f; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Darryl Strawberry</a>, to name a few."</div><div itemprop="articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: proxima-nova, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 22px; padding: 0px;">ABCNews.</div></div>

Carlos Beltran joins Yankees (BLOG)

NEW YORK --  Carlos Beltran  was once a  Met , but he has always wanted to be a  Yankee . The Yankees and Beltran agreed to a three-year, $4...

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Basic Muscle Building Facts Covered

<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Arnold Sylvester</div><br /><br /> <div class='uawarticle'>Asking for advice on how to build muscle can seem rather daunting. This is largely due to the severe jargon which surrounds unfamiliar new techniques like body weight workouts and high intensity interval training but it is also something which needn't be so confusing.<br /> <br /> Despite the huge strides forward we have taken in the fitness industry, if you harbor dreams of building cold, hard, lean muscle you would do very well to return to the basic fundamental rules of size and strength.<br /> <br /> They are:<br /> <br /> 1. Focusing on compound lifts is imperative.<br /> <br /> Exercises such as the lat pulldown, bench press, squat and lunge remain key figureheads in any size and strength routine.<br /> <br /> Any compound exercise will recruit more muscle fibers than an isolation move, therefore you'll gain more size over a shorter period of time.<br /> <br /> 2. Learn how many reps to perform.<br /> <br /> While high rep training has it's own benefits, you should be aiming for the 8-12 range if your goal is muscular hypertrophy. This is backed up by years of key studies from medical research studies carried out on the subject.<br /> <br /> You'll be stronger on some exercises, naturally, but you can begin using your rep range as a guide to tell you if you are going too light or too heavy.<br /> <br /> 3. Adapt your program to your new strength gains.<br /> <br /> Consistency is the worst mistake made on the gym floor.<br /> <br /> Consistently doing the same routine or lifting the same figures will lead you to a plateau. In order to build a better body you need to give your body a physical reason to grow. This can only be done by giving it weights which it finds hard to deal with. <br /> <br /> 4. Sleep to grow.<br /> <br /> Muscles are broken down and torn in the gym. They don't start rebuilding until you recover after your workout has ended.<br /> <br /> If you try to get eight to twelve hours of sleep on a consistent basis, it is a guaranteed method to increase your size and strength. That's because the body releases growth hormone and testosterone at this point, so neglecting this phase of the day is not advised.<br /> <br /> This could be compared to leaving the cement to set on a brick wall, but returning the following day and trying to build on it even further. You're basically knocking yourself down all the time and going nowhere. <br /> <br /> If your goal to learn how to build muscle has so far proved fruitless, these tips will help. It is a very common trait in the fitness industry to over complicate matters and go overboard with unnecessary scientific jargon, as you will easily see by looking for tips on high intensity interval training or drop-set techniques. But these proven principles are simple, yet time-tested.<br /> <br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawresource'><br /> <div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawlinks'>Contact info: Discover key tips teaching you <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KFcTIpXe90">how to build muscle</a> and how to perform <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzpCjw7i3nk">high intensity interval training</a> properly for maximum results on the exclusive training website from leading UK personal trainer Russ Howe PTI.</div><br /> </div><br />

Basic Muscle Building Facts Covered

By Arnold Sylvester Asking for advice on how to build muscle can seem rather daunting. This is largely due to the severe jargon which surr...

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