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Bodybuilding can Save your Life We are biologically wired at birth with a warranty of threescore years and ten, but we tend to ignore the fine print with its numerous disclaimers. With proper care and maintenance, we can live far beyond the warranty. The Power of Small Business Classifieds Small Business Classifieds, when used effectively, can be one of the quickest and inexpensive ways to increase sales and customers. One or two, well-written small classifieds can generate thousands in sales. Most people in America, don't appreciate the pulling power of classified advertising. They think small classifieds are for selling unwanted items, or finding cheap bargains, not for developing a business. Finance on the Net For most people, the image of the 80’s city investor springs to mind: sharp suits, fast cars, and million dollar deals struck during the blink of an eye. The reality is far removed. The Truth about Filtering Software Many blacklists are compiled by computer, but some are generated by human editors. This begs the question. Who decides what constitutes objectionable sites? It’s a Family Affair Will your kids be lured away from home by on-line pedophiles lurking in chat rooms? Will your partner indulge in an adulterous affair via email? Will you become uncontrollably addicted to porn? Will you run outrageous phone bills and end up in bankruptcy? Does Muscle Memory Occur? Gaining muscle size seems to be easier the second time around – even if you starting from the same place. That’s right. It appears that your muscles can reach their former size (their size when you stopped working out) in a much shorter time than it took to achieve that size that first time you trained. Getting Started on the Internet The internet is a massive world wide collection of computers, connected together in a huge network. Any type of computer can be connected to the network, as long as it speaks the universal internet language, TCP/IP. What’s Making us Fatter? Why then is obesity on the increase and reaching epidemic proportions? The main cause of weight gain is a lack of perspective. Weight gain is a result of eating more food than we can use up living, laughing, loving and working. Is your Kid heading for a Heart Attack? The combination of moderate elevations in several risk factors can put you at high risk for heart disease. Some risk factors you can’t do anything about are: growing older, being male, or having a family history of early heart disease. What can you do to Speed up the Internet? Anyone who has ever used their own home computer to demonstrate the Internet to a friend who’s never seen it before knows there’s one question that occurs more than any other: Why is it so slow? Musical Magic In every gym we hear ‘the beat’. It makes you wonder why we are so preoccupied with music. Suggests one national caliber bodybuilder: ‘It’s the magic of music. Music will give you strength, when nothing else will.’ Glandulars……One More Time Now that steroids are getting major attention from local and national law enforcement, many health enthusiasts are pushing glandulars again. Not long ago I noticed at least five major publications carrying full-page ads attesting to the magnificent benefits that can be derived from ingesting glandulars. A Time for Training Training is analogous to money. Each workout is like a deposit in an interest bearing account. With steady training you accumulate a fortune in physical benefits and appearance. Sensible Dieting Some of us eat to exercise, others exercise so they can eat. Whatever your motivation, if you run, bike, or perform some kind of endurance activity, you probably feel that you deserve to eat more. Weight Training can Save an Increasing Sedentary Culture Weight training will one day become the greatest force in existence and it may be hailed as the activity that actually saved civilization from itself. Bodybuilding for Women Weight control is the main reason most women work out, but aerobics alone isn’t the best approach. By building some muscle, you increase your metabolism so you can eat more without gaining fat. The Consequences of Crash Diets Having low blood glucose can actually be quite detrimental to your body, both in its obvious manifestations and in ways you may not be aware of. Not only can low blood glucose impair your mood and how well you process things mentally, but it may damage skeletal muscle fibers. Recuperation & Recovery: Integrated Methods Your training program should include a variety of restorative measures, such as massage, sauna, hydrotherapy and electrical muscle stimulation. If you use one method to the exclusion of the others, your body will soon adapt and will no longer help you to recover. The Circle of Wellness Are you well? At the heart of that casual question, asked in everyday conversation, lies the secret to living a life of optimum balance and vitality. Sex and Nutrition: Fuelling the Fire for Desire Did you consider that your nutrition may have something to do with the way you feel – at night or anytime? Nutrition related to sex? Of course. Just as nutrition is related to any aspect of physical performance. Stress is a Double Edged Sword Disease is a long term effect of stress. Short term effects include elevated blood pressure, accelerated heart rate and loss of appetite. Stress can also alter a person’s brain wave activity, endocrine and immunological balances. Bodybuilding: The Flushing Principle When you use the Flushing Principle, you can feel an immediate benefit. The Pump. After all, what is bodybuilding? It’s about pumping the muscle and making it grow. Contrary to what some believe, it doesn’t take heavy weights to create a pump. Understanding, Managing and Reducing the Stress in your Life Television ads sell countless medications designed to relieve stress. But the only real way to escape stress is by dying. The problem that our society faces is that it does not understand stress or how to deal with it, nor does it see its benefits. Bodybuilding can help you Look and Feel Young Again If you are 40 years of age or older and don’t exercise, you stand a good chance of developing a variety of ailments that could plague you the rest of your life: cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Tips on Beating Stress There are ways to beat stress, but you have to put your organizational skills to work and learn how to relax despite it all. Fitness Hell: Is that what my life has become? That’s what my life has become – a fitness hell. Ever since my spouse started reading every health and fitness magazine he could get his hands on… cover to cover. Good grief, he even reads the ads. Hostility – One Stress You Don’t Need Of all the stress in life, hostility is one of the worst. Hostility not only makes you miserable, but it might just kill you. There are some correlations between hostility and disease risk factors. Having it All: Health, Happiness, Success What is it that brings you happiness? Your job? Your workouts? Looking hot and feeling great? Is it your home or some other material possession? Just what is it that makes you feel truly happy, content and alive? Alcohol and Muscles Bodybuilders who like to drink should consider the effects of alcohol on both muscles and hormones. A 1989 study of alcohol found that heavy alcohol consumption damages the heart muscle in one third of the subjects, and skeletal muscles in half of them. It’s very clear that alcohol’s toxic effects on muscles are significant and far more widespread than anyone thought. Beginner Bodybuilding: How Often to Train Training the whole body three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) is ideal for the beginner. This allows the beginner nearly 48 hours of rest between workouts and gives the beginner an additional two days of rest over weekends. Calf Muscle Development In bodybuilding, calf exercises increase the bulk and definition of the upper back and sides of the lower legs. The leg press calf raise is an excellent movement for this purpose. Helping your Muscles use what you Swallow Achieving bodybuilding goals requires careful attention to what you eat, but do you ever think about how you eat? The art of eating has a lot to do with your body’s efficiency in utilizing the food you select so carefully. Before Buying a Property Before buying a house, you should thoroughly investigate the property. This will not only help you determine the value of the property, but may also save money in the long run. Are You Becoming a Diabetic? Full blown diabetes is easy to spot: frequent, uncontrollable urges to urinate, virtually unquenchable thirst, numbness in your hands and feet. Symptoms leading up to the full blown disease are easier to ignore. But ignorance isn’t bliss. Hazardous Waist We all know being overweight is not good for us but recent findings indicate that if the fat is stored on your tummy, your health is seriously at risk. Sad Heart, Happy Heart. Here’s how to Keep it Ticking Happily It may be an age old symbol of emotion, but everyone knows that the human heart is really nothing more than a pump. Or is it? New research suggests a direct link between your state of mind and the state of your heart. Here’s how to keep it ticking happily. Defend your Manhood When it comes to caring for some of our most critical equipment, the stuff we need to know, keeping our species going – we’re virtually clueless. And that ain’t good, because a lot can happen to a man’s penis, testes and prostate: itchiness, infection, pain, bumps, sores, growths, rashes, burning, drooping, swelling, clogging and cancer. Keep your Ears Perfectly Sound Of all the senses, hearing is the one we abuse most. We don’t stare at something that’s painfully bright or touch something that is too hot. But we are willing to listen to something that is too loud. That’s because, unless we shatter an eardrum, there’s no blood and usually no pain. They’re simply part of the way we live. Unfortunately, we’re living loud. The Plague of Plenty A skyrocketing number of young men are being stricken with type 2 diabetes – a disease that could leave them blind, impotent, disabled and if left untreated, eventually death. The really scary part? You may have it and not even know it. Drink Away Five Kilograms Meal replacements really work. Researchers found that regularly drinking meal replacements increased a man’s chances of losing weight and keeping it off for longer than a year. But which one should you drink? Men trying to lose weight need about 2500 kilojoules per meal, with 25% of those kilojoules from protein, 25% from fat, and 50% from carbohydrates. Get Some Erection Protection A man is well known for his appreciation of tools, their proper maintenance and their most effective use. Which makes it that much more shocking that we fail to properly maintain our own carnal implements, be they mini drivers or diamond studded 12 inch drill bits. Build Complete Upper Body Strength Sometimes it’s just not worth re-inventing the wheel. True classics are often underestimated, in fashion and music, as well as in workouts. Starting with the push up, we’ll give you the perfect form for each exercise, training tips, as well as variations to spice up your workout. Use Your Pre-Sleep Time to Program your Mind for Success What do you think about before you nod off at night? Your day at work? Your significant other? Your chores at home? Whatever it may be, you could put that time to better use in an attempt to maximize your bodybuilding goals. Targeting Upper Abdominals If abdominals came in a can, everyone would have a six pack. In the real world, having an enviable midsection requires a real commitment not only to a training program that includes, unless you’re genetically gifted, plenty of aerobics but also a diet that carefully monitors macronutrient ratios and total calories. Potassium may Protect against Acidosis, Muscle Loss If you think your high protein diet, along with proper training is all you need for maximum muscle, think again. If you eat lots of animal products but not enough fruits and vegetables, your body may retain more acid than it excretes, a condition called metabolic acidosis. How to Determine the Right Number of Sets for You One of the most common questions asked by beginner bodybuilders has to do with how many sets are recommended for an exercise. Let’s take a look at how you can fine tune your workout to determine the best combinations for you. Selenium and the Influence on Human Health Low selenium concentration in the blood is associated with increase risk of spontaneous abortion, male fertility, increased risk of cancer and higher cancer mortality rates. An inverse relationship between blood selenium concentration and cardiovascular disease has also been reported. What will it be like when you are Online all the Time? A man walks down the street, waving his arms and talking to himself. No problem, he’s dictating an email. A woman sits on a park bench, stabbing at a pocket computer with a plastic stylus. Is she selling shares or checking the contents of her fridge? Web Site Basics Lovingly, you made templates to smooth the process of actually building the site and when you finished, you uploaded it to your web space. You’ve embedded a little hit counter in the front page of your site. Now your work is done. The only thing left to do is sit back and watch the hits roll in. Except they don’t. Expert HTML With the Web being the all encompassing, slightly anarchic, global phenomenon that it is, there are no set standards about how to design Web pages. But there is one overriding principle that every Web designer should chant like a mantra as soon as they awake in the morning. ‘Speed is everything’. Creating a Backup Strategy to avoid Disaster You want all your data files (e.g. Word documents, Excel documents, email, etc.) to be in folders that are all inside a single folder on your hard disk. Windows provides you with a folder named "My Documents" designed for this purpose. The Enemy Within Like their biological counterparts, computer viruses cannot replicate by themselves – they must attach themselves to an existing computer program so they can be copied along with it. There are 3 main types of viruses, each of which use a different kind of host. Is MP3 the Death of the Music Industry? MP3 – short for MPEG audio layer 3 – has generated so much press coverage that entire rainforests have been destroyed to cope with the demand for newspaper, and the hot air emanating from panicky music industry meetings has punched a new hole in the ozone layer. The Ultimate Security Measures The only thing saving most of us from becoming victims is that the professional hacker is not interested in the average person. The professional hacker is driven by political and moral agendas, financial gain and personal glory within their own trusted community of fellow hackers. There’s not much the average person owns that can satisfy any of these needs. Understanding Browser Cache in Internet Explorer The efficiency of your cache is largely determined by its size. In Internet Explorer go to Tools - Internet Options - Temporary Internet Files - Settings. This is where you modify your cache settings. Your memory cache is where pages are stored during your browsing session. Create Superb Graphics for your Website You’ve planned your content, you’ve played with HTML and you’ve selected a color scheme. Now add some graphical spice. Overclocking Made Easy Just imagine if the only difference between the two liter sports saloon and the 1.4 family hatchback was the badge on the back. Imagine a car manufacturer that fitted all its cars with the same engine but detuned those in the budget models to protect the price premiums at the top of the range. How to Get Online To get on the Internet, you don’t need a superfast, top-of-the-range computer. Such a dream machine would make your Net browsing a little easier, but you certainly don’t have to upgrade to a Pentium IV to make the most of the web. 10 Reasons Why You Should Have Your Own Web Page Everyone’s building their own web page, from 14-year-olds producing multimedia extravaganzas in their bedrooms to grandparents putting their family history online. Despite appearances it’s dead simple to build your own web page. The Most Important Elements of a Digital Camera The most important elements of a digital camera are the ones you can’t assess by reading the back of the box. The quality of the lens, CCD and compression software make the difference between sharp, colorful pictures and leaden mash, but there’s no easy way to find out how well a particular model can see. Don’t rely on a single review. How Message Filters Can Block Unwanted Emails Anyone who has spent time browsing the newsgroups on Usenet, looking for the interesting articles in between the advertisements, can testify there is such a thing as too much information, and email can suffer from similar problems. How many unsolicited emails do you get? Making the Most of Fonts on your Web Pages Modern browsers do handle text formatting a lot better than they used to, but for budding designers, it’s still a balancing act trying to get good-looking text on a web site. Here are some of the best tricks to use and by the time you’ve read this article, you too will know how to improve the quality of text on your new site. If You Want Your Website to Make an Impact, You Need to Make it Visually Inviting Striking visual impact. Instant appeal, instant identity. Compelling navigation system. Everyone loves your web site. The links keep flowing in, and your counter grows and grows. Before a month is out, you have a hot search engine ranking, a write-up in a top directory and a handful of willing contributors. Getting the Best from Outlook Express Any business, regardless of its size, should have and Internet email facility. An Internet address looks good on your business card and, more importantly, it ensures that you are accessible 24 hours a day anywhere in the world. To Get the Most Out of your Leisure Software you need the Right Hardware Unless you play every genre of game out there, the odds are that one or two carefully chosen controllers will provide you with everything you need. Networking your Home or Small Business is Fairly Inexpensive If you have as few as two computers in your home, you can reap a number of benefits by connecting them with a network cable and two NICs (Network Interface Cards). Equally, if you run a small business from your house, and have maybe five or six systems, benefits can be seen by networking. Internet Explorer Tips you’ll Wonder How you Ever Lived Without Whatever your gripes about Microsoft, you can’t fault its browser know-how. Each version has been packed with features designed to smooth your surfing experience, but there is one problem; these features are often tucked away in help files, or aren’t simply listed at all. Protecting your LAN is no longer Optional Your LAN is one of your most precious assets. In fact, all the information on it and all the information that passes through it can be thought of as the blood of your company. The Mouse has come a Long way since its Invention 45 Years Ago While the mouse is a very useful creature, it can bite back. If your arms ache after using a mouse for a while, don’t ignore it. Carpel Tunnel Syndrome and Tendinitis are just two nasty mouse related afflictions to which you can fall prey. The Terrifying Potential of Information Warfare In an increasingly connected world, we’re more dependent on technology than we’ve ever been – and that means we’re exposed to serious dangers. The same technology that brings us funny web sites can also be used to spy on companies, bring down entire networks and even threaten lives. Is Windows XP a Genuine Step Forward or Just a Pretty Face? Windows XP comes in two versions: Home and Professional. Both versions use the same system code, and Professional adds features such as better power management for mobile users and file encryption, for protecting confidential data. Essential Guide to Online Shopping CDs, DVDs, videos, clothing, holidays, household items, and even groceries can be ordered online for home delivery. Even so, many Net users are wary of shopping on the Internet. Upgrade or Replace your Computer Online It’s always been the case that it is cheaper to buy a full-blown new machine from a direct seller rather than straight from the retailers, where prices are high and options are few. The Internet has made this price gap even more apparent. You only have to take a quick tour around a few direct sellers’ web sites to see the difference in cost. Buy your Software over the Internet and Save some Cash Theoretically, software is the ideal item to buy over the Internet. Choose your program, hand over your credit card number and before you know it, your new software has been downloaded on to your computer and is ready to run. In practice though, things aren’t quite that simple. Every Book you could Ever Want is Available Online Virtually every book in print, is available on the Net and usually at a discount to boot. True, you can’t browse the shelves and fondle the books’ dust covers if you order online, but at least you can actually buy the book you want. The Murky World of Device Drivers Device drivers enable software developers to automatically support all peripherals that conform to a particular standard and they enable hardware manufacturers to develop innovative new devices without worrying about backward compatibility. Enter the World of E-commerce by Joining an Associate Program Now that your site is up and running, the next thing to do is find out how you can get it to earn its keep. Too many webmasters seem content to let their creations loaf about the web, draining their creator’s time and money. Searching Strategies Successful Internet searching begins even before you touch your keyboard or click on your mouse – it’s when you consider what type of search you want to carry out. Taking Control in Outlook Express Outlook Express is a program commonly used for handling email and newsgroup messages. If your browser comes with a program to deal with email and newsgroups, then it may seem there is no need to look somewhere else, but how else are you going to be sure you are using the best program for your needs? ISP Awareness With complaints about ISPs reaching new heights, it seems that more people than ever are unhappy with their provider, but unsure where else to go. If this sounds like you, then you need some strategies to help you out. Does Your Internet Life seem Strangely Unfulfilled? You buy a new PC, it comes with Windows and there’s a browser included. It doesn’t seem like there’s much more to know, but the truth is rather different. Behind Closed Doors Sex Sells Recent statistics show that people pay out twice as much for online pornography as they do for all other subscription based Internet services combined. The Ease of Sleaze We all have freedom of choice, but some of us are freer than others. For compulsive people, the cesspit can be pretty enticing. It’s a bit like allowing an alcoholic to work in a brewery. The Real Threat Posed by Viruses A virus is a computer program that is designed to enter PCs without the user’s knowledge, then replicate itself throughout the system. Some viruses carry a ‘payload’ which activates eventually – this can be anything from displaying a silly message on the screen to wiping out all the files on your hard disk. How to Make the Most of Messages Sent by Email There’s little doubt that the success of the Internet is dependent, in part at least, on email. Email pops up everywhere, and everyone who is anyone can reel off their address at the drop of a hat. The Risk of File Attachments in Email Email is fine for getting a message across and sorting out meetings, but it can be a bit dull, which is where file attachments come in. MP3 is the Buzzword on the Internet The most common statement we hear from the uninitiated is that MP3 is illegal. Let’s clear this one up for starters. MP3 is not illegal. It is simply a file format. What is Linux? Linux – the operating system for a GNU (pronounced Gnew) generation. It has been dubbed the alternative to Microsoft, the solution to all life’s problems and many other things that may or may not be true. But what is Linux, and should you care? What is Taoism? More a philosophy than a religion, Taoism is concerned with finding a balance between the way we live our lives and the demands life places on us. Translated literally as ‘The Way’, following the Tao means practicing a form of ‘minimal’ action called the ‘wu wei’. Feng Shui for your Computer Although feng shui principles are usually applied to the real world, your virtual environment could also benefit from less clutter. Follow these simple steps to desktop nirvana. Transform your Journey on the Net into a Harmonious Experience The relationship between a person and a machine is a complex one. At times, it may seem that you are at the beck and call of your computer rather than the other way around. This is not the case. You are the most important component in your system – when you make mistakes, your computer makes mistakes and energy is wasted. Why it’s Good to Make Him Jealous Relationships are unique as your fingerprints, so only you can write the rules that make you happy. The mistakes that follow can break a relationship. But use them correctly and they can actually make it stronger. What is Netiquette? Netiquette is an attempt to foist table manners on the Net user who might care – a sort of book of right and proper manners for all young and fair societies. Or generally, a set of guidelines Net users should follow to be good Net citizens. Technical Net Jargon Bots crawl along the backbone, swinging from server to server and round a few routers. If this makes no sense at all, you need to get acquainted with some technical Net terms. Wireless Technologies Explained. Bluetooth and WAP. WAP allows service providers to separate the content and only send to the mobile handset the information the user needs. The possibilities of WAP are enormous. Basically, anything you can do on the Internet can now be accessed via your WAP cell phone. The Hype and Noise about DVD Video CDs have been around for a while, but the quality they delivered was poor. The high capacity of DVD, on the other hand, allows for really great image quality – much better than VHS – along with cinema quality sound. Portals, Gateways, Content Portals Most people know how frustrating Internet searches can be, frequently returning thousands of irrelevant results and making it seemingly impossible to find what you’re looking for. Wireless Application Protocol How long will it be before we’re connecting to the Internet via our mobile phones? We take a look at the exciting possibilities of Wireless Application Protocol (WAP). Your First Website Now that you know how to put a page together, it’s time to use that expertise to create a fully fledged site. Here is the way to plan that site you always dreamed about. XML: Scripting for the Web and Beyond Unlike HTML, XML has no fixed tags. The user must define tags that mark individual items of data within the file. XML holds the promise of a common source definition for the Web in much the same as Rich Text Files allow formatted text to be exchanged between different word processors.
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