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    Don't mess with the blind...

    Legally blind man teaches alleged intruder a lesson I have a huge respect for blind people who live their lives as if they were not disabled at all. This was particularly true when I viewed one of my classmates at UCLA who would go from the dorms all the way through LA traffic over to the...
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    Better to cut the fat or bulk up first...

    I've been trying to figure out what's the proper procedure or order (if there's one) for weightlifting. If the ultimate primary goal is to lose weight, would it be better to start off by cutting or would it be more beneficial in the long run to gain additional muscle mass through increased...
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    How elastic is skin?

    For the fitness experts and those who've dropped a significant amount of weight: How well does your skin adapt to your new thinner self? Has anyone had to have surgery to have excess skin removed because of weight loss?
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    Weightlifting and Weight Loss Question

    I'm trying to drop weight and build up some muscle mass for tennis endurance as I'm trying to get back into tournament play but I've found that when I lift weights (following the advice from previous threads) that my movements become significantly restricted. I don't know if it's because my...
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    Poll: Is being sentient a gift or a curse?

    Is the ability to be conscious of oneself's existence a curse or gift? Explain away please.
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    Zoom! Teeth Whitening

    I work on the outskirts of a mall and when we go to the food court for lunch I always see this stand for the Zoom! Teeth Whitening procedure. I think they charge $170 and they claim that it can whiten up to 8 shades. Has anyone heard of or better yet, tried this system?
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    Losing weght question

    Pretty much the topic sums up the question. Ever since college, I've gained too much weight and was hoping to find the best way to lose that mid-section. Would it be better to lift weights in conjunction with fat loss or better to just focus on fat loss at first? Any help from you fitness...
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    Reboot the TV show

    Anyone remember watching this show as a kid and not knowing any of the terminologies? Text
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    Just purchased my Nikon D80 need suggestions on lenses

    Can anyone point me to some decent lenses for the Nikon D80 that are decent for general photography?
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    Boss Hog

    Anyone catch the article in the latest Rolling Stone titled Boss Hog regarding the pork industry, in particular, Smithfield foods? Was an interesting read and my bosses are running around the firm talking about it.
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    Anyone know of any good gyms to learn how to box in West LA

    Anyone happen to know of any decent place in West LA (Santa Monica area mainly) that has a good boxing program? Just looking to get back into shape after the college binge fest. Thanks.