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    Half lb. (fractional weight plate) or some other hack?

    A few weeks ago, while racking my barbell after a squat (on to a Valor squat stand that I use in home-gym), I missed the racking-rest on one side. The barbell crashed down on the safety stand, and got slightly bent. It's a 7-foot long, uniformly 1-inch diameter, standard bar (max weight capacity...
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    Beta Alanine is toxic?

    I just came upon this: http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9922810 If this is true, I am really screwed. I have been ingesting this "poison" daily for over six months now. What are your thoughts? ~ JC ~
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    Form check request: Dragon Flags

    So, about a year ago, I got into my head that I want to be able to do dragon flags, Getting to the point where I could do even one, with lousy form, took months. Now, I am at the point where I can do up to four (and, on very good days, five), albeit still not with perfect form. I have a link...
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    Squatting differently

    I read this article and, somehow, it struck a chord in me. It seems to make intuitive sense to me. how do the rest of you feel? http://themovementfix.com/the-best-kept-secret-why-people-have-to-squat-differently/
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    Looking for a basic unlocked GSM phone

    During my upcoming overseas travel, I would like to use a local SIM card with a GSM phone (900/1800 bands). ATA&T refuses to unlock my Samsung Galaxy S3 because I have not had it for two years yet. Could you recommend a few online resources from where I could buy a basic, unlocked GSM...
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    Another depressing study on Fish Oil :-(

    Please don't get me wrong. I am a fan of fish oil (and consume it in large quantities every day). I guess that is also why I tend to research it frequently. So, I came upon these . . . http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1357266...
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    What is your *vanity* exercise?

    This may be silly. But, when I was younger, and couldn't even do a single pull-up or chin-up, I used to think that the wide-grip pull-up was the most badass workout there ever was. The first time I tried, I couldn't lift myself up any more than an inch or so. Anyhow, now, many years later, I...
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    If I take Beta Alanine . . .

    I am a college professor. One night, after hours of desk work, I went to bed very late, and slept for about three hours before I had to wake up and go teach class. Needless to say, I was very groggy. I am not a morning person, and am slow for my early morning classes to begin with. So...
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    Omega 3 Fish Oils Linked To Increased Prostate Cancer Risk

    I know how popular Fish Oils supplements are on this Forum. About a couple of years ago, I grew to become a big fan of Fish Oil supplements myself. Over the last eight months, I have consumed eight Kirkland (Costco) Fish Oil tablets (1000 mg) everyday. (However, it did *not* help in lowering...
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    What is *your* verdict?

    Early this year (in January), I had a medium-sized, prominent belly. At that time, it had only been a month that I had gotten back into SL 5x5 after a year-long hiatus. One evening, as a kind of bet with a friend (over a few drinks), I said that I could get myself "visible abs" by the end of...
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    Creatine Monohydrate (100% Creapure) 1000 grams $22.11 (inc. S/H) @ Prosource.net

    Just ordered 1000 grams of Creatine Monohydrate (100% Creapure) from Prosource.net for $16.16, plus $5.95 for S&H. Seems like an excellent price for 100% Creapure Creatine. The product page is here. Make sure you change the size to 1000 grams. It may take a little while for the price...
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    Offsite backup idea (using Crashplan)

    Currently, I backup all the data files on my home computer (Win 7) to two separate external HDDs. I am beginning to think I need offsite storage. I am wondering if I could this, using CrashPlan to backup the data files on my home computer to an external HDD on my office computer (which is at a...
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    Listening to my body . . .

    “Listen to your body.” ~ Unknown wise person. “Never, never skip a workout.” ~ Sensible, motivational admonition. ________ Here are my vitals: Age: 56 Height: 5’ 7” Weight: 160 lbs. Waist: 37” Some background info: A year and a half ago, just about month into a...
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    Apparatus for INVERTED ROWS at home

    It's reasonably easy to follow Stronglifts 5 x 5 at home, and rig the equipment necessary to perform all of the exercises. Except for one - the Inverted Rows. I am trying to figure out how to do that. I do not have the room to put a cage in my home, so there must be an alternative. I do...
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    Peanut Butter

    I understand how and why Peanut Butter can be good for you. Essentially, it is the protein, I guess. But, they always seem to contain "partially hydrogenated oils." That is what gives them the texture and consistency, I believe. But, partially hydrogenated oils! They are supposed to...
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    Scale for weighing food

    I'm looking for a kitchen scale that would give me reasonably precise readings for weights between 0 through 1 lb. or even 0 through 8 ozs., in increments of 1 oz. or less (preferably much less). My breakfast includes nuts and berries, and I am not sure how else I would be able to account...
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    How often do you (should I) weigh/measure/photograph myself

    There was a time when I used to weigh myself before a shower every day. I have since given that up as being silly. But, that was also when I was impatient to see weight loss. Now, that I do not necessarily want weight loss (but only want to decrease the fat/muscle ratio at about the same or a...
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    Should I rest and let the ache get better? Or carry on?

    It has been several years since I did squats. Day before yesterday, I started doing squats (with an empty bar) and obviously I pushed myself beyond what I should have. (I did 5 sets of 20 reps.) So, since later that day, I have terrible muscle ache, especially in my right thigh. What is...
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    My weight loss experience . . . immediate past and present

    I am 52 years old, 5 ft. 7 1/4 inches, and have always been in moderately good health, by which I mean I have never been obese, but have been a bit pudgy, in the worst of time. This my weight and waist measurement log: Week 0 (at start): Wt.: 153.5 lbs.; Waist: Did not measure. Week 1...
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    Fat Loss Monitor

    In this forum, I have a feeling, I may get scolded for bringing this up. I'll still persevere. I am sure these are not (and can never be) as accurate as measurements made through displacement methods and such. But, are they *completely* ineffective? I mean, would they at least be as accurate...
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    Where do I go from here?

    First my stats: Current weight: 148.5 lbs Height: 5' 7" Age: 52 years Goal: Lose weight, keep off weight, tone upper body, especially arms, shoulders and, if possible chest and back. Four days ago, last Sunday, I weighed my 148.5 lbs. Seven days, prior to that, I weighed 153.5 lbs...
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    Canon multifunction printer PIXMA MX300 for $67.85

    I was looking for an inexpensive MF printer. Found a Canon Pixma MX300 Office All-On-One Inkjet on Amazon.com for $67.85 (2-day shipping included). Link Seems like a warm price, don't you think? The egg sells it for: $105 (including shipping). And the best deal on Pricegrabber, with...
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    Any Good? 32" LCD HDTV Refurbished - free shipping, $399.95

    What do you all think? Link [Edit: Link corrected.] (1) Cable / Antenna Input (1) HDMI (1) VGA (1) PC Audio Output (1) Component Input (1) Composite Input (1) S-Video Input (1) Audio Output (1) USB Connector (Service Port) (1) RS-232 The resolution is: 1366 x 768 Warranty...
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    KVM for dual monitor

    Hi, I use a dual-monitor setup, but I have to switch between two CPUs. Could suggest one or a few brand and model names/numbers for KVM switches that might let me accomplish this? Are there even KVM switches that support dual monitors? Thank you. ~ JC ~
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    KVM switch for a dual-monitor set up

    Hi, I use a dual monitor set up, but I have to switch between two CPUs. Could suggest one or a few KVM brand and model name/number that might let me accomplish this? Are there KVMs that support dal monitors? Thank you. ~ JC ~
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    Cannot Stop Pop-up Blocker in MS IE 6

    I have an install on MS Internet Explorer ver. 6.0.2900 (SP2) that was working just fine until recently. Then, I decided to test trial versions of Spyware Doctor, Spy Sweeper, and Windows Defender. Somewhere along the line, IE started blocking pop-ups. Just to be certain, I UNinstalled the...
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    DVI Male Digital/DVI Male Digital Dual Link 28AWG Cable - 10FT for $3.86 [excl. S&H]

    Link Hope this doesn't die by the time I post this. I came across this Wednesday evening. It is early Thursday Central time now, but the deal seems to be still alive. I ordered a couple of these for about $11 only three days ago. :( Ah well . . . Hope a few of you can avail of this...
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    Dual Monitors with NVIDIA card

    If you are using (or know how to use) an NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 PCIE card with a dual monitor set-up, could you tell me what kind of connector (adapter) is needed connect the card with the monitors (to run them DVI)? The video card has only a female DMS-59 as its port. So, I guess I would...
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    Splitters/extenders for Dual DVI-D connections

    For months now, I have been running two 19" BENQ FP931 monitors in ANALOG mode, using a dual-monitor capable video card (NVIDIA QUADRO NVS 280 PCIE). While I like what I have, I am sure I am missing out by not using the DVI mode. However, I need to buy the cables for the connection. I...
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    Hard Disk and Case Compatibility Issue

    Someone, in another AT forum, recommended to me a solution for a USB-powered external, portable hard disk that seems quite elegant. He recommended that I use this 2.5" note book hard drive: Western Digital Scorpio 2.5" Notebook Hard Drive and with this enclosure: SABRENT SBT-EKU25 Aluminum...