Guess what--I am one of the 53% too....

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Thursday October 13, 2011 · 9:26 PM PDT

2011/10/13 · 21:26

This was inspired by Kos' tweet pic of the 18 year old claiming that "I don't expect ANYTHING to be handed to me" while his dad is paying for his college education.

Azdak

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Friday September 30, 2011 · 4:40 PM PDT

2011/09/30 · 16:40

Yeah, this is another DDD - Dead Dog Diary. What can I say? I know this has been experienced by probably most of the members in this community, but each one is special, and it helps to work through the sadness.

So, indulge me..

Azdak

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Sunday February 14, 2010 · 9:22 AM PST

2010/02/14 · 09:22

I just filed my 2009 tax return this morning (yay Turbo Tax!). As always, it's an interesting exercise matching the REALITY of what we really pay in taxes vs the pathetic whining of teabaggers and other conservatives complaining "their money" is being "confiscated" by the government.

Azdak

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Thursday October 22, 2009 · 3:50 PM PDT

2009/10/22 · 15:50

Heart rate monitors (HRM) are now considered an important part of one's workout gear--some exercisers would no sooner work out without an HRM than they would without their shoes. Some consider an HRM even more important than an iPod!

WHEE (Weight, Health, Eating and Exercise) is a community support diary for Kossacks who are currently or planning to start losing, gaining or maintaining their weight through diet and exercise or fitness. Any supportive comments, suggestions or positive distractions are appreciated. If you are working on your weight or fitness, please -- join us! You can also click the WHEE tag to view all diary posts.

This diary will look at the one HRM feature that has driven this increase in popularity--estimating calories burned during a workout. I will attempt to describe the scientific rationale behind this feature and point out the benefits and shortcomings. I will focus primarily on products from Polar, not to single them out in any way positively or negatively, but because they have the largest market share and their products are the ones that most exercisers--and myself--are familiar with.

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Do you use a heart rate monitor in your workouts?

45 votes Vote Now!

Do you use a heart rate monitor in your workouts?

Yes, all the time, but just heart rate only

6 votes

Yes, all the time, heart rate and calories

6 votes

Yes, some of the time

11 votes

No, not ever or do not own

18 votes

How many calories do I burn resisting pie?

4 votes

Fitness Science, vol 2: Cardiovascular and Musculoskeletal Adaptations to Exericse Training

Azdak

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Monday March 09, 2009 · 1:09 PM PDT

2009/03/09 · 13:09

I know there are a number of fitness/exercise diaries that are regularly published. I have always wanted to do a series of diaries that go into some aspects of exercise physiology to help people make better choices. I hesitated starting in the past, because I wasn't sure I would have the time to keep up with it. However, now that I have become recently unemployed, I have all the time in the world ;-(

For me, it also represents a type of therapy as I work through this challenging period.

I am going to keep this fairly simple, and to give practical suggestions on how these scientific principles can be applied to your fitness program. My backgroud: Masters in Exercise Physiology; Certified Exercise Specialist by the American College of Sports Medicine; worked as clinical exercise physiologist, cardiac rehabilitation manager, fitness manager for large, hospital-based wellness center; have written a number of articles on fitness and health-related topics and participated in an "Ask the Trainer" website for a large healthcare corporation.

The first diary in this series can be found
here.

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What did you think of this diary

45 votes Vote Now!

What did you think of this diary

This was helpful and I learned a lot

20 votes

I knew some of this already, but I learned some new things

15 votes

I knew most of this already

1 vote

Dude--does your wife know you are doing this all day instead of looking for a new job?

9 votes

Fitness Science, vol 1: Stress-Response

Azdak

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Tuesday March 03, 2009 · 10:33 AM PST

2009/03/03 · 10:33

For me, it also represents a type of therapy as I work through this challenging period.

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42 votes Show Results

I consider my current fitness level to be:

42 votes Vote Now!

I consider my current fitness level to be:

Currently not exercising regularly

13 votes

Just starting a program

6 votes

Exercising less than 3 months

2 votes

Experienced recreational exerciser

19 votes

Experienced recreational athlete (performance focused)

2 votes

Athletic competitor (elite performer, age-group competitor, etc)

0 votes

Chuck Todd: The New MSM?

Azdak

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Saturday February 07, 2009 · 4:26 PM PST

2009/02/07 · 16:26

Chuck Todd was named Chief White House Correspondent after David Gregory failed up to being the host of Meet the Press. A lot of people were surprised at the move, most seeing Todd as a numbers guy, but not necessarily a "serious" beat reporter.

Todd published a report on MSNBC today about Obama's first 2-3 weeks on office, entitled "Obama's Growing Pains". If this is an example of what he is going to be writing, he might bring major network media some new respectability.

Azdak

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Wednesday January 14, 2009 · 1:04 PM PST

2009/01/14 · 13:04

That's right--my annual planning session with my Regional Manager turned into the Big Adios for yours truly.

What was really bad is that I had to drive 2 hours through a snowstorm to get there for the meeting.

So now, economic issues that were once theoretical are now very, very real.

My first response: HEY OBAMA--WHERE'S MY DAMN HEALTH PLAN?!

Azdak

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Tuesday September 23, 2008 · 6:36 AM PDT

2008/09/23 · 06:36

The McCain "Lie-a-palooza" festival continues today with the classic republic "Destort and Divert" maneuver. Your candidate is going down the crapper? Try to get attention with a different topic.

Today's shiny object is the "Obama is a product of the corrupt Chicago machine" theme. Based on comments on various commentary sites, the talking points must have gone out last week. In it's lamest attempt yet at guilt by association, mccain is trying to make Obama responsible for Illinois politics of the last 50 years.

Azdak

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Tuesday September 02, 2008 · 2:09 PM PDT

2008/09/02 · 14:09

The "lack of experience" meme is dead. At least according to Richard Viguerie, and whatever demographic group he represents.

Azdak

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Sunday August 31, 2008 · 2:44 PM PDT

2008/08/31 · 14:44

Yes, I know it's a vulgar reference, but it seems appropriate. And, yes, I know this is another rant about MSM anti-Obama bias, which is about as pointless as arguing against gravity.

However, this really pissed me off, and it helps put off having to spend a few hours on a Sunday catching up on expense reports.

Azdak

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Monday August 25, 2008 · 1:43 PM PDT

2008/08/25 · 13:43

I got home from work early and switched on the TV to see some of the start of the convention coverage. As usual, I turned on MSNBC and found Tom Brokaw, Chuck Todd, and Dan Balz on the screen.

I what may be a new personal record for douche-baggery, both Balz and Brokaw came up with winners within my first 5 min.

Balz was talking about Michelle Obama, and how the role of First Lady is more complicated now. His winning line: "Americans want a First Lady who is strong, but who also has family values". As though the two were mutually exclusive; as though the only definition of "family values" for a wife is to be a subservient maid. Maybe Michelle should wear one of those plain pastel dresses those religious cultists wear, and keep her head bowed modestly whenever Barack is speaking.

A minute or so later, Brokaw chimed in on a different topic, that of Obams's electoral challenges. "His (Obama's) supporters are so...so...'besotted' by him, they won't admit that he has any challenges". Obviously, Tom has never read any of the 20 or so "sky is falling" diaries that appear on Daily Kos every day.

And the worst thing is: MSNBC is probably the best of the lot.

It's going to be a loooong week.

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