I usually post things like this on my Phototalk site, however it's particularly relevant here. A book publisher is currently seeking photos of a 19th century family portrait, as well as a modern-day one showing a similar pose.
If you happen to have any that fit the bill, they could be worth money; so let me know.
ProtectMyPhotos is a newly launched online photo storage site, created by the team behind both the GenCircles and Family Tree Legends projects.
Whilst I haven't actually tested this service yet (I already have several photo storage solutions), the idea is certainly a good one. Unlimited storage from only $49.95 annually.
ProtectMyPhotos is a newly launched online photo storage site, created by the team behind both the GenCircles and Family Tree Legends projects.
Whilst I haven't actually tested this service yet (I already have several photo storage solutions), the idea is certainly a good one. Unlimited storage from only $49.95 annually.
Over the past couple of years the small community of lifter-bloggers has grown from two or three to well over twenty. Just keeping up with them all is time-consuming.
One way to minimise this time is to make use of the feeds. The list in the sidebar includes the primary feeds for each site; alternatively you can grab the lot (plus a couple of comment feeds) in one handy opml file.
If you've never used feeds before, think of it this way. Opening up your favourite sites one at a time - and checking if there are any new posts - is a bit like checking what's on television by switching it on and going through it channel by channel. Using feeds is more like glancing at a TV guide to see if there's anything you want to see.
For those of you using Firefox, the simplest way to get started is quite possibly to install the Sage reader. Just install the extension, click on View -> Sidebar -> Sage, import the OPML file above and open one of the folders listed.
For anyone not using Firefox, the only difference is that you'll probably need to install a standalone application (rather than a browser extension), and use it to browse the feeds. A good place to start is FeedReader; once again just import the OPML and open a folder or two.
For those of you not on a strict diet, take a look at eggbaconchipsandbeans. It's a guide to London's (and fast becoming international) greasy spoons. I'll never look at a humble hot breakfast the same way again.
I guess this falls somewhere between a rest day and conditioning. I've been trying to avoid putting too much weight on the left foot all week, but the sun was out - a rare event here.
I guess this falls somewhere between a rest day and conditioning. I've been trying to avoid putting too much weight on the left foot all week, but the sun was out - a rare event here.
The music of choice was a collection of Bach cello suites played by Yo-Yo Ma. Relaxing it certainly was - and yes it did change things. A few observations :
Overall, being somewhat more relaxed from the beginning of the session seemed to have a positive affect on endurance. Very positive, as there were several new PRs - despite only repeating a workout pattern from less than a week ago.
After nearly 4 years I still haven't adjusted to the Scottish weather. This morning on leaving the house I debated whether or not a t-shirt and jeans would be enough. 10 minutes later it was snowing.
By mid-afternoon the snow had all but disappeared, the sun was back out in force and I was on my way to the garage for another squat/dead session. There was one small (but significant) difference between this and last Saturday's session - the accompanying music. Having read Matt Furey's blog this morning (can't stand his methods, but some of the information's great), I decided to try working out to soothing, rather than stimulating music. The general idea being to relax, reduce your heartrate, breathe deeper and generally perform better.
The music of choice was a collection of Bach cello suites played by Yo-Yo Ma. Relaxing it certainly was - and yes it did change things. A few observations :
Overall, being somewhat more relaxed from the beginning of the session seemed to have a positive affect on endurance. Very positive, as there were several new PRs - despite only repeating a workout pattern from less than a week ago.
Squat
2×30@20/44 (was considering ultra-high reps here, but my fingers went numb from just 30)
2×20@40/88
Bottom Squat
2×20@60/132
2×15@80/176
2×5@100
Rack pull (6 holes showing, just above knees)
2×20@60/132
2×20@100/225
2×10@140/308
2×5@170/374
5@182.5/401.5
1@200/440
To put the above rack pulls into perspective, last Saturday I was repping at 160/352. Last April I managed a single at 180/396 from slightly lower pins (hence the set at 182.5). Finally holding 200 felt great.
A few months ago I decided to add a weekly dose of organic vegetables to my diet. These came in the form a large box, delivered each Friday, which contained an assortment of whatever was available that week.
Whilst the food itself was good, the delivery prompt and the service generally as expected; one major problem arose. I realised that a bit of dietary variety can be great - as long as I get to make the choices.
This effectively means that my quest for organic foods isn't quite as important as the quest for the right types of foods. Imported, pesticide-laden broccoli may not be quite as healthy as its organic counterpart, but it's an awful lot better than none at all.
I've gradually realised the order of importance with the major food production techniques (once the basic diet has been sorted out). These are :
Occasionally (the nearest supermarket is Morrison's - not known for bounteous healthful produce) the stars align, and several - or even all - of the above techniques coincide. Healthy and politically satisfying.
