Best 2009 USA High School Track & Field Performances Feature 10 New Records – Part 1

Copyright © 2009 Ed Bagley

Ten new records were set this season when the automatic timers finally stopped and the best 2009 USA high school track and field competitive performances were in the books.

The only double record-setter was not an individual, but the Track East Carolina relay team made up of New Bern High School sprinters from Raleigh (NC). Their 3:19.58 effort in the 1,600 sprint medley relay swept away the old mark of 3:21.1 with Fuquawn Greene’s 21.5 and Miles Sparks’ 21.8 in the 200, Andrew Hendrix’s 46.6 in the 400 and brother Anthony Hendrix’s 1:49.7 in the 800.

Track East Carolina also set the 800 sprint medley relay record with a 1:28.20 clocking that erased the old mark of 1:28.43. The absolute dominance of the Track East Carolina team was shown as they also ran the nation’s fastest times in the 4×200 relay and the 4×400 relay.

Albemarle High School’s 4×800 relay team also got into the act by setting a new standard of 7:30.67, wiping out the old mark of 7:32.89. Albemarle’s 800 runners were fast and deep—Garrett Bradley went 1:55.43, Zach Vrhovac 1:50.57, Luke Noble 1:55.34 and Anthony Kostelac 1:49.33.

The other 7 new USA high school records were set by Reggie Wyatt in the 300 hurdles (35.02), Marquise Goodwin in the long jump (26-10), Mason Finley in the discus (236-06), Curtis Beach in the decathlon (7,466), Shelby Greany in the 2,000 steeplechase (6:33.7), Toni Young in the high jump (6-04), and Anna Jelmini in the discus (190-03).

Last year the two dominant athletes were German Fernandez and Jordan Hasay. Fernandez set new records in the 3,000 and 3,200 and led all comers in the 1,500, 1,600 and mile. Hasay set a new record in the 1,500 and led all comers in the 3,000, 3,200 and 2 mile.

This year college recruiters saw more quality athletes emerge. Among of the boys were Andrew Springer who led everyone in the 1,500, 1,600 and mile; Trevor Dunbar who was first in the 3,000 and 2 mile; Lucas Verzbickas, a freshman who led the 3,200 and 2 mile; and Marquise Goodwin in the long jump.

Among the girls were Chelsey Sveinsson, a sophomore who led the nation in the 3,000 and 2 mile; Kori Carter who swept the 100 and 300 hurdles; and Ciarra Brewer, a sophomore in the triple jump.

Two of last year’s outstanding graduates—German Fernandez and Christine Babcock—continued to perform at a national caliber level as college freshmen. Fernandez went to Oklahoma State and promptly became the NCAA Division 1 champion in the 1,500, running 3:39.00 compared to his high school best of 3:44.8.

Babcock went to the University of Washington and, combined with incoming freshman and Canadian junior national cross-country champion Kendra Schaaf, led the Huskies to their first ever NCAA Division 1 Cross-Country Championship. Babcock finished 5th in 20:02 in team competition at the 2008 NCAA Championship meet and Schaaf finished 9th.

Babcock ran 4:33.82 last year to set the new national high school record for the 1600-meter run and clocked 4:35.41 in the mile, the 2nd best high school time ever (the national record is 4:35.24).

Here are the current United States high school track and field records through 2008 followed by the best performances by high school competitors during 2009:

USA Boys High School Track and Field Records and Best 2009 Performances:

100 Meters: – 10.01 – 10.30 by Randall Carroll of Cathedral High School in Los Angeles (CA).

200 – 20.13 – 20.58 by Dentarius Locke of Chamberlain HS in Tampa (FL).

400 – 44.69 – 45.48 by Tavaris Tate of Starkville (MS) HS.

Other elite prep sprinters include Andre Carter, Kenneth Gilstrap, Prezel Hardy, Blake Heriot, Qunicy McDuffie, Ryan Milus and Clayton Parros.

800 – 1:46.45 – 1:48.66 by Robby Andrews of Manalapan (NJ) HS.

1,500 – 3:38.26 – 3:45.46 by Andrew Springer of Westerly (RI) HS.

1,600 – 3:53.43 – 4:01.06 by Andrew Springer of Westerly (RI) HS.

Mile – 3:53.43 – 4:02.70 by Andrew Springer of Westerly (RI) HS.

3,000 – 7:59.83 – 8:14.11 by Trevor Dunbar of Kodiak (AK) HS.

3,200 – 8:36.30 – 8:50.70 by Lucas Verzbickas of Lincoln-Way Central HS in New Lenox (IL).

2 Mile – 8:34.40 – 8:49.79 by Trevor Dunbar of Kodiak (AK) HS.

Other elite prep distance runners include Mac Fleet, Elijah Greer, Patrick McGregor, Zachary Mellon, Chris Stogsdill and Zachary Wills.

2,000 Steeplechase – 5:43.90 – 5:53.13 by Alex Dier of Honeoye Falls (NY) HS.

3,000 Steeplechase – 8:50.01 – 9:09.97 by Joe Whelen of Hamburg (NY) HS.

5,000 – 13:37.91 – 14:18.42 by Lucas Verzbickas of Lincoln-Way Central HS in New Lenox (IL).

10,000 – 28:32.7 – 31:18.13 by Parker Stinson of Cedar Park (TX) HS. 110 Hurdles – 13.30 – 13.31 by Wayne Davis of Southeast HS in Raleigh (NC).

300 Hurdles – 35.28 – 35.02 by Reggie Wyatt of La Sierra HS in Riverside (CA). New USA High School Record.

400 Hurdles – 49.38 – 49.78 by Reggie Wyatt of La Sierra HS in Riverside (CA).

Other elite prep hurdlers include Kelby Dias, Kendall Hayes, Camern LaCour, Dale Morgan, Cody Riggs, Jordan Rispress, Tyler Stephenson and Neamen Wise.

4×100 Relay – 39.76 – 40.54 by Monsignor Pace HS in Miami (FL).

4×200 Relay – 1:23.31 – 1:24.80 by Track East Carolina of New Bern (NC) HS.

4×400 Relay – 3:07.40 – 3:08.05 by Track East Carolina of New Bern (NC) HS. 4×800 Relay – 7:32.89 – 7:30.67 by Albemarle HS of Charlottesville (VA). New USA High School Record.

4×1 Mile Relay – 17:06.06 – 17:17.21 by The Woodlands (TX) HS.

800 Sprint Medley Relay – 1:28.43 – 1:28.20 by Track East Carolina of New Bern (NC) HS. New USA High School Record. 1,600 Sprint Medley Relay – 3:21.10 – 3:19.58 by Track East Carolina of New Bern (NC) HS. New USA High School Record. 4,000 Distance Medley Relay – 9:49.78 – 9:55.17 by The Woodlands (TX) HS.

High Jump – 7-07 – 7-05.75 by James White of Grandview (MO) HS.

Pole Vault – 18-03 – 18-00.25 by Jack Whitt of Norman North HS in Norman (OK).

Long Jump – 26-09.25 – 26-10 by Marquise Goodwin of Rowlett (TX) HS. New USA High School Record.

Triple Jump – 54-10.25 – 52-06.25 by Bryce Lamb of Chandler (AZ) HS.

Other elite prep jumpers include Chase Cooper, Damar Forbes, Ricardo Jaquite, Erik Kynard, Ricky Robertson and Hammed Suleman.

Shot Put – 81-03.50 – 72-08 by Nick Vena of Morristown (NJ) HS.

Discus – 234-03 – 236-06 by Mason Finley of Buena Vista (CO) HS. New USA High School Record.

Javelin – 241-11 – 239-00 by Sam Crouser of Gresham (OR) HS.

Hammer – 260-00 – 256-09 by Conor McCullough of Chaminade HS in West Hills (CA).

Other elite prep throwers include Hayden Baillio, Devin Bogert, Matt Kosecki, Stephen Saenz, Justin Shirk and Cameron Tabor.

Decathlon – 7,359 – 7,466 by Curtis Beach of Academy HS in Albuquerque (NM). New USA High School Record Using International Implements and Hurdles.

(This is Part 1 of a 2-Part Series.)

Why Leading Health Practitioners Are Recommending High Tech, Ionic Detox Footbaths For Health

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It is High Time the US Ended Its Embargo Against Cuba

Since the Cuban revolution took place on New Year’s eve of 1959 the United States has had 10 Presidents who have had many of the same ideas while differing on many of which but if there be one consistent it was and still is their repetition of the now ridiculous expression “Castro will soon fall!”. Yes, this will eventually happen after all who has not been born who will or has not already died so technically speaking Castro will some day fall but it will not be because of an American embargo which in its 48 years has not produced any positive results in either bringing an end to Castro’s reign or improving the lives in any way shape or form of the people of Cuba. I would even say along with many others that this policy has done the complete opposite which is to strengthen the position of Fidel Castro’s regime as the average Cuban citizen has no other choice but to depend on it for everything he or she needs to survive. Furthermore I can add that it would be an act of obstinacy rather then anything else that would lead any to continue this failed foreign policy as it does not require much astuteness on anybody’s part to see that if this strategy were going to work it would have done so already and if it has not done so after 48 years then any man or woman who has even some use of common sense can see that it is not going to. 

 

Sometimes or rather quit often the truth as to why things are done or not is what we need to look for ourselves specially with regards to politics were it is not always convenient for those in power to reveal it to us. Let us look at Cuba, yes it is true they are not a democratic society and do not even pretend to be one and we are told this is the reason the United States has resorted to an embargo. Of course one could seriously argue weather an embargo has ever or will ever produce changes anywhere of any kind other then negative ones for the people of the country given that those in power always manage to get by more then nicely. With regards to Cuba’s democracy or lack of which to this I would say that it is not every government that can maintain the principles of democracy as well as some of our other trading partners such as China, Saudi Arabia, Chile (under Pinochet), Vietnam and even the Soviet Union. This last country being one whom we never had an embargo (other then the grain embargo which was quickly drooped) against even during the worst tensions of the cold war. With regards to Vietnam, I can give the example of how an American Vietnam Veteran asked if America does not have an embargo against a country like Vietnam; whom we were once at war with, why does it have one against a country which technically speaking we were never at war with? I might even add it was us who tried to invade Cuba and not the other way around.  

 

This last point brings me to a conclusion which I feel can not be totally wrong and it being that if we look at what Cuba has. The answer would be nothing of any real value to offer the US as what it has is sugar which we can produce ourselves or buy somewhere else very cheaply. For instance The Dominican Republican which was even known to use child labor to in its production of the same commodity. Cuba has beautiful beaches which I hope to visit one day even if my country (much to what should be the shame of Americans) does not lift its embargo but then again it is not like Americans do not have beaches in the US or other nearby Caribbean countries. Cigars is another thing Cuba has to offer; which based upon my knowledge though not experience are reported to be the best in world but again as is the case with sugar; it is not that this a product which is all that vital to our economy and which we could not get in another country (though perhaps not of the same quality) like Jamaica.

 

Once we eliminate these three items Cuba has little to offer the American economy however I ask if they had oil as does Saudi Arabia or a huge population with costs of labor being dirt cheap as they are in China; would we then be overlooking their human rights record or lack of democracy as we conveniently do so with the above mentioned countries? This is a question which at best can be retorted with an educated guess which would come in the affirmative. 

 

Some would say another reason for the embargo is the “Cuban Missile Crisis” but this lacks as much sense as the embargo does because if we look at the events that lead up to this crisis it was the Soviet Union putting missiles in Cuba that created it. Cuba merely allowed its territory to be used for this purpose. A decision which perhaps might have even been forced on Castro as the Soviets were not ones to give their satellites much in the way of options as was the case with countries like Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, the DDR, Romania and Bulgaria. We may speculate weather or not Castro willingly went along with Khrushchev on that one but let us claim that for all intensive purposes, since we have not concrete proof otherwise that he did so on his own free will. If this was the case then why place an embargo on only the country that allowed missiles to be put on their territory aimed at us and not the country that actually put those missiles there in first place. Of coarse always bearing in mind that we too had missiles of our own aimed at the Soviet Union, also from countries which were close to them such as Turkey and West Germany.

 

As for the Castro’s government many things can be said against it but let us not forget the facts which perhaps some want to keep us in the dark about. First; Castro did win the elections in Cuba several years before the revolution which the Batista government chose not to honor so with regards to Castro taking power; this in reality one could say was done with the support of the people of Cuba. At least back then now weather he still rules with it is another issue though in Cuba there is no sign of revolt against him. Second; I speak not in favor of communism as I have seen the damage it can do specially during my time in Poland and have read about all the atrocities of Stalin and Mao but again let us recall that Batista’s Cuba was also a dictatorship with the basic difference being that the American mafia could benefit from it.

 

Castro on the other hand for all his shortcomings in human rights has lead a country which has eliminated illiteracy, has a medical system which is amongst the world’s best and this despite of the American embargo and having had Soviet founding cut over 15 years ago. As for change; Cuba is moving slowly toward a free market by allowing small private businesses to emerge much like China. I for my own can not help but think of all the further changes toward a free market and society that would have come about if the United States had seen Cuba in the same light as they do China or even Vietnam; which in not only my opinion but that of many others are clear examples of what transformations may occur when embargoes are not applied.

 

In all this it is fortunate for the people of Cuba that the European Union does not have to pamper to the wishes of a select few as they are taking the steps which they should have done so a long time ago by lifting their embargo of the island. Naturally this lifting of sanctions brings along strings that come in the form of requiring the Cuban government to release political prisoners, engage in dialogue with their political opposition and an overall improvement of human rights that would include a freer press. I might go further with this line by claiming that as much as I am against the institution which is the Vatican; I would have to admit though it pleases me not in the least to do so that the late Pope (John Paul II) brought about more democratic changes in Cuba with one visit then the American embargo has in 48 years. This being the case with his visit which lead to some political prisoners being released along with churches being allowed to open for the first time since the revolution.

 

According to polls taken in recent years and some even going back as far as the 1992 Presidential elections; most Americans are opposed to the American embargo on Cuba but it is not most Americans that are deciding American policy toward Cuba but a small group of Cuban Americans (some of which have not as much as set foot in Cuba) living mostly in Florida who have been given the undeserved right to dictate American policy toward Cuba simply because they come from this country. I say undeserved because if we look at history did any other ethnic group ever get to decide American foreign policy toward the nation they came from? Did German Americans get to decide American policy toward Germany during W.W. I or W.W. II or did Russian Americans get the same privilege with regards to the Soviet Union or did Vietnamese Americans or those who came from Vietnam get to do likewise with regards to American policy toward the country they had left? They did not and theirs was an opinion that was not even requested so I enquire why should Cuban Americans get to decide the policy of our nation as a whole toward their country of origin when other ethnic groups did not receive the same privilege. Also taking in to account that American foreign policy toward Cuba does not only effect Cuban Americans but all Americans.

 

This boils down to the real issue as to the reality of this absurd embargo’s raison d’être which is to obtain the votes of those Cuban Americans living in Florida that are crucial to any candidate wishing to win this vital state. I for my part claim to be of the notion that if not for a voting system (Electoral College) which is even more antiquated and senseless then the embargo I argue against; the issue would be decided by our nation as a whole who would be allowed to debate the matter. Instead of a handful of Cuban Americans who from my point of view seem more concerned with being vengeful against their country of origin then in bringing about real change. I however do not deny that there might be some Cuban Americans who wish well for their country. Therefore it is to those who truly want democracy in Cuba as opposed to those who simply want a regime change so they might get their hands on some cheap land before the price goes up that I say that history has made it clear that the way to bring about change is not embargoes or sanctions but negotiations which should not be confused with appeasement.

 

In conclusion I will say that if one thing I share with those who desire to prolong America’s embargo on Cuba; it is that I like they wish to see the end of Castro’s communist dictatorship but unlike them I feel the way to go about it is another. Dialog instead of sanctions or embargoes is what not only I but millions through out the United States are calling for and yet our voices are not being heard simply because we contrary to those who wish to continue the embargo can not vote in Florida.

Ten Major High Schools in California

The largest high schools in California are mostly located in Los Angeles.

California has a total number of 13,014 schools and out of this there are 2079 high schools.
1. Belmont Senior High School is the largest high school in California due to the heavy population of Westlake district. It has total enrollees of 5,336 in 2006. It is located in downtown Los Angeles and caters to students from grades 9 to 12. It was established in September 11, 1923 and is now led by Gary Yoshinobu as their District Principal. Team members represent the school as Sentinels. Heavy enrollment will soon be distributed to another center, the Belmont Learning Center now known as Vista Hermosa Learning Center.

2. Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School is the second largest school in California with a total number of 5,126 students and 220 full time teachers. A regular school that belongs to the Los Angeles unified district, which caters to grades 9-12 and a teacher student ratio of 1:23. Ethnicity is composed of Asians, American Indians, Non-Hispanics, Hispanics, and the Whites. As of date, the school is populated the most with Hispanics.

3. Long Beach Polytechnic High School is the third largest school in California. It is located in Long Beach. It accommodates high school students from not only Long Beach but also Bixby Knolls, Signal Hill and Lakewood. It was founded in 1895 and was formerly known as Long Beach High School and now more popularly known as Poly it belongs to the Long Beach Unified District. It is populated with more than 5000 students. This school is not only geared towards the academics but also in athletics because of which Sports Illustrated Magazine named it as “Sports School of the Century” in 2005. It has also won multiple Grammy awards for its music program. Famous alumni include Snoop Dogg, Tony Gwynn, Billie Jean King, and Cameron Diaz.

4. James A. Garfield Senior High School is the fourth largest high school in California. It caters to grades 9-12 with a total of 4569 students.

5. John H. Francis Polytechnic High School is the fifth largest high school in California. It is a comprehensive school from the Los Angeles Unified District, which is located in the Sun Valley of Los Angeles. It was founded in the 1900′s and a known rival of North Hollywood High School. It has a parrot mascot named Joe Poly.

6. John Marshall Senior High School is the sixth largest high school in California. It is a public school, which caters to students in grades 9-12 and has a total population of 4561 students. It was founded in 1931, named after the Great Chief Justice John Marshall who built the American system of constitutional law. The motto of the school is veritas vincit or truth conquers. Students are known as barristers since the school’s mascot is Johnny Barrister. Recently, it launched programs to help supply school funds one of which is Parent Involvement. This mandate indicates that parents are required to actively participate in planning and evaluation of school budgets and programs.

7. Bell High School is the home of the mighty eagles and is the seventh largest high school in California. It is another member of Los Angeles Unified District, which caters to students in grades 9-12. It was founded in 1925 and has 4778 number of students as of the last survey.

8. Los Angeles Senior High School is the eight largest high schools in California. It’s a public school, which caters to students in grades 9-12 and has a population of 4405 students.

9. James Monroe High is the ninth largest high school in California. It is also under the Los Angeles Unified District. It is popular for its small learning communities and magnet schools. It was founded in 1958 and it located in North Hills California.

10. Wilson High School, the tenth largest high school in California is another member of the Los Angeles Unified District, which was established in 1937. Popularly known as Woodrow Wilson High School, it is a public school, which includes students in grades 9-12. It is open to students from Hillside Village, El Sereno, and University Hills, plus City Terrace and Ramona Gardens. It has a population of 3000 students with a Seymour mascot called Mule.

Current USA High School Girls Track and Field Records Through July 2009 – Part 2

Copyright © 2009 Ed Bagley

Here are the current USA High School Girls Track and Field Records through July 2009. This list gives every high school runner, jumper and thrower an idea of what it takes to become a world-class athlete at the prep level.

Some of these record-holders have just completed their senior season and are likely headed for college competition somewhere. They include middle distance runner Jordan Hasay, steeplechaser Shelby Greany, high jumper Toni Young, and discus thrower Anna Jelmini.

The list of names from the past and their performances is amazing, and they have become household names in the track and field community worldwide. They include Allyson Felix, Sanya Richards, Kim Gallagher, Polly Plumer, and more recently Christine Babcock.

USA High School Girls Track & Field Records

100 – 11.11 in 1998 by Angela Williams of Chino (CA) High School.

200 – 22.51 in 2003 by Allyson Felix of Los Angeles Baptist HS in North Hills (CA). Felix also had a 22.11 at altitude in Mexico City, Mexico.

400 – 50.69 in 2002 by Sanya Richards of St. Aquinas HS in Ft. Lauderdale (FL).

800 – 2:00.07 in 1982 by Kim Gallagher of Upper Dublin HS in Ft. Washington (PA).

1,500 – 4:14.50 in 2008 by Jordan Hasay of Mission HS in San Luis Obispo (CA).

Mile – 4:35.24 in 1982 by Polly Plumer of University HS in Irvine (CA).

3,000 Steeplechase – 10:15.26 in 2006 by Mel Lawrence of Reno (NV) HS.

3,000 – 9:08.60 in 1975 by Lynn Bjorklund of Los Alamos (NM) HS.

2 Miles – 10:01.08 in 2002 by Molly Huddle of Norte Dame HS in Elmira (NY).

5,000 – 15:52.88 in 2004 by Caitlin Chock of Granite Bay (CA) HS.

10,000 – 32:52.5 in 1979 by Mary Shea of Cardinal Gibbons HS in Raleigh (NC).

100 Hurdles – 12.95 in 1979 by Candy Young of Beaver Falls (PA) HS.

300 Hurdles – 39.98 in 2001 by Lashinda Demus of Wilson HS in Long Beach (CA).

400 Hurdles – 55.20 in 1984 by Leslie Maxie of Mills HS in Millbrae (CA).

4×100 Relay – 44.50 in 2004 by Shana Solomon, Jasmine Lee, Chanda Picott and Shalonda Solomon of Poly HS in Long Beach (CA).

4×200 Relay – 1:33.87 in 2004 by Shana Solomon 24.2, Jasmine Lee 23.3, Shana Woods 23.4 and Shalonda Solomon 23.0 of Poly HS in Long Beach (CA).

4×400 Relay – 3:35.49 in 2004 by Shana Woods 55.7, DeShanta Harris 55.6, Jasmine Lee 52.6 and Shalonda Solomon 51.6 of Poly HS in Long Beach (CA).

4×800 Relay – 8:43.12 in 2008 by Dominique Lockhart 2:13.0, Amirah Johnson 2:08.6, Brittany Ogunomokun 2:11.9 and Tasha Stanley 2:09.6 of Roosevelt HS in Greenbelt (MD).

4×1,500 Relay – 18:52.5 in 1982 by Laura Sauerwein 4:48.7, Polly Plumer 4:28.1, Judy McLaughlin 4:55.7 and Terea Barrios 4:40.5 of University HS in Irvine (CA).

4xMile Relay – 19:56.75 in 2006 by Christy Goldman 5:08.7, Shelby Greany 5:01.8, Caroline Heidt 4:52.3 and Kara McKenna 4:53.9 of Suffern (NY) HS.

800 Medley – 1:38.73 in 2003 by Shana Solomon, Dominique Dorsey, Jasmine Lee and Shalonda Solomon 51.4 of Poly HS in Long Beach (CA).

Sprint Medley – 3:51.90 in 2007 by Afia Charles, Doris Anyanwu, Takecia Jameson and Marika Walker 2:06.7 of Roosevelt HS in Greenbelt (MD).

Distance Medley – 11:31.81 in 2008 by Tori Pennings 3:33.2, Kristen Jados 57.3, Claire Pettit 2:11.3 and Lillian Greibesland 4:50.0 of Warwick Valley HS in Warwick (NY).

4×100 Hurdles – 57.49 in 2003 by Gayle Hunter, Dominique Manning, Lili Calhoun and Ashlee Brown of North HS in Riverside (CA).

High Jump – 6-04 in 2009 by Tori Young of Del City (OK) HS, and in 1993 by Amy Acuff of Calallen HS in Corpus Christi (TX).

Pole Vault – 14-01.25 in 2007 by Tori Anthony of Castilleja HS in Palo Alto (CA). Anthony also had an indoor vault of 14-02.50 in 2007.

Long Jump – 22-03 in 1976 by Kathy McMillan of Hoke County HS in Raeford (NC).

Triple Jump – 44-11.75 in 2004 by Brittany Daniels of West HS in Tracy (CA).

Shot Put – 54-10.75 in 2003 by Michelle Carter of Red Oak (TX) HS.

Discus – 190-03 in 2009 by Anna Jelmini of Shafter (CA) HS.

Hammer – 201-07 in 1998 by Maureen Griffin of Pocatello (ID) HS.

Javelin – 176-05 in 2005 by Rachel Yurkovich of Newberg (OR) HS.

Heptathlon – 5,533 in 2006 by Shana Woods of Poly HS in Long Beach (CA).

Marathon – 2:34.24 in 1984 by Cathy Schiro of Dover (NH) HS.

(Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a 2-Part Series.)

Any Experts On Atkins Or South Beach Or Other Low Carb High Nutrition Diets For Comments?

I am looking for any expert advisers who would take the time to comment on my views.
Simply because I do not want to steer anyone down a path to poor health since I have been down several myself and with bad results.
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Hi,
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I am always impressed that there is oftentimes some good advice and good links from people helping others through Yahoo_Answers.
A good ‘reference’ high_nutrition low cost diet plan is given below in PS1 that I have found to have been the best possible nutrition for me to cure my heart disease problem from too many carbs for too long. It is also the best diet to help with my present health issues – that I know are cholesterol and calcium related because these foods are triggers for me now.
I used to be an old advocate of the Atkin’s meat and fat diet before I knew what I now know, so nowadays I do not recommend Atkins high protein and fat diet for long term but would always recommend a “high- nutrition” 96% VEGAN diet replacing most meat with lentils – but many people will not do this. Sooo even though I give a diet plan in PS1 below, let me share a little first to help you understand how losing and gaining weight can best be done to be stronger and healthier for the long term.
You may already know this but if not let me first explain that keeping to a plan that fights against bad habits that might be on the verge of seriously tearing down your body is sometimes pretty tough – but being fit and strong versus being overweight and/or sickly is all about (1) how many calories you eat versus how many you burn and (2) IF your calories are primarily the BEST QUALITY PROTEINS or primarily junk sugar-carbs.
Please consider that it is not just how few carbs and fats and how much lean protein you eat in order to become ‘stronger,’ but how many absorbable non-toxic vitamin and minerals are obtained from the protein or fats you would eat.
For instance, egg whites have 89% protein, but egg whites are similar in its nutrition per calorie as to eating sweet corn that usually has only about 15% protein. So even though the higher protein egg whites ‘look’ good IF ALL you look at is the protein content, it is really not much better for you than sweet corn.
Not good if you understand that they identified the pellagra problem in the 1930’s south was the result of the high calories and minimal amounts of vitamins and minerals caused by a diet of primarily sweet corn. [See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pellagra ] This disease has identical long term health effects as the scurvy and beriberi problems that are also a result of eating too many calories with not enough nutrients. They cured pellagra in dogs by giving them liver and brewers yeast, but the problem with these are the long term effects of cholesterol in the liver and the short term toxic effects of elemental copper in the brewers yeast that is the rust residue from the vats the yeast is grown in.
A similar lesser nutrition choice would be when eating tenderloin versus spinach. Boiled spinach has about 56% protein to beef tenderloin’s 61% protein, but spinach has almost 700%, or seven times, the vitamin and minerals of tenderloin calorie per calorie. The problem with spinach is that the spinach calories would cost about ten times the cost of beef calories. Spending $50 per day to eat several pounds of spinach may make any animal as strong as an elite triple-crown race horse, but few people can afford to spend that much for their food – so meat protein is what people typically consume. Even so, many longevity experts like Roy L. Walford M.D. and Joel Fuhrman M.D. encourage their clients to eat 200 calories of leafy greens a day – which ‘might’ cost about $10 per day but it is a small price to pay when considering the strength, longevity, and good health it would promote. Dr. T. Colin Campbell would also agree with this regimen.
Take a few minutes to understand ‘good’ nutritional advice versus poor advice and I hope you will have learned something from my ‘mistakes’ that will soon help you along your way.
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My best to you and for your good health,
A1
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PS1 – This is my diet plan since I became a 96% VEGAN:

Will High Energy Costs Hurt Key Local Industries? What is the Fall-out From Labor Problems in Hollywood?

“While the economies of California and Southern California overall are not expected to fall into recession in 2008-2009, it will be a painful period for several industries and metro areas, according to the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation’s “2008-2009 Economic Forecast & Industry Outlook.”

This was the prediction in January. Now half way through the year LAEDC is about to release an
update on the economy for Southern California. The 2008 Mid-Year Economic Forecast Update will be presented July 16th at the Marriott in downtown Los angeles. This will include for the first time its Foreign Direct Investment Study highlighting the economic impact of FDI to the regional economy. You can attend for $50.00, but media who RSVP will get in free if they check into the press sign table.

This is the agenda and panel line up:

2008-2009 LAEDC Mid-Year Forecast Update Results
Embargoed Until 12:01 A.M. Wednesday, July 16, 2008

What: LAEDC’s 2008-2009 Mid-Year Economic Forecast Update

Who: PANEL I – Foreign Direct Investment

Nancy Sidhu, Ph.D. V.P.&. Senior Economist,
LAEDC (FDI presenter)
James Dibbo, Chief Financial Officer, BT
Americas

Vance Baugham, president, World Trade Center,
LA/Long Beach
PANEL II –Economic Overview

Jack Kyser, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President, LAEDC

Richard Weiss -Chief Investment Officer, City National Bank John Burns, Real Estate Consulting

Moderated by Frank Mottek, KNX1070 Business Hour

When: WEDNESDAY MORNING, JULY 16TH

7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast & Networking

8:00 – 10:30 a.m. Opening Remarks, Presentations and Q&A Session

Where: Los Angeles Marriott Downtown, Grand Ballroom
333 S. Figueroa Street, LA, 90071

 

 

More than 300 of the region’s top business, civic, education, and political leaders are expected to turn out for LAEDC’s Mid-Year update to its 2008-2009 Economic Forecast on Wednesday, July 16, 2008. What is the economic impact of rising energy prices? Experts will discuss this along with the outlook for the regional and national economy, financial market, and the housing market. When will the housing market bottom out? What will be the impacts of a sluggish economy on government?

[Editors: The study results will be posted at 12:01 A.M., Wednesday, July 16, 2008, www.laedc.org and www.MayoCommunications.com.

Getting High Without a Hangover

Getting High Without A Hangover

How do you get high, and have a fun, full, and free life, without the detrimental effects of a drug or a stimulant. I want to discuss this now and then, so I will say a few words about it now. Before my ex husband, whom I will call Dave, was known to have an addiction to alcohol- I would enjoy alcohol with him. As a teen, I enjoyed drugs as well. But there were unpleasant effects to both. Alcohol left me physically sick if I did too much. Cocaine, which I tried once or twice, left me exhausted for two days. Marijuana had me binge eating, paranoid, and wondering what stupid thing I had just said and to whom. In those days, I didn’t know about addiction. Clearly the worst side effect- addiction later had me living a life of daily misery for years on end. And that was someone else’s addiction, not even my own.

Then I began my own process of recovery. I began going to Alanon first, for families and friends of alcoholics. I began a process of speaking and interacting with other people- people with the same types of problems. For the first year, I could hardly share a word or two before I burst into tears. The second year, it took me a minute or more before I cried. By year three I very seldom cried. Lo and behold, the very act of being in communion with others- gentle loving, giving people, all- was beginning to change my ability to be happy! I could share easily now what was up with me, and sometimes I would even laugh. Laughter was a great medicine and when I could actually see my own insanity, my growth truly began.

I really began to elevate my happiness level when I went to retreats. By now I was in Overeater’s Anonymous for my own issues with food, as well as Alanon for friends and families of alcoholics. I would go to their weekend retreats a few times a year. Love and kindness abounded with these people, and there was a sense of joy. I remember particularly one retreat on Long Beach Island by the seaside. It was there I that met one of the several people I have called angels in my life .

As the story goes, I had carted along my portable keyboard to this retreat. Getting this keyboard had been a true story of overcoming codependency. Codependents tend to take what they get, and count themselves lucky. They seldom make a stand for themselves. But in this instance, I had really wanted a keyboard from my husband for my birthday. I told him point blank, this is what I want, this is all I want, and you don’t ever have to buy me anything else. He pooh, poohed the idea. “You’ll never learn it,” he said “it will sit idle. It’s a waste of money.” I stood firm. I wanted it.

He listened, and came home on my birthday with a piece of jewelry. To make matters worse, the jewelry cost more than the keyboard. Money was tight in those days, so in this instance, I made an atypical move. I returned the jewelry and got the keyboard. I did it as graciously as I could, trying carefully not to be judgmental or nasty. But I returned the jewelry, got the keyboard, and began to teach myself how to play it.

  

So now I sat at this retreat with my keyboard, and the few songs I had learned, and

they were having a talent show. What I really wanted was to sing. I wanted to play my tune and to sing. Singing for me was another ‘mountain to be climbed’ and another ‘hurdle to be jumped’ since I had been shut up from singing as a child more times than I could remember. I loved to sing, and could not keep music from emanating from my very pores- but I was incredibly self-conscious. Anytime I sang, I wondered how it was sounding. Was it bad? Was it good? Was it palatable? So I approached my turn at the talent show that night with a bit of trepidation and a trembling pit in my stomach.

The show ended and everyone clapped. It seemed they were enthusiastic. Did they like it? Perhaps they were just being polite. I smiled meekly as I exited. Soon it was the next morning. I was walking along the edge of the water on the bay side of the island. I could smell the salty air and there was a slight breeze as my feet hit the cool wood of the splintered dock. I was happy. Deliriously happy. I had gotten plenty of hugs this weekend. I’d met loving people. We’d shared and chatted, laughed, and sometimes cried. I had phone numbers of these, my new friends. Although I didn’t say it, I was clear this feeling far surpassed anything I’d ever gotten from a drug or alcohol. It was true. It was real. It was, I could feel, the kind of high feeling that the great design of life and physiology had in mind for us. And I truly did not want to leave this enchanted place, and these enchanted people.

As I stepped from the dock to leave, I heard a voice. “Excuse me. Excuse me.” I saw a woman, running “Hold on, hold on.” She was waving her arms and struggling to reach me. I smiled and started in her direction. Did I know her? There were so many people. Was she with our group? She finally reached me and leaned on the rail to catch her breath. “I’m so glad I caught you.” She said, panting a bit “I’ve been trying to find you since I heard you sing last night.” My heart jumped a beat. Was this good?

Was it bad?

“Listen.” she said “I have a piano. I have a piano and I want you to have it. You should have it so you can sing your songs. You should have it so you can sing your songs and play your music. Will you take it? I hope you will.” When I heard these words I stood speechless. I had no idea of how to respond. The tears filled my eyes, and for perhaps the first time in my life, I could not speak from the flood of emotion in my throat. A few seconds later, we were hugging. I still had not said one word, but me and this angel stranger were hugging and crying like old friends.

I took that piano. I found a way to get it to my house. And I’ve kept it ever since. It holds an honored spot, and wherever I move, it comes along with me.

And I remember this story, as it typifies the biggest and best high you can have…

the high you get from being loved, for no reason, by other human beings. These days it’s the high I want, and the biggest high I seek… that of being around loving, healthy, generous people, and sharing my life with them. And you don’t get that from drugs or alcohol.

http://secondhandaddiction.blogspot.com/2008/04/how-you-get-high-without-hangover.html

Does Anybody Know Where I Can Get A Sponsor For My High School Band?

I’m in the marchin band at school and we dont have any uniforms to wear cause we dont have the money to pay for them.If you know anyone in Long Beach California or if you live in Long Beach California and you have a lot of money and want to give back to the community give it to the David Starr Jordan High School Music Program because we truely need it

Do You Think It Possible That, Say, The Boys High School State Champion In Basketball Could Beat Wnba Teams ?

I know that where I live, in Long Beach CA we have a few teams in the area like Long Beach POLY, Mater dei, Los Alamitos, Westchester, Artesia, & dominguez. These teams are consistently good and I was watching a WNBA game and thought in my opinion the teams I mentioned could beat them,, So I thought I would ask the opinions of others, maybe more qualified than I ? So I can’t wait to hear the opinions. Thank you

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