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Im a little over weight and i started doing some gym stuff you know basic trining with some machines and 20 to 30 mins in the walking mashine, but it not working.
 and i want and need to loose weight fast, what you think other than die starving stuff i can do?

I mean i understand i need to get a healthy diet, proteins and low fats and that kind of stuff, but you know im like a junkfood addict, i cant stop , and about cocacola well thats my weak spot so i know i need to start drinking more water than that shit, but i mean what else can i do any rutine i can follow for loose weight fast? I promise i wil lsatrt a healthy diet ill do my best.!!

baseball

Which sport will serve an ace in the next round and which one will just run out of luck?
Tennis Racquet:

Modern tennis racquets vary in length, weight, and head size. 21" to 26" is normally a junior's length, while 27" or 27.5" are for stronger and taller adult players. Weights of a racquet also vary between 9 ounces unstrung and 12.5 ounces unstrung. Head size also plays a role in a racquet's qualities. A larger head size generally means more power, and a larger "sweet spot" that is more forgiving on off-center hits. A smaller head size offers more precise control. Head sizes of recent racquets vary between 85 sq. inches and 137 sq. inches.

Throughout most of tennis' history, racquets were much smaller than an 85 square inch midsize racquet and were made of wood. In the mid 1970s, aluminum construction allowed for the introduction of the first "oversized" racquet which was manufactured by Prince. This racquet had a head size of approximately 110 square-inches and opened the door for the introduction of racquets having other non-standard head sizes such as midsize 90 square-inches and mid-plus size 95 square-inches. Various materials have been used in producing tennis racquets, including steel (as in the Wilson T2000 popularized by American top player Jimmy Connors) and ceramic. But the early 1980s marked the introduction of the composite material racquets, largely "graphite" (carbon fibre) based, that are the contemporary standard.

"Stretch" Models (27.5") are slightly longer than their standard size (27") counterparts in order to give additional reach for shots such as the serve and volley where shorter players may be at a disadvantage. Midsize or mid-plus racquets are the general standard for professional players.

Stringing (material, pattern, tension) is an important factor in the performance of a tennis racquet. A few elite players use natural gut, but the vast majority of strings are a nylon or polyester synthetic. Some (American champion Pete Sampras a prominent example) consider the natural string to be more responsive, providing a better "feel", but synthetic is favored for its much superior durability, consistency, as well as much lower cost. String pattern (the vertical/horizontal grid) is a function of the racquet head size and design. A tighter pattern is considered to deliver more precise control; a more "open" pattern to offer greater potential for power and spin. Modern racquets are marked with a recommended string tension range. The basic rule is that a lower string tension creates more power (from a "trampoline" effect) and a higher string tension creates more control (the ball stays on the strings longer, for more "feel" and shot direction.)

Poker/Casino Chips:

The vast majority of authentic casino chips are "clay" chips but can be more accurately described as compression molded chips. Contrary to popular belief no gaming chip going as far back as the 1950s have been 100% clay. Modern clay chips are a composition of materials more durable than clay alone. At least some percentage of the chips is of an earthen material such as sand, chalk and or clay similar to that found in cat litter. The process used to make these chips is a trade secret, very expensive, time consuming and varies slightly by manufacturer. Additionally, the edge spots or inserts, as they are some times called, are not painted on as they can sometimes appear to be. In fact there are areas where the clay has been punched out of the chip and then replaced by hand with a new piece of clay of an alternate color; the chip is then placed under extreme pressure and heat, approximately 10,000 psi (70 MPa) at 300 °F (150 °C), hence the term compression molded Chips.

The printed graphics on clay chips is called an inlay. Inlays are typically made of paper and are then covered with a thin film of plastic which is applied to the chip prior to the compression molding process. During the molding process the inlay becomes permanently affixed to the chip and can not be removed from the chip without destroying it.

Ceramic chips such as those made by ChipCo International were introduced in the mid 1980s as an alternative to clay chips and are still very common in casinos as well as being readily available to the home market. Ceramic chips are often referred to as clay or clay composite but they are in fact solid white, injection molded, ceramic disks which are simply printed on.

The Bud Jones brand is one of the very few injection molded plastic chips used in casinos. They are produced by Gaming Partners International and are not produced for the home market.

The chips used in North American casinos rarely weigh more than 10 grams and are usually between 8.5 and 10 g. There is no official weight, however, and some, particularly coin inlaid chips, can weigh more. The chips sold for home use vary substantially more, sometimes weighing as much as 13.5 g, depending on manufacturer and construction.

Common designs for home use depict the six faces of a die or the suit symbols around the edge on the face of the chip. They are typically manufactured with injection molding technology using ABS plastic. Some chips are molded around a small metal disc, called a slug, for weight.

European chips often come in Mother of Pearl. The higher value chips are often shaped like plaques.

Casino chips used in tournaments are usually much cheaper and much simpler in design. Because the chips have no cash value, usually chips are designed with a single color (usually differing in shade or tone from the version on the casino floor), a smaller diameter, and a basic mark on the interior to distinguish denominations; however, at certain events (such as the World Series of Poker or other televised poker), chips approach quality levels of chips on the floor.

Which sport will perform a slam dunk and which one will be unfortunate to experience a yard sale?
Basketball (ball):

A basketball is an inflated spherical ball used in the game of basketball. Basketballs typically range in size from very small promotional items possibly only a few inches in diameter to extra large balls nearly a foot in diameter used in training exercises to increase the skill of players.[1] Nearly all basketballs have an inflatable inner rubber bladder, generally wrapped in layers of fiber and then covered with a tacky surface made either from leather (traditional), rubber, or a synthetic composite. As in most inflatable balls, there is a small opening to allow the pressure to be increased or decreased. The surface of the ball is nearly always divided by "ribs" that are recessed below the surface of the ball in a variety of configurations and are generally a contrasting color. A standard 29.5 basketball has about 4118 pebbles, with the pebbles being at a diameter of 2.5 millimeters. An orange surface with black ribs and a possible logo is the traditional color scheme of basketballs but they are sold in various colors. Balls are generally designated for indoor (generally made of leather or absorbent composites), or all-surface use (generally made of rubber or durable composites, also known as Indoor/Outdoor balls). The abrasiveness of asphalt and the dirt and moisture generally present in an outdoor setting will usually ruin an indoor ball within a very short period of time.

Skis:

Like all skis, alpine "downhill" skis were little more than glorified planks of wood. Later on metal edges were added to better grip the snow and ice of a ski trail. Through the years downhill ski construction has become much more sophisticated. The use of composite materials, and space age metals made skis stronger, lighter, and more durable. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, spearheaded by ELAN, manufacturers began producing parabolic "shaped" skis (when viewed from above or below, the center or "waist" is narrower than the tip or tail). Virtually all modern skis are made with some degree of side cut today. The more dramatic the difference between the width of the tip waist and tail, coupled with the length stiffness and camber of the ski, the shorter radius turns the ski is capable of creating. Skis used in the downhill race events are long with a subtle side cut as they are built for speed and wide fast turns. Slalom skis, as well as many recreational skis are shorter with a greater side cut to facilitate tighter, easier turns.

The ski is turned by applying pressure, rotation and edge angle. When the ski is set at an angle the edge cuts into the snow, the ski will follow the arc and hence turn the skier; a practice known as carving a turn. Old fashioned straight skis can not be used to carve turns. The lack of a side cut means that when on edge the ski does not flex into a curve that is geometically practical on a mountain. Straight skis must therefore be pushed from edge to edge. Influenced by snowboarding, during the 1990s this shaping of the ski became significantly more pronounced to make it easier for skiers to carve turns. This makes skiing much easier to learn, because the skis turn by themselves when placed on edge. Such skis were once termed carving skis, or shaped skis or parabolic skis to differentiate them from the more traditional straighter skis, but nearly all modern recreational skis are produced with the curve.

Twin-tip skis are skis with turned-up ends at both the front and rear. They make it easier to ski with one's back facing downhill, allowing reversed take-offs and landings when performing aerial maneuvers. The turned-up tail allows less application of aft pressure on the ski, causing it to release from a turn earlier than a non-twin-tip ski. Twin-tip skis are generally wider at the tip, tail, and underfoot and constructed of softer materials to cushion landings. Bindings are typically mounted closer to the center of the ski to facilitate the balance of fore and aft pressure, while skiing backwards or "switch", bindings are built lower to the ski for easy rail sliding. Some skis are also manufactured with special materials or a different sidecut design under and close to the foot to facilitate rail sliding (also referred to as "Jibbing"). The popularity explosion of twin-tip skis created a push for the inclusion of more terrain park elements at ski areas across the globe. In the past five years twin tips have become popular among youth skiers, ages 14-21. Once considered a passing fad, twin-tip skis have become a staple ski in the product line of all major ski-producing companies worldwide, with a few specializing in only twin tips. Line Skis, started by Jason Levinthal, is the first company to market only twin-tip skis. The first twin-tip ski was the Olin Mark IV Comp introduced in 1974. The first company to successfully market a twin-tip ski was Salomon, with their 1080 ski.

Cross-country skis are very light and narrow, and usually have quite straight edges, though some newer skis have slight sidecut. The boots attach to the bindings at the toes only. There are three binding systems most often used; Rottefella's NNN and Salomon's SNS profil and SNS pilot. The ski bases are waxed to reduce friction during forward motion, and kick wax can also be applied to get adhesion when going uphill. Some waxless models may have patterns on the bottom to increase the friction when the ski slides backward. There are two major techniques, classical (traditional striding) and freestyle or skating which was developed in the 1980s. Skating skis are shorter than classical skis and do not need grip wax. Skating is also the technique used in biathlons.

damn, hardest match yet

Boxing wins 10-5.

Soccer DESTROYS Running with a 19-1 vote.

goooo football!

Thanks for the definition of a yard sale in skiing, because otherwise it's not clever at all.

I did not expect this.

God bless tennis

futbol

Tennis is the only sport I can play decently, so my vote goes easily to it.

Sorry, poker is not a "sport" by definition. A game? Yes. A game of SKILL? Yes. An athletic exhibition? Hardly.

Basketball was invented by a guy who was born minutes away from where I live.

Basketball. And Matuei, why is it that your votes are always for the losing sport, haha?

Tennis is the only sport in this poll

I took the liberty to fix your post for you.

Basketball. And Matuei, why is it that your votes are always for the losing sport, haha?

That's not true. Yesterday both my votes were for the one that ended up winning, and the day before I had 1 for the winner. Maybe I just have different tastes in sports than the rest of GW. For instance, I can't believe how much skiing is losing right now. There are so many varieties of events/competitions in skiing and I just like it better than basketball (which I find is not exciting enough. How can it be if there are points scored every 30 seconds? It's just not as tense I find, and I really hate the show-off attitude a lot of b-ball players display.)

Hey, hey, I didn't mean it in a jackassed sort of way. Considering with few exceptions, the sport you voted for lost, I thought you were played Devil's Advocate or something. No harm meant.