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"Hello, my name is Tyler and I am very interested in the bodybuilding and physiques of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Particularly, I am interested in the diets that these men utilized. In today's culture it seems that the only way to put on muscle and strength that is recommended is through prote...

An eyebrow-raising forecast Harry. The next few weeks should be interesting....

Harry, I enjoyed your reference to Robert Browning’s work as we brace ourselves for the final big push from political party leaders following the Labour Day weekend. Back to business as usual, Canadians will definitely be tuned in…just in time for the flood of political ads. The fluctuations you ide...

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Campaigning is now in full swing. Thank you for preparing those interesting forecasts Harry. I will continue to follow them. CBC's published an interesting article this morning entitled, "Poll Tracker: Margin Narrows Again in 3-Way Race" The article included the methodology used for their Poll Track...

Reproduction Lessons in Wrestling & Physical Culture by Farmer Burns School of Wrestling Lessons of the famous Farmer Burns Mail Order Course in 1913 Lesson 3 of the 12-lesson course Fully illustrated dumbbell exercises including descriptions to develop and maintain overall physical fitness and heal...

LATEST INSTALLMENT IN OUR COMBAT ARTS & SPORTS LIBRARY CHRIS MCALISTER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER https://davidgentle.com/combat/images/chris.jpg Originally from the UK, Chris spent several years living and studying in East Asia. Besides learning oriental medicine he studied Qi Gong And Martial Arts from...

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Michael Iozzino: I seem to recall reading somewhere that he bested the great Sandow in some kind of strength or lifting contest ! Any info on that ?

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