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“King David said this about him: ‘I see that the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. No wonder my heart is glad, and my tongue shouts his praises! My body rests in hope” (Acts 2:25, 26, NLT).
No. 4 St. Frances Academy (Maryland) tops No. 31 Venice (Florida) on national television
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With a national television audience on ESPN2 looking on, St. Frances Academy (Maryland), ranked No. 4 High School Football America 300, rolled by defending 8A Florida champ Venice 34-17.
Venice, ranked No. 31 in our national rankings, powered by NFL Play Football, got off to a 3-0 lead, but after that SFA put-up 25 unanswered points.
The Panthers are now 3-0 on the season. In addition to Venice, St. Frances has also beaten two other Top 100 teams — No. 37 DeSoto (Texas) and No. 90 East St. Louis (Illinois).
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Nootropics are natural or synthetic agents that have mental performance-enhancing properties. Research shows that they boost memory, concentration, attention, perception, executive functions, motor functions, and language. They even target learning and memory deficits that may associated with certain psychiatric conditions or age-related cognitive problems. Natural nootropics help improve various mental functions and target cognitive impairments by heightening the activity of chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters. More specifically, natural nootropics play a role in the production and activity of dopamine, acetylcholine, and glutamate, among others.
Increased activity of these particular chemicals improves the transfer of brain signals and facilitates reactions in the brain that promote processes such as learning, focus, optimal processing speed, and memory. There are many nootropics available in the marketplace and here we'll present four natural nootropics that provide dramatic improvements in mental performance: Caffeine from Coffea Arabica bean, L-theanine, Rhodiola Rosea, and Bacopa monnieri.
Caffeine
Caffeine is one of the most commonly consumed nootropics in the world and it is naturally found in coffee beans, cocoa beans, and tea leaves. It helps reduce fatigue and influences brain functions such as memory, learning, and overall mental performance, but it also targets certain types of age-related brain dysfunctions. Servings of caffeine that are between 40 to 300 mg enhance attention, alertness, focus, vigilance, arousal, mood, and processing speed. In addition, the benefits are usually more pronounced in individuals who are mentally fatigued.
L-theanine
Another beneficial nootropic is L-theanine, which is an amino acid that is found naturally in tea leaves. Servings of this amino acid that range from 50-200 mg have been shown to heighten mood and increase the activity of brain waves that are associated with creativity. It also has a calming effect, which makes it easier for people to remain focused on completing tedious tasks. Research even shows that the combination of caffeine and L-theanine leads to more pronounced cognitive improvements than if either nootropic is taken alone. More specifically, taking these two nootropics together helps improve alertness, performance in attention-switching tasks, and memory, while preventing the brain from becoming easily distracted. Visit Beast Sports Nutrition to learn more...
Rhodiola Rosea
Similar to caffeine and L-theanine, Rhodiola Rosea is a nootropic that improves mental performance (e.g., focus, concentration), mood, and overall well-being. However, it is also described as an adaptogenic herb because it enhances the body’s ability to deal with mental stress by targeting anxiety, burnout, and mental fatigue. In particular, Rhodiola Rosea decreases the response to the stress hormone called cortisol and this helps reduce feelings of fatigue and anxiety. Servings of about 500 mg or less afford individuals with these benefits.
Bacopa Monnieri
Bacopa monnieri is a well-known herb that has been frequently used in Ayurvedic medicine to heighten brain function. Accordingly, research shows that it can help the brain process information more rapidly, while improving memory and reducing reaction times. It also contains active components called bacosides the protect brain cells from toxin-induced damage and positively influence the transfer of signals in an area of the brain known as the hippocampus. Memories are processed in this region, and this means that Bacopa monnieri’s effect on this particular structure supports optimal memory function. Servings of less than 300 mg afford individuals with these benefits, and experiences with Bacopa monnieri supplementation gradually improve when this herb is taken regularly. Therefore, it is important to take these types of herbs consistently and to take them in combination with other useful nootropics (e.g., caffeine, L-theanine) when possible, to further enhance their health-boosting properties.
Overall, natural nootropics are increasing in popularity due to their proven benefits toward enhancing mental performance. A number of nootropics occur naturally in a variety of foods, and in addition to improving memory, focus, processing speed, learning, and concentration, they also target certain types of mental impairments and brain dysfunctions. People who take nootropics regularly may also experience a heightened ability to handle mental fatigue, stress, and anxiety.
Furthermore, natural nootropics are a safe alternative to synthetic nootropics such as nicotine, modafinil, Adderall (amphetamines), etc. These types of nootropics are often referred to as smart drugs and some of them may cause addiction as is the case with nicotine, while others such as modafinil and Adderall may lead to dependence and withdrawal symptoms as well as side effects that include a low sex drive, anxiety, excessive sweating, and even heart problems. Research shows that natural nootropics cause minimal to no side effects, especially when they are taken at the recommended servings. Indeed, the right blend of these cognition-boosting agents supports long-term mental health when they are incorporated into the daily diet . Get your Beast on Today!
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“Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 1:13).
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“For it is by free grace (God’s unmerited favor) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ’s salvation) through [your] faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [of your own doing, it came not through your own striving], but it is the gift of God” (Ephesians 2:8, AMPC).
We can try our best to avoid conflict and stay aware of our surroundings. However, I think there is truth in the saying that the criminal gets to pick the time and place to attack. Our only choice may be how we react and respond to the attack.
In the video below, we see how quickly a traffic stop escalates into a life and death struggle. Here is an accompanying article that provides more information on the incident. Most of us reading this article aren’t conducting traffic stops or arresting maniacs. Nevertheless, this incident depicts the realities of violence, and thus provides valuable lessons for the civilian concealed carrier.
Almost 5 decades aga, Col Jeff Cooper published a book called “Principles of Personal Defense” in which he described a color code system to explain different states of situational awareness. The colors progressed from the lowest state of awareness, (white) through yellow, orange and finally red, the highest state.
I recommend my students and loved ones live life in condition yellow. That is, enjoy life to the fullest but also be aware that criminals don’t play fair and are going to do everything in their power to pick a time that is best for them but not good for you. Limit your appeal to a criminal by paying attention to people in your surroundings and don’t stay anywhere you don’t feel safe. Be alert, routinely reassessing what is happening around you.
Again, no matter how aware we are of our surroundings or how fast we can draw our gun, the criminal has an advantage. We probably won’t get a “shooter ready? standby,” signal to prepare for the eminent fight. Chances are the fight will come after a long day of work as you walk to your car tired and thinking about getting home to have dinner. Or maybe as you rush from the store trying to make it on time to pick up your daughter from dance lessons.
People willing to kill don’t have devil horns and a tail. They walk amongst us every day.
The best strategy is to prepare to function and perform under the worst-case scenario. Just assume that no matter what, the criminal will pick the worst possible time to attack.
So what we can do to increase our chances of survival is to choose is how we respond.
Most petty criminals are looking for a weak, unsuspecting victim that will give up easily. They don’t want to kill the victim or risk a sustained fight, they just want your money, jewelry, car keys, etc.
What most criminals don’t expect is a victim who fights back even after being injured. The police officer in the story above shows the importance of fighting back even after you’re injured. The attacker probably didn’t consider that the officer would continue fighting after being shot, which is one reason the officer was able to return fire striking the criminal.
Officer is shot, and down, but not out of the fight.
Pause a moment and think about the last “what if” scenario you played in your head in which you had to use your firearm. Did you expect the criminal to give up after you landed a few well-placed shots? Hopefully that would be the case, but what if that isn’t how it plays out? I’ve often heard people say something like, “if I can’t get the job done with 5 rounds, something is wrong.” Or “I don’t need more than 5 rounds, I’m not going to be fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan.” Or how about “in most gun fights, the person only fires 3 rounds, so why do I need to carry a gun with 15 rounds”?
I’ve heard well-meaning concealed carriers say these things verbatim. They aren’t bad people, they just aren’t understanding the realities of a violent encounter with an individual willing to do anything to kill you.
If you’re a civilian defender, and want to be prepared to respond appropriately to an attack, you must understand how quickly someone can lose their life. Stay away from violent people and places and look to de-escalate whenever possible. But when that fails or is impractical, you need a host of physical and mental skills. Do everything within your power to stop the immediate attack, create distance, use a firearm, an improvised weapon, or OC spray are all options. Consider biting, scratching, gouging or whatever it takes to survive the fight. If you give up or believe you’re done for, you’re at the mercy of your attacker, and that is a really bad place.
Paramedics are great, but walking away from the fight is better than riding in an ambulance.
We shouldn’t seek violence, yet at the same time we must commit beforehand to do whatever it takes to persevere in a violent encounter. A great way to prepare for this is to get a wide range of reality-based training in different disciplines, from qualified trainers. Then stay in the best physical condition you can, and practice skills regularly.
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The front squat is an excellent exercise for developing hip and knee extensor strength, core stability, and total kinetic chain functionality. It differs from its popular counterpart the back squat in many respects. As it relates to primary functions, the back squat emphasizes gluteal-driven hip extension and greater posterior chain force transfer, while the front squat emphasizes quadriceps-driven vertical extension with greater anterior chain force transfer. The front-loaded position of the bar not only changes the muscle emphasis but also impacts biomechanics and considerations for proper form. Many clients have inherent limitations in trunk stabilization, segment connectivity, and flexibility that can make proper performance rather difficult.
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