New Strength Gains From Bar Speed & Acceleration
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I’ll warn you right off the bat, this article gets pretty conceptual, but sometimes it helps to look at things from a new perspective. When we test our strength gains by maxing out in the gym what we are essentially… Continue Reading →
One commonly known tendency of humans is that we are often more afraid of loss than we are motivated by the possibility of gain. While this feature of humans often works in our favor, there are many times when it… Continue Reading →
Predicting Sunsets with Machine Learning
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This is the machine learning python program that I created to model sunsets and tweet a daily sunset prediction based on the current weather metrics. The following three functions are to collect location and contact info for first time users…. Continue Reading →
Scraping Google Trends With Python
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If you’ve ever done SEO research or tried to coming up with content ideas, you how useful Google Trends can be when it comes to determining what people are interested in your niche. I was making SEO trend reports at… Continue Reading →
Different Is Not Always Unique
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I remember back in University my Psych professor was explaining the categories of human needs, among which is the need for affiliation. He went on to mention that the counterpart of affiliation has become more prevalent over the past few… Continue Reading →
Altruism Is an Illusion and That’s Okay
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What is Altruism? A quick google search for altruism and you would find it defined as, “the unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others.” In other words, altruism is the idea that someone can do something for another… Continue Reading →
This is a program that I build to scrape post data from LinkedIn pages. It currently extracts the date, media type, text, like count, comment count, share count, and any media links. Let’s get into this.. Required Python Packages and… Continue Reading →
This is the code I wrote to scrape tweets from Twitter with python through the Twitter Search (Rest) API. I designed it to search twitter for various keywords tweeted by users and return the result in table. Introducing this program… Continue Reading →
The term “Damaged Metabolism” is thrown around quite often in the diet and fitness internet sphere. The idea behind it is that by dieting or restricting for a period of time, your metabolism slows down and no longer function the… Continue Reading →
Don’t Throw Tai Lopez Out With the Bathwater
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“Here in my Garage, just bought this new Lamborghini here…” You may recognize this line from the infamous Tai Lopez advertisement where he shows off his cars and books before instructing you to visit his website. Although the ad has… Continue Reading →
When we watch movies, there is usually one character that catches our attention. You may admire or even imagine yourself as him or her. Let me ask you: What are the common traits of these characters? Chances are these characters… Continue Reading →
My main strength goal in 2018 was to increase my deadlift by 100 pounds and finally obtain a 600-pound deadlift. I started my journey with a deadlifting PR of 500 pounds in January and hit many minor personal records along… Continue Reading →
Is Price Gouging Really That Bad?
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Anytime there is a storm or some other disaster I often hear the mention of price gouging. Whether discussed on the local news or Facebook comments, price gouging is almost always portrayed in a negative light. What is Price Gouging? Price gouging… Continue Reading →
Let’s be honest, a great smile can open doors. It’s often the first thing people notice, and in a world increasingly driven by visuals (thanks, Instagram), the pressure for pearly whites is real. Cosmetic dentistry has exploded in popularity, and… Continue Reading →
Alright, let’s talk about something that sounds like it belongs in a bygone era, but is surprisingly relevant today: dying from a tooth infection. It sounds dramatic, maybe even a bit like fear-mongering. Most of us get cavities, maybe even… Continue Reading →
Sir Lancelot du Lac. The name itself resonates with images of unparalleled martial prowess, chivalry (mostly), and a central role in the rise and fall of Camelot. He’s consistently portrayed as the greatest knight of the Round Table, capable of… Continue Reading →
Alright, let’s dive into something that’s been buzzing around the internet lately: the enigma known as “The Rizzler.” You see search terms like “How old is the Rizzler?” popping up, and frankly, it tells you a lot about how online… Continue Reading →
It’s one of the most basic, yet essential, pieces of car maintenance: the humble oil change. Most drivers know they *need* to get it done regularly, but a common question pops up – just how much time does it take… Continue Reading →
Alright, let’s talk about boiling chicken breast. It sounds almost absurdly simple, right? Throw chicken in water, heat it up. Done. But like a lot of things that seem basic, there’s a right way and a wrong way. The difference?… Continue Reading →
Alright, let’s talk about boiling chicken breast. I know, I know – it doesn’t exactly scream ‘gourmet’. Some culinary purists might scoff, dreaming of pan-seared crusts or sous-vide perfection. And look, those methods have their place. But boiling chicken? It’s… Continue Reading →
Alright, let’s talk about something fundamental: boiling chicken breast. It sounds almost *too* simple, right? Like something your grandma did before discovering the magic of, well, literally any other cooking method. And yeah, boiling gets a bad rap – often… Continue Reading →
Alright, let’s talk about something universally annoying: gnats. Those tiny, infuriating specks buzzing around your face, your food, your plants – basically invading your personal space. It seems like one day your home is fine, and the next, you’re living… Continue Reading →
Alright, let’s talk about those little red and black nuisances: boxelder bugs. If you’ve found your house suddenly playing host to hundreds, or even thousands, of these critters, especially during the fall or spring, you know how annoying it can… Continue Reading →