This article explores act 1, sequence 2 of the movie “The Goonies” and is intended to serve as an example to help screenwriters understand three act structure.

Act 1 Sequence 2

The map details the location of long lost Spanish treasure captured by a pirate named One-Eyed Willy. Mikey recites the entire story as his father told it to him. At the end of the tale, Willy escaped to a cave that was bombarded by the British fleet and Willy was sealed inside. Willy surrounded the treasure with booby traps and then killed all his men.

But the other boys do not believe in the story until Chunk strikes again. He trips over a newspaper story about a recluse scavenger who claimed to have the key to One-Eyed Willy’s treasure and Mikey gets the idea that they should go in search of it, but none of the other kids wants to go on any more of Mikey’s adventures. In the meantime, Mr. Perkins the developer arrives with papers for Mr. Walsh to sign to sell the Walsh house. This rattles Mikey with the reality of losing the house and now he really wants to go after the treasure. Brand was told by their mother to keep his brother in the house and he intends on doing just that so that he is not grounded. He has a date with Andy and does not want it disrupted. In Mikey’s SECOND CRITICAL DECISION, he convinces Data, Mouth, and Chunk to reluctantly join him on his treasure hunt. They fasten Brand to a chair using his muscle building equipment and ride off to set up PLOT POINT TWO.

ACT TWO GOAL: Mikey wants to find the Spanish treasure of One-Eyed Willy so he can save his neighborhood from the developers.

Act 2 Sequence 3

Mikey, Data, Mouth, and Chunk head for the coast on their bicycles. Ms. Walsh returns home to find Brand tired up and releases him, then sends him to find his brother. However, the boys let the air out of his bike tires, so he steals the smaller bike of a neighbor girl. Unfortunately, Brand encounters bully Troy Perkins driving his sports car with Andy and Stef. Troy drags Brand and his little bike, then runs him off the road. Meanwhile, Mikey, Data, Mouth, and Chunk find the first landmark on the map that leads them to an old derelict seaside restaurant. Chunk sees a car hidden in a barn he knows was involved in the prison escape, but before he can warn the others, they enter the restaurant where they are captured by Mama and Jake Fratelli.

On a pretense to go to the bathroom, Mikey slips away to look for the treasure, but discovers Sloth instead. Sloth is the third Fratelli son. A deformed giant of a man, he is still a child mentally. That causes Mama Fratelli to kick the boys out of the place. Brand joins them as they watch the restaurant where the Fratellis’ stuff a big bag in the SUV and drive away. Brand, Data, Mouth, and Chunk want to go home at this MIDPOINT where nothing has gone right and no one believes but Mikey. But to Mikey, there is no more home for them if they do not succeed in finding the treasure. Everything may be going wrong, but Mikey’s THIRD CRITICAL DECISION is to continue with the treasure hunt, even though there is a scary being in the restaurant basement.

Looking at a list of all the amino acids you might be having a hard time deciding which ones you have enough of, and which ones might give your body a boost. At first L-Ornithine HCL might not strike you as something important, but the truth is this enzyme is doing some very important things for you.

The ‘L’ pre-fix in L-Ornithine tells you this is an amino acid, and that it is present in organic life. To us, Ornithine it is working in your body to aid in the disposal of excess nitrogen.

Nitrogen balance is extremely important, especially if you work out or play a sport. You need a certain amount of nitrogen in your body to maintain and grow muscles. The state to look for though is to have more intake than output. If you have more loss than intake, your body will be in a situation where the nitrogen is drawn away from the muscles. Nitrogen can also be depleted from organs, even vital ones, which can cause a very serious health condition. The perfect state for a sport enthusiast or weightlifter is one in which nitrogen loss and intakes of nitrogen are equal.

Ornithine is produced by hydrolysis of arginine. If you take a supplement containing Ornithine this will help balance anabolic hormone levels as well as increase it. This can have an effect on levels of human growth hormone and insulin secretion.

Ornithine can be effective if you are trying to lose fat because it affects the levels of human growth hormone or HGH. This signals your body to burn fat for energy. This process helps you take off the fat even during periods of inactivity. It also lets you eat more if you are trying to take on more muscle. HGH also helps the body take on better muscle definition. HGH will heighten metabolism while increasing your energy level without the use of a stimulant. As this is a natural method it is much safer than many drugs that promise the same results, but many of these other products can have a negative impact on the body. Since Ornithine helps in maintaining the levels of HGH, a supplement can help you achieve your weight control goals.

Your body also uses Ornithine for liver function as it is part of the ammonia detoxification process. Good liver function also helps maintain a balanced weight and can slow the signs of aging.

It is not recommended to take more than 10 grams a day of Ornithine because an overdose can result to diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal cramps. It is better to take in doses of between 500 milligrams to 2 grams. The best time to take it is right before bed and if possible on an empty stomach.

People who take food Ornithine often take it in combination with other supplements, especially other amino acids like L-arginine. Another good way is to take a multi-supplement that contains vitamins, herbs, and amino acids specifically geared for weight training or muscle building.

Building a strong and fit body is surely one thing that many men and women desire. It is not easy to accomplish though as you would need to constantly work out as well as eat the right kinds of foods to help you achieve this goal. One drink which many people try to help them get the muscles that they want is protein shakes. It is really healthy and provides the body with a high amount of protein which helps in the muscle’s development and growth.

While protein shakes can be very helpful in giving us the right nutrients for staying fit and healthy, it can also bring about some problems when it comes to cleaning your home. There are many instances when people accidentally drop or spill the protein shake that they are drinking on their carpets which in turn results in a very ugly stain that affects the way that their carpeting looks.

Knowing how to clean up this mess is vital if you want to get your carpet back to normal. If you are facing this type of predicament at home, follow the great tips below to guide you in solving this carpet cleaning problem.

• Scooping up the spilled protein shake on the carpet is something that you should do right away. Don’t let too much time pass before doing this as it could mean that the liquid would be able to penetrate the padding of your carpet.

• Use a medicine dropper and add a couple of drops of water on the stain which is left behind on your carpet. This is going to help dilute the stain and make it a lot more manageable to remove. Use a paper towel to blot the area for a minute or so before going to the next step.

• Mix ¾ cup of white vinegar with ½ cup of warm water into a small container. This will serve as the cleaning solution which will help break down the ugly stain that is left on your carpet. After you have mixed these two ingredients, pour some of it on the stained area of the carpet and then let it stand for five minutes.

• Gradually blot the protein shake stain on the carpet using a clean white cloth. Make your way from the outer portion of the stain moving inwards. Continue to perform this until you are able to remove all of the stain.

• Flush out the residue that could be left behind on your carpet by rinsing it with a glass of water. Dry the carpet using clean rags and then you’re done cleaning up the protein shake stain on your carpet completely.

According to most dictionaries, hoist means to lift with the assistance of a mechanical device. Or at least, mimic the action made through body weight. And in a clever marketing move that the company can claim for itself, this is exactly what any Hoist fitness equipment does!

Hoist Range of Products

As a manufacturer of fitness equipment for 30 years, it is to be expected that the product range will be on the diverse, if not impressive, side. Fitness enthusiasts have many choices in fitness apparatus for strength training in all its aspects – weight, resistance, isometric and integrated.

The company’s official website classifies its fitness equipment into two user categories: consumer/home use and commercial/GSA use. Expectantly, the general dimensions for each category will differ as space consideration is an important factor in choosing gym equipment.

There are 8 product lines under the Hoist fitness equipment home category, namely, V Select Series, V-Core Gym, V-Rox, Gym, V Express Gym, V6 Personal Pulley Gym, Free weights, PTS Personal Training and H MultiStack Gyms. For users, this means choices from the simple flat bench (HF-4164) to the one-in-four multi-stack station (H-4400).

For the commercial range, there are 7 product lines, namely, ROC-IT, HD Series, HS Series, HMG MultiStations, CF Seroes, KL Series, and H MultiStack Gyms. It must be noted that the KL Series is targeted towards teens, with the intention of encouraging them to be fit at an early age.

With all these products made available to a fitness enthusiast, it’s time to “get hoisting” with Hoist fitness equipment!

Product Features

When exercising, especially in strength training where muscles and joints are at greater risks of injury and stress, safety is always a prevalent concern. After all, you want to increase muscle size and strength but not at the expense of safety! It bears saying here that safety starts with the right equipment.

This must have been what the developers of Hoist equipment had in mind when developing their product lines. All of the equipments comply with the safety standards of the ASTM International as well as the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health/Fitness Facility Standards Guidelines.

Other features of the Hoist fitness equipment that ensure durability, function, safety and, well, beauty include but are not limited to:

– Patented weight system for smoother and quieter movements, be it in the hoisting of the cables or the changing of the weights.

– High quality hand grips, where applicable, for comfort and stability.

– Foot rests for user stability and support.

– Steel tubing for the body, aluminum for the bars, and rubber for the flooring.

– Body straps where necessary to ensure stability.

Also, instructional DVDs and user manuals are provided for the equipment purchased from the website and in other stores. Of course, the various types of equipment boasts of different dimensions, resistance and functions but each one has the guarantee of lifetime durability from the manufacturers.

By any other standards, the Hoist fitness equipment is an excellent choice for fitness enthusiasts, whether they are novices or experts in the field. So, “get hoisting” now and see the results in a leaner and meaner body.

Goji berry is a small grape like fruit found in Himalayan hills, Tibet, Mongolia and china. It is also known as Chinese wolfberry, Mede berry and many other names. It is known to be one of the most nutrient dense foods on earth. Goji berry has been used by herbalists in China, India and other adjacent regions for thousands of years. It has so many medicinal properties that it is often used for treating different ailments.

It is hard to find fresh Goji berry unless you live in those regions where it is grown. It is now cultivated in many other parts of the world because of its high nutritional values. It is one of the latest celebrity ways to lose weight very fast. It is preserved by sun drying so that its nutrients can be retained. You can find this wonder fruit in its dried form.

How Goji berries work for weight loss

This wonder fruit is known to works as an appetite suppressant. Your food cravings are reduced if you consume this nutritious food on regular basis. The food we eat is converted into glucose that gives us energy. The speed at which food is converted to Blood sugar (glucose) is measured on glycemic index (GI).The lower the GI of any food, the slower it converts into glucose therefore your hunger pangs are not felt for long.

The GI value of pure glucose is 100. Any food with a GI value higher than 70 converts to sugar very fast therefore you start feeling hungry very soon. The Glycemic Index value of Goji fruit is just 29, way below than that of many other fruits. It is because of Low GI value of this fruit that you do not feel hungry for long which helps a lot in losing weight.

Goji berry is a rich source of anti oxidants that replenish free radical loss very efficiently. It is also a rich source of fiber that keeps you full all the time. Chromium content of this wonder fruit controls your blood sugar level and preserves your lean muscle mass during weight loss.

Apart from weight loss, Goji berry has many other health benefits. However the real challenge is to find good quality supplements of this wonder fruit. Though some good brands are available in supermarket, you can always get some good offers on the internet. Make sure you spend your hard earned money wisely so that you get a genuine Goji supplement.

Sometimes people have strange pursuits. I remember when I was merely 11 years old and I wanted nothing more than to learn the splits. Needless to say, being 11, stubborn and determined, I eventually got there after a few months, but it was not a pursuit that was particularly beneficial towards me in any way. Nonetheless, I got a lot of joy and satisfaction out of it. Recently I’ve been obsessed with the idea of crushing an apple with my bare hands as a way to develop my forearms. I always look for interesting ways to further my fitness and strength. My journey has been frustrating and tumultuous but ultimately rewarding. This is what I did to get there.

You’ve probably seen the truly massive Bob Sapp crush an apple with his bare hands. At 6 ft 4, 320lbs, it would be more shocking if Sapp was not able to crush an apple. So what if you are of average height and average weight. Can you become strong enough to crush an apple with your bare hands? Yes you can. In fact, you can perform feats of strength that will leave men twice your size feeling emasculated. But before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s see just how you can crush an apple with your bare hands.

Before we get into it, you need to be aware that the size of the apples are critical to you being able to perform this feat of strength. If your hands are small, go with a smaller apple as you’ll get enough leverage to transmit the force required to crush it. You will also need a few tools.

1. A hollow rubber ball/stress ball/soft ball

2. A hard ball i. e. a cricket ball/baseball

3. Forearm hand grippers

4. Dumbbells

5. Barbells (preferably).

You need not have access to all although it would be desirable.

1. Squeeze the hollow rubber ball 100 times on your dominant hand.

2. Squeeze hand grippers 50 – 100 times for 3 sets. If you do not have hand grippers, you can do wrist curls (20 repetitions) with the dumbbells or the barbells with a moderately heavy weight for 3 sets. This is to solely build the muscles in the forearms. Hand grippers are desirable as they mimic the crushing action and build the muscles that specifically help in this.

3. Grab the hard ball and attempt to crush it with all your strength. This is more of a conditioning exercise. It also helps you find a comfortable way to grip a round, slippery surface, further fortifying your grip and strengthening it.

This shouldn’t take you more than 15 minutes to do. Performed 3 times a week with increments in weights and intensity over a period of 2 months, you should notice your forearms increase dramatically in size. As they do, your gripping and crushing strength will shoot up as well. After 12 weeks or 36 exercise sessions, you are ready to crush an apple. Remember that apples have an awkward texture and you will need to maintain that pressure in order to crush it completely. Have fun!

Human Growth Hormone (HGH, also known as Somatotropin) has a beneficial effect on every cell of our body. On command from the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland produces Human Growth Hormone, but as we get older, the pituitary gland does not release it. Science once believed that HGH was only required while the body grew to maturity; research now indicates that at any age, HGH is necessary in almost all functions of the body. But once the body matures, the levels of released HGH lowers, by as much as 80% from age 21 to 61. As HGH dimishes, so does the youth of our bodies.

The pituitary gland releases Human Growth Hormone in minute amounts, during the hours of sleep. During sleep, HGH helps repair the body, stimulating the growth of new muscle, bone and to replenish the cells with amino acids. With plenty of Human Growth Hormone, the effects of aging are reduced.

The Director of Geriatric Medicine at the Chicago Medical School University Of Health Sciences, Dr. Daniel Rudman, produced the results of his experiments with HGH in the New England Journal Of Medicine. He injected a group of 12 men, ages 61 to 81, with human growth hormone, During a six month period, and reversed their biological ages by 10 to 20 years. Dr. Rudman’s experiments produced a reduction in body fat by 14%, and lean muscle increased by almost 9%. Skin grew more youthful, and the test subjects reported more energy, and an increased sex drive.

Dr. Edmund Chein, M.D. of the Palm Springs Life Extension Institute, created an HGH regime that involved restoring levels of human growth hormone with low dose, high frequency injections. Dr. Chein assures his patients will experience increases in bone density of 1.5 to 2.5% every 6 months, as well as 10% loss of body fat, and increased muscle, and that this may continue until the patient attains the body of a 25 year old. This HGH regime is highly effective, but also very expensive; more than $1,500 a month!

Dr. L. E. Dorman presented research to the American College For The Advancement Of Medicine. Dr. Dorman’s research found he did not need to inject Human Growth Hormone. Dr. Dorman found that secretagogue compounds, taken orally, acted as stimulants or precursors for the production and release of the body’s own HGH. These secretagogues consist primarily of amino acids, which are compounded to stimulate the brain and pituatary gland to release Human Growth Hormone.

Releasing HGH with Sound: Binaural Beats

Studies have shown that Binaural Beat Brain Wave Entrainment can also release (HGH) Human Growth Hormone. Aerospace engineer Michael Herculese used delta brainwave entrainment of 1.05 Hz to stimulate HGH, and measured significant increases in HGH, as well as increased Testosterone and Serotonin levels. Dr. Norman Shealy, noted a release of HGH in response with a 7.8 hz photic stimulus.

Delta is the brain wave frequency of deep sleep, and also of deep healing. In Delta, our brains release HGH. Brain wave entrainment using binaural beat sound also promotes brain wave the balancing of the right and left hemispheres of the brain. Dr. Robert Cosgrove, M.D., a biomedical engineer, stated that brain wave balancing is “an excellent neuropathway exercise that promotes optimal brain performance.” Dr. Cosgrove believes that brain wave balancing “could delay deterioration of the brain due to aging for decades.”

A study by ex-President of the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine, Dr. Vincent Giampapa, showed that Alpha, Theta and Delta brainwaves increase the production of Human Growth Hormone. These slower brainwaves also increase the production of melatonin and DHEA: DHEA by as much as 90%, and melatonin by as much as 300%.

The use of brain wave entrainment to produce Human Growth Hormone has many benefits not found in HGH dietary supplements, including an improved ability to learn, stress relief, and increased awareness.

Calcium helps reduce constipation

Using calcium and magnesium in the right quantities can prevent or relieve constipation. They can support the health of your colon and keep you regular.

In your colon, calcium combines with excess bile and decaying fat to form a harmless insoluble soap, which is excreted with your stool. This helps to keep your colon clean.

Most Nutritionists recommend you take 1000 – 1500mg daily of Calcium. Because Calcium can cause constipation, it is necessary to take 500 – 1000 mg of magnesium at the same time you take Calcium.

You should space out your intake of calcium over Take only 400 to 600 mg each time. Also take some time-out when taking calcium and other vitamin supplements. In a month, take 2-3 Sundays or Saturdays of from taking vitamins.

Avoid taking calcium carbonate, which will reduce the times you will have a bowel movement. Avoid, also, taking calcium when eating foods that contain oxalates phosphates, or phytates. They tie up calcium and are excreted with the fecal matter

If you are taking a thyroid hormone, beta-blockers, calcium-channel blockers, or antibiotics, calcium supplements can interfere with adsorption of these drugs.

It is best to take calcium around 2 hours before or after taking these and other drugs.

Avoid taking calcium citrate with aluminum-containing antacids. This combination has been seen to increase your body’s absorption of aluminum. Aluminum has been associated with senility and Alzheimer’s

Calcium is safe for pregnant women and they should take an adequate amount of calcium.

The best calcium to take is calcium gluconate, orotate or aspartate. The gluconate type is similar to the calcium you get from milk and some vegetables. It is a gentle calcium and is easily absorbed by children and adults with weak digestion.

The foods to eat for good calcium are:

Goat milk, egg yolk, fish, lemons, rhubarb, cheese, skimmed milk, bone broth, seeds, dulse, kelp, greens, nuts, cauliflower, celery, cottage cheese, gelatin preparations, barns,

Magnesium helps reduce constipation

Magnesium, a gentle laxative, helps to prevent constipation by relaxing your colon walls when you are under stress, have anxiety, or have too many worries. It normalizes tension on colon walls allowing for a normal peristaltic action.

Because magnesium attracts water, you can bring in more water into your colon by taking magnesium supplements or by eating foods, which are high in magnesium. Water in your colon makes your stools softer and allows your colon to absorb water from your fecal matter if you body needs it.

How do you know if you are short on magnesium? You will get cramps in your calves at night or so called “Charlie horses.” Or, you will feel sore after some mild exercise or activity.

Take 400 mg in the morning and 400 mg in the evening of Magnesium gluconate, or citrate.

Jesse Lynn Hanley, M.D., in his book call, Tired of Being Tired, 2002, gives another way to take Magnesium to relieve your constipation,

“Take at bedtime. Begin with 200 milligrams magnesium oxide or magnesium citrate-you may increase the dosage in 200-milligram increments until your bowels move regularly. The dose for magnesium is individual, so begin low and increase the dosage as needed. Reduce the dosage if you experience loose bowels. Unlike irritating laxatives, magnesium does not create laxative dependency.”

If taking hypoglycemic drugs, magnesium may increase absorption of these drugs. It is recommended you consult with your doctor on the effects of magnesium with the type of hypoglycemic drug you are taking.

If taking magnesium, do not take it within 2 hours of taking any kind of drug.

If you have severe kidney or heart disease, you need to avoid magnesium and consult with your doctor on its use.

Magnesium is considered safe for pregnant women.

Foods High in Magnesium

Chlorophyll is high in magnesium and chlorophyll comes in capsules. These are some of the foods that are high in magnesium.

Greens, berries, wheat germ, grains, nuts, cornmeal, apples, apricots, oats, pears, pecans, spinach, tofu, lentils, honey, fish, cabbage, avocados, cashews, peas, prunes, soy milk, chard

You can see that calcium and magnesium is not just for bone building and acid neutralization, but it is also good for constipation prevention and relief.

If you are a gym buff, then you have probably heard that you should eat a banana before and after your work out. Yes, it’s true! A banana is a very important food for body builders and most of them do eat banana before and after their gym session. But what’s in the fruit? Is it because of its protein content? Protein is very essential in building muscles because it helps in muscular repair after an intense workout. Or is it because of the potassium? We all know that banana is very rich in potassium. Well, to know the truth, let’s see how much protein and potassium the banana contains.

The facts:

In an average sized banana, there would be about 400 mg of potassium and around 1 gram of protein. Now let us analyze if the protein content in a banana is sufficient enough to provide the protein needs of a bodybuilder post workout. According to studies, an average man needs 2 grams of protein/kg of body weight, and for athletes and bodybuilders, the requirement would be 3-4 gm protein/ kg of body weight. Considering the facts mentioned, we can safely conclude that eating banana after a workout has nothing to do about protein. Bananas are good source of potassium. 400 grams of potassium is actually 10 percent of the recommended potassium intake daily for the average man.

Electrolyte is lost during intense activities like in working out and potassium is one of those electrolytes. So eating a banana prior will help prevent too much potassium loss and eating one after workout replenish the potassium lost by the body. It will also prevent dehydration, muscular cramps and weakness which are common during excessive electrolyte loss.

So, there you go! Banana is important for bodybuilders because of its potassium content and not for its protein. To effectively improve your physique, eating a combination of banana and high protein foods like eggs, nuts and chicken breasts is the best thing to do.

3beta-Hydroxyandrost-5-Ene-17-One is a androgenic hormone that is sold in the United States and in some other countries for anti-aging and overall fitness. This androgenic hormone is being used by people from 21 to their 90’s as a way to increase the natural androgen levels in the body. Increasing natural androgens like testosterone leads to a better quality of life and athletic performance.

Humans have been supplementing their hormone levels since the early part of the 20th century. It was common for males to eat the testicles of slaughtered animals as a rite of passage and as a way to proclaim their masculine standing. Since the late 1960’s health enthusiasts have been taking an extract of raw testicles, processed as a dietary supplement called Orchic.

Orchic extract was used to supplement males with the cascade of hormones that were naturally available in the male animals as a way to balance their hormone levels as they age. Naturally, as we age, our hormone levels decline. This leads to many issues like muscle loss, a reduction in our immune system and an increased amount of body fat. In addition to Orchic extract, in the 90’s we saw new hormone extracts come on the market like androstenedione and 3beta-Hydroxyandrost-5-Ene-17-One, which were prohormones to the natural androgens in the male body like testosterone.

3beta-Hydroxyandrost-5-Ene-17-One is still available today and is useful for older people who wish to trim body fat and increase their immune system and also for men over 21 who wish to improve their muscle density and fullness.

To get more of 3beta-Hydroxyandrost-5-Ene-17-One to convert to testosterone and other androgenic hormones, supplement companies will use a variety of co-factors to help push the conversion in this direction. An ingredient called 3-Beta-Hydroxy-Urs-12-En-28-Oic Acid for example will reduce the conversion to estrogen, making more of the hormone available to boost testosterone. Another extract of stinging nettle root will reduce the conversion to DHT and finally enzyme blockers like piperine and luteolin will help keep more of the hormone active for a longer period of time.

These additions will help the hormone be more active and convert at a higher rate to testosterone, giving the males a better chance at achieving their results.