WORLD CLASS ATHLETES AND COACHES USE LIFEWAVE TECHNOLOGY

Major new development for human energy and performance
World Class Athletes and Coaches Use the LifeWave Technology


To improve performance LifeWave, LLC has recently launched a new energy performance enhancing product that utilizes the human bodies’ electromagnetic field without using any harmful drugs. With this dual patch system, nothing enters the body. Unlike many products, there are no chemicals, drugs, or other harmful products entering the body. Testing by 2 national regulatory bodies confirm that nothing enters the body. Clinical and university studies show an average 35-40% increase in energy, performance and stamina. Inventor of this revolutionary technology, David Schmidt states: “LifeWave is the world leader in the emerging field of organically constructed nano-antennas for the passive frequency modulation of the human magnetic field. These antennas, when properly constructed are capable of passively modulating the human magnetic field for the purpose of transmitting information to the human body. The first commercially available product that LifeWave is offering is in the form of a patch, with this product instructing the body to transport fats to the mitochondria for ATP production. The end result is that users experience immediate improvements in energy and stamina.” Dr. Steven Haltiwanger, MD CCN, an internationally renowned nutritional expert states: “What David Schmidt, the inventor of LifeWave Energy Enhancer patches, has essentially done is to use the electronic and magnetic features of the body like a cellular radio to transmit information from his patches into the body to enhance the production of energy and stamina. His technological discovery applies research from many fields of science to promote the burning of fat as an energy source to produce greater strength-endurance.”

LifeWave Energy Enhancer patches were designed to improve a person’s life and lifestyle. Two of the characteristic effects that consistently are produced in individuals who wear LifeWave patches are an immediate and physically demonstrable increase in energy and stamina that occurs within minutes of placing the patches on the body.

The increase in strength endurance that has been repeatedly documented in our studies is not a chemical phenomenon such as would be the case with drugs like anabolic steroids. We think this effect is instead related to an increase in ATP production from the metabolism of lipids instead of carbohydrates. Fat, as an energy source, is 2.5 to 2.9 times more efficient than proteins or carbohydrates.

Independent University Studies of the LifeWave Technology

Formal double-blind placebo controlled studies were conducted at a large Division One University in June-July 2003 using both Flat Bench Press (225lb.) and Push-Up studies by Coach Richard Shaughnessy as the principal investigator. In the Flat Bench Press study the athletes in the test group who wore the patch had a 43.2% increase in strength performance. In a Push-up study the college athletes averaged up to 54% more push-ups in their third repetition set while wearing the patches.
At an Atlanta, GA. College, a study in November 2002 was done with college football players by Joseph A. Goodson MS, ATC, and Head Athletic Trainer. The football players in this study wore the patches during a 60-minute heavy training workout. In this study the subjects worked out on a fixed weight flat bench press until failure. The test group who wore the patches had an average increase in performance of 34%.

Real Life Usage

LifeWave Energy Enhancer is now being used by many world class athletes.
Professional Golfers: Approximately 130 professional golfers are using the patches on tour.

Colleges: Approximately 40 sports programs at major Universities are training and competing with the patches. This includes high profile teams such as the Stanford University Swim Team. Other colleges such as Troy, Auburn, Alabama, Clemson, and Texas Tech are either using or testing the product.

The LifeWave patches were used successfully at the US Olympic Trials but created controversy at the Trials. The patches underwent testing by the USADA and no issues or banned substances were found (as nothing enters the body).

Ronnie Coleman, 7 times Mr. Olympia, is an endorser and user of the patches.

Professional Athletes: The list includes football, baseball, basketball, hockey, shoot fighting, golf, and other high profile sports. Pro athletes keep LifeWave Energy Enhancer a secret as each strives for a competitive edge.

The patches have been a contributor to several World Records and many “personal bests” in a range of sports.

For more information on LifeWave Energy Enhancer and this new technology, visit http://www.lifecarepatch.com/

AN APPEAL FOR LANDSLIDE VICTIMS IN THE PHILIPPINES

Philippine EmbassyNews Release
17/Feb/06

APPEAL OF AMBASSADOR ALBERT DEL ROSARIO

The Filipino nation mourns over the tragedy which struck Barangay Guinsaugon in St. Bernard, southern Leyte.Massive landslides, triggered by an earthquake, buried more than 300 houses in the village. The number of casualties is expected to be in the hundreds even as about 1,500 are feared missing.

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has already ordered the immediate mobilization of all government resources and coordinated relief and rescue operations by sea, land and air have been launched by the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC). In response to the Philippine government's request for assistance, the United States government has dispatched two US military ships and it will provide funds for the response efforts. The United Nations will send a special disaster team to assess needs in the calamity area and the government of Japan will likewise provide relief support. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies had released emergency funds to address the needs of the survivors.

I wish to appeal to all Filipinos, friends of the Philippines and concerned groups and individuals to extend their helping hand to the victims of this tragedy. The Philippine Embassy will accept donations in cash, check or money order. Donations should be made payable to the Philippine Embassy which will issue receipts for them. Checks may be mailed to the Philippine Embassy as follows: Attention: Ms. Cynthia Tayam, Philippine Embassy, 1600 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036. The names of donors, the amounts donated and the dates they were received will be posted in the Embassy website which is http://www.philippineembassy-usa.org/ and a regular progress report on this fund drive will be issued by the Embassy's Press and Information Section.All donations collected by the Embassy will be transmitted to the NDCC in the Philippines which is the government's inter-agency body responsible for coordinating disaster rescue, relief and rehabilitation.

Please contact the following Embassy personnel if you wish to help in this most urgent humanitarian cause: Ms. Cynthia Tayam: DL (202) 467-9381 or http://us.f333.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=wdcpefinance@aol.com or Ms. Cecile Tomas: DL (202) 467-9403. They may also be reached through the Embassy trunkline which is (202) 467-9300.

The Philippine Embassy profoundly thanks all those who will respond to this appeal in the spirit of love and compassion for our fellow Filipinos.

FUSING FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS, FOLKLORE, FANTASY AND STORYTELLING

On October 28-29, 2005, several up-and-coming comic book artists met on the shores of White Beach, Puerto Galera in the Philippines in a competition to create a 24-page comic book in twenty-four (24) straight hours. But not just any comic book. The comic book had to revolve around arnis or Filipino martial arts (FMA) and Philippine folklore and history.

This event, called the 1st Philippine 24-Hour Comic Book Challenge, was the brainchild of Jean-Paul Zialcita, an arnis practitioner, musician and comic book enthusiast. Together with his beautiful wife Nina Terol, Paul is the founder of Likha Communications Consulting, which hosted the event.

To keep the energy level and creative juices pumped out to the max, Zialcita, with the wild abandon of an orchestra conductor and the aplomb of a circus ringmaster, kept the show going at a frenetic pace with a myriad of performers.

Several local arnisadors led by respected community elder Gerbacio “Ka Gerbin” Manongsong performed beachside demonstrations. Zialcita himself performed on his kali drum, a large percussive instrument similar to a Japanese taiko drum played using arnis strikes and techniques. Artists of a different sort painted henna tattoo in alibata (ancient Filipino script) and in cool indigenous patterns. Noted Puerto Galera musicians entertained both participants and spectators with a live jam session. Throughout the night, several anime and comic book-based films such as Batman Begins and Final Fantasy VII were shown on a wide screen propped up on the beach.

At the end of the event, comic books were displayed, artists were declared winners, and the event was pronounced a success. Many trudged home or caught flights home for much-needed sleep, well-deserved rest and long-delayed baths.

But for Zialcita, the end of the competition was just the beginning of more work as well as more opportunities. With Filipino martial arts as the rallying point, Zialcita hopes to push for a major Filipino cultural renaissance in music, literature, and pop art to the global arena. His own efforts include comic books and telenovelas, as well as public performances and CD’s featuring his percussive music on his kali drum. He is scheduled to perform at the martial arts events at the SEA (South East Asian) games in the Philippines in November through December of 2005.


For those interested in knowing more about the 1st Philippine 24-Hour Comic Book Challenge or Jean-Paul Zialcita, or are interested in purchasing comic books or Jean-Paul Zialcita’s CD’s, please contact me.

TIPUNAN INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES UPCOMING SEMINAR

Tipunan International, a Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) organization headed by Jay de Leon based in Los Angeles, California, announced its upcoming seminar to be held on September 16, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. Details of the seminar are posted below.

In August of 2005, Tipunan International held a successful FMA expo called Tipunan sa Disneyland held at the Hilton Hotel in Anaheim, California. Prominent masters of the art gave exciting demos and seminars, including grandmasters and masters such as Rey Galang, Gat Puno Abon Baet, Bram Frank, Christopher Ricketts, Roger Agbulos and many others. Several celebrity guests also attended and performed.

Tipunan International also sponsors many other seminars and mini-seminars during the year.



TIPUNAN SA LOS ANGELES 2006
(GATHERING IN LOS ANGELES 2006)


Date : Sept. 16, 2006, Saturday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM with lunch break

Venue : Los Angeles, CA

Description: Seminar and training in Filipino martial arts (arnis, kali, eskrima) featuring masters of the art in different styles including Kali Ilustrisimo, Lameco, San Miguel Eskrima, Modern Arnis and Inosanto Kali.

Host Organizations :
International Modern Arnis Federation of the Phil. (IMAFP) http://www.imafp.com/
Tipunan International http://www.tipunan.com/


Scheduled Instructors :

Christopher Ricketts – Bakbakan
Bruce Ricketts - Bakbakan
Roger Agbulos - Lameco
John Jacobo - Bakbakan
Bram Frank – Modern Arnis
Ramon Rubia – San Miguel Eskrima
Jay de Leon – Modern Arnis


Master of Ceremonies : Roger Agbulos


Cost : $95.00
Includes FMA Festival T-shirt

Pre-Registration Cost by Aug. 15, 2006: $75.00

Contact Info
Jay de Leon
951-834-3386
jaydeleon@worldblackbelt.com

IMAFP
40485 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, #358
Murrieta, CA 92563

THE MOST CORRUPT COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD

I recently ran into an internet article listing the most corrupt countries in the world. The survey was conducted by Forbes Magazine, and except for a reference to “Transparency International” as its source, it gives no idea for their criteria for inclusion in this august fraternity.

Needless to say, I had to check and see if the Philippines is on the list. The good news is that the Philippines is not on the list. The bad news is, looking at the list, it is no ringing endorsement or cause to celebrate that the Philippines is not on the list.

The countries listed include former republics of the Soviet Union ending in –stan, countries that can hardly qualify as nations, countries I am uncertain I could locate on a map, countries that have no central governments, countries embroiled in civil wars, countries run by sub-human military dictators in the mold of Idi Amin, and countries serving as havens for terrorists.

Just to satisfy your curiosity, here are the countries Forbes claims as the most corrupt countries in the world. I am sure you can google the article if you really want to know why they made the list.

Chad
Bangladesh
Turkmenistan
Myanmar
Haiti
Nigeria
Equatorial Guinea
Cote D’Ivoire
Angola
Tajikistan
Sudan
Somalia
Paraguay
Pakistan
Kenya
Democratic Republic of Congo

I suppose I should be flogged for even thinking the Philippines might be on the list. But let us be candid and admit that corruption has always been a major issue in the Philippines.

I will explore the issue of corruption in future posts.

SPOTLIGHT ON: JEREMIAH STANLEY...IN BRAZIL

Jeremiah Stanley is my (Filipino Martial Arts) student, friend and fellow traveler. He is an ER nurse by profession and he also happens to be an arnis, kempo and jiu-jitsu instructor, . I wrote an article about him last year describing one of his extended trips. Well, the travel bug has bitten Jeremiah again, and I have decided to let him tell his own story this time. Here is his first email installment (unabridged).

Subject: Bom dia do Rio!
Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 08:52:10 -0800 (PST)

Well here I am in Rio! It is indeed one of the most beautiful cities I´ve been to! So far, I´ve been to Sugarloaf mountain where I hiked up the adjacent hill then took the cable car up to the top of the mountain, excellent view!

Ipanema beach was the next day and I hung with some travelers and a Brazilian to be introduced to the Carioca (person living in Rio)beach lifestyle. And an old colonial part of the city named Santa Teresa where we took a tram, or San Francisco style cable car up. Then we visited some parks overlooking the city and took in a nice museum with impressive displays from Europe, Asia and Brazil.

I´m mostly hanging with people from the hostel, but am getting much braver with conversations in portuguesa. It´s funny they understand me more than I understand them; right now I´m just using my spanish with portuguese sounds hoping that it translates okay. But hey, it´s only day 4! This is mostly to let y’all know that I´m here and alive. So don´t worry Mom!

Tchau,
Jeremiah

3rd FMA Festival

THE 3RD FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS (FMA) FESTIVAL TO BE HELD IN THE PHILIPPINES ON JULY 2006


The 3rd Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) Festival will be held in several venues in the Philippines from July 11-21, 2006. The venues include Clark, Tagaytay and Manila. Participation from over 28 countries is expected.

The Festival includes training, tours, social events and a Gala Night of Dinner and Awards. There will be eight full days of unlimited training covering Modern Arnis and applied techniques, practical and combat lessons, lectures and demonstrations. Filipino grandmasters from the Philippines and all over the world will display an amazing array of weaponry and empty hand techniques including tapado, sanggot, balisong, dulo-dulo, bangkaw, daga and baston.

Nightly events and special tours will also bring will also bring martial artists together in a spirit of camaraderie and cultural exchange. A grand finale in an unforgettable Gala Night attended by martial arts luminaries and government dignitaries will crown the festival.

For full details, go to http://www.fmafestival2006.com/ . Various articles and updates will also be posted on this site and other related sites. Stay tuned.