'Bombs Away On Long Island'

'Bombs Away On Long Island' May 17 in Franklin Square, NY

Ronson Frank and Dr. Pietro Baio Ronson Had just won the NYS Light heavy weight title NEW YORK (April 30, 2012) -- Professional boxing returns May 17 to the Plattduetsche Park Restaurant in Franklin Square, New York as Bob Duffy's Ring Promotions, in association with Winner Take All Productions, presents "Bombs Away On Long Island," showcasing many of Long Island's most popular and promising prospects. Long Island-based boxers on the card include Joe "The Irish Bomber" Smith, Jr. (9-1, 9 KOs), Cletus "The Hebrew Hammer" Seldin (7-0, 5 KOs), Ronson Frank (16-0, 8 KOs), Tommy "The Razor" Rainone (17-4, 4 KOs) and Mike "Lefty" Brooks (6-0, 1 KO). "I am really looking forward to fighting on Long Island again," Brooks spoke on behalf of all the Long Island boxers.  "This group of fighters came up through the ranks together.  Fans are going to see the best boxing that The Island has to offer."  Former nationally ranked amateur boxer Brooks, fighting out of Oceanside, returns to the ring for the first time in two years against Ohio lightweight Calvin "The Gladiator" Pritchard in a six-round bout. "Bombs Away On Long Island," sponsored by Westbury Jeep and Westbury Fiat, marks the return of promoter Bob Duffy, who has been on a two-year hiatus from boxing as a promoter due to his work as president of Ring 8 and founding the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame.  He is teaming up with Winner Take All Productions, owned and operated by David Schuster, who is the Executive Producer of the critically acclaimed off-Broadway play, "Kid Shamrock." "We look forward to bringing a highly entertaining, competitive card to Long Island," Duffy remarked.  "There is a rich boxing tradition here and some of these kids are going to be writing their own chapters in Long Island's boxing history.  I was going through a transition period the past few years and I'm very happy to be back promoting, especially working on this show with David Schuster and his staff.   I'm confident that this is the first of many shows in New York that we'll be working together on." The main event is an eight-round match featuring undefeated light welterweight Emmanuel Lartei "Bukom Joe" Lartey (12-01, 7 KOs), a former African and Ghanaian champion now living in New York City, against USA Mid-American welterweight title-holder Boyd Henley (9-1-1, 8 KOs), who fights out of Kansas City, Missouri. Guyana-native Frank (16-0, 8 KOs), who lives in Rosedale, is rated No. 7 by the North American Boxing Federation ("NABF") and No. 15 by the North American Boxing Organization ("NABO").  The younger brother of past world title challengers Steve andRaul Frank, undefeated light heavyweight prospect Ronson takes on former WBF US cruiserweight champion Chris Eppley (10-2, 9 KOs) in the six-round co-feature.  Former New York Golden Gloves champion Smith, a cruiserweight from Shirley,  Brooklyn welterweight Seldin, and Plainview welterweight Rainone all face opponents to soon be determined in six-round fights Also fighting on the undercard in four-round bouts are former National amateur championAdam Willet (2-1-1), of Willett, vs. New Jersey cruiserweight Elvin "KoKo" Sanchez (4-2, 3 KOs), New Hyde Park welterweight Rich "Kid Brazil" Neves (3-0-1, 2 KOs) vs. Jose Angel Ortiz (4-7-1, 1 KO), Hicksville welterweight Anthony Karparis makes his pro debut vs. welterweight Barrington Douse (0-3), and hard-hitting Bronx light middleweightSkender Halili (4-0, 4 KOs) vs. Brian Meadows (0-2-2).  All fights and fighters are subject to change. Tickets are priced at $150.00 (VIP pre-party and ringside), $75.00 (ringside) an $40.00 (general admission) and available to purchase at the Plattdeutsch Park Restaurant (1132 Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square) or by calling 516.313.2477 or 516.354.3131. Doors open for the VIP pre-party at 6:00 PM/ET, 7:00 PM/ET for the general public. The first bout is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM/ET. RING PROMOTIONS:  President Bob Duffy, a retired NYPD member, served on the New York State Athletic Commission for 13 years.  His roles included Athletic Assistant, Inspector, Chief Inspector and Deputy Commissioner.  He and Tony Mazzarella founded Ring Promotions more than 15 years ago and Bob has been an active promoter ever since. He is president of Ring 8 and the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame. WINNER TAKE ALL PRODUCTIONS:  Event Producer David Schuster has been a lifelong boxing fan who founded Winner Take All three years ago with the purpose of producing boxing-themed entertainment.  Schuster was the Executive Producer of the critically acclaimed off Broadway play, "Kid Shamrock" and Cuban boxing documentary, "A Fighting Chance."  Dave's next project is the feature length film on the life of holocaust survivor and heavyweight contender, Harry Haft.

Big Weekend For the Sicilian Boxers.

Wow, just got done with a world wind weekend and I am still spining on cloud 9.

Started the weekend with Phil Lo Greco, As he made his North American/ Golden Boy debut. Phil went the distance in a fight he controlled completely ( with the exception of a flash knockdown in the first round). It was a good performance for the Sicilian as he gets ready for a huge 2012. He is looking to fight again soon. Stay tuned.

Then Sunday, Former IBF Jr Welterweight, Paulie "The Magic Man" Malignaggi showed he still has a few tricks left for his fans. Going into enemy territory to fight WBA champion Senecheko, Paulie new he has to be great to keep the judges fair. Paulie out classes the champ and dethrowned him to become the new WBA Welterweight Champion of the world. Talks are already begining to spread about Paulie being the opening main event at the new Barclays arena in Brooklyn.

Keep your eyes and years open. This is "the Year of the Sicilian"

How berries keep your brain sharp

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Stone Hearth News

Berries are good for you, that’s no secret. But can strawberries and blueberries actually keep your brain sharp in old age?

A new study by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) finds that a high intake of flavonoid rich berries, such as strawberries and blueberries, over time, can delay memory decline in older women by 2.5 years. This study is published by Annals of Neurology, a journal of the American Neurological Association and Child Neurology Society, on April 26, 2012.

“What makes our study unique is the amount of data we analyzed over such a long period of time. No other berry study has been conducted on such a large scale,” explained Elizabeth Devore, a researcher in the Channing Laboratory at BWH, who is the lead author on this study.

“Among women who consumed 2 or more servings of strawberries and blueberries each week we saw a modest reduction in memory decline. This effect appears to be attainable with relatively simple dietary modifications.”

The research team used data from the Nurses’ Health Study—a cohort of 121,700 female, registered nurses between the ages of 30 and 55—who completed health and lifestyle questionnaires beginning in 1976. Since 1980, participants were surveyed every four years regarding their frequency of food consumption. Between 1995 and 2001, memory was measured in 16,010 subjects over the age of 70 years, at 2-year intervals. Women included in the present study had a mean age of 74 and mean body mass index of 26.

Findings show that increased consumption of blueberries and strawberries was associated with a slower rate of memory decline in older women. A greater intake of anthocyanidins and total flavonoids was also associated with reduced memory decline. Researchers observed that women who had higher berry intake had delayed memory decline by up to 2.5 years.

“We provide the first epidemiologic evidence that berries appear to slow progression of memory decline in elderly women,” notes Dr. Devore. “Our findings have significant public health implications as increasing berry intake is a fairly simple dietary modification to reduce memory decline in older adults.”

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This study was funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health (P01 CA87969) and the California Strawberry Commission. The study was independently controlled by the investigators who performed the data analysis.

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Lo Greco Makes Golden Debut

Last night, April 28, 2012, was the begining of a new era in the Welterweight division. Newly Signed Phil Lo Greco made his North American Debut at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This was something Phil and His team at OPI 2000 were working on for some time.

After almost a year layoff and giving up his WBC international title , Phil was ready to reach a new generation of boxing fans. Hoping to pull in the Italian community from the Surrounding New York Tri-state area, New Jersey was the perfect place to start it all.

Phil fought Hector Orozco, a Minnesota native with a record of 5-10 with 3 Ko's. If nothing more Orozco had experience in the ring due to countless round fought to this point. Lo Greco Started the fight charging. He tried pressing the pace in the first round. Looking to get rid of some ring rust. His desire to please the fans and possibly get a knockout was very strong.

Mid way through the first round Phil got his feet tangled and over committed on a punch that would momentarily have him on the canvas. This would not phase "The Italian Sensation". He got right back up and took control, finishing the round strong. After a jittery start, Phil gained his composure in the 4th round. and finished strong. If anything, Lo Greo showed fans what he is made of, the fact that he is a come forward fighter who is not scared of getting hit in an exchange.

At the end of 6 rounds Phil won by a unanimous decision. Judges called it : Kason Cheeks 58-55 | judge: Barbara Perez 58-55 | judge: Lynne Carter 59-54 . This was consistent with my scoring considering the first round Knockdown . 


Golden Boy is looking to keep Phil busy and build his fan base on the East Coast. Look for Phil to be back in the ring in a few month. A date should be release with in the next two weeks. 


You can keep up with Phil Lo Greco at:
PhilLoGreco.com
TeamLoGreco.com
Twitter.com/Phil_Lo_Greco

Ultraendurance events’ down side: some new research from Germany, the UK

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Stone Hearth News

Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2011 Sep;43(9):1770-6.
Prolonged depletion of antioxidant capacity after ultraendurance exercise.
Turner JE, Hodges NJ, Bosch JA, Aldred S.

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1School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, UNITED KINGDOM; 2School of Biosciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, UNITED KINGDOM; and 3Mannheim Institute of Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Mannheim Medical Faculty, University of Heidelberg, GERMANY.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

: The purpose of this study was to examine the short- and long-term (up to 1 month) effects of an ultraendurance running event on redox homeostasis.
METHODS:

: Markers of oxidative stress and antioxidant capacity in peripheral blood were assessed after a single-stage 233-km (143 miles) running event. Samples were collected from nine men (mean ± SD: age = 46.1 ± 5.3 yr, body mass index = 24.9 ± 2.3 kg·m, maximal oxygen uptake = 56.3 ± 3.3 mL·kg·min). Peripheral blood mononuclear cells were assayed for nonspecific DNA damage (frank strand breaks) and damage to DNA caused specifically by oxidative stress (formamidopyrimidine DNA glycosylase-dependent damage). Protein carbonylation and lipid peroxidation were assessed in plasma. Reduced glutathione (GSH) was measured in whole blood.

RESULTS:

: Peripheral blood mononuclear cell frank strand breaks were elevated above baseline at 24 h after the race (P < 0.001). Formamidopyrimidine DNA glycosylase-dependent oxidative DNA damage was increased immediately after the race (P < 0.05). Protein carbonylation remained elevated for 7 d after the race (P < 0.04), whereas lipid peroxidation was increased for 24 h (P < 0.05) and fell below baseline 28 d later (P < 0.05). GSH, a measure of antioxidant capacity, also showed a biphasic response, increasing by one-third after the race (P < 0.01) and falling to two-thirds of baseline levels 24 h later (P < 0.001). GSH remained depleted to approximately one-third of prerace values 28 d after the race (P < 0.01).

CONCLUSIONS:

: Ultraendurance exercise causes oxidative stress, which persists for one calendar month depending on the specific biomarker examined. These results suggest that ultraendurance events are associated with a prolonged period of reduced protection against oxidative stress.

PMID:
22534974
[PubMed - in process]

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Parental struggle to keep kids fit the subject of a new YMCA of the USA survey

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Stone Hearth News

Related: Kid fitness: A complete shape-up program from birth through high school, by Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D.

CHICAGO, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – Today, nearly one in three U.S. children is overweight or obese, and while summer should be a time to get up, get out and grow, kids will be at a greater risk for brain drain and weight gain when the school year ends. Research shows that without activities to keep their minds and bodies active, kids are likely to gain weight twice as fast[1] and show little to no academic growth over the summer than during the school year[2]. Despite these findings, only 21 percent of American parents rank overall physical health as a top concern for their children, while 20 percent rank education as a top concern, according to national survey findings released today by YMCA of the USA (Y-USA).

The Y’s second annual Family Health Snapshot, an online parents survey gauging how physically and intellectually active children are during the school year and summertime,  also revealed that parents face many barriers to providing a healthy environment. Fifty percent of parents say technological distractions, such as cell phones and television, are a big barrier to getting their kids to engage in healthy behaviors, which is higher than last year.

With summer less than two months away, keeping kids healthy and active requires planning and preparation. To help parents begin thinking early about what their kids need to grow and achieve all summer long, the Y is celebrating YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day^® on April 28. Healthy Kids Day, the largest health day of its kind in the nation, is an initiative of the Y to improve the health and well-being of kids. More than 1,900 Ys across the country are holding free community events for hundreds of thousands of families, filled with fun, active play and educational opportunities to help parents improve their kids’ lifestyles for the long term.

“Summer weight gain and summer learning loss often go unnoticed, but they impact many of today’s youth. Some studies have shown that children’s BMI increases nearly twice as fast during the summer than during the school year,” says Dr. Matt Longjohn, senior director of chronic disease prevention for Y-USA. “To help kids stay healthy and retain important skills learned during the school year, the Y provides opportunities for kids to move and learn all summer long.”

Parents Doing a Better Job but Are Still Struggling

The Family Health Snapshot also found that although parents are spending more time with their children in general, 40 percent admit they could do a better job of encouraging their children to engage in physical activity, while 35 percent say they need to encourage more reading for fun. When asked which leisure activity parents most participate in with their children, nearly 85 percent of parents responded that they watch television with their children, which is a marked increase from last year’s survey of 74 percent of respondents.

During the school year, only 19 percent of kids play outside and get at least the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity seven days a week; only 17 percent of kids read books for fun every day; and only 12 percent of kids eat at least the recommended eight fruits and vegetables daily.  Parents are also struggling to maintain a healthy lifestyle: only 11 percent get the recommended 30 minutes of physical activity for adults each day; only 9 percent eat at least eight fruits and vegetables each day; nearly 50 percent report reading books with their kids less than one day a week and 30 percent admit only playing with their children three to four days a week.

“As our nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to youth development, the Y is committed to addressing critical gaps in communities that negatively affect our kids, particularly in the areas of summer learning loss and summer weight gain,” says Neil Nicoll, president and CEO of Y-USA. “For over 160 years, the Y has helped kids learn, grow and thrive during summer months by providing quality activities and resources that help kids reach their full potential.”

Following are five ideas to help families combat summer brain drain and weight gain:

1. Give your kids a jump rope. It’s an awesome way to have fun and keep moving. They can go solo or get others in on the fun. Commit to healthy living by keeping the bodies and minds in your home active this summer.
2. Visit your local library. Explore new books you and your kids may have missed to keep your mind sharp during summer.
3. Have a family outing at your local park to get your heart pumping before evening meals. Play ball, run or create an obstacle course by using equipment in the park. Take turns letting everyone in your family make up something and have fun!
4. Take a walking staycation. Map out a new neighborhood or hiking trail in your area and get your family to explore on foot. It’s a great way to make Saturday a healthy, active start to the weekend.
5. Start a book series and read together each night as a family. Reading at night keeps the brain buzzing and young minds active!

With a commitment to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y holds Healthy Kids Day to teach healthy habits and inspire a lifetime love of physical activity through active play. Healthy Kids Day is generously supported by the Dodge brand, which is committed to furthering the health and well-being of families. To learn more or to find a local Healthy Kids Day event, visitymca.net/healthy-kids-day/.

The Family Health Snapshot was conducted online by Toluna Research (www.toluna-group.com) between Mar. 16 and 22, 2012. Participants were 1,632 U.S. parents of children ages 5 to 12. A full list of all survey results can be found on ymca.net/healthy-kids-day/

About YMCA of the USA
YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change.  ymca.net

[1] von Hippel, P.T., Powell, B., Downey, D.B., & Rowland, N., American Journal of Public Health, “The effect of school on overweight in childhood: Gains in children’s body mass index during the school year and during summer vacation”, April 2007

[2] Horizons National, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahhj3wxxkdM&feature=player_embedded

President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Announces 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Stone Hearth News

WASHINGTON, DC–(Marketwire – Apr 27, 2012) – In honor of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition (PCFSN) will pay tribute to the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award winners at their annual meeting on May 1, 2012.

Presented annually since 2007, the Lifetime Achievement Award is given to individuals whose careers have greatly contributed to the advancement or promotion of physical activity, fitness, sports, and nutrition-related programs nationwide. Recipients are selected by members of PCFSN based on the span and scope of an individual’s career, the estimated number of lives they have touched, and the impact of their legacy.

2012 PCFSN Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

Linn Goldberg, M.D. – Dr. Goldberg is Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Health Promotion & Sports Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. His groundbreaking programs for young athletes (ATLAS for boys and ATHENA for girls) utilize exercise and nutrition alternatives to prevent the use of alcohol, performance enhancing and illicit drugs.

Thomas McKenzie, Ph.D. – Dr. McKenzie is Emeritus professor in the San Diego State University School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences. Dr. McKenzie has authored or co-authored over 170 publications and co-founded SPARK — a nationally recognized research-based public health organization dedicated to improve health through physical activity. In March 2012, he was awarded a Hall of Fame Award from the National Association for Sport and Physical Education.

Jacki Sorensen – Sorensen is the originator of Aerobic Dancing — the complete fitness program that combines health and toning benefits of jogging with the fun of dancing. Sorensen is the President and founder of Jacki’s Inc.

Charles Sterling, Ed.D. – Sterling is Chairman of Youth Initiatives at The Cooper Institute and Chairman of the FITNESSGRAM Board of Trustees. Dr. Sterling is best known professionally as the founder of the widely-used FITNESSGRAM®, a health-related testing and feedback system for youth.

Pat Summitt – Summitt is Hall of Fame University of Tennessee Head Women’s Basketball Coach Emeritus. Summitt has won more games than anyone else in NCAA college basketball history, winning eight national titles and 1,098 games at Tennessee.