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The Dog Who Judges You Back

Aldo is what happens when you take a miniature pincher, give him zero respect for physics, and wrap him in the confidence of a biker who survived the 90s without a helmet. He’s small, sure. So is a live grenade. Size is irrelevant when the attitude shows up first and demands rent. He wears a hoodie like it’s a statement, not a garment. This dog doesn’t get cold. He judges the temperature and decides it’s wrong. Aldo has eyes that say he knows your secrets and a posture that suggests […]

https://ericfoltin.com/2026/01/30/the-dog-who-judges-you-back/

#photography #photographer #portrait #bnw #photomodel #photomodels #monochrome #intensity #strenght #eyecontact #tattoo #modelswanted #tattoos

Model: Kia Kirsch
Location: on location
Photo and edit: The Blotch 666

How did the #intensity of #wildfires change throughout the past in one of the coldest regions in the world? 🔥❄️📉

To answer this question, we used #BPCAs from sediment samples from #Yakutia, #Siberia. Find our results, now published open access, here:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0921818126000299

@wildfirescience @paleofire @ecology @academicchatter #paleofire #siberia #paleoecology #newresearch

#photography #face #portrait #darkness #bnw #photomodel #monochrome #malemodel #modelswanted #photographer #intensity #photomodels

Model: Stefan-K
Location: Duisburg, Germany
Photo and edit: The Blotch 666

Portrait of an older man with dirt in his face. He watches the viewers with intense eyes.

#intensity : the state or quality of being intense

- French: intensité

- Italian: intensità

- Portuguese: intensidade

- Spanish: intensidad

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💪 Training Breaks Muscle Down ⛓️‍💥

Understanding that training breaks muscle down matters because it completely reframes how you train, eat, and recover.

⚙️ Mechanical Tension Creates Micro-Damage

🎯 Muscle Breakdown Is the Signal, Not the Goal

❤️‍🩹 Training Temporarily Weakens Muscle Tissue

📊 Volume and Intensity Determine the Amount of Breakdown

#weightlifting #musclegrowth #volume #intensity #onlinecoach

#GameoftheYear1988 #ZXSpectrum #SinclairZXSpectrum #RetroGaming #TheDevilsHand #Slug #ChubbyGristle #Intensity

ROUND 2 Poll 43

The Devil's Hand (Compass Software)
Slug (Alternative Software)
Chubby Gristle (Grandslam Entertainments)
Intensity (Firebird Software)

1988 GAME OF THE YEAR
Top two games go through to next round

#GameoftheYear1988 #ZXSpectrum #SinclairZXSpectrum #RetroGaming

#TheDevilsHand #Slug #ChubbyGristle #Intensity

#52WochenFotoChallenge
#52wfc25
2025/44 "Ball"

Das Objekt der Begierde. ### The object of desire,

#Fotografie #Photography
#BlackAndWhite #schwarzweiss #Monochrome
#RugbyLife #Teamwork #RugbyWorld #Intensity #GameDay #Rugby #Competitive #Sports #SportPhotography #ActionShot #Athletes

Two rugby players in action on a grass field. The player on the left, holding a ball marked "Gilbert," extends his arm to fend off the player on the right, who is reaching out. Both are wearing dark jerseys. The background is blurred, highlighting the players' movement and focus.
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Zwei Rugbyspieler in Aktion auf einem Rasenfeld. Der Spieler auf der linken Seite, der einen Ball mit der Aufschrift "Gilbert" hält, erweitert seinen Arm, um den Spieler auf der rechten Seite abzuwehren, der die Hand ausstreckt. Beide tragen dunkle Trikots. Der Hintergrund ist verschwommen und unterstreicht die Bewegung und den Fokus der Spieler.

Taken in the direction of momentary warmth ☀️🏞🌳
#Sunrise #Casual
#Intensity #Canal
#Angle #Sunlight
#Scenic #Natural
#Range #Horizon

↔️ Consistency Over Intensity 📈

Understanding consistency over intensity matters because it builds the foundation for real, lasting hypertrophy and strength progress.

✅ 1. Showing Up Beats Showing Off

✅ 2. Small Wins Compound Into Big Results

✅ 3. Sustainable Effort Prevents Burnout

✅ 4. Mastery Comes From Repetition

#consistency #intensity #hypertrophy #performance #strength #weightlifting #musclegain #muscleengagement #progress #growth #onlinecoach #personaltrainer

BURGER - A Bottom-Up Regionalization Approach for Global Sub-Daily Intensity-Duration-Frequency Data
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https://doi.org/10.1029/2024WR039773 <-- shared paper
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https://zenodo.org/records/15473689 <-- shared dataset
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"KEY POINTS
• BURGER is the first global IDF data set derived from observations of sub-daily rainfall
• Sub-daily rainfall intensities are computed with the Simplified Metastatistical Extreme Value (SMEV) approach for a range of return periods
• BURGER intensities compare well with expected intensities, indicated by an interquartile range of the percentage bias between −5% and 5%..”
#GIS #spatial #data #mapping #global #exteremeweather #precipitation #rainfall #gauge #intensity #model #modeling #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #BURGER #geostatistics #spatialstatistics # statistics #GSDR #IDF #remotesensing #earthobservation #machinelearning #AI #weather #climate #prediction #usecase #flood #risk #hazard #SMEV #accuracy #metrology

💪 Optimal Training Methods for Hypertrophy 📈

Optimal training matters in hypertrophy and determines how effectively your muscles grow, recover, and adapt.

🔥 Progressive Overload is the Foundation

🏋️ Control your Tempo

🎚️ Volume and Intensity Balance

🧘‍♂️ Prioritize Recovery and Frequency

#hypertrophy #growth #recovery #adapt #progressiveoverload #tempo #volume #intensity #recovery #frequency #onlinecoach #personaltrainer

🥯 Carbohydrates as Training Ammunition 🏋️

Carbs aren’t “just food” they’re your body’s high-octane fuel for explosive lifts, heavy sets, and volume. Knowing when and how to use them separates guesswork from smart training.

🔥 Fuel for Intensity

🏎️ Faster Recovery

🧬 Hormonal Support

#carbohydrates #weightlifting #strengthtraining #heavysets #explosivelifts #intensity #hormonal #pump #performance #onlinecoach #personaltrainer

#intensity : the state or quality of being intense

- French: intensité

- Italian: intensità

- Portuguese: intensidade

- Spanish: intensidad

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🏋️ Training Phases to Help Avoid Plateaus 📊

Periodization isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Adjusting cycle length, rep ranges, and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals makes it far more effective for hypertrophy.

1️⃣ Cyclical Training Prevents Plateaus

2️⃣ Volume Progression Drives Growth

3️⃣ Intensity Fluctuations Protect Recovery

#trainingphases #plateau #cycles #phases #volume #intensity #progression #recovery #weightlifting #strengthtraining #onlinecoach #personaltrainer

Reps, Sets and Intensity for Growth 🔺

Without knowing how many reps, sets, or what weight to use, beginners often either undertrain (not enough stimulus for growth) or overtrain (too much stress with poor recovery).

Clear guidelines give structure and direction.

👉 Reps (6–12 is the sweet spot)

👉 Sets (3–5 per exercise)

👉 Intensity (60–85% of 1RM)

#reps #sets #intensity #growth #strength #hypertrophy #musclegain #weightlifting #strengthtraining #volume #onlinecoach #personaltrainer