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Citrulline Nitrate: The Dual Pathway N.O. Igniter
Posted on July 22, 2019 by Mike Roberto | No Comments
The supplement industry was created based on one core belief, one dogma that companies adopted – supply products that can effectively enhance an individual's athletic training. As the business has grown over the years, that original mission has expanded to enhancing one's overall quality of life. Stores sell anything from caffeinated pre-workout formulas to health-boosting greens powders, covering a rather large range of potential needs. Despite this growth in scope, the ever-important principle of ensuring the safety of the ingredients used has not faltered. Yet, while safety has remained incredibly important, and the span of potential markets has increased, that original core value still remains true – and it's bred a degree of innovation we couldn't ever have imagined!
A pre workout ingredient that boosts nitric oxide while it boosts nitric oxide? Count us in for the strength and pumps!
Yes, to this day, we still are in the process of discovering ingredients, and formulating new ones, that can improve our training! In fact, there's a relatively new ingredient that we've been introduced thanks to advancements made in science – citrulline nitrate! We've been finding this stuff more frequently these days, specifically in formulas coming from Cellucor, one of the industry's leading brands. In fact, it's one of the prominent ingredients in their new pre-workout, C4 Extreme, which features the patented version of citrulline nitrate, NitraMax (NO3-C).
Citrulline nitrate is intriguing, initially, because the two components that make it up are immediately recognizable – citrulline and natural nitrates! Both act as potent nitric oxide-boosting compounds, yet they work through two different pathways. Citrulline nitrate, though, combines them, offering a two-fronted attack on low nitric oxide levels!
In this post, we'll tell you everything you need to know about citrulline nitrate – what it does, the pathways it operates in, what it can do for you, and even hint at a possible synergistic relationship between the two molecules! Before we go plunge into some science, be sure you're subscribed to PricePlow for up-to-date supplement deals, news, reviews, interviews, and diet research!
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But wait…what exactly is nitric oxide?
At first glance, the term "nitric oxide" might be easily mistaken for some sort of "boost" you can activate in an arcade video game. Although nitric oxide doesn't make your computer-based race car go any faster, it does allow your body to function properly. In fact, nitric oxide is so vital to the body that it's involved in almost all bodily processes! Due to its importance, the body actually has two different ways of producing this crucial molecule,[1] both of which come into play with citrulline nitrate.
Enzymatic – arginine and citrulline
Schematic overview of the NO synthesis pathway, involving both enzymatic (via NOS; major pathway) and non-enzymatic pathways. L-arginine is converted to NO and citrulline in the presence of NADPH and oxygen.[1]
Despite being produced in different areas throughout the body, most nitric oxide (NO) comes via enzymatic processes. NO is the product of NO synthase (NOS), a series of chemical reactions that take place within the body.[2] With both oxygen and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) facilitating the operation, L-arginine is broken down into L-citrulline and NO.[2] The byproduct of NOS, citrulline, has actually been shown to increase arginine levels,[3] suggesting this process repeats itself multiple times before there's no more NO that can be made.
There are three different isoforms of NOS, each of which have a slightly different role within the body:
Endothelial NOS (eNOS) – acts as a vasodilator, controls blood pressure.[4]
Neuronal NOS (nNOS) – controls synaptic function, mainly regulates blood pressure within the central nervous system (CNS).[4]
Inducible NOS (iNOS) – helps fend of inflammatory diseases and septic shock.[4]
Each of these isoforms of NOS depend on the same cofactors (NADPH, flavin adenine dinucleotide, flavin mononucleotide, and BH4),[4] and all yield the same final product – NO.
Non-Enzymatic – nitrates
Important functions of the different Nitric Oxide Synthase isoforms.[4]
While the enzymatic pathway is a bit more complex in terms of the substances involved in NOS, the non-enzymatic operation is much more straightforward!
Nitrates are organic compounds commonly found in a number of foods, with vegetables like spinach and beetroot often touted for their extremely high nitrate content. Once ingested into the body, though, these nitrates begin to work their magic. In a two-step, electron-stripping process, nitrate (NO3-) is reduced to nitrite (NO2-), which is then turned into nitric oxide (NO).[5] The true beauty of this NO-boosting pathway isn't just its simplicity – its degree of self-sufficiency is pretty spectacular, as the only real limiting factor here is the amount of nitrates available for breakdown.
The discovery of this pathway is relatively new, especially when compared to how long science has known about the enzymatic pathway. That's precisely why high-nitrate supplements have grown over the past couple of decades.
So, now that we've covered how the body produces nitric oxide, let's get into what this resultant product can do!
How it relates to exercise
As we've said, NO is involved in virtually every bodily process. However, that doesn't mean that it's equally important. There are actually a few key functions of NO, and other than regulating blood pressure or helping treat Type 2 Diabetes,[6,7] they happen to be related to exercise!
Understanding how NO and exercise performance are linked isn't all that difficult when you take a step back. If NO is responsible for vasodilation, opening up blood vessels to increase blood flow, and regulating blood pressure, then it should be able to maximize blood flow while training. Not only would this increase the blood flow to working muscles, but it would also enhance the transportation of both oxygen and nutrients, effectively keeping your muscles fueled with what they need. If only…
Cellucor C4 Extreme's new ingredient label. Citrulline Nitrate is one of the most powerful NO boosters we've seen.
Well, that theory is actually fact – research has found that exercise training performance and increased NO production have positive correlation,[8] which means that more NO can help improve your training! Elevated NO levels are clearly beneficial, making methods of increasing NO all the more appealing!
Inducing NO production – nitrates and citrulline
When it comes to boosting NO production, the two most effective supplement ingredients we have are citrulline and nitrates! The first operates within the enzymatic pathway, while the latter calls the non-enzymatic pathway home. Yet despite their difference in methods, they actually have shown similar exercise-enhancing benefits!
Citrulline (benefits, studies, etc.)
Citrulline is a nonessential amino acid, which means it's either found via diet or produced by the body. Research has shown that its one of the best NO boosters in the industry,[9] with science even identifying it as a better option than arginine![10] This is incredibly interesting, and sort of goes against what you'd expect. However, arginine is not as bioavailable as citrulline, and is often broken down too quickly to even yield results.[11] When it comes to citrulline, though, here's just a taste of what science has found:
Better O2 uptake and high-intensity exercise performance![12]
Increased time to exhaustion – one study from 2010 found a 52.92% increase in training repetitions on the bench press.[13]
Less muscle soreness – research from 2010 saw a 40% decrease in post-training muscle soreness.[13]
The effects of increased blood flow are evident here – with more oxygen and more nutrients reaching the muscles, they're able to go longer, perform better, and recover more efficiently! Who wouldn't want some more of any of that in their training?
You can find citrulline in a variety of supplements, regardless of its form – its sometimes bonded to other substances to alter absorption rates, as is the case in citrulline malate. Either way, your body ultimately yields the pure amino acid, giving you the benefits we mentioned above. The clinical dose of pure citrulline is anywhere from 3g to 6g per day, which equates to slightly more if taking a bonded form of the ingredient!
Nitrates (benefits, studies, etc.)
The pathways of nitric oxide (NO) generation in humans. The right branch of the schematic represents the conventional L-arginine-NOS-NO pathway while the left branch of the schematic represents the NO3−-NO2−-NO pathway.[5]
It should come as no surprise when we tell you that nitrates are just as effective at enhancing NO levels as citrulline. Research on nitrates is a bit more recent compared to its similarly-acting cousin, but is just as convincing:
Increased time to exhaustion – a meta-analysis of 17 studies concluded nitrates can significantly reduce fatigue in recreationally active individuals.[14]
Improved endurance – meta-analysis found a positive increase in endurance exercise capacity.[15]
Oddly enough, getting enough nitrates is somewhat easier than getting adequate amounts of citrulline. Sure, you can take nitrates specifically, or even consume them in foods. However, there are other supplements out there that deliver auxiliary nitrate-linked NO production. Things like beetroot powder (often used for betaine, a power-enhancing ingredient) or a greens powder can pack additional nitrates you weren't expecting to get!
Clearly, these two are quite effective on their own. However, thanks to things like patented TM NitraMax (NO3-C) technology, the industry has begun utilizing a NO-booster that combines both of them for maximum results!
How about both?!
With two pathways that can create NO, there are multiple ways one could pursue increased NO levels. We've even highlighted two ingredients that can help do just that, one for each specific pathway. However, there's definitely potential in operating via both pathways simultaneously, even further boosting NO production!
Companies have begun experimenting with a more advanced compound, one that works through both NO-boosting mechanisms. NitraMax (NO3-C), a patented version of citrulline nitrate, has been at the forefront of this innovation, with companies like Cellucor introducing it into their products. Based on preliminary research, we can definitely see why they like it so much!
A two-fronted effort
…and Citrulline Nitrate isn't even the only nitrate / pump ingredient in Cellucor C4 Extreme!
There isn't too much out there in regards to studies involving citrulline nitrate, given the novel nature of the compound. However, there are a couple of studies that are promising, and lead us to believe there's some real potential here.
A study from 2016 administered an acute 8mg/kg dose of nitrates to 12 young adult subjects who had already been taking 3g/day of citrulline for a long period of time. They measured the subjects' blood pressure and vascularity before and after nitrates became involved. They found that both increase vascular blood flow and decrease blood pressure, noting an additional nitrate-linked boost in vascularity post-exercise.[16] This study was also sure to highlight the increases when both ingredients were at play, rather than just one or the other.
Research published in 2017 took a slightly different look – these scientists were interested in the effects of acute nitrate and citrulline supplementation in post-ischemic vascularity of healthy subjects. Subjects were either given both nitrates and citrulline or a placebo, and performed a 2-leg occlusion test. They found that the group which received both supplements had greater post-ischemic vasodilation, likely due to more NO being produced via the stimulation of both pathways.[17]
Again, the tandem has performed extremely well in early research. Obviously, we'd love to see more published results, but still, you can't deny the promise here!
Potential synergy?
There may be a bit more to this story, however. As it turns out, there's some evidence of a potential synergistic relationship between citrulline and nitrates. It has to do with one preventing the body from growing tolerance to the other!
Nitrate tolerance – it's real!
The Citrulline Pathway – This is how you get more arginine and then more nitric oxide
Building a tolerance to nitrates is a real problem, one that shows its face often within the medical field. Nitrates are commonly used to help treat ischemia and angina due to the compound's blood flow-enhancing properties. However, there have been many cases where the effectiveness of dosages vary due to growing dependence within patients.
The earliest case of such a tolerance comes from 1888, when a man using a nitrate-based medication required 20 "grains" to reach the same effects he once had at an initial 1/100 "grain" dose![17] That's an incredibly extreme increase, and while it doesn't directly relate to pure nitrates, it nonetheless suggests a potential issue. Recent research has begun to identify different causes of nitrate tolerance, most of which revolve around the degradation of enzymes and receptors that had previously been more receptive.[18]
Nitrate tolerance is loosely akin to caffeine tolerance – if you use a certain dose for a prolonged period of time, you'll eventually reach a point where you need to take a higher dose to yield the same effects that were once associated with the lower dose. Despite this reality, there may be a way to help fend off this dependency, and it comes from the arginine-citrulline NOS pathway!
Can the arginine-citrulline NOS pathway actually ward off nitrate tolerance?
Rc of citrulline to arginine (de novo arginine synthesis) (A) and circulating arginine to ornithine (B) in mice infused intragastrically with a dextrose/amino acid mixture containing different amounts of CIT and ARG.[11]
There has been research that suggests that nitrate tolerance can be prevented by arginine.[19] Essentially, this study said that if enough arginine is present within the blood, then nitrate absorption won't be affected. However, the findings are quite controversial. There are components of this study that are contradictory to previous findings in science,[20,21] which has thus created debate as to whether a synergistic relationship exists at all.
While the jury is still out on this, the fact that there's a potential positive relationship, yet no negative association, is pretty great if you ask us. There's no downside to taking citrulline nitrate, only upside – they work NO production from 2 sides, and may even compound the other's effects!
Citrulline Nitrate – best of both worlds!
Regardless of sphere of fitness you fall into – a "pump-chasing" bodybuilder, a performance-focused weightlifter, or just someone training recreationally – there's a place for an advanced vasodilator like citrulline nitrate. Taking a two-pronged approach to the generation of nitric oxide, this ingredient can really ramp up NO production, resulting in improved blood flow, performance, and recovery.
This novel ingredient is just beginning to find its way onto the market, and we can thank Cellucor for carrying a lot of that weight. They've long touted its potential, and have finally identified an ideal version of the compound for their products. Look for citrulline nitrate NitraMax (NO3-C) in their products, such as C4 Extreme, for what just may be the best pump-inducing, training-enhancing NO production booster we have in the industry!
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PREMIUM PACKAGE 6 Night / 7 Days | Tour Code:
Genting Highlands (2N), Kuala Lumpur (1N), Singapore (3N)
♦ Genting Highland
♦ KL tower
♦ Batu Caves
♦ Petronas twin towers
♦ Marina Bay Sands Sky Park
♦ The Garden By The Bay
♦ Sentosa Island
♦ S.E.A Aquarium
♦ Universal Studio
♦ 2 Nights Stay in Genting Highlands
♦ 1 Night Stay in Kuala Lumpur
♦ 3 Nights Stay in Singapore
♦ Lunch
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Hotel Furama, Kuala Lumpur
Village Hotel Bugis, Singapor
Day 1 KUALA LUMPUR - GENTING HIGHLANDS – CASINO
Arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport & proceed for Immigration followed by baggage collection & customs. Meet our Representative at arrival and proceed to Genting Highlands by road (approx. 2 Hours). Enjoy South Indian Mini Breakfast at Batu Caves. Experience Asia's Longest & World's Fastest Cable Car "Sky Way". Arrive Genting Highland. Evening free for rest / shopping. Enjoy Dinner prepared by Rajasthani Maharaj at Most Prestigious Dinning Hall of Genting Highland "Spice Garden". Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 GENTING HIGHLANDS
After English breakfast, you have day free. Enjoy Lunch prepared by Rajasthani Maharaj at Most Prestigious Dinning Hall of Genting Highland "Spice Garden". Visit History of Genting "Galleria". Also visit Snow World & Alive Museum. Orientation Walking Tour of Genting Highland, Cable Car ride (return) included. Enjoy Dinner prepared by Rajasthani Maharaj at Most Prestigious Dinning Hall of Genting Highland "Spice Garden". Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 GENTING - KUALA LUMPUR - KL TOWER - CITY TOUR - TWIN TOWER NIGHT VIEW
After English breakfast, check-out & proceed to Kuala Lumpur. Enroute visit Batu Caves for Darshan of Lord Murugan & Lord Karthik and "Geneva Time Piece" for shopping of duty free wrist watches. Proceed for Lunch. Later City Tour of Kuala Lumpur including many key attractions. Visit KL Tower & experience great view from observation deck. Check in at Kuala Lumpur Hotel. Free time for Rest. Enjoy dinner. Proceed for a photo stop at Twin Tower by night with treat of Ice Cream. Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast Packed Lunch Dinner
Day 4 KUALA LUMPUR - SINGAPORE – SANDS SKYPARK & GARDEN BY THE BAY
After early breakfast, check out & proceed to Singapore by road (approx 5 Hours). Experience smooth drive on 2nd Link National Highway with Hindi Movies on board. Arrive & proceed to Heena's Kitchen for Delicious Pure Gujarati Lunch 100% prepared by Rajasthani Maharaj. Check-in Hotel at Singapore's most happening area Little India. Eveningproceed to visit the Sands SkyPark Observation Deck of Hotel Marina Bay Sands & later visit mesmerizing nature Park, "The Garden By The Bay" till late evening and then proceed to Heena's kitchen for Delicious Pure Gujarati Dinner 100% prepared by Rajasthani Maharaj. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 SINGAPORE - CITY TOUR - MRT RIDE - S.E.A AQUARIUM - SENTOSA ISLAND
After English breakfast, proceed for Half Day City Tour of Singapore including many key attractions. Take a ride on Singapore's Under Ground MRT Train, then enjoy Lunch. After lunch proceed towards Sentosa Island & visit S.E.A Aquarium The Merlion Tower & "Wings of Time" Musical laser show & Fire Works. Enjoy Dinner. Shopping till midnight at world famous "Mustafa Mall". Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 SINGAPORE - UNIVERSAL STUDIO
After English breakfast, proceed for full day tour of "Universal Studio"(all rides included). Enjoy Packed Lunch. Return back in the evening & enjoy dinner. Enjoy shopping till midnight at world famous Mustafa mall.Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast Gujarati Packed Lunch Dinner
Day 7 SINGAPORE – MUMBAI
After English breakfast, check out & proceed to Changi Airport to board your flight back home. End of Memorable Tour.
**You can add 02 Nights cruise in this package at an additional cost
The Kuala Lumpur Tower is a communications tower located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Its construction was completed on 1 March 1995. It features an antenna that increases its height to 421 metres (1,381 feet) and is the 7th tallest freestanding tower in the world. The roof of the pod is at 335 metres (1,099 feet). The rest of the tower below has a stairwell and an elevator to reach the upper area, which also contains a revolving restaurant, providing diners with a panoramic view of the city.
Batu Caves is a limestone hill that has a series of caves and cave temples in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia. It takes its name from the Sungai Batu (Stone River), which flows past the hill. It is the tenth limestone hill from Ampang. Batu Caves is also the name of a nearby village.
The cave is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, and is dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is the focal point of the Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia.
The Petronas Towers, also known as the Petronas Twin Towers, are twin skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)'s official definition and ranking, they were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004, until they were surpassed by Taipei 101. The Petronas Towers remain the tallest twin towers in the world.
The buildings are a landmark of Kuala Lumpur, along with nearby Kuala Lumpur Tower; they remain the tallest buildings in Kuala Lumpur.
The Garden By The Bay
The Gardens by the Bay is a nature park spanning 101 hectares (250 acres) in the Central Region of Singapore, adjacent to the Marina Reservoir. The park consists of three waterfront gardens: Bay South Garden (in Marina South), Bay East Garden (in Marina East) and Bay Central Garden (in Downtown Core and Kallang). The largest of the gardens is the Bay South Garden at 54 hectares (130 acres) designed by Grant Associates. Its Flower Dome is the largest glass greenhouse in the world.
Marina Bay sands Sky Park
Marina Bay Sands is an integrated resort fronting Marina Bay in Singapore, owned by the Las Vegas Sands corporation. At its opening in 2010, it was billed as the world's most expensive standalone casino property at S$8 billion ($5.88 billion USD), including the land cost. The resort includes a 2,561-room hotel, a 120,000-square-metre (1,300,000 sq ft) convention-exhibition centre, the 74,000-square-metre (800,000 sq ft) The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands mall, a museum, two large theatres, "celebrity chef" restaurants, two floating Crystal Pavilions, art-science exhibits, and the world's largest atrium casino with 500 tables and 1,600 slot machines. The complex is topped by a 340-metre-long (1,120 ft) SkyPark with a capacity of 3,900 people and a 150 m (490 ft) infinity swimming pool, set on top of the world's largest public cantilevered platform, which overhangs the north tower by 67 m (220 ft). The 20-hectare resort was designed by Moshe Safdie architects
Sentosa is an island resort off Singapore's southern coast, connected to the city by road, cable car, pedestrian boardwalk and monorail. By Sentosa Station, Tiger Sky Tower has panoramic views that can stretch as far as Indonesia. On the south coast, Palawan Beach is lined with food stalls and bars, and has a suspension bridge to a small offshore island. Palm-lined, crescent-shaped Tanjong Beach is more tranquil.
S.E.A Aquarium
The Marine Life Park is a part of Resorts World Sentosa, Sentosa, situated in southern Singapore. The 8-hectare (20-acre) park houses two attractions, the S.E.A. Aquarium and the Adventure Cove Waterpark, and featured the largest oceanarium in the world from 2012 to 2014, until it was surpassed by Chimelong Ocean Kingdom.
Universal Studio
Universal Studios Singapore is a theme park located within Resorts World Sentosa on Sentosa Island, Singapore. It features 28 rides, shows, and attractions in seven themed zones. It was a key component of Genting's bid for the right to build Singapore's second integrated resort. On 8 December 2006, the Singapore government announced that the consortium had won the bid. Construction of the theme park and the rest of the resort started on 19 April 2007. It is the second Universal Studios theme park to open in Asia (Japan being the first), and the first in Southeast Asia. The official plans for the park were unveiled to the public when Universal Studios Singapore released a park map to the public on 20 October 2009. Universal Studios Singapore has since attracted more than 2 million visitors in the 9 months from its opening.
The Genting SkyWay also known as the Genting Highlands Cable Car was open to the public in 1997 and was South East Asia's longest and fastest cable car system at that time, it was a great attraction for the Genting Highlands Resort. This service has since ferried 109 million people.
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I love yoga and I love writing. This is what happens when I break out the markers after class.
In July, I did not go to the RWA National Conference in New York.
Hot dogs, fireworks and sports. I can cross one thing off my Summer Bucket List.
S'mores and ghost stories around the campfire. Who wants to go camping? On July 1st, Camp NaNoWriMo begins!
In March, I attended the CA Dreamin' Conference and won a raffle to meet Silvia Day! Read my secret tip below on how to win raffles.
Summer is coming and I've been thinking about my bucket list.
On 6/18/15, Harlequin is hosting Boot Camp Part 2! This is in preparation of Harlequin's So You Think You Can Write Contest in September.
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Today's post is coming to you live from the breakfast table. We get many books to read and review and the really successful ones, the books that become favorites, are those that get the "The Breakfast Table Book Club" approval!
This is how is works, I have stacks of books everywhere in this house. Often times there are a few books that have recently come in that just sit on the kitchen table. As the family wanders in for breakfast each morning, they'll grab a book to read while eating their cereal. I always know a popular read when they ask where the book has gone once I move it to the review crates. "When is it coming back?" they ask.
Today I bring you two such titles that have tried to leave the breakfast table but have been a constant companion since they've arrived.
The first book is so appropriate for THIS year of all years because it's an election year. 50 Things You Should Know About American Presidents published by the QEB publishing.
Everything you should know about US presidents is broken down into 50 bite-sized chunks. Every president is covered, from the first person to take office George Washington, to our current US president, Barack Obama. Fascinating facts are included on each page, for example, did you know that Franklin D. Roosevelt is the longest serving president ? There are also details about the US political system, clearly stating the changes that have occurred from the 17th century until today.
This is a very colorful book and perfect for reluctant readers. I say this because reluctant readers love little snippets of information as opposed to chapter books. This book is well suited for ages 8 to 12. It has become a greatly loved edition on our breakfast table.
Our second Breakfast Book Club selection is 50 Things You Should Know About Wild Weather by QEB Publishing. Who doesn't love wild weather. My children are obsessed with it so you can imagine that a fun book on the breakfast table about wild weather would be very welcomed.
Rain or Shine- the weather impacts everything we do. Packed with facts, diagrams, infographics and photos, 50 Things You Should Know About Wild Weather takes you on a whirlwind of discovery. Covering the earth's atmosphere and how weather works, you'll find out all you need to know about weather fronts, heat waves, hurricanes, avalanches, ice storms, climate change and our favorite topic, tornados and much, much, more. Filled with facts, figures and world records for the wildest weather ever documented, you'll also discover storm chasers and weather scientists who have tried their best to keep the weather in check. Be warned, it's a stormy ride.
Wild Weather is in full color and grabs the eye, drawing the reader in.
Both of these selections will have your children not only reading but reciting and retaining the fun facts they learn about weather and presidents. I'm so happy these books have found their way to our breakfast table.
Thank you to QED for offering us these fine books to review.We highly recommend them. They are perfect for any library public, home or school.
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School will soon be out and our youngsters will settle into a new summer routine of sleeping in and hopefully doing some exploring and discovering. With the hectic days of summer just beginning, oftentimes one of the first habit to go by the wayside is the habit of daily reading.
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Nintendo recently announced that it will be delaying the release of Mario Kart for iOS. The film, set in the world of Super Mario Bros., will be co-financed by Universal Pictures and Nintendo and distributed theatrically worldwide by Universal Pictures. Nintendo also owns a five percent share of mobile developer Cygames, which released action-RPG Dragalia Lost with Nintendo past year. It will be an action puzzle game titled Dr. Mario World, and it's slated for a global release (including Japan and the US) sometime this summer.
Originally launched in 1990 for the NES, Dr. Mario is a game that somewhat resembles Tetris.
Nintendo said Thursday its net profit jumped almost 25 percent for the nine months to December, riding out the crucial holiday season thanks to blockbuster game titles for its popular Switch console. For you Mario fans, you'll already know that this won't be the first time we've seen Mario in a lab coat.
Mario Kart Tour, which was initially announced over a year ago, is also now planned for a launch on mobile phones in mid-2019, according to Nintendo.
Nintendo fans have a lot to be excited about this year. This is all for now, folks.


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If you are looking for somewhere to stay that has the WOW factor, be sure to book in at Ocean Sands Resort. Found in the stunning Main Beach location, these elegant apartments overlook the gorgeous sandy beach and glistening waters that the area is so famous for. Hire out the three bedroom deluxe which comes with two queen beds and the option of either another double or two singles, hosting plenty of room for up to 7 girls.
If this resort already sounds perfect, just wait; Ocean Sands Resort offers all guests full use of their luxurious facilities including a tropical outdoor pool, an indoor heated pool, a fully equipped spa. Be sure to organise an evening at the barbeque and entertainment area with a few bottles of bubbly for the perfect girly night in.
Presenting fine dining at its best, if your hen is a lover of Japanese cuisine (who isn't?) make sure you book a reservation at Etsu Izakaya. Found in Mermaid Beach, this modern location rustles up truly authentic dishes that quite literally, melt in your mouth. All dishes found on their unique menu are designed to be picked and shared with friends, keeping the whole experience social and exciting. Stagger your dishes throughout the night while you enjoy some traditional Japanese drinks and delicious cocktails.
Pick from their enchanting menu which features dishes such as skewer grilled chicken wings, pork belly and sake teriyaki served straight up from their unique Robata Grill. They also offer classic Japanese favourites such as salmon sushi, miso soup and tempura.
Carry on with the Eastern themed evening at East nightclub, located in Broadbeach. This well-renowned location is one of the most popular nightlife destinations for people who enjoy a premium clubbing experience. Order some cocktails and enjoy the fantastic tunes from the in-house DJs as you surround yourself in their oriental location, soaking up the great atmosphere with the girls.
If you want to do something special for your best friend on her hens night, be sure to reserve one of the three private booths in the Silk Road Bar; one of the most glamorous rooms in East. Here you will be able to enjoy a generous supply of drinks before hitting the dance floor to party the night way. FYI this chic location makes the perfect spot for a photo opportunity, so make sure you ask the bartender to get some snaps of you all.
You're bound to need a caffeine hit after your night of dancing and drinking, so make sure you head down to Tedder and Woodroffe who certainly know a thing or two about what makes the perfect coffee. Located close to Ocean Sands Resort, there will be no need to drive miles to grab a decent brekky. Whether you're all in need of something healthy and revitalising to wipe away the headaches, or feel that a naughty and indulgent breakfast will work its magic on your sorry state, Tedder and Woodroffe's delicious menu will be sure to feature something to quench your morning appetite.
If you're exhausted from the night before but still in search for somewhere to enjoy a few relaxing cocktails this evening, Tedder & Woodroffe also makes for the perfect location to do just this. Ask one of their friendly staff for a sneak peek at the drinks list over breakfast.
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Welcome, Bizarros, to Maid of Steel! We are a podcast dedicated to the television series Supergirl. This week, I (Miss Ice) was unable to participate in the episode discussion due to a business trip and so the Scarlet Cougar recruited her trusted Gotham Undercover co-host X-Force 11 (Geoff) to join in the fun! They are discussing Season 1 Episode 12 "Bizarro" which originally aired on February 1, 2016.
Anyone who missed the homework assignment last week, I want to give this one another shout-out because I genuinely loved it. Granted, as of writing this blog post I've only made it halfway through—I intend to read the rest on the plane tomorrow, if the snow ever lets up—but what I have read is not just relevant to this episode, but very enlightening to a character aspect that I don't think I would have really understood otherwise. Thus far, the series has set Kara/Supergirl up as a different sort of hero. Vulnerable, compassionate, kind, and naive (in the way that you want your daughter to grow up). But the comic illuminated this character aspect through the lens of a version of Supergirl who was wanting to give up the mantle of her birthright because of a series of events leading up to the start of the comic. So go read it now! Remember, it's Supergirl Vol 9: Bizarrogirl!.
"Perhaps looking glass milk isn't good to drink."
Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll
I first studied Charles Dodgson (a.k.a. Lewis Carroll) and The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland when I was doing a literature segment for Golden Spiral Media's LOST Podcast. My discoveries were fascinating; aspects to Dodgson's life I'd never known or considered, and the degree to which his profession played a role in his imaginative storytelling. Alice also first introduced me to the concept of chirality, which has effectively changed my life forever. For the better, of course.
Chirality is a property of asymmetry used in various disciplines. Our hands and feet are chiral compositions of each other. Mirror images. Caraway seeds and mint have a molecular chirality. And, as it seems, Bizarrogirl is, indeed, the molecular opposite of Supergirl.
At least, that is what Maxwell Lord is aiming for.
Due to Max's bizarro perception of reality, he sees it in his best interest to take the molecular composition of something inherently good (Supergirl) and corrupt it, attempt to control it, so as to have a man-made creation of a property that used to be totally alien. By re-animating the bodies of brain dead women, infusing them with concentrated doses of Supergirl's DNA, he's found a way to bring the dead to life. Or at least a facsimile of life. He is Dr. Frakenstein. Then, using rudimentary and cliched brainwashing techniques, he hopes to taint the perceptions and memories transferred into his creation in order to purport his claim on a super heroine.
Max's increasing boldness worries me. As I usually leave the history of comic book characters up to my lovely co-host, I can only speculate that Maxwell Lord's desire for autonomy from superheroes, his lust for power and frustration at being bested by aliens, all contribute to this increasing boldness. An eccentricism fueled by a frenzy toward some arbitrary finish line. He thinks he's too smart to be untouchable, and slowly he becomes more unhinged. It's only in retrospect that I can truly appreciate the evolution of his character in this way, but it has also made him the perfect overarching villain for Supergirl. He slowly gains a footing until the Good Guys realize just how far he has his hands dug into the pie.
Now Max is in a big glass box, which I also can't help but worry is where he expected to end up (or, even worse yet, wants to be). But I'll be honest, I expected Hank/J'onn to transform into Max and assume the responsibilities of National City's most eligible philanderer. I mean, philanthropist. After Hank went on about Max not long in being missed, and then Alex's insistence that she's willing to cross that line for the people she loves, I really expected the closing scene to be Hank, disguised as Max, making a public statement about "taking a step out of the lime light", or something ridiculous.
The closing scene we got was so much better, though! I'm looking forward to a true freak-of-the-week episode, and the return of Aunty Astra!
Honey, If You Love Me…
In spite of Melissa (Kara) and Blake (Adam) possessing palpable on-screen chemistry, which is no doubt a result of many days (and nights) of practice, there was just too much baggage. And not from the kid who gets to call Ally Cat "Mommy". Unfortunately, Adam was a very one-dimensional character with no real promise of an established arc, so I felt like his time with us would be short (albeit with room for him to return here and there). But for the time being, he was a sweet guy who made Kara feel special, and maybe even gave her hope for the future!
My only complaint with the whole treatment of this relationship was the rather…anticlimactic way Kara and Adam reconnected after each badly ended dated. The first, when she skipped out with the grandmother-in-the-hospital excuse, was followed up the next morning by, "Oh… I totally forgot to call you back." And the second, when she was literally abducted by Bizarro in the midst of a liplock, was followed up by her waltzing into Cat's office claiming dumb luck, only to, moments later, break up with Adam.
What actually helps me accept these follow-ups as plausible is Cat's speech to Kara when Kara wants to explain why she broke things off with Adam. I can't help but get the distinct impression by Cat's behavior in this episode that she thought, perhaps, that by being nice to Kara and encouraging the relationship, Adam would find an excuse to be around on a more permanent basis. The effect of this desire is a natural tendency to care about someone a little more, namely her son, and an awareness of underdeveloped life skills, namely Kara.
She'll pretend like she doesn't care, for now, but Cat won't be able to help but criticize Kara in episodes to come that will only stretch and grow Kara for the better.
Season 1 Episode 13: "For The Girl Who Has Everything" – a parasite called The Black Mercy has Supergirl trapped in her perfect fantasy. Dun dun duuunnnn!
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This week the Scarlet Cougar ORDERS you to read "Superman Annual" #11 by Alan Moore (Author), & Dave Gibbons (Illustrator)
From Karen: Next week's episode, "For The Girl Who Has Everything", is loosely based on this issue of Superman, so it goes without saying that that's why I picked this issue for this week's Corner. However, there are SOO many other reasons to read this book. It's written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Dave Gibbons. The team famous for "Watchmen" and their groundbreaking run on "Swamp Thing".
Moore changed the comic industry forever in the 1980s by making it more accessible for adults, and is cited by people like Neil Gaiman and Frank Miller for being an inspiration. He's also responsible for creating the character John Constantine in the pages of "Swamp Thing" (he moved on to his own comic: "Hellblazer"), and such famous works as "Batman: The Killing Joke", The Eisner Award Winning "From Hell", "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen", and "V for Vendetta"
Dave Gibbons drew for Doctor Who Weekly/Monthly, and contributed to both "Who's Who in the DC Universe" and "The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe" in the mid-80s before pairing up with Moore for "Watchmen". He has since worked with Frank Miller, Mark Waid, Stan Lee, and Geoff Johns.
Since this story is a one-shot, I don't really want to give away much by writing up a description, I'll just offer the pedigree as a testament to how awesome this book is. Read it, and be ready for next week's "Supergirl"!
Superman Annual #11 at Amazon for Kindle and ComiXology
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Aaron	on February 5, 2016 at 2:41 am
I'm sad Emilee missed the chance to call Karen out over her use of the "h" word aka "hiatus" for those who don't remember that joke.
Bizzarette was definitely an interesting character. Kara definitely didn't want to fight Bizzarette, again that was a great scene between she and Alex where Kara champions Bizzarette being just as much a victim as them. Carlisle Cullen is smooth. 😉
I wouldn't call it immaturity by Kara to try and keep people away to keep them safe it's more over caution. I agree with Karen, "I would have liked to have seen it (Adam/Kara) go for a few more episodes, but I get what they're doing."; it was rushed, but I get where Kara was coming from in her reasoning. I hope they keep these reasons in tact for a good bit and don't have her rushing to Jimmy or Winn because it would make the break-up scene here feel hollow to me; if she can't date Adam for Supergirl reasons she shouldn't date them yet since those reasons are still there. "Adam shouldn't have left just because of Kara." – agreed. It's true Jimmy knowing Kara is Supergirl would be one less worry between them, but it doesn't change the fact Kara would worry about him being hurt because of her; she already has to worry with their friendship and Jimmy's with Superman so putting a bigger target on him by dating him doesn't seem like something she'd want since that's part of the reason she broke up with Adam.
The Danvers sisters are awesome. I think James and Winn are too scared of Alex to ever date her. Ha. I still feel Alex writing Max off as harmless was in part more plot device than organic to the character; given Alex's cautious of others I don't understand why she would see Max, who has been against Kara since day one, as harmless. It just felt out of character; I believe she can be mentally beat, but not that she would be that naive regarding him as harmless. I disagree, Alex is a good agent and I could understand her being temporary Director; again the stuff with Max is out of character really. I agree Cat's lessons are interesting. I hope we see Cameron and Alex interacting in her upcoming appearance. "The Killing Joke" would be my pick; I have to say I didn't like "Watchmen", visually it was pretty and there were some interesting moments but overall I didn't like the movie.
Nice guest host job by X-Force today!
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"but it has also made him the perfect overarching villain for Supergirl." – I'm definitely enjoying bad guy Maxwell Lord.
"Unfortunately, Adam was a very one-dimensional character with no real promise of an established arc, so I felt like his time with us would be short (albeit with room for him to return here and there). But for the time being, he was a sweet guy who made Kara feel special, and maybe even gave her hope for the future!" – I definitely liked Adam, but I disliked the rushed feel to their relationship – flirt, date, break up in basically one episode; I understand why Kara did it, to save herself and arguably Adam (because she doesn't know how he would react) hurt, but I would have liked to have seen it play out a bit more since Adam was willing to try with Kara and her disappearances. It just felt very rushed, still I'm sad to see them apart. I do hope Adam returns, maybe in an episode with Toyman since Karen teased that connection when the two were announced. As for giving Kara hope, I think she may stop dating for awhile figuring if she can't make it work with a seemingly great guy like Adam who can it work with?
I also have to say I disliked this episode being the episode Jimmy seems to doubt his relationship with Lucy, it felt very cliché; I don't mind him wanting to be with Kara but I need to see him having a consistent issue with Lucy leading up to this and post this for it to feel organic, as it is it felt like him longing after Kara was more for drama and love triangles than organic story telling. I know he and Lucy have their issues, but they seemed to be doing fine until this scene, yes James has always been crushing on Kara but it was like hardcore in your face wanting her when he saw her with Adam and it felt again cliché because he didn't seem to care about splitting with Lucy until that moment…either he wants to try with her or he doesn't because now it feels slightly like he's using Lucy and that makes him look bad to me. Again I know Jimmy has been flirting with Kara since the start but he's never really made hardcore moves on her like Adam did and he has to know she likes him too, but he chose to give Lucy another try which spoke well of him, but this scene it felt like he was being unfair to Lucy and that's not a good thing. It's most likely the timing of the look and discussion with Winn, because had they shown him wanting to part from Lucy when Kara was still single and then he told Winn basically how he too loved Kara that would be one thing, but I just didn't like that scene romance wise. It was a great bonding scene for the boys, but beyond that I wasn't a big fan of that event.
"I can't help but get the distinct impression by Cat's behavior in this episode that she thought, perhaps, that by being nice to Kara and encouraging the relationship, Adam would find an excuse to be around on a more permanent basis." – Cat definitely wanted him to stay; I felt sad for her because it's kind of like she wasn't enough to keep him there which is ironically probably what Adam felt at times – "Am I not enough for you?"/"Why don't you want me?". I hope they have her mentioning they kept in touch because they made some good progress in their relationship.
"She'll pretend like she doesn't care, for now, but Cat won't be able to help but criticize Kara in episodes to come that will only stretch and grow Kara for the better." – love their relationship.
"The Flash & Supergirl Crossover Officially Confirmed" – I'm not going to immediately yell "No!" yet, a crossover is what introduced me to the awesome character of Felicity Smoak so I'm going to give the episode a chance, but I have to say currently I'm not thrilled by this announcement. I personally wanted to see Kara have her own season first before doing crossovers so I'm not jumping for joy like a lot of fans might be doing right now, but again I'll give it a try. I hope they don't go crossover crazy though, they're fun at times, but I like seeing the characters in their own rights. I especially don't like this crossover being the season one finale if that's true, again let Kara have her own season one and do the crossover in season two; not a fan of the timing for this crossover at all! Reserving judgement of the episode until I see it, but I'm shaking my head now.
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