вторник, 26 февраля 2013 г.

Anti-doping programs are not proper


Lance Armstrong was denying using doping products for years. However he was accused of administering prohibited preparations many times, he continued to claim that he never applied forbidden preparations. Even when the USADA proved that the cyclist doped, he lied about doping. But ultimately, Lance Armstrong decided to admit to using EPO, testosterone and blood transfusions.
However many sportspersons applied performance-enhancing drugs and avoided detection successfully, there was anything unusual in the doping case of the legendary American cyclist. Lance Armstrong achieved great success in sports. He won Tour de France races 7 consecutive times. He won also some other awards. The American cyclist got worldwide success. Although he submitted to thousands drug tests, he never tested positive for any banned medication.
Undoubtedly, Lance Armstrong is not the only sportsperson who has doped. Sportspersons have used forbidden preparations during past years. They continue to take steroids and other related drugs today. And professional athletes will apply them in future. Application of anabolic steroids and other doping products is spread in professional sports. Almost each athlete takes banned products. While certain sportspersons test positive for prohibited products and get bans, others avoid detection.
When it comes to the attitude to Lance Armstrong’s doping, it’s mainly negative. Many individuals got essential anger, when the legendary cyclist admitted to taking EPO, the steroid testosterone and blood transfusions. A lot of individuals believed in him. They thought that Lance Armstrong was “clean”. That’s why their disappointment was great.
And what do you think about “clean” sports? Anti-doping agencies should think about this issue. While anti-doping officers state that they have sophisticated tests to combat doping in sports, a lot of sportspersons administer anabolic steroids and/or other related medicines and remain undetectable.
While Lance Armstrong has admitted to using banned preparations, anti-doping officials should realize that their policies are inappropriate.

Steroids are indispensible in some sports


Przemyslaw Saleta’s opinion about Lance Armstrong’s doping differs from that of thousands individuals. The polish boxer doesn’t condemn the American cyclist. Przemyslaw Saleta notes that Lance Armstrong has acted like almost each professional sportsperson. The 7-time Tour de France winner has administered banned medications and cheated about his doping. It’s not surprising. Almost each sportsman takes steroids and other related medicines.
While many sportspersons that administer forbidden substances are caught by anti-doping officials and sentenced to bans, Lance Armstrong has never tested positive for any prohibited medication. He was not caught, despites of having been subjected to numerous drug tests. Of course, It goes without saying that Lance Armstrong is not the only athlete that has avoided detection successfully. Let take Chinese sportspersons as an example! The state sponsors them. The state provides money enough to acquire such preparations which are undetectable. So, a lot of Chinese athletes administer performance-enhancing drugs without being caught. It becomes obvious that sportspersons that have much money may take performance-enhancing drugs and avoid detection. Lance Armstrong is only one of such athletes.
The polish boxer Przemyslaw Saleta has an uncommon proposal. He considers that anabolic steroids and other related medicines should be legalized in professional sports. According to this athlete, anabolic steroids and other doping products are not dangerous for health, if they are used by adults that possess sufficient information about methods to consume them appropriately. Przemyslaw Saleta considers that usage of anabolic steroids and other related preparations by sportspersons should be supervised by doctors. Thus, sportspersons are likely to avoid grave negative reactions.
Furthermore, Przemyslaw Saleta thinks that steroids and other related preparations are indispensible in such sports, as cycling. Cycling is a sport where athletes have to endure very extreme conditions while training and competing. So, steroids and other related medications help cyclists to maintain health in better conditions. Cycling in itself is dangerous without steroids and other related drugs.
But Przemyslaw Saleta underlines that steroids and other related medicines should be prohibited in amateur sports. Furthermore, young sportspersons must not be also permitted to take these medications because they may cause essential harm in them. Teenagers must not apply such medications because they may suffer from grave side consequences.
Nonetheless, Przemyslaw Saleta claims that it is wrong to think that anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs represent the key to success. According to the polish boxer, success can be obtained with the help of hard working.

понедельник, 25 февраля 2013 г.

Thousands compounding pharmacies involved in illegal actions are not punished


Thousands drug manufacturers violate laws. But just some of them are punished harshly. Many compounding pharmacies avoid harsh penalties without significant efforts. But just when serious scandals are caused by illicit actions of compounding pharmacies, they are sentenced to proper punishments. For example, everyone is aware of the meningitis outbreak which has spread across the country because of tainted steroids manufactured by a Massachusetts pharmaceutical company. Undoubtedly, owners and officers of the drug manufacturer will be punished harshly. But when illicit activities of drug manufacturers don’t result in such serious problems, they go on with their business successfully.
The media reports about illegal operations related to steroids, painkillers and other prescription drugs daily. But you may notice that pharmaceutical companies get only light sentencing for illegal sale of anabolic-androgenic steroids and other doping products. So, athletes and bodybuilders have free access to doping products. They obtain anabolic steroids and other related products from pharmaceutical companies and apply them for athletic goals. Furthermore, several drug manufacturers provide fake prescriptions for anabolic steroids. Corrupt doctors supply customers of pharmacies with prescriptions that are given without required examination of customers’ individual conditions.
Compounding pharmacies are responsible not only for illegal sale of anabolic steroids. Certain companies produce medications in unsterile conditions. As a result, many individuals get contaminated medications and suffer from serious complications, applying  these medicines. Some individuals even die from contamination resulted from intake of tainted medications. As you are possibly informed, 39 individuals died because of fungal meningitis caused by contaminated methylprednisolone acetate injections.
The late contamination with fungal meningitis should influence on decisions of proper authorities. Criminal penalties should take place. Otherwise, health of thousands persons is in a serious danger. Prescription medications must be sold just under real prescriptions. All preparations must be produced in sterile conditions. If drug manufacturers don’t obey all laws, they must be punished. They must not be permitted to continue with business, if they violate laws. Forfeiture of licenses should be accompanied by other serious penalties.

Whoopi Goldberg: anabolic steroids caused testicular cancer in Lance Armstrong


However the disgraced American cyclist Lance Armstrong has been already stripped of his 7 Tour de France titles and other awards, his steroid scandal is still hotly debated. A lot of indidivuals are still expressing their thoughts related to this case. Not only his possible usage of doping products is discussed but certain individuals also contend about Lance Armstrong’s testicular cancer. Why has Lance Armstrong suffered from this health problem in his young years? What has caused this illness in him?
Whoopi Goldberg, a well-known American actress is also implicated in debates connected with Lance Armstrong’s steroid scandal. While she has been chiefly implicated in debates related to marijuana and other related drugs, now she has chosen to join those who fight against anabolic steroids and other related medicines.
According to Whoopi Goldberg, Lance Armstrong has experienced testicular cancer because of anabolic steroids. The actress thinks that anabolic steroids are likely to cause cancer. She believes that these preparations may induce appearing and developing cancer. Whoopi Goldberg considers that experts should inform people about possible links between steroids and cancer. The actress notes that specialists can find out whether Lance Armstrong has developed cancer because of steroids.
But what do other celebrated individuals consider about Lance Armstrong’s testicular cancer? Bob Weiner, a well-known political commentator, notices that anyone should be very cautious while supposing that steroids are responsible for development of cancer. This man acknowledges that these medicines result in lead to numerous negative effects which are quite dangerous for consumers’ health and even life. But he adds that it is uncommon to blame anabolic steroids for cancer. Such suggestions are serious. Bob Weiner thinks that this issue has nothing to do with anti-doping morality.
Nevertheless, Bob Weiner is inclined to believe that Lance Armstrong’s testicular cancer has been caused by steroids. This illness usually doesn’t occur in young persons. Why then has Lance Armstrong got it? Since scientific literature supposes that links between cancer and steroid use may exist, Bob Weiner doesn’t deny statements of Whoopi Goldberg.
But as it has been already noticed, this issue is not included in those of anti-doping policies. Anti-doping officials focus on morality and they don’t care about protection of sportspersons’ health.

четверг, 21 февраля 2013 г.

Illegal sale of steroids


Manufacturers of medicines are inclined to illicit operations. A lot of companies manufacture and distribute fake products. As a result, consumers don’t receive wanted effects. Furthermore, fake drugs may lead to serious unusual adverse results in consumers. In addition to these illegal operations, drug manufacturers also sell prescription medications illegally. Steroids, HGH, painkillers and other medicines are sold without any prescription. So, many persons take these drugs for non-therapeutic needs. Anabolic-androgenic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs are widely applied for athletic purposes. Sportspersons and bodybuilders obtain and apply these products in order to enhance muscle mass and add strength. Numerous persons want to be more muscular and combat fatigue during trainings and competitions. That’s why they choose to administer steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. Several other individuals try to look more beautiful/handsome. So, they use several prescription preparations for anti-aging purposes.
Steroids, HGH and other performance-enhancing drugs are widely sold at online store. Several companies even hire corrupt doctors that supply customers with needed prescriptions. These physicians provide prescriptions without needed evaluation of clients and even without seeing them. Getting prescriptions, numerous persons purchase anabolic-androgenic steroids and other related medicnes and apply them for non-medical needs.
Although distribution and administration of anabolic steroids for non-therapeutic purposes are forbidden under laws of numerous countries, a lot of pharmacies avoid punishment successfully. While some pharmacies and persons are found guilty of illegal actions related to medicines, they are rarely punished appropriately. Furthermore, they continue to manufacture and distribute anabolic steroids illegally.
Another problem linked with illicit manufacture and distribution of anabolic steroids and other related products is following: certain pharmacies produce products in unsterile conditions. Thus, individuals that use such products may be contaminated with some diseases. Sometimes contamination with a dangerous illness may be fatal for some users. The meningitis outbreak which has recently occurred in the USA is widely discussed around the world. 39 persons died because they got tainted steroid injections. Thus, proper officials should monitor manufacture of medicines. If safety is not at the needed level, health of users is in a great danger.

NECC violated laws earlier as well


In 2003 the FDA designed to close the New England Compounding Center (NECC) which recently caused the meningitis outbreak in several states of America. The Massachusetts pharmacy produced tainted Methylprednisolone Acetate injections. Over 400 individuals that applied the contaminated steroid injections were sickened with fungal meningitis. This disease turned out to be fatal for 39 individuals.
According to a recent report published by the House of Energy and Commerce Committee, the meningitis outbreak could have been prevented. The report revealed many cases related to the NECC that should have been shut down by the FDA earlier.
The FDA stated in 2003 that the NECC should not have produced medicines till improving of the situation. But finally the FDA didn’t prohibit manufacture of medications at the NECC. Since the NECC was claimed to be a pharmacy, it should have been monitored by Massachusetts officials. Thus, the FDA let Massachusetts colleagues to resolve the problem. As for Massachusetts officials, they didn’t prohibit manufacture of medications at once. The NECC continued to produce products. Just Barry Cadden, the owner of the pharmacy, got reprimand.
Furthermore, the NECC was guilty of some illegal actions. The company acted improperly under its license. While the NECC was a pharmacy, it acted as a manufacturer and sent thousands dosages of medicines to hospitals and individual patients.
In 2002 several persons experienced unusual negative results after they had applied bethamethasone injections produced by the NECC.
Later several persons who got methylprednisolone acetate injections produced by the NECC were sickened with bacterial meningitis. Since these individuals received full recovery because of antibiotics, the case was forgotten. The NECC was not sanctioned for the tainted preparations.
These and even several other cases manifest that the Massachusetts company should have sanctioned earlier. The pharmacy should have been closed for its illicit and improper actions. But the Compounding Center was never sentenced to any serious penalties. As a result, the company continued to produce medications which were dangerous for consumers’ health. Finally, the meningitis outbreak caused by tainted injections of the NECC spread to certain states and sickened many individuals. If the company had been shut down earlier, the contamination with deadly fungal meningitis would not have taken place.

понедельник, 18 февраля 2013 г.

Meningitis outbreak could have been prevented


The meningitis outbreak caused by contaminated steroid injections could have been avoided. But since the FDA didn’t use its power for this goal properly, over 500 persons were contaminated with this illness and 39 persons died.
Tennessee officials turned out to show competence under such circumstances. They were praised by legislators for their decisive actions.
It was announced that a lot of individuals that had received epidural steroid injections produced by the NECC experienced complications. When Tennessee health officials found out about this situation, they enforced all health facilities to stop utilizing products produced by the compounding pharmacy from Massachusetts. Furthermore, they informed immediately about contamination health officials of other states. Actions of Tennessee health officials were quick and definite. They acted with no doubts and did everything in order to prevent further contamination and improve the situation.
If Tennessee health officials hadn’t been so decisive and competent, more persons would have been contaminated with fungal meningitis and more deaths would have been.
When it comes to the FDA, it appeared to be incompetent. It didn’t use its power immediately in order to improve the situation. Then it tried to justify its negligence, saying that its authority was not cleared and established enough to influence on such large-scale pharmacies, as the NECC. However, the FDA’s excuse was not accepted.
Tennessee health officials merit acquiring a gold medal for their actions.
Although some individuals think that they could avoid contamination, warnings about risks still exist. A lot of persons are still at the hospital. Others are visited by health officials. If any adverse effects occur at injection sites of those that have introduced the contaminated steroids, they must contact health care providers immediately.

Manny Pacquiao displays that people of third world can advance


Each Filipino knows and loves the professional boxer Manny Pacquiao. This boxer represents own country successfully. So, Filipinos admire of him. This sportsman is devoted to his boxing career. Manny Pacquiao is claimed to be a national sports hero and an international star. The fighter is known around the world.
It is necessary to note that Filipinos love Manny Pacquiao not just for his success in sports. While several Filipinos say that they are not interested in fighting at all, they notice that they love Manny Pacquiao. It’s not strange. Manny Pacquiao is a very loving and unselfish individual. Several individuals claim that he is modest and proud at the same time. While he proudly represents his country in rings, he serves other persons. Have you heard that Manny Pacquiao is a politician? This person is a public servant. It is important to notice that he doesn’t expect others to serve him. He desires to serve and help others.
Manny Pacquiao has distressful experience. His life has not been always easy. This person has suffered from many difficulties like other Filipinos. His father has left the family, when Manny Pacquiao has been young. Thus, Manny Pacquiao has not had an easy life. He has gone through poverty. He knows what other Filipinos experience and how they feel. That’s why being a civil servant, Manny Pacquiao puts efforts in order to improve his people’s life.
Manny Pacquiao is also a religious individual. He studies the Bible every day. His deeds manifest that he believes in God.
 There is just one thing which causes controversy. Manny Pacquiao is accused of steroid use. A lot of persons believe that physical changes in this boxer point at doping. But Manny Pacquiao claims that he has never applied steroids. His strength coach Ariza says that the fighter has success because of new training methods introduced by him. Ariza notices that he is a scientist who has introduced new training regimen which has been adopted by Manny Pacquiao successfully.
Manny Pacquiao says that he succeeds because of God’s help and workouts. He adds that he is not bothered by steroid accusations because he knows that he has never applied any illegal products. Manny Pacquiao also reminds about the downfall of Lance Armstrong. He claims that he doesn’t desire to succeed with the help of banned preparations because such methods can ruin his good reputation.

вторник, 12 февраля 2013 г.

Other steroids manufactured by NECC are contaminated


It is widely discussed about the meningitis outbreak which has happened in certain states of America. Contaminated Methylprednisolone Acetate injections led to fungal meningitis in more than 500 patients. The contamination turned out to be fatal for 39 patients: they died. The majority of deaths took place in Tennessee.
It was reported that contaminated steroid injections had been produced by the New England Compounding Center (NECC) which is located in Massachusetts. The FDA tested the compounding center in order to set what led to contamination and see the situation at the NECC. It was affirmed by the FDA that the contaminated steroid injections were indeed produced by this company.
The FDA told the Associated Press that it was obvious that manufacture of products was unsterile at the NECC. The FDA noted that leaking water and uncontrolled temperature were only some problems at the compounding center. The equipment used for manufacture of solution for injections was unsterile.
Moreover, the FDA stated that there were certain other contaminants. Several bacterial contaminants were discovered at the compounding center. Although these contaminants were not real pathogens, they could cause infection too. These bacterial contaminants were found in such medications, as Betamethasone and Triamcinolone. There were not any cases reported about contamination resulted from intake of these products. But it was claimed that these preparations were also capable to result in contamination. Although the bacterial contaminants were anywhere in the environment, they had not to be in preparations. This fact pointed at unsterile conditions at the compounding center and affirmed that the Methylprednisolone Acetate injections turned out to be contaminated with fungal meningitis because they were produced in improper conditions.
The situation made it clear that new laws on pharmacies should be established. Contamination should be prevented. Otherwise, health of Americans is in danger.

Barry Larkin: steroid users must be punished like Pete Rose


The retired baseball player Barry Larkin notices about his negative attitude to sportspeople who have ever applied anabolic steroids and/or other prohibited products. He claims that such baseball players who have ever been linked to doping products must not be elected for the Baseball Hall of Fame. To be introduced to the Hall of Fame is the greatest honor which is gotten by baseball players. Barry Larkin has been introduced in the Hall of Fame last year. He thinks that dopers should not acquire the highest honor. They should understand that they have made a serious mistake, when they have decided to apply steroids and/or other related medicines. Their decision points that they should be out of this club forever.
Barry Larkin is one of  the most successful baseball players. He has won certain awards, while playing professional baseball.
Barry Larkin also notices about Pete Rose who is kept out of the Baseball Hall of Fame. This man has gambled on baseball games. That’s why he has been banned from professional baseball for the entire life. So, he doesn’t have any chance to be elected for the Hall of Fame. Barry Larkin considers that those who have ever applied prohibited drugs should get similar sanction. They must not be introduced into the Hall of Fame.
Barry Larkin has played during the steroid era. He doesn’t want to blame those that have played with and against him. He doesn’t make rash conclusions about other baseball players. Barry Larkin notes that no any athlete should be blamed, if his guilt has not been proven. He is claimed to be innocent until it will be obvious that he has really administered anabolic steroids and/or other related remedies.
Barry Larkin also takes part in educating young athletes about risks related to usage of steroids. He has established a charity foundation that has been called after his name. So, the former successful baseball player puts essential efforts in order to make baseball clean. He convinces young sportspersons not to take steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. Barry Larkin desires to see baseball drug-free.

понедельник, 11 февраля 2013 г.

Anderson Silva is great fighter


The UFC president Dana White continues to argue that the fight between Anderson Silva and George St-Pierre will take place. However Anderson Silva has specified that he is not interested in the fight, the UFC president doesn’t cease to hope. The UFC president claims that the fight between these individuals will take place before Anderson Silva ends his athletic career.
Anderson Silva will also face Jon Jones. But now Jon Jones trains in order to face Chael Sonnen. The fight is scheduled to occur in April this year.
Since Anderson Silva and St-Pierre don’t express any hatred to each other, fans want more eagerly to watch the fight between Anderson Silva and Jon Jones.
During interviews both Anderson Silva and George St-Pierre have argued that they don’t desire to face one another. Nonetheless, Dana White notes that he knows the situation better. He notes that while Anderson Silva and George St-Pierre claim that they don’t want to face each other in the ring, it isn’t true. Dana White says that entirely opposite words are pronounced behind the scenes. Furthermore, Anderson Silva never refuses fans’ proposals. The MMA fighter always does what he must do.
The UFC president praises Anderson Silva. He notes that this fighter possesses great abilities. Anderson Silva has displayed his brilliant performance many times.
It is interesting to notice that Anderson Silva has defeated Stephan Bonnar that has taken steroids.
Speaking about the fight against Anderson Silva, Stephan Bonnar noticed that his opponent manifested great abilities. He specified that Anderson Silva defeated him totally. He felt as if he hadn’t won any fight. So, Stephan Bonnar lost the fight, despites of his usage of forbidden preparations.
Dana White doesn’t stop praising Anderson Silva. The UFC president claims that the fighter evaluates his abilities properly and he knows that he can win any match. That’s why Anderson Silva is ready to face any fighter anytime.

Contamination with meningitis had great impact on America


The fungal meningitis outbreak that began in September last year had evident influence upon America. Contaminated injectable steroids were produced by the New England Compounding Center (located in Massachusetts) and used by numerous persons. As a result, over 400 individuals were contaminated with fungal meningitis in over 20 states. 39 persons sickened with this illness died. 14 deaths were in Tennessee.
It became evident that it needed to do anything for prevention of such cases. Contamination must not occur in future. The FDA had to meet with representatives of all states in order to discuss this problem. So, lately a conference took place in order to discuss ways related to prevention of contamination in the future.
It was noted during the meeting that new laws on compounding centers should be established.
Representatives of several states specified that they did proper job in their states and no any individual experienced problems connected with contamination. Moreover, they noticed critically that they didn’t know what occurred in other states.
As for the FDA, its authority over such situations is not established well. Federal court cases which were during past years reduced the authority of the FDA substantially. Furthermore, several laws seem to be unclear.
Margaret Hamburg, the FDA Commissioner, proposed to improve the situation through the following changes:
- to control training of state regulators;
- to induce sharing information between the FDA and states;
- to eliminate ambiguity from laws.

These items seem to be justifiable. Such modifications will probably help to promote improving public health of Americans. Of course, if laws contain ambiguity, no any agreement will be reached. That’s why new rules should be elaborated and existing rules should be altered.
The FDA hopes that state regulators will collaborate with it in order to prevent producing and shipping contaminated medicines.

среда, 6 февраля 2013 г.

Will historians talk over Lance Armstrong’s downfall 100 years later?


The year 2012 has gone away. Thinking about 2012, what will you claim about sports? Which names will you pronounce? Will you remember great baseball players? Will you note about the disgraced American cyclist Lance Armstrong? Will you talk about the Summer Olympics? Will you mention about concussions of football players? Will you say about suicides committed by several professional football players? What will you say about Melky Cabrera?
Undoubtedly, anyone will remember the case linked with Lance Armstrong while speaking about sports of 2012. Every person will mention about the role of steroids in cycling and in other sports. Any individual will mention about potential adverse effects of anabolic steroids applied for athletic purposes. Any individual interested in sports will remember what reporters have presented about anabolic steroids, cheating in sports and certain methods of sportspeople to succeed in professional sports.
Thinking about sports of 2012, you will probably notice about the steroid era in baseball and integrity of this sport. You will also note about dreadful deeds of Jerry Sandusky and his coaching career at Penn State.
But let guess what future generations will remember. What will historians say one hundred years later? Will they draw attention on cases related to James LeBron, Melky Cabrera and Jerry Sandusky? Will they note about concussions of NFL players? However they will possibly talk of these situations, the hottest debates will be connected with Lance Armstrong’s steroid scandal. This is a case that will be never forgotten. Many persons will remember accomplishments of Lance Armstrong in cycling and his further downfall. Undoubtedly, they will also note about his foundation Livestrong and influence of his disgraced reputation upon the charity organization. They will remember that usage of steroids led Lance Armstrong to loss of Tour de France titles, distancing from the foundation Livestrong and some other problems. Lance Armstrong will be always in the memory of the American society.

Roger Clemens and Hall of Fame


Fans of baseball and numerous other individuals seem to be anxious by results of voting for the Hall of Fame. Certain brilliant players have not been elected for the Baseball Hall of Fame. It is quite naturally that you also ask why they have not been elected. Under rules of voting, those that have displayed great baseball skills and contributed to their teams evidentially should be elected. It goes without saying that such baseball players, as Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Rafael Palmeiro, Mark McGwire and certain other sportsmen have demonstrated splendid abilities and achievements while playing professionally. Why aren’t they in the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Many voters say that they will never support those that have ever been related to steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs. Dopers should be punished. Future generations should see that they will never actually have success in sports, if they administer doping products.
What would you do, if you were a member of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America? Would you support dopers?
Actually, voters never possess full information about admitted and suspected dopers. You can’t prove that Roger Clemens has really taken doping products. Many individuals have suspicions but there is no any proof. How may voters refuse to support him? Are they sure that he has used steroids and other forbidden products? –No, they aren’t. That’s why it is unfair to keep Roger Clemens out of the Baseball Hall of Fame just because of suspicions.
While certain voters are ready to support suspected steroid users, they affirm that they will never vote for an admitted consumer of steroids. However it seems to be right, let review the situation better! Have anabolic steroids played any significant role in success of certain baseball player? For example, if even Roger Clemens has used doping products, it is possible to convince anyone that he has had great success not because of steroids. Great achievements of this prominent baseball player have been manifested before his alleged steroid use. According to several statements, Roger Clemens has taken steroids since 1998 and then in 2000 and 2001.  But the most amazing accomplishments have been done by him before 1998. Thus, nobody can claim that anabolic steroids have helped Roger Clemens to succeed in professional baseball. That’s why he should be elected for the Hall of Fame.
Furthermore, why are a lot of persons inclined to demonize just dopers? Isn’t it the society that presses sportspersons to start taking anabolic steroids and other related preparations?

понедельник, 4 февраля 2013 г.

Usage of banned substances and Baseball Hall of Fame


Several Hall of Famers think that users of steroids must never be in their club. They say that such baseball players, as Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens don’t deserve to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame. They are very glad that these persons didn’t receive needed percentage of voting to enter the Hall of Fame. According to them, it is fair. They suppose that otherwise our kids will be in confusion. They will believe that they are permitted to take steroids and whatever they desire and remain unpunished. Thus, it would be a bad example for future generations. Al Kaline, Goose Gossage and several others that belong to the Baseball Hall of Fame have this opinion. They even point at cycling, as a good example to follow.
What occurred actually in the world of cycling? The prominent American cyclist was accused of taking forbidden medications. As a result, he was deprived of his 7 Tour de France titles and sentenced to life-time suspension.
Thus, some Hall of Famers think that cycling is a good example for baseball. Baseball players that are found guilty of doping should be banned from this sport totally. Record books must not include information about success of those that have been caught administering prohibited remedies. Those that have lied should be punished properly.
Nonetheless, not each member of the Baseball Hall of Fame has the same opinion. For example, Juan Marichal supports Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire, Roger Clemens, etc. He notices that these baseball players should be in the Hall of Fame. These athletes are stars in baseball. Nobody could prove that they have actually taken doping products. Since there is no any proof, suspicions cost nothing.
Under rules related to voting for the Hall of Fame, baseball players that have great skills and those that have contributed to their teams obviously should be enter the Hall of Fame.  Undoubtedly, Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were great players. They made significant contributions to their teams. That’s why they should be elected for the Hall of Fame.

Specific methods helped Manuel Marquez to add muscles


Every fan noted that the physique of the American boxer Juan Manuel Marquez had been altered evidentially. What led to such essential changes in the sportsman?
Since Juan Manuel Marquez is connected with the admitted steroid dealer Angel “Memo” Hernandez, a lot of persons suppose that the boxer’s muscles have been increased because of steroids and/or other doping products. Angel “Memo” Hernandez has been hired as a strength coach of Juan Manuel Marquez. This man was linked to the BALCO scandal. As it was learnt, this man supplied a lot of elite sportspersons with steroids and other related medicines. He presented information about certain sportspersons that acquired banned medicines from him.
Learning that Angel “Memo” Hernandez has been a steroid dealer, numerous individuals suppose that he provides doping products to Juan Manuel Marquez. Some suspicions and even accusations were pronounced by Freddie Roach, Manny Pacquiao’s trainer. Freddie Roach claimed that it would be well to subject the both fighters Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao to drug testing before the match.
In fact, Freddie Roach didn’t have any proof. He focused only on increased muscles of Juan Manuel Marquez.
Later Manny Pacquiao’s trainer said that he didn’t mean anything serious. He claimed that he was only joking.
Angel “Memo” Hernandez noted that he was not just a coach. Since he is a scientist, he possesses great knowledge. He knows the best methods to increase muscles and gain strength. Angel “Memo” Hernandez claims that he knows the ways to do it legally. No any illegal medication is included in his methods. But he refuses to disclose the ways. The coach claims that this is a secret.
When it comes to Juan Manuel Marquez, he claimed that he never administered any prohibited drug. He affirmed that it was not drugs that caused his dramatic transformation. Furthermore, he added that weight was not the most important factor while fighting. According to him, a fighter should possess intelligence, speed and strength in order to win.
Neither Juan Manuel Marquez, nor Manny Pacquiao was subjected to testing for banned substances before the fight. Such tests are normally applied by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after fights.