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It seems like every article is saying something else, but they seem to be constant on one thing: An innocent woman's life was taken away.  🙁

Never would I think that the 2007 Olympia would have been her final contest. I would have said you're crazy. But sadly, it is. Here's a look at her onstage for the last time:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_SKVuhQE0c

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Two new posts this week:

My thoughts on a dream match between former fitness star and WWE Diva turned yoga instructor Trish Stratus and mixed martial arts and American Gladiator star Gina Carano

http://fitgems.blogspot.com/2008/06/trish-stratus-vs-gina-caranoa.html

There's also a new poll of the month as well on the blog now.

Also in light of today's events, my thoughts on the beautiful Amanda Savell (God bless her and her famliy)

http://fitgems.blogspot.com/2008/06/rest-in-peace-amanda-jo-savell.html

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I think so, too.  🙂 Or at the very least, I hope she returns to TV one day. I first saw her during the glory days of the Fitness America Pageant several years ago, and I was hooked on her (and the entire world of female muscle) ever since.  😀

Thanks Julie for getting me hooked on as a fan of the industry!!!

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Some might find Carla Freda's chest/pec vascularity somewhat freaky. I see it as amazing, especially coming from a fitness competitor!  😉

[topdogg17]

Thanks! 🙂

Here's my latest post. It's about my thoughts on the fitness divisions in the IFBB and NPC:

http://fitgems.blogspot.com/2008/05/state-of-ifbbnpc-womens-fitness.html

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Nope. Felicia was considered for Spider-Man 3, but for some reason, it was scrapped. Black Cat did make the Spider-Man 2 video game, though.

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The first Sharing a TenSpot segment is up, as I interviewed IFBB Figure Pro Jane Awad!

http://fitgems.blogspot.com/2008/05/sharing-tenspot-withjane-awad.html

[topdogg17]

Hey everyone!

My first post is up, and it's about IFBB/NPC figure. Worth a read!

Also, I'm attempting to do a little something called "Sharing a TenSpot", meaning I'll ask ten questions through email or use Yahoo and/or MSN Messenger to conduct interview with people involved in the female muscle industry, whether it's a competitor, photographer, or a fan.

If you have any comments, concerns, or suggestions, contact me on these following addresses (these will also be my IM addresses):

fitgems@hotmail.com
fitgems@yahoo.com

Thanks!

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Yeah…I realize that. College finals have taken up a good deal of my time.  🙁 But they're finally over and I can now focus on the task at hand. 

Trust me, by this time next week, I'm gonna have a pretty darn unique blog.  🙂

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Sorry about the delay of AG material from her. Been busy preparing for college finals.

But here's a few links of her trying out for the show:

http://laist.com/2007/09/08/got_what_it_tak_1.php

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/gladiator_tryout.htm  (Go to the bottom and click on Julie)

http://www.flexonline.com/videos/40 (She appears around the 3:30 minute mark and last 'til about the 7 min. mark)

Here's some pics from both Season One and Season Two tryouts:

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