This Week 7’s (12.14 – 12.31) Affirmation: Mindfulness – I will reach for mindfulness each day.
Date – 12.26.17
B-Book 44: Do the Work by Steven Pressfield
The key message in this book: Often we stop dead in our tracks …
First category I added when I started this blog many moons ago. I jot stuff here I can't otherwise categorize.
The section you will see a swear or two in. Not that I am a big fan, but sometimes situation can't be helped
Here you will find books that I have read, reading or intend to read. More Recent Reads => CLICK HERE.
I intend to use this area to catalog my writing journey and collect tidbits of information on the authoring process.
These are areas I am very much interested in. From time to time, as I am so moved, I free think here as well
What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
While Medicaid and Medicare sound similar, they are in fact very different programs. One of the biggest differences is Medicaid is a state governed program and Medicare is a federal governed program. Here are some …
Rupe’s Year of the Body: PhII-Day 41(W29) – UB1
Really good workout although I got pretty tired to the end. Unlike the last upper body day, I did not have an energy bar like the last. My 30 minute elliptical was at moderate pace. Focusing …
10-Second Health Tips to Live Stronger, Longer
You’re a busy man—you have fat to burn, muscle to build, beer to drink, and, oh yeah, work. So we’ll keep this short: You don’t have to make big changes in your life to make …
Rupe’s Year of the Body: PhII-Day 40(M27) = LB
I put off this workout from last Friday because I did not bring my workout clothes. No worries though, I felt pretty good. I went up slightly on the lying hack, but stayed pretty constant …
Rupe’s Year of the Body: PhII-Day 39(Th23)
Went easy on legs today although it should have been a cardio session; instead I focused on working my abs. I spent only about 10 mins on the elliptical. Weight crept up a bit this week …
2014 deadline for Futenma move killed
Washington — Japan and the United States agreed Tuesday that the deadline to move the Futenma military base within Okinawa Prefecture by 2014 is no longer viable and committed to completing the relocation “at the …
Rupe’s Year of the Body: PhII-Day 38(W22)
Really all-around good workout. I didn’t feel as tired at the end as I have recently. My eating has gotten much better. I feel like I had enough fuel in the tank to get a …
Rupe’s Year of the Body: PhII-Day 37(T21)
Pretty good cardio day. Also had a great push up day as well. I am closing in on 50% of my caloric burn goal. Will do a measure-up this weekend. Still feel pretty good all-around. …
33 Simple Sex Tips to Turn Her On
Most bedroom problems boil down to this: Men are microwaves and women are slow cookers.
With men, all you have to do is push a few buttons and we”re hotter than a habanero. But with women, …
Rupe’s Year of the Body: PhII-Day 36(M20)
Probably one of the best workout day I have had recently. I felt strong through the entire workout. I had a yogurt and an energy before heading out to the gym…that might be the trick. …
Philosophy as an Art of Dying
It happens rarely, but when it does it causes a commotion of great proportions; it attracts the attention of all, becomes a popular topic for discussion and debate in marketplaces and taverns. It drives people …
Rupe’s Year of the Body: PhII-Day 35(F17)
Great mix-workout day. Started off with group P/T this morning at 0700. Did the new Navy Fitness Regime. I will attached the parts below. After about 30 mins on that, we broad for a 1.25 …
Rupe’s Year of the Body: PhII-Day 34(Th16)
Pretty strong workout again. But I keep running out of gas by the end of my routine.  All around pretty good workout.  Went heavy on hack again – this time I have press 400lbs for …
The Targeted Killings Debate
The Obama administration has escalated the campaign of targeted killings against suspected terrorists worldwide, increasing the use of unmanned drone strikes (ForeignPolicy) and so-called kill/capture missions (PBS) on al-Qaeda and Taliban leadership both on and off the …
Rupe’s Year of the Body: PhII-Day 33(W15)
Relatively good cardio day. Â I kicked in the pushups today…probably shouldn’t have gone so hard. Â The big draw back, however, is that I did not work the abs during this workout. Â I can make it …
Me in Phases
Self portrait: I drew this picture of myself at the age of 21 – circa 1988 in the Bronx, New York.
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62 Money-Saving Tips to Help Survive Another Recession
Are we headed for a double-dip recession? Did we ever really recover from the last one? Who knows – ask ten economists and you’ll get ten different answers. What I do know is times are …
Rupe’s Year of the Body: PhII-Day 32(M13)
Started off this workout pretty strong, but then got drained to the end. I wasn’t able to get through some areas as strongly as I wanted to – ie. Pull downs,  and barbel curls. I …
Title: Oceans Apart
Title: Oceans Apart by Karen Kingsbury
Publisher’s Summary
Airline Captain Connor Evans has nearly forgotten that stormy weekend in Hawaii nearly ten years ago when he broke the greatest promise of all. Now Connor has the perfect …
Rupe’s Year of the Body: PhII-Day 31(F10)
Great workout day. Â I went for a 30min Elliptical jazz and then back in the afternoon for a nice energized chest workout while hitting shoulder and traps. Â Probably one of the better chest workouts I …
Music: Faye Wong – Magical
Life is beautiful:  I ran across Faye Wong (王è²) when a friend of mine loan me his hard drive to copy a bunch of music.  I saw 3 songs with Chinese characters next to them.  I …
Gates Questions NATO's Future
Gates Questions NATO’s Future by JULIAN E. BARNES
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates issued a blunt critique of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Friday, arguing the Libya operations demonstrated serious gaps in military capabilities and …
New Spin on Yo-Yo Diet
Study: It’s better to keep trying to lose weight than to remain obese. By Jenny Merkin Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Trying to shed the results of eating all that Thanksgiving turkey with Christmas roast right around …
Rupe’s Year of the Body: PhII-Day 30(W8)
All around pretty good workout. Â Went heavy on the Hack again, this time it was a little bit easier, although not much. Â I tell you what legs are really really hard. Â I got to put …
10 Q's on the Future of US Defense Spending Priorities
Defending Defense: Ten Questions on the Future of US Defense Spending Priorities for Secretary of Defense Nominee Leon Panetta Background
The Obama administration has requested that Congress provide $553 billion for the Defense Department’s base …
What Does Taking 'Full Responsibility' Means?
What Does It Mean When A Politician Takes ‘Full Responsibility’? by Linda Homes of NPR
This question came up a few weeks ago when Arnold Schwarzenegger said he would “take responsibility for the hurt …
Rupe’s Year of the Body: PhII-Day 29(T7)
Another good cardio day. This time around I felt pretty good about my abs workout.  Also, unlike the last time I did cardio, I had an ok pre and post workout chow downs. Still need to build …
Rupe’s Year of the Body: PhII-Day 28(M6)
Diet was ok. Â Changed up workout slightly, felt a bit weak, but overall good workout.
Workout: Day 28 (M6/Upper Body II) – 95mins/1min rest
Pull down 1×12,10,10 (130,140,140)
Deadlifts 1×12,10,10 (110 – 45s+10s)
One arm DB rows (65,65,65)
Smits …
Bad Faith: Religion Kept Couple from Treating Baby
BAD FAITH -Â Religion kept couple from getting baby’s tumor treated, prosecutors say
The parents of an 18-month-old girl are on trial for criminal neglect after allowing tumor near her left eye to grow to the size …
Michael McDonald – All is Fair in Love
Michael McDonald is one of my favorite singers of all times. He is definitely among the many greats. This song in particular address the idea of love in a very strange and special way. The …
My DareBee Journey
