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C.S. Lewis and Military Service
Originally posted on Mere Inkling Press: If you were going to enlist in the military, which branch of the armed forces would you choose? And why? The choice would have great consequences. The simple fact is that despite their similar charters, not all branches are created equal. Your choice will influence countless aspects of your… Continue reading
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George S. Patton’s Rules on Being an Officer and a Gentleman
George S. Patton’s Rules on Being an Officer and a Gentleman AOM Editor’s note: General George S. Patton was legendarily strict about soldiers’ upholding discipline and character, whether in the barracks or in the field. He believed that honoring tradition and paying attention to detail and etiquette allowed a man to respect himself, and earned… Continue reading
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1000 Rep Challenge: Push-ups: Week 6 WODs
Week 6 WODs 129 Push-ups a day Monday: It being Memorial Day, Murph was on the docket. Needless to say, 129 push-ups was taken care of. Tuesday: Recovery Day Wednesday: Hammer 129 out throughout the day. Thursday: Rest Friday: 6 Rounds 21 push-ups 10 lunges 5 squats Squeeze out the remainder 3 at the end. Back… Continue reading
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1000 Rep Challenge: Push-ups: Week 5 WODs
Week 5 WODs 107 Push-ups a day Monday: 5 rounds 26 push ups 26 Lateral jumps (two feet) 26 vertical jumps 26 sit ups 200 meter run Tuesday: Run 1 mile 54 push ups 1mile run 53 push ups Walk Half a mile Wednesday: 5 sit ups 10 push ups 15 air squats Max rounds in 12 min… Continue reading
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Bono Has A Message For Young Christian Artists
Bono Has A Message For Young Christian Artists ~Carol Kuruvilla, The Huffington Post | Repost U2 musician Bono has spent years reading and learning from the poetry of the Psalms, a book of the Bible that contains ancient hymns. If there’s one thing Bono has realized from his studies, it’s that art always requires honesty. During… Continue reading
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50 Books Recommended by This Year’s TED Speakers
CREDIT: Getty Images 50 Books Recommended by This Year’s TED Speakers ~Jessica Stillman, Inc. | Repost The much-buzzed-about conference generated a gargantuan list of intriguing book recommendations. TED is one of the world’s premier cultural events, providing not just a chance for the thousand or so attendees to hear from some of the smartest people… Continue reading
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1000 Rep Challenge: Push-ups: Week 4 WODs
Week 4 WODs 86 Push-ups a day Monday: 10 Push ups Squats Broad jumps 20 PU Squats Broad jumps 10 PU Squats Broad jumps 20 PU Squats Broad jumps 10 PU Squats Broad jumps 16 PU Squats Broad jumps Tuesday: 1 round 16 push-ups 16 box jumps (24″) 7 rounds 10 push-ups 10 box jumps (24″) Wednesday:… Continue reading
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1000 Rep Challenge: Push-ups: Week 3 WODs
Week 3 WODs 65 Push-ups a day Monday: 3 rounds 22 push ups 22 sit ups 22 dips 22 squats Tuesday: Every min on the minute 11 push ups For 6 minutes Five 40 yard sprints 80-100% Wednesday: 3 rounds 22 Squats 22 Lunges 22 push ups 22 burpees * This is a nasty one!! Thursday:… Continue reading
Chase The Kangaroo 