Exercise Fuel

It goes without saying that the body needs fuel, and if you plan on working out, you will need both pre, and post-workout fuel. There has been a recent trend towards exercising on an empty stomach first thing in the morning, the theory being sugar stores in the body are depleted after 8 hours . . . → Read More: Exercise Fuel

The Importance of Stretching

There are plenty of exercise and fitness programs out there, and I’m sure many, if not most are pretty effective if just do what they say. When advertisements are coming at you fast and furious, there’s one very important detail they’re leaving out: you must stretch.You’ve seen Tony Horton pushing you to do this, . . . → Read More: The Importance of Stretching

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    This was a mid-term I did back in school.

    1. John Berger: A British art historian, published a book called Ways of Seeing. In the book he discusses how we are affected by what we know or believe. In a moment of seeming ambivalence, Berger bemoans that reproduced art loses its ‘aura’, even while conceding that the reproduced works can be used for many different things. He speaks in a positive way about this fact. Take for example Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. “Since 1980, there has been, on average, one new use found for the Mona Lisa every week: air travel (to Paris), rum, oranges, wigs, blood-testing kits, air-conditioning equipment, a dental prosthesis, the Renault Twingo, the cosmetic face mask Mudd, Marriott’s Renaissance hotels, computer equipment and the intrauterine device Mona Lisa-CU375.” ( http://www.newstatesman.com/200109240032). A reproduced work can “lend itself to them all.”
    Berger’s philosophies and assertions are much more detailed and complex than what is presented here. Reading Ways of Seeing, or accessing archives of his old BBC program will reveal more of the mind of John Berger. Continue reading Random Musings On Art

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    There’s a little problem at work. Actually it’s a big problem. It seems that there are individuals that made all the way to adulthood without learning how to properly use a restroom. Continue reading Potty training for adults

  • America Flunks Basic Civics?

    Most Americans love their country and consider themselves to be at least somewhat patriotic. But what do Americans actually know about their country? The answer may startle you. The Intercollegiate Studies Institute conducted a study that asked 2500 subjects to answer 33 questions covering the subjects of history, government, and economics. The conclusions were . . . → Read More: America Flunks Basic Civics?

Random Excerpts

"The P90X debacle left me with some alternatives as to which direction I could go as far as an exercise program, but for now, P90x is out of the picture. For now.Most department stores will have a section with some kind of exercise DVD's and while shopping one day (okay,"
Taking The Biggest Loser Challenge

"For many people, there never seems to be enough hours in the day. Work, the kids and other mandatory obligations take up a fair portion of the day, and in the end, time just runs out. There are some things you can do to make your days time more efficient"
Efficient Time Management

"Well, I have a bit of disappointment to deal with, and although not a huge issue, an issue none the less.Back in June I ordered the P90X program, and all out bootcamp style workout designed to get you in the shape of your life in 90 days. I won an"
Dealing With Disappointment

"There is no such thing. Sure, it's possible that you can be overwhelmed by the sheer number of things you would like to accomplish, but as the old adage goes, "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time".Perhaps you should take this list of goals and start"
Too Many Goals?

"Most Americans love their country and consider themselves to be at least somewhat patriotic. But what do Americans actually know about their country? The answer may startle you. The Intercollegiate Studies Institute conducted a study that asked 2500 subjects to answer 33 questions covering the subjects of history, government, and"
America Flunks A Basic Civics Test

"Well, I finally did it. Working and going to school is not easy, but it finally paid off: I'm a graduate. I already had an Associates degree (useless folks!), but I wanted to have that bachelor's to not only give me some prestige in the working world, but to also boost"
Graduation

"The highly subjective practice of perceiving body language causes as many problems as it potentially solves. lf someone is lying, or in some other way being dishonest, in the business world at least, you had better have some concrete proof or you could be in serious trouble in a litigious"
Can Body Language Expose a Liar?

"In my last post we focused on a lower body workout using no equipment whatsoever. If you tried it, I think you will agree that you can get an effective workout in 10 minutes. Today I want to focus on the upper body.It may be a challenge, but it can"
Upper Body HIIT

"A friend of mine called me today and related an experience that I think all of us could benefit from. She has issues in her life, as we all do, and at one point, feeling a little blue, she pulled out a piece of paper and drew a line down"
The Good Things In Life

"Strengthen the body, calm the mind, soothe the spirit. These are the benefits to T'ai Chi Chuan, and they are significant. Although these things may sound esoteric and farout now, as you gain skill performing the T'ai Chi moves, these components take on a different tone. See the video below"
T'ai Chi Chuan

"Hal Fishman was the news anchor for KTLA news in Los Angeles. His career spanned 47 years, probably some kind of record. Hal passed away today (Tue, 08/07/2007), and the grief I feel was surprising at first, but slowly it's making sense. In all my years in Los Angeles, I never"
Hal Fishman

"After that 5k race at the lake there was no doubt that my back had to be attended to before any more races would be attempted. Luckily, the Internet is full of advice and exercises that would address my specific problem.If indeed my problem was sciatica, all it took was"
Lake Of Pleasure

"Given the current economic climate, I'm posting a book report I wrote in college some years back. A job is great, but it might be prudent to have a plan B-just in case... The reasons for selecting this topic are few, but there are, and have always been, very powerful motivators."
Book Report: Starting on a Shoestring

"Most Americans love their country and consider themselves to be at least somewhat patriotic. But what do Americans actually know about their country? The answer may startle you. The Intercollegiate Studies Institute conducted a study that asked 2500 subjects to answer 33 questions covering the subjects of history, government, and"
America Flunks Basic Civics?

"The power to change resides within,an elusive bit of mastery,a game of creation,the rules of which are undefinedSo many paths show the way,tantalizing callings of nirvana,a sea of consternation,tossing this ship mightilyIntuitive guidance enlightens,just be still and listen,the tempest is but a facade,universal truth like a rock,steady,fixed,a beacon for those"
Inner Workings

"There are plenty of exercise and fitness programs out there, and I'm sure many, if not most are pretty effective if just do what they say. When advertisements are coming at you fast and furious, there's one very important detail they're leaving out: you must stretch.You've seen Tony Horton pushing"
The Importance of Stretching

"We're all busy, and sometimes there just doesn't seem to be enough time in the day for a good workout. Well, even if you're strapped for time, there is a way that you can get some kind of quality exercise.Let's assume that the day is so hectic, you only have"
5 Minute Workout

"The last few years at school has taken a toll on my body-as it would anyone, but now that it's over, my next goal is to get back into shape. The question is, what is the best way to do that? Back in the day I had a gym membership, and"
HIIT: High Intensity Interval Training

"It goes without saying that the body needs fuel, and if you plan on working out, you will need both pre, and post-workout fuel. There has been a recent trend towards exercising on an empty stomach first thing in the morning, the theory being sugar stores in the body are"
Exercise Fuel

"You've heard the conventional ways to invest in the stock market; buy and hold, 401K, blue chips, etc., but there is a way to make some extra income without investing alot of money or leaving it tied up for an extended period of time.I would like to preface this with"
Make A Few Bucks In The Stock Market

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