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- Panorama of the East Coast
This Jan. 29 panorama of much of the East Coast, photographed by one of the Expedition 30 crew members aboard the International Space Station, provides a look generally northeastward: Philadelphia-New York City-Boston corridor (bottom-center); western Lake Ontario shoreline with Toronto (left edge); Montreal (near center). An optical illusion in the photo makes the atmospheric limb and light activity from Aurora Borealis appear "intertwined." Image Credit: NASA
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Monthly Archives: August 2009
Promotion Exams
I love the martial arts. I have a great group that I get to work with, and enjoy myself a lot. But, two hours for a promotional exam is a killer. I have got to get my cardio back where … Continue reading
Posted in Kyuki-do, Martial Arts
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Good Stuff
Sorry for the light posting recently. Closing out the quarter and all that so the blog has suffered. I’ll try and get some content out here in the next couple of days but it still looks to be a busy … Continue reading
Posted in Self Defense
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TR – Pluck
The good folks over at The Art of Manliness have taken the “motivator” comcept in a most acceptable direction. There are a wide variety of them on their site with various historical characters, as well as some other great daily … Continue reading
Posted in Heroes, History
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Range Day
I played hookie from work for a couple of hours this afternoon and got some much needed trigger time in. I rounded out my handgun collection recently with a Sig Sauer 1911. I haven’t had nearly enough time with it … Continue reading
Posted in Guns
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TR – Ideals
The good folks over at The Art of Manliness have taken the “motivator” comcept in a most acceptable direction. There are a wide variety of them on their site with various historical characters, as well as some other great daily … Continue reading
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Navajo Talkers
Today is a special day for a very special group of Marines. The Free Republic has nice recognition from a couple of years ago here. Blackfive also has a nice piece up here. So raise your glass, and offer a … Continue reading
Posted in History, Marines
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Friday Funny
A guy traveling through Mexico on vacation lost his wallet and all of his identification. Cutting his trip short, he attempted to make his way home but was stopped by the U.S. Customs Agent at the border. “May I see … Continue reading
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Healthcare Debate
We have an opportunity to change (reform) our health care approach in this country. We have always had this opportunity but, now the National leadership of this country is in a position where they feel that they can mandate this … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Politics
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DDG 109
Well the Navy got another one right. One thing that you have to appreciate about the Navy and the Marine Corps is the importance of tradition, and upholding the values, honor, and sacrifices of those that have gone before us. … Continue reading
Posted in Marines
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