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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Under the Black Flag by David Cordingly

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This book seemingly has it all when it comes to Pirate lore.  It feels as though no stone was left unturned in revealing (if at least anecdo...
Friday, November 6, 2009

Tactical Victory

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It's been a tough week with regard to exercise and eating, but it has ended on quite a high note. All week long I've been fighting t...
Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Sugar Water

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My intent is to drink about 6 tablespoons (not the measuring kind, but the silverware kind) of sugar mixed with water during the day every d...
Saturday, October 24, 2009

Carnage and Culture: Landmark Battles in the Rise of Western Power by Victor Davis Hanson

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What a tremendous book !  I read this book in the Fall of 2009.  I was so impressed and fascinated by this book I decided to read it again...
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Working

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I've been diligent thus far this week ... at least with taking the SW during the day. The plan is to take 2 tbsp of ELOO when I get hom...
Monday, October 19, 2009

Outrageous Quotes from the Book

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Since I decided to go back on this diet, I pulled out the official Shangri-la Diet book authored by Seth Roberts. As I read the book, I had ...
Saturday, October 17, 2009

Carinos and the Weight Scale

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Friday is when my wife and I got out to dinner (usually). We wanted Italian so we figured Carinos would be good since we've not been the...
Friday, October 16, 2009

Immediate Impact

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After just two days back on the Shangri-la diet, I've seen serious results. I drank about 3 tbsp of sugar water (rough measurement since...
Thursday, October 15, 2009

Trying to Get Back on the Bandwagon

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So I've been running 3 miles most mornings for the past 3 months and I've been trying to control what I eat. But no matter what, I...
Sunday, August 2, 2009

Angels and Demons by Dan Brown

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A War Like No Other by Victor Davis Hanson

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I first heard of Victor Davis Hanson when Rush Limbaugh referred to him several years ago. After Rush mentioned him, I googled Victor Davis ...
Monday, June 8, 2009

The Chess Artist by J.C. Hallman

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Read my review of The Chess Artist  on my chess blog ( link here ).
Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Round 2, Day 2

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For Wed. May 27 @ 6:10am - 2 tbsp of ELOO with water. 3 Acai berry and 1 fish oil capsules @ 10am - SW @ 11:30am - wheat crackers, 2 small a...

Round 2, Day 1

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For Tue May 26: @ 6:00am - 3 Acai berry & 1 fish oil capsules @ 10am - ingested ~ 2 tbsp of sugar water @ 11:30am - ate lunch (wheat cra...
Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Time to Get On Again and Stay On

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I haven't been on the SLD for a few years now. I've attempted to get back on it a few times, but it's never stuck. Lately, I...
Sunday, March 15, 2009

Bobby Fischer Goes to War by Edmonds & Eidinow

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Read my review of Bobby Fischer Goes to War  over on my chess blog ( link here ).
Monday, January 19, 2009

Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks

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I was scanning my bookshelf looking for the next book to read, when I saw Year of Wonders laying loosely on top of the other books. Jill...
Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer

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I'm not sure how this book ended up in my library. Jill may have received it from Linda while we were visiting them for Thanksgiving. I...
Thursday, January 8, 2009

The True Believer by Eric Hoffer

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I'm not sure where I heard about The True Believer first. I think I heard it referenced on a talk show once or twice and decided that i...
Friday, December 26, 2008

The Road by Cormac McCarthy

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I watched No Country for Old Men . Then I read the book No Country for Old Men . I found out about his other books including The Road . In m...
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