Infrastructure

Water flows downhill.
Rain increasing. Climate change.
The pipes are broken.

Earth's oceans found to be a much greater source of greenhouse gas than previously believed

I read this and thought it worth sharing.

A new study by MIT has revealed that the quantities of nitrous oxide (N2O), otherwise known as laughing gas, being released by the world's oceans has been dramatically underestimated.

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Nature Rebounds

I read this and thought it worth sharing.

The common meme in today’s world is that we are slowly (or perhaps even rapidly in some instances) destroying our global environment. Not just by way of global warming, but pollution, over-farming, water usage, and increasing use of all sorts of resources taken from the ground.

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Mission Accomplished

OK, after coming across Ido Portal while googling for bodyweight exercises, I decided to take up two challenges: the 30/30 Squat Challenge, and the Hanging Challenge. It took some "last thing before bed" efforts, and drew some looks and comments, but i got it done.

Hanging

I've been silent for a while now on the blogosphere. In recent years I've made the choice of devoting my time to my movement research and practice, teaching my students and developing my company.

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Evolution?

Here is a wonderful read titled "Public Education and Intelligent Design". It's from Stanford, so not just pulp philosophy.

Physical Training III

Have you ever worked out, given it your all, felt the burn? Pushed through it? Paid for it for days afterwards?

Dedicated athletes and devotees of physical culture all know that real gains do have some associated pain, or at least discomfort. And here is a good point for physical training being of some value for Christians. Learning to master the body, master the part of us that wants the easy way, the part that doesn't want to be uncomfortable. This is a valuable lesson.

A method of study

Wow, now here is a marvelous post about using your morning time to get some real brain work done.

http://maverickphilosopher.typepad.com/maverick_philosopher/2009/09/my-method-of-study.html

Physical Training II

Another reason that I think physical training is good, is that it forces one to take stock of oneself. If you're going to do it right, you need to cast a critical eye at your own capabilities, your own performance, and make a realistic assessment. Then set about improving the areas that are lacking, aiming at the goal.

The same process is applicable to all areas of life. A realistic assessment of the situation as it currently is. A goal to be reached. A plan to get there. A whole lot of energy, determination, and grit.

I think that perhaps in our instant world, the last part is what is missing.

Canadian Style Health Care

Couldn't have said it better myself....

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/letter+American+cousins/1917335/story.html

Physical Training

In 1 Timothy, Paul makes this interesting statement:

1 Timothy 4:8 (New International Version)

⁸For physical training is of some value...

Why is that? What use is physical training to Christians? I think that this might be worth exploring.

Perhaps instilling some discipline in our lives is helpful in being disciples. Learning to persist in an activity. Learning to make mistakes, recover, and progress.

I think there may be a good many reasons why Paul thinks that physical training is of some value.