Several years ago, I was on a quest to add some more bulk to my frame. I wanted to get more muscular – to put on some more weight. So, I purchased a gym membership. The gym was literally right across the street from where I lived. I started going and exercising and purchased protein […]
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Traveling is often filled with adventure and unpredictable occurrences. During my last trip, both flights were delayed due to maintenance issues. This was a blessing in disguise because without the second flight delay, there would have been no way to make that connection, leading to an undesirable need to overnight. As this journey was coming
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During my years as a cadet, every meeting began with an inspection of each person as we lined up in our ranks to be individually scrutinized by the officer in charge. This less-than-five-minute inspection culminated hours of preparation as boots, badges, and buttons were shined, the belt was polished, the beret was brushed, and uniforms
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Traveling can be a hassle with long lines, security checks, baggage handling, expensive food, immigration forms, customs charges, and more. But amid all the issues surrounding travel, the central figures remain the pilots. Their actions and roles form the hub around which everything else revolves. Today, I was reminded of this while sitting in an
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The advent of cell phones has rendered many products either completely obsolete or no longer as essential as they once were. Here are some examples: cameras, calendars, pens, notepads, maps, photo albums, calculators, envelopes, compasses, fax machines, CD players, radios, televisions, and watches. One other item that can be added to this list is the
I grew up in a household where my dad loved boxing, and my grandmother loved wrestling. From watching these two sports, I learned of the various ways in which the fight is declared over, two of which are: Wrestling – holding the opponent’s shoulder and back down while the referee counts to three, slapping the
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One of my favorite game shows is ‘Deal or No Deal.’ The show’s appeal lies in the contestants’ propensity for high-risk taking. The lure of making a deal to exchange what is sure for what is unsure is often mind-boggling. But it is triggered by an insatiable appetite for more. The risk lies in the
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With a long history in computing, I’ve had my share of heartbreaks from losing data, whether due to a power outage, a drive malfunction, or just failing to save documents in time. To avoid losing data on a phone or computer, it is necessary to save it in a long-term storage location, whether on the
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A few days ago, as I was preparing for travel, an unexpected opportunity arose to change my flight itinerary. This was a welcome change because of more convenient flight times and a layover city that allowed for a visit with family and friends. As I pondered the blessings afforded by this sequence of events, I
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On your mark. Set. Go! From childhood to adulthood, these words are echoed in backyards, neighborhood streets, playgrounds, and athletic stadiums as runners wait in anticipation of the word ‘Go’ before bolting to gain supremacy as the fastest. While the stakes are naturally higher for professional athletes striving for glory, fame, and money, the effect
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