I’ve been tossing around the idea of podcasting the Bible for some time – ie, creating an audio Bible of my own (using a readily-available translation), and posting episodes (chapters or books – haven’t decided which yet) on a frequent basis (perhaps weekly). After all, what better way is there to study the Bible than …
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the nine battlegrounds – chapter 11 – the art of war
{{The Art of War}} Chapter 11 The Nine Battlegrounds The principles of warfare are: There are Dispersive ground Marginal ground Contentious ground Open ground Intersecting ground Critical ground Difficult ground Surrounded ground Deadly ground. Where the rulers do battle in their own ground, this is called dispersive ground. Where one enters the other’s ground but …
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situational positioning – chapter 10 – the art of war
{{The Art of War}} Chapter 10 Situational Positioning The grounds are: Accessible Entrapping Stalemated Narrow Steep Expansive If you can go through but the enemy cannot, it is called accessible. For accessible ground, first take the high and the sunny side, and convenient supply routes. You then do battle with the advantage. If you can …
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movement and development of troops – chapter 9 – the art of war
{{The Art of War}} Chapter 9 Movement and Development of Troops Generally, on positioning the army and observing the enemy: To cross mountains, stay close to the valleys; Observe on high ground and face the sunny side. If the enemy holds the high ground, do not ascend and do battle with him. This is positioning …
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ghosts in the fog by samantha seiple
For much of my life I have been interested in WWII – my grandpa Myers was in the Navy in the Pacific theater on a mine sweeper. My dad read extensively on the war, largely because of his father, and passed along an interest in military history – the navy in particular – and intriguing stories …
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the nine variations – chapter 8 – the art of war
{{The Art of War}} Chapter 8 The Nine Variations Generally, the principles of warfare are: The general receives his commands from the ruler, assembles the armies, and mobilizes the masses. Do not camp on difficult ground. Unite with your allies on intersecting ground. Do not stay on open ground. Be prepared on surrounded ground. Do …
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How to Study the Bible
In follow-up to my last post about {{George Guthrie}}’s book {{Read the Bible for Life}}, I wanted to give some more thoughts on how to study the Bible in practical ways. Let the Bible speak for itself “The Word of God is living and sharper than any two-edged sword” (Hebrews 4:12). Given that this is true, …
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military maneuvers – chapter 7 – the art of war
{{The Art of War}} Chapter 7 Military Maneuvers Generally, the principles of warfare are: The general receives his commands from the ruler, assembles the troops, mobilizes the army, and sets up camp. There is nothing more difficult than armed struggle. In armed struggle, the difficulty is turning the circuitous into the direct, and turning adversity …
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weaknesses and strengths – chapter 6 – the art of war
{{The Art of War}} Chapter 6 Weaknesses and Strengths Generally the one who first occupies the battlefield awaiting the enemy is at ease; the one who comes later and rushes into battle is fatigued. Therefore those skilled in warfare move the enemy, and are not moved by the enemy. Getting the enemy to approach on …
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never put too much trust in friends, learn how to use enemies – law 2 – #48laws by robert greene
Law 2 Be wary of friends – they will betray you more quickly, for they are easily aroused to envy. They also becomes spoiled and tyrannical. But hire a former enemy and he will be more loyal than a friend, because he has more to prove. In fact, you have more to fear from friends …
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strategic military power – chapter 5 – the art of war
{{The Art of War}} Chapter 5 Strategic Military Power Generally, commanding of many is like commanding of a few. It is a matter of dividing them into groups. Doing battle with a large army is like doing battle with a small army. It is a matter of communications through flags and pennants. What enables an …
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tactical dispositions – chapter 4 – the art of war
{{The Art of War}} Chapter 4 Tactical Dispositions In ancient times, those skilled in warfare make themselves invincible and then wait for the enemy to become vulnerable. Being invincible depends on oneself, but the enemy becoming vulnerable depends on himself. Therefore, those skilled in warfare can make themselves invincible, but cannot necessarily cause the enemy …
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strategic attack – chapter 3 – the art of war
{{The Art of War}} Chapter 3 Strategic Attack Generally in warfare, keeping a nation intact is best, destroying a nation second best; keeping an army intact is best, destroying an army second best; keeping a battalion intact is best, destroying a battalion second best; keeping a company intact is best, destroying a company second best; …
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waging war – chapter 2 – the art of war
{{The Art of War}} Chapter 2 Waging War Generally, the requirements of warfare are this way: 1000 quick four-horse chariots 1000 leather rideable chariots, 100,000 belted armor, transporting provisions one thousand li, The distribution of internal and on the field spending, the efforts of having guests, materials such as glue and lacquer, tributes in chariots and armor, will …
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detail assessment and planning – chapter 1 – the art of war
{{The Art of War}} Chapter 1 Detail Assessment and Planning Warfare is a great matter to a nation. It is the ground of death and of life. It is the way of survival and of destruction, and must be examined. Therefore, go through it by means of five factors – compare them by means of …
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the art of war by sun tzu
{{The Art of War}} by {{Sun Tzu}} is one of the oldest texts in the world, and the oldest known treatise on warfare. It has become de rigueur in war colleges, business schools, and other venues. Most people have incorporated at least part of Sun Tzu’s teaching and thinking in their lives as leaders – …
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bufferapp.com – schedule social media posts
I learned about bufferapp.com this week – finally a way to not overload Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc with posts – and put them in relevant venues easily. Thanks, Passive Panda.
never outshine the master – law 1 – #48laws by robert greene
Law 1 Always make those above you feel comfortably superior. In your desire to please or impress them, do not go too far in displaying your talents or you might accomplish the opposite – inspire fear and insecurity. Make your mission appear more brilliant than they are and you will attain the heights of power. …
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Reading the Bible for Life
A couple weeks ago I finished leading a small group study through {{George Guthrie}}’s {{Read the Bible for Life}} video and study series. It’s a good introduction to the {{Bible}}, and I found it helpful – though I think that video-based studies like that are too slow-paced, and encourage “waiting for the fill-in” to appear …
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finding your niche
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” You’ve probably been asked that questions hundreds of times in your life – parents, friends, teachers, yourself, movies. It’s a common theme. For most of us, the decision gets made sometime in our late teens or during college: doctor, mom, lawyer, electrician, plumber, teacher, policeman, …
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the richest man in babylon by george s clason
{{The Richest Man In Babylon}} by {{George S Clason}} is one of the few audio books I have enjoyed – and one that I think everyone should read/listen to frequently: it’s the early 20th century version of {{Dave Ramsey}}’s {{Total Money Makeover}} (another great book). The advice/suggestions in this book are things I didn’t listen …
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the 48 laws of power by robert greene
Unlike my previous book reviews, I’ve decided to approach {{The 48 Laws of Power}} by {{Robert Greene}} in a slightly different manner. Mr Greene’s collection of historical observations into a neatly-distilled, easily-readable format should make everyone who reads it want to put a copy on their desk – and reread [parts of] it frequently. The …
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Went to Long Island to see my grandfather this week for a couple days. Saturday was his 81st birthday – and it was really great to spend some time with him Monday and Tuesday 🙂
zombie crime
If zombie apocalypse stories could be true, there should be no crime (other than the zombies’ havoc-wreaking). In a world where the dead are rising and attacking anything living (in the process making those attacked zombies, too), ‘normal’ crime should cease: folks’d be too busy trying to stay alive to be worried about anything else.
double at – email triangulation
Why has no one come up with an email routing/sending system that can use multiple at (@) signs? For example, why not have an author@antipaucity.com@apple.com? The email could be routed to both auther@antipaucity, and @apple – and/or could force-route mail through the first mail system (presuming credentials were available). Let the flames spark.