Friday 101231

"Murph"

For time:
1 mile Run
100 Pull-ups
200 Push-ups
300 Squats
1 mile Run

Partition the pull-ups, push-ups, and squats as needed. Start and finish with a mile run. If you've got a twenty pound vest or body armor, wear it.

Kim Malz 43:49 (20lb vest), Rebecca Voigt 53:20 (15lb vest).
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"Louie Simmons on the Conjugate System: Part 4", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

Santa Monica Police Department use Murph as their fitness test, by Again Faster Equipment - video [wmv] [mov]

"A Boost for the Managed Economy" by Sheldon Richman, The Freeman.

Thursday 101230

"Nate"

Complete as many rounds in twenty minutes as you can of:
2 Muscle-ups
4 Handstand Push-ups
8 2-Pood Kettlebell swings

Kristan Clever 18 rounds + 4 HSPU (2 pood KB), Austin Malleolo 18 rounds + 1 HSPU, Lance Cantu 15 rounds + 2 MU, Karianne Dickson 15 rounds (1.5pood KB), Michelle Kinney 12 rounds + 4 HSPU (2 pood), Rebecca Voigt 11 rounds + 2 HSPU, Candice Ruiz 9 rounds + 2 MU (70lb KB).
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"Roundtable in Tahoe: Volume and Technique", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Pool Vs. Open Water Swimming" with Brian Nabeta - video [wmv] [mov]

Austin Malleolo on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

Michelle Kinney on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

"A friendship founded on business is a good deal better than a business founded on friendship."
- John D. Rockefeller

Wednesday 101229

Rest Day

"SEALFIT Part 1", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Human Overhead Tutorial" with Team Again Faster - video [wmv] [mov]

Frederic Chopin, Ballade No. 1 by Krystian Zimerman.

Ambrose Bierce - An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.

"Teen Mathletes Do Battle at Algorithm Olympics", by Jason Fagone, Wired.

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Tuesday 101228

Seven rounds for time of:
185 pound Front squat, 3 reps
7 L-pull-ups

Kevin Montoya 6:33, Chris Lofland 6:48, Candice Ruiz 8:55 (135lbs), Kristan Clever 9:33 (135lbs), Rebecca Voigt 11:51 (135lbs).
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"Defining CrossFit" with Greg Glassman, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

Stone Making Seminar with Rob Orlando - video [wmv] [mov]

Candice Ruiz and Chris Lofland on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov] (9 minutes)

"The best reason to start an organization is to make meaning; to create a product or service to make the world a better place."
- Guy Kawasaki

Monday 101227

Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

Dave Lipson 355lbs, Austin Malleolo 295lbs, Annie Thorisdottir 206lbs, Candice Ruiz 200lbs.
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"Learning the Handstand Walk" with DogTown CrossFit, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Back Squat Tip with K-Starr" - video [wmv] [mov]

Annie Thorisdottir on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

Candice Ruiz on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

"7 Awesome Beer Pong Trick Shot Videos", Maxim.

Sunday 101226

"Bull"

Two rounds for time of:
200 Double-unders
135 pound Overhead squat, 50 reps
50 Pull-ups
Run 1 mile

Kristan Clever 35:37 (95lbs), Austin Malleolo 40:10, Josh Courage 45:40, James Hobart 47:30, Kevin Montoya 48:32, Jason Ackerman 54:24.
Post time to comments.

Albany CrossFit on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

Kevin Montoya on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

Friday 101224

"DT"

Five rounds for time of:
155 pound Deadlift, 12 reps
155 pound Hang power clean, 9 reps
155 pound Push jerk, 6 reps

Annie Thorisdottir 4:49 (50Kg), Kristan Clever 5:55 (105lbs), Rebecca Voigt 6:55 (105lbs). Post time to comments.

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"CrossFit Endurance Swimming: Developing Streamline" with Chris Michelmore and Brian Nabeta, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Louie Simmons On Regrets" - video [wmv] [mov]

Annie Thorisdottir on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

"Some people dream of great accomplishments, while others stay awake and do them."
- Anonymous

Thursday 101223

Tabata "Bottom to Bottom" Squat
Run 1 mile

Clock starts for run on rising from last squat.

The Tabata Bottom to Bottom Squat is a Tabata Squat but each rep begins at the bottom and ends at the bottom. The turn around at the top is immediate - no pause. The ten-second rest for each interval is also held at the bottom of the squat as opposed to the top. Interestingly, this squat, in contrast to the "normal" Tabata squat, motivates full hip extension. Also, the ten second rests don't seem as short with this protocol!

Austin Malleolo 18/6:17.
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"Annie T. at CFNE ", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Vegetarian Talk" with La Mar Sheppard - video [wmv] [mov]

"The U.S.: No. 1 In Startups, No. 6 In Headgear Exports" by Mark Rice, Forbes.

Wednesday 101222

"Randy"

75 pound Power snatch, 75 reps for time.

Dave Lipson 2:40, Jeremy Thiel 2:50, Lisa Thiel 3:05 (45lbs), Austin Malleolo 3:22.
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"Marissa's Story" with Marissa Lelogeais and Amy Ferro, by Again Faster Equipment, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

Tommy Hackenbruck at the Team Rogue Vs. Team Again Faster Tahoe Throwdown - video [wmv] [mov]

Austin Malleolo on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

"It is amazing how quickly the kids learn to drive a car, yet are unable to understand the lawnmower, snowblower or vacuum cleaner."
- Ben Bergor

Monday 101220

Back Squat 3-3-3-3-3 reps

Dave Lipson 505lbs, Austin Malleolo 390lbs, Kristan Clever 270lbs, Rebecca Voigt 200lbs.
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"Coaching the Backflip" with Carl Paoli and Jason Khalipa, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Greg Glassman at Rogue Vs. Again Faster" - video [wmv] [mov]

"Failure defeats losers, failure inspires winners."
- Robert T. Kiyosaki

Sunday 101219

"Nutts"

For time:
10 Handstand push-ups
250 pound Deadlift, 15 reps
25 Box jumps, 30 inch box
50 Pull-ups
100 Wallball shots, 20 pounds, 10'
200 Double-unders
Run 400 meters with a 45lb plate

Kristan Clever 17:06 (205lb dead, 30" box, 16lb ball, 35lb plate), Jason Khalipa 17:28, Kevin Montoya 17:39, Rebecca Voigt 20:52 (205lb dead, 30" box, 16lb ball, 35lb plate).
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"Roundtable in Tahoe: Outlets Outside CrossFit", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Split Jerk Class" with Tony Budding at Reebok CrossFit One - video [wmv] [mov]

Kevin Montoya on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

Mobile Carriers Dream of Charging per Page by Ryan Singel, Wired.

Saturday 101218

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 Chest to bar Pull-ups
10 Ring Dips
95 pound Overhead squat, 15 reps

Kristan Clever 13 rounds + 5 Pull-up (65lbs), Karianne Dickson 9 rounds + 1 dip (65lbs), Rebecca Voigt 8 rounds + 2 dips (65lbs).
Post rounds completed to comments.

"Louie Simmons on the Conjugate System: Part 3", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Hand Position" with Brian Nabeta and Chris Michelmore - video [wmv] [mov]

"Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out."
- John Wooden

Friday 101217

Rest Day

"Andrew Bernstein on Stress", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Matt Chan: Reflecting on USAW" - video [wmv] [mov]

Gustav Mahler, Klavierquartett.

Anton Chekhov - The Bet

"Database Of Databases" by Richard Fernandez, Pajamas Media.

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Thursday 101216

Three rounds of:
10 Weighted pull-ups
30 Back extensions

Kim Malz 3:28 with 20lb vest, Austin Malleolo 3:43 with 40lb vest, Kevin Montoya 3:56 with 40 lb vest, Tamaryn Venter 5:01 with 15kg DB, Connor Martin 5:38 with 24kg KB, Pat Barber 5:43 with 2 pood KB, Mark Rosen 6:37 with 50lb vest, Jake Cutting 7:11 with 24kg KB.
Post load and time to comments.

"Midline Progressions on Parallettes" with Jeff Tucker, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

James Hobart visits Steve's Club, by Again Faster Equipment - video [wmv] [mov]

WOD Demo with Mark Rosen on his 50th birthday from CrossFit Santa Cruz - video [wmv] [mov]

WOD Demo with Connor Martin and Jake Cutting - video [wmv] [mov]

Austin Malleolo on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

Pat Barber and Tamaryn Venter on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

"As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others."
- Bill Gates

Wednesday 101215

Shoulder press 1-1-1-1-1 reps
Push press 3-3-3-3-3 reps
Push Jerk 5-5-5-5-5 reps

James Hobart: SP 167lbs, PP 217lbs, PJ 227lbs.
Kevin Montoya: SP 170lbs, PP 190lbs, PJ 190lbs.
Heather Bergeron: SP 110.5lbs, PP 145.5lbs, PJ 145.5lbs.
Mel Ockerby: SP 109lbs, PP 137lbs, PJ 137lbs.
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"State of the Community: The Athlete Panel", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

Highlights from the CrossFit Sports Series Rock Climbing Event - video [wmv] [mov]

James Hobart, Heather Bergeron and Mel Ockerby on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov] (14 minutes)

Kevin Montoya on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

"I Am Better Than Your Kids", Maddox.

Tuesday 101214

Three rounds of:
10 Deadlifts
30 GHD situps

Mikko Salo 3:54 at 315lbs, Michelle Kinney 4:23 at 205 lbs, Leah Polaski 4:24 at 187lbs, Dave Lipson 5:02 at 455lbs, Tim Burke 5:51 at 315lbs, James Hobart 5:59 at 300lbs, Rob Orlando 6:08 at 315lbs.
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"Creating a Community at CrossFit Threshold", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

Rob Orlando at the Team Rogue Vs. Team Again Faster Tahoe Throwdown - video [wmv] [mov]

WOD Demo with Mikko Salo and Leah Polaski - video [wmv] [mov]

Michelle Kinney on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

Tim Burke on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

Rob Orlando on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."
- Voltaire

Sunday 101212

"Whitten"

Five rounds for time of:
22 Kettlebell swings, 2 pood
22 Box jump, 24 inch box
Run 400 meters
22 Burpees
22 Wall ball shots, 20 pound ball

Austin Malleolo 30:10, Mikko Salo 30:49 (500m run), Lucas Zepeda 32:22, Laurie Galassi 33:48 (1.5pood KB, 20" box, 14lb ball), Kristan Clever 34:49 (1.5pood KB, 24" box, 16lb ball), Graham Holmberg 35:42 (500m run).
Post time to comments.

WOD Demo with Mikko Salo and Graham Holmberg video [wmv] [mov]

Austin Malleolo on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

Saturday 101211

"Lynne"

Five rounds for max reps of:
Body weight bench press
Pull-ups

Kevin Montoya, 170lbs: 20/64, 15/57, 12/50, 9/39, 9/36
Dave Lipson, 205lbs: 24/40, 20/36, 16/32, 16/32, 14/32
Mel Ockerby, 135lbs: 7/50, 6/44, 5/41, 4/32, 5/32
Austin Malleolo, 170lbs: 21/40, 18/35, 13/29, 11/28, 10/15
James Hobart, 180lbs: 13/42, 10/42, 9/33, 7/30, 6/26
Kristan Clever, 135lbs: 12/35, 12/35, 12/28, 12/28, 11/25
Heather Bergeron, 135lbs: 5/44, 5/40, 4/33, 4/31, 5/30
Post reps for both exercises in all rounds.

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"Behind the Scenes at the Tahoe Throwdown With Tanya Wagner", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

85 second Grace by Jason Haywood, YouTube.

WOD Demo with Kristan Clever and Dave Lipson by Again Faster Equipment - video [wmv] [mov]

Kevin Montoya on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

Heather Bergeron and Mel Ockerby on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

James Hobart and Austin Malleolo on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

"Skelton Warns of Growing Civil-Military Split" by Rick Maze, Marine Corps Times.

Friday 101210

For time:
50 Box jump, 24 inch box
50 Jumping pull-ups
50 Kettlebell swings, 1 pood
Walking Lunge, 50 steps
50 Knees to elbows
50 Push press, 45 pounds
50 Back extensions
50 Wall ball shots, 20 pound ball
50 Burpees
50 Double unders

Austin Malleolo 16:11, Kevin Montoya 17:08, Nadia Shatila 17:12 (20" box, 35lb KB, 45lb push press, 14lb ball), Tim Burke 17:59, Carey Kepler 19:00 (20" box, 16kg KB, 45lb push press, 14lb ball), Karianne Dickson 20:57 (24" box, 1 pood KB, 45lb push press, 14lb ball), Heather Bergeron 21:00 (24" box, 25lb KB, 35lb push press, 14lb ball), Mel Ockerby 22:29 (24" box, 25lb KB, 35lb push press, 14lb ball).
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"Louie Simmons on the Conjugate System: Part 2", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Dave Lipson and Rich Froning on Affiliation" by Again Faster Equipment - video [wmv] [mov]

Austin Malleolo on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

Kevin Montoya on today's WOD with personal commentary - video [wmv] [mov]

Heather Bergeron and Mel Ockerby on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

The Big Dawgs of CrossFit New England on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

"The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary."
- Vidal Sassoon

Thursday 101209

Rest Day

"CrossFit Endurance Swimming: Body Alignment" with Chris Michelmore and Brian Nabeta, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Back Squat Insights" with David Millar, Rob Orlando and Dave Lipson - video [wmv] [mov]

Edvard Grieg, Zug der Zwerge.

Leo Tolstoy - Master and Man

"The Incredible Flying Nonagenarian" by Bruce Grierson, The New York Times.

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Wednesday 101208

Three rounds for time of:
Run 400 meters
15 Pull-ups
50 Squats
15 Pull-ups

Kevin Montoya 9:52, Dave Leys 9:55, Lucas Zepeda 10:05, Jake Cutting 10:33, Rob Orlando 10:34, Connor Martin 10:52, Kristan Clever 11:04, Alison Patenaude 11:19, Heather Bergeron11:29, Jordan Wallace 11:49, Laurie Galassi 11:55, Kim Malz 12:30.
Post time to comments.

"Jason Khalipa Learns the Backflip" with Carl Paoli, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

Steve's Club National Program by Again Faster Equipment- video [wmv] [mov]

WOD Demo at CrossFit Santa Cruz - video [wmv] [mov]

WOD Demo at CrossFit Brand X - video [wmv] [mov]

Rob Orlando on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

Heather Bergeron on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

"If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don't have to worry about the answers"
- Thomas Pynchon

Tuesday 101207

Resting 60 seconds between sets:
Deadlift 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2

Dave Lipson: 565-565-575-575-575-575-575-575-575-575lbs
Kevin Montoya: 405-405-415-415-425-425-435-435-445-445lbs
Miranda Oldroyd: 285-290-295-300-285-285-285-275-275-275lbs
Heather Bergeron: 220-225-230-235-240-245-250-255-260-265lbs
Michelle Kinney: 185-205-215-225-235-245-255-265-275-285lbs
Mel Ockerby: 220-225-230-235-240-245-250-255-260-260lbs
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"Handgun Basics Part 1: Gun Safety and Preparation" with Dave Re, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

Mikko Salo at the Team Rogue Vs. Team Again Faster Tahoe Throwdown - video [wmv] [mov]

WOD Demo with Dave Lipson - video [wmv] [mov]

Heather Bergeron and Mel Ockerby on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

Michelle Kinney on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

CrossFit Endurance athlete "Hallie Kuhlman Sprinting, Training Her Way Into Kansas Record Books", ESPN RISE.

Monday 101206

21-18-15-12-9 rep rounds of:
115 pound Power snatch
Wallball shots, 20 pound ball
Knees to elbows

Crystal McReynolds 14:01 (75lbs, 14lb ball), Austin Malleolo 14:05, Carey Kepler 14:08 (75lbs, 14lb ball), JC Nessa 15:24, Kevin Montoya 15:34, Mat Frankel 16:24, Lance Cantu 17:11, Heather Bergeron 18:55 (85lbs, 16lb ball), Stacey Kroon 19:23 (85lbs, 16lb ball), Kristan Clever 19:47 (85lbs, 16lb ball), Laurie Galassi 19:48 (78lbs, 14lb ball), Mel Ockerby 19:49 (85lbs, 14lb ball).
Post time to comments.

"Teaching the Snatch to a Large Group: Part 1" with E.C. Synkowski and Chris Spealler, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"California Road Trip: Epilogue" by Sevan Matossian - video [wmv] [mov]

WOD Demo at CrossFit Santa Cruz - video [wmv] [mov]

Austin Malleolo on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

CrossFit New England on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

"Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway."
- John Wayne

Sunday 101205

Rest Day

"State of the Community: Executives Panel, Parts 1 and 2", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

Protein Pancakes by Josh Bunch and Chastity Sloan - video [wmv] [mov] and recipe [pdf]

Pablo de Sarasate, Zigeunerweisen, by Itzhak Perlman

Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. - Harrison Bergeron

Watch "The Euro Game Is Up!" by Nigel Farage, YouTube.

Post thoughts to comments.

Saturday 101204

Clean, 1 rep
Bench press, 1 rep
Overhead squat, 1 rep

Clean is from the ground, power or squat.

Austin Malleolo: Clean 285, Bench 300, OHS 255 = 840 lbs
James Hobart: Clean 285, Bench 245, OHS 275 = 805 lbs
Lance Cantu: Clean 265, Bench 270, OHS 265 = 800 lbs
Post total to comments.

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"Roundtable in Tahoe: Ideal Body Weight", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Armwrestling In Tahoe: Matossian Vs Hobart" - video [wmv] [mov]

Austin Malleolo and James Hobart on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily."
- Zig Ziglar

Friday 101203

Three rounds for time of:
10 Muscle-ups
10 Forward rolls
20 One legged squats, alternating
Handstand walk 20 yards

Kristan Clever 8:24, Austin Malleolo 10:25, Kevin Montoya 10:32, Stacey Kroon 14:45, James Hobart 14:46, Mel Ockerby 16:52, Heather Bergeron 17:07, Miranda Oldroyd 19:54.
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"Louie Simmons on the Conjugate System: Part 1", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

WOD Demo with James Hobart and Stacey Kroon by Again Faster Equipment video [[wmv](http://media.crossfit.com/cf-video/CrossFit_AF_ WOD101203_HobartKroon_Roll.wmv)] [[mov](http://media.crossfit.com/cf-video/CrossFit_AF_ WOD101203_HobartKroon_Roll.mov)]

Austin Malleolo on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

Kevin Montoya on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

Heather Bergeron and Mel Ockerby on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

"What Grows An Economy?" by Rich Karlgaard, Forbes.

Thursday 101202

Five rounds for time of:
Row 500 meters
135 pound Thruster, 7 reps

Mikko Salo 10:44, Graham Holmberg 10:56, Ken Gall 11:45, Tommy Hackenbruck 11:45 (thruster behind the neck), Pat Padgett 11:48, Kevin Montoya 11:56, Austin Malleolo 12:03, Dave Lipson 12:50, Michael Giardina 12:51, Chris Spealler 12:52, Kristan Clever 13:36 (95lbs), Rebecca Voigt 13:55 (95lbs), Katie Hogan 14:42 (95lbs), Heather Bergeron 15:28 (95lbs).
Post time to comments.

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"Perspective and Insight" with Kristan Clever, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Baseline Workouts" with CrossFit Pacific Coast - video [wmv] [mov]

WOD Demo with Chris Spealler - video [wmv] [mov]

Michael Giardina and Ken Gall on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

Austin Malleolo on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

Heather Bergeron and Dave Lipson on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

Rob Orlando modifies today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

"If [a] book be false in its facts, disprove them; if false in its reasoning, refute it. But for God's sake, let us freely hear both sides if we choose."
- Thomas Jefferson

Wednesday 101201

Rest Day

"Who or What Inspires You?" with Team Rogue, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"CrossFit Southie Opening" by Again Faster Equipment, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Again Faster Team: A Brief History" - video [wmv] [mov]

Dmitri Shostakovich, Piano Concerto No. 1, Part 1, Part 2, by Vestards Simkus.

Charles Bukowski - No Leaders Please

"How the AK-47 Rewrote the Rules of Modern Warfare" By C.J. Chivers and "AK-47: An Assault Rifle for Everyman", Wired, and "The Gun", by C.J. Chivers, Esquire.

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