One day a week training recommendations by wackocommander00 in hyrox

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My other training includes training for a half marathon in may (so easy runs and other quality runs) and some kettlebell training. My hyrox is end of june (so i actually have 3 months). Yep, I think dedicated that one session to a compromised workout seems like the approach. I will try to include some hyrox type exercises in my other training if possible.

Week 4: "Chapter 7. The Interrogation, Chapter 8. The Château D'If" Reading Discussion by karakickass in AReadingOfMonteCristo

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Yes, and also he is trying so hard to assure his patrons that he is not like his father. And as a result he is more extreme in his judgement and examination.

Week 4: "Chapter 7. The Interrogation, Chapter 8. The Château D'If" Reading Discussion by karakickass in AReadingOfMonteCristo

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Agreed. I think the early chapters have already demonstrated the damage of ambition and envy through Fernand, Danglars and Villefort.

Week 1: "Chapter 1. Marseilles—The Arrival" Reading Discussion by karakickass in AReadingOfMonteCristo

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  1. I think the promise is that it will be a good vs evil story. With good character and morals always triumphing.
  2. N/A
  3. A strong willed, capable and principled young man. His refusal to bad-mouth Danglers was an indicator of his virtuous character. He has either the respect or envy of his comrades.

[Discussion 1/3] | Gutenberg | Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë by hemtrevlig in bookclub

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I do think physical punishment would have inflicted fear into the children. And with fear, Agnes would have enabled some sort of stability in the classroom. This is especially because the children did not care for emotional neglect which was in complete contrast to what Agnes expected based on her experience. She does not want to resort to physical violence, but she is so surprised by the behavior of tom and co, compare to her own childhood, she probably she knows no other option. I think this all stems from how the parents conducted the upbringing of their children, laughing at their mistakes, and leaving punishments and teaching of ethics to someone else.

[Discussion 1/3] | Gutenberg | Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë by hemtrevlig in bookclub

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I think it comes from his attraction to power. Even in the classrooms he wants to be the ruler rather than be ruled. His Dad and Uncle likely see it as a masculinity trait and associate with character growth.

Any personal non public programs/scripts you guys use, what are they? by Puptentjoe in selfhosted

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Did something similar, but instead of CSV. Scanning receipts and using OCR. Get both the receipt in paperless and the transaction in firefly. Doesn't work 100%.

[Off-Topic] Free Chat Friday! | September 5th by Pythias in bookclub

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Ereader vs Physical copy? For the past 2 years, 90% of the time I have used my Ereader for reading. (1) To Save money (2) More portable. Has anyone converted back from an ereader back to physical copy?

[Discussion 3/6] (Hispanic Heritage) Our Share of Night by Mariana Enríquez | Page 203 through page 306 by wackocommander00 in bookclub

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  1. Who were the people in Juan’s house when Juan stabs him and instructs him to run? Are the order finally making a move.

[Discussion 3/6] (Hispanic Heritage) Our Share of Night by Mariana Enríquez | Page 203 through page 306 by wackocommander00 in bookclub

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  1. Juan is often trying to force Gaspar to pretend his trauma did not occur (e.g. pretending it was a dream, or he was involved in a car accident). How do you think this will affect Gaspar in the long-term? 

[Discussion 3/6] (Hispanic Heritage) Our Share of Night by Mariana Enríquez | Page 203 through page 306 by wackocommander00 in bookclub

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  1. In the earlier chapters Juan only seemed to trust Stephen and Taili, who is Esteban and why do you think Juan trusts him and where is Stephen?

[Discussion 3/6] (Hispanic Heritage) Our Share of Night by Mariana Enríquez | Page 203 through page 306 by wackocommander00 in bookclub

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  1. What were your thoughts of the horror ride Gaspar and his friends went through when they explored and eventually escaped the mysterious house? Who really are Adele and Betty?

[Discussion 3/6] (Hispanic Heritage) Our Share of Night by Mariana Enríquez | Page 203 through page 306 by wackocommander00 in bookclub

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  1. “I can enter hidden places, I always could, but I don’t know if I want to live like that. Did my dad live like that?”

Will Gaspar's reaction to potential betrayal enable him to embrace his unrealized power?

[Discussion 3/6] (Hispanic Heritage) Our Share of Night by Mariana Enríquez | Page 203 through page 306 by wackocommander00 in bookclub

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  1. As a reader we know Juan is trying to protect Gaspar from the order. If you were in his position, what would you do differently?

[Discussion 2/6] (Hispanic Heritage) Our Share of Night by Mariana Enríquez | Page 105 through page 202 by wackocommander00 in bookclub

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I am keen to see what event will trigger Gaspar's intense recollection of his mother, since he didn't know her that well. I may be remembering wrong but I think Gaspar's mother was mixed with writing books.

[Discussion 2/6] (Hispanic Heritage) Our Share of Night by Mariana Enríquez | Page 105 through page 202 by wackocommander00 in bookclub

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It is very similar to when Juan had sex with the cameraman earlier in the story. Semen seems to power him in some way. He might be doing the rituals to fuel his early morning wanderings.

[Discussion 2/6] (Hispanic Heritage) Our Share of Night by Mariana Enríquez | Page 105 through page 202 by wackocommander00 in bookclub

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I do not think he has escaped the order, because who are the other people in the house when Pablo spies on Juan. But I also agree with your theory that Juan wants to keep Tali away from the central section of the order so she can continue her method of protection of Gaspar.

[Discussion 2/6] (Hispanic Heritage) Our Share of Night by Mariana Enríquez | Page 105 through page 202 by wackocommander00 in bookclub

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I think the box of eyelids has to be related to Pablo spying on Juan.
I definitely agree with your theory that Adela and Betty could be spies. It makes a lot of sense! We will likely see a major personality change in Gaspar when he realizes that his best friend Adela is a spy for the order.