Cockers, Don't Incriminate Yourselves Online!!!

I got a lot of hits on my "Cockfighting USA" post.  Hmmm, I wonder why? 

Anyway, A friendly message to the Cockers in the USA.  Do not incriminate yourselves online.  You all have to remind yourselves that Cockfighting is illegal in the USA in all 50 States, except the territories.  You have to be really stupid to be posting about any fights online.  If you have someone posting anything about fights on your comment section.  YOU have to delete it. 

Also posting anything about shipping fighting birds to fight in the Philippines is also STUPID.  The federal law states no birds will be shipped across state or international lines for fighting.  To post that information on your page or another person's site is STUPID. 

As a Pacific Islander, of Chamorro/Filipino descent, I understand that this is part of our culture, as much as it is for many Asians.  If you want to keep your cockfighting culture alive.  Keep your mouth shut!  Don't advertise online where millions of people will see it.  All anyone has to do is Google Cockfighting and your site might get hit. 

This is a friendly blunt message to you all. 

Keep Smiling

Cockfighting USA

Yesterday, a Califonia Cocker,  from La Fuente, made allegations on a previous post of mine, which is now set to "contacts only", after I made my counter reply back to him.  He alleged that my pitbull, Pepsi, has inadequate shelter, is lonely and abused, based on an old picture.  Unfortunately, that's the only picture that I have of Pepsi. 

Pepsi's history is that she was house raised by a relative.  For some reason she contracted a really bad skin rash that looked a lot like mange.  She was left outside and forgotten.  Yes, she was fed and given water.  But that was the extent, of her care.  She was no longer walked, petted, or allowed back into their house.  When a new pitbull puppy was brought in.  My relative's plan was to get rid of Pepsi. 

I intervened because I needed another guard dog.  I gave her a chance and invested lots of money into her vet care.  Within a year, her skin rash was gone and her beautiful black fur came back.  It was hard taking care of her.  I had to break her bad habits and establish good habits.  I taught her how to sit, come, and stay.  The basic commands that every ranch dog should now.  Other than that, she is free to think for herself.  She is a capable guard dog and guards her assigned posts well.

As for the person who made the allegations.  He must think I'm ignorant of Cockfighting.  My grandfather raised me on taking care of his Battle Cocks.  I know exactly how the cockers choose their breeders, especially the cocks. 

A few years ago, I tried my hand in raising Battle Cocks.  It is not easy.  I thought that if I can take advantage of the federal law, by becoming a breeder.  I would make some money.  The return on a proven Battle Cock is two years.  Unless you can have them proven as stags.  Unfortunately, the Cockers on Guam are smart.  They already have their proven lines.  So trying to get into the niche proved futile.

For those of  you who don't know about how breeders choose their line.  They use proven Champions as breeders.  In order to have a Champion, a Battle Cock has to fight.  The last time I checked.  Cockfighting in the USA is now illegal in all 50 states,  Except for the territories.

When I visit farmer/rancher sites on Multiply or other social networks.  I don't make allegations based on pictures.  I don't know the situation of the farmer/rancher.  I learned that encouraging others instead of pulling them down, helps them out more. 

I know for a fact breeders have to fight their Battle Cocks to insure their flock line.  It doesn't make sense to breed a dud rooster.  Only champion birds have that privilege.  Other birds that don't make it, make their way to the pot.  Breeders have to go underground to prove their birds or they go out of business.  Plain and Simple. 

For any Cocker to tell me that they only spar their birds to find a Champion.  YOU'RE Full of $#!%.

CrossFit in 100 Words

Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar. Keep intake to levels that will support exercise but not body fat. Practice and train major lifts: Deadlift, clean, squat, presses, C&J, and snatch. Similarly, master the basics of gymnastics: pull-ups, dips, rope climb, push-ups, sit-ups, presses to handstand, pirouettes, flips, splits, and holds. Bike, run, swim, row, etc, hard and fast. Five or six days per week mix these elements in as many combinations and patterns as creativity will allow.Routine is the enemy. Keep workouts short and intense. Regularly learn and play new sports. - Coach Glassman, CrossFit Founder

33 Guam Public Schools Closed Due to Stupidity.

They say at the Department of Education (DOE) that 33 public schools are closed today because of a flawed contract from a food vendor.  Who is supposed to provide lunch meals to the school children.  Now, there are thousand of students home and parents taking off from work to supervise their children. 

The food vendor, King's Restaurant's contract ended in May.  It's now August.  What happened with the procurement process between June and now?  The Attorney General's Office did not approve the contract due to flaws.  So why did not DOE just extend the current contract for another month? 

We have STUPID Politicians and administrators on Guam.  Now the finger pointing is going around this morning on talk radio.  It's also the fault of the people for voting these idiots into office.  There is no accountability on this island.  This bottle fed entitlement is a thorn on the island.  We need to go back to the old days where people were responsible for their lives and not dependent on the government of Guam or the federal government. 

It's Supposed to Hurt!

It's been a month since I started doing the CrossFit Workouts.  I've been a traditional body builder during my time in the military.  It wasn't until my tour of duty in Germany.  That I started doing circuit training.  Since, I've left the military many years ago.  I have been on a roller coaster weight loss/gain experience, mostly on the gain.  It has not been easy.  I've been looking for a workout program that will peak my interest. 

Until last month, a friend of mine, Maressa, introduced me to CrossFit.  I was looking for a new type of training to get me past my plateau.  I thought the I could breeze through the Workouts of the Day (WOD), even though I was not in top shape.  I believed that my ranch workout would help me out.  Was I ever wrong. 

My first WOD killed me.  I could not even do 3 rounds of the 15 that was required.  I was sore, but I was not in pain.  I don't know if that makes sense.  I had not reached my normal pain stage when I over do a workout.  My first week, I was just using my body weight.  And, only working out 3x a week for the first couple of weeks.  I took lots of breaks between the exercises.  It felt good.  I'm now working out 4x a week. 

Best thing about CrossFit, you can scale it to your needs.  For example if the exercise calls for max jerks, you can scale it down to half or where ever you're comfortable to lift the weight.  I've been doing lots of scaling.  I've also subbed some exercises that I know I can't do yet.  One exercise that I know I can't do yet is Hand Stand Push Ups.  I'm not at that level of proficiency yet.  So, I sub the exercise for Push Ups or Elevated Push Ups.  One day, I'll be able to do HSPU's.

I've noticed that since I started doing CrossFit.  I'm more energized.  I'm able to do more ranch work than before.  I take less breaks.  I'm working longer hours.  I'm able to finish lots of my projects.  I have lost 10 pounds since I started this program.  I'm hoping that I lose more.  I'm eating better than before and I'm getting the required 8 hours sleep that I need. 

CrossFit is an awesome program.  It's similar to the circuit training that I used to do in Germany with my martial arts training.  I'm really impressed with the results.  I enjoy doing the WOD's.  This is one program that I'm going to stick to. 

My title above is from CrossFit Havoc located in Oklahoma.

KEEP SMILING

CrossFit

I started a new workout regimen last week.  It's not really a regimen.  It is a whole new idea of physical fitness.  It's called "Crossfit".  It's a lot like cross training.  The Work Out of the Day pushes you to your limit.  Really challenging. The program is scalable.  So for someone like me who has been in and out of gyms for the last couple of years.  It really helps. 

The system goes against the traditional gym concept.  It's practically a community workout.  You get your closest family and friends to workout with you.  For now, It's just me, myself, and I.  But I'm helping to spread the word.  If you're interested, check out the link ----> CrossFit.

I did my first WOD (Work Out of the Day), Friday.  I was just using body weight, working a couple of rounds of squats, push ups, and lunges.  The WOD really pushes you.  I'm looking forward to more.  It's a new challenge and adventure.  I'm having fun.  

Guam Telephone Authority's Spyder Broadband Internet Connection

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Other

My Spyder Broadband Connection was installed today, February 20, 2009. GTA's Spyder Connection is really fast. I was able to go onto my different websites without any delays. GTA's Internet Connection uses my telephone line, which is my dedicated line. That means no more slow down periods or bottlenecks during peak hours. I don't have to do my business research during the early morning hours just to get what I need done. Now I can do my online work anytime. I'm able to have different windows open and still have some time to check my emails.

Really Nice.