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by yours truly; thinkin of C

But beware the false break. Make sure you have a real one. — The New York Times: Hit the Reset Button in Your Brain (via davemorin)

This is a great article that brings together many of the anecdotal experiences I’ve had over the years - highly recommend.

Introducing Savings-Led Microfinance | Catholic Relief Services

History, and personal life, is messy, and rarely, if ever, proceeds by a straight line. It’s an admixture of wheat and chaff, while straining towards that vision. — reflection while reading American Cicero: The Life of Charles Carroll

Killer Whale versus Great White Shark: who wins?

Killer Whale.

Really interesting 50m video that goes into the why’s, and provides some neat information.

Orcas rock! :)

by yours truly; with C

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OH MY GOD THIS CARD

I see a difference between: ‘the dignity of each person demands care for their basic health needs’, and: ‘human rights include life, liberty, and health insurance policies paid for by your employer.’ —

Had a cappuccino with C yesterday, and really enjoyed it.

I dunno - I may have to get into this coffee thing. :)

Two “Books” you should check out…

Withings Activité

A Swiss-made, smart watch with responsive glass, running/swimming/walking accelerometer, vibration alarm, sleep monitor, iOS integration, low energy Bluetooth, and one-year battery life.

Available later this year.

Tricks to Creating a High-Quality Video With Your iPhone | Entrepreneur.com

What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question? — :)

Carol Dweck - A Study on Praise and Mindsets - YouTube

by yours truly; with C

No true vocation starts with “what I want” or “a work I would like to do.” — Fulton J. Sheen (via marylikesbagels)

Fireworks shot with a GoPro camera strapped to a drone.

Funny how perspective changes things. (And how the drone apparently came away unscathed!) :)

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