5 Secrets to the Perfect Cup of Earl Grey TeaI’ve come to really like Earl Grey, and as an occasional special treat its derivative London Fog.Recently the Mrs. got me a stand alone loose leaf tea brewer and a pound bag of Numi Organic Aged Earl Grey. It’s a little subtler than others I’ve had (with what seems a little less bergamot), but I’m enjoying it and also finding the blend very relaxing.For the occasion I also wanted to brush up on my black tea brewing abilities, and found this article informative and a nice walkthrough.Here’a to sipping!
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The evolution of expertise. :)(via Peter Wolf)
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Been awhile since I last checked in on Olafur. This video intros his album released last year, and definitely an aficionado of his style. May have to buy this one (perhaps on vinyl). 🎶
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I never seem to be able to remember the hierarchy of poker hands, but this graphic (among the many I’ve looked at) clicks the best for me. Gotta tell myself: suits, runs, and kind are the things that count.
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Design for me is not about pandering to luxury buying incentives, but producing orientation- and behavioral-systems for a complex and complicated, yet simultaneously fascinating, open world.Dieter Rams, in “Less but better”
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I’ve never seen this Disney movie, but have enjoyed pieces of the soundtrack I’ve heard. Seems the movie ratings aren’t the strongest, but thinking may look for it anyways. :)“On My Way” by Phil Collins from Brother Bear.
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A female athlete explains why pregnancy should not be treated as an injury under sports endorsement contracts, and asks Nike to ‘dream big’ that women can be athletes and mothers.(via M; via NYT Opinion)
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China bid to birth baby boom a bust“There’s just one problem: Now, most people don’t want to have more than one child anymore.“Raising a child just costs too much,” Liu said.”*****Government central planning of families doesn’t seem to be a good idea. 💡
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The future of Spain: five parties, two modelsA short breakdown of the five parties vying for votes in tomorrow’s elections in Spain.Bonus reading: One EU Commissioner’s take on where Spain stands entering the election. (via El Pais)
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Although I’ve never seen the movie this song is drawn from, I’ve previously posted a Celine Dion Vegas performance I thought was particularly well done.And in this video, Post Modern Jukebox puts their unique spin on it, with the amazing vocal talents of Mykal Kilgore.“My Heart Will Go On”
