Month: November 2019
5 Creative Ways to Get Exposure for Your TEDx Talk
Congress created Shiv Sena to counter trade unions in 1960s: Jairam Ramesh
A Thanksgiving guide to political conversations – Big Think
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| Examples of Arboreal in a sentence
“The holiday season usually starts with a visit to an arboreal paradise: the Christmas tree farm.” “All of the arboreal species were relocated to the zoo’s new lush rainforest habitat.” |
Did you know…
Did you know…
… that today is Exaggerated Death Day? Samuel Clemons, whose pen name was Mark Twain, was born on this date in 1835 in Florida, Missouri. In response to news that he had died, he sent the following note to Associated Press: “The report of my death was an exaggeration.” Trivia buffs: Prior to adopting Mark Twain as his pen name, Clemens wrote under the pen name Thomas Jefferson Snodgrass.
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Today’s Inspirational Quote:
“I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened.”
— Mark Twain
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| Examples of Aperture in a sentence
“The aperture of the cave was so small he had to crawl on his stomach to enter.” “Learning about aperture and its relationship to lighting is one of the basics of photography.” |
Premium Report: The 200+ most active Business Angels in Europe! | EU-Startups
Deepa Narayan: 7 beliefs that can silence women — and how to unlearn them | TED Talk
Mike Cannon-Brookes: How you can use impostor syndrome to your benefit | TED Talk
Calling all innovators for Food, Energy and Environment: €2.5 million equity-free funding available from the PARSEC Accelerator (Sponsored) | EU-Startups
A guide to booking your first TED Talk | SpeakerHub
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A guide to booking your first TED Talk | SpeakerHub
What makes a successful TED Talk? | SpeakerHub
TED: The banned talks and what we can learn from them | SpeakerHub
The Startup, C-Suite, Mentoring Daily
What Is A TED Talk? The Fundamentals of TED Explained
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019 – The Startup Mentor Daily
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| Examples of Autodidact in a sentence
“He loves being homeschooled and proudly calls himself an autodidact.” “Thanks to unlimited how-to videos and courses on the internet, anyone can be an autodidact.” |
Did you know…
Did you know…
… that today, besides being Thanksgiving in the United States (Happy Thanksgiving!), is Magellan Day? In 1520, Ferdinand Magellan passed through the Magellan Strait and reached the Pacific Ocean on his way to completing a trip around the world. Today, his name is synonymous with discovery and exploration.
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Today’s Inspirational Quote:
“Thanksgiving is a joyous invitation to shower the world with love and gratitude.”
— Amy Leigh Mercree
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| Examples of Monoculture in a sentence
“Corn is such a valuable commodity that many farmers practice monoculture of the crop.” “The swampland was overgrown with the monoculture, and no other crops could thrive.” |
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“He loves being homeschooled and proudly calls himself an autodidact.” “Thanks to unlimited how-to videos and courses on the internet, anyone can be an autodidact.” |
The Startup Mentor Daily
Did you know…
Did you know…
… that today, besides being Thanksgiving in the United States (Happy Thanksgiving!), is Magellan Day? In 1520, Ferdinand Magellan passed through the Magellan Strait and reached the Pacific Ocean on his way to completing a trip around the world. Today, his name is synonymous with discovery and exploration.
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Today’s Inspirational Quote:
“Thanksgiving is a joyous invitation to shower the world with love and gratitude.”
— Amy Leigh Mercree
Startup Professionals Musings: 7 Tips For Building Millennials Into Next-Gen Leaders
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| Examples of Blandishment in a sentence
“The fundraiser organizer used blandishments to convince the donors to fill out their checkbooks.” “You may get on the good side of your boss with a little blandishment, but make sure you don’t go over the top.” |
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 – The Startup Mentor Daily
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 – The Startup, C-Suite, Mentoring Daily
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 – The Startup Mentor Daily
7 leadership lessons from an unexpected CEO | UPS – United States
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| Examples of Arboreal in a sentence
“The holiday season usually starts with a visit to an arboreal paradise: the Christmas tree farm.” “All of the arboreal species were relocated to the zoo’s new lush rainforest habitat.” |
Mike Cannon-Brookes: How you can use impostor syndrome to your benefit | TED Talk
Startup Professionals Musings: 8 Work Trends Driven By New Ventures And Competition
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 – The Startup, C-Suite, Mentoring Daily
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How artificial intelligence is redefining the role of manager | UPS – United States
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Emma Belcher: 3 questions we should ask about nuclear weapons | TED Talk
Social Media Isn’t the Problem — The Rewired Soul
Ajit Narayanan: A word game to communicate in any language | TED Talk
Relax, Turn Off Your Phone, and Go to Sleep
12 Ways Airports Are Secretly Manipulating You | Mental Floss
Social Media Isn’t the Problem — The Rewired Soul
How to (Finally) Put an End to Pointless Arguing – Nir & Far
Boeing Unveils Spacecraft Built to Carry Astronauts to ISS
Cyberattack Forces Hospital to Revert to Handwriting Everything
Startup Professionals Musings: A Culture Of Purpose In Business Leads To Doing Well
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| Examples of Meritocracy in a sentence
“Democratic elections promote a meritocracy, instead of a monarchy, where power is passed down through the family.” “The company has become more of a meritocracy, with regular performance reviews determining promotions and raises.” |
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“Democratic elections promote a meritocracy, instead of a monarchy, where power is passed down through the family.” “The company has become more of a meritocracy, with regular performance reviews determining promotions and raises.” |
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Did you know…
Did you know…
… that today is Self-Starter Day? For you self-starters out there, the automatic self-starter for an automobile was patented by Clyde J. Coleman of New York City on this day in 1903. So, the next time you turn the key in your car, take a moment to say… thanks, Clyde! 😉
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Today’s Inspirational Quote:
“To some this may look like a sunset. But it’s a new dawn.”
— Chris Hadfield
Attention is not a resource but a way of being alive to the world | Aeon Ideas
Thank you WEEDJEE
Heavy is the 11-year-old head that wears the crown at an Argentinian beauty pageant | Aeon Videos
What is vertical farming? And what are the benefits? – YouTube
Our Solar System Is Blanketed in a Giant Wall of Fire
Daniel Bögre Udell: How to save a language from extinction | TED Talk
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| Examples of Deontology in a sentence
“After studying deontology in her Intro to Philosophy class she became obsessed with creating rules for her roommates to follow.” “The Golden Rule is one of the most basic principles of deontology — treat others how you wish to be treated.” |
From identity politics to medicine, the DNA revolution demands a new bioethics | Aeon Videos
Did you know…
Did you know…
… that today is the birthday of Beauty and the Beast? In 1991, Walt Disney’s cartoon movie “Beauty and the Beast” was released. Find some beauty in everyone you meet today! 😉
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Today’s Inspirational Quote:
“You are not born with beauty; your beauty is created by who you are. Your inner beauty is more important than how people see you on the outside.”
— Emily Coussons
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| Examples of Deontology in a sentence
“After studying deontology in her Intro to Philosophy class she became obsessed with creating rules for her roommates to follow.” “The Golden Rule is one of the most basic principles of deontology — treat others how you wish to be treated.” |
Adapting for the future: 5 strategies for successfully incorporating millennials | UPS – United States
Dan Ariely: How to change your behavior for the better | TED Talk
10 eco-friendly and sustainable Christmas gifts by European startups | EU-Startups
“Like Horoscope Readings!”: The Scammy World of DNA Test Startups
12 Historic Places at Risk From Rising Waters – Atlas Obscura Lists
The planet is burning around us: is it time to declare the Pyrocene? | Aeon Essays
Backlight The Rise of Vertical Farming – YouTube
This App Takes a Picture of You From a Satellite
Ride-Hailing Apps Linked to an Increase in Binge Drinking
Parents Are Letting DNA Testing Dictate How They Raise Their Kids
Startup Professionals Musings: Look For The Hunter Gene In Every New Venture Founder
‘One among millions’: DNA is not the only genetic molecule – Big Think
Bhutan’s Festivals & Cliffside Temples – Atlas Obscura Trips
What happens when you combine corporate marketing and giving?
Goodbye Surgery? Scientists Just Made Eye Drops that Dissolve Cataracts | Faculty of Medicine
Did you know…
Did you know…
… that today is the Birthday of Tweety Bird? On this day in 1941, the fictional cartoon canary made his first appearance in A Tale of Two Kitties. Tweety was created by animator Bob Clampett who worked on Loony Tunes cartoons. Trivia buffs: The name “Tweety” is a play on words, as it originally meant “sweetie,” along with “tweet” being a typical English chick for the sounds of birds.
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Today’s Inspirational Quote:
“You are not too small. No one is ever too small to offer help.”
— Emlyn Chand
Too few understand what brand purpose really means | UPS – United States
WHAT am I learning this week…. Voice Training – 30-Days to a More Confident Powerful Voice. | Udemy
The pros and cons of founding a startup with your best friend | EU-Startups
Lisa Kristine: Photos that bear witness to modern slavery | TED Talk
How Geronimo Eluded Death and Capture for 25 Years – HISTORY
To Make Robots Perform Better, Make Them Constantly Fear Death
The Uncertain Future of the World’s Largest Secondhand Book Market – Atlas Obscura
What is to be done about the problem of creepy men? | Aeon Ideas
WHAT am I learning this week…. Voice Training – 30-Days to a More Confident Powerful Voice. | Udemy
4 ways compressed natural gas will enhance your fleet | UPS – United States
110 COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES
JAMES DYSON AWARD 2019 – YouTube
JAMES DYSON AWARD 2019 – YouTube
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Forgiveness: Let It Go
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“radically affordable” piped water to rural dwellers | Water Infrastructure
What I painted this week
Silver coated water filter media of granulated ceramics | The Water Network | by AquaSPE
Daily summarised posts = The End :)
The readership was low.
LIkes were few.
There were no comments.
I shall reduce the number of shared links and posts though, but going back to my old posting routines.
I have removed over 350 ‘Categories’ that I created over past one year and more and upon review felt, They are the ones which require immediate ‘SHRINK TO GROW’ . my famous theory in management.
Yesterday was good with Singapore English Online Toastmasters getting its Charter Gavel and authorization from Toastmasters.
I began a new journey in learning thru an ICEBREAKER session of 5min 45 sec. which was evaluated by Peter Ng. I have chosen the Legacy system Competent Communicator path after completing my 3 Pathways Paths as the two new Mentors I have both felt – I could learn to speak better if I do CC and CL ?(Competent Leadership) Paths without credit and complete the speeches before the sunset date of June 2020.
Going to attend the FORTE 2019 sessions for Contest chairs and Judges for International Speech Contests tomorrow all day at NetApp, Whitefield facility.
All Pictures credit : Via Unsplash.com Except the Featured Image. That is ©Dhananjaya Parkhe 2019-2020. 🙂
Sherry Turkle: Connected, but alone? | TED Talk
Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 – The Startup Mentor Daily
We thought we’d be riding in AI-driven cars by now — what happened? |
What I painted over the week
This week I painted Japanese style paintings.
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| Examples of Panache in a sentence
“Met Gala attendees are known for their creative evening wear, which they show off with fearless panache.” “The knight’s helmet was crowned with an extravagant red panache.” |
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“Her epicurean lifestyle immersed her in a world of rare wines and gourmet foods.” “The price tag for his epicurean life was high, but such was the cost of savoring the finer things in life.” |
Wisdom Quote
It’s not what you have that determines who you are, but what you do with what you have.
The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have. (Vince Lombardi)
If you think you cannot do something you must do it.
You must do the things you think you cannot do. (Eleanor Roosevelt)
Wisdom Quotes
All of our fears are treasure troves of self-knowledge ready to be explored if you dare to make the first step.
Fear is a question. What are you afraid of and why? Our fears are a treasure house of self-knowledge if we explore them. (Marilyn French)
Age is not a limit for dreams and goals.
You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. (C. S. Lewis)
Wisdom Quotes
It’s better to find the source of a problem and being unable to fix it than it is to fix the problem without knowing its source.
It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settling a question without debating it. (Joseph Joubert)
Hope springs from the knowledge that there is light even in the darkest of shadows.
Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. (Desmond Tutu)
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| Examples of Rubiginous in a sentence
“The rubiginous appearance of the metal pipes suggested they were old and should be replaced.” “We trekked across the hot, dry desert, our feet leaving prints in the rubiginous soil.” |
Wisdom Quotes
It’s not knowledge, but imagination that shows true intelligence.
The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination. (Albert Einstein)
It takes courage to speak up when needed, but it also takes courage to listen.
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. (Winston Churchill)
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No amount of correction can outweigh the strength of encouragement.
Correction does much, but encouragement does more. (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe)
Courage is to be terrified, but remain unaffected in your actions.
Courage is never to let your actions be influenced by your fears. (Arthur Koestler)
The Startup, C-Suite, Mentoring Daily
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“The potentate’s laws were unpopular, but no one had the courage to speak against him.” “The chef runs his kitchen like a potentate — what he says goes, and you’d better obey quickly.” |
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“The captain of the bumboat ran a lucrative business because the sailors had no other way to buy supplies.” “Add a tour on a bumboat to your Singapore visit and get a unique perspective of the city from the water.” |
Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 – The Startup Mentor Daily
Hitler’s Secret Antarctic Expedition for Whales – Gastro Obscura
The Ruthless 16th-Century Spy Network That Kept Queen Elizabeth Safe – HISTORY
These Photos of Prepper Bags Hold a Mirror to Society
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Nora Atkinson: Why art thrives at Burning Man | TED Talk
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“The superhero was a valuable member of the team, with his protean ability to shapeshift into any figure.” “The artist’s protean ability meant that you never knew what kind of work you would see at her next show.” |
Amit Sood: Every piece of art you’ve ever wanted to see — up close and searchable | TED Talk
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