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Month: February 2020
Startup Professionals Musings: 7 Leadership Strategies To Rev-Up Your Team Vitality
10 things eft’s been reading this week | eft – Supply Chain & Logistics Business Intelligence
Whistleblower: US Gov May Have Helped Spread Coronavirus
This MIT Scientist Is Building Batteries Using Modified Viruses
Twitter Verifies Fake Congressional Candidate Invented by Teen
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US Claims China Fired Laser Weapon at Navy Spy Plane
Questions to ask before you quit your job
Eyal Weizman: I was denied entry into the U.S. I investigate human rig
Cord-cutting is steadily destroying the pay TV bundle
Paytm Wallet: Charges for Adding Money and Making Bank Transfers
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QOTD
Startup Professionals Musings: 6 Ways To Make You An Entrepreneur Before The Product
Random Acts of Kindness
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Visit a nursing home just to spend a little time with residents. Find out if you can bring a dog that would be great with elderly folks
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Buy a movie ticket for the person behind you in line
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Say “good morning”
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Make little gift baskets for the kids in your neighborhood
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Save water – take a shorter shower today
Random phrases of the day
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Jaws of DeathMeaning: Being in a dangerous or very deadly situation.
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Don’t Count Your Chickens Before They HatchMeaning: Do not rely on something you are not sure of.
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No-BrainerMeaning: Anything that requires minimal brain activity to accomplish.
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There’s No I in TeamMeaning: To not work alone, but rather, together with others in order to achieve a certain goal.
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Fool’s GoldMeaning: Iron pyrities is a worthless mineral that resembles gold.
Inspiration
“I’m often asked what I think about as I run. Usually the people who ask this have never run long distances themselves. I always ponder the question. What exactly do I think about when I’m running? I don’t have a clue.” – Haruki Murakami, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
Weird Words
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weedydressed in widow’s mourning clothes
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wurstlarge sausage
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willowishof the colour of willow leaves
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weatherboardweather side of a ship
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whipsawnarrow saw for cutting timber lengthwise
Writing Prompt
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The PuzzleWrite something that the answer isn’t known until the end
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The UnknownWhat happens when someone steps into an unknown situation.
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Peace OutWhat do you find peaceful?
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Tear-JerkerSomething that makes you cry.
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Family HeirloomWhat is it and why is it one?
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Random PageOpen a random page of a book or magazine and use that to write.
Wisdom Quotes
This very moment could be the opportunity of a life time you’re waiting for, so stop waiting.
Your big opportunity may be right where you are now. (Napoleon Hill)
It’s the things and people someone loves that tells you who they are.
The things that we love tell us what we are. (Thomas Aquinas)
Cato @ Liberty
via Cato @ Liberty
Wisdom Quotes
Talent is a gift that has been discovered.
I was born with a natural gift. My mother recognized the talent. (Bernie Worrell)
True wisdom starts with asking the right questions.
A prudent question is one-half of wisdom. (Francis Bacon)
National Conference on Packaging for A Better Life begins in Delhi – Everything Experiential
Coronavirus threat casts its shadow on the 2020 Olympic Games – Everything Experiential
Harley Davidson India launches FreedomStoriesIndia – Everything Experiential
Startup Professionals Musings: 7 Ways For Businesses To Work Less And Enjoy It More
Electric Vehicles This Week: India’s Lithium Reserve, Audi Stops Production & More
5 Things You May Not Know About Leap Day – HISTORY
via 5 Things You May Not Know About Leap Day – HISTORY
Nearly every four years, we add an extra day to the calendar in the form of February 29, also known as Leap Day. Put simply, these additional 24 hours are built into the calendar to ensure that it stays in line with the Earth’s movement around the Sun. While the modern calendar contains 365 days, the actual time it takes for Earth to orbit its star is slightly longer—roughly 365.2421 days. The difference might seem negligible, but over decades and centuries that missing quarter of a day per year can add up. To ensure consistency with the true astronomical year, it is necessary to periodically add in an extra day to make up the lost time and get the calendar back in synch with the heavens.
1. Many ancient calendars had entire leap months
Many calendars, including the Hebrew, Chinese and Buddhist calendars, are lunisolar, meaning their dates indicate the position of the Moon as well as the position of Earth relative to the sun. Since there is a natural gap of roughly 11 days between a year as measured by lunar cycles and one measured by the Earth’s orbit, such calendars periodically require the addition of extra months, known as intercalary or interstitial months, to keep them on track.
Intercalary months, however, were not necessarily regular. Historians are still unclear as to how the early Romans kept track of their years, mostly because the Romans themselves may not have been entirely sure. It appears that the early Roman calendar consisted of ten months plus an ill-defined winter period, the varying length of which caused the calendar to become unpegged from the solar year. Eventually, this uncertain stretch of time was replaced by the new months of January and February, but the situation remained complicated. They employed a 23-day intercalary month known as Mercedonius to account for the difference between their year and the solar year, inserting it not between months but within the month of February for reasons that may have been related to lunar cycles.
To make matters even more confusing, the decision of when to hold Mercedonius often fell to the consuls, who used their ability to shorten or extend the year to their own political ends. As a result, by the time of Julius Caesar, the Roman year and the solar year were thoroughly out of sync.
2. Julius Caesar introduced Leap Day, with help from the Egyptians…
The Mercedonius-when-we-feel-like-it system apparently irked Caesar, the general-turned-consul-turned-dictator of Rome who drastically altered the course of European history. In addition to conquering Gaul and transforming Rome from a republic into an empire, Caesar re-ordered the Roman calendar, giving us the blueprint off of which much of the world still operates to this day.
During his time in Egypt, Caesar became convinced of the superiority of the Egyptian solar calendar, which featured 365 days and an occasional intercalary month which was inserted when astronomers observed the correct conditions in the stars. Caesar and the philosopher Sosigenes of Alexandria made one important modification: instead of relying on the stars, they would simply add a day to every fourth year. In keeping with the Roman tradition of messing with the length of February, that day would fall in the second month of the year—thus Leap Day was born. Caesar added two extra-long months to the year 46 BCE to make up for missed intercalations, and the Julian Calendar took effect on January 1st, 45 BCE.
3. …but their math was a little off
By the 16th century, scholars had noticed that time was still slipping—Caesar’s calculation that a year lasted 365.25 days was close, but still overestimated the solar year by 11 minutes. This was a problem for the Catholic Church, as the date of Easter had drifted away from its traditional place, the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox, by roughly ten days. Pope Gregory XIII commissioned a modified calendar, one which kept Leap Day but accounted for the inaccuracy by eliminating it on centurial years not divisible by 400 (1700, 1800, and 1900 were not leap years, but 2000 was). The introduction of the Gregorian Calendar marked the last change to the Western calendar as we know it today.
Experts note that the Gregorian calculation of a solar year—365.2425 days—is still not perfect, and thus another correction will be necessary. Thankfully, the Gregorian calendar is only off by about one day every 3,030 years, so mankind has some time before this becomes a problem.
READ MORE: 6 Things You May Not Know About the Gregorian Calendar
4. Leap Day is often associated with marriage, proposals and flipping gender roles
Curiously, many Leap Day customs have revolved around romance and marriage. Tradition holds that in 5th-century Ireland, St. Bridget lamented to St. Patrick that women were not allowed to propose marriage to men. So legend has it that St. Patrick designated the only day that does not occur annually, February 29, as a day on which women would be allowed to propose to men. In some places, Leap Day thus became known as Bachelor’s Day.
This tradition hopped the Irish Sea to Scotland and England, where the British added a twist—if a man rejected a woman’s proposal, he owed her a debt of several pairs of fine gloves, perhaps to hide the fact that she did not have an engagement ring. In Greek tradition, however, it is considered bad luck to marry on Leap Day, and statistics suggest that Greek couples continue to take this superstition seriously.
5. People born on Leap Day are called ‘Leaplings’
There are only about 5 million people in the whole world who were born on February 29, with the odds of being born on Leap Day standing at about 1-in-1,461. Several famous people—including actress and singer Dinah Shore (born 1916), motivational speaker Tony Robbins (born 1960) and hip-hop artist Ja Rule (born 1976)—are leaplings. Leaplings technically only get to celebrate their birthdays once every four years, but they do get to be part of an elite group.
How Presidents Have Communicated with the Public—From the Telegraph to Twitter – HISTORY
7 Invasive Species That Have Wreaked Havoc in the US – HISTORY
Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution | HISTORY
via Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution | HISTORY
Many people don’t know that African Americans played an integral role in the fight for our country’s independence. Anchored by sit down interviews with NBA legend, best-selling author and esteemed activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as well as numerous esteemed historians and supported with archival material, “Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution” will cover both sides of the fight, highlighting black heroes of the American Revolution who stood up against British rule to help establish the United States of America, and, conversely, black loyalists who fought for the Crown—and the promise of freedom. The documentary will also present Abdul-Jabbar’s personal journey, revealing his own unique discovery of important historical figures like Crispus Attucks and others and how they helped change the perception of his own heritage.
Executive produced by Abdul-Jabbar and Deborah Morales.
Former NASA Scientist Absolutely Shreds Planet Emojis
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Come On, We’re All Down Cause The Sickness
The World Health Organization (WHO) has made an announcement stating that the world is not yet ready for a major outbreak of the new coronavirus, COVID-19. Despite massive efforts by China’s government to keep the epidemic contained, more and more cases seem to be erupting across the globe. So far, 77,000 people have the disease and over 2,600 people have died in China. Reports have shown that new cases in China have slowly decreased, but a rising number of cases have been reported in other parts of Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and even the United States. As of Monday, the outbreak has killed at least 12 people in Iran. In Italy, authorities have locked down at least 10 towns, closed schools in major cities and canceled sporting events following an eruption of over 150 cases. South Korea has reported over 830 cases and seven deaths. The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that the outbreak could cause “severe disruption” to the lives of ordinary Americans, warning families to begin preparations. The virus has crippled China for more than a month now, and threatens to become a pandemic that could touch virtually every part of the globe. In a speech on Sunday, President Xi Jinping called the epidemic the country’s most serious public health crisis, and said it was “the most difficult to prevent and control” since the founding of the People’s Republic. China has sealed off cities, shut down business and schools, and ordered people to stay indoors in an attempt to combat the virus, with estimates that 760 million people have been put under lockdown since January. Serious economic concerns surrounding the virus have led to stock markets across the globe tumbling – with European markets recording their worst day since 2016 and the Dow Jones industrial average fell more than 900 points in the first hours of trading on Monday. China has stated interest in restarting their economic development by reopening shops, restaurants, and schools, but there are fears that this could lead to a spike in infections. (NYT, $)
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Weird Word
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monoousian having the same substance
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mordacious given to biting; biting in quality
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mofette volcanic opening in the earth emitting carbon dioxide
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morbus disease
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miseri cordledge in church to lean against while standing; forgiveness or mercy
Inspiration
Weird Words
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wordbreakpoint of division in a word that runs onto the next line
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woubita small and shabby person
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warblesmall tumour suffered by horses under the saddle area
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wapitielk
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witheelastic tool handle to save the hand from shock of blows
Writing Prompts
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Magic JewelsWhat are they and what powers do they have?
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Fire FliesWrite about a secluded stream with lots of wildlife.
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Tear-JerkerSomething that makes you cry.
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Spice RackHow does a character add spice to a situation?
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Not NormalWhat is normal and why are you not?
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Missing YouDescribe the emotions of missing someone.
Inspiration
“Self-esteem comes from being able to define the world in your own terms and refusing to abide by the judgments of others.” – Oprah Winfrey
Random phrases of the day
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Down For The CountMeaning: Someone or something that looks to be defeated, or nearly so.
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Keep Your Shirt OnMeaning: Keeping calm. Usually said by someone who is trying to avoid making others upset.
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Head Over HeelsMeaning: Falling deeply in love with another person.
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Heads UpMeaning: Used as an advanced warning. To become keenly aware.
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Playing PossumMeaning: Pretending to be dead, or to be deceitful about something.
Random Acts of Kindness
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Google ‘survey for charity’ and complete one. They receive money for every one you fill out!
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We all love surprises! Buy someone an unexpected gift
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Leave someone flowers anonymously
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Forgive someone
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Forgive someone a debt and never bring it up
Stone – A Haiku
Stone – A Haiku
by jay
A precious, dirty stone walks
betrayed by the cow
Weird Words
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whittawerone who makes saddles or harnesses
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workeristone who supports worker’s rights
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webwheelwheel in which spokes, rim and centre made from one piece of material
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whinstonehard and compact rock
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wadmalthick coarse wool
Writing Prompts
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Tear-JerkerSomething that makes you cry.
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Purple HazeThere is something keeping you from seeing what’s going on around you.
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Apple and OrangesWrite a story about comparisons.
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Magic JewelsWhat are they and what powers do they have?
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In The ShadowsWhat is lurking just out of your sight?
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Magic PotionWho created it and what happens when it’s used?
United States: Wells Fargo Forced To Pay $3 Billion For The Bank’s Fake Account Scandal
via United States: Wells Fargo Forced To Pay $3 Billion For The Bank’s Fake Account Scandal\
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wisdom Quotes
Follow the path you’re on and you’ll reach your destination. Divert and you may reach your destiny.
If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading. (Lao Tzu)
Let your dreams, not your nightmares, define who you are.
Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future. (Robert H. Schuller)
National Science Day – 28 February
National Science Day – 28 February
This day is celebrated to mark the discovery of the Raman effect by the renowned Indian physicist Sir CV Raman.
Content marketing ideas
Listicle idea: Indian scientists who helped shape scientific thought
Infographic idea: X Sciences you might not have been aware of
Video idea: Scientific revolutions that have shaped society across the world
Podcast idea: How did philosophy influence science?
Accolades!
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)
It takes a fool to do the same thing again and again with the hopes for a different result.
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. (Albert Einstein)
Fang Ruan: Management lessons from Chinese business and philosophy | TED Talk
WORD OF THE DAY
WORD OF THE DAY |
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Examples of Bromide in a sentence
“She couldn’t help but roll her eyes at the expected bromide coming from her father.” “His upcoming chemistry test was sure to cover the chapter on compounds of bromide.” |
Did you know…
Did you know…
… that today is the birthday of the 22nd Amendment? The 22nd amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1951. This amendment limits U.S. presidents to two terms in office. FYI, Franklin D. Roosevelt was the only President to have served more than two terms.
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Today’s Inspirational Quote:
“Confidence… thrives on honesty, on honor, on the sacredness of obligations, on faithful protection and on unselfish performance. Without them it cannot live.”
— Franklin D. Roosevelt
Business – 6 A’s DhAnAnjAyA jAy PArkhe© Daily
Ricardo Semler: How to run a company with (almost) no rules | TED Talk
How To Detect A Lie Infographic on Wacom Gallery
This Gigantic Neptune-Sized Exoplanet is Incredibly Close
Governments Shut Down the Internet Hundreds of Times in 2019
Iranian Health Minister Plays Down Virus Outbreak, Then Catches It
Space Force Working “Pretty Closely With Elon Musk and SpaceX”
Piaggio Plans To Enter Indian E-Scooter Market Soon
The Last Mayors of the Salton Sea | Local Legends | Atlas Obscura – YouTube
5 strategies for creating an inclusive workplace – United States
How A Man Becomes A Gentleman – Barry Davret – Medium
For One Photographer, Reptiles Rule the Galápagos – Atlas Obscura
Learnings at Toastmasters International- Evaluation feedback – Invaluable!
T-Rex arms – I never noticed how I bend my arms and hold them up while speaking, even when I’m not using them to emphasize anything. Now I see T-Rex arms in speakers all over the place.
2, I got told I speak across the topic, not down. It meant I was covering too many points in less detail as opposed fewer points in greater detail. It was brilliant. Less is more and only convey what’s important.
PNUT Gallery
How To Be A Better Speaker Like Oscar Winners Joaquin Phoenix And Bong Joon Ho
The First 90 Seconds of Your Presentation | Ethos3 – A Presentation Design Agency
How to know when your intuition is talking to you
Podcast: The reality of duality – United States
Political polarization: 7 most partisan issues in America – Big Think
Top 10 Horrifying Facts About The Soviet Union – Listverse
Will India’s Budget Help Turn Around Its Economy? – Knowledge@Wharton
6 Ways to Cut out Plastic on Your Next Vacation | The Discoverer
Signify Launches Streetlights Designed for Circular Economy – LEDinside
20 Trips to Learn Something New | The Discoverer
The Best National Parks for Stargazing | The Discoverer
Top 10 Crazy YouTube Channels Where People Risk Their Lives – Listverse
A guide to cultivating charisma and projecting clear confidence on stage | SpeakerHub
7 Top Social Media Sites in 2020 | Adobe Spark
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Keynote Speaker | Executive Speakers Blog
Rebecca Knill: How technology has changed what it’s like to be deaf | TED Talk
The once-in-a-decade harvest of cork requires blunt force and tender care in equal measure | Aeon Videos
Would you rather have a fish or know how to fish? | Aeon Ideas
Top 10 Things You Need To Know About QAnon – Listverse
Global stock markets plunge on coronavirus fears – BBC News
Soreness is good and scales are pointless: the 10 biggest myths in fitness | Life and style | The Guardian
QOTD
“Facing it, always facing it, that’s the way to get through. Face it.” – Joseph Conrad |
Fabulist
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Examples of Fabulist in a sentence
“Her fantastical debut novel earned her the reputation of a skilled fabulist.” “He seemed to be a born fabulist, which only got him in trouble when his fibs were discovered.” |
Technology – 6 A’s DhAnAnjAyA jAy PArkhe© Daily
Need a Side Gig? Become a Motivational Speaker.
Trump Appears to Confuse Coronavirus With Ebola
These Are the Pentagon’s New Ethics “Principles” for AI in Warfare
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The DhAnAnJay ParKhe – Jay Daily
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Startup Professionals Musings: 6 Benefits of Outsourcing and Freelancing In Startups
Did you know…
Did you know…
… that today is Big Pig Day? In 1979, someone in Stamford, Texas, paid $42,500 for one pig (the highest price ever for a pig at the time). Now that’s what I call pork! 😉
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Today’s Inspirational Quote:
“It’s good to have money and the things that money can buy, but it’s good, too, to check up once in a while and make sure that you haven’t lost the things that money can’t buy.”
— George Lorimer
Erin Blakemore: Taming Distraction to Tell Important Stories | Freedom Matters
Alex Soojung-Kim Pang: Digital Distraction and Rest | Freedom Matters
The Freedom to Focus on High Performance Play | Freedom Matters
Darynda Jones: Finding the Focus to Write for a Living | Freedom Matters
New Battery Tech Could Double Electric Car Driving Range
Report: Two-Thirds of Coronavirus Infections May Be Undetected
The Devilishly Difficult Locks of Dindigul – Atlas Obscura
The Pentagon Just Simulated a Nuclear War With Russia
The Coronavirus Is Now Tanking the Stock Markets
For Sale: A Sprawling Carriage Factory and the House on Its Roof – Atlas Obscura
7 Spots to Strike Explorer’s Gold – Atlas Obscura Lists
Minsk Trip – Group Travel | Atlas Obscura Trips
Did you know…
Did you know…
… that today is Let’s All Eat Right Day? Celebrate the birthday of nutritionist Adelle Davis, who was famous for advocating healthy eating, especially via her bestselling book, “Let’s Eat Right to Keep Fit.”
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Today’s Inspirational Quote:
“Age is whatever you think it is. You are as old as you think you are.”
— Muhammad Ali
Amphitheatre of Italica – Santiponce, Spain – Atlas Obscura
Death Cell Door of Calton Jail – Edinburgh, Scotland – Atlas Obscura
The Center of the Universe – Tulsa, Oklahoma – Atlas Obscura
Random phrases of the Day
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Every Cloud Has a Silver LiningMeaning: To be optimistic, even in difficullt times.
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Tug of WarMeaning: It can refer to the popular rope pulling game or it can mean a struggle for authority.
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You Can’t Teach an Old Dog New TricksMeaning: It can be challenging to teach a person something new.
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What Am I, Chopped Liver?Meaning: A rhetorical question used by a person who feels they are being given less consideration than someone else.
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Ride Him, Cowboy!Meaning: A cheer people yell, usually at rodeos when cowboys are clinging to the backs of untamed horses.
Inspiration
“Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.” – Nelson Mandela
QOTD
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Random Acts of Kindness
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Write a list of what you are grateful for RIGHT NOW and share with friends, friends and/or coworkers to promote an attitude of gratitude
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Offer to baby-sit for a single mom
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Say “thank you” to someone who made a difference… send a card to people who dedicate their lives to helping us – soldiers, police officers, fire fighters and teachers to name a few
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Read a good book recently? Pass it on to someone else
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Put a surprise note or sketch in with your spouse’s or kid’s lunch
The Speaker and the KeyNote
The Speaker and the KeyNote
Rhyming Couplet Ideas by jay
See the flying of the Speaker,
I think he’s angry at the shrieker.
He finds it hard to see the scorpion,
Overshadowed by the agreeable morpion.
Who is that wallowing near the net?
I think she’d like to eat the inset.
She is but a perfect KeyNote,
Admired as she sits upon a capote.
Her deadpan car is just a bird,
It needs no gas, it runs on watchword.
She’s not alone she brings a biscuit,
a pet seal, and lots of brisket.
The seal likes to chase a tissue,
Especially one that’s in the issue.
The Speaker shudders at the brainy fox
He want to leave but she wants the cox.
Writing Prompts
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Perfect RecipeWrite about events that created a perfect disaster.
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Sound of ThunderA loud rumble is heard in the distance. What does it foretell?
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Dancing ShoesWhat type of dancing shoes does your character have on and what music are they listening to?
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Abandoned BeautyA place that became beautiful because it was abandoned.
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Telephone TagTwo people who never seem able to get together.
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Convenience StoreWhat’s the importance of convenience?
Goat – A Haiku
Goat – A Haiku
by jay
For a nanny, bright goat sneers
enjoying the horse
Via Basic Bananas Newsletter
5 Steps To Increase Your Cash Flow |
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Who doesn’t need a little extra cash? 1. Attract more customers How can you attract more customers through marketing? Look at your marketing for the next 30 days and write down what’s working and what’s not working. Then ramp up the strategies that have been getting you good results! 2. Increase the frequency of purchase per customer How can you get your customers to come back more often, or refer other people to you? Think about how you can motivate your customers to purchase again and tell their friends about you. 3. Increase average spend per customer How can you increase the average spend per customer? 4. Increase your prices Can you add more value and hence increase your prices? 5. Decrease your operating expenses Where can you reduce your spending? For the next 30 days, keep a really close eye on every single cent that is going out. There might be things you’ll find that you don’t need or that you’re getting overcharged for. |
The Sandy Stranger At Fleece – A Narrative Poem
The Sandy Stranger At Fleece – A Narrative Poem
by jay
One day at a book shop,
I met a man selling lighter,
For money he wanted to swap,
But I really wanted some copywriter.
“Got any copywriter?” asked I.
“For that’s how I’ll spend my money.”
“No copywriter here!” said the guy.
He seemed to find it quite funny.
“We’ve got some lovely pen,
I’ll give you a very fine price.”
“I’d rather have some cnn.”
The man blinked rapidly thrice.
The man seemed exceptionally brainy,
And his manner was strangely amused.
He wasn’t what I would call zany,
Great disdain he noticeably oozed.
Like others, he thought I was odd,
Some say I’m a bit sandy.
Still he gave me a courteous nod,
As if he thought I was plenty handy.
So in search of my goal I departed,
But before the book shop could I leave,
The man came running full-hearted,
“I can help you I believe.”
“Lighter, copywriter, you shall find.
Pen, cnn, you can get.
You must now open your mind,
And get down to Fleece Market.
So to Fleece Market I decided to go,
In search of the copywriter I craved.
The winds it did eerily blow.
But I felt that the day could be saved.
There were stalls selling rings,
Swaggers in many shades.
There were even stalls selling wings
People were scattered from many trades
I was greeted by a peculiar lady,
She seemed to be rather sandy
I couldn’t help thinking she might be quite shady.
I wondered if she was at all handy.
Before I could open my mouth,
She shouted, “For you, I have some copywriter!”
I headed towards her, to the south,
Past some pen and lighter.
“But how did you know?” I asked,
“Do you want them or not?” she did say.
Silently, the copywriter she passed.
Then vanished before I could pay.
As I walked away I hard a crackle
Or was it, perhaps, a hushed cackle?
Wisdom Quotes
Even if you’re on the right path, you’ll get nowhere if you stand still.
Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there. (Will Rogers)
It’s the things and people someone loves that tells you who they are.
The things that we love tell us what we are. (Thomas Aquinas)