If you find yourself worrying about what you will do with all that weight – you could just be the next percussion instrument for these guys – take a look
Journey through the seasons [Video]
“A journey through seasons” is a creation of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, by recording the 10 hour, 473 mile journey four times through the year. This compressed 1 minute video is simply amazing. They also created a 10 hour documentary of this journey. But even more amazing is the fact that the entire 10 hour raw footage is available for download under a Creative Commons license.
You are going to die [Article]
The older you get, the more your chances of dying? The mortality rate for humans, in case you were avoiding even considering it, is 100%. Tim Krieder visited the age care facility that his mother chose to move into well before she got sick or unhealthy or unable to take care of herself, & his emotions & thoughts come gushing out. Worth reading “You are going to die“.
Family Budgets [Article]
A family budget exposed for the world to see. Principles are sound, & worth emulating – at least in some very important aspects.
Papal Economics and the forgiveness of sins [Article]
For a long long time, it is known, at least among few, that forgiveness for earthly transgressions are a matter of simple economic principles. Feel that weight on your conscience? Do not fear, child. The local religious house, of your chosing, has the solution to your problem. This Guardian article, another example, this one from the Catholic Church, shows just how intrinsically intertwined the nexus between religion & politics is. Sure to anger/ annoy/ agitate those of strong faith.
Nameless Statistic [Picture]
I can’t vouch for the genuineness of this card, but if it were true, is just another indicator that a life, in or for, the US armed services (& for perhaps most of the rest of the world too), is valued much less than the lip service accorded. This just shows we are all just nameless statistics – Imgur
Concentratus interruptus [article]
Don Marti collects his, & others’, thoughts on the subject of being constantly interrupted by mails & notifications & phones & other gizmos. Almost like, as he quotes Kurt Vonnegut’s 1961 story, Harrison Bergeron, ” George, while his intelligence was way above normal, had a little mental handicap radio in his ear. He was required by law to wear it at all times. It was tuned to a government transmitter. Every twenty seconds or so, the transmitter would send out some sharp noise to keep people like George from taking unfair advantage of their brains.” Notifications and Interruptions: out of style?
How to read faster [article]
Ever wondered how to read faster, while still retaining at least the essence of what you read? Bill Cosby, besides being a great entertainer, is an engaging author &, I learned today, spent considerable time in education. He has some advice for us on how to read faster!.
The Incomplete Self – [article]
Philosopher Martha Nussbaum has some advice on how to live a full life: Do Not Despise Your Inner World, she says to anyone who is willing to listen
Cotton TShirts & the Planet – [NatGeo Video]
Like your cotton t-shirt? The National Geographic explains in this short infographic video how devastating an impact it has on the planet, & what you can do about it.