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You no longer have to win an election, be an elite athlete, or possess movie star looks to have power. We are entering the age of the Citizen Influencer, in which every person has a chance to get behind the velvet rope and be treated like a rock star. So says author Mark W. Schaefer … Read more
A Michigan man moves massive blocks in his backyard using simple contraptions. Visit W. T. Wallington’s website at: http://www.theforgottentechnology.com/
Flying robot quadrotors perform the James Bond Theme by playing various instruments including the keyboard, drums and maracas, a cymbal, and the debut of an adapted guitar built from a couch frame. The quadrotors play this “couch guitar” by flying over guitar strings stretched across a couch frame; plucking the strings with a stiff wire … Read more
In the 1930s, after a prolonged nonviolent struggle, Sweden and Norway “fired” the top 1 percent of people who set the direction for society and thereby created the basis for something different. When the 1 percent was in charge, both countries had a history of horrendous poverty as hundreds of thousands emigrated to avoid starvation. … Read more
Ascension Cafe’s Applesauce from the Cosmic Windfall #ratingval# from #reviews# reviews Print Recipe Type: Heavenly Appetiser Author: The Appreciator Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 1 hour Serves: 12 Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit … Read more
Ascension Cafe’s Enrapturing Amaretto Truffles #ratingval# from #reviews# reviews Print Recipe Type: Dessert Author: ANG Prep time: 2 hours Total time: 2 hours Serves: 12 Is this is a dessert to die for, or one of the truly great incentives for living? Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 egg yolks 2 cups semi-sweet … Read more
Deciding to live in a tiny house involves making some big lifestyle choices. You’ll need to be happy with minimal belongings — hoarders need not apply. But cozy quarters also offer huge advantages. Tiny houses are far more affordable than standard-size houses. Most owners of tiny homes live mortgage-free. The lower building costs allow many … Read more
As if it’s not enough work to guard against genetically modified organisms invading your seed-stocks and fields. Now you have to defend against being sued by the source of the malevolent invaders. Eighty-three family farmers, small and family owned seed businesses, and agricultural organizations challenging Monsanto’s patents on genetically modified seed recently filed papers in … Read more
Driven by a commitment to reduce energy consumption and built space, there’s a growing trend among the eco-conscious to build tiny homes. A new book, Nano House by Phyllis Richardson (Thames & Hudson), gathers 40 of the best-designed examples from around the world–all of which showcase an appreciation for the efficient use of space, materials, … Read more
There is a short-sighted methodology for calculating the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) on an investment. It causes some investors to focus on smaller and smaller wins. If something doesn’t pay off for years, the IRR is so unattractive that the addled investor will focus capital on shorter and shorter term wins. The other myopic … Read more