Create a back-up copy of your immune system

Agosto 7, 2007    ·    2 min read

Reposted from New Scientist: http://www.newscientist.com/channel/health/mg19426094.400?DCMP=NLC-nletter&nsref=mg19426094.400 IMAGINE having a spare copy of your immune system on ice, ready to … Continuar a ler “Create a back-up copy of your immune system”

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Geni.com is awesome!

Agosto 6, 2007   ·  < 1 min read

I suppose like most of us, I am a little curious about my family history, but not enough … Continuar a ler “Geni.com is awesome!”

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Who’s Minding the Mind?

Agosto 3, 2007   ·  < 1 min read

There is ever more evidence that we humans are extremely primitive. Psychologists are demonstrating time and time again … Continuar a ler “Who’s Minding the Mind?”

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Think about it before committing yourself :)

Agosto 2, 2007   ·  < 1 min read

The French have some extremely creative ads. This series of 3 TV ads was created for a prepaid … Continuar a ler “Think about it before committing yourself :)”

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Read The Undercover Economist

Julho 30, 2007   ·  < 1 min read

Tim Hartford is engaging and entertaining. His book and column on Slate show the reasoning of an economist … Continuar a ler “Read The Undercover Economist”

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Bloomberg for President

Julho 27, 2007   ·  < 1 min read

It occurred to me a year ago that Bloomberg would make a great president. He has been a … Continuar a ler “Bloomberg for President”

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Funny Elias Canetti quote

Julho 26, 2007   ·  < 1 min read

Whenever you observe an animal closely, you feel as if a human being sitting inside were making fun … Continuar a ler “Funny Elias Canetti quote”

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Mahatma Gandhi quotes

Julho 25, 2007   ·  < 1 min read

Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will. You must be the change … Continuar a ler “Mahatma Gandhi quotes”

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2 Days in Paris feels real and is tragically funny

Julho 24, 2007   ·  < 1 min read

I had the pleasure of attending the movie premiere of 2 Days in Paris at the Alliance Française … Continuar a ler “2 Days in Paris feels real and is tragically funny”

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Patience and Thrift by John D. Rockefeller

Julho 20, 2007   ·  2 min read

Patience: All the while, John Rockefeller, with the dogged patience that would defeat scores of embattled competitors, waited … Continuar a ler “Patience and Thrift by John D. Rockefeller”

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John D. Rockefeller Quotes

Julho 19, 2007   ·  < 1 min read

“I had no ambition to make a fortune. Mere money-making has never been my goal, I had an … Continuar a ler “John D. Rockefeller Quotes”

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I love this summer :)

Julho 18, 2007   ·  < 1 min read

The weather is great, skirts are shorter and this summer’s batch of blockbusters has been better than usual. … Continuar a ler “I love this summer :)”

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Ten Politically Incorrect Truths about Human Nature

Julho 12, 2007   ·  < 1 min read

Psychology Today has a great article on human nature. I am not sure I buy all the arguments … Continuar a ler “Ten Politically Incorrect Truths about Human Nature”

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The Inspiration for the Aucland TV Ad

Julho 10, 2007   ·  < 1 min read

In many ways the Aucland TV ad, shown below was great. It won a Silver Lion in Cannes … Continuar a ler “The Inspiration for the Aucland TV Ad”

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Entrepreneurship matchup: France versus Afghanistan

Julho 7, 2007   ·  < 1 min read

The Financial Times ran an amazing story on three French entrepreneurs in Afghanistan. I loved their quote on … Continuar a ler “Entrepreneurship matchup: France versus Afghanistan”

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Speaking of uncertainty: read The Black Swan

Julho 5, 2007   ·  < 1 min read

Massim Nicholas Taleb’s new book is insightful and surprisingly entertaining. While it has no predictive value – black … Continuar a ler “Speaking of uncertainty: read The Black Swan”

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