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“A very little key will open a very heavy door” (Charles Dickens, Hunted Down)
Power blackout risks this winter
I came across an article about the risk of power outages during the winter of 2024-2025. Main point: "much of the central and eastern U.S. could experience blackouts should a significant and lasting cold snap descend on the nation." More about it: "...increased...
How to become a billionaire
Out of curiosity, I used generative AI to learn a little more about billionaires. My prompt: What are the commonalities among people who have become billionaires? Search results: Commonalities among people who have become billionaires often include a mix of personal...
LinkedIn is for young people, too
Your career is one element of your calling in life. As a young person (high school or undergraduate), you want to start familiarizing yourself with your future work world. I came across an article about why teenagers in particular should think about using LinkedIn....
Turning the visibility of high level sports into a gospel platform
A dimension of a powerhouse softball team of which I was not aware. I came across a couple of articles that painted an inspirational picture of the Oklahoma Sooners softball team that just won their 5th national championship. The first article described the spiritual...
Can business serve the gospel?
Do you think it's possible for business to serve the gospel? Main point: "Business, done well, is glorifying to God and has enormous potential to do good in society." More about it: Business can "create dignified jobs" because workers help create wealth. Creating...
Rise ball versus drop ball
A nice overlay video showing the difference in Montana Fouts's pitches.Montana Fouts, Drop Ball & Rise Ball, Overlay. pic.twitter.com/ajEBjgucIQ— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 5, 2021
Tell me about plot and character
A good tip about the link between plot and character. ✍️ #screenwriting tip of the day:Question everything when developing your screenplay. Keep asking why something happens and you'll find the answer always lies within your main character.— Arc Studio...
From astronaut Shane Kimbrough
Here is something from Astronaut Shane Kimbrough.Turin, Italy – a city with rich history and culture in northern Italy is easy to spot from @Space_Station. Buona Notte Italia! pic.twitter.com/omftGKHoOZ— Shane Kimbrough (@astro_kimbrough) June 1, 2021