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“A very little key will open a very heavy door” (Charles Dickens, Hunted Down)
Wednesday whimsy: Cram course for pop culture credibility
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #WednesdayWhimsyApropos of nothing, I thought I'd play with ChatGPT and see what kinds of responses I can get. Here is your cram course for getting up to speed with pop culture,...
Notes and quotes: Young people might want to investigate side hustles
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #Career #WorkLife I revisited an article from last year to see how it held up. The writer encouraged people to start a side hustle, something that seems natural for young...
Notes and quotes: Science and technology hubs
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: I came across a survey of top science and technology hubs around the world. Main point: A map in the article identifies "the world’s top 50 science and technology hubs." More about...
You’re only limited by your mind
This thread is worth following through. East African families spend their life-savings:Just to afford the flight to India for medical treatment.180,000 families devastated each year:Until a former homeless man found an insane solution that is changing Africa forever:...
Job growth 2012-2022: Did this pan out?
Here's an old prediction about job growth. Did the predictions pan out, or has AI upended the apple cart? Check out the 3 highest pay growth jobs at the bottom of the chart. pic.twitter.com/m2Edspnbto— Jobs For The Future (@JobsForTheFutur) March 9, 2015 I did...
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...
Lausanne and theology of work 4: Talking the walk
Where conversations about faith can often feel daunting, an article provides practical advice for Christians about expressing their beliefs in the workplace. Main point: "Helping people see how their deepest longings are met in Christ can create irresistible...