Hermann Hesse Quote – Love Is Stronger
“Soft is stronger than hard, water stronger than rock, love stronger than violence.” – Hermann Hesse
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Shirley MacLaine Quote – Friends
“The more I traveled, the more I realized that fear makes strangers of people who should be friends.” – Shirley MacLaine
Read moreYes, Women Are Drinking More These Days. Why?
“Trainwreck” hilariously depicts some sobering news: Alcohol consumption is on the rise among educated professional women. And in a high-pressure culture where workdays can end in rounds of drinks, collegial boozing is creating some tricky situations. For the young creatives at one Washington, D.C.-based marketing agency, grabbing a beer together is as typical as a group coffee run. And on […]
Read moreVines strangle carbon storage in tropical forests
Tropical forests account for a third of the total carbon fixed by photosynthesis. Lianas’ increasing abundance may be driven by changing climate, increased disturbance or by more severe seasonal drought. By reducing the ability of tropical forests to accumulate and store carbon released through burning fossil fuels, lianas could cause a positive feedback loop, accelerating climate change. “This study has […]
Read moreJames Thurber Quote – There Are Two Kinds Of Light
“There are two kinds of light — the glow that illuminates, and the glare that obscures.” – James Thurber
Read moreSecret Santa
An anonymous “Secret Santa” traveled to New Jersey and New York last week to hand out $100 bills to people who’d lost their homes and possessions in Hurricane Sandy. The Kansas City, Mo., businessman spent a day in Elizabeth, N.J., and Staten Island, N.Y., giving C-notes to the poor and homeless; he plans to give away $100,000 this holiday season. He was […]
Read moreCartoon – The Four ages Of Man
cartoon – men stages of life.
Read moreOrson Welles Quote – I Prefer People
“I prefer people who rock the boat to people who jump out.” – Orson Welles
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Cartoon – Most Useful Elevator Button
