Terry in Australia

Be grateful for all the problems you don’t have.

#happiness

Capitalism has different models in different countries.

Count yourself lucky.
Especially if you can read this, and you’re feeling down.

Warming climates could unleash fungi that 'eat you from the inside' Scientists warn that deadly fungi capable of "eating you from the inside out" are expected to spread into new regions across North America, Europe, China, and...

#Australia misses out yet again?

www.perplexity.ai/page/warming...

May 12 is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

Over 1 million Australians live with fibromyalgia – a complex, chronic condition that causes widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and cognitive difficulties often called “fibro fog.”

#FibroAwarenessMonth

The Coalition campaign’s embrace of hard-right policies and perceived alignment with “#Trump-style” politics alienated moderate and traditional Liberal voters, suggesting the party misread the people’s mood.

And don’t mention Palmer’s expensive Trumpets fiasco.

Who owns News Corp?
Not an Aussie?

The Coalition campaign’s embrace of hard-right policies and perceived alignment with “#Trump-style” politics alienated moderate and traditional Liberal voters, suggesting the party misread the electorate’s mood.

#Australia

YouTube video by ICONIC - A Photographic Tribute to Apple Apple Macintosh • Computer for the rest of us #5 (1984)

AI for the rest of us?
youtu.be/vCUsF0_d6U8?...

#Apple #AI

#Wisdom

The harder I try…

YouTube video by Kantar Alchemy in action: Tips for rejuvenating a brand - Rory Sutherland

Words of #wisdom.

youtu.be/x8DQ2TX9Dak?...

Avoid #Alzheimers by adding B2 and B7 to your diet.

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
• Milk, yogurt, cheese.
• Eggs.
• Lean beef, pork, organ meats.
• Spinach, broccoli.
• Mushrooms.

Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
• Egg yolks.
• Liver.
• Chicken.
• Peanuts and other nuts.
• Mushrooms
• Cauliflower

Didn’t something similar happen in Europe in the second quarter of the last century?

I don’t think she thought much of the crocodile suggestion.

Apparently my #superpower is ny ability to say “No.“

Which has me wondering: What is my #Kryptonite?

A #poem for International Women’s Day:

He didn't like the casserole, and he didn't like my cake.
He said my biscuits were hard; not like his mother used to make.
I didn't make the coffee right, he didn't like my stew.
Then I turned around and smacked the shit out of him, like his mother used to do.

The art of ad placement.

YouTube video by Stratechery Deep Research and Knowledge Value

#Stratechery on #DeepResearch

$200 per month seems expensive.
But maybe it’s worth the investment?

youtu.be/ouw9CjksGP4?...

#Quote of the day:

“One of the best perks of getting older is learning the beautiful art of being alone.”
- Helen Mirren

#Quote of the day:

“Nothing recedes like success.”
- Walter Winchell
from today’s #Economist

I don’t have too many friends on Facebook.

Maybe I can widen my circle on #Bluesky.

🤔

Wishes

A good girl does as she’s told.

Beyond! Highly recommended.

Tipping Point and Outliers were good, but this is equally thought-provoking.

Gladwell’s contention, based on the USA, is that that you don’t want to be in a minority of 1. But, if you’re wise, you also don’t want to be much more than the one-quarter minority.

YouTube video by The Soul of Enterprise Rick (Rubin) and Rory (Sutherland) — The Soul of Enterprise: Business in the Knowledge Economy

This podcast mentions the book: youtu.be/ef359xM2uUM?...

#Quote of the day:

“There are no problems; only opportunities.”
- Marcus Bicknell.

“A scathing, unflinching takedown of greed, delusion and a shameless abuse of power.”

Don’t call him #Titler.

I just ordered the book.
It should arrive in about a week.
I’ll let you know if it’s worth it.

Rick (Rubin) and Rory (Sutherland) Podcast Episode · The Soul of Enterprise: Business in the Knowledge Economy · 02/08/2024 · 56m

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