Faultless speed is what counts in this world. Whitewater, gates, upstream, downstream, start, finish, boat, paddle, better and faster. I hear the sound of the speaker, excitement is building.… Read more “Sports moments of beauty”
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Thinking forward, tales of traveling in time
Forward thinking. Reasoning forward. Is it what sets today’s visionaries and great performers apart? Is reasoning or thinking backward, including past trends, decisions, experiences and knowledge, part… Read more “Thinking forward, tales of traveling in time”
Sense of flying
Ever wondered what it is like to fly? Have you ever jumped off a cliff, going 250km/h? Dream or reality? Join Espen Fadnes BASE jumping in beautiful Norway… Read more “Sense of flying”
100-year-old man oldest marathon finisher ever
Another senior achieving a great feat. This man has set a record when finishing a complete marathon at 100 years of age. Incredible! Wait there is more.… Read more “100-year-old man oldest marathon finisher ever”
Finding and doing what you love
Like many others I am saddened by the news of Steve Jobs passing away. Across the globe, world and business leaders paid tribute and people went on… Read more “Finding and doing what you love”
Preparing kids for jobs we can’t imagine yet
Just came across this article by Liz Dwyer on GOOD and it is a very interesting read. Most people nowadays do jobs and careers, which our parents and… Read more “Preparing kids for jobs we can’t imagine yet”
New trade practice: Selling local versions of giant global digital platforms
This takes business to a new playing field; cloning digital business models from overseas, launch them on the local market and selling them off with a premium.… Read more “New trade practice: Selling local versions of giant global digital platforms”
98-year-old woman earns highest degree in judo
How wonderful! Teaching judo already for 51 years, this lady, now 98 years of age, achieved a 10th degree black belt in the Japanese martial art. An honor after… Read more “98-year-old woman earns highest degree in judo”
Food can be a work of art
Vegetarian food is sometimes amazing in restaurants but only occasionally that it looks like a work of art. Yes, it can truly be art.
The complete vegetarian “surprise menu” was actually divine and delicious, in taste and appearance. All credits to the chefs and artists at 1910 in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
This sets the benchmark for other restaurants.
Apologies to the creators, the iPhone 3GS photo quality does not do justice to the beauty of this dish.
Mirjam Goudsmit 