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Vanessa Carlton shares her simplest home decor secret: when in doubt, just add a plant. #VanessaCarlton #ArchitecturalDigest #HomeDecor #PlantStyling Feeling inspired? Subscribe to AD and get a free tote with your s…

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Lenny Kravitz's design philosophy for his Prais home is 'soulful elegance.' #LennyKravitz #ArchitecturalDigest #OpenDoor #CelebrityHome Feeling inspired? Subscribe to AD and get a free tote with your subscription! →…

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Bryan Cantrill argues software reflects human values and choices. Engineers must state their values and accept trade-offs. Rust is hailed as a major advance for safe, hardware-near systems. Teams should build tools and …

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The author argues that "excess prices" — how much current prices exceed the pre‑pandemic trend for essentials — predicts consumer sentiment better than standard macro indicators. Models that include excess prices track …

it is the time of the pantoum

Urbanism, art, sex, dating, religion, incentives, monuments, influencers, and more

The Just in Time principle says, produce what you need when you need it, in the quantity you need it. Too many people using generative AI are doing the opposite.

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Katie Burke treats culture as a product that must be designed, shipped, and iterated like software. Hire for values, growth mindset, autonomy, and diversity by default. Onboarding is the first cultural feature and manag…

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Lilly Ledbetter shares how her fight against pay discrimination led to the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, signed by President Obama. From Goodyear to the Supreme Court, she reflects on the story that changed fair pay in …

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Frank Langella reflects on his remarkable career while offering acting tips: from preparing for roles like Richard Nixon and Dracula to the importance of vulnerability in performance. 00:00:00 Introduction to Frank Lan…

In this interview from 1991, novelist and editor Toni Morrison discusses the vital role public libraries play in society, education, and culture. She shares how her life was enriched by access to libraries, and how thes…

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In this exclusive Life Stories interview, historian and author Jeff Shesol explores John Glenn Jr.’s legacy and his historic Friendship 7 flight. From his small-town upbringing in Ohio to becoming a national hero during…

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Ken Chenault, former CEO of American Express, reflects on the creation of Membership Rewards, and how innovation and customer focus helped build an enduring brand. “We want to become the company that puts us out of busi…

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Loretta Ross reveals how she transformed her trauma into an activist movement: from surviving a difficult childhood to becoming a leading voice in reproductive justice. She also discusses advice for the next generation …

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I hope this isn't the end :)  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  …

I'm trying make sense of this right now.  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  …

I put sensors all over my property.  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ …

I'm seriously done doing it over and over.  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏…

I keep buying pineapples for some reason.  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ …

Germany once led the world in nuclear power but shut down many plants, weakening Europe’s energy supply. Now, the EU faces a severe energy crisis worsened by low natural gas reserves and disruptions from the Middle East…

The blockade of Iran has officially begun. The first day was a bit slow, but this remains a monumental move by the U.S. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4sH96S…

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The energy market is facing a big crisis caused by disruptions from Russia and Iran, leading to shortages and rationing in many countries. Asia and Europe are especially affected, with oil shipments blocked and new chal…

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Donald Trump has fired many cabinet members and often chooses people who flatter him instead of doing a good job. The current leaders are mostly incompetent, and replacing them won't bring better talent. Trump is losing…

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The United States is shifting from protecting free seas to controlling shipments based on its interests. The president has threatened to block ships in the Persian Gulf unless Iran allows free passage. This change could…

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The Iran war has caused a big drop in oil exports, hurting Russia’s ability to sell oil despite high prices. Ukraine is improving its drone technology and getting money from Gulf countries to defend itself better. New a…

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Donald Trump agreed to a ceasefire with Iran, ignoring longtime U.S. demands about missiles, nuclear enrichment, and militant groups. Iran is already controlling the Strait of Hormuz and increasing oil exports, despite …

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Orbán is out. Now comes the hard part.

The "most people" phrase is overused on social media and makes posts feel fake and annoying. It tricks readers into thinking they are special but shares little real value. This trend harms honest communication and rewar…

Powerful people often make bad decisions because they stop listening to advice and believe their luck is skill. Many try to explain these mistakes as secret plans, but usually, there is no hidden strategy. Believing eve…

Optimism is often seen as naive, but it drives people to try and solve problems. Pessimism may seem smart, but it stops action and leads to despair. Real progress happens when people act with hope, even in tough times.

The Strive is a constant chase for success that never feels enough and causes unhappiness. The author quit this cycle to focus on work that feels meaningful and enjoyable. Choosing contentment over endless ambition brin…

Building software like Hacker News is easy and fast, but that alone doesn't make it successful. Success comes from a special community, trust, and years of moderation and social capital. Without these, even a perfect cl…

In 167 AD, Marcus Aurelius sat in a military tent on the Danube frontier and wrote a sentence that 21st century Instagram accounts would turn into their entire personality. Nearly 2,000 years later, that journal sells a…

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On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik and the United States lost its collective mind. Newspapers ran headlines about Soviet nuclear weapons raining from orbit. The smartest people in Washington agreed Am…

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Every tool is a startup now. Every script is a SaaS product. Every neat hack you cobbled together on a Sunday afternoon is, according to the prevailing wisdom, an MVP waiting for its first round of funding. We've lost t…

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TikTok influencers use fake reaction videos that cost as little as $3 to make their content seem real. This shows how much of the internet is now performative and driven by selling something. It makes it hard to trust w…

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This is simultaneously the most obvious thing in the world, and apparently it's controversial. What fascinates me is the social machinery that makes this possible.

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Korea is often seen as less known or different compared to Japan and China. The country mixes old traditions with fast change, making it unique and lively. Many foreigners appreciate Korea's casual, dynamic culture and …

The author visited Satsumasendai, a small industrial town in Japan, and found it unexpectedly charming. He enjoyed meeting locals in a small sushi restaurant, where people showed strong support for Trump and America. Th…

The author loves Japan for its respectful culture and order, which make society work well. He enjoys walking in mid-sized cities like Kumamoto, where modern life blends with traditional Japanese character. Although Japa…

Many U.S. cities have serious problems with public disorder due to mental illness and addiction. This causes fear and isolation, making public spaces unpleasant and unsafe. Other countries, like South Korea, have cleane…

Americans deeply connect to the places they live, which shape their culture and sense of belonging. Our country is held together by a shared belief in the American Dream, a strong idea that unites diverse regional cultu…

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