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GatesNotes GatesNotes The Clean Industrial Revolution is in London at the BE Summit

GatesNotes GatesNotes The Clean Industrial Revolution is in London at the BE Summit A composite of climate-related imagery including industrial pipes, solar panels, a tractor in a field, steam from manufacturing, farmers harvesting crops, a crane on a construction site, windmills, a man holding a tablet in a field, and construction workers preparing rebar for concrete. By Bill Gates | June 25, 2024 The problems caused by climate change are often in the headlines. It’s less often that we hear about the progress being made in the fight against it. But through my investments and work with Breakthrough Energy, I’m lucky to have insight into a lot of the most exciting innovations—and the companies bringing them to life. At this year’s Breakthrough Energy Summit in London, over 100 of them have gathered to share the solutions they’ve been working on that are ready to get to work and tackle climate change today. They include: Window glass so energy efficient that it performs like a see-throug...

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People are naturally drawn to the idea of having someone as special as you in their lives. They are captivated by your essence, mesmerized by the qualities that set you apart. But here's the truth: most people aren't used to rare. They find it unfamiliar, and they struggle to understand and appreciate it fully. This unfamiliarity often leads them to fall short in treating you with the respect and reverence you deserve. And that’s where they lose you. When you possess qualities that are rare and exceptional, you evoke a sense of awe and admiration. People are intrigued by your uniqueness, by the light you bring into their lives. They want to be close to you, to bask in your radiance. However, admiration alone is not enough. It requires a deep understanding and a genuine appreciation of your value, something that many are not equipped to provide. Being rare means that you see the world differently. You have a depth and complexity that many cannot fathom. Your perspectives are enr...

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening BY ROBERT FROST Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though;   He will not see me stopping here    To watch his woods fill up with snow.    My little horse must think it queer    To stop without a farmhouse near    Between the woods and frozen lake    The darkest evening of the year.    He gives his harness bells a shake    To ask if there is some mistake.    The only other sound’s the sweep    Of easy wind and downy flake.    The woods are lovely, dark and deep,    But I have promises to keep,    And miles to go before I sleep,    And miles to go before I sleep. Book: The Poetry of Robert Frost: The Collected Poems  © The Learning Hub 2024

Classic Picture Books Streamlined For The Busy Parents

By Amy Colleen Parents who hustle, lend me your ears — for just a moment! Are you tired of reading aloud books that ramble on and on and on and on and on and — sorry. Do you ever wish your reading experience with your beloved child got to the point a little quicker? With these time-saving, common-sense edits to some library favorites, your reading experience will be a lot faster and far less frustrating, leaving you more time for whatever is more important than reading aloud to your child. How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World Making an apple pie is really very easy. First, buy all the ingredients at the market. Mix them well, bake, and serve. Unless, of course, the market happens to be closed. In that case, find another dang market in the next town. This is America. There’s a Walmart on every corner. Make your pie, see a tiny slice of life outside your own town’s bubble, and eat the pie. The End. Harold and the Purple Crayon One evening, after thinking it over for some time, Haro...

To My Black Sunflower Dress A poem

IMOGENE’S NOTEBOOK To My Black Sunflower Dress A poem Natalie Gasper Imogene’s Notebook Natalie Gasper Published in Imogene’s Notebook A ballerina in a white tutu, dancing in a field of sunflowers. Photo by chiến bá She threw you out before she knew you, before she saw the picture of us at my eighth-grade graduation, the first time I was brave enough to wear heels and walk down an aisle of my peers to accept an award. She doesn’t remember the late summer day when we went out to dinner and a movie with friends, including my first crush who told me I looked beautiful. All she remembers is the day my breasts grew bigger and my thighs got longer and my once-slender body no longer fit inside your petite frame. I must have been quite a sight to the Vietnam Vets, or maybe it was the Salvation Army, as I tore through every trash bag on our porch trying to find you, to rescue you as you once rescued me, my black sunflower dress, the first dress I ever loved. We never got to say goodbye, so give...

Important Psychology Tricks To Know

By Elia Juniana 1.If the people in your life aren't happy for you after a big win, then you need to find new people. Full stop. 2.People say opposites fall in love but the truth is relationship having same music tastes, food vibes and night life lasts longer. 3.Choosing a romantic partner isn't just about the romance-you're also choosinga confidant, counselor, career advisor, therapist, investor, teacher, travel buddy, roommate, best friend, and business partner. 4.The reason why you can see through some people is that they have what you used to be. 5.Most people don't care what you say, or do, most of the time. 6.No one is going to stand up at your funeral. Life is about loving people, not impressing them. 7.The longer you try to force what doesn't feel right, the longer you delay finding what does. © The Learning Hub 2023

My Terrifying Introduction to Drama — And How We Could Do Better

For my most recent graduate course, I gleefully read Shakespeare’s King Lear. Unlike historical critics, who hated what Shakespeare did to a story that traditionally has a happy ending, I think King Lear rocks. Me having this level of enjoyment was not always the case. A poorly chosen assigned reading list turned me off of reading drama and and delayed my gratification by several years. I’m going to do through the assigned reading list for the Introduction to Reading Drama course and explain, if it’s not immediately obvious just by the titles, why picking these plays was a bad idea. To be clear, I loved my professor for the course. Adored her. I had taken a course before this one, and took courses from her after this. I hope if she ever sees this she laughs, because she was a very young professor at the time, and she learned so much that she became someone who teaches other professors how to teach. I’m lucky that I got her while she was brilliant but fresh-faced and just starting out. ...

10 Thought Provoking Psychological Hacks

By Elia Juniana 1.Cuteness inspires aggression, which is why we often want to squeeze things we find cute. 2.If you speak & encourage yourself in-front of mirror, you'll be mentally strong. 3.Daydreaming is said to help people focus on what they really want in life. 4.Studies have shown that people who dress well; feel better about themselves & are generally happier. 5.Those who get out of bed by 7 am are likely to be happier and thinner. 6.Depression is the result of over thinking. The mind creates problems that don't even exist. 7.You can't read in a dream, because reading & dreaming are functions of different sides of the brain, which do not co-operate while sleeping. 8.Your mind can sense someone staring at you even when asleep. 9.We only sustain a high level of concentration, for 10 minutes. 10.The colour blue causes the brain to release relaxing hormones.

10 Things You Should Avoid To Make Your Life Peaceful

1.Stay single for a long time when you have just broken up. Don't go into rebound relationship. When you stay single, You will explore more about yourself. You will know your 2.limitations and what works for you and what doesn't. In short,You will know your worth. Social media addiction. You should quit it and start living your life in reality. 3.Relying on anyone especially emotional wise. Never get attached with anyone. When you are surrounded among people who matters, shower them with love, care and respect. But, don't get emotionally attached with anyone. 4.Restricting yourself to flourish in life. Try everything in life. Explore what works for you in general. Don't say no to anything until and unless it harms you. 5.Never share your next move to anyone. Don't spend more than you earn. Live your life below your means and save that money. 6.Neglecting your health. Do everything that keeps you fit and healthy. Eat clean. Workout. Eat out less. Cook your own meals....

My Basement is Haunted With the Ghosts of My Former Self Until I spent hours in my basement sifting through 17 years of memories, I had never seen the shadows of my past self.

My Basement is Haunted With the Ghosts of My Former Self Until I spent hours in my basement sifting through 17 years of memories, I had never seen the shadows of my past self. By Samantha Serum Grief Book Club Samantha Serum Published in Grief Book Club The house, in 2007. Photo by the author. “And life goes on forever like the gnawing of a mouse, — /And to-morrow and to-morrow and to-morrow and to-morrow/There’s this little street and this little house.” ~ “Ashes of Life,” Edna St. Vincent Millay My basement is full of ghosts, hiding behind every box and bin. As I sit on the steps, they seem to wander past me. First, the ghost of a college co-ed who has just realized the guy she just went on a date with was going to change the trajectory of her life. Then the ghost of a college student who loved to road trip to a concert appears. The ghost of a small-town newspaperwoman comes out from behind the box of yellowed newspapers. The ghost of a newlywed, giddily in love and full of dreams fo...