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Should I Work for Free?
August 23, 2015
Conventionally a person gets a job, fulfils a task and then receives some money. Money is collected and used to spend on things. Boiled down this is the consumerist lifestyle. Help thy Neighbour If a person goes to a neighbour and does some work to fix their car, but refuses to accept a pre specified amount of money then the person whose car has been fixed can choose to pay back the other person later with a comparable task, show gratitude, do nothing, offer their skills for free to someone else etc.
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Interview with Traveller, Horseman, Shepherd and One Time Architect Andreas Knorr
August 15, 2015
Last year, in June, in Tbilisi, I was walking in ‘The Hippodrome’, which is a recreational area from Soviet times for shows and events. I decided to look in the derelict building. The building, made from concrete and girders, about the size of a 7-a-side football pitch inside, was missing all its windows. As I heaved back the door and walked in there was an unusually fresh smell of horse manure.
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7 Meditation Videos for Better Intuitive Decision Making
August 13, 2015
There are many techniques for decision making that are based around list making and weighing up pros and cons, but this ‘left brain’ way of thinking misses out the other elements of the mind - the subconscious, ‘right brain’, intuitive processes. These videos uses meditation to attempt to press pause on the conscious, everyday mind, thoughts and allow deeper images and thoughts to arise and be observed. Guru The following video from ‘Sadhguru’ offers another point of view.
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How to find a memorable name for a new business, product or project to stand out from the rest
August 11, 2015
I’ve named a few of my creative outputs. Some of the names I’ve come up with have stuck around and some haven’t. I’m quite good at reeling off a load of name ideas. However, I’ve found that the names that involve a bit more thought are the strongest. What is in a name? A memorable name will get associated with a need when people will have it. It signifies an object or action without having to explain it.
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10 Motivational Videos to Uplift, Energise and Change Awareness
August 9, 2015
There are many videos on Youtube with inspirational content. Here is a selection I’ve put together for you. Video has a unique way of quickly altering your consciousness, overriding existing thoughts and feelings and replacing them with story communicated in the video.
Tags: motivation
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Tips to Start Paddling in the UK to Explore a Huge Network of Waterways
August 8, 2015
You’ll need a license. Members of British Canoeing and Canoe Wales who get Canal and River trust membership included. BCU membership includes a licence to paddle on 5000km of Britain’s navigations and canals and also third party liability insurance of up to £10 million.- Talk to your local BCU ‘Access Officer’ about where you can canoe locally. Many rivers and waterways in the UK are private and the BCU works to negotiate access agreements.
Tags: Paddling
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How to buy a 125cc legal learner motorcycle
August 3, 2015
I recently decided to pass the CBT (Compulsory Bike Training). This is the test that everyone needs to take to progress to riding larger bikes. After you’ve completed your CBT, you can ride a moped or a motorbike up to 125cc on the road with L plates (L or D plates in Wales) until you pass your full motorcycle test. The day involved some theory, introduction to the bike, bike checks, riding round a car park learning basic manoeuvring, signalling, gear changes, emergency stop and then 2 hours out on the road.
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Churchela, Georgian Sweets arrive in America
July 31, 2015
Much esteemed guests from Boulder Colorado who enjoyed our Svaneti tour last year have been dabbling in some Georgian cooking. The valiant project recreated the world famous ‘Georgian Snickers’ champion sports food ‘Churchela’, made from walnut pieces on a string generously dipped in Wine Molasses. Rumoured to hold more energy pound for pound than even the most high tech sports supplement and last for an entire season in the guiding backpack this delicacy is guaranteed to catch on Stateside and beyond.
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Interval and Calisthenics Training Videos For a More Effective Workout
July 29, 2015
I do a lot of running and cycling but doing only these activities means that you might not gain an overall level of all-round fitness. Try Interval and Calisthenics training for a more all-round workout. Interval Training Originally called Fartlek (a Swedish term meaning “speed play”), interval training combines alternating short and fast bursts of intense exercise with slower, easier activity. Fartlek training was a deliberate attempt to complete more work than continuous training by increasing the intensity of workouts.
Tags: ExerciseMartial arts
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Mountain Bike Race - Mountain Range Tbilisi
June 30, 2015
A mountain bike race at Tbilisi Sea. Number cards were sticky backed sheets of plastic.The local Red Bull promo team were there - clever marketing. Post-race gathering. Cube bike shop sponsoring with flags and gazebo. It was a really enjoyable route with great views over Tbilisi Sea and the city.
Tags: Tbilisi