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72% customers want brands to be inspirational: Wunderman Thompson study

Amazon, Samsung and Apple top the list of 100 most inspiring brands in the world

Scientists look to meteorites for inspiration to achieve critical element-free magnet

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Critical Materials Institute has developed a low-cost, high performance permanent magnet by drawing inspiration from an out-of-this-world source: iron-nickel alloys in meteorites. The magnet rivals widely used “Alnico” magnets in magnetic strength and has the potential to fill a strong demand for rare-earth- and cobalt-free magnets in the market.

A tale of inspiration: How Anju Bobby George wrote history with one kidney

After finishing a training session in 2001, Anju Bobby George felt there was something wrong with her body.

How Mohit Aron’s Indian Hometown Inspired His Unicorn Company

Physical place is often a powerful influence on entrepreneurs. One thinks of Steve Jobs growing up in the suburbs south of San Francisco. The unique mashup of cultural rebels and computer geeks inspired Jobs to locate Apple at the intersection of science and art. It’s still the Apple address.

An inspiring history of the Enlightenment

Today’s arguments are often conducted with weapons and tactics honed three centuries ago

In september the University of Edinburgh expunged the name of David Hume from an ugly teaching block. In response to a student petition, the university agreed that the views of the 18th-century thinker on the possible inferiority of non-white races, voiced in a tentative footnote to his essay “Of National Characters”, “rightly cause distress today”. Thomas Jefferson, a slave-owner, used almost identical language. So did Immanuel Kant.

Zen fable – Seeking God

A hermit was meditating by a river when a young man interrupted him.“Master, I wish to become your disciple,” said the man.“Why?” replied the hermit.

The young man thought for a moment.“

Because I want to find God.”The master jumped up, grabbed him by the scruff of his neck, dragged him into the river, and plunged his head under water.

After holding him there for a minute, with him kicking and struggling to free himself, the master finally pulled him up out of the river. The young man coughed up water and gasped to get his breath. When he eventually quieted down, the master spoke.

“Tell me, what did you want most of all when you were under water.” “Air!” answered the man. “Very well,” said the master.

“Go home and come back to me when you want God as much as you just wanted air.”

Interpretation

In all areas, it is desire that takes us wherever we wish to go. As a well known prayer says, Seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you, Seek and you shall find. This is true in all areas of life.

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CNY Inspirations: Don’t panic

This feature is coordinated by The Post-Standard/Syracuse.com and InterFaith Works of CNY. Follow this theme and author posted Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.
One can always think of reasons to worry. That is especially easy to do now. This year, political conflict and social wrongs demanding redress have collided with the emotional and financial impacts of this pandemic, not to speak of the horrific loss of life. It would seem that this is a perfect moment to panic.
When Proverbs teaches, “One who is composed (literally, one who governs their own spirit) is better than a conqueror,” (16:32) it recognizes the great strength of will required not to be overcome by our instinctive reactions to life’s dangers and challenges.

Thanksgiving 2020: Quotes, inspiration about gratefulness and thanks

Thanksgiving 2020 looks different than any other before but that doesn’t mean people won’t be taking time to reflect and be grateful.
When President Abraham Lincoln announced the national proclamation establishing Thanksgiving on Oct. 3, 1863, he did so with the idea that people should set aside a day to express thanks for their blessings.
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Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi On His New Book, Creative Processes, Inspiration And More

His book Loss is a deep account of grief, loss and life
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ENGINEERING INSPIRATION: HOW NEW RHODES SCHOLAR SIERRA SPARKS BRINGS COMMUNITY TO LIFE

Dalhousie’s 92nd Rhodes Scholar is Oxford-bound to continue her pursuits in biomedical engineering
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Meet Brave Acid Attack Survivor Who Became A Model And An Inspiration For Many

Masoumeh Ataei underwent 38 operations and relived the pain to rebuild her skin

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Zen Fable : Christian Buddha

One of master Gasan’s monks visited the university in Tokyo. When he returned, he asked the master if he had ever read the Christian Bible. “No,” Gasan replied, “Please read some of it to me.” The monk opened the Bible to the Sermon on the Mount in St. Matthew, and began reading. After reading Christ’s words about the lilies in the field, he paused. Master Gasan was silent for a long time. “Yes,” he finally said, “Whoever uttered these words is an enlightened being. What you have read to me is the essence of everything I have been trying to teach you here!”

Interpretation
This situation is similar to thinking about different races. People may look different on the outside, but when you look on the inside, everyone is basically the same.

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Our Paralympians: Beacons of hope and inspiration in an uncertain world

Last week, we celebrated exactly 20 years since the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games. While there are differing views of the ongoing legacy of such games, there is no disputing the impact that they have on the amazing athletes on which the show revolves around, and the often transformative role they play in challenging wider society’s attitudes to people with disability and what they can achieve.

Good news: Injuries caused by firecrackers hit all-time low

Hospitals see a dramatic fall in festival-related accidents

Don’t ignore the good news from Asia in the fight against Covid-19

The differences between Asia and Europe look more rooted in recent, not ancient, history

Looking to nature for inspiration

Documenting every species living in the world’s zoos, aquariums and wildlife sanctuaries is an ambitious goal of National Geographic’s Photo Ark project led by its fellow and award-winning photographer Joel Sartore.

Covid-inspired animations featured at Feinaki Beijing Animation Week

Independent animation is gaining increasing popularity in China and that includes both short films and full length features. On Wednesday, nine short films were released to the public, with many young filmmakers trying to explore their relationship with the world through the moving pictures.

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Bala Devi’s move to Rangers an inspiration for next generation, says Ashalata

Bala Devi became the first woman player from the country to sign a professional contract with a European club, Rangers Women’s FC.

CNY Inspirations: Don’t spill the wine

One of the hardest things in life to do, if not the hardest, is to change.

8 Easy Steps to Find Your Inspiration

When was the last time you said that? Given what’s going on in the world, no judgment if you haven’t said that in awhile.

New book is a collection of poems exploring love, happiness and emotions

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HORNSEA, England, Nov. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Debuting author Anran Liken enters the literary limelight with the release of “Head over Heart” (published by Xlibris UK), a book that offers readers a collection of poems exploring love, happiness and emotions in poetic verses and lines.

“It is about my feelings and possibly how others may be or may not have felt without realising at some point in their life,” Liken shares. “Sometimes we are afraid (to) express ourselves emotionally, so I am hoping that when others read my book, they realise that they are not alone. Life is a rollercoaster of emotions.”

This Unique Kerala Village Nurtures 208 Mango Varieties, Bags ‘Heritage’ Tag

A group of Mango lovers, known as Naattumaanjottil, initiated a unique effort to identify different varieties of mangoes in Kannapuram village.

Most Kerala homes might feature one or two Mango trees – usually of a variety that the homeowners prefer. But can you imagine a village with over 200 types of Mango trees? Not 200 trees, mind you. But 200 different kinds of Mangoes, all in one village in Kannur district.

Zen Fable : Socrates

Socrates believed that the wise person would instinctively lead a frugal life. He himself would not even wear shoes; yet he constantly fell under the spell of the marketplace and would go there often to look at all the wares on display. When one of his friends asked why, Socrates said, “I love to go there and discover how many things I am perfectly happy without.”

Interpretation

We need to be content with what we have to always remain happy in the journey of our lives.

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Egypt art show looks to Giza pyramids for inspiration

The Giza pyramids will serve as the backdrop for ‘Forever is Now.’

DUBAI: They stand tall and proud, with their pointed tops piercing the sky, seemingly untouched by all that takes place around them.

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A New Report Series From Rocky Mountain Institute Brings New What went right this week: net-zero Japan, lynx revival and more positive news

Japan pledged to be carbon neutral by 2050, the lynx clawed back territory in Europe and the UK was promised its first renewables-powered railway, plus more positive news

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Rebel Princess With a Cause

Armed with a degree in Politics and Human Rights from Bard College, working as a consultant with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) non-profit and using her ancestors’ jewel-like palace in Mayurbhanj, Odisha, as a springboard of hospitality and creativity impacting lives of marginalised local communities, 27-year-old Princess Akshita M. Bhanj Deo of Mayurbhanj is a role model for her generation of erstwhile royals.

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‘Society Honors Remarkable Game Changers for Providing Inspiration During a Challenging Year

October 22, 2020 — Asia Society recognized six extraordinary honorees at the seventh annual 2020 Asia Game Changer Awards, a celebration of individuals and groups who saved lives, changed lives, and lifted spirits during a most challenging year, in an inspiring virtual ceremony on Thursday night.

From Migrant Labourer To Entrepreneur, This Youth From Odisha Is An Inspiration For All

Sonepur: Hard work and perseverance seem to have paid off for Rajesh Pradhan, a poultry farmer from Naikenpali village under Dunguripali block of Sonepur district. Rajesh who once worked as a daily wage labourer outside the State, has now become a successful entrepreneur with a monthly income that runs into five digits.

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‘Inspiration during tough times’: Kingston Canadian Film Festival soldiers on Festival Director Mark Garniss discusses KCFF during COVID-19

Before COVID-19, the worst impact on The Kingston Canadian Film Festival (KCFF) had been a snowstorm that interrupted one night of screenings. Last March, the festival had to power down only two days in.

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Tendulkar said that despite Dr Kalam’s humble beginnings, he achieved the pinnacle in various fields.

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam will remain an inspiration for generations to come: Sachin Tendulkar

Pokemon Sword and Shield Inspirations Explored in UK Virtual Tour

The Pokemon YouTube channel is airing a series that takes viewers on a virtual tour to places in the UK that inspired Pokemon Sword and Shield.

Floral Inspirations to give out bouquets Oct. 21

Petal It Forward illustrates benefits of giving and receiving flowers

Mary Kom is Kohli’s inspiration on balancing parenthood, career

Kohli and his actor wife Anushka are expecting their first child in January next year

Remothered: Broken Porcelain director talks horror & environmental inspiration

We recently spoke to Remothered: Broken Porcelain director Chris Darril about the environmental and horror inspirations of the franchise.

Zen Fable : On the deathbed

The wife of a man became very sick. On her deathbed, she said to him, “I love you so much! I don’t want to leave you, and I don’t want you to betray me. Promise that you will not see any other women once I die, or I will come back to haunt you.” For several months after her death, the husband did avoid other women, but then he met someone and fell in love. On the night that they were engaged to be married, the ghost of his former wife appeared to him. She blamed him for not keeping the promise, and every night thereafter she returned to taunt him. The ghost would remind him of everything that transpired between him and his fiancee that day, even to the point of repeating, word for word, their conversations. It upset him so badly that he couldn’t sleep at all.

Desperate, he sought the advice of a Zen master who lived near the village. “This is a very clever ghost,” the master said upon hearing the man’s story. “It is!” replied the man. “She remembers every detail of what I say and do. It knows everything!” The master smiled, “You should admire such a ghost, but I will tell you what to do the next time you see it.”That night the ghost returned. The man responded just as the master had advised. “You are such a wise ghost,” the man said, “You know that I can hide nothing from you. If you can answer me one question, I will break off the engagement and remain single for the rest of my life.” “Ask your question,” the ghost replied. The man scooped up a handful of beans from a large bag on the floor, “Tell me exactly how many beans there are in my hand.” At that moment the ghost disappeared and never returned.

Interpretation :

Thoughts are what empower us and make things happen. All we need to do is keep them in check and we can conquer the world.

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I tested positive for a hereditary breast cancer gene while pregnant – Here’s why I call it my ‘beautiful defect’

At 5 months pregnant, Lilith Costa learned she had a high risk for developing the deadly disease. Battling fear and mixed emotions, she made the life-altering choice to get a prophylactic double mastectomy.

Watch as inspirational Hamilton mum receives news that she’s won national charity award

Elaine McHugh, an avid Beatson Cancer Charity ambassador, recently scooped the People’s Choice category at the Scottish Charity Awards.

New book published on the life of inspirational Derry nun Sister Clare Crockett

A new book has been published about an inspirational young Derry nun who many believe will be made a saint.

Sister Clare Crockett from the Brandwell area of the city had been pursuing a career as an actress and TV presenter when she got the calling to devote her life to God.

Gandhi is the inspiration for this cop’s canvas

IPS officer Rajinder Kumar Vij shares that he tries to steal time for his passion of sketching, and how he’s inspired by the Mahatma.

Zen Fable : Treasure the moment

A man was walking across a field when he saw a tiger. Fearing for his life, the man fled, but the tiger gave chase. The man reached the edge of a cliff, and just as he thought the tiger would get him, he spotted a vine growing over the edge of the cliff. Grabbing on to it, he swung himself over the edge to safety.

The tiger came to the edge and snarled at him from above. While precariously perched like this, the man saw another tiger growling at him from below. Trembling, he held on to the thin vine that was keeping him from being dinner for the tigers. What could be worse than this, he wondered.

Just then, two mice scampered out and began gnawing at the vine. As they chewed and the man pondered over his fate, he saw a juicy, red strawberry on a ledge next to him. Grasping the vine with one hand, he plucked the strawberry with the other. Ah, how sweet it tasted!

Interpretation : Learn to live in the present. Enjoy the moment…that’s all you have.