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Video: A time-lapse visit to the American ‘Desert Southwest’

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Virtually every region of the United States is home to areas of incredible natural beauty, and I really enjoy sharing them with you via these videos.

Today’s featured video showcases the stark beauty of the Desert Southwest.

If you’ have ever watched some of the classic old “westerns” that were filmed in the mid-to-late 1900s you’ll surely recognize some of the landscapes featured here.  [Read more…]

Video: Amazing images and facts about the planet Saturn

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As you well know, Earth isn’t the only planet in our solar system.

In fact, if you count Pluto (which some still do), there are at least nine of them.

While Earth might be the most beautiful planet when viewed from space, several of our planetary neighbors are quite beautiful in their own right.

The short video featured below showcases some pretty amazing photos of Saturn, the striking ringed gas giant that has inspired countless science fiction stories over the centuries.  [Read more…]

Technology is wonderful – just be careful how you use it

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“I am a great enthusiast and early adopter of technology, but sometimes I wonder whether the inexorable integration of technology in our lives could diminish some of our quintessential human capacities, such as compassion and cooperation.“
        —-Klaus Schwab

I must say that I agree with Mr. Schwab on this point.

Technology has greatly improved the lives of us humans over the years. There is no doubt whatsoever about that.

But unfortunately it has had a negative effect on many of us as well.  [Read more…]

Video: The intriguing land of fire and ice

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It’s no secret that Iceland has some rather cold winters, and the summers can be pretty chilly as well.

But what many folks don’t realize is just how much natural beauty there is to see there.

Snow-capped mountains, massive glaciers, breathtaking waterfalls, steaming hot springs, herds of feral horses…

You’ll find all that and more on this wonderfully intriguing island.  [Read more…]

The starting point for your future is where you are right now

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“People who wonder whether the glass is half empty or half full miss the point. The glass is refillable.“
 -–Simon Sinek

We all know how easy it is to feel overwhelmed at times.

Like it or not, life is tough and often unfair. It’s how we handle the setbacks and bad situations that arise that chart the courses of our futures.

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