Energy is Everything

"You haven't seen a tree until you see it's shadow from the sky." ~Amelia Earheart I had the pleasure of spending time in a glider over the Georgian countryside on Sunday. Soaring with the birds (literally), I learned volumes about one of the keys to effective soaring, energy management. Energy is everything. We use energy …

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Our Fascinating Universe

There is nothing like a short course in astronomy to put things into perspective. All human activity in the course of human history, apart from several short forays by a select few just outside of the earth's upper atmosphere, has taken place on this tiny planet in a small corner of our galaxy, amidst billions …

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The Virgin Experience: Business Leadership

Dyslexic as a child and a poor student who left school at the age of 15, Richard Branson now runs the largest group of private companies in Europe.  With annual revenues topping $25 billion, Branson's family of "Virgin" companies look to turn conventional business wisdom on its head. Business has grown to be one of the most powerful forces …

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