Amusing

In-Flight Mobile Data Soon to be Available on Virgin Airlines [video]

As part of a $106 million upgrade, Richard Branson’s Virgin Airlines will offer in-flight mobile data access on its new Airbus A330. The first flight to receive the service will travel between London and New York.

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Sometimes it’s better to ease into the weekend [video]

Ease yourself into the weekend and find the determination to carry on…

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Men and Women can be Friends, but Should They? Study Looks at Opposite Sex Friendships

Okay, so you’ve got friends that are the opposite-sex and you say ‘No big deal’, but wait… What if you’re partner started spending time with an opposite-sex friend, how would you feel about that?

It’s long been established that men and women can be friends. But a new study suggests the more compelling question: Should they?

In two studies, researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire plumbed the opposite-sex relationships of more than 400 adults, ranging in age from 18 to 52, and found attraction was both common and potentially costly.

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How to transform dreams into reality: Be inspired by the Flying Dutchman

It has always been said that it could never be done, but one man has transformed his dream into reality and become the Flying Dutchman

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Form over function: Hell’s Kitchen vs. MasterChef [video]

Would you rather watch a troop of up-and-comings be berated, sworn at and basically reduced to slathering heaps of deflated dreams; what about watching anxious, nervous and over-awed groups of cooks be encouraged, moulded and basically inspired into becoming more than they ever thought possible?

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Japanese pop star a fake, living only in the virtual world

Eguchi Aimi, the newest (and cutest?) member of the all-girl Japanese pop group AKB48, was revealed this week to be NOT HUMAN.

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Black Men Ski

What happens when a black man visits Aspen? Singer/songwriter Stew and his band are about to let you know.

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Jeanne Robertson “Don’t send a man to the grocery store!”

If I have ever needed a justification for improved communication skills, this has got to be it.
Sit back, smile and enjoy.

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Derek Sivers: How to start a movement

With help from some surprising footage, Derek Sivers explains how movements really get started. (Hint: it takes two.)
Through his new project, MuckWork, Derek Sivers wants to lessen the burdens (and boredom) of creative people. Full bio and more links.
Excellent illustration of how leadership works. One other point this makes is to not let your ego [...]

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Our Best is Better Than We Think

This is truly and inspirational clip. If you ever feel like you can’t carry on, or just need a kick up the back-side, take seven minutes to watch this, and dig a little deeper…

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