Wow. awesome!
Dr Fauciβs energy, willingness to learn, adapt and act accordingly, put in extra hours for research and other administrative work and then communicate clearly simply amazing
Perhaps the most amazing quality is speaking truth to power and itβs good that is specifically mentioned as a reason for the award
Qualities worthy of admiration and emulation
You da man, Dr Fauci! Take a bow!
Category: Interesting Links
Yoga in high level sport
https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/05/health/mike-daniels-yoga-nfl-workout-wellness/index.html
Yoga has been part of fitness regimen of some elite athletes both for flexibility and mental relaxation. Might be widely practiced
The Most Important Scientist Youβve Never Heard Of!
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the-most-important-scientist-you-ve-never-heard-of?utm_source=pocket-newtab
Longer read than I am used to these days, I found it fascinating and absolutely riveting. Combines science, history, automobile and oil industries, tragedies and Government for context and makes it a must read. π
Have to agree Clair Patterson most likely was one the most important scientists who might now be relatively unknown. Role of his doctoral advisor is important and interesting for the lies he told to get funding for Clair Patterson’s important research. Truly, in search of truth a thousand lies is worth it if it means countless lives saved! This article also probably offers explanation why America might be one of the most admired (courage, creativity, tenacity and sagacity of individuals determined to do good without fear of consequences) and most reviled nations (power of corporations/industries to ignore safety in pursuing profits). The ultimate triumph of a noble soul, pitted against very powerful forces, is gratifying to read. π
Kudos to the writer Lucas Reilly who has done a masterful job of bringing in all the elements for a great piece. π
P.S. Having seen “Unleaded Gasoline” label on gas station pumps I was wondering if leaded gasoline is still sold. As of 2017 only Algeria, Iraq, Yemen, Myanmar, North Korea, and Afghanistan had not banned leaded gasoline. Was thinking perhaps the “Unleaded” label should be removed too just to remove any traces of lead that might have been used to paint the labels π
Lawyer Lincoln!
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the-time-abraham-lincoln-stopped-a-murder-trial-in-its-tracks?utm_source=pocket-newtab
The defense bests prosecution after prosecution rests the case
When Honest Abe practiced law
Slack in workplace
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/slack-is-the-right-tool-for-the-wrong-way-to-work?utm_source=pocket-newtab
Interesting! Cuts some slack while cautioning about Slack π
Font of information!
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-this-one-font-took-over-the-world?utm_source=pocket-newtab
π Font of information!
Not me but my fashion bible: GQ magazine ππ
Human angels
https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/05/us/veteran-meals-for-hunger-relief-trnd/index.html
Spirit of the holidays lives on and angels are still around in the form of anonymous people who may seem ordinary and yet perform incredible acts of generosity
This news follows another incredible act of generosity by Indian school teacher, Ranjitsinh Disale, who announced he would like to share half of his $ one million Global Teacher prize with other nine finalists couple of days ago
May their likes inspire all of us to do our best
Global teacher prize
https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/04/world/global-teacher-prize-scli-intl/index.html
One of those Only in India type feel good stories π
Nah, I was just kidding about the “Only in India” part π
The inspiring and worthy teacher who won the first prize is from India. π
In an incredible act of generosity he has indicated he wants to share half the prize money with the other 9 finalist teachers from all over the world so that they can continue doing their good work with the additional money ππ
Way to go! π
Donut King!
https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-54546427
Story of the Donut King and Cambodian connection to donuts
Beekeeping
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/loyalty-nearly-killed-my-beehive?utm_source=pocket-newtab
Interesting article about beekeeping by an enthusiastic and novice beekeeper π