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Some quick links:

Mashups of recent chart music I want to check out here and here.

Basic Instructions advises how to prioritise your friends (I can relate to this, battling to get our wedding guest list to a manageable/affordable size). Seriously, I love Basic Instructions!

Informative and useful graphic that explains why high heels are evil.

Do you liked wood smoked meats? I do too! Check this out…

Podcasts of Watchtower and Awake magazines.

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Now playing: Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of PA - JW: Awake! (gE M4B) 2008-03
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Having run a small business of my own, I can wholeheartedly agree with Mark Cuban when he says, “The only thing any entrepreneur, salesperson or anyone in any position can control is their effort.”

I especially agree with his point that you cannot judge success by the amount of time you spend at the office (or wherever you work), but on the results you are getting. This means being brutally honest with yourself, especially when engaging in valuable self-assessment. I know this to be very true.

I also love this quote, left in the comments of Mark’s post:

Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.

Apparently this is a John Woooden quote. Something worth remembering. I think that this type of attitude not only applies to business, but to anything in life in which you want to succeed.

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Now playing: Ray Charles - Busted
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I’ve just read a very interesting article in Rolling Stone on the “Loudness Wars” - a term applied to the practice of mastering new music really loud so it sounds punchy (and usually better as an MP3 and on MP3 players), but lacking in clarity, dynamic range, and ultimately, character.

If you care about the the music you listen to, it is worth a read. But if you’re in a hurry, at least take a look at this excellent short (under 2 minutes) video on Youtube that explains part of the issue. Do it now!

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Now playing: Muse - Plug In Baby
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I’ve casually been following the progress about the exciting Tesla Electric Sports car, and Treehugger provides an update. I hadn’t seen or heard anything and had wondered what was happening. Looks like they’ll get there, after fixing some technical and production issues. Yay!

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Now playing: Jamiroquai - Canned Heat
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I pride myself on not losing my temper easily. Recently, I did lose my temper briefly. I wish I had seen this excellent strip beforehand. I love the Basic Instructions. Check it.

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Now playing: The Kleptones - A Night At The Hip Hopera
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Alas, the holidays are over.

I had a great time at Straddie; it was very relaxing. When I got back, I went to see the Porkers play, and as usual they put on a skankin’ good show. Wasn’t too keen on the gratuitous nudity however, but waddaya do?

I had my first day back at work today. Would have loved to have another week off, but I need to keep earning for the wedding. With the wedding in 10 weeks, I can see it shaping up as a very busy year. Lots to look forward to!

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Now playing: The Skalatones - Stereotypes
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