Halloween 2018

Halloween Decoration - Scary Peeper - Hitchhiker - The True-to-Life Scary Prop that is Scary Realistic

Never too early to start planning a good scare.

Klikko STEM toys for 2018

klikko Toys Tanks Model Building Set - 225 pieces - Ages 7+ Engineering Education Toy Chirstmas Gift for Boys and Girls with Activities to Learn STEM Concepts

AppleRound Space Hopper Ball

What is a Space Hopper Ball?

According to the The Secret History of Balls, Space Hopper Ball began "in the late 1960s and early 1970s" also referred to as Hopper, Ride-a-Roo, Kangaroo Ball, Hoppity Hop. It was invented by Aquilino Coasani.

For all things spacehopper, www.space-hoppers.co.uk is the place. 
There are many records related to space hopper. 
Most bounces on a space-hopper in one minute 108
Fastest mile on a space-hopper  13 min
Fastest 100m backwards on a space-hopper is up for grabs.

To learn more about the history of other balls, refer to the book.



What record do you want to set?

Before that, listen to Caroline Paul on what she learned from her attempt to set a guinness record in crawling. Her TED talk To raise brave girls, encourage adventure is very encouraging.

The Wee Fairy Doors

Lil' Fairy Door Door Novelty

Jonathan Wright left fairy doors to resurrect interest in Ann Arbor , Michigan downtown.
You might have heard of yoga pose miniatures being left on the streets in Germany.

The story of a Gnomist. I love miniatures. Phoenix Heard Museum has a little section.

Physiognomy: The Mark Seliger Photographs

Recently in a leadership corse in MBA, we studied the Wizard of OZ, hence I recognize this as the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz. You can also tell this is the Jerry Seinfeld of Seinfeld TV show.

I have not heard of Mark Seliger before, but Get something that no one else has gotten seems to have worked out well for him.

Can you find Dalailama's picture without glasses and watch?
You can but is rarer
Would you be comfortable taking a back portrait of you?
Meaning, could people still recognise you from it..

Very interesting viewpoints. Seliger's story of how the darkroom development got him interested in photography is different too.

Screechers Wild Level 3 Vehicle, Scorpio Drift

See how the disks transform the green gate creeper that you know into a Scorpio.

Screechers Wild Level 2 - Gatecreeper

Alba Botanica Hawaiian, Kukui Nut Body Cream

Alba Botanica Hawaiian, Kukui Nut Body Cream

"High in essential fatty acids and nutrients, kukui nut softens and nurtures skin. " says the maker albabotanica of the Hawaiin, Kukui Nut Body Cream.



The Legend of Kukui Nut is the story of Melika, who is handed Kukui nuts which can be used to light her path in a journey or in the service of others. Now you see, why it is also referred to as the Candle Nut. Kukui is the official emblem of State of Hawaii.

There are many Hawaiian sayings with references to Kukui.
"Spewed Kukui nuts - Calm sea"

Kukui nuts are similar to macadamia nuts but slightly bigger and bitter.

Kukui Nut Tree is also referred to as the Candle Nut Tree. Kukui nut can be used as dye and for tattooing too.

Some mask with pineapple and green papaya

Burt's Bees Goodness Glows Liquid Foundation

Burt's Bees Goodness Glows Liquid Foundation

Burt Bees used salad dressing from Clorox to the liquid moisturer so it stays absorbed for close to 24 hours.Burt's Bees Goodness Glows liquid foundation uses meadowfoam seed oil  which is easily absorbed by skin and very beneficial to its health.

Silly Apples Father's Day Gift 2018

Silly Apples Father's Day Gift Baby Girls' 3-Pack Short-Sleeve Dad's Little Cutie Bodysuit

Kimono bodysuit (1pc) with snap bottom; expandable lap neck for easy changes

Juppy Baby Walker

Juppy Ultra Comfy Baby Walker

A grandfather got the idea for Juppy Baby walker which is a great backsaver for some.

The Black Apple

I have never thought of or imagined a black apple. One look at this and it is captivating.

Radical Markets: Uprooting Capitalism and Democracy for a Just Society

Monopoly for Millenials Board Game - for Children Ages 8+

'Monopoly for Millennials' reminds players that 'adulting is hard' https://t.co/nsA8sUO2Fj via @usatoday

— livecitizen (@livecitizen1) November 15, 2018

Radical Markets: Uprooting Capitalism and Democracy for a Just Society

Elizabeth Magie designed the game Monopoly to popularize George Henry's single tax theory.

Garrett Hardin

Five Stars by Carmine Gallo

I had Carmine Gallo on my writer's radar. As soonas this book 'Five stars' came along, I was happy to know 'The communication Secrets to get from Good to great'. I am a Toastmasters, hence my obvious interest in improving communication skills.
The author shares the formula of successful Hollywood movies and how the geniuses like steve Jobs, Da Vinci and Picasso have unlocked their best ideas. Communication skills is athe most valuable skill as perceived by the Master of Money, Warren Buffet. 
How great speeches by forefathers of the nation have been in simple words using less than high school grade level words. Hemingaway app.

The power of stories, Aristotle's persuation through ethos, pathos and logos, 
The analogy used by LinkedIn, the logline of Google, Indra Nooyi's Follow your Dream,
Beat the Greet, Dream Big

How 12 year old Alexa Cousin got her pet with Aristotl'e persuasion formula.

Using the knowledge learned in the book, on the book:
Setting - With AI and increasing computing abilities, human abilities like communication relegated to soft skills until now are very essential going forward. many professions now depend on persuasion. Using the techniques of many geniuses, astrophysicits, orators and creative artists we can crack the communication code.
Did the author sell his book with personal stories? There wasa reference to his books Talk like Ted and The Storyteller's Secret.

Enchanted Tower - Childrens Board Game

Description of Enchanted Tower board game.