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THREAD—WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE DISPLACED:

My parents had to choose between spending nights in closets and basements as rockets rained down around us, or to leave their life and business behind. We had the great fortune of being Americans, so there was somewhere to escape.

#caravan
Knowing what it's like to be forced from my home as a child under gunfire, the idea that families escaping violence to protect their children are an invading horde is REPUGNANT. And any media outlet that parrots that frame should do some serious soul-searching.
The GOP's hideous xenophobia, its dehumanizing of immigrants is un-American and unconscionable. Climate change could wipe out humanity, yet not a word from these hypocrites, but watch them target migrant families as a looming threat to America.
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THREAD (1/3): #BERNIE vs #BETO

The 2020 Dem primary is going to be intense one way or the other. The stakes are too high for it not to be. Heading into 2019, we'll see lots of early maneuvering and skirmishes. That's fine, AS LONG AS THEY ARE NOT CHARACTER ATTACKS.
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Neither #BernieSanders nor #BetoORourke have announced if they are running. Supporters of each should feel free to battle out the issues, BUT AVOID CHARACTER ATTACKS. We cannot afford to give needless ammunition to the GOP.
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I'm watching Trump, Pelosi, and Schumer bicker about the budget and the wall. This spectacle is beneath the dignity of this country.
Of course I agree with the Dem position, but the fact that we're here is just sad.
For anyone misconstruing my tweet, I'm agreeing with what Nancy Pelosi said: "I don’t think we should have a debate in front of the press on this." The fact that Trump got schooled is a good thing. But the reality is that none of us should want that kind of spectacle.
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Responses incl. career flexibility, mentoring and more women in leadership roles #WomeninSTEM
1. "I think young female engineers need to see more female role models and mentors in my field. Having a visible example of someone that looks like you and is succeeding in their field is important. Having an opportunity to meet with a mentor like that can be very powerful."
2. "I would like to see that any career promotion is based on own merits and value added to the company or the society independently of the gender. I want that women are measured with the same rules as men and are given equal opportunities."
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2018 has been a great year and I have recounted on the great things that happened in it already here 👇

#Thread is the list books I consumed during the year

1. It started with Art of War - Sun Tzu
Valuable strategy in the book for life and business, I have it in my 2019 list again

2. Zero to One - @peterthiel
Impressive look into the art of innovation
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One of the best reads of 2018
I went on recommending it throughout the year.

A compelling view of how to carve for your organization a strategy that wins long enough. Sequel to it Blue Ocean Shift (not read yet) @BlueOceanStrtgy
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The Order of Light - Story #Thread
I just got into town and needed a place to stay, but for some unknown reason, everywhere seemed occupied, after checking the last motel available, I was left with no choice, but look for a secluded spot to just pass the night. It was dark, the moon had a faint glow about it, and
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Every so often I find it fun to try and re-articulate my worldview from scratch, often in the hope that there will be some new or interesting bit to it
1. We are cluelessly born into the middle of a bustling, chaotic story. We are tiny ants on a leaf on a branch on a tree, and everyone around us certainly seems to be in a great hurry
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How To Create (or Find) A Hot Product or Service and Make Millions Selling It

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You want to make money with your proposed business?

Before you even think of an idea, there are things you must be mindful of.

1. Choose an industry or sector that you will enjoy, genuinely want to help in or wouldn't mind working in.
In order words, choose an industry that wouldn't make you want to put a gun in your mouth and blow your brains out.

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