2019
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How to Batch Add Quotes in Excel
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I had a list that I needed to add quotes to but I didn’t want to add the quotation marks manually, so I figured I’d do it in Excel. (Actually, I needed to add single quotes to a list to run a SQL query.) I started with something like this: But I needed something like…
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That Time I Flew Over the North Pole
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Earlier this year, I flew Emirates (EK 225) from Dubai to San Francisco. I was excited to learn that our flight path took us over the North Pole. I don’t know why I thought it was the so cool. I guess I do love my geography. And why would Santa choose to live here?
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Media Diet (Fall/Winter 2019)
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Here’s a list of movies, TV, books, or music I’ve “consumed” recently. I’m currently reading What Money Can’t Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets and Same Kind of Different As Me. I’ve also started re-watching Star Trek: The Next Generation, in order, beginning with Season 1, Episode 1. John Wick 1, 2, and 3. I…
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David Goggins on Weaknesses
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If you are on the hunt for your 100 percent you should catalog your weaknesses and vulnerabilities. Don’t ignore them. Be prepared for them, because in any endurance event, in any high-stress environment, your weaknesses will surface like bad karma, build in volume, and overwhelm you. Unless you get ahead of them first. David Goggins,…
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How Fast is a 2-hour Marathon Pace?
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Since Eliud Kipchoge broke the 2 hour marathon mark, this popped up in my YouTube feed. It’s kinda crazy to see it in action.
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Recommended: When They See US (Netflix)
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I just finished watching this series and I’d have to agree with LeVar Burton– it’s essential viewing. Based on a true story that gripped the country, When They See Us chronicles the notorious case of five teenagers of color, labeled the Central Park Five, who were convicted of a rape they did not commit. The…
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Chinatown Rising
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Update May 16: I forgot to add that the main character the film focused on was a pastor. It was interesting to see how he not only preached from the pulpit, but he was out there actually doing something and fighting for social change. I feel like I don’t see much of that these days.…
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“The Farewell” Movie
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This is 100% my family. Looking forward to seeing this. I wonder if my parents would be willing to watch with me. In Theaters July 12, 2019. Also, check out the podcast of the actual story on This American Life.
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New Mary J. Blige and Nas collab single: “Thriving”
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Mary J. Blige and Nas just released a new joint single. I didn’t know they were going on tour together this summer. I’ve only seen Mary J. Blige perform once, back in the day. That was a long time ago. Good to see them still out there.
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$15 Uber Gift Card (Email Delivery) for $10
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PayPal Digital Gifts on eBay has $15 Uber e-Gift Cards (Email Delivery) on sale for $10 each.