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For a president who wants to project vigor and command at all times, Donald Trump made the worst possible spectacle of himself in the Oval Office last Thursday
when a participant fainted and several officials on hand rushed over.
-- Not Trump, however, who, after turning to look at the fallen man, stood a few feet away at the Resolute Desk with his back to the action, wearing an indifferent expression.
This was pointedly reflected in news photos that instantly went viral.

Donald Trump Is a Lamer Duck Than Ever
Even though he doesn’t want you to think so

The year starts with a new competition case re. public EV charging prices in Italy. The competition authority has decided to conduct a further investigation into A2A Mobility, as prices charged to others were higher than in their own app.
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The illusion that Europe had better democratic processes and laws was shattered by their unequivocal support of the genocide in Palestine.
I used to nod vigorously when a righteous European politician made progressive statements. But it turns out, it was just the tool they reached out for to advance their crass goals.
An inch more tasteful than Trump, but Trumpian at their core.

Just how run-down must a raging narcissist be
to snooze through tributes to his own greatness?
At a cabinet meeting last Tuesday,
President Trump didn’t merely close his eyes and achieve a droopy stillness universally recognized as a vertical nap.
He did so during a gathering convened at least in part so he could bathe in his acolytes’ flattery.
They batted their eyes at him;
his eyelids fluttered shut.
He might want to think twice about letting the …

Opinion | Trump’s Approval Ratings Have Declined. So Has His Vigor.
Trump’s travails look more and more like Biden’s.

💦 Boosting work engagement through a simple smartphone diary
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Boosting work engagement through a simple smartphone diary
Work engagement is a positive and persistent state of mind related to one's work. It is characterized by high energy and mental resilience (vigor), enthusiasm and involvement (dedication), and complete concentration in the task at hand (absorption). Engaged workers are not merely more productive; they are more likely to be proactive, creative, and less susceptible to burnout. Most importantly, work engagement has been consistently linked to many health benefits and overall well-being.

Can't light the range without fire cement to seal the flue.
Can't get fire cement on a Sunday (or yesterday, for that matter).
Time for vigorous activity, instead!

Running up the hill in Danby State Forest
#photo #photography #sports #running