Oceans of Opportunity

Tag: our future

on minimalism, death by consumerism, & an Atlantean resurrection

A recent NY Times column took on the topic of minimalism in the modern, westernized world. (full article can be found here) The piece describes how one couple paired down; way down – to find a renewed daily efficiency and quality of life. I’ve been dubbed a minimalist by my peers for my entire life.…

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an Earth-like Evolution

Are we alone? The question of all questions, of all civilizations, and of all time. The fact that we have such high biological and chemical diversity here on Earth, would lead one to believe that there are no exacting replicates of us, or even of our biosphere out there on another planet or inhabitable moon,…

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Remember the ‘Rules of Civility’ this 4th of July

George Washington, General during the American Revolution and 1st President of the United States of America, cast a set of ideals on the role of the Presidency – and on living in this country – that should not be forgotten as we press forward here in the US over 200 years later. Where did these ideals…

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Where life began, or did it?

Is it really possible to create something, from nothing? Well, we’re getting closer. The recent work of genetics pioneer Craig Venter unveiled the possibility of genetically engineering a self-replicating cell from essentially scratch. While the benefits of this capability are as far reaching from curing disease, to regenerating limbs, and producing alternative bio-energies – it…

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take me to space! (or as close as you can get me there)

Given the recent change of pace in the manned space program, it’s going to be quite some time before we humans leave our planet with any permanence. The grandiose plan for a lunar colony might very well be in the hands of the private sector for the foreseeable future. However, manned exploration efforts are far…

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Ancient Aliens – the Series on History Channel

Ancient Aliens: THE SERIES premieres on the History Channel on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 8PM with Episode I: The Evidence! In total, there will be 5 two-hour episodes, with the following air dates: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 8PM – Episode I: The EvidenceTuesday, April 27, 2010, 8PM – Episode II: The VisitorsTuesday, May 04,…

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consumed by convenience

Here in New England, we are undeniably consumed by ‘the rat race’. In most cases, we have no choice. I came to this realization after waiting at the Dunkin Donuts drive thru for more than 3 minutes. That’s right, I came to a realization that in my effort to be more efficient with my time…

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strong in the water

Perhaps the single most gratifying element of my career in diving is the constant renewed focus and situational awareness refinement; and it doesn’t take much to be reminded of just how important focus and situational awareness are when working in the underwater world Having just returned to the water after a six week medical leave,…

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the DMV | a model for inefficiency

This past Friday was a model lesson in economic efficiency, and a clear representation of why our country is where it is. Some might ask why I frequently write about fundamental economics and basic business. Well, today in particular, we need to strive towards a model of societal efficiency in a way that balances the…

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So, What do you do?

Just a few short pages into Timothy Ferriss’ ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’, that ever so familiar question was right there in front of me…in black and white… “So, what do you do?” It’s a daunting question these days, and the answers that you find today are so very different than what one would have found ten,…

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