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Author Archives: Mandy Lender
IN SEARCH OF LOST TIME
The text emphasizes that spare time is valuable and can lead to success, illustrated through stories of James Michener, Sylvester Stallone, Steve Jobs, and Sam Walton transforming opportunities into achievements. Continue reading
Posted in art, Business, Cancer, Creativity, existentialism, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, Mandy Lender - Author, Uncategorized
Tagged film, James Michener, Lost time, Marcel Proust, movies, Rocky, Rodgers and Hammerstien, Sam Walton, Sam's Club, Spare time, Steve Jobs, Sylvester Stallone, Tales of South Pacific, Walmart, writing
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NOW THAT I CAME THIS FAR
Growth Mindset: Partnering for Excellence I didn’t come this far just to come this far. Now that I’m here, is the time to find the right partner that keeps pace with my goals – and helps take my vision to … Continue reading
ANNUAL CANCER REPORT: A PATIENT’S NOTES
Hope and Progress: Reflecting on the 2026 American Cancer Society Report A cancer diagnosis is a “before and after” moment. It is a life-altering experience that reshapes everything—from the smallest daily routines to our deepest perspectives on what matters. When … Continue reading
Purdue University Mandates AI Literacy for Graduates
AI literacy is now part of the undergraduate requirements. Just like some physical edu.That’s the case at Purdue U. Purdue, the state’s largest university, has created five artificial intelligence graduation requirements for more than 44,000 students: Learning with AI, Learning … Continue reading
Posted in AI, Artificial Intelligence, technology, Uncategorized
Tagged AI, AI literacy, Purdue University
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SERENDIPITOME FRAMEWORK: Mindset and Skillset
The Serendipitome concept encompasses the combination of mindset, skills, and environment that foster serendipity. It emphasizes a state of positive expectation and ongoing cultivation of sociability, adventurism, and sagacity. Continue reading
UNDERSTANDING EVOLUTION: A REVIEW of BERRA’S DARWIN’S BIOGRAPHY
This essay is a book review. It refers to the concise Darwin biography published by Tim M. Berra. Professor Berra is an expert on the life and times of Charles Darwin and his family members. Many heavyweight biographies were published … Continue reading
Serendipity Encounter in the Lacandon Jungle: Meeting Brian D’Amato
It was the end of March and beginning of April 1999 that Chuck Gillen and me went on an unplanned impromptu trip to the Lacandon rain forest. That is the area of southern Mexico (Chiapas), which is home to the … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Fiction, Law of Attraction, serendipity, Travel, TRAVEL WRITING, Uncategorized
Tagged Bonampak, Courts of the Sun, Lacandon Jungle, Maya, Palenque, Usumacinta River, Yaschilan
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HUANG LAW and SUMMARY OF HIS KEYNOTE ADDRESS
At the NVIDIA GTC 2025 keynote, Jensen Huang outlined the company’s pivotal role in advancing America’s AI infrastructure, boasting $500 billion in orders for new platforms. Key innovations include Blackwell and Rubin systems, partnerships for AI supercomputers, and advancements in AI, 6G, and quantum computing, driving NVIDIA’s market valuation to $5 trillion. Continue reading
Posted in AI, Business, technology, Uncategorized
Tagged Agentic, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Extreme Co-design, GTC, Huang Law, news, NVIDIA, technology
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LIVING IN THE NOW: ZEN INSIGHT FROM ALAN WATTS
Past and future are illusions. They exist only in the present, which is what there is and all that there is. ~ Alan Watts Subscribe to this blog site. Its Free. http://www.mandylender.net http://www.lendercombinations.com
Posted in Buddhism,, existentialism, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, Mind - Body, Uncategorized, Zen
Tagged Alan Watts, reality of present, Zen
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