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Aura (Smart Sleep Mask)
The Aura is a sleep mask with a some wonderful features built in. In addition to the typical blackout functionality is relaxing audio (or a guided meditation), light therapy and a sunrise feature that gradually wakes you up with light.
What Are the Theoretical Limits of Human Strength? (Alexander Bromley)
Very, very thorough. Love it.
Looking At : Oct 22 2023
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Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘Habits For Happy Children: 10 Steps For Busy Parents’ (by Dr Tim Sharp)
We recently noted an offshoot of Dr Tim Sharp’s ‘Habits For Happiness’, ‘Habits for Happiness at Work’. This is another one from the same series (and essential if you’re a parent) – ‘Habits For Happy Children: 10 Steps For Busy Parents‘.
Wonderful.
MarsPlanter (Indoor Hydroponics Planter & LED Light)
If you love growing your own food (we certainly do), check out the MarsPlanter. An indoor hydroponics planter with an LED light.
I ONLY Trained PARTIAL REPS for 10 Days (pigmie (Lucas B.))
Partial to a partial?
Looking At : Oct 15 2023
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Fitness Reading/Listening For The Week : ‘Be Useful – Seven Tools for Life’ (by Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Be Useful – Seven Tools for Life‘ promises to be a detailed look at Arnold’s life, and the strategies used throughout.
QOOLA Pro (Wearable Air Conditioner)
We’ve looked at several wearable air conditioners over the years, and the QOOLA Pro is certainly a neat one. Nice and compact.
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I Tried Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint for 90 Days [Day 1-7] (Sierra Clark)
Interesting journey. Ever tried it?