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Our peacebomb jewelry is handmade by artisans in Laos from bombs and war scrap and helps remove unexploded ordnance to make the land safe to live and cultivate

[Michael Girdley @girdley]

Hate him or love his views, Ross Perot had courage.

This video is him live on national TV for the 1992 U.S. presidential debate.

He is challenging insider politicians Bill Clinton and George Bush.

As a self-funded candidate running as an independent.

The whole nation was watching.

Could you imagine this happening today? I can't.

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Perot's path to this moment:

• 1957: Starts as an IBM salesman
• 1962: Launches company EDS with zero
• 1984: Sells it for billions

As a side quest:

In 1979, he crafted a private military operation to rescue employees held hostage in Iran.

A. Total. Badass.

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There's always room to dream bigger -- if you have the guts.

And we could use more pirate ship innovators like him!

Michael
PS - Ross was an Eagle Scout. As my kids are scouts, I love that.

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[ARTICLE22 @article_22]

Can’t wait for the release of @gilesduley‘s latest TED Talk. The story of our artisan partners in Laos started with the spoons they transformed from bombs dropped by the USA. Despite this, they always welcome our American founder @eosuda with a feast, full plates, and open arms🤍

[Giles Duley @gilesduley]

Food Is Love was the title of my @TEDxAUCollege talk yesterday

It ended with this montage of me cooking with friends around the world. Food is a common language, a language of our shared humanity. So grateful to have been a guest in the hearts of so many kitchens and homes (1/2)

[Darren Cormack @darrencormack]

To live without fear is a human right ⬇️

[Darren Cormack @darrencormack]

50 years ago today, the last U.S. troops left Vietnam. Half a century later, many communities still live with the war’s traumatic legacies. 

@magsaveslives has worked in Vietnam for over 20 years to reduce the risk of landmines and release land back to communities.

[MAG (Mines Advisory Group) @MAGsaveslives]

Working across 30 countries as deminers, leading risk education sessions, or providing expertise in policy, human resources or finance, women at MAG dedicate their time, skills and energy to making their communities safer.

Read our new blog: https://t.co/B6lJv6eJaA #IWD2023

[MAG (Mines Advisory Group) @MAGsaveslives]

“Before MAG cleared here, I couldn’t lose sight of my children.”

Sokeng runs a shop in her village in Cambodia.

There used to be bombs all around her village, but now she knows that her area is safe since MAG has cleared it, and it’s safe for her family.

[ARTICLE22 @article_22]

@CristiHegranes !!! Available when ???

[The HALO Trust @TheHALOTrust]

25 Years ago today, The Mine Ban Treaty was signed in Ottawa. Few international agreements can have done more to save tens of thousands of lives and limbs.

@MineBanTreaty #APMBC #MineBan25 #MineFreeWorld

[The HALO Trust @TheHALOTrust]

When explosive weapons are used in populated areas, 90 per cent of victims are civilians.

We welcome the #EWIPADublin declaration on the use of #explosiveweapons.

[ICBL @minefreeworld]

Sobering @guardian report today on the level of #Russian #mine use in #Ukraine and long-term threat to civilian lives, in advance of #LandmineMonitor 2022 report out tomorrow & @MineBanTreaty #20MSP - https://t.co/uwQAi8jODb #LMM22 @MineMonitor

[ARTICLE22 @article_22]

Love and admire this community, so ❤️

[Mary Wareham @marywareham]

Russian forces have used at least 7 types of cluster munitions in 100s of attacks. Evidence indicates Ukraine has used them on at least 2-3 occasions. For more info see @hrw's overview of cluster munition use in #Ukraine https://t.co/BxOl6jL18T

[Mary Wareham @marywareham]

"Screaming children and desperate adults - Devastating account of civilian harm from cluster munition rocket attacks on a Ukrainian frontline village of Hrushivka - @guardian https://t.co/9HVPbrsuzg

[Alex Hiniker @alexhiniker]

This is wonderful news! For far too long, Daniel Craig solely focused on fundraising for mine action. It's great to hear him use his celebrity status to advocate for the global ban on cluster munitions so that we don't have a problem in the first place.

[MAG (Mines Advisory Group) @MAGsaveslives]

In a statement to the Eighth Conference of States Parties to the #ArmsTradeTreaty in Geneva today, Josephine Dresner -MAG’s International Policy and Partnerships Director- reaffirmed the importance of international cooperation & assistance, and the need to prioritise inclusivity.

[Sen. Patrick Leahy @SenatorLeahy]

The WH ann. on landmines is a very welcome step. 28 yrs after Pres. Clinton called for ridding the world of these weapons, the U.S. needs to join the int’l treaty banning anti-personnel mines and cluster munitions, that cause havoc on civilian populations.https://t.co/bfEIH37OTm

[MAG (Mines Advisory Group) @MAGsaveslives]

Yesterday a Political Declaration on explosive weapons in populated areas was finalised, and states including the UK 🇬🇧 have expressed their intention to sign it.

This is an important step forward, and has the potential to save the lives of many people during conflict.

@BelTrew

[ARTICLE22 @article_22]

Exo-friendly gift giving is great any time of year, including for Mother’s Day ❣️

[MAG (Mines Advisory Group) @MAGsaveslives]

Great to see @article_22's Laos dome earrings—as worn by Emma Watson—featured in this @RealSimple article looking at "good" and eco-friendly gift giving.

Each piece helps traditional artisans and supports to our work clearing the deadly and explosive legacy of conflict in Laos.

[MAG (Mines Advisory Group) @MAGsaveslives]

Great to see @article_22's Laos dome earrings—as worn by Emma Watson—featured in this @RealSimple article looking at "good" and eco-friendly gift giving.

Each piece helps traditional artisans and supports to our work clearing the deadly and explosive legacy of conflict in Laos.

[Legacies of War @legaciesofwar]

Every donor will receive a Gold Trailblazer Bracelet by @article_22 from today through this weekend - while supplies last! Donations will go toward our 2022 Internship Program. Visit https://t.co/7SpRZymPlx to donate and receive your gift today.