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[ES @Efe_Shaire]

@josephflaherty I’ve always loved this quote. And the earlier part of it:

“Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans; that the moment….”

[VOW @ekenyemjohn]

@ukpongekpe @chukaobi Opposition by kicking against something that would have been beneficial to the country for personal interest and you guys turn around to label present opposition as unpatriotic people. I see the boldness 😂😂😂

[Reddit Lies @reddit_lies]

We need Nuremberg trials for the monsters that enabled this.

[Caitlin Johnstone @caitoz]

I don't mind admitting that I hope the US and Israel suffer a crushing, devastating defeat in Iran. I hope this war collapses the entire US empire. My only loyalty is to humanity, and being on Team Human in today's world means being against the US empire and against Israel.

[Trung Phan @TrungTPhan]

me instructing my AI agents to spend $15,670 on tokens to vibe code an app that will end up getting 6 users and make $3.75 (which anyone can clone with 14-word text prompt)

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

All of us need to be on guard against arrogance, which knocks at the door whenever you are successful. —Steve Jobs

[Trung Phan @TrungTPhan]

For The Matrix Reloaded (2003), they built a custom 2.4km multi-lane highway at former NAS Alameda base near SF for $2.5m.

The Wachowskis didn’t want CGI for climatic chase scene and 0% chance they could do insane bike and car stunts on real California freeway.

All in cost for the 15-minute scene was reportedly ~$25 (17% of total $150m budget). They also had to build a 20-ft high wall embankment around the highway to contain stunts and keep consistent camera view for later post-production VFX (eg. not seeing Bay Area sights).

Film made $740m worldwide. Keanu had agreed to do this sequel (and third film) on stipulation that VFX, costume and set design received significant portion of his backend upside (totalled $100m+).

He said they were the “ones that made the movie” and this wild scene (pretty sure it’s only full highway ever built for a film) definitely speaks to that.

[Gareth Harney @OptimoPrincipi]

Gold octopus plaque from the ancient city of Mycenae, Greece, c.16th century BC, Athens Archaeological Museum.

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

Mental strength is not a gift, it is something that you have to work very hard to develop.

A masterclass on anticipation, focus and positioning by Novak Djokovic

[AGBO KO-SHADU @Esseshelah]

@FinPlanKaluAja1 Bola Ahmed Tinubu Flood Mokwa
Bola Ahmed Tinubu Explosion Sokoto
Bola Ahmed Tinubu Massacre Alaide Benue
Bola Ahmed Tinubu Killings Miango Jos
Bola Ahmed Tinubu Inflation Nigeria
Bola Ahmed Tinubu Hunger.
Should I go on....?

[Osaretin Victor Asemota @asemota]

This link between increased cement production and decimation of livestock feed production came to me as I was driving this morning between Accra and Lome. I also saw a place the Ghanaian government dedicated to cattle grazing near Keta. The herders only go there to graze cattle.

[Obiasogu David @afrisagacity]

Nigeria is NOT POOR she ONLY has thoughtless CR!MINALS as Leaders!

[Sandrah Kahumuza @S_Kahumuza]

Am just a happy girl! I love what am seeing, what am studying, and how my mind is growing everyday!!!

[French Fuse @FrenchFuse]

Every time Eminem speaks, I feel like he's rapping 😄

[Dr Joe Abah, OON @DrJoeAbah]

One day, a Nigerian bank will open till 8pm one day a week and all day Saturday to cater for the needs of their working customers who have to leave work to get to the bank during working hours, and not for their own convenience. One day, most banking transactions will be online.

[HOPE BEHIND BARS AFRICA (Criminal Justice Reforms) @hopebehindbar]

Nigerian Chess Master @Tunde_OD is just a few hours away from breaking the Guinness World Record for Longest Chess Marathon!

Tunde’s organization @chessinslums, empowers children in poor communities through the game of chess and education, to adopt positive behaviours and grow their confidence and capacity to become leaders in society.

Without proper support and empowerment for impoverished children, they risk falling prey to criminal vices that could see them entering an already faulty Criminal Justice system. Join us in supporting @Tunde_OD on his journey to break the Guinness World record. Go Tunde! @GWR

[Babájídé @Babajiide]

Ah ! Lmao 😂 what is this ?

[All The Right Movies @ATRightMovies]

THE MATRIX was released 24 years ago today. One of the most iconic and groundbreaking movies of its generation, the making of story is a fascinating one.

A THREAD
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[ola @olamzzzz]

Good read, clearly unbiased 👍🏽

[ES @Efe_Shaire]

"Most things are not as difficult as they seem—if you focus each day.

However, giving one topic your full attention for an extended period of time is even harder than it seems.

Over a long timeline, the bottleneck is usually attention not ability."

–@JamesClear