ActivityPub Viewer

A small tool to view real-world ActivityPub objects as JSON! Enter a URL or username from Mastodon or a similar service below, and we'll send a request with the right Accept header to the server to view the underlying object.

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{ "@context": "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams", "type": "OrderedCollectionPage", "orderedItems": [ { "type": "Announce", "actor": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753", "object": { "type": "Note", "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1132209189330886668/entities/urn:activity:1198153018972663808", "attributedTo": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1132209189330886668", "content": "<br /><br />Visualization is a very powerful method for manifesting. If you imagine yourself already living the life you desire or having the things you desire, chances are very high you will attain it.<br /><br />Find a quiet place, sit down and close your eyes. Imagine the future you want. Live it. See yourself going through the motions, actually moving through it. Allow yourself to experience the feelings and emotions. Visualize the sun light of the sun glowing on your face.<br /><br />Stand up and express your gratitude appreciation for everything in the past. Now imagine yourself walking away from the past and toward your future.", "to": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public" ], "cc": [ "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1132209189330886668/followers" ], "tag": [], "url": "https://www.minds.com/newsfeed/1198153018972663808", "published": "2021-01-19T06:32:18+00:00", "source": { "content": "\n\nVisualization is a very powerful method for manifesting. If you imagine yourself already living the life you desire or having the things you desire, chances are very high you will attain it.\n\nFind a quiet place, sit down and close your eyes. Imagine the future you want. Live it. See yourself going through the motions, actually moving through it. Allow yourself to experience the feelings and emotions. Visualize the sun light of the sun glowing on your face.\n\nStand up and express your gratitude appreciation for everything in the past. Now imagine yourself walking away from the past and toward your future.", "mediaType": "text/plain" } }, "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/entities/urn:activity:1198278365232893952/activity", "to": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public" ], "cc": [ "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1132209189330886668", "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/followers" ] }, { "type": "Announce", "actor": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753", "object": { "type": "Note", "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1116365847682621443/entities/urn:activity:1198120295509721088", "attributedTo": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1116365847682621443", "content": "An experienced shepherd knows he cannot lead a flock of sheep from the front. To protect the sheep from harm, predators, or wandering off, the shepherd must lead from within—usually behind the flock.<br /><br />A shepherd will motivate the sheep forward and bring them to where they should be. A pastor is a leader who, as a shepherd, leads from within the flock and not from the front—motivating and protecting their pastoral leadership team as they walk with Christ and grow into maturity.<br /><br />One of the many effective tools that pastors have available to them comes from the world of psychology and has been used for over 60 years. It’s the DiSC personality assessment. The DiSC assessment was the creation of Walter Clarke, an industrial psychologist, and was based on a book written by William Moulton Marston who was the first to define the four, distinct personalities that make up the DiSC classification.<br /><br />John Geier would eventually develop the Personality Profile System, called Everything DiSC, that’s in use today using the four categories of Dominant, Influential, Supportive, and Cautious.", "to": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public" ], "cc": [ "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1116365847682621443/followers" ], "tag": [], "url": "https://www.minds.com/newsfeed/1198120295509721088", "published": "2021-01-19T04:22:17+00:00", "source": { "content": "An experienced shepherd knows he cannot lead a flock of sheep from the front. To protect the sheep from harm, predators, or wandering off, the shepherd must lead from within—usually behind the flock.\n\nA shepherd will motivate the sheep forward and bring them to where they should be. A pastor is a leader who, as a shepherd, leads from within the flock and not from the front—motivating and protecting their pastoral leadership team as they walk with Christ and grow into maturity.\n\nOne of the many effective tools that pastors have available to them comes from the world of psychology and has been used for over 60 years. It’s the DiSC personality assessment. The DiSC assessment was the creation of Walter Clarke, an industrial psychologist, and was based on a book written by William Moulton Marston who was the first to define the four, distinct personalities that make up the DiSC classification.\n\nJohn Geier would eventually develop the Personality Profile System, called Everything DiSC, that’s in use today using the four categories of Dominant, Influential, Supportive, and Cautious.", "mediaType": "text/plain" } }, "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/entities/urn:activity:1198278190922027008/activity", "to": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public" ], "cc": [ "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1116365847682621443", "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/followers" ] }, { "type": "Announce", "actor": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753", "object": { "type": "Note", "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1131164949926649867/entities/urn:activity:1198121086880296960", "attributedTo": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1131164949926649867", "content": "<br />People who have a Dominant personality will display an outgoing nature. Their manner of speaking is to be direct and succinct. They are often seen as natural leaders due to their assertive, take-charge tendencies. Dominant personalities are typically task-oriented and enjoy problem-solving. Because they are focused on results, they will make decisions with the bottom-line in mind.<br /><br />Pastors tend to initially enjoy people with Dominant personalities. Their ability to make decisions, get things done, and deliver results makes them very attractive to pastors who need a project or ministry leader. Their dependability and seeming lack of insecurity make them easy choices for leadership.<br /><br />However, the shine of the Dominant leader will eventually begin to fade as their limitations emerge. Pastors often find their calendars filling up with appointments with people who’ve been hurt or offended by the Dominant leader. While strong and decisive, these leaders will often lack gentleness and tact. They will normally defend their matter-of-fact way of speaking by saying that they’re being “honest.” They struggle with people they see as easily-offended or weak, and will often label them as perpetual “victims.”<br /><br />Dominant leaders will be mischaracterized as bullies and unloving. As a pastor, you will need to understand two very important things—they are not lacking in love and they can be wounded by the accusation of being a heartless bully.<br /><br />As a pastor and leader, you will need to encourage them to humble themselves, ask for forgiveness, if necessary—which they will not enjoy—and keep going. Encourage them to look beyond the task and see the ministry...to value speaking the truth in love.", "to": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public" ], "cc": [ "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1131164949926649867/followers" ], "tag": [], "url": "https://www.minds.com/newsfeed/1198121086880296960", "published": "2021-01-19T04:25:25+00:00", "source": { "content": "\nPeople who have a Dominant personality will display an outgoing nature. Their manner of speaking is to be direct and succinct. They are often seen as natural leaders due to their assertive, take-charge tendencies. Dominant personalities are typically task-oriented and enjoy problem-solving. Because they are focused on results, they will make decisions with the bottom-line in mind.\n\nPastors tend to initially enjoy people with Dominant personalities. Their ability to make decisions, get things done, and deliver results makes them very attractive to pastors who need a project or ministry leader. Their dependability and seeming lack of insecurity make them easy choices for leadership.\n\nHowever, the shine of the Dominant leader will eventually begin to fade as their limitations emerge. Pastors often find their calendars filling up with appointments with people who’ve been hurt or offended by the Dominant leader. While strong and decisive, these leaders will often lack gentleness and tact. They will normally defend their matter-of-fact way of speaking by saying that they’re being “honest.” They struggle with people they see as easily-offended or weak, and will often label them as perpetual “victims.”\n\nDominant leaders will be mischaracterized as bullies and unloving. As a pastor, you will need to understand two very important things—they are not lacking in love and they can be wounded by the accusation of being a heartless bully.\n\nAs a pastor and leader, you will need to encourage them to humble themselves, ask for forgiveness, if necessary—which they will not enjoy—and keep going. Encourage them to look beyond the task and see the ministry...to value speaking the truth in love.", "mediaType": "text/plain" } }, "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/entities/urn:activity:1198278139493986304/activity", "to": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public" ], "cc": [ "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1131164949926649867", "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/followers" ] }, { "type": "Announce", "actor": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753", "object": { "type": "Note", "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1122382172737511440/entities/urn:activity:1198124980012675072", "attributedTo": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1122382172737511440", "content": "Leaders who display the Influential personality type are also very outgoing, but instead of being task-oriented, they’re people-oriented. Instead of being focused on the bottom line, they measure success based upon how much people are enjoying themselves. Influential leaders are excellent at creating excitement and energy around an event or cause. Because of their people-focused nature, they’re usually very friendly and unafraid to meet new people.<br /><br />Pastors are drawn to Influential leaders because of their energy. They’re seen as natural leaders because they can rally a group and motivate people to participate in just about anything. They are also natural performers and comfortable in front of crowds. Influential leaders are interactive and are known and liked by almost everyone, however, observant pastors will see their limitations begin to show.<br /><br /><br /><br />Because Influential leaders are outgoing, they will struggle like Dominant leaders to look behind them and check on the “sheep.” They can easily become bored if the ministry or task they’re leading is perceived as monotonous and lacking in fun and excitement and will struggle with what they see as the mundane tasks and details of leadership.<br /><br />An Influential leader will often emotionally distance themselves from people who don’t share their energy and thirst for excitement. As a pastor and leader, you will need to encourage them to remain humble and remind them of the beauty of “laboring together.” Influential leaders should be reminded to do everything as unto the Lord and with excellence. Encourage them to involve others in the ministry and to let others take the lead from time to time.", "to": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public" ], "cc": [ "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1122382172737511440/followers" ], "tag": [], "url": "https://www.minds.com/newsfeed/1198124980012675072", "published": "2021-01-19T04:40:54+00:00", "source": { "content": "Leaders who display the Influential personality type are also very outgoing, but instead of being task-oriented, they’re people-oriented. Instead of being focused on the bottom line, they measure success based upon how much people are enjoying themselves. Influential leaders are excellent at creating excitement and energy around an event or cause. Because of their people-focused nature, they’re usually very friendly and unafraid to meet new people.\n\nPastors are drawn to Influential leaders because of their energy. They’re seen as natural leaders because they can rally a group and motivate people to participate in just about anything. They are also natural performers and comfortable in front of crowds. Influential leaders are interactive and are known and liked by almost everyone, however, observant pastors will see their limitations begin to show.\n\n\n\nBecause Influential leaders are outgoing, they will struggle like Dominant leaders to look behind them and check on the “sheep.” They can easily become bored if the ministry or task they’re leading is perceived as monotonous and lacking in fun and excitement and will struggle with what they see as the mundane tasks and details of leadership.\n\nAn Influential leader will often emotionally distance themselves from people who don’t share their energy and thirst for excitement. As a pastor and leader, you will need to encourage them to remain humble and remind them of the beauty of “laboring together.” Influential leaders should be reminded to do everything as unto the Lord and with excellence. Encourage them to involve others in the ministry and to let others take the lead from time to time.", "mediaType": "text/plain" } }, "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/entities/urn:activity:1198278104060882944/activity", "to": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public" ], "cc": [ "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1122382172737511440", "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/followers" ] }, { "type": "Announce", "actor": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753", "object": { "type": "Note", "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1140659477654020097/entities/urn:activity:1198127117154258944", "attributedTo": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1140659477654020097", "content": "The Conscientious personality trait is often overlooked by pastors when searching for leaders. People who have high scores in the Conscientious category are reserved and, often quiet. They’re usually not assertive and are happy to be “behind the scenes.”<br /><br />Conscientious leaders are natural readers and researchers, who value facts, rules, and correctness. Conscientious leaders and Steady leaders, both, value tradition, but Conscientious leaders view their tradition as the correct way of doing things.<br /><br />Unfortunately, there is a misunderstanding that Conscientious leaders are unfriendly, rude, standoffish, and arrogant. This simply isn’t the truth and, it’s imperative for pastors to continually set the record straight with those who bring criticism or complaint about the Conscientious leader.<br /><br />Even though pastors may initially consider this personality type to lack strong leadership qualities, they often find their dependability and preparedness refreshing. A pastor merely has to provide their Conscientious leader with an opportunity to teach on a subject and they will find that, though the delivery may come across as dry and monotonous, the Conscientious leader will have the knowledge and research to confidently speak as a subject-matter expert.<br /><br />The other side of this personality coin, however, reveals that Conscientious leaders will not readily accept the opinions of others, especially if it’s believed that the opinionated person hasn’t invested the same or greater amount of time in researching and learning. Conscientious leaders expect that those they lead will accept what is taught as fact, beyond question.<br /><br />While the Conscientious leader isn’t lacking in friendships, a pastor will find that they will not develop relationships easily, as this personality trait usually has 3 to 4 close, long-term friendships that bring the leader satisfaction.<br /><br />Finally, Conscientious leaders are typically risk-averse and will struggle to “step out in faith.”<br /><br />Pastors should counsel their Conscientious leaders to be excited when people ask them questions or share their opinions, as this points to how well the leader is leading. <br /><br />Pastors will need to remind their Conscientious leader, often, that the truth should be spoken in love. Guide the leader to make personal connections with others, as these connections are what give life to the Body of Christ.<br /><br />Finally, remind your Conscientious leader to walk by faith and not by sight.", "to": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public" ], "cc": [ "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1140659477654020097/followers" ], "tag": [], "url": "https://www.minds.com/newsfeed/1198127117154258944", "published": "2021-01-19T04:49:23+00:00", "source": { "content": "The Conscientious personality trait is often overlooked by pastors when searching for leaders. People who have high scores in the Conscientious category are reserved and, often quiet. They’re usually not assertive and are happy to be “behind the scenes.”\n\nConscientious leaders are natural readers and researchers, who value facts, rules, and correctness. Conscientious leaders and Steady leaders, both, value tradition, but Conscientious leaders view their tradition as the correct way of doing things.\n\nUnfortunately, there is a misunderstanding that Conscientious leaders are unfriendly, rude, standoffish, and arrogant. This simply isn’t the truth and, it’s imperative for pastors to continually set the record straight with those who bring criticism or complaint about the Conscientious leader.\n\nEven though pastors may initially consider this personality type to lack strong leadership qualities, they often find their dependability and preparedness refreshing. A pastor merely has to provide their Conscientious leader with an opportunity to teach on a subject and they will find that, though the delivery may come across as dry and monotonous, the Conscientious leader will have the knowledge and research to confidently speak as a subject-matter expert.\n\nThe other side of this personality coin, however, reveals that Conscientious leaders will not readily accept the opinions of others, especially if it’s believed that the opinionated person hasn’t invested the same or greater amount of time in researching and learning. Conscientious leaders expect that those they lead will accept what is taught as fact, beyond question.\n\nWhile the Conscientious leader isn’t lacking in friendships, a pastor will find that they will not develop relationships easily, as this personality trait usually has 3 to 4 close, long-term friendships that bring the leader satisfaction.\n\nFinally, Conscientious leaders are typically risk-averse and will struggle to “step out in faith.”\n\nPastors should counsel their Conscientious leaders to be excited when people ask them questions or share their opinions, as this points to how well the leader is leading. \n\nPastors will need to remind their Conscientious leader, often, that the truth should be spoken in love. Guide the leader to make personal connections with others, as these connections are what give life to the Body of Christ.\n\nFinally, remind your Conscientious leader to walk by faith and not by sight.", "mediaType": "text/plain" } }, "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/entities/urn:activity:1198278012047331328/activity", "to": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public" ], "cc": [ "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1140659477654020097", "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/followers" ] }, { "type": "Announce", "actor": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753", "object": { "type": "Note", "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1197062579634053133/entities/urn:activity:1198181751651500032", "attributedTo": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1197062579634053133", "content": "Today is the deadline for linking your sims with your NIN, If by tomorrow your sims are blocked, what will you do?<br />", "to": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public" ], "cc": [ "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1197062579634053133/followers" ], "tag": [], "url": "https://www.minds.com/newsfeed/1198181751651500032", "published": "2021-01-19T08:26:28+00:00", "source": { "content": "Today is the deadline for linking your sims with your NIN, If by tomorrow your sims are blocked, what will you do?\n", "mediaType": "text/plain" } }, "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/entities/urn:activity:1198277892476960768/activity", "to": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public" ], "cc": [ "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1197062579634053133", "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/followers" ] }, { "type": "Announce", "actor": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753", "object": { "type": "Note", "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1197075462979854345/entities/urn:activity:1198187829334093824", "attributedTo": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1197075462979854345", "content": "It goes without saying that expectations for 2021 are high. After the events of last year, people are holding onto any shred of hope that the world might turn right side up again in the next 12 months. If you’re the type of person who goes into a new year with boundless energy, use some of that motivation to start the year off on the healthiest possible foot. Here are some ways to do that. <br /><br />✓ Get outside<br />In season four of Netflix series The Crown, Queen Elizabeth (played by Olivia Colman) frequently tells her children, sister and other advice-seekers to get outside and go for a walk when things aren’t going their way. Her well-intentioned advice is usually met with chagrin from those she directs it towards, who feel their problems can’t be solved simply with fresh air and exercise. But Colman’s character is more right than you’d think. <br /><br />The series dramatizes the story of the British royal family, but it is true that the Queen is an avid outdoorswoman who’s said to be happiest at her 50,000-acre Scottish estate Balmoral. But those of us who don’t have a massive property in the Highlands to social distance can still take the advice to heart. As winter wears on and working from home, virtual school and Zoom gatherings continue, do the Queen’s bidding: Get outside. Bundle up, mask up and try to get some fresh air every day — even if it just means spending a few minutes in your backyard or on your porch. This is important for adults and even more important for children. Instead of spending your lunch break in front of your computer or scrolling on social media, put the phone down and go for a quick walk around the block. You’ll be surprised what it does for your mental (and physical) health. <br /><br />✓ If you want to diet, add — don’t subtract<br />This time of year means everyone you know is usually talking about a new diet — keto, Whole 30, dry January, you name it. And after many people turned to comfort food and Netflix to get through 2020, the pull of “new year, new me” rhetoric might be stronger than ever. <br /><br />But if you want to make sustainable changes, it’s easier to add healthful foods to your diet rather than subtracting whole food groups. It’s something dietitians have recommended for years, but it’s a good reminder when you’re tempted to join your friends in a Whole 30 challenge. Focus on adding more vegetables and water to your diet to start. <br /><br /><br />✓ Take your meditation to the next level<br />Scores of people turned to meditation to help them cope with the stress of 2020. Apps like Calm and Headspace saw a surge in users starting in April, and Headspace even began offering free content and complimentary subscriptions for educators. <br /><br />Using an app is a good place to start, but if you’re already a meditation devotee, consider taking your training to the next level. If it’s something you’d previously considered, but you didn’t have the time to do an in-person course, now is a better time than ever to sign up, because most programs are virtual. Unplug will offer a six-week virtual teacher training in April, or consider the famed Esalen Institute’s 200-hour virtual training, which launches later this month. The iconic California retreat is where Don Draper goes to start a new life at the end of Mad Men — and now you can learn from its teachers without leaving your home. <br /><br />✓ Plan a vacation (even if it’s in 2023)<br />Maybe traveling isn’t in the cards for you right now, so try another tactic. Plan a vacation, even if you have no intention of traveling until at least 2022 or 2023. Take advantage of discounted flights and hotel stays (and their generous cancellation policies), and give yourself something to look forward to. A 2014 Cornell University study found that the act of planning an experience, and the anticipation of doing it, was better for mental health than buying a new product. This piece from National Geographic delves into more specifics, but the findings are clear: Your future self will thank you.", "to": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public" ], "cc": [ "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1197075462979854345/followers" ], "tag": [], "url": "https://www.minds.com/newsfeed/1198187829334093824", "published": "2021-01-19T08:50:38+00:00", "source": { "content": "It goes without saying that expectations for 2021 are high. After the events of last year, people are holding onto any shred of hope that the world might turn right side up again in the next 12 months. If you’re the type of person who goes into a new year with boundless energy, use some of that motivation to start the year off on the healthiest possible foot. Here are some ways to do that. \n\n✓ Get outside\nIn season four of Netflix series The Crown, Queen Elizabeth (played by Olivia Colman) frequently tells her children, sister and other advice-seekers to get outside and go for a walk when things aren’t going their way. Her well-intentioned advice is usually met with chagrin from those she directs it towards, who feel their problems can’t be solved simply with fresh air and exercise. But Colman’s character is more right than you’d think. \n\nThe series dramatizes the story of the British royal family, but it is true that the Queen is an avid outdoorswoman who’s said to be happiest at her 50,000-acre Scottish estate Balmoral. But those of us who don’t have a massive property in the Highlands to social distance can still take the advice to heart. As winter wears on and working from home, virtual school and Zoom gatherings continue, do the Queen’s bidding: Get outside. Bundle up, mask up and try to get some fresh air every day — even if it just means spending a few minutes in your backyard or on your porch. This is important for adults and even more important for children. Instead of spending your lunch break in front of your computer or scrolling on social media, put the phone down and go for a quick walk around the block. You’ll be surprised what it does for your mental (and physical) health. \n\n✓ If you want to diet, add — don’t subtract\nThis time of year means everyone you know is usually talking about a new diet — keto, Whole 30, dry January, you name it. And after many people turned to comfort food and Netflix to get through 2020, the pull of “new year, new me” rhetoric might be stronger than ever. \n\nBut if you want to make sustainable changes, it’s easier to add healthful foods to your diet rather than subtracting whole food groups. It’s something dietitians have recommended for years, but it’s a good reminder when you’re tempted to join your friends in a Whole 30 challenge. Focus on adding more vegetables and water to your diet to start. \n\n\n✓ Take your meditation to the next level\nScores of people turned to meditation to help them cope with the stress of 2020. Apps like Calm and Headspace saw a surge in users starting in April, and Headspace even began offering free content and complimentary subscriptions for educators. \n\nUsing an app is a good place to start, but if you’re already a meditation devotee, consider taking your training to the next level. If it’s something you’d previously considered, but you didn’t have the time to do an in-person course, now is a better time than ever to sign up, because most programs are virtual. Unplug will offer a six-week virtual teacher training in April, or consider the famed Esalen Institute’s 200-hour virtual training, which launches later this month. The iconic California retreat is where Don Draper goes to start a new life at the end of Mad Men — and now you can learn from its teachers without leaving your home. \n\n✓ Plan a vacation (even if it’s in 2023)\nMaybe traveling isn’t in the cards for you right now, so try another tactic. Plan a vacation, even if you have no intention of traveling until at least 2022 or 2023. Take advantage of discounted flights and hotel stays (and their generous cancellation policies), and give yourself something to look forward to. A 2014 Cornell University study found that the act of planning an experience, and the anticipation of doing it, was better for mental health than buying a new product. This piece from National Geographic delves into more specifics, but the findings are clear: Your future self will thank you.", "mediaType": "text/plain" } }, "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/entities/urn:activity:1198277846274764800/activity", "to": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public" ], "cc": [ "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1197075462979854345", "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/followers" ] }, { "type": "Announce", "actor": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753", "object": { "type": "Note", "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1197084403990274066/entities/urn:activity:1198182257731178496", "attributedTo": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1197084403990274066", "content": "Are you planning to start growing your own food this year? Are you looking for ways to improve or expand your existing kitchen garden? As a garden designer, I thought I would share with you some of my favorite kitchen garden layout ideas and tips, to help you make this year's garden a success.<br /><br />In this post, I'll speak about 3 ways, then rest in the second part of the post ; <br /><br />As with so many things in gardening, garden layout carries few hard and fast rules. There is no “one size fits all” approach. You need to take your location and individual circumstances into account. But here are some things that you might like to consider.<br /><br />1. Think Outside the Box :<br /><br />Many kitchen gardeners begin with one of two ideas – traditional row planting, or the small space techniques of square foot gardening. But a kitchen garden definitely does not have to be so regimented. You can implement the ideas of either (or both) of these typical methodologies while still thinking outside the box.<br /><br />Beds, for example, do not need to be square or rectangular. While sometimes using these shapes may be the best choice, other ideas can sometimes win out. Consider curving, more natural forms, as you might in an ornamental garden. You might even like to consider round beds, or more intricate forms such as those found in a mandala garden. Maximizing edge, the most productive part of an ecosystem, often involves playing around with different shapes and ideas.<br /><br />2. Consider Access and Accessibility:<br /><br />While playing around with shapes, forms, and layout, don't forget to keep practicalities in mind. Make sure that you plan your kitchen garden layout to make it as easy as possible for you to tend. Beds should always be small enough so that you can reach all parts of them without having to tread on and compact the growing areas. Paths should always be wide enough to allow you through.<br /><br />Think about how you will really use your garden, and how you will get from A to B. The more easy and convenient it is to tend your kitchen garden (and the closer it is to your kitchen) the more likely you are to make the most of it. And the less likely you are to neglect it.<br /><br />3. Integrate, Don't Segregate :<br /><br />Think about water up front – integrate water harvesting and water management schemes into your layout and design.<br />Consider integrating composting into the beds themselves – creating lasagna beds or hugelkultur mounds, for example. You could also place a composting vessel at the heart of a keyhole bed. Or make a compost filled fence as a division between two garden areas.<br />Create polycultures – avoid mono-crop plantations. Use companion plants and beneficial plant combinations wherever you can.<br />Remember, many edible crops are ornamental. And a number of ornamental plants are edible too. Integrate your kitchen garden with ornamental flower bed planting – you can have both and it definitely does not have to be either-or.<br /><br />Let's talk out your challenges in the comment box while we await the second part of the write up.", "to": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public" ], "cc": [ "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1197084403990274066/followers" ], "tag": [], "url": "https://www.minds.com/newsfeed/1198182257731178496", "published": "2021-01-19T08:28:29+00:00", "source": { "content": "Are you planning to start growing your own food this year? Are you looking for ways to improve or expand your existing kitchen garden? As a garden designer, I thought I would share with you some of my favorite kitchen garden layout ideas and tips, to help you make this year's garden a success.\n\nIn this post, I'll speak about 3 ways, then rest in the second part of the post ; \n\nAs with so many things in gardening, garden layout carries few hard and fast rules. There is no “one size fits all” approach. You need to take your location and individual circumstances into account. But here are some things that you might like to consider.\n\n1. Think Outside the Box :\n\nMany kitchen gardeners begin with one of two ideas – traditional row planting, or the small space techniques of square foot gardening. But a kitchen garden definitely does not have to be so regimented. You can implement the ideas of either (or both) of these typical methodologies while still thinking outside the box.\n\nBeds, for example, do not need to be square or rectangular. While sometimes using these shapes may be the best choice, other ideas can sometimes win out. Consider curving, more natural forms, as you might in an ornamental garden. You might even like to consider round beds, or more intricate forms such as those found in a mandala garden. Maximizing edge, the most productive part of an ecosystem, often involves playing around with different shapes and ideas.\n\n2. Consider Access and Accessibility:\n\nWhile playing around with shapes, forms, and layout, don't forget to keep practicalities in mind. Make sure that you plan your kitchen garden layout to make it as easy as possible for you to tend. Beds should always be small enough so that you can reach all parts of them without having to tread on and compact the growing areas. Paths should always be wide enough to allow you through.\n\nThink about how you will really use your garden, and how you will get from A to B. The more easy and convenient it is to tend your kitchen garden (and the closer it is to your kitchen) the more likely you are to make the most of it. And the less likely you are to neglect it.\n\n3. Integrate, Don't Segregate :\n\nThink about water up front – integrate water harvesting and water management schemes into your layout and design.\nConsider integrating composting into the beds themselves – creating lasagna beds or hugelkultur mounds, for example. You could also place a composting vessel at the heart of a keyhole bed. Or make a compost filled fence as a division between two garden areas.\nCreate polycultures – avoid mono-crop plantations. Use companion plants and beneficial plant combinations wherever you can.\nRemember, many edible crops are ornamental. And a number of ornamental plants are edible too. Integrate your kitchen garden with ornamental flower bed planting – you can have both and it definitely does not have to be either-or.\n\nLet's talk out your challenges in the comment box while we await the second part of the write up.", "mediaType": "text/plain" } }, "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/entities/urn:activity:1198277723645521920/activity", "to": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public" ], "cc": [ "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1197084403990274066", "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/followers" ] }, { "type": "Announce", "actor": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753", "object": { "type": "Note", "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1197081119435005962/entities/urn:activity:1198178868229140480", "attributedTo": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1197081119435005962", "content": "Since Covid-19 stopped all class and schooling activities since 2020, things have been in their ups and downs. Most students have been at home since February/March last year. With schools set to resume now, my institution started with virtual class, with the use of Zoom, Google meet and Google Teams. And it's been useful and at the same time, students are lamenting about their data usage.<br /><br /><br />In what way have you been affected by Covid-19? I'll stick around in the comment section👇🏽", "to": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public" ], "cc": [ "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1197081119435005962/followers" ], "tag": [], "url": "https://www.minds.com/newsfeed/1198178868229140480", "published": "2021-01-19T08:15:01+00:00", "source": { "content": "Since Covid-19 stopped all class and schooling activities since 2020, things have been in their ups and downs. Most students have been at home since February/March last year. With schools set to resume now, my institution started with virtual class, with the use of Zoom, Google meet and Google Teams. And it's been useful and at the same time, students are lamenting about their data usage.\n\n\nIn what way have you been affected by Covid-19? I'll stick around in the comment section👇🏽", "mediaType": "text/plain" } }, "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/entities/urn:activity:1198277589147652096/activity", "to": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public" ], "cc": [ "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1197081119435005962", "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/followers" ] }, { "type": "Announce", "actor": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753", "object": { "type": "Note", "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1120273876840882180/entities/urn:activity:1198172624449794048", "attributedTo": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1120273876840882180", "content": "When Napoleon invaded Egypt in 1798, he brought along an 'army' of scholars, whose studies of this ancient culture became the foundation of Egyptology.<br /><br />Napoleon's military defeat in Egypt yielded a victory for history<br />When Napoleon invaded Egypt in 1798, he brought along an 'army' of scholars, whose studies of this ancient culture became the foundation of Egyptology.<br /><br />BY THE END of the 18th century, France wanted to conquer Egypt. At war with Britain, France sought to disrupt its enemy’s dominance of the seas and its trade routes with India; taking control of Egypt would give France a foothold from which to expand in the Mediterranean. An ambitious Corsican general, Napoleon Bonaparte was given command of the mission. Already renowned for his campaigns in Italy, Napoleon led French forces to Egypt in 1798 to fight against the local rulers. Known as the Mamluks, they controlled the North African territory, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire.<br /> While the expedition’s chief aim was martial, it had a secondary purpose: to collect scientific and historical information about Egypt, which many in France believed was an ancient civilization equivalent to classical Greece and Rome. Along with 35,000 soldiers, more than 160 scholars and artists traveled to Egypt in 1798. Officially known as the Commission of the Sciences and Arts of Egypt, this group would end up making a greater contribution to history than the French fighting forces. Their careful work, carried out over many years, would give birth to the field of Egyptology in Europe and reveal to the world the history of the grand civilization that had ruled along the Nile for millennia.<br /><br /> Soldiers and scholars<br />In early July 1798, the French fleet landed near Alexandria and easily captured it. French troops advanced on Cairo and took the city on July 21, after winning the Battle of the Pyramids, also called the Battle of Embabeh. Despite these initial victories, the military mission began to flag. France did not have enough men to establish sufficient garrisons, which limited its military presence to the capital city and certain areas of the Nile Delta. British naval forces were lurking offshore in the Mediterranean and succeeded in sinking the French fleet stationed off the coast of Egypt in August. Napoleon and his forces were effectively stranded. The land campaigns continued with some success, but Napoleon also had to suppress local revolts and losses of men not only to battle but also disease.<br /> In 1799 Bonaparte decided that Egypt held nothing more for him and returned to France, leaving his men under the command of General Jean-Baptiste Kléber. Kléber scored a few victories before his death in June 1800. His successor, General Jacques-François de Menou, faced insurrections in Cairo and attacks from the British that ultimately forced him to sign a capitulation in Alexandria in September 1801. All French troops were allowed to evacuate to Europe.<br /><br /><br />To be continued...", "to": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public" ], "cc": [ "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1120273876840882180/followers" ], "tag": [], "url": "https://www.minds.com/newsfeed/1198172624449794048", "published": "2021-01-19T07:50:13+00:00", "source": { "content": "When Napoleon invaded Egypt in 1798, he brought along an 'army' of scholars, whose studies of this ancient culture became the foundation of Egyptology.\n\nNapoleon's military defeat in Egypt yielded a victory for history\nWhen Napoleon invaded Egypt in 1798, he brought along an 'army' of scholars, whose studies of this ancient culture became the foundation of Egyptology.\n\nBY THE END of the 18th century, France wanted to conquer Egypt. At war with Britain, France sought to disrupt its enemy’s dominance of the seas and its trade routes with India; taking control of Egypt would give France a foothold from which to expand in the Mediterranean. An ambitious Corsican general, Napoleon Bonaparte was given command of the mission. Already renowned for his campaigns in Italy, Napoleon led French forces to Egypt in 1798 to fight against the local rulers. Known as the Mamluks, they controlled the North African territory, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire.\n While the expedition’s chief aim was martial, it had a secondary purpose: to collect scientific and historical information about Egypt, which many in France believed was an ancient civilization equivalent to classical Greece and Rome. Along with 35,000 soldiers, more than 160 scholars and artists traveled to Egypt in 1798. Officially known as the Commission of the Sciences and Arts of Egypt, this group would end up making a greater contribution to history than the French fighting forces. Their careful work, carried out over many years, would give birth to the field of Egyptology in Europe and reveal to the world the history of the grand civilization that had ruled along the Nile for millennia.\n\n Soldiers and scholars\nIn early July 1798, the French fleet landed near Alexandria and easily captured it. French troops advanced on Cairo and took the city on July 21, after winning the Battle of the Pyramids, also called the Battle of Embabeh. Despite these initial victories, the military mission began to flag. France did not have enough men to establish sufficient garrisons, which limited its military presence to the capital city and certain areas of the Nile Delta. British naval forces were lurking offshore in the Mediterranean and succeeded in sinking the French fleet stationed off the coast of Egypt in August. Napoleon and his forces were effectively stranded. The land campaigns continued with some success, but Napoleon also had to suppress local revolts and losses of men not only to battle but also disease.\n In 1799 Bonaparte decided that Egypt held nothing more for him and returned to France, leaving his men under the command of General Jean-Baptiste Kléber. Kléber scored a few victories before his death in June 1800. His successor, General Jacques-François de Menou, faced insurrections in Cairo and attacks from the British that ultimately forced him to sign a capitulation in Alexandria in September 1801. All French troops were allowed to evacuate to Europe.\n\n\nTo be continued...", "mediaType": "text/plain" } }, "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/entities/urn:activity:1198277521997647872/activity", "to": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public" ], "cc": [ "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1120273876840882180", "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/followers" ] }, { "type": "Announce", "actor": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753", "object": { "type": "Note", "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1197085685085904904/entities/urn:activity:1198152877630750720", "attributedTo": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1197085685085904904", "content": "What if I lose my bitcoins?<br /><br />Because there’s no bank involved, you’re responsible for keeping your coins secure. Some prefer to store them on exchanges, while others take custody with a variety of wallets. If you use a wallet, it’s crucial that you write down your seed phrase so that you can restore it.<br /><br /><br /><br />Can I revert Bitcoin transactions?<br /><br />Once data is added to the blockchain, it’s not easy to remove it (in practice, it’s virtually impossible). This means that when you make a transaction, it can’t be undone. You should always double- and triple-check that you’re sending your funds to the right address.", "to": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public" ], "cc": [ "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1197085685085904904/followers" ], "tag": [], "url": "https://www.minds.com/newsfeed/1198152877630750720", "published": "2021-01-19T06:31:45+00:00", "source": { "content": "What if I lose my bitcoins?\n\nBecause there’s no bank involved, you’re responsible for keeping your coins secure. Some prefer to store them on exchanges, while others take custody with a variety of wallets. If you use a wallet, it’s crucial that you write down your seed phrase so that you can restore it.\n\n\n\nCan I revert Bitcoin transactions?\n\nOnce data is added to the blockchain, it’s not easy to remove it (in practice, it’s virtually impossible). This means that when you make a transaction, it can’t be undone. You should always double- and triple-check that you’re sending your funds to the right address.", "mediaType": "text/plain" } }, "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/entities/urn:activity:1198277451222749184/activity", "to": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public" ], "cc": [ "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1197085685085904904", "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/followers" ] }, { "type": "Announce", "actor": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753", "object": { "type": "Note", "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1120273128912592899/entities/urn:activity:1198153830383046656", "attributedTo": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1120273128912592899", "content": "More than 1.2 million people watched Eminem's video clip on Instagram when he announced that his new album CD is available in stores now.<br /><br />The Detroit native took to the video and photo sharing app to share the video with a caption that read, \"Shovel at my side, blood on my mic. Now wake up to Music To Be Murdered By like....” <a href=\"https://www.minds.com/search?f=top&amp;t=all&amp;q=SIDEB\" title=\"#SIDEB\" class=\"u-url hashtag\" target=\"_blank\">#SIDEB</a> on CD available in stores now.\"<br /><br />He released the new album last month which also included a diss track \"Zeus\" targeting Machine Gun Kelly and Snoop Dogg.", "to": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public" ], "cc": [ "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1120273128912592899/followers" ], "tag": [], "url": "https://www.minds.com/newsfeed/1198153830383046656", "published": "2021-01-19T06:35:32+00:00", "source": { "content": "More than 1.2 million people watched Eminem's video clip on Instagram when he announced that his new album CD is available in stores now.\n\nThe Detroit native took to the video and photo sharing app to share the video with a caption that read, \"Shovel at my side, blood on my mic. Now wake up to Music To Be Murdered By like....” #SIDEB on CD available in stores now.\"\n\nHe released the new album last month which also included a diss track \"Zeus\" targeting Machine Gun Kelly and Snoop Dogg.", "mediaType": "text/plain" } }, "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/entities/urn:activity:1198277391584153600/activity", "to": [ "https://www.w3.org/ns/activitystreams#Public" ], "cc": [ "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1120273128912592899", "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/followers" ] } ], "id": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/outbox", "partOf": "https://www.minds.com/api/activitypub/users/1134923177588170753/outboxoutbox" }