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Vice: 100% of Dutch trains run on wind

Vice: 100% of Dutch trains run on wind – invironment  

Dear Facebook. Because you care, there’s more about this picture that I want you to know.

Dear Facebook. Because you care, there’s more about this picture that I want you to know.  

"Don't be afraid to assert yourself, have confidence in your abilities and don't let the bastards get you down." ~ Michael Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg L.P.

"You just have to pay attention to what people need and what has not been done." ~ Russell Simmons, founder of Def Jam

"If you're passionate about something and you work hard, then I think you will be successful." ~ Pierre Omidyar, founder and chairman of eBay

"Don't be a lone wolf. Lean on the experience and smarts of your teammates, investors, and mentors to help solve the tough problems and take advantage of the opportunities." ~ Seth Bannon, founder and CEO of Amicus

"It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day hard work of running a business and completely forget that while solving problems and building something you can be proud of, you also have an incredible opportunity to shape the future. Even better, you have the chance to meet amazing people and do amazing things along the way. It's important not to get lost among the trees and forget about the amazing, beautiful forest you're planting." ~ Colin Wright, co-founder of Asymmetrical Press

"Don't limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve." ~ Mary Kay Ash, founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics

"I knew that if I failed I wouldn't regret that, but I knew the one thing I might regret is not trying." ~ Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon

"I made a resolve then that I was going to amount to something if I could. And no hours, nor amount of labor, nor amount of money would deter me from giving the best that there was in me. And I have done that ever since, and I win by it. I know." ~ Harland Sanders, founder of KFC

"You don't learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing and falling over." ~ Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group