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“Culture isn’t knowing when Napoleon died. Culture means knowing how I can find out in two minutes.”
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“According to Star-Telegram about 100,000 people a month already use paperless boarding. We can’t help but hope that Foursquare’s API be implemented like it has been with London’s Oyster card.”
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Facebook apps: Farmville destroys all.
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Buying, Selling and Twittering All the Way
After buying a new navigation system at 6 a.m. on the most frenzied shopping day of the year, Laura S. Kern of Los Angeles could not figure out why it was not giving her traffic updates. She sent a message to Best Buy’s Twitter account and within five minutes not one, but two Best Buy employees responded with fix-it advice.
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Family of me and you and everyone you know.
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“Mac and iPod accessories are packaged using a remarkably simple system. On every box or bag, the labeling is clear, the product is shown actual size and the packaging is recyclable.”
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I like these silicon cups by Hookturn Industries much more than the ceramic ones. You can actually shove this in your bag and carry it around!
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New School: How the Web Liberalized Liberal Arts Education | GOOD
The average cost of a Bachelor’s degree at a public, four-year liberal arts university is $26,340. At a private one, it’s $100,520, and the Ivy League commands more than $160,000. And while the value of education is universally indisputable, the emergence of new online tools and platforms has challenged its price tag, empowering us to take charge of our own intellectual development.
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Are You Misunderstood? (Psychology Today)
Many of us aren’t what we seem. A guide to frequently misunderstood types:
The Shy Extrovert
The Fix: Directly challenge the mistakes you know people make, saying, “If I seem unfriendly, it’s not because I don’t like you, it’s because I’m shy,” or, “I had a great time hanging out with you.” If that’s too much for you, say it via email.
The Bubbly Introvert
The Fix: Like other introverts, bubbly introverts have to be vigilant about guarding their alone time. Try saying, “I’d love to, but I need some downtime. How’s Tuesday?”
The Accidental Flirt
The Fix: Dial back the touching and eye gaze. If you think your conversation partner is getting the wrong idea, slip in a reference to a significant other.
via psychotherapy:
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Branded Utility by Josh Chambers
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Adverblog: Virgin Atlantic, don’t panic
Virgin Atlantic has just released an iPhone application to help flyers who don’t like flying. The application presents the pretty well known “Flying without fear course” aimed at anxious flyers. It features a video explanation of the flight process, frequently asked questions, relaxation exercises and a fear attack button for emergencies with breathing exercises.
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Mansi Trivedi - a Communications planner/Digital Strategist, addicted to culture, design and stories
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