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"Culture isn’t knowing when Napoleon died. Culture means knowing how I can find out in two..."

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:04:47 -0500

“Culture isn’t knowing when Napoleon died. Culture means knowing how I can find out in two minutes.”

- SPIEGEL Interview with Umberto Eco: ‘We Like Lists Because We Don’t Want to Die’ - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International

Friday Fun: Eight Ways to Kill an Idea | Design & Innovation...

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:40:06 -0500

Friday Fun: Eight Ways to Kill an Idea | Design & Innovation | Fast Company

"According to Star-Telegram about 100,000 people a month already use paperless boarding. We..."

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:37:50 -0500

“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.”

- American Airlines to Offer Paperless Boarding Using Mobile « MobileBehavior

Microsculptor’s Incredible Hulk Fits in Eye of Needle |...

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:11:23 -0500

Microsculptor’s Incredible Hulk Fits in Eye of Needle | Underwire | Wired.com

jonathan-deamer: Facebook apps: Farmville destroys all.

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:15:29 -0500

jonathan-deamer:

Facebook apps: Farmville destroys all.

http://www.frederiksamuel.com/blog/SINGLE_AD_PAGE.php?ad=golf_gti...

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:06:50 -0500

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Buying, Selling and Twittering All the Way

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:35:43 -0500

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.

wearethedigitalkids: Family of me and you and everyone you...

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:52:19 -0500

wearethedigitalkids:

Family of me and you and everyone you know.

radarchive: “Mac and iPod accessories are packaged using a...

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:34:43 -0500

radarchive:

“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.”

definatalie: I like these silicon cups by Hookturn Industries...

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:23:07 -0500

definatalie:

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!

New School: How the Web Liberalized Liberal Arts Education | GOOD

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:58:08 -0500

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.

Are You Misunderstood? (Psychology Today)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:33:36 -0500

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:

Branded Utility by Josh Chambers

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:11:16 -0500

Branded Utility by Josh Chambers

Adverblog: Virgin Atlantic, don’t panic Virgin Atlantic...

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:01:46 -0500

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.

A Look at This Week’s Top 20 Up-and-Coming Facebook Games List

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:57:10 -0500

A Look at This Week’s Top 20 Up-and-Coming Facebook Games List

Coca Cola “Velcro posters” Let people know about how the new...

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:41:45 -0500

Coca Cola “Velcro posters”

Let people know about how the new Coca-Cola Grip Bottle has a better grip for holding. Posters printed on Velcro were placed in bus shelters in Paris to make people interact with the grip. People literally hooked to the campaign. On the whole, a 3.8% brand volume growth in France compared to 2007.

via Directdaily

Video Advertising from Armpits - Advertising Lab: future of advertising and advertising technology

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:21:45 -0500

Video Advertising from Armpits - Advertising Lab: future of advertising and advertising technology

"The Macintosh uses an experimental pointing device called a ‘mouse’. There is no evidence that..."

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:23:13 -0400

“The Macintosh uses an experimental pointing device called a ‘mouse’. There is no evidence that people want to use these things. I dont want one of these new fangled devices.”

- John C. Dvorak, Feb. 19 1984 (via tmblg)

RSVP GALLERY® Kubrick is a collectible line of toys made by the...

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:56:51 -0400

RSVP GALLERY®

Kubrick is a collectible line of toys made by the Japanese company MediCom. The company was found by Tatsuhiko Akashi and a former Lego employee. Named after Stanley Kubrick, these exclusive toys have been crafted to pay homage to pop culture icons such as The Beatles, Daft Punk (both of which we have in stock at the RSVP Gallery), Batman, Star Wars and more. Kubricks are known to come in three different sizes designated as: 100% (six centimeters high), 400% (24 centimeters high), and 1000% (60 centimeters high).

Five Mind-Blowing Web Stats You Should Know - Anthony Tjan - HarvardBusiness.org

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:50:29 -0400

Five Mind-Blowing Web Stats You Should Know - Anthony Tjan - HarvardBusiness.org:

There are over 200 million websites today
There are over 1 million blog posts posted daily
There are now more than five billion tweets
Facebook is adding 700,000 users per day
Over half of the top ten most visited sites are younger than a first grader