April 2011
40 posts
March 2011
42 posts
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advice when shopping for a phone
1. When you are looking, remember Wilson’s rule of shopping: never fall in love with a phone. Think of your phone like you would a business relationship. Pursue your phone search the same way that you would pursue interviewing a personal assistant who was going to work for you for 15 hours a week. You would be a tough interviewer because if you hired someone who annoyed you, it would be a really...
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photos from "Spider-Man" on Broadway
I love what they did with the scenic design in some of the scenes on Broadway.
‘Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark’ - Slide Show - NYTimes.com
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@DenverZoo Asian Tropics exhibit will bring... →
I’ve seen a little of exhibit currently under construction. It’s going to be legit!
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“A team of Chevrolet marketers went into action, paying for links to...”
– Other car ads steal Super Bowl, but Chevy grabs online views - USATODAY.com
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In Chicago, a Buzzy Restaurant Becomes an Arty... →
Amazing hotel…I would love to stay somewhere like this!
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“For help surviving a polar bear encounter, keep these tips in mind: (1) Good...”
– How to survive a bear attack | MNN - Mother Nature Network
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my 1000th post on Tumblr
I started using Tumblr in the fall of 2008 and haven’t looked back!
I love the microblog platform, *love* posting from the bookmarklet, and love the different templates that are available.
Check out www.tumblr.com to see how easy it is to use!
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Don’t Be A PowerPoint Felon →
Here is a *great* slide presentation on what to do and what not to do when you create Keynote or PowerPoint presentations.
If you watch Spider Man backwards, it’s about a...
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Finding a ship 188 years later
George Pollard Jr. lost two ships, both chronicled in the book “In the Heart of the Sea” which I finished reading last month.
Recently they found the wreckage of his second ship, lost on a reef 600 miles from Hawaii.
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Allen Barra Ranks all 44 Superbowls from Worst to... →
My top game of all time is also Allen’s. What a game!
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WatchGirl speed reads Dr. Seuss
Butterfinger - Comedy Network
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Big Air →
What does it feel like to fly 809 feet in the air?
“The AP Stylebook, the de facto style and usage guide for much of the news media,...”
– AP Stylebook Finally Changes “e-mail” to “email”
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Orangutan's Best Friend →
Fun to watch this orangutan play with a dog!
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I never wanted a water-powered jetpack until now
Just In Time For Spring Break, Water-Powered Jetpack Finally Goes On Sale | Popular Science
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a great synthesis on the stages of coaching
A really great post from Sarah Tavel on being “coachable” and coaching
mouse-over before/after aerial photos in Japan
These pics show the devastation that occurred in Japan. Mouse over to see the effects of the tsunami.
ABC News - Japan Earthquake: before and after
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“Let me ask you a question. Do you know what single ingredient can foreshadow a...”
– The Top Predictor of Student Success Once They Graduate
How to Make a Quick Metal Laptop Stand →
Here’s an inexpensive solution to the need for a stand.
Truck carrying printer ink crashes. Colorful! →
For more info click here.
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Check out this sweet iMac stand →
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How a Real 'Reply-All' Faux Pas Yielded Comedy...
http://is.gd/rMtxnr
Be sure to review your email header before sending!
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27/F El terremoto que enlutó el Bicentenario →
Security film footage of the earthquake in Chile a year ago.
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freaky climb up a tower
http://is.gd/HkIvWo
This video of tower climbers makes my stomach churn!
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“But an elevator pitch isn’t a sound bite. It’s an idea in miniature: a full...”
– Scott Brown on the Art of the Elevator Pitch
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Super Slow Motion Video
http://is.gd/JLzUue
Pretty sweet video.
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Chased By Hippos In Kenya →
Freaky. Just freaky.