Weird Week In Review – Jan. 25

January 26, 2008

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Quotable Quote – Benjamin Disraeli
The greatest good you can do for another is…. Read more

Creativity, Innovation, and Online Learning Reading List and Links
Here is the current pile I am reading through with links. Fun! Lot’s about innovation, creativity, online learning, and more. Read more

Creative eLearning – Teacher Tube
TeacherTube, launched in March 2007, has the goal of creating an online community for sharing instructional videos. It is a site geared to provide just in time (JIT) professional development. Read more

iPhone Air Guitar
Guitar frets on your iPhone! Great for parties and finding new ways to impress your geek friends. Read more

More Convertible Furniture (PIC)
I love the idea. It will not go with my current decor, but I love the creative idea! Read more

Quotable Quote – Thomas Gaines
It is good to dream, but it is better to dream and… Read more

6 Steps To Online Branding
Kirsten Dixson and William Arruda provide these six steps to creating and maintaining your personal online brand. Use the steps that make sense for you. Read more

Ant and the Grasshopper: Old Story, New Twist
Here is a creative, humorous, and poignant, twist on an old Aesop Fable. Enjoy! Read more

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Weird Week In Review – Jan. 18

January 19, 2008

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How To Create A Small Business Continuity Plan
Business Continuity Plans are sometimes referred to as Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP) and the two have much in common. Read more

Do It Yourself Publishing
WordClay – This simple, yet highly sophisticated publishing tool was developed with you, the book-savvy author, in mind. Read more

New WALL•E Teaser From Pixar
If you have not seen it, the latest teaser from Pixar Animation Studios is out for its upcoming release. Read more

Social Networking Roundup
Of the social networks listed below, which one do you like best and why? Read more

10 Building Blocks To Engaging Presentations
What is it that sets good speakers apart from others? With these simple building blocks you can be on your way to giving engaging and meaningful presentations. Read more

Quotable Quote – Maya Angelou
There is not greater agony than… Read more

Free Tree Silhouettes (Vector Files)
Cool! Free downloads to use with your latest creative project. Thanks again, Bittbox. Read more

Guns, Eggs, and Fry Pans – Oh My! (PICS)
This is creative and hilarious! Every little boys wish for breakfast. I am sure Ted Nugent has a set. Read more

Bag Designs From The U.K. (PICS)
Fun, out of the box product design! These are very creative. Read more

7 Steps To Successful Freelancing
From Freelance Switch, Collis Ta’eed offers these seven steps to start you off into the ever growing world of freelancers and Web workers. Read more

10 Myths of Entrepreneurship
I got this from Guy Kawasaki’s blog. Good reality check! Read more

Quotable Quote – Harvey Cox
All human beings have an innate desire to… Read more

Are You Content In A Job, Career, or Vocation?
Today, employees are asking themselves if they are truly making a difference with their lives in regard to work. After all, in the western world, work is such a big part of one’s life, you cannot help but wonder if there is any lasting impact. Read more

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Weird Week In Review – Jan. 11

January 11, 2008

Quotable Quote – Eugene Peterson
Story is the most adequate way we have of accounting for our lives, noticing the… Read more

Quotable Quote – Anne Lamott
I do not at all understand the mystery of grace — only that it… Read more

Profile in Creative Learning – Bert Smets, Hopla
Our hats are off to Bert and his staff. He took a passion for creativity and compassion for children and wove the two together into a learning platform that is reaching kids all around the world! Read more

Quotable Quote – John Steinbeck
We are lonesome animals. We spend all our life trying to be less lonesome. One of our… Read more

Stop Covering Your A$$
Poor management drives employees to “watch their backs” so they do not lose their jobs. Poor leadership drives managers to “suck up to the party line” or lose their position of status. What are we to do? Read more

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Weird Week In Review – Jan. 4

January 6, 2008

Journalist Stalking
Drive more business opportunities by developing relationships with journalists. Here are some tips to “properly” stalk them and get referrals. Read more…

Take Control of 2008
Tools to help you with those resolutions you so easily dismiss. Happy New Year! Read more…

The Top 10′s of 2007
A great list but, by no means comprehensive. Enjoy! Read more…

Donations Made Easy
Looking for a new tax write off for 2008? Let Charity Navigator be your guide. Read more…

Why To Start Blogging in 2008
Lots of good material here from John Jantsch at Duct Tape Marketing. Enjoy! Read more…

Learning Faster Through Principles of Storytelling
Here is another creative way to creatively learn and retain information. Try it and have fun! Read more…

Learning And Metaphors Exercise
Here is an exercise you can try that will help improve your personal learning. Take the 2-week challenge and see for yourself! Read more…

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Weird Week In Review – Dec. 28

December 28, 2007

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Incredible Images Taken At The Perfect Angle (PICS)
Enjoy these creative photos taken at just the right angle. Then think about any issues, projects, or problems you have and try to look at them from a new creative angle. Read more…

“Peach” Open Movie Promotes Collaborative Creativity
Did you hear about Project Orange? How about the end result called Elephants Dream? Not many heard about the animated short movie from a collective of International artists. Now, another effort is in progress. Read more…

NextGen Passionately Pursuing Their Dreams
Are you passionate about what you do? Are you disciplined to “stay the course?” Here are six people under 30 years old pursuing their passions and it is paying off big! Read more…

Understanding The Differences Between A CLO and CIO
The differences are primarily at a strategic level. Certainly, while the CLO and CIO interact, there are three areas of significant distinction. Margaret Driscoll, in her book, Web-based Training, offers a very concise explanation of these three areas. Read more…

Quotable Quote – Calvin and Hobbes
My behavior is addictive functioning in a disease process of toxic co-dependency…. Read more…

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Weird Week In Review – Dec. 21

December 21, 2007

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9 Essential Rules Of Great Web Design
From the PSDTUTS (PhotoShop Tutorials) blog comes this little article on Wed design. Though loaded with good solid principles, remember in the Web world, many rules can be changed and should be broken. Read more…

Weird Management Tips From Harvard Business Review
Due to the current trends in business, I would not suggest hiring the kinds of individuals mentioned by Harvard Business. I would, however, recommend…. Read more…

5 Tips To Increase Blog Linking
I have tried a few of these and they work pretty well. Give one or all a shot and let me know what worked for you. Read more…

Free SEO And Blog Ranking Tools
Here are listed five tools that can assist you in generating better traffic and help you know the status of your blog ranking. Read more…

Tips For Designing With Typography And Color
Every designer wrestles with the use of good typography. In print, and especially on the Web, type can make or break a design. See the tips and examples below from ColorLovers. Be inspired and have fun! Read more…

Can You Rank With Paris Hilton or Britney Spears?
See for yourself by using the Bloglebrity tool from Kineda. Find out how your blog ranks on the internet. Read more…

Quotable Quote
Wilberforce: “There would be no escape from power once…”. Read more…

Your Virtual Snowglobe
For the holidays, here is your very own virtual snowglobe at AlbinoBlackSheep by E-Tractions. Try it out for yourself. You can shake it and watch the snow and little people inside go swirling about, screaming helplessly! Read more…

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Weird Week In Review – Dec. 14

December 14, 2007

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Stop Putting Your Audience To Sleep — Engage Them!
Edutainment. In some circles this is a dirty word. Some may respond, “I am not here to entertain, I am here to teach!” Well, let me ask you, have you ever looked out over your audience and seen people asleep? Have you ever felt like you were the only one interested in the topic you were speaking on? Read more…

Profile In Creative Learning Games – Timez Attack
Big Brainz has created a game that engages learners on multiple levels. Timez Attack is fun to play and explore! This game has an excellent blend of teaching and game play. Read more…

Attacks On Social Networks Rising
Social networks such as Facebook were one of the main targets of cybercriminals this year, according to security experts. Read more…

Quotable Quotes
Wilberforce: “No one of our age has taken power.” Pitt: “Which is why we’re too young to…. Read more…

The Superest Cartoons: Building On Creativity
I recently came across a fun blog called, The Superest. Created by friends, Kevin Cornell and Matthew Sutter, these guys take turns trying to outdo the other in creating super heroes. Read more…

WireTap Studio By Ambrosia Software
WireTap Studio from Ambrosia Software is an entirely new audio application with a broader range and appeal for Mac users everywhere. Read more…

Voyeuristic or Imaginistic?
Why is there a loss of wonder and imagination amongst many today? Could it be we are bombarded by the “real world” so much we lose the ability and turn to coping mechanisms because of stress? Read more…

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