If vanilla and fresh linen was still feeling too feminine to scent the man cave, fear not, manly men, Yankee Candle has heard your barbaric yawp and is now offering Man Candles. Offered in macho scents such as 2x4, Riding Mower, First Down and Man Town, you need never hang your head again after being dragged into the candle store. They even offer a sports-themed candle holder so you don’t ruin the tabletop. Just in time for Father’s Day. Full story at Yankee Candle via Buzzfeed. You know you want a Man Candle. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Fund Your Dream With the Perfect Kickstarter Pitch
Wired Top Stories16 May 2012 | 1:35 pmProducing a quality Kickstarter project requires little more than computer access, a functioning camera, and some old-fashioned wit. Here are our tips on how to pull it all together to get funded. -
Interview with World Traveller, Best Selling Author and Top Blogger, Chris Guillebeau
JetSetCitizen.com14 May 2012 | 6:57 pmIn just a few short years, Chris Guillebeau has risen to be one of the the most popular and successful authors, bloggers, publishers and conference organizers on the planet. While building his media empire he has also been travelling to every country in the world. A goal which will be accomplished this year, before he is 35 years old. I have written before about some of the factors that have lead to Chris Guillebeau’s success and here are some of his projects and accomplishments: The Art of Non-Conformity Blog – Chris has blogged twice a week with out failure for four years. -
"More Than War and Sports"
Feature Feed14 May 2012 | 9:00 pmThe Whitney American Art Award gala attracted collectors, artists, and admirers alike to a lofty far west Chelsea venue last night. "I'm not artistic. Well, you could say my art is on the tennis court," John McEnroe told Style.com. The tennis ace chatted with Peter M. Brant, who was one of the honorees of the evening, before he did a quick browse of the work up for sale. One memorable digital print of a dollhouse landscape by James Casebere was tagged at $25,000. "I do love and collect art," McEnroe said more seriously. "There's this one guy that I think is pretty good. You might have heard… -
No time to read the Buddha's discourses
The Zennist16 May 2012 | 5:06 amThe usefulness of the Buddha's discourses, as found in the Pali and Mahayana canon, including other sources, are not useful or relevant if we don't study them delegating their study, instead, to others. I can almost hear some people saying, "I haven't the time to read all this stuff—sitting in zazen for ten or twenty minutes a day is much easier." This response assumes that some good will follow from sitting still for a while. But his is not authentic Buddhism. It is an excellent example of what the Buddha did not teach. What allows such a…
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Holy Kaw!
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The scent of man, now available at Yankee Candle
16 May 2012 | 1:31 pmIf vanilla and fresh linen was still feeling too feminine to scent the man cave, fear not, manly men, Yankee Candle has heard your barbaric yawp and is now offering Man Candles. Offered in macho scents such as 2x4, Riding Mower, First Down and Man Town, you need never hang your head again after being dragged into the candle store. They even offer a sports-themed candle holder so you don’t ruin the tabletop. Just in time for Father’s Day. Full story at Yankee Candle via Buzzfeed. You know you want a Man Candle. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Dirty Disney cartoons? [video]
16 May 2012 | 1:16 pmIt’s hard to imagine Disney cartoons have ever been the subject of censorship, but like many beloved cartoons, there’s a seamier side that’s bound to offend if you get the references. Such was the case with “The Shindig” where Clarabelle Cow’s exposed udders were deemed too risqué for Ohio audiences as was her reading material; Three Weeks was an early example of “women’s mass market erotic fiction.” As the old saying goes, "What happens in the barn, stays in the barn." Full story at Neatorama. The evil underbelly of Disney. -
Mammals may not get to cool climates in time
16 May 2012 | 12:09 pmNine percent of the Western Hemisphere’s mammals—and up to 40 percent in some regions—may not be able to outpace climate change. “I think it’s important to point out that in the past when climates have changed—between glacial and interglacial periods when species ranges contracted and expanded—the landscape wasn’t covered with agricultural fields, four-lane highways and parking lots, so species could move much more freely across the landscape,” says Joshua Lawler, associate professor of environmental and forest sciences at University of… -
Time of year matters for vitamin D risk
16 May 2012 | 12:08 pmWhen considering a patient’s blood vitamin D levels, it may be best to consider a lower threshold for concern, as well as the time of year. "In evaluating health risk," the University of Washington researchers conclude, "season-specific targets for Vitamin D blood concentration may be more appropriate than a static target when evaluating patients health risk." Full story at Futurity. More research news from top universities. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
The (not so correct) anatomy of sea life
16 May 2012 | 11:52 amMarine biology, scharine schiology. Pleated Jeans skips scientific facts for its series of sea life diagrams. Via Pleated Jeans. (H/T @laughingsquid) Laughing is good for you. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Fund Your Dream With the Perfect Kickstarter Pitch
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Momofuku Puts Mold, Bacteria on the Menu
16 May 2012 | 1:16 pmThe Momofuku restaurants are famous for hip Asian cuisine. Their secret ingredients: mold and bacteria. -
Oracle and Google Agree to Copyright Truce (For Now)
16 May 2012 | 1:04 pmOracle and Google have struck a deal in their ongoing Java dispute which could speed the case along, but with one catch: Oracle has now essentially bet the farm on its claim that Google violated its copyright by cloning its Java application programming interfaces (APIs). The two companies have been battling it out in a San Francisco courtroom for weeks now, in a complex case that involves patent and copyright claims along with a novel claim by Oracle that its java APIs -- essentially the technical guidelines that allow two pieces of software to talk to each other -- are copyrightable. -
Danger Awesome: How two MIT Grads Launched a Badass Maker Shop
16 May 2012 | 12:47 pmYou've heard of startups fueled by Ramen Noodles. But what about tech companies whose daily bread is toast? Meet Danger Awesome, a laser-cutting design shop in Cambridge, MA, founded by MIT grad students Ali Mohammad and Nadeem Mazen. The duo got their start after?convincing indie rock YouTube darlings OK-GO (don't miss their amazing Rube Goldberg-inspired video for the song"This Too Shall Pass") that an animated music video composed of thousands of pieces of laser-etched toast was a good idea. Danger Awesome would create the video gratis if they could keep the three $30,000 lasers they… -
Poisoning the Dalai Lama. Or Not
16 May 2012 | 12:43 pmWas the plot to poison the Dalai Lama real? How successful are contact-poison assassinations likely to be? Find out on Elemental, the newest addition to the Wired Science Blogs network, where Pulitzer Prize-winning science journalist Deborah Blum will be investigating chemistry, poisons and the myths and mysteries that surround them.
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Interview with World Traveller, Best Selling Author and Top Blogger, Chris Guillebeau
14 May 2012 | 6:57 pmIn just a few short years, Chris Guillebeau has risen to be one of the the most popular and successful authors, bloggers, publishers and conference organizers on the planet. While building his media empire he has also been travelling to every country in the world. A goal which will be accomplished this year, before he is 35 years old. I have written before about some of the factors that have lead to Chris Guillebeau’s success and here are some of his projects and accomplishments: The Art of Non-Conformity Blog – Chris has blogged twice a week with out failure for four years. -
9 Medical Tourism Myths Exposed
10 May 2012 | 12:54 pmMy wife and I have had doctor and dental visits in five different countries now. After some initial apprehensions, we have gotten pretty comfortable visiting foreign medical professionals. Not every country offers the same level of quality, but you might be surprised at the service you can get abroad for very little money. In Canada, just getting a dentist to look in your mouth for a few minutes will likely cost you $60 or $70. In Thailand, that will get you two hours of a dental specialist’s time. Your home doctor will probably warn you of the dangers of venturing abroad for medical… -
Live in Thailand on $500 per month
27 Apr 2012 | 10:36 pmMy wife and I recently spent two months in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Relative to living costs, it definitely is one of the best cities for quality of life. There are other great cities around the world, but for a similar lifestyle, you would likely pay many times more. I have already written about why Chiang Mai is such a haven for digital nomads, so in this post I am going to provide more specific details on our living expenses and lifestyle in Thailand. We didn’t quite keep our costs under the elusive $500 per month budget, but we weren’t far off. Accommodations in Chiang Mai,… -
Travel the World without Flying – Interview with Niall Doherty
6 Apr 2012 | 12:45 amMy favourite new blog to read is Disrupting the Rabblement by Niall Doherty. Niall offers comprehensive, well-thought-out posts with a level of transparency and honesty that are definitely rare in this age of mass-market consumerism and news sound bites. Niall also happens to be the first person that I have discovered that is travelling the world without flying. I am thrilled to have this opportunity to interview him. Side Note: I highly recommend Niall’s blog for anyone interested in living a better life. It is also a great example of how to blog successfully on any subject. Niall is… -
Location Independent Update From Australia
29 Mar 2012 | 7:06 pmGreetings we are in Melbourne, Australia now, waiting to go to Sydney this afternoon. I wanted to give a quick update, because I will probably be offline for the next few days again. Australia – Natural Paradise We just spent a couple of weeks with my cousin in Bribie Island. We were absolutely thrilled to do nothing in this small resort town. Ocean-side walks, clean air, abundant wildlife and the sound of nature are a welcome respite, after the pollution, noise and overall insanity of Bangkok. We were different people there. The Most Expensive Country in the World We are really…
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"More Than War and Sports"
14 May 2012 | 9:00 pmThe Whitney American Art Award gala attracted collectors, artists, and admirers alike to a lofty far west Chelsea venue last night. "I'm not artistic. Well, you could say my art is on the tennis court," John McEnroe told Style.com. The tennis ace chatted with Peter M. Brant, who was one of the honorees of the evening, before he did a quick browse of the work up for sale. One memorable digital print of a dollhouse landscape by James Casebere was tagged at $25,000. "I do love and collect art," McEnroe said more seriously. "There's this one guy that I think is pretty good. You might have heard… -
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Tutus and Bling
13 May 2012 | 9:00 pmAt last night's American Ballet Theatre gala, some guests went for the dancing, others for the outfits. "I wish we could make ballerina gear everyday gear," said the TV host Wendy Williams, who was clad in a custom red gown with a bustier top by the House of Execution. "Everything good starts with crinoline." Rachel Roy, walking the red carpet in a tea-length skirt with tulle underlining, was of a like mind. "My daughter Tallulah picked it out; it was her birthday today," said the designer, holding the hand of her 4-year-old date-cum-stylist. "I gave her a choice of what to do and she picked… -
Cause Célèbre
10 May 2012 | 9:00 pmActor, writer, director, student, and sometime model James Franco has added another line to his curriculum vitae: museum curator. His new show, Rebel, for which he enlisted Paul McCarthy, Ed Ruscha, Harmony Korine, Aaron Young, and Terry Richardson, among others, to riff on the complexities and legends surrounding the iconic James Dean film Rebel Without a Cause, opened at L.A.'s Museum of Contemporary Art on Saturday night. Franco described the exhibition as a "collage of mediums, approaches, and different kinds of introspections." But it's no fan-boy project for the multitasking star. "It… -
Well Heeled
9 May 2012 | 9:00 pm—Celia Ellenberg
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The Zennist
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No time to read the Buddha's discourses
16 May 2012 | 5:06 amThe usefulness of the Buddha's discourses, as found in the Pali and Mahayana canon, including other sources, are not useful or relevant if we don't study them delegating their study, instead, to others. I can almost hear some people saying, "I haven't the time to read all this stuff—sitting in zazen for ten or twenty minutes a day is much easier." This response assumes that some good will follow from sitting still for a while. But his is not authentic Buddhism. It is an excellent example of what the Buddha did not teach. What allows such a… -
A bird's eye view of Buddhism
15 May 2012 | 5:00 amA bird’s eye view of where the Buddha is coming from before one looks at the various aspects of Buddhism is very helpful to say the least. Such a view, however should not be taken to be an oversimplification. Nor is such a view a historical one. When Gautama awakened, becoming Buddha, he awakened to the absolute from which this world, including his human body and mental life were composed. Although phenomena still existed as did his thoughts, etc., from his new standpoint their existence became illusory. In other words, the only thing that truly exists is… -
Watkin's spiritual list to the rescue
13 May 2012 | 10:19 pmSpiritual wisdom is supposed to be direct knowledge of spirit or absolute Mind, itself. This is something only a sage knows or has realized. Everybody else is drifting along more or less deluded who have other important things to do besides sitting in a cave focused on seeing the clear light Mind. They have a job, their family and children to worry about. All this is important, but only from a relative point of view. So somebody has to minister to these lost people. But who can do it? Watkin's Spiritual 100 List is a list of the who's… -
Sentient beings are not Buddhas
12 May 2012 | 10:36 pmBadly taught Buddhists or just raw beginners seem to believe that the Buddha taught that all creatures are Buddhas. To borrow from the Mahaparinirvana Sutra this is like believing fresh milk from a cow is already butter. Well, it is not and neither are sentient beings anuttara-samyak-sambuddhas. It is one thing to have the potential to become a Buddha and quite another matter to actuallize the state of Buddha or buddhata. If the potential were identical with the actual state, as some Buddhists seem wont to believe, we might sell an acorn for the price of a cord of… -
Buddhism with and without faith
9 May 2012 | 9:20 pmThe Pali word for faith is saddhâ (in Sanskrit it is shradhâ) which is not unlike the English sense of faith or belief. In early Buddhism saddhâ, while being very close to the English sense had, also, a more cognitive meaning which made it instrumental in leading to enlightenment. This is evident in this passage: “The faculty of faith, bhikkhus, is a state conducive to enlightenment; it leads to enlightenment” (S. v. 227). The cognitive sense is better illustrated in this passage from the Bodhirajakumara Sutta. “What do you think about this,…
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Rev. Seamus P. Finn, OMI: An Interfaith Earth Day Celebration In Roanoke
16 May 2012 | 11:51 amOne of the Earth Day events that I was invited to participate in was an Interfaith Conference on Care of Creation in Roanoke, Va. In the brochure that was prepared for the event, the organizers articulated their vision in the following way: "Conscious of the opportunities afforded by our region being located among the headwaters of three rivers, we are working proactively to engage our communities in preserving, restoring and enhancing both our physical environment and our human understanding of how to live safely, healthily, prosperously and peacefully within and as a part of it." After… -
Lee Crockett: The Bottom Line: Even Fish Need Yearly Checkups
16 May 2012 | 11:05 amHealth care is a controversial topic these days, but one thing we can all agree on is the importance of annual checkups. Every year, millions of Americans visit their doctors as a proactive measure to stay healthy, identify any underlying conditions, and check for common problems -- all in an effort to promote long-term health. What makes sense for us is equally important for life in our oceans. Each year, U.S. ocean fish populations undergo a checkup by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in a report to Congress, the Status of U.S. Fisheries. On May 14, 2012, NOAA… -
Robert Walker: Imperiling People, Posterity, and the Planet
16 May 2012 | 10:06 amWorried about the fate of the Euro? The student loan crisis? Unemployment? The federal deficit? Here's something we can all worry about: The latest Living Planet Report, published by the Global Footprint Network and the World Wildlife Fund, indicates that humanity is now consuming resources at a pace that is 52 percent faster than what the Earth can renew. And that doesn't take into account the rate at which we are depleting non-renewable resources such as fossil fuels, minerals, and metals. Consumed, as most of us are, by our personal finances and challenges, we fail to take note that… -
Veronique Pittman: Third Graders Help Their School Win Green Cup Recycle Challenge
16 May 2012 | 9:02 amPioneer Academy (PS 307Q), a Pre-K-4th grade school in Queens is the winner of the 2012 Green Cup RECYCLE Challenge, a national student-driven recycling competition for K-12 schools sponsored by the non-profit Green Schools Alliance (GSA). Pioneer achieved "Recycling Champion" status by earning the highest score of any school -- 106 points -- and correctly sorting 96% of its recycling and trash bins. The school earned 10 "Bonus Points" for additional waste reduction efforts including paperless communications, purchasing recycled paper products and reusable water bottles, and participating in… -
Malcolm Wittenberg: Spotlight on (Sea)Food Safety and Transparency
16 May 2012 | 8:35 amAs a company that promotes the consumption of clean, safe seafood as part of a healthy diet, it's our belief that consumers have the right to know what's in the food they're eating -- this belief represents one of the core values of Safe Harbor and one of the overarching principles that drives our business. Recently food safety and transparency in the food supply chain have been topics of much discussion, and for good reason. As it becomes more and more apparent that the FDA seems ill-equipped to assume a leadership role in ensuring food safety, are food manufacturers missing an opportunity?
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Massive Whale Sculpture Pops Up in Patagonian Forest, Warns of a Species Under Threat
16 May 2012 | 1:20 pmAdrián Villar Rojas is a master at creating massive sculptures of clay, wood and cement that remind us about the uncomfortable relationship humans have with nature. My Family Dead, a representation of a life-sized blue whale in the forest outside of his native Ushuaia, Argentina is one such example. When you are not moved by the suffering the magnificent creature appears to have endured, the tree stumps protruding around and out of the whale’s body spark curiosity over what was there first – the whale or the trees. Read the rest of Massive Whale Sculpture Pops Up in Patagonian… -
Zipper8Lighting Transforms Hundreds of Soda Can Tabs into Glowing Lampshades
16 May 2012 | 1:00 pmZipper8Lighting saved hundreds of soda can tabs to create these shimmering eco-friendly lampshades, which emit a warm glow from beneath the layers of reclaimed materials. The tabs are carefully attached to a cylindrical plastic shade, and when the light shines through it creates a simple but dazzling effect. Hopefully the designer didn’t have to drink all of that soda on their own! Read the rest of Zipper8Lighting Transforms Hundreds of Soda Can Tabs into Glowing Lampshades Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: eco design, eco friendly lamps, etsy, green design, green lamps,… -
Artist Creates Epic Cityscapes Using Vintage Letterpress Pieces
16 May 2012 | 12:10 pmRead the rest of Artist Creates Epic Cityscapes Using Vintage Letterpress Pieces Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: cityscape sculpture, David B. Smith Gallery, Denver art, eco design, eco-art, green design, Hong Seon Jang, letterpress sculpture, recycled art, recycled sculpture, sustainable design -
Pakmat is a Green Air Mattress that is Stored Inside its Own Air Pump
16 May 2012 | 11:20 amDo you enjoy camping but find it hard to get a good night’s sleep? The Pakmat is a comfortable, eco-friendly, and compact product ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, as well as for emergency use during disaster relief efforts. There is no need to carry a separate pump or rely on an electrical power source, because the PakMat uses a handheld pump with human energy to inflate the bed. It’s the first air pump that is specifically designed to act as a clean storage unit for the airbed it is designed to inflate. + AeroBed Pakmat The article above was submitted to us by an Inhabitat reader. Want… -
Wij krijgen Kippen’s Giant Egg Wanders Amsterdam to Provide Green Energy Education
16 May 2012 | 11:00 am“Wij krijgen Kippen,” which roughly translates from the Dutch to ”we pick up chickens,” has an unusual educational tool for informing the public about energy usage — their giant egg wanders through the streets of Amsterdam, and nests itself everywhere that local energy is generated. The group’s objective is to help the borough of Amsterdam Zuid transition from traditional energy sources to new, locally produced green energy. Supported by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation, Wij krijgen kippen is comprised of a growing group of…
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NBA Star Uses Twitter — And a Platypus — to Prank Sports Media
16 May 2012 | 1:28 pmAround the sports media scene, Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee has a certain reputation: Quirky, unique, a bit out there, something of a laughingstock at times. Reporters and fans love to chuckle at his on-court goofiness. Examples abound, but here’s the best one: a legendary GIF of McGee throwing up a wild shot and then earnestly running back on defense — except his team still has the ball. This week, however, McGee decided to turn the tables on those who love to poke fun at a young millionaire basketball player just trying to do his best. On Monday afternoon, he posted this… -
Register Now to Join Mashable and Partners in Brazil for Rio+Social
16 May 2012 | 1:04 pmRegistration is now open for Rio+Social, the historic meeting of social media, technology, global development and sustainability leaders during the UN’s Rio+20 conference. Policy makers, journalists, technologists and environmentalists are now invited to register and apply for accreditation to the free conference. Ten exciting new speakers were added to the Rio+Social lineup Wednesday, including entrepreneurs, UN leaders and philanthropists. Former president of Ireland Mary Robinson and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation chief communications officer Kate James are among the… -
Thirst App Will Change The Way You View Twitter
16 May 2012 | 12:53 pmA new iPad application called Thirst might reinvent how you look at your Twitter stream. Using its own natural language processor, Thirst filters, organizes, and presents your Twitter stream in an engaging way, helping you find the tweets you want to read quickly and in context. “I wanted to make an app that no matter how often you check Twitter, these are the things you need to see, ” Thirst Co-Founder and CEO Anuj Verma told Mashable. The app is designed so it can be useful for people who check Twitter constantly throughout the day, as well as those who might only check Twitter a few… -
The Facebook IPO Timeline
16 May 2012 | 12:32 pmIf the Facebook IPO were a real person, we certainly wouldn’t blame it for posting braggy status updates. This infographic, created by our friends at mbaonline.com, imagines the road leading up to the decade’s most-anticipated initial public offering, as if it were documented on its own Facebook Timeline. As a Facebook user, give yourself a pat on the back for helping the company make it this far. You are one of 900 million, and you spend an average of 20 minutes per day surfing the network. That means Facebook’s usership logs 16,000 years of combined time on the platform… -
Facebook Fans Get to Pick Bonus Levels in ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD’
16 May 2012 | 12:06 pmActivision is polling fans via Facebook on which levels will be included as additional downloadable content on Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD is a rebuilt version of the classic games. It features seven levels from the original Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, released in 1999, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2, which came out in 2000. Players will be able to skate all over classic levels such as “Warehouse” and “Mall” that have been rebuilt using the old maps. Starting Wednesday afternoon, fans will be asked to pick which of their favorite Tony…
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Are We Connected?
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Online Marketing and Social Media EXPO
14 May 2012 | 8:59 amThis coming Friday (May 18th) I have the pleasure to speak at the Better Homes and Gardens “Online Marketing and Social Media EXPO”. It’s an intense and personal conference for the Brokerage covering a multitude of topics. They’ve asked me to speak on two different topics, Video and Facebook. In the Video session we’ll be discussing the “Why”, showcasing various ways to capture, edit and publish video, as well as branding and SEO for video. For the Facebook Session we’ll look at the Facebook Page, discuss strategies to engage your audience and how to reach… -
May is National Burger Month
11 May 2012 | 5:00 amFile this under Friday Fun Turns out that May is National Burger Month. That doesn’t exclude my veggie friends as most every place has a non meat alternative, so stop right now! Over at A Hamburger Today I found Here are some events going on in the burger world this month: May 6: Philadelphia Burger Brawl, taste 23 burgers from around the city to raise money for Meredith Elementary School May 11: Riverwalk Burger Battle III, 24 burgers compete in Fort Lauderdale May 13-19: NY Burger Week, a week of special burger-related events brought to you by Burger Conquest and Thrillist Daily…
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WSJ.com: Real Estate
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On the (Old) Road to New York
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Asian Contemporary in Bel Air
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If Kids Can Play, Will Mom Shop?
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Ex-Wife of Pavarotti Hits Some Low Notes
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Billings Slip Back
15 May 2012 | 7:12 pmAfter five months of positive readings, the Architecture Billings Index slipped back into negative territory during April, an indication that demand for design services declined.
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Delta says frequent fliers saw different fares
16 May 2012 | 1:16 pm(05-16) 13:16 PDT MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Delta Air Lines may have charged some frequent fliers higher fares than other customers for almost three weeks because of a computer glitch. The airline said Wednesday that it fixed... -
Biden attacks Romney tenure as venture capitalist
16 May 2012 | 1:14 pm(05-16) 13:14 PDT Youngstown, Ohio (AP) -- Vice President Joe Biden, campaigning in Democratic territory with high unemployment, went after Republican Mitt Romney's business background Wednesday and cast him as a... Presented By: Avoid the hassle of sheet labels. Say goodbye to sheet label hassles. The DYMO® LabelWriter® 450 Turbo creates labels with customizable, individual addresses. No more blank labels on a sheet that are difficult to reuse. Dymo.com Ads by Pheedo -
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Business raids cost Kansas City millions in taxes
16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm(05-16) 13:00 PDT Kansas City, Kan. (AP) -- The states of Missouri and Kansas are divided only by the yellow stripe of State Line Road. It's a single community, but the division is sharp when it comes to the cutthroat... -
Mueller confirms preliminary probe of JPMorgan
16 May 2012 | 12:37 pm(05-16) 12:37 PDT WASHINGTON, (AP) -- FBI Director Robert Mueller said Wednesday the bureau has launched a preliminary investigation of JPMorgan Chase & Co. following a $2 billion trading loss at the bank. Mueller's...
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How I found my new sneakers
6 May 2012 | 5:01 pmAs you may remember, I recently began triathlon training, which really meant I started buying accessories for my new athletic endeavors. After a few walks/runs in anything I could find around the house, I [...] -
What is your number one marital pet peeve?
30 Apr 2012 | 5:53 amWhenever my husband is making me particularly crazy with one of those “things” that drives me insane, I think back to something Jenna McCarthy, author of If It Was Easy, They’d Call the Whole [...] -
How I’m starting to train for my triathlon
26 Apr 2012 | 6:04 amLast week I received amazing responses from readers when I posted to Manic Mommies that I had decided to try completing my first triathlon, and was thinking of signing up for a second. With [...] -
A Cat with a Curfew? Indoor Cats vs. Outdoor Cats
20 Apr 2012 | 9:00 amMeet Jack. He is a bit of a legend in his neck of the woods. In fact, he’s mayor of his block, and I’m not talking about Foursquare. Jack has a curfew. “A cat [...] -
What do you have planned for April vacation?
12 Apr 2012 | 10:06 amDo you hear that? It’s the growing excitement of my children and countless others in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts preparing for next week’s April holiday. Or maybe it’s the groans of their parents who [...]
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The Art of Manliness
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What to Wear on a First Date: Your 60 Second Visual Guide (Spring/Summer Edition)
16 May 2012 | 9:42 amThis post is brought to you by Life Khaki from Haggar What’s this? Illustration by Ted Slampyak Have any other first date style tips? Share them with us in the comments! Related posts: How To Dress For the Kentucky Derby: Your 60 Second Visual Guide An Illustrated Guide to the Perfect Driveway Car Wash 6 Reasons to Carry a Handkerchief: A Visual Guide Dressing for the Occasion: Your 60 Second Visual Guide How to Dress for a Job Interview: Your 60 Second Visual Guide -
Listen Up! Part III: Crafting Good Questions and Responses
15 May 2012 | 4:43 pmEditor’s note: This is a guest post from Tony Valdes. As this series on listening comes to a close (see part 1 and part 2), we should consider a few things in terms of the transition from listener to speaker. When the time comes for the roles to shift, our responses to the messages of others will most often be one of the following: asking questions, agreeing, disagreeing, or qualifying. It is the first and last items on that list that we will examine here. Asking Questions When we ask questions, we are not only showing that we are listening, but we are also helping the speaker to… -
DIY Weekend Project: How to Make a Slingshot
14 May 2012 | 3:23 pmImagine the idealized rough and tumble boy depicted in literature, movies, and TV shows. Go ahead. Do it. Done? Whether you imagined Tom Sawyer, Dennis the Menace, or Bart Simpson, chances are you pictured him with a handmade slingshot dangling from his back pants pocket. The humble slingshot has been a fixture among boys across cultures and across generations. The first modern-type slingshots probably didn’t make an appearance until vulcanized rubber was invented in 1839. 19th century boys used old rubber tire inner tubes as the bands to catapult their rocks and pellets at cans and…
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Brian Solis
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The Fallacy of Information Overload
15 May 2012 | 6:50 amSome of you know me through my work in studying how social media and disruptive technology impact business and culture. Others have worked with me in translating insights into action and change within the enterprise. Every now and then, I share another side of myself that evokes the aspiring social scientist in me as I explore how all of this is affecting us as individuals and human beings. Not a day goes by when I’m not asked about whether or not the social media bubble will finally burst. Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Foursquare, Pinterest, this all has to be too much right? More… -
Music, Film, TV: How social media changed the entertainment experience
10 May 2012 | 7:56 amSocial media is more than a digital water cooler for TV and movies. The global conversation that takes place around events and the experiences people share based on what they watch teaches us about consumer preferences. More importantly, their activity influences behavior. Behavior counts for everything. Studying it is just the beginning of course. In order to understand and eventually steer behavior, we must translate activity into insights and in turn, translate insights into actionable strategies and programs. The Hollywood Reporter recently published an exclusive poll about social media… -
The future of TV is more than social, it’s a multi-screen experience that needs design
7 May 2012 | 11:19 amThe future of television is much more than social; much in the same way that the future of media is too, more than social. Social is a fabric; it connects the individual nodes that make up the human network. But, social however, is not a means to an end. And, as such, the same is true about the working theories driving Social TV. Understanding the role social plays in how viewers connect with programs and other people is essential to defining the future of television. Over the years, I’ve written much about my vision for the long overdue convergence of not only web and TV, but also how the… -
The Path from a Social Brand to a Social Business
2 May 2012 | 9:17 amI’ve been a long-time supporter of MediaTemple’s (MT)Residence program along with Gary Vaynerchuk, Neil Patel, and many others whom I respect. I wanted to share my “7 questions to answer to become a social business” with you here.. Social Media is pervasive and is becoming the new normal in corporate marketing. Brands who get this right are starting to build their own media networks rich with customer connections numbering in the millions. Right now, Coca-Cola has over 34 million fans on Facebook, but they’re hardly alone. Disney follows just behind with 29 million… -
Do Customers Really Matter to Your Business? Prove it.
30 Apr 2012 | 8:21 amFrank Eliason and I have known each other for many years. We’ve shared the stage on many occasions, he’s made an appearance on Revolution, and most importantly, I’m proud to call him a personal friend. Frank has championed the adaption and transformation of customer service during his time at Comcast and at CITI. Never one to shy away from sharing his opinions, he’s certainly bullish on where service needs to be as a function and a philosophy versus where it is today. In fact, he’s gone so far as to call out social media customer service as being a…
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Wired PR Works
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SOBCon 2012 Pivot with Purpose then Karaoke
9 May 2012 | 10:24 amOver the weekend, I attended my fifth SOBCon, the successful online business conference. With only 144 people in the room, the two day conference is about as transformative as it gets. To see what I... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Gravity Free Outlaws and Icons Design Inspiration
7 May 2012 | 6:36 pm“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” Steve Jobs What do you design? Communications, marketing, interiors, cuisine? Recently, I had the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
8 Superhero Super Powers that Save the Day for Small Business
4 May 2012 | 5:03 amInspired by the opening of The Avengers today, today I’m challenging you to be a Superhero. You don’t have to wear a cape, fly through the air or leap tall buildings in a single bound to be a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Social Media Club Chicago and SOBCon Team Up For One Night!
25 Apr 2012 | 6:53 pmIt’s so phenomenal that it only happens once a year! On May 3, Social Media Club Chicago will host SOBCon’s opening event. As an SMC Chicago board member, I’m thrilled to invite you... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Art of Marketing Highlights
25 Apr 2012 | 7:44 amBecause I had a marketing mastermind group meeting to go to first, I missed the start of The Art of Marketing. I wanted to meet Keith Ferrazzi and ask him to sign the book we’re both in: Success... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Social Media PR Blog Feed
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New EndGame PR Client Can Teach the World About IT
11 May 2012 | 9:19 amI’m completely thrilled to announce that EndGame PR is now working with Unisys! Unisys is a company that for 135 years has been providing technology to make life and business easier. We’ll be producing a series of podcasts featuring executives from the company talking about the unique insights the company can give on IT solutions and supporting a global workforce. With 29,000 employees worldwide, Unisys has a lot to share with IT decision makers, and we can’t wait to help them share it! No tags for this post. -
New Client Website: A Nest is Born
10 May 2012 | 3:46 pmWe’re finishing work on an all new client website this week, and it’s one of our favorites because of the design and the client! Neatest Nest is a brand new professional organizing business that is being started by a very good friend of mine, Becky Santelli. My family has known hers for about 10 years, and I can’t think of a better person to come into your “nest” and get it in order! Becky wanted a clean design that reflected her business of organizing. Her new website uses light colors, clean lines, and judicious use of shadow effects to give it a 3d look in… -
Facebook Timeline for Pages = Anti-Community?
30 Mar 2012 | 7:39 amImagine you have a branded page on Facebook. Perhaps you’re a marketing professional managing it for a client or an employer. You’ve worked hard to grow your “fan” base on Facebook and turn those fans into brand ambassadors. Maybe a few of those fans even check in every single day to say hello or to ask a question. Then … this happens: Facebook changes the rules, making those fan posts significantly less prominent. Your fans notice. They don’t feel like they’re “front and center” anymore. Perhaps they even stop posting because… -
EndGame PR’s Steve Mullen on WRVA Radio
2 Feb 2012 | 5:53 pmAnother media opportunity popped up for EndGame PR’s Steve Mullen this week. This time he was interviewed by WRVA Radio’s Jay Hart about the impact of the Facebook IPO on everyday Facebook users. Clips from the interview were used during several newscasts. Here’s a taste… No tags for this post. -
EndGame PR’s Steve Mullen on NBC12
28 Jan 2012 | 1:12 pmIf you watched the NBC12 (WWBT in Richmond, VA) news at 11pm on Friday, January 27 or the station’s morning show on Saturday the 28th, you may have seen me talking about social media privacy with Yvette Yeon. If you didn’t, here’s the video … after a commercial message: No tags for this post.
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zenhabits
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The 9-5 Guide to Staying Active
15 May 2012 | 8:00 amEditor’s note: This is a guest post from Matt Madeiro of Make Every Day Count. Let’s see if this rings any bells. When the clock hits 8, I sit. I plop back in my rolling chair, crack open the laptop on my desk, and spend the next nine hours with my butt glued firmly to seat. I stand on occasion to step into the bathroom, but I’m back to my post again shortly thereafter — hunched over, bleary-eyed, and nursing my coffee like it’s the greatest thing since toilet paper (I make no claims to the contrary). When that clock hits 5, I bolt. I’m out the door in the blink of an eye,… -
Three Little Habits to Find Focus
10 May 2012 | 10:42 am‘Distraction is the only thing that consoles us for miseries and yet it is itself the greatest of our miseries.’ ~Blaise Pascal Post written by Leo Babauta. I’ll be the first to admit that I fall victim to the trap of the Internet — a wonderful empowering tool that can fill your day with distractions, a million little “productive” tasks that matter little, constant interruptions from messages and status updates. Who doesn’t fall victim to this? We are frittering our lives away. So how do we beat this? How do we make best use of the awesomeness of the… -
How to Live Well
7 May 2012 | 12:59 pm‘Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life.’ ~Seneca Post written by Leo Babauta. I’m not a rich man, nor do I fly around the world and drink champagne with famous people in exotic locales, nor do I own a sports car or SUV or a yacht. And yet, I’m very happy. Much happier than seven years ago when I ate fried foods and sweets all time time and felt unhealthy and overweight, when I watched television and was out of shape, when I shopped a lot and was in debt, when I worked a job that paid fairly well and had no time for myself or my loved… -
What I’ve Learned About Learning
3 May 2012 | 8:07 am‘We learn more by looking for the answer to a question and not finding it than we do from learning the answer itself.’ ~Lloyd Alexander Post written by Leo Babauta. I am a teacher and an avid learner, and I’m passionate about both. I’m a teacher because I help Eva homeschool our kids — OK, she does most of the work, but I do help, mostly with math but with everything else too. I also teach habits, writing/blogging, simplicity and other fun topics in online courses. I’m a lifelong learner and am always obsessively studying something, whether that’s… -
The 39th Lesson
30 Apr 2012 | 8:05 amPost written by Leo Babauta. Today (April 30) is my 39th Un-un-birthday, and as usual, the day is a good day to pause and reflect. Last year I wrote 38 Life Lessons I’ve Learned in 38 Years, and people seemed to find some use in it. This year, I thought I’d share an additional lesson I’ve learned: You’re not missing out. Our lives are often ruled by the Fear of Missing Out, or FOMO. (Never heard of FOMO? You’re missing out.) Some ways we let the fear of missing out rule us: We check email, Facebook, Twitter and other social networks often, in case we’re missing…
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Market Manila
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Roasted Young Lamb Ribs a la Marketman
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What are your Top 5 Restaurants in Metro Manila?
13 May 2012 | 7:30 pmI am helping some friends come up with a list of "good" restaurants in Metro Manila. I had some input, but did so with the caveat that I don't actually eat out that often, or at least when compared to some folks who love dining out. The idea is not to list out just the most fancy, expensive restaurants, but rather a mixture of reliable, delicious, good value, interesting places all over the city. This list will eventually be published, and restaurants are NOT ranked. But I wanted to ask for marketmanila.com reader input on what each of you consider your top 5 "go-to" places in the city... -
Ginisang Bagoong a la Marketman
13 May 2012 | 4:00 pmI left the bottle of "experimental" bagoong alamang in the back of the fridge in our Cebu office for 2.5 weeks before taking it back out again, with more than a bit of trepidation. -
Bagoong Alamang a la Marketman
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Do Your Bananas Get Hard In The Fridge? :)
9 May 2012 | 1:47 pmMinatamis na saging (or saba/plantain bananas simmered in brown sugar syrup) is often served simply chilled or with some crushed ice and perhaps some milk or cream on the side.
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Kyoto Foodie: Where and what to eat in Kyoto
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Shiozakura Dashi Taki Soba Gohan Kumiage Yuba Donburi
28 Apr 2012 | 11:55 pmOhisashiburi Foodies! Shiozakura Dashi Taki Soba Gohan Kumiage Yuba Donburi: Now that is a mouthful! So, what exactly is it? In short, it is a rice dish topped with condensed soy milk and finished with soy sauce and wasabi. This dish is healthy and creamy yummy, it can easily be made vegan. Shiozakura and Soba Gohan - Ready to Cook Soba Gohan: Japanese short grain rice with fresh buckwheat soba kernels. I love how Japanese add a little of another grain to their white and, or brown rice to make it more nutritious and flavorful. Perhaps the most popular is mugi gohan, ‘mugi’ is oats that… -
Japanese New Year’s Breakfast Uni Ikura Donburi and Champagne
1 Jan 2011 | 4:11 amA happy 2011 to all you foodies out there! 2010 was probably the best year of my life, therefore there were very few KF articles this year, sorry!! KF does still get lots of access, encouraging comments, links and mentions. Thank you! To ring in the new year, to hope for a year of happiness and contentment, people like to have good food and drink. Here is some inspiration, KyotoFoodie style! Uni Ikura Donburi and Champagne Uni Ikura Donburi - detail Even before I was the KyotoFoodie, I dreamt up this breakfast for Japanese ’Oshogatsu’ New Year’s Day. Japanese have osechi on New Year’s… -
Kyoto Ice Cream: Gion Kinana – Kinako Ice Cream
10 Nov 2010 | 12:11 amGion Kinana’s fresh-made kinako ice cream, more cream than ice, is the best Japanese ice cream that I have had. Their parfaits are completely amazing too. Kinana is located in Gion, just off of Hanamikoji Street, one of Kyoto’s most scenic and historic neighborhoods. I liked Kinana so much I went back for ice cream and parfaits like 10 times before I wrote this article! This one is at the top of on my Do Not Miss list. Kinana - Kinako Ice Cream Kinana - Autumn Chestnut Parfait Kinana ‘Dekitate’ Ice Cream and Kodawari Kinana makes six flavors of ice cream; kinako (roast soybean flour),… -
Coppa Broth Ramen – Guest Cheffing at Mamezen
30 Oct 2010 | 3:44 amWunderkid Chef Dylan Brawn and I guest cheffed at Mamezen last night (Oct 30, 2010). Mamezen does a gentle and sublime ramen made with Kyoto-style dashi and soy milk which is called Mamezen Soba. We wanted to turn Mamezen Soba on its head and took inspiration from Momofuku’s bacon dashi ramen. We made our broth with homemade coppa and saucisson sausage. We also did yuba donburi. The rice is cooked with an insane amount of sake and dashi. We serve (self-serve so you can get as much as you like) freshly grated wasabi and my own homemade ‘momo-joyu’ summer peaches steeped in… -
Mamezen Soba: Kyoto-style Dashi Soymilk Ramen
12 Oct 2010 | 1:48 amMamezen is another Kyoto culinary treasure and if you are into noodles and, or soymilk dishes, you should definitely put Mamezen on your list of places to ‘foodie’ when you visit Kyoto. Mamezen serves ramen in a unique soymilk broth: Mamezen Soba. I like the ‘omakase set’ which is soymilk ramen and yuba donburi ricebowl. Mamezen Soba: Soymilk Ramen Mamezen is the creation of a young Kyoto chef named Minoru Yonegawa. His family owns a very nice yudofu (simmered tofu hotpot) restaurant in Kyoto called Toka. Toka make their yudofu in a soymilk-based broth, which is very…
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BBC News - England
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Fatal fire 'started with petrol'
16 May 2012 | 1:25 pmPolice say petrol was used to start a fire in a house in Derby in which six children died, as their parents appeal for privacy. -
VIDEO: From Ladbroke Grove to Dagenham
16 May 2012 | 1:14 pmA west London woman moved to east London because of the new housing benefit cap, describes being offered Wales as a third choice. -
Arrests at BNP sex gang protest
16 May 2012 | 1:02 pmFour people are arrested in a protest by the British National Party in Rochdale over a child sex grooming case. -
Baby lamppost death accidental
16 May 2012 | 12:50 pmThe death of an 11-month-old baby killed by a falling lamppost was accidental, a jury rules. -
Judge criticises boy-killer care
16 May 2012 | 12:45 pmA judge criticises the "wholly inadequate" care given to a mentally ill man who stabbed a 15-year-old boy to death in north London.
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BBC Sport - Tennis
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Murray beats battling Nalbandian
15 May 2012 | 11:33 amAndy Murray overcomes David Nalbandian 6-1 4-6 7-5 to make it into the third round of the Masters series event in Rome. -
Resurgent Federer wins in Madrid
13 May 2012 | 11:05 amRoger Federer returns to number two in the world with victory over Tomas Berdych in the Madrid Open final. -
Serena Williams wins Madrid Open
13 May 2012 | 6:30 amSerena Williams serves notice she will be a real threat at the French Open by hammering Victoria Azarenka in Madrid. -
Federer reaches final in Madrid
12 May 2012 | 12:33 pmRoger Federer will face Tomas Berdych in the Madrid Open final knowing a win will take him to second in the rankings. -
Serena to face Azarenka in final
12 May 2012 | 5:06 amSerena Williams will play Victoria Azarenka in the final of the Madrid Open after both players enjoy simple semi-final victories.
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AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (Asia-Pacific)
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Thai royal family law under scrutiny
16 May 2012 | 2:02 pmDeath in detention of Amphon Tangnoppakul, or "Uncle SMS", spurs criticism of kingdom's strict lese majeste laws. -
China probes N Korean seizure of fishermen
16 May 2012 | 10:51 amOfficials say investigation launched into reports of capture of three vessels with 29 crew members near Dalian on May 8. -
China dissident says family being abused
15 May 2012 | 10:53 pmChen Guangcheng telephones US Congressional hearing from Beijing hospital to raise concerns about harassment of family. -
'Black box' found of Russian jet in Indonesia
15 May 2012 | 7:20 pmSukhoi Superjet's voice-and-data recorder is recovered after crash which killed all 45 people on board. -
TEPCO posts $10bn loss on Fukushima claims
14 May 2012 | 1:11 amResults take Japanese utility giant's losses to more than $25bn since tsunami and earthquake-triggered nuclear crisis.
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BBC News - World
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VIDEO: Should Saif Gaddafi be tried in Libya?
16 May 2012 | 12:53 pmLibya has asked the International Criminal Court to abandon its legal action against Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, so he can be tried in Tripoli. -
VIDEO: Assad: 'People support my reforms'
16 May 2012 | 11:54 amIn an address to Russian TV today, President Bashar Assad insisted the Syrian people supported his reforms and called his opponents "terrorists". -
VIDEO: Mexico mourns Carlos Fuentes
16 May 2012 | 11:36 amMexicans pay tribute to one of Latin America's greatest authors, Carlos Fuentes, who died on 15 May in Mexico City. -
VIDEO: Lift-off for private space travel?
16 May 2012 | 10:38 amA California-based private company hopes to usher in a new era in space travel with the successful launch of its rocket and unmanned capsule later this month. -
VIDEO: Christians in Egypt get ready to vote
16 May 2012 | 10:17 amAs Egypt prepares for the presidential elections at the end of May, the country's sizeable Coptic Christian minority is hoping for a moderate leader to protect their rights.
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Forbes - Business
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Lessons in Lead Valuation From Facebook's Acquisition Strategy
16 May 2012 | 1:36 pmFacebook -- expected to launch its IPO this week -- is speculated to have a valuation of $96 billion. With the company earning $200 million in their last quarter or $800 annualized, this means their valuation is more than 100 times their earnings. When Facebook acquired Instagram, the numbers raised some eyebrows -- but what many failed to notice was that most of the acquisition price that Facebook paid for Instagram was actually in Facebook stock. According to an S-1 filing, the company is paying $300 million in cash, and the rest in stock. Therefore, the real risk to Facebook is… -
Mario Lopez - Past, Present and Future
16 May 2012 | 1:32 pmMario Lopez is best known for his character A.C. Slater on the classic hit TV show Saved By The Bell. He was in the third season of Dancing with the Stars and is a celebrity guest host for the syndicated entertainment news magazine show Extra. In addition, he is the host of Americas Best Dance Crew on MTV. He is the author of Mario Lopez Knockout Fitness, Extra Lean, and Extra Lean Family. In this interview, I ask Mario about how he first got involved in the entertainment industry, what some of his experiences have been, his obstacles and future projects he's involved in. -
Is Google + Dying?
16 May 2012 | 1:29 pmJust as we're all gearing up for the Facebook IPO a report comes out that seems to show that Google + really isn't making the grade. While there's been an announcement of 100 million users and still growing it doesn't seem as if anyone actually does very much while there: -
Socialist Approach to Telecommunications
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Change Agents: It Takes Two
16 May 2012 | 1:08 pmThis article originally appeared in the June 4, 2012 issue of Forbes magazine.
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Forbes - Leadership
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Lessons in Lead Valuation From Facebook's Acquisition Strategy
16 May 2012 | 1:36 pmFacebook -- expected to launch its IPO this week -- is speculated to have a valuation of $96 billion. With the company earning $200 million in their last quarter or $800 annualized, this means their valuation is more than 100 times their earnings. When Facebook acquired Instagram, the numbers raised some eyebrows -- but what many failed to notice was that most of the acquisition price that Facebook paid for Instagram was actually in Facebook stock. According to an S-1 filing, the company is paying $300 million in cash, and the rest in stock. Therefore, the real risk to Facebook is… -
Mario Lopez - Past, Present and Future
16 May 2012 | 1:32 pmMario Lopez is best known for his character A.C. Slater on the classic hit TV show Saved By The Bell. He was in the third season of Dancing with the Stars and is a celebrity guest host for the syndicated entertainment news magazine show Extra. In addition, he is the host of Americas Best Dance Crew on MTV. He is the author of Mario Lopez Knockout Fitness, Extra Lean, and Extra Lean Family. In this interview, I ask Mario about how he first got involved in the entertainment industry, what some of his experiences have been, his obstacles and future projects he's involved in. -
How To Fire Your Boss
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How To Get Your Boss Fired
16 May 2012 | 1:17 pmThe new chief executive at a mid-size Atlanta technology company was technically brilliant but totally lacking in management skills. He turned everyone off, including customers. Morale started plunging, and employees began to grumble. Then they became emboldened, and they reached out to members of the company?s board, laying out how the CEO dampened motivation, wrought havoc with teamwork, and drove customers away. It took a long time, some four years, but the board finally let the CEO go. -
Change Agents: It Takes Two
16 May 2012 | 1:08 pmThis article originally appeared in the June 4, 2012 issue of Forbes magazine.
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TEDTalks (video)
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TED: David Kelley: How to build your creative confidence - David Kelley (2012)
16 May 2012 | 8:30 amIs your school or workplace divided into "creatives" versus practical people? Yet surely, David Kelley suggests, creativity is not the domain of only a chosen few. Telling stories from his legendary design career and his own life, he offers ways to build the confidence to create... (From The Design Studio session at TED2012, guest-curated by Chee Pearlman and David Rockwell.) -
TED: Jean-Baptiste Michel: The mathematics of history - Jean-Baptiste Michel (2012)
15 May 2012 | 8:00 amWhat can mathematics say about history? According to TED Fellow Jean-Baptiste Michel, quite a lot. From changes to language to the deadliness of wars, he shows how digitized history is just starting to reveal deep underlying patterns. -
TED: Tali Sharot: The optimism bias - Tali Sharot (2012)
14 May 2012 | 8:10 amAre we born to be optimistic, rather than realistic? Tali Sharot shares new research that suggests our brains are wired to look on the bright side -- and how that can be both dangerous and beneficial. -
TED: Renny Gleeson: 404, the story of a page not found - Renny Gleeson (2012)
11 May 2012 | 8:08 amOops! Nobody wants to see the 404: Page Not Found. But as Renny Gleeson shows us, while he runs through a slideshow of creative and funny 404 pages, every error is really a chance to build a better relationship. -
TED: Joshua Foer: Feats of memory anyone can do - Joshua Foer (2012)
10 May 2012 | 8:00 amThere are people who can quickly memorize lists of thousands of numbers, the order of all the cards in a deck (or ten!), and much more. Science writer Joshua Foer describes the technique -- called the memory palace -- and shows off its most remarkable feature: anyone can learn how to use it, including him.
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TechCrunch
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Why The Internet Doesn’t Make Us Care More About Politics
16 May 2012 | 1:30 pmAmerican politics used to be fun: frequent political carnivals in the 19th century would mix parties, parades, and political speeches in an endless stream of local civic life. As a result, America had an astonishingly high turnout, between 70-90%, in presidential and local elections. Yet, the Internet has never quite captured the emotional gravity of real-life engagement, and keeps tripping up multi-million dollar campaigns designed to inject life into an otherwise passive electorate. For example, take two technology initiatives that were widely predicted to dramatically increase democratic… -
It’s Time For A Larger iPhone
16 May 2012 | 1:27 pmThe Wall Street Journal reported this morning that Apple is currently ordering larger screens for the next iPhone. With the usual nonsense, the WSJ cited people familiar with the matter and stated these screens measure at least 4-inches diagonally. Production is set to begin next month, they say. The Journal better be right, though. A 3.5-inch screen is just too small now. At this point to say anything to the contrary is pure fanboi nonsense. The standard argument that consumers don’t want a large phone is tired and overused. Besides, it’s effectively proven wrong by the 20… -
More Google+ In Gmail: Improved Circle Integration, Circle Search and Quick Access To Contact Details
16 May 2012 | 12:44 pmThe folks over at Google just love their Google+ social network and more and more Google+ features have been creeping into Gmail lately as well. Today, Google is bringing even more of Google+ to its email client. With this update, Google is especially focusing on adding a deeper integration with Google+ circles. You will now, for example, see profile photos from people in your circles when you select a circle in the left sidebar. You can click on those images to search for email from a specific contact. In addition, if you really take your Google+ circles seriously, you’ll be happy to… -
Bitly Kinda Says It’s Not Raising $20M, But Sorta Hints That It Is
16 May 2012 | 12:42 pmIs link shortener Bitly raising $20 million in new funding? The Verge says it is. In response to my email, a company spokesperson denied The Verge’s story, but in vague enough terms that it could probably turn around and announce a new round in the next few weeks or months. Here’s what the spokesperson told me: Want to quickly let you know that they’re always discussing potential funding and stay in touch with potential investors on an ongoing basis. Though, this article is not based on any facts. I’ll work with the folks at bitly to connect with you for the next… -
Viacom Gives Up Fight Against Time Warner Cable, Adds Channels to TWC iPad App
16 May 2012 | 12:35 pmCustomers of Time Warner Cable have some reason to rejoice today, as the cable company has gotten the go-ahead to add channels like MTV, VH1, and Comedy Central to its live streaming iPad app. The addition comes after the channels’ owner Viacom has settled its differences and resolved litigation with Time Warner Cable. The legal fight erupted last year, after Time Warner Cable released its iPad app, which lets subscribers stream live shows to tablets inside their homes. While many networks grumbled about the app, Viacom was most vocal in rejecting the app, taking its distribution…
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Lifehacker
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Challenge: Where on Earth? [Search Research]
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Boost Your Creativity by Improving Your Working Memory [Mind Hacks]
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What Employers Look for in Entry-Level Job Candidates [Job Search]
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What Do You Actually Want Out of Search? [Ask The Readers]
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Grant Your Desktop Superpowers with These Superhero (and Villain) Wallpapers [Wallpaper Wednesday]
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NYT > Business
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A Facebook Cofounder Reflects on the Path Forward
16 May 2012 | 1:45 pmEduardo Saverin, who left the company after two years, has settled in Singapore and is assessing how best to manage the extraordinary wealth that will come his way in Facebook’s initial public offering. -
The Trade: Big Questions Left Unanswered in JPMorgan Loss
16 May 2012 | 1:38 pmThe commentary surrounding the debacle at JPMorgan Chase has mostly been about the implications for banking reform. But were any existing laws broken? -
DealBook: K.K.R. Said to Be in Talks to Buy Stake in Prisma Capital
16 May 2012 | 1:37 pmKohlberg Kravis Robert, the giant private equity fund, is in talks to buy a stake in Prisma Capital Partners, according to people with knowledge of the matter. -
Greek Crisis Aggravated by Flight From Banks
16 May 2012 | 1:31 pmMoney has been pouring out of Greece since the country's debt crisis began more than two years ago, but the outflow has picked up since last week's election. -
Shift by U.S. Muddles Solar Imports Case
16 May 2012 | 1:29 pmA decision in an anti-dumping case is expected Thursday and will focus on whether China's solar panel companies have been building market share by selling their products below cost.
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Paste Magazine
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Art and Craft Brews: 15 Beer Labels That We Love
16 May 2012 | 2:43 pmWe don’t shy away from our love for craft beer at Paste. This week is especially exciting because it’s The Brewer’s Association’s American Craft Beer Week, a celebration of “the culture and community of craft beer.” We’ll help get you get in the spirit (as if you needed any help) with some awesome labels from a few of our favorite craft breweries.... -
Live From SXSW: The Belle Brigade - "Lucky Guy"
16 May 2012 | 2:00 pmWatch The Belle Brigade perform "Lucky Guy" at the Sennheiser & Paste Present the Stages on Sixth. -
A Day In The Life Of Patrick Watson
16 May 2012 | 1:00 pmCheck out Doug Seymour’s photos below as he spent a day with Patrick Watson on May 3 at Union Transfer in Philadelphia, Pa. -
Community Creator’s Animated Series Picked Up by Adult Swim
16 May 2012 | 11:42 amThere’s still no word on whether Community creator Dan Harmon will be returning to his baby next season, but it looks like fans have something to cheer about. According to Vulture, Adult Swim has picked up Harmon’s co-created show, Rick & Morty. It’s one of seven new pilots chosen to air on the network. Rick & Morty follows a genius inventor and his duffer of a grandson and their various misadventures.... -
Live From SXSW: Hospitality (Full Set)
16 May 2012 | 11:00 amWatch Hospitality's entire set at the Sennheiser & Paste Present the Stages on Sixth.
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RollingStone.com: Music News
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On the Charts: Rihanna's 'Ship' Sails
16 May 2012 | 10:50 amWINNER OF THE WEEK Mother's Day We're not comfortable generalizing about mothers' musical tastes – this writer's wife who is a mother favors George Jones Parliament and the Sex Pistols – but stereotypical mom-oriented albums got a boost on the Billboard charts this week Carrie Underwood's Blown Away sticks to... -
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Call Reunion a 'Kick-Start to a Beautiful Situation'
16 May 2012 | 10:30 amGuerilla Union the promoter who puts on the Rock the Bells tour each year was initially scheduled to unveil the lineup at an LA press conference May 8th But the announcement was delayed a week to allow the members of a reuniting group to attend It worked out... -
High and Tight: Our Rock & Roll Baseball Experts Pick the Best and Worst Big League Stadiums
16 May 2012 | 10:00 amIn May 1976 my Dad took me to Detroit’s venerable Tiger Stadium for my first major league ballgame a Sunday afternoon contest between the pre-"Birdmania" Tigers and the eventual AL champion Yankees Though just a little over 60 years old at the time "The Corner" at Michigan and Trumbull (formerly... -
Nas, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Wiz Khalifa Announced for Rock the Bells
16 May 2012 | 7:45 amTraveling hip-hop festival Rock the Bells has announced its lineup Performers include RZA (who will also curate the festival's 36 Chambers Stage) Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Wiz Khalifa Ice Cube Mac Miller J Cole Kid Cudi 2 Chainz A$AP Rocky Atmosphere Missy Elliott and Timbaland Redman and Method Man Nas Yelawolf Kendrick... -
OneRepublic Drummer Arrested in Denver
16 May 2012 | 5:55 amOneRepublic drummer Eddie Fisher was arrested in Denver yesterday on suspicion of assault Reuters reports Fisher was also booked on charges of disturbing the peace and destruction of private property The musician is being held without bond at the Denver city jail Police have not revealed details of the actions that...
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Pinterest – A Brand Builder
14 May 2012 | 5:36 amB2C and B2B marketers are quickly seeing the potential of what a brand builder Pinterest can be. Many businesses have asked me, should we add Pinterest to our social marketing strategy? Here is where I see the value in using Pinterest for business. Pin items to engage people. Tap into peoples emotions. Tell stories with pictures. Increasing engagement with people is a brand builder. Add visuals that will resonate with your brand community. Focus on the impact your visual messages have on people. Pins can show what people can do with your product and where it can take them. Learn what people… -
Apple’s Brand Experience
11 Apr 2012 | 6:35 amApple does it again. The best brand experience can be found everywhere at Apple. The largest (23,000 square feet) Apple retail store opened Friday, April 6, at New York’s Grand Central Terminal. If you are not a New Yorker or you don’t appreciate the overwhelming crowds of people, this is the answer for you Apple enthusiasts. Apple has given the ability of iPhone 4 and 4S, iPad 2 and 4th-gen iPod Touch owners to take a virtual tour of it. > Go to Apple’s Grand Central Terminal retail store website using Mobile Safari > Choose “View More Photos” > Choose the last photo By… -
Brand Blunder … Not Brand Builder
2 Apr 2012 | 7:04 amTotal Rewards, Caesars Entertainment’s casino loyalty program has got a new logo. To kick off their new look and benefits of Total Rewards, Caesars Entertainment launched a promotional giveaway called “Escape to Total Rewards” with, they say, upwards of 90,000 in prizes including two-night trips to Las Vegas. Total Rewards, the country’s leading entertainment loyalty program, is the incentive program for players at casinos owned by the 52 worldwide Caesars Entertainments. The more you play, the more complimentary rooms, meals, etc. you receive. Caesars Entertainment says they are… -
Longwood Gardens New Logo
21 Mar 2012 | 5:09 amIs Longwood Gardens just plants, flowers and gardens? Is that their brand? This is one my favorite places to visit anytime of year and I see so much more each time I go. Who they are, is definately much more than that. The new logo, a series of interlocking script letter “L”s is very pretty with its floral and trellis influences. It is an excellent literal translation and clearly says “flower”. But … is this logo a good representation of their brand? Does it begin to tell what Longwood Gardens is really all about and who they are? What is a logo? Let’s get back to basics and… -
Brand. Branding. Visual Branding.
7 Mar 2012 | 8:06 amWhy is a strong company brand important? Because, it: Demonstrates organizational discipline Provides a sense of unity and guidance within an organization and to partner organizations Guides an organization as it naturally evolves and often, as it is forced to evolve Communicates without words Helps company leadership remain focused and inspired when needed Gives organizations direction in difficult times Provides leadership by example and inspires others How do you build a strong company brand? Building a strong brand is not only living it, in everything the company does but strengthening…
