Benjamin Zander is a person whom I know of only through an audio podcast. I heard his words, his passion, his humor- and I want to meet him. His energy and enthusiasm for classical music generates possibility. I was unable to ponder his words without considering my own contribution. View this video from TED Talks and get inspired! Read more »
Base jumping off buildings is for sissies, apparently, so the next sport to stir the testosterone-adrenaline cocktail is wing suit base jumping… at terminal velocity. Read more »
See if your assumptions about how to address a stove fire are correct. Watch this video and learn the proper way to address such a moment of panic… water is NOT the answer. Read more »
When an advertising campaign is so successful that it is sampled and remixed repeatedly, yet still references the original concept, should credit be given to the original creator? The issue of intellectual property rights in marketing communications has been a topic of conversation over the last few years. One argument makes the case that IP is an untapped revenue source for marketers. That could be going too far… Read more »
The wisdom of nature is obvious, but enculturation removes our basic instincts on how to care for ourselves. Why should we look for cures? We must because we build disease. For humans, disease occurs because of the violations of natural laws. Have we lost our way? Read more »
If you like to shake your salsa and get out the vote simultaneously… then this is the video for you. Its another great example of grass roots tools allowing for individual expression. Read more »
AFL-CIO’s Richard Trumka makes it clear that racism against Obama lies just below the surface of so many people’s minds. I make the statement that passivity and inaction are a signature of modern life. Mr. Trumka does not heed my sentiment. Read more »
Tina Fey does an extraordinary impersonation of Sarah Palin while Amy Poehler gets her Clinton on… Read more »
The affects of wireless phone on the brain is a subject of much debate. Underwriters are creating policies for the mobile phone industry, scientists are conducting studies and groups of young adults are hosting popcorn parties around the world using their cell phones to cook the treats. Read more »
During the Olympics, we all were privy to a variety of good, bad and ugly ads rolled out while we rolled in the hours of viewing. I was struck by the number of spots that attempted to rally our interest around environmentally sensitive or proactive companies and their products. Is this ad an example of greenwashing? If not, it sure gets close! Read more »
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