Elizabeth Gilbert on genius | Video on TED.com
Well, Im a big Elizabeth Gilbert fan. If you have read (or much better, listened to from Audible.com) the book Eat, Pray, Love, then you might find this little 20 minute talk of Elizabeth's at the TED conference to be interesting. I did....
Monday, February 9, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Auroraadvocate.com - Kaleidoscope: Big plants boosted Barberton growth
Auroraadvocate.com - Kaleidoscope: Big plants boosted Barberton growth
Interesting (to me at least) look at some of the history of Barberton, where I work, and a little bit on my company, Babcock and Wilcox.
Interesting (to me at least) look at some of the history of Barberton, where I work, and a little bit on my company, Babcock and Wilcox.
2009 Grammy Performances - Mahalo
2009 Grammy Performances - Mahalo
I havent watched them yet, but here are all the grammy performances if you missed them live, like I did.
I havent watched them yet, but here are all the grammy performances if you missed them live, like I did.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
LIFE photo archive hosted by Google
LIFE photo archive hosted by Google
Check this out: Google has indexed the library of LIFE magazine photos. Some pretty cool stuff in here....
Check this out: Google has indexed the library of LIFE magazine photos. Some pretty cool stuff in here....
Viral Video Chart - Ellen DeGeneres ~ I Love Jesus But I Drink A Little (HQ)
Viral Video Chart - Ellen DeGeneres ~ I Love Jesus But I Drink A Little (HQ)
I'm not normally an "Ellen" watcher, but this is, as they say, "a stitch"
I'm not normally an "Ellen" watcher, but this is, as they say, "a stitch"
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
YouTube - MASCARA Speed Painting Bette Davis Eyes
YouTube - MASCARA Speed Painting Bette Davis Eyes
I know I have a son in Art school, and there are some pretty talented people around, but all the same this video just blows me away. I wonder how long it took to do in real time?
I know I have a son in Art school, and there are some pretty talented people around, but all the same this video just blows me away. I wonder how long it took to do in real time?
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Top Twitter User Rankings & Stats | Twitterholic.com
Top Twitter User Rankings & Stats | Twitterholic.com
Want to know who the most popular people to follow on Twitter are? (of course you do). Then check out this site for an update list of who has the most followers, and how often they "tweet"
Want to know who the most popular people to follow on Twitter are? (of course you do). Then check out this site for an update list of who has the most followers, and how often they "tweet"
Zinio | Home | Digital Magazines
Zinio | Home | Digital Magazines
So, paper magazines are dead (mostly). But this cool Zinio site has full electronic versions of a number of great magazines that are identical to the printed versions. You read them with a little program that runs on your PC. Great for me, because I travel all over and can read them anywhere. The image quality is great, you can zoom and search and follow links and print, and it's generally pretty neat. I get PC magazine, and its a great way to read it. They even have some of those annoying little pullout cards like the real magazines do!
So, paper magazines are dead (mostly). But this cool Zinio site has full electronic versions of a number of great magazines that are identical to the printed versions. You read them with a little program that runs on your PC. Great for me, because I travel all over and can read them anywhere. The image quality is great, you can zoom and search and follow links and print, and it's generally pretty neat. I get PC magazine, and its a great way to read it. They even have some of those annoying little pullout cards like the real magazines do!
Will Hall Music � TWiT.tv Audible Book Picks
Will Hall Music � TWiT.tv Audible Book Picks
Im a big Audible.com audio book listener (and you should be too), but one of the challenges each month is coming up with new books to get on my subscription plan (2 per month). Well, there are a number of Tech podcasts (like TWIT.COM) with really smart people on them that have Audible as their sponsor, and the podcast guests usually select a book to recommend. This website gathers all those recommendations up in one place, which is a really cool place to go to get ideas about what people are reading that is interesting.
Im a big Audible.com audio book listener (and you should be too), but one of the challenges each month is coming up with new books to get on my subscription plan (2 per month). Well, there are a number of Tech podcasts (like TWIT.COM) with really smart people on them that have Audible as their sponsor, and the podcast guests usually select a book to recommend. This website gathers all those recommendations up in one place, which is a really cool place to go to get ideas about what people are reading that is interesting.
Onexposure - 1x.com - In pursuit of the sublime
Onexposure - 1x.com - In pursuit of the sublime
If you're into browsing astonishing amateur photography, 1x is probably one of the best sites out there. I use it a lot to get "tips" by example, or, if I just want to be depressed about how poor my own photos are by comparison.
If you're into browsing astonishing amateur photography, 1x is probably one of the best sites out there. I use it a lot to get "tips" by example, or, if I just want to be depressed about how poor my own photos are by comparison.
Pipl - People Search
Pipl - People Search
If you're ever looking to find an old chum, or perhaps stalk an old beau, or whatever, this service seems to come up with an amazing amount of information about people.
If you're ever looking to find an old chum, or perhaps stalk an old beau, or whatever, this service seems to come up with an amazing amount of information about people.
Watch Videos of America's Song
Watch Videos of America's Song
In case you haven't seen this video that Oprah's production company did, I recommend it. I think the spirit of service, patriotism, and engagement that the election of Obama seems to have fostered, particularly among artists, is pretty cool. I hope it lasts. Anyway, this, I think, is part of that positive spirit that is in the air.
- Z
In case you haven't seen this video that Oprah's production company did, I recommend it. I think the spirit of service, patriotism, and engagement that the election of Obama seems to have fostered, particularly among artists, is pretty cool. I hope it lasts. Anyway, this, I think, is part of that positive spirit that is in the air.
- Z
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Viral Video Chart - Playing For Change: Song Around the World "Stand By Me"
Viral Video Chart - Playing For Change: Song Around the World "Stand By Me"
Check this out if you haven't seen it. It's pretty cool. The voice of the first guy from New Orleans is absolutely amazing.
Check this out if you haven't seen it. It's pretty cool. The voice of the first guy from New Orleans is absolutely amazing.
Viral Video Chart - The T-Mobile Dance
Viral Video Chart - The T-Mobile Dance
Almost enough to make me want a T-Mobile phone. AT&T would never think of something like this.
Almost enough to make me want a T-Mobile phone. AT&T would never think of something like this.
Viral Video Chart - Cadbury Eyebrows
Viral Video Chart - Cadbury Eyebrows
What else is there to say about this? Those are some wild eyebrows.
What else is there to say about this? Those are some wild eyebrows.
Viral Video Chart - Oren Lavie - Her Morning Elegance
Viral Video Chart - Oren Lavie - Her Morning Elegance
Ok, i really think this is a cool video. Maybe David or Megan can tell me how it's done.
Ok, i really think this is a cool video. Maybe David or Megan can tell me how it's done.
Twitter / Genny_Spencer
Twitter / Genny_Spencer
This is an interesting "twitter-like" posting stream from a girl that lived during the 1930's. Here is where it came from:
"Late last year, my family found a line-a-day diary maintained by my great-aunt from 1937 to 1941. She was in her early teens, living on a small farm in rural Illinois with her two brothers, one of which was my grandfather.
This is an interesting "twitter-like" posting stream from a girl that lived during the 1930's. Here is where it came from:
"Late last year, my family found a line-a-day diary maintained by my great-aunt from 1937 to 1941. She was in her early teens, living on a small farm in rural Illinois with her two brothers, one of which was my grandfather.
It's a fascinating account of life in a bygone era, a time when my family's only connections to the world were schoolhouse chatter and a neighbor's radio.
Looking at the terse journal, my sister quipped, "This is the Twitter of the 1930s." We glanced at each other and almost immediately began planning the Twitter account that would become Twitter.com/Genny_Spencer."
http://www.thesocialpath.com/2009/01/twitter-from-1937.html
Friday, January 16, 2009
The top 25 Bushisms of all time. - By Jacob Weisberg - Slate Magazine
The top 25 Bushisms of all time. - By Jacob Weisberg - Slate Magazine
I dont normally make alot of political commentary, but check this out. Particularly the video that is included. It's kind of amazing, really, that these things could really come out of the mouth of the President. If I didn't see the video, I wouldnt believe it.
I dont normally make alot of political commentary, but check this out. Particularly the video that is included. It's kind of amazing, really, that these things could really come out of the mouth of the President. If I didn't see the video, I wouldnt believe it.
Viral Video Chart - 1975 Chrysler Cordoba
Viral Video Chart - 1975 Chrysler Cordoba
I actually remember seeing this on TV when I was in high school, I'm not sure why it's memorable. Its interesting that the focus of the ad is on how this "small" car can be comfortable, with its "soft corinthian leather". Interesting way to describe a piece of crap car.
- Z
I actually remember seeing this on TV when I was in high school, I'm not sure why it's memorable. Its interesting that the focus of the ad is on how this "small" car can be comfortable, with its "soft corinthian leather". Interesting way to describe a piece of crap car.
- Z
Viral Video Chart - Heineken - Walk in Fridge
Viral Video Chart - Heineken - Walk in Fridge
Ok, I think this one is pretty funny, and I don't even like beer.
- Z
Ok, I think this one is pretty funny, and I don't even like beer.
- Z
