The Value of Hard Work
The American drive to work hard and actually accomplish something is fast disappearing. I’ve seen it in the classroom, on the basketball court, and even in my own life.
This post is a renewed call to hard work.
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+ FontEx
Hand-picked free fonts for download.
+ WooThemes
The best premium Wordpress themes. Hands down.
+ Web Design Ledger
A beautiful site offering web design resources and tutorials.
+ Periodic Table of Typefaces
For typography lovers everywhere…
Fixing Your Audi A6 Water Leak (Video)
A few weeks ago, I noticed a water leak in the Audi. As I drove uphill, water came rushing through a vent near the passenger side floor. I figured this is one of those problems you can’t really ignore.
Instead of paying a dealer $150+, I fixed the problem on my own and developed a quick video tutorial for fellow Audi owners.
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Generally speaking, I do not recommend products. Today I will make an exception.
I recently purchased a Flip Mino HD Camcorder and it did not disappoint. Simple, intuitive, and surprisingly capable, I had my wife and son out in the yard for our first video within minutes.
Read more →Best of the Web - April 2009
+ Starseeker Movie Review
A well-organized blog highlighting upcoming movie releases.
+ Recycled Art
If you’re not sure what to do with all of your spare license plates, here’s some inspiration.
+ Guess the Flag
A great resource for a Geography or World History classroom.
+ Art Crimes
One of the most comprehensive graffiti archives on the web.
Can Basketball Change the World?
Our world is complicated. Terrible atrocities take place on every day, and it often feels like we are handcuffed from making any significant difference. In recent years, I’ve been exposed to organizations and individuals who have convinced me otherwise.
Dan Occhiogrosso is one of those individuals.
Read more →Best of the Web - March 2009
+ Noise Trade
Download great albums for free.
+ OfficePOD
Cool concept for individuals working from home. I wonder if it would make me more productive…
+ March Madness
The NCAA streams all of the tournament games for free.
+ USGS Earthquake Tracker
Use your spare time to track earthquakes.
Take Your Google Searches to the Next Level
Let’s face it. In a moment of weakness, all of us have typed a lazy, less than thoughtful phrase with hopes that Google will do all of the work for us. This post will show you how to use Google like you’re a search rockstar, and find everything that you’re looking for in less time.
WARNING: When you’re finished reading this post, your search habits will never be the same.
Read more →Best of the Web - February 2009
+ Typetester
Compare fonts for the screen. Very helpful for design projects.
+ Wordpress Security
A post from Smashing Magazine with tips on how to protect the Wordpress admin area.
+ JungleCrazy.com
All the craziest Amazon deals in one place.
+ BookMooch.com
Give books away. Get books you want. A book bartering website.
Discover Your Implicit Biases
A fascinating form of psychological research can help you identify biases that you are unwilling or unable to recognize. Several years ago, three scientists developed a new technique for understanding what they designate as implicit attitudes and stereotypes. The result of their work culminated in Project Implicit, a series of prompts that can be used to help identify biases in the human mind.
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