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Get a Flip Camera
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.
Read more →Robots Transform Retail
Wired Magazine recently highlighted several retailers (Gap, Zappos, Staples) who have introduced robots to their warehouses.
The discussion on this post is centered around the pros and cons of this development.
Read more →Thoughts on the Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution is considered to be a turning point in world history. The discussion on this post is centered around the following question:
“Did the benefits of the Industrial Revolution outweigh the negative changes that took place in society?”
Note: This post is part of a WHII course assignment. If you are not a member of the WHII class and have some thoughts to share, feel free to comment.
Read more →January 2009
+ The Darling Tree
A beautiful 4 column grid design that highlights the importance of small details.
+ Derek Webb
Derek Webb is a thought provoking artist whose lyrics represent New Testament ethics quite well.
+ Guess the Google
Waste some time testing your keyword abilities.
+ smarthistory
An excellent alternative to the traditional Western art history textbook.