The 9-12 Project – Because I Love America

Colbert & his researchers nail it once again: The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c The 10.31 Project comedycentral.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor NASA Name Contest “The 9-12 Project is not for families directly affected by 9/11… just people building their careers on it.”

He’s Just Not That Into Me

Well, this was a first. For the first time in over 20 years as a member of the digital universe (save for my foray into online dating): I’ve been rejected as a potential “friend” online. It was bound to happen, sure. But I didn’t expect it from someone I had actually met in real life. […]

My Chat with a Nigerian Scammer

I was awoken this morning not by my alarm clock or iPhone, but rather by my lovely wife. She said I needed to come downstairs and check out this “Nigerian Spammer.” Ummm… OK, honey, you’re waking me up to read a spam e-mail?! No, this was a live person IMing me, asking for $2,000 immediately. […]

Revaluing Time & Attention

Merlin Mann, a smart & funny guy who has some helpful advice about managing Time & Attention for the fellow Knowledge Workers among us.  The slides are excerpted from a 45-minute presentation, distilled to the major points. Who Moved My Brain? Revaluing Time & Attention View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. (tags: creativity productivity)

Hyperpolitics: What Happens When All Are Connected

Insightful talk from a smart fellow, Mark Pesce. Follow the path of socialization and its impact from millenniums ago to the current day of 43 billion text messages. 25 minutes that is well worth your time – watch on your lunch break. Or if you prefer, you may read the transcript.