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Cutting Edge: Highlights of the Week: 12/14/07

2007-12-16T00:28:00.000-08:00

Highlights of the Week: 12/14/07

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The Most Innovative Ideas of 2007
http://www.nytimes.com/indexes/2007/12/08/magazine/index.html

Cutting Edge Abstract: For better or worse, these are 70 ideas that helped make 2007 what it was.
Why it's important: How will an office chair, Radiohead's payment model, wave energy and crowdware affect your life?

Left-Hand-Turn Elimination
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/09/magazine/09left-handturn.html?_r=2&ref=magazine&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

Cutting Edge Abstract: UPS is going to reduce the number of left turns its delivery trucks make to increase its efficiency.
Why it's important: You've probably seen Zoolander, which makes this seems like a bit of a joke, but sometimes a zany idea can have more benefits than initially meet the eye.

When Will TV Ads Get Webified?
http://newteevee.com/2007/12/13/when-will-tv-ads-get-webified/

Cutting Edge Abstract: TV ads these days are looking more and more like web ads, incorporating better targeting and analytics, and moving towards a model of charging by the impression or even by a specific response taken by a viewer.
Why it's important: " ...marketing videos say it involves things like remote control click streams and program guides correlated with census information, as monitored from within the set-top box." Are past advertising ideas the right place to be looking for future methodologies?

The Checklist
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2007/12/10/071210fa_fact_gawande/

Cutting Edge Abstract: The amazing effect of implementing a way to remember how to do things and a great example of how it's working to save lives and money in hospitals around the country.
Why it's important: What simple checklists can use to change your work efficiency?

7 Stupid Thinking Errors You Probably Make
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifehack/7-stupid-thinking-errors-you-probably-make.html

Cutting Edge Abstract: The brain isn’t a flawless piece of machinery. There's a field in psychology which studies brain errors known as biases. Although you can’t upgrade your mental hardware, noticing these biases can clue you into possible mistakes.
Why it's important: How can you think about a challenge differently to come up with better, or at least a wider range of solutions?

2007 Sunset Idea House, a Super Green Remodel
http://www.jetsongreen.com/2007/12/2007-sunset-ide.html

Cutting Edge Abstract: A sneak peak at a new net zero energy house recently built in San Francisco
Why It's Important: What does it take to truly live green?

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Mondo Spider, 8 Leg Robotic Walking Machine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hfljB2wQD8

Frequency of Fire
http://www.5min.com/Video/The-Rubens-Tube-Frequency-of-Fire-1858291

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Top 10 cities for walkable lifestyles
http://www.greendaily.com/2007/12/06/top-10-cities-for-walkable-lifestyles/

Top 9 unique structures soon to be built
http://deputy-dog.com/2007/11/22/top-9-unique-structures-soon-to-be-built/?id=1206

Time Top Tens
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/top10/0,30576,1686204,00.html

Top Ten Viral Videos of 2007
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/top10/article/0,30583,1686204_1686303_1690876,00.html

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Show Me How to Play .com - learn how to play instruments my configuring screens to watch and hear the intricacies of a song.
http://www.showmehowtoplay.com/home.php

CommandShift3 - Hot or Not for website design
http://commandshift3.com/

Listen to Music and Playlists from Gmail with Gspace
http://lifehacker.com/software/featured-firefox-extension/listen-to-music-and-playlists-from-gmail-with-gspace-333110.php

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Rhizome & The New Museum - a museum for emerging media
http://www.rocketboom.com/vlog/rb_07_dec_11

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Flux Capacitor replicas

Cutting Edge: Highlights of the Week 12/7/07

2007-12-16T00:19:00.000-08:00

Highlights of the Week 12/7/07

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Toyota Unveils Personal-Transport, Violin-Playing Robots To Help Take Over The World
http://jalopnik.com/cars/novelties/toyota-unveils-personal+transport-violin+playing-robots-to-help-take-over-the-world-330647.php

Cutting Edge Abstract: Toyota released 2 new robots to support people's everyday life: a robot with 17 joints that can play the violin and a wheel chair that can move autonomously.
Why it's important: Singularity is predicted by the year 2030, and that moment is fast approaching. How will robots change your life?

7 Ways Marketers Can Use Twitter
http://www.mpdailyfix.com/2007/09/7_ways_marketers_can_use_twitt.html/?adref=gmi51c7

Cutting Edge Abstract: It's debatable how useful twittering actually is. Here are a few smart ways to Twitter.
Why it's important: Some would argue that technology is only as cool it is useful. How do you use Facebook and Twitter?

Printing Out Buildings
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/12/printing_out_bu.php

Cutting Edge Abstract: François Roche of French architecture firm R&Sie(n) has a five-axis machine originally developed to create components to restore the region’s medieval buildings. With a working area measuring 40 meters long and 5 meters wide, the machine can fabricate not just a model of buildings, or small parts of it, but full-scale structural slices. “
Why it's important: How reasonable will it be for consumers to customize homes and play an active role in personal architectural design?

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Replace Santa: Chris Christmas Rodriguez
http://www.rocketboom.com/video/extra/chris_christmas/chris_christmas1.mov

The Pavlov Altoid Theory
http://www.5min.com/Video/The-Pavlov-Altoid-Theory-1458304

2 Minute History of Snowboarding
http://www.5min.com/Video/A-History-Of-Snowboarding-in-2-Minutes-1464409

Russian Dorm Tetris
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LeuJbCgzRQ&eurl=http://weburbanist.com/2007/12/06/3-kinds-of-urban-light-art-from-dorm-room-tetris-to-architectural-light-graffiti/

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Students 2.0
http://students2oh.org/

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James F#$!ing Friedman DJs at Frisco Disco at the Transit Church and Market Saturday Night 10-2
http://www.myspace.com/friscodisco

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Garrison Kellor of Prairie Home Companion
http://www.rocketboom.com/vlog/rb_07_dec_04

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Cutting Edge: Highlights of the Week: 11/2/07

2007-12-16T00:12:00.000-08:00

Highlights of the Week: 11/2/07

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BSSP should be using delicioius to share links, resources and materials
http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/11/01/become-a-delicious-power-user/

Cutting Edge Abstract: Using delicious will help us retain, organize, and use information in a highly effective manner. Here are some tips on how to do it.

Why It's Important: Information certainly needs to be synthesized, but if Hanncock wants to better understand something about the weight loss industry for a Jenny Craig pitch he can gain access to this database of articles we've created to quickly and easily find a broad range of information. (see exhibit #1 : http://del.icio.us/kenhfisher/research:weightloss) Why don't we all start assembling our own online library of archived articles?

Brands Infiltrate Social Circles to Create Buzz
http://www.adweek.com/aw/magazine/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003664416

Cutting Edge Abstract: Recent research re-confirms a long-held fact: Consumers are more influenced by the recommendations of their friends than by marketing messages. A study conducted by The Nielsen Co., parent of Adweek, recommendations from others are trusted by 78 percent of consumers, while TV ads are trusted by 56 percent, web ads fared even worse, with just 26 percent trusting them.

Why it's important: Is it an oxymoron for marketing to use word of mouth? Word of mouth works because there is an inherent level of trust and respect; well how do marketers use it to their advantage without destroying the trust and respect of their advocates?

Tapping Influencers
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119317864699068959-email.html
http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB117106531769704150-zpK10wf4CJOB4IKoJS5anuNoi6Y_20080209.html

Cutting Edge Abstract: Surprisingly influential people who, usually without pay and purely for the thrill of it, are trolling cyberspace for news and ideas to share with their network have interesting implications for advertisers.
Why it's important: Can defying marketability destroy your brand?

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Paper Darren - quality stop motion film
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUbe0ldzuqQ&eurl=http://laughingsquid.com/

Sundance IconoClasts - The pairing of great people; Go where your passions take you and share them.
http://www.sundancechannel.com/iconoclasts

Epic Fu - master of the new pop culture
http://epicfu.com/

Is It A Car or a Bike?
http://reubenmiller.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/10/is-it-a-bike-is.html

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Science Central - where goofy humor meets science
http://sciencentral.com/articles/view.php3?type=article&article_id=218393010

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Zip Skinny
http://zipskinny.com/

Splash Up
http://www.splashup.com/

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11/2/07 @ 5pm - SF Pie Fight - Powell Cable Car Turnaround

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Cutting Edge: Highlights of the Week (11/30/2007)

2007-12-15T23:51:00.000-08:00

Highlights of the Week 11/30/07

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The Secret Strategies Behind Many “Viral” Videos Viral Videos
http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/22/the-secret-strategies-behind-many-viral-videos/

Cutting Edge Abstract: Some tips on how to make viral videos successful.
Why it's important: The concept of manufactured viral is a bit of an oxymoron. How does viral remain authentic and how can it be used without being fake or destroying trust?

Making Cars Safer
http://www.autoblogstar.com/2007/11/toyota-builds-the-ultimate-driving-sim-in-the-name-of-safety/

Cutting Edge Abstract: Toyota is using a new technology to work on features that might benefit specific groups of people, like teens and the elderly, or tired drivers. It's a dome that moves in all directions to realistically recreate the sensations of driving, and allows Toyota to research driving habits and test safety devices without endangering anyone.

Why it's important: Recreating sensations is becoming more widely used over an array of platforms to perform research and training; what is the next wave of virtual reality and what potential applications does it have?

PSFK Talks to Peter Rojas (RCRD LBL)
http://www.psfk.com/2007/11/psfk-talks-to-peter-rojas-rcrd-lbl.html

Cutting Edge Abstract: Rojas explains the thinking behind RCRD LBL and what makes it different than other labels and music aggregator sites. Some key points:- “The basic premise [of RCRD LBL] is that music should be free and legal, and the artists should get paid for it.”
Why it's important: How do you want your music served and what's the best model to encourage making creative content?

Oil from Algae?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22027663/

Cutting Edge Abstract: Oil is currently $100 a barrel and with peak oil probably already having hit research is scurrying trying to find viable alternatives
Why it's important: Energy will shape our future but is oil, even oil derived algea more of a transitory fuel or a long term solution?

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Outerwear - Function & Fashion
http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2007/11/nau_sponsored_v.php

Safety Bike
http://lizseymour.wordpress.com/2007/11/14/movie-of-the-week-3/

Project Genome & Pandora Radio
http://www.rocketboom.com/vlog/rb_07_nov_27

Peter Rojas from Engadget talks about RCRD LBL
http://www.psfk.com/2007/11/psfk-talks-to-peter-rojas-rcrd-lbl.html

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Songza - listen to or share music at whim
http://songza.com/

Lease Your Body.com - get paid to advertise for a company by getting a tattoo
http://leaseyourbody.com/main.php

Foodtube - online video recipes
http://foodtube.net/

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Negativeland - OUr Favorite Things
http://www.othercinema.com/mainframe.html

Parc Forum - Charlene Li - Forrester Research
http://www.parc.com/events/forum/default.php

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Evil Knievel
http://www.evelknievel.com/

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Cutting Edge 11/16/07

2007-11-27T09:56:00.000-08:00

Highlights of the Week: 11/21/07

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How to take a course at MIT free -- at home
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07322/834852-298.stm

Cutting Edge Abstract: Later this month, MIT will celebrate reaching its goal of having written portions, at least, of 1,800 courses -- virtually the entire course catalog, including materials from about 90 percent of its professors -- available free on its Web site.

Why it's important: How will the model for teaching & learning continue to change in the world of internets.

7 Habits of Highly Innovative People
http://thinksimplenow.com/creativity/7-habits-of-highly-innovative-people/

Cutting Edge Abstract: Creativity can be cultivated by having the right mindset. "Your creativity can be limited when your mind creates assumptions, self-imposed constraints and self-limiting inhibitions. I have found that we can remove these assumptions just by being in the moment; start doing, and stop thinking."

Why it's important: It's like the age old argument about the Disruption process - doesn't the idea of Disruption say that there shouldn't be a disruptive process? Similarly, should there be a process to being creative? Maybe not, but creativity can always grow out of experiencing new things and approaching things different so I thought this attempt at habits for creativity could have its benefits.

It's knitting needles you want, not iPhones
http://news.independent.co.uk/business/news/article3172037.ece

Cutting Edge Abstract: Some of the world's largest firms show a backlash against Facebook and mobile phones in favour of what's being called "analogue living". Young people, under pressure to communicate through so many media channels, still crave their gadgets, but also want some low-tech time out and one-dimensional products.

Why it's important: This is more than a Steampunk movement , it's about finding a happy medium between online and offline.

Don't flame me, bro'
http://www.newscientist.com/blog/technology/2007/11/dont-flame-me-bro.html

Cutting Edge Abstract: We are fundamentally changing how we communicate and some argue that being more distant from the person we're talking to makes us less focused on our identity and results in more honest and in some cases more aggressive behavior.

Why it's important: How is online communication like email, comments & text evolving?

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Web 2.0, a little bit better than web 1.0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBwlpBHl4Cg&eurl=http://laughingsquid.com/

Not the Daily Show, with Some Writer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzRHlpEmr0w&eurl=http://laughingsquid.com/
& an explaination of the issue
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ55Ir2jCxk&eurl=http://laughingsquid.com/

Car Soccer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AwKFs6Zygg

VW iCar
http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/16/is-the-vw-space-up-interface-developed-by-apple/

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DIY of the Week
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Floppy Disk Bag
http://www.ifilm.com/video/2913100?cmpnid=784&pt=bk&refsite=10637

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Tools of the Week
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23andMe - First personal Genome Service
https://www.23andme.com/ourservice/process/

The Point - Do something with a group, but only when you have the numbers to make it worthwhile.
https://www.thepoint.com/campaigns

Eye tracking rules - for web design - by Seth Godin
http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2007/11/eye-tracking-ru.html

The Best and Brightest 2007 - Smart people with ideas
http://www.esquire.com/features/best-brightest-2007/bestandbrightest2007

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HEMA - roll over the jip & janneke beker trash bin
http://producten.hema.nl/

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WNYC Radio Lab
http://www.wnyc.org/shows/radiolab/

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Climbing Goats

and 6 other Incredible Natural Phenomena you've probably never seen
http://www.oddee.com/item_91568.aspx

Cutting Edge 10/22/07

2007-11-27T09:54:00.000-08:00

Highlights of the Week: 10/22/2007

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Who needs Google? Facebook's stealth ad system
http://valleywag.com/tech/facebook/who-needs-google-facebooks-stealth-ad-system-313354.php

Cutting Edge Abstract: Facebook's advertising Flyers Pro lets advertisers target by city, gender, age, relationship status, employer, educational level, political views, and -- are you listening, Google? -- keywords.
Why it's important: Will this targeted web2.0 advertising work on you, does your Facebook profile even contain accurate information?

The New King Cole
Long known as Kenneth's unlucky kid brother, Neil is vindicated as his Iconix soars amid industrywide stagnation
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/07_44/b4056067.htm?chan=search

Cutting Edge Abstract: The business model of Iconix is that it buys fashion brands — but just the brand, not the company.
Why it's important: How much power does a brand have; even ones experiencing bad times and do they have value and revival potential simply because of their recognizability?

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QuipIt - Easily save and document things with your cellphone camera
http://www.qipit.com/pub/main;jsessionid=952BC3F1CA79E3D3C7806B4D4923C399

Thrill List - events worth checking out going down in SF
http://thrillist.com/

Ebay - Shop Victoriously
http://shopvictoriously.ebay.com/

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TV 2.0 - Content in a Multimedia World
01 Nov 2007 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
http://www.swissnexsanfrancisco.org/activities/events/TV2.0_content_in_a_multimedia_world

STREET CRED San Francisco: Architecture and the Pedestrian Experience
September 6-October 26, 2007
http://www.aiasf.org/Programs/Gallery.htm

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People Love Live Billboards
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paPkD3ye3KU&eurl=http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22634574-23109,00.html

Graffiti Art or Crime?
http://www.rocketboom.com/vlog/

1 Second Film
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7qLbUx7u-Q

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Accidental Creative: Rhythm
http://www.accidentalcreative.com/podcasts/free-podcasts/ac-71-rhythm.html

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Hard Crack Candy
http://www.myspace.com/hardcrackcandy

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Links to Keep You Informed Until Next Issue:
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InfluxInsights.com
EmergeTrends.com
ThisIsClutch.blogspot.com
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Car Companies
http://tides.ws/wp-content/uploads/images/WhoOwnsWho/Who%20Owns%20Who.jpg

Unfortunate Advertising placement
http://ineedawriter.com/blog/2007/10/contextual-advertising-mistakes.html

Cutting Edge 10/10/07

2007-11-27T09:42:00.000-08:00

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From The Information Age To The Connected Age
http://gigaom.com/2007/10/06/from-the-information-age-to-the-connected-age/

Cutting Edge Abstract: "It’s useful to see and understand shifts brought about by the web and shifts that the web is itself undergoing. We live in a time where there’s enough progress and action for us to discuss and name these shifts as we see them taking place."
Why it's important: What's the next "Age" that's currently in the midst of development?

Ronald's Crisis
http://www.visitsteve.com/work/ronalds-crisis

Cutting Edge Abstract: On September 15, 2007 Ronald McDonald, who had fallen in love with the food of New York and become frustrated with the corporate agenda of McDonald’s, stepped into action closing every McDonald’s store in Manhattan. The closure, while temporary, affected all stores and was accomplished using simple signs and tape, as seen below.
Why it's important: Refreshing! How else can we put Wallstreet's fiscal dictatorship into check?

Synthetic Happiness - TED
http://anjamerret.com/?p=285

Cutting Edge Abstract: After one year, the winner of the lottery and a person who became a paraplegic are equally as happy.
Why it's important: Does freedom of choice really makes us happier?

Understanding Diet & Fat
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/09/science/09tier.html?_r=1&partner=rssuserland&oref=slogin

Cutting Edge Abstract: Debunking dieting myths.
Why it's important: When people operate in groups why do they have such a tendency to reach mistaken conclusions?

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Tools
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Tilt Viewer - new way to visual and interact with images online
http://www.airtightinteractive.com/projects/tiltviewer/app/

Joost - Watch TV online
http://www.joost.com/

Music On The Web - extensive listing of places to listen to music on the web
http://techmagazine.ws/essential-music-and-audio-websites/

Reactee - Create your own shirts online
http://reactee.com/

FriendFeed - track the internet as compiled by those close to you.
http://friendfeed.com/

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Rocketboom - a montage of interesting news
http://www.rocketboom.com/vlog/rb_07_oct_08

BoingBoing TV
http://tv.boingboing.net/

The manliest, most honest commercial ever made
http://www.bestweekever.tv/2007/10/09/ad-wizards-the-manliest-most-honest-commercial-ever-made/

Top 10 Rap Videos White Guys Love
http://www.catsandbeer.com/music/the-top-10-rap-songs-white-people-love

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Young At Heart Choir
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McCpBsH9cOQ

Legos + Guns = ?
http://www.brickgun.com/

Sadam Hussein's Auction
http://www.wihaib.com/02_personally_used_items.htm

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Links to Keep You Informed Until Next Issue:
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InfluxInsights.com
EmergeTrends.com
ThisIsClutch.blogspot.com
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(send me your blog if you'd like it to be listed)

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http://oomsa.com/node/456

Cutting Edge: 10/1/07

2007-10-01T14:41:00.000-07:00

Highlights of the Week: 10/1/07

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São Paulo "No Logo"
http://pingmag.jp/2007/08/27/sao-paulo-no-logo/

Cutting Edge Abstract: In an effort to clean up urban surfaces, the entire city of Sao Paulo has banned all advertisements.
Why it's important: How will this visual purism effect culture and consumption?

Radiohead lets fans pick price for new album http://www.boingboing.net/2007/09/30/radiohead-lets-fans.html

Cutting Edge Abstract: Radiohead releases their new album in 10 days and they're circumventing the record label industry by releasing it at whatever price you think is reasonable.
Why it's important: If Napster was the beginning of the end of the record industry, then is this the middle?

Taking Billboards to the Next Level http://www.getitinwriting.biz/blog/2007/09/copywriting-company-ambient-billboards.html

Cutting Edge Abstract: First they attract your attention, then they slam home the message.
Why it's important: Why has it taken so long for billboards to evolve out of one dimensional?

Researchers Urge Caution As Personal Genomics Stand Poised To Go Mainstream http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/83238.php

Cutting Edge Abstract: Soon, DNA sequencing technologies will be affordable enough that personal genomics will be integrated into routine clinical care.
Why it's important: How will medicine change and what effects will this have on our already strained healthcare system?

Beijing Bicycles Subscription
http://www.psfk.com/2007/09/beijing-bicycles-for-rent.html

Cutting Edge Abstract: Beijing experiments with a subscription based bicycle sharing service.
Why it's important: Can a city be engineered to provide significant transportation advantages to cyclists & pedestrians?

Citizen Journalists
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119090803430841433.html?mod=hpp_us_pageone

Cutting Edge Abstract: Breaking news is available seconds after it happens.
Why it's important: What chance does information suppression still have, what is still suppressed and how do we learn what we're not being told.

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Squidoo - sharing knowledge, another place to learn.
http://www.squidoo.com/browse/homepage

Brand Fame - create films, post them online, match them with products/ brands, earn money http://www.brandfame.com/

Graspr - learn things from others through the medium of video
http://www.graspr.com/html/index.php

Yapta - tool for air travel
http://yapta.com/

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10/5 - 10/7 : YBCA presents Helvetica - Helvetica is a fascinating independent film about typography, graphic design and global visual culture. http://laughingsquid.com/squidlist/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=172165&year=2007&month=10

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Fantoche
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jfcpa_x4Lg&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Flaughingsquid%2Ecom%2F

Walking (2Times)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7nVyVgz8GY&mode=related&search=

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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden - Take a virtual walk through the Walker Art Center http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2007/09/the_minneapolis.php

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The Lovemarks Effect: Winning in the Consumer Revolution http://amazon.com/dp/157687267X/?tag=advertising-books-20

The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism http://www.amazon.com/Shock-Doctrine-Rise-Disaster-Capitalism/dp/0805079831/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-4462244-9246323?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1191007110&sr=1-1

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Fish Cage in Aquarium

Real Wire Frame Car

Moving the Car

Street Art In Brazil

Cutting Edge: 9/25/07

2007-10-01T14:25:00.000-07:00

Highlights of the Week: 9/25/07

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Creating Brand Experience Through Services
http://www.guerrilla-innovation.com/archives/2007/06/000600.php

Cutting Edge Abstract: Broad Shoulders, a service provider, offered a service at concerts allowing audience members to sit on their shoulders to get a better view.
Why it's important: How do brands create personality that people dislike?

Sponsor Ship is About Brands
http://etherbreather.com/2007/09/07/sponsorships-vs-advertising/

Cutting Edge Abstract: Sponsorship is more about brand than sale. Premier ads are sponsored art.
Why it's important: Do companies consider ad spend vs. brand spend?

Marc Ecko: "The Ball Is Now Yours
http://fallontrendpoint.blogspot.com/2007/09/marc-ecko-ball-is-now-yours.html

Cutting Edge Abstract: PR stunt with Barry Bond's 756th homerun ball
Why it's important: Creative ways to get more for your media money

The Ignorance of Crowds
http://www.strategy-business.com/press/article/07204?pg=1

Cutting Edge Abstract: "If peer production is a good way to mine the raw material for innovation, it doesn’t seem well suited to shaping that material into a final product. The open source model is also unlikely to produce the original ideas that inspire and guide the greatest innovation efforts. The greatest breakthroughs will always begin with “one good idea in one person’s head,” and the greatest products will always reach perfection through the concerted efforts of a highly skilled team."
Why it's important: How filtered and democratic are these conclusions that we supposedly reach as a crowd and where and how are group collaborations useful?

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Tools
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Sketchcast - blog with visuals & voice
http://sketchcast.com/

Cha Cha - search + brain power = better search
http://www.chacha.com/info/about

20 x 200 - Affordable art for everyone - sell and buy art
http://www.20x200.com/

Graffiti Archaelogoy
http://www.otherthings.com/grafarc/

We Feel Fine - visualize realtime emotions
http://wefeelfine.org/

3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Brain Power
http://www.dumblittleman.com/2007/09/3-easy-ways-to-improve-your-brain-power.html

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9/26 - Naomi Klein @ Çity Lights
http://www.citylights.com/bookstore/?fa=event&event_id=135

9/27 - 9/30 : ArtCar Fest
http://artcarfest.com/info.html

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Wikis In Plain English
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dnL00TdmLY&mode=related&search=

Do schools today kill creativity? (Ken Robinson, TEDTalks)
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8615594910106489130&q=sir+ken&total=195&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0

Stephen Hawking Say's The Simpsons Is Best Show On Us TV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybBbF3SaqVU&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Flaughingsquid%2Ecom%2F

The Web's Secret Stories
http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/144

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Brand Sense - Build Powerful Brands through Touch, Taste, Smell, Sight, and Sound, by Martin Lindstrom
http://www.amazon.com/BRAND-sense-Powerful-Brands-through/dp/0743267842/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-4462244-9246323?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1190663391&sr=8-1
- Lindstrom’s basic point is simple - brands that appeal to multiple senses will be more successful than brands that focus only on one or two.

“The Cult of the Amateur: How Today’s Internet Is Killing Our Culture and Assaulting Our Economy”
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cult-Amateur-Internet-Killing-Assaulting/dp/1857883934/ref=sr_1_1/202-0191364-2131000?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1178650376&sr=1-1
- Will the explosion of blogs and Web 2.0 sites/applications promoting the explosion of home media and ‘user generated content teach our kids to believe in half-truths and fictional accounts?

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Cutting Edge: 9/19/07

2007-09-21T10:26:00.000-07:00

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Do You Recognize These 10 Mental Blocks to Creative Thinking?
http://www.copyblogger.com/mental-blocks-creative-thinking/

Cutting Edge Abstract: Rather than looking for ways to inspire creativity, you should just realize the truth.
Why it's important: What are some of the best ways to strip away the mental blocks that inhibit creativity?

How to Market to Teens: Keep It Real and Simple
http://www.ecommerce-guide.com/solutions/advertising/article.php/3699986

Cutting Edge Abstract: Be Authentic, Create Some Buzz & Keep it Simple are a few suggestions to market to the $80 billion dollar teen market.
Why it's important: If one quarter of teen spending is done online, what's the best way to cater to their habits?

… a Roomba is One of my Favorite Things
http://www.adaptivepath.com/blog/2007/09/18/a-roomba-is-one-of-my-favorite-things/

Cutting Edge Abstract: Customers become emotionally attached to their technology.
Why it's important: How can an individual's emotional attachment to a product open a door to promotion?

Unconsumption
http://www.murketing.com/journal/?p=287

Cutting Edge Abstract: How to get rid of things that have outlived their life-span.
Why it's important: To what extent should companies consider what becomes of their products after they are used up?

How companies can make the most of user-generated content
http://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/article_page.aspx?ar=2041&l2=16&l3=16

Cutting Edge Abstract: A look at how users contribute online content.
Why it's important: What inspires users to contribute and more importantly how can it be used intelligently?

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Mechanical Turk - complete simple tasks that people do better than computers.
http://www.mturk.com/mturk/welcome

Mint - manage money online
http://www.mint.com/

oSkope - visual search agent
http://oskope.com/

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9/20/07 - Planning For Good - IDEA Challenge Brief - use social networking to collaborate with others and help further a good cause
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4736469785

9/21/07 - National Park (ing) Day- an opportunity to reclaim public parking spaces for parks and open spaces - places for people to enjoy.
http://www.parkingday.org/

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Social networks for healthcare
http://money.cnn.com/video/#/video/business2/2007/08/30/b2.disruptors.sermo.cnnmoney

SF Bus Stop Rave Flash Mobs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ktm-LxCoe_I&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Flaughingsquid%2Ecom%2F

Familjen - Det snurrar i min skalle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfU-4Y4_akY

We Are All Monkeys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a15KgyXBX24

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Caveman's Crib
http://www.cavemanscrib.com/

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Paper Art
http://bertc.com/subfour/ss/singleSheet.htm

Guinness coaster reflection art

Sewer Art in Sao Paulo

Take Back Urban Spaces (by creating mini parks in leu of parking spaces in SF)

CUTTING EDGE: Highlights of the Week 9/8

2007-09-08T08:01:00.000-07:00

Highlights of the Week

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Influence Ripples + Social Media Fragmentation
http://blog.futurelab.net/2007/09/influence_ripples_social_media.html

Cutting Edge Abstract: "Newer social media landscapes involves content, community and conversation happening at multiple venues, times and with a varied degree of reach."
Why it's important: What is a comprehensive marketing campaign?

No Car Day
http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/04/no-car-day-in-china/

Cutting Edge Abstract: Sept 22 has been declared no car day in China & a 3rd of all vehicles will be ordered off the road.
Why it's important: How would your life change if you were banned from driving?

Bike Dispensing Machines
http://www.thecoolhunter.net/lifestyle/Bike-Vending-Machines/

Cutting Edge Abstract: How to make bikes publicly available?
Why it's important: Where else can we apply the Zip Car model?

Radical Honesty
http://www.esquire.com/print-this/honesty0707?x

Cutting Edge Abstract: Everybody would be happier if we just stopped lying.
Why it's important: Why not always tell the truth?

Wii Continues To Innovate
http://brainsells.blogspot.com/2007/08/wii-continues-to-innovate.html

Cutting Edge Abstract: Nintendo opens up the gaming system to indie developers.
Why it's important: What effect does extending your business to your consumers have?

MTV So Irrelevant It's Looking to Broadway for a Boost
http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2007/09/mtv_so_irrelevant_its_looking.html

Cutting Edge Abstract: MTV is playing catch up with other technology initiatives.
Why it's important: Is MTV a dying brand?

How to Bring a City to Life: Urban Street Art
http://thisisclutch.blogspot.com/2007/09/urban-street-art.html

Cutting Edge Abstract: Julian Beever paints the streets of San Francisco
Why it's important: What's the importance of being continuously visually stimulated?

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40 Unusual Websites
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/40-unusual-websites-you-should-bookmark/

Grooveshark - P2P music trading that shares revenue with uploaders
http://www.boingboing.net/2007/09/07/grooveshark-drmfree.html

Sunday - your own personal assistant.
http://www.asksunday.com/

Google Reader Search - Search your blogs & RSS feeds
http://www.google.com/reader/

Best Web Awards
http://www.bestwebawards.com/

New Video Downloader for Firefox
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3006

Dope Tee's - submit your idea or buy others'
http://www.threadless.com/

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9/8/07 - CANVAS AND LENS
9/8/07 - Hidden Histories
9/8/07 - Full Frontal
9/8/07 - Artists Exchange
9/8/07 - Yo Yo Championships
9/11/07 - Design is your business
9/12/07 - What is Luxury?
9/14/07 - Virtual Unreality
9/14- 9/16/07 - Dwell On Design
9/18/07 - PSFK Conference
10/3/2007 - Webby Awards

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Thinking Outside the Box
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkA3nxuMJoM

Internet People
http://www.channelfrederator.com/methminute39/episode/TMM_20070906

Genius: 2012 - Malcom Gladwell on collaboration in problem solving
http://www.newyorker.com/online/video/conference/2007/gladwell

Dangerous Knowledge
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3503877302082311448&hl=en

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Podcast of the Week:
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Unconditional Love
http://www.thisamericanlife.com/Radio_Episode.aspx?episode=317

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Branding Game of the Week:
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My Black Valentine
http://www.myblackvalentine.com/

Get The Glass
http://www.gettheglass.com/

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DIY of the Week:
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HOW TO - Make a minimalist (and cheap) laptop case
http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2007/09/how_to_make_a_minimalist.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890

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Art of the Week:
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Real Artist
http://www.animationnation.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=002071;p=

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Pictures of the Week:
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9 Wonder Brands that made it to the Oxford dictionary
http://www.socyberty.com/Languages/Nine-Wonder-Brands-That-Made-It-to-the-Oxford-Dictionary-.44294

Cutting Edge: 8/17/07

2007-09-04T16:45:00.000-07:00

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Live concert recordings on USB sticks
http://www.last100.com/2007/08/13/live-concert-recordings-on-usb-sticks/

Ken's Abstract: CD's are outdated, this new wave for music sales personalizes the experience by letting you take home the live recording of a concert you're at.
Why it's important: Why can't this idea apply to everything we enjoy - conferences, classes, weddings?

Our Lives, Controlled From Some Guy’s Couch
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/14/science/14tier.html?pagewanted=2&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ei=5090&en=22bfff4070a81187&ex=1344744000

Ken's Abstract: You thought the thinking behind the Matrix was cool.
Why it's important: There's a 20% chance we're living in one.

Didja Hear NBC is Taking on YouTube?
http://www.randomculture.com/random_culture/2007/08/didja-hear-nbc-.html

Ken's Abstract: NBC is launching an all advertising video site.
Why it's important: Don't commercials drive pop culture?

The Future of Gaming
http://librarygarden.blogspot.com/2007/08/future-of-gaming.html

Ken's Abstract: "Games like Trauma Center are a lot of fun (the player is a surgeon who performs everything from removing cysts to heart surgery) but they have a greater potential if applied to the medical field."
Why it's important: How is game development evolving and where is it headed?

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Eric Ryan - Founder of Method
http://www.aaaa.org/EWEB/upload/webcasts/ap_07/ryan.html

Post Secret
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6rTkp1dek4

Brian Eno Talks About His 77 Million Paintings
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-1cTC8DFu8&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Flaughingsquid%2Ecom%2F

Ken Robinson on Being Creative
http://jump.webstreaminghost.com/wm/sfb/ken1_high.wax

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Tools
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Preezo
http://www.preezo.com/index.php

Zoomr
http://www.zooomr.com/

Spock
http://www.spock.com/about

Last.fm
http://www.last.fm/download/

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Events
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9/8 - 9/9/2007 - Singularity Summit
http://www.singinst.org/summit2007/

2/24 - 5/12/2008 - MoMa: Design and the Elastic Mind
http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/exhibitions.php?id=5632&ref=calendar

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Book of the Week:
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BOOKS - Freak Show
http://www.xtra.ca/public/viewstory.aspx?AFF_TYPE=3&STORY_ID=3440&PUB_TEMPLATE_ID=2

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This American Life: The Spokesman
http://www.thislife.org/Radio_Episode.aspx?sched=1201

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Cutting Edge 8/27/07

2007-09-04T16:20:00.000-07:00

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The anti-Tivo: Product placement beats the 30-second spot http://money.cnn.com/2006/09/15/technology/disruptors_nextmedium.biz2/index.htm

Cutting Edge Abstract: NextMedium automates and standardizes the process of product placement in TV shows, movies, and videogames. Advertisers can search through the requests to evaluate and bid on the available placement opportunities. NextMedium's site also allows for the director or other creative professional to approve and sign off on each placement.

Why it's important: How quickly is the 30-second spot dying?

Spirit Airlines CEO Says “Let Them Tell The World How Bad We Are” In Email Faux Pas. http://www.ceosmack.com/2007/08/24/spirit-airlines-ceo-says-let-them-tell-the-world-how-bad-we-are-in-email-faux-pas/

Cutting Edge Abstract: Customer complains. CEO shrugs them off. Bloggers spread the word. Airline takes a hit. "The comment trail on blogs far and wide is starting to grow, USA Today has gone national with the story and it won’t be long until the small airline CEO’s arrogance and downright rudeness starts to affect ticket sales."

Why it's important: How are individual bloggers changing the world?

Is There Anything Good About Men? And Other Tricky Questions http://tierneylab.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/08/20/is-there-anything-good-about-men-and-other-tricky-questions/index.html?hp

Cutting Edge Abstract: A better understanding of the evolution of the sexes.

Why it's important: Does social insecurity in men encourage productivity?

Clever students create cheapo DIY Segway http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/21/clever-students-create-cheapo-diy-segway/

Cutting Edge Abstract: A team of ingenious do-it-yourself'ers put together a fairly workable Segway knock-off for less than a thousand dollars using off-the-shelf supplies.

Why it's important: How is DIY changing businesses?

Filmmaker's Tool Kit: Creating a Movie with Web 2.0 http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/filmmakers_tool_kit_creating_a_movie_with_web20.php

Cutting Edge Abstract: "You have to write your film, cast it, shoot it, edit it, and distribute it to the masses. Web 2.0 applications and services can help with (nearly) all of these phases."

Why it's important: Content creators are still playing catch up but will the advent of easy to produce film saturate the market and overwhelm consumers or carve a path to the much awaited niche content that long tail theorists predict?

Teen Unlocks iPhone From AT&T Network http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/technology/AP-IPhone-Unlocked.html?_r=1&oref=login

Cutting Edge Abstract: Since the details of both hacks are public, Apple may be able to modify the iPhone production line to make new phones invulnerable.

Why it's important: Didn't similar resistance create problems for Apple's computing business? Assignment:

Jump the Shark
http://alecsoth.com/blog/2007/08/12/assignment-jump-the/

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Tools
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Pandora Jam - Discover new music and record it
http://www.bitcartel.com/pandorajam/

Walk Score
http://www.walkscore.com/

Blinkx
http://www.blinkx.com/

Free Books Online
http://www.wowio.com/index.asp

Deezer - free music on demand
http://www.deezer.com/

Google Sky
http://earth.google.com/sky/skyedu.html

How I made my presentations a little better (including the 10/20/30 rule) http://www.43folders.com/2007/08/23/better-presentations/

USB Cassette Deck
http://www.firebox.com/product/1849?itc=72&src_t=nwt&src_id=158

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Events
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8/27/07 - Social Network Portability Today
9/8/07 - Singularity Summit 07
9/14/07 - Dwell On Design
9/22/07 - SwapSF Presents: The Most Hyperbolic Clothing Swap Ever!

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Colbert Report Clip: Andrew Keen - Why the Internet is Destroying Culture http://www.thedailybackground.com/2007/08/17/the-most-infuriating-colbert-report-interview-ive-ever-seen/

How do you beat YouTube?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2007/aug/21/digitalvideo

Web 2.0 ... The Machine is Us/ing Us
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75pjGY-6NtU

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Artist Sets Sail in Life-size Paper Boat

Hole Punch Art

Cutting Edge: 9/4/07

2007-09-04T16:10:00.000-07:00

I'd like to start this issue by thanking those of you who have submitted articles to Cutting Edge. Not only has it broadened the depth of our content but it's helped us take a look at categories you're interested in learning about. I recently stumbled across this article: 'Public Cries out for Something Different' from the news and want to avoid that same trap of providing useless information. This is your opportunity to customize the content you receive and contribute to the democratization of your micro-learnings. If you'd like, please respond by letting us know what you're interested in learning about, so we avoid this:

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Here are the 10 game-changing startups most likely to upend existing industries - and spawn new entrepreneurial opportunities.
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/business2/business2_archive/2007/09/01/100169862/index.htm

Cutting Edge Abstract: Spotting the next Disruptors: 10 businesses with the potential to rewrite the rules of existing industries or open up entirely new markets. Blinkx indexes 14 million hours of web video and uses software to turn speech into text.
Why it's important: Could this be the technology advertisers are looking for to better target consumers?

A student campaign using the social networking website Facebook has forced an international bank into a U-turn over charges.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/6970570.stm

Cutting Edge Abstract: Thousands of students on Facebook threatened to boycott the HSBC, so HSBC listened & responded.
Why it's important: How can applications like Facebook give power back to the people?

Meraki Empowers San Franciscans to Free the Net
http://meraki.com/press-releases/2007/08/15/meraki-empowers-san-franciscans-to-free-the-net/

Cutting Edge Abstract: Meraki takes a truly unique and innovative bottoms-up approach by empowering individuals to connect and build a Wi-Fi community.
Why it's important: Will free public internet become a reality in SF & what's the best way for it to happen?

Vint Cerf, aka the godfather of the net, predicts the end of TV as we know it
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2007/aug/27/news.google

Cutting Edge Abstract: "You're still going to need live television for certain things - like news, sporting events and emergencies - but increasingly it is going to be almost like the iPod, where you download content to look at later."
Why it's important: How is content consumption changing, how rapidly and how will you use your TV in 5 years?

The Facebook economy
http://money.cnn.com/2007/08/22/technology/facebook_economy.biz2/index.htm?postversion=2007082307?

Cutting Edge Abstract: Web 2.0 opens its doors to developers like Slide.
Why it's important: How will advertising play into social networking applications?

Bonfire of the Brands: How I Learnt to Live Without Labels by Neil Boorman
http://www.canongate.net/Bonfire-of-the-Brands/Paperback

Cutting Edge Abstract: This is a book exploring how brands have come to dominate our world.
Why it's important: Has your identity become based on the purchasing decisions you make?

Softening a Message
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/graphic/2007/08/31/GR2007083100089.html

Cutting Edge Abstract: Softening ad campaigns so they aren't so hard-hitting.
Why it's important: How are lobbyists affecting your health?

User Generated Video Seeks a Business Model
http://blog.ipglab.com/?p=141

Cutting Edge Abstract: Crackle.com allows viewers to rank content.
Why it's important: Will user generated videos be able to compete?

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Tools
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SplashCast
http://web.splashcast.net/catalog/search.aspx

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9/8/07 - Singularity Summit 07
9/14/07 - Dwell On Design
11/10/07 - Green Festival

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What is a Temple - A look at Burning Man
http://www.current.tv/pods/tvfreeburningman/PD07063

Zink - Inkless printing
http://podcasts.cnn.net/cnn/services/podcasting/disrupto/video/2007/08/23/b2.disruptors.zink.cnnmoney.m4v

Play Pumps
http://www.playpumps.org/site/c.hqLNIXOEKrF/b.2559311/k.BCFF/Home.htm

Robot Chicken Gummy Bears
http://youtube.com/watch?v=oGUYrXn_xnI

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