Cutting Edge 11/16/07

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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Website of the Week
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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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Links to Keep You Informed Until Next Issue:
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Pictures of the Week:
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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

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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Tools
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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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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

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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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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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