Cutting Edge 10/10/07

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Articles
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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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Videos of the Week :
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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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Cultural Phenomena of the Week:
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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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Pictures of the Week:
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http://oomsa.com/node/456