What does nearly every genius have in common when it comes to work habits? Creative People Say No. 6 Reasons You Should Move To Austin, TX. Reason #7 being to hang out with me, of course. The Lies Bloggers Tell You (via Jenn – thanks!) How To Manage Internet Overwhelm (Without Going Off The Grid + Still Get Stuff Done). Another great post from Sarah V. Why Do Men Keep Putting Me in the Girlfriend-Zone? This happened to me several… Read the rest ⇒
1
comments
Funny video of the week: Old Spock vs. New Spock. It may be a car commercial, but it’s still dang funny. Awesome video of the week: When did you choose to be straight? Why Employees Shouldn’t Have Hours. “The traditional 9-to-5, 40-hour work week is just that: traditional. It’s a fossil from an era when the number of hours an employee clocked on a production line was a simplified measurement of productivity.” Do authors ever prefer the movie to their… Read the rest ⇒
2
comments
Boston Strong: Branding Charity or Branding Tragedy? Negative Emotions are Key to Well-Being What Does It Feel Like To Be Racially Profiled? Historically Authentic Sexism in Fantasy. Let’s Unpack That. Principal fires security guards to hire art teachers — and transforms elementary school Something to consider: The Sidebar in Your Blog is Hot Garbage. Caitlin’s post On Being a Non-Believer pretty much mirrors my thoughts exactly. 10 Ways Your Brain Is Screwing With You. Actually quite fascinating. Know when and… Read the rest ⇒
2
comments
Feel-good video of the week: this will make your day. Funny video of the week: Siri vs. Google Voice Experiment: What Happens When Siri And Google Voice Talk To Each Other? Cool photo series of the week: Woman Photoshops Herself and Her Cell Phone Camera into Historical Photos. The Coming Revolution in Public Education. Why the current wave of reforms, with its heavy emphasis on standardized tests, may actually be harming students How Goals and Good Intentions Can Hold Us… Read the rest ⇒
0
comments
Interesting TEDTalks-style video of the week: This Is What Happens When Kids Grow Up On Unlimited Access To Pornography. Build a Business, Not Just a Client List. Don’t Multitask: Your Brain Will Thank You. Chronic multitasking could be making you less productive. Internal Time: The Science of Chronotypes, Social Jet Lag, and Why You’re So Tired. Debunking the social stigma around late risers: “This myth that early risers are good people and that late risers are lazy has its reasons… Read the rest ⇒
4
comments
Serious/good video of the week: Real Beauty Sketches. You are more beautiful than you think. Funny/cute video of the week: a penguin being tickled. Also, I want to see this: Elysium. How not to say the wrong thing in a crisis. Really, really good advice. A Warning to Young People: Don’t Become a Teacher. Sad, but true (speaking as the daughter of a teacher). My So-Called ‘Post-Feminist’ Life in Arts and Letters. Dear society, please stop doing this already: Sexist… Read the rest ⇒
0
comments
Wealth Inequality in America: 9 Out Of 10 Americans Are Completely Wrong About This Mind-Blowing Fact. Video proof that dragonflies are nature’s ninjas. The frog is the best part. Stop working (so hard). “I’m currently working the fewest hours per week I ever have in my professional life, and I’ve never been more productive.” A Childless Bystander’s Baffled Hymn. I know this has caused a lot of uproar in the blogosphere, but I can see where he’s coming from. Candid… Read the rest ⇒
2
comments
I may have watched this entire series over the last week: The Lizzie Bennet Diaries. If you’re a fan of Pride & Prejudice, check it out. Ashley’s idea for a new social network cracks me up. I also 100% agree with this guy’s post: Work Less, Live More. I am 100% sure this would be gross: New Screen Lets You Smell Items as They Appear. Can you imagine if you could smell everything on the internet? Ewwwwww. 24 Painful Things… Read the rest ⇒
2
comments
Video of the week: Illegal. The Brains of the Animal Kingdom. New research shows that we have grossly underestimated both the scope and the scale of animal intelligence. And in other animal/science news, this bombshell: Scientists Want to Bring Some Animals Back from Extinction. Oops, I Accidentally Wasted My Entire 20s (And I Feel Fine). “Perhaps you’ve just read one of the recent, seemingly endless stream of articles and books about how difficult it is to get a handle on… Read the rest ⇒
2
comments
A fun Game of Thrones parody: School of Thrones. Worth watching just for their version of the opening credits. Surviving A Workout Plan & Healthy Diet When You Love TV, Cookies And Sleep Too Much – “Chances are, if you aren’t already a physical specimen, the thought of entering a gym and working out in front of gorgeous, fit, tight, ripped, strong people seems unappealing. If you’re the least bit self-conscious it can be an uncomfortable experience. Is my form… Read the rest ⇒
4
comments
