Striking Color Images from WWI

These pictures from World War I are some of the only color images that exist from that historic and bloody conflict.  They are especially dramatic because we don’t usually see color from that period.

The Casual Presidency – The Obama Style

This is someone comfortable and confident enough in his own abilities that he can be himself in the middle of a million complexities.  Wish I could be that together sometimes.

The Plastic Logic E-Reader – Move Over Kindle

The Kindle isn’t the only reader in the market. Apparently several companies are working feverishly on ways to replace paper and allow for updated content on a flat portable screen.  This one looks very sleek, and although it isn’t available yet, I’m standing in line for one already.  Or anything like it.  I would rather [...]

Empire State Building: Made by Hand

The 102-story Art Deco tower in Midtown Manhattan known as the Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world from its completion on May 1, 1931, until the World Trade Center eclipsed it in 1972. It was the product of the labor of 3,400 men.
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Watch Simon Get Shocked by Susan Boyle

Everyone’s seen this, but here it is again.  A great voice and a lesson in life, all rolled up in a neat little emotional package.

The View from the Seven Highest Peaks on Earth

Only a select few have conquered the Seven Summits, a grueling challenge that involves climbing the tallest peak of every continent. They’ve seen the spectacular mountain-top views firsthand, and now you get a chance to soak in the scenery too as we go on a whirlwind tour of images captured by these exceptional mountaineers.
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BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN’S COMMENTS FROM THE STAGE AT CLEVELAND’S VOTE FOR CHANGE RALLY

This is from a concert before the election… on November 2nd to be precise.  I post it here as a great bit of writing and as a reminder on the eve of the inauguration that we still stand at a crossroads and it is up to us to move in the right direction.  Read the [...]

Small Things Challenge

A great spot.  A great idea.  I’ve posted about micro-loans before, but this is a really strong reminder of the power we all have to make a difference.

Save newspapers now by shutting them down

This from the Huffington Post. Is there any reason to keep printing newspapers?  This article make the case for putting them out of their misery now and moving the revenue to the growing internet version.  Not sure but he seems to have a point.  Oh and don’t get me started about turning off TV transmitters.  [...]

What to expect from an intelligent president

This is a great article.