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- August 30, 1954
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Guy Kawasaki Creativity in advertising
Creativity is a mental and social process involving the discovery of new ideas or concepts, or new associations of the creative mind between existing ideas or concepts. Creativity is fueled by the process of either conscious or unconscious insight. An alternative concep...tion of creativeness (based on its etymology) is that it is simply the act of making something new....
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Published:2010-01-06 00:38:59 GMT
Guy Kawasaki How to make your own cleaning products
Get dizzy in the cleaning product aisle trying to choose the right products for your home? From bottles that feature “super” to “magical” to “extra strong”—the options are overwhelming, not to mention expensive. To save money, and limit the amount of time you spend in t...he grocery store, why not try conjuring up your own cleaning products? In the case of dishwashing liquid, all you need is 1/4 cup of lemon juice...
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Published:2010-01-05 23:47:00 GMT
Guy Kawasaki How to avoid 5 common travel mistakes
Other than strapping heroin to your leg or chugging local water out of the tap, do you know five common travel mistakes that can ruin your vacation? The Chicago Tribune examined a handful of travel oopsies and explains how to avoid the mistakes. Take note, travelers: • ...Waiting to review reservations • Not inspecting your rental car when you it up • Not purchasing insurance for your cruise • Staying at a hotel...
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Published:2010-01-05 23:47:00 GMT
Guy Kawasaki 9 essential iPhone apps for cat lovers
Yes, our feline friends are well-represented in the App Store. There are a wealth of kitty-themed widgets available for download. Luckily, Mashable was good enough to sift through the muck and compile a detailed list of the nine best iPhone apps for cat lovers. 6. Cat ...game. If you think encouraging your (hopefully declawed) cat to claw at your beloved iPhone is a good idea, then the cat game app, that recreates...
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Published:2010-01-05 23:33:50 GMT
Guy Kawasaki Stay single to stay skinny
Australian researchers have discovered the key to staying slim and it’s not a cookie diet, chalky-tasting shakes or pill popping. Nope, the key to fending off unsightly pounds is to not put a ring on it. The study, appearing in the American Journal of Preventative Medic...ine, discovered that young women who got married or lived with a partner packed on four pounds over 10 years....
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Published:2010-01-05 23:01:22 GMT
Guy Kawasaki Totally nuts optical illusion
A noggin scratching, nutty optical illusion that you will have to watch at least a handful of times to figure out: Take a break and have some fun. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Published:2010-01-05 21:40:01 GMT
Guy Kawasaki Wi-Fi kryptonite: Chicken wire
San Francisco residents hoping to rig up a wireless network in their 1920s era homes discovered the kryptonite to their Wi-Fi dreams: chicken wire. Before drywall emerged as a popular building material in the 1950s, many construction companies used plaster and chicken w...ire fencing in home building. Zip forward 80 years and it turns out that the chicken wire creates a nearly impenetrable mental shield, blocking wireless gadgets. Some San Franciscans have resorted...
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Published:2010-01-05 21:08:31 GMT
Guy Kawasaki 10 new year's resolutions every freelancer should have
For freelancers, year-end reviews—and self-eveluation—are crucial for continued success and staying fresh. Actually, if you’re self-employed you should really be reflecting far more frequently than every three hundred and sixty five days. But in keeping with the spirit ...of New Year’s resolutions, here are ten resolutions every freelancer should have. 1....
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Published:2010-01-05 19:51:00 GMT
Guy Kawasaki How Canada protects free speech
Canada’s highest court recently updated the country’s libel laws with a pair of decisions that will strengthen freedom of speech. The ruling established a “responsible journalism” defense that protects reporters sued for libel whose stories were in the public interest. ...In the first case, The Toronto Star was saved from paying one million in punitive damages—one of the largest awards in Canadian libel history—in a story detailing controversial plans for a new...
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Published:2010-01-05 19:37:37 GMT
Guy Kawasaki 3D channels coming to your cable lineup
Consider slipping a pair of those funky 3D glasses into your pocket after seeing Avatar because you could soon use them at home. A joint venture between Discovery, Imax and Sony plans to develop a 3D television channel that will showcase a variety of 3D content, includi...ng entertainment and natural history programming....
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Published:2010-01-05 19:32:00 GMT
Guy Kawasaki 13 ways a Nexus One is better than an iPhone
To my utter amazement, my teenage son has switched from an iPhone to a Nexus One. He can’t exactly explain why he likes it more, but this was enough for me to give it a long hard look. He also told me he switched to Chrome from Safari, and he has a good point on both co...unts. I’ve compiled a list of ways that I think a Nexus One is better than...
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Published:2010-01-05 18:52:00 GMT
Guy Kawasaki 4 ways to injury proof your workout
Chances are, the majority of you reading this have get in better shape listed as one of your New Year’s resolutions. But, while getting healthy is great, injuries are not. So before you hit the gym in full force, read these four ways to injury proof your workout routine. 1. Find the right balance....
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Published:2010-01-05 18:17:46 GMT
Guy Kawasaki The world's most useless machine
If you thought the Bedazzler or automatic bum wiper were the most pointless gadgets ever invented, take a gander at what is dubbed “The Most Useless Machine EVER!” After watching the video, who wouldn’t want to add to their household crap collection with this little th...ingamabob? Fear not, kitsch collectors, you can make your own with a little help from Instructables. A crapload of DIY projects. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Published:2010-01-05 18:15:38 GMT
Guy Kawasaki 50 things we didn't know a year ago
Here’s a compilation of fifty things that we didn’t know a year ago. These are my favorite: Grumpy people think more clearly because negative moods trigger more attentive, careful thinking. One mutated gene is the reason humans have language, and chimpanzees, our close...st relative, do not. French newborns cry in a rising French accent, and German babies cry with a characteristic falling inflection. Surfing the Internet may help delay dementia because it creates stimulation that...
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Published:2010-01-05 18:04:32 GMT
Guy Kawasaki Avatar is Pocahontas in space
What do movie mega-hits Avatar and Pocahontas have in common? Nope, not syphilis. Apparently the two share an eerily similar plot. Hmmmm… Check out the full plot parallels in what looks like book report form. Lucky for James Cameron, no one forked over 10 bucks to see... Avatar for the storyline. Get your flick fix. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Published:2010-01-05 17:09:00 GMT
Guy Kawasaki Tiger Woods + Annie Leibovitz + Vanity Fair
What a combination: Tiger Woods, Annie Leibovitz, and Vanity Fair. Can it get any better than this for a cover story? And Leibovitz took the photos before the implosion! More on golf and photography. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Published:2010-01-05 06:44:00 GMT
Guy Kawasaki So long Tweet and Sexting! Banned words for 2010
Each year, Lake Superior State University selects the most overused words and puts out a call to kick the offending terms to the curb along with the browned Christmas tree and moldy fruitcake. Well, prepare to reshape your vocab for 2010 with the 35th edition of LSSU’s ...List of Words Banished from the Queen’s English for Mis-use, Over-use and General Uselesness. Words that made folks want to stick their fingers in their...
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Published:2010-01-05 06:42:00 GMT
Guy Kawasaki How to reinvent yourself
It’s never too late to reinvent yourself, so check out these ten tips from Alexandra Levit of the Wall Street Journal. She is also the author of New Job, New You: A Guide to Reinventing Yourself in a Bright New Career. Here are three of her ten tips: Inventory your kno...wledge. Strut your skills. Engage your loved ones. If it’s time to get out of a rut, her posting and book are just the things...
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Published:2010-01-05 04:43:00 GMT
Guy Kawasaki Time.com chooses the top 10 magazine covers of the year
So perhaps we’re edging toward that time when 2009 lists are gimmicky, overused, and boring (or was that three weeks ago?), but here’s one I just can’t resist posting: Time curated the top 10 magazine covers of 2009. (The top of the list, from February 22’s New York mag...azine, is shown above.)To be honest, I feel a bit of the weight of timeliness in posting this—for how many more years can...
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Published:2010-01-05 04:40:03 GMT
Guy Kawasaki The perfect bowl of pho
Designer Omid Sadri created this sweet piece of dishware specifically for the scrumptious Vietnamese soup noodle Pho. “Inspired by the form of a classical Vietnamese lantern, the bowl set here is designed to ‘simplify and enrich’ the experience of the famous Vietnamese ...dish,” explains Yanko Design blog. This is the coolest thing I’ve seen all day. Check out Yanko Design’s posts for more screen shots. How about more news, tips, and recipes on...
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Published:2010-01-05 03:52:00 GMT
Guy Kawasaki Modern Library's 100 best books of all time
Publishing giant Modern Library has put together a two rad lists of the Modern Library’s board’s favorites and reader’s favorites. (There also appear to be cool links to 100 best non fiction books and Radcliff’s Rival 100 best novels—but sadly both aren’t working at the... time of this post.) What made the top five of each list? The Board’s List 1....
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Published:2010-01-05 02:56:42 GMT
Guy Kawasaki Survival kit: 10 things every journalist should know in 2010
Gear up for 2010 with Journalism.co.uk's 10 essential things journalists must know in the coming year. The author impresses such knowledge as: - How to monitor Twitter and other social media networks for breaking news or general conversations in your subject area using... tools such as TweetDeck. Understand and use hashtags. - You are a curator....
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Published:2010-01-05 01:57:10 GMT
Guy Kawasaki The new Sports Illustrated tablet
Earlier we posted about one imagining of a magazine tablet. It looks like Sport Illustrated has the real thing. Check out more screen shots of this cool new Time Inc. device at SportIllustrated.com. How about keeping up with sports this way? Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Published:2010-01-05 01:09:00 GMT
Guy Kawasaki How to conquer doubt
Do you have trouble quieting the little critical voice inside your head? Rather than stick a screw driver up your nose in attempt to evict that Debbie Downer from your brain, consider taking the sound advice Harvard Institute of Coaching co-founder Susan David. David su...ggests steering clear of a common strategy — ignoring or suppressing your inner critic — and, instead, follow three simple steps to help you better understand and quash...
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Published:2010-01-04 23:48:30 GMT
Guy Kawasaki Top ten posts for startups
Need some startup motivation and wisdom to start the year? Om Malik has compiled a top-ten list of startup posts from 2009. The list includes: “What Startups Are Really Like” by Paul Graham “What Is the Minimum Viable Product?” by Venture Hacks “Designing for Social Tr...action” by Josh Porter If you’re thinking of starting a company or are already in the process, this is a list that you need to check. More on startups BLAH. Photo credit:...
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Published:2010-01-04 23:10:18 GMT
Guy Kawasaki Newark Airport “Hey Jude” sing-a-long
Airline passengers stuck at Newark Airport during a security lockdown got a cheer up when a fellow stranded traveler broke out his guitar for a sing-a-long of "Hey Jude." The performance sparked a few smiles and, lucky for the singer, didn't seem to trigger any sort of ...TSA security threat level increase. Cheer up and have fun! Permalink | Leave a comment »...
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Published:2010-01-04 22:37:19 GMT
Guy Kawasaki Dating site axes 5,000 members for gaining weight
As if January didn’t already feel like one long arduous Monday, imagine dealing with a wallop to your ego in addition to all those Christmas credit cards bills and below zero temps. About 5,000 members of the dating and social networking site BeautifulPeople.com felt th...e self-esteem sucker punch after getting axed for indulging in a few too many gingerbread men and Ho Ho Ho-tinis. Complaints from other members sparked the superficial site’s...
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Published:2010-01-04 21:59:00 GMT
Guy Kawasaki Berkeley a cappella group covers Lady Ga Ga’s “Poker Face”
Who can match Lady Ga Ga’s level of outrageousness? How about a group of a cappella singing dudes from Berkeley covering the peculiar pop sensation’s hit “Poker Face” complete with dance moves and ill-fitting vests? Well done, boys. Get in the groove with the hottest music news. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Published:2010-01-04 20:56:39 GMT
Guy Kawasaki Color me artsy: Awesome crayon sculptures
Do you ever look at the broken crayons stuffed in the crevices of your child’s toy box and wonder what you could craft with handful of Crayolas? Well, break out the glue gun, because artist Herb Williams created a collection of amazing crayon sculptures sure to spark so...me inspiration. Find even more creative design inspiration. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Published:2010-01-04 20:17:00 GMT
Guy Kawasaki How to use Wikipedia as a marketing tool
Is this blasphemy? Inc has compiled a list of ten ways to use Wikipedia as a marketing tool. Here are three of the ten tips: Start with a stub. Include third-party links. Uss the discussion page. It’s an interesting post on how to use a reference source for your organ...ization, so check it out. More on PR. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Published:2010-01-04 19:22:38 GMT
Guy Kawasaki G-spot doesn't exist
Researchers armed with hardhats and flashlights (not really) explored the cavernous nether regions of the female anatomy and came up empty handed in a hunt for the elusive and storied G-spot. The team studied 1,800 women and found no proof of the orgasm hotspot, conclud...ing that the G-spot is simply a myth pushed by the media and sex therapists....
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Published:2010-01-04 19:06:53 GMT
