A weekly round up of some sort used to be featured here back in the early days of this blog. Since then, I have neglected to point readers towards other writers and voices. These people have a lot to say and the more people who listen to them say it the better. So every Sunday afternoon I hope to publish a quick compilation of some of the most interesting articles that appeared in my Google Reader during the course of the week.
NOTE: The feeds I feed into Google Reader are eclectic, to say the least. My weekly compilations will be broad in scope and topic. They will cover everything from spirituality, productivity, marketing, theology, philosophy, design, mindmapping, technology, science, music, video, comics, and politics. In other words, everything and anything could appear in these weekly compilations.
Seth Godin Defines: Brand
Here’s my definition: A brand is the set of expectations, memories, stories and relationships that, taken together, account for a consumer’s decision to choose one product or service over another. If the consumer (whether it’s a business, a buyer, a voter or a donor) doesn’t pay a premium, make a selection or spread the word, then no brand value exists for that consumer [Full Article]
Wisebread’s 6 Ways to Use Technology to Upgrade Your Career
The Internet is a boon for doing all kinds of things — including getting a better job and/or getting paid more at your current job. Technology helps us stay connected, learn something new, and make new connections quickly and efficiently. Here are 6 ways to use technology to upgrade your career. [Full Article]
Tricycle’s Mix and Match Religion
Here are a few choice quotes from a Washington Post report on a recent Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life: “The build-your-own-religion findings show that ‘culture and pop culture and the Internet are probably more powerful teachers than Sunday school teachers.’” [Full Article]
Freshome’s 10 Beautiful Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas
It’s again that time of the year for which we all keep waiting, yes it’s the holiday season and Christmas day is approaching. We already know that there are many Christmas decorations filling the mall shelves today that come in a wide array of prices, colors, sizes, styles, and brands. Decor shopping can be really exciting to be honest, but before going shopping you might need some Christmas decorating ideas. The Christmas Tree is the central point of your decorations so here are 10 beautiful Christmas tree decorating ideas to feed your inspiration. [Full Article]
Soul Hiker’s 5 World Views The World Can Do Without
In today’s world there still are general collective mindsets or beliefs, we call ‘worldviews’, that even though not directly harmful are at best a hindrance to human creativity but can turn into hatred and violence at their fiercest. I have picked up the top five worldviews which I personally believe the world would be a better place without. [Full Article]
Tech Crunch’s The Google Phone, Unlocked (Confirmed And More Details)
Last night, we started seeing some Tweets from Google employees and others about a new Android-powered Google phone that was apparently handed out at an “all hands” meeting. Now Google is confirming that it is indeed “dogfood” testing a new Android device with employees around the world.
But this isn’t just another Android phone. Very trustworthy sources who have seen the phone say that it is the Google Phone we first wrote about last month (despite the uninformed saying we were dreaming). It will be branded Google and sold by Google as an unlocked phone, which could change everything. [Full Article]
Freelance Review’s Passive Income Myths and Realities
There are a few ways freelance designers can make extra money, but they aren’t as passive as you might think. At the very least, most passive income opportunities require a ton of upfront work – before you’ve made a single dime.
On the surface, passive income sounds like a wonderful idea. Who wouldn’t want to make money without having to work for it? In reality, there are very few passive income opportunities for creative freelancers who work from home. It turns out that the old saying is right: anything worth having is worth working for. It’s great to be ambitious, but it’s a good idea to stay grounded in reality wherever money is involved. [Full Article]
The Video of the Week
And now, to add a new wrinkle to my weekly compilations, I offer for your viewing pleasure — or displeasure — the video of the week: “An Atheist Meets God.”
I honestly can’t wait for that image of divinity to expire. I see no life in it at all, but it lives everywhere … well, almost everywhere.
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ha! I loved that “atheistic meets god” short. Now all I have to do is figure out how to get on national tv and praise god…and I think i’ll be good.
Me too, Dean! Maybe we can get on TV together?!? If we can get seats behind the goal posts at a NFL game we will be in good shape! We’ll make big signs proclaiming our worship!
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