Monthly Archives: July 2009

Using Math to Make Crazy Cool Origami

Posted on July 29, 2009 by admin

Robert Lang is a pioneer of the newest kind of origami — using math and engineering principles to fold mind-blowingly intricate designs that are beautiful and, sometimes, very useful.

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Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers

Posted on July 29, 2009 by admin

How does stress impact the quality of your life? Download (from iTunes) a free podcast “Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers” by Robert Sapolsky. For more information on stress from Robert Sapolsky, watch the National Geographics video “Stress: Portrait of a … Continue reading →

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If you hate…

Posted on July 28, 2009 by admin

If you hate a person, you hate something in him that is part of yourself. What isn’t part of ourselves doesn’t disturb us. – Hermann Hesse (1877-1962)

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Cartoons are for sharing

Posted on July 25, 2009 by admin

I believe in sharing. Feel free to download the cartoons on this blog for your personal use. You can print them out and put them to your wall, post them in your blog, add them to a PowerPoint presentation, or … Continue reading →

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Boldness…

Posted on July 23, 2009 by admin

Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans. The moment one definitely … Continue reading →

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17 words of architectural inspiration

Posted on July 23, 2009 by admin

Daniel Libeskind shares 17 words that underlie his vision for architecture — raw, risky, emotional, radical — and that offer inspiration for any bold creative pursuit.

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If you love to give…

Posted on July 22, 2009 by admin

If you love to give, give to Kiva. Donations to Kiva.org provide loans to entrepreneurs around the world. When you donate you pick the person(s) who will receive the loan. Your Loans * 100% of your funds will be sent … Continue reading →

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Danger

Posted on July 16, 2009 by admin

Five Dangerous Things by Gever Tulley, founder of the Tinkering School The Tinkering School is a summer program that teaches kids to build things. How to raise kids to be creative, competent, and in control of the environment around them. … Continue reading →

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How Do I Find My Passion?

Posted on July 13, 2009 by admin

Our ability to find and live our passion should be as easy as eating a bowl of ice cream on a summer evening. But it’s not, is it? Children should be taught from day one how to find and live … Continue reading →

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You are…

Posted on July 10, 2009 by admin

You are who you love not who loves you. – Douglas Kaufman in the movie Adaptation

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