A new study suggests that wasting time online can make you more productive and a better worker. Finally – a useful study! According to a recent report presented at the Academy of Management, "browsing the Internet serves an important restorative function." Sure there are other studies that cling to the tired, old cliché that you need to do work to be productive. But tell … [Read more...] about Wasting Time Online for Fun and Profit
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Online Help in the Face of Diaster
There are lots of websites and mobile apps you should have ready before you are in the path of a storm or running from an army of brain-eating zombies. This time of year reminds us to get prepared for the unexpected. Hurricanes, Earth quakes, and even zombie apocalypses have online resources that can help in the face of disaster. FEMA and other organizations have gone online … [Read more...] about Online Help in the Face of Diaster
Divided Smartphone Nation
Blue state or red state? Sam’s or Costco? iPhone or Android? It should be no surprise we are a divided nation even when it comes to smartphones. If you live in the north you prefer the trendy iPhone while southerners lean toward Android. And if you use a Blckberry you are dying breed. This graphic shows a good estimation of the popularity of smartphone operating systems … [Read more...] about Divided Smartphone Nation
A 1 Minute Trip
If the economy has put a damper on your travel plans, this video may help. It's no substitute for a vacation, but it's a great distraction and fun to watch. 3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, and some cool video editing all in just 1 minute. "Move" is the name of this film by Rick Mereki. It celebrates traveling … [Read more...] about A 1 Minute Trip
World Population to Hit 7 Billion
In October 2011 the human population will reach 7 billion. But the Earth is big and space is not the problem; it’s balance. If all 7 billion stood shoulder-to-shoulder we would only fill the city of Los Angeles. Yet 5% consume 23% of the world’ energy and a whopping 38% lack adequate sanitation. Here are some population facts. In 1800 there were 1 billion people on … [Read more...] about World Population to Hit 7 Billion