State of the Linkage (1_27_12)

January 28, 2012

Uncle Sam I Want You - Poster

Since most people seem to be talking SOTU this week these links trend toward the political — that is what I’ve been reading this week so that is what you are getting. And hey did you know that “Uncle Sam” dates to the war of 1812 and barrels of meat delivered to the front lines? (via Dinner Party Download on iPod for BikeRide) – look it up. History is neat! Which brings me to…

Information

“Hark a Vagrant!” – It’s history only funnier.

The importance of curation in the rising tide of information.  (and I use both News.me and Percolate – like the former a little more as my click-thru seems to be better and it comes a little earlier… and if for no other reason then they have an incredible, almost snobbish, love of coffee.)

I confess I didn’t actually watch the SOTU – instead I read this live-annotated version. (just as good without waiting for applause)

I wish that Jed Bartlet was real and that he had delivered a rebuttal if no the speech itself. Instead, at least we have his Twitter persona (@Jed_Bartlet – he is good) and this education-centered response written in character.

RedHeadWriting on Politics says everything I would love to be able to say so well summing up what is wrong with the US political system and how Entrepreneurs are better than our elected officials.

Finally, the non-political but uses flame-worthy headline. Sitting is Killing you. Redeeming factor is they provide solutions, though getting a yoga-ball to sit on isn’t one of them. Hmmm… future blog post…

Inspiration

Motivation and gut check. (much needed for me right now as I am WAY behind in my Italian.

Ditto. The reminder: What are you working on today to build your “overnight success”?

If anyone is wondering what to get me for my birthday, I suggest this book of photographs of photographers with their iconic images (love on so many levels)

Music meets astrophysics – this reaches a new level of geekery that seems magical.

Loving the mundane to make it extraordinary.

How do you change? “Small Steps Sparks.” Or maybe no steps at all.

Intentional Enjoyment:

This makes me laugh every time I open it. The Ostrich Nap-enabler. Yes this exists… for you know… naps at your desk. (via @brainpicker)

And hey! Check out my Pinterest board of Random Bits of Fun in pictures.

Bonus-that-doesn’t-fit-cleanly-but-I-love-so-much

RedHeadWriting is on fire this week (maybe it is the decongestants) and provides this much needed bitch slap on over-reliance on communication through technology.

 

Had a good/bad/indifferent reaction – share it in the comments and start a conversation! Or if you read something interesting this week I’d love to have return linkage!

Image via Flickr under CC License: “Uncle Sam I Want You – Poster” by DonkeyHotey

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Links 1_21_12

January 22, 2012

Greetings and Salutations! I’m a little off my mark again this week – I’ve just spend 15hours on the road to get back my trusty steed: Stan “Studly Tan” Sedan. Long story but I’ll keep it short and offer up this list of fantastic links for the week:

In the world of shameless self promotion, here is my first post to HackLibSchool re:SOPA on Black Wednesday.

Inspiration

If you only click on one link here is the one. “Stunning” doesn’t even begin to describe these photos by Tim Allen (via @legalnomads)

10 Images/Photographers who were instrumental in the Civil Rights movement (slideshow but worth it)

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Linkage Round Up

January 15, 2012

After including in my Wednesday Post on Horizons some of the links that I enjoyed or learned from that week, it occurred to me that I might like to make that a regular feature of this space. So, if for no other reason that it helps me remember and keep them set somewhere, I’m going to post the best of my online readings weekly.

Typically I expect to do this Saturdays. Monday brings an onslaught of new writings and links and Saturday seems more space and gives time to peruse. Since the list will be entirely too long by next week, however, here is the premiere edition a day late. Enjoy!

“…to the bold, the creative and the slightly crazy” an excellent post on confidence and hustle by a young 20something with a most excellent attitude about making your way in the world on Forbes.

Joel is riled up and gives ya a good kick in the pants with his post on Bullshit Qualifications.

This is a similar idea, little less intense, with some very practical advice on making your own way in a new field without a formal education. Michael Ellsberg is a new name to me but I subscribed after reading this and linking through to a few other posts.

This was part of last weeks but it deserved another watch and mention:

Profile of Steven Colbert, Steven Colbert and the new Steven Colbert.

Some good news on SOPA (via news.me and @legalnomads). But don’t declare victory and keep fighting the good fight.

The future belongs to the curious, a video manifesto and ode to lifelong learning (via @brainpicker)

Smart people are never bored. Wonderful mind fodder beautifully written. (via @joel_runyon)

35 Cubicle Renegades to watch in 2012. It was interesting to me that a number of people on this list I already follow but there are some new faces and names to indeed be watched.

And finally, on the lighter side but still with a little edge, a list of “don’ts” for women on bikes circa 1895

If you have any must-reads please share!

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