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Archive for September, 2009

Posted on September 16, 2009

Open Source Education

Open Source Education

College tuition has gone up more than any other good or service since 1990, and our nation’s students and graduates hold a staggering $714 billion in outstanding student-loan debt. Our education system…

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Posted on September 15, 2009

The Incredible Unipotamus

The Incredible Unipotamus

My friend Curtis has one of the most fantastical imaginations I know of. When I heard of a web site contest for who could come up with the most original fantasy creature I immediately thought of him and told him about it…

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Posted on September 14, 2009

Laughing Doll: Cute Or Creepy?

Laughing Doll: Cute Or Creepy?

A buddy sent me this old commercial for a laughing baby doll. Ok, first..wow, commercials sure have come a long way, haven’t they? And second, aren’t kids supposed to be cute when they’re laughing…

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Posted on September 11, 2009

The Problem With Success

The Problem With Success

Apple hosted their annual keynote address on Wednesday introducing new features for the iPod. In spite of those announcements and the return of Apple CEO Steve Jobs, Apple’s stock fell $1.79 by the end of the day on Wednesday. The reason…

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Posted on September 10, 2009

Serving Without Recognition

Serving Without Recognition

Keith wrote this addressing people trying to get into music ministry but I think it’s applicable to all of us. The first time I read this it was like a slap in the face. Not the bad kind…the kind your friend gives you when you’re being stupid and need to snap out of it…

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Posted on September 9, 2009

Happy Eater: Cute or Creepy?

Happy Eater: Cute or Creepy?

I found this vintage ad of a kid eating spaghetti. The kid is cute but he looks way too happy than anyone should be when eating spaghetti. Kinda makes me wonder if he’s up to something. What are you hiding little freckle-faced boy?

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Posted on September 8, 2009

The DIRT Conference

The DIRT Conference

Ok, I know this is the second conference I’ve talked about this week but hear me out. If you’re a creative working or volunteering at a church you’ll want to know about a conference on November 10-11 called Dirt. Weird name for a conference? Yeah, I thought so too until I read this…

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Posted on September 8, 2009

Last Chance to Win Catalyst Tickets

Last Chance to Win Catalyst Tickets

The clock is ticking and precious minutes are slipping by on your opportunity to win a FREE Catalyst event & lab ticket (a $448 value!). So what are you waiting for?

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Posted on September 4, 2009

Mapping The 7 Deadly Sins

Mapping The 7 Deadly Sins

Wired Magazine just published graphics from a team from the Kansas State University Geography Department who undertook the task of mapping the 7 Deadly Sins. The maps of sin are created by…

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Posted on September 3, 2009

Win A FREE Catalyst Event & Lab Ticket!

Win A FREE Catalyst Event & Lab Ticket!

You already know how pumped I am about Catalyst next month. I know it’s going to be life-changing for me and everyone else who is there. That’s why I want to give you an opportunity to go…for FREE!

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