Hailed as the greatest pickpocket in the world, Apollo Robbins studies the quirks of human behavior as he steals your watch. In a hilarious demonstration, Robbins samples the buffet of the TEDGlobal 2013 audience, showing how the flaws in our perception make it possible to swipe a wallet and leave … [Read more...] about Learning from one of the world's best pickpockets … yes pickpocket
Should art should be owned by the person who feels the strongest for it?
Art should be owned by the person who feels the strongest for it. That's why we arranged the world's first auction completely based on emotions, in Stockholm, Sweden. More than 300 people placed bids on three unique art glass pieces, worth in total over € 25 000. Biometric sensors were used to … [Read more...] about Should art should be owned by the person who feels the strongest for it?
Revisiting your 'Friend's' perspective – making the old new again
If you spent any length of time in North America in the 1990’s watching TV then you’ll know the show Friends. You’ll also likely have the opening song resonating somewhere in the dusty recesses of your mind. Prepare to haul it out & take a new listen. It’s lovely. Somewhat haunting. … [Read more...] about Revisiting your 'Friend's' perspective – making the old new again
How ear worms get your point across
My kids, hubbie & me were driving down the highway & the song Mahna mahna da da da da da came up in conversation.  Say what?! If you grew up with Sesame Street & you know the Muppets then it's likely you would recognize this song. (And if you don't or you want to revisit it, check out … [Read more...] about How ear worms get your point across
Take comfort in this sweet sweet sheltering
We all need shelter. And ... We all provide shelter. Whether through a helping hand, a kind word, a smile or even a belly. Â Yes belly. Love both the comfort this pig takes in the dog's shelter &Â the dog's kindness in the video below. Â Check it out.. Chuckle & enjoy. P.S. I've been away … [Read more...] about Take comfort in this sweet sweet sheltering
Replacing the grinding & gnashing of teeth that technology can induce with some chortles
If you’ve ever found yourself grinding your teeth during a conference call then prepare to chortle while relating to this short video below. I teach a course on using social media for learning & development purposes & one thing that most of my participants have in common is frustration with … [Read more...] about Replacing the grinding & gnashing of teeth that technology can induce with some chortles
Hidden gems in Google Maps- learn how to scroll through time
Steve Dotto is a tech guru who regularly films easy to understand videos. Â I stumbled across his video on hidden gems in Google Maps, like this one... 1. Go to a place where you think Google has mapped by street view (hint: not in Kenya). Â I clicked on London & bingo. 2. Click on street … [Read more...] about Hidden gems in Google Maps- learn how to scroll through time
Creating social videos with your smart phone
There's no end to creative tools to teach, communicate, listen, learn, leverage & have fun. Here's a great round up of how to create a social video with your smart phone via Social Media examiner which I came across through Bonnie Sainsbury. 3,2,1 action... … [Read more...] about Creating social videos with your smart phone
How to get people to stop peeing on your walls…
What do you do if you're sick & tired of having drunks pee on your house wall after the bars  have let out? Check out this uber creative response.  Talk about thinking outside the proverbial box or in this case, paint can. … [Read more...] about How to get people to stop peeing on your walls…
The Good Life Project via Jonathan Fields
I love listening to podcasts. When I'm working out, somehow learning about something new makes the sweat easier to bear. One that's caught my attention recently is Jonathan Field's 'Good Life Project' where he interviews diverse folks about, well, what makes for a good life. The image above is … [Read more...] about The Good Life Project via Jonathan Fields
A Debate Between An Atheist And A Christian Has Quite A Surprising Result (via Upworthy)
Taking the cup game up a notch
Zowee- this cup video (below) is great! I learned the cup game years ago when I worked with youth through the YMCA. It was a fav at conference meal times. Now I frequently use it during trainings, to help clients with: training trainers (Google 'cup game' to see good, bad & ugly examples of … [Read more...] about Taking the cup game up a notch
