(via Steve)

So, almost one year later, I’m still using Spanning Sync. I’ll be honest, the main reason, even with all the new technologies, is that I don’t have to worry about it. It’s been running in the background on my systems for 10 months. I kept it when I moved to my Macbook Pro earlier this year. It just freakin’ works, so I had no reason to change anything.

SS is also doing a nice job of adding new features and keeping up with Google, so, again, I haven’t had any issues with compatibility or sync issues. Quite remarkable, since I had just moderate expectations.

Anyhow, if you need to sync Google and Mac and/or iPhone, I still highly recommend Spanning Sync.

**Disclaimer: Those are affiliate links, and 50% goes to charity.

(via LonelySandwich and DF)

(via DF)

(via Brad)

Most of my readers probably know this one, but maybe this will help someone.

On your smartphone (Blackberry, iPhone, etc.), you can hit space twice to get a period, space, and automatically capitalized next word.

Enjoy!

**Disclaimer**
I am not responsible for those of you without a smartphone. I simply pity you. In addition, if you develop an addiction to this feature and are frustrated that it doesn’t work in Word, Pages or your email program, I am not responsible for the resulting carnage.

hello, will you trade a sony super slim cybr-shot digital camera,a 19in
tv with vhs and dvd,a tmobil phone,a guchi bag,a sealed flashdrive,a
computer desk,a computer chair,a alarm clock still n the box, all for
your laptop….please txt mi cell phone 2–**5–**2— thanks stefani

Wow.

I like bacon – real, crunchy, bacon – but this is disgusting.

Playing For Change | Song Around The World “Stand By Me” from Concord Music Group.

Thanks Mom!

MacAskill has sick balance.

(via Mark Jaquith)

Image © Tim Doyle. All Rights Reserved.

From Tim Doyle (via Paul at ODL)

In the end, we get direct feedback from the teachers, which is awesome. Here are some pictures from one of the causes I donated to. I love the direct response and being able to see the results.

Anyway, I’m about to receive another check from Spanning Sync, and thought instead of me donating it, I’d open up a little contest and give the winners a DonorsChoose gift card to give to the project(s) of their choice.

Simply post a comment detailing what social responsibility means to you. 1st place will receive a $50 card, and two runner-ups will receive $25 each. It’d be even better if you would match my donation and double the donation amount when you choose your project(s)!

This is just another fun way to give back to a great cause and take care of the less fortunate.

Be good, people.

Read more, and support this cause, here.

Kicking it off with one from Tim Martin.

(Via VR)

Check out this slide:

In addition, there are four – I repeat, FOUR – different kinds of audio going on at the same time. WTF!

1. Background music
2. Background audio from emergency calls (looped)
3. Video audio (sirens)
4. Narration

All that content is competing for attention from your brain, which means very little of it is going to stick.

I understand if the judges gave the award only for “effective use of product features.” However, the rules page has the second bullet as “Effectiveness of course content to transfer knowledge,” which this course clearly lacks.

Anyhow, this is just a reminder to make sure your content, and how you present that content, whether in a course, or in a website, or in classroom training, is useful, concise and is not there just so you can say you used every tool in your toolbox.