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This Week’s Tweets, 05-11-2012 to 05-17-2012

Cris Popenoe — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:00:00 +0000

“Do or do not. There is no try.” – Yoda http://t.co/rcXgSlBR
RT @AnnTran_: 15 Powerful Things Happy People Do Differently http://t.co/j6I6HaEn via @PurposeFairy @AMSAngel
Watch dogs catching treats in super slow mo & see the intense desire in their eyes [VIDEO] http://t.co/Ffob1Fl0 http://t.co/2HYPmmKR
Here’s how LinkedIn built its new iPad app. Interesting mobile web vs. native app exploration http://t.co/hkQvczS6
Orangutans at Miami Zoo Use iPads to Communicate http://t.co/MAyrtHuA via @wired http://t.co/hZ904PwF
15 Things You Should Give Up To Be Happy http://t.co/HSc1ajmN via @PurposeFairy
Sea Orchestra [MUSIC VIDEO] http://t.co/NZWONjho whimsical animated sea creatures, set to a Gershwin song http://t.co/oxDUcUrr
In 80 Years, We Lost 93% Of Variety In Our Food Seeds [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/jmzraJXP http://t.co/rESV1QGj
101 Timeless Lessons Life Teaches http://t.co/RiWCZKU3
“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.” – Matsuo Basho
Ten Ways for Your Pet to Be Eco-Friendly http://t.co/5cIfEq6j
Floral Bliss – a stunning time lapse of flowers [VIDEO] revealing their beauty & elegance http://t.co/7GGsACCH http://t.co/HMz1qija
Everything you Need to Know about Headaches [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/zqhM3cdp
12 Truths You Should Know by Now http://t.co/dzeVdyW0
RT @briansolis: Music, Film, TV: How social media changed the entertainment experience http://t.co/AFQiipkF
Real Simple Reaches 100K Pinterest Followers – @adage gives the details & provides insights http://t.co/4PgWFqgo
Bave Circus: A Boy’s Imaginative Fantasy [VIDEO] splendid animation & lovely story http://t.co/OqqfrnuF http://t.co/6a53Z7DT
RT @HarvardBiz: Who deserves your time & who wastes it? What to do when someone asks you for a favor http://t.co/42FtKjvm
30 Things to Start Doing for Yourself http://t.co/oGLS9WD3 via @marcandangel
“Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact.” – William James http://t.co/7fmVNu4Q
When The Lights Go Out, The World Eats Junk http://t.co/8RZxqlVt [INFOGRAPHIC] @FastCoDesign on psychology behind our eating habits
Atheist Spirituality [VIDEO] Alan Watts on universal truths told in South Park style animations http://t.co/JTVWU4O4 http://t.co/e4qWWPsk
Taming The Wild Mind – what goes into creating on command http://t.co/PSNg9gZV
RT @jhagel: Wonderful tribute paid by elephants to the “elephant whisperer” http://t.co/ilVtO2Xh via @Reese_Jones http://t.co/bYTqt0Lf
RT @DiscoverMag: Is the purpose of sleep to let our brains defragment, like a hard drive? http://t.co/3UwE0GAY by @neuro_skeptic
6 Types of Motivation Explained http://t.co/FlrkmTZO
Simon’s Cat in Wake Up! [VIDEO] he’s hungry & increasingly desperate for dad to get up http://t.co/6St9Abvt http://t.co/fs8EEafb
9 Steps to Building a Content Marketing Strategy http://t.co/RUTf9tnk
Singapore Is On Its Way To Becoming An Iconic Smart City http://t.co/6g5aoizy #eco
4 Entrepreneurial Lessons from Albert Einstein, drawn from his wise sayings http://t.co/4WisREJC http://t.co/IvIuAlSQ
Is Spiritual Business a Contradiction in Terms? http://t.co/shvw8lRd via @copyblogger
RT @fromthehip: Why Nikola Tesla was the greatest geek who ever lived http://t.co/za0VkOEQ via @Oatmeal http://t.co/spMDS1yj
Seth’s Blog: The quickest way to get things done and make change http://t.co/eQhXLJk4
Adorable Siku the polar bear cub is so sleepy [VIDEO] He’s irresistible! http://t.co/0ezc9HGj http://t.co/HGofMPIF

Adorable Siku the polar bear cub is so sleepy

Cris Popenoe — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:32 +0000

01:29 The irresistible Siku became famous shortly after he was born in November 2011, when a daring operation was launched to rescue him from his mother, Ilka, who had lost two previous cubs because she couldn’t produce milk. It was simply a mission to save the baby bear, but when park staff posted videos of his staggeringly sweet face on the Internet, Siku became an overnight celebrity around the world. Watch and you’ll see why.

Floral Bliss – a stunning time lapse of flowers

Cris Popenoe — Sun, 13 May 2012 14:47:50 +0000

02:04 This glorious time lapse montage reveals the beauty and elegance of flowers as they live and breathe. It’s perfectly choreographed to music from Bliss. You’ll be transported and inspired by the beauty of these images.

This Week’s Tweets, 05-04-2012 to 05-10-2012

Cris Popenoe — Fri, 11 May 2012 21:00:00 +0000

Successful Leaders Share These Five Qualities http://t.co/xTu9CTcW
Fickle “Digital Natives” Switch Platforms Every Other Minute [STUDY] http://t.co/AVvMIBH8
Orangutan & Hound Dog Become Best Friends [VIDEO] They hug & kiss, share food, play together http://t.co/dEUwvttC http://t.co/l6W0ZAi0
“Force Quit” Yourself to Get Your Sleep Schedule Back on Track and Avoid Another Day of Fatigue http://t.co/Noq05Qlt
What You Do Matters http://t.co/aSX4VRbI insights & practical advice from @tinybuddha
The Campus Tsunami: @DavidBrooksNYT on how online activity is at core of how schools envision their futures http://t.co/UaPHsBJ3
Food Fight [VIDEO] http://t.co/2kR9MN0q hamburgers, sushi, kabobs portray major wars thru food battles. Fascinating http://t.co/Fb9lnhsj
10 Best Demotivational Posters Involving Animals http://t.co/TTP0POfJ
10 Ways To Get More Energy Throughout The Day http://t.co/U5ye7fCN
“Our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world as being able to remake ourselves.” – Gandhi
RT @WellandGoodNYC: Tidying your pad this weekend? 9 smart tips from @GretchenRubin via @PositivelyPositive http://t.co/DO5Rzv2M
The surprising short code to better health, no need to do tough exercise, just walk, or do something http://t.co/3IV7ze55
The Do-What-You-Love Guide http://t.co/NuMfgjqy via @zenhabits
Yosemite Range of Light – absolutely beautiful time lapse showcasing splendor of Yosemite [VIDEO] http://t.co/5kmUqqYl http://t.co/cOP9PSwu
Here’s the Best Time to Share on Pinterest and the other social networks [STUDY] http://t.co/xRTclpiI
The Outsourced Life: the new discipline of a wantologist, someone we can hire to figure out what we want http://t.co/mA2Gqtkf
Race Between Penguin & Ostrich [CUTE VIDEO] http://t.co/hoohPsTK Animated adorableness. Can you guess who wins? http://t.co/lkaiSqVz
A Gamification Framework for Interaction Designers – great insight from @uxmag: examples, projects, comments http://t.co/NcZumrre
How To Train Your Celebrity: Five Hollywood Charity Myths http://t.co/mJwqu4qa
“Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” – The Dalai Lama
Why Storytelling Is The Ultimate Weapon http://t.co/JgKdXhdW
My Green School Dream [VIDEO] an off-the-grid school in Bali that teaches kids how to build, garden, create http://t.co/IcKJwrh6
RT @YahooShinePets: Missing parrot tells cops his address; Cute story from @WebVet_com http://t.co/2eUOIED3
One Simple Way to Impress: Do What You Say You’ll Do http://t.co/YSw2zt8W
RT @the99percent: The more you struggle with new information, the more likely you are to learn it http://t.co/IaeQrkIJ
RT @TechZader: The Six Enemies of Greatness (and Happiness) http://t.co/WEnR9Opx by @ForbesTech
How to Wash a Cat [VIDEO] Very funny ‘instructional video’ on how to wash your feline friend http://t.co/U0Nl9wAF http://t.co/myDNwhXv
Advertising Fits Best in Natural Pauses, on TV and Online – insights from @adage http://t.co/FOM1FUf8
So adorable. Austrian alpacas show shear delight, in pictures. Photos show that one style doesn’t fit all! http://t.co/jPFDYWnI
Mobile Marketing: How is mobile being used today [INFOGRAPHIC] answer, for pretty much everything http://t.co/0bZW2qSc
RT @socialmouths: Science Reveals Why We Brag So Much http://t.co/ZPrJtoqQ
Jack Russell terrier adopts leopard cub & potbellied piglet [VIDEO] What a family! http://t.co/qwfLyzSI http://t.co/u05P0eya
How the iPad Is Changing Education http://t.co/WtZlrjey
6 Simple Stress Management Techniques http://t.co/VZGauRLf

Jack Russell terrier adopts leopard cub & potbellied piglet

Cris Popenoe — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:45:40 +0000

01:08 Spice, a Jack Russell terrier, adopts a leopard cub called Magic who was rejected by his mother. But that’s not all – along comes a potbellied piglet named Wilbur who was the runt of his litter and needs a new home. A new family is born!

Yosemite Range of Light – absolutely beautiful time lapse

Cris Popenoe — Sun, 06 May 2012 14:00:33 +0000

04:44 This stunning time lapse brings the splendor of all of Yosemite National Park and the Sierra to life as never before. Sit back and enjoy some of the most beautiful places on earth.

This Week’s Tweets, 04-27-2012 to 05-03-2012

Cris Popenoe — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:00:00 +0000

Spirit of Sisterhood Is in the Air & on the Air – in animals & in people close female friends save the day http://t.co/o5nLpWxX
10 Ways To Get More Energy Throughout The Day http://t.co/U5ye7fCN
Dolphins play with bubble rings [VIDEO] a beautiful underwater dance set to music http://t.co/eOnAs5zt http://t.co/GUG8dHiY
David Ogilvy’s 7 Tips for Writing Copy That Sells http://t.co/9YrbeY9y
Hong the elephant paints a self-portrait [VIDEO] Watch & see the story from from Nat Geo http://t.co/4mlJcKRi http://t.co/fDaY9GMA
33 Animals Who Are Extremely Disappointed In You [PHOTOS] http://t.co/HtC2TBnk
Pre-Exercise Stretching Is Killing Your Workout http://t.co/sWqq35It #fitness
The Sandpit: Day in the Life of New York City [VIDEO] time lapse created using miniature models http://t.co/vqt4sHW1 http://t.co/bSxSEQjh
RT @AnytimeFitness: 10 Habits You Must Quit to Be Happy http://t.co/bHCISDfz via @marcandangel
RT @erinyasgar: Never-before-seen photos from 100 yrs ago tell vivid story of gritty NYC http://t.co/I9E8xrI4 via @MailOnline
“The universe is change; our life is what our thoughts make it.” – Marcus Aurelius #quote
How to Make Your Garden Pet Friendly http://t.co/VQIUdzq8
Pachelbel – Canon in D Major: lovely rendition of Baroque classic + photos of nature http://t.co/lgdL3BUw http://t.co/gyxxEDOa
The Grass-is-Greener Syndrome: Challenges to Being Present http://t.co/vvVvceJ0 #zen
How Social Media Is Changing Sports [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/icG51QGq
Crazy Talk: The Do-What-You-Love Guide http://t.co/NuMfgjqy via @zenhabits
RT @HarvardBiz: It’s not just abundance of email that’s problem, it’s the inefficiency in how we deal with it http://t.co/rmGxpySv
Alma [VIDEO] beautifully animated film: small girl facing dark forces taking form of a doll http://t.co/KxJ985vA http://t.co/pvwnGVWF
Why Great Design Is the Future of Content Marketing http://t.co/NTUKQQxR
RT @WIREDBiz: What your Klout score really means http://t.co/gi7cxA2W
Google Course Asks Employees to Take a Deep Breath: @chademeng on Tips to ‘Search Inside Yourself’ http://t.co/1w6D9xAh
8 Rules of Pinterest Etiquette http://t.co/41qIIqGo via @flowtown
Long journey of plastic bag [VIDEO] Mockumentary: from parking lot to Pacific Garbage Patch http://t.co/umy8wHZq http://t.co/oN5LknWZ
Brand as Context in Interaction Design http://t.co/FF7Rh5Lq
When Einstein Met Tagore in a masterful meditation on the most fundamental questions of human existence http://t.co/jUReSfHg
5 Tips to Build and Grow Your LinkedIn Network http://t.co/XFfCzDtW via @smexaminer
14 Lessons From Benjamin Franklin About Getting What You Want In Life http://t.co/Tuz8tXaB
Happiest Turtle Ever [MUSIC VIDEO] Beautiful underwater footage of giant Hawksbill turtle http://t.co/BtLEsZDx http://t.co/AvjmfDZm
RT @LifeScoop: Here’s Why Google & Facebook Might Completely Disappear in the Next 5 Years http://t.co/lgFJoL0i via @ForbesTech
“A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.” – Lao Tzu #quotes
15 Powerful Things Happy People Do Differently http://t.co/agBD9TEH brilliant, and so true
Professional, Plus User Generated Product Videos, Most Effective in Tandem [STUDY] http://t.co/uII76DjV
Rat loves cat, and cat finally loves him back! [VIDEO] http://t.co/CoYp9DaH http://t.co/6RWRS183
11 Simple Memory Tricks http://t.co/XR8nVBDD
10 of the best Pinterest tools and apps http://t.co/A4UIIBab

Rat loves cat, and cat finally loves him back!

Cris Popenoe — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:00:27 +0000

01:38 Such a sweet, beautiful story. At the start Ranj the cat tolerates Peanut the rat’s devotion. Peanut is able to win Ranj over in the end, and then it’s all hugs and licks!

Pachelbel – Canon in D Major

Cris Popenoe — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:34:54 +0000

06:12 A lovely rendition of this soothing Baroque classic, with a slide show of nature images.

This Week’s Tweets, 04-20-2012 to 04-26-2012

Cris Popenoe — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:00:00 +0000

Use This Body Language Cheat Sheet to Decode Common Non-Verbal Cues [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/3jxoAFqH
5 Ways Businesses Are Using Facebook Timelines http://t.co/2DNn9ful via @smexaminer
Cat versus Printer [VIDEO] http://t.co/PxBSklP4 watches, plans attack, smacks it, and ‘kills’ it http://t.co/b2sC2TZF
Life’s missing white space http://t.co/EZz2haCE via @zen_habits
RT @positivityblog: Self-Kindness: 7 Habits That Will Help You to Live a Happier Life http://t.co/JmhrVBw8
How Exercise Could Lead to a Better Brain http://t.co/g6wqeOom
Albinoni’s Adagio, with images of nature [MUSIC VIDEO] superbly relaxing http://t.co/d2huF0KH http://t.co/DHrsPeKX
How Social Media Will Change the Olympics [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/894AfD7G
10 Crazy Things About Cats That You Probably Didn’t Know About http://t.co/TwjwTiEJ
10 Most Amazing Facts About Dreams http://t.co/kSGAGMuR
100 projects combating environmental issues with innovative design http://t.co/uF5vgHGf via @coolhunting
Celestial Lights: Epic Aurora time lapse viewed from Earth [VIDEO] http://t.co/OzRkxtjJ http://t.co/4MyU07NW
What if Environmentalism Were as Big as Social Media? [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/NHq1aKdR
Do You Make These 10 Mistakes in a Conversation? http://t.co/LDFIfJO0
“Men are disturbed not by the things that happen, but by their opinion of the things that happen.” – Epictetus
The Flight From Conversation – @STurkle NYT OP Ed on how we’re now accustomed to being alone together http://t.co/oIIRAHnQ
Duelity – brilliant split-screen look at Earth’s origins & religion & science [VIDEO] http://t.co/WdrvIDJY http://t.co/f2y2osYC
Marketers Find a Friend in Pinterest http://t.co/yg0qpRas
28 Ways To Be Calm And Peaceful – Holding It Together In The Midst Of Turmoil http://t.co/RUsIvE6e
Content Curators Are The New Superheros Of The Web – insights from @magnify, a master curator http://t.co/gCcW6jlo
Maslow’s model misses the role of social connection http://t.co/zbmP6siM
7 Billion: clever National Geographic video infographic on demographic trends [VIDEO] http://t.co/zoT0TyHh http://t.co/snNI04nW
Web Video Sucks, But Here’s How It Can Be Great – thoughtful insights from @jordankurzweil http://t.co/e2zlN14n
Koala Rescue – National Geographic PHOTO GALLERY http://t.co/BVQq6yam
The Top 5 Devious Lies You Hear About Social Media http://t.co/LQaTsGDb
RT @KareAnderson: The Simplest Way to Get Smarter http://t.co/I2lIklvR @jeff_haden via @Inc
Funny talking cats – See how they manipulate us. Adorable. Treat for all cat lovers [VIDEO] http://t.co/FSiF0Qn2 http://t.co/9MgdtrWG
Storytelling advice from Billy Wilder http://t.co/72aQHEUF
Business Etiquette: 5 Rules That Matter Now http://t.co/8t53EEcc
“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” – Wayne Dyer
What each state is noted for & good at & what its biggest problem is – cool comparative maps [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/HeD66YkT
Hong the elephant paints a self-portrait [VIDEO] Watch & see the story in clip from National Geographic http://t.co/4mlJcKRi
Marketers Find a Friend in Pinterest http://t.co/yg0qpRas
Ready for the Fight: Rolling Stone Interview with Barack Obama http://t.co/0Y0LIGxb

Hong the elephant paints a self-portrait

Cris Popenoe — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:57:40 +0000

02:40 Watch Hong paint a self portrait. Or does she? Hong’s skills seem to show that elephants are truly are quite remarkable. But are they really creating a work of art? If you look carefully you’ll notice that the elephant’s trainer is always standing beside her as she paints, guiding her movements. Maybe it’s a bit of a trick, but it’s amazing and fun to watch, and keeps the elephants fed and happy at the Asian Elephant Art & Conservation Project in Thailand.

Celestial Lights: Epic Aurora time lapse viewed from Earth

Cris Popenoe — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:00:48 +0000

04:35 This stunning video of the Northern Lights and aurora-filled Arctic skies was assembled from 150,000 digital photos taken over the course of eight months. The footage was shot on location in Norway, Finland and Sweden. It shows the glorious effects that the Sun’s increasing activity has had on our planet’s upper atmosphere.

This Week’s Tweets, 04-13-2012 to 04-19-2012

Cris Popenoe — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:00:00 +0000

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
RT @Oatmeal: How to get more likes on Facebook – or not! http://t.co/CVqN33D4
Seagull steals food from world’s laziest cat who just watches as it walks in thru the door [FUNNY VIDEO] http://t.co/e0jTwa1z
Simplify Email & Reduce Inbox Stress. Great advice from @tinybuddha http://t.co/mk9OL6cs
Amazing Fairy-Tale Multi-colored Wisteria Flower Tunnel In Japan [PHOTOS] http://t.co/jccqBe3H
The Myths of Daily Sunscreen – few people apply it the right way, new labels trying to help http://t.co/odmBYnil
The LXD: In Internet age, dance evolves [VIDEO] electrifying street-dance culture & acrobatic superpowers http://t.co/eGMJZhPm
21 Cats Imitating Art – delightful @buzzfeed photo compilation http://t.co/DJdbKtcU
Will Going Vegetarian Help You Lose Weight? http://t.co/VVpAFe8U
What to Do Now to Feel Better at 100 http://t.co/ZAEJuFjV
Cat People Are People Too http://t.co/WwK27McJ #cats
Breathtaking Video – Urban BASE Jumping in Singapore [VIDEO] 7 pros leap from the top of a 55-story resort http://t.co/07tMTQEO
Let’s Make Sustainable Food Less Elitist http://t.co/ybFmij1y
Once Banned, Dogs Reflect China’s Rise http://t.co/I96igQn6 #china
“Silence isn’t absence. It is complete presence.” – Karen Maezen Miller
50 Ways to Open Your World to New Possibilities http://t.co/nsfjagRQ
Above Everything Else – Objects in slow motion flight [VIDEO] stunning spot with fruit, veggies, quartz http://t.co/YjA9DLNE
Why cats suck at social media [COMIC] http://t.co/1RghM5OP
3 Effective Ways to Enhance Your Willpower http://t.co/mz6BZY7s
We Are Our Scores: The Aspirational Self http://t.co/xaGvYpmC
Tips for Decoding Body Language [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/rKg6Dg09
Do you know what nasties are in your cosmetics? [VIDEO] Annie Leonard targets the industry http://t.co/4zY21iDe
The 6 Most Quoted Pieces of Advice (That Are Usually Wrong) http://t.co/mKLTAXlL
RT @paul_steele: John Cleese on the 5 Factors to Make Your Life More Creative http://t.co/8dDEXUdF
Elephants Now Think Twice About Midnight Snacks in Tanzania http://t.co/dfSJJSgy
What Kind of Digital Consumer Are You? http://t.co/Re2Orz56
Snowball, the dancing cockatoo [VIDEO] moves to the rhythm and beat of this favorite songs http://t.co/jHetYQGQ
Which Social Network Should You Use — and When? [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/9z1wEBsx
Innovation Is About Arguing, Not Brainstorming. Here’s How To Argue Productively http://t.co/bvHOYN6S
“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the actions.” – Confucius
Entering the Era Of Social Ennui – thoughtful @dberkowitz wrap of recent studies & insights http://t.co/alA1UhIs
Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom – hamsters, rabbit, dogs, guinea pigs nibbling veggies [CUTE VIDEO] http://t.co/GNGtzOxJ
RT @KISSmetrics: 25 Exciting And Effective Infographic Designs http://t.co/W4N2XUD7
10 Ways to Deal with Negative or Difficult People. Superb advice from @tinybuddha http://t.co/PNc2WkWe

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Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom – small animals nibbling veggies

Cris Popenoe — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:30:46 +0000

01:10 A hamster with broccoli, more hamsters, dogs, a rabbit, and guinea pigs – all snacking. It is set to an incredibly silly song, which works pretty well as a background.

Breathtaking Video – Urban BASE Jumping in Singapore

Cris Popenoe — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:00:47 +0000

03:24 As if leaping from the top of a 55-story resort weren’t spectacular enough, this adrenaline pumping video uses Singapore’s futuristic skyline as a backdrop.

This Week’s Tweets, 04-06-2012 to 04-12-2012

Cris Popenoe — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:00:00 +0000

RT @briansolis: The 6 Pillars of Social Commerce: Understanding the psychology of engagement http://t.co/uOklCIWZ
Kevin Allocca: Why videos go viral – hear/see the insights of YouTube’s trends manager [VIDEO] http://t.co/N3IB1XGB #TED
Useful dog tricks 2 performed by Jesse the Jack Russell Terrier [VIDEO] he’s such a cute performer http://t.co/FLhP3Cf5
RT @CarlaYoung: Whatever You Do, DON’T Look Over the Edge: Focusing on the Negative Attracts the Negative http://t.co/Ga10JYhh
“The best way to make dreams come true is to wake up.” – Paul Valéry
Just One More Game: Angry Birds, Farmville and Other Hyperaddictive ‘Stupid Games’ (+ embedded video game) http://t.co/jM0I2VNr
Between Bears [VIDEO] luminous, captivating peek into an animated world beyond logical reasoning http://t.co/NV1uF3bs
Cats by the Pool: great @newyorker story & video http://t.co/StzLG0Z4
Why the Grass is Never Greener and How to Be Happy Today http://t.co/ruX3a1yy via @tinybuddha
RT @LOHASTed: Tianjin Eco-City In China – Is this the future of urban living?… [PHOTO GALLERY] http://t.co/NdtWAPvB
Why We Need to Teach Mindfulness in a Digital Age http://t.co/0Pb6JdeA
The life of flowers [VIDEO] exquisite time lapse captures wide variety of flowers from bud to fully opened http://t.co/zMSJnzlT
Major League Baseball Uncorks a Social Media Homer with real-time correspondents in all ballparks http://t.co/TRvRWYni
Cat’s Color Can Indicate Its Personality http://t.co/55rspOKx
Want To Be More Creative? Get Bored http://t.co/jXIDIqxq via @fastcompany
26 Elements of a Gamification Marketing Strategy – excellent advice from @smexaminer http://t.co/zT9h2NSj
MOVE [VIDEO] brilliantly distills a 44 day trip to 11 countries into a simple yet mesmerizing video http://t.co/P4zMvv1v
Long Slogans Are Absolutely, Positively More Effective Than Short Ones http://t.co/kJJtx4AW
RT @stevecase: How the fitbit got me to walk more and be part of society again (me too!) http://t.co/12Yh1KRy
“Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.” – Vince Lombardi
RT @ShellyKramer: 12 LinkedIn secrets to supercharge your social networking http://t.co/Ou8y8Jlk
Watch what a polar bear does when the ice melts [VIDEO] goes on great journey to thank driver of electric car http://t.co/eNXv6S54
How to Not Change a Habit: 7 Common Mistakes http://t.co/NbRl164Y
RT @BuddhistGeeks: What Zen Has Taught Silicon Valley (And Steve Jobs) About Innovation http://bit.ly/HFoSqB
RT @ischafer: Absolutely correct. Great @elowitz post. RT @steverubel: Social Done Right Is a Multiplier http://t.co/9LBaSQ2h
11 Ways To Murder Self-Doubt http://t.co/kXGJoiqp
Dogs are awesome [VIDEO] Fun compilation of HD clips from 43 of the most popular dog videos on YouTube http://t.co/oTR6y0aR
New Dads Are Big-Time Social Media Users [STUDY] via @eMarketer http://t.co/6QxTF3zu
The Million Dollar Question: Why Does the Web Love Cats? http://t.co/G45hUk0I
13 Simple Steps To Get You Through A Rough Day (with photos) http://t.co/uIWIayq9 via @buzzfeed
The most powerful colors on the web – the logos of top online companies, visualized on a color wheel http://t.co/HESA9Rg5
Kittens at Lunch!!! [CUTE VIDEO] they’ve just learned to eat solid food; still go back to Mom for milk http://t.co/kFtvDzcs
RT @TheAtlantic: Is Facebook making us lonely? @StephenMarche on the pitfalls of connectivity http://t.co/i6dPsNGR #longreads
10 Things To Stop Doing in Your Relationships http://t.co/CpDTme6t

Kittens at Lunch!!!

Cris Popenoe — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:30:57 +0000

00:58 This adorable litter of five 8-weeks-old Persian kittens have just learned to eat solid food, but they still like sucking on a bottle or going back to Momma for a little milk. Watch the show!

The beauty of flowers, an exquisite time lapse

Cris Popenoe — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 14:30:38 +0000

02:29 This extraordinary time lapse video captures the life cycle of many flowers from bud to fully opened, set to dramatic music. You’ll love it.

This Week’s Tweets, 03-30-2012 to 04-05-2012

Cris Popenoe — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 21:00:00 +0000

Counting every moment: Measuring your everyday activities can help improve your quality of life http://t.co/17DbRiQj
Dogs: A Game of Chess Perhaps? http://t.co/oRRho0gn
Who’s to blame for all those cat videos? Meet Kittywood Studios in this delightful satire [VIDEO] http://t.co/ycnH7cVX
5 Tips for Moving Social Media Leads Into the Sales Funnel http://t.co/7tCa01ap via @smexaminer
“It’s not where you take things from – it’s where you take them to.” – Jean-Luc Godard #quote
Cats Improve Art: fun collection of classic paintings with cats added in prominently http://t.co/eSTOBjmC
Olympic Pictograms Though the Ages [VIDEO] fun video tracing the evolution of the icons for Olympic sports http://t.co/LPNgPaVi
10 Things You Can Do Right Now to Boost Brain Health http://t.co/ZvYFHSr9
18 Social Networks For Pet Lovers, Owners & Pets http://t.co/xiboTybX
How to pet a kitty – if you live with a cat you’ll relate to this adorable comic from @TheOatmeal http://t.co/9VLL40W4
Brazilian miracle of the cerrado: Brazil has revolutionised its own farms. Can it do the same for others? http://t.co/aTqJkO3t
Ballet in Super Slow Motion [VIDEO] Watch the grace & beauty of ballet captured at 1,000 frames-per-second http://t.co/scefbgFj
Sweet Talking Your Computer: Why people treat devices like humans http://t.co/VJiSuLlb
The Minimalist’s Guide to Cultivating Passion http://t.co/VE1rxxXU via @zen_habits
25 Irrefutable Cat Laws http://t.co/XVF3J6Ag
Facial monitoring: Webcams can now spot which ads catch your gaze, read your mood, check your vital signs http://t.co/LnJeAoUa
Animation capturing the changing seasons [VIDEO] richly hued gorgeous & surreal motion graphics come alive http://t.co/SuQgIStd
Seven needs of content curators – @Scobleizer in-depth analysis http://t.co/ZsWQlxxP #curator
5 Social Media Tips for Finding and Engaging Your Target Audience: New Research http://t.co/s1hOfPgH via @smexaminer
I Procrastinate Because I Care http://t.co/Nkn9hpf6
Innovation Is About Arguing, Not Brainstorming. Here’s How To Argue Productively http://t.co/bvHOYN6S
The Cove PSA: My Friend Is [VIDEO] stars from film, TV, music band together to help save Japan’s dolphins http://t.co/0sit3HYg
The email cycle [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/to06U3UV
Do Dogs and Cats Like (Human) Music? http://t.co/s30IpEzD
“A person starts to live when he can live outside himself.” – Albert Einstein #quote
Things We Forget: Inspiration To Remind You That You’re Amazing http://t.co/DSa8xSKt
Kittens stalk a moth [VIDEO] working hard to keep it alive while they tag team it, talking as they play http://t.co/xhMBycfh
RT @jdrive: What Eating Too Much Sugar Does to Your Brain http://t.co/XIusJ6bV
What’s Next in Social Retail & Social Marketing: App-ify and Amplify http://t.co/hvBTt2au
RT @paw_nation: What’s the difference between a dog’s diary and a cat’s diary? Find out here!: http://t.co/GhlJ3agO
The right (keystone) habits create chain reaction that significantly influences success of other habits http://t.co/vy2iZF8d
Clever elephant plays with a smartphone [VIDEO] Peter is awesome! Watch him draw, play music, take photo http://t.co/qKC2YtSc
The Seven Deadly Sins of Social Media http://t.co/AC7zmNDe via @fastcompany
RT @jessicahenry: Love this. the pixar approach to stories http://t.co/R4K0sHss (via @lawnrocket and @ActOneProgram)

Clever elephant plays with a smartphone

Cris Popenoe — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:30:32 +0000

01:11 Peter is one awesome elephant! He’s so smart – he touches icons on the screen with his trunk, plays music, draws, and even takes a photo. This is all real, no film trickery, post-production, or hidden cuts. Watch and see the fun.

Ballet in Super Slow Motion

Cris Popenoe — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 15:00:02 +0000

03:17 Watch the grace and beauty of ballet captured at 1,000 frames-per-second, set to Radiohead’s Everything In Its Right Place. You’ll see what the dancers’ bodies are doing like never before. So beautiful!

This Week’s Tweets, 03-23-2012 to 03-29-2012

Cris Popenoe — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:00:00 +0000

Why It’s OK to Let Apps Make You a Better Person http://t.co/HZCbMGcW @evanselinger via @theatlantic
A Powerful Three-Step Algorithm for Happiness http://t.co/LS2iWHbf via @zenhabits
Cat World Cup [VIDEO] sometimes they get the ball in the box and sometimes they get in the box! http://t.co/p6yOD6kN
What You Need to Know About Napping [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/LTFqILI6
7 Reasons to Be Happy Even if Things Aren’t Perfect Now http://t.co/9wtsidXh via @tinybuddha
Half of all pets are overweight; see what pet fitness gurus recommend http://t.co/4U9UTpgV #pets
Landscapes, Vol 2 (Arizona & Utah): The most beautiful time lapse video you’ll ever see [VIDEO] http://t.co/M3JMLTGi
Why exercise won’t make you thin http://t.co/7rN4nemM
A long tailed macaque monkey adopts a kitten in the forests of Bali [PHOTO GALLERY] http://t.co/3YSiYrtI #cats
“Much learning does not teach understanding.” – Heraclitus #quote
RT @PodJamTV: Train Your Brain for Monk-Like Focus http://t.co/5v0D4Wef
J.J. Abrams’ mystery box [VIDEO] A very personal talk at TED: “Mystery is the catalyst for imaginations” http://t.co/zhGcBZIm
Told to Eat Its Vegetables, America Orders Fries http://t.co/N5uKX5xY
18 Truths to Start Telling Yourself to inspire & remind you not to be confined by boundaries others impose http://t.co/upaVVnEk
Is Pinterest the next Facebook? http://t.co/63ebb9v7 via @FortuneMagazine
What is Curation? Favorite curators reveal their visions and passions.[VIDEO] http://t.co/f8hAOxO3
Relax – Zen Buddhist Meditation Music [MUSIC VIDEO] Ethereal music with video of nature imagery http://t.co/eSegLoPO
Mastering The Uncomfortable Art Of Personal Branding http://t.co/iSDQvXDA
Adventurous Digital Art from the East [PHOTOS] http://t.co/X3zal16s
RT @socialmouths: 15 Must Know Tips to Rock Your New Facebook Timeline Business Page http://t.co/iFcViSGZ
Cat Falls 19 Floors, Lands Purrfectly http://t.co/l8T1O9XA via @npr
Story of Bottled Water vs Tap [VIDEO] Environmentalist Annie Leonard blends animation & live-action http://t.co/XbGuxg7b
5 Excuses that Keep You Unhealthy (and How to Destroy Them) http://t.co/kkoZve3Q
How Content Is Shared: It’s with Close Friends, Not ‘Influencers’ http://t.co/JMaiH3O4
“Be yourself, everyone else is taken.” – Oscar Wilde
RT @jhagel: Ability to Learn Is Affected by the Timing of Sleep: Scientific American Podcast http://t.co/GpczntgX
Puppy food defender vs the ducks [VIDEO] Cuteness alert: watch him chase ducks away so he can eat in peace http://t.co/cjJ0UuPB
Chocolate Diet? New study: people who eat chocolate frequently have lower BMI than those who eat it less often http://t.co/IcDsLr4M
4 Tips for Creating Your LinkedIn Company Page http://t.co/dzDfPaLi via @smexaminer
10 excellent examples of Facebook Brand Timelines http://t.co/pfKioIh0
Forging Stronger Social Connections for a Longer Life – new study shows real benefits http://t.co/HEUlBZC6
A cat’s life – The kitten [VIDEO] Simple yet utterly compelling video shows the beauty of a kitten’s life http://t.co/HUKGlQ4Q
Web, Apps Will Coexist In Future, Mobile Will Explode http://t.co/oE9ghLba
RT @jaysamit: In Chinese, ‘crisis’ is composed of 2 characters—1 represents danger; the other opportunity. Focus on the latter

A cat’s life – The kitten

Cris Popenoe — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:30:01 +0000

01:40 Want to know what it’s like to be a cat? This simple yet utterly compelling video shows the beauty of a kitten’s life.

J.J. Abrams’ mystery box

Cris Popenoe — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:30:02 +0000

18:03 “Mystery is the catalyst for imagination”. In this very personal talk at TED, J.J. Abrams traces his love for the unseen mystery – a passion that’s evident in his films and TV shows – back to its magical beginnings.

This Week’s Tweets, 03-16-2012 to 03-22-2012

Cris Popenoe — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:00:00 +0000

50 Ways to Show Gratitude for the People in Your Life http://t.co/QetNzX2m via @tinybuddha
6 Reasons Great Content Fails http://t.co/G88eTOjG
What Cats Are Really Thinking [VIDEO] Cat objects to mom’s baby talk & hopes he won’t become a YouTube star http://t.co/WWI95nDL
11 Easy Ways to Uncomplicate Your Life http://t.co/R9rq94Qt
The Unpredictable Freedom and Sweetness of Chaos http://t.co/nzV9ez3R via @zen_habits
Jonah Lehrer on How to Be Creative – and on why anyone can innovate http://t.co/LAqJ7PDO
Disney’s Fantasia 2000: Firebird [MUSIC VIDEO] Magical animation of spring sprite & elk awakening firebird http://t.co/wHBtTeb4
Baby Got Tech: How Today’s Kids Are Growing Up With Gadgets http://t.co/8iOOId6J
How to Transform Anger into Connection: 10 Tips for Peaceful Words http://t.co/3tNu9AE2
Boredom Could Be Stressing Out Your Pet http://t.co/Z9QMsEUg
Eating Healthy: 5 Food Habits to Kick http://t.co/CXSIoAna
A lyrical time lapse showcasing a year in New York City & its vast array of people & sights [VIDEO] http://t.co/7JKotHwF
Palm oil threat to Indonesia’s orangutans http://t.co/LYV3Q2lN
Letting Go of the Fear of Uncertainty & Embracing Adventure http://t.co/vO0fflM4 via @tinybuddha
“The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.” – Albert Einstein #quote
RT @tonyschwartz: The Magic of Doing One Thing at a Time http://t.co/6JXFLDC2 via @harvardbiz
Space: The Frontier Is Everywhere [VIDEO] stunning NASA imagery, paired with Carl Sagan’s Pale Blue Dot http://t.co/4UZAQRuC
10 fascinating facts about cats http://t.co/1sUAXSlz
How Pinterest Can Turn Your Brand Red Hot [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/NG3fu5KO
How to Deal with Criticism Well: 25 Reasons to Embrace It – great advice from @ tinybuddha http://t.co/fvaUdMbx
Better health through social networking: closer networks = most influence on health behavior [MIT STUDY] http://t.co/66b0KDKg
Poop at the Zoo: Kids discover the Bronx Zoo’s eco restrooms [VIDEO] http://t.co/MOD2dj1v
RT @DanielPink: “Don’t follow your passions, follow your effort.” …. http://t.co/K7JFNXQ6 (via @mcuban)
Are Emotions Prophetic? Insights from @jonahlehrer http://t.co/sOIdE2wq
The 6 Pillars Of Social Commerce: Understanding The Psychology Of Engagement – insights from @briansolis http://t.co/a2MoUuGs
Teens Are Text Crazed, 23% Own Smartphones [PEW STUDY] http://t.co/ZmyrHmwu
Doberman loves the water slide [VIDEO] he’s having the time of his life sliding over & over again into pool http://t.co/C8dZmWX2
In Age of Pinterest, Instagram, Marketers Need An Image Strategy http://t.co/pNGeQPND
RT: @kareanderson: Einstein on Kindness, Our Shared Existence, and Life’s Highest Ideals http://t.co/YsLAx6Uy
RT @askaaronlee: Should your blog posts look more like this? http://t.co/qQmovhbZ via @markwschaefer
RT @Rick_Now: Star Wars culture mining – Top 10 reasons why Darth Vader was an amazing project manager http://t.co/odYHvjj6
Epic cuteness – dogs of all shapes & sizes rushing in slow motion toward a bag of dog food [VIDEO] http://t.co/VV40YRoo
Sweating Your Way to Success – practice not innate ability brings performance excellence http://t.co/uxN6IRRC
What are These Animals Doing in the Water? [PHOTOS] http://t.co/we7hN9rP

Epic cuteness – dogs in slow motion

Cris Popenoe — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:00:54 +0000

01:30 Dog lovers will be blown away by the incredible levels of cuteness in this slow-motion spot which shows dogs of all shapes and sizes eagerly rushing towards a bag of dog food. The result involves a lot of slow-mo slobber, hilarious expressions, and many wagging tails.

Lyrical images showcase a year in New York City

Cris Popenoe — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:00:23 +0000

04:55 Artfully shot and edited views and images of New York City, and its vast array of people and sights. It’s set to the haunting song “We Don’t Eat” by Irish singer-songwriter James Vincent McMorrow.

This Week’s Tweets, 03-09-2012 to 03-15-2012

Cris Popenoe — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:00:00 +0000

“Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend.” – Theophrastus
Eleven Ways Facebook Page Timelines Change Your Content Strategy http://t.co/y7GSQAEx
Adorable chipmunk cleans himself up in slow motion HD [VIDEO] http://t.co/rHpQsQHM
The Brain and Emotional Intelligence: An Interview with Daniel Goleman http://t.co/p57aamsf
Nut? What Nut? The Squirrel Outwits to Survive http://t.co/OeovK6Tc
Five Simple Steps to Improve Your Concentration http://t.co/dFSD70S3
Venus Flytrap Gets a Meal [VIDEO] it looks appetizing to fly so he walks in. Big mistake; he’s a prisoner http://t.co/kLZpDLJb
Top 10 Things to Let Go of Today http://t.co/V0xKM4tx
Dolphin uses iPad as way to communicate with humans http://t.co/GSoM8RnS via @boingboing
The Little But Really Useful Guide to Creativity http://t.co/KGytCcSE via @zen_habits
See which foods are poisonous to your pets: descriptive list + tips http://t.co/k7bpPZ3r
Cristofori’s Dream: David Lanz [MUSIC VIDEO] sublime relaxing music; piano with lovely images of nature http://t.co/rhQXVIp4
10 Essential Tips for a Healthy Weight Loss http://t.co/Y2uc2XzH
Ten Stress Busters That Make You Look Better http://t.co/aNfqVck6
“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” – African proverb
RT @MariSmith: How to Leverage Content Communities to Expand Your Brand Reach http://t.co/SJHFc0ph via @seomoz [One to read!]
What does it feel like to fly over planet Earth? [VIDEO] http://t.co/QkcKDqyQ an extraordinary time lapse video
9 Awesome Reasons to Use Infographics in your Content Marketing http://t.co/avNfASlL
The Courage To Screw Up: @Frauenfelder on Why DIY Is Good For You http://t.co/RQY8DTxq
RT @nilofer: The Inspiration Paradox: Your Best Creative Time Is Not When You Think [STUDY] http://t.co/EUCeBoH6
Mastering The Uncomfortable Art Of Personal Branding http://t.co/iSDQvXDA
Bad drinking water kills millions [VIDEO] Louve installation displays message lit up in falling water http://t.co/v8cHU9Ej
Arianna Huffington: Virality Uber Alles: What the Fetishization of Social Media Is Costing Us All http://t.co/go7ldapy
RT @the99percent: Getting Better vs Being Good – perfection isn’t everything http://t.co/b3zPmJGf
The Minimalist’s Guide to Cultivating Passion @zen_habits http://t.co/VE1rxxXU
Social Media Stats of the Day [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/rGjgUQ0w
Medal of Honor Cat [VIDEO] fearless feline proves he’s no pussy when he puts himself in the line of fire http://t.co/8uZysnMH
Sitting Is Killing You [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/9lMKAsJl
7 Not So Obvious Habits To Maximize Your Productivity http://t.co/GyT6xcdu
“Stress is caused by being ‘here’ but wanting to be there.” – Eckhart Tolle
RT @teamreboot: It’s not curation or aggregation, it’s just how the Internet works http://t.co/2rMOVQqT
Evian Roller Babies [VIDEO] diapers on they perform roller skating stunts to a hip hop tune http://t.co/SPODT6Cu
Five Simple Steps to Improve Your Concentration http://t.co/dFSD70S3
Why Do People Eat Too Much? http://t.co/Z8mOruc7 via @wired

Evian Roller Babies

Cris Popenoe — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:15:17 +0000

01:01 This spot of babies in diapers performing skating stunts to a hip-hop beat has been a viral sensation. Watch and enjoy!

Cristofori’s Dream: David Lanz

Cris Popenoe — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 14:00:48 +0000

06:10 Relaxation music at its best. The song is beautiful. Calm, elegant piano music (with strings and string-like synthesizers) backs lovely images of nature and the natural world. David Lanz’s Cristofori’s Dream is among the most popular new age recordings ever made.

This Week’s Tweets, 03-02-2012 to 03-08-2012

Cris Popenoe — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Meet the Coolest Facebook Brand Timelines From Coke to ESPN to Ford http://t.co/HdwvUjpX
Tech Germs: Computer keyboards are 5 times dirtier than toilet seats? [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/aKRmfaP5
Kittens on a slide [CUTE VIDEO] Watch the fun http://t.co/2BT1Foev
Life’s Messy. Train Your Brain to Adapt http://t.co/capte5mZ
Siku Polar Bear Cam: Very cool. Watch him live in HD & get insights into world of polar bears http://t.co/6k3yNvBz
“He who deliberates fully before taking a step will spend his entire life on one leg.” – Chinese proverb
Sir Ken Robinson: Changing Education Paradigms [VIDEO] Animated infographics illuminate his talk http://t.co/hItRvwoY
50 Nests and the Birds that Built Them http://t.co/T1VMmqMz via @brainpicker
Your Most Important To-Do List http://t.co/kxZDSw9E via @tinybuddha
The Mindfulness Chronicles: Ellen Langer on the psychology of possibility http://t.co/7NdBRGsf
10 Ways Happy People Choose Happiness http://t.co/V9j9gIbg
Amazing time lapse video of 30-story building constructed in just 360 hours. Wow! [VIDEO] http://t.co/XTfw8vnx
10 Ways You Know Your Cat Rules You http://t.co/yrwx98kK
Which dog breeds are the smartest? http://t.co/p4kyhfHd
RT @MariSmith: Facebook Timeline for Fan Pages – Frequently Asked Questions http://t.co/dCw8jKfd via @hyperarts
30 Dr. Seuss Quotes to Live By [GRAPHIC] http://t.co/qTbZTjRS
Thai boys build soccer field on water [VIDEO] A beautiful, inspiring film, based on a true story http://t.co/rhe9jWMO
‘Mind Reading’: Q&A with Charles DuHigg on Changing Your Habits http://t.co/tYLiTBSo
Animals Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before: Extraordinary. @brainpicker has outdone herself [PHOTOS] http://t.co/v699fJeQ
“You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.” – Nietzsche
Five Best Productivity Methods, based on @lifehacker reader nominations http://t.co/L9F86IDn
Energy giant creates magical natural elements [VIDEO] http://t.co/ijSbKyiJ
The Only Way to Get Important Things Done – Great advice from @TonySchwartz via @harvardbiz http://t.co/N7RSLGGl
11 Ways To Murder Self-Doubt http://t.co/kXGJoiqp
22 Ways to Create Compelling Content When You Don’t Have a Clue [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/sTRrD8I8
The 5 Ultimate Ways to Make People like You http://t.co/Pjha3bMw
Smart dog gets ball from pool without getting wet [VIDEO] watch the black lab in action! http://t.co/lKLUmPmk
The purpose of gamification: A look at gamification’s applications and limitations by @gzicherm http://t.co/xWlWzveE
20 Awesome Pinterest Tools http://t.co/Wr5T6jK5
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Updated for the Internet Age, including cats! [HUMOR] http://t.co/P1bZLXlb
A Compact Guide to Creating the Fitness Habit via @zen_habits http://t.co/t4Lr15to
The Funniest of BBC’s Funny Talking Animals [VIDEO] hip hop-loving badgers, dieting pandas, and a marmot http://t.co/tfop7Vzb
Picking Brand Names in China Is a Business Itself http://t.co/Vw3iMiSi
Different Colors Describe Happiness vs. Depression [STUDY + INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/XBaaAJcX

The Funniest of BBC’s Funny Talking Animals

Cris Popenoe — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:30:01 +0000

01:52 This selection of hilarious clips from the BBC comedy series Walk On The Wild Side takes us to a world of hip hop-loving badgers, dieting pandas, and a marmot called Alan. The show provides a long overdue forum for the views and opinions of the animal kingdom.

Amazing time lapse of 30-story building constructed in 360 hours

Cris Popenoe — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:30:58 +0000

06:07 You’ll watch in disbelief. Imagine a 30-story tall, 183,000-square-foot hotel built in 360 hours. Just 15 days! It was erected near the Dongting lake, in the Hunan Province, China, by a company specializing in sustainable architecture. Wow. For more details on the energy efficiency and building process see this Gizmodo post.

This Week’s Tweets, 02-24-2012 to 03-01-2012

Cris Popenoe — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Ten things you don’t know about the Earth http://t.co/GWXGTA25
RT @socialmouths: 30 Highly Unusual Web Designs http://t.co/47BuEkTq
I Am Maru 3: Celebrating his 4th birthday [CUTE VIDEO] A fun compilation of his 2010 antics http://t.co/lGHfJeXZ
These Are The Rules Of A Creator’s Life http://t.co/NNuI9m2C
30 Challenges for 30 Days of Growth http://t.co/JSlNTaix
Tips to Have a Happy & More Content Cat http://t.co/08TwD0jf
Adorable tiny baby hamster eats broccoli & is totally absorbed [CUTE VIDEO] http://t.co/klOQxzVA
The vital role of generosity in marriage http://t.co/JahFdcfw
8 Ways to Be More Confident & Live the Life of Your Dreams http://t.co/Mp3znHAX via @tinybuddha
“Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it.” – Publilius Syrus #quote
For Penguins, a Satellite Census: Biologists Count Hard-to-Find Birds With Photos Supplied by CIA http://t.co/5AYHkDGr
Frozen Grand Central [VIDEO] Watch 200 people freeze in place on cue http://t.co/IroLf6mt
Cats vs. Dogs [INFOGRAPHIC] Very clever and well-crafted with factoids you probably don’t know http://t.co/ehTzqmW2
18 Ways To Inspire Everyone Around You http://t.co/5i8KeL3W via @marcandangel
7 Strategies for Introverts (by Introverts) to Ignite Your Socializing Skills http://t.co/ZJuxCdNN
SocialVibe’s Voluntary Ads Aim To Make The Internet Free http://t.co/d8uw6ghQ
25 Years of Pixar Goodness [VIDEO] inspired montage of animated delights http://t.co/yXvl215X
The myth of the eight-hour sleep http://t.co/uEchp1EZ
Social Media Marketing: 10 Inspiring #Infographics http://t.co/HXnCHKUA via @jeffbullas
Habits Are The New Viral: Why Startups Must Be Behavior Experts http://t.co/Y7kbIcpD
Should You Send That Email? Here’s A Flowchart For Deciding http://t.co/MiOaT2oD
The Meatrix – a cartoon spoof revealing the dangers of factory farming [VIDEO] http://t.co/ppHFsTii
RT @brainpicker: How to Find Your Purpose and Do What You Love http://t.co/G60N12lG
RT @joelgascoigne: How The Happiest People In The World Spend Their Money http://t.co/MhIN4X6e
“You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.” – Nietzsche #quote
RT @Bill_Gross: Luck is a frame of mind. Lucky people trust intuition; unlucky ones are creatures of routine http://t.co/evNvdixX
Watch how clever crows are [VIDEO] see how they open a nut that’s too hard to crack http://t.co/lQgYaut8
Watch this epic TED Talk from 2023, from Prometheus director Ridley Scott & starring Guy Pearce [VIDEO] http://t.co/e4wxJg8U
The 46 Types Of People On Facebook – which are you? http://t.co/MDISYWpd
Smothering or Standoffish, People Can Be Happy With Their Emotional Opposites http://t.co/ijLfpskR
Long Slogans Are Absolutely, Positively More Effective than Short Ones http://t.co/kJJtx4AW
Persian kitten catches balls [CUTE VIDEO] http://t.co/sRbVKyBK #cats
RT @AdamBroitman: A marketer’s guide to augmented reality http://t.co/vml9DvcV
10 Powerful Tips to Increase Fan Engagement on Facebook http://t.co/AorTj9nf

Persian kitten catches balls

Cris Popenoe — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:23:19 +0000

00:47 Mochi, a Persian kitten, is happy enough to catch balls as long as he doesn’t have to run around like a silly dog. Pretty talented. But there is a downside. All those snacks and no exercise are going to put on the pounds!

Frozen Grand Central

Cris Popenoe — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:30:13 +0000

02:22 Watch over 200 people freeze in place on cue in Grand Central Terminal in New York, each making his own choice for the frozen moment. Some froze midway through eating or drinking. A few froze while taking off a jacket. One couple froze kissing.

This Week’s Tweets, 02-17-2012 to 02-23-2012

Cris Popenoe — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:00:00 +0000

"If you touch one thing with deep awareness, you touch everything." – Thich Nhat Hanh #quote
Boeuf Bourguignon Again? Pet Foods Go Gourmet and dogs & cats weigh in http://t.co/25lVe0IR
Beagle Puppy Plays Catch [CUTE VIDEO] http://t.co/xr479ijh
Understanding the Value of a Facebook Fan http://t.co/bOzNXIp3
RT @edhawan: does it stand the test of you? Create meaningful life through meaningful work http://t.co/awJvQJkR via @HarvardBiz
Weird ways chocolate keeps you healthy. Yum! http://t.co/Xr3YJBSr
Cat mom hugs dreaming baby kitten [CUTE VIDEO] http://t.co/g1ph4CXB #caturday
RT @mossappeal: 30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself http://t.co/4l7mmYPH via @marcandangel
How dogs communicate: canine body language http://t.co/E1MzQykL via @sheknows
Brilliant & fun rethinking of Maslow’s Hierarchy of human/dog/robot/girlfriend needs [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/J46gPvT5
Rhinos Mate, Zoos Innovate: photos and story of love nest in Nepal http://t.co/8sZ1u0WC
A Day Made of Glass 2 reveals more innovative ideas [VIDEO] http://t.co/onjYh8DL
35 Simple Ways to Be Beautiful http://t.co/cU1JzX9L via @tinybuddha
Outdoors and out of reach of digital devices: Studying the brain off the grid http://t.co/6jyuBkSm
"You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep." – Navajo Proverb #quote
8 Ways To Get Smarter Every Week http://t.co/temwi0l5
Tempest Milky Way time lapse [VIDEO] Watch South Dakota's summer storms & starry skies duke it out http://t.co/H8Ng2wMB
What's In Your Trash? Surprising data on the waste we generate [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/sewXxz0T
3 Effective Ways to Enhance Your Willpower http://t.co/mz6BZY7s via @zen_habits
Legendary investor @vkhosla on The "Unhyped" New Areas in Internet and Mobile http://t.co/jGpv5PmC
Why Pinterest Is Playing Dumb About Making Money http://t.co/TB8ACJJN via @TheAtlantic
Imagine a car that shrinks to fit in your pocket [VIDEO] animated what if from GOOD's Big Ideas series http://t.co/IVHqDHLj
RT @simondumenco: Yosemite waterfall turns to 'flowing lava' in rare February spectacle caught on camera http://t.co/XnGtBqkF
Ten tips for being happier via @gretchenrubin http://t.co/CbsQq3cv
5 Positive Coping Methods to Beat the Winter Blues http://t.co/uglBd8VQ
RT @KareAnderson: The Truth: Creativity Comes From Blending Dissonant Goals Into Radical Harmony http://t.co/lS99Wq5Q
Our world, slowed down 100 times [VIDEO] turning everyday occurrences into mind-bending art http://t.co/9ot3K8G7
How to Suck at Facebook – sublime advice from @oatmeal [COMIC] http://t.co/Pilsay3C
21 things my dog taught me about being a better man. Food for thought, doggy style via @thebrandbuilder http://t.co/H5rNuuoj
“There is not one big cosmic meaning for all, there is only the meaning we each give to our life.” – Anais Nin #quote
Pinterest: Why What It's Not Says So Much http://t.co/109c57QQ
Charlie and the loving elephant seal pups [VIDEO] http://t.co/SlzFqqCN
We Know What You Want & When You Will Buy It: implications of neuroscience breakthrough for marketing http://t.co/SS9H0bve
How to Deal with Criticism Well: 25 Reasons to Embrace It http://t.co/fvaUdMbx via @tinybuddha

Charlie and the loving elephant seal pups

Cris Popenoe — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:00:14 +0000

02:02 Journalist Charlie Bird makes friends with elephant seal pups while traveling through Antarctica. Watch as the seals get close and show their love to their newest friend.

A Day Made of Glass 2 reveals more innovative ideas

Cris Popenoe — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:15:55 +0000

05:59 One would hardly think a video about glass would go viral, but that’s what happened to a futuristic glimpse at the ways glass could be used in day-to-day life, from tablet screens to home appliances to car dashboards. Both the original and this sequel feature a family of four going about a normal day, aided by glass-pane tablets and touchscreen walls. But the sequel reveals an even broader view of the role specialty glass could play in the near future, reaching out of the home and into hospitals, schools, even parks.

This Week’s Tweets, 02-10-2012 to 02-16-2012

Cris Popenoe — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:00:00 +0000

“Man stands in his own shadow and wonders why it’s dark.” – Zen Proverb #quote
Pinterest: 13 Tips and Tricks for Cutting Edge Users http://t.co/rQVmtZHs
Aerobics with Jesse the Jack Russell Terrier [VIDEO] So talented. So cute. You’ll be inspired & in awe http://t.co/dhOqWGy3
Tallest Mountain to Deepest Ocean Trench [INFOGRAPHIC] Very cool visual of our planet from top to bottom http://t.co/LxuMcPGU
Owner surprised to find cat regularly catches bus http://t.co/97I1UE9N #caturday
Beating a retreat: Arctic sea ice melting far faster than climate models predict. Why? http://t.co/Frrks77P via @TheEconomist
The Death of a Spider (by Cats) [VIDEO] A pair of cats find & torment a spider to dramatic music & fun text http://t.co/7ViCnFlM
Beauty Of Nature: 25 Remarkable Photographs http://t.co/zsLfiLPm #pics #photography
The Connection Between Physical and Mental Health: What you eat affects your brain http://t.co/hfcdIIUk
RT @Flipbooks: 7 Ways to Change Your Life in the Next 7 Days http://t.co/yLmIqAhK #Lifestyle
25 Animals Who Think They’re People [PHOTOS] http://t.co/7bdC7jc4 #socute
Stunning time lapse shows frenetic traffic in Ho Chi Minh City [VIDEO] http://t.co/ea31MTOx
Is Coconut Water Really Better Than Sports Drinks? Yep, see why. http://t.co/EXXyuASI
10 ‘vices’ that are good for you: America’s healthiest pleasures http://t.co/YR6RA7oC
When to use i.e. in a sentence – learn grammar from this fun comic from @oatmeal http://t.co/rmsCDaiZ
The Psychology of Color [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/aA9FL7g8
Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay – Playing for Change [MUSIC VIDEO] http://t.co/QjZhAGvb Wonderous. You’ll love this performance
5 Ways to Perfect Your Facebook Welcome Image http://t.co/QrF05xxX
Are dogs brought to work a Manager’s best friend? http://t.co/ilPM2EUF via @TheEconomist
“The future is completely open, and we are writing it moment to moment.” – Pema Chodron #quote
The Race for the Second Screen: The Show’s the Thing http://t.co/f7ke55Q7
Cleanternet: Satire on European fight for a cleaner & safer Internet [VIDEO] http://t.co/mqztWAmu
Japanese Village Creates Art From Hues of Rice http://t.co/W4wEl1mT
RT @Flipbooks: 5 Twitter Infographics That Make CENTS [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/XX8LNUHZ
Cat vs Internet: @Oatmeal comic shows what a kitty will do to get attention & tummy rubs http://t.co/VPgYgQCg
Ernest Hemingway’s Top 5 Tips for Writing Well via @Copyblogger http://t.co/gq7nbTBp
Flu Attack: How a virus attacks your body [VIDEO] turning cells into tiny factories which spread disease http://t.co/DYMwru86
Ousted From Westminster, Does Pedigree Have the Upper Paw with commercials promoting pet adoption? http://t.co/PCQflRau
7 Ways to Deal with Uncertainty in Life to Be Happier & Less Anxious http://t.co/kxGS05ik via @tinybuddha #happiness
Nike’s new marketing mojo: blown off the single-slogan approach & drafted new playbook for digital era http://t.co/Rj8d8qoY
RT @alexia: Your address book is mine: Many iPhone apps take your data http://t.co/ngaedIqQ
Cat and owl playing: a perfect friendship! [VIDEO] http://t.co/iUif4LaZ
RT @guykawasaki: The Zen of PowerPoint, Facebook and Twitter http://t.co/jySjumhE
What Happened to Downtime? The Extinction of Deep Thinking & Sacred Space http://t.co/BM5nifRg via @The99Percent

Cat and owl playing: a perfect friendship!

Cris Popenoe — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:15:52 +0000

03:25 While their relationship may look one paw away from ending at times, the playful pair of Fum the cat and Gebra the barn owl obviously have a great time together, as long as everyone’s claws stay in!

Stunning time lapse shows frenetic traffic in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Cris Popenoe — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:00:17 +0000

02:20 It showcases the energy of HCMC (Saigon) though brightly colored sped-up images, set to a pulsating soundtrack. See scooters and cars magically avoid collision, boats weave across muddy waters, and a frenzy of auto lights swirl around a traffic circle.

This Week’s Tweets, 02-03-2012 to 02-09-2012

Cris Popenoe — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:00:00 +0000

How to Deal with Exhaustion: 10 Tips to Function Better When You’re Tired http://t.co/pyvWJvy0 via @tinybuddha
How do colors affect purchases? [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/u9RhkR2V via @kissmetrics
Pet penguin on the town [VIDEO] http://t.co/czBPGr3i Only in Japan! Backpack on he gets treats from shopkeepers
Web Privacy: In Praise of Oversharing – @stevenbjohnson on how web makes us more intimate strangers http://t.co/8chR9eaM
Want a score a date, have a dog with you when you ask http://t.co/wqPlwOw7
“Almost every wise saying has an opposite one, no less wise, to balance it.” – George Santayana #quote
Wonder Dog: Golden Retriever Reaches a Raging Boy – great story on a new type of service dogs
http://t.co/wPNalssQ
Simon’s Cat in the Box [VIDEO] http://t.co/tFF7Hleg Watch Simon’s ever curious, adorable, energetic cat in box heaven #caturday
10 ways to practice compassion http://t.co/CcFZ9X6u
32 Animal Pictures That Will Make You Say Awwwwwwww [PHOTOS] http://t.co/Q1nS0Tuu via @buzzfeed
RT @PodJamTV: How to Look Your Best In Photos – excellent advice from @lifehacker http://t.co/5OwAkYnL
Bad Eggs [VIDEO] http://t.co/HdxRARXB three eggs, one nest, and a whole heap of sibling rivalry in this cute animated treat
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Eating http://t.co/qx0vgKkD
Cute, cosy and very, very stripey: Lemurs curl up in a family ball to keep out the winter chill [PHOTO] http://t.co/ny6wp3a0
How to Suck at Facebook – sublime advice from @oatmeal [COMIC] http://t.co/Pilsay3C
Students, Meet Your New Teacher, Mr. Robot http://t.co/ncu8GyUG
Mongolian Racer: A 10-year-old jockey & his horse [VIDEO] http://t.co/uUvyJgi6 at Mongolia’s Naadam summer festival
RT @heidicohen: Pinterest: Everything You Need To Know Is In This Massive Post http://t.co/b7MRun8J via @socialmouths
Mouse not included: iPad app that lets cats play with virtual ball of yarn and protect cheese from mice http://t.co/MQIeZjIT
“I am not what happens to me. I choose who I become.” – Carl Jung #quote
Comic Books for Grown-Ups: 10 Masterpieces of Graphic Nonfiction http://t.co/r8RXejMa via @brainpickings
Grocery Store Wars [VIDEO] http://t.co/GW5lAxtl A small band of organic vegetable puppets battle bad guys in Star Wars spoof
Look ‘Em in the Eye: The Importance of Eye Contact http://t.co/sNXvfHQy
4 Ways to Increase Your Facebook Page Visibility via @smexaminer http://t.co/2dP1mhax
Mindful Eating as Food for Thought http://t.co/mTPW044w
Manhattan in Motion [VIDEO] sublime time lapse shot from windows & roofs of 11 hotels http://t.co/w7zSQLLB http://t.co/R93eoRI5
Social media has evolved into the art of storytelling, and we must all become masters of it http://t.co/owdaG7Sm
The 8 Best Innovation Ideas From Around the World http://t.co/tuClRPGm
What The Panda Won’t Tell Us – interesting musings from @npr Krulwich Wonders http://t.co/eJjBVytq
Sometimes four paws and a tail are best medicine http://t.co/0xwHENGW
How to Take Advantage of The Latest Facebook Updates http://t.co/xhGjIbW3
Rat loves cat… cat tolerates rat [VIDEO] He adores the cat, following him everywhere, sniffing & rubbing http://t.co/FO5S9FL0
RT @joelgascoigne: Startup Lessons From 17 Hard-Hitting Quotes In “Moneyball” http://t.co/9X5Clj4p
25 Ways to Be Good for Someone Else (Be the Positivity You Want to Feel) http://t.co/VPT0ZYJM via @tinybuddha

Rat loves cat… cat tolerates rat!

Cris Popenoe — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:40:17 +0000

01:18 Peanut, a pet rat, absolutely adores Ranj the cat. She follows him around everywhere, sniffing and rubbing him. It’s a really cute interspecies relationship. Actually there are two rats but one is more energetic in romancing Ranj.

Bad Eggs

Cris Popenoe — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:30:19 +0000

01:53 Three eggs, one nest, and a whole heap of sibling rivalry in this cute animated treat.

This Week’s Dawn Productions Tweets, 01-27-2012 to 02-02-2012

Cris Popenoe — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:00:00 +0000

How to Wake Up Like a Dog http://t.co/QgSDKt2j via @lifehacker
Why I’d rather be punched in the testicles than call customer service – this @oatmeal comic nails it http://t.co/FUy7tjEW
Ultimate Dog Tease [VIDEO] So cute. Watch & hear reaction as he's teased about food treat he missed http://t.co/hKbkjrfK
Who Are The Top 50 Social Media Power Influencers? as compiled by @haydn1701 on Forbes http://t.co/mlV6PH6e
Mark Twain’s Guide to Living an Awesome Life: 7 Essential Tips http://t.co/9ZK2D4ql
Otterly Lovable: Stranded and orphaned, baby otter is nursed back to health [VIDEO] http://t.co/mMEw3eaa
Tree of Life Sequence Pictures the Creation of Earth & the Cosmos [MUSIC VIDEO] http://t.co/z5GY28PK
What Dogs Teach Us about Peace, Joy, and Living in the Now http://t.co/bWTVpLOR #dogs #consciousness
RT @tferriss: Ten Strange Wondrous & Strange Places, with amazing photos & descriptions. Very cool. http://t.co/OBtspV0N
“The best place to find a helping hand is at the end of your own arm.” – Swedish proverb #quotes
Wildlife Activists Follow Lone Wolf’s Trek Into California http://t.co/kn1C5GdO
Growing up with gadgets & mulitasking has a downside: loss of social skills [STUDY] http://t.co/uRplqBcm
How to Deal with Criticism Well: 25 Reasons to Embrace It – great advice from @tinybuddha http://t.co/g7hS2gLD
Yosemite's Most Spectacular Vistas [VIDEO] Epic HD time lapse, simply beautiful http://t.co/XxtAKzRz http://t.co/CJ8yosDz
Amazing Videos from BBC Show Birds Like You've Never Seen Them Before [VIDEOS] http://t.co/IvxNpvfm #birds #socool #bbc
Millennials Trust People, Not Brands, When Buying [STUDY] http://t.co/X6A3eCIs
The Beaufort Diaries: an Arctic polar bear moves to Hollywood in this animated satire [VIDEO] http://t.co/qkI7lEwO
Great post by @peterkim: 101 Examples of Social Business ROI http://t.co/2FmdWEiF
Honda Unveils Ferris Bueller Super Bowl Ad & It's Awesome: see extended version here [VIDEO] http://t.co/rJOQ3eyc via @adweek
Carbs are killing you – why eating fat doesn't make you fat [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/zKeYEREQ
What we SHOULD have been taught in our senior year of high school: comic insights from @Oatmeal http://t.co/61WltEHC
Jeff Bezos on what matters more than your talents – the choices we make over course of a lifetime [VIDEO] http://t.co/VXwHBR75
RT @KareAnderson: The Truth: Creativity Comes From Blending Dissonant Goals Into Radical Harmony http://t.co/lS99Wq5Q
7 Strategies for Introverts (by Introverts) to Ignite Your Socializing Skills http://t.co/ZJuxCdNN
"Don't be afraid to go out on a limb. That's where the fruit is." – H. Jackson Brown, Jr. #quote
The Truth about Sleep & Productivity: Working overtime doesn't increase your output; it makes you stupid http://t.co/Yabaqh36
Star Wars Gangsta Rap: Chronicles [VIDEO] a clever animated musical short http://t.co/zItwRDIY
Understanding the Value of a Facebook Fan http://t.co/bOzNXIp3
From Edu to Non-Profits, YouTube Aims To Walk The Path To Good http://t.co/Rvr3b3Y8
Landscape Photographers on Creativity and Inspiration http://t.co/qWUu3iD1
10 Tips on using Pinterest for your business (or to showcase a personal passion) http://t.co/yWbzlGad
You've never seen a horse like Patches [VIDEO] he rides in a car, fetches beers, sleeps in a bed + more http://t.co/RZLsQR5x
Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch & drives sustainable success http://t.co/zVh8nnI3 via @fastcompany
Take Action! 10 Ways to Increase Your Happiness http://t.co/FKBEdu19

You’ve never seen a horse like Patches

Cris Popenoe — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:00:23 +0000

03:30 Patches rides in a car with his cowboy friends, eats cheeseburgers, watches TV, fetches beer, and even answers the phone. And at sleep time he hops into bed.

Yosemite’s Most Spectacular Vistas

Cris Popenoe — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:30:22 +0000

03:57 An epic HD time lapse, simply beautiful in every sense of the word, and emotionally moving. The visuals are paired with “Outro” from M83′s “Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming.”

This Week’s Dawn Productions Tweets, 01-20-2012 to 01-26-2012

Cris Popenoe — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +0000

“All is flux, nothing stays still.” – Heraclitus 09:15:05, 2012-01-20
How to Pitch: 6 Things You Must Know http://t.co/8iEO382I via @jeff_haden 10:49:03, 2012-01-20
Raccoon Willie & his beagle buddy [VIDEO] watch the backyard fun on a summer afternoon http://t.co/leMgYzPF 12:00:03, 2012-01-20
8 Counter-Intuitive Ways to Improve Your Well-Being & Creativity http://t.co/guPXNdZs 16:01:18, 2012-01-20
Defining Valuable for Ourselves: personal thoughts from @Lori_Deschene in @tinybuddha http://t.co/ff4wqvFQ 09:15:03, 2012-01-21
RT @paul_steele: High-Speed Animal Flight Videos Show Hidden Aerial World [VIDEOS] http://t.co/IPpsveV0 via @wired 10:49:02, 2012-01-21
Darwinian Theory of Beauty [VIDEO] http://t.co/sa4PjyYE provocative animated TED talk on art, music & beautiful things 12:00:48, 2012-01-21
Lee Child’s Jack Reacher finally on its way: A Tough Guy’s Tough Road to the Screen http://t.co/o3VvBrae 16:01:03, 2012-01-21
Costa Rica’s Jaguar Corridor: To Help Jaguars Survive, Ease Their Commute http://t.co/br8R230y 17:15:02, 2012-01-21
A Sharper Mind, Middle Age and Beyond http://t.co/zl0Lwji9 09:15:02, 2012-01-22
RT @TelegraphPics: Gallery: Frozen Planet: pictures from Sir David Attenborough’s latest polar TV series http://t.co/QxfjoVjy 10:49:02, 2012-01-22
Vibrations. See the Unseen. [VIDEO] http://t.co/ThNTJhO2 Amazing images of movement in slow motion at 1000 frames per second 12:00:25, 2012-01-22
RT @Minervity: Decoding Your Dreams: Every Dream Has A Message [INFOGRAPHIC] http://t.co/HAEZt66P 17:20:38, 2012-01-22
“Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find out.” – Frank A. Clark 09:15:03, 2012-01-23
5 Tips for Making Your Brand More Social http://t.co/awxFdkJU via @smexaminer 10:49:02, 2012-01-23
Extraordinary Arctic Light time lapse [VIDEO] Sunset & sunrise connected in magnificent color & light show http://t.co/FEyzQUcQ 12:00:44, 2012-01-23
5 Ways to Find Happiness By Changing Your Outlook in 2012 http://t.co/tb0CCggQ 16:01:34, 2012-01-23
10 Words You Need to Stop Misspelling: spot on @Oatmeal comic http://t.co/WvPsNVcx 17:15:02, 2012-01-23
26 Tips for Writing Great Blog Posts – fabulous advice from @smexaminer with many examples http://t.co/PgfWAlL4 09:15:06, 2012-01-24
Why Failure Can Take You One Step Closer to Success http://t.co/G47jWFkh via @lifehackorg 10:49:03, 2012-01-24
Talking polar bears wonder why our climate is changing [CARTOON] http://t.co/ZcqvvzXL 12:00:54, 2012-01-24
10 Stubborn Body Myths That Just Won’t Die, Debunked by Science http://t.co/lVxIXENw 16:01:34, 2012-01-24
Bird-Watchers Revel in Unusual Spike in Snowy Owl Sightings http://t.co/A9Ul1DxN 17:15:06, 2012-01-24
When Stress Is Good for You: Often thought as dangerous, healthy levels of stress can pump up mind & body http://t.co/DeIr38Yc 09:15:07, 2012-01-25
40 Effectively Designed Non-Profit and Charity Web Sites http://t.co/mBBkxxSO 10:49:02, 2012-01-25
Dog Steals Sleds from Kids [VIDEO] Fun in the snow for all! http://t.co/3dPZ1GSh 12:00:17, 2012-01-25
What You Need to Really Need? And How Do You Give It To Yourself? http://t.co/8UaKNaEh via @tinybuddha 16:01:30, 2012-01-25
Good news: Whale and dolphins are friends [VIDEO] http://t.co/G4WydiDR via @boingboing 17:15:10, 2012-01-25
“The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but your thoughts about it.” – Eckhart Tolle 09:15:14, 2012-01-26
GE Study Proves Consumers Respond More to Shared Content than to Paid Placements http://t.co/MlxoyBDu 10:49:03, 2012-01-26
Catvertising: cat videos rule & are future of marketing [VIDEO] or so this faux commercial says http://t.co/P4nmd7p9 12:00:34, 2012-01-26
10 Ways I like to Thank Twitter Followers for Retweets http://t.co/8cpkwOxc via @krenee76 16:01:30, 2012-01-26
In China human costs for workers are built into iPad: scathing investigation by @DavidBarboza2 & @cduhigg http://t.co/ECIjuzGp 17:15:10, 2012-01-26

Catvertising: cat videos rule & are future of marketing

Cris Popenoe — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:00:39 +0000

02:28 In this faux commercial, an agency promises to “lead the industry into a brand-new communications era,” explaining why cat videos are the future of advertising – even displaying a graph that shows cat videos becoming 90% of total web content by 2015. Of course, this is a parody, but it does make some good points. Cats are pretty cheap talent so they provide excellent ROI – they just need a little food and water. And honestly, who doesn’t love an adorable cat video?