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‘Most Amazing, Stupendously Clever’ Little Free Library of the Day | Shelf Awareness
Checking in at Little Free Library’s Facebook page is always fun, but a post yesterday was so mesmerizing that even the LFL folks couldn’t resist exclaiming: “Is this the most amazing, stupendously clever, epic, mechanically excellent (?!) and stunningly cool Little Free Library ever? It’s a kinetic sculpture! A neighborhood art piece! Destined for the Museum of Modern Art? The Walker? The Guggenheim? Have you ever seen anything this fab?”
Robert Darnton: The Library in the Digital Age…08.30.13 | The Proverbial Lone Wolf Librarian’s Weblog
True-to-life short film about smartphones | The Feed Blog | CBS News
(CBS News) Ever leave home and get that eerie feeling like something is wrong? Like you’ve forgotten something so important that you rewind through every waking moment before realizing your lifeblood, your reason for living, your smartphone is sitting on the kitchen counter? Well take my advice and leave it. After watching “I Forgot My Phone,” a two-minute film about society’s addiction to these devices, written by and starring actress and comedian Charlene deGuzman, you’ll agree with me. Visit Charlene’s YouTube page or check it out above. Just don’t watch it on your phone.
This brilliant short film shows how depressingly easy it is to let our phones distract us from true enjoyment of many of life’s great experiences like birthdays, the beauty of nature, quality time spent with friends, and even marriage proposals. So next time you walk out the front door, try leaving the phone at home.
via True-to-life short film about smartphones | The Feed Blog | CBS News.
Curious Brings Its “Learn Anything” Marketplace And Video Lesson Library To The iPad | TechCrunch
Perusing the Web, one quickly finds that learning platforms lean toward more academic subjects and mastery — online classes and courses — but what about more practical learning content and instruction? Sure, YouTube is rife with “how-to” videos, but separating the signal from the noise can take a lot of time.
It’s this problem (or opportunity) that led Justin Kitch to launch Curious back in May…Kitch saw an opportunity to capitalize on the rise of video-based education and offer curious minds, hobbyists and lifelong learners a place to peruse and find how-to content on any subject.
Like a combination of Skillshare and Udemy, Curious essentially aims to be a marketplace of how-to videos, allowing those experts and those who want to teach with those eager to learn from them…in a way that’s more targeted, navigable and interactive than YouTube.
Curious for iPad and Curious on the web.
via Curious Brings Its “Learn Anything” Marketplace And Video Lesson Library To The iPad | TechCrunch.
Badass Librarians Imitate Beastie Boys’ for ‘Sabotage’ Remake [VIDEO] | Mashable
If you thought the Beastie Boys’ music video for “Sabotage” was already funny, you’ll laugh your fake wigs and mustaches off watching these librarians’ take on the famous clip.
The librarians are on a hunt for their kind of criminals — people who talk too loud, forget to return borrowed items and spill their open coffee on books. Beware because these ladies take pride in serving sweet, sweet justice.
Equipped with suspenders, sunglasses and donuts in hand, the librarians are a force of hilarity to be reckoned with. Complete with projectile-paperbacks and high-speed book cart pursuits, this version of “Sabotage” will remind you that having a library card is one of the most badass things ever.
via Badass Librarians Imitate Beastie Boys’ for ‘Sabotage’ Remake [VIDEO] | Mashable.
Mega Summer Reading List of 23,000 Post-Apocalyptic, Plague, and Pandemic Books | Ellyssa Kroski – OEDB.org
I love post-apocalyptic fiction in the form of novels, films, comics, and video games. I have gathered reviews and recommendations for hundreds of titles for my own summer reading list that I thought others might enjoy as well. This post will highlight some of my favorite post-apocalyptic novels, but then also provide resources and lists where you can find over 23,000 more!!
More Vendors Help Libraries Stream Video | The Digital Shift
Since the beginning of 2013, four major library vendors have announced the launch of new or expanded streaming services that will enable patrons to view movies and television shows at their library or at home using computers, tablets, smart TVs, or any device equipped with a web browser.
See the full article: More Vendors Help Libraries Stream Video | The Digital Shift.
Seven Rare Steve Jobs Videos That Show How To “Think Different” ⚙ Co.Labs
Steve Jobs was skilled at many things–technology, marketing, and managing just for starters. But while his talents could be attributed to many factors, one that surely played a role in his success was his ability to consider things from perspectives no one had. Here are seven rare videos which span his career and take us behind the scenes of his famous slogan.
- Product-Making
- Intelligence
- The Concept of Spending Money
- The Low Periods Of Industry Innovation
- Asking for Help
- Animation
- Marketing
via Seven Rare Steve Jobs Videos That Show How To “Think Different” ⚙ Co.Labs ⚙ code + community.
Chromecast: The Tell-All On This Google Game-Changer | Information Space
After spending some intimate time with Chromecast this weekend, I can say with confidence that the $35 dongle is a game-changer for Google, even if the device is not without its flaws.
See the complete review: Chromecast: The Tell-All On This Google Game-Changer | Information Space.
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