Memory and Google

I can across this infograph and it got me thinking about how we think. Or to be more precise how we are NOT thinking. Research and Design by: Online Colleges Site I look back at how it used to be, am I really that old… anyway the process knowledge retrieval is much changed from how I used to do it. On my book shelf behind me is a book from my day’s at University of Oregon called Information Gathering and retrieval. I cracked it open and honestly had a good laugh. I love the references to something called “print”;-) and all this info on reference librarians and...

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Cre8con 2011

Here we go! I am so excited to see the Portland Creative Conference heating up. I am blessed to be on the board and this is one of those projects that is near and dear to my heart. What: The Portland Creative Conference—a showcase of the inspiration, imagination,innovation, trends and technology that fuel the creative process and our creative industries—is now in its third year after its successful re-launch in 2008.  The original conference ran from 1990 – 2001.Proceeds from the conference support K-12 arts education programs in Oregon.  As a result of the 2008 and 2009 events,...

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Keep the Film Incentive Program Alive and Well in Oregon!

I encourage any and all those involved in media related fields to support this incentive. It is critical for our local economy to encourage the extension of these and other incentives that create JOBS! PLEASE come out and support OPIF + HB 2167 in Salem! Join fellow industry members and show your support of HB 2167 to keep the film incentive program alive and well in Oregon! Meet at the steps of the Capitol Building and a “chain” of industry members will connect the Capitol steps to the historic Elsinore Theater and a special screening of Meek’s Cutoff. RSVP at...

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Jane McGonigal

I first saw Jane McGonigal on this TED video: I was very impressed and really felt the creativity in me stir. The Jane showed up on The Colbert Report: The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Jane McGonigal www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog Video Archive and well I knew I needed to listen anything she had to say if Mr. Wikiality was having her on. Then as if that weren’t enough then I catch her on NPR’s Science Friday and in my book if Ira has you on you must be on to something. Games and game...

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Start with Why

Extremely inspiring words from Simon Sinek about the process of how we receive and connect with messages. He takes you through the golden circle and understanding the way your message can truly reach and connect with people. You must start with...

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How will Xbox Kinect evolve gesture based interfaces?

How will Xbox Kinect evolve gesture based interfaces? 5 answers on Quora How will Xbox Kinect evolve gesture based interfaces?

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