Echoes from the Halls of Heroes
After the Games. Olympic legends (including Greg Louganis and Jackie Joyner-Kersee) reflect on their triumphs during and after competition.
Phelps Fever
How to avoid the post-Phelpsian meltdown. OK, I know this is a bit old, but it's still fun to consider things "on a scale from 1 to Phelps." Bonus: Citius, Altius, Fortius, Phelpsius (thanks david)
On the Road to Sustainability
We are all emerging economies now. This is an amazing article. Drop everything you're doing and read this. Now.
The Gig. The Promotion. The Project. The Exit.
APA: So why did you hire me again? Are you ready for the ride? Be sure you remember these techniques to navigate the workplace.
Confidence and Hope
NYT: Fashion instead of fists. My kids at Camden High in South Jersey are making me proud! Previously: My work at UrbanPromise.
From Little Things, Big Things Grow
Community, the Flickr way. "Embrace the idea that people will warp and stretch your site in ways you can't predict: they'll surprise you with their creativity and make something wonderful with what you provide."
OMG!
Rachel Rauch. A fresh voice talent that's both cute & bubbly and smooth & sexy. And after the number of phone calls we've had for hours on end, I consider myself an expert. So hire her!
$23M and Growing
Donors Choose. Here's an interesting idea: teachers ask for supplies and you choose what to donate.
Constant Companion
TMN: An Ode to Rosie. I also had a labrador for twelve years... there is no finer companion.
Seasonal Selections
Jon Foreman's Four Seasons. One of the best collections I've heard in awhile. Other recent favorites: Sufjan Stevens, David Gray, and Matt Wertz.
Site Intervention
3D street art with balloons, streamers, and electrical tape. This has some serious potential. (via swissmiss)
Should There Be Praise On My Lips
Dusty Brown. A raw, honest, lofty new album release. Well done, my dear friend!
