The World & All It Contains

Seth Grodin TED Talk on Leading a Tribe and Creating a Movement

2010-08-08T13:44:00.000-07:00

Seth Godin on the tribes we lead | Video on TED.com Seth Godin is a marketing expert, entrepreneur and blogger. In this TED Talk Seth talks about how the best way to market a product, movement, or idea is to build and lead a tribe of like minded individuals.Combine this idea with social networks like Facebook, and you can change the world.

TED Talk on Cancer fighting diet

2010-06-05T12:55:00.000-07:00

Cancer Risk Reduction Using Anti-Angiogenic foodsI just watched this 20 minute TED talk by William Li – Who heads the Angiogenesis Foundation, a nonprofit that is re-conceptualizing global disease fighting. It was a very persuasive lecture on how certain foods can starve cancers of their blood supply, and stop them from reaching dangerous size before you are ever aware of them. Well

The last lecture by Professor Randy Pausch

2009-12-18T14:08:00.000-08:00

The last lecture by Professor Randy Pausch was given Sept. 18, 2007 at Carnegie Mellon university. Professor Pausch was dying of pancreatic cancer, and this was his way of expressing himself and of passing on valuable life lessons he had learned.The video had some moments that were somewhat uninteresting to me, but there were many others that contained valuable tidbits of truth and experience

What leads to success

2009-07-26T16:15:00.000-07:00

Good short video on what leads to success

Trials Bike Riding - Best Rider I have ever seen

2009-04-22T14:49:00.000-07:00

Trials Bicycle riding is becoming more popular.The tricks the rider pulls off here are truly amazing. With incredible balance and precision this kid pulls off stunts on his trials bike I did not think were humanly possible.Watch Awesome Trials Bikers on CollegeHumor

Paypal Phishing Scam

2009-04-11T11:52:00.000-07:00

I Just received a new Paypal Phishing scam, so I thought I would post it as a warning to those who use Paypal.The intent here is to get you to click the link and log into to what would look like the Paypal home page, using your user name and password, at which time they would steal your log in info and empty your account.This one is actually a poor attempt, but some are very difficult to pick out

Great Teachers Produce Great Results

2009-04-11T11:06:00.000-07:00

Teachers are the engineers of our future. They mold, build and shape the children that will govern tomorrow. The best teachers are far and few between, how can every child benefit from their great skills? This video from Bill Gates provides some insight into how we might use those great teachers to help kids everywhere.A funny and insightful video (Yes Bill can be funny) See for yourself

Fixx Digg or I'm Dunn

2009-04-03T15:26:00.000-07:00

I have tried several fixes for the Digg error, I am fed up. There are lots of other social bookmaring tools out there, if they don't get this error fixed in digg soon, I am done.DUNN - I SAY - Do you digg that?

Simple Ways to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

2009-04-03T13:35:00.000-07:00

I received this email today from a friend, one of the few forwarded emails I actually appreciated. Here is some good advice to protect yourselves from identity theftThis is written for Canadians but pretty much applies to anyone anywhere.IDENTITY THEFT ADVICERead this and make a copy for your files in case you need to refer to it someday. Maybe we should all take some of his advice.A corporate

Dan Ariely - Why People Cheat and Steal

2009-04-02T17:59:00.000-07:00

Dan Ariely: Why we think it's OK to cheat and steal (sometimes)An insightful talk about people and their morals. What makes people cheat, who cheats, and what reduces peoples urges to cheat.Behavioral economist Dan Ariely conducts experiments on why people cheat and steal.With surprises and humour this talk will leave you with a better understanding of not only people around you but also of

Marketing - BE REMARKABLE or DIE

2009-03-29T13:07:00.000-07:00

Here is a great TED Talk from Seth Godin a marketing guru, on what it takes to succeed in today's marketing meltdown. Television doesn't work like it used, even great products and great ideas are lost in the shuffle of peoples busy lives.What does it take to get noticed, what do you need to do to get your product or idea in front of the masses? The answers Seth Godin provides here may surprise

Hacking answering machines - Home Security

2009-02-14T11:32:00.000-08:00

If you have an answering machine or voice mail, you need to watch this!It could save you thousands of dollarsWatch Answering Machine Exploit in Entertainment Videos | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

Google - Human Error Leads to ""This site may harm your computer"

2009-01-31T12:38:00.000-08:00

Google has labeled your site with "This site may harm your computer"Was the subject line of an email I received this morning. My heart skipped a few beats, as I thought my server must have been hacked.What a way to start your day!I hadn't even finished my first coffee yet.I was quickly relieved to see that all sites were being tagged as potential problems.On Googles Blog this morning they stated:

Money for Starting a business - Venture Capital

2009-01-03T13:17:00.000-08:00

Money for starting a business can be obtained from Venture Capitalists, or a "VC".But before you think about contacting an Angel Investor, you need a plan. Not just a business plan, although a business plan is must for any serious business venture. What you do need is a plan on how to pitch your business idea to the Venture Capitalist. If you don't have a well designed plan to get and keep this

Funny Drinking Picture - Smiling Brown Cow

2009-01-03T11:53:00.000-08:00

This is a picture taken by a friend of her "Brown Cow" and a bottle of Miller MGD.Notice the smile on the Brown Cow?In case you don't know, a "Brown Cow" is Kahlua and Milk

"How to" Email Instructions for New Users - Or Email Etiquette for Dummies

2008-12-18T10:23:00.000-08:00

How to Email For Dummies. is a little misleading, but I want this article to be found by new email users, people who are new to email and just learning.I frequently recieve email from people that really P1$$'s Me Off. Its not their fault, they just don't know any better. Unfortunately when you point out their faux pas, it can be uncomfortable for everyone, and some people don't take critisism

Cheap Wind Energy

2008-12-14T12:49:00.000-08:00

Very interesting new way to harness wind power on a shoe string budget.If anyone knows where to get the parts for this type of unit please post them in the comments.Please leave a comment

Paid Research Surveys - Can you make money on them?

2008-11-29T16:27:00.001-08:00

Can you really make money online with paid research surveys?According to this blog, you can make as much as $1500 a month taking online surveys for large companies. I guess with introduction of the Do Not call list, Marketing firms are desperate for feedback and are willing to pay for it more than ever.Check out Paid Research Survey BlogIf anyone tries it or has in the past, please, let us know

Start Your Own Curbing Business

2008-11-22T17:18:00.000-08:00

Starting your own business is easy for some people and others are afraid to take the leap and jump into business for themselves. I have been working with Curbmaker Business Systems over the last few years, developing a site selling curbing machines and complete turn key business packages. Check out http://www.CurbMaker.comCurb Maker Business Systems Virtually ensure your success. They provide all

Crash Wipe out and dumbass stuff AKA Dumb Kids

2008-10-02T17:58:00.001-07:00

The ULTIMATE COMPILATION!!!by phillyblacklite

Toddler singing "Hey Jude" Cute and Amazing

2008-09-13T12:25:00.000-07:00

Check out this toddler singing Hey JudeThe kid is actually amazing.See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

Residential Landscaper Vancouver

2008-09-12T17:57:00.000-07:00

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Alan T White of www.Masterlandscapers.ca in Vancouver. I need some landscape design and construction work done around my backyard and property, and after looking at several landscapers portfolios I decided on Alan T White.Alan is a Master Landscaper and really knows his stuff, he showed me some of the beautiful ponds and waterfall features he has installed,

Facebook Is a Government Data Mining Operation?

2008-08-23T13:47:00.000-07:00

Facebook is mining your data to not only share with companies, but with US Government Spy's! That is what's implied in this video. If true, and I feel it could very easily be true, it should serve to make people more aware of how vulnerable they are. When all your available data, from Facebook, your credit card companies, gas and electric bills, airline ticket purchases, and other online

Awareness Test

2008-08-23T13:27:00.000-07:00

How good is your perception?Tip - Try counting out loudSee more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

Toronto Propane Explosion Video

2008-08-23T11:52:00.000-07:00

Toronto's propane explosion and fire at Sunrise Propane is a tragic example of why residential and industrial / commercial zoning be very carefully considered.The video of the explosions and fire you see here are scarey, with multiple huge explosions that could be seen and felt for miles. Toronto is very lucky there were not more people killed in the explosions and resulting fires.Canada has seen

Amazing Reading Baby 17 Months and Reading

2008-08-12T13:40:00.000-07:00

An amazing baby, she is only 17 months old and is reading not only words but sentences.The human mind is capable of much more than we think some times.Amazing Baby Video

Blog Like a Champ

2008-08-08T11:19:00.000-07:00

Blogging to make money is more than just putting random thoughts up into cyberspace in the hopes someone will throw money at you. There is a strategy and method to a successful blog.Experienced Bloggers and noobs have many questions about writing as a successful money making blog. What is blog How can blogging help my business or website?How to blog How do you setup a blog What is the best blog

Internet Party Video, Very Funny Satire of Social Sites

2008-08-03T12:29:00.000-07:00

Funny video satire, where party goers are websites: such as the annoying Facebook poking party goers, Paypal the weasel, ever helpful Google, eBay the street vendor,(All my descriptions)Hard to describe but very funny to watch.Enjoy

"Cuil" Search Engine Not So "Cool"

2008-07-31T09:06:00.000-07:00

Cuil is trying to make itself out to be the next Google. With claims of a larger index than Google, and results based on relevence instead of page rank.Well from someone with more than a passing interest and knowledge of Google and how it operates, I'd say Cuil missed the mark by a mile.My first observation is that Googles results or SERPS as SEO's call them are not only based on PR or page rank,

2008 Shelby GT 500 for Sale Rare

2008-07-25T17:01:00.000-07:00

2008 Shelby GT 500 For Sale2008 Shelby GT 500 Mustang. Collectors NOTE: Brand New. Untitled. You can be the First owner. This is the only Ebony exterior with Vapor Striping and Charcoal Black/Charcoal Black interior for sale in North America. New for 2008 are the front driver and passenger seat side-mounted air bags which provide side impact head protection and rollover protection. Numerous

Amy Winehouse

2008-07-22T18:05:00.000-07:00

What a voice

Luxury Yacht Vacation Only $1.05 Million USD per week

2008-07-19T13:27:00.000-07:00

5 Star Luxury Yacht with room for you and 35 of your closest friends.With incredible accommodations, food, and the finest of everythingCan you imagine, that's insane!That's $29,965 each guest PER WEEK !I guess if you have been saving your whole life for a "trip of a lifetime" it might fit that bill, but holy smokes, thats a wad of cash.Obviously there are very wealthy people chartering such

Youtube We're sorry, this video is no longer available" fix

2008-07-18T19:03:00.000-07:00

Here is a fix that worked for me.

Excellent Business Advice From Harvard

2008-07-13T12:01:00.000-07:00

I Stumbledupon a very good, interactive form from Harvard Business review.If you make decisions about business, you will definitley want to check out this great business advice from Harvard Business Review.

A Hairy, Smelly, Visitor

2008-07-12T16:22:00.000-07:00

I had a little visitor in my backyard recently, he wandered over and had a snack from my neighbors birdfeeder. But this was no little chickadee!My neighbor heard her birdfeeder getting thrashed and a ruccus behind her house.When she looked out the back window, she was nose to nose with a black bear.She yelled, the bear ran, and the excitement was over as quick as it had began.Although our furry

Hotel Rooms - Disgusting Things You Need to Know

2008-07-07T09:29:00.000-07:00

Hotel Rooms hold some pretty nasty secrets.Besides the rising issue of bedbug infestations, some hotels / motels are using some pretty disgusting practices that can make you sick.

Equator Fitness Equipment - Cardio / Core Fitness

2008-06-09T10:59:00.000-07:00

Equator Fitness Equipment has released a new machine designed for low impact full body workout. For more info on this awesome new fitness machine check out Equator Fitness Machines

2008-05-28T10:41:00.000-07:00

I came across a cool Google page, the "Doodle For Google" Contest, for School Kids K - 12. The kids were asked to draw a Google Logo, with the theme of "What If". Google narrowed it down and displays the top 40 finalists. Here are my 6 Favorite Animated into a 1 minute slide show

Spray Paint Art

2008-05-28T09:24:00.000-07:00

Its amazing what this guy can do with a few cans of spray paint and some news paper

Sleepy Little Bear Cub

2008-05-26T09:57:00.001-07:00

Here is a cute video of a tired little bearBear Cub falling asleep!

Trials Bicycle Riding

2008-05-24T14:43:00.000-07:00

Can this kid ever ride a bike. I love watching trials, whether bicycle or motorcycle, the balance and skill is incredible.Trevor_Bodogh - Europe Bike Trialby TorontoTrials

Bank of Canada - Find Lost Money

2008-05-21T12:08:00.000-07:00

Hey Canucks check this out, this Bank of Canada site allows you to find unclaimed Canadian bank balances.Very Cool, I found $300 for my mother and my cousin found several hundred fo himself, and may have fond 7K for my auntIts fun to search the unclaimed balances for yourself, friends and family.Wow a must share for all Canadianshttp://ucbswww.bank-banque-canada.ca/scripts/search_english.cfmHere

Olevia 747i LCD HD TV Reviews and Opinions

2008-05-18T12:32:00.000-07:00

Hey FolksI am trying to decide on a new TV.I am seriously considering the Olevia 747i, what do you think?Does anyone have an opinion.Does anyone own an Olevia TV, have you been happy with it?The specs & reviews at Cnet seem impressiveThey have them at Tiger direct for $1200 Olevia 747i 47 1080p LCD HDTVI really like the detachable speakers as well, reduces the overall size of the TV when

Micro Loans - Making a Real Difference

2008-05-17T13:07:00.000-07:00

A very interesting concept to help small business start-ups in underdeveloped countries. Check out the video. And Visit Kiva.orgIn case youtube is too slow, you can watch it on metacafe as wellKiva PBS VideoHere is the whole story from Frontline. Micro Loans - UgandaI think this is such a cool idea, I love entrepreneurial spirit, and small business.It would be so rewarding to help someone start a

When Will They Learn, Black Hat is Dangerous

2008-05-13T12:39:00.001-07:00

You would think after all the news about BMW motor cars site being banned from Google for cloaking, that other companies would take notice.I recently noticed one of my clients competitors was cloaking their website, which I reported to Google. Within 3 days they were gone from Google's index and couldn't even be found for their own name.After looking a little more closely at their business group,

You Don't know Jack Shit

2008-05-11T16:14:00.000-07:00

WHO IS JACK SCHITT For some time many of us have wondered just who is Jack Schitt? We find ourselves at a loss when someone says, 'You don't know Jack Schitt!' Well, thanks to my genealogy efforts, you can now respond in an intellectual way. Jack Schitt is the only son of Awe Schitt. Awe Schitt, the fertilizer magnate, married O. Schitt, the owner of Needeep N. Schitt, Inc. They had one son,

Touch Screen Like you have never seen before

2008-05-11T14:12:00.000-07:00

A very ingenious new interface with your computer

Spore a new, incredibly cool game

2008-05-09T15:40:00.000-07:00

This is amazing, watch this video, by the inventor of the Simms

Domain Registry of America / Domain Registry of Canada - Domain Registry Slamming

2008-05-08T23:30:00.000-07:00

Domain Registry Of America / Canada Some Call it a Scam.Please promote this article to protect others from this type of Scam, for your convenience, I have added a bookmark tool --->>Remember when some of the phone companies were fooling people into switching to their service? Well something similar is happening again, only now it is Domain registrars not phone companies. The scam is they send you

In the begining

2008-05-08T11:19:00.000-07:00

Hey Folks,Thanks for stopping by.Considering this blog like me will have something to say on a wide variety of topics, I figured a good name would be "The world and all it contains".I have been avoiding starting a blog, because I just don't have that much time to spend blogging.But then I thought it might be a good place to pull many of my projects and online activities into one common place.If