It’s the season for holiday tunes and like many themes we write about, some songs have fascinating backstories. Starting with Jingle Bells…
Book Review: Unleash the Power of Storytelling by Rob Biesenbach
In fifteen chapters, this conversational textbook cuts through the hype to clarify and demystify the who, what, when, where and why of storytelling. It’s a step-by-step roadmap for finding, shaping and telling powerful stories. This no-nonsense handbook belongs on everyone’s bookshelf.
Is it thanksgiving day or ”daze?”
Thanksgiving day typically conjures up thoughts of delicious dinners with family and friends. It’s also a day that can stir up stories of kitchen calamities that eventually become funny in a “remember when” sort of way.
It definitely took a village
The project cost nearly $500 million in federal funding. It spanned over 10 years and across three continents. More than 250 researchers contributed to the results. The results of what?
Book Review: Creativity, Inc.
This book is described as “a management tool to effectively build a creative culture for long-term success and sustainability,” and it skillfully succeeds.
Do ‘sounds of silence’ even exist?
Shhh! Can you hear the sounds of silence? Unless you’re wearing noise-cancelling headphones or canoeing on Ecuador’s Zabalo River where silence is protected, chances are you are living in noise pollution.
Why does NASA have “beaver fever?”
Sometimes beavers may be the butt of jokes and memes, but the oversized rodents are also recognized for their unique engineering skills…and NASA is the latest to catch “beaver fever.”
Tails down, the beaver is credited with single-handedly….
Good news about bacteria
Often considered bad news, bacteria have made headlines recently—and it’s all good.
Book Review: Getting Things Done
A leading thinker on productivity, David Allen’s book, Getting Things Done, teaches his five steps to gain control of your life. Learn how to corral your “stuff,” get projects organized, and build new mental skills for stress-free productivity with simplicity, speed and fun.
The inside scoop on Chipotle’s guacamole
It can always be time for guacamole and chips somewhere, right? To meet the demand of this tasty appetizer, Chipotle Mexican Grill has invested in a new collaborative-robot prototype…
Humming your way to relaxation
Yoga instructors are teaching it. Healthcare practitioners are encouraging it and Mayo Clinic even touts its benefits. What’s the buzz all about?
Picture this…literally!!
The merits of 3D printing are many. This technology has hit numerous home runs and even a MedTech grand slam or two. However, there’s something fishy about the latest 3D printing application…