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Notes from 2009–2011

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Dec 2011

I'll take supposedly obsolete technology category for $200

There are two rules for success. 1) Never tell everything you know.

More than 30% of people in the U.S. will be arrested before they are 23. Something is amiss? bit.ly

Video: Symphony of Science - Onward to the Edge A musical celebration of the importance and inspirational... tmblr.co

New #infographic Burn, Beard,and Stache: The taxonomy and nomenclature of the bold and bearded. solomon.io

Nov 2011

Video: › Where’s the “Learn This” Button? › › Learning needs to be more personalized. We all know this. But... tmblr.co

Photo: Daft Punk lyrics visualized. › Put [this on in the background], and follow along. › › (Daft Punk... tmblr.co

Today is the most important day in the state of Alabama. #WarEagle

I now have Shonn Greene and Ryan Grant in my fantasy leagues. Please don't be a mistake.

There is no money behind protecting free speech; however, there is money for those who want to take it away. #SOPA

Photo: › 55 Jobs of the Future › › As a rule of thumb, 60% of the jobs 10 years from now haven’t been... tmblr.co

The global marketplace is not looking for people who have learned how to be great students. It wants results.

The Shadow Scholar - I’ve written toward a master’s degree in cognitive psychology, a Ph.D. in sociology,... tmblr.co

Remember when teachers said you had to learn cursive because that is how adults write?

Is it really possible that 20% of searches don't yet exist? What does that even mean?

"I think that not only are we ready but adoption is occurring at a faster rate than we had thought… We..." tmblr.co

Simple equation for economic recovery - More Entrepreneurs = Recovery.

Video: The age-old tradition of gaming teaches us strategy, maneuvering, and the importance of making... tmblr.co

Video: Google knows it. Viacom knows it. The Chamber of Commerce knows it. Internet democracy groups know... tmblr.co

"The real problem lies in the effects standardized education has had on a student’s internal and..." tmblr.co

Photo: › MIT researchers develop self-programming AI video game › › What if programming a video-game AI... tmblr.co

I know Tron got poor reviews, but this soundtrack makes me want to give it a shot.

Photoset: Church that disappears into the landscape as the sun sets in the sky. Brilliant architecture.... tmblr.co

For some strange reason I have the urge to start building computers again. Look at this thing. newegg.com Six-cores, Six!

"Social networks exist to sell you crap. The icky feeling you get when your friend starts to talk to you..." tmblr.co

@ap_sims I want to start testing, but I have a ton of school stuff to get done. Class getting in the way of my education - and revenues.

I am supposed to be doing school work, but I can't stop thinking about awesome ways to put @launchrock to use.

Want to be an entrepreneur, but don't know where to start? Write down every topical question people ask. If you hear it enough start testing

Is the world in #crisis or are we just entering a new era? I think it's the latter. here is who is making it happen. nyti.ms

Great catch by Torry Smith. Another great Ravens v Steelers game.

Only 12/50 people in Intercultural today. No class & bonus points. #FTW

Why isn't there a class about running PPC Facebook and Adword campaigns in college?

I have to create an infographic for class. Any topic ideas?

November 1 - It's time to start picking out a costume for next Halloween

Oct 2011

Video: How will we use screens to interact with our environment in the future? A few interesting ideas... tumblr.com

Freakonomics: Cost of College on the Rise (Again) - In-state tuition at public 4-year colleges up 8.3% from... tmblr.co

@EANFLBlitz Why limit the #NFLBlitz playbooks to only 9 plays? The biggest improvement in 20-01 & 20-02 was the expanded playbooks.

Yes you should. Its that awesome. // RT@HayleyThrift I shouldn't be this excited about downloading Adobe creative suite on my laptop.

Education, entrepreneurial enlightenment, sustainability. Top 10 innovation trends by 100 innovators. slidesha.re

The keys to the next golden age lie somewhere between #education and #entrepreneurship.

"Schultz is back with Big Idea No. 2. It is every bit as idealistic as his first big idea, but far..." tumblr.com

Great lunch and discussion with Bobby Lowder, and Dean Hardgrave today!

Lunch with Bobby Lowder this afternoon. Does anybody have any questions they want me to ask?

There is only one student-led class per week the rest of the time is spent researching working interning and creating. uncollege.org

Our schools are...factories in which the raw products are to be shaped and fashioned...And to build its pupils to their specifications.

Interesting slideshow about #innovation after financial collapse. Love the prosperity, recession and golden ages slide. slideshare.net

Our tailgate band has a sax. Today is going to be awesome.

The biggest problem with #education? The average person doesnt think of education as a problem at all. uncollege.org

People dancing in the line for little italy #awesome

@IncMagazine Raising taxes for venture capital investments is a horrific mistake for jobs, the economy, innovation, everything.

#UnschoolingRules Learn something because you need it or because you love it. Human Resource Management fits into neither category.

Textbooks are the fast food of educational literature. A conglomeration of information whose source is questionable.

@helpareporter How about a keyword tool? Im a #student and an #entrepreneur ill only get an email for topics with those words and no others.

Sep 2011

When everyone has a laptop and connection to the world, then everyone owns a factory. #entrepreneurship #startups #jobs

How to spot education inflation? There are 5,057 janitors in the U.S. with Ph.D.’s, or professional degrees.chronicle.com

Great article by Peter Thiel about measuring the rate of innovation in the @NRO this week. #SwiftBlindHorseman

@DaleJStephens If business is better learned from those who have started businesses could the future of a business education be incubators?

I find it interesting that my best ideas come when I am supposed to be doing school work or studying.

A lesson for politicians: How entrepreneurs spark change, create jobs, and create wealth for society. youtu.be

Impressed, Farmigo uses crowd sourcing to help sell organic food at supermarket prices. ( #tcdisrupt live at ustre.am)

I just checked into TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2011 on Ustream. Come watch and chat with me here ustre.am

#askeconomist Is it possible that the failing job market marks the beginning of the #EntrepreneurialEnlightenment? @maxmarmer

I wonder if children watching the #SocialNetwork today will look back on it as many look back on #WallStreet ?

Aug 2011

"The problem with the Internet startup craze isn’t that too many people are starting companies; it’s..." tumblr.com

Jul 2011

Guy in an old Ford truck infront of me has a Ted Nugent for president bumpersticker.

Photo: A Meadow Above by Samuel R. Solomon Meadow near the Summit of Mount Hoffman (10,800ft). tumblr.com

Photo: Meandering River by Samuel R. Solomon The Tuolumne River as it meanders through a meadow. This... tumblr.com

Photo: Morning Light by Samuel R. Solomon In honor of my return to Yosemite early next month I will be... tumblr.com

Let's start solving America's #export problem. What do countries like China and India need that #America can provide?

Congratulations to my friends Jordan and Kelsi. This weekends wedding was a blast. Thanks for letting me be part of it.

Why is the government spending time discussing steroids in baseball? We are $13.4 trillion in debt.

@whoisvince Stumbled upon your blog today. Really good content for entrepreneurs. look forward to reading more.

Never before have I thought of a video game as art. #MassEffect2 was nothing less than a masterpiece - beautiful, brilliant.

Of course I wash my car today - and it is about to rain.

Jun 2011

The President is talking about #jobs and the #deficit Does nobody else see the elephant in the room? #Entrepreneurship is the answer.

So a dog walks into a bar... No really that just happened.

@fastcompany I know I am late to the punch but how are you going to put chip kelly at 30 and not mention gus malzahn? #100mcp

Would you take an #AntiEnergyDrink to help you relax, sleep at night?

"The best way to predict the future is to invent it." - Alan Kay, Pioneer in GUI design #quotes

The #future is already here - its just unevenly distributed. #cokemobilesummit

The micro-entreprenuer. Kenyan goat herder can trade globaly #comingsoon #cokemobilesummit

Social by design. Build around people. #cokemobilesummit

Google product model. If they do it in startrek were working on it. Teleportation coming soon. #cokemobilesummit

Gary briggs, vp consumer mktg google. It took sony 20 yrs to build a brand, nike 10 yrs. Today it takes 6 months #cokemobilesummit

Less is more. Glad I'm not the only one who thinks that. #cokemobilesummit #iconoculture

Today at the #cokemobilesummit google, facebook, twitter, foursquare, scvngr, nielsen, 360i and more. Awesome.

I still can't get over the fact that these speakers want you to have your phone out and interacting. #cokemobilesummit

Photo: An awesome photo from my buddy Philip Smith while he was in Atlanta. whereloyaltieslie: tumblr.com

Just when I think I know everything, everything I know is wrong.

Photo: “The brightest people all around the world, are increasingly seeing entrepreneurship as the career... tumblr.com

Everybody should be required to develop a #BusinessPlan at some point during #college #education regardless of major.

I have difficulty understanding the fuss about #UnpaidInternships as long as the knowledge is valuable and it is for college credit.

May 2011

"His 23 goats reputedly bore the names of foreign dignitaries he despised, such as Madeleine Albright,..." tumblr.com

#screenonthegreen is back at Piedmont Park this summer!

What is the best way to prepare for your dream job? Start doing it now. me.lt #unschoolingrules

@joindiaspora Have you guys thought of having an install step in the signup process? Wouldnt it be easier if everyones comp shared the load?

In the greater scheme of things. I find it rather significant that we can conceive our own insignificance.

If flood waters from the Mississippi were diverted to a football field it would fill up 44 feet every second.

@clarkaldrich I should be studying for an organizational behavior final, but I find Unschooling Rules far more compelling.

Osama bin Laden is dead. Does that mean the War on Terror is over?

“I sell a product to a market that does not want it, but is forced by law to buy it. I teach high school math.” - Dan Meyer

Apr 2011

Whether it is a Morgan Freeman impersonator or Carl Kasell, audio book version of Snooki's biography are hilarious.

Is anyone looking for a social media / PR intern with entrepreneurial experience in Atlanta this summer?

Marcin Jakubowski: Open-sourced blueprints for civilization | Video on TED.com me.lt

"All children are born artists. The problem is to remain artists as we grow up."

-Pablo Picasso

The most annoying part of #TigerMail is that I cant unsubscribe from the school newsletters that I receive 3 times a day.

It is a pain that my hdd died. On the other hand I forgot how much I enjoyed pc hardware. Maybe a new video card is next.

How come inside #school working together is called cheating, but outside school it is called collaboration?

Mar 2011

@IncMagazine Are there any insurance companies that do not profit from basic healthcare? If not what do you think of that as a startup?

If the american economy is based on small business, why is there not more emphasis on #entreprenuership in secondary education?

How would a not for profit insurance company operate in the US? What impact would it have on healthcare? On current insurance companies?

#brosicingbros is still the #1 guerrilla marketing campaign. Never seen anyone else successfully sell their product to ppl who hate it.

#bloodintowine interesting documentary about wine, an ex-rocker and arizona anthropology. Spectacularly put together - 5 stars.

Ive got another project building social media strategy for #GamedayForHeroes. They give tickets to sporting events to soldiers. pretty cool.

#exitthroughthegiftshop is an intruiging documentary. Thierry guetta might be crazy, but a combo of love and obsession can get you anywhere.

Pictures of the #Tsunami in #Japan are like nothing Ive ever seen. Just a wall of water sweeping through everything. Unbelievable.

Why is the single common denominator for the rate at which we are taught the year we are born? Knowledge growth is organic not manufactured.

Video: Classroom time should be used for student - teacher interactions instead of lectures. The government... tumblr.com

Feb 2011

Watson is not nearly as awesome of a name as SkyNet. Such an awesome machine deserves a techy name.

It is hard to comprehend how fast these pro-democracy protests are spreading throughout the Middle East.

It has finally happened. I do not think I will ever spend money on a DVD again. Live-streaming HD media has won. Cheers to Netflix.

Why do companies wait until the superbowl to make entertaining commercials?

Jan 2011

The White House has done a fantastic job with State of the Union streaming. The presentation graphics are a nice touch. wh.gov

@Xbox What are the chances of getting a CNN or Fox News app? If I can get streaming news on my Xbox I have no need for cable.

The 2011 Chevy Volt runs on more than 10 million lines of code - more than Lockheed Martin's new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

Photo: Infographic of our nation by the numbers 2007 vs. 2010. Complements of The Atlantic. tumblr.com

Dec 2010

The future of advertising is social, targeted and incentivized. Google and Facebook working with companies like Groupon. #adfuture

"The Internet has become as important as anything man has ever created. But those freedoms are being..." tumblr.com

ISP's winning fight against net neutrality - How scary would it be if you had to purchase access to certain... tumblr.com

Video: Wanna read Spanish without learning it? Enter World Lens. Hold up your phone to a foreign sign and it... tumblr.com

Maybe There is Hope for Silicon Valley (and the World) After All - “To say that I was blown away with what I... tumblr.com

Car Commuting Without Driving: Computerized Convoy Hits The Road - “Semi-autonomous driving could make your... tumblr.com

Video: The story of Cameron Newton & how the west was won. No team has ever come back from a 24 point deficit... tumblr.com

Interesting, #China shuns Nobel Peace Prize, creates Confucius Peace Prize. Peace is relevant though, right?

"Nature does not create waste as such. Everything in nature is used up in a closed, continuous cycle with..." tumblr.com

Nov 2010

#Unstoppable was awesome. If you like trains and/or Denzel it is a must see.

"There are leaders and there are those who lead. Leaders hold a position of power or influence. Those who..." tumblr.com

Video: Soon the vehicle you drive will share the same applications you use with your iPhone, Android and... tumblr.com

An Idea for Navigation Companies - I have an idea for the GPS companies of the world, companies like Google,... tumblr.com

Video: Ingenious iPod Nano watch created by Chicago designers. More than $250,000 raised for project via... tumblr.com

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to..." tumblr.com

@rockmelt Very cool stuff. Love the concept of a social browser. Is there a way to post my tweets from the browser though?

The one drawback of digital writing? Electricity required.

"There’s a lot of risk in innovation, but there’s no greater risk than continuing on the course that..." tumblr.com

Education inflation, a new look at school - A growing number of college students are approaching the end of... tumblr.com

"Lead with questions, not answers." - Jim Collins, author of Built to Last and Good to Great tumblr.com

Oct 2010

4 billion dollars on midterm campaigns? Election campaigns need caps.

@amFIX Mandatory voting would be a huge mistake. Too many would not know what they were voting for. We also have the right not to vote.

The #BCS should move to a 3 game playoff system. That is the only way to see if #Boise & #TCU can play with #SEC and #Big10 teams

Sep 2010

Working on a column about our outdated #education system. Anyone have interesting input?

Interesting discussion on #npr this morning about definition of cyberwarfare Iran, China look at Twitter as US cyberweapon used against them

Nothing like getting up at 5, going for some caffeine to help finish work only to find your roommate has replaced the Monster with an ice.

Aug 2010

Fantastic article about rob dyrdek in this months maxim

Jul 2010

My professional opinion is that #inandoutburger is good, but not as good as #fiveguys

#Inception was fantastic. One of the most creative movie concepts since #thematrix . Definitely worth the money.

For such a great company #Apple has horribly mishandled obvious #iPhone 4 issues. Fix the problem, and give current users those phone covers

The house now has the cooking channel... perfect for lazy afternoons

Column: America's Forgotten Problem - I will slowly begin populating this blog with some of my favorite... tumblr.com

So on the way back from New Smyrna I saw a old Caprice Classic with a 15+ inch lift and off-road tires. Awesome...

If your ever in jacksonville you have to stop at monroes bbq of exit 365. Fantastic smoked bbq wings.

Jun 2010

Just cut a deal with CNN. I will be replacing Larry King in August.

I dont know if it is the world cup or what but i am sick of #overcapacity and #twitterwhale

Curious how long China can go filtering the Internet. First Google, now Foursquare. Whats next?

Bros Icing Bros: A case study of how to market your product to people that hate it... #brosicingbros

@google Not a fan of the search backgrounds. Part of the novelty of Google is the visual simplicity.

So it is apparent we are not running out of oil anytime soon. Thank you dinosaurs. #stewart

This weather is fascinating. Sunny one minute, flash floods the next.

May 2010

E words i need to know for rhetoric: enthymeme exigence endoxa episteme eudamonia epideictic and ethos

Without bees you make no honey, without work you make no money.

IBM's City One: Sim City, Except the cities and problems are real. Puts gamers in hot seat to find solution bit.ly

Apr 2010

I really dont want to return my nikon d40 to the university today

So my computers power supply just died. So much for having an easy week

Cameron newton you are awesome. Please do not steal any more computers

The speaker on my phone just cut out again. Gotta love that.

Just got pulled for jury duty for the fourth time in 5 years. Yes fulton county i am still in school. Thanks for the vote of confidence

Lately i have had the urge to start throwing things in class. Today might be the day.

Tiger Mail is down at inconvenient time. Dont you love that?

Mar 2010

Being forced to memorize useless information is not learning

Armed with orange juice and a box of tissues i will defeat this cold.

Think different, but not because that is what Apple tells you

#Discovery 's #Life was a little disappointing. Without any depth the show is stuff jumping out of the water in slow-motion for an hour.

History of PR paper, story proposal, feature quiz and photos to edit. Spring break still seems a ways away...

My cellular telecommunications device is no longer receiving calls. If you wish to get in touch with me please contact me via text message.

Green is the new bacon. A little green makes everything better.

My mind is a toolbox. I am always looking an opportunity to gain new tools, and an opportunity to sharpen old ones. That is what I desire.

What sets me apart? My diverse work background. My fascination with how social media connects. My desire to explore and take a chance.

Feb 2010

Collaboration is fundamental: Architecture firms that hire not only architects, but sociologists and sustainability specialists.

Jan 2010

The State of the Union would be a hell of a lot shorter if clapping were not allowed until the end of the speech.

Dec 2009

It was the freshest move I've ever seen, like he was floating on air. I've never seen anything like it. bit.ly

Avatar: Spectacular half billion dollar movie. However, I could not stop thinking that I was watching Pearl Harbor with Pokemon. Thoughts?