Author Archives: Carolyn

About Carolyn

I'm the creator of this site. A technical communicator who is now spreading her wings in the creative world. It'll be baby steps, but I'll be offering up my own creations to you as time goes on.

Different Wins

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Carolyn

A misfits quote by Umair Haque = two good things in one!         Proof that doing the unexpected can help to avoid defeat = priceless!! http://youtu.be/CtePPNhcJaM   I’ll bet that you’re feeling pretty motivated right now, aren’t … Continue reading →

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OMG – I Can’t Breath Because of This

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Carolyn

So, Walk Off The Earth passed this commentary on “that Gotye song” that has me crying with laughter. You seriously need to watch this! Yeah, we’ve all done something just like this, but not quite in such a hilarious way. … Continue reading →

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Before It’s Too Late – A Tribute to Ugonna

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Carolyn

Update: I just heard back from Max and his friend Jamie, who both played/produced with Ugonna, and they mentioned that they have put out a tribute album in memory of Ugonna’s brief but powerful light. Go and check out this link … Continue reading →

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Don’s Openness Principles

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Carolyn

Don Tapscott loves openness, and it shows in this talk. But what’s most important about this talk is the all-encompassing overview of how openness touches every aspect of our lives. If you want to be completely overwhelmed with good feeling, … Continue reading →

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Bendito Machine Returns

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Carolyn

I just stumbled onto this series on Vimeo, and am absolutely mesmerized by the concept!!! Using silhouetted animation, we’re all taken on a wondrous ride in a world full of magical machines that combine technology with creatures. But what seems … Continue reading →

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Is Reality Hiding – The Secret Number?

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Carolyn

How about a thriller wrapped up in obsession? Yeah, that’s what they’re usually wrapped in, but what happens when the obsession takes on our reality and our means to quantify it? Numbers permeate our world, seeking to describe everything around us – … Continue reading →

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Neil deGrasse Tyson – Children Aren’t The Problem

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Carolyn

Reddit found a pretty smart video (started with an Imgur image) by our favorite astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson. And you have to admit that he is completely right on this topic. Children aren’t the problem. We adults are. If you … Continue reading →

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Teddybears For Freedom

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Carolyn

http://youtu.be/UNWQgJCbuJY In addition to the beautiful aerial view we get of Minsk, this flight has a pretty powerful message to the people and to the ruler of Belarus. We’ve heard about some of the repressive laws that are being passed … Continue reading →

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Lions For Lambs Makes You Think

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Carolyn

I missed this movie when it came out in 2007, but I’m glad that I finally got to see it during this Independence Day holiday (a great kick in the teeth). This production is a timely and powerful reminder of … Continue reading →

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Gantz 2 Perfect Answer

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Carolyn

So, I never read the Gantz manga series because I’m tired of collecting series that just never seem to end (34 volumes and going strong). I did when I was younger, but not so much anymore because the physical books … Continue reading →

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