Weekly Grab Bag – August 20, 2010
For any new readers, let me break down how the Weekly Grab Bag works.
Every Friday, I share links to stories, blog posts, etc. that have captured my interest throughout the week. While there is no set-in-stone subject matter, I try to keep it in the technology/PR/media realm. Occasionally, like the last link in today’s edition, I’ll stray outside of those topics, just to keep you on your toes.
Make sense? Good. Check out the links.
Studying the Brain Off the Grid, Professors Find Clarity (New York Times) - This is actually one part of the New York Times’ series on how technology affects our brains, and it’s fascinating with a capital “F”. I’ve always had an inkling that the 24/7 influx of information affected the way I operate, but this confirms it. I find that staying focused is a skill I need to sharpen.
Take Control Of Your Stream (Becky Johns) – This is a great post for those who are overwhelmed with the amount of information they glean from their social media network on a daily basis. The best piece of advice is that it’s your stream. Don’t be afraid to limit what you’re taking in.
How Positive Thinking Re-Wires Your Brain (Steve Aitchison) – Another brainy link, and this might be the best thing I’ve read all week. What daily trips to the gym are for our muscles, daily positive affirmation can be used to “exercise” our brains. Feeling anxious? Depressed? Sometimes, just thinking positively can help. Yay, science.
Mount Puckmore: The Four Faces Of The Detroit Red Wings (Puck Daddy) – The Puck Daddy blog has been posting the four faces of each NHL franchise while waiting for the season to start. Earlier this week, it was the Red Wings turn. Gordie How, Ted Lindsay, Steve Yzerman and Nicklas Lidstrom got their faces on Detroit’s Mount Puckmore. Can’t say that I disagree.
That’s all for this week. Let me know what captured your interest in the comments.
