It is often a bit of uneasy truth that spices up the best editorial cartoons.
Here are a few cartoons that capture the spirit and sentiment underlying our economy and markets.
Belt-tightening and under-employment are a focus when Cupid needs a pawnshop or gets laid-off.
And it is tough to fix the structural issues when politics become more important than progress.
For more cartoons, click here to visit Cagle's site.
Here are two videos worth watching, in part for the music … and in part for their larger purpose. They were made to draw attention and raise funds to support humanitarian
efforts in Haiti.
The first is a remake of the R.E.M. classic,
“Everybody Hurts”. Simon Cowell-produced it; and it is very well done.
Here is the link if you want to watch the Making of Helping Haiti – Everybody Hurts documentary. And here is the link to read the story behind the video. And, here is a longer version.
The second is a re-make of We Are the World. Quincy Jones is at again, with a different list of stars and a different cause. Here is the video.
And here are links to the We Are the World website. and the story behind the re-make.
Here are two videos worth watching, in part for the music … and in part for their larger purpose. They were made to draw attention and raise funds to support humanitarian
efforts in Haiti.
The first is a remake of the R.E.M. classic,
“Everybody Hurts”. Simon Cowell-produced it; and it is very well done.
Here is the link if you want to watch the Making of Helping Haiti – Everybody Hurts documentary. And here is the link to read the story behind the video. And, here is a longer version.
The second is a re-make of We Are the World. Quincy Jones is at again, with a different list of stars and a different cause. Here is the video.
And here are links to the We Are the World website. and the story behind the re-make.
As you start making progress on your New Year's Resolutions and 2010, I thought I'd share these two videos to put last year in perspective and chronicle some of its happenings.
One of the new technologies to generate a buzz last year was Google Wave. Even if you don't understand what it can do, you can appreciate how it's used here.
Finally, JibJab brings a little humor its retrospective.
Best Wishes and Good Luck in 2010.
As you start making progress on your New Year's Resolutions and 2010, I thought I'd share these two videos to put last year in perspective and chronicle some of its happenings.
One of the new technologies to generate a buzz last year was Google Wave. Even if you don't understand what it can do, you can appreciate how it's used here.
Finally, JibJab brings a little humor its retrospective.
Best Wishes and Good Luck in 2010.
Words alone, won't do this justice. You should watch for yourself.
Sarah Palin and William Shatner channel something strangely reminiscent of beatnik poetry or Haiku.
Enjoy.
It is like a competitive poetry performance, except they are reading each other's words out of context.
Other Resources:
Words alone, won't do this justice. You should watch for yourself.
Sarah Palin and William Shatner channel something strangely reminiscent of beatnik poetry or Haiku.
Enjoy.
It is like a competitive poetry performance, except they are reading each other's words out of context.
Other Resources:
Compare the original to the Muppets' version and a parody. Some things are classic. Some things are good enough to stand-up no matter who performs it. You be the judge.
A Little Background.
"Bohemian Rhapsody" is a song written by Freddie Mercury, originally recorded by the band Queen
for their 1975 album A Night at the Opera.
The song is a parody of a
rock opera and has a very unusual musical structure for a piece of
popular music. Its three different sections have no chorus but both a
cappella and heavy metal arrangements. Despite this, it was released as a single and became a huge commercial success, marking a decisive point in Queen's
career.
The single was accompanied by a
groundbreaking "promotional video", which helped establish the visual
language of the modern music (and helped make the music video a must have accessory for any performer).
Muppets – Video of Bohemian Rhapsody:
The Muppets have created their own version of Queen's classic song and video. This version has very quickly gone viral, as people around the world flock to see it.
The Muppets released their version of Bohemian Rhapsody as a funny and endearing tribute marking the 18th anniversary of Freddie Mercury's untimely death.
While there will never be another Freddy Mercury, neither will there be another Gonzo, Fozzie Bear nor Miss Piggy. Here is their attempt at rock opera:
Bohemian Bankruptcy – A Tragedy by Drag Queen.
This, completely different, take on the classic is a witty parody of our economic times.
The Original: I Saved the Best for Last.
Here is the original. After all this time, it still speaks for itself.
Here is a link to that video with the lyrics superimposed.
Compare the original to the Muppets' version and a parody. Some things are classic. Some things are good enough to stand-up no matter who performs it. You be the judge.
A Little Background.
"Bohemian Rhapsody" is a song written by Freddie Mercury, originally recorded by the band Queen
for their 1975 album A Night at the Opera.
The song is a parody of a
rock opera and has a very unusual musical structure for a piece of
popular music. Its three different sections have no chorus but both a
cappella and heavy metal arrangements. Despite this, it was released as a single and became a huge commercial success, marking a decisive point in Queen's
career.
The single was accompanied by a
groundbreaking "promotional video", which helped establish the visual
language of the modern music (and helped make the music video a must have accessory for any performer).
Muppets – Video of Bohemian Rhapsody:
The Muppets have created their own version of Queen's classic song and video. This version has very quickly gone viral, as people around the world flock to see it.
The Muppets released their version of Bohemian Rhapsody as a funny and endearing tribute marking the 18th anniversary of Freddie Mercury's untimely death.
While there will never be another Freddy Mercury, neither will there be another Gonzo, Fozzie Bear nor Miss Piggy. Here is their attempt at rock opera:
Bohemian Bankruptcy – A Tragedy by Drag Queen.
This, completely different, take on the classic is a witty parody of our economic times.
The Original: I Saved the Best for Last.
Here is the original. After all this time, it still speaks for itself.
Here is a link to that video with the lyrics superimposed.
Last week I wrote that my son (and his generation) won't communicate the way we do.
For example, he used 9,827 text messages and 564 MB of data on his phone this month.
I'm not going to pretend that I understand how I would use that many messages … But I'm beginning to understand that he does.
A decade ago, I couldn't have conceived the way we use trading technology today. The scope and scale of what's possible would have seemed like an improbable science fiction plot.
And that is the point. Some things seem like nonsense (or magic), until they become science and way things are done.
New Version 4 of Shift Happens Video
Fascinating presentation of facts, stats, and insights about how technology (like the internet) has been changing the world. Some of the tech that we take for granted is now at an inflection point because of the sheer mass of late-adopters.
It is worth watching and thinking about … as someone living in these
changing times … and in terms of how these changing times shift the
game and create a whole new set of opportunities.
While similar to the post on how Social Media is changing everything … this presentation focuses on the bigger picture and has a more general business tone.
I like the new
design and the added content; yet, found the music a bit distracting.
We are moving forward more quickly than ever. What you thought you knew about the
economy, technology, innovation, and the world are probably
out-of-date. I can't wait to see what comes next.
