Commonplace Pages

.@brainpicker and her make-shift standing desk at #sparkcamp...

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:04:08 -0700

.@brainpicker and her make-shift standing desk at #sparkcamp #brilliant

Veritas (at Nieman Foundation for Journalism)

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:27:32 -0700

Veritas (at Nieman Foundation for Journalism)

Upcoming #sparkcamp story circle (at Lippmann House)

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 07:01:23 -0700

Upcoming #sparkcamp story circle (at Lippmann House)

#sparkcamp - #storytelling is on! (at Epicenter - Artists for...

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:03:37 -0700

#sparkcamp - #storytelling is on! (at Epicenter - Artists for Humanity)

Gonna be easy to find a gift for my daughter on this trip (at...

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:31:10 -0700

Gonna be easy to find a gift for my daughter on this trip (at World’s Only Curious George Store)

The Winter Queen (at Museum of Fine Arts)

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:08:30 -0700

The Winter Queen (at Museum of Fine Arts)

The 100 Meter Scroll

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:11:10 -0700

The 100 Meter Scroll:

Next Summer Olympics, maybe?

Apple - Designed by Apple

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:11:08 -0700

Apple - Designed by Apple:

Two things I love about this:

The first thing we ask is what do we want people to feel?

and

There are a thousand “no’s” for every “yes.”

5 Perfect Portland Days

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:05:57 -0700

5 Perfect Portland Days:

Excellent list with a nifty co-worker itinerary:

Your Biking Wisdom in 10 Words

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 06:34:13 -0700

Your Biking Wisdom in 10 Words:

Helpful feature from @nytgraphics. Perfect swan song from @alanmclean. Of note, PortlandBike has a Shared Map feature that you take on the go as well.

Garden Site (at Lone Fir Cemetery)

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 14:49:05 -0700

Garden Site (at Lone Fir Cemetery)

Garden Site

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 14:48:30 -0700

Garden Site

The Idiocy of Eliminating a Photo Staff - Assignment Chicago

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 07:22:25 -0700

The Idiocy of Eliminating a Photo Staff - Assignment Chicago:

Even if you don’t believe that bit of science, the reality is that visual reporting and written reporting will take you to different parts of a scene and hold you there longer. I have never been in a newsroom where you could do someone else’s job and also do yours well.

Truth.

Monkey Light Pro - Bicycle Wheel Display System by MonkeyLectric

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 07:11:14 -0700

Monkey Light Pro - Bicycle Wheel Display System by MonkeyLectric:

So Portland. Love it. File under wishlist.

instagram: Capturing ‘Out Cold’ Commuters with TIME’s...

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 23:02:07 -0700

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Capturing ‘Out Cold’ Commuters with TIME’s @PatrickWitty

Patrick Witty (@patrickwitty) spends his days editing and curating photos as TIME magazine’s international picture editor. But in late March, Witty inadvertently embarked on his own photo series when he began documenting fellow commuters that had seemingly fallen asleep on the subway.

“One morning I was on my way to work, standing directly in front of this woman with incredible hair—an explosion of color and texture, the white earphone cord dangling below, so I took a picture. She was fast asleep so I haphazardly captioned the picture, ‘Out cold on the 2. #commute.’ I took another one the next day and it sort of snowballed from there.”

Despite the appearance that the people in his photos are sleeping, most are actually engrossed in their mobile devices. “I’m not sure people realize this, but most of these people are not asleep. They are looking down, lost in their phones or tablets. And I’m doing exactly the same thing. So they are self-portraits in some ways,” says Witty.

What’s been the reaction to Patrick’s photos? “Most people find them humorous, some find it odd, some depressing. I think they are all of these things. I’m definitely not trying to make fun of anyone… It’s a testimony to the subway’s diversity and individuality.”

Join Patrick’s daily commute by following him on Instagram: @patrickwitty.

Looking at you @gabrieldance. Analog Word Train. (at Last...

Thu, 30 May 2013 20:41:08 -0700

Looking at you @gabrieldance. Analog Word Train. (at Last Thursday)

Living the Dream in Portland - June Edition

Wed, 29 May 2013 08:16:50 -0700

Seriously? This is the lineup in Portland for June? All of this before the official start of summer? Apparently, July 5 is a magical day around here.

Portland Dining Month: Your key to the city is a fork. It’s Dining Month and in Downtown Portland and beyond, more than 80 restaurants are serving up three tasty courses for just $29. Tastes to excite. Savings to savor.

Pedalpalooza: 3+ weeks of bikey fun. With 241 different events, most organized by individuals, bikers of all persuasions are likely to find many events of interest. Nearly all events are free.

Inside Pixar’s Leadership

Wed, 29 May 2013 08:05:54 -0700

Inside Pixar’s Leadership:

More wise words on leadership. This time from Pixar’s president Ed Catmull. Specifically, I enjoyed:

We say we are director led, which implies they make all the final decisions, [but] what it means to us is the director has to lead.. and the way we can tell when they are not leading is if people say ‘we are not following’.

The Future Of Technology Isn't Mobile, It's Contextual | Co.Design: business innovation design

Wed, 29 May 2013 07:54:50 -0700

The Future Of Technology Isn't Mobile, It's Contextual | Co.Design: business innovation design:

Within a decade, contextual computing will be the dominant paradigm in technology. Even office productivity will move to such a model. By combining a task with broad and relevant sets of data about us and the context in which we live, contextual computing will generate relevant options for us.

Smart. File under social science and media moment.

How To Get Better at Spotting Opportunities

Wed, 29 May 2013 07:43:58 -0700

How To Get Better at Spotting Opportunities:

… when you see your entrepreneurial venture (or your career, or your goals in general) as being about the potential for advancement, achievement and rewards, you have a promotion focus.

This comes off as negative but maybe that just me. Maybe promotion is the wrong word but I appreciate the concept.

Write down several goals you have for your venture (or for your career). For each goal, make a list of ways in which you will gain something if you are successful. Read through these goals and potential gains on a daily basis, or before undertaking any important task.

File under: must do.