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Getting to know who you are can help

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Karl

Oscar Wilde may have said, “only the shallow know themselves”, but a little introspection can go a long way. Kimberly Blessing recommends a book and online assessment called “StrengthsFinder” to put to language what your natural strengths and inclinations are … Continue reading →

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I hate a song that…

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Karl

“I hate a song that makes you think that you are not any good. I hate a song that makes you think that you are just born to lose. Bound to lose. No good to nobody. No good for nothing. … Continue reading →

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On finding the time to learn

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Karl

Zen and the Art of Programming: Antonio Cangiano, Software Engineer & Technical Evangelist at IBM: “The Pursuit of Excellence in Programming” Related: rc3.org: “Becoming a better programmer takes exercise” Derek Silves: “After 15 years of practice…” Peter Norvig: “Teach Yourself … Continue reading →

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On accepting love

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Karl

The following John Perry Barlow piece is deep on a few levels. It works as both a criticism of our culture, and as a call to inspiration. It builds to a lesson I need to learn, and I know plenty … Continue reading →

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Why Music Matters, by Future Shorts, featuring Nick Cave

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Karl

YouTube: “Future Shorts presents Music Matters – Nick Cave”

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Three to inspire

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Karl

While the three following stories are not related, each spoke to me this week. From growing up without a father and without decent male role models, to finding a path out of homelessness, to just trying to figure out what … Continue reading →

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Online hero – Salman Khan

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Karl

Starbulletin: “Khan’s tutorials display promise of broadband”. PBS NewsHour: Math Wiz Takes Education to New Limits on YouTube Related: Khan Academy

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What Teachers Make

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Karl

YouTube: Taylor Mali on what teachers make: via @alexknowshtml

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What is software testing

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Karl

We just concluded a lab week at CIM that was awesome. No other short way to put it. Read Jon’s post for the details. For this lab week I worked with folks from QA exploring a tool (a MIT research … Continue reading →

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A quote from David Foster Wallace’s commencement speech

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Karl

WSJ: David Foster Wallace on Life and Work: Adapted from a commencement speech given by David Foster Wallace to the 2005 graduating class at Kenyon College.: …the world will not discourage you from operating on your default-settings, because the world … Continue reading →

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