Articles
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Aquafina labels to spell out source - tap water
Ken's Abstract: Bottled water - brainwashing consumers.
Why it's important: Tell me again, why do we buy bottled water when the tap is perfectly fine?
Web Video New '08 Political Battlefield
Ken's Abstract: How YouTube videos are effecting the election.
Why it's important: To what degree can any citizen (or non-citizen for that matter) with a camera impact the outcome of the election?
Running the Numbers
Ken's Abstract: Visual representation of statistical data.
Why it's important: Does this method of visual education make the information more impactful?
Antique engines inspire nano chip
Ken's Abstract: Without a totally new way to create computers we are reaching the threshold to overcome Moore's Law.
Why it's important: Is computing reaching a new wave of advancement and what will this mean for technology?
GM showcases plug-in hybrid car
Ken's Abstract: One step closer to the electric automobile; does it matter if we're still burning coal to power it?
Why it's important: Is GM serious this time, after pulling the EV (See "Who Killed the Electric Car") why should we believe they're serious about this model?
A Lesson in Online Branding
Ken's Abstract: Attempting to define the right ingredients for online ads
Why it's important: How accurately can awareness, persuasiveness, and positive brand impact be measured?
Time May Not Exist
Ken's Abstract: Really? Time may not exist at the most fundamental level of physical reality.
Why it's important: Will I still get presents once a year to commemorate my birthday?
Congested Paris freewheels into future
Ken's Abstract: Facilitating automobile alternatives.
Why it's Important: If we can borrow books for free, why not bikes?
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Tools
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We Feel FIne - WOW this is cool! An real time emotional thermometer of the world based on weblogs.
Going.com - new alternative to upcoming.com, a way to keep track of your social events.
ReeledIn - An online video and Indie Film Social Networking Site
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Events
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8/9/07 - Lunch 2.0 at Powerset in SF
9/15/07 - Treasure Island Music Festival
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Videos of the Week :
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GigaOM Show - Inaugural episode of a show (based on the GigaOM website) on technology and business.
Frontier Psychiatrist - Avalanches amazing music video from a few years ago... We'll be checking for their long-anticipated follow-up rumored to be coming soon via the uber-hot Modular Recordings
How to Stop Speeders in Your Local Neighborhood
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Podcast of the Week:
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“Dos and Don'ts” for writing and distributing online releases
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Pictures of the Week:
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Country in the city
Coercion
Written by Ken Fisher for EMERGE
