October 2009
32 posts
Repubicans iPhone App: There's a Rep for that...
via thenextweb.com Ha. What’s great about the Republicans in congress is that … there’s an app for that. Video created by http://wakingupnow.com/blog/ Posted via web from Worth the Click? | Comment »
Baby Falls onto Subway Track and Survives ( a...
via youtube.com Wow. That’s insane. Tell that kid to buy me a lottery ticket. Note to mom’s, use stroller brakes. Posted via web from Worth the Click? | Comment »
Cute Kids and Climate Change. I'm Ready (vid)
via youtube.com For those of you who haven’t seen it yet, the above is Video by Giant Ant Media for the TckTckTck.org campaign for climate justice. “TckTckTck is an unprecedented global alliance of non-government organizations, trade unions, faith groups and people like you—all calling for an ambitious, fair and binding climate change agreement.” We’re honored to be...
Ya, I don't get this video...maybe it's because...
via youtube.com A video for the BC Dairy Foundation apparently telling kids to drink more milk so they fart less. I have two thoughts on this: 1) If I was a kid, and I saw that if I didn’t drink milk, I could fart so much that I could fly, I would never drink milk. 2) I’m mildly lactose intolerant (like a huge portion of the population) so the idea of drinking milk actually...
Oxford Learnin': Facilitation or 'How to happily...
via cashewman.com My man Brendan ( aka B, aka cashewman ) is studying for his MBA at Oxford and is sharing his adventure with us all. Let’s call it Oxford Learnin’. I’ll post some of the cool things that Brendan Posts, and maybe we can talk about it or something. The first one is a great post on Group Facilitation, read it by CLICKING HERE NOW Posted via web ...
Hey Okay! Dance Cats
via heyokay.com I couldn’t resist sharing this one. Posted via web from Worth the Click? | Comment »
The world's deepest bin . The fun theory part 2
via youtube.com This is the second brilliant video by Rolighesteorin.se and Volkswagen. See the first one here: The Fun Theory Piano Fun is awesome. Posted via web from Worth the Click by Jess Sloss | Comment »
Homeless: A Technological Approach
via imgbit.com I found this on Popurls.com. It’s getting huge traffic. I wonder how much he’s made..? Posted via web from Worth the Click by Jess Sloss | Comment »
Yet another Facebook Fail
via fatpita.net Darius!!!! Posted via web from Worth the Click by Jess Sloss | Comment »
Can Drugs Make You Happy? Just ask a North...
via informationisbeautiful.net Ok, so I’m addicted to info graphics. At least I’m happy. Posted via web from Worth the Click by Jess Sloss | Comment »
"SEO is not a legitimate form of marketing" -...
Search Engine Optimization is not a legitimate form of marketing. It should not be undertaken by people with brains or souls. If someone charges you for SEO, you have been conned.via powazek.com An interesting post on http://www.powazek.com . While I’m sure some companies legitimately need help structuring their web presence to appear in search results, i agree with much of what Derek...
Explanation explained ( graph )
via thisisindexed.com Power point users, please take notes. Posted via web from Worth the Click by Jess Sloss | Comment »
Alienate Your Female Customers? Pepsi Has An App...
via mashable.com Ah political correctness… I think it’s pretty genius though. Sure most women will hate it, but they’ll talk about hating it and play right into the hands of PEPSI Muahhahhhaha.. Sorry. Posted via web from Worth the Click by Jess Sloss | Comment »
Start-up Metrics that Matter with Dave McClure
via carsonified.com This is a awesome presentation for you start up type folks. My favorite part is what Dave Calls “Kill a Feature Every Week” He recommends “killing” a feature each week as a way of gaging what features your users Love. I’ll paraphrase: When they scream (hopefully they will) take a data set. Kill another one next week. When lots of people...
"Make Room for More" Celebrities ... ?
via youtube.com I wonder how many more meals they could give away with the money they spent on all the celeb talent. Ah to have an unlimited ad budget. Posted via web from Social Sloss: worth the click | Comment »
AP and News Corp: Bitch, Whine, Bitch, Whine and...
AP CEO Tom Curley and famed News Corp head honcho Rupert Murdoch told media today that news content creators were being exploited by third parties “such as Wikipedia (), YouTube (), and Facebook ()” and that “aggregators and plagiarists will soon have to pay a price for the co-opting of our content.”via mashable.com Click here to read Mashable’s full post, including beautiful quotes like: ...
The fun theory. Can a Piano Encourage More People...
via youtube.com I LOVE this. It’s a perfect reminder to anyone in communications or marketing: In exchange for fun, people might even work a bit harder for you. More like they’ll work a bit harder for fun. Posted via web from Social Sloss: worth the click | Comment »
"Sexuality" Does ths Disturb You?
via youtube.com Well done. Very well done. Posted via web from Social Sloss: worth the click | Comment »
This one goes out to 24hrsVancouver columnist Alex...
via youtube.com Alex Tsakumis wrote a lovely (read - luhhhhveleeee) piece rallying the troops against “Global Warming Alarmists” . You can read his article here To Mr. Tsakumis I say: You’re totally right man. There’s no way we humans are having a negative effect on our planet. No way! Now, let me refer you to the Lion at 0:42 of this video. Posted via web...
The HOT winter sport of the season. Cross Country...
via youtube.com Anyone want to join me this winter? We’ll set it up. Posted via web from Social Sloss: worth the click | Comment »
Attention Ad Agencies, How would you like to work...
The over arching objective of this media and advertising campaign is to influence the Afghanistan people at all levels (strategic, operational and tactical) [that] will directly translate in the reduction of the number of IED devices used against the Afghanistan people and Coalitional [sic] forces. via wired.com Wow. Click through and you can read the US Armies Statement of Objectives. ...
Burger King plans ‘futuristic’ remodel of stores....
via msnbc.msn.com Worth the investment? Probably. I just hope it comes with robot waitresses that are programmed to give the same sup-par service I’ve come to expect at Burger King Posted via web from Social Sloss: worth the click | Comment »
Moderate your Community, Or Tom Brady Get's It
via streamingmedia.com If you want a quick look at what an moderated community look like, pop over to Youtube. While it’s part of Youtube’s DNA to be open, anonymous and free to be a Troll, if you value a cohesive community, you’ll want to build in tighter standards. Leaving a community to grow without guidance or moderation will most likely lead down the same path...
Chicks Rule. How Social Networks Measure up, sex...
via informationisbeautiful.net Stop paying for dating sites dudes! Posted via web from Social Sloss: worth the click | Comment »
FTC: Bloggers must disclose payments for reviews
The Federal Trade Commission will require bloggers to clearly disclose any freebies or payments they get from companies for reviewing their products. via tech.yahoo.com “Penalties include up to $11,000 in fines per violation.” Posted via web from Social Sloss: worth the click | Comment »
The Future of the World, According to Paypal at...
via thenextweb.com What do you think, do we file this under “flying cars” or “just might happen”? Either way, I think banks need to get their heads out of their asses and start working towards a more user centered service offering..which probably will never happen. Good luck paypal Posted via web from Social Sloss: worth the click | Comment »
Fav. Picture of the day: Kissing in the Rain via...
via jameschutter.tumblr.com I recommend you follow this dude, he always finds cool/beutiful stuff. http://jameschutter.tumblr.com/post/202928638/kissing-in-the-rain or http://www.twitter.com/jameschutter Posted via web from Social Sloss: worth the click | Comment »
Sit on my Facebook and I'll whack you up the...
via youtube.com Oh man. Posted via web from Social Sloss: worth the click | Comment »
Canadian gov't using lies to sell Internet...
Michael Geist sez, “The Canadian government has introduced Internet surveillance legislation that requires ISPs to disclose customer information without a warrant. Peter Van Loan, the Minister in charge, claims that a Vancouver kidnapping earlier this year shows the need for these powers. I did some digging and shows this to be a lie - the Vancouver police acknowledge that the case did...
Awesome Email : I Can't Invest $100,000. How 'Bout...
via burbia.com Click to enlarge. Priceless… Full article here: http://burbia.com/cannot-invest-100000-but-can-invest-zero Posted via web from Social Sloss: worth the click | Comment »
Indecsion 2009 - Heath Care Reform flow chart
via indecisionforever.com Looks about right. Posted via web from Social Sloss: worth the click | Comment »
Could any of you turn an old bike, plastic pipe...
via news.bbc.co.uk I know I couldn’t Read the full story here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8257153.stm Posted via web from Social Sloss: worth the click | Comment »