American Women Pay a Steep Price for Success

Most of the western world gets it that women shouldn't be punished in their careers for having children. The United States has become the only rich country without a paid leave program for women.  I hope the next generation of women can change this imbalance : http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/04/business/economy/04leonhardt.html?hp

Time to create superalgae!

Wouldn't it be great if this humble organism were to revolutionize our approach to energy? http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/26/business/energy-environment/26algae.html?src=me&ref=homepage

A moment in time...

Join the world for a Moment in May. Snaps from everyone at the same for a snapshot of the world http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/20/readers-9/

A Look at How The Day's News is Picked

Very interesting look at how the NY Times decides on a daily basis to run news items. In this particular video, one of the stories is right here in AZ. http://video.nytimes.com/video/playlist/timescast/1247467375115/index.html

Why It Matters When Texas Changes Our History Books

Please read this very thoughtful article by Sam Tanenhaus re: the implications of what the Texas school board has done. For example, is it appropriate to erase Thomas Jefferson from a school history book because you don't happen to agree with the concept of separation between church and state? Is teaching facts less important than teaching ideology?  Please read and comment : http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/21/weekinreview/21tanenhaus.html?ref=weekinreview

The Original Twitter

The Analogue version for Twitter, circa 1935. The more thing change , the more they stay the same? http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2006/04/30/robot-messenger-displays-person-to-person-notes-in-public/

Your Résumé Represents You

In this tough economy, the first impression carries even more weight than usual. A résumé is a marketing document that “can serve as a magnet to draw job opportunities to you". This article provides some excellent insights. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/28/jobs/28search.html?8dpc

Cool TV

Check out Adobe's online TV network, offering free training, inspiration, and information about the latest Adobe products and services. Keep learning http://www.adobe.com/newsletters/edge/february2010/articles/article4/index.html?trackingid=FCOAX

Portion Distortion

Part of the challenge in combating  obesity are mis-leading labels. Most people don't take the time to really read the food labels. If they did they would be surprised to find that when they think they are eating 1 serving, it's actually 2-3 servings! If you want to understood what your are actually eating, watch this short video from the NY Times. http://video.nytimes.com/

Brilliant Designer!

Mirko llic shares his secrets of success in the blog - "Success Secrets of the Graphic Design Superstars". http://willsherwood.com/?p=650    Absolutely must see design work.