a place to capture and share my thoughts and awarenesses relating to creativity, communication, conflict resolution, personal and spiritual development.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Getting into the Chritsmas Spirit - 12 Days of Christmas
Here's a very entertaining (and religiously inclusive) interpretation of the song, 12 Days of Christmas, by Straight - No Chaser, a men's capella group. This guys have obviously rehearsed pretty hard. Enjoy.
Here's a very entertaining (and religiously inclusive) interpretation of the song, 12 Days of Christmas, by Straight - No Chaser, a men's capella group. This guys have obviously rehearsed pretty hard. Enjoy.
I used to be a big fan of Studio AKA back in my animation days. This hilarious animation using pixelated graphics, is one of a series called LoveSportLove, produced for MTV and Qoob.tv.
I found this animation while reading how local illustrator, Oliver Jeffers' book - Lost & Found - has been made into an animated short for Christmas by Studio AKA. For more details on that, go here.
I used to be a big fan of Studio AKA back in my animation days. This hilarious animation using pixelated graphics, is one of a series called LoveSportLove, produced for MTV and Qoob.tv.
I found this animation while reading how local illustrator, Oliver Jeffers' book - Lost & Found - has been made into an animated short for Christmas by Studio AKA. For more details on that, go here.
Compare and Contrast - Two very different predictions from Microsoft &
IBM
Here are two very different videos that outline Microsoft and IBM's vision for the future of digital technology. Watching Microsoft's is both exciting and inspiring. In contrast watching IBM's had me asking "Is this a joke?"
The bigger implication is the impact this kind of vision will have on staff during these challenging times. Microsoft's video inspires a "Yeah, I'd like to make that happen!" response in those who watch it. On the other hand, I can only imagine how staff at IBM must feel after watching this view of the future. To me, it's eminently practical, but not very inspiring. It's conservative, and a repetition of what we already know is possible.
Anyhow, take a look, but I warn you, watching IBM's will leave you thinking - "How will I get back those minutes, I've just wasted?" You've been warned.
Here are two very different videos that outline Microsoft and IBM's vision for the future of digital technology. Watching Microsoft's is both exciting and inspiring. In contrast watching IBM's had me asking "Is this a joke?"
The bigger implication is the impact this kind of vision will have on staff during these challenging times. Microsoft's video inspires a "Yeah, I'd like to make that happen!" response in those who watch it. On the other hand, I can only imagine how staff at IBM must feel after watching this view of the future. To me, it's eminently practical, but not very inspiring. It's conservative, and a repetition of what we already know is possible.
Anyhow, take a look, but I warn you, watching IBM's will leave you thinking - "How will I get back those minutes, I've just wasted?" You've been warned.
Here's a great short film that won the 2007 Vision Award for Best Short Film. It highlights for me some basic needs that we all have, that quite often go unmet - needs to be seen, for appreciation, acceptance of who we are, and hope that things can change.
Have a look now, and ask yourself "Are these needs being met for me?" and,"How might I contribute to helping others meet these needs?"
Here's a great short film that won the 2007 Vision Award for Best Short Film. It highlights for me some basic needs that we all have, that quite often go unmet - needs to be seen, for appreciation, acceptance of who we are, and hope that things can change.
Have a look now, and ask yourself "Are these needs being met for me?" and,"How might I contribute to helping others meet these needs?"
Consól is the first Social Console Games Night in Belfast hosted by Scoil An Droichead, an Irish-medium school in Belfast. Organised to promote social gaming among adults and children in the local community, this night is for all you closet gamers out there, wanting to test-drive the latest consoles.
If you would like to attend or volunteer your gear, please email rory(at)thecreativityhub.com, or visit the Consól Facebook Event Page
At £2 for 3 hours of fun, this is a night (before Christmas) not to be missed!!
Consól is the first Social Console Games Night in Belfast hosted by Scoil An Droichead, an Irish-medium school in Belfast. Organised to promote social gaming among adults and children in the local community, this night is for all you closet gamers out there, wanting to test-drive the latest consoles.
If you would like to attend or volunteer your gear, please email rory(at)thecreativityhub.com, or visit the Consól Facebook Event Page
At £2 for 3 hours of fun, this is a night (before Christmas) not to be missed!!
Mankind is no Island - the need for creativity and empathy
This video “Mankind Is No Island” was winner of the NY Tropfest 2008. I find this a beautiful piece of video, shot using only a mobile phone camera and found images. While a video about humankind may not appear to have a connection with creativity and innovation, to me it is totally connected. Personally, I cannot live me life, thinking "I'm so creative", if at the same time people close to me are homeless, starving, or go through life, never experiencing empathy or human contact. The Creativity Hub is not just about ideas, it's about people. It's about humankind.
This video “Mankind Is No Island” was winner of the NY Tropfest 2008. I find this a beautiful piece of video, shot using only a mobile phone camera and found images. While a video about humankind may not appear to have a connection with creativity and innovation, to me it is totally connected. Personally, I cannot live me life, thinking "I'm so creative", if at the same time people close to me are homeless, starving, or go through life, never experiencing empathy or human contact. The Creativity Hub is not just about ideas, it's about people. It's about humankind.
What leads to Success? Richard St. John explains using 8 Words in 3
minutes
I love this presentation, especially how Richard St. John has distilled 500 interviews into 8 key words. And, he uses visuals and humour to aid memorability! My thanks to Beverly Addis over at Axis Recruitment for passing this on.
I love this presentation, especially how Richard St. John has distilled 500 interviews into 8 key words. And, he uses visuals and humour to aid memorability! My thanks to Beverly Addis over at Axis Recruitment for passing this on.
I believe that we are naturally creative and are capable of far more than we can imagine. My passion is helping others to clear the blocks and beliefs that hold them back and to access this inner resource for the betterment of all.
