Do you know how to work with the digital wave? Think of how many industries have been changed forever because of the internet. The business plan of yesterday is history, but do you know how to adapt?
With that preamble, it's worth taking a look at Chris Anderson's new eBook which is titled "Free"! He is earlier book was "The Long Tail". Chris practices what he preaches; his book Free is available for Free! My thanks to iLibrarian who made me aware of this resource.
Last week while on vacation I was off the grid, and read quite a few books. The current issue of Newsweek has a great article called "What to Read Now and Why?" The first book is a British satirical novel from 1875! This book apparently points out how little we have changed in almost 135 years. Great read … to figure out some great reads!
I would like to take this opportunity to announce my retirement from running marathons! Having just completed the Black Flag Marathon, I feel it is time to make this move. However just like Brett Favre and Lance Armstrong, I reserve the right to reverse myself in the future. Let's consider the facts …
Okay folks … back from vacation … thus I need to get serious with my posts! This is what happens when I go off the grid for nine days! The big question … should I stay retired? or be like my buddies Brett and Lance? (click upon any any image to view at full size)
Post Update: Check out MinnSki (new portal – Nordic Skiing in Minnesota)
Join the Northstar Nerd for the Rice River Ramble. Deep in the Northwoods of Minnesota accompany me on my solo 3 mile run followed by a 6 mile kayak trip down the Rice River. I parked my van downstream and ran back upstream to where I had left my kayak. Enjoy part of what makes America beautiful! (video link for RSS feed). Happy 4th of July … using the Frontier Bait "hot spot" in the Edge of the Wilderness.
Rice River Ramble on PhotoPeach
As I head off the grid for nine days in northern Minnesota (no phone, no TV, no microwave … just R&R with my family in the deep woods with a glass of wine!), it somehow seems appropriate to leave you with this post … and thought from Demos, A London based think tank (thanks to Jane Hart for the link).
In addition, you'll find a report on the state of education in the United Kingdom … The Edgeless University. The full report may be downloaded from this link. Here is a very brief overview, which could really be about almost any service affected by technology. Do you fear it, or embrace change? Time for my first glass of wine!