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Naked Tuesdays – Saving the planet one item of clothing at a time

We can all do our bit around the office to help fight climate change. Starting with Naked Tuesdays.

We're certainly living in exponential times. Here's the proof.

Perhaps, as you reach the end of another long week, you feel that you have achieved what you needed to. Or perhaps not. Either...

We’re certainly living in exponential times. Here’s the proof.

Perhaps, as you reach the end of another long week, you feel that you have achieved what you needed to. Or perhaps not. Either...

Synesthesia – sound and sight

This wonderfully creative and unusual video follows explores the relationship between sound and motion to create a feast for the senses.

Dan Gilbert: Why are we happy? Why aren't we happy?

You might think you know what makes you happy... or unhappy. But this 20-minute talk by social psychologist Dan Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness, is sure to challenge your assumptions.

Dan Gilbert: Why are we happy? Why aren’t we happy?

You might think you know what makes you happy... or unhappy. But this 20-minute talk by social psychologist Dan Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness, is sure to challenge your assumptions.

What human anthillians can learn from their insect namesake

We've always believed that successful entrepreneurs have an uncanny ability to make the right decision, often without all the facts at their disposal. In...

Googling with Bing

Introducing: Bing - The easiest way to Google since Yahoo!

Classic office meltdown caught on tape

This is an oldy but a goody. It is, perhaps, the most rational manifestation of a meltdown in history.

Microsoft previews Wii killer gaming tech

This is what Microsoft is working on for the next evolution in gaming. Project Natal, as it's being called, was unveiled back at the start of June at the E3 gaming conference. It features controller-free, full-body gaming. If it works half as well as this video, Sony and Nintendo will be scrambling.

Wilkins and 9 get Colbert treatment for on-air Goldblum eulogy

Richard Wilkins' unfortunate on-air eulogy for the very much alive actor Jeff Goldblum on the morning of Michael Jackson's death has managed to earn Wilkins the magnitude of celebrity that has hitherto eluded him. And what better way to illustrate this than the hilarious slapdown Wilkins and Channel 9 received at the hands of the brilliant satirist Stephen Colbert, and Goldblum himself.

Transparent Public Toilet from Switzerland

Interestingly, the Swiss - probably the world's most introverted nation - have come up with an innovative way for citizens to answer the call of nature: a public toilet as transparent as a phone booth.

Firefox 3.5 Treats Videos Like Web Pages

The new version of Firefox (3.5) is scheduled for release next week, and apart from speed improvements it promises to handle video in an entirely new and innovative way. How? Check out this demo Mike Beltzner, director of Firefox, gave TechCrunch.

Your business card is CRAP

Let's hope your business card never finds its way into this guy's hands.

Heineken knows its market

Beer companies typically know their market and don't mess with the message: Beer rocks! As this Dutch ad from earlier this year reveals, Heineken is no exception.

Us Now – Oh the times, they are a changin

Us Now is a fascinating documentary film examining the astonishing pace of change that society is currently undergoing, led by the growth of the internet, technology and the new tribalism they are enabling.

The difference between a ‘functioning product’ and a ‘working business’

Anthill contributor and web marketing extraordinaire Mick Liubinskas recently posted this short vlog on the Pollenizer blog. In it, he highlights the difference between having a web product that works (all the widgets and clicks behave as they should) and having a web business that works – i.e. one that can win and retain customers and staff.

The difference between a 'functioning product' and a 'working business'

Anthill contributor and web marketing extraordinaire Mick Liubinskas recently posted this short vlog on the Pollenizer blog. In it, he highlights the difference between having a web product that works (all the widgets and clicks behave as they should) and having a web business that works – i.e. one that can win and retain customers and staff.

You can choose your friends, but not your Office Manager

If someone in your office has a 'personal branding' problem, you'll relate to this classic Big Train sketch. (If you like this, check out our...

Shepherding the herd absurd

All a bunch of blokes need for a good time is a flock of sheep, some rousing music and fancy lighting. Exhibit A, this clever viral video from Samsung.
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