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My 5 Favorite Commencement Speeches
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There are always a few graduation speeches that stand out from the crowd. Here are my favorite commencement speeches that will inspire and entertain.
How Apple CEO Tim Cook Feels About Education [VIDEO]
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What does Apple CEO Tim Cook think about education? How does he differ from Steve Jobs? Does he? NBC has a great interview you should see.
Rare Video Shows Exactly How Steve Jobs Built NeXT
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A rare video has surfaced that offers an intimate look at how Steve Jobs went about starting NeXT in 1987 after he was fired from Apple. It shows just about everything from starting the company to picking a logo to Jobs' impatience about how the company is progressing.
The 10 Most Popular Quora Questions of 2011
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What's the worst piece of design ever done? What's the best way to escape police in a high-speed chase? All these and other questions are answered by experts in a new list from Quora.
What Inspires You To Do Big Things?
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The new year is right around the corner and I've been hunting for inspiration. I looked to the major authors of my time, big thinkers, and political figures on a regular basis. For some reason, little of what they had to say resonated with me. I have big plans for 2012 and wanted to have some inspiration that really got me started on the right path.
46 Seconds of Inspiration From Steve Jobs
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Steve Jobs was known for many things. One of those was his ability to mold the world to fit his needs. He was able to distort reality for those around him and get them to go along with just about anything. In a newly-uncovered clip, a younger (and bearded) Steve Jobs waxes philosophical for 46 seconds.
Should Textbooks Be Free?
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Steve Jobs had many unfinished projects. One of which was to completely overhaul the textbook industry.
Could Apple’s Organizational Model Work In The Classroom?
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Apple gives a wild amount of freedom to some executives. What if teachers gave the same amount of freedom to students? What if students could choose their own assignments?
The Key To Creativity, According To Steve Jobs
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I've been viewing the Steve Jobs narration of the 'Think Different' ad as well as his 2005 Stanford Commencement address over the past few days. It's served to inspire me, take on new tasks, and generally try things a bit differently. I've felt more creative than I have in recent memory.
Truly Inspiring: Steve Jobs Narrates Apple’s First ‘Think Different’ Ad [Video]
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If you're looking to inspire your class, friends, or yourself...check this out.
The Amazing Life of Steve Jobs [Infographic]
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Consider this infographic a primer to get you ready for the upcoming release of the authorized biography of Steve Jobs.
An Interactive Way To Teach Text Kerning
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Do you love typography? Do you even know what kerning is? If not, here's a quick review: kerning words is basically a way to adjust the spacing between (letters or characters) in a piece of text to be printed. It's us...
How Steve Jobs Impacted Education
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The untimely death of Steve Jobs provides an opportunity to reflect on the passing of an American icon and take some lessons from his extraordinary life. Steve Jobs had a passion for education. And his passion for education extended far beyond his famous speech at Stanford University.
The iPad 2: 20 Things You Should Know
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If you've been under a rock or too busy to look at the Interwebs today, you missed the big announcement of the second generation iPad. In a nutshell, Steve Jobs (yes he was on stage and seemed healthy!) unveiled an ...
Attention Ultra Late Adopters: This Is The Apple Computer You’re Looking For
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You've heard of early adopters. But what about ultra late adopters? I'm not talking about someone finally relenting and purchasing the iPhone 4 or even 3GS from a friend... I'm talking about someone who really really really wants to be sure their computer is supported by absolutely every last piece of software available. How far back would you think someone is willing to go? To the year 2001? 1991? What about 1976?
That's the year Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak started selling the Apple I for about $666.66 out of their rented garage. The much-fabled story involved intrigue and lots of money but that's not what's important right now. What is important is how much that Apple I is going for on auction.
Apple Event Begs Question: Do You Use Your Computer’s CD/DVD Drive?
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If you love Apple products, you already know about the "Back to the Mac" event happening today at 1pm EST. If you aren't a big fan of Apple or don't know about the event, read on! Heads up non-Applephiles! All thos...

