John Suder

• Tech Junkies Crazy About ‘Getting Things Done’
• Research into procrastination shows surprising findings (I really meant to post this sooner…) 
• The Ultimate GTD Index:  A page of GTD-related feeds and resources.
• Massive GTD Resource List from Zen Habits.

The return of the Schizzolator. This time for all your Twitter friends.

Jimmy’s response to his girlfriend Sara Silverman’s “Matt Damon” video.  

Susquehanna Bank has secured the naming rights for the former Tweeter Center in Camden. I thought the Tweeter Center was a funny name, but, like everything else (Wachovia Center, Citizen’s Bank Park), you get used to it. So now when you go across the river for concert, are you meeting at…The Suq?

As we freeze our McNuggets off in the dead of winter, one’s thoughts turn to warmer times and the anticipation of Spring. And, of course, baseball. I stumbled across a link today for Wrigleyville Rooftops. These are the fantastic bleacher seats on the rooftops of the buildings on Waveland Avenue across from Wrigley Field in Chicago. This is a Chicago baseball tradition that goes back to 1914. A few years back, the existence of the rooftops seating was threatened by a proposed expansion to Wrigley. This was a potentially huge blow to the owners of the buildings, which have transformed the quaint idea of grills and lawn chairs on the roof to a lucrative business that now charges $125 a seat and up and features amenities such as full BBQ menus (all the brats you can eat!) open bar and private indoor clubhouses and bars (for those annoying rain delays).

Sadly, our Philly stadiums were built in the middle of an industrial no-man’s land, so we have none of the neighborhood charm and character like Wrigley, Fenway or Yankee Stadium. I’m not complaining – even though I miss the Vet, Citizen’s Bank park is one of the most accessible and comfortable places to watch a ballgame, and their food was voted ‘Best Ballpark Eats’ by Food Network in 2007. The problem that once you leave the ballpark, there’s nothing but parking lots and a mass exodus to the bridge or I-95 (and all the dollars with it). If the Philly Live! project comes through, well, that’s another story. But it still isn’t Wrigley.

A fans’ rooftop guide: The Waveland Avenue spots

Wrigleyville Rooftops

Beyond the Ivy

Brixen Ivy

Murphy’s Rooftop Company

Lensbaby SLR lenses allow you to take photos with one area in sharp focus (the ’sweet spot’) with the rest of the area surrounded by a graduated blur. You can adjust the focus area by moving the flexible lens tubing, locking into place, then adjusting the fine focus area. Lensbaby lenses run about $270 (US). Models are available to fit most SLRs and they’re available direct from the manufacturer or on Amazon. Check the Lensbaby Flickr pool some great examples.

Join us for this educational event to learn about the latest web-based applications to help you communicate with clients, market your business and manage your projects.

In this fast-paced, entertaining format we’ll take an in-depth look at ten categories and face-off the leading solutions in each area. You’ll learn how to use them, what they are good for and how they may help you, your company or your clients.

We’ll then vote on what are the best tools and resources for today’s new media companies. The shootout will be followed by a short Q&A and a networking reception with light snacks and refreshments.

The tools will you learn about…
• Discover the ins and outs of industry-standard blogging tools: Wordpress & Blogger
• Uncover the beauty of real-time free Web analytics: Google Analytics
• Network with the world: Facebook & LinkedIn
• Improve how you run your business: Highrise & Basecamp
• Share your world: YouTube & Viddler; Flickr & Shutterfly

The Details:
Thursday, November 15th, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Holiday Inn, 1305 Walnut Street

The Presenters:
Alex Urevick-Ackelsberg, Blogger, Political Activist
Johnny Bilotta, Freelance Designer
Geoff DiMasi, P’unk Avenue
Matthew Fisher, Night Kitchen Interactive
Nick Floro, SealWorks Interactive
Alex Hillman, Independent’s Hall
Michael Klusek, On Line Sales Success
Bart Mroz, Independent’s Hall
Saul Rosenbaum, Freelance Designer

Oh yeah, and Free Stuff:
If you register here and are present at the event you could win items like iPods and a gift certificate to use with the applications above.

WineLibraryTV’s Gary Vaynerchuck is being interviewed by Tara Hunt of Citizen Agency for her upcoming book about titled How to be a Social Capitalist. Gary’s responses to her questions are featured on this video. Gary talks about his beginnings, his family and how he built his business.

Even if you don’t know who Gary is, you can still walk away with some great advice relating to the building of your ’social capital’ (and good karma, which doesn’t hurt either):
• Immerse yourself in your niche - joins groups, forums and network, network, network. Learn everything there is to know, become an expert.
• It doesn’t matter what you know, it’s who you know (Ok, so maybe that’s Biz 101 - but it’s never been truer in this current business environment.)
• Give until it hurts. Then give some more. (As you give, the universe pays you back tenfold.)

But most importantly:
• Come with passion: If you don’t have passion for your brand, your business, your app, your customer, your life – it doesn’t matter what social equity you have. You will lose.

An absolutley amazing stop-motion video of a moving wall painting. I can’t even imagine the time it took to do this.