Infographics – Facebook vs Google Advertising

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

Now that all the exciting news about the Facebook IPO is behind us, the real question that is probably on many investors’ mind is its profitability. Facebook’s share price hit its high of U$41.72 on its IPO day but fell on the next working day to a low of U$33.3o before closing at U$34.03 (below its IPO price of U$38). It remains to be seen whether Facebook is going to be able to get meaningful growth in terms of monetized revenue from its user base. Continue reading →

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Test Your Awareness

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

The “Transport for London” Authority did a cyclist awareness campaign back in 2008 using the following video which I thought did a great job of highlighting the issue with drivers needing to have greater awareness for cyclists. It is really amazing how our minds work. If you think this is intriguing, try out the second video “Whodunnit”. Continue reading →

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Pic of the Week – Recycle that booze!

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

This is such a brilliant idea! Especially when you can simply pin it to your workstation. It will certainly brighten up my day and maybe even add a lingering bit of aroma too. Continue reading →

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Library & Learning Center @University of Economics and Business in Vienna, Austria

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

Due for completion this year, the new Library and Learning Center for the University of Economics and Business in Vienna, Austria, is certainly determined to make a very strong statement in terms of how its library design will integrate with its library functions. Continue reading →

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A Whole New Way to Fly

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

French novelist and critic, Marcel Proust, once said “The real voyage of discovery consists of not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” Can you imagine what the world would be like if the Joseph and Jacques Montgolfier brothers had not invented the first hot air balloon; or Sir George Cayley (the father of aerodynamics) had not created the first glider; or the Orville Wright and Wilbur Wright brothers had not created the first airplane? Can you imagine the world if all these great men had not believed strongly in their dreams that they could fly like the birds? Well, now that we are able to sit on a plane 30,000 feet above the ground, would you dare to dream further? Continue reading →

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An Unconventional Library – The K.I.D.S. Corner Library

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Here’s another unconventional library that has been taking root in New York – “The K.I.D.S. Corner Library”. Continue reading →

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Another Book Art – Book Sculpture

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

Remember my Book Art post featuring Isaac G. Salazar’s work? Here’s another artist who, like Isaac, blew me away with his ingenious works - slicing and tearing into books – Artist Brian Dettmer. Continue reading →

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Pic-of-the-Week – Books for Tall People

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

This picture was taken at a second hand shop “Recycled Books Records CDs” in Denton, Texas. If you can’t reach it, GIVE UP! It is not meant for you! Continue reading →

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Strasbourg Public Library in France

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

Remember my “Big Red Ribbon Library”? Well, here’s another library that also uses a strong flash of red to mark its character – The Strasbourg Public Library in France. Continue reading →

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Free Webinar (16 May 12) – Libraries and the Era of the Learner: A Vision for the Future

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

Libraries and the Era of the Learner: A Vision for the Future
Webinar Date(16 May, 2012 [2:00 pm Eastern/11:00 Pacific]
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