Mac Barnett: Why a good book is a secret door

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Childhood is surreal. Why shouldn't children's books be? In this whimsical talk, award-winning author Mac Barnett speaks about writing that escapes the page, art as a doorway to wonder — and what real kids say to a fictional whale.

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Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.

Is Technology Making Us Better Storytellers?

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Technology has changed way we tell stories, but has it changed the quality of storytelling? At this year's Aspen Ideas Festival, a group of writers, artists, and producers weighed in. "We're revisiting the same explorations of the soul that have been going on for hundreds of generations," says House of Cards showrunner Beau Willimon. Other panelists include Michael Eisner, Catherine Burns, Jay Allison, Paula Kerger, Jon Lovett, Yoni Bloch, Pete McBride, and Hari Kondabolu.

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Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.

The Week's Links: September 18, 2014

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ALL THE LINKS POSTED ON SOCIAL NETWORKS THIS WEEK:

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    Antonio Ortiz

    Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.

    The Australian Ballet: A Year of Beauty

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    Ballet is beauty, powered by athleticism. As we launch our 2015 season, we celebrate the heroic power of The Australian Ballet's dancers Amber Scott, Andrew Killian, Chengwu Guo and Ako Kondo, set to the hypnotic music of Movement. Get ready for a year of beauty. Season packages on sale from Wednesday 17 September 2014.
    Discover the unique beauty and physical power of ballet in 2015 - join The Australian Ballet for a Year of Beauty. Explore the full program: http://www.australianballet.com.au/beauty Season packages on sale from 9am Wednesday 17 September.
    The Australian Ballet: A Year of Beauty ... Behind the scenes A sneak peek inside the shoot for our 2015 season. Season packages on sale from Wednesday 17 September 2014. australianballet.com.au/beauty #whatisbeauty Find out more Facebook: facebook.com/theAustralianBallet Twitter: twitter.com/TheAusBallet Instagram: instagram.com/ausballet Production: Tooth and Claw


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    Antonio Ortiz

    Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.

    Light-Based Rube Goldberg Machine

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    光インターネットサービス auひかり http://www.au.kddi.com/internet/?sid=we-so-yt-hikari001-20140715 Fiber Optic Internet auHikari (in Japan)

    Fantastic ad for auひかり (au Hikari), a high-speed optical internet service in Japan.

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    Antonio Ortiz

    Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.