Back away from the font menu, and keep your hands where I can see them
Comic Sans may improve your reading retention, says study Researchers from Indiana University and Princeton have described two experiments they conducted that appear to demonstrate that reading retention improves when a ‘hard to read’ font is used. The reason is that...Net Leads to Engagement, not “Slacktivism”
This week, another new study demonstrates that young people who pursue their interests online are more likely to be engaged with civic and political issues, and more likely to be exposed to divergent political viewpoints. “We found that being part of online...Drooly Dog: Kids, art, creativity.
via droolydog.org I love this – a site full of free drawing lessons and creative projects for kids (and grownups). I particularly like Betsy Streeter’s How to Draw a Cat, which reveals the long-hidden secret that one of the crucial cat poses is the...New feature: replace your family with gorgeous models!
In case you can’t read the story behind that beautiful, moving photo, here it is: “My husband and I just had our second baby. He’s such a good dad, so I wanted to give him a gift I knew he would love — a shot of him and our new addition. We had a great...Next Bad Machinery starts May 30th
via scarygoround.com And I didn’t think the web was going to get me anything for my birthday. John Allison’s lovely comic Bad Machinery, currently on a brief hiatus, returns that very day with a new episode. Which would be a great time for you to look into...
Why, yes — I’d LOVE to speak at your event
Public speaking and speechwriting: the essential guides
Looking for advice on public speaking, speechwriting and leadership communications? Here are some of my most comprehensive posts, on topics that people ask me about most often.
