http://www.morningconnection.com A Fresh Start Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:26:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Isn't it cool? http://www.morningconnection.com/2008/11/18/this-is-so-cool-harlem-childrens-zone-at-oprahs-show/ The New Yorker lists an interesting article on the benefits of having humble origins or simple being from a different group when joining firms and organizations. A worthwhile read which you can access here. http://www.morningconnection.com/2008/11/03/when-humble-origins-help/ Smelly Cat (or Gato Fedorento) is a group of portuguese comediants drawing from Monty Phyton's nonsensical humor. Check out a subtitled comedy sketch here. http://www.morningconnection.com/2008/11/02/smelly-cat-gato-fedorento/ This is an interesting article positing that talent is overrated and may not be as important as it is thought. Read it here. http://www.morningconnection.com/2008/11/02/does-talent-matter/ Here's one of a hilarious series of videos performed by Rowan Atkinson. It's worth going through the whole bunch. I also recommend Elementary Dating one. http://www.morningconnection.com/2008/08/09/rowan-atkinson-a-warm-welcome/ Radiohead and MTV produced this excellent video. Worth watching. http://www.morningconnection.com/2008/05/17/how-much-does-a-pair-of-shoes-cost/ You may remember a game show called 'Whose line is it anyway', a game where comedians improvise scenes, and you can find a number of them on Youtube. Here's a taste... http://www.morningconnection.com/2008/05/11/whose-line/ This is a very interesting article on fruitflies and their learning abilities. It is not conclusive evidence but pretty darn good suggestion... read this interesting article in the New York Times. http://www.morningconnection.com/2008/05/11/the-mighty-learning-fruitflies/ We know humans are animals of habits... but how much can we change those habits after we have developed them? Apparently the answer seems to be habits again: focus on creating new habits instead of stopping the old ones. Read the article at the New York Times. http://www.morningconnection.com/2008/05/11/can-people-change/ In 1982, with 4 seconds on the clock, Stanford football team kicks the ball to conclude a game that was nothing but a sure win. However, 'The Bear' stood up and in the most incredible play covered the field 'rugby style' and ultimately made a touchdown where the Stanford ... http://www.morningconnection.com/2008/03/09/the-play/