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Graphic Novel of MLK used in Egyptian Protests

(from Caitlin Dimino)

 

A comic book originally used in the US that was translated into Arabic and later was distributed in Tahrir Square.

We also translated a forgotten 1958 comic book about Martin Luther King's Montgomery Bus Boycott into Arabic

When, at first, we went to print the comic book, a security officer blocked publication. So we called him and demanded a meeting. He agreed, and we read through the comic book over coffee to address his concerns.

At the end, he granted permission to print and then asked: "Could I have a few extra copies for my kids?"  The comic book has been credited with inspiring young activists in Egypt and the larger region (we have a Farsi version as well). Last week I distributed copies in Tahrir Square. Seeing the scene in the square firsthand is amazing.

Despite violent attacks and tanks in the street, young people from all walks of life are coming together, organizing food and medical care, and offering a living model of free civil society in action.

~ from a recent eNewsletter from Dalia Ziada, AIC Egypt Office Director, American Islamic Congress

See and download the full gallery on posterous

 

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Obama 2012 Budget: Visualization and Analysis

from Dan Struebel:

The Hive Group has combined Obama's 2012 budget proposal with past and future budget data (actuals from 2008-2010, the estimates for 2011, the proposal for 2012, and the projections for 2013) and created a really powerful visualization of all the spending.  By agency, bureau, function, subfunction, discretionary vs. mandatory, etc.
http://www.hivegroup.com/gallery/2012budget/

(Heads up! May require latest install of java to run.)

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Kevin Kelly's Mapping the Internet Project

This is a great Flickr set collected by Kevin Kelly, co-founder and lead maverick for WIRED Magazine. It is simple and brilliant. 

The Internet Mapping Project simply invites people to visualize the interwebs putting their home page at the center. (A great twist on traditional mind mapping!)

Kevin Kelly's new book What Technology Wants, was published by Viking/Penguin in October 2010. Reviews, comments and discussion of the book can be found here. While working on the book Kevin posted his thoughts in-progress and in-depth on The Technium.

Kevin at TEDxSF talking about what technology wants.

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ALOHA 2011: IFVP Conference in Hawaii

From Ripples to Waves:
Energizing You, Your Business,
and Our Community 

Register Now!

DATE: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 5:30 PM - Friday, October 21, 2011 3:30 PM (Hawaii Time)

LOCATION: Waikiki Marriott Beach & Spa Resort view

MORE: Questions about registration & logistics? Please contact organizers at [email protected]

Visual Meetings Webinar with David Sibbett

Webinar hosted by Mark Alpert of Pegasus Communications. Video features David Sibbett of The Grove on visual meetings and systems thinking.

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West Coast Graphic Recording Workshop

 

Taught by Sophia Liang of Graphic Footprints

Fundamentals of Graphic Recording is a 2-day, hands-on and highly interactive, introductory workshop designed for new practitioners to get down to the basics of the craft in a safe and inviting environment. To get you started on your own visual journey, join us to explore the different ways organizations and communities use graphic recording and discover what path is right for you.

 

 

DATES: March 31 - April 1, 2011

LOCATION: Long Beach, California

MORE INFO: http://graphicfootprints.com/workshop

IDEO's Deep Dive Diagramed

See time-lapse of Keith Bendis creating this diagram of IDEO's famed Deep Dive Process described in this classic 1999 NBC Nightline video:

RSA Animate: Steven Pinker on Language as a Window into Human Nature

Why are bribes, requests, seductions, innuendos, and threats so often veiled?

Especially when, presumably, both parties know what they mean? (ex. "Would you like to come upstairs and see my etchings?"

Author and psychology professor Steven Pinker explores our use of "veiled language" through famous scenes in pop culture, including Fargo, When Harry Met Sally, and The Sopranos.

In this next installment of the insanely popular RSA Animate series, Cognitive Media continues to surprise, delight, and illuminate.

Our cultural use of linguistic conundrums are explained by combining master draughtsman skills, witty visual themes, and brilliant site gags inspired by the likes of Mad Magazine, James Thurber, and R. Crumb.

Remember, when the muscley, gangster-looking guy is not giving a compliment when he says: "Nice store you got here... it'd be a shame if something bad happened to it!" 

More at: http://www.youtube.com/user/theRSAorg

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Solving the World's Toughest Problems

Integrating graphic recording, animation, and hand drawn avatars...

DESCRIPTION: Through its Public Management Program the Center for Social Innovation at the Stanford Graduate School of Business is educating leaders who can solve the word's toughest social and environmental problems. More Info: csi.gsb.stanford.edu

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25 Improv Tricks That Will Make You a Better Business Person

 (via Rose King)

At first glance, improv might seem like the direct opposite of the business world. It's silly, raucous, and spontaneous.

But improv actors are sharp professionals who have an incredible ability to pull from past dialogue, anticipate future scenes and relationships, and engage audiences in just moments.

If you're trying to make it in the business world, you can learn a lot from improv actors.

Here are 25 tricks that work just as well in business as they do on stage.

My favorite is Trick #21:

Remember the "karaoke rule": The "karaoke rule" states that as long as you can sell your performance, you don't have to be the best singer/dancer/actor, etc. If you're able to communicate — or just fake — confidence and charisma, you have a better chance of convincing others of your idea.

Read original article at bschool.com>>