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In the last synaptici update a few weeks ago, I wrote that I would be making an announcement about the new entity that was mentioned in the article “Know your strengths and weaknesses”.
By now, you have likely noticed the large banner in the right sidebar.

So, what exactly is Life As A Human?

William Kamkwamba on building a windmill

When he was just 14 years old, Malawian inventor William Kamkwamba built his family an electricity-generating windmill from spare parts, working from rough plans he found in a library book. – from TED.COM
I cried happy tears as I watched this remarkable young man make a short presentation about the windmill he built to produce [...]

Michael Pritchard’s water filter turns filthy water into drinkable water

Too much of the world lacks access to clean drinking water. Engineer Michael Pritchard did something about it — inventing the portable Lifesaver filter, which can make the most revolting water drinkable in seconds. An amazing demo from TEDGlobal 2009. – from  TED.COM
This is a remarkable invention that has the potential to save millions of [...]

A Promenade With Your Muse

This article was originally posted at my guitar instruction site to help musicians who have lost their creative spark. However, the concepts are applicable to anyone looking to get out of a creative dry spell. For instance, in a business setting, we might be looking for an innovative marketing approach to address our marketplace. If [...]

It’s all about creativity!

If you think that successful business people are not a creative bunch, then think again while you consider the following:

Starting a new business requires someone to create something from nothing.
Inventing a new product requires a creative process.
Developing ways to attract clients requires the creation of effective collaterals and marketing mechanisms.
Winning business away from your competition [...]