HAPPY FRIDAY: Tonje Langeteig - " I Don't Wanna be a Crappy Housewife".
Norway brings you the new Rebecca Black and intense heartburn.
Daniel Pink's Book and RSA Presentation on Motivation
Do you pay your kids to be good students in the school? Give kids a smiley face on a school chart for good behaviour?
It is hard to persuad parents on why this is not a good approach, so let introduce Daniel Pink and his book "Drive - The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us".
In this provocative and persuasive new book, Daniel H. Pink "Drive" asserts that the secret to high performance and satisfaction-at work, at school, and at home-is the deeply human need to direct our own lives, to learn and create new things, and to do better by ourselves and our world.
Here is a short RSA animated summary that is a must watch:
Yes, I know! It's possible that you already knew this RSA animation. But, it is important that you watch it with different eyes.
"The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education."
Einstein
03.06.2011
Fate of the Jedi: Apocalypse cover to be revealed June 3rd
Interesting tidbit from Star Wars Books Facebook page, it appears that we will be getting a "First Look" at FotJ: Apocalypse tomorrow (Friday 6/3) on Starwars.com.
Star Wars Books BTW: Don't forget to keep your eyes on starwars.com tomorrow. APOCALYPSE is coming! (ES)So check the official site: www.Starwars.com tomorrow and get a sneak peak
Source: Star Wars Books on Facebook
Fate of the Jedi: Ascension Preview Excerpt #1: Leia needs caller I.D.
Star Wars Books on Facebook has released a little teaser excerpt from the next Fate of the Jedi novel, Ascension by Christie Golden scheduled for release 8/9/11.
FATE OF THE JEDI: ASCENSION mini-excerpt #1 (ES):The "She" has to be Leia, sounds like Han and Leia are probably in the cockpit of the Falcon when Leia gets a covert message. We also know most of the people who have the private channel, C-3P0 and R2 are the two droids, then you have the obvious Luke, Ben, Jaina, Tenel Ka as well as the almost certain Jag (Jaina's fiancee), Saba (Leia's former Master), and Winter.
She pointed to a message flashing on the screen.
INFORMATION YOU WILL WANT TO HAVE.
SAFETY FOR YOUR FAMILY GUARANTEED.
REPLY FOR MORE.
“Short and completely mysterious,” Han mused, frowning a little.
“It came in on my private channel.”
“The one only about six people and two droids have access to?”
“That would be the one.”
The question becomes who is the mysterious messenger? Could it by Wyn Dorvan former Chief of Staff for Chief of State Daala? Could it be fugitive former Jedi Tahiri Veila? Could it be some spy within the GA government? A conspirator having second thoughts? Could it be an old smuggler ally such as Talon Karrde?
The line "Safety for your family guaranteed," makes you think that this source of information is going to propose a clandestine meeting that will involve Han/Leia/Allana's sub-plot in Ascension.
The other question is what could the information be about? Sith movements/plans? Conspiracy withing GA government? Danger to Allana?
SOURCE: STAR WARS BOOKS ON FACEBOOK
Star Wars Celebration VI: Orlando Strikes Back
Hot on the heels of a wildly successful Star Wars Celebration V at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, Lucasfilm's official Star Wars convention, Celebration VI is returning to the OCCC in 2012 for CVI.
Note that Star Wars Celebration's Exhibition Hall closes nightly at 7 PM (and 5 PM on Sunday), but panels, screenings, and special events could continue until 10 PM or later on Thursday through Saturday nights.
Thursday, August 23, 2012 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday, August 24, 2012 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday, August 25, 2012 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday, August 26, 2012 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ticket Info:
There will be a range of tickets available including VIP passes and Press passes which will be available later this year, but fans can buy tickets right now at the following prices;
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday Passes are $55, Saturday Passes are $65, Adult Four-Day Passes are $135, Kids Four-Day Passes are $54, and Kids One-Day Passes are $27.
Direct Link to Ticket Purchasing Portal
SOURCES: Starwarscelebration.com
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