A hilarious, historical look at 4am from slam poet Rives.

Click here to watch (Watch out: the video starts playing immediately.)

This presentation by Paul Otellini at CES 2008 is incredibly impressive and sure to get your widgets cranking. The possibilities stemming from this technology are endless!

I sometimes skip over the artistic performances at Ted, but I’m so glad I gave this one a chance:

Click here to watch Anna’s TED Talk.

For a thought-provoking look at the current state of our education system, check out Ken Robinson’s Ted Talk speech.

A whole lot:

<a href=”http://www.ted.com/index.php/speakers/view/id/32″ target=”_blank”>Click here to watch Vik Muniz</a> show you what <i>he</i> can do with these materials, and more…

Did you know tech columnist David Pogue used to be a Broadway accompanist?

Listen to his rendition of “I Write the Code” and others in this highly amusing TED Talk.

The next time you think you’re confronting a challenge that you just can’t overcome, watch this video of a performance by percussionist Evelyn Glennie by clicking here…

… and then realize that she’s deaf.

This link has made the rounds already, but I just can’t stop watching Blaise soar into Notre Dame cathedral through a poster.

Check out this amazing technology by clicking here.

The solution to the problems in Africa is not to pour more foreign aid into a “broken bowl.” It’s to educate and encourage the African people so they can help *themselves*.

You don’t become wealthy and successful living on the handouts of others.

I’ve shared Andrew Mwenda’s talk with you and I’d also like to strongly encourage you to watch George Ayittey’s TED Talk.

Then ask yourself: are you a hippo or a cheetah?

My first tag! I’m very excited.

Takuin over at Rule of 5 has tagged a few bloggers to participate in the “Ready… Set (Goals) … Go!” challenge, inspired by the upcoming launch date of Grand Theft Auto IV.

The challenge: Set and achieve one goal to accomplish before Grand Theft Auto IV launches on October 16, 2007.

Now, given my recent 101 Goals in 1,001 Days series, you might think I’m going to pick one of my 101 goals, but in an effort to change it up, I’ve chosen something different:

Launch a goal support site at 101goalsin1001days.com with at least 101 unique (and free!) execution plans and at least five (free!) printable worksheets… and commit to help at least 10 individuals plan their own 101 goals.

The clock is ticking … only 25 days to go!

I invite you to join this challenge as well! I’d love to hear about your own short-term, high-impact goal.