Facebook Slideshow
I gave a talk as part of a Constant Contact presentation at the Hotel Monaco in downtown Portland, on Thursday, July 12th, 2012. Here’s the Facebook slideshow I prepared. Enjoy!
Interesting Cell Phone Game
July 3, 2012 by 2 Comments
Cell Phone Game
Everyone puts their cell phone
s in the middle of the table. Whoever cracks first by touching their phone, pays for the entire meal.
The purpose of the game was to get everyone off their phones, away from Twitter, Facebook, texting, etc, and to encourage conversations. In other words, help cure the “Anti-Social Social Media Craziness.”
Rules:
1) The game starts after everyone sits down.
2) Everybody places their phone in the middle of the table.
3) The first person to touch their phone loses the game.
4) Loser of the game pays the bill for everyone’s meal.
5) If the bill comes before anyone has touched their phone, everybody is declared a winner and pays for their own meal.
We had a blast. Conversation rocked. Everyone loved it.
Are You Game? Are you willing to turn the tide of anti-social behavior? What do you think?!?
(Thanks, Felix Roth, for the find on FB)
PS – here’s a great article on how nice it is to be at a concert without cellphones. Please join by not using your cell at a show.
The World Naked Bike Ride
June 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
World Naked Bike Ride – Portlandia Edition
I got to take part in the World Naked Bike Ride last night in Portland, Oregon. I am so thankful to live in a place that allows/encourages such an event. It was the closest I’ve come to the feeling of being at Burning Man outside of being at Burning Man that I’ve ever felt. Freedom, silliness, purpose, making new friends, fun costumes, and the streets were blocked off for miles to allow the parade of 20K bikers to pass by. There were fans lining the streets, taking pictures and cheering us on. The weather was kind of tropical with low clouds keeping in the heat from a hot day. I love taking over the streets, there’s really nothing like it. Also, big props to my friend, Alex, who brought along a mobile music unit, the chaosolator! Made the ride even more fun! I encourage you to find out more about the various rides that are going on during the Pedalpalooza event. Thanks so much to Shift2Bikes for their organizational efforts and, see you next year!
Yum, Cranium Crunches – a review
June 4, 2012 by 1 Comment
Cranium Crunches
So, for a little extra cash and because it sounded like a really fun assignment, I find myself reading about the founder of Cranium Crunches, Ruth Curran. After I felt well-versed in where she’s going with this, I start checking out their various social media properties, listed below, because that’s where I tend to travel most. After a little feedback back to the company of some improvements they could make, I dive into a game. It’s this one, Match!
After playing just one round I find that my brain feels a little recharged. It’s funny, I’d just been writing recently that I want to be entertained less, and be more active in life, and this certainly feels like that result.
Next up I learn that one should practice brain fitness as much as possible and that they provide a new “everyday thing” that one can do on their fan page each week. Here is the most recent one I could find – part of the Find the Difference set of games. But this game is a little too difficult for me, and I’m also interested in a more active game to pick up my energy at 4:30 pm. I still have some more work to do after this on a couple of projects!
Cranium Crunches: “It helps us feel as if we have a bit of control over what happens to our brains as we age.” from an interview with Ruth Curran, Founder Cranium Crunches.
So, I try a scramble. Tough, but the way the game is designed, I’m looking forward to working on this one more. It’s funny, in the next image I try to unscramble, my first thought is that I wish the picture were different – it’s a sky full of chem-trails. And, I know some great photographers! So, perhaps there is an opportunity there.
More about the Games Page: “Brain games help fire pathways in the brain – keep the chemicals and electricity that nourish and fire the brain active and moving. There is so much research out there now to support the tangible benefits of playing a variety of games and working on a variety of skills. The unifying theme though is this: active brains not only age more slowly but injured brains can also heal, re-wire, and open new pathways through an activity.” from an interview with Ruth Curran, Founder Cranium Crunches.
Now they’ve got my Sesame Street side – “One of These Things is not like The Other” – OK, I’ll bite! 4:48… Wow, that’s a tough one – and, I’d recommend having your screen set for the greatest brightness. Again, I’m going to talk to the company about the photographs they’re using, but I live in paradise, so perhaps that’s part of my bias 🙂
If you’re looking to improve your brain or help someone you know this might be worth your time. I was about to say – “someone you know who is experiencing brain issues” but then I realized that it’s never too early to start a program like this. I’ll probably update this blog posting as I learn more about the games and try them out more. Until then, happy thinking!
Cranium Crunches on Facebook
Twitter
A review by a professional writer!
My current favorite game on the site. Memory Match
I wrote this blog post while participating in a campaign by BOOMboxNetwork.com on behalf of Cranium Crunches and received payment for my participation. All opinions stated within are my own. Albert
Kind Words About Me – Albert Kaufman
May 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Photo of the recent solar eclipse – photoshop by Larz
Kind Words about Me
From one of my earliest Hebrew School teachers, Dan Aldouby, who wrote this for my birthday, May 11th, 2012:
“…It’s been quite a journey to this day, hasn’t it Albert Kaufman? Who
would have thought, those many years ago, that one of my favorite
imps, would grow into a rational, sane, thinking, mensch? I’ve been
very happy following your trail, and am so happy that, at least, one
of my students turned out to be a minor earthshaker. What you have
accomplished, thus far, to help so many other human beings,
automatically allows you entrance to any of the heavens of your
choice. You may sit at God’s footstool, study Talmud with Moses, or
you can choose to find Jesus and ask him why he allowed all who
followed to twist his teachings, or—-if you are so inclined, you
can join Allah and loll with all your virgins. However, you may also
wish to return to earth. This poses a question –Assuming that
you are reincarnated as a different species, would you be content to
just plant your roots in one place and produce aromatic flowers?
“Tis a puzzlement. Hamlet put it very well, with his famous
soliloquy. Anyway, enough of this droning. May you live to be 120
with all dentition in place, no need for medications, and reasons to
smile and laugh every day.
Happy Birthday,
Dan Aldouby
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I give thanks that there are people like you who are putting the DIY tools of democracy into the hands of everyday folks.
Have a great holiday, Bob L. – 11.21.22
——————-Geoffrey 11.16.22
My two experiences with you have been your efforts doing benefits for Steve and Carlton’s Cancer experiences. I’ve come away with a very positive impression of your skills and ability to make things happen. Thank you for your extraordinary efforts. You are an integral part of the community.
———————–Bruce 12.31.21
Albert, I find your optimism infectious. You have a resilient optimism that seems to resurface over and over in the face of confrontation. Your kind love permeates the lives of those around you. Your sophisticated technology savvy is a most useful contribution to the entrepreneurial world and to me personally. The music that you channel into being is so incredibly uplifting. Joy to the world. May 2022 bring you as much joy as you create around you. Love, Bruce
———————– Kira 9.2021 – thank you!
9.23.21
Just a note to say how much your shares are appreciated. You’ve connected me to new ideas re resources of which to think about, uplifting levity & general act of kindness & goodwill in community & larger world.
Thank you. May your day bring warmth & joy.
-Heather
Farm My Yard Design Contest in full swing!
May 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Design Contest for Farm My Yard
I’m having fun with a sign design contest. Check it out @ https://farmmyyard.org/yard-sign-design-contest/
Here’s Kate posing with my first sign this weekend. This is going to be good!
