of your prize

There comes along, every couple of decades, a moment in humanity whereby we MUST advance and lately, that advancement has been impeded by the governments of the world. The X Prize Foundation breaks those barriers and creates innovation and advancement for the benefit of humanity through its incredible contests worth millions of dollars. Keep your eye on the prize.

of your re-enactment

Every year, some select individuals get in on putting together an unrivaled re-creations of everyday Tudor domestic life at Kentwell Hall. A documentary on the practice—“Living with the Tudors”—gives a good idea of the intensity this yearly tour puts forth. Repeating history with style.

of your index

Designers are always in search of inspiration and general knowledge that improves their thought processes for projects. Jim Krause’s “index” series of pocket-sized books are just the right tool for that task. Good things come in small packages.

of your tutorials

As a designer/artist, there are an incredible number of resources available to teach you some useful tips and tricks while working in Adobe Photoshop. Some of the finest, member-contributed tutorials can be found hiding behind the shield and they’re worth the search. Draw on some inspiration.

of your translation

Rosetta Stone has been around for a while. No… not that stone. The language learning tool that makes learning even the most complex languages easier to learn. In a matter of minutes, you can actually have a fundamental grasp of any language you choose (which is 31 to date). Kadin ve kiz okuyorlar.

of your philosophy

Carnegie Mellon University professor Randy Pausch gave his “Last Lecture” titled “Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams” on September 18, 2007 after being informed that his surgically removed pancreatic cancer had metastasized to his liver and spleen. This incredible man’s philosophy on living your life, and ultimately to just have fun, is well worth the hour and a half of your time. Dream a little dream.

of your we

The climate crisis is present, real and in need of serious attention. Founded by Nobel laureate and former US Vice President, Al Gore, the We Campaign is something we can all be a part of to make significant change to the physical health of our planet. The problem is solvable and together, we can solve it.

of your shift

This rock, floating through space, gets smaller every day. Education becomes more pressing and in need of advancement with every minute that passes. An Arapahoe High School educator, Karl Fisch supplies some interesting answers to questions you’ve never asked, but should have. Join the conversation and watch shift happen.

of your self

Normal life as we know it could cease to be before you know it and would you know how to live your life afterwards? John Seymour’s informative book on self-sufficiency can take you back to the basics of living. All the while leaving a positive impact upon the space you are living with.

of your stuff

Al Gore sums it up in his Nobel Prize winning efforts. The truth is, indeed, inconvenient. However, perhaps it is mostly inconvenient to the commercial entities behind it (and behind our government). If more people knew the facts behind all the stuff that we consume, perhaps our home could be a better place to live. The stuff you know, could help you.