"Ideas that spread, win" and "is it remarkable" are two essences of where idea infusion is going according to business man and change agent Seth Godin.
February of 2003, Seth Godin, gave a speech at TED on where idea infusion is going. Regardless of what you do, or what you are marketing, "its about can you get your idea to spread or not" said Godin.
Throughout the speech Godin hit the points on taking risks and the importance of getting your voice heard. "Sell to people who are listening, and maybe just maybe they will tell others," he said targeting listeners of any age.
A few important facts Godin included in his speech to stress the idea of where idea infusion is going are:
1. design is free when you get to scale
2. riskiest thing you can do now is be safe. very good is the worst thing you can do. good is boring.
3. people with $2,000 stereos don't want to listen to new music.
His speech was full of useful information and was accompanied by a slide show of humorous photos to grasp the audiences attention.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Acoustic Musicians Come Together for a Jam at Block 15
At A Glance
Event: Acoustic Roots Music Jam
When: Every Monday night from 8-11 p.m.
Where: Block 15 Restaurant and Brewery, 300 S.W. Jefferson Ave., Corvallis
Also at: Wooden Nickel at 108 N. Center St., Sublimity, or Guthrie Park 4320 Kings Valley Hwy, Dallas.
Looking for somewhere to escape a bad case of the Mondays? Or just in need of a place to enjoy good food and music? For about one year now musicians of all ages and musical backgrounds have been returning weekly to Block 15 for an acoustic roots music jam.
Every Monday night from 8-11 musicians come together at restaurant and brewery Block 15, to enjoy the company of new and old friends while playing music. The Acoustic roots music jam allows the musicians to collaborate their acoustic talents, while providing free entertainment and a good vibe for the restaurant.
Over the chatter of dining customers, a mixture of up-tempo and mellow bluegrass music filled the restaurant. The casual setup of friendly musicians consisted of two guitar players, a man on the fiddle, a woman playing the stand up bass and her husband on the mandolin.
As the night progressed the group took pauses between songs to enjoy some food and drink of their own. This is usually how a jam works said the musicians. One by one they were joined by more people with their instrument of choice; a man and woman each on the violin, a man with a banjo, and another guitar player.
“Sometimes the group gets up to 20-something people,” said Block 15 hostess Libby Lebourveau, who has been working the past few Monday nights. “It’s always nice to have live music, and the musicians are all really nice”. While waiting to be seated a group of people applauded the cover of Grateful Dead’s, "Friend of the Devil."
“Some people are really cognitive of the music, and others just drink beer and watch football, not really paying attention” said Lebourveau.
Most of the musicians have met through jamming at Block 15, participating in separate bands on a regular basis outside of the Monday night jams. There were a few musicians who do have connections beyond the jams.
“We’ve been playing music for longer than we’d care to admit,” said guitar player and vocalist Sam Holmes of his old friend from high school, and fiddler, Steve Speth.
“I love getting to play with my husband,” said Betsy Yochelson of getting to play alongside husband Theron Yochelson. Betsy plays the stand up base, Theron plays the mandolin, and both sing. Traveling from Sweet Home to play with their friends may be a little far but for the Yochelson’s, “It is so worth it for once a week”.
Getting the chance to play together weekly provides these newly found friends with more than just the chance to perform music. “I have learned a lot from playing with these people,” said Holmes, “The more you play the better you get. You see something and you learn something. That motivation helps you learn”.
Whether you have been playing for 30 years or are just starting out, this warm group of people has no intention of anything but a good time. The music jam at Block 15 is a welcoming and low-key environment for anyone to join. This event is simply musicians coming together to eat some food, have some drinks and do what they love, make music. For information on other jams similar to the one held at block 15 visit the Wooden Nickel in Sublimity, and Guthrie Park in Dalles.
Event: Acoustic Roots Music Jam
When: Every Monday night from 8-11 p.m.
Where: Block 15 Restaurant and Brewery, 300 S.W. Jefferson Ave., Corvallis
Also at: Wooden Nickel at 108 N. Center St., Sublimity, or Guthrie Park 4320 Kings Valley Hwy, Dallas.
Looking for somewhere to escape a bad case of the Mondays? Or just in need of a place to enjoy good food and music? For about one year now musicians of all ages and musical backgrounds have been returning weekly to Block 15 for an acoustic roots music jam.
Every Monday night from 8-11 musicians come together at restaurant and brewery Block 15, to enjoy the company of new and old friends while playing music. The Acoustic roots music jam allows the musicians to collaborate their acoustic talents, while providing free entertainment and a good vibe for the restaurant.
Over the chatter of dining customers, a mixture of up-tempo and mellow bluegrass music filled the restaurant. The casual setup of friendly musicians consisted of two guitar players, a man on the fiddle, a woman playing the stand up bass and her husband on the mandolin.
As the night progressed the group took pauses between songs to enjoy some food and drink of their own. This is usually how a jam works said the musicians. One by one they were joined by more people with their instrument of choice; a man and woman each on the violin, a man with a banjo, and another guitar player.
“Sometimes the group gets up to 20-something people,” said Block 15 hostess Libby Lebourveau, who has been working the past few Monday nights. “It’s always nice to have live music, and the musicians are all really nice”. While waiting to be seated a group of people applauded the cover of Grateful Dead’s, "Friend of the Devil."
“Some people are really cognitive of the music, and others just drink beer and watch football, not really paying attention” said Lebourveau.
Most of the musicians have met through jamming at Block 15, participating in separate bands on a regular basis outside of the Monday night jams. There were a few musicians who do have connections beyond the jams.
“We’ve been playing music for longer than we’d care to admit,” said guitar player and vocalist Sam Holmes of his old friend from high school, and fiddler, Steve Speth.
“I love getting to play with my husband,” said Betsy Yochelson of getting to play alongside husband Theron Yochelson. Betsy plays the stand up base, Theron plays the mandolin, and both sing. Traveling from Sweet Home to play with their friends may be a little far but for the Yochelson’s, “It is so worth it for once a week”.
Getting the chance to play together weekly provides these newly found friends with more than just the chance to perform music. “I have learned a lot from playing with these people,” said Holmes, “The more you play the better you get. You see something and you learn something. That motivation helps you learn”.
Whether you have been playing for 30 years or are just starting out, this warm group of people has no intention of anything but a good time. The music jam at Block 15 is a welcoming and low-key environment for anyone to join. This event is simply musicians coming together to eat some food, have some drinks and do what they love, make music. For information on other jams similar to the one held at block 15 visit the Wooden Nickel in Sublimity, and Guthrie Park in Dalles.
Friday, October 16, 2009
When Zombies Attack
Unnatural faces, pale skin, hunched shoulders and limpy legs are all symptoms to be on the lookout for this fall. Zombies could be lurking around any corner waiting to attack. "This Halloween is a high season for zombies," said Lee LeFever of Zombies in Plain English. In order to live to see the Thanksgiving holiday there are a few steps involved. Identify the zombies and "plan your route and ration," LeFever said of this uprise of Zombies.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Growing number of students enrolling in the Degree Partnership Program
At a Glance:
What: The Degree Partnership program
Where:OSU, LBCC, and other Oregon community colleges.
Who: Linn-Benton and Oregon State students looking for alternatives to saving money, getting into more classes, and access to double the resources.
How: Apply online or at either school
More info: Contact LBCC admissions at (541 )917-4811 or OSU admissions at (541) 737-4411, or check out LBBC's Degree Parntership Program webpage and OSU's Degree Partnership Program webpage.
Class sizes at Linn-Benton are growing due to the amount of students enrolling in the LBCC/OSU degree partnership program. Formally known as duel enrollment, the degree partnership program (DPP) allows a wider variety of opportunities for students. Saving money, achieving more credits for OSU admission requirements, and access to more resources are just a few reasons students are enrolling in the program.
With an increase of 1,148 students over the last six years, the number of students registered for classes at Linn-Benton in the DPP skyrocketed from 1,318 students in fall of 2003 to 2,466 in fall of 2008. “We expect the numbers to be even larger than last year,” according to OSU Associate Director of Admissions Communications, Blake Vawter. Students are also able to do a three-way partnership program between OSU, LBCC and any other Oregon community college. “We are seeing more students that are in DPP via LBCC/Chemeketa CC/OSU and LBCC/Lane CC/OSU,” said Vawter, “This usually occurs because it allows students different course offerings within a commutable area”.
Participating in the Degree partnership program allows more flexibility in registering for classes, as well as access to double the resources. “At LBCC I was able to get into a popular class that was full at Oregon State,” said sophomore student Carissa Cunningham. Currently registered in two classes at Linn-Benton and two classes at Oregon State, Cunningham is working towards a degree in Human development and family sciences. “This program offers the best of both worlds,” She said, “It’s a great way to save money, and guarantee that I get into the classes I need for my major”. You can take up to 10 credits a term at a cheaper price and more intimate size at LBCC, while benefiting from the many campus amenities and student involvement at OSU.
“This was also the only way OSU would take me as a transfer student,” Cunningham said, “Otherwise I didn’t have enough credits”. Students who do not yet meet the OSU admission requirements are able to enroll in LBCC to finish 24 credits and apply as a transfer student. Recent High School graduates can receive an easier transition into a big University through the DPP. “Some students feel intimidated by a large research university like OSU.” Said Blake Vawter, “Via DPP they can take a class or two and see what it is like while they take the majority of classes at LBCC. When they are ready, the transition to OSU is less of a shock”. Whether you are a transfer student or a first time freshman there is only one application process for the program, which has to be done at least three weeks before the start of each term. Students can apply at either school or online.
From getting help at LBCC’s learning center to enjoying OSU sporting events for student prices, the possibilities for success are endless with the Degree Partnership Program. For more information on the program visit LBBC's Degree Parntership Program webpage or the official website, OSU's Degree Partnership Program webpage. You may also contact LBCC admissions at (541 )917-4811 or OSU admissions at (541) 737-4411.
What: The Degree Partnership program
Where:OSU, LBCC, and other Oregon community colleges.
Who: Linn-Benton and Oregon State students looking for alternatives to saving money, getting into more classes, and access to double the resources.
How: Apply online or at either school
More info: Contact LBCC admissions at (541 )917-4811 or OSU admissions at (541) 737-4411, or check out LBBC's Degree Parntership Program webpage and OSU's Degree Partnership Program webpage.
Class sizes at Linn-Benton are growing due to the amount of students enrolling in the LBCC/OSU degree partnership program. Formally known as duel enrollment, the degree partnership program (DPP) allows a wider variety of opportunities for students. Saving money, achieving more credits for OSU admission requirements, and access to more resources are just a few reasons students are enrolling in the program.
With an increase of 1,148 students over the last six years, the number of students registered for classes at Linn-Benton in the DPP skyrocketed from 1,318 students in fall of 2003 to 2,466 in fall of 2008. “We expect the numbers to be even larger than last year,” according to OSU Associate Director of Admissions Communications, Blake Vawter. Students are also able to do a three-way partnership program between OSU, LBCC and any other Oregon community college. “We are seeing more students that are in DPP via LBCC/Chemeketa CC/OSU and LBCC/Lane CC/OSU,” said Vawter, “This usually occurs because it allows students different course offerings within a commutable area”.
Participating in the Degree partnership program allows more flexibility in registering for classes, as well as access to double the resources. “At LBCC I was able to get into a popular class that was full at Oregon State,” said sophomore student Carissa Cunningham. Currently registered in two classes at Linn-Benton and two classes at Oregon State, Cunningham is working towards a degree in Human development and family sciences. “This program offers the best of both worlds,” She said, “It’s a great way to save money, and guarantee that I get into the classes I need for my major”. You can take up to 10 credits a term at a cheaper price and more intimate size at LBCC, while benefiting from the many campus amenities and student involvement at OSU.
“This was also the only way OSU would take me as a transfer student,” Cunningham said, “Otherwise I didn’t have enough credits”. Students who do not yet meet the OSU admission requirements are able to enroll in LBCC to finish 24 credits and apply as a transfer student. Recent High School graduates can receive an easier transition into a big University through the DPP. “Some students feel intimidated by a large research university like OSU.” Said Blake Vawter, “Via DPP they can take a class or two and see what it is like while they take the majority of classes at LBCC. When they are ready, the transition to OSU is less of a shock”. Whether you are a transfer student or a first time freshman there is only one application process for the program, which has to be done at least three weeks before the start of each term. Students can apply at either school or online.
From getting help at LBCC’s learning center to enjoying OSU sporting events for student prices, the possibilities for success are endless with the Degree Partnership Program. For more information on the program visit LBBC's Degree Parntership Program webpage or the official website, OSU's Degree Partnership Program webpage. You may also contact LBCC admissions at (541 )917-4811 or OSU admissions at (541) 737-4411.
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