MakeZine.com: Current Issue

I was going to point out a good article for you from this new magazine, but I just couldn't make up my mind which one. It's a bit more for tech-heads, but good ideas come from everywhere.

"The first magazine devoted to digital projects, hardware hacks, and D.I.Y. (do it yourself) inspiration ..."

MakeZine.com: Current Issue

MUPPETS - Flying Gonzo Stunt Game

Just like you, every now and then someone will send me a game. Later, I realize why they sent it to me.

You'll do well with this one, for example, if you can continue to imagine a distance or measurement and keep it in mind as you play. I make it sound more complicated than it is. But it proves to be a unusual mental exercise and fun too.

Muppets - Fying Gonzo Stunt Game.

Thanks to John Gabree for sending this along.

Forget Me Not - The U.S. memory championship

Here's an article about people who REALLY are good at remembering things ... champions, in fact.

I found it particularly interesting that using visual images (the more vivid, the better) is key to establishing a lasting memory. Also that anyone can do this, with practice.

Forget Me Not - How to win the U.S. memory championship. By Joshua Foer