Bold Thinking Institute

05/21/2012

Really America... we got last place in science? We consume the most stuff made from science in the world, yet few even understand the basics. Ridiculous and unacceptable. Congratulations to my Finnish friends, you care about education and the results are impressive.

12/01/2011

I couldn't resist. The snowball slingshot! Now an innovation for the simplest of winter fun activities - throwing a snow ball. Now who on my list should I gift it too? http://tinyurl.com/bw5cm9l

11/29/2011

Great new study that shows yawning isn't a result of being tired, bored, or lacking oxygen -- but rather as a way to cool the brain! Now this explains all my hot-headed friends that yawn a lot. You know who you are :O http://tinyurl.com/7ckfro7

Yawning helps keep the brain cool, and the sinuses play a role in that process by acting as bellows, a new report suggests.

11/24/2011

Thanksgiving eating satisfaction tip: Evaluate your calories eaten versus your calories burned and balance them. Get out and chase those relatives around the yard! Enjoy!! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

09/26/2011

This is a must see video by General Mills. During a recent marketing creative session for their new FiberOne brownies, someone mention they were 'magic brownies' and the idea took off from there. This is the best Cheech and Chong material in years. The creative here is hysterical.

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09/24/2011

Latest Bold Thinking collaboration featuring new ventures from some former students. This is going to be special.
http://finance-commerce.com/2011/09/minneapolis-building-owner-to-offer-free-rent-cash-advice-to-startups/

Posted: 8:00 am Thu, September 22, 2011 By Chris Newmarker Tags: Jeffrey Stamp, Joseph Whitney, Loring Corners, Olson, Peter Bianco, Tony Carideo

09/07/2011

Millennials spend more than 50% of their foodservice dollars on takeout food. While this will be a big opportunity motivating the food service industry, there needs to more attention being paid to the types of choices these consumers are making. My guess is that we will see this trend related to Millennial obesity rates.

Number of Millennials and Their Propensity to Eat Out Make Them the

08/19/2011

I've got some friends that lead some amazing entrepreneurial adventures. Check out what underwater environmental crusader Scott Cassell is aiming to attempt now. Amazing world record dive. http://news.yahoo.com/30-mile-dive-undersea-explorer-aims-world-record-070358328.html

07/04/2011

One of the best business lesson analogies I've heard in a very long time. Check out the blog of Dr. Jeff Spencer, team chiro for the Radio Shack Tour de France squad as he talks about the dangers of trying to catch up and the effect it has on your team around you. Truly eye-opening insight. http://championsblueprint.com/the-dangers-of-catching-up

06/14/2011

I just came back from a conference that wasn't a complete yawner! Nice research that confirms observation -- lack of sleep can actually increase your cravings for foods that aren't good for you.

Did you know that your sleep habits can make you crave French fries?Or affect your batting average?Or hurt your grades?Apparently, sleep -- or the lack of it -- leaves its mark on us in more ways than we realize, according to scientists at an international sleep conference in Minneapolis this week

06/07/2011

I'm glad the food pyramid is gone, but a graph is designed to convey information. It will be interesting if the move to a logo will evoke better food eating choices by Americans. I predict not. The approach by the USDA reminds me of the recycling logo... you know you should recycle but how? This would have been a perfect opportunity for the gov to open this up for public input to the approach.

ChooseMyPlate.gov is the home page for the USDA's MyPlate -- the federal government's nutrition education and guidance.

06/03/2011

The 10 happiest countries in the world. Notice 8 of the 10 are in northern climates. Here's the key to happiness - not sweating! I'll choose Holland and Finland please!

The Happiest Countries in the World 10. Austria > Life Satisfaction Score: 8.39 > Debt As a Pct. of GDP: 65.7% (23rd lowest highest) > Employment Rate: 7.87 (9th best) > Self-Reported Health: 6.57 (19th best) > Employees Working Long Hours: 8.01 (24th best) > Disposable Income: 5.34 (3rd best) > Edu

05/17/2011

A thirsty mind will do anything for peace and tranquility. But these drinks are not the answer. But I predict the category will reach $1B before anyone can blink or react. Proves even in our enlightened age, people will still buy dreams in a bottle. Hmmm, gives me an idea.

Relaxation drinks are raising eyebrows even as they give energy drinks a run for the money.

05/05/2011

Now this is a smart step forward in electronic publishing. I'd like to see science and math text books in this format. I can seem many expanded opportunities for using this application to inspire discovery thinking.

TED Talks Software developer Mike Matas demos the first full-length interactive book for the iPad -- with clever, swipeable video and graphics and some very cool data visualizations to play with. The book is "Our Choice," Al Gore's sequel to "An Inconvenient Truth."

04/28/2011

I'm so proud of the finalists this year. There is some very nice creativity and innovation going on in North Dakota! I'm looking forward to the finals.

It’s official! These are the top 20 teams will go on to compete at the Innovate ND finals on May 23-24. We initially started out with 58 teams, then narrowed it down to 23 teams, and now finally the remaining 20. Everyone in the competition worked so hard this year, and a round of [...]

04/19/2011

Dr. Stamp is speaking at the Strom Entrepreneurship Conference in Dickinson, North Dakota enjoying an April snowstorm and speaking on entrepreneurship and innovation.

Strom Center Entrepreneurship Conference- April 19th, 2011- Inspiring and encouraging the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship

04/01/2011

Even the U.S. Government acknowledges where the real Bold Thinkers are! It's official, we own the TM. Now comes the Bold Thinking apparel line. Everyone will want one! :)