Great Posts From Around DUMBO: 07/03

Here’s what the cool kids are currently discussing around DUMBO:
- Gear up for Independence day with four super patriotic documentaries.(via POV Blog)
- How local businesses are conquering mobile advertising. (via Pontiflex)
- What does #nofilter say about Instagram? (via Big Spaceship)
- A list of completely wrong assumptions about technology use in emerging countries. (via Poptech)
- A useful list of productivity tools that will make your life much simpler. (via Brooklyn Startup)
- Apparently, launching a startup has a lot in common with cycling in NYC. (via this is going to be big)
- Are creatives more likely to lie? Behavioral Economist David Ariely discusses the relationship between creativity and dishonesty. (via BrainPickings)
- 10 Things You Can Learn About a Girl by Observing Her on the Subway. (via HowAboutWe)
- John Cleese on Creativity, Inspiration and a 50 Point Plan. (via Red Antler)
- John Gruber shares his thoughts on Microsoft’s recently launched Surface tablet. (via daringfireball)
- How our fellow Brooklynites are making practical use of their outdoor space. (via OneGirl)
- Wise words on how to learn a language in 90 days. (via zenhabits)
- How-Tuesday Quick Pickles and why crowdsourcing isn’t the answer for everyone. (via Etsy)
- What is really means to be an angel investor. (via Brooklyn Startup)
- Symbolset’s new software makes it faster and easier than ever to use symbols. Simply type in the word ‘heart’ and a ❤ shall appear! (via swissmiss.)
Crowdsourcing image via VintagePlum



