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HOW TO THINK LIKE LEONARDO DA VINCI
An Interview with Michael Gelb, Author of [How to Think like Leonardo da Vinci]
by Vern Burkhardt
When you ask for feedback from your friends, clients, spouse, children or co-workers listen carefully to the responses you receive, especially if they are different than you expect or want to hear. Don’t explain, justify or argue or become defensive. Also, seek out those who hold a different perspective than your own and listen to their views. [READ MORE]

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NEW INVENTIONS

Device harnesses Wave Energy An Australian based company Oceanlinx, has come up with a device capable of converting the ocean swells into electricity. It has signed a deal with the state of Rhode Island to produce two separate offshore facilities that could end up powering more than 15,000 homes.

[MORE NEW INVENTIONS]

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IDEA CONTESTS
Cisco I-Prize Contest
Deadline: Jan-15-08
The winning team may have the opportunity to be hired by Cisco to found a new business unit and share a $250,000 signing bonus. Cisco may invest approximately $10 million over three years to staff, develop, and go to market with a new business based on your idea.
[MORE CONTEST PRIZES]

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NEW BOOKS
Innovation: Create an Idea Culture. Redefine Your Business. Grow Your Profits
"Innovation is the engine of the world's economy because there is no end to the problems in this world, and there never will be." Tom Gorman explores three aspects to "The Engine of Endless Success": the skills of innovation, innovation in action, and innovation in specific situations.

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UPCOMING CONFERENCES
TRIZ - Rapid Innovative Problem Solving workshop
Jan 24, 2008, Crewe, Cheshire, UK
TRIZ empowers engineers with creativity and innovation though the one-day workshop. This hands-on workshop begins with a review of the TRIZ tools and the TRIZ processes for problem solving. It introduces simple techniques to improve clarity of thought and the ability to find innovative solutions to any problem.
[MORE UPCOMING CONFERENCES]

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IDEAS FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Springwise.com
Great website to spark your entrepreneurial ideas. An interesting "Idea database" features categories such as Automotive, Eco & Sustainability, Fashion & Beauty, Food and Beverage, Gaming, Life Hacks, Lifestyle & Leisure, to name a few. Sign up for their weekly newsletter.

NEED FUNDING?
If you have a brilliant idea or invention, and need funding, you can post your request, at no charge, on IdeaConnection. Interested investors will contact you directly.
[POST FUNDING REQUEST]

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EARN MONEY SOLVING PROBLEMS
If you are a clear thinker and good at solving problems, IdeaConnection.com invites you to register to become a "Problem Solver" on our website. Your profile will be viewed by corporations looking for help in providing solutions to their problems.
[REGISTER TO SOLVE PROBLEMS]

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FREE ONLINE PROBLEM-SOLVING THINKSPACE
Tired of spinning your wheels and thinking in endless circles? Here's a chance to try a beta version of our Problem Solving ThinkSpace that will help you structure your thinking and give you some tools to develop your thoughts.
[SEEK SOLUTIONS]

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WRITERS WITH A PASSION FOR INNOVATION WANTED
Passionate about innovation? Enjoy interviewing people? Please write for us.
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MERRY HOLIDAYS!
Have a wonderful holiday season and we'll be seeing you again in the New Year!
The Staff - IdeaConnection.com

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