Splendid Sundays Volume 135

A handful of splendid finds from around the worldwide web:

*How one philanthropist is taking a "Moneyball" approach to giving. [Wall Street Journal]

*Patagonia has launched a venture fund for environmentally responsible startups. [Fast Company]

*Google Glass from a todder's point of view. [Huffington Post]

*Support for same-sex marriage has doubled since 1996. [The Atlantic]

Form + Function:
*The Number 1 Rule of Firing
*5 Things Employees Think Are Illegal . . . But Aren't

Recent wedding job postings:
Event Producer at Amy Zaroff Events and Design (Minneapolis, MN)
IT Intern at Luxe Bridal (Columbus, OH)
Editorial Design Intern at Spitfiregirl (San Francisco, CA)
Design Intern at Spitfiregirl (San Francisco, CA)
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Noted. Volume 46

When Brands Derail

When brands go off course, it's usually not because of one circumstance that can be pinpointed. Instead, it's a slippery slope of seemingly minor decisions and inconsequential actions. A cranky reply here, an apathetic "good enough" there -- all of these add up over time.

The math associated is where it turns unfair, because instead of adding up one by one, it functions like compound interest. Out of nowhere a major, brand-threatening problem appears, but in reality it was there all along, growing exponentially larger under an unfocused eye.

The converse is true as well: seemingly minor decisions and inconsequential actions -- done well, done right -- multiply quickly. The math here is the same, but this time it's what your competition calls your "lucky break."

Splendid Sundays Volume 134

A handful of splendid finds from around the worldwide web:

*How did poetry become an essential part of American wedding ceremonies? [Poetry Foundation]

*UNICEF asks people to stop 'liking' things on Facebook and to send money as a show of real support. [Humanosphere]

*Can Instagram finally make a profit with its new tag-and-search feature? [The Atlantic]

*Beka Rendell and Laura Novak have teamed up to create Photopop Creative.

Form + Function:
*The Department of Homeland Security now requires employers to use the new I-9 form.
*My employee told me they're transgender . . . now what?

Recent wedding job postings:
Invitation Artist at Momental Designs (Wyoming, PA)
Assistant Wedding Planner for a show on a major cable network (Television Opportunity)
Advertising Account Executive at Oh-Brides (Atlanta, GA)
Intern at Tim Duncan Events (Atlanta, GA)
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Noted. Volume 45