Think Quarterly tackles innovation

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Google has released its second edition of "Think Quarterly," its digi-zine that's smarter than all of us. This edition's theme is innovation. 

As the intro says:

"In 2003, a total of five exabytes of data existed. Now we generate that every two days. We are, literally, more creative than ever. Where to begin? Right here. We've curated big ideas from heads of industry, leading experts and our homegrown visionaries -- all to help guide your own thinking. In our inaugural US issue, we focus on Innovation. Where can you break molds and shape the future? We hope this gives you inspiration, insight, and some new ideas of your own."

You game?

'When patents attack'

"This American Life" recently went uncovered an incredible abuse of the U.S. patent system that is enriching a few but handcuffing innovation for countless tech companies and other innovators. 

The stereotypical Mafia-style shakedown is nothing compared to creative but sleazy entrepreneurs who are abusing the archaic systems in place at the U.S. Patent Office.  TAL's relentless reporting and fast-paced storytelling makes this hour well worth your time. 

New Fountains of Wayne

Tuesday brought the release of the long-awaited new Fountains of Wayne album, "Sky Full of Holes." "Soundcheck" captures them live on release day, in a low-fi performance. 

As I write this, Amazon is selling the MP3 version of "Sky Full of Holes" for only $3.99. After one listen of the album and feeling like they mailed in the "Soundcheck" performance, I'm feeling a bit underwhelmed. But I've learned never to underestimate FOW, so hope it grows on me soon enough. 

Update on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 10:42 AM by Logan Molen

FOW playing live on "Jimmy Fallon," with spot-on harmonies and energy that seemed lacking on "Soundcheck."