As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. … [Read more...] about 2009 World Military Budgets
Salman Khan: Let’s use video to reinvent education
This 20 minute video is worth watching if you have thought about how technology impacts education. A friend of mine who used to develop games at Electronic Arts is now writing software for Khan Academy. Their collection of ideas could have a significant impact in education. The organization has gotten Bill Gates very much excited too. Pay attention to the teachers … [Read more...] about Salman Khan: Let’s use video to reinvent education
Maternity Tourism
The 14th Amendment legally makes any baby born in the United States an American citizen. This was originally legislated to make children of African American slaves legitimate in the United States. Since then, the law has been exploited by foreign nationals to gain foot-hold into the country. Illegal immigrants come to the U.S. for birthing and in turn use the babies' status … [Read more...] about Maternity Tourism
Ding Shilu takes off on self-made $395 bike airplane
Pictures below are of auto mechanic, Ding Shilu, successfully taking off in his airplane built from recycled parts. Innovation is every bit about achieving things on the 'cheap,' especially in our world where we are consuming earth's resources at alarming rates. I was especially impressed by his price tag. … [Read more...] about Ding Shilu takes off on self-made $395 bike airplane
FAIR: “How Many Afghan Kids Need to Die to Make the News?”
(Warning. Image on the left is graphic. Clicking on it will show a larger version of it. Seeing it has made me sick to my stomach.) The U.N. reported in 2009 346 Afghan children were killed and more than half were killed by NATO, mostly through air strikes. Just in the beginning of this month, nine Afghan children were killed by U.S./NATO helicopter attack in Kunar … [Read more...] about FAIR: “How Many Afghan Kids Need to Die to Make the News?”