This isn’t really new information for many people but I thought in view of this new YouTube video that others might like to see what goes on in the U.S. Library of Congress to preserve our written history. I visited the Library of Congress shortly after the Reading Room and other parts of the library […]
I was sent the link to this YouTube video yesterday and just loved the sentiment and the music. Originally published on YouTube on September 17th, 2009 it is a beautiful tribute by Melodysheep (John). Here’s what he says about this piece: A musical tribute to two great men of science. Carl Sagan and his cosmologist […]
First off, I found this Breast Cancer Awareness PSA hilarious. But it’s raising eyebrows everywhere and there are many who feel it is too sexy to be on TV and sends the wrong message. I want you to watch it and see for yourself: It’s about time the giggle factor be used to heighten awareness. […]
Imagine my surprise when I bumped into this item when scanning through some science sites this morning. I checked out the website at http://beagle.vpro.nl/#/ where you need to click on the language you prefer to read. I watched the trailer promo there and then moved on to the YouTube Beagle Channel. The website will have […]
Okay, I’ve just got to let off some steam. I’ve been using computers for years. I’ve built them. I’ve coded the programs that run on them. I’ve been technical support. I’ve even taught classes on how to use them and how to use software on them. But it fries my cookies how many people who […]
Today I ran across an article on IT World by Jennifer Kavur called “How much are you worth on the black market?” Kavur highlights some of the problems that are involved with Identity Theft and highlights Norton’s 2010 site where you can get your risk evaluated and a dollar amount for how much your identity […]
I must admit that I find the Mindset list from Beloit College to be fascinating. Each year I look forward to their list because it does help to explain some of the cultural problems in dealing with young people. Their overview of the Class of 2013: Members of the class of 2013 won’t be surprised […]
Have you ever sat down to read a new novel and found hours later that it’s after midnight and you need to work tomorrow but what the heck, you need to finish this story? Well, that’s getting lost in a good book. Some people get so wrapped up in the story and the world between […]