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OLPC in Afghanistan…

Jared — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:38:29 +0000

It’s been awhile since i have posted on the OLPC (One Laptop Per Child), but it’s great to see that the laptops are making a big difference in schooling in countries around the world, like you will see in the video below, children in Afghanistan now have access to a library of information on many subjects which they have free access to..
Video Link: www.youtube.com
Article Link: www.treehugger.com

To the Depths of Space and Back…

Jared — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:06:58 +0000

This is an amazing video of how small and large we are in life, as it zooms out to 100million light years from earth and then back in to 10 to -13 meters, it gives you a much better perception on things..
Video Link: www.youtube.com

Why Are Chili Peppers So Hot?

Jared — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:28:07 +0000

Chili peppers can add a little spice to your dish, but where does that heat come from? As ScienCentral News reports, it’s a rare case where we can be thankful for bugs and a fungus..
Video Link: www.youtube.com

Zanzibar Dhow…

Jared — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:54:16 +0000

A dhow is a traditional sailing vessel with one or more lateen sails. It’s primarily used along the coasts of the Arabian Peninsula, Pakistan, India, and East Africa. Watch the video below on the Dhow in Zanzibar, some made without nails and can withstand the force of monsoon winds..
Info Link: www.wikipedia.org
Video Link: www.youtube.com

Nuclear Plant Breakdown…

Jared — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:38:14 +0000

This is from the National Geographic’s show ‘World’s Toughest Fixes’, as engineers must replace a rotor in a nuclear plant that has powered 1,000,000 homes for five years, the new rotor will boost its energy-producing capacity of the plant…
Official Website: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com
Video Link: www.youtube.com

Humans as a virus…

Jared — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:57:19 +0000

This is a awesome short cartoon with an interesting view on humans and how we treat our earth..
Official Website: www.aniboom.com
Video Link: www.youtube.com

The Secret Life of Cell Phones…

Jared — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:25:46 +0000

Where do old cell phones and mobile devices go when you recycle them? Why should you take those phones out of your sock drawer and take them back? What toxics are in a typical cell phone? How much gold and silver is in a cell phone? How do I recycle my cell phones and mobile devices? Watch the video below to learn the answers to these questions..
Official Website: www.secret-life.org
Video Link: www.youtube.com

The Secret Life of Paper…

Jared — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:49:18 +0000

This video is part of INFORMâ€™s Secret Life Series, which explores the environmental effects of everyday consumer items. The Secret Life of Paper details the environmental impact of the paper industry and suggests solutions to our paper consumption problem..
Article Link: www.inhabitat.com
Video Link: www.youtube.com

Better than Zero…

Jared — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:40:49 +0000

“Way too many people worry about huge scores and making BIG THINGS HAPPEN, well that is why they donâ€™t make anything happen, watch this and get it!” – Gary Vaynerchuk. Gary is a very inspirational person and this is one of my favorite videos from him..
Official Website: www.garyvaynerchuk.com
Video Link: www.garyvaynerchuk.com/better-than-zero

Bejing Olympics Card Stack…

Jared — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:39:44 +0000

World Record cardstacker Bryan Berg has recreated the Bejing Olympic Village using 140,000 playing cards. As of October 2007 Berg says he has broken Guinness World Records seven or eight times. He first broke the world record for tallest house of cards in 1992 at the age of seventeen, with a tower 14 feet, 6 inches tall (4.67 meters)…
Video Link: www.youtube.com

CERN Rap…

Jared — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:44:37 +0000

This is a great way to learn about the CERN project, and no better way of explaining it except through song..
Video Link: www.youtube.com

Fossil Colors…

Jared — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:08:48 +0000

Scientists are one step closer to knowing the true colors of some dinosaurs. Yale researchers found a clue to colors in bird feather fossils. This ScienCentral video explains..
Video Link: www.youtube.com

TED: Do schools today kill creativity?…

Jared — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:54:41 +0000

A must-see for every parent and teacher. Education guru Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining (and profoundly moving) case for creating an education system that nurtures creativity, rather than undermining it. Sir Ken Robinson is author of “Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative,” and a leading expert on innovation in education and business. (Recorded February, 2006 in Monterey, CA.)..
Official Website: www.ted.com
Video Link: www.youtube.com

Beijing’s Olympic Pool…

Jared — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:20:45 +0000

With 90km of steel and 22,000 beams covered with 100,000 square meters of plastic, this is not your ordinary swimming complex..
Video Link: www.youtube.com

Quantum Physics: Double-slit Experiment…

Jared — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:02:45 +0000

The double-slit experiment in quantum mechanics is an experiment that demonstrates the inseparability of the wave and particle natures of light and other quantum particles. Watch the video below to understand the complexity scientists are working with in quantum physics..
Info Link: www.wikipedia.org
Video Link: www.youtube.com