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Dancing Crocodile: Dumbing down
http://dancingcrocodile.blogspot.com/2011/08/dumbing-down.html
Sunday, 14 August 2011. From the Earth to the Moon. Taxi drivers given brain scans by scientists at University College London had a larger hippocampus compared with other people. This is a part of the brain associated with navigation in birds and animals. Source:BBC News, 14 March, 2000. How we got here. This image of a future world is not other-worldly. To me it seems a fair description of the world we live in. Ready for take off. By the way, if you happen to know the title of this story by Azimov, I wo...
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Zanepost: An award for a pioneer and a salute to children's television programming
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Notes and illustrations about life, current affairs, travel and other topics. An award for a pioneer and a salute to children's television programming. I was so pleased to hear that Linda Ellerbee will receive a prestigious award next month for her lifetime of work in broadcasting and journalism. It's especially nice because it highlights the importance of news programming for children. She is the pioneering journalist who created Nick News with Linda Ellerbee. In many ways, Ellerbee has maintained a chi...
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LCS Dean's Blog
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Monday, January 30, 2012. Engineering Recognized for Saving the World. Many students come to LCS and study engineering in order to help solve the world’s most challenging problems. From healthcare to alternative energy to water supply, the know-how of engineers puts ideas into practical use. So I wasn’t surprised when I stumbled across a recent report by Money magazine that listed the “ 20 Best Jobs in America for Saving the World. Aerospace engineer: "Aerospace engineers are at the forefront of innovati...
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Filmmakers Workshop June 3, 2009 | The Center for Independent Documentary
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The Center for Independent Documentary. SEEKING FILM “CAMPERS” FOR THE 2009 KOPKIND/CID FILMMAKER RETREAT SEMINARS. NAMAC Conference is coming soon! Filmmakers Workshop June 3, 2009. May 28, 2009. Adventures in Independent Filmmaking. June 3, 2009. 7:00-8:10 – screening “The Heck With Hollywood”. Filmmakers Workshops are held at the new CID space at 93 Border Street in West Newton. The workshop is FREE. Please feel free to bring some food or beverage to add to the snack table. This is a great opportunity...
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