Alan Watts considers what death might be. For a Christian. For a believer in reincarnation. Or for an athiest. An animated video of a Watts lecture, Death is the counterpart of Being.
The luxury repo men [Article]
You’ve heard of the repossession guys coming around to take away the car for not making the loan repayments. What about the rich guys who do the same with their toys? The luxury repo men takes a look.
Walking in the rain [Video]
This song, Walking in the Rain, was the song that got me hooked onto Indian classical music. Bansuri (also known as the Bamboo Flute) by Hariprasad Chaurasia & Santoor () by Shivkumar Sharma. A catchy tune & a great start to the day! & if you liked that one, try this one for an ethereal experience
Pharma’s secret in India
Since India relaxed its laws governing drugs trials in 2005, foreign drug companies have been keen to take advantage of the country’s pool of educated, English-speaking doctors and the huge population from which to choose trial subjects. The BBC asks Have India’s poor become human guinea pigs?
Bronco Obamma & MItt Rommennee [Video]
If you’ve had enough of the US Elections, you’re not alone!
Stacking liquids [for the kids]
Stacking liquids? Really? Have a look at this experiment (on my list to try out with the kids!)
How Teens do Research [Article]
No doubt that the internet has transformed the education business model, but, as Pew Internet’s research points out, teachers say the top priority in today’s classrooms should be teaching students “how to judge the quality of online information!”
Big Data: A marketing campaign [Article]
Stephen Few has a scathing commentary on the marketing of Big Data – on why the Big Consultants are in bed with the Big Vendors. Riveting, if you are into such stuff. Big Data, Bad Math: Gartner Consults Its Crystal Ball:
A talking elephant? [Article]
5 words. In Korean. Move over, Parrot: Elephant Mimics Trainer At Zoo.
Future of education [Article]
Education is an industry that has not kept up with the times. How has the internet disrupted this “very important to our future livelihood” kind of industry? Read the other links I posted on the subject here, here & here.