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Validation
August 15, 2010 – 6:22 am | One Comment
Validation

Validation – a short film (16 min) about the magic of looking for the best in people:
Watch this video on YouTube
This film tells the story of a parking attendant …

Wear Sunscreen
June 12, 2010 – 11:06 am | No Comment
Wear Sunscreen

The following essay was written by Mary Schmich and published in the Chicago Tribune as a column in 1997. She described it as the commencement speech she would give if she were asked to give …

Saving the Planet!
June 6, 2010 – 2:55 pm | No Comment
Saving the Planet!

Two planets meet in outer space.
The first one asks: "How are you?" "Not so well", the second answered "I’ve got the Homo …

Bobby McFerrin Hacks Your Brain with Music
April 17, 2010 – 2:46 pm | No Comment
Bobby McFerrin Hacks Your Brain with Music

In this fun and entertaining 3 minute performance from the World Science Festival, Bobby McFerrin uses the pentatonic scale and an audience’s expectations to demonstrate neural programming of our brains. Brilliant!

Microsoft Surface Parody
August 21, 2009 – 3:28 pm | No Comment
Microsoft Surface Parody

What is Microsoft Surface?
According to Microsoft, “Surface is the first commercially available surface computer and turns an ordinary tabletop into a vibrant, interactive surface. The product provides effortless interaction with digital content through natural gestures, …

Project Natal
August 21, 2009 – 2:14 pm | No Comment
Project Natal

Project Natal is the code name for a new technology developed by Microsoft to allow advanced gesture recognition, facial recognition, and voice recognition. It is the base for a "controller-free gaming and entertainment experience" for …