Solzhenitsyn on Good vs Evil
Such an insightful quote from one who knew evil, having spent many years in the gulag: It was only when […]
Outdoor Meetings
I recently read a good article by Mike Michalowicz about reducing stress. He compares our fast-paced and evermore demanding lives […]
Want Small Feet? Read Fewer Books!
Mark Twain once said, “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics.” Confusion between correlation and causation has been the […]
Should Building Green Be Mandated?
This month marks the publication of yet another new building code — the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) 2012. While local […]
Liquid Metal Batteries
Like in agriculture, I’m all for diversity when it comes to energy sources, and for the same reason — resilience. […]
The Gleaners
There’s a painting with a plain wooden frame that hung, I am told, in my grandparents’ kitchen when my mom […]
How Strong is a Spider Web?
I was excited this winter when my 5th grade daughter chose the topic for her science fair report: ‘How Strong […]
Moore’s Law
Staggering. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moore’s_law
Silver Lining Amid Economic Woes
I have been following this story for the past few years. Here are the latest figures: http://www.csmonitor.com/World/2011/1226/The-surprisingly-upbeat-state-of-the-world
“Synced” Learning
I’ll always be grateful to the many teachers who patiently helped me try to reach my learning potential in school. […]