Education

Israel, The Silicon Valley Of The Middle East Welcomes VCs & Social Media

Israel, the Silicon Valley of the Middle East Opens Opportunity For VCs & Social Media

by Ron Callari

Israel is considered by many to be the Middle East's Silicon Valley, ranking second to North America in number of companies in the high-tech field. With odds stacked against them, according to research conducted by the ISEMI College, an online business school for entrepreneurs, "historical necessity has forced this tiny country, with a total area of 8400 square miles and a population of 6.5 million to become a technological powerhouse."

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Understanding the Buying Process at Major Retailers

by Product For Profit

If you’re new to the game of selling to major retailers, then you’re probably wondering how their buying processes work. It’s a question that comes up all of the time in my workshops and classes. And this important topic rarely gets discussed, so I thought I’d take a minute to review!

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Cubelets Offer Cute And Computerized Fun For Kids

by The Toymaster

New from design company Modular Robotics are Cubelets – a toy that combines the function of robots and the simple fun of building blocks.

Fifty Nifty Gifted Uplifters - Inspiring Kids To Do Great Things

by Jamie Reygle

A program in Washington DC aims to inspire school students to do great things, by introducing them to people who already have.

Cornucopia? - An Opportunity For Mexican Farmers

by Jamie Reygle

A new initiative in Mexico guarantees farmers a price for their corn, and a reason to stay at home.

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Eat Yak Cheese, Send a Tibetan Kid to School!

by China.new

Semi-nomadic tribesmen who raise yaks in the highlands of Tibet once thought their traditional lifestyle was doomed. Now a pilot project centered on yak cheese has boosted incomes, employment and educational opportunities.

Free Your Mind - A Computer That Reads Your Mind, But Only The Good Bits

Millán & his neuroprosthetic-driven wheelchair

by Jamie Reygle

One day soon, it may be possible for a computer to read your mind, and determine which thoughts are worth reading.

Wang's Wings - Wings That Adapt And Robots That Change

by Jamie Reygle

New research from the University of Michigan promises airplane wings that adapt to their circumstances and robots that change shape and size.

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MyPetED Apps: Pet Health Information At All Times

by Lady Bee

How wonderful to be able to carry your pet's entire medical history in a portable device and have at your fingertips the many resources that MyPetED offers. Here's a look...

New Fuel Cell For Phones And Laptops Is A Real Gas

by Doug Bonderud

Dr. Jim Dye at Michigan State University has discovered a new way to power up laptops and cell phones - our good friend hydrogen gas.

The Writing Really Is On The Wall - Write On Walls And Store The Information

by Jamie Reygle

A new partnership allows you to write on walls, and store the information in the format of your choice.

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Red Rice For Beans - Marketing Rice To Reduce Poverty

by Jamie Reygle

A small organization is helping lift Sri Lankans out of poverty by marketing the rice they grow to the world.

Mars Life - The Ultimate Manned Mars Mission Simulation

by Jamie Reygle

A Russian simulation of a manned mission to Mars has 'landed'.

KidZui Browser Makes The Internet Safer For Young Web Surfers

by Kim Patterson

Parents of young web-surfers may want to look into using the KidZui browser. It is made specifically for children to use and allows kids to look up millions of things, all per-approved by the KidZui panel which includes parents and teachers.

Block Around The Clock - Melissa And Doug Combine Shapes And Time

Melissa and Doug Wooden Shape Sorting Clock

by The Toymaster

Wooden toy manufacturers Melissa and Doug are at it again - this time with the Wooden Shape Sorting Clock. It's an educationally good time!

PiXos Spin Master Super Studio Offers Aqua Design Fun

by The Toymaster

New from toy company Spin Master is thePiXos Super Studio, a way to create long-lasting, non-toxic toys inany shape a kid wants!

Deserting The Desert - A Plan To Green The World's Deserts

by Jamie Reygle

The Sahara Forest Project is a plan to produce fresh water, food and renewable energy in hot deserts. A demonstration center is being developed in Jordan.

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The 11 Best Toys Of 2011: Toy Industry Awards

by Myra Per-Lee

If you want to check out 2011's hottest toys, look no further. The 11th annual Toy Of The Year Awards (TOTYs) were presented last night at a shindig marking the 108th American International Toy Fair, which opens today in NYC. The TOTY, for those of you who are superstitious, not only celebrates its 11th year anniversary in 2011, but it awarded 11 prizes in 11 different categories, plus the overall best toy that received the Toy Of The Year award.

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