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Twittamentary, First Documentary Screenings Dedicated To The Twitterverse, Go Global
by Ron Callari
With a movie project that has virtually taken years to "wrap," Twittamentary,
is a film about communities that is now available for communities around
the world. Having received numerous request from folks and organizations
across the globe, the film's producer is thrilled to announce an "open
call" for community screenings to take place between February 1 and May
1, 2012. That's right, if you have a suitable venue and meet the screening requirements, all you need is 20 of your closest friends or fans to put on a show - for free!
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Add new comment Taking the High Road: Tibet Invests in 53 New School Buses
by China.new
The wheels on the bus go 'round and 'round... even in Tibet, “the roof of the world”. The recent purchase of 53 new school buses by local authorities in Lhasa means many students in far-flung farming regions will ride to and from school in style (and safety) for the very first time.
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by Ron Callari
What's a little friendly competition amongst neighboring towns in New
Jersey? Well this Christmas season, two councilmen and one mayor have decided to
lighten up this year's holiday festivities with a house decoration
competition in Jersey City, Newark and Roselle.
Lenovo Preps New ThinkPad X130e Ultraportable for Schools
by Rey M.L.
Lenovo is showing off a new 11.6” laptop aimed towards elementary and high school students. The ThinkPad X130e pairs a durable exterior design with power-efficient Intel or AMD processors in an attempt to appease the IT departments of schools everywhere.
Which Kids Are Most Likely To Be Teased By Their Peers?
by T Goodman
Kids with any trait that's not the norm often get teased or mocked by other children. It's an unfortunate fact of life. But a new study conducted by psychologists at Kansas State University had some surprising results regarding which children are most likely to be chided by their peers.
Gamers Build AIDS Molecule That Eluded Scientists For 10 Years
by T Goodman
In what is believed to be the first instance of electronic gamers reaching a scientific discovery before trained research scientists, University of Washington (UW) gamers did indeed produce a model of an enzyme in AIDS and other viruses that scientists have been trying to model for more than 10 years. This was not just an academic exercise to test the new UW Fold-it game; discovery of the AIDS molecule in question opens the door to a whole new line of retroviral drugs.
A Very Smart Do-It-Yourself iPhone 4 Tripod Mount (Video)
by Must Love Gadgets
Only the steadiest of hands can handle the photographic capabilities of their cellular or smart phones
well - and that speaks for still photography. But when it comes to
video photography, you have to ask your viewers to bring their own sick
bags to the show....
World Alzheimer's Report 2011 Issues Basic Minimum Guidelines For Alzheimer's Care
by T Goodman
For the third year in a row, Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) has issued global recommendations for Alzheimer's patients, medical personnel, and caregivers. The 2011 World Alzheimer's Report focuses
on "The benefits of early diagnosis and intervention," and the doctors
that publish the report have gone to considerable effort to amass the
volume of research that's been conducted in this area.
Solar Planet, the Interplanetary Orrery that Runs on the Sun
by Steve Levenstein
A solar-powered solar system might seem overly obvious but Solar Planet from Elekit ain't any ordinary orrery.
Psychologists Encourage Doodling In The Classroom - Especially In Science Class!
by T Goodman
If you were back in school doodling what you learned, you may have chosen an entirely different career.
Chinese Fitness Camps for Kids Motivate Overweight Offspring
by China.new
Childhood obesity is a growing problem in China, pun intended, but fitness experts inspired by American “Fat Camps” (or the film Full Metal Jacket) have found a 28-day solution that helps China's chubby child cadres take a great leap forward on the path to healthier lifestyles.
Marine Scientists Discover New Chemosynthesis Process In "Mussel Power"
by T Goodman
Maybe some day we will run our cars on mussel power....
Evolution Eraser: Intelligent Design that Makes Errors Extinct
by Steve Levenstein
Evolution may be an ongoing process but Japanese designer Hiroyuki Shiratori has made it stationery, thanks to his revolutionary Evolution Eraser.
Teachers Expel School Intruder with Two-Pronged 'Man-Catcher'
by Steve Levenstein
Japanese teachers recently subdued and immobilized a knife-wielding intruder using a variation of the traditional, two-pronged Sasumata. The incident highlights this ancient fighting weapon in its modern iteration as a non-violent, noninvasive, “Man-Catcher” school safety device.
Scientists Find New Evidence To Support Plasticity In Aging Brain
by T Goodman
Researchers have looked at various influences on brain structure through fMRI
(functional magnetic resonance imaging) and have witnessed the change
in size and shape in various parts of the brain influenced by certain
emotions. In a new study from Columbia University Medical Center, brain
plasticity is demonstrated by the production of neurons and neural stem
cells produced in the hippocampus.
What I learned from the Inventors at the Minnesota Inventors Congress
by productforprofit
I just came back from speaking at the Minnesota's Inventor's Congress
(MIC). For those of you who don't know, the Minnesota Inventors Congress
is one of the oldest and most established inventor trade shows in the
country. And I have to say, I learned more from the inventors who
attended MIC then I ever thought possible. It was so inspiring that I
felt compelled to write this article and share.
Virtual DVD Dinner Dates Satisfy Japan's Lonely, Hungry Geeks
by Steve Levenstein
Loneliness and shyness seem to be serious issues for many Japanese guys, but fear not: a series of 3 self-help DVDs is here to save the day. Microwave up a frozen Swanson entree, pull up a ratty sofa and pop in a disc, hungry Otaku, your virtual dinner dream date awaits!
Dog Whisperers Are Out, Dog Listeners Are In
by Lady Bee
There are two hot trends in dog training today that are both called Dog Listening. But one has to do with humans who
listen to dogs and the other is about dogs who listen to humans.
According to each of these dogmas, training is required.
First Step Toward Invention Success - Ignore The Naysayers!
by productforprofit
As you begin your path toward bringing your invention to market, you
might become keenly aware of how many naysayers suddenly show up in your
life. And when I say naysayers I mean people who don't share your
vision, don't believe you can make things happen or let you know that
for some reason or another you cannot actualize your invention dreams.
'Sleeping DVD' Gently Guides You Into Dreamland
by Steve Levenstein
Need a little help sleeping lately? Just pop the “Sleeping DVD” into your player and drift off to slumberland, gently guided by the soft voices and easy-on-the-eyes looks of some of Japan's most alluring dreamgirls.