PBS Documentary Looks at Right-Wing Promotion of Ignorance Through Textbooks.
(Sierra Voices) - Texas textbooks determine what children learn nationwide.
“I believe that dinosaurs were on Noah’s Ark … somebody’s got to stand up to these experts.” (Don McElroy, former member of the Texas State Board of Education).
Well, no wonder the GOP wants to defund PBS. Where can I send them a donation??!
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In yesterday’s Stanford GSB View From The Top Series talk, Ratan Tata shared his philosophy on corporate social responsibility:
(Source: ForGIFs.com, via jonnovstheinternet)
He’s taken off his shoes and one of his socks,
…actually, I think he’s crying.
(via thegoodfilms)
Public Buses Across Country Quietly Adding Microphones to Record Passenger Conversations
Kim Zetter, wired.comTransit authorities in cities across the country are quietly installing microphone-enabled surveillance systems on public buses that would give them the ability to record and store private conversations. The systems are raising a number of privacy…
Another step towards increased governmental control…
This is not okay…
(via npr)
Dave McKean gave me my birthday card two days early. He drew it himself…
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interesting bits - may be a bit old but still tasty
