Sunday, December 31, 2017

This. 100% this.


This. 100% this.

via Keith Wilson​

Originally shared by Shane Stacks

Renewable energy makes so much more sense than this insanity.

Renewable energy makes so much more sense than this insanity.

An engineering marvel, certainly, but think of how much solar and wind energy could be produced at the same cost without disrupting the ocean and without further damaging the atmosphere.
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/12/24/the-worlds-largest-ever-vessel-is-set-to-go-in-2018.html

Thursday, December 7, 2017

You'd think people who work at a newspaper would know what basic words mean.


You'd think people who work at a newspaper would know what basic words mean.

Sunday, December 3, 2017

Separate is inherently unequal.

Separate is inherently unequal.
https://apnews.com/e9c25534dfd44851a5e56bd57454b4f5

In an overtaxed educational system, the lowest-effort way to deal with the burden is simply to pass the kids and...

In an overtaxed educational system, the lowest-effort way to deal with the burden is simply to pass the kids and wish them good luck. Is it really a surprise when we hear stories that it happens just that way?

We rely on teachers' personal and professional ethics to remain committed to education even in the face of overwhelming workloads. Some give up due to being stretched too thin and/or paid too little.

And we're relying on administrators to actually care about educational achievement and personal growth more than financial solvency and the appearance of a well-functioning school. Some, who think more like accountants or wardens, do not.

Our kids deserve better than the educational system we've created for them.
https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/11/28/564054556/what-really-happened-at-the-school-where-every-senior-got-into-college

Saturday, December 2, 2017

Mr. Horiuchi takes the same approach I do: Use the tools you have rather than be forced to buy and learn new ones.

Mr. Horiuchi takes the same approach I do: Use the tools you have rather than be forced to buy and learn new ones.

Of course, my Microsoft Office-based art -- www.DrawnInPowerpoint.com -- pales in comparison to his, at least on aesthetics.
https://sploid.gizmodo.com/this-japanese-artist-paints-with-microsoft-excel-instea-1820926639

Now I'm doubly intrigued!

Now I'm doubly intrigued!