Those of us interested in the performance of education systems broadly [at a professional or policy level] or perhaps those of us interested in the specifics of educational results [perhaps as a business-owner, looking for a skilled pool of workers or as a parent, concerned for the future of those most-dear] should equally be interested in two [somewhat juxtaposed] reports…
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According to an article on thinkprogress.org ... The price of solar photovoltaic cells has dropped 99% in the past quarter century. So in an increasing number of markets around the country [USA], solar is at or very close to grid parity.
The SpaceX Grasshopper achieved a test height of 744 metres. http://youtu.be/9ZDkItO-0a4 Links SpaceX Elon Musk
The National Film and Sound Archive have released some gems! For those of us who can remember! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvVdaP6FvFQ&feature=share&list=PLCAD05A7F696C34B9 Link: National Film and Sound Archive
Just because they can. A wonderful point-of-view. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3QrhdfLCO8 Chamonix, Mer De Glace area
Just another addition in a series of stunning images of Earth. http://vimeo.com/knatephoto/iss This was produced by Knate Myers using footage from the International Space Station.
Yes. 7 Billion people represented on one web-page. The exact size of the page you see depends on the screen resolution on your computer/device, but the page is almost 1 mile (1.6 Km) high and 800 feet (250 m) wide. Have a look and ponder. http://www.7billionworld.com
Yes, a spectacularly interesting concept, I have become pre-order 2503.... http://youtu.be/jUO7Qnmc8vE Nymi uses your unique cardiac rhythm [ECG] to authenticate your identity, allowing wireless control of computers, smartphones, car entry and a myriad of other applications. Nymi is from the Canadian-based [Toronto] Bionym. Those working with or interested in authentication, security, wearable identity technology or simply "Jetson's" technology, will be interested…
For those living and working in rural areas, the importance of providing genuine pathways to skilled employment for local populations, particularly young-people, is paramount. We understand in great detail, the challenges of ageing rural populations and structural adjustments. This is more than just a "microcosm" of the challenges facing our national economy. Working in the field of skills development, labour…