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If I could afford to, I would "Give 999 and Get 1", not kidding. I think even though the cost has inched up to twice it's original target, this is by far the biggest attempt to equalize and level the learning playground. **** Give 1 Get 1 ***** the philanthropist's gift giving wish as Christmas (Holiday Season) approaches. Direct link: http://www.xogiving.org/ I don't have a clue or any details but Quanta Computers the company that makes the One Laptop Per Child machine will release a consumer version. OLPC There is (or was) a video input. It comes with a built in camera. http://www.laptop.org/laptop/ Here are the Specs . or http://www.laptop.org/en/laptop/hardware/specs.shtml I really like the idea of graphical interfaces (like Kartoo and a few other examples) """SUGAR""" , a “zoom” interface that graphically captures their world of fellow learners and teachers as collaborators, emphasizing the connections within the community,

Giuliani: I support right to bear arms By LIBBY QUAID, Associated Press Writer Fri Sep 21, 6:21 PM ET "You never get a candidate you agree with 100 percent — I'm not sure I even agree with myself 100 percent," Giuliani said. "You have to figure out who's electable, who can win. Because if we make a mistake about that, this country is going to go in a direction that I think you and I very much disagree with." What? How about this ... "You never get a candidate you agree with 100 percent — I'm not sure I even agree with myself 100 percent,". "You have to figure out who's is the best candidate, who has the best vision, who can unite, who is the best person to lead our country . Because if we make a mistake and base our vote solely on who the party or media says is electable, who can win, this country is going to go in a direction that I think you and I very much disagree with."