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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."

I just decided to start adding them War Costing $720 Million Each Day, Group Says By Kari Lydersen Washington Post Staff Writer Saturday, September 22, 2007; A11 "Either you think the war in Iraq supports America's national security, or not," said Frederick W. Kagan, a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. "If you think national security won't be harmed by withdrawing from Iraq, of course you would want to see that money spent elsewhere. I myself think that belief, on a certain level, is absurd, so the question of focusing on how much money we are spending there is irrelevant." Okay Fred "Tom Kat" Kagen So why doesn't this logic apply to businesses that are making money hand over fist. Is big returns a boom or in the long term a bust for the US? Us? Or is it all about the investors? If one has a billion in today's chedda, what will the Swiss Cheese be worth tomorrow? Will it taste as good? Will it have been stored at the ri

What to like about Mark Warner He and Secretary of Technology George C. Newstrom"s “Virginia in The Global Digital Economy: Commonwealth of Virginia Strategic Plan for Technology” Read about the nomination and Award More here on the http://www.virginia.gov site. as .."Governor helped lead an effort in rural Virginia to build an advanced telecommunications infrastructure spanning over 700 miles and connecting four cities, 20 counties, and 56 industrial parks, and providing high-speed Internet access to nearly 700,000 citizens and more than 19,000 businesses. Combined with a vibrant and growing high tech economy in other regions, Virginia has one of the strongest economies in the nation." (source forwardtogetherpac.com ) On Net Neutrality More here Mark Warner announces Senate bid. Campaign Site: Mark Warner for Senate 2008 http://www.markwarner2008.com/