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Shaking things up on Clipmarks.com

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:55:57 GMT

clipped by: egoldstein
clipper's remarks: Please read the entire post by clicking the source link before reacting.

Clip Source: clipmarks.wordpress.com

Unfortunately, we have recently become increasingly concerned that the site has become overly antagonistic and inappropriately controlled by a disproportionately loud group of users. In all honesty, we no longer feel that the processes of our site are producing a unique, high quality blend of content. Instead, the magical blending of diverse topics on the Clipmarks home page has seemed to dissolve into a battleground for extremely hostile politically oriented users who are overwhelming the rest of the site. Because of this we are working on making some fundamental changes to the way the Clipmarks site works. We will do our best to make changes that improve the site and will continue to iterate until we are comfortable that it is just right.

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"Religious literacy" courses now required in Modesto, CA public schools

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:43:11 GMT

clipped by: enbar
clipper's remarks: More religious knowledge has got to be a good thing, I think. On the other hand, a course like this has got to be fantastically easy to screw up. It would be interesting to study what they're doing and how it's working out. Thanks to ~C4Chaos at Friendfeed for the link.

Clip Source: www.cbsnews.com

Teaching Not Preaching In CA Bible Belt

Most Schools Avoid Religion, But It's Required In Modesto Schools

Modesto, Calif., is home to the only school district in the country that requires the teaching of world religions to high school students. (CBS)

Like many other places, Modesto is becoming more religiously diverse.

But unlike any other place, religion is a required course in high school here.

"And now we're going to be looking at Judaism, Christianity, and Islam," Taylor said to her class.

"The United States is one of the most religious countries on Earth. And yet Americans know almost nothing about religion," said Stephen Prothero, author of a new book, "Religious Literacy."

But in Modesto, the lessons aren't about distant cultures, so much as about the student at the next desk.

While there are many religions here, the goal is to create one community where everyone is accepted.

Tags: religion, schools, education, teaching, california, pluralism, america, news

QUIZ: What American Accent Do You Have?

Sun, 20 May 2007 17:30:27 GMT

clipped by: Kore7
clipper's remarks: If you think you don't have an accent, think again. This short quiz is a way to find out which dialect of American English you speak.

Different regional accents become more prevalent in countries at different times throughout the years for various socio-economic and geographical reasons. These accents come to be perceived as "neutral" or "accent-less" by the majority during these times. For a while, the American dialect sometimes called "Standard Midwestern" has dominated but, like accents themselves, this "standard" constantly evolves.

Recently, the spoken aspects of American English have trended westward along with the population center of America. Many features distinct to Northeastern accents (think NYC, Boston) are being replaced in popularity with those from Western accents (think LA) across America. This shift tends to be more prominent the younger the speaker is.

Clip Source: www.gotoquiz.com

What American accent do you have?

To most Americans, an accent is something that only other people have, those other people usually being in New York, Boston, and the South. And of those other people, half of the ones you meet will swear they "don't have an accent."

Well, strictly speaking, the only way to not have an accent is to not speak. If you're from anywhere in the USA you have an accent (which may or may not be the accent of the place you're from). Go through this short quiz and you'll find out just which accent that is.

Tags: america, speech, accent, dialect, linguistics, quiz, fun, northeast, west, vowels

The Gadget Lover: Narcissus as Narcosis (by Marshall McLuhan, 1964)

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:40:11 GMT

clipped by: Djiezes
clipper's remarks: Full Text @ Source

This is the 4th chapter of his book "Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man". The book itself is also freely available (chapters 1-7), see the included links.

Clip Source: www9.georgetown.edu

Marshall McLuhan:

4. The Gadget Lover: Narcissus as Narcosis

Understanding Media, The Extensions of Man

Clip Source: ttul.org

Understanding Media by Marshall McLuhan (complete ebook, 39 pages)

Tags: mcluhan, cyberspace, history, future, literature, toread, internet, web, technology, media

Rocket Scientists Say We'll Never Reach the Stars

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:32:42 GMT

clipped by: Silkweaver
clipper's remarks: Even the most theoretically efficient type of propulsion, an imaginary engine powered by antimatter, would still require decades to reach Alpha Centauri, according to Robert Frisbee, group leader in the Advanced Propulsion Technology Group within NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

And then there's the issue of fuel. It would take at least the current energy output of the entire world to send a probe to the nearest star

Clip Source: www.wired.com

Many believe that humanity's destiny lies with the stars. Sadly for us, rocket propulsion experts now say we may never even get out of the Solar System.

At a recent conference, rocket scientists from NASA, the U.S. Air Force and academia doused humanity's interstellar dreams in cold reality. The scientists, presenting at the Joint Propulsion Conference in Hartford, Connecticut, analyzed many of the designs for advanced propulsion that others have proposed for interstellar travel. The calculations show that, even using the most theoretical of technologies, reaching the nearest star in a human lifetime is nearly impossible.

The major problem is that propulsion -- shooting mass backwards to go forwards -- requires large amounts of both time and fuel. For instance, using the best rocket engines Earth currently has to offer, it would take 50,000 years to travel the 4.3 light years to Alpha Centauri, our solar system's nearest neighbor.

Tags: space travel, propulsion

Drug Treatment

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:17:39 GMT

clipped by: tripleone
clipper's remarks: When addiction comes your way you will never go away from it. Unless you submit yourself into a drug treatment or therapy.I just visited cliffsidemalibu.com, its good one.

Clip Source: misterekis.com

Recientemente fui a visitar al señor Mr. Ekis a un centro de rehabilitación (Drug Rehab)… Digo spa en donde me pude observar que es de los lugares mas cómodos que puede haber, tienen muchas áreas de entretenimiento entre las cuales vi un gimnasio, playa privada y un equipo de cocineros que están a la orden del día.

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Drug Rehab Centers

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:53:22 GMT

clipped by: spacebar12
clipper's remarks: Quitting drugs or drinking is probably going to be the hardest thing you've ever done.Professional help makes it easier, drugrehab.net is a good choice.

Clip Source: www.thefreelibrary.com

Deciding to go into a drug treatment program is one of the most daunting and frightening things a person can do But while drug rehabilitation centers provide dedicated support and care for addicts, the fact there are so many to choose from makes coming to that decision a little more difficult than perhaps it should be

Tags: non-prescription, nutrition, addict, addicts, consultation, alcoholic, pain-killer, pain, treatment, narconon

California Drug Treatment

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:02:07 GMT

clipped by: speedybird
clipper's remarks: It is not too late to start a new, drug-free life with the help of Drug Rehab.This is a good rehab site.

Clip Source: www.redswinglineblog.com

I have one neighbor who has one teenage boy who got trouble with his life. He involved in the drug abuse because of no care from his parent. His parent, my neighbor, is really busy with their job. They can not care about the children development and environment. Because they live in California then they are trying to find the best California drug treatment for their child.

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Residential Drug Treatment

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:54:58 GMT

clipped by: cocosatul
clipper's remarks: This residential drug treatment center might be the best choice for mom’s prescription drugs addiction; she just has to face the truth.

Clip Source: www.flybuder.com

drug treatment program

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My Celebrity Look-Alikes (knslyr)

Fri, 22 Sep 2006 20:29:20 GMT

clipped by: knslyr
clipper's remarks: Fun online imaging tool! Does require registering though, so bring your disposable email address.

And as for my personal collage.... yes, I'm that darn good looking.

Clip Source: brt.typepad.com

Clip Source: www.myheritage.com

Tags: photography, fun, entertainment, celebrity, collage

Is the Future of the Internet the Future of Knowledge?

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:35:06 GMT

clipped by: Djiezes
clipper's remarks: Click on one of the bottom links to watch the video.

Clip Source: webcast.oii.ox.ac.uk

Is the Future of the Internet the Future of Knowledge?

US-based panel speakers Lawrence M. Sanger, PhD and Andrew Keen discuss issues of legitimacy, credibility, regulation and censorship on the Internet.

Topics addressed include:

What role do truth, trust and expertise have to play in the creation and dissemination of knowledge and news through the Internet? What (or who) should we believe and why?

Is the Internet's role in shaping knowledge creation and dissemination broadly a force for good? Doesn't participation educate? Doesn't such an array of easily accessible knowledge and information have a potentially democratising effect?

Should knowledge and news production by non-professionals on the Internet be limited in any way?

Click here to launch RealPlayer streaming video in your external player

Download MP4-LOW File [272 MB]

76 mins

Tags: future, internet, web, video, webcast, knowledge, democracy, news

Beyond Web 2.0: How Tech will Change the World (video)

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:05:52 GMT

clipped by: Djiezes
clipper's remarks: The video (1h40m) can't be clipped, but you can watch it online at the source.

Dr. Hiroshi Tasaka discusses Beyond Web 2.0: How the Next Tech Revolution will Change the World.

Dr. Hiroshi Tasaka, Professor at Tama University in Tokyo, and President of Thinktank SophiaBank, has authored numerous books on the philosophy of working, management theory, business strategy, the Internet revolution and knowledge society, as well as paradigm shifts in human society.

A specialist in complexity systems, Dr. Tasaka will explore how next technology revolution will further empower the individual, blending the monetary and voluntary economies to create a new system of Capitalism. Dr. Tasaka will also discuss ways in which technology will help build bridges between the U.S. and Japan, as well as among countries in Asia in the emerging post-knowledge society - Imagining Global Asia

He talks about Dialectic Philosophy, Complexity Sciences & Collective Psychology among other th

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Beyond Web 2.0: How Tech will Change the World

Audio (Mp3)	48 MB	12 min
Video (Mp4)	364 MB	1.5 hr

Tags: technology, society, future, web 2.0, internet, web, complexity, psychology, philosophy, innovation

How to make a woman happy

Sat, 09 Sep 2006 16:31:22 GMT

clipped by: Djiezes
clipper's remarks:

Clip Source: www.boreme.com

HOW TO MAKE A WOMAN HAPPY

It's not difficult to make a woman happy.

A man only needs to be:

1. a friend
2. a companion
3. a lover
4. a brother
5. a father
6. a master
7. a chef
8. an electrician
9. a carpenter
10. a plumber
11. a mechanic
12. a decorator
13. a stylist
14. a sexologist
15. a gynecologist
16. a psychologist
17. a pest exterminator
18. a psychiatrist
19. a healer
20. a good listener
21. an organizer
22. a good father
23. very clean
24. sympathetic
25. athletic
26. warm
27. attentive
28. gallant
29. intelligent
30. funny
31. creative
32. tender
33. strong
34. understanding
35. tolerant
36. prudent
37. ambitious
38. capable
39. courageous
40. determined
41. true
42. dependable
43. passionate
44. compassionate

WITHOUT FORGETTING TO:
45. give her compliments regularly
46. love shopping
47. be honest
48. be very rich
49. not stress her out
50. not look at other girls

AND AT THE SAME TIME, YOU MUST ALSO:
51. give her lots of attention, but expect little yourself
52. give her lots of time, especially time for herself
53. give her lots of space, never worrying about where she goes

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT:
54. Never to forget:
* birthdays
* anniversaries
* arrangements she makes

HOW TO MAKE A MAN HAPPY

1. Show up naked
2. Bring food

Tags: woman, women, man, men, happy, happiness, humor, fun, funny, list

Belgian Prime Minister Offers Resignation

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:09:51 GMT

clipped by: Djiezes
clipper's remarks: VRTNieuws:

* Premier Yves Leterme Resigns:
http://www.deredactie.be/cm/de.redactie.english/news/080715_Leterme_quits

* The End Of Leterme's Dream:
http://www.deredactie.be/cm/de.redactie.english/news/080715_Leterme_portrait

* Five Turbulent Days Leading to the Crisis:
http://www.deredactie.be/cm/de.redactie.english/news/080715_crisis_overview

De Morgen:
* All Articles:
http://www.demorgen.be/dm/article/pagedList.do?language=nl&navigationItemId=989&navigation=&nodeId=62906&nodeTitle=Land-in-crisis

Clip Source: www.deredactie.be

Buitenlandse nieuwssites over Letermes ontslag

NOS: Leterme biedt koning ontslag aan
NRC Handelsblad: Leterme biedt ontslag regering aan
De Volkskrant: Belgische premier biedt ontslag aan
Het Algemeen Dagblad: Belgische premier Leterme treedt af

Le Monde: La démission du premier ministre Yves Leterme ravive la crise belge
Le Figaro: Le premier ministre belge présente sa démission
Libération: Belgique: le Premier ministre baisse les bras
TF1/LCI: Belgique: Démission du Premier ministre: le roi réserve sa response
France info: Le retour de la crise politique en Belgique

Frankfurter Allgemeine: Belgien schlittert in neue Staatskrise
ARD: Premier Leterme erneut gescheitert

CNN: Belgian premier offers resignation
BBC: Belgian MP offers his resignation

El País: El rey Alberto II inicia las consultas para estudiar la dimisión del primer ministro

Tags: politics, belgium, yves leterme, crisis, flanders, wallonia, news

Clipmarks + Frappr = Show us where you are!

Tue, 21 Feb 2006 04:11:04 GMT

clipped by: Kore7
clipper's remarks: You know it had to happen sooner or later! Visit

http://www.frappr.com/clipmarks

and represent your city on the worldwide Clipmarks map. It's fun!

Clip Source: www.frappr.com

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Map

Satellite

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