Water Cooler 1.28.2010

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Charity submitted by Nathan Whitaker

You, too, can be a good samaritan. Just like "the man with the shiny shoes." 

 

 

 

Life Online submitted by Jean Yih Kingston

How private is Facebook?  After they made some recent changes to compete with more open social networks like Twitter, you will want to check your privacy settings.

 

Eating submitted by Mark Basnage

What's a simple way that schools can improve student performance? How about putting recess before lunch

 

 

 

Sports submitted by John Kingston

Grant Desme's performance in baseball's minor league -- including being named MVP of the Arizona Fall League --  was enviable. So it was quite a surprise when he announced he was leaving sports to join the priesthood.  

 

 

Youth submitted by John Kingston

Young people:  the lost generation, or just the opposite? That's the question this clever YouTube video asks.

 

 

 

Random submitted by Nancy French

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Earth had rings like Saturn? Well, today is your lucky day!  This video show how the rings would look from Manhattan, Australia, Sweden, and Malaysia, depending on their latitudes.

 

 

Giving submitted by John Kingston

We hope you have had a chance to see Invisible Children, the award-winning and moving documentary about the child soldiers in Uganda. Congratulations to them for winning Facebook-based Chase Community Giving contest! 

 

 

Technology + Art submitted by Nancy French

Did you think the best thing about your iPhone is the ability to video your kids' ballet recital?  Well, check out what Jorge Colombo can do.  Every week, he sketches a scene in New York by using Brushes, an application for the iPhone.  He's sketched hillsides, cafes, and even a magazine cover.  Please see this site for his art, and below for a bookstore scene, created on his phone!

 


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by Nancy French #

on Friday, Jan 29th 2010 @ 0:44am
Nathan, that shiny shoes thing was so sweet - I teared up!

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