I recently gave a presentation (December 3, 2009) at the weekly brown bag lunch presentations in our lab (HCIL) regarding my current research project - KIDVIEW (website coming soon). The presentation went fairly well and I received a number of great comments and suggestions in response to my work and its current status at the time. However, Ben S. suggested that when giving presentations, the presenter should always have a 'take away message' - something that let's the audience know that it was well worth their time to come listen (besides hearing the presenter's speel). After a recent article about how the US should produce and export more to help its economy, I decided to comment on the challenges I had in finding and obtaining various electronic parts with the US. Most of the … [Read more...]
Could the flood gates to DIY Electonic Fabrications now be open? I've been waiting…
Michelle Obama: Leading the Nation in the movement against childhood obesity
Today, once again, I witnessed the magic of Michelle Obama! I attended the 2010 Winter Meeting of the US Conference of Mayors, where Crystal works as an Asst. Executive Director and is a mayoral lobbyist for issues relating to children. Since Crystal works for USCM, I get to see and meet many people. I met Sec. of Education Arnold Duncan a few months back at a special mayors meeting on education (just as 'Race to the Top' funding was released). But being in the same room with Michelle Obama reminded me of her magic and how awesome and beautiful she is. It was familiar and I remembered I had done it before... This is how it all started: This time Michelle Obama spoke of leading the movement on the fight against childhood obesity. Of course I was moved, but she said something that … [Read more...]
Words for Haiti
I have been incredibly moved by the news, images, and need for help of the people in Haiti in the aftermath of the recent earthquake. The amount of thoughts, prayers, and support has been astonishing. I believe mobile donations (donating by texting a certain number) hit record highs in the past few days. I gave via Wyclef's nonprofit organization, Yele (meaning 'a cry for freedom'). I am also planning a trip (via my nonprofit organization - Uplift, Inc.) to Haiti for either spring break or some time this coming summer. If I've learned anything from the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, there will be lots to do for months (maybe even years) to come. I'm hoping to work with Yele to make this trip most effective. … [Read more...]
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