Sir Ken Robinson 1950-2020

Sir Ken Robinson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU4Q17t4muY

Life is short but wisdom, values remain.

Sir Ken Robinson died Last August from an aggressive cancer, not from Covid, eventhough this is 2020.

I hope you'll listen to it all. 

"People love to learn he says."

What he says before and after that is really something. 

"There is an opportunity, it takes bravery and imagination and we have plenty of that in store."

You've heard of the boiling frog syndrom. Haven't you?

 

Edward Snowden on FRANCE 24

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

3'40''
 [... But what’s really changed, most dramatically from the world of 2013 to the world of today (9 sept 2019) is everybody is aware that Facebook is up to no good, that Google is up to no good... ]

4’05

[... It’s technology that’s enabling this and making it all possible for the first time. ...]

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Enjoy the whole video that was released on youtube on Sept. 9, 2019.
Time flies but those 6 years have been for the best.
Except for Julian Assange who is in Belmarsh Prison (U.K.)

I'm glad Edward Snowden is able to move more or less freely in Russia. 

Obama's response to the Paris Attacks.

Extract: "France is our oldest ally." ... "Those who think they can terrorize the people of France, or the values that they stand for are wrong. The American people draw strength from the French people's commitment to Life, Liberty, Pursuit of happiness. We are reminded, in this time of tragedy that the bonds of Liberté, Egalité and fraternité are not only values of the French people I care so deeply about but they are values that we share and those values are going to (gonna) endure far beyond any act of terrorism or the hateful vision of those who perpetrated the crimes this evening." Indeed, Freedom, equality and fraternity are attainable goals.

New ways to see.

That new way to see is just one of many human ways to marvel at the beauty of the world.
We've got to remember that we can all be  _________ blind to something.
It doesn't make the world less fascinating.

The Mirror

Don't you get caught in the Web...

and a criticism of that video, but in French. Sorry about that.
http://mobile.lemonde.fr/vous/article/2014/05/13/leve-les-yeux-de-ton-ecran_4416039_3238.html

The Bullying Experiment

Wrong is being committed in front of your eyes. What do you do? I've always hated the phrase: "Don't be a hero." It's not being a hero. It's just being human to at least say something. What do you think? update: Thanks Cecile for her comments and this link: http://www.maentis.com/

Truth is the 1st casualty of war.

British Soldier Slams fighting for Queen And Country                                                             Benjamin Griffin (born 1977) is a former British SAS soldier who refused to return to Iraq and left the Army, citing not only the "illegal" tactics of United States troops and the policies of coalition forces but also that the invasion itself was contrary to international law

 Here is how he ends Benjamin ends his truly heroic words.
"I am a human being. My allegiance is not to Queen and country but to the whole of humanity.
I no longer accept the lies that perpetuate war.
I no longer accept that violence can lead to peace.
Never again will I be complicit in the killing and torture of my brothers and sisters.
Never again will I accept the vile religion of patriotism.
I refuse to pull on that rancid uniform and I refuse to fight for Queen and country"

Malala inspires children worldwide

Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani school student and education activist from the town of Mingora in the Pakistan. She is known for her education and women's rights activism in the Swat Valley, where theTaliban  had at times banned girls from attending school. On the 9th of October 2012, Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head and neck in an assassination attempt by Taliban gunmen while returning home on a school bus.The young Pakistani girl struggles to stay alive after an attack by gunmen. http://edition.cnn.com/2012/11/10/world/asia/pakistan-malala-one-month/index.html

http://tribune.com.pk/story/499016/malala-has-inspired-children-worldwide-un-campaigners/

A young girl in a Delhi slum.

For my 2nd form:







Watch this other more interesting video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIsoZgpuSko

Global warming ok, but what now?

Transparency. Not bad for a start. Einstein said, (he died in 1955): "The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift." See what the rational mind did?

THINK UTOPIAN!

And a Happy New Year!

Things ARE changing!

Enjoy! That's what I call a 21/12/12 annoucement. I like the French order better. Day,month,year. Two one, one two, one two Some kind of dance! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1ZyrHT-HRM&feature=youtu.be

Bradley Manning: Person of the Year

Bradley Manning wins Guardian's 2012 Person of the Year vote ­The 24-year-old Nobel nominee and former US Army intelligence analyst has been nominated by The Guardian's editors and readers to compete with this year's other headline-makers, such as Russian punk band Pussy Riot and Italian particle physicist Fabiola Gianotti. With an overwhelming majority of 70 per cent, Manning, incarcerated over claims that he supplied classified documents to WikiLeaks, has secured the vote. Malala Yousafzai, a girl shot by the Taliban, came in second with 22 per cent. Here was the Guardian's question and its results. I voted Manning too. Who was your person of the year for 2012? 22% Malala Yousafzai 70% Bradley Manning 3% Pussy Riot 3% Danny Boyle 1% Fabiola Gianotti 2% Nate Silver

in DOHA's climate change conference.

Will Philippines negotiator's tears change our course on climate change? At the COP18 climate talks, the Filipino delegate broke down as he appealed to the world: "I appeal to all, please, no more delays, no more excuses. Please, let Doha be remembered as the place where we found the political will to turn things around. Please, let 2012 be remembered as the year the world found the courage to find the will to take responsibility for the future we want. I ask of all of us here, if not us, then who? If not now, then when? If not here, then where?" "Thank you madam chair." http://www.cop18.qa/ http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/poverty-matters/2012/dec/06/philippines-delegator-tears-climate-change?CMP=twt_gu http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/poverty-matters/2012/dec/06/philippines-delegator-tears-climate-change?CMP=twt_gu

John Fremont and Abraham Lincoln

Carl Sagan teaching school kids.

You'll want to watch that video with Carl Sagan, (1934-1996). It's just GREAT! Interesting, fascinating,puzzling, amazing, enlightening! Many thanks to you Carl Sagan.You were among the best and brightest in the sweetest of ways. One quote:"We make our world significant by the courage of our questions and by the depths of our answers. Another one from his official website: "We are a way for the Cosmos to know itself." http://www.carlsagan.com/ You can also listen to him talking to Martians in case we made it there: http://www.carlsagan.com/media/GreetingSagan64k.mp3

Mindfulness - Translation anyone?

A great way to begin the day. Mindfulness. In our school, M. Frédéric Pannetier introduced us to a similar technique in some of the classes. It will be great to do it again.

Room to Breathe Official Trailer from Russell Long on Vimeo.

FABULOUS MARS LANDING

Kuddos to Bard Canning, the producer of this amazing footage. I quote his comment: "Working frame-by-frame, it took me four weeks to produce this video. It was a labor of love. You can support my efforts with a donation or just let me know that you enjoyed it. I think it's wonderful that everyone on Earth has a chance to see this amazing footage from Mars :" SOOOOO TRUE! ENJOY these precious minutes.

Theresa May blocks Gary McKinnon's extradition to US

No extradition to the U.S. for Gary McKinnon, a U.K. citizen. he was investigating the UFO subject from his mother's bedroom computer when he hacked into the US department computers. It took the US some time to detect the security breach, (Gary must be some hacker!)but when they did, they immediately required his extradition. Since then, his family and many people including my proud self have been fighting to avoid extradition and after ten exacting years,the right decision was taken. Theresa May is a prominent Conservative party member and has been appointed UK's Home Secretary since May 2012. The Home Office is a Ministerial department of the Government of the United Kingdom, responsible for immigration, security, and law and order. As such it is responsible for the police, UK Border Agency, and the Security Service (MI5). It is also in charge of government policy on security-related issues such as drugs, counter-terrorism, and ID cards.