How IBM Aims to Tackle Childhood Obesity
Author: Ryan Gallwitz
21st Century Scholars, please look over the following information and links. This is a potential topic for the collaborative project with IBM. I am hopeful that I will get to discuss the plan with George this week.
How IBM Aims to Tackle Childhood Obesity
Jamie Oliver show Food Revolution



Macalester President learns about the power of social media - Mind Dump
Author: Ryan Gallwitz
Macalester President learns about the power of social media - Mind Dump
This video makes me want to attend Macalester.

Foul Plea: one chicken's appeal for a smarter food system
Author: Ryan Gallwitz
IBMSocialMedia — December 06, 2008 — more @ http://www.asmarterplanet.com/

10 Best LEGO Music Videos on YouTube
Author: Ryan Gallwitz
10 Best LEGO Music Videos on YouTube
Put geeks in a room with LEGO and a camera and you’ll soon have more funny fan-made movies than you could shake a colored plastic brick at.
We’ve taken a musical angle on this top ten list, bringing you the very best in LEGOmation and brickfilm tributes to artists and bands that YouTube () (and all its wonderfully creative users) has to offer.
Whether you’re a LEGO Gaga fan, prefer OK LE-GO or can’t get enough John LEGO-non then we’ve got you covered with this wickedly funny playlist, so read on and let us know your faves, as well as any we’ve missed, in the comments below.
Amy-Mae Elliot
Mashable Social Media Guide
Micheal Jackson - Beat it

President Obama's taxes
Author: Ryan Gallwitz
How much money do you think President Obama made this past year? Watch this video from the Today Show to find out.

Ipad... in your car?
Author: Ryan Gallwitz
Here is 6 minutes and 21 seconds of your life you will never get back!
soundmancaraudio — April 03, 2010 — http://www.SoundManCarAudio.com
http://FACEBOOK.com/soundmancaraudio http://www.twitter.com/soundmanca
April 3rd, The day of the iPad launch, Doug Bernards installs an iPad in his car alongside an Audison Bit One processor. Planned install will include a McIntosh 6 channel amplifier MCC406M, and a special iPod dock which allows the digital signal to be pulled from the iPad and distributed to the BitOne via optical output. Toyota Tacoma.
Stay tuned for the rest of the build.

Researchers pack pee, not pests to aid Antarctic
Author: Ryan Gallwitz
Researchers pack pee, not pests to aid Antarctic.

Antarctica's McMurdo Station, which is crucial to the study of climate change and other global environmental issues, and is located in one of the most remote and harshest climates in the world, is seen on Nov. 16, 2006.


This Sunday - April 11th - Wolf Run Park
Author: Ryan Gallwitz
Where Am I? Geocaching & GPS Workshop - April 11 (3-4:30pm) - Wolf Run Park
Join Amy Biggs, geocaching enthusiast, and learn about one of the hottest outdoor activities in the United States. Geocaching is a treasure hunting game where the participant uses a "geo-positioning system," or GPS unit, to locate the hidden cache. Hone your skills after a short presentation by finding "waypoint coordinates" on a course designed by park district staff. Bring your own GPS unit, or loaner GPS units will be available. Where sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for weather and treasure hunting (aarrr, Matey).
If you are interested please attend. Kim Marshall, from the Knox County Parks called today asking for us to attend. She also mentioned that we can borrow their GPS devices for an outing in the future. Please let me know if you plan to go.

Credit Flexibility Article
Author: Ryan Gallwitz
The state requirement for expanded credit flexibility options in school goes into effect at the start of the 2010-11 school year, but East Knox High School has already implemented some pilot programs. Check out the article in the Mt. Vernon News about East Knox High School.

High-tech Treasure Hunting
Author: Ryan Gallwitz
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment.
