Thursday, May 23, 2002

posted by feelinglistless » May 23 12:37 PM | 3 comments. Can dropping out of school be a good career move? According to Fabula magazine some teenagers can thrive if they leave state education and endeavor to teach themselves at home. This is 'unschooling' and the writer seems to think it's becoming an increasingly popular way to go: "Unschoolers can read what they want, volunteer, do internships, or become an apprentice. The can also write a novel, tackle advanced math problems, go on hikes, or even audit classes in college (which are very different from high school classes). The point is to do whatever they’re excited about." Which sounds fine in theory, however how are they going to survive in the job market? I'm having enough issues and I've a degree and six years experience in a number of positions. Sooner or later surely things will come home to roost for them eventually. Won't they? [MetaFilter] comment  2:54:29 PM

posted by beagle » May 23 9:38 AM | 4 comments. Coming soon to a supermarket checkout lane near you --E Ink Corporation's "Ink in Motion" displays will look like a piece of cardboard (like the back of a chewing gum display box), but will flash a graphic at you. To follow: larger indoor and outdoor signage, screens on PDA devices, etc. Better angle visibility, brightness, contrast, than electronic screens; runs forever on a small battery. Comprehensive and informative site about technology that has gotten little attention but could revolutionize display technology, the sign business, point-of-purchase marketing, and publishing. (Previous 2001 MeFi mention in a comment but much new info.) [MetaFilter] comment  2:50:04 PM

Fuel Depot Attacked in Israel After Suicide Blast. Suspected Palestinian militants tried to set ablaze a main Israeli fuel pumping depot near Tel Aviv today. By Reuters. [New York Times: NYT HomePage] comment  2:09:50 PM

Shooting 'Star Wars,' Bit by Bit. The latest "Star Wars" film was shot without any film at all. Instead, a special digital videocamera was used. By Eric A. Taub. [New York Times: Movies] TESTING! comment  2:06:55 PM

Shooting 'Star Wars,' Bit by Bit. The latest "Star Wars" film was shot without any film at all. Instead, a special digital videocamera was used. By Eric A. Taub. [New York Times: Movies] comment  1:55:32 PM