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May 26, 2008

Instructables - The World's Biggest Do It Yourself & Show and Tell

Instructables is a fun site to browse through for a huge variety of interesting and sometimes off-beat projects, recipes, computer tips, crafts and ideas. Categories include art, craft, food, games, green, home, kids, life, offbeat, pets, photography, ride and tech.

Some samples - How to Make a Chicken Costume, How to Hit The Road on The Cheap, Get Big Money for Dead Batteries, How to Patch a Flat Tire on a Bicycle , World's Best Shoe Knot and How to Amuse Toddlers.

May 10, 2008

Fostering Mediocrity

"The current emphasis on standardized testing highlights analysis and procedure - meaning that few of us inherently use our innovative and collaborative modes of thought.

“This is the major rule in the American belief system — that anyone can do anything,” explains M. J. Ryan - “That’s a lie that we have perpetuated, and it fosters mediocrity. Knowing what you’re good at and doing even more of it creates excellence.”"

Source: Can You Become a Creature of New Habits? - New York Times