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How fast do you read?

I don’t know how accurate or important this is, but it is fun.  It is a common speed reading measure that takes the number of words read per minute with a comprehension gate (miss questions and it invalidates your session).  Give it a try yourself

ereader test
Source: Staples eReader Department

By the way, I was really slow, below the average 11th grader, the first time.  Having a longer passage and larger font pushed me way up, though still not to college professor range.  You can make those adjustments by clicking on the gear icon in the upper-right of the “book”.

Scientists at work on rewiring human brains | Marketplace From American Public Media

Scientists at work on rewiring human brains

Brain scans to detect cancer

Scientists in the Midwest are researching ways to rewire the brains of people who’ve suffered traumatic brain injuries. We speak with Pedram Mohseni and Randolph J. Nudo about their work, which has recently been given a $1.44 million grant by the Defense Department.

The Department of Defense has granted $1.44 million to a program run by Pedram Mohseni at Case Western Reserve University and Randolph J. Nudo at Kansas University Medical Center. The two have been working for three years already on a method of essentially rewiring the human brain to bypass the parts that have been damaged.

via marketplace.publicradio.org

You’ve got to listen to this. You get the main idea by reading the headline, but the interview and report at a little extra.

Can you imagine this a few years down the road. Aside for tremendous uses for victims of injuries and disease (think Alzheimer’s), this is the next designer surgery in 20 years. Imagine repurposing sections of your brain to carry more load. This is brain optimization down the road.

Yes. I could be reading too much into this, but I think that this assumption isn’t far off. Even beyond storage implants, this is making best use of the matter we already have. Fascinating.

13 Myth-Busting Facts That Will Make You Rethink Everything You Know

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via huffingtonpost.com

This was great. Honestly, I didn’t know many of these. I’m still not sure that some are actually myths. However, it’s a great exercise in the validity of “History”. What we know isn’t always (probably quite rarely) what actually happened. The person who writes the history has control over it.

Shelf Reliance THRIVE 1-year Supply Dehydrated & Freeze-Dried Food – Awesome!

Shelf Reliance is your premier source for food storage and emergency preparedness planning. Because nothing is more important than the health and safety of your family, they provide only top-of-the-line products. Shelf Reliances line of THRIVE Foods are held to the highest standards. All THRIVE Foods have been developed with everyday menu planning in mind, though they are also the perfect addition to your long-term food storage supply. With their great taste and simple preparation, THRIVE is a trusted source of healthy, delicious meals anytime.

For questions or additional information please email costcosupport@shelfreliance.com.  Please include your the item number and description that corresponds with your question.

The THRIVE 1 Year Food Supply comes complete with 84 #10 (gallon size) cans of grains, fruits, veggies, protein & beans, dairy, and baking essentials. With over 5,000 servings and many foods with a shelf life of up to 25 years, this package will give you variety, nutrition, and peace of mind.

  • 12 month food supply for 1 Person
  • 6 month food supply for 2 People
  • 3 month food supply for 4 People
  • Shipment arrives in 14 separate boxes
  • Grains and rice have a shelf life of up to 30 years
  • Freeze-dried foods have a shelf life of up to 25 years
  • Dehydrated foods have a shelf life of up to 15 years
  • Simple rehydration instructions, recipes, and helpful tips are included on each can
  • 5,011 total servings
  • 84 gallon-sized cans

This THRIVE 1 Year 1 Person Food Storage package contains 84 #10 (gallon size) cans. See below for specific package contents.

Grains
  • 8 Cans of Instant White Rice (48 servings per can)
  • 12 Cans of Hard White Winter Wheat (44 servings per can)
  • 3 Cans of 6 Grain Pancake Mix (50 servings per can)
  • 2 Cans of Elbow Macaroni (45 servings per can)
Vegetables
  • 6 Cans of Dehydrated Potato Chunks (42 servings per can)
  • 1 Can of Freeze-Dried Sweet Corn (46 servings per can)
  • 1 Can of Freeze-Dried Green Peas (41 servings per can)
  • 1 Cans of Dehydrated Chopped Onions (45 servings per can)
  • 1 Can of Freeze-Dried Mushroom Pieces (48 servings per can)
  • 1 Can of Freeze-Dried Broccoli (47 servings per can)  
Fruits
  • 2 Cans of Organic Apple Slices (48 servings per can)
  • 2 Cans of Freeze-Dried Strawberries (45 servings per can)
  • 1 Can of Freeze-Dried Blueberries (50 servings per can)
  • 1 Can of Freeze-Dried Blackberries (49 servings per can)
  • 2 Cans of Freeze-Dried Raspberries (48 servings per can)
Dairy
  • 6 Cans of Powdered Milk (43 servings per can)
  • 3 Cans of Chocolate Drink Mix (48 servings per can) 
Proteins/Beans

The taste and texture of TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) is consistent with real meat, making it a great addition to vegetarian diets

  • 3 Cans of Bacon TVP (47 servings per can)
  • 3 Cans of Beef TVP (44 servings per can)
  • 3 Cans of Chicken TVP (45 servings per can)
  • 2 Cans of Taco TVP (42 servings per can)
  • 6 Cans of Pinto Beans (49 servings per can)
  • 1 Can of Black Beans (49 servings per can)
  • 2 Cans of Lima Beans (49 servings per can)
  • 3 Cans of Lentils (52 servings per can)
  • 6 Cans of Whole Eggs (236 servings per can) 
Cooking Basics
  • 2 Cans of White Sugar (46 servings per can)
via costco.com

Quite possibly the coolest thing I’ve ever seen at Costco. Just what I wanted for the end of times.

John Cleese on Creativity

I love John Cleese as a comedian and his talk on creativity is no disappointment. He makes some great points, particularly about the need to disconnect, at times, to center yourself and let your mind both wander and focus. This disconnection isn’t just from technology, but also from the bonds of our daily lives. The minutia that keep us from reaching our potential.

Of course the message to me is, stop blogging and Tweeting this and read your students’ papers 🙂

Hanna Barbara Cartoon Timeline

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via graphjam.files.wordpress.com

Greaet walk down cartoon memory lane. Lots that I forgot about here and…I did watch them all. At least those in the 70s and later.
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