Failure at work might be a good thing

This video with Dean Kamen explains why...



-BT

Song of the Day - The Allman Brothers, Ramblin' Man

Sorry for the extended absence. First a good friend of mine died which threw me off, and then summer arrived which means plenty of stuff to do outdoors, leaving less time for indoor-type activities such as this.

Anyway, this is a nice uncomplicated, feel-good tune. I like the fact that he was born in the backseat of a greyhound bus, rolling down highway 41 since that road passes close by my house :) Actually it passes by a lot of houses since it runs the entire length of the USA.



Here are the lyrics for those of you singing along at home:

Lord, I was born a ramblin man,
Tryin to make a livin and doin the best I can.
And when its time for leavin,
I hope youll understand,
That I was born a ramblin man.

Well my father was a gambler down in georgia,
He wound up on the wrong end of a gun.
And I was born in the back seat of a greyhound bus
Rollin down highway 41.

Chorus

I'm on my way to new Orleans this mornin',
Leaving out of Nashville, Tennessee,
They're always having a good time down on the bayou,
Lord, them delta women think the world of me.

Chorus

[repeat and fade]
Lord, I was born a ramblin' man...

Child abuse survivor speaks out

Copied from the commentary on the clip:

"A question is asked about the Ryan Commission report on child abuse within institutions run by the religious orders in Ireland. After the panel had spoken the questioner responded and his response...well see for yourself."



Here are some reactions to the video...

http://www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/comments/8nabe/irish_child_abuse_victim_tells_shocking_story_of/

Bill Joy on artificial intelligence

Found myself awake letting the dog out at 4am and found this article, it's very thought-provoking and deals with some "big" issues. I still find it difficult to believe that machines will ever be able to think, though.

Why the future doesn't need us.

Hitler Cat