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I’ve been interested in the idea of a $100 laptop for children in developing countries ever since I first heard of it. It seems to have become a reality and the laptop itself sounds pretty spectacular. It’s light, very durable, water resistant and very efficient in terms of power consumption. It includes open source software [...]

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Here are two sites full of free Buddhism resources. BuddhaNet – Tons of free eBooks and audio files. The eBooks cover general Buddhism, meditation, Theravada Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism and even children’s books. The audio files include chanting, meditation instruction, Dharma talks and even songs. Dharma Seed – Tons and tons of wonderful Dharma talks, organized [...]

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Sometimes you hear something that makes you glad to be alive. Radio Lab is just such a radio program. Each episode addresses a big idea (time, morality, etc.) using a combination of interviews, sound effects, music and discussion. There is no way to describe it that would really do it justice. Just listen to it. [...]

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Here are some of the podcasts I listen to on a regular basis. I’ve linked to their websites, but you can also just search for them in iTunes. Radio Lab – Each episode addresses a big idea (time, morality, etc.) using a combination of interviews, sound effects, music and discussion. Absolutely wonderful, and every show [...]

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