YES! It wasn't obvious years ago?

I've been waiting for a post like this. The Census Bureau says that all of our census data is kept secure. Yet you, and others, have access to it. Anyone doubts of fraud being committed by the Census Bureau now?

We also prefer encapsulation.

Why limit this to PRC? If one believes that Democracy is an absolute right, then none of the current major governments are legit. You might find a Democracy in smaller governing bodies, organizations, etc.

You definitely need to check out http://www.ericjorgensen.com/Eittris.htmlEITTris!

It appears that Huffington Post changed the text of the article (and added photos, etc). Currently if I do the same search, Huffing Post doesn't even come up; much less the text that it contained. Doing the same search does yield other results though. Next time I link to something I'll include the text. Lesson learned.

Of course she would ask for illegally copied music. It just ... sounds better. Doesn't it? ;)

I agree that electronic/media items are common when you're out of ideas. It especially shows in this case since it wasn't an original idea from the Obama family. It's what the Queen herself asked for!

You can find other sources by searching for "queen elizabeth wanted ipod"

So the gift was not thoughtless at all.

Why not teach them to code? (or something similarly useful computer-wise) I wrote my own "choose-your-own-adventure" when I was in 1st or 2nd grade. I think the situation you found is one where the technology is present, but the teacher isn't. That's no reason to banish computers from early education.

Anyone remember learning about circuits and logic gates with Rocky? Come to think of it, does anyone know if I could play that today on my Linux box?

My way is easier. Tell the folks that bought property near the airport (or didn't move in the several years it took to announce, plan, and build the airport; etc) to be responsible for their own decisions.