With the backing of Gates and Google, Khan Academy and its free online educational videos are moving into the classroom and across the world. Their goal: to revolutionize how we teach and learn. Sanjay Gupta reports. source … [Read more...] about Khan Academy: The future of education?
Archives for March 2012
Professional Chalk Artist Draws Old-School Designs
Dana Tanamachi is Brooklyn-based artist and graphic designer who works exclusively in chalk. Recent projects include the February 2012 issue of O Magazine (hand-lettering on the cover and several interior spreads), in-store displays and a series of alphabet paperweights for West Elm, window displays for Ralph Lauren Rugby boutiques, and in-room art at the Ace Hotel. Don’t miss … [Read more...] about Professional Chalk Artist Draws Old-School Designs
Art as Investment
The tiny, oil-rich country of Qatar recently rocked the art world by paying more than $250 million dollars for a Cezanne, the highest price ever for a work of art at auction. And while eye-popping numbers like that might get you thinking about investing in art, it is certainly not for everyone. Kelsey Hubbard asks Christie's art expert Lydia Fenet about art as an investment. … [Read more...] about Art as Investment
CNN Explains: Fracking
How is hydraulic fracturing different from drilling for oil? And why is it called 'fracking'? CNN explains it to you. source … [Read more...] about CNN Explains: Fracking
Coach admits players paid for injuring opponents
NFL officials met with a coach who admits to paying players for injuring other players. CBS News special correspondent James Brown and NFL Network Analyst Warren Sapp speak about the scandal with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts. source … [Read more...] about Coach admits players paid for injuring opponents