I hope everyone had a great Christmas and I wish you all a very happy and prosperous 2008. I have been spending a bit of time at leisure during the holidays and have found three things that have interested me a great deal.
The first is the excellent video series called “The World at War“, narrated by Sir Laurence Olivier. This series covers virtually every aspect of World War II from the very beginning with some amazing video clips, personal accounts, and map graphics. While I am not at all fascinated by war itself, I am very interested in the human response to it, and this film series will go a long way toward helping you understand the finer points of one of mankind’s worst and greatest periods.
The second item is more of a re-discovery, as I had already seen the first and second version of this film before now. Loose Change Final Cut is now available to view on Google Video.
This amazing film, made by some resourceful young men from New York will open your eyes and make you think outside the box about 9/11. Check it out.
Lastly, I had bought a copy of Richard Dawkins’ book, “The God Delusion“, over a year ago, but had not found the time to read it. At last, I have tucked in and am really enjoying his discussion of religion on its own merits, without the fear of approbation usually associated with questioning religion at all. A great read.
This quiz was developed by Minnesota Public Radio to help you navigate the complex matrix of issues facing the 2008 Presidential Candidates. I think it does a really good job of cutting to the core issues and helping you see clearly who you should vote for based on your feelings on these core issues.
Psychologist have come to believe that the best way to enhance your recall is by making sure that you do not abstract yourself from the process. It seems that actors are able to remember large numbers of lines, not by rote memorization, but by being aware of the situation and intent of their character. Interesting read.
