Cultures on the Edge with Wade Davis

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Wade Davis

I watched Wade Davis’ Cultures on the Edge presentation yesterday and it has impacted me tremendously. I in one fell swoop have changed my view of story telling and it necessity in the world. Wade is a persuasive and polished presenter. His simple stand and deliver approach is understated and modest but the images and words blast right into your soul. His understanding of the cultures is inspiring and will leave a lasting impression on all who watch. A must see!

With stunning photos and stories, National Geographic Explorer Wade Davis celebrates the extraordinary diversity of the world’s cultures, and argues passionately for the preservation of the “ethnosphere.” (Recorded February 2003 in Monterey, CA. Duration: 22:44) – TED.com

Know Your Computer Checklist

  1. Identify elements of the desktop and describe properties
  2. Identify the operating system version
  3. Identify the amount of RAM available
  4. Identify/access local hard drive, DVD or CD-ROM drives, and network drives
  5. Identify the amount of space available on any storage device
  6. Start computer and peripheral devices
  7. Restart computer (warm boot) and force quit an application
  8. Select a network printer
  9. Use controls (clock; desktop; monitor, sound and mouse settings)
  10. Find a file on local drives
  11. Make alias or shortcut of an existing file and move to desktop
  12. Get information or determine properties of a file
  13. Create, name and move a new folder
  14. Log on to a network and protection software, if present
  15. Move, copy, rename and delete a file or a folder
  16. Open, close, move, minimize, maximize and resize windows; use scrollbars
  17. Manipulate window views (by icon, list and other attributes)
  18. Identify filename extensions for WP, SS, DB, Web and other documents
  19. Use special menus (Taskbar, Start)
  20. Quit out of applications, logout and shutdown correctly