The information in this video is not only fascinating but also challenges the imagination.
The original creator of this work, Karl Fisch is a
teacher at a high school in Colorado. He has
provided the sources for his material here:
Citations for stats in video
He also has a blog:
http://thefischbowl.blogspot.com/
It's an interesting watch and well worth five
minutes of your time. There are several
versions out there, but I like the faster pace
in this one........ENJOY!!!
A tune which fits the mood of this post: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSDwHj7s-rk
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Gail-WOO HOO ME FIRST! LOVE IT! See that eyeball I guess I got that aimed right at Fla. How are you? It is really strange what happened with Debi B. I thought she was only going for a week. Hope she is OK. I miss that fellow blonde. Are you past your nasty bug? Hope so. This was a fascinating video. Wow! Maybe I should have a computer chip installed in my head! Now theres a scary thought especially for G.W. the cookies monster.
BTW Since I'm first that rascally cowboy will see this and you know what he denies all wild happenings at your party.
YEAH RIGHT! You have yourself a beautiful day. Sun is shining here but it chilly at only 40 degrees. I know it's a lot warmer there so don't even rub it in. BTW-It was Europe. Smart Lady. Anymore details you'll have to wait for the next chapter. LOL
BYE DAHLING! Later my dear friend.
Hi Gail, I had seen another version of this a few years ago or whenever it first came out. It really does make you think with all the numbers. How come Pat gets her comment in BOLD?? She is a hard one for me to keep up with these days.
What a fascinating post, I was enthralled! No kidding and I have always been a Steve Miller fan! he and Boz Scaggs are both from the Dallas area of Texas!
Hi Gail-That is quite the eyeball. I'm glad to chat with you again. I hope to start school Monday. There's been a slight glitch in the system so I have to wait to see. That was an incredible video. Thank you for sharing that. I hope you have had a wonderful day. Mine has been busy but productive. Have a great evening.
Gail,
I have seen this video before and enjoyed it just as much this time as the last.
Thank you for sharing.
Hi Gary- I think I was most blown away by how insignificant the United States is in the Global picture of "having it all"!!! I'm not trivializing our importance in the big picture...just underscoring our own self-importance. There is so much more out there to be aware of...and pretty soon (if not now) these countries will demand their due!
Hey my task bar is back...even if the window is very,very,small!!!
Gail - How are you? Hope you are feeling great - Wow - your post really opens your eyes to maybe we need to keep up on all this tech stuff or we will be left behind.
Hi Gail:
I seem to remember seeing something similar. There is so much we all need to be aware of...
Gail - The information is fascinating! Obviously this is an innovative teacher who wants to give his students a 'world view'. I've seen the video before but didn't look at it as carefully as I did this time around - well worth the time. Good post!
Hi Gail, glad you are feeling better and yes I am a David Bowie fan going way back to Ziggy Stardust. I saw him at the US Festival in San bernadino in 1983 and it was an incredible show 9and a wild adventure shared with my zany brother).. The guitarist on the album for that tour (he did not tour with the band) was none other than Stevie Ray Vaughn, the Austin guitarist! Have a great weekend, now it's my turn to be under the weather. I went through one of those scratch tests for allergies and just got home and as the mnutes go by I am more miserable. I am just going stay up as long as possible and then conk out til tomorrow!
Hi Gail-You know me I read all your comments(just like you)so I loved what you said to Rusty(aka Russell)> Never heard that one before with the big bad bug. I love it. I'm sorry to hear Russell's not feeling well ,but glad you are doing better. It must have been a lot of fun having your sister visit. I'm glad you had the time together. I hope that task bar gets fixed I've never had a problem YET but I never say never. I really hope Debi is OK. Seems like if she was back she would stop in quick and at least say HI so I will be keeping her in my prayers til we know she is OK. I know with this market, it has all of us a little chaotic I just hope nothing happened. She is such a sweet and beautiful soul just like you. Of course I think you are a tad wilder. LOL Unlike me, HA HA funny HUH! That other little slogan or whatever you call it I have a slightly different version. It goes like this:
" I SLIT A SHEET, A SHEET I SLIT, UPON THE SLITTED SHEET I SIT!" Good thing you didn't have to say that 10x fast when you were sick. Well I must be going. Have a great evening and a great weekend. :-)
Hi Gail-This is from Debi B. Very sad.
http://activerain.com/blogsview/875907/1997-2008-Time-To-Say-Goodbye
Thanks Pat - I've been to her post and left her a message. She's a special lady and I'm not saying goodbye...more like see you later :-)
Hi Gail! I've seen this before but, watched in its' entirety because those stats are updated and they just never cease to amaze me! The one about what college students learn in their first year regarding technology (being outdated by their Junior year) REALLY bothers me--could we have a new 10-year degree in an attempt to catch up with technology? My thoughts are that alot of colleges are going to have to start saving their technology courses until the very end--senior year! Unless, of course, they're tech majors--then, it's a 10-year degree, I suppose! LOL
The number of births in China and India are also astonishing--as is the stat regarding the 50-million reach--I'm wondering if Twitter is going to beat the Facebook 2-year record?!
Thanks for sharing this and glad you're feeling better!
Okay... I think I'm over my allergy testing *WHEW* and for heavens sake between you and Pat I will be tongue tied for sure! Have great week ahead!
Hey Gail... thanks! I heard about this one but, for some unknown reason, never was privvy to it's location. That *is* fascinating.
Hi Chuck - I found it fascinating as well. I had a hard time finding what I was looking for but after several search terms found it. Glad you enjoyed it too. Thanks for stopping by :-)