June 2011 Blog Posts (5)

The Microwave Culture / Asaf Zilberberg

One of the problems of the political and public systems is that many players (politicians, organizations and the people) try to simplify complex situations into short explanation that does not answer all the problem elements.

In addition, the public wants easy and simple solutions. Some of the reasons for this can be found in ignorance, lack of patience, tolerance for others, or lack of interest regarding the real…

I just got back from teaching my Freedom Summer 2011 Civil Rights Tour of the South. We took part in the Freedom Riders Reunion in Jackson, Mississippi and met others in Montgomery, Alabama.  I'm excited to post photos and invite all the class members to join the Gandhi King Community.  I have limited internet access right now, so more later.

Peace,

Monica

Facts and Figures

This round tests your knowledge of Gender indices in India

Features of this round

• Buzzer round
• Qs will appear on the AV screen
• 10 Qs
• Each correct answer wins 10 points
• Minus 5 points for wrong answer
• Total points possible- 100
• Wrong answer/ No answer will pass on to audience
• Audience wins prize for correct…

Anti-corruption movements have now caught the attention of people all over the world. People around the world are not tolerant anymore to lopsided accumulation of wealth by the few who have the opportunity to govern a country and the audacity and clout to stockpile money at home and abroad. During recent times we saw Anna Hazare coming out successful in convincing the Government to draft a bill. He also had to start the whole effort with a fast and had to pass lot of hurdles. Thank…