The Importance of Internet Availability in Rural Africa

I had the distinct pleasure of contributing an article to African Brains. I wrote a piece examining the urgent need for internet availability in remote areas in Africa. Ultimately, lack of availability is most detrimental for the children living in these communities.

I also examine the history of satellite internet itself, the technological means which could yield a solution for these rural communities. Sci-fi writer Arthur C. Clarke and legendary magnate  Howard Hughes were two individuals who made significant contribution to the development of this technology.

Read the article here: http://africanbrains.net/2013/09/30/internet-availability-crucial-rural-africa/

"Herndy Shpurndy Bork Bork Cakie Wakie!" That's Swedish for: Happy Birthday Jim Henson!

Here is an article I wrote in tribute to one of my heroes, Jim Henson, who would have been turning 77 today.

http://berkshireonstage.com/2013/09/24/bert-ernie-and-muppet-fans-everywhere-celebrate-jim-hensons-77th-birthday/


And here is an interview Henson gave on the Arsenio Hall show, weeks before he passed away:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3ceHwuac3s

New Guest Post for Vampires.com

http://www.vampires.com/biting-critique-vampire-lore-as-vehicle-for-social-commentary/

Read my new post for Vampires.com! I talk about the increasing popularity of Vampire lore from the beginning of the 20th Century to the Present Day.