Blow Up the Birdcage

By Patrick Cisler As I stepped up to the whiteboard to demonstrate my sub-par artistic skills, I knew the comical sneers and remarks regarding my drawing would be worth it if I could get my point across. First I draw a balloon. This represents the world of...

When a Child Asks "Why?"

By Patrick Cisler “Daddy, why do I have to eat my vegetables?” “Because they are good for you.” “Why are they good for me?” “Because they have lots of nutrients that your body needs.” “Why does my body need nutrients?” “Because nutrients provide our body fuel to...

Hackerspace…Got an Urge to Create?

By Dean Whittaker While attending the International Economic Development Leadership Summit last week, I heard a panel discussion regarding the concept of hackerspace, a community sponsored, physical space equipped with tools to make things, that is inhabited by local...