The Best Free Education Sites On The Web

I live in the United States, and we have a big problem with our education system. Underfunded and facing further cuts, just the public school system has some serious flaws. When it comes to college we have an even bigger issue as students can't attend without a scholarship or lifelong debt. It is a threat to the future of coming generations, and one that we have to do something about.

But while politicians waffle on about how to fix the problem without real progress, the people are taking their own steps. Online you can now find a number of sources for online education. This includes ivy league universities, certification programs and even K-12.

As an exhaustive list would be difficult to create since so many states are now issuing their own official online education courses, I thought I would stick with independent ones. Here are some of the best education sources on the net, which have no official affiliation with a single state or school.

Khan Academy

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Is Google Glass the Next Betamax?

Each year new gadgets are released on the market, some of which gather an audience and thrive, others which fade into insignificance and die, for one reason or another. Sometimes, there is just no need for the piece of technology, so nobody wants it; sometimes it can be that the product just doesn't work as it should, or is too pricey, or ugly!

It sends minds wondering about what will become of one of the hotly tipped gadgets of the year, Google Glass. It won't be the first piece of wearable technology to hit the market, with all sorts of items such as connected socks and bras being available this year, but it could be the most controversial.

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Save $ With Better Lighting, a How To

Did you know that retrofitting your lighting to LED can not only save you money (up to 90%!), but reduce energy consumption and improve the quality of light in your space? If you have a new construction project or are interested in improving the quallity of light and efficiency in your current space, TerralLUX Illumination LED lighting modules and light engines are the solution! TerraLUX Illumination is a LED lighting company based in Longmont, CO.

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Why Cyber-Criminals Attack Computer Networks

Cyber-criminals see that a future company or institution is involved in a particular industry, such as the military or medical care. Over a period of time, a cyber-criminal establishes an electronic relationship with the company. He may target a specific person within the company and begin sending emails to him.

These emails contain enough accurate information about the company or individual, encouraging him to respond back.

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What Has Television Done for Society?

Some people may answer – nothing good. However, having an engaging means of entertainment in the home is a double-edged sword. Television brings the potential to have the entire family gather to watch a movie or a particular series together, keeping them in the same room and having a conversation about the same topic for 30 minutes or an hour.

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