How to Translate the Internet for Free

The video below is a very interesting TED Talk. The first part of the talk is about now CAPTCHA works and how it is used to create value. This is a captcha:

The second part of the talk is about how the concept can be applied to language learning, while at the same time creating usable, valuable translation.



Duolingo launches in 20 days!

Safe

“I have six locks on my door all in a row. When I go out, I lock every other one. I figure no matter how long somebody stands there picking the locks, they are always locking three.” —Elayne Boosler

Be Anything on the Internet

Optimum Contusion

How a Book is Born, Infographic

Have you ever wondered how a great idea becomes a book? Enjoy this infographic from Weldon Owen:

Everything Happens for a Reason

Welcome to Life

Simplicity

Children to be Successful

“I want my children to have all the things I couldn’t afford. Then I want to move in with them.” Phyllis Diller

Mayan Calendar

A Mayan calendar just found in the northeastern corner of Guatemala appears to be the oldest known Maya calendar. Although some cultists believed that the Maya calendar predicts a major cataclysm — perhaps the end of the world — on Dec. 21, 2012, this new calendar projects thousands of years into the future.

Which Glass is Full?

Cute Kid

A Candle in the Darkness

DIY String Tripod (aka stringpod)

Don't want to carry around a tripod to get a steady photograph? Try a stringpod (a 3-legged tripod of string). Perfect go-to accessory for steadying shots. Perfect for hikers. Whether you're trying to achieve a high exposure or need to work with a shaky hand, propping your camera on a tripod is crucial to producing a clear image, especially in low light. See do-it-yourself video.