paperless organization

Washington State is going paperless. All internal memos, fliers and newspapers and other documents will be resurrected into cyberspace in digital form. The article mentioned the cost savings this move will provide for the University. No groundbreaking savings will be obvious, at least not initially. The idea of a paperless organization is an interesting concept. It's obvious that this change is beneficial to the environment.

Global aid and Bill Gates

Non formal educational opportunities can be identified on a variety of fronts. This post brings awareness to some of the global ramifications of this recent financial downturn. Global aid is usually the first initiative to feel the heat when finances are tight. Why is this subject important? Medicine for AIDS, Malaria, and excess to clean water are being threatened by this financial downturn in many countries around the world. The most obvious hard hit places are developing economies.  Educate yourself about this pressing issue. Bill and Melinda Gates discusses global aid and other important issues relevant to this topic.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/business/2009/davos/7861073.stm