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UMAL2M Day 14: Duncan
Originally posted on dpsn:
Duncan talks about his cousin Hayley for Day 14 of Our you mean a lot to me project: If you want to get involved and do your own…
UMAL2M Day 13: Benny
Originally posted on dpsn:
Today Benny talks about his high school teacher for Day 13 of the you mean a lot to me campaign:
UMAL2M Day 12: Ella
Originally posted on dpsn:
Day 12 of our you mean a lot to me campaign and the very cute Ella, talks about how much her friend means to her:
UMAL2M Day 11: Dean
Originally posted on dpsn:
Dean is our man for Day 11 of the you mean a lot to me video series, and he talks about how much his Dad means to him:…
Vantablack is the new black
Originally posted on melt your mind:
A British company, called “Surrey NanoSystems” has produced a strange material so black that it absorbs all but 0.035 per cent of visual light, setting a…
Digitally native or colonised?
The phrase “digital native” has evolved pretty effortlessly into the common lexicon in the last five years. But is it accurate or a misnomer? What we need to keep reviewing, I think, is how early we allow children to adopt technology. The idea of digitally colonising our kids may make us think again about how old they are before we let their minds be gobbled up by our smartphone interfaces.
UMAL2M Day 10: Ronelle
Originally posted on dpsn:
Day 10 of you mean a lot to me! We have Ronelle talking about her son:
UMAL2M Day 9: Aych
Originally posted on dpsn:
Today’s you mean a lot to me video features Aych talking about their gran and papa: To contribute to the campaign, check out our video below or e-mail…
UMAL2M Day 8: Qiujing
Originally posted on dpsn:
Qiujing talks about her sister Qiulae for day 8 of our you mean a lot to me campaign:
UMAL2M Day 7: Anna
Originally posted on dpsn:
Day 7 of you mean a lot to me and Anna talks about her dad: PLUS! We have a bonus video, can you guess who else means a lot…
Getting a feel for Hamilton
Originally posted on I Think Differently:
Think Differently reports: Two new textured maps with labels in Braille or large print will help people who are blind or have low vision find their…
UMAL2M Day 6: Emiel
Originally posted on dpsn:
Today is Day 6 of the you mean a lot to me campaign! Today Emiel talks about how much his sister means to him:
Escapee badger outwits keeper
Originally posted on melt your mind:
Honey badgers escape from their enclosure using anything from mud balls to rakes.
The sport of coming out
Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe is the latest in a long line of sports “stars” to come out as gay in an interview with celebrity interviewer Sir Michael Parkinson. It seems to be […]
UMAL2M Day 4 and 5: Hilary and Mike
Originally posted on dpsn:
Today we have a DOUBLE video where the fabulous Hilary Barry and Mike McRoberts do a you mean a lot to me video about each other! We’d love you…
