All Things Amazing

Yes, the title is slightly "ambitious" but "All Things Bright and Beautiful" was taken. I hope you enjoy the amazing things listed here, and feel free to submit more:

• • The Beauty of Pollinators - Timed release movie of the lives of birds, bees, and butterflies that pollinate our plants. We depend upon them for our sustinance and this 4-minute video is a feast for the eyes. The video is one of many items offered by Ted.com.

    • Ted.com - a special website with educational videos and talks, all pro bono, AND a Creative Commons 3.0 liberal-use policy. Topis range far beyond gardening.

  • Creative Commons - As the author of a creative work you have LOTS of ways to stipulate how that work is used, thanks to Lawrence Lessig, founder of Creative Commons. Share-and-share-alike finally has legal clout. Sometimes creators just want recognition/credit for a work, not money, and sometimes they even want others to make use of the work (not plagiarize, but use it in creative ways to extend the culture). YOU can use a Creative Commons license for your work FOR FREE. Isn't it nice to be in control?