Success in Iraq

Is this how we spread democracy? (Caution: very graphic and disturbing footage.) Crooks and Liars.

These are people with a real thirst for education. Amazing. Via BoingBoing. And while we are on the subject, Light Up the World Foundation is an organization committed to bringing technologically elegant, simple solutions to countries where people don't have light in their homes. This makes it possible for students to study at night, for families to have clean power instead of stinky kerosene, to keep the air cleaner, and for people to save on large fuel bills.