Missy7’s Weblog

I was on the Library of Congress website and they are honoring all of the efforts of outstanding African Americans from our past into the present. Their highlighted theme is Carter G. Woodson and the Origins of multiculturism. Carter G. Woodson is the son of former slaves and is a historian from Harvard. He was a co-founder of the Association for the study of Negro Life and History.  He spread news of black history to the public and informed people that Africa played a large and hard role in developing civilization.

They have a site where you can listen to live African American voices. An example of one of the speakers is The Queen of Buganda.  They also give you some fun facts like, Althea Gibson was the first African American woman to win the All-England tennis champoinship in 1957. They have collections of folk music, art work, jazz tunes and much more that you can log on to see. If you can’t make it to the museum this month for Black History Month, then hop on the Library of Congress website and spend a little time recognizing some of the great contributions made to enhance the origins of multiculturism.  Check it out! http://www.loc.gov/topics/africanamericans/featured/woodson.html

Yes, they actually thought up a way to charge your cell phone or MP3 player from the shirt off of your own back! United States scientist invented a micro fiber fabric that creates its own electricity. The person wearing the shirt can generate power by simply walking the loop or if a nice beach breeze blows in.  This is a very economical way to safe energy and money on that electric bill. The fibers are thinner than human hair and are covered in gold. They run all throughout the fabric. When you walk they rub together creating energy. I need one of these! As of now they are working on a way to protect the wires if they get wet, but hey on a sunny day i can walk around with my uncharged cellphone or i-pod and charge it! I mean we have the i-phone which is a computer at your hands any time of day and now a shirt that can charge your i-phone if you are out and it dies. What will they think of next?http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/GadgetGuide/WireStory?id=4284493&page=2