Clifford Stoll gave this TED Talk a little over two years ago.  I just found it today.  I don't agree with everything that he says, but he makes very valid points.  If you haven't seen it yet, you should find 18 minutes and watch it.  It will be worth it.

After attending Tech Ed 2008 last week, my family and I stayed in Orlando for a couple of days and tried to jumpstart the economy by visiting Disney World.  At Hollywood Studios it was a Star Wars weekend.  What that means is parades, photo ops, plenty to buy....and yes, a dance competition.