Future School Teachers?

       It looks like in some countries they are seriously using robots as school teachers. I'm not sure what to think. I'm sure there are pros and cons to everything. It's amazing how life-like these can be. I can also picture some kids finding them a little scary. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/5311151/Robot-teacher-conducts-first-class-in-Tokyo-school.html

A few articles of interest for today:

I found these news articles online today:
Social Deficits in Autism Linked to "Mirror Neuron" System:
http://psychcentral.com/news/2012/03/05/social-deficits-in-autism-linked-to-mirror-neuron-system/35591.html Not sure what to think of this. I am not a Neurologist, but thought it's worth the read.

Autism isn't always obvious, but it's always there:
http://www.therecord.com/whatson/artsentertainment/article/681776--autism-isn-t-always-obvious-but-it-s-always-there

‘Ground breaking' new ministry caters to families with Autistic children:
http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20120304/NEWS15/203040439 This may be of interest to Catholics who struggle with the idea of taking their Autistic child to Mass.

Spring in Turkey

       This is an old (10th century) Armenian monastery on an island in Lake Van (present day Turkey). This photo appears to have been taken in the Spring.Akhtamar Island on Lake Van with the Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross
by: gozturk on Wikimedia Commons 2009

On the shores of the Caspian Sea:

       Baku is the largest city in Azerbaijan. It sits on the coast of the Caspian Sea to the north of Iran.
 
Colorful development in Baku,
by: teuchterlad on Wikimedia Commons 2009


The Flame Towers in Baku,
by: Elkhan Jafarov on Wikimedia Commons 2011


Baku at Night
by: Gulustan on Wikimedia Commons 2011


Old City in Baku, Azerbaijan
by: Samir Rəsulov on Wikimedia Commons 2011