11.22.09
LIFESTYLE

Uruguay Becomes First Country to Offer Laptops for Every Grade School Student

Nicholas Negroponte's dream was to make laptop computers accesible for even the poorest communities when he launched One Laptop Per Child back in 2006, and it looks like his dream is finally starting to come true. At least in Uruguay! Back in. . . READ FULL STORY

LIFESTYLE

Los Angeles to Institute Gangster Test for Youth

Social psychologist Malcolm Klein, a retired University of Southern California professor, has created a test that he says will help determine if a child is destined for a life of crime and involvement in gangs. A multiple-choice test for children. . . READ FULL STORY

ENTERTAINMENT

Bill Clinton Cuts a $2 Million Check for Shakira

Bill Clinton must be feeling generous! According to Televisa Espectáculos, the former President just donated a cool $2 million to Shakira for the youth-targeted nutritional programs she has established in Colombia. President Clinton, who is. . . READ FULL STORY

ENTERTAINMENT

Shakira Returns to Colombia to Promote Education

The BBC's Rajesh Mirchandani recently accompanied pop mega star Shakira on a trip through Colombia to raise awareness for disadvantaged children and education. They traveled to the north-west border province of Choco, a poor and remote location. . . READ FULL STORY

ENTERTAINMENT

Shakira Celebrates Her Birthday by Launching a School in Barranquilla

While mere mortals ring in their birthdays by throwing lavish parties and opening presents galore, Shakira is celebrating in a far more generous way. The Colombian pop star, who turned 32 yesterday, will arrive in her hometown of Barranquilla. . . READ FULL STORY

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