FACEBOOKMaren Sanchez, 16, has been identified as the girl who was killed after she was stabbed by a fellow student at Jonathan Law High School in Milford, Conn. A jilted teen killed a 16-year-old girl in a Connecticut high school on Friday after she refused to go to prom with him, friends and witnesses said.… Continue reading 16-year-old Connecticut girl killed by jilted teen after she refused to go to junior prom with him
Category: Education
Christie: Classless and Clueless
It’s not enough that Governor Chris Christie is not going to make a full contribution to the state’s public worker pension system, despite promising to do so as a result of his signing the pension and benefits bill in 2011. And it’s also not enough that he continues to blame public workers for the state’s… Continue reading Christie: Classless and Clueless
DC triplets can take their pick of Ivy League schools
Triplets Malik, Khalil and Ahmad Jones. (Photo courtesy of NBC Washington) Sibling rivalry usually comes with bickering and taunts — but in one household, it has turned into a friendly competition that has resulted in a stellar outcome. Malik, Ahmad and Khalil Jones are triplets who attend Georgetown Day School in Washington D.C., and they have each earned major achievements… Continue reading DC triplets can take their pick of Ivy League schools
ANYBODY CAN LEARN
A blog from Code.org. We’re a non-profit dedicated to giving every student in every school the opportunity to learn computer programming. SOTW: “I can make an app do whatever I want!” Alex 3rd grade Phoenix, AZ Alex is a 3rd grade “small business owner” on a roll. He has three apps in the Google Play store. Tell… Continue reading ANYBODY CAN LEARN
5 Daily Routines Of History’s Greatest Artists
Wikimedia Commons From left: Pablo Picasso, Ludwig van Beethoven, Mark Twain Why is it that geniuses tend to have the most intriguing routines? According to Mason Curry, author of ”Daily Rituals: How Artists Work,” a “solid routine fosters a well-worn groove for one’s mental energies.” In other words, having a set routine lets you put all of your energy… Continue reading 5 Daily Routines Of History’s Greatest Artists
Mental health issues in academia: ‘stories are not cries of the privileged’
‘Stories about mental health issues in academia are not cries of the privileged but vital to the future of research.’ Photograph: Alamy “There are rather a lot of moaners in educational circles,” comments one Guardian reader on a recent article on mental illness among doctoral researchers and academics. “There are plenty of skives in academia,” adds another commenter who thinks… Continue reading Mental health issues in academia: ‘stories are not cries of the privileged’
Fix Dents in Car Bumpers With Boiling Water
SEXPAND To save on mechanic costs, a DIY approach can help. And there are plenty of car repairs you can do yourself. For example, over at Imgur, user sxpnthr uploaded a guide on how he fixed a car dent with boiling water.P If you drive, there’s probably little you hate more than getting your car repaired. It’s… Continue reading Fix Dents in Car Bumpers With Boiling Water
30 Of The Most Powerful Images Ever
A picture is worth a thousand words, but not all pictures are created equal. These pictures are powerful. They are gripping and unforgettable because of the volumes they speak about the human condition – about some of the best and worst moments of contemporary human existence. We should warn our readers that some of these… Continue reading 30 Of The Most Powerful Images Ever
Chicago Urban Prep Achieves 100 Percent College Acceptance, 5th Year in a Row
PHOTO CREDIT: CHICAGO URBAN PREP/ FACEBOOK Chicago Urban Prep Academy has perfected their formula of achievement. For the fifth consecutive year, the African-American male charter school is sending all of its 240 seniors to a four-year college or university. “I got into Georgetown University which I will be attending in the fall,” student Derrick Little… Continue reading Chicago Urban Prep Achieves 100 Percent College Acceptance, 5th Year in a Row
This Horrifying Infographic Shows What Sleep Deprivation Can Do To You
Bloodshot eyes, discolored skin, and an increased risk of diseases await those who don’t get enough sleep, as this terrifying infographic from The Huffington Post illustrates. It’s generally recommended that people sleep for seven to nine hours a night, but nearly 40% of Americans get less than that. And the effects of sleep loss can kick in… Continue reading This Horrifying Infographic Shows What Sleep Deprivation Can Do To You
8 Common Habits That May Damage Your Kidneys
The kidneys are important body organs, they take care of the urination process in our bodies by filtering body waste. Despite being such an important component of our body many of us do not properly care for them and millions of people die each year from kidney disease. There are habits many of us have… Continue reading 8 Common Habits That May Damage Your Kidneys
The Heartbleed Hit List: The Passwords You Need to Change Right Now
It’s time to update your passwords to various sites affected by the Heartbleed bug. IMAGE: MASHABLE COMPOSITE. ISTOCKPHOTO, SOBERP An encryption flaw called the Heartbleed bug is already being called one of the biggest security threats the Internet has ever seen. The bug has affected many popular websites and services — ones you might use every day, like Gmail… Continue reading The Heartbleed Hit List: The Passwords You Need to Change Right Now