These are web resources that I used for my recent paper on the impact of distance education on the academic library for ILS560-College amp; University Libraries. picked by MaxShemet 3 years ago

State's Governor Jon Corzine and Health Commissioner Fred Jacobs tell feds the 'keep in in your pants' method doesn't work.

I don't know why the image of elmo came up when I typed in 'sex', but I just had to use it. picked by peggyarcher 3 years ago

What text book companies are trying to teach kids is crazy! Having an atlas is not something that I would expect in a MATH book. Having chapters about calculator use instead of teaching how to do actual multiplication and division. I know that America does not have the best education system in the world but come on! picked by lsojunkie 2 years ago

I have tried many times, eventually succeeded, and published my method. picked by loinsees 3 years ago

Oak Lines IL has taken a new approach to getting People to stop at Stop Signs. By adding red octagons stamped with "... IN THE NAAME OF LOVE!" or "... AND SMELL THE ROSES."

Cute Idea. picked by muppetmaker 2 years ago

That 192 countries quiz was WAY too difficult for us geographically-challenged Plimers(Plimates?)... If your ego needs a boost try one a little closer to home - unless you live in one of those other 191 countries. picked by gnikgnok 3 years ago

Abstinence-Only education is an asinine policy when it comes to sex-education and it doesn't work for most other concerns either. Don't believe me? Read the comic at the link. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Perhaps I exaggerate, but the Texas State Board of Education is about to create a panel of experts to oversee the creation of their next social studies curriculum "that includes absurdly unqualified ideologues who are hostile to public education" and believe, for example, that wildfires and hurricanes are divine punishments for tolerance of homosexuality picked by equinox 7 months ago

This is an article about an experiment where people decided to see if they could stop spending money on non-essential items for a month. In general, people saved about $300. Everyone learned to really tell the difference between want and need.

(I'm so going to do this, btw) picked by yoornotme 2 years ago

Resisting the temptations of sexual intercourse may not always be easy, but with the help of Abstinence Only, we guarantee you'll have a lot of fun!

Oh yeh!

Make sure you check out the, 'Anal Abstinence' section picked by DoggyLives 10 months ago

Comparisons of science standards and curricula in the United States with that of countries that perform well on international science tests reveal overly broad and superficial coverage of science topics in U.S. classrooms. picked by Galoot 3 years ago

A bill that would grant Colorado residents who were awarded Purple Heart or higher medal free college tuition is under fire as too costly by people such as David Skaggs of the Dept of Education. The same David Skaggs who proposes having tax payers pay a large percentage of illegal alien's tuition. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Last night the Toronto District School Board set back any hopes of racial equality at least 40 years by voting 11 – 9 in favour of opening a publicly funded alternative Africentric school in 2009.

Edit: News version of this story picked by super 2 years ago

An internet petition requesting that Uwe Boll stop making his awful movies attracted 18,000 signatures. When asked if this would affect him in any way he said that was not enough. Further, he specified the number that would count - 1,000,000. I think it's fair to conclude that beyond never having played the games he has bast ardised into his movies, he has also it would seem never heard of ... read full post picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

India's prime minister Manmohan Singh has announced unprecedented funding for science education and research, saying it is a top priority for his government. He has announced a range of schemes to attract students and replenish government agencies' shrinking pool of scientific personnel. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

I had driven by the dealership a hundred times and never stopped. As I passed I would look over at the row of salesmen standing in front of the showroom windows, white shirts gleaming in the sun. This phalanx of salesmen looked so predatory it always made me think, "Who would ever stop there?" picked by 2longdogs 2 years ago

Sigh...yet another giant leap backwards in the sex education debacle. India has the has most HIV patients, yet 40 percent of women there do not know what HIV is.

An interesting article, especially when you see my next post. picked by Moe 2 years ago

you really just have to watch the movie picked by Rogue 3 years ago

There are many ways that people overspend on a regular basis. They include costs that could easily be avoided, or reduced, by customers willing to do some market research, shop around, or plan ahead. In a downward economy, these useful tips can markedly help consumers reduce their unnecessary expenses. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

A fellow Plimate, Snocrash, has a website called Homebrewed Science that you might find interesting.
It is a new community that encourages discussion and experimentation on science projects you can do at home. Read it for enjoyment, read it for education, check it out today. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago