Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
In regards to the article you posted, in high school all my classes started switching over to reading and math courses geared to doing well on the state tests. That's all we learned over and over. How to solve common questions on those tests. What we were learning bored me. It didn't make me think. It required no real skill or thought process. It was the same shit over and over every year. Now wonder we are so stupid. I used to love learning before it became all about the state tests.
Thanks for the message. I know what you mean..
Everything in education seems to be just “processed” anymore, like McDonalds food. The same education everywhere.. no matter the class size or background of the student. I cannot even imagine many schools teaching local history anymore.. nothing relating to things that matter to the area a child is growing up in..
I am not an education expert—though I have debated as of late whether I should go back to school for a certificate to teach—so until then I cannot really exclaim I know the problems and errors within our system.
But I can say this.. what we are doing is not working. We are raising a generation shaky on basics, and almost absent many fundamentals that other nations have—and our collective hind end is being handed to us with a big giant bow on it..
Again.. something needs to be done to alleviate the masses of the asses, and bring the herd up to speed on what really matters.
A 21st century style of teaching … something else needs to be done in the modern era..
And maybe it already started and I missed the beginning—perhaps others out there with a subject matter expertise on such things can enlighten me and give me hope. Until then… adults in the US of A will just be plain out dumber than the rest of the world..
It’s a melancholy type of day..
This song is about John Lennon. But for some reason, especially this time of year, it reminds me of some very important people in my own personal life that passed away.. There are lots of empty gardens out there.. I know you know of some, too
US adults are dumber than the average human
WASHINGTON — It’s long been known that America’s school kids haven’t measured well compared with international peers. Now, there’s a new twist: Adults don’t either.
US adults are dumber than the average human
An interesting video.. I actually was not aware that kids as young as 13 were subjected to solitary confinement as much as they apparently are.. this video explains and demonstrates that point through some hard hitting scenes..
And now the ACLU has called on the Justice Department to disallow the punishment
(MORE HERE)
Human Rights watch called for a ban a while back..
And really, there does not seem to be any overall public benefit to providing solitary torture for teenagers ..
In a nation that seems fine with disappearing people, giving drones the ability to decide who to kill, and using weapons to stop tourists from looking at Yellowstone, I don’t think this noble goal has much immediate traction..
But it should..
Again.. I never knew it was as prevalent as it is.
An interesting video.. I actually was not aware that kids as young as 13 were subjected to solitary confinement as much as they apparently are.. this video explains and demonstrates that point through some hard hitting scenes..
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You’re looking at a very close image of a Chicken McNugget.
Not lovin’ it: McDonalds “Chicken” McNuggets contain 60% fat, bone, and cartilage.. It’s not big shock, if you have ever had to eat the so-called food product before, you’ll know that it goes far beyond mystery meat.. it’s a meatless mystery—and now we see it’s filled with bones, veins, and all the tissue that couldn’t be served up in a better place.
Rodman!!! What did you do this time!?
Dennis Rodman maybe did not do so well this time around..? North Korea weighs in again on the foreign policy map: They have put their army on alert and warned the United States of ‘a horrible disaster’
South Korea says that the North has restarted nuclear reactor..
Military on ‘emergency posture’
And.. just curious, has anyone heard from Rodman since his last North Korean visit to Lil Kim??
Some shutdown news I have not been hearing much about ..
If the government shutdown continues, the United States nuclear Regulatory Commission will stop operating.. They will run out of funds this week.. One scientist is now on record saying “Yes, I’m worried.”
After lots of ‘bad press’ and even more confusion, the Justice Department has restored AMBER ALERT .. It was never ‘down’ to begin with.. a simple redirect occurred that took you away from the still live page.. clearly a staged takedown to cause an effect—which it, but it backfired ..
This land is your land.. but no one ever said the water was! The FEDs now trying to shut down the OCEAN due to shutdown!
China warns that the clock is ticking on the debt ceiling and default date.. If China calls, will we listen? They own much of what will default.. They don’t want their neighborhood to devolve.. Their investment needs to keep some net value. With Red China weighing in, let’s see how fast they pass..
Some other things..
Five things about the killing of Miriam Carey that no one is talking about..
Your digital trail can be used against you.
The man who set himself on fire on the National Mall last week has been identified as Mount Laurel resident. D.C. police said 64-year-old John Constantino was the person who died last Friday during this strange event..
Three arrested in stabbing of soldiers..
Announced today: François Englert, left, spoke with Peter Higgs win Nobel Peace prize in physics.. Not a shock—but certainly a fair choice..
Judge Scalia says that Satan is real..
Former US West CEO Joseph Nacchio was released from prison last week after completing a four year insider trading sentence. He still claims the NSA framed him on the insider trading charges – after he refused to participate in their illegal phone surveillance program in 2001..
Congratulations to Clyde Lewis, who earned the title of best on air personality from KXL-FM radio in Portland Oregon.. His show obviously stretches far from just the rocky shores of Oregon—his program is a must listen to for millions each night. Often including me..
Does evil exist or do bad things just happen?
Did you know your dog in another life?
Must read: How parents can literally break childrens’ hearts..
MUST READ: Why are so many kids cutters?
Miley and Beebs find a common interest..
Justin Bieber appears to be smoking pot in a new photo..
These aliens are on fireeeee!!!! Alicia Keys thinks ETs are among us..
Scarlett Johansson the ‘sexiest woman of the year’
CURSE OF CHUCKY director talks about sequel..
How GRAVITY filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron created weightlessness..
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Vietnam vets arrested in NYC.. Out past their curfew.
Shame shame.
Cops arrest Vietnam vets at memorial in New York City..
The crime? They did not adhere to the 10pm curfew..
Video..
Monday, October 7, 2013
Now we will see who is boss.. China orders the United States to get its shiznat together
Just think of their investments! Imagine the downgrade if we default.. They want their property to keep its worth. And golly we must be the property..
Now we will see who is boss.. China orders the United States to get its shiznat together
Long Island Middle School Bans Footballs, Other Recreational Items
Even cartwheels have been banned.. Not sure really what’s left for kids to do. Maybe bring a tin can in and kick it around—only on tin can zones of course..
What types of zany things were these kids doing to cause a ban on all such things?
Long Island Middle School Bans Footballs, Other Recreational Items
Johnny Carson’s Lawyer Spills All in New Book– Including that Carson Carried a .38 and Frank Gifford Had An Affair with His Second Wife
I don’t care.
He was still the best that ever was..
Johnny Carson’s Lawyer Spills All in New Book– Including that Carson Carried a .38 and Frank Gifford Had An Affair with His Second Wife
Uncle grandpa is a good show if u give it a chance there's no harm in cray cray fun
You’re one of many people who have advised me it’s time to shed my fear and tune into UNCLE GRANDPA.
I will, I promise..
I cannot believe the amount of private messages I am not getting about Uncle Grandpa
I never knew there was such a following—and these folks are dedicated to the cause.
I just uninstalled one of the most annoying things ever: MIXIDJ..
I hate Malware.
But this toolbar was one of the most annoying I have ever dealt with..