Truemors
is reporting from
Member
NP Rank:
NP Rank:
Universities are not there to spoon-feed
"The assumption that lies behind the contact hours issue is a deeply mistaken one. It is that universities are a simple extension of school, and that as at school, students should be given as much attention as possible. University is emphatically not about spoon-feeding and... H1N1, the second wave coming to Japan.
By, Uwe Paschen. H1N1 has entered the second wave here in Japan. In Narita Grade 1 and grade 3 students have to stay home since Tuesday due to several new cases in those grades. The School has not yet been closed;... "IN YOUR DREAMS!"
Cindy was sitting next to a man while riding the city bus, he started to ask her questions. She responded politely but got up and moved to another seat when he tried to place his hand on her knee. When she sat down in another seat, he followed her but remained standing... What Babies Do When Moms Are Not Around
Humanity is facing tremendous ecological and biological problems currently. Just after the swine flu pandemic panicked the world, a recent study made by a group of scientists could bring new fears to our troubled society. Based on the findings, our conception of what babies... Baby Among New Sufferers As Malaysia Swine Flu Cases Jump 4 Times
Malaysia swine flu sufferers has jumped fourfold within one week. And today,it jumped further by another 11 new cases,including a toddler,aged 19 months. Among the earlier confirmed cases is a six-month-old baby... 2253 views | 1 recommendation | 1 comment
The Fraud of American University Accreditation....Part II
The International Institute of Nonviolence
News&Opinion
By: Rev. Jermano
There is a huge divide in the American culture, in which many who authorize the Accreditation are supported by the Government... Too Much Government? Affirmative Action Bake Sale at Purdue
Students belonging to the Purdue University chapter of the Conservative Coalition for American Values held an unusual type of bake sale on February 25, 2009. In an attempt to illustrate how universities use...
created by Margaret Dodd | 38 wks ago | updated 38 wks ago
196 views | 2 recommendations | 4 comments
196 views | 2 recommendations | 4 comments
Universities go green by eliminating cafeteria trays
Universities across the US are starting to ban cafeteria trays. I found this piece quite interesting, but I’m torn if a ban will actually make a difference. It seems like the banning of trays...Bolivia: decree orders to create three indigenous universities
Despite having to confront a recall referendum in just few days, Bolivian government has decreed the creation of three indigenous universities. This comes as a most welcome step towards better access to education...Which Candidate is better for the Economy?
Economists' Statement on John McCain's Jobs for America Economic Plan ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today released a statement signed by over 300 professional economists in... Iranian students banned from nuclear studies in Netherlands
Iran propose to continue 'talks' on uranium enrichment but claims her "nuclear rights", or in other words, it has no plans to halt enrichment..see here . But Netherlands, in a fair attempt to prevent... Warning! Tofu May Harm Your Memory
Vegetarians beware. Those that eat lots of any kind of specific food might be in danger of too much or too little of one chemical or another. After all in the end that's all that food is - a combination of... The Fraud of American University Accreditation....Part I.
The International Institute of Nonviolence
News&Opinion
By: Rev. Jermano
There is a major problem in the United States with Accreditation. They claim they are legitimate but our current social... Greek universities in turmoil.
Even by the turbulent standards of Greek education the previous week has been unprecedented. Once again many of the country's major universities have been occupied by students protesting plans by the government to...Robots to swarm English village in huge contest
I would love to see this in person. The world is saturated with robots and yet somehow they never seem to descend upon a single geographical point. via Mez Breeze, unrivalled finder of the bizarre."A village in England will host a robot hide-and-seek exercise next month, when...
Recent Comments
Top Members Today
Top Rookies
Top Veterans
