I'm not a highly techno geek, but I do like to hear about new applications, websites and programs. I may never do anything with them, but it's fun to see what the Googles and Microsofts of the world have up their sleeve. Google Goggles Google Goggles is a mobile app that allows you to take … Continue reading Maps, Goggles and Foursquare
High Tech U
I grew up with chalkboards and whiteboards, overhead projectors, filmstrips and VHS tapes. The first time I remember having a classroom computer was in high school. My teachers did not have e-mail. My report cards were printed and came in the mail or were sent home with a parent during conferences. And if you forgot … Continue reading High Tech U
America Recycles Day
Did you know glass can be recycled an infinite number of times? Or that every three months, U.S landfills have enough aluminum to rebuild our entire commercial air fleet? And that Americans throw away enough office paper to build a 12 foot high wall of paper from Seattle to NY? ~ National Recycling Coalition The … Continue reading America Recycles Day
Surrender the mommy wars
Recently, Dr. Phil aired a show titled "The Debate that Never Dies" about the constant dispute between stay-at-home moms (SAHM) and working moms. Really? Why is this still a debate? According to Dr. Phil's blog, one of his guests, a SAHM, said something like (paraphrased) 'If a woman can't stay home with her children, she … Continue reading Surrender the mommy wars
Climate change :: Blog Action Day 2009
Today is Blog Action Day, a day when all bloggers write a post about the same subject. This year, the topic is climate change. You've probably heard about climate change. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), leading scientists believe that the warming of the earth (global warming) has something to do with the greenhouse … Continue reading Climate change :: Blog Action Day 2009
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