By Ryan Vlastelica
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Major U.S. stock indexes pointed to a drop of about 2 percent at the open on Friday as a possible debt default at a Dubai state-owned conglomerate sparked...
I just discovered that Jerry Bracey recently passed away. In his work he had battled the misuse of statistics and testing. If you haven't had a chance to see his work, I encourage you to do so....
Written by jburke@mainelearns.org (Jim Burke)
on Learning in Maine
1 day 16 hours ago
Every Thanksgiving, I feel sorry for newspaper carriers.
In addition to working on a holiday, they have to lug a huge package of ad supplements along with the regular edition of the paper.
Since I...
Written by Mike Lange
on Mike's Column
1 day 3 hours ago
This past Saturday my father in law, Brian, passed away. He had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's/dementia this past summer. The past 2 years have been very hard for him. He was actually in the...
I have figured out how to get kids to eat vegetables. I should write a book and become rich and famous. I could call it "How to Get Your Kids to Eat Vegetables." Maybe I could be on Oprah. On the...
Today, I am thankful for much in my life. I am thankful for family. For my dad who stocks the fridge with blueberry seltzer before I come home, for my mom who plays never-ending games of Lexulous...
I am currently putting the finishing touches on our Cyber Monday Sale! Many folks will be braving the crowds for the Black Friday sales. At Joanne Lee Photography, we are all about the experience....
Yesterday, in my language arts for elementary students class, we were discussing the journal writing / letter writing genre. To emphasize personal letters the class was asked to write a letter to...
Written by STAY AT HOME MOMMY FROM MAINE
on Maine Momma of Three
7 days 2 hours ago
on a crispy, November morning:sparkling frostand golden chickensUntil the flurry of my semester finishes up, December 4th. Because sometimes things just feel a little overwhelming around here. And I...
Found a book Brady made while in Mrs. Neill's ABC preschool class. When asked how to make Chocolate Chip Cook he responded with:
Put in Chocolate Chips. Put in sugar, milk, and nothing else. Stir...
Written by The Roberts
on Julie Roberts
1 day 1 hour ago