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Trying to get away this summer but concerned about time and budget? Enter Kim Orlando, Founder of TravelingMom.com, with tips and deals to help you plan the perfect summer vacation. Video from Savings.com and Hilton Garden Inn.Trying to get away this summer but concerned about time and budget? Enter Kim Orlando,... more
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Before hitting the road this summer, don’t forget to pack the essentials to keep your family fed, comfortable and entertained! Dana Hilmer, The Lifestyle Mom, shares some tips. Video from Nestlé, Wyndham Hotel Group, Pampers, Disney Digital Books.com and Tetris Online Inc.Before hitting the road this summer, don’t forget to pack the essentials to keep... more
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Below is a list of 15 colleges where students experience the true leisure life between May and September.
:http://www.bestcollegesonline.net/blog/2010/15-hottest-colleges-for-summer-fun/Below is a list of 15 colleges where students experience the true leisure life between... more
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Universal has considered using robot arms for The “Forbidden Journey of Harry Potter”, the centerpiece attraction in its $200 million-plus Wizarding World project inside Islands of Adventure. Company officials have kept most details of the ride secret so far, but we have information that certain construction documents show that the resort is working with a company that builds ride systems based on KUKA arms.Universal has considered using robot arms for The “Forbidden Journey of Harry... more
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Obama has been accused of a lot of things lately (fascist, communist, fascist and communist at the same time), but we may soon see a new fount of allegations against the President: he doesn't like summer break! Sure, there are plenty of waterfights and impromptu sporting events (supporting America's critical squirtgun and Sunny D industries), but Obama argues that the lengthy summer vacation enjoyed by students puts them at an academic disadvantage on a global stage.
From the AP:
"'Now, I know longer school days and school years are not wildly popular ideas,' the president said earlier this year. 'Not with Malia and Sasha, not in my family, and probably not in yours. But the challenges of a new century demand more time in the classroom.' The president, who has a sixth-grader and a third-grader, wants schools to add time to classes, to stay open late and to let kids in on weekends so they have a safe place to go. 'Our school calendar is based upon the agrarian economy and not too many of our kids are working the fields today,' Education Secretary Arne Duncan said in a recent interview with The Associated Press."
The agrarian economy point is a good one. I know that for the last few decades some school districts have experimented with year-round school years (though I can't speak to their success - any education experts out there?). But yes, it's not like secondary school students are wholesale adding to our country's productivity in summer months by helping to bring in the harvest.
What do you think? Is the summer break outmoded? Should our students spent more time in school? More days and longer hours? If not, what other ways can we make America's schools more competitive?Obama has been accused of a lot of things lately (fascist, communist, fascist and... more
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Author and Travel Expert, Pauline Frommer talks about her recent trip to Cancun and how to get the most value out of your vacation.Author and Travel Expert, Pauline Frommer talks about her recent trip to Cancun and... more
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There are plenty of productive ways you can spend your summer that can be fun, relaxing, helpful for your education or career, or just downright lucrative for your pocketbook. Check out this list of 100 productive ways.There are plenty of productive ways you can spend your summer that can be fun,... more
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Bad parenting used to mean tons of therapy bills, but nowadays it just means tons of views. Brett takes a look at some of YouTube's worst parents in this week's Viral Video Film School.
Viral Video Film School is a recurring segment on the weekly television show infoMania. In each episode of VVFS, Professor Brett Erlich teaches you valuable skills in the discipline of Viral Video making. So sit down, take notes, and try not to piss him off. For more Brett visit http://current.com/viral-video-film-school/ and Current TV.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.Bad parenting used to mean tons of therapy bills, but nowadays it just means tons of... more
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