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Jeremy Lin Has Burst From N.B.A. Novelty Act to Knicks Star – NYTimes.com

Its not usual to use the words “Harvard” and “N.B.A.” in the same sentence but this young man is defying all stereotypical definitions. This is a nice story about a rookie asian american basketball player making it to the Pro’s and having…

By Patrick.B | February 8, 2012 | Tutoring, United States | No Comments |
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BBC News – When did the middle finger become offensive?

This a very well written piece about the origins of  “flipping the bird,” which is better known as giving someone the middle finger. Its appropriate since its now what all the news outlets are talking about instead of the excellent…

By Patrick.B | February 7, 2012 | Tutoring, United States | No Comments |
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BBC News – Eye-tracking technology helps advertisers target audience

Now major corporations are utilizing decades of research in neuroscience to figure out what ads actually catch our attention. Take a look at the article to see how its done. Do you believe this is an effective method of gaging…

By Patrick.B | February 6, 2012 | English Tutoring, Science | No Comments |
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BBC News – Tech Know: Lego stop motion animation gives Bowie new look

More lego fun! Now with stop motion photography! BBC News – Tech Know: Lego stop motion animation gives Bowie new look.

By Patrick.B | February 5, 2012 | Tutoring, Video | No Comments |
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Why French Parents Are Superior by Pamela Druckerman – WSJ.com

Interesting essay about the differences between French and American child rearing. Read for yourselves to form an opinion. Let me know what you think! Why French Parents Are Superior by Pamela Druckerman – WSJ.com.

By Patrick.B | February 5, 2012 | English Tutoring, Europe | 2 Comments |
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Alzheimer’s Spreads in the Brain Like a Virus, Studies Find – NYTimes.com

Looks like we may have some  good news about our possibilities of halting the spread of Alzheimer’s. Check out this article to learn more. Alzheimer’s Spreads in the Brain Like a Virus, Studies Find – NYTimes.com.

By Patrick.B | February 3, 2012 | Health | No Comments |
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El Wingador – Video Library – The New York Times

One of the greatest competitive eaters in the world tells his story. You won’t believe what he did to prepare for these competitions. El Wingador – Video Library – The New York Times.

By Patrick.B | February 3, 2012 | English Tutoring | No Comments |
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Volunteering in Local Communities, a Force for Good?

Nice article about the challenges of volunteering abroad. Volunteering in Local Communities, a Force for Good?.

By Patrick.B | February 3, 2012 | English Tutoring | No Comments |
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For Founders to Decorators, Facebook Riches – NYTimes.com

Who says doing what you love won’t make you rich someday. Checkout this story… For Founders to Decorators, Facebook Riches – NYTimes.com.

By Patrick.B | February 2, 2012 | English Tutoring | No Comments |
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Video – Uber-lux green car – Consumer Reports Review

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osI2e0sSDA0&w=560&h=315]   Its always good for a learner of the English language to explore their interests using the language. This is why I like to post videos of topics rooted in real world issues so that my students can…

By Patrick.B | February 2, 2012 | English Tutoring, Technology | No Comments |
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