This is an interesting blog post from Constance Hale, a journalist and author. In the post she gives tips and examples of well written sentences. She’s putting together a series of blog post that will focus on writing excellent sentences.…
UK vs US English 1 – YouTube
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP_g61r06KY] via UK vs US English 1 – YouTube. This is one of my favorite videos comparing British and American English. Do you know of anymore differences? Send me a note to let me know what you think! And…
Video – Top 5 in Tech, Friday, May 25, 2012 – WSJ.com
Cool technology news from WSJ. Check it out! What new technological development will personally help you in the near future? Video – Top 5 in Tech, Friday, May 25, 2012 – WSJ.com.
Australia Tops OECD Better Life Index – WSJ.com
Have you ever wondered to yourself what life would be like if only you lived in a better neighborhood, city or even Country. Well if so this article will give you some ideas as to your best options for a…
What They Don’t Tell You at Graduation – WSJ.com
In the USA its time for university students who’ve completed their academic career to graduate. The students generally go to a commencement ceremony, a formal event where the graduating students receive their diploma in front of friends and family. The…
BBC News – IsAnyoneUps Hunter Moore: The nets most hated man
This story highlights the dangers of online bullying and the recent phenomenon of revenge pornography. The owner of the site IsAnyoneUp, Hunter Moore, made a name for himself by encouraging followers of his sight to post compromising pictures of their…
BBC News – Back to the future of computer science
I remember when I first learned about how I could actually program a computer game myself, since I was already too busy with my other high school courses I never bothered to make a go of it. Now you don’t…
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…
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…
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.