January 2012
8 posts
Why Smart Students Don't Succeed →
world-shaker:
An outstanding collection of insight from reddit user lnri137. Here’s an excerpt:
You got A’s because you studied or because the classes were easy. You got a B probably because you were so used to understanding things that you didn’t know how to deal with something that didn’t come so easily. I’m guessing that early on you built the cognitive and intellectual tools to rapidly...
December 2011
23 posts
DATA PLAN!!
My phone dinged. And I thought.. who the heck is texting me this early???? (Granted I’ve already been up for awhile studying, but, still, I’m cranky.
First text, warning me that someone on my plan has changed the webplan on their line.
Cool. :)
Second text, warning me that “I” have changed the webplan on my line!!!
I didn’t think I’d be this excited...
Obama to sign indefinite detention bill into law →
The ACLU said last night that the bill contains “harmful provisions that some legislators have said could authorize the U.S. military to pick up and imprison without charge or trial civilians, including American citizens, anywhere in the world” and added: “if President Obama signs this bill, it will damage his legacy.” Human Rights Watch said that Obama’s decision “does enormous damage to the...
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25 Free Resources for Learning a Language Online →
world-shaker:
Here are the first five:
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Busuu A language learning community to practice your language skills.
Conversation Exchange Three...
okay basically today, north carolina is making it...
tidesbetween:
after it has stayed in the shelter for 72 hours
the dogs that fall under this “breed ban” it won’t even get the chance to be adopted
if the owner brings in the dog it will immediately be killed
the breeds in the “ban” are “bullies” ie: Dobermans, Rottweilers, Chow Chows, German Shepherds, Great Danes, Pitbulls, Mastiffs, Akitas and Huskies
click here to sign the petition
and...
November 2011
40 posts
S Club 7 Reunion? If that tours in the US, SOMEONE... →
Tissue carton art →
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EU bans claim that water can cure dehydration →
benigoat:
The US declaring pizza is a vegetable doesn’t look so stupid now. YOUR MOVE, YANKS!