Dive Into High Culture in Ashland
With fewer crowds (and lower prices) at its internationally renowned Shakespeare festival and an ever-thriving local arts scene, nows the ideal time to visit this cultural oasis in woodsy Southern Oregon. nymag.com: Travel
Intel doubles down on its mobile strategy at Mobile World Congress
Caption: Intel CEO Brian Krzanich holding up its new Edison chip Source: Dean Takahashi Intel is unveiling its broad strategy to win more business in mobile device markets in 2014 today at the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona. Intel contends that its product roadmap shows it is positioned to gain market share in mobile […]
Superintendents Unhappy With Louisiana Teacher Review Process
During a meeting of the Superintendents’ Advisory Council, which advises the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education on key issues, several Louisiana superintendents such as Hollis Milton of the West Feliciana Parish school system, spoke out about revising the state’s annual evaluations for public school teachers. They argued in favor of giving principals a […]
The Olympics Are Ending Today, So Here’s Speed Skating Mario Kart-Style
The Olympics are over as of today! To stave off your inevitable Olympic-withdrawal symptoms, we present you this video created by Michael Shanks (probably not the Stargate SG-1 guy). It’s a Speed Skating run – but with all the trappings of a Mario Kart course. Oh, and the narration is perfect. If you’ve ever wanted to see […]
Hong Kong Disneyland In The Black And Fighting To Expand
While it’s taken a few years to hit their stride, Hong Kong Disneyland signed off on their second consecutive fiscal year in the black. Hong Kong Disneyland is currently the smallest Disney theme park in the world, dwarfed by France, Japan, and the daunting United States Disney theme parks. While excitement flooded the Disney family […]
Weight Loss And Diet Tips From A Normal Person Who Has Actually Done It
Weight loss tips are tossed about like crazy but how many people do you know that have actually done it and stuck with it successfully? (Keep in mind I’m not a health expert and this is only my personal experience.) In a related report by The Inquisitr, some supposed weight loss gurus are recommending the […]
Daytona 500 Results: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Passes Dale Sr. With Second Win
Daytona 500. NASCAR fans wait all year for this, and this year those who stuck with it despite a rain delay that lasted almost six hours were not disappointed with today’s Daytona 500 results. The rain delay turned into a tornado warning that cleared the stands, according to an SB Nation report. By the time […]
George Washington University In Talks With Corcoran College For Possible Merger
George Washington University’s plan to absorb art school Corcoran College kept the academia buzzing this weekend, Washington Post reports. With an endowment of $ 1.3 billion dollars, George Washington University certainly can. And with Corcoran College’s current financial woes, the merger will potentially be beneficial for the two institutions. However, educational mergers are very complex. […]