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Current Events for November 8, 2012Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 11:06 am
Barack Obama Re-Elected President Of The United States Of America!
On November 6th, 2012, an estimated 126 million Americans braved long lines to cast their vote for the candidate they believed was best suited to lead the country for the next four years. As had been expected, the race was close but by 8.30pm PST, most television networks were predicting that President Barack Obama had obtained the 270 electoral votes that he needed to be re-elected.Current Events for October 31, 2012Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Video Of The Week - Are You Smarter Than A Chimp?
Humans believe that they are at the top of the food chain because they can outsmart any living being on this planet - While that may be true to some extent, animals, especially chimpanzees that share 99% of our DNA, are no dummies either.Current Events for October 31, 2012Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 12:21 am
Current Events for October 25, 2012Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 11:08 am
Mr. NixonWho is involved, and what is their want/need? Why do people do these things?If you could fly where would you fly to?
The World's First Wingsuit Champion Is Crowned
On Wednesday October 18th, eight of the world's best wingsuit jumpers gathered at the edge of Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie, China to participate in the inaugural World Championships of the extreme sport. Originally scheduled to be held on the 13th, the event had to be delayed due to bad weather, a fact that did not seem to bother the contestants who all just wanted to soar in the skies!Whanau Friday rotation 2BThursday, September 27, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Mr. Nixonwho is this article about? what is their role? why have they made the news?If you could climb any building in the world, which building would you climb?
French 'Spiderman' Alain Robert Is At It Again!
While watching Spiderman movies is awesome, we all know that neither Andrew Garfield nor Tobey Maguire can ever climb buildings with bare hands, even if their lives depended on it - For that matter can any mere mortal pull off a stunt like that? Turns out there is indeed a real-life Spiderman, who makes a living, climbing the tallest and most challenging buildings in the world.Whanau Friday rotation 2Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Mr. NixonWhat is the need/want being fulfilled in this article. If you designed this machine what would you get it to dispense? draw a picture of this.
Popinator 'Pops' Popcorn Right Into Your Mouth!
If you are like most kids than your favorite way to eat popcorn is by shooting it into your mouth, one kernel at a time. However, unless you have an extremely accurate aim, it can be a frustrating experience and a little messy, to say the least. Now, the makers of Popcorn Indiana have come up with an ingenious solution.Current Events for August 23, 2012Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Mr. NixonLets look at the need or want in this article.First lets look at what this is testing? (What key competency?)What do you think the university is gaining from this research?Why do you think people with a higher level of the tested key competency later in life get better/higher grades at school than those that give in faster?Create your own test for that key competency. Draw a picture of your test.
How Long Can You Resist A Marshmallow?
How long can you resist a marshmallow? For a minute, maybe two - How about 20 minutes? Believe it or not, the answer to that simple question, could shape your entire future - At least that, is the conclusion reached by University of Stanford scientist Walter Mischel the brainchild behind the now legendary 'Stanford Marshmallow' test.Current Events for August 16, 2012Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 1:10 pm
You Will Never Guess What This Ultra-Cool Eco-Friendly Bike Is Made From
If you are in the market for a new two-wheeler, you may want to consider this radical bicycle. The brainchild of Israeli inventor Izhar Gafni, the fully functional vehicle that costs just $10 USD to manufacture is crafted entirely from cardboard. And, incase you are wondering, it is water resistant too!Current Events for August 16, 2012Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Current Events for August 16, 2012Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 1:05 pm
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