Eerie abandoned places Oct 28, 2009
Nearly 400 national parks can be found all across America, and feature breathtaking vistas, rock formations millions of years old, and more. Most popular. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Cellphonometry: Can Kids Really Learn Math From Smartphones? Oct 21, 2009
And expect to see cell phones in action in math classrooms all across America soon: The 2009 Horizon Report, compiled by the New Media Consortium and the Educause Learning Initiative, cites mobile devices as an educational "technology to watch" and predicts they will be adopted in many schools within the next year. Project K-Nect began in the curious mind of Shawn Gross, the Managing Director at the education-technology firm Digital Millennial Consulting. (FastCompany)
Nobel Peace Prize Seen in a New Light Oct 12, 2009
Cultural Awareness Sees School Districts Across America Vary Widely in How They Teach Explorer's Story. Independent Study of Wanat Battle by Military Historian Finds Widely Used M4 Rifles Can Jam at Worst Time. (CBS News)
TRANSCRIPT: President Obama's address to students (130) Sep 15, 2009
And we've got students tuning in from all across America, from kindergarten through 12th grade ... That's what young people like you are doing every day, all across America ... Issues wrote on Sep 11, 2009 7:24 AM:" In my opinion the Republican party has many negative issues. The politicians are constantly caught in immoral behaviors broadcasted across America. Republicans ran the country when 9-11 took place. Illegal immigrants have flooded this country and bankrupted our welfare system. Our... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
THIRD ANNUAL NATIONAL DAY OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Celebrating What's Right with the American Teenager September 12, 2009 Sep 13, 2009
To spark the 2009 Day of Encouragement, the Encouragement Foundation has traveled to 14 cities in 7 days, culminating in an event in New York City September 12, to honor the amazing and life changing actions of teens and pre-teens across America ... National Day of Encouragement, 7 Days Across America Honorees ... Jeff Foxworthy on National Day of Encouragement and '7 Days Across America. (PR Newswire)
• Mail to the chief: What kids tell the president Aug 16, 2009
Mail to the chief: What kids tell the president By Margaret Webb PresslerThe Washington Post "Dear President Obama: Letters of Hope From Children Across America," edited by Bruce Kluger and David Tabatsky, for ages 7 and up; 105 pages, with pictures. The historic election of Barack Obama was exciting for many children; in fact, among kids, few presidential elections (or candidates) have created such interest in national politics. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
What Will Health Care Reform Cost You? Aug 12, 2009
The numbers for illegal aliens will just get bigger that flow has never stopped, and Obama is in Mexico now inviting more,,,they are working out a deal now for Mexican truckers to ship across America, and more wasted money for the war on drugs,,,,,,,,,one that should replace marijuana from the list of dangerous drugs and put the real killer drugs on the list,,,,those that are legally made by Big Pharma. by 911SRVIVR August 11, 2009 5:30 AM EDT. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Review: 'Free' advice on how to profit by giving things away Aug 10, 2009
In 1902, the owner of the business tried something new by running a small ad in Ladies' Home Journal touting Jell-O as "America's Most Famous Dessert" and printed a cookbook with recipes using Jell-O, then had traveling salesmen hand it out for free door-to-door in small towns across America. Armed with the recipes and the notion that it was a famous dessert, consumers began to ask for Jell-O, and sales rocketed. (USA Today -- Money)
High-Wire-Walker Nik Wallenda to Walk Above the Cedar Point Midway on Sunday, July 26 Jul 24, 2009
As one of 13 stops of Nik Wallenda's "Walk Across America" tour, the unbelievable feat will take place along Cedar Point's Main Midway at 5 p.m. The seventh-generation high-wire performer will attempt to walk a 340-foot stretch of the Sky Ride on a cable that is only slightly thicker than an inch in width and more than nine stories above the ground. He will do this without a safety net, safety wire or harness. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
McDonald's(R) Unveils Happiest Cities for Families in America During Happy Meal(R) 30th Birthday Celebration Jul 18, 2009
"I'm excited to be named the 'Happiness Ambassador' and share in the birthday fun with kids and families across America.". Local dignitaries were also in attendance to accept the honor and join in the celebration with local residents. (PR Newswire)
Stephanopoulos Ducky Dad Of The Year Jun 21, 2009
"Of course, everyone . . . across America was calling in to ask who hates who and why," Stephanopoulos told the crowd at the Sheraton New York. "It turned out it was all about some duckies.". (New York Post -- Gossip)
A closet full of deals Jun 16, 2009
Along Main Streets across America, seeing vacant spaces come to life with new business is, to say the least, a good sign. A business that benefits both vendor and customer - well that's even better. (Niles Star, MI)
Lindsay Walker Named to 2009 SEC Softball Community Service Team May 6, 2009
The engineer major also contributed time at the local animal shelter and with Read Across America. She is a 2008-09 SEC Academic Honor Roll selection and a member of Alpha Lambda Delta. (Uscsports.com)
WNET.ORG's 16th Annual Gala Salute to Honor Author and Civic Leader Meredith Brokaw, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chairman And CEO Jamie Dimon, and Academy Award-Winning Actor Kevin Kline Apr 15, 2009
Each year, the Annual Gala Salute celebrates individuals who have made a notable commitment to the vitality of public television in the New York region and across America. Past honorees who are invited to attend the 2009 Gala include Alan Alda, Julie Andrews, William F. Baker, Antonio Banderas, Tony Bennett, Michael R. Bloomberg, Tom Brokaw, Ken Burns, Ric Burns, Joan Ganz Cooney, Walter Cronkite, Lewis Cullman, Oscar de la Renta, Charles F. Dolan, Plcido Domingo, William J. Flynn, Albert R.... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pop Culture Icon Turns 25 Apr 2, 2009
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A quarter century after their storied rise to fame as the most popular terrestrial reptilian brothers of a generation, the official Shell-ebration marking the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) 25th Anniversary kicks off in their New York City home on Thursday, April 23 to start a year-long series of personal interactive experiences for fans across America. Related Quotes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Flooded N. Dakota Stares Down Snow Storm Apr 1, 2009
That =s to The American People staring at the trillions of dollars of debt and the inefficient system of favoritism granted to Wall Street, Banks, Credit & Mortgages, Oil & Auto Corporations across America. So Sad as Big Oil continues to gouge us at the pumps. (CBS News -- US)
Santa Claus is a year-round endeavor Mar 20, 2009
The Web site states that Santa-America brings the highest quality Santas together across America to focus on our special mission: an unhurried visit by a loving, committed, trained, backgrounded Santa to families facing physical and emotional crisis. He said the children he will visit range from 2 and a half or 3 to about 7 or 8, and can be suffering from a terminal illness, chronic ailment, or traumatic stress disorder. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Baby sitters accused of taping sex with children Mar 15, 2009
capslock wrote on Mar 14, 2009 6:55 PM:" Sadly, this is becoming very common across America. ". barbie200455 wrote on Mar 14, 2009 7:34 PM:" This just makes me sick to my stomach. What is wrong with people???? I hope they put these two in prison where they will find out what sexual abuse is all about. Disgusting..... ". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Cold & Flu Feb 7, 2009
Record numbers of early voters are lining up across America, and one nonprofit hopes health is on at least some of their minds. All children 6 months to 18 years old should receive the flu vaccine this year, federal officials said Monday, offering protection to an additional 30 million children. (CNN -- Health)
