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Economy
What were the top 15 drops in the Dow Jones?
Reagan, Trump, and Bush were presidents during 7 of the top 15 drops of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. If this table is expanded to the top 20, then 80% of the large drops occurred during a republi…
February 2023 Employment Report
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today that total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 311,000. The unemployment rate edged down to 3.6 percent relative to one year ago. The unemployment rate fo…
February 2022 Employment Report
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today that total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 678,000. The unemployment rate edged down to 3.8 percent The employment number exceeded forecasts The unemp…
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Drops
The U.S. Department of Labor Weekly Claims report was released today. The numbers were the lowest level since January 1. The nonfarm payrolls report for February will be available tomorrow. Initial cl…
Ford Blue and Ford Model e Businesses Announced
Ford will reorganize operations to separate its electric and internal combustion engine businesses into different units within the automaker. The company expects the move will streamline its growing e…
What were the top 15 drops in the Dow Jones?
Reagan, Trump, and Bush were presidents during 7 of the top 15 drops of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. If this table is expanded to the top 20, then 80% of the large drops occurred during a republi…
February 2023 Employment Report
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today that total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 311,000. The unemployment rate edged down to 3.6 percent relative to one year ago. The unemployment rate fo…
February 2022 Employment Report
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today that total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 678,000. The unemployment rate edged down to 3.8 percent The employment number exceeded forecasts The unemp…
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Drops
The U.S. Department of Labor Weekly Claims report was released today. The numbers were the lowest level since January 1. The nonfarm payrolls report for February will be available tomorrow. Initial cl…
Ford Blue and Ford Model e Businesses Announced
Ford will reorganize operations to separate its electric and internal combustion engine businesses into different units within the automaker. The company expects the move will streamline its growing e…
Education
Writing Lesson Plans for Low Attention Span Students
Writing a lesson plan for high school students with very low attention span can be challenging. In this case, it is essential to focus on engaging and interactive teaching methods that keep the studen…
Chicago Teachers Union Votes To Go Remote
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) voted to return to remote learning on Tuesday January 4, 2022. In turn, the district decided to close classes and cancel after school activities. Chicago Public School…
Organic Teaching-Learning
Status: Draft Last Edited: February 10, 2019 A learners' view (ALV) of learning makes organic qualities of teaching-learning visible.
Writing Lesson Plans
To be frank, writing lesson plans has never been high on my "Top 10" things to do. Before I started writing them, I thought they were easy to write but I discovered they aren't. Most recently,…
A Teaching Problem or a Teaching Symptom?
Do you have a teaching problem or a teaching symptom? Do you know how to tell the difference and what to do with the difference?
Writing Lesson Plans for Low Attention Span Students
Writing a lesson plan for high school students with very low attention span can be challenging. In this case, it is essential to focus on engaging and interactive teaching methods that keep the studen…
Chicago Teachers Union Votes To Go Remote
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) voted to return to remote learning on Tuesday January 4, 2022. In turn, the district decided to close classes and cancel after school activities. Chicago Public School…
Organic Teaching-Learning
Status: Draft Last Edited: February 10, 2019 A learners' view (ALV) of learning makes organic qualities of teaching-learning visible.
Writing Lesson Plans
To be frank, writing lesson plans has never been high on my "Top 10" things to do. Before I started writing them, I thought they were easy to write but I discovered they aren't. Most recently,…
A Teaching Problem or a Teaching Symptom?
Do you have a teaching problem or a teaching symptom? Do you know how to tell the difference and what to do with the difference?
Life
It’s Time to Visit the Beautiful State of Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a state in the Midwest region of the United States. It was first explored by Europeans in the late 1600s and was part of the French colony of Louisiana until 1763, when it was ceded to Gr…
The Top 5 Attractions of New Orleans
New Orleans is a city with a rich and complex history that spans more than 300 years. The city was founded by the French in 1718 and named for the Duke of Orleans, who was then the regent of France. O…
The Top 5 Attractions in Washington DC
Washington, D.C. is a city rich in history and culture, with many iconic landmarks and attractions. Here are five of the top must-see attractions in Washington, D.C.: The National Mall: This expansive…
The Top 5 Attractions in Florida
Florida is home to many amazing attractions, from theme parks to natural wonders. Here are five of the top must-see attractions in Florida: Walt Disney World: This world-famous resort is one of the mo…
The Top National Parks in the United States
Traveling in an RV is one of the most exciting ways to explore the great outdoors in the United States. RVing provides a unique experience, offering the flexibility to travel at your own pace, stay in…
It’s Time to Visit the Beautiful State of Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a state in the Midwest region of the United States. It was first explored by Europeans in the late 1600s and was part of the French colony of Louisiana until 1763, when it was ceded to Gr…
The Top 5 Attractions of New Orleans
New Orleans is a city with a rich and complex history that spans more than 300 years. The city was founded by the French in 1718 and named for the Duke of Orleans, who was then the regent of France. O…
The Top 5 Attractions in Washington DC
Washington, D.C. is a city rich in history and culture, with many iconic landmarks and attractions. Here are five of the top must-see attractions in Washington, D.C.: The National Mall: This expansive…
The Top 5 Attractions in Florida
Florida is home to many amazing attractions, from theme parks to natural wonders. Here are five of the top must-see attractions in Florida: Walt Disney World: This world-famous resort is one of the mo…
The Top National Parks in the United States
Traveling in an RV is one of the most exciting ways to explore the great outdoors in the United States. RVing provides a unique experience, offering the flexibility to travel at your own pace, stay in…
Science
The Top 5 21st Century Advances in Science
Basic scientific research, also known as fundamental research, is the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake, without any specific application or goal in mind. This type of research is driven by curios…
E.O. Wilson Dies at 92
Pioneered the field of sociobiology theory of island biogeography Harvard professor for 46 years Pellegrino University research professor emeritus Author of 30 books; two won Pulitzer Prizes An entomo…
NASA, ESA, CSA launch the James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was designed to replace the Hubble telescope. The telescope has been a 25-year project. Thousands of scientists, technicians and engineers from 14 countries have…
Solar Impulse 2 will begin its flight around-the-world on Monday
The Solar Impulse 2 will begin its flight around the world on Monday.
Google and Fidelity Invest 1 U.S. Billion into SpaceX
SpaceX formally announced the financing round in which Google and Fidelity invested 1 billion U.S. dollars.
The Top 5 21st Century Advances in Science
Basic scientific research, also known as fundamental research, is the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake, without any specific application or goal in mind. This type of research is driven by curios…
E.O. Wilson Dies at 92
Pioneered the field of sociobiology theory of island biogeography Harvard professor for 46 years Pellegrino University research professor emeritus Author of 30 books; two won Pulitzer Prizes An entomo…
NASA, ESA, CSA launch the James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was designed to replace the Hubble telescope. The telescope has been a 25-year project. Thousands of scientists, technicians and engineers from 14 countries have…
Solar Impulse 2 will begin its flight around-the-world on Monday
The Solar Impulse 2 will begin its flight around the world on Monday.
Google and Fidelity Invest 1 U.S. Billion into SpaceX
SpaceX formally announced the financing round in which Google and Fidelity invested 1 billion U.S. dollars.
Staff
Domains Loading
I started teaching physics a few years ago and this has been the focus of my attention. Unfortunately, this means this website has deteriorated. I spent time last night fixing the domains. They should…
Promethean ActivPanel Installed
It’s been years since using a Promethean board but the school techs rolled in a 75-inch beauty. My 5th period students were eager to see it in action and ended up setting it up. They moved things arou…
CSET Subtest II (220) Passed
Teaching in a public high school is filled with opportunities and challenges. I started teaching physics in August, three weeks after school started. In order to keep teaching, the CSET Subtest II (22…
Change in Teaching Assignments
June started with a huge opportunity. The physics teacher announced he was leaving and some of the teachers in the department thought I'd be a good match to help rebuild the physics program. While I t…
Trello: Organize By Drag and Drop
Is your mind as cluttered as the top of your desk? Do you have too many things to do in your busy life that you cannot find the time to breathe?
Domains Loading
I started teaching physics a few years ago and this has been the focus of my attention. Unfortunately, this means this website has deteriorated. I spent time last night fixing the domains. They should…
Promethean ActivPanel Installed
It’s been years since using a Promethean board but the school techs rolled in a 75-inch beauty. My 5th period students were eager to see it in action and ended up setting it up. They moved things arou…
CSET Subtest II (220) Passed
Teaching in a public high school is filled with opportunities and challenges. I started teaching physics in August, three weeks after school started. In order to keep teaching, the CSET Subtest II (22…
Change in Teaching Assignments
June started with a huge opportunity. The physics teacher announced he was leaving and some of the teachers in the department thought I'd be a good match to help rebuild the physics program. While I t…
Trello: Organize By Drag and Drop
Is your mind as cluttered as the top of your desk? Do you have too many things to do in your busy life that you cannot find the time to breathe?
Technology
ASUS Announces 2023 Vivobook Classic Series
On April 7, 2023, ASUS introduced five new models in the 2023 Vivobook Classic series of laptops. The top laptops in the series use the 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900H CPU and GeForce RTX™ 4060 GPU. A…
Microsoft OneNote to Gain Copilot
Microsoft 365 Copilot is coming to OneNote.
WordPress 6.2 Released
WordPress 6.2 has been released and is now available for webmasters to install. WordPress Site Editor Comes out of Beta Improved Navigation Menu Block Improved Template Browsing Experience Template Pa…
Apple March 8, 2022 Event
Apple announced several products during their March 8, 2022, event. Studio Display Mac Studio iPad air iPhone SE iPhone 13 and 13 Pro color addition Some of the products will be available as soon as t…
Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED
ASUS announced its Zenbook 17 Fold at CES 2022. 2560×1920 4:3 screen 12th-gen Core i7 U processor 16GB of RAM Thunderbolt 4 connectivity Harmon Kardon speakers QHD webcam
ASUS Announces 2023 Vivobook Classic Series
On April 7, 2023, ASUS introduced five new models in the 2023 Vivobook Classic series of laptops. The top laptops in the series use the 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900H CPU and GeForce RTX™ 4060 GPU. A…
Microsoft OneNote to Gain Copilot
Microsoft 365 Copilot is coming to OneNote.
WordPress 6.2 Released
WordPress 6.2 has been released and is now available for webmasters to install. WordPress Site Editor Comes out of Beta Improved Navigation Menu Block Improved Template Browsing Experience Template Pa…
Apple March 8, 2022 Event
Apple announced several products during their March 8, 2022, event. Studio Display Mac Studio iPad air iPhone SE iPhone 13 and 13 Pro color addition Some of the products will be available as soon as t…
Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED
ASUS announced its Zenbook 17 Fold at CES 2022. 2560×1920 4:3 screen 12th-gen Core i7 U processor 16GB of RAM Thunderbolt 4 connectivity Harmon Kardon speakers QHD webcam
US & World
What were the top 15 drops in the Dow Jones?
Reagan, Trump, and Bush were presidents during 7 of the top 15 drops of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. If this table is expanded to the top 20, then 80% of the large drops occurred during a republi…
Trump Lawyer Resigns One Day Before Trial To Begin
Joseph Tacopina has filed with the courts that he will not represent Donald J. Trump. The E. Jean Carroll civil case is schedule to begin Tuesday January 16, 2024. The Stormy Daniels criminal case in…
Judge Lewis A. Kaplan Issues Order RE Postponement
On May 9, 2023, a jury found Donald J. Trump liable for sexual assault and defamation. The jury awarded Ms. Carroll $5 million in damages. Seven months ago, a second trial was set to seek damages for…
Airman Arrested In Case of Leaked Classified Documents
Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira has been arrested in the latest case of leaked classified documents. Teixeira, 21, is the head of Thug Shaker Central, an online gaming community. Po…
Donald J. Trump Indictment Unsealed
The Manhattan Grand Jury indictment against Donald. J. Trump has been unsealed. 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Trump plead not guilty. Bragg: "Under NY state law, it is a felony to f…
What were the top 15 drops in the Dow Jones?
Reagan, Trump, and Bush were presidents during 7 of the top 15 drops of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. If this table is expanded to the top 20, then 80% of the large drops occurred during a republi…
Trump Lawyer Resigns One Day Before Trial To Begin
Joseph Tacopina has filed with the courts that he will not represent Donald J. Trump. The E. Jean Carroll civil case is schedule to begin Tuesday January 16, 2024. The Stormy Daniels criminal case in…
Judge Lewis A. Kaplan Issues Order RE Postponement
On May 9, 2023, a jury found Donald J. Trump liable for sexual assault and defamation. The jury awarded Ms. Carroll $5 million in damages. Seven months ago, a second trial was set to seek damages for…
Airman Arrested In Case of Leaked Classified Documents
Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira has been arrested in the latest case of leaked classified documents. Teixeira, 21, is the head of Thug Shaker Central, an online gaming community. Po…
Donald J. Trump Indictment Unsealed
The Manhattan Grand Jury indictment against Donald. J. Trump has been unsealed. 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Trump plead not guilty. Bragg: "Under NY state law, it is a felony to f…
What were the top 15 drops in the Dow Jones?
Reagan, Trump, and Bush were presidents during 7 of the top 15 drops of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. If this table is expanded to the top 20, then 80% of the large drops occurred during a republi…
Trump Lawyer Resigns One Day Before Trial To Begin
Joseph Tacopina has filed with the courts that he will not represent Donald J. Trump. The E. Jean Carroll civil case is schedule to begin Tuesday January 16, 2024. The Stormy Daniels criminal case in…
Judge Lewis A. Kaplan Issues Order RE Postponement
On May 9, 2023, a jury found Donald J. Trump liable for sexual assault and defamation. The jury awarded Ms. Carroll $5 million in damages. Seven months ago, a second trial was set to seek damages for…
