It can be said of modern society that we’ve become annoying, rude and antisocial with our phones and tablets. We need to learn to set ground rules when friends begin filming; anything can go viral. A handy list of smart phone don’ts have been compiled by Andrea Bartz and Brenna Ehrlich, who have a humorous blog entitled “Stuff Hipsters […]
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The Illusion of Optimism
Bomb blasts kill police in Chechen capital
At least two police officers in Russia’s restive region of Chechnya were killed Friday when two bombs went off in the capital, Grozny, the Russian Interior Ministry said. Those who snapped up a ticket to the event that has been dubbed “Avatar Day” will be privy to footage of the much-hyped, technically-advanced 3D science fiction epic that some are saying will revolutionize the way we watch movies.
Will James Cameron’s 3D ‘Avatar’ change cinema forever?
Director James Cameron is today unveiling a 15-minute taster of his hotly-anticipated 3D sci-fi blockbuster "Avatar" to sold-out audiences in selected cinemas across the world. Those who snapped up a ticket to the event that has been dubbed “Avatar Day” will be privy to footage of the much-hyped, technically-advanced 3D science fiction epic that some are saying will revolutionize the way we watch movies. The Oscar-winning director is famous for pushing the boundaries of technology in film and has long been an enthusiastic proponent of 3D technology
PTA Fundraisers: Can a Bake Sale Save a Teacher’s Job?
How many bake sales does it take to save a teacher’s job? For decades, public-school parents have organized such fundraising events to cover the costs of field trips, sports equipment and other frills that enrich their children’s education. Yet now, as recession clouds hang ever lower and state budgets tighten, schools and districts are increasingly asking adults to help pay for essentials