According to a recent articles in the New York Times and Discovery News current biofuels may not be much better for the environment than fossil fuels. Two recent studies have found that biofuels may actually produce more greenhouse emissions than conventional fossil fuels. Previous studies have not considered the conversion of natural ecosystems to farmland. … Continue reading Biofuels May Contribute to a Greenhouse Effect
One Tough Mama
Updated Saw this on the news today about a mother in Jacksonville who found a creative way to handle her son's misbehavior. Her second grade son had gotten in trouble for being rude to his teacher. She decided to get his attention in a big way. She and her son stood on the sidewalk with a … Continue reading One Tough Mama
What Do You Think?
Ok, this one may be an urban legend but I thought it was interesting. In fact, I think the probability that it an urban legend is extremely high. However it is still interesting. In 1997. at student from Eagle Rock Junior High won first prize at the Greater Idaho Falls Science Fair. He was attempting … Continue reading What Do You Think?
Top 10: Things My Students Have Said or Done
After teaching for over 10 years I have quite a collection of humorous things my students have said or done. Thought I would share a few of my favorites. All names or other identifying information has been changed to protect the innocent and not so innocent. #10 From a college history class: New England is … Continue reading Top 10: Things My Students Have Said or Done
Wacky News Item: Pot Vending Machine
Found another wacky news item on FoxNews.com.Yes, that is right a vending machine that dispenses marijuana. An inventor in Los Angeles has created a machine that dispenses medical marijuana. California is one of 11 states that allow medical use of marijuana. However, the federal government does not recognize the state laws. The machines were created … Continue reading Wacky News Item: Pot Vending Machine
In The News Today ….
Interesting tibits I have found in the news today. Florida Primaries If you live in Florida head then it is time for you to the polls and vote for the presidential candidate of your choice. Sunday the New York Times published an interesting Op-Ed by Caroline Kennedy comparing Obama with her father. Essentially it is … Continue reading In The News Today ….
Top 10: ADHD Things
As, you probably have figured out if you have read my tagline I have ADHD. Life with ADHD can be interesting, at times challenging but mostly it is just normal. While talking with a friend I came up with the idea for writing a list of Top 10 ADHD Things. #10 Easily distracted Sometimes it … Continue reading Top 10: ADHD Things
The Dee Zone 