Today I have decided to feature my Alma Mater Hardin-Simmons University. Founded in 1891 near Abilene, Texas Hardin-Simmons. Affiliated with the Baptist General Convention, HSU has been dedicated to an education enlightened by faith since its earliest days. At a cap of 2,500 students HSU is able to provide a quality education and focus on … Continue reading H is for Hardin-Simmons University
Hey, This Is Your House I’m Flooding
Ok, I found this one on the Make Magazine Blog. It is a flood monitoring system that will enable your house to send you an automatic SMS message in the event of a flood. While it is an interesting concept, it does raise some questions. Doesn't a flood usually mean large amounts of water? I … Continue reading Hey, This Is Your House I’m Flooding
Federal Tutoring Failing Kids
According to recent study released by the American Educational Research Association that after-school tutoring mandated by No Child Left Behind is not making the grade. The study reviewed tutoring practices in Pittsburgh, Los Angeles and Milwaukee. It seems that many children who are eligible for the programs do not attend. Also, some of the programs … Continue reading Federal Tutoring Failing Kids
Gator Blood
Researchers in Louisiana became intrigued that alligators live in swamps, often get cuts or other injuries but rarely die from infections. The researchers studied alligator blood. They discovered that alligator blood can destroy 23 different strains of bacteria including strains that are resistant to antibiotics. Researchers hope that this discovery may lead to new drugs … Continue reading Gator Blood
Sky Watch Friday: Texas Sky
Taken on a windy summer day. The wind that weekend was between 45-60 mph sustained wind. There was some rain but no real storm. Mesquite and Shomack trees blowing in the wind. The Mesquites are little bigger than shrubs and have little wind resistance. For more Sky Watch visit The Sky Watch Team.
Have You Ever Meme
Ellen posted this one earlier today and it looked like fun. Have you ever: Gone on a blind date. Yes Skipped school Yes Watched someone die Yes Been to Canada Yes BC twice Been to Mexico No, I'm probably the only Texan who hasn't/ Been to Florida Live there Been on a plane My favorite … Continue reading Have You Ever Meme
G is for Green
I'm having computer issues this week, so I am recycling some pictures. My first thought G is for green. Of course green makes me think of trees. Tree near Lake Alice covered with Spanish Moss. You can see the bat house in the background. Green trees in front of Castillo de San Marcos (Old Spanish … Continue reading G is for Green
The Dee Zone 