The first set of trials for an anti-smoking jab are coming to an end. The vaccine causes the body to form antibodies against nicotine. If it is successful a course of five injections could be enough to help a smoker quit.
‘Bumfights’ producer defends his video
“LAS VEGAS, Nevada (CNN) — A Las Vegas filmmaker defended his fast-selling video featuring grisly footage of homeless men fighting and performing dangerous stunts.”
I’m posting this because my uncle, Richard Moore, is one of the teachers honored.
Lessons:
Teaching more than ABCs
Remember that teacher you had so many years ago who taught you more than the course you signed up for? Remember how you never said thank you? Two local students and one parent found a very public way to thank three very special teachers. The three were among 10 Delaware Valley teachers who were honored last Friday at a Phillies game in Philadelphia – just in time for National Teacher Appreciation Week, which runs May 5 through 11. The week is sponsored by the National Education Association, the nation’s biggest teachers union.
Pro-Palestinian Class Proposal Under Review
“[…]The course will only explore varying pro-Palestinian arguments rather than the debate between Palestinian sovereignty and Israeli occupation[…]”
"The web continues to grow at staggering rates. Automated search engines are increasingly unable to turn up useful results to search queries. The small paid editorial staffs at commercial directory sites can’t keep up with submissions, and the quality and comprehensiveness of their directories has suffered. Link rot is setting in and they can’t keep pace with the growth of the Internet."
"Instead of fighting the explosive growth of the Internet, the Open Directory provides the means for the Internet to organize itself. As the Internet grows, so do the number of net-citizens. These citizens can each organize a small portion of the web and present it back to the rest of the population, culling out the bad and useless and keeping only the best content."