How Parents Should Deal with High School Senioritis
Got a high school kid that’s losing motivation as we approach graduation? Here are some tips from a parent who witnessed an extreme case of senioritis.
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Great Performance: Any ACDC Fans Out There?
This guy takes on Thunderstruck with a guitar. His name is Luca Stricagnoli and you can learn more about him here. But that link isn’t half as entertaining as the video below.
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This Is Your Brain On Extreme Weather
We love it when we can frame an idea with two separate stories. Below you’ll read about the biased coverage of the West Virginia derailment, but here you’ll learn about media’s tendency towards sensationalizing the news and it’s all-to-real affect on the way we think. It’s an informative video well worth your time.
Read & ShareYet Another Reason to Love Your Pet
It turns out that the dirt, dust, hair and grime that comes with having a pet is actually good for us. The idea is that all those little imperfections help us build immunity to the right kind of bad cells. But you don’t have to take my word for it, there’s a video that explains
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NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert: Mucca Pazza
If you take music and add theater and talent, Mucca Pazza is one of the outcomes. From the ‘About’ page for the group, “MUCCA PAZZA was born in a steel mill parking lot along the Chicago river. Combining marching band traditions and street theater experience with rock band sensibilities.” Learn more about the group here.
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How to Improve Reading Comprehension for Elementary Schoolers
Having trouble keeping your kids interested in reading? Here’s one woman’s story and steps that worked for her family.
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For the bulk of humanities existence, the moon has been the subject of mythology, poetry, romance, and intrigue. But we only ever had half of the story. Want the scientific peak at the other side of the moon? Here it is.
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I’m not prone to hyperbole like the ‘insane’ in the title above often, but this video qualifies. Just watch, and rewatch, and rewatch, I’ve done it numerous times and I still can’t pick out the octopus every time. Nature is awesome.
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Watch: Why Does Daisy Get to Eat Her Ice Cream First?
Cooper looks like a pretty sad dog, but there’s a pretty good reason for the special treatment. The end will make you laugh.
Read & Share8 Sick Remedies That Actually Work – Scientifically!
We’re in the heart of the cold and flu season right now, and whether you’re looking avoid getting sick or get over a current cold faster, it turns out science as proven a few simple diet tricks can be helpful. Get the quick rundown on what’s good for you, and the science behind the sayings
Read & ShareMAFB Woman Cashing In Golden Ticket on American Idol
A Minot Air Force Base women is moving on to the Hollywood round of American Idol. Vanessa Andrea earned her golden ticket and will be one of 200 final contestants. Full story including sound and singing from KX News.
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Great Performance: Kanye’s Only One in the Style of Roy Orbison
Not only are they great musically, but their performances force us to look and listen through a different filter. Post Modern Jukebox will be featured in Great Performances regularly. Hear their latest, a cover of Kanye’s Only One, featuring Emily West. If you’re looking for some perspective, you can catch the original below as well.
Read & Share“Study Less, Study Smart”: The Best Ways to Retain More in Less Time
What’s your capacity to “learn”? It turns out we’re all pretty similar in terms of the limits our minds remain engaged and focused on learning. And when you know the limits, you can plan your learning to maximize results.
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Interactive: The View of Fracking Flares From Space
Flaring isn’t ideal — it’s literally burning up a valuable natural resource, and we need to continue to push the oil and gas industry towards reducing and finally eliminating the practice. That process will take a some time, but here’s a not-so-subtle reminder of why it’s important.
Read & ShareGreat Performance: David Wong Covers Maroon 5
One talented guy plays all the parts on a single instrument.
Read & ShareWhat It’s Like Living in the Coldest Town on Earth
North Dakota winters can be rough, and though the groundhog sentenced us to six more weeks of it, we still have a lot to be thankful for. Here’s one case where we’re clearly already on the side of the fence with the greener grass.
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