Does it ever seem like in the information age finding trustworthy news and information is really hard to find? You’re not alone. The reason you struggle — there’s a lot of politically motivated, corporately motivated, and just plain bad information on the airwaves today. In this TEDx Talk, Journalist Sharyl Attkisson walks you through the
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The authors of a new book argue that efforts to raise achievement for students at the bottom have come at the expense of the most gifted and talented.
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The creative writing forum that is McSweeney’s delivers yet another piece of long-form satire. This one from Jacob Rosenberg on how to win at arguing on the Internet or any other place is an entertaining peak at the human condition. Expect some colorful language.
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In Charleston County Schools, the Confederate flag is now banned. Historically, few places have been divided on the Confederate flag issue as South Carolina, but following this summer’s tragic shooting, they’ve decided this symbol is no longer worth fighting over.
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This summer marks the 50-year anniversary of the Grateful Dead. And though it’s been 20 years since the death of Jerry Garcia, the reaction to this summer’s reunion concert series is proof of the enduring mark the band left on the American music landscape and beyond. Have a listen below.
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The language of the law prohibits sending digital communications that cause “serious emotional distress” and conviction could lead to significant fines and jail time. Commentary: It will be interesting to see if this can be successfully enforced. More details from Quartz.
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In NPR’s most recent poll, a majority of American adults say they played sports in their youth. Many say they encourage their kids to play, too, and see health benefits as well as life-long lessons.
Read & Share sourced from: NPRToday I heard a comment made about me behind my back. I started to turn around and look, but then decided better of it and kept my eyes on the field.
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The Tale of a Town is a national Canadian project to memorialize ‘Main Street’. And it’s using the art of storytelling and performances to capture the peoples’ recollections of Regina’s downtown through the years.
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An archaeological excavation near the Missouri River s providing a wealth of information and artefacts, some of it dating back to the 1600’s. More details from KX News.
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This technology is closer than we all realize. And here’s the thing, these cars have actually been on the road for a while and have also been involved in 12 accidents. In each case, it was the human drivers who were at fault.
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One of the biggest attractions for the Minnesota State Fair is the food, and they have just released the list of newly inspired and hopefully delicious that will be appearing at the September fair for the first time. Do not read this article if you’re hungry.
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Tired of you cable bill? The world is changing, and your options for streaming evening entertainment are growing every day. And agreement between Hulu and Showtime will make even more content available online.
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To some, the Confederate flag is a proud symbol of southern pride. To others, it is a disgraceful symbol of slavery. It is hard to view it with a patriotic eye. Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia all committed treason in 1861 by seceding from the USA.
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Mike Rowe again provides thoughtful commentary on Amercian culture and he’s not take some heat for what he says. And occasionally he takes heat because the ideologues don’t know how to read an entire article. Here he chimes in on the only-read-the-title and other Internet crazies while providing some valuable perspective on the changing American work ethic.
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From fairy tales and nursery rhymes to books and modern movies, the ‘story’ is among the most quintessential of humanities creations. And they’re so ingrained in our lives that they’re often invisible and their intrinsic worth unrecognized.
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