Archive for January, 2011

Tree octopus exposes internet illiteracy

The endangered Pacific Northwest tree octopus in its natural habitat. (snicker) Is this creature capable of exposing shocking internet illiteracy? Donald Leu, a researcher from the University of Connecticut, conducted a U.S. Department of Education-funded study of internet literacy among so-called digital natives, fabricating the tree octopus to test students ability to evaluate information they [...]

A Knight in Shining Armor

It’s the third month of waiting for an internship position I have had my eyes on for a long time. I began contacting an agricultural-related public relations and full-service agency before my leadership conference in November, to get a head start before meeting them in person. After many emails and phone interviews with various departments [...]

Wellington, Boca Raton claim District titles

LAKE WORTH – With the match hanging in the balance, it was a freshman who stepped up and made a difference. Tomer Bitton scored the game-winner in the 77th minute to lift Boca Raton past Park Vista 2-1 in the District 9-6A boys’ soccer championship. The Bobcats, the defending state champions, won their ninth consecutive [...]

Grants for single mothers will help you enjoy a much better monetary situation

Loads of single mothers provide us with the impression that it is difficult existing simply to get by, just everyday needs such as to pay their bills and put food on the table can be a battle. The government wants to support them with grants for single mothers. Today many mothers do not have enough [...]

Get tax return help at St. Philip’s

Need help with your tax return? Visit St. Philip’s College from now to April 18 in Room 110 of the Bowden Building at 1801 Martin Luther King Drive. Tax preparation for those making $55,000 or less is free of charge on a first come-first served basis with no appointments. Parking is free. Hours of operation are Mondays [...]