In the last 10-20 years, a lot of universities have been offering pop courses at the lower levels in an attempt to generate more undergraduate interest. My old university started offering courses with titles like "A History of Comic Books," "Gender Roles in Reality Television," and "The Science of Science Fiction," with some controversy surrounding the idea, obviously. Generally, they were restricted to the 100 and 200 level (though, as I've been out of the academic game for some time now, this may have changed). It was just an obvious attempt to increase enrollment and keep bored students from dropping out, though I never saw much evidence that it was particularly effective in either regard.
Keep offering the courses, but let Penn and Teller teach them.
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Keep your tablets and Fire, thank you very much. I like the fact that a basic Kindle allows for NO distractions while you're reading. Even the ad-supported model will only show ads during menu screens, never while you're reading. The e-ink looks a lot crisper than anything on a conventional tablet too. And a single 3-hour charge can last for weeks. I imagine the basic Nook has a similar setup too.
The only advantage I can see with a tablet is for reading comic books or other books with lots of large, color-intensive graphics. Otherwise, you'd be a lot better off just spending the $80 for an actual dedicated e-reader. The text won't give you a headache, there are no distractions, and you won't be constantly recharging it.
I think the situation in Chile may have had something to do with the fact that the U.S. used every weapon in its economic arsenal against Allende, and propped Pinochet up with billions in aid.
Look, nothing against the guy, but how many people young enough to pirate still give a rat's ass about a singer whose career peeked about 25 years ago?
Alice is also an excellent language for absolute beginners (especially kids). It teaches object oriented programming too (unlike a lot of intro languages).
Most decent photojournalists know every slight of hand and trick in the book when it comes to keeping the material, especially those who are used to working in corrupt countries. A little sleight-of-hand and the cop is smashing a blank tape, confiscating a blank hard drive on a different camera, or ignoring the memory stick the report has under his tongue.
I can remember when a 1700 sq. ft home would be considered spacious even for a large family in the U.S. Today, it's barely considered adequate for a couple with no children. There is something very wrong with that.
Nuclear is ready. But everyone is scared of it. And no one wants to deal with the waste (even if you plan to bury it it the middle of the desert, 2,000ft underground).
Yeah but you guys don't drive giant SUV/Tanks in on a 40-mile commutes from the suburbs. In the U.S., if you want your kids to go to decent schools, you sure as shit don't live downtown.
In their defense, the UN has a very strict policy stating that everyone joining the Human Rights Council must clean the blood off their machetes before entering the Council chambers, and sign a pledge to reduce their raping by at least 50% while serving.
I would call it the "Kick them out of the nest and force them to fly" or "Motivate my replacement to learn" tactic. Coddle them too much and they will become dependent.
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In the last 10-20 years, a lot of universities have been offering pop courses at the lower levels in an attempt to generate more undergraduate interest. My old university started offering courses with titles like "A History of Comic Books," "Gender Roles in Reality Television," and "The Science of Science Fiction," with some controversy surrounding the idea, obviously. Generally, they were restricted to the 100 and 200 level (though, as I've been out of the academic game for some time now, this may have changed). It was just an obvious attempt to increase enrollment and keep bored students from dropping out, though I never saw much evidence that it was particularly effective in either regard.
Maybe they should consolidate all the courses into a survey-level "Placebo 101" class.
Keep offering the courses, but let Penn and Teller teach them.
Keep your tablets and Fire, thank you very much. I like the fact that a basic Kindle allows for NO distractions while you're reading. Even the ad-supported model will only show ads during menu screens, never while you're reading. The e-ink looks a lot crisper than anything on a conventional tablet too. And a single 3-hour charge can last for weeks. I imagine the basic Nook has a similar setup too.
The only advantage I can see with a tablet is for reading comic books or other books with lots of large, color-intensive graphics. Otherwise, you'd be a lot better off just spending the $80 for an actual dedicated e-reader. The text won't give you a headache, there are no distractions, and you won't be constantly recharging it.
I think the situation in Chile may have had something to do with the fact that the U.S. used every weapon in its economic arsenal against Allende, and propped Pinochet up with billions in aid.
"dumb as an American."
As opposed to what, "Smart as a Greek"?
As long as I have Brawndo and 3000 TV channels, why should I care?
Look, nothing against the guy, but how many people young enough to pirate still give a rat's ass about a singer whose career peeked about 25 years ago?
Alice is also an excellent language for absolute beginners (especially kids). It teaches object oriented programming too (unlike a lot of intro languages).
Most decent photojournalists know every slight of hand and trick in the book when it comes to keeping the material, especially those who are used to working in corrupt countries. A little sleight-of-hand and the cop is smashing a blank tape, confiscating a blank hard drive on a different camera, or ignoring the memory stick the report has under his tongue.
I can remember when a 1700 sq. ft home would be considered spacious even for a large family in the U.S. Today, it's barely considered adequate for a couple with no children. There is something very wrong with that.
Seriously, if my American high school education taught me nothing else, it was that those things only come along like every 100 years or something.
Just send in Fox Mulder to investigate.
Okay, that's pretty cheesy. But I'll admit it did make me giggle.
When I giggle I also get an erection. But that's probably irrelevant information.
Presumably, it will be used to power electric vehicles.
Many, many times.
I bet you ride a Harley compatible, don't you?
Thanks, now I'm going to have nightmares all night.
It's about time America civilized you people.
Nuclear is ready. But everyone is scared of it. And no one wants to deal with the waste (even if you plan to bury it it the middle of the desert, 2,000ft underground).
We're trying to quit. Spot us one more hit?
Yeah but you guys don't drive giant SUV/Tanks in on a 40-mile commutes from the suburbs. In the U.S., if you want your kids to go to decent schools, you sure as shit don't live downtown.
Don't even joke about that.
In their defense, the UN has a very strict policy stating that everyone joining the Human Rights Council must clean the blood off their machetes before entering the Council chambers, and sign a pledge to reduce their raping by at least 50% while serving.
Ah, the old "Screw you morons, I quit" tactic.
I would call it the "Kick them out of the nest and force them to fly" or "Motivate my replacement to learn" tactic. Coddle them too much and they will become dependent.