Friday, October 16, 2009

Young teacher

From the BBC website : the remarkable story of a 16 year old boy, Babar Ali of West Bengal, India who teaches and runs his own school in his backyard; after a long day of attending school and doing chores himself.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Boyle Wins Nobel Prize

Nova Scotian Willard Boyle wins the 2009 Nobel Prize for Physics for his invention of the CCD (charge coupled device) which is used widely in a variety of everyday electronics products, including cellphones and cameras. Congratulations!!
For further biographical information check this website from science.ca.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

The Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department is an excellent comprehensive source of art related materials. It offers sections on Lessons, Art Stuff, Toolbox, Resources, Jobs, Cartoons, News, Art Rooms, Community, Pet Peeves, and Supplies.

Friday, October 2, 2009

Highly Recommended Podcasts

15 Podcasts That Will Make You Smarter A list from the good folks at College Crunch on recommended podcasts, that will help you become a more aware citizen of the world.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

50 Best Websites

Courtesy of Time Magazine a list of the Year's 50 Best Websites.