Monthly Archives: December 2013
The most popular lightbulb in America will be banned on Jan. 1
The most popular lightbulb in America will be banned on Jan. 1
T’is the season for great expectations, which invariably lead to holiday fails.
Originally posted on Gods of Advertising:
The holidays are “rough.” And so that was Christmas. And Thanksgiving. And Hanukah. And a bunch of other boozy, carbohydrate and kin filled days and nights comprising the holidays. Of course, we still have…
Humor from Chicago: How to Spot a Corporate Reformer
Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog:
Here is a new blogger–at least new to me. A Chicago teacher–or teachers–is employing wit and satire to portray the out-of-touch socialites who are devoting their time to school reform in the Windy…
What I Want For Christmas From Each Major Tech Company Next Year
“All I Want for Christmas Is….”
Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog:
A post from the wonderful Jan Resseger: A Special Christmas Wish for What Children Need This Year: Quality Teachers The Rev. John Thomas, the former General Minister and President of the United Church…
It’s Boxing Day. What are you going to do today?
Originally posted on The Finch and Pea:
Letter and drawing from Mary Anning announcing the discovery of a fossil animal now known as Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus, 26 December 1823 (Public Domain) Mary Anning described the discovery of a plesiosaur to the…