How I Got That Job: Douglas Lewer - Minneapolis Star Tribune background: i was a ski instructor and a racing coach at vail [colo.] really, i learned more there about how to do the job of teaching and how people learn than in pedagogy classes at the university. we were doing stuff back in the 1970s that's just ... www.startribune.com
Rob Lowe: Second Nanny Terrified My Kids, Used "n-word" the battle between rob lowe and his wife sheryl and their second former nanny laura boyce is heating up. in a response to boyce's claims against the lowes, he has filed papers, claiming she terrified their children by discussing gang activity in her neighborhood “in graphic” detail and sharing stories about people having their eyes and limbs cut off, fox news reports. the lowes also claim... www.usmagazine.com
Police, Military Event Lets Kids See Equipment the pimlico racetrack will be abuzz with activity on saturday for the first blue thunder day that benefits everyday heroes. www.wbaltv.com
Downtown Jefferson City Bustling During Tour Events - Mineral Daily News-tribune racers competing in the second tour of missouri cycling event make the first of three loops around downtown jefferson city. friday's stage 5 was won by team rabobank's boy van poppel. christian vande velde maintained possession of the yellow jersey ... www.newstribune.townnews.com
'don't Blame Fat Kids On Maccas' - News.com.au the australian head of mcdonald's says there's no mystery surrounding childhood obesity - kids are fat because they don't exercise as much as they used to. chief executive peter bush also says mcdonald's, according to the chain's own research ... www.news.com.au
Enter The Rabbi: Sensai Helps Kids Fight Illness gary moskowitz is helping kids with life-threatening illnesses control their fear and have some fun with martial arts. (photo by ben hogwood) imagine being 8 years old and riding in the back of your parents car to get another dose of chemotherapy. www.zwire.com
Cabbage Patch Kids Head Into The Next Quarter Century to celebrate the 25th anniversary of cabbage patch kids, play along, a division of jakks pacific, will release exact replicas of the original doll line. www.kidscreen.com
Cisco: Businesses Must Learn From Social Networks - Silicon.com social networks are the best way for companies to understand the future of how content will be distributed and consumed. that's according to dan scheinman, senior vice president of cisco systems' media solutions group and the architect of cisco's ... networks.silicon.com
Pop Tarts: Rob Lowe Says Nanny Used N-word, Scared Kids - Fox News los angeles — the battle between rob lowe and his wife sheryl and their former nanny laura boyce just got even spicier, with the lowes filing new court papers in los angeles superior court on thursday morning. click here to see the documents (pdf ... www.foxnews.com
Youth-only Hunts 'a Great Opportunity' For Idaho Kids hunting can be a tough activity for youth to learn, but the idaho department of fish and game gives kids and adults who want to teach them some special opportunities in the fall. www.idahostatesman.com
Tragedies Highlight Teen Drinking Issues some kids drink alcohol just because they can. "alcohol is more accessible today and often a social activity," said karen waller, guidance counselor at belpre elementary school. "when i was in school, underage drinking was not as great as it is today." for parents, teachers, and the community, alcohol and teens is an issue of major concern. www.mariettatimes.com
Virtual Worlds: Big Business For Kids' Games - E-commerce Times years ago, the idea of virtual worlds held such promise, from meetings with far-flung colleagues to shopping in 3-d. well, they're mostly just fun and games -- kid stuff, really. is it just a phase, or are virtual worlds, gaming and social networks ... www.ecommercetimes.com
Gainesville Offers Up Events To Get Kids On The Move - Gainesville Sun gainesville businesses and organizations are gearing up for three separate events aimed at getting children outdoors and on the move. from triathlons to wheelbarrow races, these events will inspire children to live a more active life as they race for ... www.gainesville.com
1st Children Festival Town For Kids an event addressed to children aged 2-12 is to be held on 20-21 september at the goudi army park under the initiative of on stage, with a long activity in the field of recreation. news.ert.gr
Parents, Kids, Try Out Fitness Fun Fair In Sebastian parents and kids from the treasure coast elementary school strolled, scooted and danced their way to a healthier lifestyle on thursday when the school held a health and fitness fun fair. tcpalm.com
Beaumont Files Plans On New Proton Center - Detroit News beaumont hospitals has filed preliminary plans for its new $159 million proton beam cancer center with the city of royal oak, giving the public its first look at how the building will take shape on the southeast corner of the hospital's flagship ... www.detnews.com
The Culture War - Wired us senator charles schumer says some videogames aimed at kids "desensitize them to death and destruction." but dire pronouncements about new forms of entertainment are old hat. it goes like this: young people embrace an activity. adults condemn it ... www.wired.com
Help Kids By Hitting A Book Together As A Family reading is much more than a hobby. it's a vital skill that helps kids reach their full potential both in and out of the classroom. research shows children who read regularly are more confident, perform at a higher level academically and overall are much happier people. biz.yahoo.com
New Clubs Exercise Kids' Minds, Bodies waverly - a pair new clubs are helping school district 145 students exercise their mind and bodies. this year, a reading club at hamlow elementary and a walking club at waverly intermediate school (wis) made their debut. www.lavistasun.com
White House Announces The 2008 Fall Garden Tours - Forbes the annual white house fall garden tour will be held on saturday, october 18, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and sunday, october 19, 2008, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. the tours have been an annual tradition since 1972 when pat nixon first opened ... www.forbes.com