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    MythBuster Adam Savage: 3 Ways to Fix U.S. Science Education

    MythBuster Adam Savage: 3 Ways to Fix U.S. Science Education. From letting students get their hands dirty to spending more on teachers and supplies, Adam Savage has three humble suggestions to banish boring science.  Read the article.

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    Live feed of the “Gusher” in the Gulf

    If you want to see a live feed of the oil gushing into the Gulf, check out the video here. Other noteworthy articles related to the oil spill BP Recasts Spill Size As Oil Fouls Louisiana Marshes Scientist: BP’s Oil Spill Estimates Improbable EPA demands...

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    My mind’s in the Gulf

    Gulf Coast Oil Spill (image courtesy of www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com) The oil spill in the Gulf is still increasing daily.  This is a complete travesty considering the impact to the wild life in the immediate area of the oil spill.  Here’s a link to an article written...

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    My 10 Ah-Ha moments from the Olympics

    10.  There were too many times that I wished the commentators were more positive. 9.  Do you know how songs get stuck in your head?  The one stuck in mine is “O Canada!” 8.  Watching the Olympics just made me want to watch more sports–and...

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  • US Religious Landscape Survey by PewForum.org

    US Religious Landscape Survey by PewForum.org

    Tons of information on church statistics and affiliations. Check it out here…

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