Q. I need something easyy and it's due Jan.22nd 2010. Please Help! Thanks!
A. You have lots of time, so if it's too easy you won't get a good grade.
First think of a problem that you want to solve, and then think of how you could solve it. Your invention probably won't be totally new, but maybe you could improve on one that already exists. For example, my son is an artist and he designed an improvement on easels that made it possible for little kids to adjust the height by themselves. This meant that the kid could keep the easel a few years longer as he grew, because little kids' easels aren't easily adjustible. Think of something you're interested in, or look at all the gadgets in your kitchen or work area. Also keep an eye on those "as seen on TV" products. You can't copy those things, but they may give you an idea.
First think of a problem that you want to solve, and then think of how you could solve it. Your invention probably won't be totally new, but maybe you could improve on one that already exists. For example, my son is an artist and he designed an improvement on easels that made it possible for little kids to adjust the height by themselves. This meant that the kid could keep the easel a few years longer as he grew, because little kids' easels aren't easily adjustible. Think of something you're interested in, or look at all the gadgets in your kitchen or work area. Also keep an eye on those "as seen on TV" products. You can't copy those things, but they may give you an idea.
What, in your opinion, is the most stupid way the government spends our money?
Q.
A. The federal government spent billions of dollars in 2011 on some unusual projects.
Here are some that seem utterly outrageous to me...
1. $764,825 for a study on how college students use cell phones and social media
The National Science Foundation awarded the University of Notre Dame this grant to study the mobile and social media habits of college freshmen. I can tell you exactly how college freshmen use mobile phones and social media: for 3 a.m. texts and phone calls to that guy in American History. I could have saved the government a lot of money.
2. $136,555 for teachers to retrace Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales in England
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This grant, awarded to teachers from Kent State and Eastern Illinois Universities, allowed Middle English lit fanatics to take the trip outlined in Canterbury Tales. I'm betting £10 that the tour guides just make up half of the landmarks.
3. $55,660 on butter packaging
Kriemhild Dairy Farms received this chunk of change to package their grass-fed cow butter. The funding isn’t the only thing that’s too big: The butter itself is 85 percent fat.
4. $606,000 for a study about online dating
Columbia University researchers received over a half-million dollars to study online dating. Maybe the Ivy League nerds who conducted this study should put down the lab coats and go to a bar — or at least the library.
5. $484,000 for a pizza restaurant
Arlington, Texas has one more beer and pizza joint, thanks to this grant to a private developer. The groovy Mellow Mushroom, a national chain, is known for its hippie theme.
6. $48,700 towards the Second Annual Hawaii Chocolate Festival
These funds were awarded to promote Hawaii’s chocolate industry. The Aloha State is already full of sandy beaches, clear blue water, and sun. Why do they get all the good stuff... (That’s the mayor of Hershey, Pennsylvania on Line 1.)
7. $147,138 to build a magic museum
Maybe the wizards at the American Museum of Magic in Marshall, Mich., can make the federal deficit disappear. The grant was awarded to promote the “history of magic entertainment.”
8. $96,000 on iPads for kindergarteners
One school district in Maine was awarded this grant to buy every kindergarten student the latest Apple gadget. These kids can’t add yet, but thanks to Uncle Sam they’ll never need to.
9. $175,587 for a study on the link between cocaine and the mating habits of quail
The funding for this super-important scientific study is down from its 2010 level of $181,406. But I think the amount is ridiculous for research that proves what the film “Blow” already did: that cocaine is linked to high-risk sexual activity.
Here are some that seem utterly outrageous to me...
1. $764,825 for a study on how college students use cell phones and social media
The National Science Foundation awarded the University of Notre Dame this grant to study the mobile and social media habits of college freshmen. I can tell you exactly how college freshmen use mobile phones and social media: for 3 a.m. texts and phone calls to that guy in American History. I could have saved the government a lot of money.
2. $136,555 for teachers to retrace Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales in England
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This grant, awarded to teachers from Kent State and Eastern Illinois Universities, allowed Middle English lit fanatics to take the trip outlined in Canterbury Tales. I'm betting £10 that the tour guides just make up half of the landmarks.
3. $55,660 on butter packaging
Kriemhild Dairy Farms received this chunk of change to package their grass-fed cow butter. The funding isn’t the only thing that’s too big: The butter itself is 85 percent fat.
4. $606,000 for a study about online dating
Columbia University researchers received over a half-million dollars to study online dating. Maybe the Ivy League nerds who conducted this study should put down the lab coats and go to a bar — or at least the library.
5. $484,000 for a pizza restaurant
Arlington, Texas has one more beer and pizza joint, thanks to this grant to a private developer. The groovy Mellow Mushroom, a national chain, is known for its hippie theme.
6. $48,700 towards the Second Annual Hawaii Chocolate Festival
These funds were awarded to promote Hawaii’s chocolate industry. The Aloha State is already full of sandy beaches, clear blue water, and sun. Why do they get all the good stuff... (That’s the mayor of Hershey, Pennsylvania on Line 1.)
7. $147,138 to build a magic museum
Maybe the wizards at the American Museum of Magic in Marshall, Mich., can make the federal deficit disappear. The grant was awarded to promote the “history of magic entertainment.”
8. $96,000 on iPads for kindergarteners
One school district in Maine was awarded this grant to buy every kindergarten student the latest Apple gadget. These kids can’t add yet, but thanks to Uncle Sam they’ll never need to.
9. $175,587 for a study on the link between cocaine and the mating habits of quail
The funding for this super-important scientific study is down from its 2010 level of $181,406. But I think the amount is ridiculous for research that proves what the film “Blow” already did: that cocaine is linked to high-risk sexual activity.
I need the name of an old PBS Kids Show.?
Q. My friend and I were talking about old shows we used to watch. He mentioned on about a little kid who always had these little inventions and gadgets, He couldn't remember much, only that the kid had black hair. & that the show was on PBS Kids, around the same time as Clifford and Jay Jay the Jet Plane. So late 90's early 2000's. I've been driving myself crazy trying to find it. Help is appreciated :) Thank You
A. The Adventures of Dudley the Dragon (1993–1999)
The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth (Early 1990s)
Angelina Ballerina (Early 2000s)
Animalia (2007–2008)
Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series
The Berenstain Bears (2003–2004)
Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures (2008)
Between the Lions (2000–2010)
Bill Nye the Science Guy (1993–1998)
Bob the Builder (2005–2006; currently in reruns)
Boohbah (2003–2005; reruns until 2008)
Caillou (2000–2010; currently in reruns)
Charlie Horse Music Pizza (1998)
Corduroy (2000–2001)
Clifford's Puppy Days (2003–2004; reruns until 2006)
Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000–2003; currently in reruns)
Cyberchase (2002–2010)
Design Squad
The Dooley and Pals Show (2006)
DragonflyTV (2002–2009)
Dragon Tales (1999–2005; reruns until 2010)
FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman (2006–2010)
George Shrinks (2000)
Gerbert (1990s)
Ghostwriter (1992–1995)
Groundling Marsh (1995–1997)
Holly's Magical Tales
The Huggabug Club (1995–2000)
In the Mix (1992–2003)
It's a Big Big World (2006–2010)
Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks (2003–2007)
Jay Jay the Jet Plane (1998–2002)
Katie and Orbie (1995–1997)
Kidsongs (1985–1995)
Kratts' Creatures (1994–1998)
Lomax, the Hound of Music (2008)
Make Way for Noddy (2002–2010)
Maya & Miguel (2004–2007)
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1970–2001; reruns until 2010)
My World
Newton's Apple (1983–1998)
Pappyland (1996–1999)
PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch (Programing block; 2000–2004)
Peep and the Big Wide World (Reruns only)
Pocoyo
Postcards from Buster (2004–2008)
Powerhouse (1982–1983)
The Puzzle Place (1994–1998)
Reading Rainbow (1983–2006)
Redwall (1999–2001)
Rimba's Island
The Saddle Club (2001–2003)
Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat (2001–2002, reruns until 2005)
SeeMore's Playhouse (2006–2007)
Seven Little Monsters (2000–2002)
Shining Time Station (1989–1993)
Signing Time! (2006–2008)
Square One Television (1987–1994)
Kino's Storytime (1994–1997)
Teletubbies (1998–2005; reruns until 2008)
Theodore Tugboat (1993–2001)
Timothy Goes to School (2000–2004)
Toopy and Binoo (2005–2006)
Tots TV (1993–1998)
Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? (1991–1995)
Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego? (1996–1998)
Wimzie's House (1999–2001)
Wishbone (1995–1998)
Zoboomafoo (1999–2006)
Zoobilee Zoo (1986–2001)
ZOOM (1999–2005; reruns until 2006)
These are all the shows that used to air on PBS kids.
:) You might be thinking of "George Shrinks!" or maybe "Cyberchase".
Good luck.
The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth (Early 1990s)
Angelina Ballerina (Early 2000s)
Animalia (2007–2008)
Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series
The Berenstain Bears (2003–2004)
Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures (2008)
Between the Lions (2000–2010)
Bill Nye the Science Guy (1993–1998)
Bob the Builder (2005–2006; currently in reruns)
Boohbah (2003–2005; reruns until 2008)
Caillou (2000–2010; currently in reruns)
Charlie Horse Music Pizza (1998)
Corduroy (2000–2001)
Clifford's Puppy Days (2003–2004; reruns until 2006)
Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000–2003; currently in reruns)
Cyberchase (2002–2010)
Design Squad
The Dooley and Pals Show (2006)
DragonflyTV (2002–2009)
Dragon Tales (1999–2005; reruns until 2010)
FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman (2006–2010)
George Shrinks (2000)
Gerbert (1990s)
Ghostwriter (1992–1995)
Groundling Marsh (1995–1997)
Holly's Magical Tales
The Huggabug Club (1995–2000)
In the Mix (1992–2003)
It's a Big Big World (2006–2010)
Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks (2003–2007)
Jay Jay the Jet Plane (1998–2002)
Katie and Orbie (1995–1997)
Kidsongs (1985–1995)
Kratts' Creatures (1994–1998)
Lomax, the Hound of Music (2008)
Make Way for Noddy (2002–2010)
Maya & Miguel (2004–2007)
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1970–2001; reruns until 2010)
My World
Newton's Apple (1983–1998)
Pappyland (1996–1999)
PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch (Programing block; 2000–2004)
Peep and the Big Wide World (Reruns only)
Pocoyo
Postcards from Buster (2004–2008)
Powerhouse (1982–1983)
The Puzzle Place (1994–1998)
Reading Rainbow (1983–2006)
Redwall (1999–2001)
Rimba's Island
The Saddle Club (2001–2003)
Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat (2001–2002, reruns until 2005)
SeeMore's Playhouse (2006–2007)
Seven Little Monsters (2000–2002)
Shining Time Station (1989–1993)
Signing Time! (2006–2008)
Square One Television (1987–1994)
Kino's Storytime (1994–1997)
Teletubbies (1998–2005; reruns until 2008)
Theodore Tugboat (1993–2001)
Timothy Goes to School (2000–2004)
Toopy and Binoo (2005–2006)
Tots TV (1993–1998)
Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? (1991–1995)
Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego? (1996–1998)
Wimzie's House (1999–2001)
Wishbone (1995–1998)
Zoboomafoo (1999–2006)
Zoobilee Zoo (1986–2001)
ZOOM (1999–2005; reruns until 2006)
These are all the shows that used to air on PBS kids.
:) You might be thinking of "George Shrinks!" or maybe "Cyberchase".
Good luck.
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