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Feb28	Terrorist attacks University of Missouri Campus with Bag of Sugar Bill Belew February 28, 2007 Know More: Business of Education 2.0, Business of Education An international graduate student threatened to blow up a University of Missouri civil engineering building at about 2:30am. Additionally, the thwarted terrorist threatened to release some anthrax. Police responded, zapped the dude with a stun gun and retrieved the 'bomb materials' and powdery substance and a note. Turns out the student was depressed about his grades and he was planning to kill everyone with a bag of powdered sugar. Altogether, those 'exposed' to the deadly sugar were a faculty member, eight students and 11 law enforcement personnel, two paramedics and one civilian. The emergency response team gets all sorts of points for treating the matter seriously and bringing it to a safe end. The would be terrorist gets his spot in the annals of wisdumb. "Hmm...I think I can kill these people by sweetening them up." Posted at 3:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb28	Condoleeza Stood on top of a Federal Building and Dropped a Watermelon Bill Belew February 28, 2007 A math professor was accused of being 'Racially Insensitive' for the name and location he used in a test problem."A woman named Condoleeza stood on top of a Federal building and dropped a watermelon...."Two years AFTER the fact...the test problem... Continue Reading Posted at 12:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Dwight Eisenhower Bill Belew February 28, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years. Dwight Eisenhower said: An intellectual... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb27	6 Findings by Virginia Tech on How Long and to Whom College Students Talk to on their Cell Phones Bill Belew February 27, 2007 The study was conducted by a research team of Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society undergraduate and graduate students under the direction of Peggy S. Meszaros, the William E. Lavery Professor of human development and director of the Center for Information... Continue Reading Posted at 5:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Chapel Hill Breakup Staged Bill Belew February 27, 2007 Two students, one from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and one from North Carolina State University have put on a show for more than 800,000 viewers...the number of people who have watched the episode so far on various... Continue Reading Posted at 3:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Introducing the Book - Medieval Helpesk Bill Belew February 27, 2007 This Youtube video is an absolute crackup. The spoken language is Norwegian. The content... a trip back in time to see how the book, yeah, a book book, was introduced. Of course, at that time, there were no phones, so... Continue Reading Posted at 1:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	18 Characteristics of the Narcissistic College Student Bill Belew February 27, 2007 Four researchers from San Diego State University, University of Michigan, University of Georgia and University of Alabama teamed up to look at the results of 16,000 college student surveys taken across the country over more than 25 years.The result -... Continue Reading Posted at 11:28 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Booker T. Washington Bill Belew February 27, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years. Booker T. Washington said: You... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb26	Memphis College Needs Money or faces Closing Bill Belew February 26, 2007 Welcome to the real world. Make the budget or ...find a way to make budget.The LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis is saying it needs $2.9 million by June or close its doors.The CFO for the city of Memphis and a LeMoyne-Owen... Continue Reading Posted at 9:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Depauw Sorority - Pretty Women in ...Fat and Foreign Girls out Bill Belew February 26, 2007 A Depauw University sorority, Delta Zeta, decided to do some housecleaning.Twenty three of 35 Depauw Delta Zeta members were interviewed by the chapter's national officers and deemed insufficiently dedicated to recruitment.The ousted, it turns out, were all overweight, black, Korean... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Education City Costs $1 billion Bill Belew February 26, 2007 Education City in Qatar is 2,500 acres big. 5 American Universities have opened satellite campuses in the complex in hopes of providing an American education experience without its students losing their strong Islamic values.There will eventually be student housing, cafes, palm... Continue Reading Posted at 6:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - John Wooden Bill Belew February 26, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years. John Wooden said: Ability may... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb25	Nutcases growing by 26% - Online education to the rescue Bill Belew February 25, 2007 The demand for pyschology professionals is growing at up to 26% percent says this report.The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says:1. 40% of shrinks are self-employed.2. They make from $50,000 to $100,000.3. Psychology professors make $82K according to the College... Continue Reading Posted at 10:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Declaration of Independence Bill Belew February 25, 2007 You can't blame the guy for listening to his wife. I don't have much choice in most matters either. Make that all matters.The previous owner of a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence shared these words of wisdumb, "I... Continue Reading Posted at 9:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Stanford University President's Conflict of Interest Bill Belew February 25, 2007 It started on the front page and then filled the whole back page (minus a very small section) of the Wall Street Journal section A.It has always been my experience that the more words spent on trying to convince someone... Continue Reading Posted at 8:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Teachers Union Might Support Extended School Hours Bill Belew February 25, 2007 Different school systems are experimenting with longer days at school in hopes of getting better results.Massachusetts is trying it. So, is Florida.The National Education Association, the largest teacher's union, apparently has no official opinion on the matter.However, its president said... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Auditing of University Heads Ordered Bill Belew February 25, 2007 Last year, the president of Tianjin University lost $12.8 million in a business deal gone wrong.The CEO of a business group affiliated with Nankai University also lost his post for his part in losing $13 million.China's Ministry of Education has... Continue Reading Posted at 7:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	How Not to Get Raped on a Date or by Phone Bill Belew February 25, 2007 About 30,000 students are taking a "Love Is Not Abuse" class at 365 schools nationwide.The idea - teach kids about healthy and unhealthy relationships.Some alarming facts:1. About 30% of high school girls fear physical harm from their partner when in... Continue Reading Posted at 6:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Jesus Would Have Fun With These People Bill Belew February 25, 2007 An Education Minister in Israel was blasted by Israel Insider staff for holding a meeting on the Sabbath.The meeting was with student representatives and was held in hopes of averting a strike.Religious party representatives are expressing outrage and threatening no-confidence... Continue Reading Posted at 4:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Dale Carnegie Bill Belew February 25, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years. Dale Carnegie said: The man... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb24	What's Right With College Sports - Wright State University Bill Belew February 24, 2007 Toot! Toot! Toot!That's me blowing my horn. There is, of course, many things that are right with college sports.I am hanging out in Chicago at the Horizon League Division I swim championships.My son is participating...yea! In the first three days... Continue Reading Posted at 7:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Wilkes University Goes All-Mac Bill Belew February 24, 2007 Somebody at Apple Computers in Cupertino should be happy.Wilkes University has decided to invest $1.4 million to replenish its 1700-computer network with all Macs in the next three years.One goal is to create a virtually virus-free IT network.They might be... Continue Reading Posted at 6:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - HOV Cheat Bill Belew February 24, 2007 For five months, the dude got to work on time and more quickly by taking his friend, Gilligan, with him every day.But then, a quality control cop noticed that Gilligan was looking rather lifeless on a morning commute.When the driver... Continue Reading Posted at 5:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Northwestern Folds to Request for Muslim Prayer Space Bill Belew February 24, 2007 Some Muslim students requested that Northwestern University provide them with a special prayer space so they could do their thing during long football games.Northwestern responded with "What the h....?"A, um, compromise was reached.Muslim students will be allowed to bring their... Continue Reading Posted at 3:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	What's Wrong With College Sports - University of Southern Maine Bill Belew February 24, 2007 The NCAA Division III Committee on Infractions busted the University of Southen Maine for cheating, lieing and trying to cover it up.Student athletes were hired and paid too much to do too little just so there would be enough student... Continue Reading Posted at 2:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Charles DeGaulle Bill Belew February 24, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years.Charles de Gaulle said: How can one... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb23	Samurai MBA Makes Wrong Choice Bill Belew February 23, 2007 A Japanese student chasing his MBA at the University of Virginia dressed himself up as a samurai warrior before making his decision.In an effort to teach what taking risks mean, the first year graduate student was given the option of... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Prestigious University Loses Deadly Chemicals Bill Belew February 23, 2007 Part of a terrorist plot? Way too early to tell. And, in the end we hope to never find out.Tokyo University is Japan's best. Today it is best at scaring the dickens out of Japan. Some chemicals have gone missing...enough... Continue Reading Posted at 3:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - American Public Bill Belew February 23, 2007 I laughed out loud when I read this and everyone in the natatorium turned to look at me as the swimmers took off thinking I was the starting gun. (I am hanging out at the conference swim championships that my... Continue Reading Posted at 2:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Football Team Uses Sex to Recruit New Team Members Bill Belew February 23, 2007 Mark Twain once said he wanted to be in Cincinnati when the world ended. The reason, "Everything there happens a week later."Cincinnati is conservative no more. Its professional football team put more people in jail last season than the whole... Continue Reading Posted at 12:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Albert Einstein Bill Belew February 23, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years.Albert Einstein said: In the middle... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	One College Coach Who IS Worth a Million Dollars Bill Belew February 23, 2007 I have to eat my words. I didn't think any college coach was worth a million, much less two, three or six million for a college football coach.I mean, good grief, if they graduated all their kids and sent them... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb22	Top Ten Schools Receiving Private Donations Bill Belew February 22, 2007 As if some schools didn't have enough money already. Still, they are worthy targets of private donors, looking for a tax write-off, or perhaps seriously trying to make a difference in the world by giving back.US colleges and universities received... Continue Reading Posted at 6:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	NFL Players go to UPenn, Stanford, Harvard Business Schools Bill Belew February 22, 2007 The NFL and NFL Players Association has a game plan to send current and former players to business school seminars at some of America's top MBA programs.This year, 116 ballplayers are taking part, up from 112 in 2006 and 66 ... Continue Reading Posted at 5:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Tiger Woods - Most Influential Black Leader in Education Bill Belew February 22, 2007 Not only is Tiger Woods considered the most influential black leader in sports, according to The Sporting News, with Charlotte Bobcats owner, Bob Johnson, second and Magic Johnson third, Tiger might be the most influnential black leader in education.One thing... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Undercover CIA Operative Recovers 20-year Missing College Ring Bill Belew February 22, 2007 I guess that by the time 20 years has passed a person can admit they worked for the CIA.A 1976 Notre Dame College graduate admitted to having been a CIA operative from 1983-1985. During which time she went diving off... Continue Reading Posted at 3:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Mahatma Ghandi Bill Belew February 22, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years.Mahatma Ghandi said: Faith…must be enforced... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Bobby Knight Bill Belew February 22, 2007 Bobby Knight likely laughed in response thought the official response was no response.The Big 12 slapped him with a reprimand for his words of wisdumb regarding the officiating in a 93-91 defeat. "Horrendous...maybe as bad as a call as I've ever... Continue Reading Posted at 2:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	13 Things REAL Teachers Do NOT do Bill Belew February 22, 2007 1. REAL teachers DON’T use time-wasting methods that point out students’ lack of skill or popularity when they form groups. 2. REAL teachers DON’T use learning activities as punishment. 3. REAL teachers DON’T use elimination games or have students wait in lines. 4.... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb21	25 Reasons to Not Binge Drink Bill Belew February 21, 2007 Forty-four percent of college kids binge drink.Here are 25 reasons to stop, or better yet, not start.1. Have you seen your naked picture posted on the Internet?2. Do you enjoy puking in bushes?3. Friendships based on taste in movies, books,... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Child Molesting Principal Bill Belew February 21, 2007 A 50-something elementary school pervert, er, principal in Japan was arrested, convicted and now faces punishment for molesting three girls in the lower grades of the school he headed.That's little girls in grades 1 through 3....6, 7 and 8 years... Continue Reading Posted at 2:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	20 Things that REALTeachers do Bill Belew February 21, 2007 1. REAL teachers use time-saving methods for forming teams and groups...not process of elimination. 2. REAL teachers use a positive discipline approach where they plan lessons for student success. 3. REAL teachers develop clear rules for their classes, and often have their... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb20	15 Ways, at least, University of Phoenix Faculty Members Give Individual Attention to Students Bill Belew February 20, 2007 The online learning experience is impersonal? Hah!Students don't have enough individual interaction with professors? Hah! Hah!Consider these requirements for ALL instructors/professors for EVERY online bachelors degree class they are in charge of.1. Make all Course-Materials available to each student BEFORE... Continue Reading Posted at 12:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - General Patton Bill Belew February 20, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years. General Patton said: If everyone... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Dead Man's Neighbors Bill Belew February 20, 2007 A 70-year old man in Hampton Bays, NY sat in front of a television for more than a year....dead.The television was left on for the entire year+.The medical examiner said he died of natural causes and his features were preserved... Continue Reading Posted at 2:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The three worst kinds of teachers Bill Belew February 20, 2007 A good student can learn from a bad teacher. But a good teacher cannot always teach a bad student.The good student will have his/her hands full with these three worst kind of teachers.1. The Popular Teacher - a. very... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb19	Textbook Revisionists Want to Edit out history of Sex Slaves Bill Belew February 19, 2007 Some historians say that Japan forced about 200,000 women from conquered nations such as Korea and China to work as sex slaves during the war.Korea and China will say it was more.Japan has acknowledged that its military did indeed run... Continue Reading Posted at 2:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Mobile Diet Planner Launched Bill Belew February 19, 2007 Yokohama City University professor and creator of the new Japanese agar diet has, in cohoots with NTT DoCoMo, created a mobile web site...one that can be accessed from your cell phone...if you are in Japan.The web site will allow you... Continue Reading Posted at 1:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	TheBizOfKnowledge Celebrates 1000th Post Bill Belew February 19, 2007 TheBizOfKnowledge celebrated its 1000th post with 14 questions all potential art students should ask.I guess I should have written something special, but then I am not very smart about those things...or maybe it's just not my style.At any rate, I... Continue Reading Posted at 12:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	14 Questions All Potential Art Students Should Ask Bill Belew February 19, 2007 Actors, artists, dancers, musicians and writers can get degrees, too.But unlike their 'rational' friends, they have other things to consider besides, SAT tests, essays, FAFSAs and application forms.Ten questions all wannabe waiters/resses, er, artists should ask?1. Is an audition required?... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	7 signs your teacher is a babysitter in disguise Bill Belew February 19, 2007 Not everyone standing up in front of children in the classroom is a teacher. Some are babysitters disguised as teachers.How can you tell.Here are seven signs that the man/woman up front should be paid minimum wage and given access to... Continue Reading Posted at 2:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - IBM Internet Sex Addict Bill Belew February 19, 2007 IBM fired a guy for visiting "an Internet chat room for a sexual experience during work after he had been previously warned."The man responded with these words of wisdumb, "I was tempting myself to perhaps become involved in some titillating... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb18	The real teacher's pledge Bill Belew February 18, 2007 Except for the last two words, I don't know why this is limited to only physical education teachers.Can you take this pledge? How about your child's teacher?REAL Physical Education Teachers' Pledge:I solemnly pledge to what I hold most dearly,that as... Continue Reading Posted at 6:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	5 Reasons Why Education Elmininates Terrorism Bill Belew February 18, 2007 Greg Mortenson, author and humanitarian says "In some of the remotest villages of Pakistan and Afghanistan, anti-American organizations are educating children to become the next generation of terrorists."The best way, he says, to combat that is to educate the kids... Continue Reading Posted at 4:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - American College & University Presidents Bill Belew February 18, 2007 I wonder no longer why our American colleges and universities are in the fix that they are in....With these words of wisdumb - "We, the undersigned presidents and chancellors of colleges and universities, are deeply concerned about the unprecedented scale... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Henry Ford Bill Belew February 18, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years. Henry Ford said: Failure is... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb17	Prestigious University Official Arrested for Groping Bill Belew February 17, 2007 A Tokyo University, Japan's best, official was arrested for groping a woman.Groping means "to touch or handle (someone) for sexual pleasure." Now, falling asleep and letting your arm slip is included.The 53-year old official said, "I dozed off on the... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Top Ten Signs Your Child Needs a Tutor Bill Belew February 17, 2007 I would never admit it. My wife and I used to fight about it. She wanted our kids to have tutors and I would have nothing to do with it.Huntington Learning Center has these top ten signs that a child... Continue Reading Posted at 2:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	High School Student faces 10 years in Prison, $20,000 fine for making Adulterated Brownies Bill Belew February 17, 2007 A high school student in Austin, TX is facing 10 years in prison and/or a $20,000 fine for making brownies for staff members and students at his high school.Problem is...the 18-year old and a couple of his buddies who were... Continue Reading Posted at 1:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	On the Job Training vs. College Graduates Bill Belew February 17, 2007 Not everyone in Japan plans to go on to university and Japanese companies seem happy to give them a place to go. Japan needs the workers now, not later. or the fourth year in a row Japan's high school seniors... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - SWAT Team Suspect Bill Belew February 17, 2007 A 26-year old man in South Carolina ran his mother out of their house by firing several shots.Consequently, a SWAT team was called in.Somehow, officers got a telephone inside so they could communicate with him. After some initial glass breaking,... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	5 Helps to Pick a College Bill Belew February 17, 2007 Sometimes the choices/options get to be a bit overwhelming.So, what's a kid to do? 1. Talk to the guidance counselor at school. High school guidance offices should have web-based programs that help the student make comparisons.2. College Board offers College... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Chief Illiniwek Takes on University of Illinois Bill Belew February 17, 2007 The University of Illinois announced that 81 years of tradition will end next week. Buckskin-clad Chief Illiniwek will dance no more after that....unless a judge decides otherwise.The two students who take turns as the chief have filed a lawsuite against... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb16	University of North Carolina gets $100 million shot in the arm Bill Belew February 16, 2007 The Gordon and Mary Cain Foundation of Texas will give $100 million to the John Motley Morehard Foundation so that they can, in turn, give it away as full-scholarships to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.The Morehead... Continue Reading Posted at 10:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	University of Washington Hopes for $100 million from Bill Gates Bill Belew February 16, 2007 It seems like giving is in vogue. And, isn't it too late for this year's tax deductions? No matter...there is still next year.Harvard missed out on a $115 million gift from Oracle founder to build a public-health institute.Bill Gates wants... Continue Reading Posted at 8:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	MIT Students Face 20 years in Prison for Prank Bill Belew February 16, 2007 Three MIT students, two aged 19 and one aged 29 will contend in court when they face felony charges of breaking and entering that:"There is a tacit understanding at MIT that hacks -- the most adventurous of which are memorialized... Continue Reading Posted at 6:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	7 Reasons Why Yahoo co-founder and wife gave $75 million to Stanford Bill Belew February 16, 2007 Taiwanese born, Jerry Yang is co-founder of Yahoo. He is also known as the Chief Yahoo.His wife is of Japanese descent but was raised in Costa Rica.The couple met in Japan in 1992 at the Stanford in Kyoto overseas studies... Continue Reading Posted at 4:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	English School Offers Sex but No Refund Bill Belew February 16, 2007 The Japanese English school, NOVA, is in heaps of trouble. This kind of story is of particular interest to me in that I operated an English in school for more than 20 years, and still own one that is being... Continue Reading Posted at 3:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Super Sexy Thai Actress Bill Belew February 16, 2007 Deans at one of Thailand's most respected academic universities, Thammasat university, apologized for the dress of their students, also an actress."Society feels this is a disgrace and her actions have affected the reputation of this university," Suraphol Nitikraipot, rector of... Continue Reading Posted at 10:38 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - General Mac Arthur Bill Belew February 16, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years. General MacArthur said: There is... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb15	Words of Wisdumb - County officials Bill Belew February 15, 2007 Somebody government official in China had these words of wisdumb -"Paint themountain green!"No kidding...villagers in southwestern China are dumbfounded over a recent government decision.Twenty years of quarrying was brought to a halt when villagers complained about dust and noise.Logging and... Continue Reading Posted at 2:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	AT&T Prez Tapped as Head of Illinois Higher Education Board Bill Belew February 15, 2007 There's a Pizza mogul heading up the higher education board in Massachusetts.Why not a former president of AT&T to head up Illinois' Higher Education Board?The former president of AT&T Illinois has been asked to lead the Illinois Board of Higher... Continue Reading Posted at 12:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	6 Options for Students Who Wait a Year, or more, to do the College Thing Bill Belew February 15, 2007 A student does NOT have to go to college right out of high school.There are other options.How about:1. How about getting a job or an internship. Contrary to popular opinion, living on minimum wage is not the best life choice.... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb14	NBA Hall of Famer Gets it Right About Education Bill Belew February 14, 2007 Jerry West is an NBA Hall of Famer. He is also a former player, coach and general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers.Now, he is the president of operations for the Memphis Grizzlies.His son is a freshman on the West... Continue Reading Posted at 8:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Top 10 most god-awful Valentine's Day gifts for your girlfriend Bill Belew February 14, 2007 Here are 10 chances of making it into the words of wisdumb annals.The 10 most god-awful presents you can give to your girlfriend according to FOX news... are as follows.----Tell your girlfriend you bought her a NO.1 Glow-in-the-Dark LingerieThe enlightened... Continue Reading Posted at 6:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	China Thinks Education is the Answer Bill Belew February 14, 2007 The Chinese Ministry of Education is sending teams to nine provinces to make sure money goes where money should go...for the education of students in the poor rural areas.China will exempt all students in rural areas from school fees beginning... Continue Reading Posted at 2:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ten Hottest Men and Women in Education Bill Belew February 14, 2007 Alexander Russo gets credit or the blame for putting together this list of the top ten hottest men and women in education.Seems he got the idea from or at least timed it with the Sports Illustrated 2007 Swimsuit edition.For profiles... Continue Reading Posted at 1:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Bill Gates On Education Bill Belew February 14, 2007 John Connell gets credit for introducing me to these two Bill Gates quotes on education, orginally found in a Time Magazine article.“It’s important to be humble when we talk about education, because TV was going to change education and videotape... Continue Reading Posted at 12:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hated Professor's Funeral is Packed with Attendees Bill Belew February 14, 2007 There was one professor that everyone hated. However, due to student scheduling conflicts, his classes were always filled. Even the very best students barely squeaked by with a "D" or the amazing "C" ruining their perfect 4.0 GPA. Most others... Continue Reading Posted at 11:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Mother Teresa Bill Belew February 14, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years. Mother Teresa said: I am... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb13	HIV-positive Prostitute Has Sex with at least 10 university students at Cheyney University Bill Belew February 13, 2007 This is too scary.An HIV-positive female prostitute has admitted to having sex with at least 10 male students at Cheyney University within a 24 hour period.The woman, 36-years old, was identified by a witness as the woman who had been... Continue Reading Posted at 9:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Tootsie Roll Bill Belew February 13, 2007 A 40-year old woman broke a tooth on a Tootsie Roll that she took from a candy jar in the town clerk's office in at a small town hall in Massachusetts.Now, she wants the town to help pay her $4,000-5,000... Continue Reading Posted at 8:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	University of Phoenix asks NY TIMES to put up their dukes Bill Belew February 13, 2007 I am reprinting in its entirety University of Phoenix's response to the NY TIMES article. Yo! NY TIMES! Put up your dukes.... University of Phoenix response to New York Times Article by Sam Dillon Fact versus Fiction The following response is... Continue Reading Posted at 6:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	8 Facts about University of Phoenix that say the NY Times got it wrong Bill Belew February 13, 2007 The Facts About University of Phoenix The recent Sunday New York Times story by Sam Dillon regarding University of Phoenix ("Troubles Grow for a University Built on Profits") is symptomatic of a prevailing bias against non-traditional higher education. ... Continue Reading Posted at 5:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Japanese English School Bill Belew February 13, 2007 An English school in Yamanashi Prefecture put up a poster to recruit teachers with "blond hair, blue or green eyes" only.The school doing the recruiting blamed it on a request from its customers, kindergartens wanting "foreigners" with "blond hair" and... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	10 Promises College Kids Should Make to their Parents Bill Belew February 13, 2007 I came across a few promises that a college kid might make to their parents.1. I (the student) promise to answer your questions with more than one word. 2. I promise to be too anxious, too busy, and to not... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Valentine's Day Gift - ICU Professor offers 5 Ways to Lose Weight Eating Chocolate Bill Belew February 13, 2007 A Japanese doctor is claiming that people can lose weight if they eat chocolate. The Ibaraki Christian University professor, (so, he wouldn't lie) says, "Chocolate lovers can still enjoy the tastes they like and lose weight while doing so." But,... Continue Reading Posted at 12:30 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb12	Philip Morris Gives $25 million to University of Virginia Bill Belew February 12, 2007 Last September the University of Virginia launched a $3 billion campaign. Come one, come all...give us what you got.The Philip Morris Company has stepped forward to offer up the largest single corporate gift to date ....$25 million. $20 million will... Continue Reading Posted at 9:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	66 Successful Bloggers and What The Can Teach You - an Interview with the Author, Ted Demopoulos Bill Belew February 12, 2007 I've lassoed Ted Demopoulos, author of the book upon which the post "66 Successful Bloggers and What The Can Teach You" and he has kindly consented to an interview.In a series of posts, I will share some questions I asked... Continue Reading Posted at 8:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - University of Wisconsin Board of Regents Bill Belew February 12, 2007 The University of Wisconsin's 37-year old football coach is the second youngest in NCAA Division IA. No problem.In his first year as head coach, the Badgers had their best record ever - 12-1. Good job! Coach.His team beat Arkansas 17-14... Continue Reading Posted at 4:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	High School Students Post Fake Snow Day Online Bill Belew February 12, 2007 Two high school girls apparently didn't get their homework done, wanted to go to the mall or just thought it would be fun to skip school AND take the whole student body with them.Somehow the young ladies got into the... Continue Reading Posted at 2:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Mississippi University for Women and Alumni Association will Break 117-year-old relationship Bill Belew February 12, 2007 Divorces are hard on everyone. I know this too well from personal experience.But, when the relationship has gone on for 117 years it has to be particularly tough....or not.Maybe by then the two partners will have forgotten why they tied... Continue Reading Posted at 1:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Torturing with music condemned - position statement Bill Belew February 12, 2007 This position statement cracked me up.The Society for Ethnomusicology * calls for full disclosure of U.S. government-sanctioned and funded programs that design the means of delivering music as torture; * condemns the use of music as an instrument of torture;... Continue Reading Posted at 12:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - "Rape Only Hurts If You Fight It" Bill Belew February 12, 2007 An article written in The Recorder, newspaper for the Central Connecticut State University, entitled "Rape Only Hurts If You Fight It" was supposedly "satirical jab at the sensationalistic nature of the modern news media."The opinion piece detailed the 'benefits' that... Continue Reading Posted at 11:13 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Woodrow Wilson Bill Belew February 12, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years.Woodrow Wilson said: Conservatism is the... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb11	8 ways to use an MP3 player to get better grades Bill Belew February 11, 2007 A Spanish teacher at a Community College in Virginia got an $11,000 grant to lend iPods to all of her students so they can practice Spanish conversation anywhere and everywhere. Still, more than 85% of students use their MP3 players... Continue Reading Posted at 11:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	MIT Education for Free - no kidding Bill Belew February 11, 2007 Thanks to Luxury Home Digest for this bit of good info.The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and MIT with support of the Ab Initio software firm are offering an MIT education for free.The only requirements... Continue Reading Posted at 10:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	University of Phoenix Hires Highly Unqualified Instructors? Bill Belew February 11, 2007 I came across two posts, both, happy, giddy?, ecstatic even, because according to today's NY TIMES, fopros are having trouble meeting the needs of their students.The first - Aspazia writes that her main concern "they (for profits) so blatantly turn... Continue Reading Posted at 9:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	UNO Founder Becomes Chairman of Massachusetts Board of Higher Education Bill Belew February 11, 2007 The former higher education board chairman stepped down. The Massachusett's governor then asked Aaron Spencer, vice chairman of the board at the time and well known as the founder of the National UNO Deep Pan Pizza Chain, to take over.And,... Continue Reading Posted at 8:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Black and White Inequality Likely to Grow - U.S. Department of Commerce Bill Belew February 11, 2007 Research from the U.S. Department of Commerce makes it pretty clear that educational, financial and social inequality between blacks and non-Hispanic whites is going to continue to grow.Less than half (45.8%) of black children ages 3-17 have computers in their... Continue Reading Posted at 7:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Word's of Wisdumb - Harvard President Bill Belew February 11, 2007 This is partially old news.Last year's Harvard President, Lawrence H. Summers, ate his words of wisdumb to the effect that - "the intrinsic aptitude of women could help explain why fewer women than men reach the highest ranks of science... Continue Reading Posted at 4:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Vice Principal Jailed for Kicking Student in the Nuts Bill Belew February 11, 2007 A vice principal, unhappy with the results of his students in recent sports games, entered the classroom to lecture the boys.When one boy coughed, apparently in derision from the VP's remarks, the vice principal called him into his office.The man... Continue Reading Posted at 3:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	10 Promises a Parent should Make to their College Kid Bill Belew February 11, 2007 I came across some promises that a parent might make to their college kids in a magazine...and then added a few of my own.1. I (the parent) promise to not micromanage your quarterly/semester schedule and will back off when asked.2.... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb10	Words of Wisdumb - a mom and a dad Bill Belew February 10, 2007 It's a good thing these two people weren't married to each other. There is no way their kids would survive.Both spoke the same words of wisdumb - "The kid/s are in the car."The Wisconsin mom left her two kids, one... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	'Ugly Woman' and University Company Reach Settlement Bill Belew February 10, 2007 A woman in China says she was fired by the Shanghai Jiaotong University Only Education Group because of her "unfavorable looks." That means the univeristy thought she was dog ugly and didn't want her scaring students away.By contrast, Hong Kong... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - John F. Kennedy Bill Belew February 10, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years.John F. Kennedy said: The time... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 9	Words of Wisdumb - Holocaust Survivor Attacker Bill Belew February 9, 2007 Okay, where to start...A Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Holocaust author was attacked in a San Francisco elevator by some dude who has all sorts of words of wisdumb.The man calling himself Eric Hunt, confronted Elie Wiesel, insisted on following... Continue Reading Posted at 7:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Wisconsin Athletes Face Random Drug Testing Bill Belew February 9, 2007 Two university football players were found with liquid steroids and marijuana at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.School officials announced that beginning next fall, all football players will undergo random drug testing.Uh...why wait until fall? Why not get them all in a... Continue Reading Posted at 6:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Assistant Dean at BYU Told to Take Down Polygamy Web Page Bill Belew February 9, 2007 An assistant dean for corporate relations and MBA director of BYU's Marriott School of Management put up a web-site to clarify "things written by prophets of the church and why [polygamy] is not practiced" anymore, except by Mormon fundamentalists.The univeristy... Continue Reading Posted at 5:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	UC Berkeley Mom Pays Kid's College Tuition with $600K Painting Bill Belew February 9, 2007 A woman in Southern California needed help paying for her daughter's college tuition at UC Berkeley.I need help paying my son's school expenses, too.... but...anyway.The woman had a painting that belonged to her grandmother...that sat wrapped in a garage for... Continue Reading Posted at 4:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Improved Cancer Drug Carrier Created Bill Belew February 9, 2007 The University of California, San Diego and Nitto Denko Corp. have together created a drug carrier that can deliver its potency to cancer cells more efficiently.By increasing the size of the drug, it stays in the blood longer thus enhancing... Continue Reading Posted at 12:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	8 Signs a Parent is Too Involved in Their Kid's Search for College Bill Belew February 9, 2007 College shopping goes on year round. There are always essays to write, applications to fill in or out, campuses to visit, after school tutoring to go to...and...and..How can a parent know when they are TOO involved in their student's search... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Train Fighter Bill Belew February 9, 2007 A couple of days ago, I badmouthed Japan's policemen at RisingSunOfNihon.Today, I had to be shown up by one of Japan's finest.A woman walked on to some railway tracks in an apparent attempt to lose a fight with a train.When... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 8	Toilet Training College Courses Offered Bill Belew February 8, 2007 "Clean toilets cannot merely be judged by the eyes," the local government minister was quoted as saying. "This matter also involves the use of cleaning equipment, soap, fragrances and proper tissues."Sounds like the objectives for a college course.Yup...some Malaysian colleges... Continue Reading Posted at 12:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Andrew Jackson Bill Belew February 8, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years.Andrew Jackson said: One man with... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - MIT Professor Bill Belew February 8, 2007 An MIT stem cell scientist was denied tenure. What color he is or isn't should be of no consequence, though news reports often find it necessary to point it out. That to me is another issue.The professor asked, "How can... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 7	4 Countries Create 4 New Engineering Universities Bill Belew February 7, 2007 If any entity should be boundary-less it should be the university.Four countries, France, Italy, South Korea and Pakistan are planning to establish four new engineering universities in the south province of Sindh, Pakistan.The cost will be about $2.33 billion.Three of... Continue Reading Posted at 12:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Margaret Thatcher Bill Belew February 7, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years.Margaret Thatcher said: You may have... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Lesbian Ball Player at Penn State Bill Belew February 7, 2007 A lesbian basketball player claimed she was discriminated against based on her sexual orientation by the coach of the Penn State Lady Lions.She took the basketball program and athletic department to court.In the end...the two sides settled....confidentially. What that means... Continue Reading Posted at 12:51 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 6	Average Lifetime Earnings by Education Bill Belew February 6, 2007 Here are some numbers to chew on.The average lifetime earnings for a male aged 18-64 withOUT a high school diploma or GED is $960,000 DOWN! 39% from what the same person could have expected in 1979.A high school grad can... Continue Reading Posted at 9:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Out of Wedlock Births Related to Race/Ethnicity and Educational Attainment Bill Belew February 6, 2007 These numbers from an ETS report surprised me....alarmed might be a better word.Black mothers who have not graduated from high school have children 89.9% of the time out of wedlock.White mothers have babies 69.7% of the time unmarried.Hispanic mothers -... Continue Reading Posted at 8:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Salaries Going Down Down Down.... Bill Belew February 6, 2007 According to an ETS study - America's Perfect Storm: Three Forces Changing our Nation's Future, the average salary of men 20-29 years of age is going down for everyone except those with the highest levels of education.Men who have not... Continue Reading Posted at 7:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	High School Grad Rates Haven't Increased in 30 Years Bill Belew February 6, 2007 This figure surprised me. In 1969 the percentage of 17 year olds that graduate from high school peaked at 77%.The percentage has since DECLINED and then leveled off at about 70% since 1995.America ranks 16th of 21 OECD nations in... Continue Reading Posted at 6:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Dalai Lama Named Distinguished Professor Bill Belew February 6, 2007 Emory University has asked and the XIV Dalai Lama has accepted his first university appointment.He will be the Presidential Distinguished Professor."The Dalai Lama will deliver his inaugural lecture during an Oct. 20-22 visit to Emory, during which he will participate... Continue Reading Posted at 5:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - University of Iowa Bill Belew February 6, 2007 Students at the University of Iowa don't need to go to the laundry room to see if there are any machines available. They can look online.Once they secure a machine, they don't need to hang around to wait for the... Continue Reading Posted at 4:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Franklin Roosevelt Bill Belew February 6, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years.Franklin Roosevelt said: When you come... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 5	$5 million not enough to cover tuition costs Bill Belew February 5, 2007 Poor little rich girl - the late owner of the Washington Redskins left his nine-year old daughter a $5 million lifetime trust.The girl, now 19, is saying that it's not enough to pay for her tuition to Southern Methodist University.The... Continue Reading Posted at 3:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - World Acclaimed Pioneer Scientist in Gene Therapy Bill Belew February 5, 2007 "I will love you forever," are the words of wisdumb of one of the world's most acclaimed scientists who pioneered studies in gene therapy.The 67-year old scientist spoke these words to a 17-year old girl wearing a police wire. He... Continue Reading Posted at 2:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sex week at Yale in the shower Bill Belew February 5, 2007 Every two years Yale hosts a sex week. All things considered, more might be expected from an Ivy league school, but that's beyond the scope of this post.When things get too hot...'take a cold shower' is sometimes the come back.It... Continue Reading Posted at 1:57 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Getting Stood Up NOT Corporal Punishment Bill Belew February 5, 2007 Punching, kicking, swatting, slapping, getting rolled up in exercise mats, being batted around by classmates, inflicting physical pain or violating the bodies of children constitute corporal punishment in Japanese classrooms and are prohibited by law.Being told to stand up, stay... Continue Reading Posted at 11:51 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Confucius.2 Bill Belew February 5, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years.Confucius said: To know what is... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 4	Cheating Principal Found Hanged Bill Belew February 4, 2007 An elementary principal in Japan who was thought to have 'leaked' questions for a teacher recruitment exam was found hanged in the mountains.Even before the scandal went public, the 65-year old went missing.All things considered...taking one's life is NOT the... Continue Reading Posted at 5:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Aristotle Bill Belew February 4, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years.Aristotle said: Men acquire a particular... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Japanese Embassy Bill Belew February 4, 2007 The 38-year old leader of a nongovernmental organization (NGO) from Japan was arrested for raping a 14-year old girl at a student dormitory run by his group.The organization, Mountain Tribe Scholarship Fund, was devoted to supporting the tribes.What was this... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 3	Words of Wisdumb - Nissan CEO Bill Belew February 3, 2007 Nissan Motor Co.'s net PROFIT fell to 104.4 billion yen ($800 million) in the third quarter, down from 135 billion yen a year earlier.Consequently, the company had to lower its net profit forecast for the full fiscal year to 460... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Top 20 Public National Universities Bill Belew February 3, 2007 These are public schools...anybody who meets the requirements can get into schools....19. University of Pittsburgh19. Ohio State University13. Penn State U. - University Park - from here on up the list, all of these schools are in the top 50... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - George Washington Bill Belew February 3, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years.George Washington said: Associate yourself with... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 2	Buying Better Grades Bill Belew February 2, 2007 In the post Soviet era prices soared while salaries for Russia's higher ed professors barely budged - $470-980/month.As a result...professors/instructors become soft targets for bribes.Students get into school because they bribe school officials. Students get good grades because they buy... Continue Reading Posted at 8:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Texas Rooting USC Cheerleader Opts for Easy Spanish Grade Bill Belew February 2, 2007 A USC song girl/cheerleader famous, notorious?, for seeming to cheer for a Texas touchdown in the 2006 Rose Bowl joined about 20 friends - USC women's basketball, volleyball, water polo team players and men's basketball, football, baseball, players in looking... Continue Reading Posted at 6:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	15-year free education program to be launched this year Bill Belew February 2, 2007 Macao will implement a program that gives 15 years of free education to all of its kids - kindergarten through high school.About 80,000 of the 92,254 school students attending 60 private schools will benefit from the new system.Macao's government will... Continue Reading Posted at 12:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Porn Film Shot at Ball State University Bill Belew February 2, 2007 Ball State University officials are finding out, two years too late, that a porn film involving some students was shot on campus - in a school-owned mansion usually reserved for seminars...the kind with clothes on, teachers and students.The "Vampire Diaries"... Continue Reading Posted at 11:14 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Houston Teachers Bill Belew February 2, 2007 Many of the teachers in the Houston Independent School District have their underwear tied in knots.Some got bonuses and others didn't. Some got huge bonuses and other apparently deserving educators got zilch.The whole rewarding teachers because their students do well... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Top 9 Schools With the Highest Graduation Rate Bill Belew February 2, 2007 Think you can skate once you get into college? With graduation rates in the 90%, the students in these schools will graduate out.Getting in, of course, is the hard part.The top 9 schools with the highest graduation rate:6. University of... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Walt Disney Bill Belew February 2, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years.Walt Disney said: Many hands and... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 1	Mittens and Boots Bill Belew February 1, 2007 There was a teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his boots?The little boy needed help and the teacher could see why.With her pulling and him pushing, the boots still didn't want to go on. When... Continue Reading Posted at 6:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Defending Capital Punishment Bill Belew February 1, 2007 China executes more people than the rest of the world combined....some say, as many as 10,000....and at least 1,770 based on public reports.For the following reasons, Amnesty International thinks capital punishment should be abolished in China.1. Lack of prompt access... Continue Reading Posted at 4:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Universities Shed Timid Investor Role Bill Belew February 1, 2007 Japanese universities used to hold their assets in the form of cash, deposits and/or domestic bonds. Most still do. However, now about one in seven of Japan's higher educational institutes have a positive attitude towards alternative investment. One in twelve... Continue Reading Posted at 11:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Beijing University Physics Student Bill Belew February 1, 2007 Some super nerd at one of China's best universities, Beijing University, displayed his words of wisdumb on one of the school's bulletin boards.He is willing to pay 1000 Chinese dollars (abt $130) if "an honest, kind and similar-aged girl with... Continue Reading Posted at 10:09 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Top Ten Hardest Schools to Get Into - Period Bill Belew February 1, 2007 These are the nation's most selective schools. 10. California Institute of Technology - 20% (Still, if I had a one in five chance of getting into a school, I would think that was pretty good. But, you have to be... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Harry Truman Bill Belew February 1, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years. Being too good is apt... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments

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Feb28	Terrorist attacks University of Missouri Campus with Bag of Sugar Bill Belew February 28, 2007 Know More: Business of Education 2.0, Business of Education An international graduate student threatened to blow up a University of Missouri civil engineering building at about 2:30am. Additionally, the thwarted terrorist threatened to release some anthrax. Police responded, zapped the dude with a stun gun and retrieved the 'bomb materials' and powdery substance and a note. Turns out the student was depressed about his grades and he was planning to kill everyone with a bag of powdered sugar. Altogether, those 'exposed' to the deadly sugar were a faculty member, eight students and 11 law enforcement personnel, two paramedics and one civilian. The emergency response team gets all sorts of points for treating the matter seriously and bringing it to a safe end. The would be terrorist gets his spot in the annals of wisdumb. "Hmm...I think I can kill these people by sweetening them up." Posted at 3:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb28	Condoleeza Stood on top of a Federal Building and Dropped a Watermelon Bill Belew February 28, 2007 A math professor was accused of being 'Racially Insensitive' for the name and location he used in a test problem."A woman named Condoleeza stood on top of a Federal building and dropped a watermelon...."Two years AFTER the fact...the test problem... Continue Reading Posted at 12:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Dwight Eisenhower Bill Belew February 28, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years. Dwight Eisenhower said: An intellectual... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb27	6 Findings by Virginia Tech on How Long and to Whom College Students Talk to on their Cell Phones Bill Belew February 27, 2007 The study was conducted by a research team of Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society undergraduate and graduate students under the direction of Peggy S. Meszaros, the William E. Lavery Professor of human development and director of the Center for Information... Continue Reading Posted at 5:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Chapel Hill Breakup Staged Bill Belew February 27, 2007 Two students, one from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and one from North Carolina State University have put on a show for more than 800,000 viewers...the number of people who have watched the episode so far on various... Continue Reading Posted at 3:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Introducing the Book - Medieval Helpesk Bill Belew February 27, 2007 This Youtube video is an absolute crackup. The spoken language is Norwegian. The content... a trip back in time to see how the book, yeah, a book book, was introduced. Of course, at that time, there were no phones, so... Continue Reading Posted at 1:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	18 Characteristics of the Narcissistic College Student Bill Belew February 27, 2007 Four researchers from San Diego State University, University of Michigan, University of Georgia and University of Alabama teamed up to look at the results of 16,000 college student surveys taken across the country over more than 25 years.The result -... Continue Reading Posted at 11:28 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Booker T. Washington Bill Belew February 27, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years. Booker T. Washington said: You... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb26	Memphis College Needs Money or faces Closing Bill Belew February 26, 2007 Welcome to the real world. Make the budget or ...find a way to make budget.The LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis is saying it needs $2.9 million by June or close its doors.The CFO for the city of Memphis and a LeMoyne-Owen... Continue Reading Posted at 9:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Depauw Sorority - Pretty Women in ...Fat and Foreign Girls out Bill Belew February 26, 2007 A Depauw University sorority, Delta Zeta, decided to do some housecleaning.Twenty three of 35 Depauw Delta Zeta members were interviewed by the chapter's national officers and deemed insufficiently dedicated to recruitment.The ousted, it turns out, were all overweight, black, Korean... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Education City Costs $1 billion Bill Belew February 26, 2007 Education City in Qatar is 2,500 acres big. 5 American Universities have opened satellite campuses in the complex in hopes of providing an American education experience without its students losing their strong Islamic values.There will eventually be student housing, cafes, palm... Continue Reading Posted at 6:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - John Wooden Bill Belew February 26, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years. John Wooden said: Ability may... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb25	Nutcases growing by 26% - Online education to the rescue Bill Belew February 25, 2007 The demand for pyschology professionals is growing at up to 26% percent says this report.The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says:1. 40% of shrinks are self-employed.2. They make from $50,000 to $100,000.3. Psychology professors make $82K according to the College... Continue Reading Posted at 10:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Declaration of Independence Bill Belew February 25, 2007 You can't blame the guy for listening to his wife. I don't have much choice in most matters either. Make that all matters.The previous owner of a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence shared these words of wisdumb, "I... Continue Reading Posted at 9:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Stanford University President's Conflict of Interest Bill Belew February 25, 2007 It started on the front page and then filled the whole back page (minus a very small section) of the Wall Street Journal section A.It has always been my experience that the more words spent on trying to convince someone... Continue Reading Posted at 8:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Teachers Union Might Support Extended School Hours Bill Belew February 25, 2007 Different school systems are experimenting with longer days at school in hopes of getting better results.Massachusetts is trying it. So, is Florida.The National Education Association, the largest teacher's union, apparently has no official opinion on the matter.However, its president said... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Auditing of University Heads Ordered Bill Belew February 25, 2007 Last year, the president of Tianjin University lost $12.8 million in a business deal gone wrong.The CEO of a business group affiliated with Nankai University also lost his post for his part in losing $13 million.China's Ministry of Education has... Continue Reading Posted at 7:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	How Not to Get Raped on a Date or by Phone Bill Belew February 25, 2007 About 30,000 students are taking a "Love Is Not Abuse" class at 365 schools nationwide.The idea - teach kids about healthy and unhealthy relationships.Some alarming facts:1. About 30% of high school girls fear physical harm from their partner when in... Continue Reading Posted at 6:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Jesus Would Have Fun With These People Bill Belew February 25, 2007 An Education Minister in Israel was blasted by Israel Insider staff for holding a meeting on the Sabbath.The meeting was with student representatives and was held in hopes of averting a strike.Religious party representatives are expressing outrage and threatening no-confidence... Continue Reading Posted at 4:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Dale Carnegie Bill Belew February 25, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years. Dale Carnegie said: The man... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb24	What's Right With College Sports - Wright State University Bill Belew February 24, 2007 Toot! Toot! Toot!That's me blowing my horn. There is, of course, many things that are right with college sports.I am hanging out in Chicago at the Horizon League Division I swim championships.My son is participating...yea! In the first three days... Continue Reading Posted at 7:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Wilkes University Goes All-Mac Bill Belew February 24, 2007 Somebody at Apple Computers in Cupertino should be happy.Wilkes University has decided to invest $1.4 million to replenish its 1700-computer network with all Macs in the next three years.One goal is to create a virtually virus-free IT network.They might be... Continue Reading Posted at 6:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - HOV Cheat Bill Belew February 24, 2007 For five months, the dude got to work on time and more quickly by taking his friend, Gilligan, with him every day.But then, a quality control cop noticed that Gilligan was looking rather lifeless on a morning commute.When the driver... Continue Reading Posted at 5:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Northwestern Folds to Request for Muslim Prayer Space Bill Belew February 24, 2007 Some Muslim students requested that Northwestern University provide them with a special prayer space so they could do their thing during long football games.Northwestern responded with "What the h....?"A, um, compromise was reached.Muslim students will be allowed to bring their... Continue Reading Posted at 3:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	What's Wrong With College Sports - University of Southern Maine Bill Belew February 24, 2007 The NCAA Division III Committee on Infractions busted the University of Southen Maine for cheating, lieing and trying to cover it up.Student athletes were hired and paid too much to do too little just so there would be enough student... Continue Reading Posted at 2:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Charles DeGaulle Bill Belew February 24, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years.Charles de Gaulle said: How can one... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb23	Samurai MBA Makes Wrong Choice Bill Belew February 23, 2007 A Japanese student chasing his MBA at the University of Virginia dressed himself up as a samurai warrior before making his decision.In an effort to teach what taking risks mean, the first year graduate student was given the option of... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Prestigious University Loses Deadly Chemicals Bill Belew February 23, 2007 Part of a terrorist plot? Way too early to tell. And, in the end we hope to never find out.Tokyo University is Japan's best. Today it is best at scaring the dickens out of Japan. Some chemicals have gone missing...enough... Continue Reading Posted at 3:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - American Public Bill Belew February 23, 2007 I laughed out loud when I read this and everyone in the natatorium turned to look at me as the swimmers took off thinking I was the starting gun. (I am hanging out at the conference swim championships that my... Continue Reading Posted at 2:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Football Team Uses Sex to Recruit New Team Members Bill Belew February 23, 2007 Mark Twain once said he wanted to be in Cincinnati when the world ended. The reason, "Everything there happens a week later."Cincinnati is conservative no more. Its professional football team put more people in jail last season than the whole... Continue Reading Posted at 12:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Albert Einstein Bill Belew February 23, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years.Albert Einstein said: In the middle... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	One College Coach Who IS Worth a Million Dollars Bill Belew February 23, 2007 I have to eat my words. I didn't think any college coach was worth a million, much less two, three or six million for a college football coach.I mean, good grief, if they graduated all their kids and sent them... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb22	Top Ten Schools Receiving Private Donations Bill Belew February 22, 2007 As if some schools didn't have enough money already. Still, they are worthy targets of private donors, looking for a tax write-off, or perhaps seriously trying to make a difference in the world by giving back.US colleges and universities received... Continue Reading Posted at 6:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	NFL Players go to UPenn, Stanford, Harvard Business Schools Bill Belew February 22, 2007 The NFL and NFL Players Association has a game plan to send current and former players to business school seminars at some of America's top MBA programs.This year, 116 ballplayers are taking part, up from 112 in 2006 and 66 ... Continue Reading Posted at 5:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Tiger Woods - Most Influential Black Leader in Education Bill Belew February 22, 2007 Not only is Tiger Woods considered the most influential black leader in sports, according to The Sporting News, with Charlotte Bobcats owner, Bob Johnson, second and Magic Johnson third, Tiger might be the most influnential black leader in education.One thing... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Undercover CIA Operative Recovers 20-year Missing College Ring Bill Belew February 22, 2007 I guess that by the time 20 years has passed a person can admit they worked for the CIA.A 1976 Notre Dame College graduate admitted to having been a CIA operative from 1983-1985. During which time she went diving off... Continue Reading Posted at 3:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Mahatma Ghandi Bill Belew February 22, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years.Mahatma Ghandi said: Faith…must be enforced... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Bobby Knight Bill Belew February 22, 2007 Bobby Knight likely laughed in response thought the official response was no response.The Big 12 slapped him with a reprimand for his words of wisdumb regarding the officiating in a 93-91 defeat. "Horrendous...maybe as bad as a call as I've ever... Continue Reading Posted at 2:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	13 Things REAL Teachers Do NOT do Bill Belew February 22, 2007 1. REAL teachers DON’T use time-wasting methods that point out students’ lack of skill or popularity when they form groups. 2. REAL teachers DON’T use learning activities as punishment. 3. REAL teachers DON’T use elimination games or have students wait in lines. 4.... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb21	25 Reasons to Not Binge Drink Bill Belew February 21, 2007 Forty-four percent of college kids binge drink.Here are 25 reasons to stop, or better yet, not start.1. Have you seen your naked picture posted on the Internet?2. Do you enjoy puking in bushes?3. Friendships based on taste in movies, books,... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Child Molesting Principal Bill Belew February 21, 2007 A 50-something elementary school pervert, er, principal in Japan was arrested, convicted and now faces punishment for molesting three girls in the lower grades of the school he headed.That's little girls in grades 1 through 3....6, 7 and 8 years... Continue Reading Posted at 2:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	20 Things that REALTeachers do Bill Belew February 21, 2007 1. REAL teachers use time-saving methods for forming teams and groups...not process of elimination. 2. REAL teachers use a positive discipline approach where they plan lessons for student success. 3. REAL teachers develop clear rules for their classes, and often have their... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb20	15 Ways, at least, University of Phoenix Faculty Members Give Individual Attention to Students Bill Belew February 20, 2007 The online learning experience is impersonal? Hah!Students don't have enough individual interaction with professors? Hah! Hah!Consider these requirements for ALL instructors/professors for EVERY online bachelors degree class they are in charge of.1. Make all Course-Materials available to each student BEFORE... Continue Reading Posted at 12:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - General Patton Bill Belew February 20, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years. General Patton said: If everyone... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Dead Man's Neighbors Bill Belew February 20, 2007 A 70-year old man in Hampton Bays, NY sat in front of a television for more than a year....dead.The television was left on for the entire year+.The medical examiner said he died of natural causes and his features were preserved... Continue Reading Posted at 2:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The three worst kinds of teachers Bill Belew February 20, 2007 A good student can learn from a bad teacher. But a good teacher cannot always teach a bad student.The good student will have his/her hands full with these three worst kind of teachers.1. The Popular Teacher - a. very... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb19	Textbook Revisionists Want to Edit out history of Sex Slaves Bill Belew February 19, 2007 Some historians say that Japan forced about 200,000 women from conquered nations such as Korea and China to work as sex slaves during the war.Korea and China will say it was more.Japan has acknowledged that its military did indeed run... Continue Reading Posted at 2:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Mobile Diet Planner Launched Bill Belew February 19, 2007 Yokohama City University professor and creator of the new Japanese agar diet has, in cohoots with NTT DoCoMo, created a mobile web site...one that can be accessed from your cell phone...if you are in Japan.The web site will allow you... Continue Reading Posted at 1:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	TheBizOfKnowledge Celebrates 1000th Post Bill Belew February 19, 2007 TheBizOfKnowledge celebrated its 1000th post with 14 questions all potential art students should ask.I guess I should have written something special, but then I am not very smart about those things...or maybe it's just not my style.At any rate, I... Continue Reading Posted at 12:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	14 Questions All Potential Art Students Should Ask Bill Belew February 19, 2007 Actors, artists, dancers, musicians and writers can get degrees, too.But unlike their 'rational' friends, they have other things to consider besides, SAT tests, essays, FAFSAs and application forms.Ten questions all wannabe waiters/resses, er, artists should ask?1. Is an audition required?... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	7 signs your teacher is a babysitter in disguise Bill Belew February 19, 2007 Not everyone standing up in front of children in the classroom is a teacher. Some are babysitters disguised as teachers.How can you tell.Here are seven signs that the man/woman up front should be paid minimum wage and given access to... Continue Reading Posted at 2:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - IBM Internet Sex Addict Bill Belew February 19, 2007 IBM fired a guy for visiting "an Internet chat room for a sexual experience during work after he had been previously warned."The man responded with these words of wisdumb, "I was tempting myself to perhaps become involved in some titillating... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb18	The real teacher's pledge Bill Belew February 18, 2007 Except for the last two words, I don't know why this is limited to only physical education teachers.Can you take this pledge? How about your child's teacher?REAL Physical Education Teachers' Pledge:I solemnly pledge to what I hold most dearly,that as... Continue Reading Posted at 6:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	5 Reasons Why Education Elmininates Terrorism Bill Belew February 18, 2007 Greg Mortenson, author and humanitarian says "In some of the remotest villages of Pakistan and Afghanistan, anti-American organizations are educating children to become the next generation of terrorists."The best way, he says, to combat that is to educate the kids... Continue Reading Posted at 4:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - American College & University Presidents Bill Belew February 18, 2007 I wonder no longer why our American colleges and universities are in the fix that they are in....With these words of wisdumb - "We, the undersigned presidents and chancellors of colleges and universities, are deeply concerned about the unprecedented scale... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Henry Ford Bill Belew February 18, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years. Henry Ford said: Failure is... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb17	Prestigious University Official Arrested for Groping Bill Belew February 17, 2007 A Tokyo University, Japan's best, official was arrested for groping a woman.Groping means "to touch or handle (someone) for sexual pleasure." Now, falling asleep and letting your arm slip is included.The 53-year old official said, "I dozed off on the... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Top Ten Signs Your Child Needs a Tutor Bill Belew February 17, 2007 I would never admit it. My wife and I used to fight about it. She wanted our kids to have tutors and I would have nothing to do with it.Huntington Learning Center has these top ten signs that a child... Continue Reading Posted at 2:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	High School Student faces 10 years in Prison, $20,000 fine for making Adulterated Brownies Bill Belew February 17, 2007 A high school student in Austin, TX is facing 10 years in prison and/or a $20,000 fine for making brownies for staff members and students at his high school.Problem is...the 18-year old and a couple of his buddies who were... Continue Reading Posted at 1:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	On the Job Training vs. College Graduates Bill Belew February 17, 2007 Not everyone in Japan plans to go on to university and Japanese companies seem happy to give them a place to go. Japan needs the workers now, not later. or the fourth year in a row Japan's high school seniors... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - SWAT Team Suspect Bill Belew February 17, 2007 A 26-year old man in South Carolina ran his mother out of their house by firing several shots.Consequently, a SWAT team was called in.Somehow, officers got a telephone inside so they could communicate with him. After some initial glass breaking,... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	5 Helps to Pick a College Bill Belew February 17, 2007 Sometimes the choices/options get to be a bit overwhelming.So, what's a kid to do? 1. Talk to the guidance counselor at school. High school guidance offices should have web-based programs that help the student make comparisons.2. College Board offers College... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Chief Illiniwek Takes on University of Illinois Bill Belew February 17, 2007 The University of Illinois announced that 81 years of tradition will end next week. Buckskin-clad Chief Illiniwek will dance no more after that....unless a judge decides otherwise.The two students who take turns as the chief have filed a lawsuite against... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb16	University of North Carolina gets $100 million shot in the arm Bill Belew February 16, 2007 The Gordon and Mary Cain Foundation of Texas will give $100 million to the John Motley Morehard Foundation so that they can, in turn, give it away as full-scholarships to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.The Morehead... Continue Reading Posted at 10:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	University of Washington Hopes for $100 million from Bill Gates Bill Belew February 16, 2007 It seems like giving is in vogue. And, isn't it too late for this year's tax deductions? No matter...there is still next year.Harvard missed out on a $115 million gift from Oracle founder to build a public-health institute.Bill Gates wants... Continue Reading Posted at 8:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	MIT Students Face 20 years in Prison for Prank Bill Belew February 16, 2007 Three MIT students, two aged 19 and one aged 29 will contend in court when they face felony charges of breaking and entering that:"There is a tacit understanding at MIT that hacks -- the most adventurous of which are memorialized... Continue Reading Posted at 6:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	7 Reasons Why Yahoo co-founder and wife gave $75 million to Stanford Bill Belew February 16, 2007 Taiwanese born, Jerry Yang is co-founder of Yahoo. He is also known as the Chief Yahoo.His wife is of Japanese descent but was raised in Costa Rica.The couple met in Japan in 1992 at the Stanford in Kyoto overseas studies... Continue Reading Posted at 4:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	English School Offers Sex but No Refund Bill Belew February 16, 2007 The Japanese English school, NOVA, is in heaps of trouble. This kind of story is of particular interest to me in that I operated an English in school for more than 20 years, and still own one that is being... Continue Reading Posted at 3:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Super Sexy Thai Actress Bill Belew February 16, 2007 Deans at one of Thailand's most respected academic universities, Thammasat university, apologized for the dress of their students, also an actress."Society feels this is a disgrace and her actions have affected the reputation of this university," Suraphol Nitikraipot, rector of... Continue Reading Posted at 10:38 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - General Mac Arthur Bill Belew February 16, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years. General MacArthur said: There is... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb15	Words of Wisdumb - County officials Bill Belew February 15, 2007 Somebody government official in China had these words of wisdumb -"Paint themountain green!"No kidding...villagers in southwestern China are dumbfounded over a recent government decision.Twenty years of quarrying was brought to a halt when villagers complained about dust and noise.Logging and... Continue Reading Posted at 2:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	AT&T Prez Tapped as Head of Illinois Higher Education Board Bill Belew February 15, 2007 There's a Pizza mogul heading up the higher education board in Massachusetts.Why not a former president of AT&T to head up Illinois' Higher Education Board?The former president of AT&T Illinois has been asked to lead the Illinois Board of Higher... Continue Reading Posted at 12:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	6 Options for Students Who Wait a Year, or more, to do the College Thing Bill Belew February 15, 2007 A student does NOT have to go to college right out of high school.There are other options.How about:1. How about getting a job or an internship. Contrary to popular opinion, living on minimum wage is not the best life choice.... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb14	NBA Hall of Famer Gets it Right About Education Bill Belew February 14, 2007 Jerry West is an NBA Hall of Famer. He is also a former player, coach and general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers.Now, he is the president of operations for the Memphis Grizzlies.His son is a freshman on the West... Continue Reading Posted at 8:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Top 10 most god-awful Valentine's Day gifts for your girlfriend Bill Belew February 14, 2007 Here are 10 chances of making it into the words of wisdumb annals.The 10 most god-awful presents you can give to your girlfriend according to FOX news... are as follows.----Tell your girlfriend you bought her a NO.1 Glow-in-the-Dark LingerieThe enlightened... Continue Reading Posted at 6:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	China Thinks Education is the Answer Bill Belew February 14, 2007 The Chinese Ministry of Education is sending teams to nine provinces to make sure money goes where money should go...for the education of students in the poor rural areas.China will exempt all students in rural areas from school fees beginning... Continue Reading Posted at 2:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ten Hottest Men and Women in Education Bill Belew February 14, 2007 Alexander Russo gets credit or the blame for putting together this list of the top ten hottest men and women in education.Seems he got the idea from or at least timed it with the Sports Illustrated 2007 Swimsuit edition.For profiles... Continue Reading Posted at 1:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Bill Gates On Education Bill Belew February 14, 2007 John Connell gets credit for introducing me to these two Bill Gates quotes on education, orginally found in a Time Magazine article.“It’s important to be humble when we talk about education, because TV was going to change education and videotape... Continue Reading Posted at 12:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hated Professor's Funeral is Packed with Attendees Bill Belew February 14, 2007 There was one professor that everyone hated. However, due to student scheduling conflicts, his classes were always filled. Even the very best students barely squeaked by with a "D" or the amazing "C" ruining their perfect 4.0 GPA. Most others... Continue Reading Posted at 11:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Mother Teresa Bill Belew February 14, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years. Mother Teresa said: I am... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb13	HIV-positive Prostitute Has Sex with at least 10 university students at Cheyney University Bill Belew February 13, 2007 This is too scary.An HIV-positive female prostitute has admitted to having sex with at least 10 male students at Cheyney University within a 24 hour period.The woman, 36-years old, was identified by a witness as the woman who had been... Continue Reading Posted at 9:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Tootsie Roll Bill Belew February 13, 2007 A 40-year old woman broke a tooth on a Tootsie Roll that she took from a candy jar in the town clerk's office in at a small town hall in Massachusetts.Now, she wants the town to help pay her $4,000-5,000... Continue Reading Posted at 8:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	University of Phoenix asks NY TIMES to put up their dukes Bill Belew February 13, 2007 I am reprinting in its entirety University of Phoenix's response to the NY TIMES article. Yo! NY TIMES! Put up your dukes.... University of Phoenix response to New York Times Article by Sam Dillon Fact versus Fiction The following response is... Continue Reading Posted at 6:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	8 Facts about University of Phoenix that say the NY Times got it wrong Bill Belew February 13, 2007 The Facts About University of Phoenix The recent Sunday New York Times story by Sam Dillon regarding University of Phoenix ("Troubles Grow for a University Built on Profits") is symptomatic of a prevailing bias against non-traditional higher education. ... Continue Reading Posted at 5:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Japanese English School Bill Belew February 13, 2007 An English school in Yamanashi Prefecture put up a poster to recruit teachers with "blond hair, blue or green eyes" only.The school doing the recruiting blamed it on a request from its customers, kindergartens wanting "foreigners" with "blond hair" and... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	10 Promises College Kids Should Make to their Parents Bill Belew February 13, 2007 I came across a few promises that a college kid might make to their parents.1. I (the student) promise to answer your questions with more than one word. 2. I promise to be too anxious, too busy, and to not... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Valentine's Day Gift - ICU Professor offers 5 Ways to Lose Weight Eating Chocolate Bill Belew February 13, 2007 A Japanese doctor is claiming that people can lose weight if they eat chocolate. The Ibaraki Christian University professor, (so, he wouldn't lie) says, "Chocolate lovers can still enjoy the tastes they like and lose weight while doing so." But,... Continue Reading Posted at 12:30 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb12	Philip Morris Gives $25 million to University of Virginia Bill Belew February 12, 2007 Last September the University of Virginia launched a $3 billion campaign. Come one, come all...give us what you got.The Philip Morris Company has stepped forward to offer up the largest single corporate gift to date ....$25 million. $20 million will... Continue Reading Posted at 9:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	66 Successful Bloggers and What The Can Teach You - an Interview with the Author, Ted Demopoulos Bill Belew February 12, 2007 I've lassoed Ted Demopoulos, author of the book upon which the post "66 Successful Bloggers and What The Can Teach You" and he has kindly consented to an interview.In a series of posts, I will share some questions I asked... Continue Reading Posted at 8:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - University of Wisconsin Board of Regents Bill Belew February 12, 2007 The University of Wisconsin's 37-year old football coach is the second youngest in NCAA Division IA. No problem.In his first year as head coach, the Badgers had their best record ever - 12-1. Good job! Coach.His team beat Arkansas 17-14... Continue Reading Posted at 4:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	High School Students Post Fake Snow Day Online Bill Belew February 12, 2007 Two high school girls apparently didn't get their homework done, wanted to go to the mall or just thought it would be fun to skip school AND take the whole student body with them.Somehow the young ladies got into the... Continue Reading Posted at 2:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Mississippi University for Women and Alumni Association will Break 117-year-old relationship Bill Belew February 12, 2007 Divorces are hard on everyone. I know this too well from personal experience.But, when the relationship has gone on for 117 years it has to be particularly tough....or not.Maybe by then the two partners will have forgotten why they tied... Continue Reading Posted at 1:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Torturing with music condemned - position statement Bill Belew February 12, 2007 This position statement cracked me up.The Society for Ethnomusicology * calls for full disclosure of U.S. government-sanctioned and funded programs that design the means of delivering music as torture; * condemns the use of music as an instrument of torture;... Continue Reading Posted at 12:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - "Rape Only Hurts If You Fight It" Bill Belew February 12, 2007 An article written in The Recorder, newspaper for the Central Connecticut State University, entitled "Rape Only Hurts If You Fight It" was supposedly "satirical jab at the sensationalistic nature of the modern news media."The opinion piece detailed the 'benefits' that... Continue Reading Posted at 11:13 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Woodrow Wilson Bill Belew February 12, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years.Woodrow Wilson said: Conservatism is the... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb11	8 ways to use an MP3 player to get better grades Bill Belew February 11, 2007 A Spanish teacher at a Community College in Virginia got an $11,000 grant to lend iPods to all of her students so they can practice Spanish conversation anywhere and everywhere. Still, more than 85% of students use their MP3 players... Continue Reading Posted at 11:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	MIT Education for Free - no kidding Bill Belew February 11, 2007 Thanks to Luxury Home Digest for this bit of good info.The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and MIT with support of the Ab Initio software firm are offering an MIT education for free.The only requirements... Continue Reading Posted at 10:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	University of Phoenix Hires Highly Unqualified Instructors? Bill Belew February 11, 2007 I came across two posts, both, happy, giddy?, ecstatic even, because according to today's NY TIMES, fopros are having trouble meeting the needs of their students.The first - Aspazia writes that her main concern "they (for profits) so blatantly turn... Continue Reading Posted at 9:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	UNO Founder Becomes Chairman of Massachusetts Board of Higher Education Bill Belew February 11, 2007 The former higher education board chairman stepped down. The Massachusett's governor then asked Aaron Spencer, vice chairman of the board at the time and well known as the founder of the National UNO Deep Pan Pizza Chain, to take over.And,... Continue Reading Posted at 8:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Black and White Inequality Likely to Grow - U.S. Department of Commerce Bill Belew February 11, 2007 Research from the U.S. Department of Commerce makes it pretty clear that educational, financial and social inequality between blacks and non-Hispanic whites is going to continue to grow.Less than half (45.8%) of black children ages 3-17 have computers in their... Continue Reading Posted at 7:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Word's of Wisdumb - Harvard President Bill Belew February 11, 2007 This is partially old news.Last year's Harvard President, Lawrence H. Summers, ate his words of wisdumb to the effect that - "the intrinsic aptitude of women could help explain why fewer women than men reach the highest ranks of science... Continue Reading Posted at 4:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Vice Principal Jailed for Kicking Student in the Nuts Bill Belew February 11, 2007 A vice principal, unhappy with the results of his students in recent sports games, entered the classroom to lecture the boys.When one boy coughed, apparently in derision from the VP's remarks, the vice principal called him into his office.The man... Continue Reading Posted at 3:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	10 Promises a Parent should Make to their College Kid Bill Belew February 11, 2007 I came across some promises that a parent might make to their college kids in a magazine...and then added a few of my own.1. I (the parent) promise to not micromanage your quarterly/semester schedule and will back off when asked.2.... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb10	Words of Wisdumb - a mom and a dad Bill Belew February 10, 2007 It's a good thing these two people weren't married to each other. There is no way their kids would survive.Both spoke the same words of wisdumb - "The kid/s are in the car."The Wisconsin mom left her two kids, one... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	'Ugly Woman' and University Company Reach Settlement Bill Belew February 10, 2007 A woman in China says she was fired by the Shanghai Jiaotong University Only Education Group because of her "unfavorable looks." That means the univeristy thought she was dog ugly and didn't want her scaring students away.By contrast, Hong Kong... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - John F. Kennedy Bill Belew February 10, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years.John F. Kennedy said: The time... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 9	Words of Wisdumb - Holocaust Survivor Attacker Bill Belew February 9, 2007 Okay, where to start...A Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Holocaust author was attacked in a San Francisco elevator by some dude who has all sorts of words of wisdumb.The man calling himself Eric Hunt, confronted Elie Wiesel, insisted on following... Continue Reading Posted at 7:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Wisconsin Athletes Face Random Drug Testing Bill Belew February 9, 2007 Two university football players were found with liquid steroids and marijuana at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.School officials announced that beginning next fall, all football players will undergo random drug testing.Uh...why wait until fall? Why not get them all in a... Continue Reading Posted at 6:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Assistant Dean at BYU Told to Take Down Polygamy Web Page Bill Belew February 9, 2007 An assistant dean for corporate relations and MBA director of BYU's Marriott School of Management put up a web-site to clarify "things written by prophets of the church and why [polygamy] is not practiced" anymore, except by Mormon fundamentalists.The univeristy... Continue Reading Posted at 5:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	UC Berkeley Mom Pays Kid's College Tuition with $600K Painting Bill Belew February 9, 2007 A woman in Southern California needed help paying for her daughter's college tuition at UC Berkeley.I need help paying my son's school expenses, too.... but...anyway.The woman had a painting that belonged to her grandmother...that sat wrapped in a garage for... Continue Reading Posted at 4:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Improved Cancer Drug Carrier Created Bill Belew February 9, 2007 The University of California, San Diego and Nitto Denko Corp. have together created a drug carrier that can deliver its potency to cancer cells more efficiently.By increasing the size of the drug, it stays in the blood longer thus enhancing... Continue Reading Posted at 12:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	8 Signs a Parent is Too Involved in Their Kid's Search for College Bill Belew February 9, 2007 College shopping goes on year round. There are always essays to write, applications to fill in or out, campuses to visit, after school tutoring to go to...and...and..How can a parent know when they are TOO involved in their student's search... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Train Fighter Bill Belew February 9, 2007 A couple of days ago, I badmouthed Japan's policemen at RisingSunOfNihon.Today, I had to be shown up by one of Japan's finest.A woman walked on to some railway tracks in an apparent attempt to lose a fight with a train.When... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 8	Toilet Training College Courses Offered Bill Belew February 8, 2007 "Clean toilets cannot merely be judged by the eyes," the local government minister was quoted as saying. "This matter also involves the use of cleaning equipment, soap, fragrances and proper tissues."Sounds like the objectives for a college course.Yup...some Malaysian colleges... Continue Reading Posted at 12:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Andrew Jackson Bill Belew February 8, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years.Andrew Jackson said: One man with... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - MIT Professor Bill Belew February 8, 2007 An MIT stem cell scientist was denied tenure. What color he is or isn't should be of no consequence, though news reports often find it necessary to point it out. That to me is another issue.The professor asked, "How can... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 7	4 Countries Create 4 New Engineering Universities Bill Belew February 7, 2007 If any entity should be boundary-less it should be the university.Four countries, France, Italy, South Korea and Pakistan are planning to establish four new engineering universities in the south province of Sindh, Pakistan.The cost will be about $2.33 billion.Three of... Continue Reading Posted at 12:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Margaret Thatcher Bill Belew February 7, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years.Margaret Thatcher said: You may have... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Lesbian Ball Player at Penn State Bill Belew February 7, 2007 A lesbian basketball player claimed she was discriminated against based on her sexual orientation by the coach of the Penn State Lady Lions.She took the basketball program and athletic department to court.In the end...the two sides settled....confidentially. What that means... Continue Reading Posted at 12:51 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 6	Average Lifetime Earnings by Education Bill Belew February 6, 2007 Here are some numbers to chew on.The average lifetime earnings for a male aged 18-64 withOUT a high school diploma or GED is $960,000 DOWN! 39% from what the same person could have expected in 1979.A high school grad can... Continue Reading Posted at 9:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Out of Wedlock Births Related to Race/Ethnicity and Educational Attainment Bill Belew February 6, 2007 These numbers from an ETS report surprised me....alarmed might be a better word.Black mothers who have not graduated from high school have children 89.9% of the time out of wedlock.White mothers have babies 69.7% of the time unmarried.Hispanic mothers -... Continue Reading Posted at 8:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Salaries Going Down Down Down.... Bill Belew February 6, 2007 According to an ETS study - America's Perfect Storm: Three Forces Changing our Nation's Future, the average salary of men 20-29 years of age is going down for everyone except those with the highest levels of education.Men who have not... Continue Reading Posted at 7:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	High School Grad Rates Haven't Increased in 30 Years Bill Belew February 6, 2007 This figure surprised me. In 1969 the percentage of 17 year olds that graduate from high school peaked at 77%.The percentage has since DECLINED and then leveled off at about 70% since 1995.America ranks 16th of 21 OECD nations in... Continue Reading Posted at 6:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Dalai Lama Named Distinguished Professor Bill Belew February 6, 2007 Emory University has asked and the XIV Dalai Lama has accepted his first university appointment.He will be the Presidential Distinguished Professor."The Dalai Lama will deliver his inaugural lecture during an Oct. 20-22 visit to Emory, during which he will participate... Continue Reading Posted at 5:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - University of Iowa Bill Belew February 6, 2007 Students at the University of Iowa don't need to go to the laundry room to see if there are any machines available. They can look online.Once they secure a machine, they don't need to hang around to wait for the... Continue Reading Posted at 4:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Franklin Roosevelt Bill Belew February 6, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years.Franklin Roosevelt said: When you come... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 5	$5 million not enough to cover tuition costs Bill Belew February 5, 2007 Poor little rich girl - the late owner of the Washington Redskins left his nine-year old daughter a $5 million lifetime trust.The girl, now 19, is saying that it's not enough to pay for her tuition to Southern Methodist University.The... Continue Reading Posted at 3:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - World Acclaimed Pioneer Scientist in Gene Therapy Bill Belew February 5, 2007 "I will love you forever," are the words of wisdumb of one of the world's most acclaimed scientists who pioneered studies in gene therapy.The 67-year old scientist spoke these words to a 17-year old girl wearing a police wire. He... Continue Reading Posted at 2:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Sex week at Yale in the shower Bill Belew February 5, 2007 Every two years Yale hosts a sex week. All things considered, more might be expected from an Ivy league school, but that's beyond the scope of this post.When things get too hot...'take a cold shower' is sometimes the come back.It... Continue Reading Posted at 1:57 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Getting Stood Up NOT Corporal Punishment Bill Belew February 5, 2007 Punching, kicking, swatting, slapping, getting rolled up in exercise mats, being batted around by classmates, inflicting physical pain or violating the bodies of children constitute corporal punishment in Japanese classrooms and are prohibited by law.Being told to stand up, stay... Continue Reading Posted at 11:51 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Confucius.2 Bill Belew February 5, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years.Confucius said: To know what is... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 4	Cheating Principal Found Hanged Bill Belew February 4, 2007 An elementary principal in Japan who was thought to have 'leaked' questions for a teacher recruitment exam was found hanged in the mountains.Even before the scandal went public, the 65-year old went missing.All things considered...taking one's life is NOT the... Continue Reading Posted at 5:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Aristotle Bill Belew February 4, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years.Aristotle said: Men acquire a particular... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Japanese Embassy Bill Belew February 4, 2007 The 38-year old leader of a nongovernmental organization (NGO) from Japan was arrested for raping a 14-year old girl at a student dormitory run by his group.The organization, Mountain Tribe Scholarship Fund, was devoted to supporting the tribes.What was this... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 3	Words of Wisdumb - Nissan CEO Bill Belew February 3, 2007 Nissan Motor Co.'s net PROFIT fell to 104.4 billion yen ($800 million) in the third quarter, down from 135 billion yen a year earlier.Consequently, the company had to lower its net profit forecast for the full fiscal year to 460... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Top 20 Public National Universities Bill Belew February 3, 2007 These are public schools...anybody who meets the requirements can get into schools....19. University of Pittsburgh19. Ohio State University13. Penn State U. - University Park - from here on up the list, all of these schools are in the top 50... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - George Washington Bill Belew February 3, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years.George Washington said: Associate yourself with... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 2	Buying Better Grades Bill Belew February 2, 2007 In the post Soviet era prices soared while salaries for Russia's higher ed professors barely budged - $470-980/month.As a result...professors/instructors become soft targets for bribes.Students get into school because they bribe school officials. Students get good grades because they buy... Continue Reading Posted at 8:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Texas Rooting USC Cheerleader Opts for Easy Spanish Grade Bill Belew February 2, 2007 A USC song girl/cheerleader famous, notorious?, for seeming to cheer for a Texas touchdown in the 2006 Rose Bowl joined about 20 friends - USC women's basketball, volleyball, water polo team players and men's basketball, football, baseball, players in looking... Continue Reading Posted at 6:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	15-year free education program to be launched this year Bill Belew February 2, 2007 Macao will implement a program that gives 15 years of free education to all of its kids - kindergarten through high school.About 80,000 of the 92,254 school students attending 60 private schools will benefit from the new system.Macao's government will... Continue Reading Posted at 12:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Porn Film Shot at Ball State University Bill Belew February 2, 2007 Ball State University officials are finding out, two years too late, that a porn film involving some students was shot on campus - in a school-owned mansion usually reserved for seminars...the kind with clothes on, teachers and students.The "Vampire Diaries"... Continue Reading Posted at 11:14 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Houston Teachers Bill Belew February 2, 2007 Many of the teachers in the Houston Independent School District have their underwear tied in knots.Some got bonuses and others didn't. Some got huge bonuses and other apparently deserving educators got zilch.The whole rewarding teachers because their students do well... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Top 9 Schools With the Highest Graduation Rate Bill Belew February 2, 2007 Think you can skate once you get into college? With graduation rates in the 90%, the students in these schools will graduate out.Getting in, of course, is the hard part.The top 9 schools with the highest graduation rate:6. University of... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Walt Disney Bill Belew February 2, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years.Walt Disney said: Many hands and... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Feb 1	Mittens and Boots Bill Belew February 1, 2007 There was a teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his boots?The little boy needed help and the teacher could see why.With her pulling and him pushing, the boots still didn't want to go on. When... Continue Reading Posted at 6:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Defending Capital Punishment Bill Belew February 1, 2007 China executes more people than the rest of the world combined....some say, as many as 10,000....and at least 1,770 based on public reports.For the following reasons, Amnesty International thinks capital punishment should be abolished in China.1. Lack of prompt access... Continue Reading Posted at 4:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Universities Shed Timid Investor Role Bill Belew February 1, 2007 Japanese universities used to hold their assets in the form of cash, deposits and/or domestic bonds. Most still do. However, now about one in seven of Japan's higher educational institutes have a positive attitude towards alternative investment. One in twelve... Continue Reading Posted at 11:31 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdumb - Beijing University Physics Student Bill Belew February 1, 2007 Some super nerd at one of China's best universities, Beijing University, displayed his words of wisdumb on one of the school's bulletin boards.He is willing to pay 1000 Chinese dollars (abt $130) if "an honest, kind and similar-aged girl with... Continue Reading Posted at 10:09 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Top Ten Hardest Schools to Get Into - Period Bill Belew February 1, 2007 These are the nation's most selective schools. 10. California Institute of Technology - 20% (Still, if I had a one in five chance of getting into a school, I would think that was pretty good. But, you have to be... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Words of Wisdom Series - Harry Truman Bill Belew February 1, 2007 Some of the best lessons I have learned in life come from people I never met. I would like to share some of the 'words of wisdom' that I have picked up over the years. Being too good is apt... Continue Reading Posted at 4:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments

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