Life is Good! The Return of The Office!

If you haven't seen the opening to Season 7, you're in for a treat.

A matter of perspective: Muslims in America

This one's for all of the "Muslims = evil terrorists" out there (or "Islam is a violent religion" folks). On behalf of all Americans, Nick Kristof has apologized for our pathetic behavior:

Many Americans honestly believe that Muslims are prone to violence, but humans are too complicated and diverse to lump into groups that we form invidious conclusions about. We’ve mostly learned that about blacks, Jews and other groups that suffered historic discrimination, but it’s still O.K. to make sweeping statements about “Muslims” as an undifferentiated mass.

Now THIS is an American Dream

I had the pleasure of teaching Gil at GRCC two years ago, but I think I learned more from him than he did from me. A remarkable young man. He'll become a citizen of the United States this Wednesday. (photo from GR Press/MLive)

Draco Malfoy Grows Up

Here he is, spotted in Lower Manhattan yesterday. Looks like he's up to his usual mischief.

Never Let Me Go

Can't wait to see this film - one of my favorite reads of this past summer. Follow the link to see author Kazuo Ishiguro discuss how he learned more about his novel from watching the film.
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

Pink Arrow Project, Part III!

Every professional development day should be like this. Lowell shows its community spirit Friday for the third annual Pink Arrow football game at Red Arrow Stadium. Show your support for Gilda's Club, and bring a canned good or two to help stock the shelves at Flat River Outreach Ministries!

AP Lit Extra Credit Opportunity!

Each year, I encourage LHS students to attend GRCC's Diversity Lecture Series. This year's lineup is one of the best in recent memory. Hope to see you there.

What could possibly go wrong?

General Motors is working on a voice command system that allows drivers to update their Facebook status on the road.

Step away from your Facebook!

A new study shows that college students who use Facebook while studying see their grades dip by as much as 20 percent. Expect much defriending to follow.

Today in Stating the Obvious

The president tells us too many Americans are still out of work.