Pete Strauss: The Underground Beast That Is Spoken Word Overlooked, under appreciated but culturally significant, spoken word is quietly but steadily growing. Rumbling just beneath the surface of major cities across the country, poetry nights are popping up all across our island. Poetry is deeply ingrained in this country's lineage so it's perhaps surprising the lack of recognition it currently receives today. Mr Gee, one of the most prominent performance poets on the scene describes spoken word as "in our DNA, we just have to re-embrace it". Which as you'll soon discover, is the thrust of this article. Mr Gee along with Raymond Anthrobus, Deanna Rodgers, Simon Mole and Adam Kammerling are the minds and souls behind one of the most popular poetry nights in the capital, Chill Pill. The most immediately striking thing about an evening of spoken word is the almost tangible electricity in the air. It's a direct result of this huge range that poetry spans that has meant that in recent years, it's been somewhat on the fringes.
Infographic: United States of the Environment In the spirit of two popular infographics that map out the best and worst of all 50 U.S. states — the United States of Awesome and the United States of Shame — MNN decided to see how each state shines or suffers in regard to environmental and public health. Our "United States of the Environment" maps depict each state's No. 1 and No. 50 ranking for issues such as conservation, agriculture, energy efficiency, disease prevalence, pollution, natural resource availability and education, among others. Check out the two maps below, and see our list of states, stats and sources for more information. Sources for "good U.S." map:Alabama: Lowest rate of alcohol abuse or dependence (U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Alaska: Most wetlands (U.S.
ed.ted René Descartes believed that most of what he acquired and learned came from the senses, but his senses had deceived him in the past. Can you give an example of when your senses have deceived you? Is there an experience that has made you doubt what you have seen or heard? Could this give you reason to doubt EVERYTHING you have learned from your senses? Check out this video for some background on this idea or watch the TED-Ed Lesson How Optical Illusions Trick Your Brain for one example of how and why your mind can be tricked into seeing something differently than it is. Would René Descartes agree with the statement that “things are not always what they seem?" Descartes believed that if you doubt your own existence, you must exist to doubt it! René Descartes was an extremely talented man.
Diane Ravitch Diane Silvers Ravitch (born July 1, 1938) is a historian of education, an educational policy analyst, and a research professor at New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. Previously, she was a U.S. Assistant Secretary of Education. Career[edit] Ravitch began her career as an editorial assistant at the New Leader magazine, a small journal devoted to democratic ideas. She was appointed to public office by Presidents George H. She participated in a "blog debate" called "Bridging Differences" with Steinhardt School colleague Deborah Meier on the website of Education Week from February 26, 2007 until September 2012.[6][7] She now has her own blog, Diane Ravitch's Blog.[8] Writings and statements on education[edit] Her book The Language Police (2003) was a criticism of both left-wing and right-wing attempts to stifle the study and expression of views deemed unworthy by those groups. Personal life[edit] Ravitch lives in Brooklyn Heights, New York.
Student Stories: Michael Lee Home > Undergraduate Studies > Get Involved : Student Stories: Michael Lee When Michael Lee left high school in Hopkins, he thought he’d be a boxer. He trained hard in Northeast Minneapolis, sure that if he put in the work, he could make it as a pro. Then he blew his shoulders out. And they didn’t get better. He was feeling stuck, a bit broken. Instead, he found a different way to move. “We’ve talked a lot about bringing poetry and filmmaking together,” he notes in an interview from Norway, where he’s studying spring semester, “to try to make spoken word more accessible, to try to make poetry more accessible. Turning it up at the U What happened between kinesiology and this kinetic video? Lee took writing classes through the Department of English's Creative Writing Program. Lee met the University of Minnesota students with whom he would be College Slam teammates through a course with HECUA (Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs). From pain, poetry The word, on the page and off
Global Warming: Early Warning Signs Jonathan Kozol Jonathan Kozol (born September 5, 1936) is a non-fiction writer, educator, and activist, best known for his books on public education in the United States. Education and experience[edit] Kozol has since held two Guggenheim Fellowships, has twice been a fellow of the Rockefeller Foundation, and has also received fellowships from the Field and Ford Foundations. Kozol also has worked in the field of social psychology. Writing career[edit] Death at an Early Age, his first non-fiction book, is a description of his first year as a teacher in the Boston Public Schools. Among the other books by Kozol are Rachel and Her Children: Homeless Families in America, which received the Robert F. His 1995 book, Amazing Grace: The Lives of Children and the Conscience of a Nation, described his visits to the South Bronx of New York, the poorest congressional district in the United States. Kozol's ethical argument relies heavily on comparisons between rich and poor school districts. Non-profit[edit] Works[edit]
Marijuana What is marijuana Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. The plant contains the mind-altering chemical delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other related compounds. Extracts with high amounts of THC can also be made from the cannabis plant (see "Marijuana Extracts"). Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States (SAMHSA, 2014). Its use is widespread among young people. Legalization of marijuana for medical use or adult recreational use in a growing number of states may affect these views. How do people use marijuana? People smoke marijuana in hand-rolled cigarettes (joints) or in pipes or water pipes (bongs). Users can mix marijuana in food (edibles), such as brownies, cookies, or candy, or brew it as a tea. Marijuana Extracts Smoking THC-rich resins extracted from the marijuana plant is on the rise. How does marijuana affect the brain? Marijuana has both short- and long-term effects on the brain.
Pedro Noguera - Faculty Bio Pedro Noguera Pedro Noguera is the Peter L. Agnew Professor of Education at New York University. Dr. Noguera is a sociologist whose scholarship and research focuses on the ways in which schools are influenced by social and economic conditions, as well as by demographic trends in local, regional and global contexts. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. In Defense of Punk Rock - Lifestyle and Music Scene Articles | Big Wheel Magazine - Los Angeles music scene news and concert schedule listings for Los Angeles - Punk News Most of us who are into Punk rock initially got involved in the movement at some point in our teenage years. With acne on our faces, foam dripping from our mouths and giant chips on our shoulders we found excitement in music that was loud, full of energy, and completely anti authority. The excitement and fear that is associated with going to a Punk show for the first time is an unusual and unfamiliar feeling that leaves you constantly seeking the same sort of experience over and over again. Young punks become adrenaline and testosterone addicts much to the chagrin of their parents and teachers who pray that Punk rock will be a phase that passes quickly. Records are bought, clothes are mutilated, hair gets sheered off or spiked up and dyed day glo colors. If all of this sounds like madness that’s because it is. Almost any Punk band that makes more than two or three full length records ends up becoming tame with time. -Ditch-Asst.
Deborah Meier Homepage FameCast.com Holds $10,000 Spoken Word Contest Austin, TX – This August, 75 teams of poets will gather to rock the mic in the Texas heat as the National Poetry Slam (NPS) returns to Austin for the second straight year. In addition to the competitions, side events, and level of talent that have made NPS the premiere spoken word event in the world, this year’s national event will feature a new twist. Five poets will compete for a $10,000 prize thanks to National Poetry Slam sponsor, Famecast.com. Famecast.com is an artist discovery and entertainment community providing a nationwide, seasonal competition whereby an online audience determines tomorrow’s big stars. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with the National Poetry Slam as we launch our Spoken Word stage,” said Kent Savage, FameCast creator and CEO, “The world needs to know about the incredible work that happens at poetry slams.” NPS 07 Artistic Director Mike Henry echoed Savage’s excitement about the partnership. Participation in FameCast is indeed open to anyone. About FameCast