2007-04-03
Don't teach that!
It might upset someone, as a survey of London schools found.
I'd make some snide comment about removing world globes so as not to offend Flat Earthers, but we've got equally disturbing pressures here in the US to not mention various otherwise accepted subjects in schools (evolution, f'instance, or the history of the US Civil War in some places).
It [a study funded by the Department for Education and Skills] found some teachers are reluctant to cover the atrocity [the Holocaust] for fear of upsetting students whose beliefs include Holocaust denial.
There is also resistance to tackling the 11th century Crusades - where Christians fought Muslim armies for control of Jerusalem - because lessons often contradict what is taught in local mosques.
I'd make some snide comment about removing world globes so as not to offend Flat Earthers, but we've got equally disturbing pressures here in the US to not mention various otherwise accepted subjects in schools (evolution, f'instance, or the history of the US Civil War in some places).
Hot but spicy?
Go over to Gene Expression and browse through this week's posts for the Seven Days of Hot Sauce reviews. Tasted were:
On that subject - what hot sauces do y'all like? I lean towards the fruit and Hab blends myself, but I'm open to try most anything.
- Hottest Fuckin' Sauce
- Dave's Insanity Hot Sauce
- You Can't Handle this Hot Sauce
- Mad Dog's Revenge Habanero & Chile Extract
- Mad Dog Liquid Fire
- Ass in the Tub
- Ass in Space
On that subject - what hot sauces do y'all like? I lean towards the fruit and Hab blends myself, but I'm open to try most anything.
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Things you find when looking for something else ...
Pitt Rivers Collecting Box - the how-to in cartoon format from the artist.
Because we've gotten several requests ...
Putting on a werewolf.
Warning - if you don't want the "magic" spoilt, it shows me partially in and out of costume.
It also shows off how little hair I have on top of my head anymore :)
Warning - if you don't want the "magic" spoilt, it shows me partially in and out of costume.
It also shows off how little hair I have on top of my head anymore :)