[base16] # _

Recent Posts

"We Polked you in '44, we shall Pierce you in '52!" Presidential Campaign Slogans

published on
Slogans are a critical aspect of a political campaign: In just a few words, they must summarize the candidate's brand and win over voters. Most importantly, they must be memorable enough to stand out among the barrage of advertisements during the campaign season. How well do you know presidential campaign slogans from history? Subjects Social studies, history, government Estimated Time 1-2 50 minute classes Grade Level 7-12 Activities: As a warm-up, click here for a PBS NewsHour media gallery on presidential campaigns through history. Read More...

Can eating fish ever be sustainable?

published on
By Jocelyn TimperleyFeatures correspondent@jloistf Leonard Ortiz / Getty ImagesIt can be difficult to make sustainable choices as seafood includes thousands of species caught and farmed in many different ways (Credit: Leonard Ortiz / Getty Images)Finding sustainable seafood can be complex. Jocelyn Timperley digs into out how to make the most environmentally friendly choices. For someone looking to make their diet more sustainable, the choices when it comes to eating seafood can be frankly baffling. Read More...

Daisy the retriever has found 155 Frisbee golf discs in W.Va.

published on
Kelly Mason was walking her dog, Daisy, through a park in Moundsville, W.Va. when the yellow Labrador retriever abruptly stopped and sniffed the air and then took off running on her extended leash toward some nearby trees. Mason quickly followed along and said she was surprised when Daisy emerged from the wooded area with a brightly colored disc in her mouth. “She looked so proud of herself — it was a Frisbee golf disc,” said Mason, recalling that day in Grand Vue Park four years ago. Read More...

Categories

Celeb Gist (252)

Front Page News (230)

Informative Details (214)

Quick Update (229)