A kettlebell is an alternative to traditional barbell free weights. It takes the shape of a spherical weight with a handle attached. It can be held with one or both hands. They were developed in Russia for strength training in the Soviet army. Although they have been used in Russia since the 1700’s, they did […]
THE REASON(S) THE MIDDLE CLASS IS COLLAPSING IN THE UNITED STATES
by paul f renda In 2012, Dr. Robert Gordon’s published a paper, called “Is U.S. Economic Growth Over? Faltering Innovation Confronts the Six Headwinds”. Dr. Gordon focuses on the period of time it takes for real per-capital GDP growth to double. The shortest period of time was from 1929 to 1957. He projects 2007 to […]
U.S.S. Forestal sails into history
On February 6, 2014 Senator John McCain of Arizona asked for and was granted permission to address the United States Senate regarding the decommissioning of the U.S. S. Forrestal: “Mr. President, today marks the last voyage of the Ex-USS Forrestal, the world’s first supercarrier. On this occasion, I believe it is fitting to recognize the […]
Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live Combines the History of the Salem Witch Trials and One Woman’s Heritage
1888PressRelease – New book from author Laura Jo DeMordaunt offers view of her ancestor’s experience while being prosecuted for “obnoxious” behavior during Salem Witch Trials. The stories of the Salem Witch Trials are the stuff of legends. Tales from this checkered part of American history may seem far away, but they have come home […]
Tips for Teachers for Teaching Aquaponics in the Classroom
Teachers are continually looking for innovative ways to reach and engage their students. Many are turning to in-class projects, such as aquaponics. The process of doing aquaponics in the classroom can be easier than one might think and it provides students with information and hands-on experience that is hard to beat. “Teachers who […]
“The Secret History” by Procopius
The time is 558 A.D., the place Constantinople. Procopius is a court historian, who, late in life, decides to spill the beans about the royal family he’s documented: the Emperor Justinian and his wife Theodora. Is this the first instance of book-as-revenge (with a fabulous title, to be eventually stolen thousands of times)? Justinian often […]
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