Considered the largest exhibition of Australian First Nations art in Asia, Ever Present: The Art of Australia’s First Peoples at the National Gallery Singapore is an in-depth survey of the National Gallery of Australia and the Wesfarmers Collection of Australian Art. Capturing over 170 works by 150 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, the works […]
To note: On June 24, the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to abortion after nearly 50 years in a decision that will transform American life, reshape the nation’s politics and lead to near-total bans on the procedure in about half of the states. The lesson below was written in May […]
During the Netflix episode “Battle Tailgate” Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legendhost Alton Brown dropped some knowledge about the origin of Korean fried chicken, and it might just be the show’s best moment. In a clip of the viral moment, Brown and co-host Kristen Kish watched chef challenger Esther Choi and iron chef Marcus […]
Let me tell you a short story about a very important teacher I had, the one who basically led me down the path of writing in the first place. On every occasion throughout the school year, she would write all of her students a short poem. Something to highlight the celebration itself, something to honor […]
You will probably never use a Tecno phone. Until this week, I had never heard of the Chinese brand or its line of Camon handsets. Now it is unlikely that I will forget them. The company recently held a swanky New York launch for its new Tecno Camon Series 19 Pro Android 12 phones, though […]
Being new to photography can be a bit daunting, requiring you to tackle a variety of technical and creative ideas and approaches simultaneously. However, there is one lesson every new photographer should learn as soon as possible because it will save them a lot of money and headaches down the road and help them improve […]
The problem of parents and children has undoubtedly been topical since mankind has existed. Do you really think Cain would have taken Abel’s life if he hadn’t had some complexes – most likely because of a poorly developed relationship with his father? And when he is also a stepfather, no matter how good the child’s […]
The Diverse Curriculum, launched in October 2020, includes more than 50 modules that can be adapted to student needs and used at any time. To date there have been 2383 registrations worldwide including schools from Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, Australia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Egypt and Brunei. Notes to Editors The new lesson plans can be […]
The art of cinema began long before cinema. We have a natural curiosity and an obsession for light. As we gather around a blank screen in a darkened room, the light source shows us a story that entertains us, resonates with us, and inspires us to think differently about the world. Our desire to experience […]
My son, Caden, is fascinated by chess. He loves the strategy behind the game, but his love for chess has been an uphill battle. We’ve played every week for the past two months. And I’m lucky to say that he taught me the importance of striving for excellence through chess. Before going into details, you […]
NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) – Thousands of children and adults will take to aquatic facilities around the world for the “world’s biggest swimming lesson”. The lesson will take place over 24 hours at aquatic centers, swim schools and water parks across the country on June 23. Police: Semi-automatic rifle purchased hours before Tulsa mass shooting The […]
Note: This is our last lesson of the day for the 2021-22 school year. Lesson Overview Featured Article: “Our favorite sports photos of 2021by The New York Times Late last year, The New York Times asked photographers to pick their favorite sports images they shot in 2021 and explain why they liked them. They selected […]
Lesson Overview Featured Article: “The Unlikely Rise of New York’s Compost Championby Cara Buckley Growing up in the Bronx, Domingo Morales never cared about urban farming and he thought vegetables were gross. However, after landing a job with a non-profit organization that trains young people in solar installation, horticulture and other green jobs, Mr. Morales […]
They say that power tends to corrupt people, and while that is true in some cases, in others power doesn’t corrupt as much as it fools some people in a myriad of ways. Some stop thinking, others start making somewhat, even wildly, random choices, and still others just don’t know how to control it, but […]
This lesson is part of our Accessible activities feature, which aims to accommodate a wider variety of learners on our site and The Times in general. Learn more and tell us what you think here. Lesson Overview Featured article: “How to see faces everywhereby Malia Wollan Have you ever seen the image of a face […]
This lesson is part of our Accessible activities feature, which aims to accommodate a wider variety of learners on our site and The Times in general. Learn more and tell us what you think here. Lesson Overview Featured Article: “Changing standards on tattoos in Japanby Hikari Hida In recent years, beliefs about tattoos have changed […]
Lesson Overview Featured Article: “An intimate look at the indigenous Seri people of Mexico.” Photographs and text by Núria López Torres The Seri, an indigenous nation of just about 1,000 people, have lived in northwestern Mexico for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Their identity is deeply linked to their natural environment, which in recent […]
Lesson Overview Featured article: “Hear the strange sounds of a singing black hole” by Denis Overbye Have you ever wondered what the universe looks like? Can a black hole emit sound if nothing, not even light, can escape? “As part of an effort to ‘sonify’ the cosmos,” writes science journalist Dennis Overbye, “researchers have converted […]
3. How do the photos help tell the story? Which photos have you spent the most time with? What drew you to them? 4. What story do the photos tell when viewed together? Back to the order of the photos. How does the order work or not work to tell the story? 5. Did you […]
Lesson Overview Featured Article: “Formula 1 roars in Miami, where cars are already king” by Patricia Mazzei Do you like cars? What type of car do you hope to own or drive one day? In this lesson, you’ll learn about the hot rod, luxury car, and collectible car culture that has thrived in Miami for […]
Rumor site 43rumors.com has the scoop on a new Leica-badged ultra-wide prime for Olympus MFT cameras and Panasonic Lumix G models. This would be an exciting lens for MFT systems because so far only Laowa has ventured into this market with lenses like his 10mm f/2. The LEICA DG SUMMILUX 9mm / F1.7 ASPH. will […]
This lesson is part of our Accessible activities feature, which aims to accommodate a wider variety of learners on our site and The Times in general. Learn more and tell us what you think here. Teachers, join our live webinar on May 12 to find out how you can teach with this series. Lesson Overview […]
Lesson Overview Featured article: “How Women’s Sports Teams Beganby Maria Cramer In 1972, Congress passed Title IX, the landmark gender equality legislation that affected women’s and women’s sports, college admissions, college programs, professional programs, teaching positions and coaches and even dealing with sexual assault on campus. In this lesson, you will learn about the history […]
“We make a living with what we get. We create life through what we give. – Winston Churchill I’ve always been an advocate for volunteerism, whether it’s with the Boy Scouts of America with my sons or with communities in North Texas schools or even with Rotary International through local Rotary clubs. Spending time in […]
Lesson Overview Featured Article: “Get ready for the new improved secondby Alanna Mitchell What exactly is a second of time? Who invented it? How do you know that a second on your watch is the same as someone else’s on the other side of the world? Right now, scientists are getting ready to redefine the […]
“Lighting is everything”. An alleged music video of former Pakistani Prime Minister and cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan has gone viral across all social media. In the music video, Khan says “lighting is everything” before starting an interview. Shared on Twitter by journalists based in Pakistan, this quote is now the newest trending caption on social media. […]
This lesson is part of our Accessible activities feature, which aims to accommodate a wider variety of learners on our site and The Times in general. Learn more and tell us what you think here. Lesson Overview Featured article: “A day in the life of ballet dancer and choreographer James Whitesideby Arden Fanning Andrew with […]
Please note: This lesson is part of a larger unit on mental health, which also includes a write prompta film and one graphic discussion. Educators, please preview these resources to ensure they are appropriate for your students. Students, if you are having suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 (TALK), call 911, […]
Without a doubt, today’s world often demands the ability to consistently produce content at a breakneck pace, and that can put a lot of pressure on photographers. Even if you don’t make money from your photography, you might be impatient when the right shot hasn’t materialized yet. This excellent video essay follows a landscape photographer […]
Lesson Overview Featured Article: “The secret sounds of “Dune”: Rice Krispies and Marianne Faithfull” by Kyle Buchanan, Photographs by Peter Fisher Have you ever noticed the many sounds in movies that help enhance the mood, atmosphere, and tone? Do any films stand out for their use of audio? In this lesson, you’ll learn how far […]
Lesson Overview Featured article: “A simple directive sparked a storied career: “Now take the shot”,’” by Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff with photographs by Michelle V. Agins Michelle V. Agins is one of the New York Times longest-serving photographers. As the second black woman to join the newspaper as a photographer, she has spent much of her career […]
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Saba Farmand leads a walking tour of Boulevard Gardens in East Vancouver on April 22, Earth Day.Photograph by Jesse Winter/The Globe and Mail Saba Farmand never planned to become a tourist guide. A landscape architect and arborist, he can be a little cheesy when it comes to urban design and streetscapes. When he moved to […]
Lesson Overview Featured Article: “As Families Grieve, Grandparents Step In”, by Paula Span with photographs by Todd Heisler In the United States, no less than 200,000 children have had a parent who died of Covid-19. Following these losses, other family members – often grandparents – frequently step in to support grieving children. In this lesson, […]
This lesson is part of our Accessible activities feature, which aims to accommodate a wider variety of learners on our site and The Times in general. Learn more and tell us what you think here. Lesson Overview Featured Article: “Why Urban Pigeons Are Worth Watchingby Rosemary Mosco Pigeons are polarizing birds. Some people love them […]
Note: This piece first aired after allegations of racism surfaced in a town in NJ. Mother’s Day is coming soon. My mother has been on the rise for years and hasn’t been well lately, and I’d like to remind people of how many valuable lessons in integrity our special mothers gave us as children. The […]
Source: Apple (Image credit: Source: Apple) What do you want to know “It’s the Little Things, Charlie Brown” is streaming now on Apple TV+. The new Peanuts special tells a story about environmentalism to celebrate Earth Day. Apple TV+ has released a new lyric video with music from Ben Folds. “It’s the Little Things, Charlie […]
Trying to create a market for your invention rises to another level of difficulty. Invent for an established market. Competitors are not always your enemies. BY JACK LANDER Working as an assistant to a patent attorney in the early 1930s, Chester Carlson was frustrated with the slow and clumsy process of copying and mailing copies […]
PPrincess Dinubolu of Senegal made headlines in 1908 for taking part in a beauty pageant at Southend-on-Sea. It was controversial for a black woman to be part of such a competition and she went all the way to the second round at Kursaal amusement park in Essex. But mystery swirls around this nonconformist historical figure. […]
What’s endearing about “Letterkenny Live” is that all the performers are there to prove that it’s not just behind-the-scenes magic that imbues each episode with its trademark signatures. The show’s machine-gun barrage of fast-paced puns, the Skids’ dance moves, everyone’s ability to (almost always) keep straight faces while the jokes escalate — ‘Letterkenny Live’ proves […]
“That Guy in Our Women Studies Class” is a memoir by Allan D. Hunter about his time in college and what he learned along the way. Hunter is an academic who focuses on writing about gender issues. Attending women’s studies classes taught her to see the world through a lens of compassion. In college, Hunter […]
This lesson is part of our Accessible activities feature, which aims to accommodate a wider variety of learners on our site and The Times in general. Learn more and tell us what you think here. Lesson Overview Featured article: “The long scourge of lead poisoningby Ellen Gabler The use of lead dates back to ancient […]
Lesson Overview Featured Article: “Photographing the reality of warby Emmett Lindner Did you follow the war in Ukraine? Did any of the photographs showing the people and the destruction stick with you? New York Times photographer Lynsey Addario spent several months in Ukraine documenting the war. The Times interviewed her while she was in Kyiv […]
Lesson Overview Featured Article: “A fast and frugal route to a career as a cook? Community College.by Priya Krishna In response to the closure of major culinary schools and increased demand from restaurants, several community colleges are developing cutting-edge culinary programs on their campuses. In this lesson, you’ll step into some of these culinary programs […]
Update, April 8: The Senate on April 7 confirmed Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first black woman to be elevated to the top of the judiciary. Lesson Overview Featured article: “How a high school debate team shaped Ketanji Brown Jackson” by Patricia Mazzei President Biden said Friday he would […]
This lesson is part of our Accessible activities feature, which aims to accommodate a wider variety of learners on our site and on The Times. Learn more and tell us what you think here. Lesson Overview Featured Article: “Why do we yawn?” by Roni Caryn Rabin The “Ask Well” section invites readers to ask questions […]
Courtesy Nike has been making shoes for women since 1978, when the brand launched Nike Women with a series of ads on the back of Runner’s World sports magazine. But Nike sneakers for women that men also want to wear are a relatively new phenomenon. Although sneaker culture has been growing since the 70s, the […]
April 5, 2022 By: Gabriella Costa ANN ARBOR—After transferring to the University of Michigan in the fall of 2020, N’Dea Shelton, a history student in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, was looking for a way to get to know her new classmates from class. “As a transfer student, I wanted to connect […]
Lesson Overview Featured article: “We know commitment. Its author, perhaps not.” by Sam Roberts More than a century after an upstate New York Baptist minister took credit for writing the Pledge of Allegiance, new evidence suggests the possibility of a very different story – that a 13-year-old schoolboy from Kansas could have been the author. […]
I’ve always been fascinated by how little hype the photo world can produce, and camera makers still don’t seem to understand its value. Not so long ago, we saw the watch world turn into chaos with the Omega x Swatch collaboration. For years it made me wonder why the photo world couldn’t create so much […]
1. Big names will be excluded in 2022 We are approaching the end of March. Defending late model Bristol Dirt Nationals champion Jonathan Davenport and reigning World of Outlaws champion Brad Sweet are yet to win a race in 2022 given his strong trophy haul at Florida Speedweeks ahead of the DIRTcar National Championships in […]
New Delhi: Unacademy, today reveals behind the scenes of its latest brand film titled- Lesson 7, featuring cricketing legend MS Dhoni. Launched in January, the film exceeded 100 million people in less than two months. The film presented a metaphorical portrayal of Dhoni’s life journey with the vision to help learners pursue their dreams with […]
Writer’s note: These are troubling times. As I write this, Russian troops appear to be at a standstill as they continue their relentless invasion of Ukraine. Terms like “possible nuclear strike” and “shut down Ukrainian airspace” are heard daily. Jim and I, both history buffs, eventually had to limit the media coverage we watch in […]
A few weeks ago, the Legislature released its operating rules for the 2022 session, including Rule 10.6: “A bill may not add a short title that names a current or former legislator. That probably wouldn’t make sense to anyone unfamiliar with the history of the Legislative Assembly, but it’s a clue to how Capitol culture […]
WASHINGTON- Russia’s war in Ukraine has taught the world’s autocrats some useful lessons: Invasions can be harder than they look. It is not wise to go to war with an army that does not have much training against serious opponents. The United States and its allies may seem divided, but they can always stick together […]
East Grand Rapids – File this under unusual classroom instructions: “Don’t eat your gummy bears until you’re done with your gummy bear governments.” The Frame, Room 208 at East Grand Rapids Middle School. The class, sixth-grade social studies and the teacher giving instructions to the gummy bear, Kristine DiVita. Well-informed, his students got down to […]
In recent years, we have seen a decline in liberal democracy around the world. Nations ruled by autocrats have systematically undermined democracy by creating social and political dissonance, challenging the rule of law, and interfering in the electoral process in the United States and Europe. Despite warnings and sanctions aimed at deterring further activity, the […]
With a major expansion project set to begin soon at the Washington School for the Deaf, design teams took the time to chat with faculty and students about how construction will unfold and what will change in their building. At a town hall Monday morning, representatives from Skanska — an international development and construction company […]
I recently was dragged to enjoyed a trip to the NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale, which featured an exhibit by pop artist Keith Haring. My wife is an artist as well as a licensed art psychotherapist (1), and she was pointing out all sorts of not-so-hidden imagery in Haring’s work — things my “art […]
Councilman Robert Holden teaches third-grade students about local government. (Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Brooklyn and Holden’s office) Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter for news and game coverage from your favorite teams Councilman Robert Holden visited Notre Dame Catholic Academy in Ridgewood earlier this week to give a civics lesson to […]
There’s a nasty conflict at ACSH. Check it out… I must admit that I am steal the idea from hell’s dreaded chemistry lesson© of Dr. Bloom. We’ll call it the dreaded physiology lesson of hell.©. Dr. Chuck Dinerstein, Medical Director and Serial Copyright Infringer March 4, 2022 Note that there is no mention of remuneration! […]
On an ordinary day, a Wednesday, in a not-so-ordinary month of February (it will soon be exactly two years since the pandemic began), I go back to see Casa Lana again at the Milan Triennale, but in peace this time, without the hordes who attended the opening in December. Casa Lana is the entire living […]
Lesson Overview Featured article: “How a book is made: ink, paper and a 200,000 pound printer” by Elizabeth A. Harris with photography and video by Thomas Prior This article begins with a question: “Have you ever wondered how a book becomes a book?” Well, have you? Do you know what special materials are needed? The […]
Content of the article Ian Bell and Dan Needles are about to teach people a thing or two about rural life. Content of the article Waterford’s Old Town Hall will premiere A Field Guide to Rural Living, created by and featuring Needles and Bell. The show will begin on Saturday March 5 at 7 p.m. […]
Here is Dwight again, reviewing a collection of essays and speeches, “Burning Questions”, by Margaret Atwood: “I kept reading. Hope springs eternally through a crowded table of contents. And there has clever material and goofy wit in ‘Burning Questions,’ even as they huddle, shaking, like ferns behind a waterfall.(Jonathan Gerard, Durham, NC, and Betsy Snider, […]
A Margarita is the kind of drunken, funny stranger you meet on vacation. It’s a loud and loud tropical shirt wearing a bacchant that happily infiltrates your group of friends for the night. They bring light heart, come one, come all fun but no one knows exactly where they come from. No reason to ask […]
Auditions for THE PIANO LESSONBy August Wilson Directed by Michelle AguillonPlaywright, Susan Harrington August Wilson won his second Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1990 for this tragicomedy. Boy Willie arrives in Pittsburgh from the south. He has the possibility of buying land, but he must find the money as soon as possible. He wants to […]
After a long day at work, many of us want to go home, make ourselves a hot cup of tea and unwind from everyday stress. But imagine walking up to your manager, telling him you’re about to leave, only to hear him say you need to wait for permission to leave. Even after you finish […]
I’ll be the first to admit that a lot of people on the road don’t like the way I drive. Judging by how close they get to my bumper and how often I get passed, I guess I’m pissing them off because I’m not going over the speed limit. Every once in a while I […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden transformed Valentine’s Day in a lesson for second graders. The first lady and longtime teacher asked elementary school students in Washington to design Valentine’s Day hearts that hang in the East Wing of the White House. Twenty second-grade students from Aiton Elementary School and their teacher, Alejandro Diasgranados, also toured […]
Of course, the fireplace is lit at Jennifer Lopez. It’s a rainy day just a week before Christmas, and his Spanish-style Bel-Air estate is decorated as you’d expect: a garland of pine trees strewn around the fireplace, orange roses on the coffee table, a Christmas tree tree trimmed by professionals in the living room. It’s […]
Ashley Horowitz and Churchita You never forget the name of your first lesson horse – that horse who taught you what you need to know to work with everyone who follows. In this series, Thoroughbred industry participants share the names and stories of the horses that have taught them the most about life, revealing the […]
You never forget the name of your first lesson horse – that horse who taught you what you need to know to work with everyone who follows. In this series, Thoroughbred industry participants share the names and stories of the horses that have taught them the most about life, revealing the limitless ways horses can […]
Content of the article It was a gentle and timely reminder that they can’t always score seven goals to get out of trouble. Content of the article On the verge of claiming the Capital Junior Hockey League regular season title with three games to play and a four-point lead over the Beaumont Chiefs, the Sherwood […]
A vigil for police officers Rivera and Mora (photo: Michael Appleton/Mayor’s Office) Mayor Adams’ plan to end gun violence, just released to much fanfare, represents, unfortunately, an old wine program in a new bottle overly dependent on punitive law enforcement tactics. The mayor is seeking to roll back bail reform and criminalize more young people, […]
To go from spiral walking to spinning, take the pressure off your inside leg. Notice that Schwartzenberger’s left leg is off the side of his horse. The horse’s inside hind leg remains planted while the other legs move around it. Photo by Heidi Nyland Melocco The horse turns right, then left, during a reining show. […]
PIERRE, SD (AP) — Sisseton Speaker Wahpeton Oyate gave the South Dakota Legislature a history lesson Thursday during the annual State of the Tribes Address, with a focus on tribal sovereignty and government-to-government relations. President Delbert Hopkins Jr. entered the chamber of the House to the sound of a beating drum, Dakota songs, and an […]
Actress Alia Bhatt is among the stars who often share their thoughts with fans on social media through their posts and sometimes become a source of inspiration. Another Wednesday is here and well, as always, Alia is here with another thoughtful article that might help you understand that vulnerability and courage are intertwined. The Brahmastra […]
Valentina Orellana-Peralta, 14, was shopping with her mother two days before Christmas when she was killed by a stray bullet fired by police at the North Hollywood Burlington store. The question of why this tragedy happened depends not only on the action of the officer at that time, but also on the information that the […]
Lesson overview Featured Article: “In Los Angeles, glimpses of an oasis with deep immigrant roots. “Photographs and text by Stella Kalinina. At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, with travel restrictions in place around the world, The New York Times launched a new series, The World Through a Lens, in which photojournalists transport you, virtually, […]
Nathan Herne (left) and Marcos Ambrose. Image: Angryman Photography Garry Rogers Motorsport driver Nathan Herne says he soaks up every second with Marcos Ambrose as he gets to grips with the speedway scene. Herne made his Sprintcar debut yesterday at Carrick Speedway, his qualifying laps marking the first time he’s set foot in a winged […]
For decades, the Tenderloin has been a peaceful, safe middle-class neighborhood with little crime, almost no homelessness and drug addiction in private behind closed doors. However, in recent months it has descended into an urban dystopia of crime, homelessness, filth and public drug use. Fortunately, the new mayor of San Francisco, just weeks into her […]
Huang Wei, left, better known as Viya, sells dried persimmons during a livestream session in Shanxi province to help boost local farm incomes. [Photo/China Daily] One after another, celebrities shocked fans with their dishonesty and questionable activities. Last on the list is Huang Wei, popularly known as Viya, who was asked to pay a staggering […]
Lesson overview Featured Article: “The year in pictures 2021“ Each year, the New York Times photo editors sift through thousands of images to find the perfect photographs to represent the news of the year. The 176 images gathered here present the story of 2021 “through the universal and eloquent language of photography,” writes Meaghan Looram, […]
A pen and black ink drawing by Albrecht Dürer titled “The Virgin and Child with a Flower on a Grass Bench” is seen at London Art Week dealer Agnews on November 19 in London. Léon Neal / Getty Images hide caption toggle legend Léon Neal / Getty Images A pen and black ink drawing by […]
Some houses tell you their story from the start. Perhaps it is a long and storied history of ancient inhabitants or a clever tale woven by a thoughtful architect. Other homes are more like blank canvases, waiting for their story to be written. In 2018, designer Alex P. White found himself in charge of the […]
4. What data does the article reveal about the links between suicide and race, gender and sexuality? What is your reaction to the statistics included in the article? 5. What are the reasons why there has been a lack of research specifically addressing racial and ethnic differences in youth suicide ideas, plans or attempts? 6. […]
Play video content TMZSports.com Gervonta “Tank” Davis was very careful when the champion Teofimo Lopez lost his belts and undefeated record last weekend… telling TMZ Sports he learned a valuable lesson, don’t underestimate your opponent! “Just a mistake he made,” Davis says, “going in there thinking someone’s outdone.” Tank added … “It just taught me […]
Fatal wait: Passengers were scrambling to board the Pulau Langkawi ferry when the platform gave way, crushing motorists and motorcyclists below. It was a beautiful sunny Sunday morning in Butterworth and July 31, 1988 was going to be a very special day for Penang. The Guan Yin (Goddess of Mercy) Buddhist Festival was held in […]
Marriage is not easy. When you have to share every aspect of your life with someone, it takes a lot of patience and understanding. You have to adjust to the fact that not all of your moments are romantic rainbows and starry moments. Some days aren’t so good, and some days are horrible. But, even […]
WAYLAND, MA – Here’s what’s happening this week at the Wayland Free Public Library. Sugar and spices: History of gingerbread: In early America, ginger was considered a sign of wealth because it had to be imported. It wasn’t until after Christmas became a national holiday in 1870 that gingerbread became associated with American Christmas. Historic […]