Updates From Ruby Hawk

Thursday, January 19, 2012

No Child Left Behind | Socyberty

"No Child Left Behind" was meant to push teachers into insuring that all children learned, passed all tests, and wouldn’t be left behind to repeat the same grade. It did sound like a good plan, but it hasn’t worked. Classes were dumbed down for poor learners. Teachers have been pressed hard. Their time in the class room is a rigid set of rules. They must drill students daily in math and reading so slow learners pass standard tests. No students can be held back and schools are failing at a greater rate than ever before. Government has not provided the resources they promised. It’s time to hand the schools back to the states and get on with learning.

GOP Exploits The Poor | Trifter

The poorest of the poor live on the margins of society and struggle to keep the families afloat. They own no cars and as a result have no drivers license. They cannot afford to travel and have no passports. They have no bank accounts because they often do day work and are paid for a few hours here, a few hours there in cash. They have no picture ID. Now the state of South Carolina and other GOP controlled states also want to take away their right to vote.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

15 Top Causes of Death in The United States | Healthmad

For the first time in 45 years homicide has dropped off the top 15 causes of death in the United States. It’s really unexpected when we hear on the news about all the murders throughout the country on any given day. Could it be because there are fewer homicides, or if deaths from heart disease and cancer have overtaken murders.

Healthy Dog Dinners and Treats | The Real Owner

Healthy Dog Dinners and Treats | The Real Owner

Have you looked on your dogs food to see all the junk that’s included? Think diseased animals, ground up and you are on the right track. You can make your own healthy dog food and it doesn’t even stink up your kitchen the way canned does. Your dog will love this.

Monday, January 16, 2012

Psychology of The Universal Mind | Healthmad

Strange as it seems donor recipients sometimes take on character traits, likes and dislikes of their donor. Some even look up families to confirm the donors personality. It may not be odd at all, researchers say we are all connected to the universal mind. That we all share in universal knowledge.

Computer Glitches and How to Fix Them | Webupon

Many computer glitches including internet connections are easier to fix than you think. It doesn’t take downloading programs from the Internet. It doesn’t take any tools or special know how. All too often we go out of our way to look for a cure when the answer is staring us in the face. Worst of all sometimes our cures are worse than the disease.

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Homeless Take to The Libraries | Quazen

Due to the recession and loss of jobs, many are left homeless and living on the streets. Libraries are warm safe places and the homeless have discovered them to be a safe haven during the days. Some patrons complain about the homeless being there, using the bathroom, taking up space. But libraries are for all the people, not any one privileged group.