YES, BUT WHERE'S MALO? TVGasm spots Real World Hawaii's Amaya as a correspondent on Al Gore's new tv channel.
Seriously, when we look at the Real World pantheon, it's either Hawaii or San Francisco on top, and I think my money's on Teck.
Tuesday, August 2, 2005
DELIVERING THE ONLINE WEDGIE? Among the courses that Minneapolis high school students can take online? Gym.
Read more via this link. Basically, it's the honor sysem: "Students will pursue proficiency in one or more lifetime sports or activities during this course and document their experience by keeping a daily journal. Through participation in their chosen sport or activity students will use a variety of basic and advanced motor skills, apply movement concepts and principles, and integrate performance strategies . . . . Participation must be documented with a parent/guardian or coach/trainer signature."
One nice aspect of this -- by taking gym out of a social setting, you get rid of the hierarchization and humiliation that's so typical in gym class -- you're never the slowest or the clumsiest. And if that's the case, then, maybe, physical activity doesn't become something one dreads, but something which builds self-esteem among the nerd class of which I was a part and becomes part of lifelong good habits.
Read more via this link. Basically, it's the honor sysem: "Students will pursue proficiency in one or more lifetime sports or activities during this course and document their experience by keeping a daily journal. Through participation in their chosen sport or activity students will use a variety of basic and advanced motor skills, apply movement concepts and principles, and integrate performance strategies . . . . Participation must be documented with a parent/guardian or coach/trainer signature."
One nice aspect of this -- by taking gym out of a social setting, you get rid of the hierarchization and humiliation that's so typical in gym class -- you're never the slowest or the clumsiest. And if that's the case, then, maybe, physical activity doesn't become something one dreads, but something which builds self-esteem among the nerd class of which I was a part and becomes part of lifelong good habits.
Monday, August 1, 2005
DON'T ASK ME WHAT YOU KNOW IS TRUE: The Wall Street Journal wants to know -- between the disappointments of The Casino, The Contender and Rock Star: INXS, has reality guru Mark Burnett lost his touch?
THE LONDON UNDERGROUND IS NOT A POLITICAL MOVEMENT: God bless cable; A Fish Called Wanda is on tonight. Which leads to a question: has anyone ever won an Oscar for playing a dumber character than Kevin Kline's Otto?
Let's be honest: Rain Man beats Otto in chess. I reckon even Forrest Gump might've bested Otto watching Jeopardy! on the tv set. So, who, then? Jack Nicholson's post-lobotomy McMurphy in Cuckoo's Nest?
Let's be honest: Rain Man beats Otto in chess. I reckon even Forrest Gump might've bested Otto watching Jeopardy! on the tv set. So, who, then? Jack Nicholson's post-lobotomy McMurphy in Cuckoo's Nest?
AMONG THE NOMINEES FOR INANIMATE OBJECT OF THE YEAR ARE DR. HOUSE'S CANE, THE AMAZING YELLOW LINE AND A CERTAIN BEDAZZLER: Voting in the 2004-05 Tubey Awards, TWoP's annual efforts to recognize the best in television, is now open.
Yes, I'll be voting for Survivor's Stephenie as Bad Ass of the Year.
Yes, I'll be voting for Survivor's Stephenie as Bad Ass of the Year.
THAT'S ONE CHILD WHO'S UNLIKELY TO END UP IN THE PLAYBOY MANSION: Tina Fey plans short maternity leave, quick return to SNL.
THE WISDOM OF CROWDS: I need your advice on a quick FFL keeper league question. Fairly basic scoring system; can only keep one of these three QBs for the 2005 season: David Carr, Brett Favre or Chad Pennington. Am flummoxed as to what to do. Please advice, explaining your reasoning and showing all work. Thanks.
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