Monthly Archives: April 2016

Why are we still searching for the Loch Ness monster?

Why are we still searching for the Loch Ness monster?

People are fascinated by the unknown, by the possibility that there are things out there that are yet to be discovered. We think that most of our planet has been mapped by satellites and continents have been thoroughly explored. Although scientists estimate that millions of species are yet to be discovered, these are mostly assumed […] … learn more→

How you could be going to space

How you could be going to space

A look at the various means with which you can leave Earth behind for a weekend, or longer, as space tourism options expand. When NASA retired and mothballed its last space shuttle, many were wondering about the future of space travel. Since then, private companies have stepped in to create a robust landscape of companies […] … learn more→

Tackling a messy first draft

Tackling a messy first draft

You may have just produced a great wadge of material through free writing. Or perhaps you have a very messy draft of a paper, or a draft thesis chapter. Where to start to try to sort out the useful writing from the rest? What is gold and what is dross? How to get to a […] … learn more→

MFA Pointless? Depends on who gets the checks.

MFA Pointless? Depends on who gets the checks.

It’s long been known that, for about half of college graduates, they are no different than high school students when it comes to cognitive skills, despite spending 6 years or so getting a college degree. This is simple fact. Many blame this on the higher education system, and I’m inclined to agree, although the complete […] … learn more→

Criticize safe spacers = Family endangered

Criticize safe spacers = Family endangered

Higher education has been, for the most part, demented beyond recognition. Yes, there’s always been a distinct party-goer element to college (hi fraternities!), but the “free checks for all” of the loan scam opened up campus to an even wider array of kids that really, really, had no interest in or idea of higher education. […] … learn more→