Schools Waking Up to Teens' Unique Sleep Needs

Schools Waking Up to Teens' Unique Sleep Needs: "So although it's not impossible for adolescents to go to sleep before 11 p.m., or even to be alert in the morning, Carskadon said, their bodies make it hard, and in some cases nearly impossible, to do."

There's a quote in the article talking about how it's not coddling the kids, but it IS. The real world doesn't work that way, and despite workers crying out for years for more flexible work schedules, it's just not happening. We do not hold our kids accountable. If they're not getting enough sleep, it's because ... they're not getting enough sleep. Procrastinating, caffeine, etc., all contribute; that's not the schools' fault.

I do kind of like the ideas of flex schedules, but what about the teachers? They're overworked as is -- I'm doubting there's enough teacher support to have a flex schedule for students. (And hell, I can't even get a flex schedule, and I'm a professional.)

7 a.m. is awful early, though. (But I did it, and despite being 30 years old now, 8 a.m. is too damn early.)

Shifting focus

I've decided that for the next two weeks I'm going to focus on exercise, diet and nutrition be damned. After two weeks -- starting Feb. 13 (2 weeks from yesterday) -- I will focus on another aspect of my health. Maybe one thing at a time will be more doable for me.

Earthquakes in Ohio

For some reason, I'm fascinated by the idea of
earthquakes in Ohio.

But mostly, it was a novelty that people got a kick out of as they donned their "I Survived the Quake of '86'' T-shirts.

I never paid much attention to stuff like this when I was younger.

Our client on the Today Show!

This morning, one of our clients — High Voltage — was featured on NBC's Today Show. Voltage did a very nice mention of iQ Digital, and it's all very exciting! It's a really cool program and getting this kind of exposure is priceless. You can also see one of our schools in the segment (Life Skills Center in Florida).

Ky. Gov. Refuses Pamela Anderson's Request - Yahoo! News

Ky. Gov. Refuses Pamela Anderson's Request - Yahoo! News: "She responded to the governor's decision in a letter Tuesday, saying Sanders' chief legacy is a company 'that mutilates God's creatures.'"

Wouldn't Pamela Anderson consider herself one of "God's creatures"? So why does she mutilate herself with the plastic surgery?

(Yeah, I just hate her and find her rather useless. Plus, I think PETA is nuts, uses stupid tactics and alienates more people than they connect with.)

Pomelo

So I'm trying to eat a pomelo, and I'm not having a very easy time of it. I guess since I don't eat grapefruit, that might be part of the problem. The skin is incredibly thick, and I'm making a mess. It's a tad bitter, but a little Splenda takes care of that.

I don't know; I'd rather eat an orange.

What Is TimesSelect?

Man, this new TimesSelect really upsets me. I cannot afford to subscribe the NY Times, and I cannot afford $50/year to sign up for Times Select. I really like the op-ed columns. I hate this trend of newspapers charging. I realize they have a need to be relevant, but I really don't think most people are going to pay for the services. I'm certainly not going to.

Supreme Court Upholds Oregon Suicide Law

Hey look! The Supreme Court did something good.

I fear we'll see more and more of cases like this -- the government trying to use other laws to further its agenda. It's disgusting.

Guess if I get a terminal disease, I'll move to Oregon where I'm allowed to choose for myself and my doctor won't get penalized for seeing out my wishes. (By the way, I don't ever want to be kept alive ala Terri Schiavo.)

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I hate this woman

A fetus is NOT a passenger. Woman tries to use her unborn baby as an excuse to use the carpool lane.

Seriously, I hate when people use the carpool lane when they're not supposed to.

The Prejudice Map

The Prejudice Map is pretty funny. Judging from that, I think I'm German at heart!

People's Choice Awards

Does anyone else find the outcomes from the People's Choice Awards embarrassing?

Deer-feeding ban passes

Deer-feeding ban passes: "The ordinance bans the feeding of deer on public or private property. It states that deer feeding increases the likelihood of car-deer accidents by drawing large number of deer into a particular area.

A large concentration of deer increases the number of nymphal deer ticks in an area, leads to more plant and landscaping damage and threatens the health of people and other animals, the ordinance says."

Legislation seems weird, but it pisses me off that people are so irresponsible. Maybe if their vehicles were destroyed or their loved ones' lives lost because of an accident with a deer, they would reconsider the appropriateness of feeding deer in city limits.

That goes for squirrels, too! I'm talking to you, neighbor woman.

I love Rollergirls!

Anyone planning on watching Rollergirls? I have always wanted to do roller derby, but I'm afraid I'm too ... fragile? ... for it. And watching the first episode indicates that it may be too rough for me. I'm not exactly the aggressive sort? But these girls are pretty hot, and the first ep was fun. I'll probably continue to watch.

Go Mountaineers!

W. Virginia, Big East make statement: "'[This win] gives West Virginia a lot of confidence, but I still don't think anybody is going to give us any respect,' said White, a redshirt freshman who threw for 170 yards and a touchdown and ran for 77 yards."

Finally, something good happened in my football world.

Kid to Iraq

I can't explain it, but this kid annoys the hell out of me. I'm not impressed, and simply, he seems like a dumbass.

Banished Words List :: 2006

Banished Words List :: 2006

The better question is who cares about Lake Superior State University? I think it's supposed to be funny -- and perhaps two of them are -- but most of them are stupid.

"South Park" Parked by Complaints

Give me a break. It's comedy, people. Satire. Relax.

The binge is over

My god. Between Christmas and yesterday, I have been pretty much out of control. The eating. The drinking nearly every night. The only exercising two or three times. Terrible. I am sluggish and tired and uninspired.