Why are American Millennials among the world's least skilled and is their dumbness not going to keep US great?
Millennials may be on track to be our most educated generation ever, but they consistently score below many of their international peers in literacy, numeracy, and problem solving. Meanwhile, Educational Testing Service researchers expect to contuse tracking the job skills of young adults.
A powerful, 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit residents of Ecuador's central coast on Saturday, cracking buildings and shaking homes as far away as Quito, the capital city. Some say the earthquake was felt for about 40 seconds and people fled to the streets in fear.
The capital city of Quito was 170 kilometers (105 miles) from the quake's epicenter and knocked out electricity and cellphone coverage in several neighborhoods in this European styled capital.
BBC News - Ecuador earthquake: Death toll rises to 233 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-36067380
There are angry complaints about the state of our current system of education and they not only come from parents and students, but now employers lament their recent hires with their newly minted, or indebted degrees were under-prepared, but these complaints that are nothing new, but seem to have grown louder over the years. Why is that?
Never hire someone without asking this via @FortuneMagazine http://for.tn/1X3Rgol?xid=for_tw_sh
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Rebuilding the Bachelor's Degree https://shar.es/1jwoOh
Cuba's top leadership is meeting in a closed conclave that may generate major changes for the communist island's political and economic future.
The National Congress of the Cuban Communist Party takes place less than one month after President Obama made a historic visit, and is expected to deal with the influx of American tourists and investment headed their way.
My wife was born in Shanghai and has taken me to some of the best restaurants in that region of China. Her best friend is from Xian, so naturally these two gorgeous ladies took me to taste the best Chinese food in NY, according to them and many others.
I can honestly say the food from Xian food is extremely tasty and not oily, or greasy. It was not only delightfully delicious, but the prices were less than what I was expecting.
On April 15, 1959, Fidel Castro arrived in New York to begin an 11-day visit.
He had just triumphed in the revolution he led that overthrew the Cuban government. He was in New York to speak at the United Nations. But that was only the official purpose.
Actually, as I remember it, Castro was like a schoolboy, delighted to see the big city and all its wonders, including the Bronx Zoo and to sample the cuisine — notably, hot dogs.
The State of Arizona's elections practices are the target of a lawsuit that the Democratic National Committee and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee are going to be fighting in federal court.
Basketball has been very good to Kobe. The following is a tribute to one of the greatest basketball players to ever step on the hardwood, Kobe Bryant. Thank you for the rings, the game winners, & the marvelous memories.
Kobe Bryant had by far the best final game in NBA history http://www.sbnation.com/2016/4/14/11432838/kobe-bryant-60-point-final-g…?
Kobe Bryant beat the Warriors — on Twitter, at least http://lat.ms/1VofOed
A powerful earthquake has rocked Southern Japan with at least two people reported dead and multiple injuries after toppling buildings and disrupting power supplies. Officials fear more people could be trapped under collapsed buildings. About 16,000 homes were left without electricity and 38,000 without natural gas service.
Strong quake kills 2 injures 45 in Japan http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Articl…
The Russians came and went, but way too close for comfort.
If US pulled that s--t, the Russians would try to shoot our planes down... WTF?
Russia jets make 'simulated attack' passes near US destroyer: U.S. http://reut.rs/2606Uas via @Reuters
BBC News - Russian warplanes 'aggressively' pass US missile destroyer http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-36039703
Russian Warplanes Buzz U.S. Navy Destroyer, Polish Helicopter http://on.wsj.com/1qHHDlb via @WSJ