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Interesting article on why education is not like business.
http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/02/15/viewpoint-why-education-is-not-like-business/?
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Book Club - Let the Great World Spin
I found a couple of videos on YouTube of Philippe Petit of his famous walk across the World Trade Towers, including video from the police helicopter. A couple of questions for your thoughts for Tuesday:
This book brings us into the lives of a dozen different fictional characters from many walks of life, from Park Avenue to hookers to computer hackers to radical monks. Why does Colum McCann embrace such a diverse tapestry of characters? Is it reflective of the all-encompassing nature of the city?
Could this book take place somewhere other than New York City and be as provocative?
I found a couple of videos on YouTube of Philippe Petit of his famous walk across the World Trade Towers, including video from the police helicopter. A couple of questions for your thoughts for Tuesday:
This book brings us into the lives of a dozen different fictional characters from many walks of life, from Park Avenue to hookers to computer hackers to radical monks. Why does Colum McCann embrace such a diverse tapestry of characters? Is it reflective of the all-encompassing nature of the city?
Could this book take place somewhere other than New York City and be as provocative?