Wednesday, October 22, 2008

This Election’s Poster Child - Campaign Stops Blog - NYTimes.com

This Election’s Poster Child - Campaign Stops Blog - NYTimes.com
"i'm voting for that one"
"that one"
"that won"
Have you ever realised that one is pronounced like won?

Monday, October 20, 2008

"Bottom slap teacher must retrain"

The article David told us about can be found there.
It deals with a thorny topic: the risks teachers face because of the testimony of children, and the limits of justice.

However this week' debate is more about the right of parents to slap or spank their children.

Do you think that "reasonable chastisement" should be abolished in a civilised society or that "physical correction is normal as a disciplinary tool in the context of a warm caring relationship"?
Some people think that a ban on smacking would represent an unacceptable intrusion into family life. What is your view?

Large hadron collider made easy : RAP !!!

Watch the video that has been concocted to help you learn about the Large hadron Collider. Super brilliant.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Issues on video

A very interesting site to listen to what John McCain and Barack Obama have to say on thought-provoking issues.On video!

Sunday, October 12, 2008

The financial crisis explained to you

The financial crisis made easy thanks to this video.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Questions that need answering n°2

Raphaƫl's article:
Russia to upgrade nuclear systems:
Do we -countries- need deterrents? What about the non-proliferation Treaty? A dead letter?
Your opinion on this thorny matter.

Antoine's article:
Terror suspects held on plane
"All the news that is fit to print ": what does the phrase "fit to print mean" in your opinion?

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Electronic voting machines

Homer Simpson tries to vote. As usual humour and magic insight are used to convey a thorny message.


How to make people vote

How can people be made to vote? Here is a humorous video answer, starring celebrities : Di Caprio, Eva Longoria etc..

Super! Easy program to learn your vocabulary

Go to "J'M les langues " and download the free program to learn your own lists!

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Tampering with voting machines

Homer Simpson tries to cast his ballot for Obama. Hard job!