Registration Underway for Knox “College 4 Kids”
Knox College 4 Kids is a summer enrichment program that runs weekdays, Monday through Friday, from June 20 through July 1 from 8:30 am until Noon. I spoke with Dr. Nate Williams, Assistant Professor of Educational Studies
Never Judge A Book By It’s Cover
Bikers Against Child Abuse International (BACA) exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. Meet the BACA crew in Los Angeles as they work with a new member named Mika. Check out the story here.
Mistake about height at a new job forces a trip to a doctor
Common sense is a rare commodity, they say. What if you were filling out papers at a new job and accidentally listed your height as 6″ instead of 6’….wouldn’t you assume the employer would know you meant 6
Be careful of what facts you point out
A cartoonist for Iowa-based Farm News has been fired after drawing a cartoon that poked Big Ag CEOs. Cartoonist Rick Friday told KCCI-TV, “That’s okay, hopefully my children and my grandchildren will see that this last cartoon
MENTAL FLOSS TRIVIA: The average person touches this 5x per hour and doesn’t even realize it. What is it?
ANSWER: Their Nose!
Pizza in a box…pizza box that is
A pizza place in New York City pizzeria is putting a new twist to the pizza box. They are ditching the usual cardboard pizza box for one that is made of pizza. Vinnie’s Pizzeria in Brooklyn revealed
Great Galesburg Shake students visit the KFM Studios
Twelve finalists for the Great Galesburg Shake visited our studios Thursday. The Great Galesburg Shake is an opportunity for students in grades 4 through 12 to use their manners and conversational skills in a professional environment. Galesburg
He Was So Good
One of my favorite guitarists, Prince, died today at age 57. He performed with some heavyweights at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2004. “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” shows Prince simply taking over.
This one hurts: Prince dead at 57
My favorite Super Bowl halftime show performer is Prince, in 2007. Remember the pouring rain?
Harriet Tubman To Replace Andrew Jackson
Harriet Tubman will be the new face on the updated $20 bill. The U.S. Treasury Department made the announcement on Wednesday. Tubman escaped slavery to become a conductor on the Underground Railroad, risking her life to lead slaves