Intern Jasmine’s Links Of The Daysian
Admit it, you can’t help but find Baguette Bardot’s french bread arms just a little bit hot… [BuzzFeed]
Molly Wei is cooperating with the prosecutors who charged her and former schoolmate Dharun Riva with a hate crime after the suicide of Rutgers student Tyler Clementi. Tyler’s parents approve of the plea deal. [NYDN — thanks, Jen!]
Go Granny! If you’ve been wondering where the spirit of the dearly departed Michael Jackson resides, look no further than 65 year old Bai Shuying. [BWE]
WHAT? A naughty hedge fund manager? Sri Lanka native Raj Rajaratnam, co-founder of the Galleon Group hedge fund, will serve up to 25 years after being found guilty of securities fraud and conspiracy. [NYT]
Toyota profits are down 77% in the first quarter of 2011, a period which includes the devastating earthquake that hit Japan in March. Toyota expects to be back at full production capacity by the end of the year. [The Atlantic]
“Tiger Mom” Amy Chua has some thoughts on how to change education in the United States. Say goodbye, recess! [USA Today — thanks, Jen!]
Filed under: Amy Chua, galleon group hedge fund, Intern Jasmine's Links of the Daysian, Molly Wei, raj rajaratnam, Rutgers University, securities fraud, Toyota, Tyler Clementi
Response to Chua article. TV actually teaches people something if they’re watching it critically – just check out Sesame Street.
I think it’s important to include critical analysis of media in the K12 classroom so students can harness and question the hidden meanings in the media.
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The arms remind me of Ron Livingston’s* Keyboard Cat cover:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu0qtEwb9gE
*Office Space, other stuff