Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Happy Geek Pride Day!!!

Peace,

And Happy International Geek Pride Day! Thats right, Geeks need a day to call their own so May 25th has been set aside. Why May 25th you ask? Well...

1) Its also Towel Day! Beginning May 25, 2001, Douglas Adams fans started the Towel Day tradition as a way of commemorating the infamous author of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

2) May 25, as it is The Glorious 25th of May from Pratchett’s novel, Discworld.

3) May 25 is also the anniversary of the first Star Wars movie.

4) This is the day geeks will one day take over the world

Peace till next time ~ MoCo

Monday, May 10, 2010

Cook County Superintendent on Trial

The Chicago Tribune reported that Superintendent Charles Flowers, from Suburban Cook County Regional Office of Education, is on trial for official misconduct, theft and misapplication of funds. The superintendent has been accused of pocketing over $300,000 from the Suburban Cook County Regional Office of Education.

On top of that, the State of IL is debating whether to close down the R.O.E. and shift its responsibilities to Intermediate Service Centers throughout Suburban Cook County. Usually the ROEs provide services such as, teacher certifications and bus driver training.

Read more... Tribune Article


~Peace Till Next Time ~ MoCo