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Movie reviews for the lifelong learner; films about inspiring educators, the college experience, high school woes, education rights worldwide and more.
what if we do not get enough sleep?
In the bustling world of today, where the glow of screens and the hum of activity often dominate our lives, the value of sleep is frequently underestimated. Yet, beneath the surface of our consciousness, sleep plays a pivotal role in maintaining our mental and physical well-being. Dr. Matthew Walker, a distinguished professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California Berkeley, sheds light on the profound repercussions of sleep deprivation in his seminal work, "Why We Sleep." Through his research, Dr. Walker unveils the intricate mechanisms by which sleep deprivation exacts its toll on the human body, offering a stark reminder of the indispensable nature of restorative slumber.
By Mebrie Moges2 years ago in Education
How big is our Galaxy?
In the vast expanse of the universe, galaxies stand as cosmic islands, each containing billions to trillions of stars, along with vast clouds of gas, dust, and dark matter. These colossal structures, bound together by gravity, come in various shapes and sizes, from spiral and elliptical galaxies to irregular formations. Within galaxies, stellar nurseries give birth to new stars, while gravitational interactions shape their evolution over billions of years. Galaxies serve as laboratories for understanding the fundamental laws of physics and the processes that govern the cosmos. They are the building blocks of the universe, forming clusters and superclusters that span unimaginable distances, weaving together the tapestry of cosmic evolution. As we gaze into the depths of space, galaxies captivate our imagination, offering a glimpse into the majestic dance of celestial bodies on a truly cosmic scale.
By Mebrie Moges2 years ago in Education
Cleaners
Transporting audiences to the Filipino high school scene of 2007, Glenn Barit etched his name in the annals of Philippine cinema with the release of Cleaners in 2019—a quirky and unprecedented coming-of-age anthology film that stands as an innovative masterpiece.
By Yvounne Bermudo2 years ago in Education
Inner Cultivation Shaping Beautiful Appearance:
Miss Wonderful is the ugliest girl I have ever seen. It's not an exaggeration or a lack of mercy. In the high school environment where aesthetics are unique, Miss Wonder's appearance is indeed unattractive because she wears braces and her face looks swollen; Even with a single eyelid, she still has drooping eyes and darker skin than the boy playing basketball all day at her neighbor's table; Except for the school uniform, the loose and high waisted clothes and pants with floral stripes worn every day are all from her grandmother, with a unique taste that is unbearable.
By Beck_Moulton2 years ago in Education
Bridgerton Season 3: Unexpected Alliances Bloom As Friendships Face Trials . Content Warning.
Bridgerton Season 3: Unexpected Alliances, Societal Pressures, and the Trials of Friendship Season three of Bridgerton isn't content with merely serving up the usual fare of extravagant balls and scandalous affairs. This time, the narrative ventures deeper, exploring the intricate tapestry of female friendships. At the center of this exploration lies the unexpected yet intriguing bond that blossoms between the fiercely independent Eloise Bridgerton and Cressida Cowper, a character previously dismissed as nothing more than a haughty social climber.
By Cine Spotlight Update2 years ago in Education
Fallout TV Show Review: A Brutal Romp Through the Wasteland (For Fans & Newcomers)
Vault Dweller Lucy Blazes a Trail Through the Wasteland in Fallout The year is 2296, over two centuries after a nuclear apocalypse turned the Earth into a desolate wasteland. Humanity clings to survival in pockets of civilization, some more organized than others. Among them is Lucy MacLean, a young lady with a brilliant soul and a considerably more promising time to come - at any rate, that is her thought process. Living comfortably in an underground vault, a remnant of a bygone era built by the Vault-Tec corporation, Lucy hasn't experienced the harsh realities of the surface world.
By Cine Spotlight Update2 years ago in Education
Dancing after death
The graveyard around St Peter and St Paul church in the sleepy Kentish hamlet of Charing, a ‘Blink and you will miss it’, village on the main road which runs in a shallow valley of the Kentish Weald, is notable for the large number of children’s graves, each marked by a tiny headstone, and which are mostly unmarked with a name or date. There are over one hundred and thirty, almost all dating from about the same period in history. Most folk miss this interesting place, as Charing is a village which boasts a high street of buildings dating back seven hundred years or more, a Palace, once the home of archbishops from nearby Canterbury, the large meadow named Clewards which was once the site of the fishing lakes for the Palace, and the now hidden but still extant ice well. Clewards meadow tumbles it’s erratic way from the market place, down across the past lake beds to a spring of fresh water, which in the time that King Henry stopped here for a few days at the Palace, back in 1420, and on his way to ‘The Field of the Cloth of Gold’ in France, fed what was then a large moat, a protection for both the palace and the village too. A triangle of trees and grass, outside of the two rustic cottages here, marks the place where once stood the village stocks and gallows, on the old road to Ashford, the market town just six miles away. The gallows long gone, this area still has the remnants of sadness hanging over it. The church, built around nine hundred years ago, in the time which I have known it, has lost some of its detail around the arch of the fine porch and doorway, to the effects of the twentieth century and acid rain, but the interior is much as it has always looked, though these days a congregation can be counted on the fingers of one’s hand, and for most of the time it is left open, cared for but deserted by humans, the odd bat fluttering about at dusk, the mice beneath the pews, and black crows squawking at the break of day, being the only noise apart from the rumble of traffic from the motorway just across the hill. So Charing is a slow dreary place these days, - no longer is there a bustling market by Royal charter in Market place, but for those in the know, Charing still has some fascinating secrets, and ghostly happenings, though only the older residents can nowadays still recall or tell the tales. As the first of May approaches, yes, May Day, it brings to mind a strange occurrence which, still to this day fascinates those who live in the centre of the village, and which is known in the hamlet as the ‘Night of the Dancing Feet’.
By sagar dhital2 years ago in Education
Echoes of Time: A Journey to the Past. Content Warning.
In the core of a clamoring city, where the reverberations of history murmured through the roads and the structures remained as quiet sentinels of the past, there existed an innovation not at all like some other. It was a gadget known as the Worldly Visor, equipped for moving its wearer back so as to observe verifiable occasions firsthand. Furthermore, it was here, in the midst of the murmur of current life and the shadows of the past, that Emma wound up leaving on an excursion dissimilar to some other.
By Godday Shedrack2 years ago in Education
Embracing the Circle of Life in the Garden. Content Warning.
In the core of a peaceful open country, where the delicate breeze murmured through the trees and the earth murmured with the song of life, there existed a nursery that was a demonstration of the timeless dance of birth, development, and change. It was here, in the midst of the dynamic sprouts and lavish foliage, that the circle of life unfurled in the entirety of its amazing excellence and strong intricacy.
By Godday Shedrack2 years ago in Education
Blooms of Love, Tears of Loss: A Garden's Tale. Content Warning.
In the core of a curious open country, where moving slopes kissed the sky and the air was sweet with the fragrance of wildflowers, there existed a nursery not at all like some other. It was a position of magnificence and quietness, where love sprouted in the midst of the petals and tears fell like raindrops upon the earth.
By Godday Shedrack2 years ago in Education
