Boys failed by ‘feminised’ lessons

June 12, 2006

A generation of boys is leaving school unable to cope in the modern world because lessons have become “feminised”, according to a renowned academic.

They are falling behind in exams and the job market because teachers fail to nurture traditional male traits such as competitiveness and leadership.

Dr Tony Sewell said schools instead celebrate qualities more closely associated with girls such as methodical working and attentiveness in class.

He warned that boys are becoming disaffected and flunk exams and job interviews because their competitive instincts have been discouraged. [.continue.]

hhmmm, very interesting.

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Pizza Man Dressed As Superhero Comes To Rescue

June 10, 2006

(CBS) MINNEAPOLIS Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Spiderman and Luke Pie Rocker?

All of the above have done their part to rid the world of criminals and Luke Pie Rocker is Minnesota’s own.

Luke Pie Rocker, a pizza delivery guy in costume in the Uptown area of Minneapolis, spends most of his time tooling around town, making pizza deliveries in his little electric car.

Tuesday night, Luke Pie Rocker became at least one woman’s superhero, as he came to the rescue of a robbery victim screaming for help. [.continue.]

Stump Beefknob, Bold Bigflank, Thick McRunfast, Luke Pie Rocker, yeah that works.

“I have my sateen short shorts which provide speed and light reflection. The tights are just for professionalism. Oh the cape’s just there so I look good.”

Nice

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George Washington

June 9, 2006

I have not figured out why Bryan sent this to me.

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1-5 I’m Not Gay… Wait a Second, Maybe I am

June 8, 2006

Season 1 Episode 5

With Ricky’s life still a mess, Julian tries to convince him that it’s time to marry Lucy. Reluctant at first, Ricky changes his mind when Julian suggests that people will always think that Ricky is gay unless he marries Lucy.

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