Charlottesville Writing Center announces summer youth workshops: Classes for Youths 2008 Summer Camp Creative Writing Workshop June 16 – 20 June 23 – 27 June 30 – July 3 Grades 4 – 12 Back to School Writing Prep July 28 – August 1 August 4 – 8 Grades 8 – 12 Registration Form: click here [...]
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Yesterday I was listening to NPR’s Science Friday. Ira Flatow was broadcasting from Milwaukee and the topics were those closest to his audience’s hearts: The Great Lakes, and beer. On the subject of contamination of the Great Lakes, two audience members in close succession questioned the panel about “invasious species.” I have never heard that [...]
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