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MNopedia, an online encyclopedia with articles that include related media, related articles, turning point/overview, chronology, bibliography, and related resources.
| posted Mar 28, 2012 by Jody W. |
Category: Minnesota |
Explore YouTube for Do It Yourself videos on a variety of topics. I like this DIY Fashion Tips:
How to Turn a Plain T-Shirt into a Creative Shirt for a Girl Be sure to check out our
DIY & Crafts subtopic for more resources.
| posted Mar 28, 2012 by Jody W. |
Category: BeCreative |
Check out our new subtopics
Finance Games,
Job Search Engines,
Managing Money and
Self Employment. You can play and learn, find jobs more easily, figure out how to save and invest, and create a job for yourself.
| posted Mar 28, 2012 by Jody W. |
Category: JobsMoney |
The
Invisible or Deep Web is the part of the Internet you can't see, or at least you can't see it easily. You can search it with the right tools and it holds lots of interesting information. Hackers often use this space to do their work. Some tools to use this part of the Internet are in our subtopic
Advanced Online Searching.
The
SKA (square kilometer telescope) will detect radio waves and will help us learn more about our universe. Maybe even give us clues about alien life!
We've added a
Fashion Templates Tutorial to our Design subtopic that provides sketching tips and models if you design clothes. Whether your goal is Project Runway or to just have fun, these templates will make your task much easier!
| posted Mar 16, 2012 by Jody W. |
Category: BeCreative |
Learn more about Tennessee Williams's plays, or other favorite authors, poets or playwrights using
Junior Reference Collection. Click on Literature.
The state finals of the Geography Bee are on March 30. Test your knowledge with one of their
daily quizzes.
Where can you see a giant-sized table and chairs? A huge pink eraser? Or a tiny, knee-high sized elevator that really works? At
"Lifelike," a new exhibit at the Walker Art Center.
The English language is full of pitfalls with words that we constantly mix up. Luckily, there's help at
Confusing Words.
The Daily Show and Colbert Nation may rule for political humor, but the
Onion gets my vote for overall crazy news.
Professional athletes like Minnesota Viking Chris Cook are not the only people with anger management issues and domestic assault histories. Learn more at
Dating Violence Facts.
by visiting
MNopedia and reading about the contributions Minnesota women (like
Gratia Countryman!) have made throughout history.
have the trained tutors at
Brainfuse take another look at it in their Writing Lab. They'll have their notes to you within 24 hours. Just look for the
Homework Rescue life preserver on
TeenLinks!
| posted Mar 5, 2012 by Nina S. |
Category: HistoryDay |
Don't panic! Just check out
RUSA's online guide for tips on finding and evaluating your primary sources.
Call the
Minnesota Food HelpLine 1-888-7111-1151, if you or someone you know needs food.
Now's the time to start training for spring and summer sports. What's your goal this year?
Registering for a May race could help you start training now.
| posted Mar 4, 2012 by Susan W. |
Category: Sports |
Lady Gaga has launched
Born This Way, a new organization to empower youth and celebrate individuality, hoping to build a braver, kinder world. Check out their site for ideas and support. And, enjoy the music!