By Outsourcing To Actors, School Saves Its Drama Program

A “Burbank Catholic high school couldn’t afford to hire two instructors at its usual teaching salary, so they hired two actors to teach a full theater arts curriculum at a fraction of the cost. The professional actors have revitalized the school’s drama program, and school leaders say the idea could be a viable option for other financially strapped schools….”

Deconstructing The Design Of An Electric Toothbrush

“There’s another reason [besides sustainability issues] why I feel uncomfortable about the [Oral-B] Sonic Complete – it doesn’t look very nice. Now I know this sounds: a) flaky, especially when compared to the eco-crimes of wasting fossil fuel and clogging up landfill sites; b) subjective, as other people may like it; and c) hypocritical from someone, like me, who spends much of her time preaching about how there’s much more to design than mere style. But look at it. …”