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Web Info Leads To "Shocking" Crime
By Jason Lee Miller - Thu, 04/03/2008 - 5:00pm. 3 comments
Putting to use knowledge gained from the Internet, a Connecticut teen was arrested for attempting to shock a classmate—literally shock a classmate—with a rigged disposable camera.Twenty years ago, this would have earned you detention. In light of certain third graders, though (among other nightmarish events), it means calling the cops.
Treat Readers Like High Schoolers to Gain Subscribers
By Steven Bradley - Fri, 01/11/2008 - 12:48pm.
At least when it comes to their reading comprehension. It makes a lot of sense if you think about it. Less people will complete a doctorate as will complete a four year undergraduate degree. Less people will compete a four year degree as will graduate high school. Less education usually means less reading and less reading leads to a lower level of reading comprehension. If the words and sentences you use are too complex a number of people who might otherwise appreciate what you have to say may have trouble following how you’re saying it.
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