Race in educationShould black history be compulsory in England’s schools? We talk to educators
There is increasing pressure on the government to make black history a compulsory element of the national curriculum in England, not only something to be taught in Black History Month. The schools minister, Nick Gibb, told a parliamentary debate recently that he was not in favour because teachers needed the freedom to “teach lessons that are right for their pupils”.
Many outsiders assume the Amish reject all new technology. But that's not true.
One Amish man in Lancaster County, Pa., checks his voicemail about four times a day. His shop is equipped with a propane-powered forklift, hydraulic-powered saws, cordless drills, and a refrigerated tank where milk from dairy cows is stored.
The difference between Amish people and most other Americans is the deliberation that takes place before deciding whether to embrace a new technology.
Dave Grohl’s proudest achievement in music isn’t recording a song with Paul McCartney. It isn’t holding the most Grammy Awards by any American band with Foo Fighters, and it isn’t being one of the best drummers of the 1990s, thanks to his work with Nirvana. No, Grohl’s “proudest musical achievement” is Prince covering Foo Fighters’ “Best of You” during his 2007 Super Bowl Halftime performance. Prince didn’t like Foo Fighters covering ‘Darling Nikki’ and might have gotten revenge In 2003, Foo Fighters recorded a cover of Prince’s 1984 song, “Darling Nikki,” and released it as a B-side on the Australian version of their “Have It All” single.
Jane Seymour has revealed she still weighs the same as she did when she was 17 while sharing the secrets behind staying in shape on Thursday's Loose Women.
The former Bond girl, who turns 70 next week, revealed some of the ways she keeps in shape as she approaches her eighth decade, which included practicing Pilates, eating just one meal a day and enjoying a glass of wine with dark chocolate.
Something to tell us? Jessica Stroup sports a baby bump as she shoots new scenes for 90210
By Iona Kirby Updated: 02:32 EST, 26 January 2012 32
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Fans of hit US TV show 90210 will know that Jessica Stroup's character Silver has started dating an older man in the form of new boyfriend Greg.
And while things between the couple are still in the early stages in the episodes that are currently airing in America, it seems like Silver and Greg's relationship will soon be heading in a different direction.