Shmoop Doesn"t Want Students to Myth a Thing

Thursday, 24 May 2012 09:21

Shmoop University explains Greek and Norse Mythology through the means of social media.

What’s the deal with that guy holding the Earth on his shoulders, and isn’t he afraid he’s going to tear a rotator cuff? Would “Icarus” be a good name for a new airline? Was Hercules juicin’?

As long as people have been interested in past cultures, they have been fascinated by those cultures’ mythologies – the stories that attempt to explain where humans came from, and why they are the way they are. Babs did her best to explain the way they were, but she left a few holes unfilled.

Shmoop, a publisher of digital curriculum and test prep, announces the launch of MythiLeaks 2.0, and this time it has more than just the gods. Get all the dirt on some of mythology’s quirkiest figures, from nymphs born of trees to bull-headed men (and not just the ones who are too stubborn to ask for directions).

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Just in Time for Summer, The Wiggles are Coming to Mobile MUM

Wednesday, 23 May 2012 05:56

NCircle Entertainment license’s The Wiggles direct-to-video and TV series content to Mobile MUM’s new mobile iPTV service for children. Mobile MUM The Best in Children's Entertainment “Mobile MUM is the first truly interactive kids’ environment for mobile devices that mixes the best in video content with games to help entertain and educate children, The Wiggles are a great addition to that powerful arsenal of content”

Mobile MUM announced today that The Wiggles are coming to their children's digital iPTV channel.Australia’s Greg, Murray, Jeff and Anthony (The Wiggles) will join an expansive library of popular television programming such as Dr. Seuss’ The Cat In the Hat Knows A Lot About That, Pocoyo, Animal Atlas and Mighty Machines available anytime anywhere on Mobile MUM.

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JOURNEYS International"s Top 6 Strategies for Non-climbers to...

Tuesday, 22 May 2012 15:28

Mt. Everest is on many "must-see" bucket lists and is also a signature destination on the itineraries of JOURNEYS travelers. Choose one of these 6 ways to experience the visual beauty, natural and cultural diversity and geographic wonder of the world's highest peak without joining an expedition trying to reach the summit. You'll still get some thrills along the way. On clear days, Everest is often identifiable as the only peak with a cloud plume. JOURNEYS International / Will Weber Trek in as close to Mt. Everest as you can for a real sense of the geography, nature and culture of the area.

Springtime is the season when some of the most fit, daring (and wealthy) adventurers atte...

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Breaking Down Barriers in Pulpit Ministry and in Relationships with...

Tuesday, 22 May 2012 05:21

As a woman in pulpit ministry, Patricia Holland is no stranger to breaking down barriers and forging boldly ahead.In her new book, Pentecost Lost, Holland challenges a radically different tradition: the idea that Pentecost and Holy Spirit are things to treat with fear and doubt. Rev. Pat Holland from Jacksonville, FL in her new book 'Pentecost Lost'

She preaches that “Pentecost ignored is Pentecost Lost.”Pentecost Lost saves its readers from such a fate, helping teach pastors how to teach about Pentecost and Holy Spirit, as well as reminding them about the importance of the duty of teaching their congregation how to live Spirit-filled lives.Through her message and carefully sel...

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