Julia K Cole

As it turns out, kids these days actually do know less than they used to. Kent State University researchers conducted a study that evaluated the general knowledge of students in the U.S. during the year 2012 by using an exhaustive test first implemented in 1980. The study ranks the most commonly known facts among college students and compares those rankings to their 1980 equivalents. Click HERE to find out what the top 10 things are Or copy and paste the URL below http://www.takepart.com/photos/10-things-kids-knew-1980-dont-know-today?cmpid=tp-ad-outbrain-general

The days leading up to the new year is always a time of reflection.   While this year is no different, 2011 seems to have  prompted many to really dig down deeper than ever before.   The years leading up to this present year no doubt had a great deal to do with this.   To say the very least -- it’s been a rough couple of years! While each year brings with it a renewed since of hope,  there is something about 2012 that brings an added boost to that feeling.  In truth -- 2012 carries an excitement that causes all other years to pale in comparison.     Maybe it’s all the “hoopla” surrounding this year that has us all collectively in a tizzy.    I mean, we all have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of this particular year for some time now.   Waiting with baited breath to see if the so called “prophecies” are true.   Speaking of prophecies -- the Mayan calendar-- in no way, shape, fo...

I am sorry to report that in 2011 we saw an increase of “reality” TV shows.    Which is proof positive of how utterly dumbed down the majority has gotten!  As if there weren’t enough distractions  -- we are now bombarded by trashy television shows that have the audacity to call themselves “reality” TV.    And don’t even get me started on those ridiculous, badly slammed together  paranormal shows.   It has gotten so bad, I don’t even own a television any more!  Why bother?  All the good decent shows are all but disappeared.  And what shows were good and entertaining can now be found on the internet.  Or if you still have a television you can purchase them on DVD.  2011 has also seen the rise of what I like to call ...  the "Stuck on Stupid Syndrome" or S.O.S.S. for short!     Where else but on a planet taken over by the utterly stupid can you find a law that clearly pro...