Via The Media Dude:

500 Years of Women in Art. Check it out!

Not only is it mesmerizing to watch the paintings morph, but after a few viewings it becomes really fascinating to see the progression of different styles of art, from the early Renaissance masters through to the abstract art of the 20th century. In some cases, the changes seem gradual, but in other cases, they seem wild and revolutionary. I think I have some serious research to do before I can fully appreciate this video. But let me just watch it one more time…

Have a great weekend!

I’m where songs on a CD can each find their groove;
I’m an effort to follow prey from a remove;
Where runners and drivers have something to prove;
And unless I’m there first, then the train cannot move.

Who am I?

UPDATE: Riddle solved by Brian. See comments for answer.

I don’t know. Let’s ask Fox News.

Seriously, I don’t know why I bother with Fox News. Every time I think I can walk away, I just keep getting sucked right back in. Maybe it’s because I’m concerned that so many people watch it uncritically that it’s actually doing great damage to our country.

The best we can do is to teach information literacy skills to our students. Are we doing that well?

In a Venn Diagram puzzle, there are three overlapping circles, marked A, B, and C. Each circle has a different rule about who or what can go inside. The challenge is to guess the rule for each circle. You can find a more detailed explanation of Venn Diagram puzzles, along with an example, here.

Since The Tudors wasn’t on this week, I offer you this Tudor-related puzzle to hold you over until Sunday. Each of the eight people below was a member of the court of King Henry VIII.

Have you figured out one of the rules? Two? All three? Feel free to post whatever you’ve got in the comments below. Just tell us which circle you’re solving, and what the rule is.

Enjoy!

UPDATE: Circles A and B solved by Annalisa. See comments for all answers.

This is the day when we remember those who gave their lives in military service for our country.

It’s also a good opportunity to mention the sacrifices being made right now by our active service members. Whatever we may think of a particular policy, the men and women who serve in the military are truly what make our way of life possible.

We should also remember the family members of those who have already fallen, as well as of those who are still in harm’s way.

So with that in mind…

What do we do now in Iraq?

The ninth episode of The Tudors airs tonight on Showtime and will be replayed throughout the week. You can also view the episode On Demand.

Use the comments section of this post to discuss the episode. Any comments I may have will be posted in the comments section as well.

WARNING: Comments may contain further discussion of the show, including potential spoilers. Click through only after viewing the episode. Commenters may discuss this episode as freely as they like, but are asked not to spoil future episodes.

By the way, did you know that after all of Henry’s attempts to bar Mary from succession, he returned her place in the succession in his will, and she later became Queen?  That’s hot.

Have a good weekend!

First, read the rules of the game.

This week’s challenge is Pulizer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson.

I was able to link August Wilson to Sir Francis Bacon in six degrees or fewer, though that shouldn’t stop you from posting a longer response, or looking for a shorter one. Entries will be accepted until midnight on Thursday, May 31.

Good luck!

And congratulations to DeLisa for winning last week’s challenge by linking Paul Wolfowitz to Sir Francis Bacon in three degrees:

Paul Wolfowitz > Richard Nixon > William Shakespeare > Sir Francis Bacon

Paul Wolfowitz worked for the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency under President Richard Nixon, who in high school showed a penchant for the writings of William Shakespeare, who is believed by some to be Sir Francis Bacon.

I was co-star to Tom when he floated ashore;
Talked to Tim through a fence; and penned Fences, what’s more;
I distinctly disputed the yellowcake lore;
And I made fourteen points that concluded a war.

Who am I?

UPDATE: Riddle solved by Brian. See comments for answer.