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Yesterday, the Boy Scouts of America announced a new badge: robotics! Scouts must learn the fundamentals of programming a robot, how they move, and build one of their own (among other things) in order to earn this badge. While this could be the most adorably geeky badge ever, there are others that rank high in the "nerd" category as well. See what they are in this slideshow! Read more
When I was a Girl Scout, we spent most of our time working on badges, preparing for camping trips, or selling delicious cookies. Well you can forget all that. Today's girls (and boys) involved in the Explorers program, an affiliate of the Boy Scouts of America, learn how to combat terrorists, illegal immigrants, and border violence. Since 9/11, Homeland Security has worked closely with the Read more
Tornado Kills Boy Scouts: Four people were killed and 48 injured after a tornado tore through a Boy Scout camp in western Iowa last night. The victims included three 13-year-old scouts and one 14-year-old scout according to an executive with the Mid America Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The scouts at the devastated camp, aged 13 to 18 were participating in a leadership training course at Read more
Part of the Boy Scout oath is "to help other people at all times" and their slogan is "do a good turn daily." According to the La Crosse Tribune, eleven–year–old Boy Scout J.R. Bouterse is certainly living up to the group's moral standards. To see what the boy did, read more Read more
Kate Middleton got casual in Paige jeans for a camping trip near Anglesey, North Wales last week. The excursion was part of her volunteer work with the Scout Association, which is just one organization that she chose to support in her role as Duchess of Cambridge. Kate also holds honorary positions with Action on Addiction, the National Portrait Gallery, the East Anglia's Children's Hospices, and Read more
With graduation looming for the Glee kids, a few of the characters have to do some prep for their futures this week. For Rachel and Kurt, it's their NYADA auditions, and for Puck, it's passing a test so he can graduate. While the kids get ready for their various challenges, Coach Beiste faces one of her own when we learn a revelation about her home life. I should have known from the title that Read more
Ten surefire ways to be that obnoxious Facebook friend — The Stir Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer are expecting a baby — Celebrity Baby Scoop Melissa Joan Hart is expecting baby number three — Celebrity Baby Blog Maternity stores that do more than just sell clothes — FitPregnancy Fifteen superfoods all toddlers need — Parenting The best eco-friendly baby gear — The Bump Should these Read more
Some of the common mistakes candidates make in their interviews include answering calls, texting, being disengaged, and dressing inappropriately, according to a CareerBuilder survey. But there are the outliers who commit the rare interview mistakes you've probably never heard of (and hopefully won't ever make). Here are a few cited by hiring managers who took the poll: Bringing a “how to Read more
You don't have to be a Boy Scout to be prepared. Whether simply stocking a bag for a trip to the grocery store, or packing for a cross-country flight, moms know a thing or two about preparing for the unexpected. And while mama's regular stash of goodies can tame a fussy and hungry tot on a good day, when airport delays and holiday shopping crowds are on the agenda, it's a good time to step it up Read more
No one likes a Debbie Downer, but these are trying times, and you need a financial backup plan. Whether you feel a strong sense of job security or have a million bucks in the bank, it's crucial that you embrace the motto of the Boy Scouts ("Be Prepared!") so you don't end up in a serious financial and personal conundrum should you draw a short stick. The calendar changes so quickly it's easy to Read more
