New South Wales released over the weekend the state's dress code for public school teachers. The code bans the tutors from wearing jandals, T-shirts, any apparel with alcohol advertising and daggy clothes when at school.
New Zealand universities have failed to rank in Time Higher Education's most prestigious 100 universities after dropping to 200 from a previous rank of 150. The world university rankings list was recently released with five Australian universities making it to the Top 100. The rankings revealed that universities in the U.S. and UK are consistently rated high by top scholars.
Many porn stars use screen names when appearing on triple X-rated flicks. Although their faces and different private parts of their anatomy are exposed for the whole world to see, their real names often remain unknown until they become too old or get rich and eventually retire from the porn industry. One young female porn star, who also is a freshman at Duke University, boldly admits her job when people recognise her and ask if it was her (or was it her body) which they saw on a porn movie.
Scientists found that there lies beauty behind complicated mathematical formulae
Australian primary school principals in Victoria have decided to stop religious education from being taught in their schools despite a standing requirement to offer them to the students.
Apple Australia and New Zealand now feature Pope Francis Comics for kids
Ex-pm Julia Gillard appointed chairwoman for The Global Partnership for Education
University of Toronto student Wongene Daniel Kim was too shy to go to class with girls so he went to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, hoping that it would help him convince his professor to reconsider his grade. It didn’t.
A poll revealed that Aussie kids learn to play with smartphone first over tying their shoe laces.
If you had a boring childhood when you hated going to school, there is a distinct possibility that you did not have Kaitlin Pearson as your teacher.
The principal at Swanson Primary School in New Zealand has banned playground rules and saw a remarkable decrease of bullying among children. The removal of playground rules was part of an experiment conducted by researchers from Auckland University of Technology and Otago University who were looking for ways to encourage children to engage in active play.
Nineteen-year-old student Tyler Lawrence is surely regretting his decision to join the Gamma Phi Gamma fraternity in Wilmington College in Ohio. It's because of the brotherhood's harsh initiation rites in late November 2013, he lost one of his nuts.
The Australian Government's Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has just launched its trial "Thunderstorm Tracker" Online Radar for the Southeast Queensland area. According to the official Web site of the Australian Government BOM, the "Thunderstorm Tracker" aims to show the expected position and location of thunderstorms up to 30 minutes before it happens. It is reportedly based on data that is obtained from weather radar and is an extension of the BOM's radar capabilities.
The New Zealand Family Planning Association (NZFPA) plans to introduce 5-year-old Kiwi children to sex education. NZFPA is an affiliate of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) which promotes contraception, sterilisation and abortion. The NZFPA is moving ahead with its plans of educating children as young as 5 years old on the concepts of contraception and abortion. Planned Parenthood is pushing for children in New Zealand to be educated on what a condom does while doing away wi...
New Zealand's education achievement ranking has dropped, according the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report released Dec. 3.
Canada has fallen out of the global top 10 in international math education standings, sending education leaders scrambling for decorum.
New Zealand's Auckland and Australia's Sydney and Melbourne made it to the list of world's top cities for students. Auckland's international student industry is boosted by ranking no. 18 out of 50 cities in Quacquarelli Symonds Best Students Cities list.
Recent studies show the importance of makeup and that if it is reportedly worn regularly, people may trust and like you more. While most people prefer the natural look, there’s no denying how much makeup has transformed the looks of many, be it a woman or a man. It has magical powers that make one look better or worse, depending on what look one is going for.
The Sex Roles academic journal published a study entitled “My Eyes Are Up Here: The Nature of the Objectifying Gaze Toward Women” which confirms that men look at bodies of women more than their faces. University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers led by psychologists Michael D. Dodd, Arianne M. Holland and Sarah J. Gervais reportedly conducted a research study on how much time participants (male and female) look at women. The research paper can be found online at Springer Science+Business Media gl...
In the wake of super typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) and the destruction it has ravaged the Philippines and Vietnam comes another storm headed for Asia Pacific, this time in Australia's Brisbane, Queensland.
Ian Somerhalder of “Vampire Diaries” is reportedly looking for a very special girl as soon as possible (ASAP). He is specifically searching for a girl who impacts the world by proposing solutions to environmental issues or creating awareness about it through the use of film. These environmental issues should tackle the subject of how it impacts women or girls.
“404,” “Near Earth Asteroid,” “Kate Middleton” and “Pope Francis” have something in common.
Google has officially launched Helpouts on Nov. 5, 2013. It offers netizens help from experts via live chat over video. It includes tips in Art and Music, Computers and Electronics, Home and Garden, Education and Careers, Fashion and Beauty, Fitness and Nutrition, Health and Cooking. One of the first live video chats to be launched was Helpouts by Sephora featuring several makeup tips and tricks from the French brand and chain of cosmetics stores that can be found all over the world and on the I...
I've already told you guys about the 10 Cool Google Secrets and Tricks for Better and Faster Search Results, but it's not over. I found 10 more amazing Google secrets and tricks. Check out the list below and impress your friends with your ninja-like search skills.
Popular Christmas toys for the kids are set this 2013 from flying fairies, robotic fish and Furbies dominating the charts. If you're undecided on what to give your children this Christmas, listed below are few ideas on what kids want these days.
We have all heard of teen girls or young women auctioning their virginity online for financial reasons. However, in Britain 19-year-old Clayton Pettet plans to lose his virginity in a London gallery with 50 to 100 live audience.
Several students from a Texas high school have started an online petition to restore their Spanish teacher, Cristy Nicole Deweese, to her job. The petition has so far 300 signatures.
Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest has donated $65 million to improve the quality of higher education in Western Australia. The record-breaking donation of Mr Forrest is the largest single donation in the history of Australia. He also encouraged other tycoons to share their wealth in philanthropy.
Dr. Heba Kotb, 46, is the first certified Egyptian sex therapist. A private channel in the country airs, 'The Big Talk,' a show where she gives advice on sex-related issues. Unlike other sexologists in the world who base their advice on medical science, Kotb shares her expertise on sex based on the Quran teachings.
The Higher School Certificate (HSC) begins Monday, Oct 14
