The non-profit organization 826 Valencia has several fake stores selling themed stuff as a method of raising funds. This organization is spearheaded by the author Dave Eggers. One store has a time travel theme and the other has a superhero theme. From their about page,
Simply put, 826 Valencia is dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their writing skills, and to helping teachers get their students excited about the writing. Our work is based on the understanding that strong writing skills are fundamental to future success and that great leaps in learning can be made when skilled tutors work one-on-one with students.
Photos of the Time Travel Martvia boingboing gadgets
Brooklyn Superhero Supply photos at boingboing gadgets
A Junior High School in Mesa, Arizona enacted a two-second limit on hugs. The article states that the student handbook rule began to be enforced when students complained about hugging and kissing in the hall. This resulted in a totally awesome hug-a-thon in protest.
“”I think it’s ridiculous,” said Chelsea Branham, a 14-year-old student at Shepherd Junior High School in east Mesa.
Branham said she got detention this week for hugging her friend after school.
“It’s not like it’s supposed to mean anything,” she said. “It’s not like I was making out with him or something.”
Branham joined her classmates on Friday for a 20-minute, public hug-a-thon.
“She’s taking a stand and I’m standing behind her to do it,” said Stephanie Wiegold, her mother.
The “no-hugging” rule had previously been in the student handbook. After many students began expressing concern about public hugging and kissing in the hallways, the school began reinforcing the guideline by punishing huggers, which led to Friday’s protest.
Rock on, Junior High kids. Hug or Die Tryin’.
