Jonathan Takiff: Think high-tech gadgets for back-to-school supplies

IN MY DAY, we shopped for school supplies at the drug store. Today, parents (and students) do serious splurging at electronics emporiums or the high-tech department of a favorite discount megastore. So let's consider some of the things you've probably thought about buying - and some you probably haven't - that will enhance your favorite students' lives and maybe even yours, too.

Tiny apartment shows the value of a good fit

Steve Sauer's 182-square-foot Seattle condo shows the value of a good fit, from the soaking tub built into the entry floor to the "video lounge" tucked beneath the "cafe area." Sauer shopped Ikea for many of his home's furnishings, such as a little table, and used tabletops to fashion cabinet fronts.

The Roundup: Nenad Krstic Throws a Chair During a Brawl, Tiki Barber Talks, and So Does Michelle Beadle

Vanessa Hudgens … when ‘Rub and Tug Mysteries Revealed‘ is the headline, how can you not click? … teacher by day, New Jersey Devils dancer by night … quietly slipping this link in … 84-year-old clocks police chief with cell phone (with video!) … Austin police officer indicted for exposing himself at strip club … [...]

CNN Student News Transcript: August 20, 2010

August 20, 2010

College Students Demand Deals For Dorm Decor

Like millions of other college-bound students, Sabrina Stavola is all about changing spaces.