Access to free public education is considered one of our greatest rights as Americans, but how effective is our education system? As it turns out, the US ranks 17th overall in high school graduation rates around the world, with students in Latvia, Chile and Brazil making academic gains at a rate three times faster than American […]
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When preparing for the end of the world, what does one stock up on? It’s not just non-perishables that are important. Sustainable resources and useful skill sets are the kinds of things that separate the survivors from everyone else. Access to clean water is a must, but other factors come into play as well. Raising
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In America, not everyone has access to Internet because of lack of availability or lack of money. The same cannot necessarily be said of the rest of the world. Places like Singapore, Andorra, London and Seoul have been outfitted with higher download speeds than those found in the U.S. at a fraction of the cost.
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With global climate change and a movement to go green, where does that leave the future of constructing homes? Advancements in technology makes it easier to be green when building houses. Solar-ready roofs, low flow plumbing, heat recovery ventilators and radiant floor heating are features that are more frequently being found in modern homes and
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When Richard Goodie found two men outside his home attacking his 14 year old daughter, he knew that he had to save her. He fired a warning shot which did not frighten the assailants. One of the men had a gun to his daughter’s head and Goodie shot him to save his daughter. Self-protection is
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St. Patrick’s Day is a day of traditions for some, and a day of drinking for many. It is reported that 20 percent of American’s consume alcohol on this holiday and that 13 million pints of Guinness is sold on St. Patrick’s Day annually. Thirsty for more stats? Check out this parade of facts presented
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As a general rule, people try to think the best of others and not assume they’re up to no good. But in some cases, kindhearted people open themselves up to hacking by trying to help out their fellow man. While I’m not saying that you should always assume the worst in others, I strongly encourage
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Hazing can be a very dangerous rite of passage. From water overdoses to paddling to alcohol chugs, things can go from harmless to harmful very quickly. This being the case, why do so many college students and fraternities participate in hazing? The folks at bestschoolcounselingdegrees.com have presented this infographic on the psychology behind this membership ritual.
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Have you ever wondered how astronauts use the toilet in space? Or what happens to water after they use it? In this infographic, Emergency Plumber explores water conservation in outer space and the sacrifices astronauts make in the final frontier.
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Wealth is one huge aspect of the American Dream. People go to college for the possibility of achieving it, others work long hours at jobs they may not enjoy, and some even sacrifice personal time and vacations to pursue financial gain. Then there are those who win the lottery. Their lives literally change in a moment, but
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