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Are Urban Green Spaces Good for City?

Posted on September 8, 2012 by

City dwellers are always clamoring for more green space but some studies show that urban parks may not always be as “green” as they seem. A study on urban green space says that the irrigation, fertilizer, mowing and leaf blowing … Continue reading →

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Creativity Boosters for Teachers

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

Guest Post by Tim Handorf Creativity isn’t always something that just happens. It can take quite a bit of work to nurture, grow, and develop creativity, even for those who are immersed in creative and dynamic fields. For educators, it … Continue reading →

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To Do List During a Gap Year

Posted on June 8, 2012 by

Guest Post by  Hazel Taylor A “gap year,” sometimes called a “deferred year,” refers to the time period a student now has on their hands as a result of deferring admission after being accepted to the college of their choice. … Continue reading →

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Why Being a Workaholic Isn’t a Virtue

Posted on June 2, 2012 by

Guest Post by Carol Brown Do you live at work? Always answering work emails and calls while at parties and dinners? Do most of your weekend plans involve work? You might just be a workaholic. While there are certainly good … Continue reading →

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Bike-Friendly Campuses in America

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

Guest Post by Tim Handorf May is National Bike Month, and we’re totally on board, even as the month wraps up. Biking is such a fun, healthy way to get around campus, and these days, so many colleges are making … Continue reading →

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Hard to Learn Languages

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

Guest Post by Crystal Hall The benefits of bilingualism have been established time and time again. You’ll be better at everything! Your mind will never grow old! You’ll be able to pick up chicks! But have you ever tried learning … Continue reading →

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Summer Learning Loss: Some Facts

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

Guest Post by Carol Brown Summer vacation is a long entrenched tradition for American schoolchildren and their families, but new research is showing that this practice may not be the best when it comes to helping kids get the most … Continue reading →

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Rock Garden: A One Man Marvel of Ingenuity and Passion

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

Chandigarh rock garden is an epitome of creativity , innovation,ingenuity. It is a unique garden that consists of various art objects. But the best part about the rock garden is that each of its artwork has been made by using industrial … Continue reading →

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