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The Crusades: Facts and Trivia
A series of wars fought mainly between Christians and Muslims, the Crusades occurred between 1095 and 1291. The following offerings relate a wide array of facts and trivia about the medieval Crusades. The majority of the crusaders hailed from England, Italy, France, Austria, and Germany. It was not only soldiers who joined the Pope-sanctioned crusades, [...]
Back to School
Going back to school is a scary proposition for many adults. You may have your life in order. You have a spouse, children, and a job. To go back to school would mean upsetting the proverbial apple cart, and you just aren’t sure that you’re ready. Taking the leap into adult education can be frightening, [...]
The Key to Online College Classes – Have it Your Way
Never before has online education been more esteemed than today. In most circles online learning is haled as a viable alternative to traditional classroom settings. Not long ago, distance learning was perceived as trendy, faddish and nuvo. What’s happening to change that? The driving forces behind the online education phenomena are convenience and demand. Two [...]
Joan of Arc – (1412-1431)
“Witch” was she- simple maiden or winsome witch? The young French girl, who began hearing voices at age 13 while living near Lorraine, France was given a daunting task: to save France and put Charles VII on the throne. It had more allure than milking the cows, but despite what she believed to be the [...]
Conversations in Country
Early America saw the sunshine new, and the earth green with the promise of a beautiful and bountiful tomorrow. Those who lived in early America recognized and celebrated the simplicity and splendor of the country, even the urgency to preserve its delicacy and very existence. The sprawling green fields and ruby red apples describe the [...]
Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope: An Out-of-This-World Experience
At first glance, a visit to a telescope doesn’t seem like an exciting option for a vacation itinerary. If you and your family are interested in what is “out there”, however, the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope is an interesting and exciting option for a vacation side trip. My visit to the Green Bank [...]
Car Primes and Concrete Mathematics
Upon browsing the “Smarandache Sequences Vol. I” file located in the math section of the Smarandache Notions Journal web site, I noticed item #12, which is titled, “Smarandache car.” This item is a block of digits with the figure of a vehicle outlined in them. In this article I will list a few primes found [...]
High School Struggles Don’t Define Your Future
Tonight, and for several days and nights in the coming weeks, seventeen and eighteen-year-olds across the country will be celebrating one of many of their greatest life accomplishments – high school graduation. Young men and women, free from the bonds of required education, are gleefully accepting diplomas, thanking mom and dad, and sighing in relief [...]
Doing Well In College: Ten Ways To Get Those A’s
College is dress rehearsal for real life, and as such, effective studying is imperative. But college isn’t just books: a thousand other interesting things also beckon. Your college years can be among the best of your life, and a well-balanced study schedule, supported by the tips outlined here, can help you excel while leaving plenty [...]
How to Determine Your Child’s Learning Style
If your child has difficulty in school it may stem from his or her learning style but there are ways that you can help. Children as well as adults have different styles of learning. What is easy for one child may be difficult for another. There are three basic learning styles. They are visual, auditory [...]