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Learn to Work with Computers Today
By Brand College Before the recession hit, a lot of people felt pretty good about what they could expect from their futures. While no one should ever believe in a guarantee, the majority of us seemed to feel pretty good about what tomorrow would bring. And then that all changed. While you definitely can’t guarantee…
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Tips for Success: Become an Optimist
Article written by Learners Workshop Taking an optimistic approach in life will not only change how you perceive your surroundings but it can also lead to more successful business ventures. Taking your pessimistic mentality and flipping it around can bring a drastic change to your lifestyle. Here are some ways that you can rid of…
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Anne Sullivan: The Blind Woman Who Taught Helen Keller
By Phin Upham Hailing from the region of Feeding Hills, Massachussetts, Anne Sullivan was the oldest of her family’s children. Her parents were both illiterate and unskilled. They journeyed to the US in 1860 from Ireland to escape the Great Potato Famine there. When she was eight, she contracted trachoma. She suffered painful infections in…
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Racial Diversity in New York City Leading up to 1855
By Samuel Phineas Upham New York and its harbors were the first point of contact most immigrants had for America, so it became a hotbed for a lot of racial tension well into the present day. New York is a very small space, with regards to square footage, and many different people live in the…
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Commonwealth v. Hunt: A Landmark Case
By Phin Upham During the early days of the labor movement, there were crusaders on both sides fighting for favorable conditions. Those that held capital were invoking English legislation related to restraint of trade, which is a bit like a modern day NDA, in order to sue workers who were colluding to get higher wages…
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The Benefits of Non-Traditional Schools
By Wood Creek Academy There are all kinds of ways teenagers can receive an education these days. Obviously, our country has a public school system. You can choose to home school your child as well or send them to a private institution, if you like. However, what many parents don’t know about their educational options…
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Fun Activities for Children Living in Richmond
Written by: The Steele Group Sotheby’s International Realty The city of Richmond, Virginia is a great place to live for many reasons, not least of which is its rich child-friendly environment. With a huge variety of indoor and outdoor activities, there’s more than a little something for everyone. Children with keen interests in nature, history,…
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Questions to Ask Before Enrolling in a Makeup School
Written by Benefits of Education, a blog about education Before you start your career in the competitive field of professional makeup, it’s important to get a quality education. There are many different makeup schools in the United States, which can sometimes make it difficult for students to make a choice. Here are three things to…
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Guarantee Your Future with a Job in IT
Written by Brand College Did you lose your job during the recession? Are you still trying to find one? Or, like countless people throughout the country, are you underemployed, meaning you have a job, but it just isn’t paying enough? These are scary situations for anyone to deal with. No one likes not being able…
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Factors to Consider for a Teenage Boot Camp Program
Written by Wood Creek Academy When looking for residential or therapeutic wilderness programs, there are various factors to look out for. These factors might help in coming up with a decision on the best program to go for. Qualifications Since the teenage will be mostly in contact with the staff working at the camp, it…