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High school is done… now what?
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Millions of new high school graduates will soon be heading to college. Here are five tips for the summer ahead. Cue the Pomp and Circumstance.For most high school seniors, it's that time of year – the time when funny hats are thrown into the air to signal the end of sheltered bubbles and parental control, and the beginning of the path to expanded horizons. But if you were like me, the standard graduation song that everyone hears takes a back seat to your soon-to-be fight song that makes you distinct. Before you can step foot onto the college campus of your choice, however, you must spend three months in educational limbo. Sure, you'll be working, possibly taking a summer class or two and enjoying your weekends (be careful, kids), but through ...
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The Cost of Absenteeism
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The length that some students go to make up for lost class time is befuddling.It's often said that when creating a business plan, if you understand the people you'll be catering to and are really in tune with their tendencies and preferences, marketing your service or product will be a piece of cake. In my opinion, there's no better example of this than "Review Session Gurus," as I like to call them. There are guys that previously attended my university who make an inordinate amount of money by helping under-prepared college students cram for exams. Their service isn't anything special; in essence, they teach the testable material in a condensed form, provide their own notes and practice test and shoo students out the door to prepare for thei ...
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One of the world's largest diamonds recovered
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According to the Lucara Diamond Corporation, this diamond is so big (pictured above) that it did not fit into the onsite scanners, and had to be sent to Belgium for assessment. This gem, named the Lucara diamond, weighs in at 1 111 karats and is almost entirely devoid of impurities. Since it was recovered in Botswana (South Central Africa), the country will make a 10% royalty on the diamond, and collect 10% in export taxes when the diamond’s value is decided. As of yet, the company has no idea what the diamond is worth, though some have estimated a value above $65 million. ...
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duddy |
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A scam-artist or a medical doctor?
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I've been advocating this for years. Just because you're a doctor and you're on TV, doesn't make you a know-it-all. Researchers from the University of Alberta have found that half the advice on Dr. Oz is wrong or has no evidence to back it up. In fact, on average, the shows give their viewers around 12 different recommendations per episode. But only half of them are supported by research. Just comes to show that people will believe anything they see on TV. When there is money to be made and an agenda to be pushed, lies will follow. ...
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duddy |
9 years ago |
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Guilty conscience
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In 2004, a robber took $14,500 from a bank in Japan, but felt so guilty he mailed the money back with an apology!
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duddy |
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Coin shiver in dry ice!
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An American coin shivers in ice made from carbon dioxide (temperature below -78.5 degrees Celsius).
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duddy |
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