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This is Why Crows Hold Funerals for Their Dead 0
- Education
- April 29, 2016
Crows have long been known for their unusual behavior when it comes to their fallen peers. A dead crow will often be seen surrounded by anywhere from just a few birds to over a dozen, all seemingly there for to witness the passing of life. However, many studies and experiments have been conducted regarding the
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10 Habits That Might Be Killing Your Child’s Interest in Reading 0
- Culture
- April 29, 2016
The Nation’s 2015 reading scores carry a serious message to parents: American students aren’t reading. It’s easy to pass the blame for this off on the schools, and in all likelihood, the education system is contributing to the general decline in reading. But do American parents also share part of the blame? I asked myself
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Millennials Apparently Hate Both Socialism and Capitalism 0
- Education
- April 29, 2016
What do millennials really think about political economy? It’s hard to say. As the data pile up, they still aren’t clear enough to permit a clear answer to that question. For instance, a poll released this week conducted by Harvard University’s Institute of Politics indicates that “a majority of America’s 18- to 29-year-olds rejects both
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C.S. Lewis’ Uncanny Foresight on the Decline of Education 2
- Culture
- April 29, 2016
In the past few years, various reports have surfaced regarding the gifted and talented students being left behind in our school systems. First there was the report that parents were taking their children out of the Minneapolis education system and personally driving them to other school districts. The reason? The Minneapolis district was focusing on
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10 Ways to Avoid Picky Eater Syndrome 0
- Culture
- April 29, 2016
For many parents, the most traumatic family battles are fought at the very place which should be a place of harmony and connection: the dinner table. The bad news is that those dinnertime battles are often the result of food habits that parents have unconsciously established. The good news, however, is that those habits can
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Did Noam Chomsky Just Dish a Secret on Socialism in America?0
- Economics
- April 29, 2016
Noam Chomsky earlier this week was asked what he thought of Bernie Sanders’ political platform. Here’s how he responded: [H]e’s considered radical and extremist, which is a pretty interesting characterization, because he’s basically a mainstream New Deal Democrat. His positions would not have surprised President Eisenhower, who said, in fact, that anyone who does not
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