Published on September 17th, 2014 | by Rama Yousef
When CVS customers reach check-out, they will notice that cigarettes are no longer being sold. CVS is the second-largest pharmacy chain after Walgreens and the first major chain to pull cigarettes and other tobacco products from …... Read More →
Published on September 9th, 2014 | by Rama Yousef
Superior intelligence: maybe you’re born with it, or maybe the brain can be trained to operate at high levels if one applies oneself rigorously through years of study. While there are those who believe intelligence is …... Read More →
Published on September 3rd, 2014 | by Rama Yousef
Military tanks line the streets where protesters have gathered. Police are arresting protesters and reporters, even engaging in physical violence and using tear gas to disperse crowds. Protesters stand with their hands up; a sign of surrender, yet the …... Read More →
Published on August 26th, 2014 | by Rama Yousef
Being a server is risky business. With a federal minimum wage of only $2.13, servers rely heavily on tips to make up the majority of their income. Many factors contribute to how much money a server …... Read More →
Published on August 21st, 2014 | by Rama Yousef
Summer is winding down, and it’s time to schedule study group sessions instead of pool parties and trade in beach balls for textbooks. It’s time to fall back into the routine of everyone’s favorite activity — …... Read More →
Published on July 30th, 2014 | by Rama Yousef
Tanks and soldiers are a familiar sight in Gaza. Airstrikes and shells leave neighborhoods on the Gaza strip in ruins, including hospitals and schools. Family members search for loved ones in the debris; the bodies of …... Read More →
Published on July 16th, 2014 | by Rama Yousef
On Monday, June 30, the Supreme Court passed a 5-4 ruling in favor of Hobby Lobby in the court case Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. Craft store chain Hobby Lobby and wood cabinet store Conestoga …... Read More →
Published on July 2nd, 2014 | by Rama Yousef
The words “college” or “university” bring to mind a large auditorium filled with hundreds of students, tiny desks and a professor lecturing at the front of the room, possibly accompanied by a PowerPoint that may or may not be …... Read More →
Published on June 26th, 2014 | by Rama Yousef
Getting American students to outperform students in other nations is a priority now that education has become a globally competitive arena. Studies show that the United States ranks 25th in math and 17th in science internationally. …... Read More →
Published on June 18th, 2014 | by Rama Yousef
Reading no longer has to involve flipping through pages. With a click, swipe or tap of a finger, it is possible to find oneself reading an article, novel or even a textbook using a computer or tablet. …... Read More →
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