According to a 2012 Oxford University study, students who take practice online tests score an average 56 points higher on their exams than their peers who did not take the course. The extra points may be the difference between a student’s top choice of a university and realizing that practice online tests are efficient. Do …
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Wednesday Word
Bobby Bridger presents a very fascinating look at A Ballad of the West: Seekers of the Fleece Lakota which is a three-part story told in a poetic verse and song about the mountain men, William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody and the Lakota Sioux people. This ballad presents the life story of mountain man, Jim Bridger and the …
Tuesday Travels
Peace activist, John McConnell proposed a day to honor the Earth and the concept of peace to be celebrated on March 21, 1970 which is the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere. McConnell wrote a proclamation about the event and it was signed by UN Secretary General U Thant at the United Nations. …
Monday Meet Us
According to the Institute of Museum and Library Services, about six percent of public libraries had one or more bookmobile outlets, with a total of 659 bookmobiles delivering library services in the U.S. Bookmobiles are known to serve rural, urban, suburban and tribal areas, bringing access to information and life-long learning resources to all classes …
Friday Fiction
According to 2018 Edison Research data, the percentage of Americans who have listened to an audiobook stands at 44 percent, just one point up from 2015’s 45 percent. Scribd CEO and co-founder Trip Adler says that “Not only is audiobook production constantly improving, but recent developments in technology have made audiobooks extremely convenient for the consumer. Since …
Thursday Technology
According to Penn State University researchers, it has become even more essential in the job market today to know another language because companies and businesses have a natural desire to expand their existing networks, perhaps even globally. Having fluency in another language will give you an edge on any resume by showing employers the potential to speak …
Wednesday Word
Joe Yogerst presents a very fascinating look at National Geographic’s 100 Parks, 5000 Ideas, Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do which showcases the best experiences that are both obvious and unexpected. Each entry in this robust guide provides an overview of the park, details travel advice, fascinating facts, insider knowledge about …
Tuesday Travels
Does your child have a favorite book they want to read over and over again or have a book shelf that is close to their bed where you can select a book and read to them? According to readbrightly.com, A child that reads or hears the same book multiple times usually becomes familiar and comfortable with a …
Monday Meet Us
According to raceweb.org, recent studies have indicated that students graduating with internship experiences in general are more likely than students without those experiences to find employment upon graduation. Look Sharpe’s 2016 State of Millennial Hiring Report mentions that 81.1 percent of graduates reported that each internship helped them shift their career directions significantly at 35.8 percent. An internship provides practice, …
Friday Fiction
Have you ever walked out of Walmart and saw people huddled around the “Red Box” vending machine selecting movies? Sometimes one may see families around the box scanning the 30-40 films to select from a rated G film, swiping their credit card for $1.75 to keep the film for 24 hours. If they don’t return …
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