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What is Armenian Genocide?The first Genocide of the 20th Century known as the Armenian Genocide was the mass murder and annihilation of the Armenian race and culture, carried out by the "Young Turk" government of the Ottoman Empire in 1915-1916 (with subsidiaries to 1922-23).

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When the Mississippi Flowed BackwardTectonic events last week – a 5.8 earthquake in California and a volcano eruption in Washington – riveted our attention. But they failed to match the New Madrid Quakes of Dec. 1811-Feb. 1812 that caused the mighty Mississippi River briefly to flow backward.

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Old GloryIt’s a charming story – but Betsy Ross did not sew together the first American flag from a design by George Washington.

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How Pledge of Allegiance BeganSome members of Congress, and many Americans, have no problem with banning prayer in schools, but when the courts start messing around with the Pledge of Allegiance – look out!

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Christmas TruceOf all Christmas accounts -- after that of the Bible -- none is more gripping than the Christmas Truce of 1914 during the Great War in Europe.That war is now catalogued as the First World War, or WWI, because of the United States’ participation. At the time, it was just another of the ongoing wars between Germany, France and Britain.

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Cherry Tree MythFirst off: George Washington did NOT chop down a cherry tree.The fable had young Washington 'fessing up to "barking" his father's prized sapling.

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To the Learning Bank We GoAs a former teacher of high school mathematics, I understand the day-to-day frustrations that any teacher might experience, particularly when trying to teach a subject like mathematics. The first day of class was always interesting. As teacher, I felt like the enemy who was bringing messages of death and despair to the students. I could see in many of their faces how dreaded a subject this truly was. But I would win them over. Yes, one by one I would quench their fear and instill new hope.

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Gary Blum E-Learning: Effective Employee TrainingGary Blum elearning is all about wirk training. Training an employee is essential for any business, whether it be a fast food establishment or a multi-million dollar software company.

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An Overview of the SunThe Sun is the centerpiece of our solar system, the gravity force that keeps everything together. Here is an overview of this source of our existence.

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Greek Civilization – What About The Women?The men of ancient Greece are well known, from Hercules to Alexander the Great. Greek women are rarely mentioned and one has to wonder why?

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The Olympic Games Were Not Always So FriendlyThe modern Olympics we see are often held up as a continuation of the first games. While the basic idea of sporting events is common to both, there is much that is different.

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The Puzzle That Is The Atlantis EnigmaOne of the great mysteries and puzzles of our time is Atlantis. Despite the passage of thousands of years, no one has been able to solve the enigma of Atlantis.

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The Education System Of New Zealand - A Holistic ViewA broad perspective of the education system of New Zealand - a bird's-eye view.

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Teaching In JapanOne of the Geishas approached me and even after studying her closely I could see no resemblance to any of my students. But then she told me her name, Setsko. She told me that she was having a conversation with a group of men, but that when the club closed she would be with me. I was beside myself with anticipation.

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Best Way to Taking NotesIn today's world of modern technology (digital audio recorders, laptops, and the World Wide Web) note taking is a lost art in the world of academia. There are a number of great reasons to take notes in class. Note taking by hand begins the process of information imprinting on the brain which is crucial in the learning process.

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Choosing a Team to Work WithOne of the benefits of a college education is learning how to work as an individual but also how to function within a team. Study groups, and lab teams increase the learning process, build cooperation, and friendships.

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Notary Public: Answering Your QuestionsAre you sick of looking all over for information but coming up short? Learn all that you do not know about being a Notary Public in one spot.

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The Value of Education and Finishing Something You StartedSet a goal, finish it. Set another goal, finish it. Success in life does depend on being able to complete someting you started, and there is no better way than formal education to instill these habits.

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Online Education - A Great Way to Get Ahead in LifeIf you have ever thought about an online education to further your current career, or to get training for a new career, now is a great time to get started. In the past, some people may have thought that an online education was not of the same quality as a "traditional" education, and that it was similar to one of those "mail order" degrees. This is no longer the case. In fact, many public and private universities offer online education courses and degree programs in addition to the many other strictly online universities.

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Career Education and Planning Your FutureYou may or may not have had a career education course in your grade school, high school or even college years. This can be a great tool to help individuals discover the available career choices to them. But, even as a young or middle-aged adult you may have questions about your career path and you may want additional career education.

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Higher Education Opportunities for EveryoneHigher education is something that many people would like to achieve, but that not all people believe is in their reach. You may think of higher education as limited to universities and colleges with campuses scattered around the country. If you don’t live near one of these institutions, or you can’t just take time away from your life to go to one, what are the best options that you have for higher education?

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Distance Education Opportunities for All AgesAre you familiar with distance education? It is an educational program by which the teaching or the learning occurs in a different place than where the program is based. Now, what does that mean? The best way to describe distance education is to give examples of it. One example is outreach programs; another is college extension programs, some home schooling programs, and online universities, colleges, and technical schools.

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Continuing Education ChoicesWhat is continuing education? It is usually defined as courses that are taken after a degree or without the purpose of receiving a degree. But the best way to describe continuing education is to give examples of what it is and is not. Here are some examples to help make the continuing education picture a little clearer

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Acting Classes and Where to BeginIf you have completed a full year of improvisation training program somewhere and you have completed, as a minimum one acting course then you are qualified to audition for a Conservatory Program.

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Teachers - Make Your Life Easier With A Personal WebsiteTeachers, discover the benefits of having your own personal website to facilitate your educational endeavors. Lighten your workload and provide your students with assignments, notes, and links to research that will help them learn.

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Career Education Corp, College Partnership, DeVry, Apollo Group, ITT Educational SerivcesEducation Focus: Career Education Corp, College Partnership, DeVry, Apollo Group, ITT Educational Serivces

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Choosing an English Spanish DictionaryHave you ever wondered how to choose an English Spanish dictionary? Check out these tips so that you don't end up with something you'll never use.

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Teach Your Kids Arithmetic - Arithmetic and Fraction MasteryYou know it’s true. If you want your children to master mathematics, you need to give them certain tools so that they can whip the heck out of this difficult subject. One of those tools is a mastery of arithmetic. Another is a mastery of fractions. These two together will give your children a formidable arsenal against this notorious subject.

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Using Different Lenses to View the Student of Color/White Achievement GapTargeted preparation of all students to embrace school values may very well be the simple answer to closing the achievement gap.

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Social Efficiency versus Democratic EqualityDefining or understanding concepts such as social efficiency and democratic equality is relatively easy. Being in a position of educator and knowing how to act fairly towards students depends on the educator’s embraced philosophy and sense of fairness and responsibility towards all students.

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