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The Importance of the Arts
Whether people are willing to admit it or not, the arts are currently under attack in our nation's education. Funding is being pulled away from the arts or, in some cases, arts programs are getting cut from the programs offered entirely. Sometimes this is done in an effort to allocate funds to another department, like sporting programs, and others it's done in an effort to cut corners in a tight budget. Despite the quality of excuse, severely cutting the funding of arts programs or arts programs altogether can be highly detrimental to the students' overall educational experience.
By Megan Medeiros8 years ago in Education
Ranking the 3D Mario Gimmicks
With Super Mario Odyssey taking the gaming scene by storm, selling 2 million copies in only 4 days, everyone is falling head over heels for Nintendo's favorite plumber again along with his new companion Cappy, who is linked to the new and beloved capture mechanic. Every 3D Mario game has added some sort of gimmick to spice up the platforming formula. Some gimmicks have been better than others and have added interesting dynamics to Mario's platforming, while others have actively detracted from the experience, but which one was the best?
By Joe Brichetto8 years ago in Gamers
How To Choose an IoT Solution
The Internet of Things (IoT) has captured the imagination of the world. Most of us use IoT everyday without even realizing it. Fitness trackers, virtual reality devices, smart air purifiers are all IoT wonders that influence the way we live our lives today. Advancements in the field are evolving at such an aggressive rate that technology giants like Cisco and Gartner have predicted that by 2020, there’ll be 20–50 billion Things connected to the internet.
By Sukriti Taneja8 years ago in 01
7 Homemade Gifts They Will Actually Like
Impress your loved ones with these seven gifts. 1. Décor Let’s start with décor because this is a big one! Everyone likes to have pretty things to embellish their wall with, and there are a plethora of makeable décor options that people are sure to love!
By Reese Marie8 years ago in Lifehack
Bound to Her Body: The Finale
If Fiona could describe the last year in one word, it would be lonely. As soon as Fiona had bargained with Marcel for freedom, she ended up getting the short end of the stick. Marcel had let the rest of them go, including Kristella, in exchange for Fiona's surrender to him. Someone had to appease the powers that be that funded Marcel's company, and of course that person had to be her. She'd like to think it was all worth it — losing her job, her purpose, her own freedom — but as she sat there, bored to death in a cell with two other women, Fiona kicked herself for letting her emotions get the best of her. Fiona Duvalle was once one of the most praised bounty hunters in bounty hunter history, and look at her now, rotting in prison for five years. With any luck, she'd be released early for good behavior, but knowing herself, Fiona understood in order to keep herself sane in this tiny cell, she'd have to go back to her old ways. And she also had to stop thinking about the woman that made her end up here to begin with.
By Sharlene Alba8 years ago in Filthy
Best Face Highlighters for Every Budget
The newest and most popular trend in the beauty industry is highlighting. With that being said, there is an overwhelming amount of new products from every brand. The market is filled with collaborations that are trying to out-do the next.
By April Demarco8 years ago in Blush
Furious 7: One Last Ride - Contains SPOILERS
This Article/Review WILL contain SPOILERS. Read at YOUR OWN RISK! Friday 3rd April 2015 was the release date for Furious 7 (also known as Fast and Furious Seven). Furious 7 is the sequel to the 2013 film Fast and Furious 6. The film is written by Chris Morgan and is very well directed by James Wan. The film marks the final appearance of Paul Walker who died in November 2013 in a car accident. The film should have been released earlier, but due to Walkers death, filming had been delayed.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Wheel
An Open Letter To Australia
Thank you. Just, thank you. In the past year we have seen some horrific atrocities occur to the LGBT community. Whether it be fathers murdering their own son for being gay or the horrific allegations in Chechnya, this has certainly been a dark year for the rights of homosexuals, transgenders, and many others who identify with a different gender or sexual identity and unfortunately have to pay a sickly price for it in this society, in a world where there should be none.
By Harjit Singh8 years ago in The Swamp
Russia 2018 World Cup
Every four years, the world turns its eyes to the world cup, a sports event that gathers 32 of the world's best soccer teams to compete against one another, leaving the last team standing the world champion. Soccer might not be super popular in the U.S., but in recent years it has been getting a lot more attention. Around the world, it's the most popular sport, especially in Europe and South America and there is always a big fuss when the world cup is approaching. In some countries, like Spain and Brazil, soccer is their culture and winning the world cup isn't just a sports event, it's a national accomplishment.
By Tiago Souza8 years ago in Cleats
How to Craft a Killer Pitch Deck
As an entrepreneur, nothing can seem more overwhelming than getting up in front of investors to pitch as you try to raise funds. And I’ll be honest, it’s going to be a massive part of what you do as a founder, especially in the early years. But, like any job you need the right tool (unless you're Thor, then you just need a hammer). Your pitch deck is going to be that tool. What goes in that pitch deck? Let's talk about it.
By dana blouin8 years ago in Journal
The Members Of the Rebooted 'It' Losers' Club Reveal Who They Hope To See Play The Adult Characters
It is ready to terrify the world with the rebooted version of Stephen King's spooky and legendary book. The reboot is set to be released in theatres across the world from September 8th, in which will scare the souls out of the people who are brave enough to watch the movie.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Horror
Own Your Next Tempura Restaurant Meal Like A Boss
Nothing conveys to your dining companions that they are in good hands with you like your knowing the ins and outs of how best to partake of a chosen cuisine. Some foods, while seeming straightforward at first glance, are steeped in surprisingly esoteric practices and vernacular that would be impossible to guess for anyone not already in the know. The Japanese flash-frying cuisine style known as tempura is a prime example of this, as there is a great deal more to tempura restaurant dining than deciding what to order. Here is a primer full of valuable etiquette tips and English translations for Japanese terms you’re likely to encounter on your next trip out for some fried awesomeness. Learn them well and enjoy your role as your table’s resident tempura sage.
By Anthony Beal8 years ago in Feast
I Want Adventure In That Great Wide Somewhere
“What? That’s so cool. But…why?” Every time someone has asked me “why?” over the last two months, I’ve had some really great answers. Answers that were honest, but also very specificto the needs of each person that asked me – what they value, what they understand, how they think – because that’s something I’m good at. I’m great at editing my life to make it more palatable for those around me. Less great at making it palatable for myself.
By Laura Miller8 years ago in Wander
Best Pre-Rolled Cones for Weed
There are a lot of people out there who love to smoke weed, but don't know how to roll a blunt. There are also many people out there who can teach you how to roll a cross joint, but just legitimately hate rolling joints with a passion.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Potent
Best Movies About the Moon
With no weather, no oceans, and no atmosphere, the Earth's only natural satellite is the Moon. As the fifth largest moon in the solar system, the Earth's Moon will forever be interesting, as well as comforting. For as long as we can remember, people have been fascinated by the Moon, gazing at it every night. That's why it's such a great concept for a movie.
By April Demarco8 years ago in Futurism
How To Deal with Narcissists
"Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a personality disorder in which there is a long-term pattern of abnormal behavior characterized by exaggerated feelings of self-importance, an excessive need for admiration, and a lack of understanding of others' feelings." – Wikipedia
By Fabianne Deacon8 years ago in Psyche
