Watching Lee Hirsch’s Bully is not easy. Overwhelmingly painful is more apt. And yet, this documentary should be seen by every school kid (particularly grades 5-12), every parent, caretaker, and anyone employed in any capacity by a school. You can…
Archive | March, 2012
Bad Predictions
Posted on 31 March 2012.
You might find this in some way encouraging, the facts are that many inventions that are now famous and have achieved a tremendous amount of success, were once ridiculed and laughed at. That’s right. The telephone, television, radio, movies, computer…
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How to Cut the Cost of Cereal
Posted on 31 March 2012.
Have you noticed how expensive cereal is now? Don’t laugh, but I can remember when a box of Cheerios cost about $2.50 a box. Today it is more than double that in some parts of the country. When you add milk the price goes up even more. But there are w…
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The TOP 10 April Fool’s Gags Pulled By Advertisers
Posted on 31 March 2012.
Every year, different companies try to hook you with another prank. From Google and Burger King, to Taco Bell and Virgin, some of the world’s biggest brands are more than happy to get involved.
Here then is the Advertising channel’s TOP 10 pranks pl…
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New Articles This Week…
Posted on 31 March 2012.
Here are this week’s new articles for you to check out:
The Arguments Against Free Trade – Why do people argue against free trade? Are their arguments justified?
Introduction to Natural Monopoly – What are natural monopolies? How, if at all, should…
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How Do You Define Sex?
Posted on 31 March 2012.
It’s a tenent of most pop psychology and self-help advice that in order to move forward you have to know where you’re starting from, and where you’d like to end up.
I see the wisdom in this advice, but I’ve never been sure how well it fits when the mov…
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Fruit Salad with Vanilla Topping
Posted on 31 March 2012.
Whether you need a dessert or side dish for Easter brunch, a graduation party or just a nice meal with the family, this fruit salad with vanilla pudding makes a great addition to any party. The fruits you use are up to you; just use the ones I’ve sugge…
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Company Profile: Fissler
Posted on 31 March 2012.
German cookware manufacturer Fissler invented the field kitchen (or goulash cannon, as it was lovingly referred to by troops), a mobile kitchen that fed soldiers on the front lines. But today it’s best known for beautifully designed cookware and pres…
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Remnant Advertising – Making Good Use of Leftovers
Posted on 31 March 2012.
You may not have heard the term “remnant advertising” before but you’ve definitely seen it. That’s because it’s not a type of ad, but a deeply discounted way to place your ads in magazines and newspapers, and on billboards, TV and radio. In short, re…
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Minute To Win It Games for an Easter Party
Posted on 31 March 2012.
Easter is next weekend, and if you’re planning a party for kids and adults alike, you can add a few of the games from Minute to Win It to replace the traditional egg and spoon relays.
Need some ideas? Fortunately there are plenty of MTWI games that use…
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