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10 Things Science Says Will Make You Happy
December 16, 2008  Editor's Pick
The emerging field of positive psychology is bursting with new findings that suggest your actions can have a significant effect on your happiness and satisfaction with life. Here are 10 scientifically proven strategies for getting happy.
Brain Fitness
October 10, 2008
Much like exercising on a tread-mill or taking a yoga class, it's believed by many that we can take measures to make sure our brains stay in shape.
Gaining Financial Smarts
August 15, 2007
Whether it’s the stock market or the real estate game, investing isn’t for novices. That’s why financial planners exist and why retirement accounts force us to store away money until we’re, presumably, wise enough to know what to do with it.
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E-Learning: Education Without Borders
November 23, 2006
In the past, a typical educational institution would pilot a few online courses for a limited number of students. Now, through distance education, students have increased opportunities to earn graduate level degrees and diplomas from most major institutions worldwide.
The Brain Game
August 16, 2006
Albert Einstein, the great German physicist, believed he used only a small percentage of his potential. If Einstein was convinced of this, can you imagine how the rest of us fare? Take a moment from your busy day and ask yourself: How much of your brain do you use?
English In A Multi-Lingual World
May 31, 2006
Two languages reached approximately one billion speakers by the end of the 20th century: Mandarin, the official language of China, and English, now the most widely used and studied language of the world.
The Development Of Adult Education
February 15, 2006
Today, the education of adults has spread through many facets of society, including industry, commerce, health, citizenship, and the arts and humanities. The gradual extension of formal education to more and more people throughout the duration of their lives has been a major preoccupation in what can effectively be called the “educational” millennium.
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