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Teach WWII History With Flags Of Our Fathers & Letters From Iwo Jima
When using popular movies to teach World War II US history, it is important to incorporate critical thinking. Students must be able to discern the difference between "Hollywood" and "History" in order to understand clearly, what they are...By February 22, 2012 K-12 Learning »
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A Brief Biography of Photographer Joe Rosenthal
One of the most reproduced historic photograph of all time was captured by an Associated Press photographer, Joe Rosenthal who was refused by the US army to join the war due to poor eyesight. Learn more about him and his famous photograph in this article...By February 22, 2012 Digital Photography »
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Black History Month: An Educator's Guide
Black History Month is an important month in history and a time when students celebrate and honor people of African descent. Use this guide to help you create a month of fun lessons and activities your students will enjoy.By February 22, 2012 K-12 Learning »
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How to Build a Low Cost, High-efficiency Inverter
Whether indoors or outdoors this high-efficiency inverter can provide clean AC to power all your small appliances like fans, lights, soldering irons, etc.By February 17, 2012 Electrical Engineering »
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Using Excel to Create a Gantt Chart
Although Excel 2007 doesn't have a built-in Gantt chart wizard like the ones found in other software products, it's still possible to create this useful project management tool within the spreadsheet application.By February 17, 2012 Project Management »
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Using your Xbox 360 Controller on your PC
Since many gamers nowadays have been raised on consoles, you may be interested to know that there is an alternative to using the keyboard and mouse for PC games. You can play PC games with your Xbox 360 controller. Here's a guide on how to do it.By February 17, 2012 PC Gaming »
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7 Types of Taxes and How You Pay Them
Benjamin Franklin once said, "Nothing is certain but death and taxes." But what kinds of taxes do you pay? Here are the 7 types of taxes and the ways you pay them.By February 17, 2012 Personal Finance »
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Why The IRS Can Take Your Refund
There is nothing worse than filing your taxes and expecting a sizable tax refund only to receive a letter that the government has seized the money. There are real reasons why the IRS can keep your money and you should know every one of them.By February 17, 2012 Personal Finance »
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Shooting Photos in the Snow: Photo Tips
Shooting in the snow requires a little more patience and practice. From different exposure settings to finding the best backdrops, winter photography opens an entirely new dimension. So grab your snow boots, and get ready to head out for snowy adventures...By February 13, 2012 Digital Photography »
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Ice Cores & Past Climate Changes: Tell of Future Global Warming & Global Cooling Patterns
Based on studies made about ice cores and past climate changes, global warming and global cooling follow a global climate change pattern. Evidence contained in ice cores denotes that extreme warming and cooling are natural phenomena that take place, until...By February 13, 2012 Environmental Science »