January 2012
38 posts
10 Reasons You Should Quit Whining About Facebook... →
For people who love Facebook and hate change, this transition will undoubtedly come with a lot of complaining and threats to leave the site for good. If you’re afraid Timeline is going to ruin your online life, calm yourself down and read these reasons the new layout is nothing to whine about.
Surviving the College Dining Hall →
With all the unhealthy but easy foods that are placed before us while we’re in college, it’s no wonder that the extra weight you gain post-high school has been dubbed the Freshmen 15!
The 10 Best Put-Downs in Literary History →
There is a kind of unwritten rule among writers that you don’t criticize colleagues’ work too harshly, because they understand just how hard it is to produce great pieces.
10 Films That Show the Dark Side of Business →
Documentaries detailing corrupt corporations or the plight of the American worker, comedies like Office Space and Horrible Bosses that muse on the hell of the inherent business power structure, or dramas that highlight the intense and explicitly soulless actions of businesses worldwide
11 Unbelievable Group Project Horror Stories →
We’ve found 11 really terrible group project horror stories, from semester-long projects that were almost completely lost, to dead mice and totally clueless group members.
15 Inspiring Examples of Free Online Education →
While there are a lot of great resources out there, there are some online education resources that truly stand out as inspiring, for their vast collections, unique perks, and incredibly supportive organizations.
11 Funniest Flubs in Spelling Bee History →
Spelling bee participants, particularly the ones on this list, are often in middle school, an already awkward time. Pair that with being put on the spot to perform on stage in front of people (and even on national TV), and you’ve got a recipe for extreme awkwardness.
20 Best Colleges for Socially-Conscious Students →
Depending on interest, enrollees can enjoy socially responsible opportunities including amazing volunteer projects, classes about ethical practices, green initiatives, political activism, and plenty more.
11 Books to Celebrate on Coming-of-Age Day →
In honor of the big day, why not drink a toast to your lost youth and think back fondly on it with the help of these excellent coming-of-age books (most of which you can read in a few days or less).
The Big Mac Index →
Coined ’ Burgernomics,’ the Big Max Index has become a global standard of determining purchasing power between two currencies by comparing the cost of the McDonald’s burger any two countries
Top 10 Travel Scams to Watch Out For →
Most scams can be prevented by using your common sense, while others are trickier and harder to spot. Before you travel domestically or internationally, it’s a good idea to do your homework and brush up on these 10 common travel scams.
10 Bestselling Books That Were Later Debunked →
Every once in a while, though, magazine editors give us something unforgettable with serious meaning. These covers not only draw you in, but stay with you for the rest of your life.
20 Hottest Hashtags for Teachers on Twitter →
These 20 hashtags offer teachers a convenient way to become part of chats and discussions that share the absolute latest in education news, resources, and ideas.
9 Historic Magazine Covers →
Every once in a while, though, magazine editors give us something unforgettable with serious meaning. These covers not only draw you in, but stay with you for the rest of your life.
The 10 Best Colleges for Teetotalers →
Some teetotal for religious reasons, some for their health, and some just don’t care for the taste of alcohol. Whatever the reason, having such a stance can make for a tough four years at the wrong school.
10 Hand Gestures You Should Know When Traveling →
When you travel the world, you should feel privileged to experience new sights, sounds, food. Breathe the local culture with a deep inhale. Make some new friends.
30 Iconic College Food Joints Across America →
It may not have the best food, or even the cheapest, yet the very mention of it sums up the college experience for many alums. Here are 30 of those iconic places in the good old US of A.
15 Characteristics Correlated With Success →
While luck will always play a role, there are a number of personality factors that can also be a big part in helping individuals get ahead, whether it’s in school, work, or their personal lives.
50 Best Twitter Chats for Business Students →
These days, few big businesses operate without a Twitter presence, and more and more business gurus, CEOs, and teachers are flocking to the site to share their expertise and inspiration with young professionals like yourself.
How Memory Works →
However, our memories are more than just files in a filing cabinate. While your first day at school may seem like a single memory, it’s actually a complex construction of multple memories that span your brain.
10 Alternate Lyrics for Jay-Z’s “Glory” →
Jay-Z has gone soft. Real soft. In lieu of spitting his usual hot fire, Jay-Z debuted the newly born rap anthem “Glory” on his Life + Times website this week, featuring none other than the cries of his own newborn, baby Blue Ivy Carter.
80 Great Twitter Feeds for Law Students →
Whether you’re looking for news, insights from other law students and legal professionals, career advice, or resources you can use, you can find it on Twitter, and we’ve highlighted 80 of the best of them here.
The 10 Best Schools for Serious Gamers →
At the college level, students work with games to become designers of the future, creating mass-market video games, and even learning games that schoolkids can use.
10 Best On-Screen Punches →
The on-screen “fight scene” has been an important part of movies since they first began. For the actor, delivering a punch or getting punched means no bruised knuckles, no bloody nose, and no searching for lost teeth.
14 Colleges That Cater to Gluten-Free Students →
Whether this is because of a rise in actual gluten intolerance or just better ways of understanding and diagnosing the disease has yet to be determined, but it does mean that more and more colleges are paying attention and providing for the needs of students who may suffer from a gluten intolerance.
The 8 Greatest Strengths of Generation Y →
There’s no hard and fast start date for Generation Y, or the Millennial Generation, but 1980 through 1995 is generally considered the time Generation X gave way to Generation Next.
The 50 Best Blogs for SAT Prep →
Perhaps some of the best resources are in blogs, however, as they point out helpful advice, useful sites, news, and more, all designed to help you do better on the SAT and get into the college you really want.
15 Big Ways The Internet Is Changing Our Brain →
Noted science-fiction writer Isaac Asimov’s insight has proven to be amazingly accurate, as we now live in a world with the Internet, where nearly the entire wealth of human knowledge can live at our fingertips or even in our pockets.
40 Best Twitter Feeds for GRE Prep →
With these 40 Twitter feeds, you can bone up on everything you need to pass with flying colors, and you’ll never have to sign off again (except while you’re taking the test).
Top 10 Indian Personalities of 2011 →
We have witnessed several top people in India emerging as the newsmakers in 2011. It’s tough to limit the list to 10, when hundreds of such people are around.
Inside the BCS Scam →
The BCS (Bowl championship series) was formed in 1998, and since then it has played a major roll in college football games around the country. However, it’s also a subjiect of great controversy.
10 Biggest Political Washouts in Modern History →
Politicians know a lot about winning and even more about losing. For most politicians, disappointment comes with the territory, but some can’t seem to escape it and bring it upon themselves.
14 Videos You Should Share on “Make Your Dream... →
The idea is to use the day to move yourself a little closer to your lifelong dream by taking at least one step towards accomplishing it, or helping someone else take their own step.
10 Worst College Sex Scandals of All Time →
To paraphrase Paul McCartney, sometimes this ever-changin’ world in which we’re livin’ makes you want to cry. Not the case anymore. Instead, college seems to have a new rep as a breeding ground for sexual activities historically viewed as “weird” or “illegal.”
10 Weird But True Facts About Kissing →
We know that locking lips makes us happy and excited, but there are several aspects of smooching that we don’t normally consider. Try not to think about these 10 facts the next time you’re making mouth babies with your significant other.
12 Marketing Skills Every Writer Now Needs →
In a world of blogs, tweets, website comments, and Facebook status updates, everyone is a writer. That is, they are in the sense that they are communicating through the written word.
10 Songs With Lyrics That Are Impossible to... →
Some of us go our whole lives without knowing the real lyrics to a song. Often we don’t even realize that the lyrics we’ve been belting at the top of our lungs aren’t correct until we embarrass ourselves at karaoke.
30 Inspiring Pinterest Pins for Teachers →
Teachers have gotten in on the act as well, sharing lesson plans, classroom photos, cute ideas, and inspirational materials with others in the profession and anyone on the web who wants to learn more about education.
December 2011
33 posts
Top 11 Popular cars of 2011 (INDIA) →
On the basis of business, performance and presentation, these eleven cars have topped the list. These cars made a big wave in Indian car market in 2011.
Technology Use on the College campus →
Check out this neat infographic from Online Colleges! 60% of students said they would not attend a school if it didn’t have free WiFi! Do you agree?
Top 10 B-Schools in India →
Business schools of India are at par with the international standard. A neck to neck competition by the top B-Schools has also been marked to uphold their individual ranking in education sector.
10 Ways Book Publishers Are Fighting Back →
Publishing, that cheeky teaser of mind, body, and soul, enjoys the same level of excitement and drama as other fields, if not more. As with every industry out there, it plays host to a crazy ensemble cast of heroes, villains, threats, challenges, underdogs, and other archetypes.
12 College Town Breweries Crafting Seriously Good... →
In some of the more fortunate college towns, you’ll also find excellent breweries, some of them making beers that are sought after by beer geeks all over the world. Certainly, there’s a link between academic excellence and great beer we just haven’t been able to prove it yet.
20 Best Books About The American Dream →
Perpetuating good and ill alike depending on the individual, it often involves idealistic portrayals of opportunity, family, freedom, and economic prosperity, particularly home ownership. Whether or not these factors work for everyone is another story entirely.
The 10 Most Common Holiday Crimes →
The holidays are a joyful time of the year, but it is also a peak time for criminal activity. Criminals take advantage of the seasonal chaos and people’s giving nature by committing some of the worst crimes imaginable.
9 Businesses That Depend On The Holiday Rush →
Stores are crowded, shoppers are frantic, and you can’t turn left out of a parking lot to save your life. Many of America’s businesses, though, look to the holiday season to make up for losses during the year or just push them farther into the black.
10 Un-Merry Christmas Movies You Should Watch →
All the Scrooges, Grinches, and Wet Bandits out there are overlooked during the holiday season when it comes to entertainment. Not everybody wants to watch Santa teach some rich schmuck the joy of giving in every movie played during the first 25 days of December.
10 Groups Rick Perry Has Offended the Most →
If you haven’t seen Rick Perry’s latest ad, you probably haven’t been on the Internet during the past couple of weeks. His “Strong” campaign spot is impressive it garnered more than 600,000 dislikes on YouTube within a week of being uploaded.
College Students’ Guide to Boozing →
Remember the Periodic Table? It’s colorful display of all the universe’s elements draped every college and high school science class. But were you ever really interested in the symbol for magnesium? No. So here’s a much better version of that table.
10 Famous Authors Featured on the Simpsons →
Whether you want to find out more about authors that might be worth reading or just want to learn more about all things Simpson, read on to find out about some the giants of the literary world who have appeared on the show.