Have you been wondering where the country heads after the most divisive election in recent history? Have you wondered if we really can put everything back together? We can, and there is a scientifically proven method for doing it. Quartz has the story.
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Few would question the significant impact the news and media had on our last election cycle; even fewer would say the impact was positive. In reaction, Google has set a policy that will attempt to starve disingenuous publishers of the thing they need most — ad revenue.
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The change which has the world in its grips is accelerating, and it has left corporate boards bewildered by how to keep their companies relevant. One solution being explored: bringing younger voices into the board room.
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I have to admit it, I’ve been hooked on the show American Politics for a couple seasons now, but in the lead up to our mid-season finale, I think the writers just took this thing too far. Really? Introducing Anthony Weiner again? If you’re having trouble laughing at our devolution, maybe this lighter-side commentary will
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Over the last few years, learning research has unlocked a few secrets to capturing and retaining information for later use. This is one of those skills that’s valuable any time but in particular for students. Here are the cliff notes. Make sure you review them tomorrow too.
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As North Dakota approaches our first statewide vote on the issue of legalizing Marijuana in any form, it’s going to be important that we learn from those states that have gone before us. There are lessons available, and this article from Quartz outlines a valuable one.
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Google’s corporate culture is the stuff of legend, and the company’s guru on mindfulness has developed a habit of noticing small moments of joy. From events like the first bite of good food or stepping into an air conditioned space on a hot day, he’s cultivated a happier life for himself by simply recognizing these
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Denmark supermarkets protesting the treatment of workers in South African vineyards. How are they doing it? With their buying power by no longer carrying the wine. And with the #NoDAPL protests taking place South of Mandan, it’s worth noting there are many methods for advancing social change.
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The benefits of learning a second language are well documented, but new research indicates that the process of learning fundamentally changes the structure of our brains.
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With all the world’s information at our at our fingertips, the burden of education is changing from learning the facts to figuring out how to best access and use them. The question is, will we change our education paradigm to meet that new reality?
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Economics should probably be a required course at some level if only for its amazing ability to predict how incentives affect behavior. But if you missed the class, this short article is an informative primer on some of the basics.
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In the eyes of the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, the computer inside of Google’s self-driving cars is now a legal driver. If you’ve had your eyes closed, open them now — this technology is closer than you realize.
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The math section of college entrance test the SAT is getting a makeover. The board that oversees the test says the questions will more closely reflect real-world situations, but you can judge that for yourself in this article from Quartz that has several sample questions.
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The big news these days is the budget impact the low oil price is having on North Dakota. It’s a symptom of an old problem, those forecasting for oil markets is notoriously bad. The article linked below is a comprehensive look at the oil industry and the markets that shape the pricing. It’s an interesting
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We may be American’s, we may be Canadians, but more and more we are all a part of a global community. In the video below, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shares his thoughts on the value and manner in which he thinks of diversity. It is intelligent commentary and worth the watch. // Justin Trudeau
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Before the ‘green’ energy revolution takes over the world, it is going to have to first prove that is economically viable. That means standing on its own two feet, without the help of government subsidies. A conservative government in the UK is hastening that process.
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