As I check out the green efforts of colleges across the country on the internet, there's no doubt that Seattle University stands out. It's no wonder that Seattle University scores 97 out of 99 in the Princeton Review's "Green Rating!"
Seattle University is the greenest of the green colleges in the state of Washington. In May, it got the first "Green Award" given to an educational institution from Washington CEO magazine. I can see why.&n ...
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Assisting with Investment in Your Future through a College Education
High school students and graduates are often conflicted between continuing with school or immediately joining the workforce. The idea of beginning to earn some sort of income right out of high school may be attractive enough for many to begin work full time.
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An intense fire that consumed part of a historic building on the campus of Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) in San Antonio, Texas, this past May, has not gotten this school down. The school has shown its spirit, with the help of city and school agencies, and the public. There have been reasons to celebrate in spite of their great misfortune, including that:
* No one was injured
* Fire fighters and police came from all over the city to help contain the situation
* Building sustained damage ...
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High school senior photos aren't what they used to be. In the past, seniors basically had one choice - formal portraits. Nowadays, seniors can really be themselves, and show people who they are.
How about an outdoor shot for your senior photo? The House of Photography in Grand Rapids, Michigan, takes photos right outside their studio. Photos can be taken near flowers, sitting on a tree swing or on distinctive benches, or near a barn.
For the person who loves to change th ...
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It's fantastic. "Green" action to help our planet is being accomplished at college campuses and in their communities all across the country. Below are 5 schools out of many that have great ideas.
The Oberlin College Shower Drill
While previous generations may have focused on recycling and environmental cleanup, students at Oberlin College want to combat global warming by figuring out ways to reduce carbon emissions in their own lives, starting with their own colleges.
Oberlin's new sus ...
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If you have decorative art, invitations, birth or wedding announcements or other paper items with 3-D elements, sponge mounting is a technique that can be used before framing. Sponge mounting will allow you to flatten the piece and remove any warping or cockling while maintaining the 3-D raised elements. Done properly and by an experienced framer or conservator, sponge mounting can improve severe warping and allow for safe mounting and a nice framed presentation of art and items with 3-D element ...
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If you just recently graduated from college this past May, hopefully you have found your first entry level position, or you are busy on the search for that "perfect" job to jumpstart your career. What a big adjustment though. Now you must get used to a regular workweek.
The weekend no longer starts on Thursday; you can't sleep in on a Tuesday because the only thing on the agenda for the day is one class at 12:30; and even more shocking, is that you probably shouldn't stay out partying ...
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Click! Just look at your pet parrot, with its hooked beak, black eyes, and brilliant colored feathers of chartreuse green and lemony yellow. Click! Click! How about your cat in a relaxing pose on a cushy chair? Or even your pet dog, as his inquisitive face looks straight into your eyes.
The thing is, nowadays, people treat their pets more and more like family members. People are having formal pet portraits taken of their animals. Besides that, they are na ...
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If you are a mom or dad of young children, I am sure your refrigerator is covered in those beautiful art pieces, collected over time from art classes and school projects. Your little artists deserve to have their greatest masterpieces preserved for years to come.
As a parent, you can treasure them always as the years go on. Your kids will soon grow old, but now you can protect the fine art of their young, creative minds. And what fun for your future college graduate ...
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From a snow covered mountain range, to a tropical island, to a busy highway; a nice landscape can be found just about anywhere. Photographing landscapes can be quite different than photographing people; therefore these tips will help you take breathtaking scenic pictures that are unlike other photographs you often take.
1. Be creative! As a photographer, it is your job to find beauty in any environment. Pick something interesting that catches the eye. Even if there is a specific object that stands out, it ...
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