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The 50 Most Influential Jews of the Current Era

The 50 Most Influential Jews of the Current Era

Influential people come in all shapes and sizes in all generations throughout history. Such people can be grouped together by shared affiliations and backgrounds, for whatever purposes people are drawn to make lists. This list offers some interesting biographical tidbits about 50 people of Jewish...

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How to Prepare for a Career in Social Work

There are an incredible variety of jobs that a social worker can fill.  Social work is widely considered to be one of the most diverse career paths that a person can take.  Social workers offer do counseling or advocacy work - the goal of their job is always to help people improve their...

10 Books Guaranteed to Change Your Life

10 Books Guaranteed to Change Your Life

Books are a great source of inspiration, knowledge, and truth as one encounters the every day experiences of modern times. Though life isn't always what it seems and is frequently, many books can provide insight and perspective as we travel along the journey. Here are 10 Books Guaranteed To Change...

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The 10 Easiest College Majors

Maybe you want to pick an easy college major so that you can enjoy more social life during the peak of your life. Or maybe you know your limitations and aren't really interested in becoming a nuclear physicist. Whatever the case, it helps to know what the easiest degrees are to earn. According...

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What Is Socioeconomic Status?

Sociology uses socioeconomic status to classify people. This classification uses the measure of someone’s wealth and their social standing (level of education, where they live). The classifications are used to address various issues within communities from the housing issues, prevalence of crime...

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Chiari Malformation Rare Neurological Disorder

Chiari malformations (CMs) are a rare structural disorder which affects the cerebellum, the part of the brain which controls large motor activity, coordination, and fine motor function. The cerebellum also plays a role in cognitive function in terms of attention and language. The cerebellum also...

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Top Business Schools

Here's our list of the top schools for undergraduate business majors looking to pursue a degree in business. These schools are ranked for 2009 according to the overall quality of education and prestige of the program. We found the best business schools to be the ones that best prepared their...

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Top Psychology Schools

We've ranked the top psychology schools in the country for students preparing for careers that require a psychology degree. We've rated the best schools according to their overall academic programs and since most psychology undergraduates go to grad school, we've also placed an emphasis on schools...

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Top Linguistics Schools Ranked

Linguistics is a social science which endeavors to find the commonality of languages. The study of linguistics doesn’t focus on the specifics of a language; the rules regarding proper usage such as grammar. Instead, linguistics is a cognitive science similar to psychology and philosophy. Each...

The 50 Most Influential Christians of All Time

The 50 Most Influential Christians of All Time

Paul of TarsusSaul of Tarsus, a.k.a. Paul the Apostle, Paul of Tarsus [?-65 c.e.] was a Hellenistic Jew and student of Gamaliel the Elder who served as enforcer for the Pharisaic Sanhedrin against the apostate Christian sect following the crucifixion of Jesus. Around 33 c.e. he experienced a dramatic...