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Defining Peer Pressure
An Increasingly Important Issue
In May 2014, at an elite prep school in New Hampshire called St. Paul’s School, eighteen-year-old Owen Labrie invited a fifteen-year-old female student to hang out. The meeting was part of a school tradition known as the senior salute, in which graduating seniors asked out younger students. The dates…
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What is Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. There are groups of people who want to limit what we are able to read. These groups have sought to ban books in Papillion, Grand Island, Nebraska, Orange City, Iowa and other communities. Banned Books Week is gives…
Turbochargers – Pump It Up
By: Jim Marotta; Originally posted on blog.gale.com At 100 horsepower per liter, GM’s newer turbocharged 1.4L has the power of a larger engine but retains the efficiency of a small-displacement four-cylinder in most driving conditions. Courtesy GM A naturally aspirated automobile engine uses the downward stroke of a piston to…
Ford and Lincoln 4-Wheel Air Suspension
By: Jim Marotta; Originally posted on blog.gale.com Ford introduced 4-wheel air suspension (4WAS) in 1995 and has since made it available on all three generations of the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator. System components: The electric air compressor mounts behind the right headlight and includes a built-in vent solenoid…
Children Can Learn a Language at the Library with KidSpeak™
You’ve heard it before and it’s worth hearing again: the best time to start learning a new language is as early as possible. The cognitive benefits of bilingualism pay off into adulthood. For children whose parents do not speak another language and whose school district doesn’t offer languages at the earliest…
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Taking standardized tests, choosing the right college, and planning for a career can be stressful and overwhelming. Comprehensive preparation can eliminate anxiety and build confidence in test performance and decision making. Testing & Education Reference Center from Gale is a valuable online database that offers standardized test and entrance exam…