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  • Covid and Its Omicron Variant

    Coronavirus is the type of virus that causes common colds, but it can also cause more serious diseases such as SARS, MERS, or COVID – 19. The virus is only about 0.025 µm in diameter, far smaller than the human eye can see even with the best optical microscope. In comparison, a fine human hair… Read more

  • Yet more about COVID – 19

    Coronavirus is the type of virus that causes common colds, but it can also cause more serious diseases such as SARS, MERS, or COVID – 19. The virus is only about 0.025 µm in diameter, far smaller than the human eye can see even with the best optical microscope. In comparison, a fine human hair… Read more

  • Early Childhood Education

    Although this article is about early childhood education in Kansas, many other states are adding early education to their curriculum. Different states and individual school districts may vary greatly in the nature of programs, but they each have some common goals and features. Many of the school districts in Kansas are adding pre-kindergarten programs for… Read more

  • A Tribute to Stephen Hawking

    In the wake of Stephen Hawking’s death, many are remembering him for his renowned intellect and his great accomplishments. Diagnosed with ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease, which few survive more than a few years, he lived to the age of 76. Though he became increasingly paralyzed and was confined to a wheelchair for much of his… Read more

  • Teaching Ethics in The Professional Curriculum

    Many schools introduce introduce ethical principles into the curriculum.  For those entering into professional studies, there are also ethical principles particular to their chosen profession which the student needs to understand and practice. Below is an outline of how professional ethics may be introduced into a professional curriculum. This presentation was developed during The Center for the Study… Read more

  • Beans to Beef: How Diet Affects the Climate and Your Health

    This guest article is a PowerPoint presentation given by Jane Byrnes to the March Citizens Climate Education meeting. Jane is a Licensed Dietitian and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. It is a balanced presentation encouraging you to eat more locally grown fruits and vegetables and encouraging you to eat less meat, particularly beef and lamb. Though… Read more

  • The Psychology of Internet Trolls

    Trolls are the bane of the Internet as their main goals are to shut down reasonable discussions or spread misinformation. Do you ever wonder why they do it? Read more

  • Academic Freedom and Democracy – ALEC Style

    This article gives an example of how ALEC gets bills introduced into state law. Corporate members and legislative members meet to draft “model bills” that favors special interests more than that of the citizens of the respective states. ALEC has 501(C)(4)status as a charity, which makes it tax exempt and hides its motives and the… Read more

  • Those Amazing Hummingbirds

    This video shows some amazing hummingbird behavior as about 15 hummingbirds gather at the bird feeder and compete for spots to feed. A male hummingbird who usually tries to drive the others away, was overwhelmed by all the females and shows his frustration. Read more

  • What Happens When the Earth Is Full?

    Man’s population has just reached 7 billion and at the present rate of growth will double about every 40 years. Eventually, the Earth’s carrying capacity format will be exceeded. Studies of natural populations show us what may happen then. Read more