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Author Archives: Jackie
June 29, 2012
Social Media Roundup: June 2012
With summer in full swing, we know you’re busy and might not have a chance to catch up on all the great links we post on Facebook and Twitter. While school is out, we’ll do a monthly roundup of the … Continue reading
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June 25, 2012
Infographic: Student Loan Debt
From a previous Math in the News post on student loan debt, it’s clear that students are getting into hot water when it comes to borrowing money for school. If you’re wondering just how much money, this infographic from www.onlineschools.org will help … Continue reading
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June 18, 2012
Math in the News: Property Tax
When you own a home, you pay local and state property taxes based on your home’s assessed value. Property tax revenue is used by cities and counties for operating costs, such as opening a new park or building a new … Continue reading
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June 13, 2012
8 Summer Road Trip Essentials
There’s something about summer and road trips that go together so well. The open road with the windows down are the perfect start to a great summer road trip. To make the trip more enjoyable (and hopefully problem-free), here are … Continue reading
June 11, 2012
Math in the News: Percent Increase
While Americans may be decreasing their overall debt (mortgages, credit cards, car loans), they are taking on more and more debt to pay for college. Student loan debt is continually in the news, and we’ve previously written about student loan interest rates. … Continue reading
June 8, 2012
Social Media Roundup: 06/08/2012
If you’re heading to college in the fall or just graduated, then this week’s social media links are right up your alley! Links from 06/02 – 06/08/2012: – Essential Advice for New College Grads – The 25 Best Smartphone Apps … Continue reading
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June 4, 2012
Math in the News: Batting Statistics
Major league baseball games may have started in April, but tonight marks the beginning of the First-Year Player Draft with first round going to the Houston Astros. This article from the San Francisco Chronicle, “Astros Set to Lead Off Intriguing … Continue reading
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Tagged Batting Statistics, Major League Baseball, Professional sports
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June 1, 2012
Social Media Roundup: 06/01/2012
Today we welcome the month of June and National Doughnut Day. Snag a free doughnut and browse this week’s social media links. Links from 05/25 – 06/01/2012: – College Preparation: Top 5 Things to Do This Summer – More High School … Continue reading
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May 30, 2012
10 Summer Reading Recommendations
Lazy summer days are a beautiful thing…. and they go by much too quickly. It’s easy to lose a few hours in what seems like a blink of the eye when you’re on the computer. During the school year, there … Continue reading
May 25, 2012
Social Media Roundup: 05/25/2012
It’s the official start to summer this weekend as we celebrate Memorial Day! Enjoy the extra day off this weekend and take a few minutes to browse some of this week’s links. Links from 05/19 – 05/25/2012: – The Stupid … Continue reading
