George Washington was born on his father’s plantation in Westmoreland County, Virginia, on February 22, 1732. His father, Augustine Washington was not only the leading planter in the area, but he also served as a justice of the county court. George was born from Augustine’s second marriage, after his first wife died leaving two sons [...]
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The Link Between Education And Marriage
December 20th, 2009
Admin While many very capable people have had very little schooling, and some individuals who have advanced degrees can be stupid in some areas of their lives, formal schooling does have several important advantages. In regard to social status, family and money are critical, but people with education tend to have a higher standing that [...]
Pros and Cons of Online Education for the World Citizen
December 13th, 2009
Admin More and more young people are choosing non-traditional education to start and advance in their careers while completing and furthering their formal education. “Typical distance learners are those who don’t have access to programs, employees who work during scheduled class hours, homebound individuals, self-motivated individuals who want to take courses for self-knowledge or advancement, or [...]
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