Dr. Kwegyir Aggrey "Only the best is good enough for Africa."
Kwame Nkrumah "The independence of Ghana is meaningless unless it is linked up with the total liberation of Africa."
by Dr. Shahid Shaikh Admission to elite colleges and universities is an extremely arduous task for every student, including the top students. It is even rare to be noticed by admission officers of elite colleges simply by attending a high school. However, that’s not the case for students who attend one of the New York […]
by Dr. Shahid Shaikh The academic quality of a middle school can have far-reaching effects on students’ future educational opportunities and ultimately their careers. In evaluating a middle school, parents should focus on at least two major factors: its Regents offerings and its number of eighth graders accepted into New York City Specialized High Schools. […]
by Dr. Andrew Baddoo Air travel is a trying ordeal at best—long lines, cramped seats, tiny bathrooms. More people are traveling, using air travel as a means to get to their destination quickly. The utilization of air travel brings forth hazards like deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and pulmonary embolism (PE) if preventable measures are not […]
The world’s cheapest computer also happens to be slimmer than a credit card. With a pricetag of only $9, the Chip is a tiny computer that’s capable of browsing the web, editing documents, and playing simple games. And put in the hands of the hacker/maker crowd, the Chip could quickly end up powering a wide […]
It is hard to deny that the world is driven by technology. And while computers, cell phones, and the internet have become common place, there are plenty of other sectors that are just on the cusp of breaking out and becoming extremely important industries. And while we have all heard of the niche industries outlined […]
by Steven Tweedie One of the best things about Android is that apps have a lot more freedom compared to those found on iPhones. Some of the most interesting Android apps are exclusive to Android because they do something Apple wouldn’t allow. With apps like the one that lets you message your friends while still […]
by John Clark Bananas Plain, mashed, in recipes, they’re always good. And because the skins are so thick, you don’t have to buy organic. They’re a great source of potassium, too. Average price in the US – 60 cents per pound – but you can find them cheaper in larger grocery chains. Best to eat […]
by Markham Heid Yeah, yeah, you say a food’s nutritional value is important, but only 75% of people “glance at” or “rarely ever look at” nutrition labels on food, according to a new survey by Prevention and supplement company Centrum. Among those of us who do spend time studying it, calories and fat get the […]
Vitamin D may be known as the sunshine vitamin, but according to a new survey by Prevention and supplement company Centrum, few of us think to look for it in the fridge—and that’s a big mistake. “The sun is not strong enough for the body to make vitamin D from October to May, especially for […]
Humin acts like your very own digital butler. 1. Humin is an app that remembers all the tiny details about how and where you met someone, so you can focus on the moment rather than remembering logistics. All you need is someone’s number, and Humin will do the rest. You’ll then be able to search […]