Most people are familiar with Ivy League colleges and have a pretty good idea that it is extremely prestigious to attend one of them. There are many, many other colleges that are academically very rigorous and difficult to get into. The term The Little Three, The Little Ivy and The Hidden Ivy is sometimes confusing. […]

Everyone uses metaphors. Justly. They are a natural way to illustrate. However, if you use them wrong, they can really mess you up. Don’t you want to get dirty? Next, learn about the 3 good rules about metaphors (and all the other figures of speech, as they apply widely). 1. Do not mix them. Saying […]

The kingdom of ornamentation In many ways, the 17th century started where the 16th century ended. Taking the example of royalty like Queen Elizabeth of England and the Queen of Spain, also called Isabel, women wore elaborately constructed dresses that featured structured ruffles at the neck, fitted bodices, and wide, stiff skirts. However, the 17th […]

On Thursday, May 25, 2006, in a historic vote, the United States Senate passed the most important immigration reform law in 20 years. This comprehensive immigration reform bill addresses 3 tough issues: 1) securing our borders; 2) create a temporary guest worker program to address the labor shortage; and 3) what to do with the […]

Paying your dues When you first leave school, you start at the bottom. To get to the top, you must pay your dues by gaining the experience necessary to land your dream job. The following tips come from estheticians who have experience making their way in the skincare field. Say hello to our panelists Rebecca […]

The Frat Boys Mentality! You can do whatever you want without affecting your career as long as you don’t worry about the women you abused. Everything comes back to haunt you eventually. When you look back over the centuries, men have abused women. It wasn’t until the 20th century that laws were passed to protect […]

In the old days of legal billing, attorney bills, typically a single page with fancy letterhead, contained just the phrase “legal services rendered” and a hefty dollar amount. No time interruptions, no list of activities performed or equipment and supplies used, just a final charge, usually shocking. But customer demands and the evolution of sophisticated […]

Dog lovers will not be surprised to learn that custody of the family dog ​​is frequently a source of contention in separation or divorce. However, they may be surprised to learn that Fido is considered personal property under state law, much like a piano or a favorite piece of jewelry. Many divorcing dog owners disagree […]

Many students have asked us which universities are the best schools for engineering and computer science. Using a weighted average of faculty resources, technology grants, class size, and student grades, we have developed the following checklist to help guide students and parents through the admissions process. The list provides a concise summary of these major […]

The Federal Rules of Evidence used in the federal courts of the United States and adopted by many states and the military are the codification of many years of common law rules of evidence. The development of modern rules of evidence has been a process of nothing more than putting old wine into new bottles. […]