This article caught my attention because of the mention of CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, which figured prominently in the novel Angels and Demons by Dan Brown. In the book, CERN was not only the center for nuclear research, it was also a think tank where the world’s geniuses performed research and developed their ideas. Of course, their head was the evil character out to vanquish the world. But, that’s fiction.
In real life, this article says that Large Hadron Collider (LHC)—the world’s most powerful particle accelerator, has begun testing accelerating proton beams at incredible speeds which will create gazillions of energy but it also means that the tiniest mistake could mean catastrophic disaster. The article outlines steps that CERN has planned to avoid disaster. If you ask me, it sounds like more good stuff for fiction. Don’t you think?
I never used to clip coupons. But with the rising prices of everything, I’m making myself more disciplined about finding coupons and using them whenever I make a purchase. Heck, if I can find coupon for gas, I’ll use it! My new resolution is to not buy anything full price. If I can buy it at a discount due to a sale or a coupon and I really need it, then maybe I’ll buy it.
I’ve signed up to several coupon sites including Savings.com. They have coupons for just about every consumer item you would purchase. Items such as: clothing, electronics, jewelry, cosmetics, tools, flowers and much more. You can also get Medifast coupon from Savings.com. If you’re not familiar with Medifast, this is a group of products that support the Medifast diet plan. They have nutritional supplements and meal plans.
Whenever I shop for anything now, especially online, I try to find coupons or promotional codes in order to reduce the price I pay. It works! I’ve saved anywhere from 10-50% of the purchase price using coupon codes. Next time you shop online and elsewhere, try looking for a discount coupon first. You’d be surprised how many are available out there.
I just saw this commercial on TV over the weekend and decided to check out the website today. I love North Carolina because there are so many programs such as this one that not only encourages but also enables students to continue on to college. Under the N.C. Learn and Earn program, high school students can start earning college credits while still in high school. By the time they graduate from high school they would have also either completed an AA degree or are qualified to go into college as a junior. This can save families two years worth of tuition!
Students can earn college credits in high school two ways: they can attend a designated Learn and Earn High School or complete the Learn and Earn Online Curriculum. The following details about both methods is from their website:
Learn and Earn High Schools
* There are 60 Learn and Earn high schools located on the campuses of community colleges and universities across the state.
* Learn and Earn students take both high school and college-level courses and may attend classes with college students.
* In no more than five years, students graduate from high school with a diploma and two years of college credit or an associate’s degree – FOR FREE.
* All college courses transfer to any state college or university.
* Most schools accept students through an application process.
* Click here to see if there is a Learn and Earn high school in your county.
* Contact your school guidance counselor to find out how to apply.
Learn and Earn Online
* Students who cannot attend a Learn and Earn high school can still take college courses through Learn and Earn Online.
* Students at EVERY public high school in the state can sign up.
* Students can take courses during the school day and at night.
* As a part of some classes, students will have a teacher in their classroom and online.
* Students enrolled in the program can graduate in no more than five years with their high school diploma and two years of college credit or an associate’s degree – FOR FREE.
* Click here to see a list of online courses currently available.
* Sign up with the guidance counselor in your high school.
* Need help? Call 1-877-NC-LEARN (1-877-625-3276)
If you are in North Carolina and have a college bound student, make sure you visit the website and get more information about the program.
This article caught my attention because of the mention of CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, which figured prominently in the novel Angels and Demons by Dan Brown. In the book, CERN was not only the center for nuclear research, it was also a think tank where the world’s geniuses performed research and developed their ideas. Of course, their head was the evil character out to vanquish the world. But, that’s fiction.
