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Should you ‘Freeze’ Your Credit Reports?

The Afro News — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:46:21 +0000

A credit security freeze is where you instruct the three major credit bureaus to disallow new creditors from viewing your credit report and score. Because most businesses won’t lend without first checking your report, a freeze can deter identity thieves.

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Before You Rent, Do Your Homework

The Afro News — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:32:23 +0000

Housing is the biggest monthly expense for most people so if you miscalculate what rent is affordable, your budget will suffer from the get-go.

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Three Challenges Most Students Face When Learning Mathematics and How to Overcome Them

The Afro News — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:46:54 +0000

Math is particularly challenging because it requires a level of precise, clear thinking and problem-solving activities quite different than in other disciplines. The three most common reasons students fail maths are the following

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Doing your taxes leads to better health

The Afro News — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:15:17 +0000

It is true that the most meaningful answer to addressing poverty lies in much larger scale interventions than my attempts to have my patients fill out their tax returns. In fact, the same can be said for many conditions we treat.

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A Symposium on Racism, Discrimination & Racial Equality

The Afro News — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:08:54 +0000

This symposium aims to open up discussions around issues of discrimination and racism, highlighting how they are often challenged and negotiated, as well as identifying strategies for community (and self) empowerment. Bringing together students, researchers and practitioners from across different fields

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How to Help your Child Reduce Math Test Anxiety

The Afro News — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:18:25 +0000

Anxiety is a man made emotion. It can diminish your child ability to succeed. That is why your child math test preparation must include an emotional component. Parents must create at home a positive, safe and supportive environment where their child can learn knowing that they still love him/her regardless of their scores.

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Inclusive Cultures and Cyberbullying: More of One Means Less of the Other

The Afro News — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 02:45:50 +0000

We need to create cultures of respect and empathy in our schools, which will permeate all aspects of school life and the student-teacher and administration relationships. Parents and the wider community must be included as integral members of this culture.

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Body Language for Success Series Part 4 – How your posture can signal success

Helena Kaufman — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:04:29 +0000

How you carry your body signals an attitude. Good posture cannot be defined by a rigid formula; it is seen as the natural and comfortable upright bearing of the body in persons that are normal and healthy.

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Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi

The Afro News — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:59:33 +0000

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace .Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury,pardon; where there is doubt, faith;

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Interview with Silas Balabyekkubo and Charles Ras Kasozi

The Afro News — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:30:09 +0000

In our interview with Silas he explained that ‘Bavubuka’ means youth and the Foundation was formed because he was interested in the youth voice of youth in Africa. He wanted to create a chance for young people to believe in themselves and for them to make a mark of their talents in their local communities as well as have global appeal.

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