Articles written by K. N. Singer
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Why James Frey Lied
James Frey published A Million Little Pieces in 2003. Published as a memoir, it later became obvious that Frey's "autobiography" was as much fiction as truth.
May 13, 2009
- K. N. Singer
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Passive Solar Energy
Passive solar energy, called "passive solar" for short, refers to a range of low-cost to no-cost technologies that utilize non-mechanical methods to heat and cool.
Mar 29, 2009
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Strawbale Houses
With a new focus on sustainability and energy conservation, strawbale houses might become construction the wave of the future.
Mar 29, 2009
- K. N. Singer
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Ancient Persian Kings: Darius the Great
Known as a builder and a diplomat, Darius the Great helped Persia continue to rise in status in the ancient world, but unrest marked his reign in its beginning and end.
Feb 7, 2009
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Ancient Coins
Coins have an ancient history: the first coins were minted some 700 years before the birth of Christ, in the ancient kingdom of Lydia (modern-day western Turkey).
Feb 7, 2009
- K. N. Singer
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Successful Fundraiser Dinners
Fundraiser dinners are one of the classiest - and easiest - fundraising events to run.
Jan 16, 2009
- K. N. Singer
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Ancient Persian Kings: Cyrus the Great
Cyrus the Great founded the Achaemenid dynasty, which would later become known as the Persian Empire, one of the greatest empires of the ancient world.
Jan 1, 2009
- K. N. Singer
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Ancient Persian Kings: Xerxes I
Of all of ancient Persia's kings, Xerxes I is quite famous, but not because he was the most successful. His failures abroad and at home led to gradual Persia's decline.
Dec 31, 2008
- K. N. Singer
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Successful Fundraising Ideas
Successful fundraising campaigns are not just about money. Rather, successful fundraising arises from building strong, lasting relationships with donors.
Dec 30, 2008
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Women for Women International
Women for Women International was founded by Zainab Salbi because she understood what war zones did to women.
Dec 3, 2008
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The Milgram Obedience Experiment
What is a "good enough" reason to inflict serious pain on another human being? According to the Milgram Experiment of 1961, a good enough reason is being told to do so.
Dec 3, 2008
- K. N. Singer
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The Stanford Prison Experiment and Abu Gharib
In 1971, research psychologists at Stanford began the "Stanford Prison Experiment". Thirty years later, the experiment still helps explain what went wrong at Abu Gharib.
Dec 2, 2008
- K. N. Singer
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Visit New York City's Central Park Sculptures
Art lovers visiting New York City should add Central Park to their "must-see" list for the park's unique sculptures.
Nov 21, 2008
- K. N. Singer
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