While policy changes and a move away from for-profit prison systems will go a long way in aligning America’s prisons with those of more progressive countries, education remains a key driver in preventing citizens from going to jail in the first place, in becoming more attractive prospects for hire, and in reducing recidivism.
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PAX East 2018: Indie Games at PAX, Part 1 – ‘The Messenger’ and ‘Black Future ’88’
Ninja and roguelike fans should have much to cheer about when these games are released.
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'Dropmix' is the latest creation from legendary music game developer Harmonix.
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I had a chance to head to an event hosted by Oculus during PAX East to check out some of the true killer games coming out for the Oculus Rift.
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Fans should rush to see this magnificent film.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Finding Time to Lead: Seven Practices to Unleash Outrageous Potential,’ by Leslie Peters
Leslie Peters' 'Finding Time to Lead' is an effective new guidebook that takes the mystery out of leading — and offers seven key steps to top-shelf leadership.
Read More »Card Game Review: ‘Get the MacGuffin’ from Looney Labs
Fast-paced play in a lightning-quick game as players try not to be eliminated.
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April is Autism Awareness Month and national award-winning children’s author and parenting/autism expert Julia Cook recently answered questions about her new book 'Uniquely Wired: A Book About Autism and Its Gifts' that focuses on a young character named Zak who has autism.
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Swing translates to playing in harmony among the trio's members.
Read More »New Enthusiasm for Eurythmy: Gabrielle Armenier Moves to Illuminate the Human Experience and Creative Process
Eurythmy produces a performing experience unlike many others; it lures you in to new shores, perhaps a bit like the song of the sirens once captured Odysseus.
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