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Harvard and Other Elite Schools End Test Optional Applications: What You Need to Know

In a move that has rekindled discussions about the role of standardized tests in college admissions, Harvard University has recently announced that it will reintroduce SAT and ACT scores as a requirement for its application process. This decision marks a significant shift from the temporary test-optional policies adopted by many institutions during the pandemic. Understandably,…

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Mr. Peabody & Sherman: Meet Your New Favorite Movie Dog Dad

The Bullwinkle universe has not had tremendous luck in the cinematic world. As a youngster, I suffered through 3 awful live-action adaptations of cartoons that I grew up loving (two of which starred Brendan Fraser, who must have had a personal vendetta against the cartoon). But finally one of Jay Ward’s beloved characters has been done well.No. Not done well.Done flawlessly.In DreamWorks’ Mr. Peabody & Sherman, Mr. Peabody is the quintessential Renaissance …

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Advice for Those Who Are in Love With Someone From Another Culture

The principles of attraction are complicated and difficult to predict. You may find yourself drawn to someone who is physically attractive, or perhaps you might fall in love with a man based on his values. These principles of attraction and the resulting relationship are even more difficult to understand when they lead you to form a bond with someone from a distinctly different culture. It is not unusual for some women to find themselves smitten with men they have nothing in common with. If you find yourself in this situation, you will likely find that these cultural differences can present a host of relationship challenges.