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10 Ways To Celebrate Pi Day

What do you get when you take the sun and divide its circumference by its diameter? Pi in the sky. Today is March 14th, and that means math fans around the world are celebrating Pi Day! (3.14, get it?) Pi is an irrational and transcendental number, meaning it will continue infinitely without repeating. According to the official Pi Day website, the mathematical constant thatallows you to calculate the area inside a circle has now been calculated to over 1 trillion digits past the decimal.

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Demi Lovato on Bullying, “Mean Stinks” and Being an X-Factor Judge

She started as a Disney star, but Demi Lovato has come a long way since then. Now the talented singer-songwriter is a judge on the “X-Factor” alongside Britney Spears and Simon Cowell. The 20-year-old is also doing her part to speak out against bullying. She is the official ambassador for Secret’s Mean Stinks campaign, and she participated in the Young Womens Leadership School in East Harlem for their Drama Free School Year anti-bullying assembly.

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Pros & Cons for School Uniforms

School uniforms spark debate amongst parents, students and school administrators. Once used primarily in private schools, the idea of school uniforms spread to some public schools in an attempt to create a safe, productive school environment with less friction between different groups. People on both sides of the debate feel strongly about their arguments, but little in the way of solid evidence is available to confirm benefits or disadvantages to school uniforms.

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Easter Games for Kids & Adults

Easter can bring out the kid in even the most serious adults, and Easter party games give parents a chance to share the joy of spring with their children. When weather allows, parties can take place entirely outside–Easter brunch served on the patio can segue smoothly into races and treasure hunts. A large central table piled with baskets and treats helps create a central gathering place where hosts can explain the rules and prizes for the games.

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How to Identify Green Friendly Products

It’s not enough anymore for us to simply compare prices, quality and performance when buying. Growing environmental pollution and toxic waste makes it necessary to consider how every aspect of consumerism will impact the environment. Responsible consumers work on finding ways to reduce waste and save energy, but sometimes we need help knowing which products are the safest and most eco-friendly choices.