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Learning the theory behind color harmony
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Good taste in color combinations may contribute to your talent for art or graphic design, but it's important to learn color theory to expand your design potential. Color harmony is an aspect of color theory that's especially relevant to graphic design because it addresses how to create visually appealing color schemes. Following is a basic overview of color harmony and how you can use it to your advantage.
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Strapped after-school programs in need of a boost
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Quality after-school programs lead to improved test scores, lower drop-out rates, decreased disciplinary action and improved work habits, according to a 2008 study conducted by researchers at the Harvard Family Research Project. As budget cuts continue, parents and other supporters can do several things to help keep school programs alive.
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What do IT professionals do when viruses attack?
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Before computers even started making their way into people's homes, programmers were writing "viruses" that could cripple entire systems. Here is an inside look into what experienced IT professionals do when their networks are attacked by viruses.
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Kids are using more and more electronic devices this school year
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Kids are using more electronic devices throughout the school year than ever before. They're on cell phones to connect with friends and family, handheld computers for homework, downloading music videos and searching the net and carrying MP3 players for jamming to music.
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What you need to think about when considering a career change
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In this time of economic uncertainty, people of all ages are considering career changes. People are forced to explore other career options because of layoffs. Others seek a new direction as they experience declining satisfaction with a job they once found exciting. Professionals who have made successful switches to different careers offer advice to help others do the same.
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Alternative college credit: How you can make life experience count
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Maybe you've even seen ads online for "life experience" degrees. The bad news is that you can't earn an entire degree based on your life experiences, no matter how varied or exciting that experience is. The good news is there are ways to make professional or military experience count toward college credit.
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Five must-use sites for a recent grad
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The Internet has morphed from a luxury to a utility in the last two decades, and it is now the premiere way to establish oneself as a desirable job candidate. It can be the best tool for college graduates entering the workforce, if you're using the right websites.
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Tips to save money while back-to-school shopping
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Your children will soon be heading back to school, which means you have shopping to do. Your younger children will need notebooks, pencils, clothes, shoes and all those other things that teachers like to throw on school supply lists. But if you have college-aged kids, they're also going to need textbooks, computers and software before school starts.
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Safety 101: 10 tips parents need to know to keep students' things safe on campus
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While parents have enough to worry about when sending their son or daughter off to college, the safety of their child's "stuff" shouldn't be one of them. However, since theft continues to be one of the most common crimes on American college campuses, parents should - and can - reduce the chances of their students becoming victims by following these campus safety tips.
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How to keep your morning run healthy - for your feet
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Physical activity like running, brisk walking and playing sports can be great for your body; exercise improves cardiovascular health, burns calories and builds muscle strength. Summer is a great time to stay - or get - active, but you still need to take precautions to ensure your exercise routine is also healthy for your feet.
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