Andre Tartar
Contributing Writer
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The New York Court System
Navigating the court system and getting information about what is going on is difficult. This article provides some resources for understanding New York's court system.
Dec 4, 2009
- Andre Tartar
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New Orleans Charter Schools
New Orleans has historically been one of the nation's poorest-performing school districts, so after Hurricane Katrina, charter schools were one alternative tried.
Dec 4, 2009
- Andre Tartar
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The Ironbound Section of Newark, NJ
Newark's Ironbound neighborhood is well known for its large Portuguese-speaking community and the toxic waste and pollution legacy of its industrial past.
Dec 4, 2009
- Andre Tartar
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Carnegie Mellon University
As the only top 25 university founded in the 20th century, Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA has proven itself a leading research and global university.
Dec 2, 2009
- Andre Tartar
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Charter Schools in New York City
Charter schools make up a tiny fraction of New York City's public schools, but promising achievement results and political support may mean more are on the way.
Dec 1, 2009
- Andre Tartar
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IKEA Foundation is World's Richest "Charity"
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation may be the world's most generous philanthropist, but the foundation that owns the IKEA Group is technically richer.
Nov 29, 2009
- Andre Tartar
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3-D Printing Technologies and Microfabrication
Like inkjet printing revolutionized publishing and bureaucracy, 3-D printing may mean a leap forward for product developers and at-home manufacturers.
Sep 7, 2009
- Andre Tartar
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How Cells Fight DNA Damage
Genetic disorders afflict millions and are caused either by inherited or acquired DNA mutations. This article outlines some ways human cells have for fighting DNA damage.
Sep 6, 2009
- Andre Tartar
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Self-Defense Involving a Firearm
Americans own 240 million-plus guns. Chances are some are used in self-defense against criminals. This article offers details relevant to the gun debate in America.
Aug 18, 2009
- Andre Tartar
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Gun Deaths in the United States
Firearms account for several thousand homicides and hundreds of thousands of nonfatal but nonetheless serious crimes every year. This article outlines some figures.
Aug 18, 2009
- Andre Tartar
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