The Old Mission at Coeur d’Alene: Historic Multicultural Meeting Place
The Old Mission at Coeur d’Alene in northern Idaho, the oldest building in the state, has been a gathering place for people and ideas for over a century.
Is There Such a Thing as a Common-Law Divorce?
Marriage isn’t always the best choice for everyone, and the term “common-law marriage” gets thrown around a lot in today’s society. But it can actually have very specific legal meaning. That meaning is never more apparent than when one person seeks to dissolve the marriage and go their own way. It takes two to be married, but only one to start the divorce process. While the specifics vary by state, there are a few commonalities that you should know when it’s time to escape...
Star Wars MMORPG: Isn’t it time for a new release?
Now, almost eight years into the future, we begin to wonder if it’s time for a new Star Wars MMORPG? If that were to happen, here are some things we’d love to see carry over from the old games, and some things we think should stay relics of an older, non-canonical era.
How AR and VR Can Change Things in 2018
From video games to physical therapy and sports training, AR and VR are likely to continue to augment life in new and innovative ways in the year to come.
Take Your ESports Team to the Next Level
You’ve got the team. Your friendly local gaming community has rallied around a title and continues to up its game. You’ve got a friend who is business-savvy and already ranting about how eSports is a “growth industry” with nowhere to go but up. He wants to know why the big names are making so much money and you’re still playing in the garage when your crew clearly has the skills to succeed.
The Promise and Pitfalls of Teaching English With Anecdotes
Anecdotes allow you to share experiences with students, which can help immerse them in the learning environment, but they aren’t without pitfalls. Knowing when to use anecdotes and personal stories, and when to cut the chatter for more structured learning, is crucial to effective English teaching.
Teacher Moved to Tears by Classroom Response to School Shootings
Marissa Schimmoeller, an English teacher and wheelchair user at Delphos Jefferson High School in Allen County, Ohio, found her faith in the world renewed as she began answering her students' questions about the shooting rampage and addressing classroom plans for disaster response and ensuing trauma.
Check Out These 20 Well-Paying Jobs for 2018
If your New Year’s resolution is to find a job that matters and still pays enough to make a difference, here’s a list of opportunities you don’t want to pass up.
Accessible Vacation Destinations in the Hawkeye State
Some visitors, especially those with limited mobility, may need a little extra help finding the right places for their Iowa vacations. Here are six destinations that keep accessibility in mind to make your trip to the Hawkeye State a fun and memorable experience.
What Our Favorite Shows Get Right (and Wrong) about Horses
The way our favorite shows portray horses is a large part of how people in the world think of our favorite animals, and some shows do it much better than others.
Then and Now: Indies Revolutionizing Retro Genres
Indie developers have taken the games that inspired them and made them their own. Learn about the roots of the retro indie movement in gaming.
Spring Cleaning: 7 Recipes for DIY Vegan Cleaning Products
Whether you’re a DIY pro or just finished your first attempt at DIY vegan toothpaste, these simple recipes can keep you from reaching for the harmful chemicals when bringing the sparkle back to your home.
Keeping Accessible Locations Easy to Access
It’s an able-bodied world, full of able-bodied people who don’t necessarily think about things in an accessible way. The Americans With Disabilities Act changed the face of business for a great many members of the disability community, but microaggressions still persist. Accessibility is not just about parking and ramps – it’s about approaching the public with the mindset that all potential visitors, customers, or clients are welcome and designed to welcome all.
eSports in 2018: Bigger and Better
The competitive gaming market continued to grow by leaps and bounds and is on track for another record year. Here’s our predictions for how esports will continue to advance in the future.