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11/24/2020

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01/20/2014

Janet Yellen Simplified | SimplifyReality

New articles at Simplify Reality Janet Yellen and the Fed taper #simplified http://simplifyreality.com/janet-yellen-simplified/ and http://simplifyreality.com/fed-tapering-explained/

Janet Yellen was elected in 2014 to head the Federal Reserve; she is taking over the reins for former Chair Ben Bernanke.

01/12/2014

Simplify Reality has just launched 'The Short' our weekly newsletter that is delivered to your inbox every Friday morning. We give you a simple roundup of the most relevant stories you need going into your weekend. http://simplifyreality.com/theshort/

01/05/2014

Billboard Charts Simplified | SimplifyReality

Special article by Dan Ainspan Drummer/Percussionist at Simplify Reality about the Billboard Charts Simplified - Check it out in 400 words at http://simplifyreality.com/billboard-charts-simplified/

The Billboard charts calculate the relative weekly popularity of songs and albums in the United States and around the world.

01/04/2014

Snapchat Simplified | SimplifyReality

After Snapchat leaked 4.6 million usernames this week, it is becoming a big topic in this week's news. Simplify Reality's Jimmy Haight has you covered on what Snapchat is all about. http://simplifyreality.com/snapchat-simplified/

Snapchat is a mobile messaging service that allows users to send pictures or videos to a selected group of friends.

12/09/2013

Record Labels Simplified

Ever wanted to know what a record label is? Simplify Reality has the story:

http://simplifyreality.com/record-labels-simplified/

What Are They & What Do They Do? Record labels are music corporations that are involved in all facets of the music industry. They are run like standard companies and often have similar corporate structures comprising of smaller departments, including marketing, publishing, production,

12/03/2013

Xbox One vs. PlayStation 4 Simplified

Simplify Reality's new article by our first Australian Author on the Xbox 1 vs. PlayStation 4

http://simplifyreality.com/xbox-one-vs-playstation-4-simplified/

The most anticipated gaming consoles in years have reached our shelves in most countries around the world, with only a few still awaiting release. Both Sony and Microsoft have made it very difficult for avid gamers to choose a console, as both are very similar. Unless however, you are a die-hard

12/02/2013

Anxiety Simplified

Rosara Milstein - Congrats on being our first Student Doctor Author!

Whether you were warming up for a big game, cramming the night before a final, or preparing to meet your girlfriend’s dad for the first time, you have probably felt anxiety at some point in your life. It’s a totally normal feeling, but for some people it can be a disorder that significantly

12/02/2013

Anxiety Simplified

New article on Simplify Reality about Anxiety Simplified by Rosara Milstein http://simplifyreality.com/anxiety-simplified/

Whether you were warming up for a big game, cramming the night before a final, or preparing to meet your girlfriend’s dad for the first time, you have probably felt anxiety at some point in your life. It’s a totally normal feeling, but for some people it can be a disorder that significantly

11/21/2013

Check out our featured author this week at Simplify Reality: Joe Boehner

http://simplifyreality.com/featured-author/

11/18/2013

Tennis Simplified

Tennis anyone - check out Tennis Simplified by Simplify Reality's Wayne Mitchel: http://simplifyreality.com/tennis-simplified/

Tennis has been around for a long time, but the sport can be confusing for a first time watcher. Wayne Mitchel simplifies the game.Andre Agassi once said that tennis is a harder sport to play than boxing. At least in boxing you can punch the opponent in the face. On a tennis court, you are

11/09/2013

Bitcoins and Bitcoin Mining Simplified

WTF is a Bitcoin and why are they at $300 right now?

http://bit.ly/BITcoin

Bitcoin is referred to as the hottest cryptocurrency in existence – but what does that mean? Is this for everyone or just hackers? Who uses it and why? What is a Bitcoin (Simplified)? Bitcoin, abbreviated BTC, is a digital currency that is produced by people running a program on their computer.

11/06/2013

Edward Snowden Simplified

Love him, hate him, just don't misunderstand him. The Edward Snowden situation is complicated - we simplified it. http://bit.ly/1hhHb6x

Edward Snowden is an American exile who became internationally known after disclosing top-secret government information about the National Security Agency (NSA) and programs of mass-surveillance. Who is he? Edward Snowden was an employee of Booz Allen Hamilton, a consulting company, which had been

11/03/2013

Simplify Reality changing the world (or at least a high school classroom in Maine)

10/30/2013

Whiskey, Scotch and Bourbon simplified

Anyone see the Simplify Reality article its about Bourbon, Whiskey and Scotch. Enjoy at http://simplifyreality.com/whiskey-scotch-and-bourbon-simplified/

With winter (whiskey season) approaching “manly drinkers” are making the shift from cold beers to whiskeys. But what is the difference between whiskey, scotch and bourbon? What is Whiskey? Whiskey is any spirit distilled from fermented grain. The only exception to this being some whiskey made

10/29/2013

The Debt Ceiling Simplified

Check out what the Debt Ceiling is all about at Simplify Reality

The debt ceiling has been point of controversy in the news. But what exactly is the debt ceiling and how does it really affect the economy? What exactly is the debt ceiling and what is its purpose? The debt ceiling is the total amount the United States government can borrow in order to fund

10/29/2013

The Debt Ceiling Simplified

Check out the latest article on The Debt Ceiling Simplified at Simplify Reality. Let us know what you want #simplified?

http://simplifyreality.com/the-debt-ceiling-simplified/

The debt ceiling has been point of controversy in the news. But what exactly is the debt ceiling and how does it really affect the economy? What exactly is the debt ceiling and what is its purpose? The debt ceiling is the total amount the United States government can borrow in order to fund

10/26/2013

Simplify Reality is Back! check out the new layout at simplifyreality.com let us know what you think

08/28/2012

Gasoline Prices Simplified by Joe Boehner

http://simplifyreality.com/?p=1650

08/28/2012

HAMP/HARP Simplified by Aaron Cote

http://simplifyreality.com/?p=1641

08/28/2012

Options Simplified by Aaron Cote

http://simplifyreality.com/?p=1632

08/28/2012

Add “Get a College Check Up” to Your To-Do List this Summer by Lynda Shrager

http://simplifyreality.com/?p=1647

07/15/2012

Memes Explained

Memes Explained by Jen O'Neill

http://bit.ly/NuYP56

©Funny Junk Memes: we’ve all heard of them (and potentially argued about the correct pronunciation), but what exactly are memes and where do they come from? And is there more to memes than a funny picture with clever captioning?   A meme is a social concept that travels virally on the

07/11/2012

Fast and Furious Program Explained

Fast and Furious Program Explained by Steven Palmer

http://bit.ly/MiFuR4

The failure of the “Fast and Furious” gun walking operation has garnered a lot of media attention lately, though many of the details of the program are unclear. In 2009, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) noticed many guns being purchased in Arizona by suspected

07/05/2012

Marco Rubio Simplified

Marco Rubio Simplified by Philip Canton

http://simplifyreality.com/?p=1598

A charismatic, junior Senator, who is a minority candidate, is taking an election by storm. Sound familiar? Why is Marco Rubio so relevant? He is the leading candidate in Mitt Romney’s search for a Vice-Presidential nominee and many feel he may just be Romney’s ticket to the White House.

07/05/2012

Robert Kraft Simplified

Robert Kraft Simplified by Jimmy Haight

http://simplifyreality.com/?p=1602

Robert Kraft is the owner of the New England Patriots and a successful businessman. Want to learn more about his rise to success? SR's Jimmy Haight has the story. So why is he big a deal? Through his business success, philanthropic efforts, ownership of the New England Patriots and Revolution

06/28/2012

Obamacare Simplified

Obamacare Simplified by Sammy LaFrance http://simplifyreality.com/?p=965

If you’ve watched the news recently, you’ll have noticed the increased rhetoric surrounding health care in our country. At the center of this discussion lies “Obamacare”, otherwise known as the Affordable Care Act, a measure originally signed into law by President Barack Obama in March

06/28/2012

Swag-Pop Explained

Swag-pop Explained by Joey Milstein

http://simplifyreality.com/?p=1553

With Summer approaching and artists trying to catapult their Top 40 hits into your BBQ’s, Pool Parties and Bonfires; “Swag-Pop” is emerging as this summer’s genre of choice. But what is this current phenomenon? And who are the artists creating it? SR’s Joey Milstein has the story. What is

06/28/2012

Standardized Tests Simplified

Standardized Tests Simplified by Sydney Sundell http://bit.ly/MBCsMf

Each year, high school Juniors and Seniors are faced with the decision of which standardized tests to sign up for. And with far more options than the standard SAT, it’s becoming a much more complicated decision with each generation of testers. The SAT As the generally most widely known test, the

06/26/2012

How NOT to gain the Freshman 15

Great new article from Karina Ripps about "How to NOT gain the Freshman 15."

http://bit.ly/KKmjEw

According to WebMD, one in four freshmen will gain at least 5% of their body weight in their first semester of college. Although many do not gain the full fifteen pounds, studies have shown that the average student will gain between 2.5 to 6 pounds during the first year. The drastic lifestyle change

06/25/2012

Executive Privilege Explained

Executive Privilege Explained by Joe Boehner

http://bit.ly/Q49xA7

One of the biggest news stories of the past few days has been President Obama’s use of the executive privilege to help shield Attorney General Eric Holder from Congressional investigation over the “Fast and Furious” operation. This operation, enacted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and

06/14/2012

What to bring to College Simplified?

What to bring to college simplified by Karina Ripps

http://simplifyreality.com/?p=1523

For the high school seniors, as one career is coming to an end, get ready to embark on what will probably be one of the best adventures of your life. In the coming months, many of you will begin to worry about the “prep” that needs to be done before you leave. What do you bring? There have been

06/11/2012

Football Team Names Simplified

Football Team Names Simplified by Joe Boehner

http://simplifyreality.com/?p=1500

© Giants Kickoff Every sports team has some sort of mascot.Most are animals, chosen based on inherent ferocity of the beast or simply alliteration (my beloved Jacksonville Jaguars are the perfect example of this). Other team names are less simplistic, and are chosen usually because of some kind of

06/11/2012

Mashable Simplified

Mashable Simplified by Jen O'Neill

http://simplifyreality.com/?p=1512

© Doing All Write Digital culture has become our culture. In a time where we cannot survive without our social media outlets, where do we go to find news about the social media world itself?   What it is: Mashable.com is the largest independent news source that covers digital culture, social

06/11/2012

Greek vs. Regular Yogurt Simplified

Greek vs. Regular Yogurt Simplified by Joey Milstein

http://simplifyreality.com/?p=1517

WTF is up with Greek Yogurt? Chobani, Oikos, Fage... Greek yogurt is showing up everywhere and is becoming extremely popular. Why is everyone now going crazy for Greek Yogurt? Is it healthier than regular yogurt? SR's Joey Milstein has the story. But first what's the (scientific) difference between