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Egyptologist-Jean-Francois Champollion 1790-1832
by Dr Sherin ElKhawaga
Champollion was a French Egyptologist, who is acknowledged as the father of modern Egyptology. He achieved many things during his short career, but he is best known for his work on the Rosetta Stone. It was his deciphering of the hieroglyphics contained on the Stone that laid the foundations for Egyptian
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How to Dull the Sting of Increasing Tuition Costs
by Monica Wheeler
At a time when unemployment is high, personal income is flat, and college-level education is a requirement for most well-paying jobs, U.S. public colleges continue to become less affordable for students and families.
According to a recent report on college affordability from The National Center for
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Still Waiting? :What to do when your Child Lands on the College Wait List.
by Monica Wheeler
After sorting through brochures, helping tailor the perfect essay, and juggling schedules to attend college nights, and campus visits, you await the answer to the all-important question. Did your senior make the grade for their top choice school? Unfortunately, when the letter of truth arrives it doesn?t
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The College Wait List Game
by Monica Wheeler
While most parents prepare their child for acceptance or outright rejection, today?s competitive college environment includes a wild card. Helping your child decide what college to attend isn?t easy. Add a wait list to the mix and the difficult proc After sorting through brochures, helping tailor the
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How Papyrus sheets Are Made
by Dr Nabil Elkhawaga
Steps of Making Papyrus Sheets;
Papyrus is the ancient Egyptians invention for writing paper, and it
was the most important writing material in the ancient world. Our
word "Paper" derives from the word "papyrus", an ancient Egyptian
word that originally meant "that which belongs to the house i.e.
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