ACF stands for Academic Competition Federation, a loosely centralized non-incorporated, non-profit organization dedicated to providing low-cost, high-quality academic quiz tournaments. ACF differs from other quiz bowl activities in its emphasis on hard facts, quality clues, and non-extraneous writing. The questions you will hear at our tournaments are academic - we keep the amount of pop culture or semi-academic questions to a minimum. - Read more

The Academic Decathlon® was first created by Dr. Robert Peterson, former Superintendent of Schools in Orange County, California. Firmly believing that everyone's learning potential can be maximized through competitive challenge, Dr. Peterson set in motion the contest that has since come to be recognized as the most prestigious high school academic team competition in the United States. The program spread rapidly throughout the states due to the success and excitement it engendered. - Read more

Academic Games Leagues of America (AGLOA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing "Thinking Kids" of character, excellence, and integrity. AGLOA provides a series of Academic Games competitions throughout the nation resulting in a National Championship Tournament in late April each year. Students who excel academically have a chance to compete and be rewarded for their accomplishments. Academic Games tournaments challenge students to use higher order thinking skills in the subjects of Language Arts, English, History and Mathematics. Players receive recognition and awards in the same way that sports champions are honored. - Read more

Energy competitions can be a fun way to apply your understanding of science. Whether you're a seventh-grader interested in testing your understanding of. - Read more

About the many education and community outreach programs of the Houston Symphony. The Symphony's newest outreach endeavor, the Houston Symphony Community Connections, involves musicians volunteering their time to go into the community, at no charge, as soloists, in small-ensembles or as music coaches. Each season, musicians reach more than 15,000 Houstonians in schools, hospitals, retirement homes, shelters and community centers. - Read more

Find out about Intel Education Competitions for students' interested in science and math. Intel Education Competitions include Intel ISEF, Intel STS. - Read more

Information on Governor's Cup and other Kentucky academic events, practice questions, resources for academic team members, parents and coaches. - Read more

If you are a national winner in an invention competition or hold a patent, read how to apply for induction in the National Gallery for America's Young. - Read more

Studica Skills - Created to challenge students both technically and creatively, designed as an addendum to classroom learning. Students enter to compete in various competitions to win cash and prizes. - Read more

The Polk County High School Academic Tournament is a highly academic competition for high school students to ensure rigorous, relevant learning experiences that result in high achievement for our students. - Read more

Sponsored by the Oracle Education Foundation, the competition offers a unique project-based learning experience to students and teachers across the globe. - Read more

The University Interscholastic League was created by The University of Texas at Austin to provide leadership and guidance to public school debate and athletic teachers. Since 1909 the UIL has grown into the largest inter-school organization of its kind in the world. The voluntary-membership, non-profit organization exists to provide educational extracurricular academic, athletic, and music contests. The initials UIL have come to represent quality educational competition administered by school people on an equitable basis. - Read more

Franchises succeed despite tough times for automotive industry

This is a severe phase for the American automotive industry, but automotive franchises are thriving nonetheless.

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Horoscope or Kundali Matching in Indian Marriages

Kundali Matching is an ancient Vedic practice in which horoscopes of two people are matched in eight spheres of life. This is what forms the basis for determining if the two people are suited to tie the knot or get into matrimony.

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Ceremonies in Muslim Weddings

Muslim Matrimony believes in unison of two souls through marriage or Nikaah. The ceremonies of Muslim weddings are simple and different from Hindu marriages. This article describes the rituals followed in Muslim marriages.

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