"Thousands of Nigerian families they are going to be playing Monopoly over Christmas, having a good laugh and learning at the same time, and just appreciating the city, " she says.

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With credit playing an important role in a number of financial determinations, learning good habits at the start can give consumers the edge they need when applying for an auto loan, a mortgage, or even a job.

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Poor sleeping patterns are both a symptom of bipolar disorder and can bring the illness on, so learning good sleep hygiene is especially important for young people at genetic risk for the disease.

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Walter Arrington remembers "a good girl" who enjoyed listening to music, dancing and learning computers at school, where she was well-behaved.

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The printed book was a much more powerful learning innovation, because it allowed students to get a good higher education at a university lacking rare manuscripts or world-class scholars.

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No insects were harmed in the making of our video, at least -- and the lab assures us that ant had a good life before learning the hard way why it shouldn't mess with Harvard scientists.

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She said French is a second language in her home and that her kids are learning to speak it, so being in this country at this time is good for her family.

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These are the young who don't have the advantages of a stable family life, parental role models at home, and teachers in good private or public schools instilling in them the joy of learning.

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Snape says his time at the Victoria Ground was a steep learning curve but he is sure the experience will stand him in good stead in future jobs.

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