If your preference for memorizing material doesn’t include multi-colored index cards then virtual flashcards may be for you.

There are some great tools out there like Flashcard Machine, and Flashcard Exchangewhich are great for keeping your memory sharp. The flash cards are simple enough to use, and can be accessed on your iPod, iPad, laptop and more. These tools keep your information in one place, and you eliminate the possibility of losing one or having to make new ones after spilling coffee on them. Let us know how these work for you!

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Uncovering how close we came to mutually-assured destruction

Thursday, July 14
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. ET

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The Cold War gave birth to an age where nuclear weapon scares were a bitter reality. With military build-ups, economic competition, and cultural insecurities, relations between the U.S. and U.S.S.R. were on the verge of disaster. But how much do we really know about what happened between 1978—1995? Will history repeat itself, leading us even closer to thermonuclear war? 

Find out by joining American Military University as we analyze the inner-workings of the socio-political decisions that steered the U.S. and U.S.S.R. through the most dangerous incidents of the Atomic Age.

Leading the discussion, we are joined by Dr. Steven Schwalbe, who served as the lead analyst for Soviet General Staff-directed military exercises in the Defense Intelligence Agency in the 1980s. Additionally, during his Air Force career, Colonel Schwalbe served as Assistant Defense Intelligence Officer for the Middle East and Terrorism; Pentagon IG Inspection Director; Air Attache to Korea; Air Attache to Jordan; and, Chief of the Air Force Military Assistance Program in Jordan.

Say what?

I know, the Social Media contributor telling you to be anti-social!? What is this all about?!

It’s easy.  While there’s tons out there to support the idea that social media increases productivity and learning, sometimes it’s important to tune out the noise (especially if you’re easily distracted) and focus on the task at hand.

It’s tough to buckle down and get schoolwork done when you have family, work, life in general going on in the background. Sometimes the addition of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, chat, etc. just complicates things too much.

Try unplugging for an hour or two a day to give yourself some time to really tune into your studies.  This way, when you plug back in, it serves as a nice reward!

I’ve talked in the past about creating a folder system to house your favorite web pages, tools, news sites and more. It turns out there’s an even better way of doing this, and it doesn’t involve more time on your end to organize.

Memonic is a really neat web based tool, no installation required, that can clip web content, save webpages to read later, and much more. For example, this new site frees you up to:

• write notes on webpages
• take screenshots and save content from Word, PDF’s, etc.
• keeps your notes organized
• organizes your content into folders, tags and groups
• you can share the content with friends, co-workers and family

It’s also very mobile friendly and will sync with your iPhone, iPad, and Android. Want even better news? For the premium account (the basic is free), there is a student discount!

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By: J. Mason