The peach is a deciduous tree native to the region of Northwest China between the Tarim Basin and the north slopes of the Kunlun Shan mountains, where it was first domesticated and cultivated. It bears an edible juicy fruit called a peach or a nectarine. The specific epithet persica refers to its widespread cultivation in Persia, whence it was transplanted to Europe. It belongs to the genus Prunus which includes the cherry, apricot, almond and plum, in the rose family. The peach is classified wi
Image via Flickr by Sean MacEntee. When used carefully, social media can be a useful tool rather than a distraction. A recent Edutopia blog post argues that using social media not only brings current technology to the classroom, but it also helps bridge the digital divide among lower-income students.
Just take social networks, for example. Social networks are quickly becoming the predominant means to stay connected with friends and family on a day-to-day basis. Sites like Facebook and Twitter allow users to get a quick glimpse into the lives of all those who they care to know about. But that's just the beginning. Social networks are used to ask questions, listen, share deals and favorite products, and so much more. As a result, retail recommendations have been folded into everyday living. This is Social Shopping at its core. Simply put, Social Shopping combines ecommerce with social networking.