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- Madness, Futility, and Death: A Shakespearean Take on Poe’s “The Raven” - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Paul ThompsonEdgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” is one of the most easily recognizable poems in the world, ranking it right up there with “Beans, Beans, the Musical Fruit.” Written from a first-person perspective, the poem chronicles its narrator’s rapid descent into madness, paranoia, and the macabre after a ...
Views: 2462 - Improve Your Vocabulary: Learning Made Easy - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Luke HoldenImproving your vocabulary takes time and hard work, but it is definitely worth it. With the advice given in this article and a dedicated learning period of 20 minutes a day from you, a varied vocabulary will be yours in no time! Learning lots of new words doesn’t have to be boring. Find a ...
Views: 2456 - You Can Learn To Speak English At Home! - by Submitted on May 17, 2008 from Maysaa BazbouzEven if you are a complete beginner to the English language, it is possible to learn to speak it at home. There are many good reasons for learning to speak, read and write English, one of the most important reasons is that it is used so widely throughout the world, even the majority of sites on ...
Views: 2453 - Superb being a guardian brings about more equipped small children - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2012 from Siemens EdwardsI make certainly no regret to advocate that mother and father have not simply the best however the liability to lower or clear away their small children practical experience damaging ingredients, unsafe metals and dangerous sociable impacts. Accountable mother and father do not let their young ...
Views: 2417 - Discipline - Stand at Ease - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriWhile discipline is needed to pursue a course with dedication, it can put tremendous stress on the learner. There should not be undue effort to control the learner’s behaviour. If a teacher pushes it too far then the student will naturally lose interest in a given subject. The focus shifts from ...
Views: 2416 - Beginners’ Guide – Advantages and Disadvantages of Social Media - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Pulin DaveWe all are beginners at some point. For the beginners the biggest challenge is to know the advantages and disadvantages of Social Media. Today we are going to talk about the Social Media - Advantages and Disadvantages. Many small business owners have not yet taken advantage of social media ...
Views: 2403 - Moving from Inspiration to Implementation for Considerably Huge™ Results - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2012 from Heather DominickAttending a live seminar or event is one of the most powerful ways to receive from your mentors and high-level leaders. I know it’s one of my most favorite ways to absorb new ideas, trainings and teachings to up level myself and all of EnergyRICH® Coaching! I also know it can be very easy for ...
Views: 2398 - Learn English Download - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Maysaa BazbouzWith learn English download teachers can plan lessons and provide variations for students much easier. The software is available for instant download right to the teachers or students computer. Once the program is downloaded, you can use it anytime without or without an internet connection ...
Views: 2397 - Learning: Confusion is an Important Part - by Sometimes students are used to being able to resolve concepts in their minds quickly. But in the more difficult high school classes such as Physics and Calculus, and for many college level courses, it takes more time to understand advanced concepts or problems. "Even the best students go through ...
Views: 2397 - How Long Does It Take to Play Guitar Well? - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Glenn SuttonHow Long Does It Take to Play Guitar Well? A common question among beginners picking up the guitar is how quickly they’ll be able to play it properly. Generally speaking, it won’t take that long – but you’ll need to put in quite a bit of effort and be persistent throughout the learning process ...
Views: 2395 - Intimidating Boss - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Zannah HackettMy boss is intimidating. She arrives at the office everyday at 7:00 but we don’t start until 9:00. She claims, she gets to the office early to do work beforehand. Personally, I know it’s not true because she’s on the phone with her mother, sister or friend when I arrive. Instead of her ...
Views: 2378(2 votes) - School Shootings- What To Do & What Not To Do-A Strategic Action Plan For Active Shooter Situations from Cobra-Defense. - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Chris SuttonSchool Shootings and Active Shooter Planning and Strategies. We have been in the stages of developing an active shooter plan for: *Public Schools *Private schools *Work places *All prospective soft targets where people congregate. Along with the plan we have developed a product that ...
Views: 2374(1 vote) - How to Motivate Students in the Classroom - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallAn old saying goes, “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” While that’s true, I believe we can speed up the process. Following are 12 suggestions both teachers and parents can implement to get kids motivated this coming school year. 1. Create curiosity Curiosity is perhaps the ...
Views: 2355 - The Elephant in the Bedroom: Talking About Sex - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeFor most people, sex is a sensitive and difficult subject to talk about. I have come across a man who, after 15 years of marriage, admitted that he and his wife have never talked about sex. Don’t get me wrong. They do have sex. They just don’t talk about it. In other words, they never ...
Views: 2354 - 5 Don’t’s During Your CA Articleship - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2017 from Rahul RaiThe Chartered Accountancy (CA) articleship is not alone about getting the best organization. Also, how you perform during the CA articleship is of immense importance as based on your work pattern, your work certificate will be prepared. In case of CA articleship, its not about holding on to your ...
Views: 2347(1 vote) - Know about AIS: HP ProLiant ML/DL/SL Servers - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Crystal J. BriscoeIntro to AIS: HP ProLiant ML/DL/SL servers In today’s world most of the people select the profession by observing the earning capacity of that field or study. The AIS: HP ProLiant ML/DL/SL server’s certification is a type of degree which guarantees you highest paying jobs. The HP accredited ...
Views: 2346 - Explaination Of Columb's Law For A-Level Students - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2012 from Naveed aliCoulomb's Law:- Coulomb's law:-This law was given by a French scientist Charles Augustine de Coulomb in 1875 A.D. History:-Coulomb performed a number of experiments to measure the force between two electric charges.The apparatus used by coulomb was known as Torsion Balance.Coulomb stated his ...
Views: 2341 - Lifelong Learning: A Health Club For The Body, MInd and Spirit - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Nancy Merz NordstromImagine the excitement of exploring the historical and cultural treasures of the Tuscan countryside, the thrill of taking part in a lively discussion about the life and works of Vincent Van Gogh, or the satisfaction that comes from helping a reluctant student discover the value of education. ...
Views: 2341 - Ode to Martin: Life Lessons From An Old Friend - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Tommy LandryToday I write this blog post with a heavy heart. Just last night, we returned from a trip back home to visit my family. Normally, a trip like this is filled with joy and laughs, sharing stories, and general goodness. This time was different. You see, 2012 has been a tough year for all of us. ...
Views: 2340 - Is “Not Knowing Enough” Stopping You? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Leanna FredrichIt is not only by the questions we have answered that progress may be measured, but also by those we are still asking. Freda Adler I am still learning. Michelangelo We are more often frightened than hurt. Our troubles spring more often from fancy then reality. Seneca Thinking it ...
Views: 2334 - Top 10 romantic novels of all time - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from David AndrewsThere is a side of Paulo Coelho that is exotic, sexual, dark and daring. No married author would dare to write such things in their work that might talk about their sexual past or lustful fantasies that they might have experienced with a side of love in their golden days; Paulo Coelho has never ...
Views: 2328 - How To Teach Grade 1 To Read: How To Teach Children To Read And Write - How To Teach Grade 1 To Read English - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2017 from Melvin SheltonHow To Teach Grade 1 To Read: How To Teach Children To Read And Write - How To Teach Grade 1 To Read English Can you imagine a learning tool that synchronises your brain and allows learning to happen almost by itself? That speeds up learning and allows the concepts learnt to literally stick ...
Views: 2324 - Preparing for Microsoft Office Certification - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Nancy HigginsAll over the world, if there is one thing that binds all the corporates and their workers together, it’s the use of Microsoft Office tools. From writing proposal on MS Word to making PowerPoint presentation and from organizing data in Excel to managing emails on Outlook – using Microsoft Office ...
Views: 2316 - Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Michael LemonCPD as it is called or “continuing professional development” to give the full title is an ‘option’ whereby professionals from many walks of life carry out a range of additional learning to maintain and develop their careers. Knowledge expands over time and there may be better ways of doing ...
Views: 2312 - Computer Animation Best Career Choice After 12th - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Dipika PushkarIn today's time there is variety of courses available to choose from after 12th. Those students who are good at sketching or drawing and computer and wish to make a career in entertainment industry can choose computer animation as their career. Animation is one of the fastest growing industries ...
Views: 2310 - Parking Signs Are Meant To Be Honored - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Catherine DennisThe most annoying aspect of driving a vehicle is parking. It can be hard to find a space to begin with. Once located, the driver has to properly maneuver his or her automobile into the spot. Parallel parking on the road can be particularly troublesome. Furthermore, there are a number of ...
Views: 2299 - Sex – Learning to Ride a Bicycle - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeWhy is sex like learning to ride a bicycle? Well, do you know how to ride a bicycle? Not the four-wheeled type. The two-wheel ones (one front, one back) upon which the rider needs to be balanced. If yes, how long did it take you to learn to ride one? While you were learning how to ride the ...
Views: 2298 - The 7 Steps to Optimizing Your Study Skills - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2009 from Dr. Stephen JonesStudy skills are a subject that is breezed over by students around the world. Each student has a different learning style that needs to be optimized. When you compare two students one seems to naturally grasp the importance of good study skills. Another student may face challenges because they ...
Views: 2297(1 vote) - Catabolic vs. Anabolic Leadership - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from Peter Glon"Organization doesn't really accomplish anything. Plans don't accomplish anything, either. Theories of management don't much matter. Endeavors succeed or fail because of the people involved. Only by attracting the best people will you accomplish great deeds." Colin Powell The discussion of ...
Views: 2296 - Is B.com right course in commerce after 12th - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Ritu VashistCommerce course like B.com bachelor of commerce was first introduced by University of Birmingham, Ashley an oxford professor founded the school of commerce, since then many subjects has been added to the most suitable to current day of business requirement. Since business around the world keep ...
Views: 2289 - Own A Blog? You Should Learn This! - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Mario LineberryWriting content and submitting them to article directory web sites must be mission Number One available for you in a attempt to construct valuable hyperlinks on your web internet site. I consider that most of us would agree that targeted visitors on your internet site is vital, because it ...
Views: 2282 - Free Chemistry and Physics help online - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Manjunatha MChemistry and Physics are important branches of study under Science. Students should be thorough with the concepts in order to learn the subjects in depth. Chemistry is an important branch of Science which deals with the study of all the elements and matter on earth. It s a physical science and ...
Views: 2282(1 vote) - The Top 10 Very Useful or Necessary Things For Anyone Over Age 30 To Have Or To Know - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Sam EtkinAfter age 25-30, depending on marital status and other things, it becomes more and more helpful to have and to know certain things. Some are practical and some make sense from a life planning standpoint. The following are suggested for anyone over age 30, single or married, male or female, ...
Views: 2280(2 votes) - How to Get Admission in IGNOU Courses and their Requirements - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Radhika awasthiIGNOU has many students, and many are enrolling every 6 months, as IGNOU Admission are open only in July and December of every year. If any one of you is interested in choosing your bachelor degree or master degree to be completed in distance university or open university then you must prefers ...
Views: 2274 - 10 Reasons Why You Should Become a Caterer - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Eirk JIf you are considering a career as a caterer, it’s important to consider the reasons why you should become one. There are plenty of professional catering schools for you to attend. With becoming a caterer, you can take advantage of a great salary range of a caterer and much more. There are 10 ...
Views: 2270 - SOFTWARE PROJECT TRAINING FOR MCA, BCA, B.TECH [CS & IT] & PGDCA STUDENTS - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from SEO D SEO RINTRODUCTION ARPAN INTERACTIVE SOLUTIONS Pvt. Ltd. (AiS) is one of the Leading IT organizations in Lucknow, with registered office at New Delhi, providing B2B, B2C and Mobile based solution to Jewellery and other Retail Industry in US and India. We are offering live project training over ...
Views: 2265 - Manly Men…or not: Comparing Masculine Strength and Weakness in Beowulf and of Mice and Men - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Paul ThompsonSocietal gender norms tell us men that are supposed to be strong, virile and masculine. They are not supposed to be weak, indecisive or—god forbid—sensitive.At least that’s what stereotypes and gender binaries tell us. But such norms are human conventions, and humans are of course imperfect ...
Views: 2263 - The Ultimate Do-It-Yourself Tile Installation Checklist - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Youri NaimarkMany say that just choosing your tile is the most difficult and time-consuming part of laying new tile. That will certainly be the case when you begin your tiling project armed with this list of tools—as long as you have the right equipment, tiling is a piece of cake. • So, you’ll begin with ...
Views: 2260(2 votes) - A Parable of Pride and Perspective - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Kael RanschaertA very wealthy man raised a beautiful son who was given all the finest luxuries life could offer, yet the son had the belief that he could live more fulfilled under his own accord. The son being caught with wild emotions of pride and grandeur was certain that separation from his family and old ...
Views: 2243(2 votes) - Preparation For Medical Entrance Examination - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Dipika PushkarMedical entrance exams are like a hard nut to crack which occur annually. More than four lakh students appear for these tests with dreams of becoming successful doctors in future. Not all are lucky enough to make it to the best institutes while other institutions which provide MBBS degrees may ...
Views: 2242 - Earn $200 per hour. Trainee Online Clairvoyant Jobs - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Rosemary Price75% of people say that they do not get any real job satisfaction from the work they do. They long to retire, they hate weekdays and long for weekends. They envy people who enjoy their work and they very much envy those who enjoy it and who get well paid for it. But why envy someone when you can ...
Views: 2237 - Informational Interviews Using LinkedIn - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Peggy McKeeOne of the many, many fantastic applications of LinkedIn is that you can use it to land informational interviews. Informational interviews are just what they sound like: they are interviews that you conduct to gather information, usually about a job or a career field you’re interested in. ...
Views: 2233(3 votes) - Partnering Dance and Education - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Dzagbe CudjoeIn our increasingly complex and disturbed world it is clear that new methods are called for if we are to produce educated, well balanced young people who can take their rightful place as adults in society. Dance and education is a partnership which is finding a growing number of advocates. An ...
Views: 2233 - Geography and History College Assignments Made Easy - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Grace YoungBefore choosing a subject one should know what subject will suit them the best and what will really attracts and holds them enough. The idea is to choose a subject that is fun filled and interesting instead of subjects that may be forced on you because they are in "vogue". Besides, one should ...
Views: 2225(1 vote) - Create a Learning Climate to Foster Student Success - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallIf learning is what we value, then we ought to value the process of learning as much as the result of learning. By nature, people are attracted to activities where they feel free of psychological or emotional pain. Learning is promoted in a climate where people feel safe and cared for. The ...
Views: 2214 - 4 Effective Driving Tips to Follow While Being out in the Rain - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2016 from Ron SpencerDriving being a passion for several and for the rest being a profession is a task that involves a lot of risks. You are to ensure the fact that your car is under control and isn’t causing any hindrances while on the road. To keep things under control, you are expected to be aware of the ...
Views: 2210(1 vote) - Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying to Graduate School - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Bonnie Snyder#1: Thinking it’s just like college. If you approach graduate school with a college mindset, you risk rejection. Graduate school is different. While it depends on which field you want to enter, the emphasis will shift from merely learning existing knowledge to creating new knowledge by ...
Views: 2206 - Visualization Activities Make Brain Compatible Learning Easy, Fun, and Engaging - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallBrain compatible learning infers that learning will take place in a manner that is "natural." Unfortunately, however, many teachers expect students to learn in an "unnatural" way. Let me explain by asking you to visualize the last time you dreamed. Not that you remember your dream, but did ...
Views: 2192 - Sticky Brain Teasers - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2009 from FSB AuthorsTest the Curse of Knowledge With Tappers and Listeners Take a song like "The Star-Spangled Banner" and tap out the rhythm to a friend on a table. Ask your friend to listen and guess the name of the song. Do you think your friend will guess right? A 1990 study on this experiment showed that ...
Views: 2178 - How to Know Who to Coach - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Dr. Rick SchaeferIf you are reading this, you are open to learning. If you are open to learning, you most likely have desire to teach others as well. As coaches and teachers, we so much want to help people. We hear them mention something and suddenly we really want to share with them all of the wisdom we have ...
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