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- The Literary Benefits of Having an Orphan for A Protagonist in Tom Sawyer and Jane Eyre - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Paul ThompsonOrphans are a go-to favorite for some authors. Think Harry Potter or Cinderella. Or perhaps Charles Dicken’s Oliver Twist, the boy who never could get enough of that slop his caretakers called porridge. Then, there is Dicken’s Great Expectations in which an orphan named Pip who falls in love ...
Views: 1500 - Learning Curve - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Jeanna GabelliniSir Francis Bacon said, “Knowledge is power.” I agree that acquiring new information can help us sift through the many choices in life and make wise ones. I also happen to think that the quest for knowledge can also be a big stumbling block to success. If you have ever thought that you need ...
Views: 1497(1 vote) - Reading Comprehension Strategies For Kindergarten: Teach Children How To Read - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2017 from Melvin SheltonReading Comprehension Strategies For Kindergarten: Teach Children How To Read Literacy begins with listening and speaking. "Reading and writing", said educationalist James Britton, "Float on a sea of talk." Good talkers and listeners are more likely to become good readers and writers. I ...
Views: 1492 - Business Letter Format - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Jennifer ParkerIt is important to know the letter format when it comes to writing professional or formal letters. Business letters directly translate into forming an impression on the recipient. It could be your partner, clients, customers, etc.; so your level of seriousness or professionalism is at stake when ...
Views: 1489 - Basic Principles of Modern Daycare Programs - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Aldren SoffA high quality daycare center in Coquitlam is the one which is highly efficient in recognizing the different needs of infants and toddlers and in meeting them. From the structuring and layout of the premises to design the effective care giving programs, a high quality establishment takes care of ...
Views: 1487 - Tips For Packing Kitchenware for Shifting Without Any Loss - by Submitted on May 31, 2017 from sandeep KumarYour household shifting such as kitchen is probably the most hardest and the toughest room that you have to transpire while relocation. It has so much stuff to sort that may take on nerve of any person. So for smooth kitchenware shifting here are few tips: 1. Sort, select and simplify: Before ...
Views: 1487(2 votes) - Leaders Are Readers - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Vernon MyersLeaders have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge; they have to know; they have to learn; they have to get as much information as possible. Leaders seek to learn from the experiences of other people to include those captured in the form of biographies, autobiographies, organizational histories, ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - Online academic solutions-a new way to cope up with tough schedule - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2012 from sms 111This world has taken entirely a new dimension since the advent of information technology. Information technology has permeated in our lives in a way that our life style before technology, just like fifteen years ago, sounds medieval and slow paced. Information technology has brought changes into ...
Views: 1481 - Effective Learning - Blended Learning and Virtual Learning Environment - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Jiten AcharyThe advancement of technology has enhanced our way of living in such a way that everything will be coming with options for everyone. People can shop with different options – walk thru, online, etc. They can book flights, schedule activities, basically every single task. Even learning has ...
Views: 1479 - Re-Thinking Patterns - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2014 from Norma CasasI remember my grandmother’s kitchen cabinet, stacked with a lineup of white coffee cups. She would say something like, “there’s no room for colored cups there; all need to be the same, everything needs to match.” By age 12, I brought my favorite cup, a round deep blue with sunflowers designs on ...
Views: 1479 - It's easy to learn, How to Do Anything Well - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Bede BattersWhen have you ever come to a job knowing everything there is to know about it? You can learn skills and techniques to apply to all manner of jobs and activities but that doesn’t automatically turn into being good at something infact approaching something with a whole raft of learnt knowledge ...
Views: 1478 - It's Never Too Late... - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Val WilcoxI truly believe it’s never too late to live the life you were meant to live! Not that many years ago, I made a conscious decision to step into my life and quit leaving it all to chance. After many challenging “Life Lessons,” I came to a point of really evaluating where my life was heading. ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - 7 Awesome Things You Can Do With Your Gmail - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2017 from Kadir TUNCELGmail is the most popular e-mail service provider all around the world. It should be noted that 80% of the people who use the e-mail service has a Google account. Most of them tend to use it to send and receive e-mails. Apart from sending and receiving e-mails people also use the Gmail service ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - P7 Learning System - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Manavji SahajBefore we go into the depth of P7 Learning System let us first of all understand what is learning. While surfing web I discovered various meaning of learning as follows: - The cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge; “the child’s acquisition of language” - Learning is acquiring ...
Views: 1475 - How To Teach Creative Writing To Children: Research Based Strategies For Teaching Sight Words - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2017 from Melvin SheltonHow To Teach Creative Writing To Children: Research Based Strategies For Teaching Sight Words Kids like to play in areas they feel safe. Don't we all? We don't send them out to play in busy streets or at busy intersections. We naturally like to provide structure and boundaries which give them ...
Views: 1474 - How to Get a Learner's Permit - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2019 from Mohimenul IslamBefore you are able to obtain a driver's license most states require you to earn a learner's permit. A learner's permit is a specific license given to someone who is just learning how to drive. While similar to a full driver's license it does have several restrictions including the required ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - The Inclusion of Emotional Learning in Our Schools - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Norma CasasTragic events related to the lack of emotion or emotional control has been making the news, very bad news, in our schools for years. Who doesn’t remember Columbine or Virginia Tech? However, many of the struggles educators deal with on a daily basis, rarely reach the headlines. Behavior problems ...
Views: 1470(1 vote) - Endurance as a virtue in The Scarlett Letter, Antigone and To Kill a Mockingbird quotes - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Paul ThompsonEndurance is a virtue that we, as a Westernized society, place a great deal of worth in. To withstand intense pain, strife or just plain unpleasantness—or even muster up the strength to resist an endlessly tempting pint of Ben & Jerry’s Chubby Hubby—is to be respected, appreciated and at times, ...
Views: 1469 - Why Children Lack Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Martin JoneConfidence and Learning Confidence is an attribute in children which has to be built slowly over time, but can be knocked quickly. If in a day a child receives 50 positive comments and one negative, you can guarantee it will be the negative that they remember and which has the greatest ...
Views: 1467 - 8 Awesome Benefits of Going Back to School as an Adult - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2018 from M Nasir AzizAre you ready to take your life in a completely new direction? Going back to school as an adult can bring you a ton of benefits! Here are 8 of the best ones. Since you know that investing in your future is incredibly important, you've decided to go back to school as an adult. Congratulations ...
Views: 1466 - Keeping Your Mind Sharp - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Robert BrittMost times when people think of continuing education they picture a college or a trade school, but really those are only a couple of possibilities and not the most common. Are you growing as an individual? Are you interested in growing, or does that thought make you yawn? You must have some ...
Views: 1465 - End Procrastination Around Homework: A 3 Minute Strategy for Teens - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2016 from Pat LaDouceurThe Homework Bottleneck Do you wish sometimes that there was a simple way to end procrastination around homework? First, take a minute and ask yourself which of these scenarios sounds more like your teen? Both students have the same class and homework assignment. Student 1 walks in the ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - Continuous Learning - by Throughout the developed world, we have moved from an era of manpower to an era of mind power. We have moved from the use of physical muscles to the use of mental muscles. Today the chief sources of value in our society are knowledge and the ability to apply that knowledge in a timely fashion. ...
Views: 1457 - How To Handle A ‘No’ Reply In Your Telemarketing Campaign - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Belinda SummersEver had problems with your telemarketing campaign? Well, that is a constant if you think about it. We all know that it could be a real pain for us in lead generation if we meet a lot of bumps and delays along the way, affecting our sales pipeline and generation of B2B leads. One of these is the ...
Views: 1457 - Vital Ways to Develop Speaking Capabilities - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Barbara StackpoleConversing in the English has been a part of every dialogue to Filipinos. The popularity of the usage of English in daily discussions is a reason why a good number of Filipinos are believed among the best English speaking countries in the world. Due to this know-how in the English language, ...
Views: 1457 - Never Lie or Embellish the “Real You” When Writing Your Resume - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Mark SussI have been in the People Business for over 26 years and in this span of time have read, along with my staff, over 30,000 resumes. These have come from people in every segment of the work force but primarily, these resumes are from Executives and Managers. You would think the people that have ...
Views: 1456(5 votes) - Cloud application development and Traditional Application Architecture - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from john jamesThe cloud ranges from the on-demand availability of enterprise-class infrastructure through IaaS, SaaS and PaaS. Writing applications for the cloud is not as easy as it seems and requires sophisticated control and knowledge about traditional application architectures. Some aspects of programming ...
Views: 1454 - Taking A Sewing Class - Reliving A Long Forgotten Hobby - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from Korbin NewlynHave you ever indulged yourself in sewing? Was it to fix a button that was loose or tuck in the seam of a dress? The majority of people don't remember the last time that they needed to use a thread and needle in their hands. Once sewing was a main occupation of at least one member of every home, ...
Views: 1454 - Learn English Writing - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Maysaa BazbouzThe English language is being used everywhere. Just look around you see and hear it on television, it’s used in the business world from the blue-collar worker on up to the Presidents and CEO’s of major corporations. Students use it as they learn to read and write in the English language. The ...
Views: 1452 - How To Increase Your Great LPN Salaries - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Farren BardonIf you are working in this profession then you already know that you are earning a very reasonable salary. In fact a lot of people want to work in this field because of the great LPN salaries. If you are currently working as an LPN and earning an hourly rate of $17 then you must know that there ...
Views: 1450 - *** Education and Fulfillment: Finding Your Path - A Huna Perspective - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Kona UniversityI have a cousin who chose to become a carpenter rather than going to college. Fortunately for him and those who benefit from his beautiful work, he did not heed the advice of many family members who told him he would fail and never make money without a college degree. Once, while he was on ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - Learn English Speaking as Quickly as Possible - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Maysaa BazbouzMost language students who are studying English want to learn English speaking as quickly as possible. In order to do this there are a number of different elements you should be aware of: understanding how to choose an appropriate vocabulary the correct grammarintonation, rhythms, sounds, ...
Views: 1448 - 10 Simple, Yet Effective, Strategies to Get Powerhouse Testimonials - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2014 from Kathleen GageIt’s likely you’re looking for effective ways to increase your revenues. One of the simplest is with testimonials. A testimonial is simply a third party endorsement of your products and services. Having someone put their stamp of approval on what you do is more powerful than you talking about ...
Views: 1448 - Book Review: Learning Disabilities: From Identification to Intervention - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Learning. Learning is the act of gaining knowledge through study, instruction or experience. Pat Wyman is the Official Guide to Learning. Learning Disabilities: From Identification to Intervention, by Jack M. Fletcher, G. Reid ...
Views: 1446 - Success is not always convenient - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageIn a recent conversation with a colleague of mine the topic of business integrity came up. Actually, I’ve had this type of conversation many times during the nearly 20 years I’ve been in business. It seems in some circles the word integrity means something completely different than in other ...
Views: 1446 - The 7 numbers that ensure business sales, profits, and wealth. - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Ruthsella CorasolAuthor's program note. It's far too early in the morning for me to be up and at 'em like I am. But I'm on a rescue mission, yeah, a real Florence Nightingale. I'm about nothing less than saving your bacon by sharing -- and in every particular -- one absolutely crucial piece of advice; advice ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - Essential Lessons for Today From a 13th Century Friar - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke One of the greatest literary and science works of the ancient world, rarely studied today, was the Opus Majus. The amazingly futuristic content of the Opus Majus was virtually a modern tutorial, written in the 13th century, on an array of literary, scientific and philosophical ...
Views: 1444(4 votes) - What Is Your Specialty? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2014 from Christina WeberThe morning of my first ever outdoor training session I ran into an old acquaintance. She’s a delightful woman who hosted a Kids 4 Jesus club at a neighboring parish for her daughter and friends several years ago. We talked about how we signed up for the training group and our history with ...
Views: 1444 - How long is a regular violin lesson? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Adrian RockerLearning to play an instrument can be a very engaging and rewarding experience for anyone that is interested in expanding their musical capabilities. Stringed instruments are sometimes harder for people to learn as they involve using both hands separately yet in unison in order to create the ...
Views: 1443 - Teaching Babies To Read: How To Teach Babies To Read - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2017 from Melvin SheltonTeaching Babies To Read: How To Teach Babies To Read It is never too early to start your baby on the road to reading. They can be introduced to reading at the same time as they learn to make sounds, articulate words, and form sentences. Reading should be enjoyed by both parents and children ...
Views: 1441 - Twelve Easy Ways You Can Keep Learning - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Nancy Merz Nordstrom“Mentors, mediators, monitors, motivators and mobilizers,” that’s what the late Maggie Kuhn (of Gray Panthers fame) envisioned as the role of those who no longer hold full-time paying jobs. It’s a tall order. But thanks to millions of older adults already offering their time and expertise, and ...
Views: 1440 - English will Disappear? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Ann YangPeople whose first language is English are apt to be complacent about its pre-eminence. English is seen as indomitable – ruling the worlds of business, science and entertainment. Yet in The Last Lingua Franca, Nicholas Ostler serves up a bold corrective to Anglo-centrism and its familiar ...
Views: 1439 - Why coaches should encourage their clients to play. - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Jenn GashWorking with a coach is a considered choice which involves personal commitment, and an investment of time, energy and money. Whether it’s a personal or business investment, committing to coaching is a seriouschoice but it is imperative that thisseriousness does not result inpressure, poor ...
Views: 1437 - Excel Data Entry Using Sum and If Function! - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2011 from zeel H. ShahNo doubt that Microsoft Excel is the most powerful and flexible for all data entry work. Customers and thousands of business owners, Microsoft Excel to manage their personnel, payroll, record keeping and processing of materials needed. Instead of using the software themselves, they hire the ...
Views: 1435 - Toddler Reading Programs: How To Teach A Baby To Read - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2017 from Melvin SheltonToddler Reading Programs: How To Teach A Baby To Read What makes a good reader? How do you teach reading? What skills and strategies are important to aid reading fluency? These questions have haunted the parents of young children for decades but while learning to read is a long, complex ...
Views: 1435 - A Best Guide To Learn Chinese Calligraphy - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Amy DyslexLiterally meaning Beautiful Art, calligraphy or orshufa is a form of visual art. The history of Chinese calligraphy is as ancient as China itself. Of the four major disciplines of Chinese literati, calligraphy is regarded as the most elite and sophisticated of the skills; others being musical ...
Views: 1433 - Being nice is keeping you broke - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageHow often do you have someone who sends you an email with, “I have a couple of quick questions.” As you read their questions you quickly realize it will require a fair amount of time to respond to all of them. Wanting to be polite, the temptation is for you to respond. It’s not that you ...
Views: 1429 - How your friends infleunce you - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanShe is really arrogant Jason has never managed to have a successful relationship with a woman. He grew up as an introverted and shy adult who believes that all beautiful women were arrogant. Sam had a similar problem, he always had troubles talking to members of the other sex which resulted ...
Views: 1428(2 votes) - J. Alfred Prufrock, and the Dilemma of Teaching 21st Century Students - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Paul ThompsonNow that the fall semester is gearing up, you’re probably cooking up new ways of getting today’s students engaged in their studies. And since conducting class via Twitter sounds neither feasible nor appealing, it might be time to look into your other options.With more and more sites like ...
Views: 1428(2 votes) - Dean Graziosi Explains How to Get Out of a Contract - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Dean GraziosiWritten agreements are sacred legal documents in real estate as well as in any other business. They contain all of the information regarding deal, loans and the property. When one is going to design the contract, it is necessary that he must include clauses that can allow you safe exit at the ...
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