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- Life Management - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowLife Management; being in charge of your own life and having the power over what you do, when you do it, what you say, and how you say it is the direct result of you being in command of your own life. It is your event to run; it is your orchestra to direct and your corporation in which to ...
Views: 1047(3 votes) - Making Your First Website - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Hope HarrellMaking your first website is not as hard as you might think, but for beginners and newcomers to the internet, it may seem like a lot to learn and can be very intimidating at first. I know it was for me. I didn't know where to start, and it was a ton of information online that made it even ...
Views: 840(2 votes) - No Other Way: Only Good Can Come From This - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Reggie OdomWhat would be different if you knew that your life at this moment is perfect? That your power is in the present, your power is now? NOW is a beautiful acronym for "No Other Way," a poem of the same name written years ago by New Thought writer Martha Smock. Your life and what you are ...
Views: 1548(2 votes) - Opportunities Versus Mistakes - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Mariaemma WillisWe often have parents ask us what they can do when their children become upset about mistakes. For example, recently, a mom reported that her son became very upset when he took a quiz and missed one question. He did not focus on the 9 out of 10 that were correct, but on the one that he missed. ...
Views: 1547(2 votes) - Romeo and Juliet, Sweat, and the Value of Vulgarity in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Paul Thompson“To be, or not to be; that is the bare bodkin.” Okay, so maybe this isn’t the first line that jumps to mind when you think of the great American classic Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, but it’s a darn important one.Ernest Hemingway wrote that Huck Finn is “the best book we've had. All American ...
Views: 1325(3 votes) - Search Engines, Love Them or Hate Them All Businesses Need Them - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Resource NationOne of the trickiest things to master, or even just get a lose grasp on, for small business owners and web designers is the art of SEO. Search engine optimization (SEO) is the practice of making your company’s website a favorite of the search engines, most specifically Google. Conducting ...
Views: 851(1 vote) - Slow and Steady - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Michael JonesRemember that old story about the tortoise and the hare? I want you to be the tortoise. The tortoise, why? Because if you work slowly and deliberately you will make less mistakes and produce a higher quality product. The hare races through life, never taking time to worry about the ...
Views: 1288(2 votes) - Success Tips - Learn From Your Mistakes - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Michael JonesHave you ever made a mistake? Done something you shouldn’t have? Said something you shouldn’t have? Or Not done something you should have? Not said something when you should have? I know I have. And you know what? As bad as it seemed at the time, and no matter how bad it ...
Views: 1364(2 votes) - Super Counsellor: The First Incubator for Career Counsellors - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2019 from venkatesh TThe world is progressing rapidly with booming technologies and opportunities that can easily confuse students/learners to make a choice on what to pursue and how. The multiple career options and choices ranging from commerce, management, medicine, engineering, to culinary arts and fashion ...
Views: 929(2 votes) - Test Nerves. What Are You Worried About? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2010 from Colin BrownAs an approved driving instructor the examples I will be using relate to learner drivers, however the techniques used to cope with the test nerves are suitable for many other test situations. Why Learners Get Nervous. The UK driving test tends to leave even the most confident/positive ...
Views: 1371(2 votes) - 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: 1478(1 vote) - The Learning Environment - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Pablo D. GelmanThere is often a trap in the words 'after school activities'. 1 might easily believe that since these activities are after school, they're not of significantly significance that can be missed. But, one couldn't be much more wrong. Research suggests that youngsters collect a couple of of their ...
Views: 774(1 vote) - The Root of The Word - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Peter SchmitzWhen you read books and newspapers, you will inevitably encounter unfamiliar words. But before looking them up in the dictionary, try to guess their meanings. You will be surprised how much you actually know. English is largely derived from ancient languages, and a lot of the English words have ...
Views: 915(3 votes) - Tips to Improve English for IELTS - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2019 from Usama MalikIELTS serve as the gateway to get admission into top universities and colleges around the world. This exam tests your English proficiency in terms of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Every year thousands of students give the exam, but very few achieve a band score of 8 or 9, and others ...
Views: 722(1 vote) - Using PR Effectively in Your Small Business Marketing - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Karen ScharfDon't have a small business marketing plan? Neither do most of the entrepreneurs we encounter on a regular basis. Many people naively enter the business world convinced that their product or service will sell itself. They expect prospects to find out about their new business as if by magic and ...
Views: 1067(1 vote) - Walk the Flight Line - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Waldo WaldmanIt's extremely rare for the squadron commander to meet you at your jet after a training mission, so when I saw Lt. Col. Dodson approaching my jet with a stern look on his face, I knew something was up. "Waldo, we need to talk," he said as he headed for the aircraft hangar. "Yes, sir!" I ...
Views: 1118(2 votes) - What does the Guru Blueprint course teach? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Sandeep NathGuru Blueprint runs you step by step from identifying your strengths to developing products around them to launching and selling them online with high profits. And what makes this possible? It begins with a video you can access for free from below here. The video will expose you to the ...
Views: 1413(2 votes) - What you need to know about SolidWorks Training ? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from G SaravananSolidWorks is a 3D mechanical CAD (computer-aided design) program that runs on Microsoft Windows. SolidWorks is currently used by over 3.4 million engineers and designers at more than 100,000 companies worldwide. Design engineers at these companies need to be trained in using SolidWorks, and ...
Views: 2125(1 vote) - Why Visual Content Branding is Vital - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Bernard Clive:Art is the indespensible medium for the communication of a moral idea." – Ayn Rand, The Romantic Manifesto In a crowded, noisy social media world where attention span is in short supply, it has become very critical to pay attention to what one shares in other to get the attention it craves ...
Views: 1641(1 vote) - Your Intuition - Does it Exist? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbHave you ever noticed that depending from what vantage point you are looking at something, it appears differently? For instance, have you noticed that when pictures of earth are taken from far out in space that you cannot see most things that actually exist on earth? The surface of the earth ...
Views: 3225(3 votes) - ~ The Power of Awareness ~ - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Larry AgrestoAwareness is the key behind any major achievement in life, be it love, success, relationships or spiritual growth. Without being aware, our chances for discovering and sustaining change and positive results in any arena of life are limited. For many of us the New Year is about setting goals ...
Views: 3195(2 votes) - “Tips on Overcoming Driving Phobia” - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2015 from Christopher KeinerHaving fear is a normal part of our lives; we can feel that our heart palpitations fast, jelly legs, intense sweating, dry throat and restricted vision or hearing. In this sense, anxiety is very useful. It warns us when there have danger. This is very normal. Sensible people take a precaution to ...
Views: 713(1 vote) - How to become a successful mature age student - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Vanessa McCallumIf you have been out of the classroom for a while and are thinking of going back to study, you would be regarded as a mature age student. Fantastic - I'm thrilled that you are considering going on to learn more and improve your current situation. You are never too old to start learning again ...
Views: 2145(4 votes) - How to report for your practical driving test - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from John GrahamThe vehicle you bring for your test: You must bring an appropriately insured and licensed vehicle, displaying L-plates (except for taxi and Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) part two tests), that is suitable for the purpose of the test. Documents you must bring: You must bring the following ...
Views: 938(3 votes) - Knowledge is Not a Skill - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimI used to be friends with a guy, Chad, who was a big movie buff. He knew every thing about movies. He fancied himself to be on par with Martin Scorcese and Quentin Tarantino in terms of being an encyclopedia about film. Although he aspired to be a filmmaker, he actually never made a movie. He ...
Views: 1388(3 votes) - The Awesome Powers of Lateral Thinking - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Richard FastYou are a lateral thinker. In a few moments we're going to see just how good you really are! Lateral thinking is reasoning. If successful, it results in an elegant solution to a seemingly impossible problem. The perfectly ingenious answer will seldom be reached using traditional step-by-step ...
Views: 4619(3 votes) - Elementary Teachers - First Week Of School Strategies and Tips - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Honey KrumholzI get many requests from teachers asking me what they should do that first "stressful" week of the school year. The first week of school is so important, it can set the tone for the beginning of the school year and quite possibly the whole year. As the summer started to come to a close, ...
Views: 3338(4 votes) - Leaders Think! - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Vernon MyersThe most important skill a leader possesses is the ability to think. Remember, when you were a student in school, your teacher always told you to put your “thinking cap” on? It’s still true; leaders must always have their thinking caps on to operate at their highest level. Henry Ford, founder ...
Views: 1646(2 votes) - Learn Spanish in Latin America – Much More Than Learning a Language - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Stephen KnightMany people choose to learn Spanish in Latin America because of the wide range of incredible locations in which to learn the language. Students can choose a beach location like Montanita in Ecuador, or a very historic town like Cusco, high up in the Andean Mountains of Peru. Whether you want to ...
Views: 1301(4 votes) - The Columbian Exchange Beginning with Spanish Colonization - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Paul ThompsonThe Europeans’ so-called discovery of the so-called New World goes down in history as one of the most important and earth-shattering moments in human history, ranking right up there with the advent of agriculture, the domestication of animals, and the discovery of the use of fire. Although the ...
Views: 4269(2 votes) - ENGLISH EXPERTISE: WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieUSE IT OR LOSE IT. This applies to all English speakers and those who are learning English. So here are 10 tips to improve your English. 1. Start a blog or a diary and use English as much as possible. This is the equivalent of a daily journal, something all school children in the UK (an ...
Views: 4983(3 votes) - How Do You Know When It's Time To Let Go? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Jennie Reve-AlmodovarDid you ever have a job, a business, a class you were taking, a hobby, or a mate in your life (as a few examples) that just made you feel on top of the world? It was your passion, your purpose, and you loved it no matter what? You thought to yourself, “I could do this for the rest of my life and ...
Views: 1251(3 votes) - Lies, Innuendo and Oneupmanship in Shakespeare's Poetry - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Paul ThompsonShakespeare’s “Sonnet 130” is unique in its unglamorous portrayal of the so-called “Dark Lady” to whom it is addressed. In it, the narrator offers us a startlingly generous list of differences between the Dark Lady and your stereotypical beauty: she has ugly lips, a bad complexion, frizzy hair, ...
Views: 1562(3 votes) - THE FIVE PILLARS OF ENGLISH - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTHE IMPORTANCE OF PILLARS Without pillars, buildings will never stand. They are the strong columns that are the supports for a building. In the English language there are five pillars. They are the building blocks and the key to fluency and exceptional ability in English. These five pillars are ...
Views: 6389(3 votes) - Which Is The Right School For My Child? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Mobin SaifiAll Parents want to find the right play school for their kids which a tall order to meet. With so many preschool around, you find yourself at crossroads. Then the question arises, Where and How to go from here. An easy choice would be to go in for an established school which meets your ...
Views: 1543(3 votes) - 5 Back to School How to Study Tips - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Dr. Stephen JonesThe journey back to school is a time when students meet new friends and get adjusted to a new school environment. The adjustment is not limited to K12 students there are changes for college bound students too. Often after the first week students realize that they do not know how to study and ...
Views: 1683(1 vote) - 5 Reasons Why You Should Discover The Wonderful World Of Fiction - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Jennifer HazlettReading is one of my all-time favourite activities and something I have rediscovered recently. I love finding a quiet space and losing myself in a novel. I've missed this little escape in my day. Now my girls are big enough to choose their own books from the library, it gives me the chance to ...
Views: 1023(2 votes) - ACCA Examination Hacks - How to Pass ACCA Examination - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2019 from javelin arnettWhat is ACCA and What Benefits Can I Get from It? Are you preparing for ACCA? Or have you written ACCA and failed it? You have absolutely nothing to be worried about. This article will give you all the right information you need to succeed at ACCA, and it is 100% guaranteed to work for ...
Views: 937(1 vote) - Be Better Than Your Best - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonA No-Excuses Leadership Learning Strategy Leading effectively is a complex mix of skills and behaviors that don`t all come naturally and can`t be mastered quickly (if ever). To put it simply, to be a great leader, you must be a continual learner. That is easy to say. It is easy to believe. ...
Views: 906(1 vote) - Early Detection of Breast Cancer Saves Lives - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Maria FergusonSignificant progress in mammography technology continues to help physicians diagnose breast cancer in its earlier stages. When coupled with new treatment options, early diagnosis through mammography screening can significantly improve a woman's chances of survival. That's good news because in ...
Views: 1073(1 vote) - Explore Mekong Delta & Phu Quoc Island Tour 7 days - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from LUC Mr POWERsales@vietnamimpresstour. www.vietnamimpresstour.com HCMC - Xeo Quyt - Can Tho - Phu Quoc - Cu Chi tunnels.$US 519 Welcome to HCM city tour. 1 night in the Mekong Delta visit Xeo Quyt base of VC during the war time, see Cai Rang floating market after boat trip ,then take airplane to Phu Quoc ...
Views: 1968(1 vote) - Explore Mekong Delta & Phu Quoc Island Tour 7 days - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from LUC Mr POWERsales@vietnamimpresstour. www.vietnamimpresstour.com HCMC - Xeo Quyt - Can Tho - Phu Quoc - Cu Chi tunnels.$US 519 Welcome to HCM city tour. 1 night in the Mekong Delta visit Xeo Quyt base of VC during the war time, see Cai Rang floating market after boat trip ,then take airplane to Phu Quoc ...
Views: 1968(1 vote) - Horses Teaching Math? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Royce Gomez• Have you seen the kid who sits in his seat at school waiting for school to be over? You ask what his favorite subject is, and he answers “Nap” or “Recess”. Why has this student checked out of the learning process? Will he be another one who drops out as soon as ...
Views: 1822(1 vote) - How To Be A Successful Blogger Without Selling Your Self - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from John Paul AguiarAs a blogger there are many ways to be successful (make money) and there are many ways to do it badly. When I first started blogging, I pretty much did it all wrong. I had some success which brought me some attention and money, and of course I jumped at it. I thought “hey, I’m making ...
Views: 1129(1 vote) - Instant Learning Strategies®: The Top Five Secrets You Need to Learn Anything Fast - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIn your ever-busy, “on demand” life, have you ever wondered how it would feel to be able to learn twice as much in half the time? Life changes in an instant, so here is a proven, Instant Learning® formula that will give you the learning edge you need. Whether you are a CEO, an employee in job ...
Views: 3122(1 vote) - Leaders Are Students of Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Vernon MyersLeadership is about growth and development, if you are not growing and developing on a continuous basis, you are simply not working hard enough. Leading is like being a student in a laboratory; every day you should conduct experiments to see what works and what doesn’t. After trying your hand ...
Views: 1415(2 votes) - Learning English Through Short Term Courses to Improve Your Spoken English - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from Ritu VashistToday a person with poor English is characterised as an illiterate man. It has by far become the most spoken language worldwide. Most of the time every work related conversation in oral or written form is done in it. It has International standard so its importance cannot be denied and ignored. ...
Views: 3409(1 vote) - Raise Your Glass! - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonI caught myself humming a tune from my past the other day. It`s an old Tom T. Hall song titled "I Like Beer". Just to give you a flavor, here is the second half of the chorus . . . "Whiskey`s too rough, champagne costs too much, and vodka put my mouth in gear. This little refrain, should ...
Views: 1740(1 vote) - Read Your Way to Success - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Sydni Craig-HartThink for a few minutes about the last book that you have read. How long has it been since you started or completed a book? Reading deeply and widely can help you tremendously in your Virtual Assistance business. Let's take a look at several of the benefits that you can gain from picking up a ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - Taking Real Estate License Lessons Online - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Steve HongIf you're thinking about acquiring your license as a real estate agent, you can expect to have to initially take part in real estate license courses and classes. You may be thinking, can I actually take real estate license courses online? The answer is YES. But why might you choose to enroll in ...
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