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- 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: 1033(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: 1819(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: 987(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: 2661(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: 2521(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: 569(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: 1754(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: 639(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: 877(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: 3935(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: 2754(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: 1226(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: 841(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: 3761(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: 4113(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: 763(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: 1245(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: 5391(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: 1182(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: 1159(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: 679(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: 264(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: 665(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: 821(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.$US 519 Welcome to HCM city tour. 1 night in the Mekong Delta visit Xeo Quyt base of VC during the war time, see Cai Rang floating market after boat trip ,then take airplane to Phu Quoc ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - Explore Mekong Delta & Phu Quoc Island Tour 7 days - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from LUC Mr POWERsales@vietnamimpresstour. www.vietnamimpresstour.com HCMC - Xeo Quyt - Can Tho - Phu Quoc - Cu Chi tunnels.$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: 1338(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: 1482(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: 928(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: 2825(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: 1039(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: 2970(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: 1379(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: 676(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 ...
Views: 830(1 vote) - The Secret of Surrender - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonSurrender? When you think about surrender, you don`t likely think of great leadership. People who surrender, lose, right? The dictionary tells us that surrender, as a verb, means things like: "to yield possession or power," "to give (oneself) up," "to give up, abandon or relinquish." These ...
Views: 639(1 vote) - Tips on How to Get your Child to Love Reading - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Alexis GardnerThis article is for all of the parents out there that would like to get their children to read more. First off, your child is not going to develop a love for reading overnight. You’re going to have to put in some overtime to get your child to read more, consistently. Children that are just ...
Views: 651(1 vote) - What An Entrepreneur Can Learn From An Illegal Immigrant - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Ted CiubaAs I prepare the audio version of this article, the time is 4:03 a.m. I'm on my way to the airport, heading to Panamá. I just wanted to make a few notes on this political situation with Immigration. One of the reasons why I can comment on this is because I am half-Latino, I guess you'd call it, ...
Views: 848(1 vote) - What is Organizational Culture Anyway? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonHave you ever been in the woods, walking on a trail? If so you know that while you see the trees in front of you it is hard to describe the whole forest. At that moment, the forest for you is the trees – because you just see the trees around you. Patterns, dimension and perspective are hard to ...
Views: 800(1 vote) - Who Are You? Perhaps Not Who You Think... - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerSomeone asked me the other day if I thought that we really ‘know ourselves’. The surface answer to this question, I thought, is yes. Do you know what your favourite colour is? What you like and dislike? What you value and what you avoid? What you want out of life, for you and your family? If ...
Views: 779(2 votes) - The Many Problems of Affiliate Marketing and Coaching Companies - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2010 from amy lewisSome of the biggest problems with affiliate marketing are: finding a good quality product to promote,getting the cheapest domain name and webhosting,and getting paid.Now a lot of people, including your truly, use Clickbank.They have a lot of digital products to promote and if you have your own ...
Views: 921(3 votes) - 3 Excellent Methods To Quickly Learn Spanish Language - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Peter ChristianA common question all students new to Spanish always ask is: what are the best ways to learn the Spanish language? With so many different ways available for students to choose from, it can be difficult to know which ones are the best to choose. Whilst it is true that people learn in different ...
Views: 1033(1 vote) - Cognitive Training and Therapy Can Clear the Roadblocks to Success - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Anne Sentellhttp://www.selfgrowth.com/user/294177/edit/content_expert_pageMillions of intelligent and gifted children are working far below their potential each year. We all want to insure our children’s gifts, talents, and abilities are developed to full potential, in this world of fierce competition. Children often go through school unprepared to meet the ...
Views: 2327(1 vote) - CUTE CONFUSION: Do you know the American and British differences? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieCUTE OR CUTIE Recently a spat took place about the understanding of the word cute. One commentator felt that the word cute is usually associated with a child and not an adult woman. It seems that some people have learnt a set sentence, for example, the baby is cute; the dog is cute. This is the ...
Views: 9552(1 vote) - Digital SLR Photography Tips & Tricks - Making Memories Memorable - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Shomik GuptaThe lens of a camera is capable of capturing wonderful memories that could last forever. It is an essential companion of every traveler. A camera if of good quality can make the most beautiful moments of life look so real. Photography is an art that is not everyone’s piece of cake. It requires ...
Views: 787(1 vote) - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ENGLISH: Five secrets to achieving world-class English - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieWHAT IS HOLDING YOU BACK? Often when non-native speakers are taught English, they learn set sentences. A student may think they are making progress in their English and in one sense they are. However, when they take those set sentences and try to have a conversation in an English-speaking ...
Views: 1662(1 vote) - Leaders Are Curious - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Vernon MyersCuriosity is what makes a leader…a leader. Most people don’t understand that this curiosity is what separates a leader from the rest of us. Immersion is the key – the more you learn, the more connections and insights you will have. Leaders are driven to accomplish the mission. The leader ...
Views: 820(1 vote) - 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: 1042(1 vote) - Leaders Ask Questions to Make Better Decisions - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Vernon MyersLeaders ask questions to gain clarity, to deepen understanding, and to make better decisions. In fact, questions are a leaders’ best tool for gaining deeper appreciation and increased knowledge of the issues and challenges facing an organization. The better your questions and understanding ...
Views: 1365(1 vote) - Practicing GMAT sample papers: What you need to know - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from sumit randhawaGMAT preparation can give you sleepless nights, and you may find yourself struggling with GMAT sample papers and question banks. Undoubtedly, when we talk of GMAT, we refer to the toughest paper for business schools. Millions of students take up this competitive exam every year, but only handful ...
Views: 456(1 vote) - What You Need To Understand In Getting Realtor License Classes - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Rustco HongYour first question could be: Where can I get a realtor license? For starters, it is suggested that you look on the net and search for realtor classes within your region. If you don't have the luxury of time to go from one realtor school to yet another, you could opt for on the web realtor ...
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