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- 3 Essential Tips for Graphic Designers Writing for the Web - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Clifford BlodgettGraphic designers know how to get messages across to their audiences visually, but some need help developing a way with words. Graphic designers should strive to develop their writing skills because every designer needs to develop their online presence and create business documents. Do ...
Views: 2643 - SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Pavan KhobragadeMeasurement of Time: Sundial and water clock was the first instrument discovered to measure time in about 1500 B.C. In the sundial the cast the shadow on the digits and gives the indication of time. In the water clock, water from one container falls drop by drop into another container. The ...
Views: 2643(1 vote) - Neither a Procrastinator Nor a Dawdler Be - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Peter MichaelsonProcrastination is such a maddening trait that literary scribes have bestowed upon it an abundance of witty attention. William Shakespeare weighed in more than once, as in Henry VI, “Defer no time; delays have dangerous ends.” There are lists of procrastination quotes available on the internet, ...
Views: 2616 - Are You A Sheep Or A Billy-Goat? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Hal WechslerNot being one who quotes the Bible, gimme some slack. Mathews: 25:32-33. It says, the Sheep are given eternal life, but the Goats are cast into the Lake of Fire. The Goats have some personality traits somebody up there does not like. They are capricious, arbitrary, and erratic, plus flighty, ...
Views: 2614(1 vote) - Speed Reading Tips: Why Do You Need Learning Coaches to Master Speed Reading? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Ed CaldwellWith so many mediums to choose from to learn how to speed read such as books, audios, software, videos, etc., why should you consider needing a live personal coach? After all, you already know how to read, so why not save yourself the extra money? The answer uncovers the difference in learning ...
Views: 2606 - How to Read Faster - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Jeff GainesIncreasing the speed at which you read and comprehend information can have a huge impact on your life. Not only will it shorten the time it takes you to read, it might even ignite your passion and motivation for reading and learning new things. When we first learned how to read, we were taught ...
Views: 2604(1 vote) - Crack MCITP Database Administrator exam today - few tips - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Mehar AhluwaliaMicrosoft being one of the biggest IT giants offers innumerous IT certifications depending upon the specific skills, areas of proficiency and the nature of skills one wants to acquire. Few of the IT certifications that pertain to the field of networking are: Microsoft Certified System ...
Views: 2576 - At-risk K-12 learners affected by ADHD and other mood disorders can benefit by using light and sound therapy as an intervention strategy - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Steve TaylorMy Work with students and adults affected by ADHD, mood disorders and poor sleep, using Light and Sound Therapy devices to improve their outcomes By Steve Taylor, M.S., C.E.T Recently, I managed a 5- month Charter school based demonstration project with at-risk K-12 student learners, to ...
Views: 2567(4 votes) - 20 Free STEM Online Resources to Boost Teaching and Facilitate Active Learning - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2017 from Osamudiamen OmereSource: Bureau of Labor Statistics The importance of our young learners acquiring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills cannot be overemphasized. It is essential that we give to our students quality learning experience in the STEM fields to train them on problem-solving ...
Views: 2559(1 vote) - Tips for speed reading - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2011 from warren banksSpeed reading is one of the reading methods, which is used to read and comprehend content and text faster. It has many advantages and can have a very positive effect. The human brain is far superior to any technology in the world. The brain has the ability to read and process printed material in ...
Views: 2559 - Greek Superstitions - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2013 from Victoria DarrowBlack cats, opening an umbrella indoors, Friday the 13th and walking under a ladder are superstitions found in different countries that many of us have heard of. Learning about superstitions is a great way to learn about different cultures and it’s also a fun way to practice the language. Take a ...
Views: 2558 - How to Reduce Stress among Teenagers? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Sophie lovatoeenagers, like adults, may experience stress every day and can benefit from learning stress management skills. Most teens experience more stress when they perceive a situation as dangerous, difficult, or painful and they do not have the resources to cope. Some teens become overloaded with ...
Views: 2556(1 vote) - How to Motivate Yourself to Study - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Ahmed Al AbyadSo you want to study fast, effective and want something to motivate you? there is nothing more motivating than knowing that there are books written using brielle for blind students, tell me what do those students have more than you? You have to know that they use the computer using their ears ...
Views: 2543 - Speed Reading Tips: Why Do You Need Learning Coaches to Master Speed Reading? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Ed CaldwellWith so many mediums to choose from to learn how to speed read such as books, audios, software, videos, etc., why should you consider needing a live personal coach? After all, you already know how to read, so why not save yourself the extra money? The answer uncovers the difference in learning ...
Views: 2526 - DayDreaming is Your Greatest Asset - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Hal WechslerHow Your Brain’s Executive Network Wins After You Surrender Control Speed Reading Rules In 5th grade, Mrs. Crawford screamed out to the class, “Harold, stop daydreaming and pay attention. My 18-inch ruler gives you five seconds to answer the next question or face ...
Views: 2524 - How to Think Like a Genius - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Kim RoachHave you ever wondered how Einstein thought? Or how Michaelangelo visualized his magnificent creations? Have you ever pondered the thoughts of Socrates? Or wanted to explore the mind of Plato? These revolutionary minds tapped into their unbound potential. They unlocked the capabilities ...
Views: 2501 - "Rapid Translation" In Language Training - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from B Rose AndersonMy name is B. Rose Anderson, and I teach English for world peace at my school, Word-Wide ESL Institute. I also hire tutors and train them in my methodology to teach their native languages for WordWide Language Tutoring Center. The schools are located in Ocean Beach in San Diego, ...
Views: 2493 - Speed Reading: Got Affirmations? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2008 from Hal WechslerWhen I listen to anyone talk of a program or system to improve my life, my automatic reaction is, "Sure, right, and so is the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, and the guy in the red suit and his reindeers--Santa. If you check out your own reactions to new ideas, there is a human tendency to be a ...
Views: 2449 - Personality Traits of a Great Nurse - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Jane M AndrewsNursing is a sector which requires a great deal of individuals who pursue it. Extended hours as well as the pressure of working for suffering and also exhausted families every day makes it a very hard task. If you're presently in the nursing field or maybe are considering going after this ...
Views: 2446(1 vote) - Book Review: The Accelerated Learning Handbook: A Creative Guide to Designing and Delivering Faster, More Effective Training Pro - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Laura MonzoThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Accelerated Learning. Accelerated Learning is a style of learning in which one learns and retains information in an intensive and shortened amount of time using various methods which allow you to read, retain, and recollect ...
Views: 2444 - The Learning Styles Myth - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Michael PettyThe Learning Styles Myth Subliminal learning is only one popular aid to learning that is a waste of time and money because it does not work. Unfortunately education and learning are beset with fads, many based on inadequate research. These educational fads pop up like mushrooms after rain; ...
Views: 2443 - Instant Problem Solving Strategies Anyone Can Use - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Vlad StivensonA person can find various strategies in solving problems either if it's something personal of it has to do with something that involves business intentions. Actually there are several ways that are being offered in looking into solving problems the easier way, probably the public library or ...
Views: 2442(1 vote) - 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: 2425 - Is CodeIgniter is the best solution for PHP developer? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Amit SahaniEvery programmer has a dream of developing such an application that works efficiently and to do it as simply as they can. And to accomplish this task, the programmers must think once about CodeIgniter. Making the programmer capable to develop projects much faster than writing the code from ...
Views: 2406(5 votes) - How to Buy a Hard Drive - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from hardwarezone yuHow to Buy a Hard Drive Introduction Your PC's internal hard drive is a real workhorse--the most critical component of your system after the CPU and memory. The hard drive is the hub where your operating system, programs, and data are permanently stored and accessed. If you edit ...
Views: 2395 - 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: 2360 - "Did You Know You Can Improve Your "Working-Memory" up to 65%?" - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Did You Know - You Can Improve Your ‘Working-Memory’, Up To 65% With a Two-Minute Strategy. Ask me How?” • 1. Before this new research: the prevailing scientific belief was ‘working-memory’ is fixed, and Not trainable. • 2. “So-What?” When you improve (train) your ‘working-memory’, you ...
Views: 2353(2 votes) - Master Teachers and the New Millennial Mindset - by Submitted on May 22, 2010 from Zen BenefielIt is all-visible to each 'presence' within our entire population; however the effect of each choice in the filter of their own consciousness is often one of the ‘hidden’ processes that take place, regardless of the external activity. These are processes that one internalizes and rarely offers ...
Views: 2348 - Using your Subconscious to Solve Problems - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Nick MadgeHow do you solve a problem? Obviously you would try different things depending on the problem you’re facing, but I bet your first step is almost always to sit down and think about it. You might try to break the problem down into smaller parts to analyse, or you might look back to similar ...
Views: 2348(1 vote) - Oracle training and certification program -the much needed database training of the hour - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Mehar AhluwaliaEstablished in 1977 in California, USA, Oracle hardware and Software Corporation is one of the most renowned software business institutions. The primary focus if this organization is to provide its clientele platforms to connect with users with the assistance of user friendly database for wide- ...
Views: 2344 - Pending-delete Keyword Domain List - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from jack lejdeYour ultimate source on high search volume keyword domains to be deleted tomorrow. Everything about a website begins from Domain. Do you know how much benefit a good exact match domain will bring you? Let's look at the picture below. That's saying that more than 1/4 and nearly 1/3 SERPs ...
Views: 2321 - How To Earn Comptia A+ Security+ Network+ Certification In Only 7 Days - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Avan JackFast paced competitive world needs competitive certification which will assist you survives and boom higher. IT Certification (CompTIA Certification, Microsoft certification, sun-java, cisco certification, apple etc) not solely grooms you physically, mentally and professionally likewise as ...
Views: 2317 - 5 reasons to take a free online college course - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieMega Movement A new movement is developing and it has an acronym: MOOC. MOOC stands for Massive Open Online Courses. How big it becomes is anyone’s guess but if it is free then it will attract legions. Think Again One of my friends encouraged me to get involved. He said he was taking ...
Views: 2315 - How to Create A Video - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from chamberlane altatisLearning how to create a video is so much fun if it is really your passion. You might need to do a lot of work here but you'll enjoy it as long as you like what you are doing. There are just simple things that you need to do in learning how to create a video. These are writing, shooting, and ...
Views: 2314 - Everything Works In A Pattern - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2012 from David SamuelEverything in the universe works in some pattern. Everything has a logic and pattern of its own. The trick is to find the pattern of what you are studying. This could be so different than anything you can logically perceive, which makes it very difficult to find. If you can remove your ...
Views: 2313(1 vote) - The Keys to Effective Studying - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2011 from Larry WaldmanTHE KEYS TO EFFECTIVE STUDYING Larry F. Waldman, Ph.D., ABPP Parents regularly tell their children to “study hard” so they can get good grades, get into a good college, get a good job, and be successful. While children are encouraged to study, do they truly know what they should ...
Views: 2305 - EyeQ: Removing the Brakes - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Chris WardleYou're sitting, rather impatiently, at an intersection, staring intently at the red light. Your engine is idling; your fingers are tapping a punctuated meter against the steering wheel. Your mind is racing: you are almost late for an important appointment. The heat of the stifling summer ...
Views: 2304(4 votes) - "Follow-the-Bouncing-Ball!" - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Follow-The-Bouncing-Ball!” • 1. “Pop, in plain English, tell me why using a Pacer or pointer to underline or overline the words of each sentence is worth the bother?” • 2. “Fifty years of reading research show that students from 5th grade through high school, college & grad school, and all ...
Views: 2302 - I Hate Procrastination!: Why You Should Too. How to Overcome It - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Martise ArmstrongProcrastination! I hate that word. I try not to hate a lot of things, but I do HATE that word! That one thing got in my way from growing a successful business for the longest time, and it ended up adding more stress to my life. So, as a result, Procrastination and I are ENEMIES! ...
Views: 2297 - 3 Steps to Refining Your Life by Refining Your Mind - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Patrick IrvineSo continuing in the theme of the last few post I decided to put together another list for change and growth. I call this one: 3 Steps to Refining Your Life by Refining Your Mind. 1. Work on responding instead of reacting. Reacting is something your body does out of habit, you step on a ...
Views: 2280(2 votes) - How You Can Get Help From The Most Intelligent People in The World - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Steven AitchisonHave you ever been stuck with a question about life, about your business, about your spirituality? I want to share with you a technique I have used to great effect over the last few years. As an example I would like to use growing my blog as an example. I often ask ‘How can I make the blog ...
Views: 2275(5 votes) - More on Happiness: Myth… Fiction…or Fate! - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Larry CraneMore on Happiness: Myth… Fiction…or Fate! What is your belief of what happiness really is? Is happiness some sort of myth or fictional reality that we only get to experience for brief periods of time and then it disappears? Is happiness only available to us for limited times? More and more ...
Views: 2275(1 vote) - "Do you Need More Energy about 3:pm cause you're FADING? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Do you need More Energy About 3PM? Done.” • 1. Mike: “Pop, tell me something new, about acing school?” • 2. Me: “This is the best strategy, baby-easy 30-second exercise, in the past 10-years. It’s a Stress-Buster, and reboots your Life-Energy. • Takes half-a-minute & you can do it yourself ...
Views: 2271(1 vote) - "New Scientific Tool to Activate Your Brain For Quick Learning & Memory" - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“New Tool to Activate Your Brain For Learning & Memory?” • 1. Me: “We have a NEW baby-easy way to add up to 35% to your Memory & Learning. And it’s permanent. Want it?” • 2. You: “I’m not negative or even skeptical but – who says so, how much, and how hard to use is this new tool?” • 3. ...
Views: 2269 - How to develop a positive state of mind when trading Forex - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Dragan LukicTrading Forex can be one of the most difficult jobs to do and perhaps that is why 90% of traders tend to fail. The common misconception is that the market can be a little bit like a betting playground but the truth is completely the opposite. One of the main reasons why traders fail (especially ...
Views: 2263 - Is it Possible to Increase Your IQ? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Nick MadgeThis can seem like a difficult question to answer, for most of us the first place we turn with a question like this is to Google. In this case the trouble is you seem to get conflicting advice; there are plenty of products advertised as 'Brain Trainers' claiming they can do just that, but you ...
Views: 2246(1 vote) - Are You On Top of The World? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Hal WechslerAre You On-Top-Of-The-World or Down In the Dumps? After studying (not just reading) “Motor Action and Emotional Memory”, either the scientists at Radbourd University, Netherlands have made a monster discovery or they need a minimum of one year of therapy to recover their healthy ...
Views: 2242(2 votes) - Can Neurofeedback Make You Smarter? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2014 from Pat LaDouceurWouldn’t it be great to be able to perform your best when it really matters? Consider these situations: 14-year-old Luis wants to finish his math assignment, but spends all morning in class staring out the window. 13-year-old Kayla loses her homework almost every day. It’s usually at ...
Views: 2239 - TO BE AVERAGE SCARES THE HELL OUT OF ME - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2010 from Luminita Saviuc“To be average scares the hell out of me.” I saw this quote a few days ago in a book I was reading and I was pretty touched by it. I can personally tell you that I have moments when I am scared of being only an average person with a mediocre life, doing nothing spectacular here on earth. I ...
Views: 2239(3 votes) - Ron White the National Memory Champion on How Sleep Affects Memory - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Ron WhiteRon White memory expert and USA Memory Champion discusses how sleep affects memory: Here is the scenario, you are going into a mental tournament against some of the smartest men and women you know and you can't sleep the night before! This was not an imaginary scenario for me...it is exactly ...
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