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281) If Children Were Elephants, They Would All Learn to Read
Author:
Lani Donaldson
Category:
Education
A while ago I was watching an educational documentary on elephants. The expert being interviewed was talking about the old adage, "An elephant never forgets." Did you know that is actually true? And here I thought that that was just one of my mom's ways of reminding me that I needed to work a little harder on my memory. As I watched the show it suddenly dawned on me:If children were elephants, they could all learn to read.Yup, you read that correctly!Scientists tell...
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282) Classroom Management Are They Bluffing Or Faking, Read Your Students Body Language
Author:
Sandra Perez
Category:
Education
Just as children can read your body language you can learn to read theirs. Learning this will help you to predict if they have a change in their behavior or they have just changed enough to get you off their backs. Kids are very good at bluffing and faking their behavior. One of the best ways to tell if a student is faking is to read his body language. When they are sitting in their desks check the position of their legs and feet. If their feet and legs are facing out to the side and from...
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283) Budget 2008 of India
Author:
Amitabha Sinha
Category:
Education
The exchange rate, i.e, rupee value of the foreign currency, say, dollar is determined by
market forces. If the government tries to keep the exchange rate stable through monetary
policy then it will be difficult for the government to see an interest rate regime which is
stable. Similarly, it will be difficult for the economy to experience a stable rate of
inflation.Why is this so? One can consider a concrete example. The developed countries are
expecting a low rate of...
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284) How Accurate Are Standard IQ Tests?
Author:
Amy Nutt
Category:
Education
It is very common for people to take IQ tests nowadays as a way to assess their intelligence. However, some people may be doubtful whether IQ tests give an accurate representation of a person's level of intelligence. In order for us to determine whether standard IQ tests are accurate, we can start by learning about the background of IQ tests.Background of IQ TestsSir Frances Galton was one of the first scientists to introduce the Intelligence Quotient Test. This British scienti...
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285) Website Localization and Small Businesses
Author:
Armando Riquier
Category:
Education
During the 1960's and 70's, small businesses were not really concerned with growth. However, that disinterest is out dated. A good number of small businesses in the United States and overseas, were actually family owned and operated. Sadly, consumers were convinced to accept the idea of 'super' markets that promised convenience, offering a variety of goods. No longer did the shopper have to make individual trips to the baker, butcher, fish market, and pharmacist. Nevertheless, a costly price wa...
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286) EMS A-Z Series "L" - Learning From Mistakes
Author:
James Hoffman
Category:
Education
Even at my advanced age I know the value that mistakes can have on my actions.Years ago when I first started in EMS, I realized that I could learn from mistakes
that not only I made but that others made as well.The trick I think is to be aware enough to recognize your mistakes or those of others
so that you can actually benefit from them. At times, you may know you are doing something wrong or see something that is being done wrong and be able to have an immediate reaction or...
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287) Business Translation Services Needed by Financial Institutions
Author:
Armando Riquier
Category:
Education
Translating or interpreting for a financial establishment is considered specialized business translation services, due, partially, to the specialized vocabulary required. Accuracy is also of extreme concern to not only provide the highest level of customer service, but also to avoid serious legal problems. What things should a company consider when choosing a provider of business translation services?
Specialization is Essential
One qualification that a translator of financial documents s...
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288) Las Vegas Schools Should Say No To Sex Abstinence Program
Author:
Patricia Hawke
Category:
Education
In an effort to deal with teenage pregnancy in the district, Las Vegas public schools have been given a $6,300.00 grant to teach eighth-graders how to say no to sex. The money will be used to fund a program that teaches students only abstinence with any mention of birth control or safe sex is specifically discouraged.While this approach of teaching abstinence is, to many, unrealistic and it is a fact that many teens can and do become sexually active, the stance is bold. The simple fac...
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289) Are the Columbus Schools' Policies As Tough As Their Bullies?
Author:
Patricia Hawke
Category:
Education
Any policy that strives to stamp out bullying, whether in Columbus public schools or elsewhere, is a policy toward a worthwhile endeavor. There is no excuse for officials or districts to turn a blind eye toward this type of behavior excusing it as a "kids will be kids" byproduct of a group of children. Bullying can have long lasting affects on victims and needs to be dealt with promptly and decisively. The definition of bullying to be used in Columbus schools, however, leaves something to be...
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290) Metal Detectors a $4 Million Solution for Cleveland Schools
Author:
Patricia Hawke
Category:
Education
School officials have made good on their promise to install metal detectors at Cleveland schools. The first units have been delivered; some of them are even equipped with x-rays. All students and visitors are required to pass through the metal detectors before being allowed to enter the school buildings.Costly Choice is not the Best for Cleveland SchoolsThe cost of installing the metal detectors in Cleveland area schools comes in at about $4 million. While I certainly can appre...
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291) The History & Meaning of Color
Author:
Gabriele P. Campbell
Category:
Education
Colour has a very complex history, rich in folklore and full of symbolic meaning. It plays a major role in design and decorating since it is the single most important ingredient in developing a palette for your home. Colour distinguishes teams, identifies traffic laws, and even affects our emotions. Your own personal and/or ethnic history can influence how you feel about colour, and the way people perceive it is very individual.Take red, for instance. It is a powerful and warm...
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292) If you can speak English you are halfway to speaking Italian.
Author:
Elisabetta Brunetti
Category:
Education
If you can speak English you are halfway to speaking Italian.
Enjoy the advantage of a natural assimilation of the Italian language and culture. Italian is a melodious and charming language, enchanting to listen to, and a delight to speak.
Tastes differ widely, of course, but Italian is considered by many to be one of the world's most beautiful languages.
A few excellent reasons for studying Italian are that Italy is a world leader in manufacturing,
import-export activities,...
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293) Can Strategy Save Failing Los Angeles Schools?
Author:
Patricia Hawke
Category:
Education
In response to a recent evaluation of Los Angeles schools, Superintendent Brewer released a new strategy for helping failing secondary (high schools, grades 9-12) schools improve. Called "The Strategic Plan for High Priority Schools", it is a document that is intended to address the problems inherent in these schools and the goals that have been set to solve them.Los Angeles schools who attend these failing schools (approximately 13 in all) may feel like they are being taken care of b...
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294) Can Phone Alerts Keep Kids in Long Island Schools Safe?
Author:
Patricia Hawke
Category:
Education
Safety is more of a concern for children now, and the students attending Long Island schools can only benefit from the Connect-ED phone alert program. With this system in place, parents are notified of any incidents that threaten a student's safety within a relatively short time (a few hours).This telephone alert system is being used more often by Long Island schools to make parents aware of attempted abductions and reports of adults loitering near school property. While it is unfortu...
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295) Translation Services: Having a Multilingual Website
Author:
Armando Riquier
Category:
Education
The Internet is a very powerful business tool and it continues to grow and has become the focal point for a lot of businesses and individuals. They utilize the Internet to search for marketing materials, goods for their business and home and for information on a daily basis. For businesses wanting to take advantage of this ever-growing marketplace, it is vital to use translation services to provide multilingual websites to their customers, which now presents one of the most high impact means of...
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296) Computer Games in the Classroom - Are They the Way Forward?
Author:
Roger Vanderlely
Category:
Education
There has been an increase in the push to computerize classrooms in Australia which has corresponded with the integration of what is called Information and Communication Technology, or ICT for short, into the official curriculum. This push has been across the board in terms of learning areas, with all subjects now required either officially or unofficially to maximize their use of computers as learning tools.Learning to operate computers is no doubt an essential skill for young peopl...
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297) Five Tips for Math Education
Author:
Anirban Bhattacharya
Category:
Education
Many people think that studying subjects such as mathematics and sciences can be tricky. It is not as convenient as other subjects could be. Not everyone is comfortable with the concepts and inner learning of scientific and mathematical theories and need greater skill and hard work to get the bets results. In fact, mathematical and scientific concepts are rather easy to learn and convenient to get through. All you need to learn the basic understanding of these concepts and strategies so as t...
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298) The Role of The Witch Concept in Medieval Society
Author:
Jacques Lacombe Bouchard
Category:
Education
Throughout nearly all of recorded history, the word "witch" has been immediately associated with images of evil. Witches have been associated with satanic deeds, impure acts, murder, slaughter of livestock, possession of the minds of others, and an overwhelming plethora of other crimes against nature and humanity. Witches are said to be influenced by demons who work their evil through women so that they may further offend God. The most evil and dangerous act a witch is capable of is to stunt...
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299) Which is Better, Being a Genius or Being Creative?
Author:
Steven Paglierani
Category:
Education
A few years back, I read a really good chapter in what I consider to be one of the best text books on personality. In it, Dean Keith Simonton, a professor of psychology at University of California, discussed how difficult it is to empirically define both genius and creativity. What has stayed with me since then were two things. One, I was surprised by the fact that research shows I.Q. is not a good predictor for creativity past I.Q.'s of 120. Two, I felt personally challenged to find empiric...
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300) Business Translation is no Amateur Job
Author:
Armando Riquier
Category:
Education
One devastating error a business can make when shopping for services for business translation is attempting to dodge payment of fair wages for their project. This may involve offering the project to a bilingual employee interested in earning extra money, or buying translation software programs. Still worse, is the use of freeware (free software) for important business translation requirements. These bad decisions lead to the pit falls of relying on automated and/or non-professional interpreters...
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