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Parts of speech, appositive phrases, subordinate clauses….just the mention of these makes some of us turn a deaf ear, especially students sitting in English classes. Why is this happening? What’s the big deal about parsing sentences? More often than not, my experience in the classroom has been a litany of groans when I begin teaching […]

41 practical and quick ways to get on top of that mountain of work and free up time for the important things that really matter By Dr Bill Robb, PhD, DEd We are all required to do more and more with less and less. This is taking its toll on our productivity, our health and […]

Was there something that was left unsaid before your loved one died? Or was there some act that was never apologized for, perhaps an argument, an old grudge, or an outright abuse? It is difficult in most human relationships not to look back and feel sorry for something that was said or left unsaid. And, […]

World War I began in Europe in 1914, however, the United States remained neutral until 6 April 1917 when President Woodrow Wilson signed the joint resolution declaring that a state of war now existed between the United States of America and Imperial Germany. Three months later, in August 1917, U. S. National Guard units from […]

I was browsing through my local paper the other day and came across an article by Jon Rogers. Jon, of Wines Without the Mystery, is a wine educator and consultant who teaches a wide variety of classes. The article was entitled: You have no need to fear ‘the cork ritual’. The article presents some great […]

Have you ever considered mind boggling statistics of a BINGO GAME? The bingo game is the most popular online game in the world! Bing Crosby’s nickname as a child was “Bingo” Screeno, a form of the bingo game, was played in movie theaters during the Great Depression The casino game, Keno, is based on the […]

Running an E-Business is easy. Running a successful E-Business is not. There is no easy road to the E-Business Success. The recipe for the success consists of many diverse ingredients. The very first step in building a successful E-Business is giving it a “virtual home”. Once the virtual home is found and secured, the next […]

To start the most significant fact that should be stated is that the computer is a tool, and as with any educational tool, from books to crayons, it can be used to enhance the curriculum and promote learning, but it can also be misused and abused. In this essay, I will discuss the disadvantages of […]

When it comes to the interior design of your home, you want to choose each item with particular care, ensuring it blends in with the overall design of the room and meets your particular requirements. Everyone has their own design ideas and it’s important when it comes to designing any room in your home that […]

I was recently asked if I could offer some tips about starting an online yarn shop. I was keen to help, as I have recently made the leap into my own online venture. So here are some of the tips and traps that this not so young player experienced in the wonderful journey that became […]