Nowadays, most scientific papers are published in English. English has effectively become the language of science. Historically, Latin, French and German were the leaders. The commonality among them is that they are all spelled in Latin alphabet. Thus, written system, instead of spoken language, might actually be of significance. Usually, their widespread use in science […]
Promoting Reading In Schools In Sierra Leone
INTRODUCTION Helping children and adults to develop skills they need to fully participate in an information society is central in a librarian’s mission of providing the highest quality library and information service in society. Books help children read. They are more helpful than reading schemes because they promise and provide pleasure in reading. Both teachers […]
Welcome to the Bahamas – The Land of Beaches!
Do you think the Bahamas is the land of beaches? Of course it is. The Bahamas, an English-speaking nation in the Caribbean Sea, is the only country in the Americas which has 700 islands and 2,300 rocky islets and reefs, but thanks to this it has more beaches and natural pools than the Dominican Republic, […]
Write Your Own OBITUARY Now!
I’m not being negative and trying to make anyone feel bad in this article. I’m pointing out the fact that we all have a certain amount of years on this planet to make our contribution to the world. None of us will live forever and it’s a fact that at some point your obituary is […]
Flip Chart Magic
Flip charts, sometimes referred to as newsprint because of the type of paper used, have been around training rooms for decades. They are a handy, versatile tool available to trainers, facilitators, and anyone else who needs a visual writing surface for ideas or information. They are great for quickly capturing participant comments, for creating prepared […]
The San Francisco Earthquake and Fire – What One Man Saw and Learned
On April 18, 2006, San Francisco will commemorate the centennial of the San Francisco Earthquake and Fire, an event that leveled that city. The number of people who died has never been more than estimated. The other loses of various kinds ran into what today would be billions of dollars. On that first day this […]
The Secrets of Top Students by Stefanie Weisman
“The Secrets of Top Students: Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Acing High School and College” by Stefanie Weisman is chock full of strategies to do just what she claims in the title, Ace High School and College. This is an outstanding book for any student who wants to do better in school. Following Weisman’s advice […]
Effective Resume Writing
Your resume is an essential part of your job search, it is your opportunity to make a good impression on employers. For this reason, the information on your resume should be pertinent, easy to read, and attractively laid out. Content Your resume needs to provide the reader with a general review of your background. Do […]
4 Tips on How to Make Money Online
Ever since technology was invented, man has devised simpler ways of working to make life easier and more comfortable. It is now possible for anyone to work at home from the comfort of his house. Many people are making their livelihood through working online, as all they need is a personal computer with internet connectivity. […]
Listening To The Inner Voice Of Love When Mourning
Have you ever felt extremely sad, abandoned, unloved, and all of a sudden received an insight that gives you temporary relief from your anguish? Or, have you felt that you have no future now that your loved one is not going to be with you, and then in a flash you see something you can […]