Have you ever driven through a neighborhood and seen one of those hand-painted signs indicating that a home is for sale by its owner? Have you ever wondered how much response they really get from a small sign posted in their front yard? Maybe you're thinking about selling your own home and still haven't decided whether or not to hire an agent. Sure, the agency signs are flashier, but are there benefits that come along with ?

The truth is that there are several benefits that can be yours if you decide to sell your home wi
hout the help of a real estate agent. Here are just a few:

•    Save Money – Agents cost money. If you sell your home without an agent, you could save thousands of dollars. The amount you save will vary somewhere between 3 to 6% of the sales price.
•    Maintain Control – Without an agent, you will have all of the power and control when it comes to selling your home. You will be able to take phone calls and schedule showings according to your own schedule. You will be able to obtain all information on the spot and first hand instead of waiting for your agent to pass it along to you.
•    Market Exposure – Many people think that homes for sale by owner do not get the amount of market exposure that they need to sell quickly and for top dollar. However, this all has to do with how the owner markets the home. Real estate agents only market a home in one way, and they do not go above and beyond. If you market your own home, however, your creativity is your only limit.

You see, there are really good reasons to sell your own home. Of course, it will take work and dedication. But if you are able and willing to put in the time and effort that it takes to sell your home , you stand to gain a lot and you will save plenty.

Read more about how to buy homes for sale by owner on my hubpage.

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Author is experienced real estate investing professional specializing in finding homes for sale by owner.

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 If you plan on learning Italian in Italy, you should know that there are many different dialects of Italian that you can learn. The dialect that you pick up will be from the region in which you choose to stay when you visit Italy. There will be a difference in language when you are visiting Sicily as opposed to visiting Florence, for example.

If you plan on learning Italian in Italy, you should know that there are many different dialects of Italian that you can learn. The dialect that you pick up will be from the regi
n in which you choose to stay when you visit Italy. There will be a difference in language when you are visiting Sicily as opposed to visiting Florence, for example.

Learning to Love the Lingo

If you are serious about learning Italian in Italy, you should stay in an area where Italian is the only language that is spoken. If you visit an area like Rome, for example, you will find that a great many people in the city speak English. This is like this in most tourist areas of Italy. The more touristy the area, the more people will speak English. You may know a few words in Italian, but you will not even come close to actually learning how to speak Italian when you visit these cities.

In order to learn to speak Italian, you should visit a part of Italy where the people do not speak English. This may be difficult to do, as well as frightening. It can be very intimidating, not knowing how to speak a language but being forced to communicate with others. However, this is the best way for you to learn how to speak this language.

Not only will you get a chance to actually learn to speak Italian when you are visiting Italy, but you will also get a unique opportunity to be able to see how real Italian people live. This can be a once in a lifetime opportunity for you. Rather than just see the tourist area of Italy, you will get to see the areas where the real Italian people live. What better way to truly experience Italy?

Getting Familiar with the Lingo

Before you take your trip to Italy, you should take some lessons in Italian. This will help you try to understand the language before you take the trip. The more you learn, the better off you will be, although be aware that many people will speak very fast and it will not be as easy to understand as when you are learning in a classroom setting or in a book. You should also take a book with you so that you can translate for yourself when you are in want of something.

If you make it a point not to speak any other language but Italian during your trip, you will become better versed in this language. If you frequently fall back on English, you will find that you use this as a crutch for yourself and will not make yourself learn this language. If you feel that you have to learn the language in order to survive, you will do so. If you feel that you can always revert back to English if you really want to, then you will not learn Italian.

The best way to learn Italian is to go to Italy to an area where English is not spoken. The more you speak Italian , the more you will learn and understand and the easier the language will be for you.

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The Triple Goddess goes back as far as 13,000 B.C. and was the original "Immaculate Conception" Great Mother of all religions.

The Triple Goddess is said to have been honored as early as 13,000 B.C. We've unfortunately been ruled by a patriarchal system over the last two thousand years. In the Hindu religion, the Triple Goddess was Parvati-Uma-Durga. In ancient Greece she was called Hebe-Hera-Hecate. In ancient Ireland she was Ana-Babd-Macha and the Druids had Diana Triformis.

BR />Our galaxy has a central region that's called the Dark Rift. This Dark Rift (leads to the Milky Way's center, vaginal) is the Triple Goddess that all these belief systems (and many more) understood. The three parts of the Triple Goddess are, Virgin (Creator )/ Crone (Destroyer)/ Mother (Nurturer).

Everyone and everything has emerged from the Great Rift. Everyone will be nurtured by Her (she made our earth etc.) and everything will return to Her at some point. Her sacred fundamental math equation known to every ancient initiate is:
1,1,2,3,5,8,13,21,34,55,89,144,233 etc.. This is the basic building blocks, each number that is produced is produced from the previous two numbers (evolution) and so this gives us the Golden Ratio .618 Each number is .618 times greater than the previous number.

When we left our moon cycles calender and jumped on the Gregorian calender sanctioned by the Catholic Church in 1540 A.D. we did not consider time as cyclical anymore, we consider time (I should say many do anyway) to be linear, a straight line. The Ouroboros (snake eating its tail) represents the cyclical nature of time. This Ouroboros symbol has appeared inside of the Pyramids in Egypt and on the entrance to several Mayan sites. They've also been found in ancient China and India. The ancients understood how time really worked. The stars were a large astrological clock that every generation understood. The Maya understood this better than any civilization ever has. We didn't know that our solar system was going to line-up with the Dark Rift (the Triple Goddess) in 2012 until the Maya carved it in stone for us to eventually find.

The Great Rift (Triple Goddess a.k.a. Great Mother) gives birth to herself, thus the "Immaculate Conception" representatives throughout religious history. She's Tara to the Tibetans and Nu Kua to the Chinese. She's Lakshmi to the Hindus and Cybele to the ancient Turks. In Christianity she is partly represented as Mother Mary. When Christianity spread throughout the Mediterranean 2,000 years ago, Diana had a very large following and was the most revered Great Mother in the region. The Ephesus temple in Turkey was dedicated to Diana. Di-Anna was soon turned to Anna, the grandmother of Jesus, and Mary was now the Virgin, Nurturing, mother of God on Earth, The Son. This narrative originally goes back to Hathor, who was loved by the Egyptians and was the Heavenly Cow (might not want to use that line with your wife) that produced the Milky Way and who daily gives birth to the Sun God, Horus, her "Golden Calf."

Ancient societies revered women for their patients, intuition, cycles and honest judgement. In many societies the women had a council that picked the male council. The female council could also declare someone unfit to hold office and appoint someone else.

In conclusion, the Triple Goddess of every ancient belief system was always the Dark Rift (Great Mother) that our solar system will line-up with on December 12, 2012. These stories of the Great Mother by way of the various Triple Goddess mythologies were told as a historical event and/or for the purpose of informing future generations of our return to Her (every 26 ,000 years) or both.

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Beau Hermes is a 46 year old Rancher, Energy Producer and part-time Philosopher from Texas.

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The benefits of Learning Spanish: There are many reasons why you might want to learn a foreign language, first off Spanish is the 2nd most spoken language in the world. Millions of people worldwide speak Spanish. So why would you not want to learn this wonderful language?

Learn To Speak Spanish

The benefits of learning Spanish: There are many reasons why you might want to learn a foreign language, first off Spanish is the 2nd most spoken language in the world. Millions of
people worldwide speak Spanish. So why would you not want to learn? Speaking Spanish will open the doors for you in ways you never thought possible. More job prospects, a lot of employers really love an employee who is bilingual. Or who can speak more than 1 language! You will earn more respect from your peers, because you actually took the time to learn a new language. The Spanish speaking community will definitely appreciate a nonnative Spanish speaker, actually taking the time to learn the Spanish language and becoming fluent. That says a lo about a persons character, and there intellect! How about becoming an interpreter for the government? That would be a cool job! It would be nice to be able to communicate with the locals, on your exotic vacation to Mexico! No more looking at your little Spanish reference book. Trying to piece together the words of your Spanish waiter. Who is not very good at English. Trying to take your order! Now it would be very nice to talk to that nice young man at your job, who is from Mexico. Whom you like very much, but his English is less than desirable. These are some of the numerous benefits of learning to speak Spanish confidently and naturally. Spanish is actually one of the easiest languages to learn , So whats holding you back? Learn to speak Spanish today!

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Author's favorite Spanish Learning Website: http://www.learnlatinamericanspanish.com

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So often we feel we have to sacrifice ourselves, or sacrifice our own success so that others may succeed. But the Air Hosetesses of the world know better.

I'd like to share with you a moment I had while talking to someone online just a few days ago. I was talking to a young woman over in Canada who had a really amazing human story. But it wasn't her story that I wanted to share with you quite so much as the thoughts it led me to afterwards.

This young womans story started some years back, I think she was eighte
n at the time. Her family had an accident and she had lost both her parents and one of her siblings. Herself and her younger brother were all that were left of the family to carry on. She is now twenty one and the little brother is twelve. With the departure of those members, the responsibility for looking after the young boy fell on her shoulders.

She told me that she was working very hard, I believe she said she was waitressing and she was putting every spare dollar she could find into supporting her younger brother. Putting it away so that he would have the opportunity to get a good University education and hopefully be able to turn that into a good paying job.

I felt so lucky to hear her story and felt that she was a really honorable and noble girl. But it led me to thinking about something which was once said to me, and I would like now to share that with you. Please understand I have no intention to degrade what amazing things this young woman is doing. But I feel this is important information for us all to consider.

If you have ever been on an aircraft, and I have certainly been on more than my fair share, you will know that before the plane leaves the ground, the flight attendants are required to give a demonstration of the aircraft safety features and procedures. During this demonstration they will tell you that in the event of an emergency, such as an on-board fire, Oxygen masks will fall from the ceiling of the plane for you to put on. What is important here is that every time, on every aircraft, on every airline, in every language, they always say the same thing about putting on the oxygen masks. You must put your own mask on before assisting your child, or any other person, to put on theirs. They say that every time without fail. And there is a very good reason for it.

It's because if you try to do it the other way around, and the plane has lost cabin pressure, or is filled with smoke, or both, if you try to tend to the other person first and you can't breathe, you're not helping anyone! Because you're already well on your way to dead.

In that sort of a situation, the only way you can help someone is if you help yourself first.

Now this young woman told me that they were doing ok. they had food on the table and a roof and the boy was in school. And I know what a challenge just that can be. But I could tell in her voice and the way she was telling her story that she was starting to flag. Already, at twenty one, thrust into motherhood due to a terrible accident, she was feeling the pressure. But she was determined to sacrifice her own success to make sure this boy was going to have a good opportunity.

But that worries me. Because at this point in time in both of there lives, she is the stronger and more able of the two. She is the one who has the opportunity to do something that will pull them both out of difficult times, not just the boy.

Consider two mountain climbers. These two mountain climbers go to climb a mountain and at one point they reach a 50m vertical cliff. One of the climbers is very good at climbing vertical cliffs and the other has never done it before. Should that climber, who has climbed so many cliffs before, go first, or should they stay at the bottom and try to push the other one up? How far can any of us push someone else up a cliff. Have you ever tried? And what about the climber who has never climbed a cliff before in their lives. Aren't they going to be just a little bit scared? I would think the new comer would want to find any way possible to get out of climbing that cliff.

Is it not better to have the experienced climber go first, to show the other how it's done? To show them where to put their hands and feet and how to use their body and move their weight just right? To show them the way up? Is it not better to have that person to climb up with a rope, and then drop it down so the climber who has never climbed a cliff before in their life can then feel not only that they now know how to do it, but that they also have a safety rope? And will it not be so much easier for the experienced climber, using a secure tree they find at the top of the cliff, to slowly but surely pull the new comer to the top.

I know sometimes it seems noble to sacrifice yourself so that others may benefit. And I know that sometimes, there simply is no other way. But this young woman of twenty one, lives in a world full of opportunity. And her little brother is watching his big sister very carefully. He has to, she's the only one he has left. Everyone else is gone. What will he learn by seeing his big sister remain small.

We can't push someone up a fifty meter cliff who doesn't know how to climb. And if we don't know how to climb either then all we need to do is find someone who can, and ask them to show us how so that we can teach someone else.

When you find yourself in a world that's going down, and the only hope you have is to take that oxygen mask, please please, put it on yourself first. The oxygen in there is pure , it will give you more energy than any air you have ever breathed before in your life. Then you can help your child or your struggling friend. They won't fend for themselves if you can't teach them how.

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Scott Junner studied as an environmentalist and practical ecologist. He was an active environmental campaigner who later studied and then taught in the areas of Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture and Landscape Planning. In more recent times he turned his attention to the building industry. He came to realize that true sustainability can only happen when human consciousness is raised and people are happy. You can learn more about his current work at http://www.yourpath.com.au/

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The Waldorf approach emphasizes the role of the imagination in learning, developing thinking that includes a creative as well as an analytic component.  Studies of the education describe its overarching goal as providing young people the basis on which to develop into free, moral and integrated individuals, and to help every child fulfill his or her unique destiny.

The first Waldorf school was initiated in 1919 by the Austrian spiritual scientist, Rudolf Steiner.  Today there are over a thousand schools in over sixty co
ntries around the globe. 

From Wikipedia:

"The Waldorf approach emphasizes the role of the imagination in learning, developing thinking that includes a creative as well as an analytic component.  Studies of the education describe its overarching goal as providing young people the basis on which to develop into free, moral and integrated individuals, and to help every child fulfill his or her unique destiny."

If a creative soul wanted to originate a system of education that developed the potential of its students in an optimal way, that person would base the model on a deep understanding of the human being.  Such an understanding would have to entail the whole human being, especially the deeper, spiritual aspects.  That is why our current, mainstream forms of education fail so miserably  - we live in a materialistic age, and most of the people in charge of education have little knowledge of the more substantial aspects of humanity.

Because the Waldorf system is, in a sense, a deep pool to enter, in terms of coming to understand it, several points need to be considered.  Some of the main aspects are presented below.

Considerations Regarding Waldorf Education:
 
Waldorf Education strives to focus holistically, that is, to develop all three functions of the human soul  - thinking, feeling and willing  - on an equal basis.  Thus, in addition to academic training, art, music, and drama are presented (the feeling arena), as well as the doing of things  - fine motor activity such as handwork, and agility/coordination exercises (the willing arena).

By comprehending the long term social/spiritual evolution of humanity, Steiner was able to re-capitulate that development in his educational vision, and to align it in such a way as to match the particular age of a child directly with the curriculum.  Steiner fine-tuned this so that the body of story content presented to any given age resonates with the consciousness of the child, as it changes and advances through the grades.  Norse myths, for example, meet the specific nature of the child's consciousness in Grade Four in an abiding way.

The stories reside in the main lesson material in a core manner. They are the heart of the lessons, from which the various subjects are integrated and counter-woven.

The Waldorf teacher strives to present content from the whole to the parts.  As much as possible, reductionist approaches are avoided, and holism prevails.

Of utmost importance is avoiding over-taxing the natural unfolding of the child's etheric constitution.  Overly intellectual activity in a child before age 9, and especially before age 7  - such as reading, with it's excessive mental demand (coding, de-coding, culturally contrived mental gymnastics)  - not only can damage the child's health in subsequent years, due to excessive drain on the constitution-forming etheric forces, but proves to be of no long term value (see next point).  The debilitating effects of such practices are experienced in eyesight, constitutional energetics, the immune system, and later on in life, a variety of hardening effects (sclerotic conditions, hardening of arteries , etc.).

To view the whole article visit the Insight21 site.

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Josef Graf is the coordinator of Insight21 and the sister site, Earth Vision  - doorways for the 21st Century.

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We deal with a method which is totally unconventional but help in Carrying out multiplication easily, speedily and executing mentally. The method, based on a sutra (Formula) of Ancient Indian Vedic Mathematics, called "The Urdhva Tiryak Sutra" which means Vertically and cross-wise is applied to multiplication of numbers. Here, we will apply it to multiplication of two digit numbers. We provide lucid explanation of the method with a number of Examples.

There are methods, which are totally unconventional but help in Carry
ng out tedious and cumbersome arithmetical operations, easily, speedily and in some cases executing them mentally.

People who are deeply rooted in the conventional methods, may find it difficult, at first reading, to understand the methods.

But, these methods, based on the Sutras (aphorisms or Formulas) of Ancient Indian Vedic Mathematics are simple and easy to understand, remember and apply, even by little children.

Here, we will apply a sutra of Vedic Math as applied to multiplication of two digit numbers.

 The Urdhva Tiryak Sutra  (meaning : Vertically and cross-wise) :

This is a general Formula applicable to all cases of multiplication.

Using this principle, we can find the product of two numbers easily.

Multiply vertically and crosswise to get the digits of the product.

Examples will clarify the method.

Before seeing the examples, let us see the formula for finding the product of two digit numbers.

Let us say the two digits of the first number be 'a' (tens' digit) and 'b'(units' digit).

And those of the second number be 'p' (tens' digit) and 'q'(units' digit).

Write the digits of the two numbers one below the other as follows.

          a  b
          p  q

The product of these numbers has three parts which are given below seperated by '/'.

          a  b
          p  q
          ------
          ap/(aq+pb)/bq
          ------

'ap' is the Hundreds' part which is the vertical product of the first column.

(aq+pb) is the Tens' part which is the sum of the cross-wise products 'aq' and 'pb'.

'bq' is the units' part which is the vertical product of the second column. 

Let us see the method by examples.

 Example 1 :

To find 21 x 13

          21                 
          13
          -----
          2x1/2x3+1x1/1x3
          = 2/7/3
          21 x 13 = 273

The product has three parts and each part is seperated by slash (/).

First part of the product = product of first vertical digits = 2x1 = 2

Second part of the product = sum of the cross-wise products = 2x3+1x1 = 6+1 = 7

Third part of the product = product of second vertical digits = 1x3 = 3

Thus 21 x 13 = 273.
 
Example 2 :

To find 41 x 51

          41
          51
          ----
          4x5/4x1+5x1/1x1
          =20/9/1
          41x51 = 2091

The product has three parts and each part is seperated by slash (/).

First part of the product = product of first vertical digits = 4x5 = 20

Second part of the product = sum of the cross-wise products  = 4x1+5x1 = 4+5 = 9

Third part of the product = product of second vertical digits = 1x1 = 1

Thus 41 x 51 = 2091.

 Example 3 :

To find 23 x 42

          23
          42
          ----
          2x4/2x2+4x3/3x2
          =8/16/6
          =8+1/6/6
          =9/6/6
          23x43 = 966

The product has three parts and each part is seperated by slash (/).

First part of the product = product of first vertical digits = 2x4 = 8

Second part of the product = sum of the cross-wise products  = 2x2+4x3 = 4+12 = 16

This is a two digit number.

Units digit (6) is retained and tens' digit (1) is carried over to the immediate left place.

See that in 16, 1 is written in small letters indicating its carry over to the immediate left place and 6 is written normally indicating it is retained in its place.

Third part of the product = product of second vertical digits = 3x2 = 6

Thus 23 x 42 = 966.

To explain the procedure clearly, so many steps are shown.

In practice we can do the calculations mentally and write the answer in fewer steps as follows.

          23
          42
         ----
          8/16/6
          =9/6/6 (worked out from right)

          23 x 42 = 966.

 Example 4 :

To find 37 x 29

          37
          29
          ----
          3x2/3x9+2x7/7x9
          =6/27+14/63
          =6/27+14+6/3
          =6/47/3
          =6+4/7/3
          =10/7/3
          37x29=1073

The product has three parts and each part is seperated by slash (/).

First part of the product (before carry over from second part) = product of first vertical digits = 3x2 = 6

Second part of the product (before carry over from third part) = sum of the cross-wise products  = 3x9+2x7 = 27+14

Third part of the product = product of second vertical digits = 7x9 = 63

This is a two digit number.

Units digit (3) is retained and tens' digit (6) is carried over to the immediate left place.

See that in 63, 6 is written in small letters indicating its carry over to the immediate left place and 3 is written normally indicating it is retained in its place.

Now,

Second part of the product (after carry over from third part) = 27+14+6 = 47

This is a two digit number.

Units digit (7) is retained and tens' digit (4) is carried over to the immediate left place.

See that in 47, 4 is written in small letters indicating its carry over to the immediate left place and 7 is written normally indicating it is retained in its place.

Now,

First part of the product (after carry over from second part) = 6+4 = 10

Thus 37 x 29 = 1073.

To explain the procedure clearly, so many steps are shown.

In practice we can do the calculations mentally and write the answer in fewer steps as follows.

          37
          29
          ----
          6/41/63
          =10/7/3 (worked out from right)

          37 x 29 = 1073.

 Example 5 :

 To find 68 x 79

          68
          79
          ----
          6x7/6x9+7x8/8x9
          =42/54+56/72
          =42/110+7/2
          =42/117/2
          =42+11/7/2
          =53/7/2
          68x79=5372

By this time, you are familiar with the procedure and you can understand the above problem.

Thus 68 x 79 = 5372.

To explain the procedure clearly, so many steps are shown.

In practice we can do the calculations mentally and write the answer in fewer steps as follows.

          68
          79
          ----
          42/110/72
          =53/7/2 (worked out from right)
          68 x 79 = 5372.

 Proof of the method adopted :

We know,

(ay + b)(py + q) = y2(ap) + y(aq + bp) + bq

Multiplying two digit numbers is similar with y = 10

10^2 term and units term are vertical products and 10 term is cross-wise products' sum.

[a(10) + b][p(10) + q] = 102(ap) + 10(aq + bp) + bq

 The digits of the two numbers :

          a  b
          p  q

 The three parts of the product :

ap/(aq + pb)/bq   (proved.)

For More Vedic Math Problems , go to

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Age: 47 years old

Qualifications: B.Tech., M.S. (from IIT, Madras) Has 14 years of teaching experience.  Love for math and love for teaching makes him feel more than happy to help. For First-Rate Math Help, go to the author's web site http://www.math-help-ace.com/ It Aims to help to make every one an ace (expert) in math. Explains lucidly math topics for kids and teens with solved examples and exercises. Highlights the salient points and formulas. Helps to develop confidence and desire to continue. Helps to perceive the work as less demanding. Helps to to integrate the current problem with existing knowledge and ideas. Helps every student succeed in math by making the journey a pleasant one.

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The 6 swords is a card often regarded as difficult to read from a personal perspective. Its keyword is science yet it has imagery that is very spiritual. I look at the overview of this card's meaning in the Thoth deck and point to a variety of ways it shares with us its message.

So the basics, as a 6 it is a perfected number and corresponds to the position of Tiphareth on the Qabala and this is the position of beauty and perfection of heaven on earth. So it is the peak of the swords suit here. The place where the inte
lect is at its highest point. Understanding all the world in an intellectual sense. On the card are the windmills of air showing movement and flux of the winds I feel rapid thought and understanding too . On a personal level it is that feeling when you feel you are suddenly coming to understand things that were once a mystery to you - the click and ah-har moment we experience at various times in our lives.

So this card is associated with science in the general sense of the word - logic, computers, information and communication of these 'facts' However this is only one aspect there is a deeper level - the sense of how the universe makes sense and the universal laws of spirit. You can see the cross in the center as a representation of this. This card I feel is about coming to that understanding of how the world 'really' works from a spiritual perspective. Understanding the spiritual laws deep in yourself. You may at one time read about concepts of manifestation, magick and the spiritual laws written by mystics and masters throughout the ages, but this is only the beginning, real understanding only comes when these writings are internalised and become a part of your knowing - this card is about that knowing... the sense that you knew the words all along about a concept but that one event or click that has happened means that suddenly you feel the knowledge as part of you, you 'know' in the deeper sense of the word. Often it is a place you come to which when you try and describe what you 'know' you find yourself using phrases and concepts that seem well known to both yourself and others, and it is hard to explain what the real difference is when you really understand the concept you have known on the surface for such a long time.

So this card is about learning and about studying - both on the surface, knowledge of something - as well as the deeper 'knowing' of something. This knowing brings with it a feeling of self esteem as you understand your own position within the world and knowledge - represented by the yellow surrounding some of the shapes.

There is also a sense that you can step even further along this process - you have the logical understanding of the world and then the click of knowing, to the final stage of creating sometime new. Having original thought and being able to come to a new understanding that perhaps another has not fed you in any way. Something out of your own creative well. Not creativity in the sense of self expression but more in the sense of creating new concepts and thoughtforms to describe and explain the world out there or within.

There is balance and harmony of thought here. Taking a step into more mundane readings this card also might indicate a group working well together to create ideas and solutions that are more than a sum of the parts or people who come together. A braintank, brainstorm, to come to group solutions. I would also indicate work with computing, information delivery and data related things in all forms.

The underlying nature of the world can be expressed through geometry, numbers and mathematical concepts, this card can also represent the mathematical ways we express the world around us and on a mundane level this card could indicate a skill with figures and understanding of the science of the world in the usual sense. With science at its edges of exploration becoming as if a spiritual system, or coming as a way to talk of events known by spiritual students for many years, quantum physics, electromagnetics, kirlian photography etc , the boundaries between science and spiritual beliefs merges - I feel this card shows us how the two can be united.

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I have been reading the tarot for 20 years focusing mainly on the Thoth deck and its wondrous images. My background as a counsellor and counselling trainer has informed my use of this deck and I find it very powerful to work with. I offer online training now with the Thoth tarot deck exploring its use from psychological and intuitive perspectives. I also work with people helping them develop their intuition. I offer MP3 visualisations, tarot readings, telephone and face to face. I live in North Wales with my husband and son. http://www.tarot-training.co.uk http://www.seeds-of-light.co.uk

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Individualized Study is one way of phrasing the revolution that has taken over higher education.

Today, there is a growing interest in the area of distance learning courses. These courses can include correspondence courses, telecommunications (such as radio and television broadcast), or even synchronous or asynchronous internet based courses, Net podcasts and courses that are available remotely. The sheer amount of courses that are available to students today is nearly immeasurable.

Students will be able to learn mo
ern disciplines and skills such as graphic design or computer science, but they can also experience older sciences (which has gained and continues to enjoy) becoming more popular in the modern world. Homeopathy distance learning courses are available from many different institutions. Due to the rise of demand for information for homeopathic sciences, it’s worthwhile to take a considerable look.

Patients using homeopathy use it for a variety of reasons and to try to deal with a lot of of health concerns, spanning the scope from wellness to disease prevention and treating injuries illnesses, and chronic conditions. Studies have revealed that a lot of patients rely on homeopathic care do so for help with a medical problem. But most of the people who use it will self diagnose and perform treatment on themselves with homeopathic products and never consult with a professionalwith an expert homeopathic practitioner.

Whether through homeopathy distance learning courses or other education means, homeopathic practitioners train differently based on their location. in the majority of United Kingdom and other European countries, training in homeopathy is usually gained as what is called either a primary or a professional degree completed over 3 to 6 years or as a postgraduate course of training for doctors.

In the US homeoeopathic training and certification is obtained via diploma programs, certificate programs, short courses, and correspondence courses. Homeopathic training is also an important part of the field of naturopathy which is basically a whole person alternative medical system that comes from European countries. and it is still very popular there.

The purpose behind naturopathy is to help the ability of the body to repair itself assisted by dietary and lifestyle changes in tandem with CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) therapies (including herbal remedies, massage, and joint manipulation). In the United States, a vast number of homeopathic practitioners are involved in an existing health care practice in which the practitioner is licensed. Included in these partnerships can be. conventional medicine, naturopathy, chiropractic, dentistry, or acupuncture. Homeopathy is also used to treat animals and is a critical part in a few veterinary practices. The laws of the United States regarding which training and lisence to practice this are different in each state. Three states (Connecticut, Arizona , and Nevada) license practicing medical doctors in homeopathy.

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Amidst the hundreds of degrees and courses that one can choose for, computer science degrees seem to be the most widely preferred course these days.

Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a well known university all over earth. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private land-grant university and while it is a private university MIT consists of five school and one college. The institution lays strong emphasis on scientific and technological research and is we
l known for it’s expertise in these subjects. Obtaining your degree from MIT is very important, as it is well known. That is why there are so many that seek a MIT degree in various subjects like mathematics, arts, zoology, music, healthcare or even a MIT computer science academic degree.

The famed MIT computer science degree is not only known for the reputation it holds all over the world but also for the enriching learning experience that it offers to the students. This degree offers an extremely high quality education for the students who persue it which is why the degree is popular with even the biggest of corporate honchos. The quality of the education served at MIT is evident from the fact the sheer amount of prizes credited to the institution The motto of the institute is ‘Excellence in engineering’ and is suggested by the various alumni that have held their name in their respective fields. Some of the more famous alumni feature names like: Col. Buzz Aldrin, NASA Astronaut, IM Pei the world-renowned designer and architect and Robert Metcalfe, inventor of Ethernet.

If you are going to go to MIT you can undertake several programs in computer science. These could be an undergrad program, a bachelor's degree, or even a master's in computer science. Each program presents you with a quality education and gives you the skills you need for a good career in IT. Though among many different subjects that you are taught as a part of a MIT computer science degree that include artificial intelligence as well as aerospace engineering which continue to be specialize areas of the college. This program focuses on achievement of specific tasks that are complex and require very accurate definition.

The CSD helps you make a bright and prospering career in mostly any area which could possibly be something as technical as hardware engineering or you could even be in one of the most unique jobs such as a game developer. Computer algorithms, games and graphics, computer architecture, software engineering programs or computer security, are just a few of a plethora of fields that you can choose from. Sounds intriguing, doesn’t it so after obtaining an MIT degree you should never have to look over your shoulder in life So , what are you waiting for - head to MIT now and get set for a rocking career.

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Community colleges emerged as an answer to the posh universities that catered mainly to the elite section of the society.

If you are shopping around a college to attend in Tacoma then Tacoma Community College is a good choice for you. Located in central Tacoma it’s boasts satellite operations in the Gig Harbor as well as Tacoma Mall.  An easily accessible campus location, and a carefully planned class structure and adequate scope for recreational activities make the college one of the top choices. Other than serving t
e Tacoma region, this community college it does services for the Pierce County part of the Kitsap Peninsula.

The college goes back as far as 1962 as it recieved the blessing of the voters but it was in 1965 that the first class session of the college first occurred. Since the very first day it’s existence, the Tacoma community college  has served not just the local community where the college resides but also communities outside the college as well. The college is also entitled to the accreditation of Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Being that it has found it’s rightful place as one of the 34 Washington community and technical colleges, the college provides services for almost 15,000 students yearly.

The Tacoma Community College offers a wide variety of programs that one can choose and one has the option of zeroing in on a particular course from a selection of 25 professional and technical programs. Further on, you can decide on courses from several short-term courses in the subject you chose. These could be law enforcement, health care, information technology as well as a ton of others with all of the courses available to you at much lower cost. At a low price and more convenience, TCC is definitelysure to be one nice experience.

Studying at TCC becomes an even more enriching experience because of its small class size as with around twenty students in each class,learning is easier and more comfortable. Thanks to this structure you get to study closer with your students and teachers. But this great academic structure is not the one thing you get out of attending. It’s great for those who play sports as well. Whether you are basketball freak or a baseball lover, you’ll have the chance to play everything at TCC but if you aren’t satisfied with that, we even have athletic scholarships for almost all sports which are given as (null tuition waivers.

Finally, the Tacoma Community College has all the facilities a student would require  And as you’d expect , you willthere is no doubt you’ll be able to to take pleasure in each and every day of your study in the college.

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Community colleges emerged as an answer to the posh universities that catered mainly to the elite section of the society.

One of the more agressive and disastrous forms of cancer is neuroendocrine carcinoma of colon. The worst thing about this is that more often than not it is detected at the advanced stages at which time it is more difficult to make treatments.

As the effects of neuroendocrine colon cancer become visible only as the condition advances the chances of survival of the patient drops drastically The tum
rs are malignant and are usually detected with distant metastases. In several surveys, reports tell us that in almost all cases of neuroendocrine cancer ends in death.

Though the possibilities of neuroendocrine carcinoma in colon are rare at best if one has the misfortune to become affected the health of the patient appears even worse than patients who suffer from adenocarcinoma.

Researches have showcased that the end results of this form of cancer stay the same with age, sex or tumor location. But neuroendocrine colon carcinoma does depend on the stage of the tumor. Normal trends reveal that most peopleshow that generally people in stage 1 and 2 of cancer usually do not suffer from neuroendocrine colon cancer. On the other hand, in several cases, if said tumor is in stage 3 or 4, it is a laborious and tough job to treat the neuroendocrine colon carcinoma.

It is unfortunate that medical science has few techniques to help patients with this cancer. One of the most popular methods that the doctors often use is immunohistochemical staining methods. This method helps doctors in dealing with the critical nature of the neuroendocrine colon cancer and really helps determine the suitable medication and treatment for it. Immunohistochemical staining methods is specifically used for neuroendocrine markers. Involved in that, is the staining of the tumor with an antibody called A-80 which will help in the identification of the quantum of neuroendocrine differentiation and nature of the damage on the patient’s health.

Neuroendocrine colon carcinoma is difficult to treat and in a case study in which a number of patients suffered from colon carcinoma underwent examination and, an observation was made that the average survival rate for this disease was approximately seven months. While in a predominant stage, these rates decrease , to as low as five months or less. Most cases were originally seen as carcinoids but later they developed in to neuroendocrine colon carcinoma. Neuroendocrine colon cancer has a poor prognosis and surgery is not always a perfect or even viable treatment so surgery may not even even cure the patient. Therefore it becomes necessary to make note of carcinoma on time and administer the proper treatment.

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Where a package tour or studying for a career in the culinary arts meets a fork in the road at a Tuscany cooking school

A Tuscany cooking school offers a willing student not only the art of making Tuscan recipes, but also information about Tuscan culture manifested in the area's food and eating traditions. Cooking schools that specialize in Tuscan and general Italian food offer comprehensive lessons to those who plan to have a serious career in Italian cooking and provide short courses to tourists and visitors who wis
to learn the basics of Tuscan cookery.

For tourists visiting Tuscany or other cities in Italy, enrolling in a cooking class or wine tasting tour is a great way to spend their vacation. A number of hotels, travel firms and other tourist-related businesses in the country offer tour packages that include wine and cooking classes. Some of them are highlighted here

One example of an entity that offers this experience is Good Tastes of Tuscany. This provider offers classes for both beginners and experts. There are single-day classes, multiple day classes and weekly courses. The single-day class offering caters to people who need introductory lessons to the art of Tuscan cooking and also to advanced students who wish to improve their knowledge about Italian cooking. These classes are usually offered to tourists or visitors who plan to stay for a short period in the area. For a more comprehensive lesson on Tuscan cooking, the multiple and weekly adventure programs are recommended by Good Tastes.

Another option that visitors in Tuscany can explore is the Villa Delia Hotel and Tuscany Cooking School. The cooking lessons are held in the 17th century hotel located in Tuscany and conducted by resident chef Marietta Menghi. Local recipes and Tuscan bread making are the main focus of the lessons which can be conducted from five days up to 10 days, depending on how comprehensive a student would like the course to be. The lessons can be part of a package that may also include accommodation, meals and guided excursions.

For those who are serious about learning Tuscan cookery and are not looking for classes that are just part of a package tour, then enrolling in culinary schools is the best option. Italy is home to a number of schools that specialize in Italian cooking; and one of them is Toscana Saporita School. This school is located in Tuscany and offers short-term classes and comprehensive culinary education. The main focus of the school is traditional Tuscan cooking technique. Toscana caters to both beginners and professional chefs and even has specialized lessons for vegetarian cooking enthusiasts.

A Tuscany cooking school can be a full-pledged institution designed to help students looking for a career in culinary arts, or it can be a part of a package tour meant to entertain a visitor, and at the same, teach him the art of Tuscan cooking. Whatever level of interest in Tuscan cooking a person has , looking for a school that can help him will definitely not be a problem.

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 If you want to learn Chinese, the one way that you can do so is in China. There are many different dialects of Chinese that you can learn. When you learn Chinese in China, you will learn from the area where you stay.

If you want to learn Chinese, the one way that you can do so is in China. There are many different dialects of Chinese that you can learn. When you learn Chinese in China, you will learn from the area where you stay.

Bracing Yourself for a Whole Different World

Learning Chinese fro
English can be difficult - more so than learning other languages. The reason for this is that you do not have the luxury of translating with a book. The alphabet is different in Chinese. The first thing that you need to learn if you are going to learn this language is the alphabet. Once you learn the Chinese alphabet, you can start recognizing words.

It is best for you to take some classes in Chinese before you decide to embark on a trip to China to learn Chinese. You can take a few classes at your local community college or even online. You should have some sort of a head start when you want to learn Chinese, before you actually get to China.

Deciding the Dialect

Before you start learning Chinese, be sure that you know which part of China you will be visiting so that you can learn that particular dialect. For example, if you are planning on visiting Hong Kong, you will want to learn Cantonese, as this is the dialect that is spoken in this part of China the most.

Once you are ready for your trip, be sure to bring any learning materials with you. Many people in the major cities in China speak English, although those on the outskirts of town do not. Chances are that you will have no choice but to learn to speak Chinese if you travel outside of the major cities in China. You may rely on a guide to speak for you, but you should try to master this skill yourself.

After you have learned a few words in Chinese and have picked up the alphabet, you will be able to start to communicate in Chinese to others. Although your language will be rusty at first, you will soon get the hang of it. Chinese is not a difficult language to master, once you select a dialect and learn the alphabet. As soon as you pick up the concept of the language, you will then be able to pick up an increasing number of words. The more you force yourself to speak Chinese, the better off you will be. You will find that it becomes easier to communicate in this language the more you use it.

Out of Sight; Out of Mind

Once you return from your trip to China, you should use Chinese as often as possible so that you can retain the language. If you do not use a language, you will lose it - even if it the native tongue that you were taught to speak when you were a child. If you want to continue to converse in Chinese, then you will have to make it a point to engage others in conversations in the Chinese language , even after you return from your trip to China.

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Where to get an accredited online interior design degree to seriously boost your career prospects and salary.

You can get an interior design degree online from a number of reputable universities including Penn Foster and Ashworth University.

If this is a career that you are interested in, you probably want to know a little about the types of classes that are required, the amount of time it takes to receive certification and the career forecast. You will find that information here.

To obtain a bachelor's degree,
you'll need the basic courses; math, English, etc, plus specific courses such as office design, CAD graphics and architectural fundamentals.

Electives that complement your education include ergonomics and creating environmentally friendly spaces. An associate's degree is also available.

Once you receive and associate's degree, you can act as a designer's assistant, which is a good idea, because many states require a combination of education and six years of work experience in the field in order to sit for the licensing exam.

You'll still need a bachelor's degree to sit for the exam, but a couple of years working as an assistant will count towards the six years of field work.

The length of time that it takes to get an Associate's interior design degree online could be less than what it would take in a traditional school, depending on how quickly you work.

In a traditional classroom, the course would take two years to complete; four years for a bachelor's degree. But, people that are able to work at a faster pace can sometimes cut this time down, significantly. That's one of the advantages of an on-line education.

You have the ability to work at your own pace too. You aren't limited by a professor's schedule. At one time, distance learning was only popular with people that lived far away from a two or four year college. Today, the average lifestyle is well-suited to this type of education.

In the next decade, you are likely to see more and more people that got their interior design degree online, rather than in a standard university. Even many of those traditional universities are now offering some of their courses on-line.

There is an option to an interior design degree online that you may find appealing, depending on what your goals are. Interior decorating take less time, typically two-three years.

You may still be able to qualify as a designer's apprentice whilst you do your bachelor's degree.

Decorators and designers have an annual average income of $50,000 per year. Experienced designers, of course, make more. Your compensation will increase as your experience and reputation grows.

You may already have the "eye" for achieving balance with the furnishings in a room. Some people call it "good taste", but one of the things that you'll need to remember as you go along is that people's tastes vary.

Something that you might not find appealing may appeal to others. So , one of the things that you will learn to do is find out what your clients want.

That's one of the things that come with experience. An interior design degree online is your starting point.

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Getting indoctrinated into the art of cooking with culinary institute boot camp programs

A culinary institute boot camp teaches the basics of culinary arts to those who wish to traverse a path towards becoming a professional chef. Mind you, people who wish to enroll just for the fun of learning how to cook will not be turned away either. A boot camp, as defined in military terms, is an initial training and indoctrination process for new personnel. It is the same with culinary arts; boot camps are for those who wish to
be indoctrinated in the art of cooking.

There are a number of cooking schools and culinary arts institutes that offer boot camp programs. One of them is the Culinary Institute of America (CIA). In CIA's Hyde Park, New York unit, several boot camp programs are being offered. The lessons are conducted from two days to five days, depending on which program a student prefers. There are boot camp programs for baking, dinner party cooking, Italian cooking, healthy food preparations, hors d'oeuvres, gourmet meals, Asian and French cuisines and other specializations related to the art of cooking.

According to the CIA program list, these boot camp programs are not all about cooking, they also include lessons in esthetic preparation of food, techniques in hosting events like dinner parties, party-planning methods and even choosing the right ingredients for the dishes being prepared. In short, all the nitty-gritty of food preparation.

Another culinary institute that offers boot camp sessions is the Fairburn Farm Culinary Retreat and Guesthouse. Fairburn has spring and fall boot camps comprise of five days of cooking lessons. These programs focus on farm to table skills that include harvesting, preserving and cooking farm produce. The school accommodates both professional and beginner cooks. Fee starts at $1,995 which includes accommodations, meals and preserves that can be taken home. Arguably, the best part of these programs is the chance for aspiring culinary artists to see bakers, cheese makers, wine-makers and farm producers at work and understand how each discipline contributes to the creation of meals.

For a more interesting setting, cooking enthusiasts can opt for the University of Alaska Anchorage's Culinary Arts and Hospitality boot camp programs. The university offers both culinary and bakery boot camp sessions. In the bakery program, the basics of bread-making, pastries, cookies and other baked goods preparation are taught. There is also a specialized program for younger students aged 12 to 17 and an advanced course for those who already have knowledge of advanced baking and cake decorating. Under the school's culinary boot camp session, students can learn how to prepare entrees, salads, sandwiches and even acquire knife skills, learn kitchen safety and proper kitchen and food sanitation.

A culinary institute boot camp can be as basic as cooking lessons and can be as comprehensive as learning other things about food preparation, like sanitation and safety in the kitchen. Whichever part of culinary arts a person is interested in , most of these programs are likely to provide it.

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How the use of modern techniques such as podcasting can enhance the learning experience.

Education researchers have discovered there is more to learning than meets the eye and that just telling or showing students information in the form of lectures and presentations may not produce as good a performance from them as finding a way to keep repeating that information without boring them to tears.

The basic premise is that when a student is shown information, they will absorb, at best, just 20% of the content. When lectur
rs, for example, combine showing information with giving the same information verbally, the retention rate rises to 30% but when students are able to return to that same information, over and over again, their ability to absorb it more than doubles to 70%.

With this in mind, a growing number of study courses, particularly those aimed at adults re-training or returning to the classroom are introducing Podcasts so that students can return, at their leisure, to lectures they have already attended or may have missed due to other commitments.

Many of the students who sign up for the intensive, year-long Postgraduate Diploma in Residential Landscape Architecture course are switching careers and juggling family and other responsibilities alongside their garden design studies so introducing "anytime, anywhere" access to "repeats" of information will now form a key component of the learning tools available to them.

The tutors at the Oxford College of Garden Design, for example, are currently working on a comprehensive range of Podcasts that, in effect , capture all the lectures given on the UK's top-rated garden design course.

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Duncan Heather is one of Europe's foremost garden designers, to-date having won five gold, one silver & one bronze medal and three best of show awards for his design work.   He originally trained under, and then worked for, top international designer and author John Brookes before concentrating on his own design practice in Henley-on-Thames. Duncan is the director of the prestigious Oxford College of Garden Design which offers a post-graduate diploma in residential landscape architect now widely recognised as one of the best garden design courses in the world (see http://www.garden-design-courses.co.uk for details of taster courses).

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Change is perhaps the only thing that is permanent in life. If you want to keep up with the times it is essential that you understand that the pursuit of knowledge and education is an endless one and an online accredited degree is one way of helping you achieve that goal.

Online accredited degrees are educational degrees, offered by reputable universities, which have been accredited by the  government of that regio
. There are many benefits of acquiring such accredited degrees online. The primary one is that it requires virtually no commuting, thus saving you a lot of time and travel expenses. This kind of an online accredited degree will let you complete your selected course, according to your convenience at any time of the day. You can also learn these online accredited courses at your own pace and individual style.

Should you decide not to pursue an online accredited degree program, then you face the risk of devalueing your degree from various employers, educational institutions and universities. Thus, online accredited degree programs have more weight and greater reputation than non-accredited ones.

In order to find out whether your preferred educational institution is accredited, you need to do some research to ascertain the accreditation of various education universities online. Once you complete such courses, you will be able to achieve online certificate degrees. This kind of a program online accredited degree will add extra qualification to your resume.

Online education may not be easier or simpler than traditional courses. However, online education courses and online degree programs give you the advantage of studying at flexible hours. When these degrees gain accreditation, they become quite reputed and appreciated globally.

Distance education primarily involves the earning of degrees and certificates, whereby you do not have to go to any campus or take classes from any teacher directly. Online distance education is very common in this type of education. There are many reputable distance education universities that offer distance higher education and international distance education online.

They also offer many accredited degrees online bachelor and masters as well. This kind of online accredited degree, bachelor and masters are open to almost anyone and everyone and covers a wide range of academic subjects that are in demand all over the world. Even hvac continuing education programs are available online.

You will also find many regionally accredited colleges that offer many online courses for students. These kind of courses primarily benefit physically handicapped and disabled students. However, there is a certain criteria for selection that students who apply for such an online course must pass. Once you fulfill those, you become eligible for such courses.

Apart from academic courses, there are also many non-academic technical courses available online. For instance, the hospitality services management and other management courses are both reputable and popular. You can achieve distance education bachelor and masters degree in these courses and receive certificates as well. These will enable you to have a greater chance of getting placement in related jobs.

However, you should not get confused with an online course or program with a correspondence one. The primary difference between them is that in the case of the former the course materials for study are accessible via Internet, while for the latter the study material is sent via courier or by post.

In recent times, the popularity and demand of online educational programs has grown considerably. But be warned, you should be aware of the presence of fake high school diplomas and other programs that are not genuine. In this context , online accredited degrees are the most reputable and reliable.

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No matter what method is used to teach reading, learners need some form of practice and educators need to have a viable method of assessing progress. Although many homeschooling parents shy away from the use of worksheets and practice sheets when teaching reading, both can be viable aids when used properly. These tools can not only provide learners with the practice they need to become good readers, they can also help hold children's interest.

Teaching children to learn to read at home can be much like teaching them to learn t
read in the classroom. The key to success is developing a reading program that takes advantage of all available resources and one that is geared toward the learning style of the child. The good news is that there are many reading resources available to help homeschooling educators present fresh and interesting material to new students while they learn to read.

Using Worksheets and Practice Sheets to Teach Children Learn to Read

Experts agree that, no matter what method is used to teach kids to learn to read, children need to be provided with some form of practice and educators need to have a viable method of assessing progress. And, although many homeschooling parents shy away from the use of worksheets and practice sheets when facilitate the process of learning to read, both of these can be viable forms of reading aids when used properly. And, creatively using these tools can not only provide learners with the practice they need to become good readers, they can also help hold the interest of a child who has trouble focusing.

Reading worksheets do not have to be the boring, standardized practice sheets found in classrooms nationwide. The internet and other homeschooling parents both house a wealth of ideas for creative worksheets. Educators and parents interested in personalizing a child's learning to read instruction can even create their own worksheets based on their child's special interests. A child who is fascinated with sports can be provided with sports-related worksheets. A child with a particular interest in animals can be given worksheets that focus on pets. Many of the worksheets that can be found online can be altered to reflect the interests of the child.

Additional Tools to Help Homeschool Parents Facilitate Teaching Their Children Learn to Read

Homeschooling educator networks, seasoned teachers, and the internet are all wonderful resources for reading lesson plans, activities, and programs. The internet has opened up a world full of sites where in-school educators and homeschooling parents "gather" to share their ideas for creative lesson plans and activities such as book reports and writing activities. Any homeschooling parent who finds themselves at a loss for new material can visit the internet for reading resources.

Fortunately, with only a little creativity and a home computer, homeschooling educators and parents can individualize many of these materials to reflect the interest of the child(ren) as they teach them to learn to read. Worksheets that cannot be personalized can still provide a wealth of resource ideas for worksheet and practice sheet design and creation. There are so many fresh ideas for worksheets and lesson plans available online and in homeschooling groups that there is no need to shun the use of these viable reading tools.

Homemade worksheets used in conjunction with established resources, such as computer programs that can individualize the instruction for each student , have been found to result in increased student success. The key is to supplement an established program with reading resources that emphasize the strengths of the child.

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Michael Levy is a teacher and university researcher who has published more than 250 articles about learning. His latest project is Reading Buddy 2.0, software for teaching children to learn to read basic English using an innovative syllabics methodology. He freely shares this learn to read software with interested teachers and students. Claim your free copy of Reading Buddy 2.0.

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Plato tells the story of men being held hostage in a cave for decades, while having terrifying illusions projected on the cave wall.

  In the book The Republic, Plato tells the story of prisoners of war that were held captive in a cave for such a long period of time, they could not remember their lives before their captivity. These men were forced to face the back of the cave wall for decades, while a fire burned behind them for illumination. The only objects that the prisoners could s
e were the cave wall, their own shadows and the shadows of the beasts guarding them. This was both terrifying and paralyzing for the men.

One day, one of the men found the courage to look back at the fire and the beast guarding them. What he found were ordinary men guarding over them. The guards had cut-outs of monsters and projected the shadows to the back of the cave where the prisoners were held. This was the easiest and most effective way for the guards to control the prisoners.

The knowing prisoner found an opportunity to escape the cave and did so as soon as possible. When the free man stepped out of the cave, he could not believe his eyes. The sun, that he now remembered, was much brighter than the cave fire. He smelled the flowers, remembering their scent from his youth. The free man watched as people went about their daily lives, remembering his life before captivity.

The free man was overwhelmed with the joy of remembering his former life, his real life. The free man wanted to free his fellow prisoners as soon as he could and planned his quest. The next day at an opportune time the free man made his way back to the cave. When he found the guards away from their posts, the free man sprang into action. Running to his fellow prisoners and telling them of everything he discovered to be real, both inside and outside the cave. He told his friends of the cut-out monsters that terrified them. About the sun outside the cave that was much brighter than the fire that illuminated the cave. The free man told his friends about all the wonderful things he had discovered again in his new found freedom.

After hearing everything the free man had to say, the prisoners showed disbelief, mockery, and hatred toward the free man. They thought, how could this man know better than they did? How dare the man pretend to know more than they did.

The free man left the prisoners in the cave and walked back out to his freedom.

In today's world, we are allowed to walk anywhere we want to inside the cave, its encouraged. The cut-out monsters are projected on every wall, floor and ceiling. Our scary shadows come from the same place that lights our cave. TV, Radio, Internet, Newspapers etc.. Once we free ourselves from the Maya (Illusion) we can walk back outside the cave and remember who we truly are, again. The first step for the free man was to recognize the Maya. The second step was to understand who he was not. The third step was to understand who he was, to "Know Thyself."

As far as us going back into the cave to save our fellow prisoners...the Illusion is slowly fading away. Many will cling to , "the good old days." Cling onto the projections of shadows that were on their cave walls. Others will finally leave the cave and find a sun brighter than the cave fire and a SELF greater than they could have ever imagined.

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Beau Hermes is a 46 year old Rancher, Energy Producer and part-time Philosopher from Texas.

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College students across the Country are dropping out of school due to financial pressures. Find out how an effective college financial literacy program can keep them in school and on the road to financial independence.

According to recent reports there is a financial crisis sweeping the country has affected everybody, but college student have been some of the hardest hit. Many people forget to consider is how it will affect their children's college education.

Now days it is tough to get a student loan and this is even
affecting many current students. Unfortunately, more are more students are dropping out of college due to financial reasons. Many universities have made cuts to their class schedule which forces many college students to stay in school for several more years to earn their degree. This often leaves them with a large college debt bill when they finally do graduate.

One of the best things one can do in a climate of economic challenge is to get a college education. For many high school students, a college education is something they were working towards for many years. Yet when many do graduate high school they are unprepared for the financial challenges that await them in college.

Since financial education is not required in most high schools and many parents are not able to teach this to their children either - it is up to colleges to give them a financial literacy program they need to succeed. This not only will help the students but also the colleges themselves. College financial literacy programs will help them retain students, boost their graduation rate and earn a highly respected reputation.

Providing a college financial literacy program will help your students be responsible with their money and this is a crucial part of preparing them for college and beyond. One great way to do this is through college financial literacy programs and we'll take a look at how these programs can make a difference in your student's college success.

College financial literacy programs are designed to getting students ready to be financially responsible. Plus this involves them picking up real world life skills that will help them succeed after college. A practical college financial literacy program should include: the mental game of money, having a proper relationship with money, what accounts to open, how to evaluate loans, how to build credit, investments, how to use credit and debit cards responsibly, and deciding the difference between a need and a want.

College financial literacy programs should teach your students about finances in a way they relate too. Financial literacy presentations, curriculum and other programs should instill these skills in a way that educates and entertains. Since college age students learn much more effectively through entertainment than just the run of the mill boring presentation.

College financial literacy programs are the beginning to solving the problems that are faced by so many people today. They will help your students make a big difference in their life and will help them to develop responsible , effective spending habits.

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A very easy, effective way to learn or teach multiplication by two, using playing cards. 

If you want to teach a child to multiply by two, one of the easiest ways is to explain that multiplication by two is simply doubling the number. 

Instead of showing the child endless multiplication tables and multiplication charts, get out a deck of cards and do the following:

• Remove the Tens, Jacks, Queens and Kings. You won't need them.

• Take a Two of an
  other suit (say Spades) and place it face up on the table.

• Take the Ace through Nine of any suit (say diamonds). Shuffle them face down. 
  
• Start turning the cards over one by one, and as you do, say what the product of that number, multiplied by two, is. 

• It is important to remember not to say to yourself, "Two times (whatever number you are working on) is..." Try to just say the answer. 

If you have trouble with a problem, like say, two times 9, remember, you are just doubling the number. If you have problems with that, you may want to "skip count" to the number. 

To "skip count" you just count by twos, and put out a finger for each number you say. So you'd say "two" and put out one finger. Then you'd say "four" and put out another one. By the time you have nine fingers out, you should be up to "eighteen." That is two times nine. 

This is important: Whenever you come to a problem that you don't immediately know the answer to (like if you have to think about it, or skip count to it), you may think you now know the answer because you have figured it out. Don't fall into that trap! That's what hurts many learners most. You must know the answer to simple multiplications in your bones. 

So when you get to something like two times nine and have to skip count, stop, look at the cards, see the problem, and say out loud:

"2 times 9 in 18"

"9 times 2 is 18"

"18 is 2 times 9"

"18 is 9 times 2"

"2 times 9 is 18." 

Say that out loud each time you hesitate with the answer. It will definitely help you for the next time. You won't have to do this often until you will instantly recognize that two times nine is eighteen, any time you see it. 

After you have gone through all nine cards, it's time to do some serious practicing. 

• Leaving the Two of Spades face up on the table, take the rest of the cards, except for the Tens, Jacks, Queens and Kings, and shuffle them face down.

• Start turning over cards as before, saying their products. Don't forget to do , stop, look at the cards, see the problem, and say the combinations of the answers out loud, as above.

• Keep this up until you can go through all of the cards (there will be 35 of them) in less than one minute. This will not take much practice, and you'll feel great about yourself when you can do it in under a minute. 

Learning this way has huge advantages. Once you are great at multiplying by two, try it with three. This method also has the advantage that you don't have to print out worksheets, and you can carry a deck of cards anywhere. You also will improve your powers of concentration when you learn like this. I have been diagnosed with ADD, and this method worked wonders for me. 

Please keep in mind that we are only talking about whole numbers here. "Simply doubling" is not the definition of multiplication by two. There are subtleties involved that are beyond the scope of this article. But in order to learn simple multiplication by two, this method is much preferable to the "multiplication tables." 

If the above seems a little complicated , it really isn't. You can see a free video of exactly how to do this at http://mathmojo.com/chronicles/2009/02/11/how-to-practice-multiplying-by-two-with-playing-cards/ . You will immediately understand how to practice multiplying by two with playing cards once you see it. 

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Language courses to high level to Turin in July,for to learn the Italian language and culture!

The Committee Turin University Estate, (TEU) established in 1998 by the Commission Rector for International Relations and headed by Prof.. Ssa Marie-Berthe Vittoz, operates within the University of Turin organizing courses in Italian language and culture of high level for foreigners and promoting the 'image of UP and the city of Turin in the international arena.

The TEU is working to meet the increasing demands that c
me in daily from both the partner universities from both foreign citizens concerned for study or work to deepen the Italian. The objectives are manifold: first to offer language courses to high level, both educational and cultural organization that, at the same time it seeks to promote the image of Turin and Piedmont in the international arena and make a region rich in history, art and traditions.

The initiatives promoted by the EU Treaty were enriched in recent years offering, in addition to traditional Summer School held since 1999 every year in July , intensive courses of Italian in other times of year

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Have you ever tried to clean all house just by yourself? Or do the removal alone, or make a big project at work not consulting to anyone? If the answer is yes, you will surely agree that those are not easy things to do. Each of it costs a lot of effort and brings unsatisfying results. It's like trying to win basketball match playing only one on one or just hanging on to ball. That kind of situation is even hard to imagine, cause the playing field is full of other people willing to play and help.

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As a human beings we have to communicate our thoughts and share them with others. Sometimes it has to be public statement. And probably each of us had to do at least one public presentation in his life. For some it was easier and for some harder. Especially those who had problems with doing it right think that it is something hard to learn or a kind of gift that you born with. But being a good speaker is a kind of skill that you can learn and practise. Just few tips will help you!

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Many scientists say that the human dominance over animals is the language – the fact that we think and communicate in words. We can speak but still we don't always understand each other. Why is this happen? Communication is not that easy as it seems and speaking is only one of the elements that it consists of. Apparently it's accepted that the words account for only 7-11% of it. There is also a body language that many people aren't aware of existing or don't know how to use. And if speach and body don't go with theirselves someone
an be easily misinterpreted. Intentions won't be clear enough.

But nowadays many people realize that good communication skills are not only the key to a good business but also a key to a good living. If you can't communicate your thougts and ideas correctly you won't earn anything in this world. Many situations can be affected by poor communication. So in this purpose people go for a , you can let someone know that you understand his point of view.

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These are the four stages of team development. It's a model of group development proposed by Bruce Tuckman and its a result of the research taken over the years which shows that teams are developing passing through such stages. How does the developing of the team looks like?

Team work is important in almost every activity of humans life. Not only in sport and at big factories team work plays a great role. Also occupations like managers, negotiators, salesmen have a lot in common with working in a team. For example if
he manager doesn't know how the group works he won't be able to manage it correctly. He must know the four stages of team development.

The first stage is Forming. It might be also named as Testing. The emotions that are strongly connected with this stage are being polite but also impersonal, watchful and guard. This stage starts a the first meeting when the team is formed but people don't know each other very well. They only 'testing the water' not sure what might happen, trying to define the boundaries of their tasks as individuals and as a single entity and a norms in the group. At this stage questions and friends have their beginning.

After the first impression and the first 'good morning', the politeness and unsureness, comes a stage of being in conflict! Yes, that's right, a second stage is a kind of a battle when different ideas, points of view are coming out on the world and come against each other. It's kind of storm of minds and that's why this stage is called Storming. Team members deal with conflicts and their resolutions. Here, they meet challenges -- both interpersonal and duty-related -- that oftentimes present conflict or stalemate.

But the conflict should stop at the third stage. While its good at the second stage its disturbing everything at the stage of Norming. The Norming stage of team development is characterized by cohesiveness among team members. After working through the storming stage, team members discover that they in fact do have common interests with each other. While at the second stage very important is controlling conflicts (people after , the group that they want to sell something.

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Is a good leader in Paris the same as a good leader in Brussels, Cairo or New York? While the need for leadership is universal, the attributes of a good leader can vary greatly around the world.

Leadership is, to some extent, a culturally dependent skill.Cultural values and norms are embedded in people's expectations of leaders.

Effective leaders master the art and craft of language. They speak clearly and present logical and compelling arguments. They make wise use of communication tools and practices. But
skilled leaders also know that communication goes beyond words. The actions and attitude send powerful messages.

Effective communication lets team members know they are valuable, provides them with a sense of emotional security and is a significant part of the team bonding process.

At a basic level, communication is the transmission of meaning (not simply data or information) between a sender and a receiver. Your attitude and actions give additional meaning to your spoken and written messages. Your behavior gives people information about your disposition, opinion, mood or mental set — regardless of the words you speak.

The way a leader communicates reveals much about his or her character. Communication can disclose the leader's authenticity, sincerity, genuineness and virtually every other aspect of a leader's character. When a leader is all talk and no substance, people see right through the official message.

Effective, respected leaders:

• Often give encouragement and reassurance.

• Handle resistant audiences well.

• Understand the symbolic value of personal visibility.

• Ensure that nonverbal and verbal messages are aligned.

• Listen to individuals from all levels of the organization.

• Encourage direct and open discussion.

• Initiate difficult, but needed, conversations.

• Are clear about expectations.

• Disseminate information quickly and clearly.

• Ask good questions.

• Solicit information and opinions from others.

• Involve others before developing a plan of action.
  
  

You may be very competent as a manager. However, , people who are only good managers are passed over for promotion - time and again...

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Selling people different kind of stuff might be a quite difficult task. Specially nowadays when the internet took control about the selling business. Sometimes it is only trying to sell something. Without having a proper knowledge it is almost impossible. By knowing a few facts you made make miracles in the selling business.

There are lots of books written about selling, managing, leading people. This knowledge is closed in this books but took also to the internet which might not only be your enemy – if you are a reg
lar salesman. It might be your opportunity to learn something, know the modern market and people's need. And what are the easiest and most short tips that you can get from the Internet to be modern salesman?

The first rule is positive thinking. Very easy to make and giving a great results. Sometimes it is harder than it seems to think optimistic about tough task. And positive thinking is getting problematic in such case. But this is something that we can learn and practise. Mostly positive thinking is sending a good energy to people. It is something that they might feel about you and your product. Your smile and your attitude might give you more clients than a great plan.

The whole subject of emotion and good energy might be a totally separate, second rule. Lots of people making their decisions by having not enough information about the subject but having a good feeling about it. That's why using your emotions might be a key to success. Joking, smiling, flattering might get into your clients heart which means to you that the product will be sold. But you can't do too much of it – you will be seen as not serious person. And of course, you need to be in a great psychical condition , stay focus and the client will have good memories from talking to you.

If you are in a good condition it might have influence on your self confidence. And being confidence and convincing is a rule number three. If we are confident of our products and the arguments that we have it's a really good sign. It means that we have one person that we would sell the product – it's ourselves. And the whole effort at this point is to take this confidence to another people. That's a great starting point attitude – it will make us relax and sure about the quality of our products. We are not giving someone a bad products. We are selling someone a best what we have!

When we think about the product we can't remember also about the client. Tip number four might be not forgetting about the client. Seems simple and easy? Yes! But sometimes simplest things are the one that we are forgetting about...because they are so simple. Filling people's needs is what to salesman should do. And not selling everything to everyone. If we know the clients needs and it is our product the product will sell itself. You will just have to find the right person who will see that you are not trying to cheat but make his/her life better. This way both sides will have their profits.

The last suggestion is getting more knowledge – everyday! Don't be afraid to search for knowledge and ask more wisdom people. You have be up to date with newest techniques and solutions in selling business. You have to develop your skills by attending sales training which might be closer to you and your needs than you think. If you are from Manchester for example you might attend sales courses Manchester. Choosing good training for a salesman might be as much important as attending management course for manager.

Interested in having sales or management courses in Manchester?

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