1. Write more, not less. You should be writing for most of the reading. Sure, it’s a matter of balance and emphasis: going down enough to capture most of the details, while highlighting the main points so you can see how the talk is structured. But in our experience, it is far more common for students to have underwritten than…
Month: June 2022
Sam Spade’s Saint Francis
“At approximately this location, Miles Archer, an associate of Sam Spade, was assassinated by Brigid O’Shaughnessy.” So says a plaque on a building at the corner of Burritt Alley and Bush Street in downtown San Francisco. This is a nice residential block in a cul-de-sac, not exactly the place for a murder, but of course this murder only happened in…
NCIS Character Analysis – Director Leon Vance
Director Vance is the most hidden member of NCIS, emotionally wise. He is tough as a rock and does not back down from any challenge. This sounds like Gibbs, but the main difference between Vance and Gibbs is the channeling of fear. Gibbs uses fear to his advantage, while Vance hides behind him, appearing unbreakable. As discussed on the show,…
mesothelioma How do doctors diagnose asbestos cancer? Part 2
Continuation of part 1. If the effusion is suspicious for infection or cancer, a sample of the fluid may give a clue as to whether the cause is benign or malignant. However, four out of five tests can miss cancer. Eventually, biopsy of the pleura by needle or surgical procedure confirms the diagnosis of mesothelioma. For abdominal mesothelioma, an abdominal…
SEO expert services – why should you try such a service?
The term “SEO” has become extremely popular in recent years. However, what most people know about SEO are the three hidden words behind the abbreviation: search engine optimization. Anyway, SEO expert services are actually what helps a particular website appear on the first or second page of search engines. Normally, all serious website owners want their website to be as…
Ideas for Forming a Wall with Square Mirror Tiles
Use square mirror tiles to add visual interest to any wall in your home. Whether you choose to add a modern, rustic, or eclectic display, there are options to fit any decorating style. Experiment with different mirror arrangements and finishes. Look at the room’s existing style and décor to help determine which materials and colors will look best when combined…
HP Compaq NC6220 – The build quality shows
If you’re looking for a machine in the £150-£200 price range that gives you easy network access, fast functionality and is all wrapped up in a very well designed and built package, then the Hp Compaq NC6220 is the one for you! fits perfectly! Now you’re probably thinking that a top price of just £200 sounds very cheap for a…
Disaster Planning for Startups
Disaster recovery planning It sounds a bit melodramatic, but disasters come in many forms, all of which can be terminal for an SME or start-up. A brief glance at any newspaper will show that ‘disasters’ of one kind or another are more or less the norm today. In any case, for a start-up or any small business, a ‘disaster’ doesn’t…
What is online sports betting?
Online sports betting is just what its name suggests, you bet on a sport of your choice through any of the many sports betting websites on the internet. The bet can be on any aspect of the game and the website provides the odds. Online sports betting has rapidly gained popularity among the global masses so much so that it…
Gangsters in America – Charlie "The bug" Workman – The man who killed Dutch Schultz
Charlie “The Bug” Workman was the strong, silent type, who killed up to 20 people for Louie “Lepke” Buchalter’s Murder Incorporated. But Workman’s claim to fame was being the man who shot Dutch Schultz to death. Charles Workman was born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in 1908, the second of six children born to Samuel and Anna Workman.…