Finding a person’s phone number may be important to you, but you may feel lost if you don’t know how to look up the number. The problem is that if you want to get in touch with someone you haven’t had contact with for years, you probably can’t afford to find out their contact information from a mutual acquaintance, as…
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Free verse
After studying and writing poetry since I was in the third grade, more than fifty years ago, I have come to the conclusion that the more I learn, the more there is to learn. Every time I turn around, I discover another form or type of poetry. Some of the ways I have tried; others I decided not to use…
You can’t regulate your path to air superiority, but tell the FAA
Over-regulation is killing our economy and hurting jobs in the US, but how can we get our government to get rid of this? Some say we need regulation to protect us from big business, but in reality that regulation just drives up the costs of everything we buy, rent, borrow, rent or steal (just kidding about the last part). Well,…
5 Must-See Parks and Gardens in San Diego
San Diego is a year-round tourist destination and is full of beautiful parks and gardens. In addition to seeing the impressive biodiversity, you can also hike and walk beautiful trails in the well-kept green spaces. Whether you are traveling alone or with your family, you will have many options in the city of San Diego that can make your day…
Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Desktop Computer
People certainly aren’t camping out outside stores in the rain to get the latest and greatest desktop these days, but PCs are far from dead. Simply put, there are certain functions that mobile devices and laptops can’t do or can’t do as well as a desktop. Not to mention that there is nothing better than the price. A cheap desktop…
Is project execution a problem?
It is a paradoxical question. The execution of the project has issues and problems, but the execution itself is not a problem. When problems arise on a regular basis, there are problems. But there are always methods and solutions available. Let’s look at the root causes. Is it really an execution problem or a case of poor planning? If it…
Interactive Website Content – A Total Makeover (or Just a Little Makeup) for Your Website
CONTENT, CONTENT, CONTENT – Real estate website needs high quality and unique content This article is for anyone who uses the web; I guess that includes you, since you’re reading this. Webmasters, website builders, and website owners will learn why content type is becoming more important and how to find content that is more than just text. Website users will…
Illustrated cloud computing
Cloud computing provides an easy way to access servers, storage, databases, and a vast array of application services over the Internet. It is called cloud computing because the information accessed is in “the cloud” and does not require the user to be in a specific location to access it. This type of system allows employees to work remotely. You can…
5 reasons to use popular movies for teaching the English language
As progressive practitioners in our ongoing search for additional resources, approaches, techniques, and methods to expand our repertoire of English language teaching tools, we often need look no further than our immediate surroundings for inspiration. A commonly available source of authentic English is movies. Are the films practical for teaching the English language? How do you do it? What are…
Successful writing: five obstacles to overcome
Having assisted writers for the past 20-odd years in many different capacities (as a teacher, coach, and colleague), I’ve worked with many frustrated and blocked writers. In addition, I have written 17 books and have encountered many obstacles to writing that I had to overcome. Along the way I have developed five favorite shapes to successfully break down those obstacles…