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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why some people are just so shallow: 2 of 23
Unfortunately those of us who pride themselves on cultivating and displaying substance and intelligence, are liable to suffer extreme bouts of nausea when confronted with the levels of shallowness that some embrace. What makes me feel particularly neauseaus are people who I know are intelligent and capable of an interesting ... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed How to teach your preschool child the alphabet and to read: 1 of 5
In order to introduce and familiarise your preschool aged child with the alphabet, have letters (in various forms) throughout your home. Simple ways to do this are to invest in (or make) alphabet charts, fridge magnets, place mats, puzzles, games and DVDs. Another timeless and effective method of learning the alphabet is to ... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Why talking to your child is essential for intellectual development: 6 of 24
Parents who speak regularly to their children using a variety of different words tend to produce articulate children with well developed vocabularies. It is never too soon to begin speaking with your child: ideally, begin at birth. Ensure you speak clearly and not too quickly. Even before your child has learnt to communicate... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Do we mourn only for the Virginia Tech victims?: 6 of 22
When an atrocity (such as the Virginia Tech massacre) takes place in the U.S.A. it's guaranteed headline coverage here in Australia. Yet when an atrocity takes place somewhere in the Middle East, we're lucky if we can get some underrated reporter to briefly mention the incident before the end of the news. On a global level, ... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes What to consider before buying an older home: 5 of 14
To state the obvious, when considering buying an older home, bear in mind that it is not a new home! As such, you cannot necessarily expect the foundations, floors, walls, ceilings, roofs and fittings (i.e. electrical, plumbing, and guttering etc.) to be in immaculate condition. The foundations may have begun to crack or sli... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literary Themes & Ideas Determining which book gave the most accurate prediction of the future: 6 of 16
The bible book of Second Timothy (2:2-4) foretold that people would be "... lovers of themselves, lovers of money, self-assuming, haughty, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, disloyal, having no natural affection, not open to any agreement, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, without love of goodness, betr... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Evaluating reality TV: 20 of 53
I cannot stand 'reality' T.V. shows. I'm not even sure where the term 'reality' comes into it. In most of the more popular reality shows, the people participating in them are fully aware of the cameras recording their every move. How can this be reality? I know that when someone points a camera at me, I become very conscious... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) How being overqualified can actually affect your job chances: 2 of 5
When applying for a job, be aware that being overqualified can actually affect your job chances (for worse or for better!). It seems that when you apply for a low-skilled job, and your potential employer is aware that you have a qualification in which you have invested a great deal of time, energy and effort into attaining (... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Ideas for teaching color recognition: 5 of 11
Ideas for teaching colour recognition are endless and only limited by your imagination. As a school teacher and nanny of three children under six, I take advantage of the many incidental and informal opportunities there are to teach and reinforce colour recognition. For example, "what colour ...": "are your new shoes?"/ "blo... More..
Education > Homework & Testing Challenges faced by students in completing homework assignments: 6 of 13
When attempting to complete their homework, many students face many challenges. Beginning with the more common, less challenging causes and progressing to more serious issues, the following is a list of possible reasons students may be struggling to complete their assigned work. The student may: - want to do something other ... More..