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Learning About Astronomy: The Sky's the Limit

Robert White

2014-10-05

Learning basic astronomy will always be fun, interesting, and essential. It opens many opportunities for fun and interesting mental development. As one of the oldest sciences, dating as far back as the ancient Egyptian times, this art and science form has developed into the modern learning and science that it is today. Ancient Egyptian and Nubian Monuments were dedicated to this, the study of the cosmos. The Stonehenge is a relic today of people’s from times past allegiance to the study of the stars. When you learn basic astronomy, this can give you a very entertaining past time that can teach you many things and be a springboard into further learning or enjoyment.

Where can you learn basic astronomy? From many, many sources. One of the most common is definitively driving down to the nearest hobby store and picking up a book. Reading is an excellent start and as you institute and apply what you learn by observations at correct times, you will grow in your ability to use this sci...

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You can Learn History Effectively

Thomas Edwards

2014-10-04

Among all the possible subjects you could learn, history is the most fascinating. With the proper motivation and learning techniques, you are enabled to enter a world where you can speak with Caesar, talk with Socrates and play chess against Napoleon. With the lack of proper motivation, you get the feeling that you are walking through a mausoleum. Of course, to learn history effectively, more is needed than just the right books and the willingness to learn. No, to learn history effectively, you must engage your mind on a level you don’t normally use for academics.

One of the best ways to learn history effectively, especially ancient history, is to visualize what you are learning. For example, if you’re reading about Julius Caesar crossing the Rubicon, you can visualize the event as happening with you there. Also, when you do this, many of the subsequent events become natural consequences of a former action, rather than progressions that you have no desire to understand. This is ...

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Find a Job as a Tutor - More and Better Jobs

Lina Samson

2014-09-27

If you are gifted in the area of inspiring and motivating students, both young and old, to learn and excel in their studies, whatever they may be, then tutor jobs are out there, waiting for you! Whether you are an academic teacher or otherwise, tutor jobs are not only in high demand, but are great for personal development and give you a feeling of fulfillment.

Tutor jobs come in a wide range of choices. There are tutor jobs for any type of skill, ranging from art and music, to IT, and then of course there is the academic teacher. All types of students are looking for teachers-- dancers, cooks, amateur photographers, and more!

So if you have a desire to pass on whatever knowledge or skill it is you have, or perhaps you have several, then you may want to look into tutor jobs that match you. And the good news is, there are now more and better jobs than ever!

Maybe you are not cut out as an academic te...

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Best Buy Closings: Economic Impact

Greg Klein

2014-09-26

Best Buy Co., Inc, has recently closed almost 50 retail stores across the country. These closures will be permanent. The majority of these were closed by May 12, 2012. There will also be large cuts to the headquarters staff. Many are now wondering what effects the Best Buy closings might have on the local economies that they are a part of, as well as what will become of the retailer itself. The future is uncertain for this giant in electronics sales as it is forced to compete with the numerous online retailers now available.

The Best Buy closings will obviously leave many people without a job. Estimates put the immediate job loss to be about 4,000 employees. To their credit, the company is offering it's employees a transition to a position at another nearby Best Buy. If the employee does not want to or is unable to work at another store, they will be offered a severance package as compensation.

Despite whatever measures the company may take, many people will ...

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Quick Ways to Learn Social Studies

Vanessa Hernandez

2014-09-26

Social studies is the term that used to cover a wide range of subjects that involve past and present human behavior and interaction. Geography, history, government, culture, economics and religion all fall under its umbrella. From early childhood you will be helping your child to learn social studies, and understand the world around them, where it’s been, and where it’s headed.

For children some of the best ways to learn social studies are through games and stories. You can find some fun interactive computer games that cover every topic included in the studies. Stories about children growing up in different countries, or during various periods of history help children learn social studies as they are able to remember facts so much better within the context of a story.

As students move up in grades, they will manage to learn social studies through more in depth study. These subjects lend themselves to many interesting study ideas. Studies can be done by region, time period...

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Get a Better PCAT Score with Private Lessons

Travis Brooks

2014-09-15

The preparations for your Pharmacy College Admissions Test will be definitely grueling! There is a great deal of material to go over, comprehend and retain. Often, there are scholarships at stake as well. Oh, the pressure! Thankfully, you don’t have to struggle through it alone. You can get personalized help through PCAT private lessons.

Your PCAT private lessons give you one-on-one assistance for your studying and can help you grasp the material you are weak in, and further enhance the knowledge you are already strong in. Many students aspiring to enter a pharmacy college find that PCAT private lessons give a personalized approach to help them gain the admission they desire.

You can find PCAT private lessons by placing an ad in your local classifieds, or signing up with a mentoring school, or an online tutor. There may be differences in pricing, but some of them should be flexible to your schedule and able to give you the focused attention you need. PCAT private lessons ...

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Skin to Bones: Anatomy Made Simple

Daniel Taylor

2014-09-09

A basic anatomy class will teach you many useful things about the human body and human mechanics. The study of anatomy is an immensely broad one, covering so many aspects such as biochemistry, biomechanics, digestive cognizance, and understanding all the various systems that make up the human body. The human body is one of the most complex organisms out there and even the study of one simple part such as the brain could take you many lifetimes over to understand and grasp. For this reason beginning with a basic anatomy class will give you a start in this field and set you on the road to further learning.

Basic anatomy classes will start with the basic human systems: the endocrine system, the digestive system, the skeletal system, the muscular system, and so many more systems that are not only unique to our own human physique, but relate in many ways with other diverse animal systems in existence. From there the basic anatomy class will take you to learning about each of these pa...

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Best Resources for Chemistry Enthusiasts

Amy Walker

2014-09-03

Chemistry can be a fascinating study for the student who is adept and flexible in learning, and for this reason, here’s the direction of some of the best chemistry resources available. These chemistry resources will aid you in furthering your knowledge and moving one step closer to becoming the chemistry professional that you are interested in being.

Chemistry is a several thousand year old study of substances, namely about their characteristics and makeup, as well as about the alterations they go through. The study of Chemistry began as far as four thousand years ago with the ancient Egyptian “wet chemistry”. Chemistry resources available have developed over time with such immense geniuses as Sir Isaac Newton, Robert Boyle, John Dalton, Dmitri Mendeleev, and many others to the point it is today. Currently, the world’s vast chemistry resources would take many lifetimes over to read and comprehend, so the selective study of such things must be made priority.

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