Making the decision to homeschool any child is difficult, if not daunting, for any parent, and especially those who have children with special needs, such as Down syndrome. Do the benefits of educating a child at home outweigh those of an education within the public sector? How can one be sure that homeschooling is appropriate…
Keep Zebra Finches
Zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata) are the most common species of Australian finches and come from the family called Estrildid, which accounts for the majority of finches raised in poultry farming worldwide. It lives in the cool south and tropical far north of the country, as well as in Indonesia and East Timor. The essential People…
Reasons for Intel’s failure
Intel needs to focus on the need of consumers, the foreign media reported on Jan. 17. As a leading technology company, it is very dangerous to be wise after the event. For example, the COPY and PASTE functions were built into the operating system of the new smartphone. You may need little technical skills, but…
An Adventure to Quincy
On our first day in Massachusetts, we (Peg, myself, and our dear friend Al Burrage) had a council of war and planned where we wanted to go and what sites we wanted to see. Peg’s main concern was to see Quincy, Massachusetts. Ever since he watched the TV miniseries based on John Quincy and Abigail…
Cheerleading teams always do well with a fundraiser car wash
Cheerleading teams have many advantages that other sports simply don’t enjoy. I guess that goes without saying, especially in high school, but I would tell you that the same goes for those in college. Let me explain and give you a real life example here, if I may. Over the years, I have participated in…
The best product to promote as an affiliate marketer
As a newbie in business, full of energy and enthusiasm to explore the internet business world but emerging successful in your businesses, what should you do to start earning income gradually? There are millions of products on the internet to promote and also earn commission and as an affiliate marketer you are not limited or…
Should college be compulsory?
When I asked my parents why I should go to college, they gave me nebulous reasons that I still can’t figure out: “You need to find yourself,” “Complete your knowledge,” and “Because it’s what you’re supposed to do.” after high school, like everyone else. Many years ago, I attended a private university. I already knew…
The times before and the times after
When it happens that you lose a child or a partner, or someone close to you, your life is forever divided into a before and an after. When later times begin, earlier times take on a lightness of being, an almost enviable innocence, that seems lost in later times. A weight now lives around the…
5 reasons why I love running hills
A few months ago I came across the Uphill fitness training program. When I first heard about it, I admitted I was a bit skeptical. Is it really that effective? Can something so simple really help me get into the shape I want to be in? However, now that I’ve tried it, I know it…
Bartenders: Job Description, Education, and Salary
The food and beverage service industry offers many job opportunities. The bartenders’ job is to fulfill customers’ drink orders. These drink orders can be taken in two ways: either at the bar itself or from the bartenders who make these orders for customers seated in the dining room. The bartender is responsible for handling both…