Everyone uses metaphors. Justly. They are a natural way to illustrate. However, if you use them wrong, they can really mess you up. Don’t you want to get dirty? Next, learn about the 3 good rules about metaphors (and all the other figures of speech, as they apply widely). 1. Do not mix them. Saying …
Chronicles of Madness – Episode 36
In our episode 36 of Madness Chronicles, we will see the insanity of what your child can study in college. Remember, insanity is a state of mental illness, gross and extremely foolish behavior, and a frenzied or chaotic form of activity. Let’s take a look at the insanity in the top ten schools where sports …
Asian women: up for grabs
As an Asian girl growing up in the United States, I believe that society taught me to be attracted to almost everyone besides other Asian men. This marginalization of Asian men has occurred, in my opinion, for several reasons. First, the media never portrays Asian men in a dominant role. They are always portrayed as …
Favoritism at work: it is illegal and morally wrong
Labor favoritism We have all been victims of favoritism at work. Favoritism means exactly what it sounds like. Sometimes we do not realize when work favoritism occurs to us. Lost a promotion due to favoritism? There is a famous phrase that permeates the entire workplace and in our everyday lives. The phrase is “It is …
Top 5 facts about the George Washington Bridge
Tourists and history buffs alike love the interesting facts about the George Washington Bridge. There is certainly no shortage of fun facts about the George Washington Bridge. Here are five of the most unusual. 1. Radio fans save the bridge Howard Stern fans were called into action on December 7, 1994. A young man called …
Standardized Testing and Students with Assistive Technology
In recent years there has been a boom in standardized testing in American schools. Students are being assessed in reading, math, science, social studies to state and school district standards that are used to demonstrate compliance with No Child Left Behind, along with the NCLB tests, students are also being hit with graduation tests, tests …
How To Do Magic Tricks For Fun – Take Your Shirt Off With Magic!
This is a great party trick and it will really make people believe that you have extraordinary powers. How the trick appears to the public The Magician is dressed in a jacket with a shirt and tie. She asks someone to tie her wrists as tightly as possible with a roll of duct tape or …
Cleaning Services Decision Matrix
As a building owner or property manager, you should spend hours preparing your Request for Proposal (RFP) for cleaning services. With all that time spent preparing a request for proposal, how much time do you spend preparing for the proposal evaluation? Choosing a cleaning provider for your business is a big decision. You know what …
Secrets of the Money Masters – Warren Buffett – Charlie Munger
Charles T. Munger is vice president of Berkshire Hathaway, the same company of which Warren Buffett is president. Born in 1920, he is five years older than the most famous president. Although he does not have a bachelor’s degree, he does have a degree from Harvard Law School and was a successful attorney for several …
California law protects website users under the age of 18
California has become the first state to pass a law that gives minors, those under the age of 18, the right to remove any information they have posted on a website. The law also restricts the website from selling your personal information. The new law in California will take effect on January 1, 2015. The …