Archive for November, 2008
Language Lessons and Their Economic Impact
November 30, 2008 12:00 am Career AdviceI’d like to learn another language, but I do not want to take it from a college or some other class. I do not have time to fill out assignments and show up everyday for a set class time.
Personal Development Resources
November 29, 2008 10:48 am ResourcesPersonal Development is a lifelong endeavor. It requires an ongoing effort to better oneself and a constant desire to become a better person. Whether it be for the job interview process, scholastic education or social skill development, there are many resources available to help you improve in any area of your life. All it takes [...]
My Advice When Going to School
November 18, 2008 1:32 pm Preparing for SchoolCollege is expensive; there’s tuition, books, rent, food, beer, etc. Being short on cash can add to your stress level and make for a miserable existence. Here is one piece of advice I have to help you save some money: Never, never, never buy your text books.
What take attendance?
November 18, 2008 1:26 pm EducationIn almost every course the professor requires that we be present in class and, to make sure we are, takes roll and awards points accordingly. This logic baffles me. Students pay a lot of money to attend college; we are, by all intents and purposes, adults. Why should any of us be penalized if, for whatever reason, we decide not to show up to class?
BYU vs. U: The Football Holy War
November 18, 2008 1:17 pm Entertainment, Preparing for SchoolThe Holy War, which got its name due to both universities’ strong ties to the LDS church, is one of college football’s longest rivalries. The competition between the two teams is so heated neither can agree on when the first Holy War game was fought. Utah contends the first match was in 1896 against then named Brigham Young Academy. BYU sports fans argue the first match didn’t actually happen until 1922. You know its a heated rivalry when the two sides can’t even agree on their first match.
Life Coaching Resources
November 16, 2008 10:46 am ResourcesLife coaches are dedicated to helping you become the person you’ve always wanted to be. Instead of just feeling "fine" about where you are at, why not reach your true potential? Don’t settle: reach the point where you can feel truly happy about where you are at in life. Life coaching and career coaching can [...]
American Idol’s Family Suffers Horrific Crime
November 13, 2008 1:10 pm EntertainmentJennifer Hudson is an Oscar winner and former American Idol runner-up. She lives in Chicago, but according to some sources, she has not set foot inside her house since late October. The reason, as most of you have heard, is because on October 24 her mother and brother were slain inside the home, while her nephew was found a few days later in an abandoned car. It is hard to imagine that Hudson had tried to persuade her family to move out of the very violent area in Chicago, but her mother said no.
Motivational Speaking Resources
November 1, 2008 10:45 am ResourcesMotivation is the core of success. Goals are achived because we are motivated to reach them. Our motivation helps us to do what it takes to reach our achievement. Whether you’re an athlete, student, or business person, any individual can gain a renewed desire to accomplish something great. A good motivational speaker helps ignite an [...]
