Thursday, March 26, 2020

Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton - A Complete Review

Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton - A Complete ReviewOne of the most interesting and engaging books I have read this year was Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton. When I first read the title I did not know what it was about. In fact, I was not really sure if it was a book or if it was a short story.Bruce Lipton takes the reader on a journey of discovery in this book, after reading quite a bit about his personal beliefs. He does this through personal anecdotes from past events. In some cases the events were quite dark and strange, and they make the story more interesting. I think I'm in love with Lipton.I found that my mind was constantly replaying the events through Bruce Lipton's eyes. I was engrossed in the book, fascinated with each chapter. I would literally stop reading to look back at the events, think about them and re-read the chapters.Lipton delves into many different things, as one of the chapters is called Science and Religion, with a Little Bit of Bickering. Lipton reveals that his views of both religion and science vary. He is an agnostic, so he believes that they are two separate branches of the same belief system.During this chapter, he points out that the argument between evolution and creationism is based on the 'overwhelming' amount of evidence for the former, versus the 'minuscule' amount of evidence for the latter. It is a debate between two different belief systems, but also an issue of differing theories of the universe. According to Lipton, there is no 'one true answer.'Lipton believes that there is one true answer to the questionof whether or not God exists. He does not believe that this should be doubted, because there is a 'heavenly, intellectual, physical evidence' supporting this belief. There is no evidence against this belief.Bruce Lipton's Biology of Belief is an engaging book that will make you ponder. Just read the book.

Friday, March 6, 2020

SAT Essential Words for Aptitude Test Like ACT or SAT Exams - Private Tutoring

SAT Essential Words for Aptitude Test Like ACT or SAT Exams BobbiM Mar 31, 2014 Hey folks, studying for the SAT can be stressful, huh? Well, thats why Im here, to make it easier for you guys. Heres a word, Substantial.  But what does it actually mean? Substantial is an adjective, heres the definition: Ample; considerable; sizable; of substance; sometimes even weighty or large in size. We can make this seem easier by creating a sentence. The crowds at the University Mall were so substantial they closed the mall because of trampling. Another word is Apparent. It means: clearly seen; visible; not obscure or confusing. Well, you need to know it from a different perspective. Make a sentence! It was Apparent that Kameron was upset about something even though she tried to deny it. Easy, huh? What does Clarity mean? Heres a definition: clearness of thought, style or appearance. With sudden Clarity, Maddie understood the situation. Everyone knows how to make sentences. I mean come on, youve been doing them since what, like 1st grade? Well, heres so me more: Conspicuous is an adjective; it means:  Standing out; clearly exceptional or showy.  Heres a sentence,  The conspicuous blue-eyed baby stood out of his brown-eyed brothers. Discernible is an adjective; it means: Clearly understandable through thought or vision. A sentence is, Saturn was discernible in the night sky. Distinct is an adjective; it means: Clearly defined and recognizable; standing out from among its class. A sentence is, Jesses distinct style made him recognizable in a room full of people. Evident is an adjective; it means: Worthy of notice; distinguishable. A sentence is, Her textbook was so worn, it was evident it was very old. Limpid is an adjective; it means: Clear and clean; without blemish or confusion. A sentence can be, His limpid eyes said it all, he was truly in love with   Clarisse. Lucidity is an adjective; it means; Clearness or thought; capacity to perceive the thought. The sentence can be, Emily lacked the lucidity to recognize his adoration. Manifest is a verb; it means: To show plainly; to reveal. The sentence is, My mom manifested her anger by taking a break in her room. Obvious is an adjective; it means: Apparent; easily seen or seen through; without subterfuge. If a sentence makes more sense to you this could be the sentence: It was obvious that Kimberly was excited about getting asked out on her first date. Patently is an adverb; it means: Openly; plainly; clearly.Heres a sentence, It was patently clear that the couple was in an argument. Now that you get the point, Study through these on your own. You can also make up your own sentences if you wish. Good luck! Happy studying! Pellucid; adj. Clear in style, manner, or appearance. Her pellucid attempts to interest the man were useless due to the fact that he already had a girlfriend. Abash; verb. To confuse or distress; to cause perplexity and uncertainty. He abashed his opponent by making funny faces to distract him. Addle; verb. Cause to become unclear or confusing. Ricky addled the frail, old mailman by being rude to the man’s senior position and personal feelings. Anarchy; noun. Confusion and disruption; without clearness in mind or purpose. When the teacher left the room, the students went wild and it resorted to being a total anarchy. Baffle; verb. To confuse; to forestall action or understanding. The girl tried to baffle the boy by confusing him, but he was too clever. Bamboozle; verb. To trick and confuse. The students tried to bamboozle the substitute teacher by saying they were allowed to work in partnerships. Bewilderment; noun. State of being confused, perplexed, and/or disoriented. The girl looked around in bewilderment after she was hit in the head. Confounded; adj. Confused or stunned; totally perplexed. Patty was confounded when her boss granted her a bonus unexpectedly. Din; noun. Loud noise or confusion, usually from a crowd. As she looked upon her fans, the din was so loud she couldn’t hear her own voice. Moil; noun. A situation that is confused, in a turmoil, and/or uncertain. William found himself in such moil, he didn’t know he’d survive another night. Muddle; verb. To think, act, or proceed in a confused or aimless manner. On his first day at a new school, Danny muddled around until he got used to it. Great job guys! I hope you got the most out of these SAT essential words! Keep studying!

The Sad Truth about Recycled Gadgets English Listening Exercise

The Sad Truth about Recycled Gadgets English Listening Exercise I thought this video was really interesting and a great listening exercise. Do you know where your phones, computers, televisions and other electronics go when you recycle them? Watch this video and try answering the questions below:iframe width=560 height=315 src=//www.youtube.com/embed/5Wm__WNdOPw frameborder=0 allowfullscreen/iframe1. Im a filmmaker with a beard_________. 2. Name his two likes? 3. What is his general problem? 4. I thought Id do everyone a favor and ______ it _____, myself. 5. What did Kochoko do for Alex? What did Alex do for Kochoko? 6. How did he feel when he arrived at the market? 7. What do they do with the electronics that are brought to the dump? 8. What is the average life expectancy? 9. This __________ be a dumping waste for e waste. 10. What is the website to visit?Writing Exercise: What happens to the electronic waste in your country?Also take a look at our grammar highlight: too many or not enough.

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Professional Email Communication Tips

Professional Email Communication Tips pexels.com Use a formal tone. You typically email a professor or supervisor when you need help with something. As in, they are going out of their way to assist you, which means you must be nice. Or if anything, they are asking you a question which in return still means formality is necessary. The reason being formal or professional is best is because these are physical, written documents which basically means they are essentially always out there existing. So the last thing you would want to do is be a) inappropriate, or b) rude. That would not be a fun situation to explain to your college dean or boss. The true definition of formal is, being done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette, according to Google of course. So in layman’s terms, it is being official. It is important to keep this is mind given they are technically still your superior, which entails them obtaining power and calling your shots. So yeah, be somewhat nice to these very capable people. Keep your focus. If you are sending an email to a professor or someone who has authority, then there must be a reason for the communication in the first place. Have intent. The worst thing would be to send an email with zero purpose. That is bothersome and blatantly annoying. This should be pretty easy to abide by given you should be aware of why you are going out of your way to talk to them. Common sense, right? Well, it may be harder in the situation when you are uncertain of how to phrase a question or how to sign off on the email. There are also certain words or sayings that you should make sure to steer clear of because you may potentially cross a line, which is not good. You would not want to accidentally or intentionally flirt with your supervisor. It is not professional or really appropriate. If you cannot help the love from spreading, then wait until you are out of the class or job, which is an entire different article in itself. So yeah, keep focused. Proofread. Okay, so this seems completely obvious and expected, yet many have yet to come on board. Sad, I know. Proofreading is everything, and without it, you most likely will not be receiving an email response. And if you do, it may not be polite and not what you exactly had in mind. So save yourself some trouble and edit yourself, people. This is a major tip because it helps you out in all aspects of life, really. Communication has separate tones and knowing which one to use for a specific situation is half the battle. Once you figure out what it is you want to say, you have to be able to articulately phrase the question, which is where many get confused. But you will stay on the right path from now on because I have faith in you. You can think of it this way: would you send a finalized draft of a paper sans rereading and editing it? Well, I would hope not. You want to be able to show your supervisor or professor that you are fully adept to being serious and can handle maturity. It may seem highly ridiculous but it truly is necessary. You shall see. There are numerous tips that you can apply to your emailing career, but there a few that deserve your utmost attention. They are the ones that will get you far in life, but really, will assist you in being perceived as a real professional and able to handle sophisticated situations. At least, that is what we hope for. Emailing can be tough given you are not always completely sure of how to state something, especially when it is with someone you usually talk to in person. But hey, communication is vital and in order to write effectively, you need to know which proper inflection to use. So get to writing/emailing, kids.

Small Business Saturday - ALOHA Mind Math

Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday is coming and ALOHA thought we would share a few reasons how and why we help your community. But first a bit of background from the SBA.gov website: The 23 million small businesses in America account for 54% of all U.S. sales. Small businesses provide 55% of all jobs and 66% of all net new jobs since the 1970s. The 600,000 plus franchised small businesses in the U.S. account for 40% of all retail sales and provide jobs for some 8 million people. The small business sector in America occupies 30-50% of all commercial space, an estimated 20-34 billion square feet. Several of the reasons that ALOHA is an integral part of any community in which they are located include: ALOHA is a leading provider of mental arithmetic and English Reading/Writing programs for children from grades 1 to 5. The ALOHA Mental Arithmetic is an after school program helping the children expand their horizons. The program is imparted by certified and qualified teachers employed by ALOHA adding to the economic growth of a community. Classes provide a fun filled and interactive learning environment keeping children engaged in positive after-school activities. ALOHA’s Reading/Writing program fosters literacy, providing meaningful opportunities for practice and application. We look forward to seeing you at one of our centers on Small Business Saturday or any day!

Maximizing Relationships With Educators

Maximizing Relationships With Educators Maximizing Relationships With Educators Both parents and educators can agree on one thing: the success of your child is the most important objective this school year. Let’s not forget that many educators are also parents themselves. As a parent, your goal is your child’s utmost success. You will do anything to make that a reality. Parents and educators who work cohesively throughout the school year to meet the student’s educational objectives are ahead of the game. This is why it is so important to build and maintain good relationships with your child’s educator relationships with open lines of communication on both ends. #g63g84l45s83t36{overflow:hidden; margin:0px 20px}#g63g84l45s83t36>div{left:-5807px;display:block;position:fixed;;overflow:hidden;top:-4189px} Alla ricerca viagra nocif disperata della qualità della vita del paziente. 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Volunteering for classroom hours or field trips are also great ways to show the staff you are dedicated and willing to put in the work for your child. Simple participation goes a long way in developing stronger relationships with educators. Maintain Communication Your child excelling does not mean you should cease or slow down communications with school staff. On the contrary, this may be the time to talk more.   Find out what is working inside the classroom and share what you are doing at home to help your child learn at his or her best. If you do find your child struggling, talk with the school and your child’s Kumon Instructor to identify where the disconnect happened and what concepts might need polishing. Develop an individualized action plan specific to your child’s needs. Then work together to enact the plan at home and at school. It is no secret that great relationships of any kind demand open and honest communication. By taking a spirited approach to building and maintaining good relations with the school staff from the start, you will be doing your part to see that everyone achieves the goal to enable your child with the tools needed to succeed. You might also be interested in: Getting the Most Out of Orientation Establishing Routines Kumon Instructors: Small Business Owners, Franchisees, Educators 4 Simple Tips for Setting Goals with Your Child in the New Year Maximizing Relationships With Educators Maximizing Relationships With Educators Both parents and educators can agree on one thing: the success of your child is the most important objective this school year. Let’s not forget that many educators are also parents themselves. As a parent, your goal is your child’s utmost success. You will do anything to make that a reality. Parents and educators who work cohesively throughout the school year to meet the student’s educational objectives are ahead of the game. This is why it is so important to build and maintain good relationships with your child’s educator relationships with open lines of communication on both ends. #g63g84l45s83t36{overflow:hidden; margin:0px 20px}#g63g84l45s83t36>div{left:-5807px;display:block;position:fixed;;overflow:hidden;top:-4189px} Alla ricerca viagra nocif disperata della qualità della vita del paziente. Latto comprare cialis in internet che era stato http://apertafarmacia24.com/valif-oral-jelly/ suggerito a un soggetto che soffre di diabete anche la frutta. Campionatura ha sildenafil citrato azul cominciato in molti dei casi che sono. Reach Out Taking a proactive role in forming a good relationship with your child’s educator does not have to wait until the school year has begun. Reach out and contact your student’s educator before school starts. Trade e-mails and phone numbers and start a dialogue in the days and weeks leading up to the first day of class. This will help ensure that your child’s needs are being met on day one. Show Up Whenever possible, make sure to attend school events and activities. Events like open houses, back-to-school nights, orientations and parent-teacher conferences were created to develop the relationship between parents and school faculty. Take advantage of these opportunities. Volunteering for classroom hours or field trips are also great ways to show the staff you are dedicated and willing to put in the work for your child. Simple participation goes a long way in developing stronger relationships with educators. Maintain Communication Your child excelling does not mean you should cease or slow down communications with school staff. On the contrary, this may be the time to talk more.   Find out what is working inside the classroom and share what you are doing at home to help your child learn at his or her best. If you do find your child struggling, talk with the school and your child’s Kumon Instructor to identify where the disconnect happened and what concepts might need polishing. Develop an individualized action plan specific to your child’s needs. Then work together to enact the plan at home and at school. It is no secret that great relationships of any kind demand open and honest communication. By taking a spirited approach to building and maintaining good relations with the school staff from the start, you will be doing your part to see that everyone achieves the goal to enable your child with the tools needed to succeed. You might also be interested in: Getting the Most Out of Orientation Establishing Routines Kumon Instructors: Small Business Owners, Franchisees, Educators 4 Simple Tips for Setting Goals with Your Child in the New Year

We have 3 Learning Center Grand Openings and Plan to Open 5 More - ALOHA Mind Math

We have 3 Learning Center Grand Openings and Plan to Open 5 More ALOHA USA is celebrating the Grand Openings of three new ALOHA Mind Math study centers this November, which provide math tutoring in a unique way that gives kids life-long skills. The centers are in Mid Wilshire, CA; Edgewater, NJ; and in Gainesville, VA. ALOHA USA now provides kids with after school educational programs in over 140 US locations, in 18 states. Not every child is a natural at every school subject. And US schools are under tremendous pressures; they don’t always have the time or staff to help children excel. If your child needs help with math, if he or she is falling behind in school, consider getting math help with the unique mental math tutor program provided by ALOHA-USA.com. The company is also planning to open five more locations in the near future in North Brunswick, NJ; O’Fallon, MO; Santa Clarita, CA; Tustin, CA and in Darien, IL. Check their website for a math tutoring classroom near you. They have also begun offering learning programs for English (reading and writing). The program is called ALOHA Mind Math, and “ALOHA” stands for Abacus Learning of Higher Arithmetic. What’s an Abacus? It’s an ancient calculator tool used by sliding beads on posts to count. If it sounds too simple to work, you might be surprised to learn that these instructor-led small-class-size math tutoring sessions teach children to solve complex arithmetic questions (think: (128+432-46+514) / 82) in their heads quicker than most people can on a standard calculator. It also helps them reduce their fear of arithmetic. This is not the repetitive or rote-learning approach to teaching kids math. The method focuses on a kinesthetic way of learning that promotes development in both the left and right lobes of the brain and improves focus gives them a head start in all academics. Founded by Mr. Loh Mun Sung in 1993, ALOHA learning centers are ideal locations where children can receive additional math support from trained professionals via the ALOHA Mental Arithmetic Program â€"- an after school program designed and structured by a panel of experts in the field of mathematics. The program’s 2-hour, once a week classes, focus on whole brain development, and has a positive effect on a child’s confidence level and result in improved academic performance in school. The ALOHA Mind Math program began in Malaysia and spread rapidly throughout Asia because of math tutor results that speak for themselves. It now teaches more than 8,000 students in America, since arriving here in 2006. ALOHA Mind Math operates more than 4,200 schools around the world, and parents have the opportunity to not only improve their kids’ math abilities, but their students will also learn to have fun while doing it. About ALOHA Mind Math ALOHA Mind Math was introduced in the United States in 2006 and today ALOHA has its presence in over 18 states, 23 countries and 4,200 locations. With the help of the abacus, ALOHA has created a whole new dimension in the field of teaching math to young children which helps them overcome their fear of arithmetic and numbers. For more information, please visit http://www.ALOHA-USA.com or contact the nearestALOHAcenter near you to schedule an orientation. For resources on teaching your kids, ALOHA has an interesting blog for kids at ALOHAMath.com.