A complete and holistic health assessment includes the: health history physical, psychological, social and spiritual assessment consideration of laboratory and diagnostic test results review of other available health information. First impressions Assessment begins as soon as you meet your patient. Perhaps without even being aware of it, you’re already noting […]
Review of ‘Invent Your Own Computer Games With Python’ by Al Sweigart
Nowadays, there are few books that serve the function of teaching programming, as well as providing fun, especially for the children. Al’s book serves both. Basically, this book is about creating games with python but it also serves as a ground for ‘breaking the ice’ for those who think that […]
The Effects of An International Education in Emerging Countries
The 21st Century has signified one great change in the way the people are Educated, especially in Emerging Countries. One example has been implementing International Education, into the local Educational system. A good example of this is in Indonesia. In the space of ten years, Indonesia has de-regulated the once […]
Private Student Loans Set to Stage a Major Comeback
Recent governmental analysis has shown that about one-fourth of all federal financial aid is directed toward students who attend private, for-profit colleges, even though these students represent just 12 percent of the national college population. Private student loans are non-federal loans – student loans issued by banks and private lenders, […]
Top 30 Fun Sight Word Games and Activities
Learning sight words is an important part of learning to read. Sight words are service words. They are not meant to be sounded out. Learning these words helps the reader to maintain reading fluency without getting caught up on meaning. I like the Dolch Sight Word List, but there are […]
Brain Training and Mind Games – Interview With Japanese Expert Go Hirano
Today we are traveling to Japan to learn about latest gaming trends there. Go Hirano is a Japanese executive with experience in neuroscience and gaming. Alvaro Fernandez (AF): Hirano-san, what is the state of Brain Fitness and Brain Training in Japan? what are the most popular programs so far? Go […]
The Definition of a Short Story
I’m a writer. I write short stories. They generally fit into the genre of science fiction. That sounds pretty simple, right? No wiggle room or anything. Before reading any of my stuff, you probably have a pretty good idea of what you’re getting into. Generally, a you would expect my […]
Genre Novels – Word Count Rules, Subgenres, and Guidelines For Getting Your Book Published
Wondering “How long is my book? How long should my book be? What genre is my book or novel?” Keep reading. If you have written a novel, use this article to be sure that your book meets the basic guidelines of literary agents and book publishers. You will be more […]
Home Schooling – Why Do It?
Many people look at home schoolers and wonder how and why they do it. Some people think home schooling is a hassle and think “why don’t you just send your kids to school so they can be taught by a professional?” It all depends on your world view. If you […]
Guilt and Remorse – Part 2 – The Nature Or Nurture Debate
I wrote in Part 1, about what one man, Jeff Lucas, called being a “shame addict”, and described the experience as suffering from a sense of guilt about everything. Even the things over which we have little or no control! But when attempts at defining the difference between shame and the feeling […]