Documents tagged 'Better'

What Should I Do If I Am Arrested?

Author: Salome Zechariah Subscribe to users feed

Published: 28/07/2008

While no one ever plans on being arrested, it is a good idea to know what you should and shouldn’t do in case it ever happens. By understanding what is expected of you and what circumstance can make your situation worse, you will be better able to handle the distress and fear that comes...

Lying: Yes or No?

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Published: 28/07/2008

What about little white lies? What about when your partner asks you if this dress makes her look fat. What do you think? Is it OK to lie to a person we care about for a kind reason, like to make him feel better and more secure, or to avoid a fight. As long as our heart is in the right...

An Honor Roll, Not A Watch List, For Colleges

Author: Salome Zechariah Subscribe to users feed

Published: 28/07/2008

Members of Congress on the House committee on education have come up with an absolute bonehead idea: to publish a "watch list" of schools that have increased tuition at rates higher than inflation. I am surprised when members of the House speak of reigning in college costs with...

Create a Teacher Website that Works for You

Author: Salome Zechariah Subscribe to users feed

Published: 28/07/2008

If your classroom webpage isn’t making your job easier, or helping you do it better, maybe its time to evaluate and consider some changes. People today are busy, and teachers are no exception. Either are students and parents for that matter. We all want information quick, easy,...

Understanding Injury Attorneys

Author: Salome Zechariah Subscribe to users feed

Published: 27/07/2008

Do you ever wonder if the injury attorneys you see on television and billboards across the country are actually the people you speak to when you call the number posted? Most people would assume the answer is no. Certainly it depends on your prior perspective about attorneys in general. An...

How to Make a Better SSI Case

Author: Salome Zechariah Subscribe to users feed

Published: 27/07/2008

It is not actually that a persons disability claim is not believable enough or substantial enough that causes denied applications for the Social Security Disability or the Supplemental Security Income benefits. Represented or not, with undisputable medical records or not, seventy percent...

College Scholarship Application Process

Author: Salome Zechariah Subscribe to users feed

Published: 27/07/2008

The process for applying for college scholarship is virtually similar to applying for college. First, you have to learn as many scholarships grants as possible and create a shortlist of possible prospects that fit you and your need. Then, you create the most compelling application letters...

The Art Of Note Taking

Author: Salome Zechariah Subscribe to users feed

Published: 27/07/2008

By following these ten steps, you will become a more efficient note taker and this will help improve your overall study skills. With good note taking skills, better grades are just around the corner. 1. If possible, sit near the front and center of the class. You will be less likely to...

How To Get The Most Out Of Class

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Published: 27/07/2008

Some students spend too much time studying because they did not take the time to learn what was being taught in class the first time. If you follow these four tips, you will learn how to understand each lesson being taught in class so you will not have to put in extra time studying. This...

School Shootings Aren’t Caused By The Type Of Student That The Media Tells You About

Author: Salome Zechariah Subscribe to users feed

Published: 27/07/2008

Teachers, principals and counselors: As most of you are aware, some of the recent school shootings were apparently committed by students who were not known for their acting- out behaviors, but instead for their relatively quiet withdrawal and depression. We have gotten quite a few calls...