How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease by Michael Greger, M.D. with Gene Stone

June 15th, 2020
How Not to Die

How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease by Michael Greger, M.D. with Gene Stone explains what you can do to avoid dying from the 15 most common causes. It can also serve as a reference for current research on health and wellness with a focus on nutrition. Consider listing to it on Audible as I did and good luck living up to the title.

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Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves (the book can be found here)

June 8th, 2020
Emotional Intelligence 2.0

Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves succinctly explains how to deal with emotions creatively and how to employ your intelligence in a beneficial way. There is strong evidence that EQ can be improved with effort and this book can direct that. Higher EQ leads to success on the job and at home so this is a book that everyone can use to forge a better life.

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Yong Zhao Looks Forward / Why Drink Tap Water / Masks or Shields?

June 6th, 2020

Hour with Yong
Start with my latest article about Youg Zhao’s post-COVID predictions on Starr Sackstein’s fine new blog. Then it’s why we should drink tap water and should we wear masks or shields. On to predictions for post-COVID learning, what happens when you use too much laundry detergent, teachers not returning, a Lewis Carol quote, and a rock band with bagpipes.

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One Thousand Plus Inspirational Quotes – Good for Writing Prompts

May 25th, 2020

Today's Quote@DarrinPeppard
When giving writing assignments teachers often give students a prompt to start the process. I believe that the quotes I post can serve that purpose. Ask your class or kids to pick a favorite, and then ask them to write a few paragraphs about why they like the quote and what it means to them. When they finish they can write about another one. Dr. Doug Green’s Inspirational Quotes You can also print the images and use them to decorate your classroom walls once school starts or your refrigerator at home. I add one about six times a week. Each includes the Twitter name of the person that I got it from.

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Four Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your College Education by Craig Middleton

May 22nd, 2020
Apple and Books

Four Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your College Education by Craig Middleton offers advice that all high school students should consider. It’s also good for people wishing to change to a career that requires some college. I would add that you should also realize that learning doesn’t end with graduation. In a sense, learning just starts then so do your best to see yourself as a life-long learner.

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