Education & Reference - 8 April 2007

(Please help, I need to start planning!)

2007-04-08 07:10:43 · 6 answers · asked by cierra_mrtnz 2 in Special Education

As in the pianist Chopin. Is the CH pronounced like "SH"?

Show-pin or Shop-in or Cho-pin?

2007-04-08 07:06:09 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Words & Wordplay

2007-04-08 06:59:17 · 21 answers · asked by Lisan T 1 in Words & Wordplay

Some time ago, if you were an engineer, you were ok in the market. You knew what was neccesary for the time, and comparatively, you were well trained in a field.
Then, MBA and other Masters began to appear (in the sense that common engineers, not linked to academic research, got it), and today, in large business/enterprises, you have to got one in order aspire to be in a good level of competences and knowledge.But still that began some time ago.
What`s today`s tendency in large companies? (what do you see today for example in those companies in Europe, or USA) Is it going to be necessary to have a Ph. D? Or is it a degree of knowledge only useful when you do activities heavy linked with research?

2007-04-08 06:38:14 · 4 answers · asked by Alec113 2 in Higher Education (University +)

Global Warming

The world is presently facing a crisis called Global Warming that should be stopped. It is important that people must get to know about this crisis that will affect the whole humankind, and try to stop it. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has states and local governments and businesses play an important role in meeting the national goal of reducing greenhouse gas intensity by 18 percent by 2012. Al Gore and other scientific experts can’t change global warming but we can take steps in order to decrease global warming: 1. Conservation and greater efficiency in the way you use your energy and resources. 2. Being a conscious consumer and being aware of the environmental implications on everything you buy, and every transaction you make in the marketplace. 3. And then becoming politically active regardless of what party you may be aligned with by insisting that the politicians of all parties take this as their top priority. Agricultural output in many poorer countries could be significantly reduced. An additional 80-90 million poor people could be at risk of hunger and malnutrition later in the 21st century; hundreds of millions of people will be at increased risk of malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, encephalitis, and other infectious diseases because of global warming. Another fact, is contributing to the problem is a phenomenon known as Thermal Expansion- as seawater warms, it takes up more space so as higher temperatures from global warming heat the oceans and melt ice, the oceans will rise and encroach on what is now land. Also global sea level has already risen by four to eight inches in the past century, and scientists’ best estimate is that sea levels will rise by an additional 19 inches by 2100, and perhaps by as much as 37 inches. Of course, CO2 is 30% higher than it has been for 650,000 years. Methane is 130% greater. They are looking at pumping liquefied carbon underground into old gas fields and oil wells. And, doing so might help get more oil from oil fields. These are two of the main pollutants humans put into the atmosphere in excess, and they are two of the primary greenhouse gases. Another example is might be due to normal natural events but it could be also be that humans are accelerating the natural process by creating excessive amounts of pollutants. Global temperatures are expected to continue to rise as human activities continue to add carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and other green house (or heat-trapping) gases to the atmosphere. Most of the United States is expected to experience an increase in average temperature. Unless we act now, our children will inherit a hotter world, dirtier air and water, more severe floods and droughts, and more wildfires. Most frequent and more intensive heat waves could result in more heat-related deaths. These conditions could also aggravate local air quality problems, already afflicting more than 80 million Americans. Global warming is expected to increase the potential geographic range and virulence of tropical disease as well.
Therefore if the world does not start to take steps to end global warming soon, the outcomes will prove to be castrophic.

2007-04-08 06:26:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Words & Wordplay

Here was the novitiate for the teaching brothers of St. John the Baptist de la Salle who spent a year at Barrytown before going to Troy, NY, after having taken vows. I was in the novitiate then and was known as Brother Christopher Clemens.

2007-04-08 06:25:37 · 1 answers · asked by No one 7 in Teaching

particularly interested in the business admin program- this degrees only offered at uccs

2007-04-08 06:20:49 · 1 answers · asked by justsomedumbgirl 3 in Higher Education (University +)

I don't mean "sugar coat" or exaggerate. In example if you were to say something like someone is "pleasantly plump" instead of saying they were fat. There is a particular word that I'm looking for that I can't remember at the moment.

2007-04-08 06:18:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Words & Wordplay

I know about Fastweb, but I haven't found exactly what I'm looking for. I'm looking for first of all any scholarships that are available to people going into education. I'm also looking for scholarships for men going into elementary education. I know people say thats sexist or whatever, but I find that hard to believe when women going to engineering (a friend of mine...cough...cough) get scholarships. Any scholarships for English Majors would also be appreciated!

2007-04-08 06:03:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Financial Aid

I'm thinking of applying to a few US unis, I have a rough idea from my own research, but wanted to see if anyone had any inside (the US) knowledge they could share. - Please give one reason for anywhere you say, thanks

2007-04-08 06:00:48 · 4 answers · asked by killa fox 1 in Other - Education

2007-04-08 05:54:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Higher Education (University +)

am the only fool here , am serious i don't know whats the meaning of it???

2007-04-08 05:53:24 · 3 answers · asked by Donets'k 5 in Words & Wordplay

In my openion the cost of any education, be it basic, graduation, PG or proffessional shall be such that Government can induct such a person at appropriate entry level. Once a time many of PGs', proffessional, and MBA's and other experts joined govrtnment in various caders like IAS. IPS IES etc., and we are reaping the fruits of that expertise. With present cost of these specialised training Govt. jobs (with their inherent responsibilities ) are ill affordable as entry level remunaration may not even compensate the cost such education to lead a decent living. How a doctor who spends about 13 to 20 lakhs for education can take up a job at 3lakhs p/a. and servive and pay back interest of his education loan etc.
The effect is likely to show up in next 15 to 20 years.

2007-04-08 05:50:03 · 6 answers · asked by Logicalthinker 1 in Other - Education

Hello im a graduating Senior and will be attending FAMU and majoring in buisness Does anyone know of websites or General Scholarship information all help is needed i really need the funds to attend college. Thanx to all for your time

2007-04-08 05:36:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Financial Aid

2007-04-08 05:17:42 · 15 answers · asked by ruggers_ultima 1 in Words & Wordplay

and also what made him want to be a ruler

2007-04-08 05:11:06 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trivia

should i go or not ?

2007-04-08 04:52:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Higher Education (University +)

pictures on old refrigerators

2007-04-08 04:50:24 · 5 answers · asked by zanb 1 in Preschool

I'm refering to past, present and future. I'm really stumped on this question.

2007-04-08 04:31:59 · 7 answers · asked by Solavent Corn 2 in Words & Wordplay

ignorance." I don't know if it actually exists and I may have the first two items reversed but any assistance is appreciated.

2007-04-08 04:30:46 · 3 answers · asked by St N 7 in Quotations

Im doing my senior project on fast food and its nutrition basically the the title of it will be
"Fast Food: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly"

my questions are:
1) What are the top 4 fast food places in America?
2) Should i focus on these 4 places only?
3) What are some information that i should include?

thanks for your help everyone :)

2007-04-08 04:25:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

"San-ja-ya" One who cannot sing.

2007-04-08 04:19:23 · 6 answers · asked by tjoseph1 2 in Trivia

my main issue here is I WANT TO FINISH COLLEGE WITH A GOOD GPA. im not saying im lazy im not saying im a nerd.
i say sometimes fun can get the best of me
so lets say im an average student.
now ive done a lot of researches and i came up with UNIV OF ARIZONA i think its a good college. friendly place.easy to get in
BUT i never studied there so i dont know if im gonna be able to finish it with a good GPA.
three Q's here :
how do you know if the college is good for you?
what do you think of U of A.? hard.? easy? average?
is there any colleges similar to U of A
thanks a lot

2007-04-08 04:01:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Higher Education (University +)

I have a BS in Multimedia and Graphic design with 2+ years work experience. I think I would be more satisfied teaching and mentoring high school art students. Since I already have a college degree, what could I do now to get into that field?

2007-04-08 03:59:44 · 4 answers · asked by Adam B. 1 in Teaching

whats the difference between a psychitrist and a therapist?

2007-04-08 03:57:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Higher Education (University +)

2007-04-08 03:51:19 · 8 answers · asked by peter p 1 in Words & Wordplay

int x cos (x^2) dx
shall i use substitution method or integral by parts?
and it's not cos^2 x, it's cos (x^2) so a little bit confusing.
i used substitution and product rule i got

x sin x^2 + (x^2)/2 cos x^2

is this correct? Thanks!

2007-04-08 03:48:41 · 1 answers · asked by Cool Z 5 in Homework Help

I am to graduate in a few months with a 2:2 and might be looking to study for a masters at my university. But I am not too sure.

There are many firms who have minimum graduate entry requirements of 2:1, do they consider an applicant who has a 2:2 degree and a masters?

Has anyone experienced this? Thanks

2007-04-08 03:48:17 · 1 answers · asked by jammy1986 1 in Higher Education (University +)

2007-04-08 03:43:11 · 4 answers · asked by nadhini n 1 in Words & Wordplay

Many years ago education used to be the responsibility of the family -- parents, grandparents, etc. etc. In 1746 a man, Jean Jacques Rousseau, abandoned his new-born baby on the steps of an orphanage. He did the same thing in the coming years with four more children. They could have all died in the cold! This man, Rousseau, became a famous "education" philosopher that influenced modern day public schools.

The snow-ball effect of abandoning children to the care of others has diminished the role of the family in many areas.

God bless home-schoolers for trying to bring back to the family a nuturing and caring relationship through education and life choices!

2007-04-08 03:39:59 · 8 answers · asked by Barb 4 in Home Schooling