Except 1 What ’s happening in Ukraine is unprecedented as far as our history is concerned. Never before have we seen a country as advanced as Ukraine face democratic and economic pressure from Russia. There have been events in the past which are similar in nature, but nothing of this magnitude. The major news outlets […]
The airport was full of people he knew. As he brushed past them all he would often hear a “Hallo Professor Lange.” With a smile and speaking in his best Australian English impersonation, he would say, “We are going to Australia, you must speak English.” This is how we could imagine him. Did he have […]
Best Practices of San Rafael Elementary School, San Felipe, Zambales, SY 2013-2014 by Isagani Costales Canonizado SY 2013-2014 marks significant changes in San Rafael Elementary School, San Felipe, Zambales. It is for this year that the school started to document all the significant events that are happening around focusing on the important scenes that are […]
What is education? Education is not about certificates and degrees – education is about how a person relates to life. As Greek philosopher Epictetus said: “Only the educated are free.” Education is the opposite of indoctrination. Indoctrination tells people what to think, tells people what the “truth” is, closes minds to critical thought. Education, on […]
The Inventor of Television John Logie Baird will always be remembered as the man who invented television. While it is true that subsequent scientific developments and refinements in technology later dwarfed his original idea, it is only right that John Logie Baird is still given credit for the invention of the television. It was his […]
The Importance of Tipping Properly when dining When you go to a restaurant, you are making the decision to tip and to do so appropriately. The reasons for the importance of tipping properly are as follows: It’s the right thing to do and socially correct. Tipping appropriately is an indication of your class level. People […]
Real Green solutions come from deep thinking about the root causes of problems we have created over hundreds of years. Crises like Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Katrina, the Dust Bowl; the BP Oil Spill, and Love Canal have deep roots in human actions, and we can learn to prevent them or reduce the harm they cause. […]
ANCIENT ISRAEL Jews have lived in the Holy Land for nearly 4000 years. Jews are the only people on Earth who have retained their identity from so long ago, and undoubtedly the most tenacious people in history. Jews and Arabs are descended from half-brothers. Their patriarch, Abraham, was gifted the land called Canaan, which we […]
Boyle’s Law Explained In 1662, Robert Boyle discovered that when held at a constant temperature, the volume and pressure of a gas are inversely proportionate. Put simply, when the volume goes up, pressure drops, and vice versa. The mathematic equation is equally as simple: PV=K where P=Pressure, V=Volume, and K is simply a constant. This […]
The Troublesome Jikoshoukai (And How to Defeat it) When living in Japan, having to do a self-introduction is both inevitable and sometimes painful. Numerous questions arise regarding how long you should talk, what you should talk about, and whether or not you should crack a joke in front of your 60 year old principle/boss. If […]
There are many Ethical Theories out there in the world. As a person grows up and joins society it is important to take on a way of life that helps guide them to proper decision making. This is very objective because it differs from person to person. Because it differs so, it is important to […]
What is Chemistry? Chemistry can be defined as the study of matter and how that matter undergoes change. That is a pretty boring definition that leaves out all the fun and excitement that comes with studying chemistry. Chemistry is all around you; it explains baking and why an apple turns brown when cut open. Chemistry […]