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Picks and pieces: Parts of speech for writers

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: @BenisonMrs #WritingUnderstanding the parts of speech is a core part of learning the writing craft. Here is a handy chart from @BenisonMrs.The chart format makes the parts of speech...

Notes and quotes: How to determine what students need to learn for successful careers

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #Career #LearningAn opinion piece makes a strong case for higher education taking the initiative to prepare young people to thrive in careers. Main point: "To rebuild...

Notes and quotes: Loss of faith in college education

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #CareerDo you believe a college education is key to success in life? That has certainly been the mindset for decades. However, an article indicated that faith in college...
Picks and pieces: It’s all coming up labubus

Picks and pieces: It’s all coming up labubus

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: @SalaryTransparentStreet #Calling #Career Have you heard of Labubus? I hadn't until a Salary Transparent Street Facebook reel appeared in my timeline. Fascinating stuff. The Labubu...

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Take time to learn about Route 66

Take time to learn about Route 66

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: @phikappaphi  I found this article about Route 66 in an edition of Phi Kappa Phi's magazine. Main point: "Although it’s no longer a designated federal highway, Historic Route...

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Notes and quotes: Gen Z, trade schools, and college

Notes and quotes: Gen Z, trade schools, and college

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Careers #Trades We've been told college is the only way to a successful career. There appears, however, to be a trend toward trade schools. One article tells us Gen Z is favoring...

Notes and quotes: Considerations about workplace friendships

Notes and quotes: Considerations about workplace friendships

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Career #Workplace    Main point: "We’re used to relying on work as a crucial part of our social lives, but since the physical workplace has lost its luster, it may be...

Notes and quotes: Science and technology hubs

Notes and quotes: Science and technology hubs

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: I came across a survey of top science and technology hubs around the world. Main point: A map in the article identifies "the world’s top 50 science and technology hubs." More about...

You’re only limited by your mind

This thread is worth following through. East African families spend their life-savings:Just to afford the flight to India for medical treatment.180,000 families devastated each year:Until a former homeless man found an insane solution that is changing Africa forever:...

Job growth 2012-2022: Did this pan out?

Here's an old prediction about job growth. Did the predictions pan out, or has AI upended the apple cart? Check out the 3 highest pay growth jobs at the bottom of the chart. pic.twitter.com/m2Edspnbto— Jobs For The Future (@JobsForTheFutur) March 9, 2015 I did...

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