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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...
Notes and quotes: Are side hustles worth it?

Notes and quotes: Are side hustles worth it?

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #CareerWhen you're engaged in your career, you'll likely encounter the decision about starting a side hustle. In my day, it was called "moonlighting." Main point: "...side...

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Picks and pieces: Building business on the Internet

A short mention from Harsh Makadia about building his business on the Internet. In 2023, I launched my software development business.If you had told me this 5 years ago, I think you lost your mind.I thought my 9 to 5 is the final destination.But writing on the...

Picks and pieces: A little more about ChatGPT features

An item from Rowan Cheung on latest ChatGPT developments. OpenAI has quietly been rolling out a new feature in ChatGPT over the weekend.Plus, huge developments in AI from Google Bard, Arc, X, Tesla, Apple iOS 17.4, and 8 new tools.Here's everything you need to...

Picks and Pieces: Removing barriers to employment

Check out Jobs for the Future (JFF). Curated this information about removing some barriers to productive employment. State & local policymakers are expanding access to #qualityjobs for people with barriers to employment in 3 ways: supporting place-based hiring...

Picks and pieces: Interesting AI tools to help productivity

Compiled by Anurag Agarwal. Some of these would require a subscription/license. Names are included in the replies. AI is getting BETTER!Here are 6 AI tools that can help you get work done 2X faster[bookmark for later use] pic.twitter.com/3KDwgD3WQq— Anurag...

Notes and quotes: Skin in the game – real looking robots

"They look human... sweat, bad breath, everything" (Kyle Reese, Terminator) An article described what appears to be the next step in making robots more realistic - skin for robots made from real skin cells. Main point: "…living skin is the ultimate solution to give...

Ambition and work ethic lessons from Taylor Swift

I saw an excellent article about Taylor Swift and her work ethic. Plenty of life lessons for young people in the article. It merits close reading. Main point: "But there was one more thing that Taylor Swift sold to adoring crowds...

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