Spanish Kids Song/Canción Infantil: Un Patito (The Little Duckling)
“Un Patito” (Little Duckling) is a simple children’s song in Spanish, which makes it a good place to start brushing up on your Spanish. One of my special childhood memories is of my mother singing “Un Patito” to me, of us singing it together, of singing it with my sister, at many different times and […]
I want my 400 pounds! – Trucks, APUs and weight franchises
There’s a lot of fuss about APUs (auxiliary power units or generators) these days. Yes, the federal government allows up to 400 pounds for trucks with APUs or any device used to reduce fuel use and emissions. It’s part of the idle reduction strategy: encouraging truckers and trucking companies to install APUs. But that doesn’t […]
The inspirational story of stepson John Carter
The early years of John Carter Born in the early 1920s, John Carter thoroughly enjoyed the first ten years of his life. John lived with his family on the shores of Lake Michigan in a heavily wooded suburb north of Chicago. The first ten years of his life he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cutting firewood. […]
Choosing between Spice and Sony Ericsson for your next mobile device
The competition led by the manufacturers and mobile phone companies in the markets has made a drastic change with the introduction of some modern technologies and good features. Many good mobile phone companies have been established in this technical age. They have developed and improved their phones with the best features that are not found […]
(Sestina) – Through the Mantaro Valley of Peru (Now in English and Spanish)
The revelation of the blossoming of the Valley has arrived of ancient precious mountains with spring. Ringing, my body is dancing today, and in my mind kind winds unfold. A wish for the far remote winds… Fading I see the rainbow pedestal, a fiery sapphire, stones like opals, cover the sunsets of the mountains. Is […]
A case for classroom instruction based on multiple intelligences
Although many high school students tend to think and learn in non-traditional ways, American schools still base their instruction primarily on verbal-linguistic and logical-mathematical intelligences. As a result, many students who are not strong in these traditional intelligences develop poor attitudes toward school, and their academic performance suffers. According to psychologist Howard Gardner’s theory of […]
Organize a charity event with a "casino theme" in Michigan
In Michigan, there are several ways that charities/nonprofits can host a “Casino Night/Las Vegas Party,” a fundraising event with a “casino theme.” They can throw a state-licensed “Millionaires Party,” work with a local charity poker room, or produce their own casino-themed gala/fundraiser event. 1. Organize your own event If your group is a registered charity […]
Drawdown reduction by almost 70% in 7 minutes
In today’s article, I will show you, step by step, how effective work with Market Internals can lead to a reduction of drawdown of up to 70%, with just seven minutes of work (on a normal PC, using a laptop it would take a little more time). Let’s go for it. In this example, we […]
How to Bring Romance to Life – 3 Easy Steps to Learn Poems in Spanish
Before you plan to drop some romantic Spanish lines, you first have to learn Spanish words in your romantic piece. Nothing can be more embarrassing than being asked about the translation of a word without knowing what it means. Worse yet, you may be talking to a person who knows Spanish better. Therefore, a wrong […]
Save money on cheap Grand Rapids hotels
Grand Rapids became popular because it is the second largest city in the state of Michigan. Its economy has greatly improved over the years while maintaining its rich culture. There are also numerous beautiful attractions that no one should miss in their life. One of these settings is the Urban Institute of Contemporary Art in […]