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- Medical Vocabulary from the Greek Root Word Tomos - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Brett BrunnerWelcome, fans of Greek and Latin roots, and devotees of medical terminology! Today's posting will consider primarily medical vocabulary as it relates to the Greek root tomos. As with intense academic disciplines, the learning of specialized vocabulary in the medical field can take years, but a ...
Views: 11830(2 votes) - The Power of the Greek Root Word Haima, Haimatos: Blood - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2009 from Brett BrunnerThinking about the word cardiology and that which the cardiac pump does for one (via the Greek root word kardia: heart), one naturally moves on to the circulatory system and the primary fluid which runs through the veins, arteries, and capillaries, the predominant root word for which stems from ...
Views: 11638(2 votes) - Greek Word Origins of Cardiology and Related Medical Vocabulary - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Brett BrunnerGreek vocabulary, especially when it comes to parts of the body, plays a larger role in medical terminology, such as anatomy, than their semantic counterparts in the Latin language. So, although the Latin root cor, cordis is a prolific provider of vocabulary for the English language, it does not ...
Views: 10822(2 votes) - Word Origins of Greek and Latin Roots for Nerve - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2009 from Brett BrunnerIt is now time to move on to discuss the Greek and Latin roots of the infrastructure of the central and peripheral nervous system: Neuron—sinew, tendon, nerve {neuro-} Nervus (Lat.)—sinew, nerve, vigor, determination Let's take a look at the Latin root first. A nerve, derived from the ...
Views: 10023(2 votes) - Why Should You Add New Words to Your Vocabulary? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Royane RealThere are a lot of good reasons why we should try to improve our vocabulary. When we have a good vocabulary, we not only sound smarter, but we are smarter. We can learn more things. We can understand deeper concepts and learn the connections between various bits of knowledge that we already ...
Views: 8346(7 votes) - Definitions: Genius, Constitutive Rules - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Tad WaddingtonGenius William James maintained, “Genius, in truth, means little more than the faculty of perceiving in an unhabitual way.” People like you and me do not achieve this through mental power, but through knowledge and practice. For example, people could have made gliders hundreds of years earlier ...
Views: 8337(2 votes) - Greek Word Origins of Neurology and Related Medical Vocabulary - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Brett BrunnerMany good returns, fans of etymology, Greek and Latin roots, and medical terminology! As with most academic disciplines, the learning of specialized vocabulary in the medical field can take years, but a great way to get a true leg up on learning this vast medical lexicon (which only gains more ...
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Views: 7723(2 votes) - Medical Vocabulary from the Greek Root Word Tomos: Article II - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Brett BrunnerWelcome back, aficionados of classical word origin as it relates to medical terminology, for my third and final discussion concerning the Greek root tomos: a cut, cutting, slice, section. You will recall that in my last article I began discussing numerous surgical operations/procedures that have ...
Views: 7310(2 votes) - SAT Vocabulary from the Greek Root Pathos - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Brett BrunnerMany good returns, fans of classical word origin, and welcome to my discussion of the Greek root word pathos—suffering, disease, feeling, passion {-path, patho-, -pathy}. In this article I will be discussing infrastructural derivatives for this root, as well as SAT prep words. Let's ...
Views: 6725(2 votes) - SAT and Medical Vocabulary from the Greek Root Word Tomos - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2009 from Brett BrunnerGrammatical greetings, fans of etymology, Greek and Latin roots, and devotees of medical terminology! This vocabulary article will consider not only medical vocabulary as it relates to the Greek root tomos, but also common SAT words derived from this root word. As with most academic disciplines, ...
Views: 5699(2 votes) - Divorced Dads Tips: Divorce 101 For Dads - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2008 from Danny GuspieDISCLAIMER: The following is NOT legal advice, nor is it a substitute for legal advice. If you are in Family Court you will need legal advice, so please see a lawyer. As an adult child of divorce, I’ve realized that there are certain principles that can earn a divorced dad the right to ...
Views: 5395(2 votes) - 8 Ways to Improve you Verbal Skills - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Richard DennyVerbal communication is used in countless ways whether for a meeting, or talking to someone 1-on-1, having the correct verbal skills are a valuable source. It is so important that the tone, volume, pace of your voice, is colorful and joyful to keep the listeners interested to what is being said, ...
Views: 5271(6 votes) - The Power of the Greek Word Haima, Haimatos via Diseases of the Blood - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Brett BrunnerGreetings fans of etymology, Greek and Latin roots, and medical terminology! As with all disciplines, the learning of specialized vocabulary in the medical field can take years, but a great way to get a true leg up on learning this huge medical lexicon is understanding the Greek root words (and ...
Views: 5037(2 votes) - Why Should You Increase Your Vocabulary? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Royane RealDo you need to increase your vocabulary? Maybe you are already perfectly satisfied with the vocabulary you have. After all, you probably use several thousand words on a daily basis. Still, no matter how many words in English you already know and use, there are very good reasons to improve ...
Views: 5027(2 votes) - Free Crosswords - Fun Activities for Kids and Adults! - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Susan KatchurCrossword puzzles are a healthful activity for all ages! They help to keep the mind alert and active, improve thinking skills, memory skills, math skills, expand vocabulary, spelling and more! They can be, educational, fun games for kids and adults. Free crosswords consist of a variety of ...
Views: 4404(1 vote) - 4 Keys to Choosing Conscious Language - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Hara TaicherThere are so many daily actions to take and responsibilities to fulfill that the thought of monitoring our words may seem like a luxury we don't have time for. After all, we may believe we have good intentions, and that should be enough. Here's the short answer to that seemingly innocent ...
Views: 4339(7 votes) - Three Easy Tips on How to Improve Your Vocabulary - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Michael SinkolongoDo you want to increase your vocabulary? Do you want to wow your friends with big words? Or perhaps you want people to carry dictionaries when you are around them so that they can look up those peculiar words you utter? Here are a few tips that will make you sound like a word genius. It is ...
Views: 4321(9 votes) - Defined: Theory and PhD - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Tad WaddingtonTheory That’s all well and good in practice, but how does it work in theory? It is not enough to know that a thing works: you should also understand how and why it works. The rules of the road, for example, exist to keep people safe, but it is acceptable to break the rules under certain ...
Views: 4273(3 votes) - Vocabulary and The Natural Pattern Part 1 - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Mike EdwardsThe use of a higher level vocabulary often causes problems for new students to a new subject area. Some authors use vocabulary to create a perception of expertise but this is not good if you want to send your message out to a wide audience. Some academic texts are set in a different ...
Views: 3879(3 votes) - Are you as Bright as a 10 year old? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Mike EdwardsAre you as bright as a 10 year old? There are three levels of high school education in the UK. Standard non-selective Selective Grammar School Selective Independent Schools Statistics indicate that selective schools perform academically higher than non-selective schools. This is because ...
Views: 3728(1 vote) - Why Must All of us Read Books - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Grace AbonilloWhen was the last time you picked up a book and read it actually? Blame it on the fast emergence of technology in our era today. But reality is, you've been missing a lot on the benefits of reading books or manuscripts. I just feel so bad that not many of the people today bothers to read a ...
Views: 3725(1 vote) - Try - How That One Simple Word Can Disempower You - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshI am sure you have heard someone say: Well, I tried. To TRY is a cop-out. It's an escape hatch. Try is one word that I would like you to remove from your vocabulary, unless you are talking about a legal trial. When we promise to do something by saying that we'll try, we're setting ...
Views: 3714(4 votes) - Now That's Awesome! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Samantha BennettThe Grand Canyon. The Northern Lights. The Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The miracle of birth. Any miracle, really. These are things that are “awesome.” That is to say, they inspire awe. “Awe,” according to my little American Heritage Dictionary that I’ve had since ...
Views: 3582(3 votes) - Learning English Through Short Term Courses to Improve Your Spoken English - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from Ritu VashistToday a person with poor English is characterised as an illiterate man. It has by far become the most spoken language worldwide. Most of the time every work related conversation in oral or written form is done in it. It has International standard so its importance cannot be denied and ignored. ...
Views: 3393(1 vote) - 5 Steps to Improving Your English Speaking Skills - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2013 from Chander MadanNumerous organizations and companies have started to make 'speaking in English' a mandatory even when you apply for a job or go to attend an interview. It is important for one to acquire the English language as if it were their own mother tongue. Speaking in English comfortably and flawlessly ...
Views: 3304 - Online Jigsaw Puzzle Game - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Ron WhiteRon White Memory Expert and USA Memory Champion recommends this game! The game is here http://www.jigzone.com/ Okay, I have won memory tournaments but I after this I am wondering if there are jigsaw tournaments. This was an awesome online game! Now this is FUN and addicting! I do believe ...
Views: 3263 - Article 1 The Psychology Of Comprehension, Of Section 1 - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziThis is a sample chapter of the book entitled The Psychology of Rapid Self-Employment Achievement- Plan, Personal Development & Diet Achievement Guide Under One Roof. The Steps You Must Take to Escape the Rat Race Before You Get Fired or Pension Scammed WHY is 'comprehension' of paramount ...
Views: 3165(2 votes) - Live Your Life in Language - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHow do you relate to yourself and others? What do you have in common with the voice in your head and the messages you speak? It’s language. Some say that ultimately, words are everything. Call it communication, conversation, or articulation—your expression of life lives in language. I say you ...
Views: 3083(2 votes) - Connecting Through Questions: An Overview Strategy - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from Terry GaultWhat does it mean to connect? In computer terms, a “connection” occurs when we are joined with others through a communication link. To connect with your customers and colleagues is to join with them in a shared experience. It involves sharing ideas and information by coming ...
Views: 3038(2 votes) - How To Have A Meaningful Conversation - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Melodie WilliamsThe grand object for which a gentleman exists, is to excel in company. Conversation is the mean of his distinction, the drawing-room the scene of his glory. In company, though none are "free," yet all are "equal." All therefore whom you meet, should be treated with equal respect, although ...
Views: 2965(1 vote) - Sharing Some 'Philosophical' Thoughts From Gary Zukav, As Well As Some Personal Thoughts On Spirituality (Updated) - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2007 from Craig LockKey Words: Inspiration, Spirituality, Spiritual, Gary Zukav, Philosophy, Intention, Law of Attraction. Web Sites: http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.html and http://www.craiglockbooks.com Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html (Personal growth, self ...
Views: 2766(2 votes) - Words and Perceiving - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Tad WaddingtonPeople do not perceive primarily with their senses, but with their minds. Psychologist Egon Brunswik and others have shown that people often don’t see a thing unless they have some idea of what they are looking for. The reason for this may be biological. In On Intelligence, Jeff Hawkins and ...
Views: 2739(3 votes) - Enhance your brain power and vocabulary prowess with synonyms and antonyms - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieVocabulary Prowess People who worked for and with the late deputy prime minister of Singapore, Dr Goh Keng Swee, observed that he would hone his vocabulary in meetings, writing out synonyms and antonyms of some of the words under discussion. Concise Clearness He would even aim for at ...
Views: 2629(1 vote) - 3 Essential Tips for Graphic Designers Writing for the Web - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Clifford BlodgettGraphic designers know how to get messages across to their audiences visually, but some need help developing a way with words. Graphic designers should strive to develop their writing skills because every designer needs to develop their online presence and create business documents. Do ...
Views: 2624 - The Ordinary Singer Vs. The Extraordinary Singer. Is Being Good-Good Enough? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Diana YampolskyOver almost three decades of the existence of my vocal school, I had in my possession, estimated, close to 20 000 students to date, and that not to count numerous workshops and seminars I've conducted around the world. My "claim to fame" for all these years has been: Beginner to pro-singer ...
Views: 2527 - The Tricky Homophones! - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Chander MadanEnglish is often said to be a confusing language - and when it comes to homophones, we know how that notion came to be! Homophones, similar sounding but differently spelt words, are limitless as they are puzzling. As it is, English has words that are spelled in a way, and pronounced ...
Views: 2462(1 vote) - Copy Editing - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Paula PlantierCopy editing is a most important and time-consuming task. It requires the editor’s close attention to a document’s every detail, a thorough knowledge of what to look for and of the style to be followed, and the ability to make quick, logical, and defensible decisions in ...
Views: 2449(2 votes) - Sure Shot Ways to Improve Spoken English - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from Chander MadanA majority of the population today can speak English. Whether they speak it correctly or fluently, is a different matter altogether. Nevertheless, English? Yes. Many people can speak that language. For improving your spoken English, it is not enough to simply learn new words and their ...
Views: 2384(1 vote) - Set Clear Goals Before Going On A Diet - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2007 from Neil HabgoodBefore you actually make a decision to go on a “diet” program, you should make your first step setting clear, written goals for your future. This is the beginning and perhaps most critical step when making any dietary or lifestyle change. Personal success expert Brian Tracy says that being ...
Views: 2365(2 votes) - How To Teach Grade 1 To Read: How To Teach Children To Read And Write - How To Teach Grade 1 To Read English - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2017 from Melvin SheltonHow To Teach Grade 1 To Read: How To Teach Children To Read And Write - How To Teach Grade 1 To Read English Can you imagine a learning tool that synchronises your brain and allows learning to happen almost by itself? That speeds up learning and allows the concepts learnt to literally stick ...
Views: 2311 - How to, Um, You Know, Like Spoil a Conversation - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Tracey BennettLast week I was listening to this, you know, podcast. The topic interested me: it was, you know, how to set goals. And one of the two speakers sprinkled, like, empty words as frequently as I am, you know, doing right now. Listening for the goal-getting gems was, you know, like panning for ...
Views: 2294(4 votes) - Locating a Competent English Tutor - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Thomas ButcherIs it possible to find a skilled English tutor simply by researching online? Yes, it is, but there are some things to consider before you hire the first person you locate. There are private tutors who are going to promise you the moon-meaning that they will practically guarantee you will be ...
Views: 2250 - Learn English Speaking the Online Way! - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Chander MadanEnglish has become a universal language of communication around the globe. Therefore, learning to speak English fluently is a priority for most people who do not have it as a native language. The most common advice that we have heard several times is to immerse ourselves deeply into the language ...
Views: 2224(1 vote) - Eloquence Could Make You Be Successful - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Arthur TribaniIn modern society, eloquence, as a basic talent, is recognized by all of the people. It has not just played a role in sending information, but also shown an individual's ability, know-how and attraction. So we should acquire the ways and methods in order to be a good speaker. We sometimes ...
Views: 2214(1 vote) - Learning Early Reading Skills with Picture Books: Books for Toddlers to Read - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2017 from Melvin SheltonLearning Early Reading Skills with Picture Books: Books for Toddlers to Read Teach the Joy of Reading One of the earliest shared activities enjoyed by a parent and child is sitting together to read. Picture books are a great way to introduce a child to the pleasures of reading, because the ...
Views: 2155 - Play to Increase Your Vocabulary! - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Chander MadanThe English language has over 500,000 words! Imagine knowing all these words – what a vibrant vocabulary that person would have! Anyway, it is not possible for a person to know every single of the 500,000 plus words and their meanings. Learning English is a continuous process – one has to keep ...
Views: 2115(1 vote) - Teach Your Child the Alphabet: Teaching Toddlers Letters - Teaching Letters to Toddlers - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2017 from Melvin SheltonTeach Your Child the Alphabet: Teaching Toddlers Letters - Teaching Letters to Toddlers One of the first steps in becoming a successful reader is to learn to recognize the letters of the alphabet. The alphabetic principle teaches that spoken language is represented by written words that are ...
Views: 2088 - 2107 and the Rise of the Real Life American Idiocracy - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2016 from Walt GoodridgeAmerica 2017: So, It's Like, Literally, the Rise of the Idiocracy? Forget the Apocalypse. The real threat to civilization as we know it is already upon us, and it is the Idiocracy. [Historywewrite] In 2005, filmmaker Mike Judge offered us a humorous look at a dystopian future in the movie ...
Views: 2086 - Three Easy Actions to Dramatically Improved Writing - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Rainier SungaBeginner writers write for the sake of writing. While this might produce copious amounts of inconsequential content or supply them personal pleasure, it does nothing to improve company prospects, improve the world, or move their audience to take action. So what is the goal of great writing, ...
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