Entries by bronwynr

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Carpe Diem! Seize this Day!

by Denis Waitley What each of us is doing this minute is the most important event in history for us. We have decided to invest our resources in this opportunity rather than in any other. It is helpful to remember this when we consider the passage of time. As the years pass, I am acutely […]

Having a Vision

Whether you liked his politics or not, much can be learned from the life of former President Clinton. Grolier’s “New Book of Knowledge” reports that as a teenager “Clinton thought of becoming a doctor or a reporter or even a musician. But after a fateful meeting with President John F. Kennedy, while still in high […]

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Exercise, flexibility and sports injury management – now open

  Over 130 Photos and 40 Videos; Over 120 Exercise Routines; Journal Articles; Interviews... There's way too much to list.       You won't want to miss this...   Be among the first to get access to top fitness experts, quality health information, injury prevention routines and a wealth of high-caliber resources for stretching, […]

Unleash The Superhero In You

Within every human being, exists an infinite supply of creativity, strength and wonder. You are capable of more than you know. Let me tell you about a real life Superhero I know. His name is Mike Berkson. Mike Berkson was born a few minutes after his twin brother David, on February 4th, 1989. Shortly after […]

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Why Use Humour in Your Presentations?

  Why should I bother using humour in my presentations? Can't I just deliver my information and sit down? You sure can! That's what most people do. The problem is that most people are not effective presenters. They are nighty-nite, snooze-inducing, say-your-prayers, hit-the-sack, unlicensed hypnotists. They are ZZZZZs presenters. They might be experts in their […]

Games, Gizmos and Toys in the Attic

Games, Gizmos and Toys in the Attic, an exhibition on the work of Walter Wick (the I Spy and Can You See What I See? series) is currently on display at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New London, Conn. The show, which features both large-scale photographs of Wick's work as well as 3D sets, […]

RDR Books to Appeal ‘Lexicon’ Ruling

{Via Children's Bookshelf]  Representatives for RDR Books plan to appeal last week’s ruling by Judge Robert Patterson in J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. Entertainment’s lawsuit against the Michigan-based publisher, according to the Detroit Free Press. RDR publisher Roger Rapaport told the paper that he expects his legal team to file an appeal this week, in […]

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Teaching Kids With Learning Difficulties in the Regular Classroom

  Strategies and Techniques Every Teacher Can Use to Challenge and Motivate Struggling Students by Susan Winebrenner, Pamela Espeland   A gold mine of practical, easy-to-use teaching methods, strategies, and tips, it helps teachers differentiate the curriculum in all subject areas to meet the needs of all learners-including those labelled "slow," "remedial," or "LD," students […]