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Jan152021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Winter and spring writing prompts

Music

Middle school students can work on their narrative writing skills as well as imagery when they try these winter themed writing prompts. Before students start writing, teachers may need to review the components of narrative stories and the literary element of imagery. Writing a Narrative Narrative stories can be fun to write. These stories should not be long, no more than one-to-three pages. A narrative tells a story. It should have a beginning, middle and end. There should be some type of conflict that the main character or another character overcomes. The ending should have a resolution where all of the loose ends are tied up and there is closure for the characters. Teaching Imagery One literary element that adds to any story is imagery. Imagery is when the author uses details ...

Jan142021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Things to do in Porto (Oporto), Portugal

Travel

Porto, near the mouth of the Douro River, is Portugal's second-biggest city and an increasingly popular city break holiday destination. This has been boosted by an expanding network of Ryanair cheap flights to and from many other European cities. Renowned for its port wine cellars, many of which can be visited, Porto's historic centre is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Porto's varied attractions include its wonderful riverside setting, beautiful bridges, ancient churches, a cathedral, buildings brilliantly decorated with colorful tiles, the impressive FC Porto football stadium, some good fado clubs and other nightlife, museums, and a definite charm and character all its own. Some of the Best Things to Do in Porto are: Visit the Port Houses Porto's famous port houses are not ...

Jan132021 by AhithoNo Comments

Super Bowl History: Winners and Memorable Moments

Sports

Over the past 50 years, there have been more than a few Super Bowls that can only be described as epic and unforgettable. In fairness, there have also been a few Super Bowls that were absolute duds in terms of entertainment value. However, most of the recent Super Bowls have been close and compelling games. Either way, when you buy Super Bowl tickets, there’s always a chance that you’ll be there to witness history. With that in mind, let’s look back at some of the most memorable moments in Super Bowl history. Titans Come Up One Yard Short (Super Bowl XXXIV) With the Titans trailing 23-16 and time running out, late quarterback Steve McNair helped Tennessee orchestrate a drive into the red zone. On what would end up being the final play of the game, McNair threw a short pass to Kevin Dyson...

Jan122021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Challenges and resources at colleges and universities

Career

A first generation college student is a student who is the first person in his or her family to attend a college or a university. Sometimes the term is used to refer to students who are the first in their family to complete college, or to become a first generation college graduate. First generation college students have quite a bit to be proud of. However, they also face challenges that are different than students who come from families where a college expectation is considered the norm. At many schools, these students are considered to be at high risk for academic failure or for attrition (another word for "dropping out.") Here are some of the challenges encountered by many first generation college students, and some of the resources these students can seek out to make their jou...

Jan112021 by AhithoNo Comments

How to Share Your New Game Launch This Year

Gaming

It’s been a strange year for the gaming industry. On the one hand, this has been a year during which hundreds of millions of people have turned back to gaming as a source of entertainment and excitement as the world outside ground to a halt. But on the other hand, it’s been a hugely challenging year for smaller game studios and those who were in the development of new games and had their work disrupted and delayed by the virus and the forced lockdown this year. In light of these impacts, this article is about how to share your new game content confidently in 2021. Traditional Sharing You’ll know all of the places where you ought to share your game content in order to build buzz around the release date. You should, for instance, be sharing clips on YouTube and sponsoring them so that they...

Jan82021 by AhithoNo Comments

A 2021 Career Guide: How To Change Professions During COVID-19

Career

Did the 2020 lockdown provide you with the time, space, and clarity you needed to make a few crucial decisions regarding your career? If so, now’s the time to take action! We may still be in the midst of the worldwide COVID-19 crisis, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t change professions in 2021. Before you dive headfirst into your future career change, however, it’s imperative that you take some time to consider your situation. This is a very delicate and tumultuous time, which is why you must think this venture through before you make any life-changing decisions. If you want to carry out your career change in an efficient and effective fashion, be sure to put the advice laid out below into practice. Here are two things you must consider should you decide to change profess...