Paul Linus, Author at News, Views and Reviews

Aug152022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Importance of fine arts, music in high school curriculum

General

The 1995 film Mr. Holland’s Opus ends with the defunding of the music department at the John F. Kennedy High School. After almost two hours of film demonstrating how the fine arts changed the lives of students, the story builds to a crescendo of unanticipated tragedy. Yet this is the story played over many times across the nation as school boards seek ways to implement painful budget cuts. The message of Mr. Holland, however, is clear: the value of music and the fine arts is indispensable to a superb education and should be an equal partner in every high school curriculum. The Fine Arts Impact Students Seeking Creative Outlets Historically, art and music have always been highly valued as necessary characteristics of society and culture. The Roman Emperor Nero, for example, is oft...

Aug132022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Highlights of Australia: Top 3 travel destinations

Travel

For many people, travelling to Australia is the ultimate holiday dream. Images of sun kissed golden beaches and shimmering turquoise waters sit alongside those of dusty outback pubs and laid back locals. Top this off with one of the world's most beautiful and instantly recognisable cities and it is easy to see why touring Australia remains so perennially popular. Travel in Australia is relatively cheap and efficient, but there is no getting away from the fact that this is a huge country, so it is inevitable that any visitor will have some difficult choices to make. Unless you have unlimited time available for your trip, you won't be able to see and do everything. Each of the following suggestions is a spectacular destination in its own right. Build your itinerary around them and your Aussi...

Aug92022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

The Madison Principle – First masters degree in Psychology

General

The Madison Principle is a set of rules, susceptible to no further analysis, for effective management consulting in the field of change leadership. It is derived from the unusual but effective education of President James Madison, and identifies the use of a meta-language for change leadership. A meta-language is a special language used by a person outside the observed group. It is effective for describing the observed group without the author becoming one of the people being observed. It allows the observer to remain aloof from the management organization, and in that respect, to minimize the distorting effects on the group of their being observed. A meta-language therefore uses an unusual and separate vocabulary, specifically designed to be incomprehensible to the observed grou...

Aug52022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Best women’s dresses for travel – wrinkle free

Lifestyle

Baby Boomer Chicks should look to Old World styles for modern, easy-to-wear fashion. Only a few decades ago, most women in Europe wore dresses instead of pants. For example, in the '60s, women and girls were turned away from the Savoy Grill Restaurant, in London, if they were not wearing skirts or dresses. Well, maybe European women were onto something. Unstructured dresses are much more comfortable than pants. And, with great wrinkle free fabrics, dresses are the most versatile item a girl can buy. Perfect Travel Dress When shopping online, the easiest dress to fit is a cute, stretchy frock with no zipper. It just takes a bit of common sense to realize that overly structured items will not adjust to a woman’s shape, and will need to be returned more often than fun dresses mad...

Aug32022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

7 proven ways to save money on car insurance

Automobiles

In America, just about everyone needs car insurance. It’s a legal requirement in most states that must be met before driving a vehicle. Dealing with car insurance can be tricky and frustrating, though, because there are so many factors to consider. And let’s face it, nobody really wants to fork over a few hundred dollars every month just to be able to drive the car that they already spent money on. Many people are adequately covered by their vehicle insurance policy, but do not realize that they may be paying more than necessary for what they’re getting in return. It's possible that other car insurance agencies out there are willing to provide the same quality of insurance at a lower price. Here are a few ways in which you can get the best insurance coverage for your car without ...

Jul312022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to stay warm in the winter months

General

For people who don’t appreciate the cold weather or cannot escape it, the cold can be downright unbearable. Whether you have an illness or condition that worsens with the cold or you just can’t seem to tolerate it, the cold can become an enemy. But, there are many ways to combat the cold. Clothing and Blankets for the Cold The use of extra clothing has always been around to combat the coldest days of winter. Layering and bundling up helps to keep the cold air out and away from the skin. Even at night, when the house gets pockets of cold, it is best to have extra blankets, throws, robes or anything else that might provide some extra warmth to add around the room, on the bed, or on your body. A heating pad may also provide a little extra warmth on the hands and body. For people wit...