Month: June 2021

What kind of word is persuade? verb (used with object), per·suad·ed, per·suad·ing. to prevail on (a person) to do something, as by advising or urging: We could not persuade him to wait. to induce to believe by appealing to reason or understanding; convince: to persuade the judge of the prisoner’s innocence. What are the best […]

What are the benefits and risks of using GMOs? The benefits of using GMOs include crops having higher harvest yields which can feed more people in the world, and making food more nutritional. The risks of using GMOs include both the unknown long term risks of eating GMO crops and the negative effects that they […]

How do you communicate with Generation X? Most industry sources say that members of Generation X prefer online forms of communication and interaction. E-mail is the preferred medium, they say, but agents and brokers better be prepared to correspond electronically, too, as Gen Xers will want to ask questions over e-mail. They expect to get […]

What is an example of being humble? Letting someone ahead of you in line when you see they are in a hurry is an act of humility. Cleaning the bathroom of your office, even though you own the company, is an example of humility. An athlete who credits his success to his teammates, even though […]

How does the brain do its job? The brain works like a big computer. It processes information that it receives from the senses and body, and sends messages back to the body. But the brain can do much more than a machine can: humans think and experience emotions with their brain, and it is the […]

How do you give credit to a picture on Google? First, you simply search for any image that you might want and then click the thumbnail to get a larger view of the image. There, you should see an Image Credits link below the image in the copyright line. This will, in turn, open a […]

What have you learned about first aid? Depending on the course you take, you’ll learn CPR skills (which covers CPR for all ages, AED & choking), CPR for adults, and/or CPR for children. First Aid covers common scenarios including bleeding, burns, poisoning, shock, and respiratory emergencies. Why is it important to learn about first aid? […]

What does it mean if UCLA asks for supplemental information? Up to 6% of all applicants to the University of California receive a Supplemental Questionnaire Often referred to as Supplemental or Augmented Review, it is a request for additional information sent to you from a specific campus in January. Do UC schools require supplemental essays? […]

How can you be happy with happiness? Happiness is simply the ability to not want more; to find gratitude and satisfaction in the moment that you have right now. In other words, your happiness hinges on living in the moment instead of yearning for some future indicator of success. How is money related to happiness? […]

How can I be an observer of my thoughts? 4:50Suggested clip 96 secondsBe an Observer of Your Thoughts – YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clip What does it mean to be a good observer? Think about irregular sounds or events that happen around you. Being a good observer means being able to pick out […]