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"This inescapable duty to observe oneself: if someone else is observing me, naturally I have to observe myself too; if none observe me, I have to observe myself all the closer." ~ Franz Kafka

"To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism, to steal ideas from many is research." ~ Anonymous (of course)

"True genius resides in the capacity for evaluation of uncertain, hazardous, and conflicting information." ~ Sir Winston Churchill

"Professors known as outstanding lecturers do two things; they use a simple plan and many examples." ~ W. McKeachie

"The more laws & order are made prominent, the more thieves & robbers there will be." - Lao Tzu

Today's "How to" article courtesy of English-blog contributor Cathy R.:

Planning a Successful Get Away

Taking a vacation is a great way for a person to relax, have fun, and forget about all the stress in life. A vacation is something exciting to look forward to during the year to help stay sane and motivated. There is, however, a process of preparation one must forego before partaking in those long awaited poolside drinks with umbrella straws. There are many things to do and buy before leaving. There has to be a place to go, a way to get there, a means of payment, and all of the essentials of living to go along. Taking the time to thoroughly plan for a vacation will help avoid any last minute stress or worrying . . .

Today's "How to" article courtesy of English-blog contributor Sean O.:

Taking More Comfortable (Subcutaneous) Injections

Many people are afraid of needles; it is a natural tendency to fear what is potentially painful. For some people though, such as diabetics, shots are part of day-to-day life. Taking injections can be a difficult ordeal, but with a little experience and technique, the pain associated with shots can be minimized. When there’s less pain, there’s less hesitation. That makes it easier to take injections when they’re needed. Confidence and freedom from uncomfortable shots make it less difficult to care for chronic medical needs or emergencies. It’s important to realize that the way an injection is administered affects the chance for pain and the absorption of medication. Keeping some important tips in mind, it’s relatively easy to improve injection technique and greatly reduce the reoccurrence of unpleasant shots . . .

Today's "How to" article courtesy of English-blog contributor Kashiff M.:

Washing and Drying: A Tool that Everyone Should Know

Many college students say that they do not know how to wash their own clothes. This is unbelievable, considering how easy the process is. On top of being easy, knowing how to washing clothes is a useful tool. For those who may not be so lucky to have a butler or maid, they need to know how to wash clothes. Knowing how to wash clothes is a tool that will be very useful in the future for many people. Washing clothes can be easily taught to anyone who wants to learn . . .

Today's "How to" article courtesy of English-blog contributor Linda M.:

Chopsticks are a Way of Life

Approximately 3,000 to 5,000 years ago, chopsticks, two even-length narrow sticks, were developed in China to be used as an eating utensil. They vary in size and length, but they are usually tapered at the end because it has more surface area in order to hold the food. Chopsticks are made with plastics, ivory, bone, metal, wood and bamboo. They are mainly used in the eastern Asian countries, such as China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam. Plastic chopsticks are more common and modern now, because it is cheap and it does not contain any bacteria on it after it is used. It is believed that in ancient China, silver chopsticks were used, because it was able to detect if there were any poisons in the food. If there were any poisons on it, the silver chopsticks would turn black. Chopsticks are very important in the Asian culture. A lot of the American people have not yet been able to effectively use it as a main eating utensil. There are several steps in order to correctly use the chopsticks and eat something successfully . . .