Verbal nouns are nouns created from verbs, subject to noun rules but not verb rules. Nouns name things, including actions, and can be inflected. Verbal nouns are different from gerunds. Examples include “walk” and “work”. Verbal nouns can also name the person doing the action, like “cook” and “builder”. A verbal noun is a noun […]
Mark Twain, considered the “father of American literature,” was devoted to his cats, keeping up to 19 at a time and even renting kittens while on vacation. He gave them unusual names and believed interbreeding with cats would improve humans. Twain died the day after Halley’s Comet returned in 1910. Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry […]
Shin splints, or periostitis, is inflammation and swelling around one or more bones caused by injury, infection, autoimmune disease, or cancer. Rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory medication are common treatments, while underlying causes may require antibiotics, antivirals, immunosuppressive drugs, or surgery. Shin is a medical condition involving inflammation, tenderness, and swelling around one or more bones. […]
Completing a bachelor’s degree in four years used to be the norm, but some students take longer and become “super seniors.” Reasons for this include taking extra classes, working full-time, or having a learning disability. Some students also take a year off to travel or take additional courses, leading to more units than necessary for […]
The Brussels Stock Exchange, founded by a Napoleonic order, is one of the main world stock exchanges for the European region. It merged with other exchanges to form Euronext NV, but still occupies its traditional location in Brussels, Belgium. The building is an important landmark and houses the main operations of the BSE. The Brussels […]
Personnel management systems can help companies with employee recruitment, benefit plan administration, time and attendance tracking, and more. Virtual hosting can reduce costs. These systems allow for effective personnel management, tracking of time and attendance, and rigorous management of the application process. They can also administer group benefits. Today, there are several personnel management systems […]
Esophageal speech uses gas released through the esophagus to create speech sounds. It is used by those who have had a laryngectomy. The speech is intelligible but requires more effort and is slower than traditional speech. Many people start with esophageal speech and move towards using a prosthetic implant. Esophageal speech is a type of […]
Degrees of comparison compare people or things using adjectives or adverbs. The positive form is the basic form, the comparative form compares two people or things, and the superlative form compares three or more people or things. There are also degrees of equality and inequality within the positive form, and different degrees within the comparative […]
Clark Howard is a radio talk show host and consumer advocate based in Atlanta, Georgia. He has written several books on spending and saving money, and his radio show covers general consumer wealth and money management, as well as warning against scams. Howard supports charities such as Habitat for Humanity and has a Consumer Action […]
Hand sanitizer dispensers come in various sizes and types, including portable squeeze bottles, mid-sized pumps, and large vending machines. They are convenient as they don’t require water and can be automated for touch-free use. They are ideal for homes, offices, schools, and public places like hospitals and grocery stores. Many people are interested in keeping […]
TV reporters need education and experience, good communication skills, and the ability to produce engaging stories. They inform the public of current events and stories, and require a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related fields. Fluency in multiple languages is an advantage. Other skills include word processing, appearance, and teamwork. Individuals who want to become […]
The Athens Stock Exchange is the main stock exchange in Greece, with a history dating back to 1876. Due to the volatility of the Greek economy, trading on this exchange can be highly speculative and expert advice is recommended. The exchange is managed by a council of seven members and offers trading in Greek and […]
Food business ideas include restaurants, bakeries, catering companies, personal chefs, street carts, mall kiosks, and manufacturing companies. Different types of food businesses require specific licenses and testing of menu items. Production types require funding and advertising strategies. Personal cooks, catering companies, and mobile lunch trucks are other options. Cafés, delicatessens, bakeries, and restaurants are popular […]
World languages are spoken across large geographic areas and used in international trade. The context and geographic distribution of speakers influence a language’s international status. Learning a second language is common, and a language can become a world language for various reasons. A world language is a language spoken by a relatively large number of […]
“Game plan” is a strategy for achieving a goal, originating from American football. It has become a widely used idiom in everyday speech and is used in competitive and non-competitive contexts. The phrase gained broader idiomatic meanings and is often used without explicitly stating the ultimate goal. A “game plan” is a strategy for achieving […]
The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS) is a separate denomination from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It practices polygamy and is part of the Mormon fundamentalism movement. The FLDS was excommunicated from the Mormon Church in 1935 and established communities in Utah and Arizona. The group’s spiritual leader, […]
Different models of attention have been developed throughout history, with the Broadbent model focusing on a sensory filter that sorts information by relevance, the Treisman model on attenuation and importance, and the Deutsch and Deutsch model on importance assignment mechanisms. These models have helped understand how attention is focused when senses are overloaded with information. […]
Bullfighting is a controversial traditional entertainment in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America, where a matador provokes and kills a bull. The activity has different types of bullfighters, and the final matador wears a colorful uniform and fights on foot with a sword. Bullfighters are considered brave by some and animal abusers by others. Female bullfighters […]
Sovereign credit is credit available to a nation to finance government activities, determined by financial resources and economic conditions. Credit ratings are established by third parties and based on factors such as total debt, economic health, and political activities. Governments cannot file for bankruptcy and may default on debt or renegotiate it. Access to credit […]
An information coordinator collects, analyzes, processes, and distributes information according to company policies. The job is divided into two types: public and internal. The coordinator must be an effective communicator and careful when disclosing sensitive data. A background in PR or journalism is common, and a college degree is often required. An information coordinator is […]
