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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867Mon, 09 Jun 2025 21:46:49 +0000E.M. Delafield(auto)biographyhistorypersephonelesbiancrimenatureruralStella Gibbonsshort storiestravelElizabeth BowenFirst World WarSecond World WarmiddlebrowDorothy WhippleE.F. BensonE.H. YoungIvy Compton-BurnettKate O'BrienVera BrittainfoodsuffolkDiana AthillMitfordsNaomi Royde-SmithPatrick GaleRose MacaulaybloomsburyDorothy L. SayersJosephine TeyWinifred Holtby20th Century VoxTanya Izzard's book blognoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger223125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-8581018369471436100Tue, 20 Feb 2018 09:07:00 +00002018-02-20T09:07:18.211+00:00UpdateI'm now blogging about reading, culture and indexing at www.tanyaizzard.co.uk/blog This blog will remain available as an archive, and I will still respond to any comments on posts. 2018/02/update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-896203325023978360Wed, 31 Dec 2014 21:13:00 +00002014-12-31T21:13:08.452+00:002014 readingPoor neglected blog.  Still, I did complete my PhD this year as planned, so something had to give. Here's this year's reading summary. How many books read in 2014? Only 30 books this year, which may be the lowest ever; there have been reading droughts if not actual incidences of the dreaded reader's block. Fiction/Non-Fiction ratio? 23 fiction and 7 non-fiction; one of the non-fiction 2014/12/2014-reading.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-8009806172102968840Sun, 23 Mar 2014 19:06:00 +00002014-03-23T19:06:44.279+00:00Pilgrimage 1 by Dorothy RichardsonI have submitted my thesis, so what could be a better way to celebrate than to start on Dorothy Richardson's modernist epic, a roman fleuve of 13 novels delineating the outer and inner lives of one Miriam Henderson?  Pilgrimage has a reputation for being difficult, heavily reliant on interior monologue or, as May Sinclair famously called it in her review of the early novels in the sequence, 2014/03/pilgrimage-1-by-dorothy-richardson.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-8527331485989096012Sun, 26 Jan 2014 11:52:00 +00002014-01-26T11:52:25.802+00:00The Ice Palace by Tarjei VesaasThis short novel tells the story of Siss, a young Norwegian girl who finds herself strangely drawn to the new girl in her class, orphan Unn who has only recently come to live in their isolated little town.  The two girls spend an evening together that becomes freighted with meaning for both of them when Unn indicates she has a secret that cannot be spoken.  The next day, excited about 2014/01/the-ice-palace-by-tarjei-vesaas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-1984686148731574212Wed, 01 Jan 2014 13:52:00 +00002014-01-01T16:21:52.914+00:00My 2013 reading 2013 has been a thin year for both reading and blogging.  I plan to submit my thesis in the spring, so both should pick up a bit during 2014. How many books read in 2013? 39 books read in total; I haven’t counted books where I only read one or two chapters.  Fiction/Non-Fiction ratio? 18 fiction and 21 non-fiction; leisure reading has been mostly non-fiction this year, 2014/01/my-2013-reading.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-6731956654031707208Mon, 02 Dec 2013 10:00:00 +00002013-12-02T10:00:00.868+00:00E.M. DelafieldmiddlebrowE.M. Delafield It is 70 years ago today that E.M. Delafield died, much too young, at her home in Devon.  She had been ill for some time, enduring the rather primitive treatments for cancer that were available in the 1940s, but had kept up her cheerful spirits almost until the end - Kate O'Brien remembers her climbing a fig tree in the garden in September 1943, and according to Maurice McCullen she was 2013/12/em-delafield.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-1921486561580369137Sun, 11 Aug 2013 18:02:00 +00002013-08-11T19:02:58.603+01:00First World WarWomen Must Work by Richard Aldington "I want a life that is full and interesting.  I should like to work at something which had a purpose beyond mere money-making.  I should like to mix with people who would make my life fuller.  I want to live with or near a man I love and who would love me, and I think I'd like to have a child, but I don't want that in squalor and misery.  As jam for it all, I'd like to live2013/08/women-must-work-by-richard-aldington.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-2769610922452808582Fri, 05 Jul 2013 09:22:00 +00002013-07-05T10:22:15.806+01:00middlebrowRose MacaulayKeeping Up Appearances by Rose MacaulayThis is a very difficult book to write about, and it's particularly difficult to explain why it is such a good and enjoyable book without giving away its secrets, secrets which are part of why it is so enjoyable.  Rose Macaulay's novel has to do with identity, its construction and presentation, and its sudden dissolution.  Half-sisters Daisy and Daphne Simpson are modern young women in 2013/07/keeping-up-appearances-by-rose-macaulay.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-6689219758416547426Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:30:00 +00002013-04-01T15:11:06.410+01:00natureruraltravelWalking Home by Simon ArmitageThis is Simon Armitage's account of his attempt to walk the Pennine Way, travelling against the wind and with the sun in his face from North to South, towards his home village of Marsden in Yorkshire.  Kindly strangers offer him a bed for the night, transport his luggage (a vast suitcase nicknamed the Tombstone) between stops, or simply walk with him along this most demanding of paths. 2013/04/walking-home-by-simon-armitage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-7767721221680750396Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:29:00 +00002013-04-01T14:29:16.072+01:00The Twenty-Third Man by Gladys MitchellDame Beatrice Bradley has taken a refreshing sea voyage to the island of Hombres Muertos where she plans to take a little holiday and watch the lizards sunning themselves in the garden of her hotel.  The island gets its ominous name from a cave which houses the mummified bodies of twenty-three men, all seated upright around a table and arrayed in masks and robes.  Dame Beatrice's fellow2013/04/the-twenty-third-man-by-gladys-mitchell.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-8058159595790513643Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:59:00 +00002013-03-08T15:59:01.067+00:00Rose MacaulayPotterism by Rose MacaulayI'm indebted to Kate Macdonald's podcast on this book for reminding me I had it and that I really ought to read it.  Potterism the concept derives its name from Mr Potter, a newspaper magnate, whose vast press empire promotes vague, opinionated, palatable reading material for a conservative and rather dim public who do not want their preconceptions challenged.  This has, unsurprisingly,2013/03/potterism-by-rose-macaulay.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-1332317091118555915Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:23:00 +00002013-03-01T15:23:49.956+00:00First World WarhistoryElsie and Mairi Go to War by Diane AtkinsonDespite reading endless books about women workers during the First World War, I'd never heard of Elsie Knocker and Mairi Chisholm, household names in their day and the most photographed women of the War.  This is probably because their story is so exceptional.  Elsie, a trained nurse and midwife, and eighteen-year-old Mairi, formed part of an ambulance corps which went out to Belgium in2013/03/elsie-and-mairi-go-to-war-by-diane.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-9074170647825897657Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:00:00 +00002013-01-31T18:00:02.814+00:00crimeJosephine TeyMiss Pym Disposes by Josephine Tey I came to this book through a recommendation from Kate Macdonald in her excellent series of podcasts, Why I Really Like This Book.  I'm with Kate on this one - I really like Miss Pym Disposes.  Published in 1946, but clearly taking place in interwar England - the Second World War is never mentioned or hinted at - Tey's novel is a good companion read to Gaudy Night.  Before 2013/01/miss-pym-disposes-by-josephine-tey.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-2858204732436935455Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:00:00 +00002013-01-30T18:00:06.705+00:00Dorothy WhipplepersephoneGreenbanks by Dorothy WhippleGreenbanks the novel is the story of the Ashton family of Greenbanks the house, a stone house of "no particular style or period" in the fictional Lancashire town of Elton.  We're plunged into full family life in the opening chapter, joining the Ashtons for Christmas dinner a year or two before the outbreak of the First World War.  Robert Ashton is the handsome head of the family, still 2013/01/greenbanks-by-dorothy-whipple.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-1475824503798464400Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:02:00 +00002014-03-03T09:07:05.338+00:00crimeDorothy L. SayersGaudy Night by Dorothy L. SayersI'm a bit of a Sayers novice, having only got around to reading Whose Body? last year.  Gaudy Night fits in with the theme of my current PhD chapter, so I had an excuse to finally read it.  This is one of those books that I've read a lot about, as it crops up frequently in critical works, so much so that I was well aware of whodunnit before I opened the book. Gaudy Night starts with 2013/01/gaudy-night-by-dorothy-l-sayers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-4337229328087606483Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:16:00 +00002013-01-02T15:16:00.109+00:00(auto)biographyFirst World WarA Diary without Dates by Enid BagnoldThis little book is an episodic, fragmentary account of Enid Bagnold's work as a VAD nurse during the First World War.  Based at a hospital somewhere on the outskirts of London, she tries to soothe and cheer the patients, sees her talents for bandaging and splinting improve, chafes under the authority of the professional nurses, and listens to the stories of the men under her care. Her 2013/01/a-diary-without-dates-by-enid-bagnold.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-8630555864596173348Tue, 01 Jan 2013 11:31:00 +00002013-01-01T11:31:00.214+00:002012 reading challengeI'm sure you're on tenterhooks about my reading challenge. I read 25 of the 50 books I hoped to read, discarded a couple because I discovered there were good reasons that I hadn't read them, and found that another couple of books were more reference titles than books to sit down and read from cover to cover.   Of the ones I did read, there were a few undiscovered gems, some that 2013/01/2012-reading-challenge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-7328881055658674203Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:24:00 +00002012-12-31T11:24:32.994+00:00My 2012 readingHere's how my reading went in 2012: How many books read in 2012? 61 books completely read; I've not counted books only dipped into for study purposes. Fiction/Non-Fiction ratio? 34 fiction and 27 non-fiction.   I was surprised, looking back, by how many novels I've read this year. Male/Female authors? 23 books by male authors, and 38 by female authors.  I've read more 2012/12/my-2012-reading.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-3424345159602284272Sat, 22 Dec 2012 13:00:00 +00002013-01-01T12:15:29.432+00:00ruralsuffolkAkenfield by Ronald BlytheThis is the third book in my Suffolk triad, meant to be read during a holiday in that county which didn't quite happen (we went to France instead).  Akenfield is a collection of interviews with Suffolk villagers, conducted by Ronald Blythe during 1967 and described by him in his introduction as a "quest for the voice of Akenfield".  The interviews are divided up thematically: we hear 2012/12/akenfield-by-ronald-blythe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-2605943848229427860Sat, 10 Nov 2012 12:19:00 +00002013-01-01T12:09:45.763+00:00ruralsuffolkJoseph and his Brethren by H.W. FreemanThis 1928 novel is another Suffolk book, telling the story of a farming family, the Geaiters, who take on the unpromising Crakenhill Farm and, through astonishingly dedicated hard work, make it profitable.  Benjamin Geaiter, the patriarch of the family, generates gossip in the local village; he has served time for manslaughter and, it is rumoured, beats his wife.  Emily Geaiter expires 2012/11/joseph-and-his-brethren-by-hw-freeman.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-7546135583419359958Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:26:00 +00002012-10-31T20:26:41.878+00:00My Life in Books The lovely Simon of Stuck in a Book very kindly invited me to participate in his online version of My Life in Books, and my responses appear today, with those of fellow blogger Margaret from BooksPlease, a delightful blog that I've only just discovered.  You also get to find out what we thought of each other's choices - Margaret pegged me as a keen swimmer based on mine! Do have a look; the2012/10/my-life-in-books.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-7130140886260357871Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:50:00 +00002013-01-01T12:10:26.064+00:00middlebrowBestseller by Claud CockburnThis book, published in 1972, takes a look back at "the books that everyone read" between 1900 and 1939, and what we can understand about why these books were read and who read them.  Some of the titles here are still well-known and a few are still in print (Precious Bane, The Constant Nymph and The Riddle of the Sands are all included); others are remembered but probably very little read 2012/10/bestseller-by-claud-cockburn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-968666451138412353Sun, 23 Sep 2012 14:55:00 +00002013-01-01T12:14:03.478+00:00(auto)biographyruralsuffolkCorduroy by Adrian BellCorduroy - the title comes from the habitual dress of the Suffolk farmer, as opposed to the finer fabrics worn in London - is a memoir of Adrian Bell's first year in farming.  Bell's father was a journalist, and the young Adrian tries newspaper life briefly, but succumbs to the lure of the rural, and goes to live with Mr Colville, part of a large Suffolk farming family; his own family hope 2012/09/corduroy-by-adrian-bell.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-5813574284213190207Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:27:00 +00002013-01-01T12:11:36.922+00:00natureFindings by Kathleen JamieThere has been a lot of press about Kathleen Jamie's new book Sightlines which inspired me to try her, but I thought I should start with this book first.  Findings is a book of essays, some recounting journeys, some considering the natural world, others the details of the world we have made for ourselves.  Jamie's message could be summarised, simply, as pay attention: pay thoughtful and2012/08/findings-by-kathleen-jamie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906375909106123867.post-910334516273622817Sat, 25 Aug 2012 12:46:00 +00002013-01-01T13:35:09.566+00:00Patrick GaleA Perfectly Good Man by Patrick GaleThe good man of the title is Barnaby Johnson, a middle-aged Church of England priest with a parish in West Cornwall. The novel opens, though, on the last day of Lenny Barnes's life; Lenny has been paralysed in a rugby accident and, at the age of twenty, has decided to take his own life.  Barnaby is the person he asks to be with him while he takes the drug that will bring about his death.&2012/08/a-perfectly-good-man-by-patrick-gale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)


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Fri, 20 Sep 2019 11:20:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 /wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cropped-logo-2-32x32.png 32 32 Tips on Designing Your Dorm Room to Feel Like Home in USC /tips-designing-dorm-room-feel-like-home-usc/ /tips-designing-dorm-room-feel-like-home-usc/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2019 11:20:30 +0000 /?p=2479 Dormitories are a second home for college students. Transitioning and adjusting from your real home to your dormitory can be quite challenging and could take time. But one effective way to fast track your adjustment period is to design your dormitory room in the manner that it will feel like home. Most dormitories allow their […] The post Tips on Designing Your Dorm Room to Feel Like Home in USC appeared first on . ]]> Dormitories are a second home for college students. Transitioning and adjusting from your real home to your dormitory can be quite challenging and could take time. But one effective way to fast track your adjustment period is to design your dormitory room in the manner that it will feel like home. Most dormitories allow their occupants to redesign their room. The University of Southern California or USC have dorms and housing facilities that focus on the comfort of students. USC housing prioritizes their students’ satisfaction, above all. So, here are a few tips for designing your dormitory room at USC for your comfort and convenience. Room-Type Factor Students come from different homes, different places, and diverse backgrounds. Therefore, when it comes to thinking of a specific style or design for a room, students may differ in ideas. The first tip is to consider your room type. Is it shared? Is it spacious?  USC housing offers different room sizes and room types to accommodate various setups and needs. Whether you like to share a room with your friends or opt for a single room, they can make arrangements to cater to your needs. Decide on Your Design The second tip is to choose a particular model, style, or vibe that feels like home. You can try to recreate your own room in your dormitory room or opt for a different one. Check on Pinterest for some room designs according to your liking. Buy the necessary materials Students carry their personal things to their dormitories straight from home. While some choose to buy new ones as they transition to dorm life. When you have a design in mind, you can decide on the necessary materials you need to carry it out. You may buy new things that suit your design, such as the following: Bed linens Clothes hangers Laundry basket Bath linens Shower tote Storage boxes or crates Desk lamp You can also buy additional materials such as wallpapers and wall decors. DIY Ideas DIYs are usually fun because they are personalized. You can creatively clip photographs on your wall and decorate it using lights. You can personalize your wallpaper or make a DIY pen holder. DIYs will typically save you money from buying new things, and you get to be creative at the same time. Keep it Clean, Calm, and Convenient Remember that you will spend the majority of your college life in your room. This is also practically your place for studying. Make sure that when you design your room, it feels spacious and not suffocating. It must be clean and organized all the time. The placement of things in your room must be convenient. For example, your school materials must be within reach from your study table so you won’t need to stand up each time to get them. Your dorm room must be an excellent place to study. It should be calming and conducive for studying and relaxing. Don’t Forget Lighting Lastly, when designing your room, consider the lighting. Make sure you get enough sunlight in the morning. When you decide on putting lights on your wall, make sure they do not become distractions to you and your roommates. Place your desk lamp where you need it the most and ensure it covers the area you need light. Designing your dorm room is exciting and entertaining. Be creative to pull off your ideas and turn your dorm room into an extension of your home. The post Tips on Designing Your Dorm Room to Feel Like Home in USC appeared first on . ]]> /tips-designing-dorm-room-feel-like-home-usc/feed/ 0 7 Tips to Successfully Launch Your Fashion Blog Online /7-tips-successfully-launch-fashion-blog-online/ /7-tips-successfully-launch-fashion-blog-online/#respond Mon, 19 Aug 2019 08:54:29 +0000 /?p=2475 Whether you are a casual shopper, a fashion aficionado or a brand store owner, chances are you’ve given blogging some thought. The notion of writing online articles and putting your name out there is an exciting and worthwhile prospect to consider. According to published research, 53% of marketing experts claim that their top priority in […] The post 7 Tips to Successfully Launch Your Fashion Blog Online appeared first on . ]]> Whether you are a casual shopper, a fashion aficionado or a brand store owner, chances are you’ve given blogging some thought. The notion of writing online articles and putting your name out there is an exciting and worthwhile prospect to consider. According to published research, 53% of marketing experts claim that their top priority in terms of digital advertisement is blogging. This means that blogging has a lot of potential for people with the know-how of the fashion industry as a whole. But how do you start a blog successfully and go through the unavoidable growth pains without a dent? Let’s take a look at just that through several tried and tested tips. Set Measurable Goals Blogging is a very complex hobby to dedicate your time to. This makes it easy to give up on the notion of blogging due to the sheer volume of new information and terminology to cope with. For starters, set aside some goals and milestones for your blog to work towards. Do you want to gain 10k followers in the first month of launching? What about your yearly goals? What fashion niches do you want to cover and expand toward over time? Systems such as SMART can help you identify what is important to you personally so that you can better understand the meaning behind your future blog. Once you know what is that you will write about, you can proceed to the blog itself. Choose your Platform Let’s get technical for a minute and talk about blogging platforms. The website you choose as your host will serve as your CMS, or Content Management System. The most popular CMS on the web is WordPress, which you might have heard of before due to its widespread popularity. Besides that, you can launch your blog using Tumblr, Drupal and an assortment of other CMS websites. Depending on how tech-savvy you are, you should typically lean towards WordPress since it offers the most flexibility and user-friendly options for new bloggers to use. Coupled with the best editing service on the web in terms of text editing, all of these CMS options can become viable to you over time. For now, however, stick to the one you are most familiar with so that you can focus on the more important aspect of blogging – such as blogging itself. Be Original, not a Copy Originality has become something of a commodity on the internet, despite the open and free nature of the information. It cannot be overstated how important it is for your blog to be original in its topics, tone of voice and the overall style in which you will talk about trending topics. While you will undoubtedly talk about famous brands, popular clothing or jewelry lines and so forth, you can do that quite well in your own words and point of view. Make sure to borrow what works for your favorite bloggers only in passing – focus on your own thing as much as you can if you want to succeed as a professional fashion blogger. Mind your SEO A bit more about the technicalities of blogging (it won’t hurt, we promise). Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is another term you will undoubtedly come across while blogging. It concerns the general system in which search engines such as Google and Yahoo rank results on their pages. For example, if someone searches for winter shoe suggestions, your site will or will not show up on the first page depending on your SEO. In order to be in the good graces of SEO, you should familiarize yourself with keyword optimization platforms. Tools such as Google Adwords and SEM Rush are quite intuitive and offer a lot of information on each distinct industry, fashion included. Use these tools handsomely in your blog optimization and your overall traffic will see a spike as a result. Share through Social Media As an up-and-coming blogger, you should do whatever you can to reach a large audience. There’s no better way to do that than through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. All you have to do to get started is to set up dedicated pages on each platform with your blog’s name on it and you will be good to go. Make sure to share any new blog post, discussion or article that you publish on your main blog through social media pages. This will allow you to be seen by people who might be patrons of fashion but have no idea your blog exists at all. Diversify your Content Even though the first thing that pops into mind when “blogging” is concerned is text, that doesn’t have to be your only type of content. You can just as easily do video reviews of new clothing lines, interview fashion industry experts or retail salespeople among other things. This will diversify your content drastically, ensuring that your followers have a lot of different things to experience on your website. It will also do wonders for your SEO (there’s that word again) if you have mixed content available for people to see. Don’t constrain yourself to write exclusively – branch out and see which ideas pop into your head that are worth blogging about. Communicate with your Followers Lastly, you need to make time to talk to your audiences as much as possible. Anyone who comments on your content has taken time away from their day to read what you have to say and comment on it. Spark up a conversation at the end of each article you write by asking a question or a response from the reader. This will allow you to casually start a chain discussion with potential readers who might share similar opinions to your own. It might also attract people who disagree with you and present their own points of view on the matter which is also a great turn of events. Don’t rely on one-sided blogging and call it a day – talk to people who show interest in what you do. Give it Some Time (Conclusion) While blogging isn’t backbreaking work by any stretch of the imagination, it still requires a lot of time and energy. Don’t give up on your fashion blog while it’s still in its infancy. Give it several weeks or even months and see how the routine of writing and optimizing content feels like. Instant success can rarely be found on the internet – build your way towards your own little audience and it will find you halfway. The post 7 Tips to Successfully Launch Your Fashion Blog Online appeared first on . ]]> /7-tips-successfully-launch-fashion-blog-online/feed/ 0 Not Getting the Flavor from Your Vape? Here Is What You Should Know /not-getting-flavor-vape-know/ /not-getting-flavor-vape-know/#respond Mon, 05 Aug 2019 05:33:31 +0000 /?p=2472 Yes, it is possible not to get flavor from your vape device. It is a big disappointment especially when you want to enjoy your favorite e-juice. Unfortunately, there are many reasons for this, and consequently, there are many things that you can do to find a solution for the issue. As a beginner, the insights […] The post Not Getting the Flavor from Your Vape? Here Is What You Should Know appeared first on . ]]> Yes, it is possible not to get flavor from your vape device. It is a big disappointment especially when you want to enjoy your favorite e-juice. Unfortunately, there are many reasons for this, and consequently, there are many things that you can do to find a solution for the issue. As a beginner, the insights that we are going to share below will help you with how to go about resolving the problem. Likewise, the experienced vaping enthusiasts will also benefit as this is a common problem. The Main Cause Probably, you have heard about vaper’s tongue, which affects those who vape. This condition causes your taste buds not to recognize the flavor of the vape for certain reasons. Vaper’s tongue does not have warning signs, and it can happen at any time, even in the middle of vaping. The mouth has up to about 8,000 taste buds to make sure that a person can distinguish almost every different flavor. But they can all temporarily fail for certain reasons. Saliva plays a big role in maintaining the functionality of the taste buds. If the mouth cannot produce enough saliva, a condition caused by a fatigued tongue, the mouth will be dry, and the taste buds will not work. However, this is not the only reasons why you may fail to taste the e-juice during a vaping session. Here are other reasons.         Failure to clean the vape device – cleaning your vape device and changing some parts like the atomizer as needed might be a big challenge. When residue builds up after many refills, the device might malfunction, which is a big challenge that may cause the flavors to disappear.         Incorrect adjustment of the device – one thing to know is that most vape devices on the market today are highly sophisticated. They have numerous programmable options to provide different results. If the user configures the settings incorrectly, she or he may not receive the desired flavor or even sometimes may experience nothing at all. For a beginner who is still learning about such devices, this could be a big disappointment.         Low batteries – whether one is using rechargeable batteries or disposable batteries, there could be problems with flavors if the charge contained by the battery is low. Most people have faced this problem only to realize that the low battery was the main cause.         Using low quality e-juice – there are many brands of e-juice on the market today. Some manufacturers have a good reputation while others may only be interested in making money in the short term. Buying either poor quality e-juice or e-juice that has expired might be a cause of not tasting a flavor at all. In bad cases, they might cause the vaper’s tongue discussed above. How to Bring Back the E-Juice Flavor By now, any vaper who has experienced this challenge knows how disappointing it can be. Imagine buying one of the best vaping devices from a reputable shop like ePuffer only to experience such a big disappointment. The good news is that there are many things that you can do to either keep it at bay or solve the issue when it arises.         Drinking more water – vaper’s tongue, which is now common, can sometimes be solved by drinking water to increase the production of saliva. This solution may require some time to take effect, but you can rest assured that it will often clear up at last. Fruit juices with citrus but limited sugar could wake the taste buds according to research. However, you must be careful as too much citrus could cause more harm.         Cleaning the tongue – brushing the tongue gently could also work perfectly, but it is not a solution 100% of the time. It is worth trying because a dirty tongue hinders the chemical reactions caused by bacteria. Be sure to use a soft brush to avoid bruising the taste buds.         Let the mouth rest – we all know that the mouth is a busy organ that is drinking this, eating that and now vaping. But if there is a problem like this, you can rest it for a few hours after drinking enough water. This will help the taste buds and other cells to regenerate back to their functional status.         Check the vape device thoroughly – we already mentioned that the vaping device could be the main reason why you are not tasting the flavor. In this case, it should be inspected for defects, dirt or unusual behavior. Those with the right experience will often find a fault within a short time. When this is corrected, the flavor could trickle back for you to enjoy. Cleaning it regularly or as recommended by the manufacturer is very important. As such, changing of atomizers should occur with each cleaning to complete the servicing process. Conclusion Failure to get the desired flavor from a vaping device is bad enough for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts. When you have prepared everything carefully that you need, the unfortunate vaper’s tongue will be a big drawback. It is your responsibility to try the mentioned solutions to bring back the taste buds’ functionality if you want to enjoy the e-juice flavors. Sometimes, medical intervention is necessary.       The post Not Getting the Flavor from Your Vape? Here Is What You Should Know appeared first on . ]]> /not-getting-flavor-vape-know/feed/ 0 Most Popular Special and Limited-Edition BMW Models /limited-edition-bmw-models/ /limited-edition-bmw-models/#respond Mon, 05 Aug 2019 05:31:46 +0000 /?p=2470 BMW has made numerous limited edition models to celebrate various occasions and for many other reasons. The German automaker is one of the most reliable in the world. Its special and limited editions leave many salivating for vehicles that are rare and difficult to obtain. Various vehicle rental companies are known to buy these vehicles […] The post Most Popular Special and Limited-Edition BMW Models appeared first on . ]]> BMW has made numerous limited edition models to celebrate various occasions and for many other reasons. The German automaker is one of the most reliable in the world. Its special and limited editions leave many salivating for vehicles that are rare and difficult to obtain. Various vehicle rental companies are known to buy these vehicles when they have an opportunity. The good thing is that this allows many people to access them as rental vehicles. For auto enthusiasts, it is worth knowing the popular special and limited editions released by BMW at different times. Here is a list of these limited editions. BMW 6 Series M Sport Limited Edition BMW only released 300 of these cars all over the world, which left many craving for more. As we know, the BMW 6 Series is a model with class because of its physical appearance and performance. Most of these special edition vehicles came with metallic blue paint, making them even more unique. The vehicles are equipped with either a V8 gasoline engine or a 6-cylinder diesel engine with the capability to propel the car from 0-100 KM/H in just 5 seconds. BMW “30 Jahre M3” This model was created to celebrate 30 years of M3 production. The special edition is a supercar in its class with 600 HP. The engine is a twin-turbo V8 4.4L. Both the exterior and the interior have been given the craftsmanship they deserve to make the car very special. According to reports, this is a rare vehicle on the roads today. BMW Individual 6 Series Gran Coupe Bang & Olufsen Edition This model was released in 2015, and it is indeed very special. For those who do not know, Bang & Olufsen is one of the best sound system companies, and they have partnered with many other companies to deliver the best sound systems for vehicles. By now, you can guess why this BMW Individual 6 Series is special. You will just enjoy the incredible audio coming from the vehicle. BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition You may have seen this Frozen Limited Edition of the M3 Coupe. They are considered to be some of the most attractive cars in the world. For this special model, the company released only 150 units in blue, red and white. All the above beauty is complemented by a powerful 414-HP engine and a luxurious interior. Simply, you must drive this car to have the first-hand experience, which is amazing. BMW Individual M760i xDrive Model V12 Excellence The Next 100 Years This is one of the most awkwardly named models but for a reason. It was created to celebrate 100 years since BMW made its first airplane engine in 1916. The company makes this special and limited edition vehicle to celebrate such an achievement. Again, this is a high-end vehicle with 610 HP, and only 100 units were released for the entire world. One of the eye-catching features is the panoramic roof that is out of this world. If you want to enjoy the best BMW models like this as rentals, you can visit Milani Exotic Car Rentals to pick your selection. BMW Alpina B7 xDrive Alpina provides their expertise to tune BMWs, especially the 7 Series. For this model, they played a significant role in designing the transmission and suspension, which are both created for high performance. As you can guess, this model has a 600-HP V8 twin-turbo engine and large Alpina wheels that measure 20 inches. The interior of this model is finished with high-quality leather for maximum comfort and class. Needless to say, the in-dash infotainment system is fully digital with numerous capabilities that are mind-blowing. BMW M5 Pure Metal Silver Limited Edition What makes this car very special is that only 50 units were made, and all of them were shipped to the US. Many people felt that this was unfair but, BMW has created them specifically for this region. The vehicle has a pure metal silver body made from aluminum flakes. Additionally, this BMW sports sedan has a lot to offer vehicle enthusiasts who were lucky enough to get one because it comes with a 600-HP engine. BMW 760Li Sterling This is another special and limited edition that is highly customized for those who have ordered the car. Any vehicle enthusiast can order this car at the moment and enjoy the unique sterling trims. With a 610-HP engine, one can already guess that this is a special car for those who want to expand their collection of high-end vehicles. The leather interior comes equipped with heated electric seats that look and feel great. BMW has not announced when it will cease the production of this machine. So, it is best to hurry up and get your vehicle now. Conclusion There are many limited-edition and special edition vehicles offered by BMW, but the provided list includes the most popular ones. From the specifications listed, all of these vehicles are high-end and luxurious. Because of this, their cost is also high, but those who drive these cars will definitely enjoy them.     The post Most Popular Special and Limited-Edition BMW Models appeared first on . ]]> /limited-edition-bmw-models/feed/ 0 How To Exterminate Black Scorpion /exterminate-black-scorpion/ /exterminate-black-scorpion/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2019 15:40:33 +0000 /?p=2463 The black scorpions are large, averaging over 10 cm in length, they have a long lifespan, estimated up to 8 years. Under the light, the black scorpion’s color is deep black with no tints of any other coloration. They typically live in natural debris and under logs. Most of the time, the black scorpions are […] The post How To Exterminate Black Scorpion appeared first on . ]]> The black scorpions are large, averaging over 10 cm in length, they have a long lifespan, estimated up to 8 years. Under the light, the black scorpion’s color is deep black with no tints of any other coloration. They typically live in natural debris and under logs. Most of the time, the black scorpions are above ground, preying on insects for food. You can use a exterminator company near Hickory NC, or implement these tips to get rid of the black scorpion from your home. Seal all crakes in your home. Black scorpions can slip through an opening just as flat as a credit card. Sealing your home is an essential method for keeping black scorpions from invading. In order to make sure your home is secure, take the following measures to seal the foundation, doors, and windows: Make sure the screens are sealed, and your windows are closed tightly so the black scorpions can’t climb in. Get door nicely seals to prevent black scorpions from coming in under the doors. Use caulk to fill in holes and cracks in your baseboards, walls or the foundation of your home. Dispose of bugs in your home: Black scorpions feed on insects, so in the event that you have an issue with ants, cockroaches or different pests in your house, you’ll have to take care of that issue before the black scorpions will go away. Here are a couple of good ideas to hold the bug disturbance down in your home: Tidy up crumbs and do dishes quickly, so bugs don’t have a nourishment source. Use insecticides around your home to exterminate insects. Make sure you do research and use this technique with caution because some insecticides sprays are dangerous to humans and pets. Sprinkle diatomaceous earth or borax around the baseboards and under the sinks in your home; these natural substances can help you kill insects. Evacuate scorpion hideout: Black scorpions like to hide in dim spots, especially midday. Get rid of structures in and around your home that could be used as a helpful hiding spot by the scorpions. Use the following tips to shield black scorpions from sticking around: Outside your yard, trim back foliage and bushes that scorpions can hideaway Dispose of piles of rock or woods around your yard. Cut back vines and other potential hiding spots. Store cardboard boxes on racks rather than the floor. Keep your storage rooms and rooms perfectly organized. Black scorpions like to hide away in shoes and heaps of clothes on the floor. Try not to keep mess around your home or under the beds. Kill every black scorpion you find: Use a knife, long-handled tweezers. Or the bottom of your boot to kill the black scorpions you see around your house. At that point place them in a waste bag, tie it up and dispose of it with your normal trash. Lastly, call a professional exterminator: if you keep having trouble with the black scorpions, call a professional pest exterminator. The post How To Exterminate Black Scorpion appeared first on . ]]> /exterminate-black-scorpion/feed/ 0 Portable Tire Inflators: How To Use Them! /portable-tire-inflators-use/ /portable-tire-inflators-use/#respond Fri, 19 Jul 2019 14:03:07 +0000 /?p=2458 Have you ever been in a situation when you are running late to the office, and your car tire is flat? Dreaded! Well, this can happen to anyone, but using it as an excuse to come late often might put your job at stake. However, keeping portable tire Inflators for such situations can save you! […] The post Portable Tire Inflators: How To Use Them! appeared first on . ]]> Have you ever been in a situation when you are running late to the office, and your car tire is flat? Dreaded! Well, this can happen to anyone, but using it as an excuse to come late often might put your job at stake. However, keeping portable tire Inflators for such situations can save you! A tire inflator is a type of pump or air compressor that uses compressed air to inflate your vehicle tires quickly. Just keep them in the cargo or in the trunk of your car and get access during the roadside emergencies. Although the tire manufacturers are putting extra efforts for developing products that increase tire life, you surely can’t benefit from them, if you do not maintain tires. How To Use Tire Inflator: Connect your Portable 12 volt tire inflator in the car. Although air Inflators come with an extendable power cord, for precautionary measures, keep the engine running so that the compressor doesn’t hamper the car’s battery. But, before- check the condition of the vehicle. For instance, if you see a big puncture on the tire, do not inflate as the tire will not be able to hold the air. You can use it in case of slow leaks or at the time when the tires are not packed with air. To inflate tires, simply connect the nozzle of the compressor to the valve stem of the tire and make sure that the connections are secure. Once done, turn on the compressor pump to fill the air. Switch on the air inflator to let compressed air enter into the tire. Moreover, if you hear any hissing type of sound, instantly switch off the inflator and re-tight the nozzle. The hissing sound is because of the improper connection and can cause air leakage in the system. Now, stop and check the air pressure with the help of pressure gauge, to prevent the over-inflated. Also, keep a check on the air pressure that is recommended for your vehicle. You can see the vehicle’s manual to see air pressure or can have a look at the driver-door jamb. Benefits Of Using Portable Tire Inflators: The Quickly Fill Your Tires: One of the fastest ways to put air in the tires is by simply using a portable car tire inflator. Just a few minutes of work and your car tires are ready to hit the road. No Need To Go To The Filling Station: Instead of taking your car to the filling station, with portable tire Inflators, you can fill your tires anywhere. This will take you out of the situations when the filling stations show ‘no air’ sign. Also, its cost-saving. You Don’t Need To Drive To The Dealership: Instead of taking the car to the dealership to fix and pump the tire, with Inflators you can do on your own. Also, some tire Inflators contain the tire-pressure monitoring system, which will tell you that your car air pressure is low. Ensure The Longevity Of The Tires: Underinflated or over-inflated tires can give rise to many issues. They can burst-out quickly or can wear out anytime. However, to get the most out of tires, keep a check on them and ensure that they are properly inflated. This is true for the cars which don’t have any tire-pressure monitoring system. Two Types Of Inflators: The Most Common- 12V Tire Inflator: One of the best tire Inflators is those which can be used for all the emergencies. You can use some models by simply plugging them in the cigarette lighter socket.  The light socket is a 12-volt power source present in the vehicle. Cordless: If you are looking for the cordless inflator, pick a lithium-ion battery because they are easy to use and is quite portable. They are handheld and can give enough power to the car. So, keep the battery charged to stay protected from emergencies. So, now that you know how a portable tire inflator can help, keep it in the car and air to the tires whenever needed. The post Portable Tire Inflators: How To Use Them! appeared first on . ]]> /portable-tire-inflators-use/feed/ 0 5 Notable Benefits of Listing Your Home into a Real Estate Portal /5-notable-benefits-listing-home-real-estate-portal/ /5-notable-benefits-listing-home-real-estate-portal/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2019 15:12:14 +0000 /?p=2453 In today’s fast moving and time-constraint life, technology has made everything convenient by only a click! There were days when online medium only existed for certain purposes, but now the scenario has completely changed. At present, online platforms are getting more and more efficient, acquiring all the areas and streams that help users of different […] The post 5 Notable Benefits of Listing Your Home into a Real Estate Portal appeared first on . ]]> In today’s fast moving and time-constraint life, technology has made everything convenient by only a click! There were days when online medium only existed for certain purposes, but now the scenario has completely changed. At present, online platforms are getting more and more efficient, acquiring all the areas and streams that help users of different workplace.  With that, real estate industry is no different when it comes to adopting advanced technology. Unlike previous times, real estate is moving towards online portals, which comes handy than other traditional methods. It provides a convenient platform to property sellers so that they can advertise their homes effectively. The primary goal of opting it is to make it easy for the sellers, mainly inexperienced ones, and to take greater control of the sale criteria.   It can be of different types. While some focus on listing and advertising of the property, others focus on marketing pre-selling habitations. However, regardless of the objective, it provides a wider reach and much more convenience for both.  Here are some fruitful benefits of listing your home into a real estate portal that you must have a look!  User-Friendly Experience! Just like any other services, real estate portals are now focusing in providing a better user experience for buyers. It is not only evolving with advanced technology and more funds, but also coming up with some innovative ideas. Today, the companies are marking their presence in the dominant market, which is useful for retail users. Registered and Certified Property The common issue raised in the real estate industry is the originality of the data. Thus, there are greater possibilities that your search option may have properties that don’t even exist.  With this in mind, online portals make sure to have “verified” homes for sale on their sites. It encourages an increased number of responses and is more likely to be sold.  It also helps you to add photos, short clippings and every minute details of the property. It Provides A 3D Overview! With Google maps help you regarding locations, what about a 3D house tour? Gone were the days when you have to make physical visits aiming to have a house tour. Now, online portals have the solution-“virtual 3D tours”.  This feature involves the latest software that uses information from the same floor layout with inputs aiming to the height of a specific area creating a 3D view. This 360-degree overview helps the property seeker to understand better in terms of lighting, space, and interiors.  Wider Audience Outreach Today, the audience initially browses online real estate portals. By incorporating this, you are not only encouraging additional exposure but also boosting the chances of a broader reach of potential buyers. Listing with an online property portal offers to indulge you into multiple options that the buyers can personalize. With the constant rise in demand in the real estate market, it is very important to note down that your listings should stand out.  Builds a Healthy Relationship between Buyers and Sellers with Brokers Real estate agents listings the property in online portals; thus, they get in touch with the sellers and buyers. They can help with the right pricing of your home, and that makes a difference between a quick sale and waiting for months and years.  Agents can not only help you market your home in connecting sellers to genuine buyers, but also in preparing the necessary documents throughout the procedure.  Online property portals have changed the idea of the real estate industry worldwide, and those who understand well how to take the best, experience its worth!    The post 5 Notable Benefits of Listing Your Home into a Real Estate Portal appeared first on . ]]> /5-notable-benefits-listing-home-real-estate-portal/feed/ 0 Rutile (rutile): the “elf” hidden inside ruby and sapphire /rutile-rutile-elf-hidden-inside-ruby-sapphire/ /rutile-rutile-elf-hidden-inside-ruby-sapphire/#respond Fri, 21 Jun 2019 06:23:15 +0000 /?p=2444 How do we love you, let us count how many ways, because you, some Ruby and Sapphire can flash in the sky at night; Because of you, the sapphire and ruby have a starlight effect, let us witness the magic of nature; when the light is right, you blink at us, so beautiful! 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21世紀型教育機構 - 思考力 /ja/%E3%82%BF%E3%82%B0/%E6%80%9D%E8%80%83%E5%8A%9B ja 21世紀型教育機構シンポジウム@静岡聖光 2017年9月3日 /ja/node/715 <span class="submitted-by">Submitted by hiros on 月, 2017/11/13 - 11:30</span><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><strong>夏休み最後の日曜日、静岡聖光学院で21世紀型教育機構のシンポジウムが開かれました。静岡に初めて21世紀型教育を掲げる学校が現れたということで、この日は静岡テレビもテレビカメラを携えて取材、地元の注目の高さを物語っていました。聖学院の先生方による出張思考力セミナーには意欲ある小学生が大勢参加し、創造的思考力を刺激する授業を体験。講座を終えた後には父母会会場のパネルディスカッションにも</strong><strong>熱心に耳を傾け、</strong><strong>静岡聖光学院への入学後に待っている21世紀型の学びや4技能英語について期待に胸をふくらませていました。  by 海外帰国生教育研究家 鈴木裕之</strong></p> <p><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/dsc03775.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 600px;" /></p> <!--break--><p>静岡聖光学院が21世紀型教育を採り入れ、シンポジウムを自校で開催したのは、劇的に変化するこれからの時代を見据えてのことです。世界が変わっていくのに学校教育が従来型でよいはずがないという強い思いはシンポジウムが開催されて間もなく<a href="; target="_blank"><strong>ホームページにアップされた記事</strong></a>から窺い知ることができます。</p> <p>静岡聖光では大勢の先生方がこのシンポジウムに参加、思考力講座に出席した小学生のサポートも行いました。さらに、シンポジウム後2週間ほどで、先生方の知恵と経験を結集し、日々の教育活動を振り返る羅針盤とも言える<strong><a href="; target="_blank">学校独自の思考コードを完成</a></strong>させたのです。</p> <p><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/dsc03768.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 600px;" /></p> <p>9月3日のシンポジウム第1部は、静岡聖光学院校長の岡村壽夫先生による「未来を創る自由人」と題された基調講演で始まりました。グローバルに活躍する時代だからこそアイデンティティ形成の場が大切になること、また、聖書の中に出てくるタラントの話を引用しながら、一人一人の異なる才能を伸ばしていくことに人間らしい自由の基盤があることをお話されました。</p> <p><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/2017-09-03_12.50.01-1.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 600px;" /></p> <p>21世紀型教育機構の理事で、工学院附属中高の校長である平方邦行先生は、2020年大学入試改革がただ日本国内のローカルな問題として出てきているのではなく、グローバル社会への対応という側面から出てきた必然的な流れであることを説明しました。世界7都市で寮生活を送りながらオンラインでディスカッション授業を行うミネルバ大学や、人工知能などのテクノロジーを駆使したブレンディドラーニングを紹介し、日本の私学教育もグローバル高大接続教育への転換点にあるという意識を共有しました。</p> <p><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/2017-09-03_13.25.18.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 600px;" /></p> <p>静岡聖光副校長の星野明宏先生は、ビジネスマン時代の自らの経験をもとに、正しい答えがあることを前提にした教育だけでは社会に出てから必要となる力に対応できないという現実から問題提起を始めました。生徒自らがゴール設定をしつつ、必ずしも正解が一つとは限らない問題に取り組んでいくPBL型の学力が今後ますます求められていくことを強調しました。また、英語力においては、自分の考えを臆せずに発していくスピーキング力が重要になることに触れ、静岡聖光のイノベーティブな教育プログラムを具体的事例としてお話されました。</p> <p><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/2017-09-03_14.01.59-2.jpg" style="width: 375px; height: 281px;" /><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/2017-09-03_14.36.27.jpg" style="width: 375px; height: 281px;" /></p> <p>第2部では、まず首都圏模試センター取締役教務情報部長の北一成氏が中学入試の潮流について講演。思考力入試やプレゼンテーション入試、英語入試といった新しい入試が今なぜ拡がっているのかについて詳細な分析を行いました。大学入試改革や若い保護者の意識の変化に触れながら、未来の社会に対応する学校選択の必要性を訴えました。</p> <p>続いて聖学院の21世紀教育部長である児浦良裕先生は、「思考力入試」を通して目指している教育が、課題解決に向けて探究する姿勢を重視しているということを説明されました。学習者の探究プロセスを評価するために、思考コード(聖学院では「メタ・ルーブリック」と呼ぶ)を作成し、生徒一人一人の成長曲線の違いまで考慮しているとのことでした。終始聖学院の実践例が挙げられていて、会場の保護者も話に引き込まれていました。</p> <p><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/dsc04010.jpg" /></p> <p>パネルディスカッションは、「4技能英語と新思考力」をテーマに、平方先生、北部長、児浦先生、それに、聖学院の高等部長伊藤豊先生の4名で行われました。日本で従来行われてきた英語教育の問題提起から始まり、グローバル化社会で必要となる英語力、またAI社会をサバイバルする創造的思考力をめぐって、各先生の意見が語られました。最初は保護者向けのトークでしたが、思考力セミナーから戻って来た小学生の姿が会場に多く見受けられたこともあり、先生の方のトークも徐々にヒートアップ。これから中高生になる子どもたちへのエールとも言える熱いメッセージとなっていました。</p> <p><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/dsc03822.jpg" style="height: 263px; width: 375px;" /><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/dsc04039.jpg" style="width: 375px; height: 263px;" /></p> <p>保護者会と同時に行われていた思考力セミナーは、聖学院数学科主任の本橋真紀子先生を中心に、静岡聖光学院の先生方と在校生が協力して運営しました。シンポジウムに出席していて思考力セミナーを見ることができなかった親御さんや聴衆に対して、首都圏模試取締役統括マネージャーの山下一氏から、思考力セミナー会場の様子報告があり、子どもたちが創造的思考を使うことを楽しんでいる様子が伝えられました。</p> <p><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/dsc03894r.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 600px;" /></p> <p>冒頭に書いたように、静岡初の21世紀型教育校の誕生は大きな反響がありました。子どもたちにファーストペンギンになることの価値を説いている大人の側がそれを実践していくことに意義があるのだと感じます。静岡聖光学院は2018年度入試でも大いなる注目の的となることでしょう。</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/ja/%E3%82%BF%E3%82%B0/%E9%9D%99%E5%B2%A1%E8%81%96%E5%85%89%E5%AD%A6%E9%99%A2" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">静岡聖光学院</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/ja/%E3%82%BF%E3%82%B0/c1%E8%8B%B1%E8%AA%9E" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">C1英語</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/ja/%E3%82%BF%E3%82%B0/%E6%80%9D%E8%80%83%E5%8A%9B" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">思考力</a></div></div></div> Mon, 13 Nov 2017 02:30:02 +0000 hiros 715 at


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