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Richard Roman's Blog – March 2013 Archive (6)

What helps create confidence?

I believe that thre are two things required to get on in life
1. The ability to communicate
2. To have confidence in yourself

How do we develop confidence?

Is it inborn? Can it be inculcated? Can it be taught?

Answers please!

Added by Richard Roman on March 31, 2013 at 23:53 — 2 Comments

Fascinating photographs of Korea 100 years ago

Before the dynasty of dictators took over: Fascinating photographs capture the opulent life of the royal family in a UNITED Korea more than a century ago

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2299134/A-time-change-captured-film-Fascinating-photographs-united-Korea-500-year-old-dynasty-finally-fell.html

Added by Richard Roman on March 26, 2013 at 21:12 — 1 Comment

Unfinished Business - a poem by South African John (Howard)

John has generously sent me this poem. Hope you will all enjoy!

Unfinished Business

CREATES AN ENERGY

OF LINKING

PAST TO FUTURE

INDECISION

INSECURITY

AND FEAR

ONLY SERVE

TO DELAY

WHAT WILL

BE ANYWAY

OUR TIME IS UP

IN CHANGCHUN

TO DRINK FROM ANOTHER CUP

IT IS BEGINNING

TO DAWN

IN MY HEART’S

MIND THAT

LOVE HAS

EVERYTHING

TO… Continue

Added by Richard Roman on March 25, 2013 at 15:37 — No Comments

How do I print from an iPad

Saw this in today's Telegraph. Does it make sense. Can it be done?

I intend buying a 3G iPad but I don't have a computer or broadband connection in my home at present. Can I print from the iPad to an AirPrint Compatible wireless printer, or do I have to have Wi-Fi?

Norman Reid, by email

I have come across reports of it working with AirPrint compatible printers that also have a feature called Wi-Fi Direct. This enables Ad-Hoc network wireless connections to devices… Continue

Added by Richard Roman on March 25, 2013 at 13:26 — 1 Comment

A question for all the English teachers

What is the difference between the two verbs
Solve ans Resolve?

Not expecting many people to comment on this but it did lead to a heated debate the other night!

Added by Richard Roman on March 19, 2013 at 0:00 — 16 Comments

Teaching opportunities - part time and full time

James Madasio has asked me to put up a blog. He is interested in anyone who is interested in either part time or full time teaching jobs with the kindergarten schools that he teaches at. Prices are negotiable.

Please contact James directly for further information

This is his page on CCF:…

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Added by Richard Roman on March 10, 2013 at 18:16 — No Comments