Looking topic for your PhD dissertation can be quite a challenge. Learning from past dissertations can really helps. The important thing is that writing dissertation is none other than a lengthy formal document that you will be arguing in defense of your thesis.
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No one would think of lighting a fire today by rubbing two sticks together Yet much of what passes for education is based on equally outdated concepts Gordon Dryden, The Learning Revolutio

We all go to school, where we learn subject like science and history. We also develop various skills, mostly related to subject but also some life skills. Strangely, however, very few people meet have ever been taught how to learn. We talk about literacy and numeracy—but what about “learnacy”

When I talk to audiences I ask them which they think is th most important part of their body when it comes to learning. No surprisingly, they point to their heads. I then ask them how much time they spent at school or college or business school learning about their minds and there is an embarrassed and, increasingl these days, a worried silence. People are beginning to understand the real importance of the concept of learnacy, first talked about by Guy Claxton a few years ago
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If you want to add some color to your room, as well as add beauty and comfort, then placing area rugs is one of the best option you can have. The rugs will pull all of the design elements of a room together. There are so many styles of area rugs you can choose. They can be woven, hand-tied, tufted, machine made, or braided. The machine-made rugs are net and good looking. However, hand-tied rugs have always been considered the most valuable artistic option.
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Chuzzle is a combination of challenging and cute game. It’s so cute that you might won’t let your friend know when you play it It’s simply a slide and match puzzle game. The Chuzzle itself are googly-eyed balls of fur that sneeze, squeak, and giggle as you slide rows and columns to set off chain reactions and combos of ridiculous intensity. Free them by forming groups of three, but watch out for dangerous puzzle locks.
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The secret to coping as calmly as possible with an emergency is to be ready before it happens. Earthquakes, hurricanes, blizzards, and other natural disasters are unnerving enough. When they cut off access to power, water, groceries, and other necessities, they can be both frightening and disorienting. But if you’ve stockpiled essentials ahead of time and coached your family on disaster preparedness, you will have as much protection as you can.

A 30-gallon trash can, a large plastic storage bin, or any other durable, reasonably light container with a tight-fitting lid will make a fine disaster kit. Store the kit in a garage, basement, or any out-of-the-way place that is large enough to accommodate it and reasonably easy to get to. (You won’t want to climb into the attic in some types of emergencies.)

1. Tools. Pipe and crescent wrenches, screwdriver, crowbar, and any tools required to turn off utilities if necessary. Ask your utility companies how to turn off gas, water, and electricity in an emergency. Don’t turn off the gas unless you’re certain there is a leak. You may have to wait days to have it restarted by the gas company.
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Every family should have at least two well-stocked first aid kits. Keep one in your car and one at home, in a spot where you can get to it easily but small children cannot. (And don’t forget to take the first aid kit when your family goes away on vacation.) Check your kits every few months and replace any missing items or expired medications. Buying a preassembled first aid kit can be a convenient starting point, if you add any items that are on this checklist but not in the kit. Items that overlap with the contents of your medicine cabinet need only be kept in your car kit.

1. First-aid manual.

2. Sterile gauze pads (4×4 and 2×2 size) and rolls of gauze for wrapping.

3. Adhesive tape.

4. Adhesive bandages in various sizes.

5. Scissors.

6. Elastic bandage (Ace, for example).
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When you’re stocking your medicine cabinet, think about common illnesses and discomforts. First shop for those and then add any other over-the-counter medications required by members of your family. If you stock up on the items on this checklist, you’ll be prepared to cope with a wide range of minor maladies. It’s also a good idea to check with your doctor and your pharmacist for other medicine cabinet suggestions.

1. A fever reducer and pain reliever such as Tylenol or other aspirin substitutes containing acetaminophen. Many medical experts recommend taking nonaspirin remedies for fever and pain because they’re less likely to irritate or upset the stomach.

2. Ibuprofen. An anti-inflammatory used to reduce pain and swelling. It should be given only to adults because its use has not been proved safe in young children. Advil and Motrin are common brands.

3. Aspirin. It is wise to keep aspirin on hand in case someone in the house has a heart attack. Aspirin is a blood thinner and chewing one while dialing 911 could save a life. Aspirin should never be given to children or teenagers because its use by young people has been associated with Reye’s syndrome, a rare but sometimes fatal condition.
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Here are the top twenty home-safety items recommended by the National Safety Council. Every item you have on hand decreases the risk that someone in your home will die or be injured in a preventable accident.

1. Smoke detectors. Change the batteries twice a year when you change your clocks. The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) recommends that you replace your smoke detectors after ten years and test them once a month to be sure they work.

2. Carbon monoxide detectors. The NFPA recommends these alarms for households with attached garages and those with fuel-burning appliances or fireplaces.

3. Ground-fault circuit interrupters. These electrical outlets with quick-tripping circuit breakers help prevent death or injury from electrocution and can be installed by an electrician. Read the rest of this entry »

No matter what kind of work you do, or how good it feels to come home after a rough day at the office, safety statistics suggest you’d be better off staying at work. More people in this country die from accidents at home than at work—five times as many! More people are disabled in home accidents than in work injuries and car crashes combined. National Safety Council president Jerry Scannell stresses that all home accidents are preventable. Here are the most common home accidents and the NSC’s recommendations for preventing them.

1. Falls.

• Fasten carpet edges securely and put nonslip mats under area rugs.
• Keep telephone and electrical cords where they can’t be tripped over.
• Put away toys, clean up clutter, and move obstacles out of walkways.
• Wipe up all spills immediately.
• Use nonskid tub and shower mats and install grab bars in toilet and bath areas.
• Equip all indoor and outdoor staircases with securely fastened handrails along both sides. When it snows, use salt or cat litter on sidewalks and driveways to prevent slipping.

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Do you think you will be able to work forever? Being an optimist is a must. However, there’s time when you should also become realist. Should you sick or experience illness that prevent you from earning an income in your occupation, you really need to have something to back you up. With disability insurance, you will get anywhere from 45%-60% of your gross income on a tax-free basis.
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