University Staff: Reasons of Striking Revealed

"So for me, the strike is very much about equality, fairness and job security."

- Nadje Al-Ali, professor of gender studies at SOAS, University of London


"... My decision to strike was easy and based on two simple questions. Firstly, can universities afford a better offer? Secondly, can we, as employees, afford this pay 'rise'?"

-Freyja Peters, administrator in a research centre at the University of Manchester


"... Yes, I am striking about pay but I am also striking because I believe that education is about values other than market value."

-Tom Henri, lecturer in social work at Goldsmiths, University of London

Students' Focus Not Compromised Despite Devices Inside Class

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At debate.org, debates on whether devices like cellphones, laptops, and iPads should be allowed inside the classroom caught people's interests. Some people would like to have it because students need to keep up with the technology and it is so useful in learning new things. On the other side, some are against it because it might distract students' concentration to the lessons. The two sides have their own reasons. What would be the solution for this?

Just today, an education related website published that there are four ways to keep students' focus despite having devices on their tables.

References:

• debate.org/opinions/should-electronics-be-allowed-in-school
• maclife.com/article/features/ipads_classroom_are_changing_face_education

Miley Cyrus Dances at the Show Called Life

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I can still remember how my sister admired Hannah Montana when she was a kid. She sang her songs and even dream of becoming like Hannah Montana. At that time, affirming to her dream is so easy. 

But today, I might have a hard time dealing with her dream. But, why? With what I saw and heard about Miley Cyrus who played Hannah Montana I should have second thoughts about it. Good thing, my sister is a grown-up now. I don't have to tell her what to do since she knows what attitude she should carry every day.

For Miley, this is only a temporary life. Live life to the fullest, but just make sure you are not hurting yourself. I do not know what you are into right now. Just be strong!

Know Jobs, Einstein, and Franklin's Impact to the World

What common things they share in 21st century?

From http://news.harvard.edu/ :

"The history of science in the 21st century will likely be dominated not by “lone geniuses,” said Walter Isaacson, but by collaboration and by “collective, applied imagineering.” During a talk at Radcliffe, Isaacson explored the genius of three transformative men — Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein, and Steve Jobs — unraveling both their intellectual brilliance and their common desire to help change the world."

After I've read the whole article, I've asked myself; "What I put back?”

It is inspiring to know that they've found the way on how to give back something to the world. Now is my (our) turn to give but how? Is there any formula to follow? Is there any weighing scale that would help me? 

In the deepest of my heart, I would love to give back something. While, that I am still finding how. I will try some things that I can do to at least in my own way I will be able to give something back to the world just like these people: Jobs, Einstein and Franklin.

How about you? What will you do?

Dancing the Way You Like It

In my last post, I’ve shared my thoughts about dancing. However, it doesn’t stop there for I’ve seen that there are some types of dancing out there that people enjoy so much. So, today I’d like to site some points of where dancing being enjoyed and who are enjoying it. I don’t know if you’ll like this but will give my best to keep you grooving.

Now, let us start with:

Ballet . According to my source, it started in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century and later developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia.

Ballet requires years of training to learn and master, and much practice to retain proficiency. It has been taught in ballet schools around the world, which have historically used their own cultures to evolve the art. Ballet is the foundation of many types of dance.

Jazz.  It is a fun dance style.  According to my source, it depends on the originality and creativity. Dancers match up several styles into their movements showing their own expression. You will find bold, dramatic body movements used in Jazz dancing. Take note, this includes body isolations and contractions.

Hip-Hop.  This is dance in tune of hip hop music. There are certain moves used in hip-hop such as breaking, popping, locking, krumping, and house dance. Creativity and personal interpretation are important this type of dancing.

Therefore, dancing can be accomplished through creativity and it is done mostly for self-expression. So, get up and be ready to show your moves to the whole world.

SOURCES:

en.wikipedia.org

dance.about.com

Zumba Craze Today

People today love Zumba a lot because of the health benefits they can get from it. So, what are those? Don’t worry, I took some time searching online about the benefits and stumble in Huffingtonpost.com. I did that just for you. :D

Health benefits are summarized as follows:

• Excellent when it comes to helping your burn calories

• Provide body toning

• You will not get tired exercising

• Zumba is for everyone

• A great help in relieving from stress

Everywhere you go, you can find Zumba if not you can follow through DVD’s. You can immediately start trimming today. 

Source: Huffingtonpost.com

Literally Choreographed Life

You don’t probably believe me that there’s a literally choreographed life . If you don’t, you better check these images from the link or see some samples below.

http://twentytwowords.com/2012/11/09/dancers-out-and-about-25-pictures

Source: http://twentytwowords.com/2012/11/09/dancers-out-and-about-25-pictures

Getting to Know A Man in Love

This is going t be my first so I am posting this thing that will inspire me a bit before going down to seriousness.

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