London was the home of a large number of Debating societies by the mid-18th century, and still is. The Age of Enlightment is well over, but there are plenty of opportunities for attending discussions to polish up your debating skills.The Central London Debating Society is worth paying a visit. Cogers is one of the oldest forums, and Intelligence Squared hosts debates regurlarly with high-profile speakers. Were you a teacher, you would learn how to get your whole class debating, by reading an article by Steven Nolan at the Guardian, and don't miss the guide to debating from the English-Speaking Union. Debate boosts critical thinking, effective communication, independent research and teamwork. Kindly waiting for your rebuttal.
17 Jan 2013
16 Jan 2013
SECOND LIFE CHAT "Microrrelato Hispánico" | Hotel Kafka
If You are keen on Lit and a techno geek, why don't you create an avatar and join the chat? Fun granted. Once in, go to Café Gijón and attend the 'Microrrelato Hispánico' venue. They intend to set up a whole thing on creative writing. Surf the net for similar stuff in English.
10 Jan 2013
SLEEP STEALERS
Most people know coffee can keep them awake at night, but many don't realise that caffeine takes eight hours to clear the system - so anyone drinking it after 2pm is likely to still be affected at bedtime. In addition to being a stimulant, caffeine interrupts the flow of melatonin, the brain hormone that sends us to sleep. Melatonine levels start rising about two hours before bedtime and peak between 2am and 4am. However, researchers found that caffeine can halve the body's level of melatonine and make us sleep an average 80 minutes less.
TRY AQUA AEROBICS
Try aqua aerobics if you have achy joints. Scientists in Brazil say water-based exercises boost muscle tone, which protects joints and eases inflammation, reducing pain. At this time of the year many of us are thinking of New Year's resolutions, most of which never last. Anyway, why not having a go at it?
A SCHOOL THAT GAVE ITS PUPILS iPADS
A British school which gave out iPads to its 1,200 pupils in hope of improving their education, has admitted that just a year later half the costly devices have been broken. Parents were asked only to pay fifty pounds towards insuring the expensive piece of kit. It seems obvious that buying technology for schools has to be about educational results, not just trying to appear cutting-edge for the sake of it.
THE PLANT SKYSCRAPERS
Food producers are investigating building 'plantscrapers' in city centres to start a new age of sustainable farming. No chemical pesticides or weedkillers would be needed, and because the climate inside them can be controlled, it is claimed that these farms will dramatically increase crop yields. Check out for the one being built in Linkoping, Sweden.
BUZZWORDS THAT WERE SO LAST YEAR
Last Tuesday Philip Norman listed for the Daily Mail some of the words that became common usage in 2012 among politicians and twitter addicts. Sharp and witty. There you will find phrases such as: chillax, a mixture of chill and relax; Ping; Do you need a bag? Do not miss the explanations of what is meant by saying that. LOL
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