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Online Colleges are Becoming a Popular Option these Days

January 13, 2012 – 6:19 pm

Going to college for most people is almost natural and time spent in and around the campus is a wonderful time that they remember all their lives. But not everyone is so fortunate to have college education effortlessly. There are thousands who find it difficult to go to college as they need to take up job to support their families.

Years later, when such people find that they are lagging behind in their careers, they try to get college education. This is today possible without leaving their present jobs through online college education or distance learning at Collegeonline.org. This is a concept that is possible because of internet and allows people to complete their college education without attending college in person.

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Franklin-Simpson recovers onside kick

January 21, 2012 – 10:20 am

Darrius Wickware recoveres onside kick for Franklin-Simpson at the 50. Its the third time Franklin-Simpson tried an onside kick.

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Best of the week (on the way)

January 20, 2012 – 3:18 am

Enjoy this video while Im working on an abbreviated weekly list of top performers. It really is a remarkable shot, even though he scored it on his own basket.

Gabe Vidal, Galt: The fifth-year post player rang up 29 points as the Ghosts downed the Huron Heights Huskies in an important triple-A matchup in the WCSSAA senior boys basketball league. The six-foot-two Vidal has been one of Galts most consistent players this season as they fight for one of three available berths at CWOSSA.

Jacob Whibbs, Monsignor Doyle: The Grade 10 centre has posted six points in his past three games, including two goals in a win over Bluevale, as the Mustangs have clinched a playoff spot in their first-ever season of WCSSAA boys hockey. Against Bluevale, he was one of only two centres available, meaning he played about half the game for Doyle.

Ryan Douse, WCI: The Grade 12 centre had a three-goal outing as the Vikings scored an 11-3 win over the St. David Celtics in WCSSAA boys hockey play.

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Breathtaking Nature Short Film Shot on a DSLR

January 20, 2012 – 1:12 am

Hello James. You recently shot and edited two short films. First there is “We Were Wanderers on a Prehistoric Earth” and secondly there is “The Isle of Langkawi”. Can you start by telling us a little more about how you got these two projects off the ground?

Through Vimeo, Tourism Malaysia approached 5 different filmmakers to make a selection of films to promote Malaysia. They approached me because they had enjoyed a film I made called called Splitscreen: A Love Story. Each filmmaker was given $12000 and commissioned to make two films on different subjects, we were given Nature and History. The briefs were wide open so we could do whatever we wanted.

Let’s go into a bit more detail on your film “We Were Wanderers”. Here is the short film (below):

What fonts are you using in your opening title sequence?

Gill Sans and Edwardian Script.

Your opening shot (above) is amazing ! Did you add a

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Easy A-levels leave students ill-prepared for unbiversity

January 16, 2012 – 1:11 pm

Easy A-levels are leaving students at a disadvantage when they arrive at university 

University departments are being forced to run extra classes for first years to bring new students up to speed on key concepts in maths which they should have learned at school, according to Professor Alison Wolf, from Kings College London.

At the same time, the drive to make subjects such as physics “more accessible” and appealing to teenagers has resulted in exams becoming easier, said Tim Oates, the specialist reviewing the National Curriculum for the education secretary, Michael Gove.

In evidence to the education select committee, Prof Wolf, an adviser to ministers on vocational education, said university tutors were increasingly complaining that first year students were not ready for their studies, despite “the ever increasing number of people with As”.

“A large number of universities are having to do more lower level work with students when they come in to bring them up to a certain level, particularly in maths,” she said.

“Th

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IELTS test in Vietnam – January 2012 (Academic Module)

January 16, 2012 – 8:38 am

The IELTS exam below was shared by our kind friend T from Vietnam.

Listening test

Section 1. Job vacancy.

Section 2. Garbage recycling.

Section 3. Business strategy discussion.

Section 4. Archaeology.

Reading test

Dont remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

Bar chart of water consumption in China, the US and Russia for industrial, agricultural and household use.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many developing countries have welcomed foreign companies, while others think that local businesses should be protected and supported instead. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

- Do you work or study? – What are the advantages of your job? – Do you remember yourself as a child? – How different are children these days and in the past?

Cue card

Talk about animals in your country.

Discussion

- Are people in your country aware of animal protection? Read more…

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