Home computer self-tutoring: the tutor shares a sudden experience from last night. Yesterday evening I was surfing the ‘net when suddenly a pop-up appeared with a beep. Rather alarmingly, it presented me the message that “your Windows is infected with …
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Biology self-tutoring: the tutor looks up the definition of sympatric. sympatric: inhabiting the same region as two distinct species. On BC’s coast, western hemlock is sympatric with sitka spruce. Source: wikipedia www.merriam-webster.com www.for.gov.bc.ca www.for.gov.bc.ca
Self-tutoring about exercise: the tutor seeks the definition of curl-up. A curl-up is done like so: The arms are folded across the chest. The heels are flat on the floor. The knees are bent. In the “down” position, the person’s …
Exercise self-tutoring: the tutor looks at spine flexibility. Apparently, the discs in the back soak up water overnight; therefore, when a person rises in the morning, the back is less flexible than later on. It’s a natural fact. Because of …
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Lifestyle self tutoring: the tutor inquires about an age-old habit. When I’m alone, I often talk myself through tasks. I’m sure it’s beneficial, so did a little research. Apparently, there are experts who agree with me: talking to yourself organizes …
Tutoring English, discoveries are continuous. The tutor brings up the term tank town. tank town (noun): a small town, not distinguished. Apparently, the phrase comes from the steam locomotive era, when a train would stop at a town to refill …
Tutoring math, calculators are always interesting. The tutor mentions a great find at Staples. On a clearance rack at Staples yesterday I found the BD-6108 scientific calculator for $3.97. I can’t remember seeing the BD-6108 before, but I just opened …
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Self-tutoring about plant identification: the tutor identifies the daisy-like plant growing in the backyard. Identifying this one took some time, but I believe it’s feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium). The non-pointed, lobed leaves seem to be decisive, as many plants, apparently, have …
Self-tutoring about food safety: the tutor brings up the 2 hour, 4 hour rule. During summer, food safety might be apropos, for a couple of reasons: People often cook food for outdoors, and possibly large batches. The elevated temperature might …
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Self-tutoring about botany: the tutor wades into the distinctions between the European gooseberry and the American one. Ribes uva-crispa is the old world gooseberry. Its berries can be an inch (2.5cm) across – its leaves, 6cm. However, its nodal spines …
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