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Self-tutoring about history and geography: the tutor reflects on the term “Middle East.” When I was a kid, the Middle East probably made more news than any place else: it was a contentious part of the world. It seemed everyone …
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Self-tutoring about economics and business since 1970: the tutor looks at the changing value of the US dollar. In 1970, maybe not everyone could buy gold for US $35 per ounce, but central banks could. Today, gold is worth US …
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Self-tutoring about history: the tutor mentions an important historic treaty. The Treaty of Tordesillas was signed in 1494 by Spain and Portugal. It divided the world between them along approximately 46°30′ W, which runs through the Atlantic and what is …
Self-tutoring about historical terms: the tutor mentions viceroy. viceroy: a local ruler acting on behalf of a central one and whose authority comes therefrom. One hears the term viceroy in the colonial context, where the ruler of the colony might …
Self-tutoring about lifestyle history: the tutor mentions the idea of a party line. I was at an apartment in the late ’80s where the resident said she had a “party line.” I didn’t know what she meant, but didn’t ask. …
Self-tutoring about Remembrance Day: the tutor reflects…. Of course, today is marked to honour those who have fallen defending their homelands in war. Many have marked graves; many do not. By far most were very young when killed. For a …
Self-tutoring about the Civil War: the tutor mentions a quote never far from his mind. I have never on the field of battle sent you where I was unwilling to go myself, nor would I now advise you to a …
Self-tutoring about history: the tutor finds a documentary, by ColdFusion, about Enron. The Enron story loomed large in 2000 and 2001. During summer 2000, Enron reached its peak value of around $70B. December 2001 it filed for bankruptcy. The ColdFusion …
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Self-tutoring about pop culture and history: the tutor researches another question he’s often wondered about. GI: galvanized iron, apparently. With time, it took on a broader meaning, eventually referring even to recruits. BTW: not all sources seem to agree about …
Self-tutoring about history: the tutor gives a brief about the Jesuits. The Jesuits are a Catholic religious order begun in 1534, and approved by Pope Paul III in 1540. Their main aim is helping people from a Catholic viewpoint, hopefully …