Learning Blog

"Study the past, if you would divine the future."

Confucius (551-479 B.C.)

The World in Three Words!

3 December 2023

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While drafting a series of articles about My Favourite Places and Locations, I thought that giving my readers the precise locations of these places would be a good idea...

1 December 2023

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"Fanaticism consists of redoubling your effort when you have forgotten your aim."

George Santayana (1863-1952)

Open-Source Programs for Training, Learning and Writing

26 November 2023

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This article describes open-source programs that can be used on Linux and other operating systems such as Windows and Mac OS. Although these programs are ones that I have found useful for learning and training, they are widely used for many other purposes.

23 November 2023

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"My great mistake, the fault for which I can't forgive myself, is that one day I ceased my obstinate pursuit of my own individuality."

Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)

19 November 2023

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How to Write Numbers

Surely, everyone knows how to write numbers, so why write an article about writing numbers? If you are only writing for your country or region, you won't need to read this article. However, I hope you will find this article helpful if you are writing for a global audience.

16 November 2023

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"A problem well stated is a problem half solved."

Charles F. Kettering (1876-1958)

12 November 2023

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Decision Making

Decision-making is a very important skill. We all have to make and implement decisions that affect our lives and work. It's very easy to procrastinate when making decisions, so having a process to follow can be very useful.