Monthly Archives: January 2010

Que Pasa? Want to learn a language?

Posted on January 29, 2010 by

If you are learning a language or want to learn a language or just want to brush up on a language, there is a list of Beginners’ Courses available in French, Spanish, German and Italian. Check out the BBC website. … Continue reading →

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Ever WonderHowTo do something?

Posted on January 28, 2010 by

Ever wonder how to do something? Well, there’s a site called WonderHowTo.com (of course there is) which will show you a wide range of videos to answer any question you might have. Ever wonder how to whisper kiss, flirt, load … Continue reading →

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Download Free Courses from UC-Berkeley

Posted on January 26, 2010 by

http://webcast.berkeley.edu/ I found this information on LearnOutLoud.com about these streaming videos from the University of California-Berkeley. In 2006 they became the first university to podcast a significant number of their courses on audio, making lectures available as downloadable MP3s put … Continue reading →

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Hewlett-Packard: Let the Good Times Flow!

Posted on January 24, 2010 by

Here’s another hidden gem tucked away in the maze of websites: HP Learning Center: http://www.hp.com/go/learningcenter Sign up for a wide range of classes that you can use immediately. These helpful resources include lessons on digital photography, PhotoShop tips, MS Excel … Continue reading →

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Forum Network: More than you can EVEN imagine!

Posted on January 21, 2010 by

The Forum Network is a national collaboration of public television and radio stations offering online lecture webcasts created in partnership with cultural and educational institutions in their local communities. These lectures are contributed to a central archive and made available … Continue reading →

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So Go Learn Something — for FREE!

Posted on January 19, 2010 by

Learn online. For free. And then decide if you like taking online classes. And then decide if you’ve chosen the right field. And if you like taking online classes then take another class. And another and another … All online … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Gab

Posted on January 4, 2010 by

Why is it that some people can just walk into a room and strike up a conversation with a total stranger? What is it they do that makes it so easy? How can they be so engaging with a total … Continue reading →

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