How to Learn a Language
A very important post I wrote over at PrimeInstruction.com in which I explain how to learn a language...in particular, how to learn Spanish.
Why Are English & Spanish Among the Hardest Languages to Learn?
English and Spanish are among the hardest languages to learn in the world. They are difficult, however, for completely opposite reasons. Spanish is fortified by a complex grammatical structure which is quite challenging to learn. […]
Words With Football League Playoffs – Season 3
1/14/17 - Our football-themed Words With Friends league enters the playoffs of its 3rd season. This post previews and recaps all the matchups leading up to the WWFL Championship.
Swap Tiles in Words With Friends Without Losing Your Turn?
8/27/17 - Zynga, the company behind Words With Friends, has the tough task of marketing an intelligent game to younger generations who have shorter attention spans and waning interest in challenging word games. In the effort to make the game easier or perhaps more appealing, they're experimenting with a new feature which drastically changes the dynamics of the game and potentially creates an unfair advantage.
What’s More Important Than Truth?
9/15/16 - Whatever you're about to say about a topic or about someone, but that doesn't mean should say it. Some of the cruelest statements are made with the defense of "yeah but it's true." As you'll read in this post at RighteousMen.com, truth is not the only standard a Christian must regard in his interactions. He has a higher standard to follow, one that supersedes truth.
RighteousMen.com
7/2/16 - After years of tweets and posts on the spiritual nature of Christian men, I created a simple website to take this writing to the next level. I secured the domain RighteousMen.com several years ago, but only recently secured the time and motivational push to finish building the site. It's nothing fancy, but I'm looking forward to posting there regularly for the challenge and encouragement of men who live out the Christian faith.
Successful ‘Mini-Expedition’ Prepares WWIF for Major Expedition in 2017
6/15/16 - WWIF completed a two-week 'mini-expedition' in southern Africa to deploy 30+ water filters and prepare the team for next year's major expedition.
WWIF Prepares For Mini Expedition in South Africa
5/2/16 - WWIF unites in South Africa to begin its 'mini expedition,' deploying new water filtration technology and mapping our the itinerary for next year's major event.
Maybe You Shouldn’t Learn Another Language
3/3/16 - Learning a foreign language is not for everyone. As a language teacher for more than 15 years, I've learned to quickly distinguish between eager students and those who should probably use their time another way.
WWIF Reschedules Expedition Amid Drought in Southern Africa
3/1/16 - WWIF adjusts the 10-1-10 Africa Expedition schedule. Also, TST Water joins the promotional effort by holding a fundraising raffle at the WQA Convention.
When Words Get in the Way
2/3/16 - The words we use in conversations and in writing should be clear and simple. In this post at Prime Instruction & Language, I make the case for avoiding fancy words so that listeners and readers can effectively receive our message, rather than being distracted by our words.
A Tribute to James Steven Corley
1/20/16 - Steve Corley was an intelligent, kind-hearted colleague and friend who worked more than four decades in the water purification industry. He passed away on 1/18/16. In this tribute to Steve on the H2O International website, I combined the content of an obituary with recollections from his family, friends and colleagues...hoping to honor this man and his memory for everyone who knew him
Quality Flow Inc. Joins 10-1-10 Africa Expedition as Hydration Sponsor
1/15/16 - Quality Flow Inc. of Northbrook, Illinois provides clean water for 250 people by sponsoring WWIF's 10-1-10 Africa Expedition.
Great Drinks Start With Great Water
12/30/15 - Of all the drinks we serve to our guests during the holidays, the one thing they all have in common is water, so we should make sure our water is clean and pure. In this short post at H2O International, I emphasize the importance of using filtered water for all the drinks we serve. I also direct readers to other areas of the site where they can see a wide variety of H2O's filtration products.
Custom Excel Budgeting Spreadsheet
12/17/15 - After 2 years and more than 63,000 views on YouTube, my video about a budgeting Excel spreadsheet has become a little success. After linking the video to my Fiverr account, the online sale of spreadsheet has generated a few hundred dollars of revenue without me having to do any additional work. The video is now linked to a product page on my website PrimeInstruction.com, where it continues to sell...and of course it's helping many people learn to budget their money.
Argonide Provides Clean Water for 250 People
12/15/16 - The Argonide Corporation of Sanford, Florida has committed to providing 25 filters for the 10-1-10 Africa Expedition, resulting in clean, safe drinking water for 250 people over 10 years.
Speaking Pulls Comprehension in Foreign Language Learning
11/23/15 - Although it would seem that hearing a foreign language is the best way to learn to speak it, I would say the exact opposite is true. In this post at Prime Instruction & Language, I explain that we have no control over what we hear, so we must therefore follow a strategic plan to speak the language, which builds our understanding of it, making it more likely that we'll understand the language when it's spoken to us.
PrimeInstruction.com
11/20/15 - After many starts and stops, I finally launched a new website for my language instruction business, Prime Instruction & Language. The learning curve was intense and at times overwhelming, but I pressed through all the obstacles to produce a website that I’m proud of. The site’s launch was only the beginning. I’m so excited about developing this site into a dynamic resource for language learners around the world.
H2O USA and H2O South Africa Commit to Sponsorship
10/15/15 - H2O International USA and H2O International South Africa set an example by becoming major company sponsors of the 10-1-10 Africa Expedition by WWIF.
Words With Football League Championship Video
10/10/15 – I was fortunate to reach the championship game of the Words With Football League, which gave me the opportunity to record my screen throughout the game and produce a full video of all the action. It was an intense experimentation with Camtasia software, which I was using on a trial basis. The audio and transitions are not perfect, but I’m nonetheless proud of this experimental video. It reignited my enthusiasm for the potential of making great videos. And of course I’m also happy that I won the game.
Texans Erase 119-Point Deficit Against Browns in the WWFL’s First Tie Game
7/30/15 – A fun write-up for an exciting matchup in the Words With Football League. I participated in the league’s first ever tie game, which allowed me to elaborate on many fictitious details. It was merely one game of Words With Friends that was played, but I wrote it up like an actual NFL game to further promote the notion that each WWF player is representing a real NFL team.
Challengers, Chumps & Cheaters
7/28/15 – Shortly after becoming an administrator in a word-game community, I took on the task of confronting a confirmed cheater. In an effort to disclose these details to the community, I took it a step further in this post by reminding everyone about the kinds of players we love (challengers), the players we’ll tolerate (chumps) and the players we will ban (cheaters). It was the first popular post on our new word-game website, which is still being developed.
Welcome to H2O International’s New Website
6/9/15 - I had the opportunity to work closely with Brainstorm Marketing as they developed the new website for H2O International, Inc. It was an eye-opening experience for me to closely watch these web professionals as they brought the new website to life. I provided them with all the content for the site and I still maintain it to this date. It not only features all of the company’s products, but also includes e-commerce capability so they can be sold directly from the website.
To Play Or Not To Play a Big Move…That Is The Question
5/20/15 – The words we use in conversations and in writing should be clear and simple. In this post at Prime Instruction & Language, I make the case for avoiding fancy words so that listeners and readers can effectively receive our message, rather than being distracted by our words.
Words With Football League (WWFL)
5/15/15 - Don't ask me how I made the connection of football and Words With Friends, my favorite word game. It was an idea in my mind for several years. Becoming the administrator for the most popular word game page on Facebook was my opportunity to make it a reality. I created a league of 32 WWF players who would each represent their favorite NFL football team, playing WWF matches against each other according to actual NFL schedules. The fun fiction of the league has led to numerous writing opportunities. The WWFL completed its 2nd season in February 2016.
Water Quality Association Lists WWIF as Philanthropic Partner
10/1/15 - The Water Quality Association has listed Wishing Well International Foundation as an Endorsed Philanthropic Partner. The two non-profit organizations continue to collaborate with the singular mission of providing clean, safe drinking water in developing areas.