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“the Euro-pop DJ took a break and someone started playing what I can only describe as turbo-folk – an energetic mix of hi-NRG, violins and Middle Eastern-type vocals.”
― The Dark Tourist: Sightseeing in the world's most unlikely holiday destinations
― The Dark Tourist: Sightseeing in the world's most unlikely holiday destinations
“It’s not unethical to do experiments in education. It is unethical not to.’ – Sir Mark Walport, Director of the Wellcome Trust”
― The Geek Manifesto: Why science matters
― The Geek Manifesto: Why science matters
“Involve children as much as possible in making family rules.”
― 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child: The Breakthrough Program for Overcoming Your Child's Difficult Behavior
― 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child: The Breakthrough Program for Overcoming Your Child's Difficult Behavior
“Suppose we find that the more often people consult astrologers or psychics, the longer they live,’ she might begin. ‘Why might that be true?’27 Her students start to suggest ideas. Most know that astrologers and psychics can’t actually predict the future, but perhaps they might make people feel better about themselves, with benefits for their health. Maybe healthier people, or people who have already lived long lives, are more likely to believe in the paranormal. After a while, someone will eventually come up with the most probable explanation: women go to psychics and astrologers more often than men, and also live longer.”
― The Geek Manifesto: Why science matters
― The Geek Manifesto: Why science matters
“Eliot decided that Peter needed some consequences. He stayed calm, firm, and noncontrolling as he told Peter that breaking his brother’s game was unacceptable. Eliot informed Peter that he would lose his video game privilege for a week. When Peter protested, Eliot asked him if he was willing to take some other actions to help reduce the time of lost video game time. Peter agreed to apologize to his brother, pay for his brother’s broken game to be replaced, and empty the garbage in the house for a week in addition to his usual chore of emptying the dishwasher. Eliot was still making Peter pay the consequences for his actions, but by being flexible and negotiating the consequences, Eliot taught Peter some important social skills. Remember that discipline is about teaching.”
― 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child: The Breakthrough Program for Overcoming Your Child's Difficult Behavior
― 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child: The Breakthrough Program for Overcoming Your Child's Difficult Behavior
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