Thursday, September 18, 2008

random points

  • brain drain = flow of talent to developed countries;
    loss of our best talents to other nations (Sen. Angara)
  • "white elephant" = an investment or firm which is more of a liability than an asset;
    an unprofitable investment
  • upskill = to learn additional skills (Concise Oxford English Dictionary)
  • obesogenic = tending to cause obesity (Concise Oxford English Dictionary)
  • Golden Arches Theory of Conflict Prevention =
    http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B03EEDD123FF93BA35751C1A960958260
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Arches

DS 112 e-booklet project based on the chosen book from the library (December 5)

   Convene the members of your book project. Be sure that you have read and studied your chosen material. Submit an e-booklet featuring/insp...