Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Aug 18, 2008	The Bahamas Is “Adrift” Says Bahamian Anglican Archbishop - Drexel Gomez
The Nation Is “Adrift” Says Archbishop Gomez: By TAMARA McKENZIE- Nassau, Bahamas: Archbishop Drexel Gomez: A prominent religious leader known not to mince words declared on Sunday that the Bahamas is presently "drifting" and he is not entirely optimistic about its future. "I...... [view]

Posted By:  thnorfar Posted On:  Aug 10, 2008	Going Into Overdrive
I was scheduled to talk with Tim again today but had to postpone. I didn't get a chance to work on the project like I wanted. I need to update the wiki to include resources we need to use. One of the major components of a PBL is the use of experts and multiple books or sites for information. I...... [view]

Posted By:  sunflowerluv Posted On:  Jul 20, 2008	July 26
Walls are never empty. They are always covered with adds and posters of energetic events. Facing the plethora of happenings in the city you have to choose something. You have to attend at least a concert a month! :) Lenny Kravitz is performing on the 26th in Bucharest. Sadly I won't be able to...... [view]

Posted By:  sunflowerluv Posted On:  Jul 20, 2008	Planning Denmark at Carturesti
With Lavi and Elena, we planned and talked about Denmark. Carturesti is inspiring. Hopefully they get to find accommodation in Copenhagen and everything will be perfect. I can picture myself picking them up at the airport in August. hehe We had tea and discussed everything! So exciting!!... [view]

Posted By:  zephyr Posted On:  Jul 18, 2008	Proudfoot Consulting: Caribbean Banks Growing, But Face A New Set Of Challenges
Firm: Caribbean Banks Growing, But Face New Challenges - Bahama Journal - Nassau, Bahamas: Although banks in the Caribbean are thriving, financial firms are facing a new set of challenges, according to Proudfoot Consulting, a global management consulting firm based in the United States. ...... [view]

Posted By:  kpaccio Posted On:  Jul 17, 2008	Scheduling Meetings and the Email Avalanche
We've all seen this scenario! Administrator sends out an email to 20 people requesting a meeting time. The message ends with "What time is good for you?" The avalanche of "reply to all" email responses is enough to trigger an Excedrin headache. Internally, of course, we can use our groupware...... [view]

Posted By:  thnorfar Posted On:  Mar 24, 2008	Brainstorming Meeting
The first day of planning the project is now complete. It was a great session and I am excited about continuing our brainstorming tomorrow. Four out of the five members of the team was able to meet and everyone was ready to discuss the project. We opened up with an activity to help us think...... [view]

Posted By:  thnorfar Posted On:  Mar 26, 2008	Brainstorming Meeting Part 3
It is such an exciting day! We were able to narrow down the topic to food since it can tie back to all of our standards and interest the students (see picture of screenshot of concept map above). We still have to focus in on what we want our students to answer and products they must produce. This...... [view]

Posted By:  eolutosin Posted On:  Jun 19, 2008	How Are You Using Time?
“The difference between the rich and the poor is what they do in their spare time .” Time waits for no man. This is simply known by everyone, but it lacks a corresponding common practice to back it. Consider a new - born baby. Upon birth, the child has nothing to his name, except...... [view]

Posted By:  sunflowerluv Posted On:  Mar 27, 2008	back to work
After a really marvelous spring break, it's time to get back to real life and work, with way less sight-seeing around Denmark for a while. I am slowly but surely making my plans come to reality. My very specific goals are now turning into bullet points and to-do lists that include: skype...... [view]