Category Archives: Topics

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Traveling with Cabeza de Vaca: Introduction

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Aya Katz

This is going to be a recurring feature of PubWages, a column about the writings and travels and life of Cabeza de Vaca. Continue reading →

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Cycling Indoors for the Winter

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Tom Rubenoff

I was convinced by a surprise pot hole. For well over a decade I have commuted by bicycle to and from work at least three days a week even in winter.  Of course, in the winter, the sun rises later … Continue reading →

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What To Do When You’re Bored

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Peppergum01

When you’re bored there are many things that you can do but it usually feels like there’s nothing to do. Well here are a list of things to do when you’re bored: ●Write a pub ● Watch TV ● Play … Continue reading →

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Using French Cuisine to Teach French: Crème brûlée Recipe

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Aya Katz

The very best way to learn a new language is by total immersion. When someone is forced to conduct all business and all pleasure in the new language, it is much more likely to sink in and be absorbed at … Continue reading →

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Covenant Between the Pieces

Posted on August 17, 2011 by crocodil

Crocodil:   Covenant Between the Pieces   Look up toward the heavens And count  the stars: Six million too many.   And lo, a smoking furnace…   (Genesis 15,5;  17)     L’Alliance d’Abraham   Leve les yeux au ciel … Continue reading →

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Spain, tourism, and flamenco

Posted on August 16, 2011 by John Moore

Spain often is marketed as the land of passion, bullfights, flamenco, sun, and sand.  Blurring significant regional diversity, an almost comic-book version of its southern region, Andalucía, has been promoted as the public face of Spain – it has all … Continue reading →

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Maximizing Your Hiking Workout

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Tom Rubenoff

Here are some tips to help maximize the health benefits of hiking while minimizing the risks. Use trekking poles. Trekking poles minimize the risk of falls and twisted ankles while helping to reduce impact on your leg joints.  They also … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Julia Hanna

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Aya Katz

Julia Hanna, otherwise known as Sweetbearies here on PubWages, is a prolific writer and artist. Last night I had the privilege of doing a video interview with her on Skype. Even though she is in California and I am in … Continue reading →

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Handwriting and Vocabulary Growth

Posted on July 21, 2011 by KateGladstone

Here’s an unexpected, unintended consequence of pouring precious classroom time into cursive … according to this study from the Journal of Education Research, the longer a student has been taught cursive/required to use cursive. the smaller the vocabulary of that … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Amazon Terminates Contracts with California Amazon Associates

Posted on June 30, 2011 by admin

Yesterday, Governor Brown of California signed into law a bill that purports to apply California sales tax to online sales to California residents. Today Amazon.com saw its shares dip slightly — down by a nickel. However, it is not Amazon … Continue reading →

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