A Survival Guide to Your Leaving Certificate Year

Having been through the Irish Education system it is plain to see that the leaving certificate is a hurdle best not attempted without some support. With this in mind I compiled a *list of study tips *that will help you get your head around the idea of another year of hard work. This is not a substitute for a comprehensive re-examination of how you will spend your study time, just something to get you thinking about how you will make the most of your time with the books. Enjoy!


I.Know thine enemy
This year will be painful but it will go past quickly and before you know it, you will be sitting exams. All your study should be aimed towards answering exam questions, so if you are studying the circle for honours maths in school, make sure that you are looking at exam questions on the circle - you absorb much more information when you know you have to use it. If you are taking maths grinds then make sure you get your grinds teacher to go through past questions with you.

II. Apply what you have learned
Once you have completed a topic then attempt to answer a question from previous exam papers. Your objective should be to have a short synopsis of an answer for each possible

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A Survival Guide to Your Leaving Certificate Year

Strolling Down Memory Lane - At 55 Mph

For as long as I can remember, falling asleep has been difficult. Over the years I've employed a variety of methods to get the job done including prescription sleep aids, working a second job, staying up 'til all hours behaving raucously with friends, and reading the latest edition of The Wall Street Journal online. Each method has worked with varying degrees of success, but lately the simple task of sleep has become more elusive than ever.


I think I may be in good company because many of the things keeping me up nights are most likely shared by many; possible unemployment, financial instability, deadlines, health issues, the upcoming holiday season, and general concerns over the future are probably sending more than a few people to join me for a midnight read of the WSJ.

A few nights ago though, none of the usual sleep aids seemed to work and I again found myself pacing about the house at 1 am. So in absolute frustration, and with the feeling of the house closing in around me, I did something I haven't done in ages; I threw on some slightly grubby clothes, grabbed my drivers license, a few dollars and my keys, and went for a drive.

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Strolling Down Memory Lane - At 55 Mph

How to Uninstall Internet Explorer 7 on Windows XP

- Why the Internet Explorer 7 should be removed.

Internet Explorer problems can be caused by out-of-date files, incorrect or incomplete registration of files, or because the Desktop or Start menu shortcut of Internet Explorer have been deleted or do not function properly. If your Internet browser is under this situation, you need to uninstall it for a new one. And if you are not sure about what to do, please follow the below instructions.


- Three ways to uninstall the explorer

Method1: Remove the Explorer of Internet by using Add or Remove Programs utility in the control panel:
a. Choose Start menu and select Run
b. Type in appwiz.cpl in the dialog box and select "ok".
c. Click the "Windows Internet Explorer 7" in the program list，then select "delete".
d. Follow the onscreen steps to finish the removal of it .
f. Install a new version of Explorer onf internet as you want.

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How to Uninstall Internet Explorer 7 on Windows XP

What Are the Free Data Recovery Software Available?

Keen to have data recovery software but do not want to pay the pricey fee? Did you know that you can actually get free data recovery software out there? So how does one get one of these free software that solves problem when corruption or deletion occurs accidentally or mistakenly?

It does not really matter if you forgot that you might not get back all the lost hard drive data that requires restoration. One should take note that not all the data is guaranteed to be recoverable if it is in the hard drive. The fact is that deleted files are not really deleted completely. The computer will only really "delete" when it needs more file space and it writes over the old deleted data. So when you wait long enough for your computer to overwrite the deleted file, then it would be impossible to get that file back anymore. Free data recovery software can be capable of doing this. However if the disk is physically damaged, then of course the software won't cut it.

When choosing the right data recovery tool, it is essential to pick one that automatically backs up files regularly. This is the best way to avoid any data loss in the first place. This can be done whether the back up is in an external disk or on one of the computer's drives. Thus, it will be great if your computer has two instead of the usual one hard drive.

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What Are the Free Data Recovery Software Available?

Recover Deleted Files in Windows - The 1 Fatal Mistake to Avoid

The first thing you need to know is the way that Windows handles deleted files after the trash bin has been emptied. The fact is, even those files are not yet physically deleted from the hard drive. They are simply logically deleted, becoming invisible in the file system. However, on the physical level, as magnetic states of the hard drive, they are still there... but not forever!

The trick is that once new information is written to the hard drive, deleted files (actually, ones marked for deletion) can be overwritten without your knowledge. So, in fact, the absolute #1 rule for recovering a deleted file is:

STOP using the PC right NOW!

The less you touch the filesystem, the greater your chances of recovering a deleted file successfully. Another thing that you should avoid is defragging (defragmentating) the HD. This also runs a good chance of losing deleted files irrecoverably, as data are reshuffled physically on the HD by this process.

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Recover Deleted Files in Windows - The 1 Fatal Mistake to Avoid

Getting To Know The iPhone 3G

Getting to Know the iPhone 3G

Apple has released various popular tools and devices, particular the iPod and the Mac PC. However, the release of the iPhone has created waves of followers, hoping to get a glimpse and experience with 3G technology. iPhone is among the first of its kind, and is also considered as one of the best gadgets ever created to meet the demands and needs of individuals from all over the globe. Here are some more details about the iPhone.

Power-Packed Features

The iPhone is an internet-capable quad band and multimedia GSM EDGE-supported mobile phone unit created and developed by Apple Inc. The functions of the iPhone include several of the basic camera phone and multimedia player. The device also provides internet services, which includes email, web browsing, text messaging, Visual Voicemail and local Wi-Fi connectivity. User input can be done through the multi-touch screen, complete with buttons and a virtual keyboard. Apple has filed over 200 patents associated with the technology backing the iPhone.

More Features

The iPhone boasts of having very fast 3G wireless technology, so you can enjoy talking to individuals from all over the world with crisp clear resolution on your screen. You can also download pictures, videos and other data straight from the internet and store these in the gadget. There is GPS mapping, support for enterprise features such as the new App Store and Microsoft Exchange. Similar to the original iPhone model, the new one mixes three products in one tool. There is a widescreen IPod, a state-of-the-art phone, plus a breakthrough internet unit with high capacity HTML email and a desktop-category web browser.

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Getting To Know The iPhone 3G

Evaluation Microsoft Windows 7

After the rather lackluster launch of Windows Vista, Microsoft is ready with another operating system that could succeed Windows XP in the true sense. While Windows Vista offered a flashy new interface, it failed to create a stir in the market due to its poor performance, compatibility goof ups and the lack of any impressive features. The new Windows 7 operating system, which is set to be launched on October 22, 2009, has been designed to fix the old and new annoying features of its immediate predecessor and the older versions.

Although impressive design has never been Microsoft's strength, the company has managed to improve tremendously on this aspect in the Windows 7 operating system. While users might take a while to get accustomed to the new Taskbar and Aero Peek of Windows 7, they will be pleased with the changes and the ease of use of this OS.

Windows 7 Operating System: What Has Been Discarded?
There are several capabilities and programs that were a part of Windows Vista are no longer present in Windows 7 versions. Some of the discarded items from a long list are:
Quick Launch: This feature had been the trademark of Windows XP and enabled a one-click access to programs. You could add any program to Quick Launch by dragging its icon to the Quick Launch toolbar. This distinctive feature has been eliminated from the Windows 7 versions.
Troubleshooting Warnings: Windows 7 has got rid of the onslaught of word-balloon warnings related to troubleshooting issues and potential security problems.

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Evaluation Microsoft Windows 7

The Benefits of the New Firefox Browser

You probably heard of the new Firefox browser version 1.0 recently released by Mozilla. If you are currently using Internet Explorer or Netscape, you are probably wondering if Firefox is better and why is it better. In order to answer these questions it is necessary to take a look at all the benefits that Firefox offers you as a user.

First of all, Firefox is free, which is definitely a plus. It is an open-source web browser based on the Mozilla code foundation and will work for Windows, Linux and MacOS X operating systems. These are the technical specification, but what is more interesting to you as a user is that Firefox is very fast, secure, and is easy to use and navigate. The user interface is straightforward and uncomplicated.

There are numerous benefits that Firefox has. One of them is the popup blocking capability. You no longer have to see all those frustrating popup windows since the browser will take cake of them. You also don’t need an alternative popup blocker program. Firefox also allows you to use tabs to open new web pages instead of using a new window. This feature is similar to the one that Netscape offers. However, with the Firefox, you can also open web pages in the background.

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The Benefits of the New Firefox Browser

Anyone Can Design Their Own Software

Chuck, decided to start a bus route, with a brand new bus, so he ordered a bus from the distributors of Volvo. When it was delivered he was dismayed to find that, although it had a chassis, an engine, a driver’s seat and steering wheel, there was little else. All the “soft options” were missing. He called the distributor who advised that that was the way it was. Chuck had to build his own body, install seats and all the rest of it. And, as he didn’t have a license to drive a bus, he would have to employ a driver.

What’s this got to do with computers and software?

A great deal!

You see a computer is a piece of machinery, just like an engine. You can go out and buy the most expensive, most powerful automobile in the world, but without the soft options and a driver it won’t go anywhere. The same with a computer. The world’s most powerful and expensive computers, in business, government or the military are, without the software and the drivers, just

USELESS PIECES OF EXPENSIVE JUNK

It is not by accident that Bill gates is one of the two richest men in the world. As a young man he recognized the future of home computers and realized they would all need user friendly software to make them work. He fill that need with Microsoft’s MS Dos, then Windows and other software programs.

Microsoft software, is not, to be frank, the best software in the world, but it is by far the most popular and usually the most affordable. And because it is used on most PC’s around the world, it is almost obligatory to install it on your own computer, to enable exchange of documents and communicate with others.

Linux is reputed to be a better, more robust operating system than MS Windows, but few people use it because there are relatively few software programs compatible with it, and it takes some time to learn how to use it. And yet there is a free version. There are office suites (similar to MS Office) available on the internet free, there are programs better than MS Powerpoint (IMHO), but MS products are so entrenched in computerland that few people look beyond them unless they can’t get what they need from Microsoft.

Why can’t they get them from Microsoft?

MS only makes popular software that will be used by millions of people. They spend millions of dollars to develop a program, then sell millions of copies of it. A flower breeder wanting specialized software to assist him breed roses, for instance, can forget about Microsoft. They don’t have it and they are not interested in developing it. Not for the price the flower breeder could pay, anyway. There’s just not enough demand for it. No demand, no profit. No profit, no MS.

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Agricultural Productivity Changes in India Under Global Marketting Scenario

Agricultural Productivity gains through capacity building, eco-friendly farming and Extension Education Reforms

By PROF. GHULAM MOHY-UD-DIN WANI.

DIRECTOR EXTENSION EDUCATION AND DIRECTOR SAMETI,SKUAST-K,SHALIMAR POST GPO 461 SRINAGAR-KASHMIR. Home page.www.profgmwani.page.tl. Email ghulamwani1949@gmail.com wanimohyuddun@yahoo.com Phones 09419095342 09419409546

ABSTRACT

Agricultural Production has entered new era of competitive-low-cost globally oriented enterprise. The cost-benefit ratio decide the mode of Farming. Global marketing needs some changes at base level. Farmers have to be cost conscious and need new strategies of mixing various farming option like Agriculture, Horticulture, Livestock husbandry and Floriculture activities. A new model for incorporating all these fields in an eco-friendly mode is discussed. Appropriate mixed technology in tune with natural resources needed at the moment in India.. An agricultural mission for efficient Resource management should aim at bridging gap between current farm yield and potential Farm yield. Use of bio-technology and bio-informatics for identification of economically viable cropping options and combinations can not be ruled out ,however soil and environmental preservation must be kept in mind while using biotech farming options. We should talk of Eco-conducive-germplasm-base instead of high productive - germplasm, un-competable to our natural resources. All these and other aspects of future agricultural scenario in India is discussed in these pages. India with 1.09 billion people and 60% of them dependent on agriculture can not be leveled with USA who has merely339 million people and only 0.7 of them dependent or agriculture. Therefore the past trend of aping USA OR EU models of agricultural development won’t help. We have to innovate new ways and means conducive to our agrarian conditions and available resource to increase our food production for growing population in future. Some of the original thoughts of the author published as e-papers are reproduced here to suggest new innovative models.

Change of mind set We will need a change in the mechanism of technology dissemination thus a reformation model for extension education in India is proposed in these pages. More than 50% of our practicing farmers are women who are not exposed to technology new or old, thus a system of their capacity building and skill up-gradation shall be focused Agricultural and allied technologies tested and available in India have been the replications of commercial farming ventures of the west. I would dare to blame our policy planners for this vulnerable state de-affairs. They professed chemical farming when we were world leaders of organics In the past century when whole world faced the ill effects of chemical farming we are busy in advocating our forgotten options which luckily are still existing in deep and uncommunicable pockects of our country called backward pockects. Our research need a change from individual crop or commodity farming research to mixed farming approaches .My mohy model of 1992 is being quoted withmohy model of 1992 is being quoted with out reference quite often by those whose hollowness of innovative ideas is responsible for our defective policies.

Five Initial Steps to Money Making Online

Money making online is rapidly becoming the most popular way of earning a living. Statistics show that a home business is that part of the American economy that is growing fastest, and since the U.S. tends to set global trends in business, it is natural to assume that this trend will be followed world-wide.

In fact, this is case now in the computer-literate world and it has been estimated that within the next decade up to three-quarters of the world's working population will be working from home.

The major problem with money making online is where to start. Without the right advice over 95% of those who start will fail within a year. There are many reasons for this. The main causes are, a failure to focus, a lack of clear goals and falling into the trap of regarding a home business as a pastime rather than an occupation.

Here are five initial steps towards making money online that, if followed, should help you to avoid these pitfalls that hold up the progress of the vast majority:

1. Assess Your Own Abilities

The most successful online entrepreneurs not only do what they enjoy doing, but take advantage of their strengths while working on their weaknesses. Your first step, then, is to evaluate your skills and make a note of what YOU like doing. Are you a good writer, are you a good artist or graphic designer, or can you sell snow to Eskimos?

Everybody has at least one thing that they either enjoy doing or are good at. Whatever it is, it will sell online. Every product and every skill that is used offline is also being used by somebody online to make money. So:

- Write down a list of your skills, knowledge and what you like doing.

- Decide on a product or service.

- Make up your mind how to create your product, and whether you have the skills to do it yourself, or pay somebody to do it for you.

- Set goals - a date for the launch of your business and how much money you want to make.

- Focus on your goals and work as hard and long as is necessary to attain them.

- Regard your home business as an occupation and not a pastime.

2. Carry Out Market Research

You have to find out

a) if there is a market for what you have to offer, and

b) who your customers and your competitors are.

You must decide:

- What products or services will you be offering?

- To whom will you be offering them?

- How are you going to offer them? What marketing methods will you use?

- What is the competition? Is there a market or is the competition too strong?

- What is your Unique Selling Proposal (USP)? What makes you stand out from your competition?

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Blogging For Money - Making Online Cash

If you're wondering whether or not making money using blogs is possible, there are plenty of experts who are using it is a money making or marketing tool - a good example are authors that are currently on the New York Times and other best selling books' lists. The main reason that many of these books are successful is due to the authors' web sites and blog content. Using their blogs, they are able to keep in touch with nearly every reader, track statistics, and identify strengths in their marketing campaign to maximize.

That's one example, you say, but what about a more general blog (for more of an online entrepreneur novice)? In all honesty, I've come across many different blogs on the internet and many of them are apparently content-less and ineffective. Making money on the internet is not for the weak or faint of heart - if you don't know where you're headed and don't have a solid business plan, there's little you can achieve with a blog. If you bump across one of these bloggers, I'm sure you'll find that most of them are struggling. With all of the available ebooks and information on making money online, many have just picked up the blog trend and attempted to earn cash from it. The truth is, it's a bit more involved than it seems.

Having a successful money making blog requires networking, marketing (internet, word of mouth), rich content, and optimization for search engines. If people don't know about your blog or can't find it, you can write some of the most helpful content 15 hours a day, and you won't make a dime. If you want to make some money on the internet, a blog is a great tool, but you need to setup a business infrastructure first.

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