What’s the meaning of each one teach one?
The saying “Each one teach one” is an African proverb that originated in America during slavery times. Slaves were seen as chattel and therefore denied an education so when one slave learned to read …
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Celebrating the icons: The ten National Heroes of Barbados
Barbados, a nation steeped in rich history and cultural heritage, proudly recognises ten exceptional individuals as its National Heroes. These men and women have played pivotal roles in shaping the …
George William Gordon – Jamaica’s National Hero
One of Jamaica’s National Heroes, George William Gordon was born to a slave mother and a planter father who was an attorney to several sugar estates in Jamaica. Seeing that his son George had …
Nature’s cures for menstrual cramps
Menstrual cramps are caused by a substance called Prostaglandin F2 Alpha (PGF2 Alpha). Research has discovered that this is released as the lining of the womb breaks down during the second half of the …
6 Facts about testicular cancer
Listen up, fellas. We’re going to discuss something that statistics show you are slow to detect. It’s something that is becoming more common and yet can be effectively treated if caught at …
5 Reasons why you should quit smoking
Disease from smoking was once a male domain but the evidence is now clear – women have caught up really quickly. Figures for smoking and smoking-related disorders (and consequently deaths) have …
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs): The Hidden Infection
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or infections (STIs) are passed from one person to another through unprotected sex or genital contact.
The vast majority of STDs are treatable, yet in a high …
7 Steps to help take the strain off your back
Back pain is most common amongst young adults and older people, with the common cause being improper lifting, exercising, physical work and sports.
Lower back pain can also be an indication of stress. …
11 Tips for writing a business proposal
Business in the new millennium means fierce competition, aggressive marketing and strategic alliances. The extent to which a business succeeds or fails often depends upon that business’s ability …
4 Things you should know about crash dieting
Diet fads come and go; some are variations on a theme, and others prove to be dangerous and get shot down after fatalities have already happened. There is one strategy that probably every woman has …
Bob Marley: The reggae icon
Robert Nesta Marley, better known as Bob Marley, was an influential Jamaican singer-songwriter widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He helped bring reggae …
Are you being listened to at work?
Your department has a meeting to decide how to implement a new program. After some discussion, you tentatively suggest an idea. However, it is ignored.
As the meeting progresses, one of your …