In philosophy, the term "idea" is common to all languages and periods. Idea has been used as a term with many different shades of meaning.
One historical view is that ideas exist in a realm separate or distinct from our everyday real life. This historical view states that we discover ideas in the same way that we discover the real world.
Plato asserted that there is realm of Forms or Ideas, which exist independently of anyone who may have thought of these ideas. Material things are "imperfect and transient reflections or instantiations of the perfect and unchanging ideas".
Hume's "idea" is a vague mental reconstruction of perceptions with the perceptual process being described as an impression.
Locke defines "idea" as whatever is the object of understanding when a man thinks.
Most people in the modern times agree that an idea is an image existing or formed in the mind. Ideas give rise to concepts, which are the basis for knowledge in science, philosophy or business.
Concepts help to integrate apparently unrelated characteristics or phenomena into viable hypothesis and theories as the basic building blocks of science. Many people have introduced concept maps that help students to learn the inter-relationships between various concepts.
Inventions also represent a radical breakthrough in science or technology which expands the boundaries of human knowledge. Usually an invention is an object, process, or technique which displays an element of novelty. An invention can be based on existing objects or ideas that is modified or transformed into a new invention.
Patent law regulates the construction and ownership of inventions based on novelty or incremental improvements to existing inventions. Patents have a direct relationship to ideas.
Successful people think an idea is a very important business start which requires several tests.
Tests help form concepts and project benefits and determine idea exclusivity and validity. The ideas, concepts and benefits are organized into a summary and then expanded into a business plan. This how most businesses start with a new idea.
Original Article: ESL in Canada Directory
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Friday, September 22, 2006
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Coaching with a Business Incubator
The purpose of the Business Incubator is to start successful businesses.
The initial review process is designed to streamline the business launch process.
Students prepare initial outlines explaining the business opportunity, products or services, existing competitors or unserviced niches, licenses, registrations, incorporation, marketing research, pricing, margins, operations, logistics, import/export, wholesale/distributors/retailers, initial cash requirements, potential sources of financing, cash flow projections and time lines which include a detailed implementation plan.
Business executive mentors, experts and coaches will review the initial outlines.
The project incubation process is structured with primary market research, market analysis, operating and financial planning overlaid with project benchmarks that must be achieved.
Mentoring and instructional support includes experienced businessmen, early-stage legal, accounting, and administration services, technical experts with shipping, logistics, engineering, packaging, advertising, sales training and business coaching.
So -- What is a Business Plan?
A business plan means different things to different people.
Many people see a business plan as the written document necessary to apply for a bank loan.
Many people see a business plan as a projection that enables a business to look ahead and prepare for problems and opportunities.
Many people see a business plan as the outline to allocate resources and focus on key points.
Many people see a business plan as a guide vital for running the business.
Many people see a business plan as a formula to optimize growth and development according to set priorities and end goals.
Many people think a business plan should outline five things: the planning process, the necessary resources, time lines, definitive business goals and the path you will follow to achieve these goals.
Many people think a business plan is simply a summary of who you are, what you plan to do, where the plan operates, how you intend to complete the plan and why you will succeed.
There is no Standard for Business Plans
Many people think a business plan should contain main Business Plan components:
Executive Summary
Management Team
Company Description
Product or Service Description
Market Research
Marketing Strategy
Implementation Schedule
Financials
Successful people think a business plan is a very important story with several audiences. Everyone who works for your company, everyone who lends money or provides credit to your company and everyone who buys your products or services. We can help you write that story.
Original story ESL in Canada Directory
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ESL in Canada Blog URL
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/
The initial review process is designed to streamline the business launch process.
Students prepare initial outlines explaining the business opportunity, products or services, existing competitors or unserviced niches, licenses, registrations, incorporation, marketing research, pricing, margins, operations, logistics, import/export, wholesale/distributors/retailers, initial cash requirements, potential sources of financing, cash flow projections and time lines which include a detailed implementation plan.
Business executive mentors, experts and coaches will review the initial outlines.
The project incubation process is structured with primary market research, market analysis, operating and financial planning overlaid with project benchmarks that must be achieved.
Mentoring and instructional support includes experienced businessmen, early-stage legal, accounting, and administration services, technical experts with shipping, logistics, engineering, packaging, advertising, sales training and business coaching.
So -- What is a Business Plan?
A business plan means different things to different people.
Many people see a business plan as the written document necessary to apply for a bank loan.
Many people see a business plan as a projection that enables a business to look ahead and prepare for problems and opportunities.
Many people see a business plan as the outline to allocate resources and focus on key points.
Many people see a business plan as a guide vital for running the business.
Many people see a business plan as a formula to optimize growth and development according to set priorities and end goals.
Many people think a business plan should outline five things: the planning process, the necessary resources, time lines, definitive business goals and the path you will follow to achieve these goals.
Many people think a business plan is simply a summary of who you are, what you plan to do, where the plan operates, how you intend to complete the plan and why you will succeed.
There is no Standard for Business Plans
Many people think a business plan should contain main Business Plan components:
Executive Summary
Management Team
Company Description
Product or Service Description
Market Research
Marketing Strategy
Implementation Schedule
Financials
Successful people think a business plan is a very important story with several audiences. Everyone who works for your company, everyone who lends money or provides credit to your company and everyone who buys your products or services. We can help you write that story.
Original story ESL in Canada Directory
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ESL in Canada Blog URL
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Laptop Computer Recommendations for Members
Networking Club information and recommendations will assist club members when making laptop computer purchase decisions.
With more online libraries, tutorials, reading assignments, homework, tests and lecture sessions the average university student has to have computer access on a 24/7 or 16/6 basis. This is just to keep up with the class assignments. Most web research, social networking and games are done in addition to the university study workload.
Laptop computers are almost mandatory for some university students that require computing power when in the lab, tutorial or interactive live sessions. The analysis-packages for database, math, engineering, statistics and financial numbers are areas where laptops offer students advantages when used "live".
When making a laptop purchase decision students have to consider features and battery life. Generally, laptop processors are less powerful than desktops but are capable of the same tasks as desktop computers. They contain components that are similar to desktops but are optimized for mobile use and efficient power consumption. Laptops usually have liquid crystal displays and most of them use different RAM memory modules. Laptops have built-in keyboards with touchpad or a pointing stick for input.
When making a laptop purchase decision students have to consider price and repair costs. Laptops' upgradability is severely limited and there is no industry wide standard for laptops. Each of the 35 major laptop manufacturers pursue their own proprietary design and construction process. Repairs happen much more frequently with laptops.
Ultraportable laptops have screens less than 12 inches diagonally and a weight of less than 5 pounds. Ultraportables are very expensive and house power-saving CPUs.
Thin-and-light laptops usually weigh between 4 and 6 pounds with a diagonal screen size of 14 inches.
Medium-sized laptops usually have diagonal screens of 15 inches and a weight of around 7 to 8 pounds.
Laptops have been mass produced with new models and capabilities every six months for over the last 20 years. There are several business men that use laptops when traveling and trade these almost new laptops every 2 or three years. It is possible to obtain a $3 to $4,000 almost new laptop for under $1000 from the leasing companies and computer service organizations that maintain them. Many of these computers have a good 2 or 3 years of useful service life for university students.
Look for the Network Club "How to shop for the best prices" Seminar.
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ESL in Canada Blog URL
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/
With more online libraries, tutorials, reading assignments, homework, tests and lecture sessions the average university student has to have computer access on a 24/7 or 16/6 basis. This is just to keep up with the class assignments. Most web research, social networking and games are done in addition to the university study workload.
Laptop computers are almost mandatory for some university students that require computing power when in the lab, tutorial or interactive live sessions. The analysis-packages for database, math, engineering, statistics and financial numbers are areas where laptops offer students advantages when used "live".
When making a laptop purchase decision students have to consider features and battery life. Generally, laptop processors are less powerful than desktops but are capable of the same tasks as desktop computers. They contain components that are similar to desktops but are optimized for mobile use and efficient power consumption. Laptops usually have liquid crystal displays and most of them use different RAM memory modules. Laptops have built-in keyboards with touchpad or a pointing stick for input.
When making a laptop purchase decision students have to consider price and repair costs. Laptops' upgradability is severely limited and there is no industry wide standard for laptops. Each of the 35 major laptop manufacturers pursue their own proprietary design and construction process. Repairs happen much more frequently with laptops.
Ultraportable laptops have screens less than 12 inches diagonally and a weight of less than 5 pounds. Ultraportables are very expensive and house power-saving CPUs.
Thin-and-light laptops usually weigh between 4 and 6 pounds with a diagonal screen size of 14 inches.
Medium-sized laptops usually have diagonal screens of 15 inches and a weight of around 7 to 8 pounds.
Laptops have been mass produced with new models and capabilities every six months for over the last 20 years. There are several business men that use laptops when traveling and trade these almost new laptops every 2 or three years. It is possible to obtain a $3 to $4,000 almost new laptop for under $1000 from the leasing companies and computer service organizations that maintain them. Many of these computers have a good 2 or 3 years of useful service life for university students.
Look for the Network Club "How to shop for the best prices" Seminar.
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ESL in Canada Blog URL
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Real Estate Recommendations for Members
Networking Club information and recommendations will assist club members when making real estate purchase or rental decisions.
Smart international parents purchased property for their sons or daughters while they studied in Canada or the USA. These real estate purchases provided a convenient and safe student residence for their children.
Real estate has price cycles that last 5 to 10 years. The secret to smart investing is to buy during a low price cycle and sell during the high peaks. The parents have enjoyed the North American price rises from 1989 to 1997 and again from 1999 to 2006. Most of the last two cycle price increases have been in the 40 to 200 percent range.
Many of the parents who enjoyed good timing had their $200,000 condo or townhouse rise to $400,000 over the entire cycle period. Even when the parents deduct the cost of tuition the prices for food, clothes, books and expenses over the usual four years of university they still made a profit.
This type of longer-term intelligent investing keeps the rich families rich and enables them to grow richer every year.
There are many other education services and projects that real estate investors can utilize to earn money. Most of these projects require the correct form of real estate and a zoning category that allows for the project business activity. These real estate businesses are service and cash flow based and require day to day management and supervision. The earnings tend to average about $3,000 to $4,000 a month and are an excellent part time business and investment.
The only secret to renting is to rent when the prices slide and you are waiting for the prices to bottom. Recently real estate commentators have stated that some USA and Canada local real estate markets have either slowed, topped or cooled and require careful analysis before any purchase decision. If the lessons of the last two real estate cycles are to be used then renting can be an excellent option if prices are sliding but not yet at the bottom.
Look for the Network Club "How to shop for the best prices" Seminar.
Original Story: ESL in Canada Network Club
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ESL in Canada Blog URL
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/
Smart international parents purchased property for their sons or daughters while they studied in Canada or the USA. These real estate purchases provided a convenient and safe student residence for their children.
Real estate has price cycles that last 5 to 10 years. The secret to smart investing is to buy during a low price cycle and sell during the high peaks. The parents have enjoyed the North American price rises from 1989 to 1997 and again from 1999 to 2006. Most of the last two cycle price increases have been in the 40 to 200 percent range.
Many of the parents who enjoyed good timing had their $200,000 condo or townhouse rise to $400,000 over the entire cycle period. Even when the parents deduct the cost of tuition the prices for food, clothes, books and expenses over the usual four years of university they still made a profit.
This type of longer-term intelligent investing keeps the rich families rich and enables them to grow richer every year.
There are many other education services and projects that real estate investors can utilize to earn money. Most of these projects require the correct form of real estate and a zoning category that allows for the project business activity. These real estate businesses are service and cash flow based and require day to day management and supervision. The earnings tend to average about $3,000 to $4,000 a month and are an excellent part time business and investment.
The only secret to renting is to rent when the prices slide and you are waiting for the prices to bottom. Recently real estate commentators have stated that some USA and Canada local real estate markets have either slowed, topped or cooled and require careful analysis before any purchase decision. If the lessons of the last two real estate cycles are to be used then renting can be an excellent option if prices are sliding but not yet at the bottom.
Look for the Network Club "How to shop for the best prices" Seminar.
Original Story: ESL in Canada Network Club
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ESL in Canada Blog URL
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/
Friday, September 15, 2006
Study in Canada Requirements
The Government of Canada is providing all the forms for international students in an easy to download format. Find all the forms you need to apply for a Study Permit along with step-by-step instructions.
This includes information about:
- medical examinations
- police checks
- application fees and
- financial requirements
Use this link:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/apply-how.html
Visitor medical insurance is available for USA and Canada coverage for:
Foreign Students attending an educational institution full-time, or a daily registered student. Visitors who are 79 years of age or under who wish to visit Canada. Insurance for visitors over 79 years old is available, but is medically underwritten. Foreign Workers who are 69 years of age or under. Landed Immigrants who are 69 years of age or under. Returning Canadian citizens who are 79 years of age or younger.
Some Health Insurance definitions:
Accident Insurance is a form of health insurance against loss by accidental bodily injury.
Accident and Health Insurance is a type of coverage that pays benefits and or reimbursement for loss of income, in the case of sickness, accidental injury, or accidental death.
Dental insurance helps to pay costs of normal dental care as well as damage to teeth from an accident.
Disability Income Insurance is a form of health insurance that provides periodic payments to replace income when an insured person is unable to work as a result of illness, injury, or disease.
Health insurance reimburses losses resulting from sickness or accidental bodily injury. Health insurance includes various types of insurance such as accident insurance, disability income insurance, medical expense insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Health insurance provides payment of benefits for covered sickness or injury. Includes various types of insurance such as accident insurance, disability income insurance, medical expense insurance, accidental death insurance, and dismemberment insurance.
Sickness Insurance is a form of health insurance providing benefits for loss resulting from illness or disease.
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ESL in Canada Blog URL
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/
This includes information about:
- medical examinations
- police checks
- application fees and
- financial requirements
Use this link:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/apply-how.html
Visitor medical insurance is available for USA and Canada coverage for:
Foreign Students attending an educational institution full-time, or a daily registered student. Visitors who are 79 years of age or under who wish to visit Canada. Insurance for visitors over 79 years old is available, but is medically underwritten. Foreign Workers who are 69 years of age or under. Landed Immigrants who are 69 years of age or under. Returning Canadian citizens who are 79 years of age or younger.
Some Health Insurance definitions:
Accident Insurance is a form of health insurance against loss by accidental bodily injury.
Accident and Health Insurance is a type of coverage that pays benefits and or reimbursement for loss of income, in the case of sickness, accidental injury, or accidental death.
Dental insurance helps to pay costs of normal dental care as well as damage to teeth from an accident.
Disability Income Insurance is a form of health insurance that provides periodic payments to replace income when an insured person is unable to work as a result of illness, injury, or disease.
Health insurance reimburses losses resulting from sickness or accidental bodily injury. Health insurance includes various types of insurance such as accident insurance, disability income insurance, medical expense insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Health insurance provides payment of benefits for covered sickness or injury. Includes various types of insurance such as accident insurance, disability income insurance, medical expense insurance, accidental death insurance, and dismemberment insurance.
Sickness Insurance is a form of health insurance providing benefits for loss resulting from illness or disease.
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ESL in Canada Blog URL
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/
Saturday, September 02, 2006
The Canadian National Exhibition
The world class performers and spectacular air shows are the really big draws every year at the Canadian National Exhibition. Everyone in Toronto knows when the Canadian International Air Show is on at the "Ex" as the loud, fast and spectacular jets dance over the Toronto sky.
Each summer I go to the CNE with students. This summer 2006, it is to see the "Super Dogs" and shop in the international pavilion. Last summer 2005 it was to see the world record holder "Human Cannon Ball" and the "Fire and Ice" show.
The "CNE or Ex" is a wonderful field trip for international students to learn English and see products, cultural exhibits, foods, performers and people from across Canada and every other country in the world. Every new item triggers questions and learning opportunities as students expand their vocabulary and language fluency.
Every year the CNE features a nice combination of regular performers along with new acts, performers and shows. It is comfortable to see familiar performers do new tricks to excite and wow the crowds.
One of the new shows "Wonders of Dance and Music" presents a fusion of Brazilian Carnival Samba, Flamenco, Tango, Arabic and Gypsy dance masterpieces integrated into one high-energy musical expression.
Another new show is "The Movie Song Show" where singers and dancers perform hit songs and scenes from famous movies like Flashdance, Top Gun, Back to the Future, The Bodyguard, Men in Black, Moulin Rouge, Chicago, and Titanic.
The Toronto Urban Music Festival is a presentation of Urban Music with new performers and regular performers with news songs and new routines. The show presents a wide variety of contemporary urban music including Hip Hop and Rap.
There are many smaller venue stages all over the Exhibition grounds to see performers. Toronto Star Bandshell, Global Food Building Stage, The Green Thumb Garden Theatre, Rogers International Stage, Kids’ World Feature Stage, Labatt Blue Midway Stage, Remember When Pavilion, Renovation Stage, Rock Valley Café, A Taste of the World Gourmet Theatre and TTC Stage. The TTC Stage hosts the TTC Busker Auditions to hundreds of hopefuls that come to the CNE and audition for their chance to entertain you on the TTC.
International students recognize foods, clothes, gift items, collectable's from their countries and have the opportunity to explain in English what they are, their cultural or historical significance to other international students that have never seen them before. In many ways it is like traveling to the most exotic global markets without having to pay airfare.
The best prices for for shopping can occur at the CNE as many outlet shops, importers and clearance jobbers sell products at huge discounts. Students like to buy dictionaries for one dollar, or learn English CD sets for 3 dollars instead of the regular list price of thirty dollars. I like to buy books, software, music cd's, vhs tapes, dvd's and other resource materials for my classes at a 75 to 90 percent discount and so do the students.
The CNE exhibits are everywhere and have something for everyone. Some students love the gardens, gardening, and landscaping. Some students love the agricultural exhibits with all the food products, farm animals, farm equipment and the horse shows. Other students play at the sports pavilion to test their abilities with new sports challenges. Some like to see arts and crafts and art displays others like to participate in the "how to" demonstrations and create their own art piece. Some students just like to play the latest sega video games or sony games "be" pc gamers or x box pros and play on the newest equipment or game platform.
The final day of the CNE is Labour Day. Since it is too late to go again this year you are welcome join us for a day trip to the 2007 CNE.
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ESL in Canada Blog URL
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/
Each summer I go to the CNE with students. This summer 2006, it is to see the "Super Dogs" and shop in the international pavilion. Last summer 2005 it was to see the world record holder "Human Cannon Ball" and the "Fire and Ice" show.
The "CNE or Ex" is a wonderful field trip for international students to learn English and see products, cultural exhibits, foods, performers and people from across Canada and every other country in the world. Every new item triggers questions and learning opportunities as students expand their vocabulary and language fluency.
Every year the CNE features a nice combination of regular performers along with new acts, performers and shows. It is comfortable to see familiar performers do new tricks to excite and wow the crowds.
One of the new shows "Wonders of Dance and Music" presents a fusion of Brazilian Carnival Samba, Flamenco, Tango, Arabic and Gypsy dance masterpieces integrated into one high-energy musical expression.
Another new show is "The Movie Song Show" where singers and dancers perform hit songs and scenes from famous movies like Flashdance, Top Gun, Back to the Future, The Bodyguard, Men in Black, Moulin Rouge, Chicago, and Titanic.
The Toronto Urban Music Festival is a presentation of Urban Music with new performers and regular performers with news songs and new routines. The show presents a wide variety of contemporary urban music including Hip Hop and Rap.
There are many smaller venue stages all over the Exhibition grounds to see performers. Toronto Star Bandshell, Global Food Building Stage, The Green Thumb Garden Theatre, Rogers International Stage, Kids’ World Feature Stage, Labatt Blue Midway Stage, Remember When Pavilion, Renovation Stage, Rock Valley Café, A Taste of the World Gourmet Theatre and TTC Stage. The TTC Stage hosts the TTC Busker Auditions to hundreds of hopefuls that come to the CNE and audition for their chance to entertain you on the TTC.
International students recognize foods, clothes, gift items, collectable's from their countries and have the opportunity to explain in English what they are, their cultural or historical significance to other international students that have never seen them before. In many ways it is like traveling to the most exotic global markets without having to pay airfare.
The best prices for for shopping can occur at the CNE as many outlet shops, importers and clearance jobbers sell products at huge discounts. Students like to buy dictionaries for one dollar, or learn English CD sets for 3 dollars instead of the regular list price of thirty dollars. I like to buy books, software, music cd's, vhs tapes, dvd's and other resource materials for my classes at a 75 to 90 percent discount and so do the students.
The CNE exhibits are everywhere and have something for everyone. Some students love the gardens, gardening, and landscaping. Some students love the agricultural exhibits with all the food products, farm animals, farm equipment and the horse shows. Other students play at the sports pavilion to test their abilities with new sports challenges. Some like to see arts and crafts and art displays others like to participate in the "how to" demonstrations and create their own art piece. Some students just like to play the latest sega video games or sony games "be" pc gamers or x box pros and play on the newest equipment or game platform.
The final day of the CNE is Labour Day. Since it is too late to go again this year you are welcome join us for a day trip to the 2007 CNE.
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ESL in Canada Blog URL
http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/
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