There are those people (or at least one person) in our lives who are fantastic story tellers, captivating our imaginations with every word. There are also those people who are terrible at getting their point across. You know, that person that makes you cringe a little when the phone rings or you see that tiny …
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Technology Empowers Life
We all know that technology is a powerful force in our lives today, nearly impossible to avoid. Kids continue to astonish us by successfully navigating their parents’ smartphones and tablets without any formal instruction. It is precisely this ease of use that is one component of technology helping patients gain communicative ability. There are …
Can You Hear Me Now? Good.
Hearing begins to develop during the second trimester at about 18 weeks gestation. By the third trimester, the fetus responds to auditory stimulation. This is why by the time babies are born they have had extensive access to the general rhythm and intonation of the language in their environment, and therefore show a preference …
Children are like Sponges
…they soak in information from the stimuli surrounding them. Between birth and 3 years of age, the human brain increases to 80% of its adult size. What a powerful fact. This is such a crucial point in development for children and therefore, it’s so important to foster their learning in this age period. Healthy interactions …
How Many Times…
Hi everyone! For my fellow college-goers, I hope the semester is going well! If you need a distraction from the stress of finals being around the corner (or are bored for some reason) this website is your answer: http://www.wordcount.org/main.php Make sure you really have time to waste, I was on this site for longer than …
Emoticons XD
Has my generation been negatively impacted by emoticons and texting? No, not everyone has. Emoticons do come in handy sometimes I got my first cell phone in eighth grade. It was a simple flip phone that took forever to text with. But then again, that was the era when ppl made txts short. I don’t …
Reflection: The New Salon at Queens College – Carl Phillips Reading
I love writing. Words, for me, are energy; words are oxygen, light, music, touch. Thus, I write obsessively, read obsessively, and edit obsessively; I pour over every syllable, every metaphor, and every clash of letters. Sometimes, I will even read … Continue reading →
Stay Tuned…
Hello all! This coming week, I will be covering two events: the Carl Phillips reading at Campbell Dome, and the opening of The Librarians, a new exhibition at the Queens College Art Center. Carl Phillips is a brilliant poet; I … Continue reading →
Vocal Folds and… Airplanes?!
Yep. Those things in your throat that open and close to allow you to speak have an interesting commonality with airplanes. It’s all about the airflow. (*side note: vocal folds and vocal cords are the same thing—they are referred to as vocal folds by SLPs and vocal cords by medical professionals) Bernoulli’s Effect states …
5 Pointz to be Demolished?
Art is what we say it is. Art is what we do, what we live. Or is it? I am not a veteran of the art world; I admit that I am just a beginner. I do know, however, that … Continue reading →
