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We Humans (and all sentient creatures, In-Laws included) depend upon the recognition and creation of analogies for virtually every aspect of our thinking, understanding [learning], and communications. They are the smallest common denominator of 'cause and effect' logic and sending meaningful messages to others. The only smaller Messaging Unit or Thought Particle (both quasi-Lingovations) is the singular emotionally-charged word which triggers powerful multisensorial memories with seemingly instant associations. An carefully-chosen analogy (i.e., one which clearly makes the point and which is appropriate to the probable prior experience - or context - of your audience) is one of the most efficient teaching tools. Most "Aha!" moments and "NOW I get it!" exclamations follow analogies which hit the spot . In building your brain power, you will undoubtedly want to include analogy quizzes in your Braintenance exercise regimen. In fact, I might just offer y...

Oxymorons have engulfed civilization like a moth-bitten shroud. I had dinner with a friend several nights ago, and he asked "What the h*ll (he actually used "f**k!" but I don't have the audacity to put that in writing) is a ' Jobless Recovery ' ?." As a trained economist (paper-trained at very least), I was being asked a real question -- not a rhetorical one. I replied, "It's political 'nonspeak' (an invented word or Lingovation) for a 'continued recession." The question which we are always asking ourselves: "Is that an oxymoron, or is it just me?" The following appeared on my Blogger screen this morning:  Free Online Advertising See What $75 of Free Google Ads Can Do For Your Business. Try It Now! www.Google.com/AdWords  Need I say more? Douglas E Castle "Braintenance - Now More Than Ever!" -DC Blog Links : http://Braintenence.blogspot.com http://Links4LifeAlerts.com http://TheGlobalFuturist.blogspot.co...