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In Bloomington, Ind., every experience is educational
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
Ignorance By Degrees
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
Colleges serve the people who work there more than the students who desperately need to learn something.
Higher education may be heading for a reckoning. For a long time, despite the occasional charge of liberal dogma on campus or of a watered-down curriculum, people tended to think the best of the college and university they attended. Perhaps they attributed their career success or that of their friends to a diploma. Or they felt moved by a particular professor or class. Or they received treatment at a university hospital or otherwise profited from university-based scientific research. Or they just loved March Madness. Read more…
Qualified Book Reviewers Needed
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
Seeking experienced writers to review books related to our featured historical figures at www.SimplyCharly.com
Reviews should be roughly 750+ words in length.
Your review should be a critical summary and analysis of the book–what it is about, how it covers the topic, and your opinion of it.
Help readers to decide whether they should read the book. Convey the book’s major points and overall structure. Evaluate the book’s merits; include details and analysis necessary to support your views. Remain fair; give praise where praise is due and inform readers of any weaknesses.
We will provide you with the books to review which you may keep after your review.
Examples of accepted reviews may be seen at www.SimplyCharly.com under the reviews section.
Please provide us with samples of books reviews you've written. If you haven't reviewed any books, please DO NOT apply.
We will offer $40 per review via Paypal, a byline and a copy of the book being reviewed.
Please send all inquiries to info@simplycharly.com
Support Simply Charly
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Simply Charly receives no funding from corporations or grant-making foundations but relies on support from individuals like you. Please consider helping us by making a small donation today. Your donations will help us bring you richer content and information. http://pledgie.com/campaigns/570
Celebrate Salvador Dalí with your own Simply Dalí Mug
Sunday, July 18th, 2010
Celebrate Salvador Dalí with your own Simply Dalí classic white mug. It has a large handle that’s easy to hold and comes in 11oz and 15oz sizes. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Makes a great gift! Click here to get yours today.
Brian O’Shaughnessy
Sunday, July 18th, 2010
Philosopher whose distinctive voice stood above the fray
Brian O'Shaughnessy, who has died aged 84, was one of philosophy's most distinctive voices. An Australian long resident in Britain, where he retired from full-time teaching at King's College London in 1991, he remained at the height of his intellectual powers right up to his death. Last year he published a completely revised edition of his major work, The Will. Read more…
‘The German Genius’
Saturday, July 17th, 2010
By 1900, nearly everyone agreed that there was something special about the Germans. Their philosophy was more profound — to a fault. So was their music. Their scientists and engineers were clearly the best. Their soldiers were unmatched. Read more…
Do you twitter?
Saturday, July 10th, 2010
Seems everyone these days is. If you have a twitter account, go to our link below and submit a request to join our twitter service. If you don’t have a twitter account, register using the same link below and submit a request to get our tweets.
http://www.twitter.com/simplycharly
This way we can stay connected through the exchange of short status messages online. You will be able to follow all the latest news, views and interviews on Simply Charly.
Its free, easy and exciting!
Tweet you later,
Simply Charly
In Bloomington, Ind., every experience is educational
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
Ignorance By Degrees
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
Higher education may be heading for a reckoning. For a long time, despite the occasional charge of liberal dogma on campus or of a watered-down curriculum, people tended to think the best of the college and university they attended. Perhaps they attributed their career success or that of their friends to a diploma. Or they felt moved by a particular professor or class. Or they received treatment at a university hospital or otherwise profited from university-based scientific research. Or they just loved March Madness. Read more…
Qualified Book Reviewers Needed
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
Seeking experienced writers to review books related to our featured historical figures at www.SimplyCharly.com
Reviews should be roughly 750+ words in length.
Your review should be a critical summary and analysis of the book–what it is about, how it covers the topic, and your opinion of it.
Help readers to decide whether they should read the book. Convey the book’s major points and overall structure. Evaluate the book’s merits; include details and analysis necessary to support your views. Remain fair; give praise where praise is due and inform readers of any weaknesses.
We will provide you with the books to review which you may keep after your review.
Examples of accepted reviews may be seen at www.SimplyCharly.com under the reviews section.
Please provide us with samples of books reviews you've written. If you haven't reviewed any books, please DO NOT apply.
We will offer $40 per review via Paypal, a byline and a copy of the book being reviewed.
Please send all inquiries to info@simplycharly.com
Support Simply Charly
Monday, July 26th, 2010Simply Charly receives no funding from corporations or grant-making foundations but relies on support from individuals like you. Please consider helping us by making a small donation today. Your donations will help us bring you richer content and information. http://pledgie.com/campaigns/570
Celebrate Salvador Dalí with your own Simply Dalí Mug
Sunday, July 18th, 2010
Celebrate Salvador Dalí with your own Simply Dalí classic white mug. It has a large handle that’s easy to hold and comes in 11oz and 15oz sizes. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Makes a great gift! Click here to get yours today.
Brian O’Shaughnessy
Sunday, July 18th, 2010
Philosopher whose distinctive voice stood above the fray
Brian O'Shaughnessy, who has died aged 84, was one of philosophy's most distinctive voices. An Australian long resident in Britain, where he retired from full-time teaching at King's College London in 1991, he remained at the height of his intellectual powers right up to his death. Last year he published a completely revised edition of his major work, The Will. Read more…
‘The German Genius’
Saturday, July 17th, 2010
By 1900, nearly everyone agreed that there was something special about the Germans. Their philosophy was more profound — to a fault. So was their music. Their scientists and engineers were clearly the best. Their soldiers were unmatched. Read more…
Do you twitter?
Saturday, July 10th, 2010
Seems everyone these days is. If you have a twitter account, go to our link below and submit a request to join our twitter service. If you don’t have a twitter account, register using the same link below and submit a request to get our tweets.
http://www.twitter.com/simplycharly
This way we can stay connected through the exchange of short status messages online. You will be able to follow all the latest news, views and interviews on Simply Charly.
Its free, easy and exciting!
Tweet you later,
Simply Charly
