September 28, 2014

Visually Learning Aid - International Phonetic Alphabet

It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words.  Pictures are also a great way to help learn the international phonetic alphabet.  Word association and visual images help promote retention in long-term memory.  Have fun!

International Phonetic Alphabet
Alphabet Phonétique International

Good DX and 73, NJ2X  (November Juliet 2 X-ray)

September 26, 2014

Be courageous...

Be courageous. I have seen many depressions in business. Always America has emerged from these stronger and more prosperous. Be brave as your fathers before you. Have faith! Go forward! -- Thomas A. Edison

Thomas Edison

September 19, 2014

Seeming to do is not doing

Being busy does not always mean real work. The object of all work is production or accomplishment and to either of these ends there must be forethought, system, planning, intelligence, and honest purpose, as well as perspiration. Seeming to do is not doing. -- Thomas A. Edison
Thomas Edison

September 12, 2014

Our greatest weakness...

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. -- Thomas A. Edison

Thomas Edison

September 5, 2014

Thunder is good...

Thunder is good, thunder is impressive; but it is lightning that does the work.-- Mark Twain


Photograph of Mark Twain as a young man
Mark Twain