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  • You are never too old to learn.
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    Basic Education is a must, and one of the fundamental Human Rights. However 20% of the world population is illiterate and many problems still exist, especially in developing countries or areas where for example women are banned from higher education.

    Modern society has also created a generation that no longer cares about grammar or making calculations without using a computer.

    Here in Basics we will look deeper into these issues and direct you to articles dealing with learning disorders and general information about studying.

    You can expect a new article every Monday.

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Category: General

How to survive exams

By thorgal on Jun 20, 2009 | In General | Send feedback »

Students in most Western countries are now entering the final stages of the Exams. Here are some tips that will hopefully make it a bit easier for them. How to survive exams and prepare yourself 1. Make sure all your notes are up-to-date 2. Try… more »
Tags: exams, study, tips

List of the most Popular Baby Names

By thorgal on Mar 29, 2008 | In General | Send feedback »

Around the world people give their newborn babies a special name. Some call it "first name", others "christian name" or "given name". Even before the baby is born, both mother and father are going through enormous lists of baby names. Every year lists… more »
Tags: babynames, lists

Memory Loss in Ecstasy Users

By thorgal on Aug 19, 2007 | In General | Send feedback »

Studies have shown that the recreational drug Ecstasy can cause brain damage when used often, but a new study suggests that even a few doses of the illegal substance can alter the brain's memory system and that the changes may be long-lasting. "We did… more »

What is Basic Education?

By thorgal on Aug 13, 2007 | In General | Send feedback »

Basic education refers to the whole range of educational activities taking place in various settings (formal, non formal and informal), that aim to meet basic learning needs. According to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED), ba… more »