Pronunciation Poem

If you can pronounce correctly every word in this poem, you will be speaking English better than 90% of the native English speakers in the world.

Use http://www.howjsay.com/ A free online Talking Dictionary of English Pronunciation.

Dearest creature in creation,
Study English pronunciation.
I will teach you in my verse
Sounds like corpse, corps, horse, and worse.
I will keep you, Suzy, busy,
Make your head with heat grow dizzy.
Tear in eye, your dress will tear.
So shall I! Oh hear my prayer.
Just compare heart, beard, and heard,
Dies and diet, lord and word,
Sword and sward, retain and Britain.
(Mind the latter, how it’s written.)
Now I surely will not plague you
With such words as plaque and ague.
But be careful how you speak:
Say break and steak, but bleak and streak;
Cloven, oven, how and low,
Script, receipt, show, poem, and toe.
Hear me say, devoid of trickery,
Daughter, laughter, and Terpsichore,
Typhoid, measles, topsails, aisles,
Exiles, similes, and reviles;
Scholar, vicar, and cigar,
Solar, mica, war and far;
One, anemone, Balmoral,
Kitchen, lichen, laundry, laurel;
Gertrude, German, wind and mind,
Scene, Melpomene, mankind.
Billet does not rhyme with ballet,
Bouquet, wallet, mallet, chalet.
Blood and flood are not like food,
Nor is mould like should and would.
Viscous, viscount, load and broad,
Toward, to forward, to reward.
And your pronunciation’s OK
When you correctly say croquet,
Rounded, wounded, grieve and sieve,
Friend and fiend, alive and live.
Ivy, privy, famous; clamour
And enamour rhyme with hammer.
River, rival, tomb, bomb, comb,
Doll and roll and some and home.
Stranger does not rhyme with anger,
Neither does devour with clangour.
Souls but foul, haunt but aunt,
Font, front, wont, want, grand, and grant,
Shoes, goes, does. Now first say finger,
And then singer, ginger, linger,
Real, zeal, mauve, gauze, gouge and gauge,
Marriage, foliage, mirage, and age.
Query does not rhyme with very,
Nor does fury sound like bury.
Dost, lost, post and doth, cloth, loth.
Job, nob, bosom, transom, oath.
Though the differences seem little,
We say actual but victual.
Refer does not rhyme with deafer.
Feoffer does, and zephyr, heifer.
Mint, pint, senate and sedate;
Dull, bull, and George ate late.
Scenic, Arabic, Pacific,
Science, conscience, scientific.
Liberty, library, heave and heaven,
Rachel, ache, moustache, eleven.
We say hallowed, but allowed,
People, leopard, towed, but vowed.
Mark the differences, moreover,
Between mover, cover, clover;
Leeches, breeches, wise, precise,
Chalice, but police and lice;
Camel, constable, unstable,
Principle, disciple, label.
Petal, panel, and canal,
Wait, surprise, plait, promise, pal.
Worm and storm, chaise, chaos, chair,
Senator, spectator, mayor.
Tour, but our and succour, four.
Gas, alas, and Arkansas.
Sea, idea, Korea, area,
Psalm, Maria, but malaria.
Youth, south, southern, cleanse and clean.
Doctrine, turpentine, marine.
Compare alien with Italian,
Dandelion and battalion.
Sally with ally, yea, ye,
Eye, I, ay, aye, whey, and key.
Say aver, but ever, fever,
Neither, leisure, skein, deceiver.
Heron, granary, canary.
Crevice and device and aerie.
Face, but preface, not efface.
Phlegm, phlegmatic, ass, glass, bass.
Large, but target, gin, give, verging,
Ought, out, joust and scour, scourging.
Ear, but earn and wear and tear
Do not rhyme with here but ere.
Seven is right, but so is even,
Hyphen, roughen, nephew Stephen,
Monkey, donkey, Turk and jerk,
Ask, grasp, wasp, and cork and work.
Pronunciation (think of Psyche!)
Is a paling stout and spikey?
Won’t it make you lose your wits,
Writing groats and saying grits?
It’s a dark abyss or tunnel:
Strewn with stones, stowed, solace, gunwale,
Islington and Isle of Wight,
Housewife, verdict and indict.
Finally, which rhymes with enough,
Though, through, plough, or dough, or cough?
Hiccough has the sound of cup.
My advice is to give up!!!

English Pronunciation by G. Nolst Trenité

Hagdan

Araw-araw ay kabaliktaran ang swerte

Mukha lang inosente pero pwede mag rebelde

Ginagawa kong kapre ang bawat mga dwende

Kung minsan ang kulay pulay ginagawa kong berde

Nakasagutan ko si nanay

Si utol nakaaway

Hindi na ko umuuwi ng bahay

Nagpunta sa kapitbahay,

Nakitulog, nakitambay

Naki-uso, nakibagay

Naki-usok, nakitagay

Pinakain ko ng damo ang pulang kabayo

Paulit-ulit lang umaasang may magbabago

Binusog ko lang lalo ang ari kong pagkatao

Pagnagtalo yung dalawang aso, yung mabuti yung talo

Napalayo sa riyalidad

Naglalakad ako ngunit akala ko ako’y lumilipad

Naging tamang hinala

Panay maling akala

Hinahabol ko ang tama

At mukhang mali na ata

Gusto kong maglayag

Gusto kong mga pangarap ko, mangyari agad

Gusto kong lumangoy

Gusto kong lumipad
Pakiramdam ko kaya kong gawin ang lahat

Teka, wag kang magmadali

Dahan-dahan lang (dahan-dahan lang)

Tayo ay para lang humahakbang paakyat ng hagdan

Ang kalaban ko ay nasa likod nakangiti

May inaalok siya sakin, di ako makahindi

Di sila nakaitim bagkos nakaputi

Nung ako’y nakatikim hindi na ko umuwi

Sa aking tunay na buhay

Humaba lang ang sungay

Ang patunay, tunay ang lakad ko ay pasuray-suray

Ako ay uminom ng lason kahapon

Umaasang yung taong yon ang nasa kabaong

At ako’y ay nilamon ng buhawi

Inanod ng ugali kong ‘sing baho ng pusali

Sa sobrang bangis nagawa nila akong itali

Ang buhay ay tungkol sa kung papano ka bumangon at bumawe

Sa aking pagbalik sa liwanag ay nasilaw

Nasanay sa silid na laging patay ang ilaw

At kahit na nasasabon, wag na wag kang tatalon

Sa bawat bagyo tandaan laging may pag-asa Ron

Gusto kong maglayag

Gusto kong mga pangarap ko, mangyari agad

Gusto kong lumangoy

Gusto kong lumipad

Pakiramdam ko kaya kong gawin ang lahat

Teka, wag kang magmadali

Dahan-dahan lang (dahan-dahan lang)

Tayo ay para lang humahakbang paakyat ng hagdan

May araw na malas, may araw ring swerte

Tanggap ko nang pula’y hindi pwede maging berde

Hindi madali pero posible

Kung ang lahat ng bagay ay gagawin kong simple

May mga taong inilagay para ako’y itumba

Isang kalabit nalang at ako’y puputok na

Ganto ata talaga kapag ang puno ay mabunga

Binabato-bato ng may mahulog at makuha

Sa aking kahinaan ay naging malakas

Lalo akong tumingin paloob imbis palabas

Isinapuso ko di ako masyadong nag-isip

Ng kung ano-ano lalo ko lang niyakap ang inip

At ako ay nagpasakop sa programa

Sa tulong ng aking mga bagong kasama

Ako ay nakabangon sa kama

Muli kong nasilayan ang isang bagong umaga

Gusto kong maglayag

Gusto kong mga pangarap ko, mangyari agad

Gusto kong lumangoy

Gusto kong lumipad

Pakiramdam ko kaya kong gawin ang lahat

Teka, wag kang magmadali

Dahan-dahan lang (dahan-dahan lang)

Tayo ay para lang humahakbang paakyat ng hagdan

Gusto kong maglayag

Gusto kong mga pangarap ko, mangyari agad

Gusto kong lumangoy

Gusto kong lumipad

Pakiramdam ko kaya kong gawin ang lahat

Teka, wag kang magmadali

Dahan-dahan lang (dahan-dahan lang)

Tayo ay para lang humahakbang paakyat ng hagdan

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LIFE is NOW

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Malayang Pag-uusap

Tayong dalawa ay nadanasan masaktan
ng sakit sa puso't damdamin.
Mapapatawad ang pagkakamali
pero ang malubhang sugat ay matagal maghilom.

Dahil sa sakit-loob,
ang pag-uusap ay guardiado
ayaw masaktan muli o makasakit pa.

Sa sobrang ingat
ang taos pusong pag-uusap ay naglalaho,
nawalan ng unawaan o tiwalang maunawaan.

Madalas sa kawala ng pasensiosong pang-unawa,
resulta ay awayan at dagdag na galit't sakit sa puso.

Nawala ang resonableng pag-iisip sa awayan
at nagmimistulang hayop, laban o takbo.
Sarili lang ang impotante, manalo o isalba.

Kapag napuno ng sakit ang looban,
sa galit nauuwi ang usapan.
Panalo ba mas malakas sumigaw?
Panalo ba ang nag-salita ng mas masakit?
Walang panalo sa mag-asawang pinag-isa,
at talo ang lahat sa pamilya

Mahirap pag-usapan ang mahalaga at malalim,
mga paksang buhay magasawa.
Kung walang bigayan at makasarili
kung walang unawa at dudang maunawaan.

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Human Economics

Routine, not-so-interesting jobs require direction. 

Non-routine, more interesting work depends on self-direction. 

Extrinsic Motivators
Extrinsic motivation comes from outside of the individual. Common extrinsic motivations are rewards like money and grades, and threat of punishment. Competition is in general extrinsic because it encourages the performer to win and beat others, not simply to enjoy the intrinsic rewards of the activity. A crowd cheering on the individual and trophies are also extrinsic incentives. The concept of motivation can be instilled in children at a very young age, by promoting and evoking interest in a certain book or novel. The idea is to have a discussion pertaining the book with young individuals, as well as to reward them.

Intrinsic Motivators
Intrinsic motivation refers to motivation that is driven by an interest or enjoyment in the task itself, and exists within the individual rather than relying on any external pressure. Intrinsic motivation is based on taking pleasure in an activity rather than working towards an external reward.

Students who are intrinsically motivated are more likely to engage in the task willingly as well as work to improve their skills, which will increase their capabilities. Students are likely to be intrinsically motivated if they:

• Attribute their educational results to factors under their own control, also known as autonomy. 
• Believe they have the skill that will allow them to be effective agents in reaching desired goals. 
• Are interested in mastering a topic, rather than just rote-learning to achieve good grades. 

Algorithmic Tasks
An algorithmic task is one in which you follow a set of established instructions down a single pathway to one conclusion. Algorithmic jobs therefore are ones where the same task is done over and over. Algorithmic jobs are becoming easier to replace with technology or done with cheaper manpower.

Heuristic Tasks
A heuristic task involves trial and error and discovering the solution by yourself. Heuristic jobs involve creativity and doing something new often. Heuristic jobs; especially those that involve personal contact, creativity and problem-solving; are more difficult to replace with technology.

We humans are intrinsically motivated purpose maximizers and not only extrinsically motivated profit maximizers.

“Artists who pursued their painting and sculpture more for the pleasure of the activity itself than for extrinsic rewards have produced art that has been socially recognized as superior. Persons who are least motivated to pursue extrinsic rewards who eventually receive them.”

“What is true is that mixing rewards with inherently interesting, creative, or noble tasks—deploying them without understanding the peculiar science of motivation—is a very dangerous game. By neglecting the ingredients of genuine motivation—autonomy, mastery, and purpose—they limit what each of us can achieve.”

“Goals may cause systematic problems for organizations due to narrowed focus, unethical behavior, increased risk taking, decreased cooperation, and decreased intrinsic motivation. Use care when applying goals in your organization.”

Seven Deadly Flaws of Rewards and Punishments

1. They can extinguish intrinsic motivation. 
2. They can diminish performance. 
3. They can crush creativity. They can crowd out good behavior. 
4. They can encourage cheating, shortcuts, and unethical behavior. 
5. They can become addictive. 
6. They can foster short-term thinking.

Effectiveness of Rewards and Punishments On Algorithmic Tasks

“Rewards do not undermine people’s intrinsic motivation for dull, non-cognitive mechanical tasks because there is little or no intrinsic motivation to be undermined.”

Offer a rationale for why the task is necessary.
A job that’s not inherently interesting can become more meaningful, and therefore more engaging, if it’s part of a larger purpose. Explain why the task is so important and why the task's completion is critical to your organization’s mission.

Acknowledge that the task is boring.
This is an act of empathy, of course. And the acknowledgment will help people understand why this is the rare instance when “if-then” rewards are part of how your organization operates.

Allow people to complete the task their own way.
Think autonomy, not control. State the outcome you need. But instead of specifying precisely the way to reach the outcome; give them freedom over how they do the job.

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The Prayer

The Prayer

I pray you'll be our eyes, and watch us where we go.
And help us to be wise in times when we don't know
Let this be our prayer, when we lose our way
Lead us to the place, guide us with your grace
To a place where we'll be safe

La luce che tu hai
I pray we'll find your light
nel cuore restera
and hold it in our hearts.
a ricordarci che
When stars go out each night,
eterna stella sei

The light you have 
I pray we'll find your light 
will be in the heart 
and hold it in our hearts. 
to remember us that 
When stars go out each night, 
you are eternal star
Nella mia preghiera
Let this be our prayer
quanta fede c'e
when shadows fill our day

How much faith there's 
Let this be our prayer 
in my prayer 
when shadows fill our day
Lead us to a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe

Sognamo un mondo senza piu violenza
un mondo di giustizia e di speranza
Ognuno dia la mano al suo vicino
Simbolo di pace, di fraternita

We dream a world without violence 
a world of justice and faith. 
Everyone gives the hand to his neighbours 
Symbol of peace, of fraternity
La forza che ci da
We ask that life be kind
e il desiderio che
and watch us from above
ognuno trovi amor
We hope each soul will find
intorno e dentro se
another soul to love

The force his gives us 
We ask that life be kind 
is wish that 
and watch us from above 
everyone finds love 
We hope each soul will find 
around and inside 
another soul to love
Let this be our prayer
Let this be our prayer, just like every child

Need to find a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe
Need to find a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe

E la fede che
hai acceso in noi,
sento che ci salvera

It's the faith 
you light in us 
I feel it will save us

Song of Myself Part32 - Walt Whitman

I think I could turn and live with animals, they are so placid and self-contain'd,
I stand and look at them long and long.
They do not sweat and whine about their condition, 
They do not lie awake in the dark and weep for their sins, 
They do not make me sick discussing their duty to God, 
Not one is dissatisfied, not one is demented with the mania of owning things, 
Not one kneels to another, nor to his kind that lived thousands of years ago, 
Not one is respectable or unhappy over the whole earth.

“Always worrying, ‘What will happen? What’s next?’
Always everywhere but where you actually are.
You just don’t get it.”
“Get what?”
“Here. Now. This.”

Medicinal Herbal Foods

Cinnamon

 This spice which is considered to perform detoxification to the organism and stimulate brain function, has antiseptic properties that have proved like most effective for urinary tract infections. Also contains components that have calming properties and are also useful for reducing pain. Besides that through his beautiful taste its improving your mood, cinnamon also protects the blood vessels and contributes to improve circulation. It is considered that cinnamon affects on the regulation of glucose level in blood, because of that the traditional medicine recommends cinnamon as a food supplement for people with diabetes.

Rosemary 

Rosemary is known for various things,it can increase memory and thinking ability. Her components have anti-inflammatory effects. It is a popular herb in aromatherapy. With his antioxidant effect the rosemary protects DNA from mutations and prevent cardiovascular diseases.





Garlic

Garlic is one of the most used plants as medicine in traditional medicine. Because of his anti-bacterial effect the Garlic is used like weapon which prevents the occurrence of infections. Garlic has an anti-fungal effect and is also used to treat fungal infections. Eating garlic can reduce total cholesterol and triglycerides by 10 %. Also it is used for reducing high blood pressure. Some studies shows a possibility for an anti-cancerogenic effect. In conclusion, the components of garlic promises much, but they certainly require further researches. 

Oregano

The oregano has the highest level of antioxidant activity, compared with the other fresh herbs used in the kitchen. The oregano has four times more antioxidants eg. from the blueberries. Contains two antibacterial agents that fight against infections. Oregano can help with fungal infections and problems with the digestive tract. Many studies of this spice have been focused on antimicrobial properties that are helping in the fight against the growth of bacterias and parasites.





Chili Pepper

Has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and is thought that can reduce the risk of some cancers. In traditional medicine is used for reduce pain and in struggle against cancer. The chili peppers are full with vitamin C, they help with reducing the high blood pressure and are also helping in dealing with migraines and headaches caused by sinusitis.






Parsley

Parsley is rich with vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin A and C. Reduces inflammation and have antioxidants effect that clean free radicals. Really effective as a breath freshener. His extracts are used for treating kidney and adrenal diseases.





Ginger

Studies have shown that ginger can act anti-inflammatory, like aspirin and ibuprofen.It can reduce a pain that originates from a variety of reasons, from the muscles pain to different types of headaches.








Mint

Mint slows the proliferation of many types of bacteria and fungi. It can help with relieving the symptoms of various allergies and asthma. Those who often suffer from nausea or other stomach disorders can choose between tea from mint and mint coated capsules made from fresh mint leaves. The oil of mint helps to relieve headaches.






Curry

The yellow pigment in curry called kurkumin has anti-inflammatory, antioxidants and anti-cancer effects. With his active component, curry protects our brain and fight against Alzheimer's disease.









Basil

Beside the good smell and the look which reminds of mint, basil has antibacterial properties, anti-inflammatory and cardio-protective effects. Basil contains iron, calcium, vitamin C and is rich with vitamin A. This vitamin is known antioxidant, and as we know the antioxidants neutralize free radicals.

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