Memorial Plaques

Plaques are not only used as tokens of appreciation, but are also used as memorial signage to identify where the deceased are buried. Memorial plaques are being used as an inexpensive alternative to tomb stones.

Tombstones are more commonly used than memorial plaques to mark the burial ground. They are carved stones, usually granite or marble, placed over the burial site. Some tombstones are even carved into crosses, angels, customized emblems, or family seals, but most simply bear engravings of quotations from the Bible or epitaphs commemorating the departed. The tombstone also bears the name of the person buried there and the person's date of birth and death.

Memorial plaques are also gaining popularity because they are a much cheaper substitute for the tombstone. Memorial plaques are usually mounted on wooden bases that are usually made from 2-ply exterior grade flexible acrylic, or firmly built-in into the wall-mounted wooden frame. There are wooden boards made of oak, mahogany or teak. You might find some companies who can give you specific timbers according to your request.

Memorial plaques are a low-cost yet long-lasting form of remembrance to a loved one. Many people prefer bronze-colored, powder-coated aluminum memorial plaques. The wood is weatherproof and some even come with ultraviolet ray protection or coating. Memorial plaques can carry the same information that tombstones do. The words are either engraved on the first layer of the plaque's lamination to show the color underneath, or the engraved lettering is filled white.

Memorial plaques are usually between 10mm to 15mm in thickness, but there are also plaques that are 20 to 30mm thick. The plaque can be sized in the dimensions you need - sometimes up to 600mm by 2000mm. Prices start from $30 to about $120, depending on the size and level of detailing.

Improve Reading Comprehension - How Much of What You Read, Do You Remember For a Long Time?

Our Challenge:

In the workplace, there is a Constant Demand to read and absorb enormous amounts of data and technical Information.

Students have large amounts of information they need to read and remember so they can pass exams with a high score.The challenge here is often the retention time is very short, which creates a perceived need to really cram before a test.

This can create loads of stress for everyone concerned and may damage positive attitudes. It also can create some fractured relationships because, there just does not seem to be enough time to get things done and still have adequate time to spend with family and friends.

If, You Are a Normal Average American:

You have a reading speed of approximately 250 Words per minute. So, it is quite easy to see why there never seems to be enough time to get even the most important things read.

It would seem that a reasonable solution to this problem would be to take a course on Speed Reading. The facts show that while, it is true speed reading does allow you to cover a lot more data and, it does increase your retention rate for a little while, like with regular reading you soon forget the lion's share of what you thought you had learned.

I had come to the conclusion that this was just my own problem. But, when I really started researching, it became evident that almost everyone has the same exact challenge.

The average person, has forgotten 50% (or more) by the time they have finished whatever it is they are reading, and 48 hours later, they have forgotten 90% of that. So, what you end up with (if you are average) is approximately only about 5% of what you have been studying.

What is the answer?

I personally have tried a few memory courses, without a great degree of long lasting improvement.

So, you can probably understand my elation when I found out about a mental photography program which, could speed up my reading and, really help my memory with a higher degree of comprehension.

It had been around for several years but up until recently, it has only been taught to the public through seminars. Which as you know, incur a considerable expense with travel, accommodations etc.

According to their many testimonials they do a great job teaching people how to deal with a plethora of obstacles, which seems to affect all of us to some degree. They claim we are all born with this ability, but most of us lose it when we learn to read. So, it is a matter of relearning the skill.

If, you think I sound pretty positive about this, you are right. This is because even my family and friends have commented on the improvement in my memory and retention. For myself, I have noticed an increase in my ability to handle a larger workload in less time.

I hope this information is beneficial to you.