Miscellany+(and+Bonus+Questons)




 * A Place for the Rest of Everything **

(including Bonus Questions--See Discussion tab)

A collection of various items, parts, or ingredients, especially one composed of diverse literary works [Latin //miscellanea//; see **miscellanea**.]

A collection of various things: [|assortment], [|conglomeration], [|gallimaufry], [|hodgepodge], [|jumble], [|medley], mélange, [|mishmash], [|mixed bag], [|mixture], [|olio], [|patchwork], [|potpourri], [|salmagundi], [|variety]. //Slang// [|grab bag]. //See// [|collect/distribute].

1: a collection of writings on various subjects 2 **:** a mixture of various things

A little bit of everything...

This page will hopefully be an eclectic collection of facts and opinions, observations and anecdotes, ideas fully formed and ideas undiscovered, with useful diagrams, colorful illustrations, life-like sketches, and perhaps some day even watercolors. Perhaps new pages will be formed on the side navigation bar, but if not, this is the place to comment on North American wildlife, construct a list of notable Canadian authors, offer a description of your favorite American President, provide favorite quotations.

The Romans had a wonderful expression for this idea. (They seemed to have a word for everything!) They called it //et cetera//, "and the rest of such things."

So, here it is: //&c//. or if you prefer: //etc.//

January 13th: Announcement: Third Marking Period Extra Credit
 * AAUW Excellence in Writing Competition**

Deadline: February 2 Prose and Poetry One entry in each category; you may apply to both categories

The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Greater Philadelphia Chapter Relations with Schools and Colleges Committee invites North Penn High School students to take part in the 20th Annual High School Essay Contest. This competition is open to high school students in Lower Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Eastern Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.
 * PA Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) **
 * 20th Annual High School Essay Contest **

A committee composed of CPA’s will review the essays and award cash prizes of $1,000, $750 and $500 for the top three essays. Two $200 honorable mention essays will also be awarded. The deadline for entries is March 5, 2010.

This is a great opportunity for students to add to their personal portfolio and explore opportunities in the accounting profession. For more information, including rules and guidelines, please click **[|here] **or contact 215-496-9272 or __schools@picpa.org__.

February 5, 2008 Pearl Buck Writer's Conference