20 Common Grammar Mistakes That (Almost) Everyone Makes I’ve edited a monthly magazine for more than six years, and it’s a job that’s come with more frustration than reward. If there’s one thing I am grateful for — and it sure isn’t the pay — it’s that my work has allowed endless time to hone my craft to Louis Skolnick levels of grammar geekery. As someone who slings red ink for a living, let me tell you: grammar is an ultra-micro component in the larger picture; it lies somewhere in the final steps of the editing trail; and as such it’s an overrated quasi-irrelevancy in the creative process, perpetuated into importance primarily by bitter nerds who accumulate tweed jackets and crippling inferiority complexes. But experience has also taught me that readers, for better or worse, will approach your work with a jaundiced eye and an itch to judge. While your grammar shouldn’t be a reflection of your creative powers or writing abilities, let’s face it — it usually is. Who and Whom This one opens a big can of worms. Which and That Lay and Lie Moot Nor
How to Let Go of Anger and Embrace Forgiveness 19EmailShare This sixth article in the series comes from my friend Lynn from Back to the Garden. Lynn is a certified health and nutrition coach as well as a photographer that aims to see the good in everyone. Forgiveness = Compassion “The issue is not whether others see or care. The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie is one of my favorite meditation books. Isn’t it interesting how the Universe gives us exactly what we need when we need it? I’ve had a tendency to overstay in relationships when I know the relationship is no longer a positive force in my life. In this situation I found myself focusing on how the other person had hurt me and feeling angry for being treated with disrespect. But, when I took my focus off the other person and looked for the real source of my anger, it wasn’t so much that I was angry at the other person, I was angry at myself for not taking action sooner and asserting my thoughts, opinions, values and beliefs. Move forward with deliberation It is painful.
18 Foods that Fight Common Ailments Did you know that falling asleep easier, preventing PMS and easing the aches and pains of arthritis could be as easy as stocking your kitchen with the right foods? Why it’s good: This spicy root contains compounds that work similarly to some anti-inflammatory medications. However, ginger can also act as a blood thinner, so if you’re taking a blood-thinning medication, ask your doctor if it’s safe to eat ginger Eat up! Why it’s good: Research has shown that certain antioxidants may help prevent arthritis, slow its progression and relieve pain by reducing inflammation associated with this condition. Eat up! Why it’s good: Red bell peppers contain an impressive amount of inflammation-fighting carotenoids, but they also have more than 250 percent of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C. Eat up! Beans Eat up! Egg whites Eat up! Nuts Eat up! What’s ailing you: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Cheese Eat up! Pineapple Why it’s good: This fruit has three things going for it. Eat up! Almonds Eat up!
In a Crisis? Let Your Words Create Your World! Originally an article on Oprah.com Psychologists say a single trauma will strike you twice. First, you will live through the actual event—dealing with the reality of it. Second, when you think or talk about the event with others, creating your personalized story of the event, you will recreate the event in your mind. Although there’s nothing you can do about what has happened to you, it’s important to stay mindful of how you describe the trauma to yourself and others—remember that your words create your world! Boris Cyrulnik, a famed French ethologist, says there’s good reason to watch what you say. I can relate on a personal level. I learned the importance of surrounding myself with people who I knew would verbally reinforce my identity as a strong person. Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) is a therapy that attempts to influence the subconscious mind and affect positive change by consciously using positive words to refocus on the things within one’s control. No, no, no! I’m furious!
Live 35 Years Longer Life’s too short. You may not have control over the giant meteor that hits you in the head while you’re walking down the street. But assuming your unlucky lottery number doesn’t come up, you have a remarkable amount of control over how long you live. It turns out, lifestyle is more important than genetics in determining how long you’ll live, according to a recent study from the University of Gothenburg published in the Journal of Internal Medicine. And luckily, the lifestyle changes that can score you more years can also score you more quality years, according to Eudene Harry, M.D., medical director for Oasis for Optimal Health wellness center in Orlando and author of Live Younger in 8 Simple Steps. To that end, we found eight healthy habits that can add 35 (spry) years to your retirement plan. When it comes to friendship, the more the merrier (and healthier). “The act of befriending actually enhances the production of oxytocin,” she says. Forget a numb behind.
Displacement, velocity, acceleration Kinemetics is the description of motion; it concerns only the accurate description of the positions of objects, and the change in their positions. It does not deal with the sources of their motion; we'll discuss dynamics in a few weeks. Displacement is a vector which points from the initial position of an object to its final position. The standard units of displacement are meters. Velocity is a vector which shows the direction and rate of motion. The standard units of velocity are meters per second. Viewgraphs Want a Simple Way To Calm Yourself? Over the weekend, I read David Rock’s very interesting book, . One strategy particularly struck me: . Note, however, that thinking or talking at length about the emotional state tends to intensify it — while simply observing and labeling it helps to quell it. I do this myself, instinctively. I find myself thinking, “I’m overwhelmed” or “I’m frazzled” or “I’m feeling defensive” — and it’s odd how calming it is. For those who enjoy reading about what’s happening in their right ventrolateral prefrontal cortex and elsewhere, Rock explains how brain function accounts for this phenomenon. How about you? {*style:<ul style="padding-left:20px;"><li> Lots of great material on <b>Positive Prescription </b>--I especially enjoy the category <b>Visual Prozac </b>-- "because looking at beautiful things increases happiness ." </li></ul>*}
Fake Health Food: How to Spot it and What to Eat Instead Fat free! Now with whole grains! Only 100 calories! Fake health foods are the carnival barkers of the grocery store, shouting at you from every aisle, promising longevity, beauty, and true happiness, if only you’ll buy them. Vitamin-enriched water is often filled with sugar. Vegetable chips are just chips. Granola is super-awesome hippie health food, right? Flavored yogurt contains fruit, right? Granola bars and energy bars are almost always weighed down with calories, and lots of them contain high fructose corn syrup, palm oil, or other not-so-healthy oils. Baked chips might contain less fat, but they’re about as good for you as eating salty cardboard. Almost every item in these “healthy” vending machines also qualifies as fake health food. So, how can I tell the difference? Start by steering away from any food with a health claim on the front of the package. Enriched: The original nutrients were all processed out so the manufacturers had to put a few back in. Better for you: Than what?
Reducing Stress Whether it's related to an issue at work, a fight with a friend, or problems with family, everyone feels stressed sometimes. In fact, 54 percent of Americans are concerned about the level of stress in their daily lives. And while therapy can help (come on, everyone's thought about laying on that infamous doctor's couch at some point), most solutions (think talk therapy or medication) are dealt with in the long-term. So what can be done in the next five minutes to reduce—and prevent—stress? Here's our list of the Greatist ways to decrease stress right now. 1.
Want to Be Happier? Stop Doing These 10 Things Right Now Guide for Writers: Latin Phrases It’s a matter of taste and style, but not long ago American writers attempted to demonstrate their credentials to the world by including Latin and French phrases within works. A dash of Latin was expected of the moderately educated throughout the Western world. annus mirabilis - wonderful year arbiter elegantiae - judge of the elegant; one who knows the good things in life bona fides - good faith; credentials carpe diem - sieze the day; enjoy the present casus belli - cause justifying a war caveat emptor - buyer beware cui bono? caeteris paribus - all things being equal de facto - of fact; it is de gustibus non est disputandum - no disputing tastes; there is no accounting for taste Dei gratia - by the grace of God Deo gratias - thanks to God Deo volente - God willing dis aliter visum - it seemed otherwise to the gods Dominus vobiscum - Lord be with you dulce et decorum est pro patria mori - sweet and seemly it is to die for one’s country ecce homo - behold man ex cathedra - with authority
How to Make Happiness a Habit Five Food-Medicines That Could Possibly Save Your Life Though Mother Nature’s formulas are proprietary, she does not grant patents. Some of the most powerful medicines on the planet are masquerading around as foods and spices. While they do not lend themselves to being patented, nor will multi-billion dollar human clinical trials ever be funded to prove them efficacious, they have been used since time immemorial to both nourish our bodies, and to prevent and treat disease. So valued were these in ancient times that they were worth their weight in gold, and entire civilizations either rose to great power or collapsed as a result of their relationship to them. What is even more amazing is that many of these “plant allies” are found growing in our backyards, and often sitting there in our refrigerators and spice racks, neglected and under appreciated. This amazing list underscores how important it is to keep a supply of garlic close by! 2.) There are many more uses for honey than covered here. Source: wakeup-world.com Eddie (3286 Posts)
What to do when everything is falling apart From the outside, everything looked great. If they ever started giving out Oscars for best fake smile, my mantelpiece would be full. On the inside, however, I was falling apart. You know when it feels like everything is wrong, but you usually over-generalize? Well, not this time. In the middle of a law-degree I found myself having severe doubts about what I wanted to do with my career. Around the same time, my relationship was slowly falling apart. In the midst of all this, I quit my part-time job after being treated very unfairly by my boss. I realized that I had slowly been putting on 45 lbs and that my main diet consisted of sugar and carbs. When my boyfriend left me, so did about half of my so-called friends. Economically, I was unable to take care of myself. And then I got so depressed and suicidal I had to be hospitalized. I think I can say very truly that I know how it feels when everything is falling apart. And I had absolutely no idea what to do about it. What is wrong with me? Love,