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“Don’t gobblefunk around with words.”
― Roald Dahl, The BFG
No Surprise at New Species of Frog in New York City
The discovery of a new species of leopard tree frog in New York City is hardly surprising (see "A New Species in New York Was Croaking in Plain Sight," New York Times 13 March 2012). We are taught as children that nature is something "out there," beyond the borders of...
Texting Is Killing the English Language … LOL
English is dying. Stabbed in the heart with LOL stakes. Knocked upside the head with ROFL clubs. The alleged perpetrators: mumbling, angst-ridden teenagers who’d rather download the latest illegal music than write a comprehensible sentence. Editorials and blogs across...
Diet and Nutrition Advice for Vegan and Vegetarian Weightlifters
Basic diet and nutrition advice for vegan and vegetarian weightlifters helps you succeed in bodybuilding, even on a plant-based diet.
Mitt Romney and Mormonism: Etch A Sketch or iPhone?
Is the issue with Mitt Romney and Mormonism Etch A Sketch related? According to The Economist magazine, this unfortunate label is a result of the flexibility of Romney's Mormon faith. Buddhists, though, like Mormons, are also "easy with the idea of a dogma that...
How Drop-In Classes Changed Yoga in the West
Along with designer spandex clothes and sticky mats, drop-in classes stand out as one of the signature features of Western yoga. They’re like Match.com for the yoga world. You can hook up with a yoga class whenever you need a booty call (in this case, your real...
Seven Ways to Make Freelance Websites Work for You
As the economy limps along, the demand for qualified freelancers continues to grow. Freelance websites -- such as oDesk and Elance--report increased jobs posted on their sites. In spite of the abundant opportunities, making the transition from a steady job to...