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“Don’t gobblefunk around with words.”
― Roald Dahl, The BFG
The Present of Yoga in America
Teaching yoga is an extension of a yoga teacher's practice. So it is not surprising that many teachers focus mainly on yoga poses (asana). Many teachers come to yoga because of the physical practice. When they end up teaching other teachers, asana becomes even more...
Fried Foods Cooked in Olive Oil Could Save Your Life
A new study pardoned fried foods, but only those cooked in olive or sunflower oil. When it comes to eating, Americans will fry just about anything. Chicken and potatoes are old favorites, but Twinkies, soda, and donuts are also fair game. Like many things that we...
Commas: The Splice Of Life (College Grammar Tip)
Sentences are sometimes like meetings: they never seem to end. Sure, fill your essay with your amazing thoughts, but don’t let them run together. Besides, longer isn’t always better. Try shorter sentences. Make your point sooner. This also works well in interviews and...
Vague Pronouns Damage Essays (College Grammar Tip)
Your college application essay should show how wonderful you are. Admissions committees, though, also want to know that you can think clearly. That’s really what grad school is about. Even though vague pronouns are sometimes funny, they can hurt your essay. For...
If In Doubt, Include the Comma (College Grammar Tip)
Admissions committees review hundreds or thousands of application essays. Yours may not be a Hollywood screenplay, but you can spice up things by varying your sentences. Break out of the usual “I worked in finance” format. Add a few introductory phrases to your...
Crying Over Spilled Milk: Lactose Intolerance and You
By age 20, approximately 30 million Americans have lactose intolerance — difficulty digesting the lactose in milk and other dairy products.