by Tessa on December 5, 2013
Speaking of grammar, we learn about tenses, adverbs, verbs, morphemes, pronouns, and adjectives at school. And we make little use of this knowledge. “What’s up bro?” “Me bees” and “My bad” are frequently employed. Why do we use slang? It is teens who develop expressions, idioms, and slang to put space between themselves and their parents. Our children are emo. And we also had a generation of drama queens. Today we have words like supersize, brunch, and frenemy. As societies undergo transformations, languages evolve to reflect them. If you hear something like “It just ain’t my bag” and you are past your teen years, “Pardon me” is a normal reaction. And in all likelihood, you didn’t know that awesomity is a word for the highest state of awesome. New words are developed for new activities. And there are combinations of meanings. Languages evolve to reflect new contexts and phenomena.
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by Tessa on December 3, 2013
A gold self-directed individual retirement account allows holders to grow their savings by owning precious metals. There are silver and gold rollover IRAs that offer protection against economic recessions, currency fluctuations, and hyperinflation. While gold is a high priced metal, silver is more affordable and therefore more accessible to investors. Wise investors add both silver and gold to their portfolios because the value of precious metals fluctuates. Portfolio diversification is the sought outcome. Of course, there are other vehicles to invest in, including mutual funds, bonds, and stocks. But precious metals consistently outperform other investment instruments. A number of factors help explain the fact that gold prices fluctuate. But the value of gold will increase as long as the world of finance is based on economic uncertainty. And there is an instrument to protect your retirement savings!
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by Tessa on December 2, 2013
What is your Star Wars’ personality type – the Counselor, Protector, Inspector, Idealist, or Artist? If LSTP, INFP, and INFJ sound familiar, you are probably a psychologist and already know your Myers-Briggs personality type. Your personality is a combination of different traits such as empathy, adaptability, flexibility, discipline, honesty, forgiveness, and others. Some people are generous, focused, and dutiful while others are imaginative, idealistic, and gentle. Our actions, interactions with others, and self-image are shaped by a combination of personality traits. Some traits are beneficial while others are destructive and self-destructive. Think of aggression, low self-esteem, and aloofness. While some traits contribute to personal growth and meaningful interaction with others, other traits make it more difficult to find a partner or be part of a team. Now think of bossy, boastful, bitchy, and arrogant. Or cynical and cruel. But we all have positive traits, don’t we?
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by Tessa on November 28, 2013
VoIP services are gaining popularity day by day. Corporate houses are waking up to the advantages of VoIP – both convenience and cost. With PSTN eliminated, VoIP uses the same networking you have for your computers. It includes unified communication where the telephony is linked to computer applications such as CRM, ERP, and Contact Management. Over 40% of US corporations have already switched over to VoIP. With cloud based computing, even small and medium businesses are enjoying the benefits of VoIP. By 2016, the number of users is expected to double, with over 70% of them being small companies using 30 connections or less. We are looking at nearly 180 million VoIP users generating over $36 billion in revenue.
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by Tessa on November 26, 2013
Canada is the world’s leader in Canola exports. Canola is considered one of the healthiest commodity oils that is used for cooking, baking, and added flavor and is praised for its health benefits. Besides, it is a profitable commodity for Canadian farmers. The fact that Canada is a leader in production is not surprising. Even the name comes from “can” for Canada. And while Canola oil is mainly produced in Canada, it is used in many parts of the world, including the United States, Mexico, and Japan. According to statistics, it is the third most consumed plant-based oil worldwide. And it has received a lot of attention and generated research interest because of its high content of monounsaturated fat, low level of unhealthy saturated fat, and health benefits. It helps alleviate the symptoms of cancer, heart disease, and arthritis. And is produced in Canada!
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by Tessa on November 25, 2013
Japan leads the world in robotic technologies, China in renewable energy, and Canada in maple syrup and asteroid impacts! Some people call this a prejudice map. And we also have national stereotypes. Like Indians are conservative and poor. Poverty is a serious problem in India, true. But this is one of the fastest growing economies today. The Spanish are lazy. We know that siesta is part of their culture. Rather than blaming tradition, it is better to focus on GDP, economic performance, and output. And Ireland is known for pubs and drunkards. But if drinking is all they do, how come that the Irish outperform many EU countries when it comes to economic growth? And we also have narrow-minded nationalism. “Our country is uniquely good at…” While there are shared values and traditions, behavior is not restricted to a particular culture, people, or race. There are lazy people everywhere. And pubs (oh well, not everywhere).
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by Tessa on November 21, 2013
Some 68 percent of people believe that there is a more advanced civilization than humankind. The Drake Equation was created to estimate the approximate number of civilizations out there. The equation takes multiple factors into account, including the average number of planets that develop and support life, the rate of star formation, and others. Maybe we are not alone. But what if the planet is invaded by evil-minded aliens? Hopefully, we are the only civilization in the galaxy. Even then, 25 percent of people believe that robots will destroy us. The biggest threat comes from within! Robots are used to perform repetitive tasks in factories. But there is a new generation of robots that help humans, care for older people, and even assist surgeons. In fact, robots that are fitted with special sensors capture brain waves and can read your mind!
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by Tessa on November 19, 2013
You may be able to fix a phone dropped in the toilet. If you have a waterproof cell, you shouldn’t worry. If you don’t, oh well. You can resuscitate it if you haven’t flushed the toilet yet. But if you did, don’t despair, you are not alone. People drop all kinds of things, including phones, hairbrushes, glasses, hairdryers, watches, and more. Someone even said that he dropped his dignity. Whatever the case, the problem is how to explain the situation to your insurance agent. You may try to fix it after all. Dry it out and then leave it next to the radiator to dry. Don’t charge it, this won’t help. What you can do is pray. Or get wasted. And next time, you may want to take your phone out of your pocket. And your keys too.
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by Tessa on November 18, 2013
You can use tea bags, egg shells, dried leaves, food scraps, and paper to compost in your apartment. There are plenty of options for indoor composting. Bokashi, for example, is a Japanese method to ferment and decompose organic waste. Microbes are used for waste management. Many people prefer it because it is virtually odor-free. All you need is organic waste, some bokashi mix, and a bucket. And the material produced can be used as a type of a slow-release fertilizer. The worm bin is another option. Worms will turn your apple cores, lettuce scraps, and other organic waste into a nutrient-rich fertilizer. An indoor compost bin is yet another option. This is a good choice if space is an issue. Whatever the method of choice, composting reduces the need for pesticides, fertilizers, and water. It is a way to contribute to sustainable living.
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by Tessa on November 15, 2013
Employment Report Shows 130,000 Jobs Added in October in USA
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