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
How I Can Afford My Life Of Constant Travel
I’m confused. I’m simply confused as to how it’s possible that I have so far failed to properly explain how I’ve managed to travel/live/work abroad nonstop for 12 years straight (and counting). The questions are still pouring in every single day: How do you do it? How is it possible to travel for so long?
Here Is Why Maldives Should Be Your Next Vacation Spot
Ads Honestly! who doesn't dream of a holiday in Maldives? That clear turquoise water, those white sand beaches, colorful coral reefs and seemingly endless blue horizons – it’s the ultimate destination. And to make it even easier for you to decide whether Maldives should be your next vacation spot or not, here are some of the activities you can enjoy.
Collection of Beautiful Lakes
A lake is the landscape’s most beautiful and expressive feature. It is earth’s eye; looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature. Who doesn’t believe that God has created images of Paradise here in this world? I believe, if one wishes to get the glimpse of the heavenly glory, then they better start discovering the world and they shall see for themselves. There exist such charismatic views, so blissfully divine a look they give.
The Best Buttermilk Falls to Crater Lake Hike In New Jersey
Posted in New Jersey March 27, 2016 by Kristen Koennemann With all of our state parks and nature preserves, New Jersey has plenty of hiking opportunities. There are so many options that it can be hard choosing where to start, so why not go for a tried and true route? If you’re looking for a fantastic half-day hike with incredible views and a moderate difficulty level, this hike is for you!
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Posted on: September 21st in Cool Hotels, Travel by Graham Padmore. Like this Post? The Big Apple may be one of the ultimate city break destinations – shopping, art, sightseeing and so much more. It’s also (like most major capital cities) unfortunately notoriously expensive. So for those wanting to maximise their spending money, you will have to seek out some good NYC budget hotels. To save you the time and the hassle here are 10 of the best budget hotels in New York:
The Contemporary Hillside House by SB Architects
The Contemporary Hillside House by SB Architects Designed by San Francisco-based SB Architects, an international firm well-known for the design of site-sensitive resort and mixed-use projects around the world, and built by well-known green builder McDonald Construction & Development, this home is a statement of what is possible combining “high design with high sustainability.” Nestled in the hills of Mill Valley, California, just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, Hillside House has just received certification as the first LEED for Homes Platinum custom home in Marin County, and one of only a handful in Northern California. Photograpghy by Mariko Reed. The four-story home – clad with beautiful, sustainable Western Red Cedar siding – is set on a steep hillside site that provides for a very vertical design with living and private zones situated on multiple separate floors. About Richard Barker
The 100 Best Films Of World Cinema
From Brazil to Japan to France and Senegal, from Neo-Realism to Dogme to J-horror, we've compiled a list of the very best films not in the English language (note: features, not documentaries). So rustle up some sushi, strike up a gauloise and make sure you've locked your bicycle as we count down the top 100 world cinema movies... 100. Night Watch
The 25 Best High-Tech Pranks - StumbleUpon
Everyone loves a good laugh, and in the age of electronics, high-tech hijinks are just waiting to be pulled off. So snuggle up to your screen and get ready to unleash all sorts of shenanigans as we present the 25 best high-tech pranks known to man. Our apologies in advance to your friends and co-workers. 1. The Restart Remap
50 Places to Eat in Essex County, New Jersey Before You Die
Essex County has some of the best food in the New Jersey and New Jersey has some of the best food in the country. Although some of the best bagels and pizza hail from NJ, we also, shockingly, have some amazing ramen, pancakes, sushi, and doughnuts. With towns such as Montclair, Millburn, and Newark in the mix, Essex County stands out in comparison to other NJ counties. That being said, you should most definitely make an effort to try all the best eateries that hail from Essex County. 1.
10 of the most beautiful places to visit in the UK
The UK is home to some of the most interesting and beautiful landscapes in the world. Whether you are looking for romantic parks, wild and rugged wildernesses or an idyllic peaceful backwater, Great Britain seems to have it all. So If you’re a native or planning a trip, here are ten of the most beautiful places to visit in the UK (in no particular order)… 1. Richmond Park, South West London Believe it or not, London is filled with a huge amount of beautiful open spaces and Regents Park, St.
The Luxury Dhigu Resort, Maldives
The luxury Dhigu Resort, Maldives Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa is encircled by mystic lagoons and unspoilt crystal shores, the resort is a heavenly sanctuary on a secluded paradise island, offering barefoot elegance in one of the world’s most celebrated tropical havens. Here the sparkling turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean offer an endless horizon of aquatic allure and the evocative location is matched by a tranquil island design style. Anantara Dhigu is a luxurious five-star resort hidden on tropical terrain on Dhigufinolhu Island in the Maldives’ South Male Atoll, a mere 35 minute speedboat journey from the island nation’s international airport, or a scenic five minutes by private chartered seaplane. Male-based architect Mohamed Shafeeq from Group X Design Associates and Thailand-based interior design company, Abacus, headed by John Lightbody, have styled the resort’s distinctive environment as a creative complement to the natural beauty of the island. Anantara Dhigu, P.O.
Zoo Animals Captured at the Right Moment (50 pics
Apr 19/12 Zoo Animals Captured at the Right Moment (50 pics) It’s not just pictures of animals, it is moments of their lives. Such moments are not the usual sight to see, they are lightning fast. Only professionals can help us to enjoy these episodes. It is clear that these images require special hard work and incredible patience, and only the most hardy and persevering manage to make the best shots.
How To Cook Like Your Grandmother - StumbleUpon
I’ve tried lots of brownie recipes: Boxes, scratch, frosted, plain, nuts, chips, fudge … Each of them has something to like, but depending on my mood I might want a change of pace. Not any more. My wife found this recipe, and it’s perfect. I’m done looking. This is the brownie recipe that I’ll use from now on. Ingredients
