These are 28 of the most common grammar mistakes: 1. Periods and commas Almost never do this: “Almost never do this”. A period or comma goes inside the quote, “like this.” 2. Commas and semicolons Use a semicolon when you want to link two independent clauses; otherwise, you probably want to use a comma. By virtue of definition, a semicolon links two independent clauses that are related in thought....

In January of 2012, my life could only be described as absolutely awesome. I had just received a new promotion at work, bringing my income dangerously close to six figures. For the first time in my life, I was driving a new car. My relationship with my girlfriend was stable, fulfilling, and very rewarding—there was even talk of marriage. One year earlier I had purchased my first home, and in December of 2011 I purchased my first investment property....

1. You’ll get sucked right in 2. What! Oh… cool 3. For your next trip to Wonderland… 4. You can really melt into this one 5. Just think of the storage space 6. Just make sure the face is pointed toward the wall before bed. 7. The perfect book nook 8. Must. Lay. In. This. Now. 9. Your back will either love you or hate you 10. Cover this with a blanket before you go out Friday night 11....

Online advertising is just one of many accessible marketing platforms in 2014, however, and the majority of innovative marketers launch their products or services across an integrated range of both online and offline mediums. This not only boosts the likelihood that an advert or brand message will reach as large an audience as possible, but it also enables businesses to combine images and text that have a powerful impact on viewers....

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It’s even harder when it’s a big change — breaking up with someone you love, leaving your old job, starting your own business, or hundreds of other difficult choices. But even if it’s obvious that making a big change will be beneficial for us, it can be tough. We worry. How do we know if we’re making the right decision? We wish we knew more. How do we make a decision without all of the necessary information?...

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We tend to believe that we won’t achieve our goals unless we are hard on ourselves, but is that genuinely true? Have you ever tried self-compassion and unconditional self-love? If so, have you tried them long enough to say with complete confidence that being hard on yourself works better? My hope is that the following quotes will encourage you to love yourself more. There are more than enough people in this world that will criticize you as it stands, so it’s time to love yourself!...

Apart from composing some of the world’s most iconic songs as a solo artist, such as “Give Peace a Chance,” “Working Class Hero” and “Imagine,” he was also the co-founder of the legendary pop band The Beatles. The Beatles remains the most commercially successful band in the history of popular music to date. But, what was most striking about John was that he was more influenced by peace and harmony than by living an affluent life....

1. 3D Geometric Wall Art. You will only need some cardboard or wooden circles, paint and some glue! Get the full tutorial here. 2. Postcard Wall Art. You can invest in some postcards or simply collect leaflets from local establishments and events! Just add some double sided sticky tape and you can make a pretty, simple piece of wall art. 3. Wire Wall Art. If you have long wires, why not turn them into art?...

Here are the 4 main health concerns with American milk. 1. American cows are injected with a growth hormone American milk is genetically modified. Farmers inject the cows with a genetically engineered growth hormone called rBGH (or rBST) for the simple reason that they can produce up to 20 per cent more milk. It should be noted that BST also occurs naturally in milk. This particular rBGH hormone increases the IGF-1 (insulin–like Growth Factor-1) levels in the milk....

I think that while this can happen for some folks, in certain stages of their life, it’s not always the case. Which is why many of us today lack a fulfilling social life. If you’re in college so you get to hang around lots of other people and you’re naturally a social person, your social circle will develop on its own. But if you’re an accountant working in cubicle all day who doesn’t go out much and is kind of shy, your social life may be seriously deficient....

Follow these 4 simple steps to leverage that morning power. 1. Your morning is not an island in time. Stop treating your morning as if it were your time to indulge before your ‘real day’ begins. You can use your evenings for that should you need it. Your mornings are an integral part of your day. From the moment your eyes open, your day has officially begun. Use that precious morning time for your advantage later on in the day when your energy and mental agility is declining....

General Budget Travel Advice Stay far away from touristy restaurants and instead go down a few blocks and eat where the locals do. Travel during the low-peak season and avoid traveling during the summer and around holidays. Enjoy a nice picnic instead of eating out. You can experience the local culture’s day-to-day activities, as well, by shopping in their grocery stores. If you’re traveling between countries, try to do as much buying of needed items as possible in the cheaper countries where your dollar can stretch farther, then avoid the souvenirs in the more expensive ones....

By keeping a food diary, you will be surprised and amazed by the difference simply recording what you eat can make to your overall health and well-being. Sherrie Delinsky, PhD, a staff psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, says: “food diaries can unveil patterns of overeating. They can also reveal and identify triggers to avoid, such as not eating enough throughout the day and then overeating at night, or overeating when drinking alcohol....

For some, it’s the stability of a boarding school format that is paramount to success. For others, it’s the fact that boarding schools offer incredible challenges, programs, and activities to students on a daily basis, facilitating an approach to learning that is centered on celebrating academic and personal growth. Following are just some of the benefits in lifestyle and performance achieved by enrolling in a boarding school education. 1. Discover independence and manage priorities As much as parents may feel compelled to shield their children from the concerns of the world, independence could be the greatest gift they have to give....

About 20% of women, 50% of pregnant women, and 3% of men do not have enough iron in their body. In fact, iron deficiency with or without concurrent anemia affects ≈ 30% of the global population, making it the most widespread nutrient deficiency. Most of us rely on red meat to obtain our daily recommended value of iron needed. But, what if I were to tell you that processed meats and red meat were recently deemed carcinogenic in October 2015 by the World Health Organization?...

Chocolate mends broken hearts and helps spoil a perfectly bad day. But the goodness doesn’t end there. Scientists suggest that having a chocolate with at least 70-percent cacao actually bodes well for your health. Its awesome benefits are captured in this delicious infographic by vouchercodesale. So, go ahead, indulge that sweet tooth without feeling guilty. Can chocolate really be good for you | vouchercodesale Featured photo credit: vouchercodesale via goo....

1. Hiking Although many may look down at this type of hobby because of the intense physical activity involved, it is noted that hiking could improve your mood and make you more positive. Hiking has a way of reducing your stress and anxiety and channeling your energy into more focus. With hiking you are able to clear yourself from distractions and take full advantage of what nature has to offer you....