Does Teaching Grammar Help Students Write Better?
Grammar is important for good writing. According to Misty Adoniou (2014), it isn’t about “linguistic straightjackets and rules”; it is “how creativity manifests itself in language…. how we organise our words and sentences to communicate with others and to express ourselves”.
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Wayland Resident Reminisces On Lataji Vist To Boston
Wayland resident Uday Virkud reminisces about his meeting with Lata Mangeshkar in Boston.
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Golden 5:1 Ratio For Successful Relationships
The 5:1 magic ratio of deposits versus withdrawals for successful relationships require at least five positive feelings and actions for every one negative feeling or interaction. That means we need a minimum of five loving sentiments to counteract the effects of one negative behavior. If we can master this art, we can be on our way to fostering happy relationships!
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Stop Comparing If You Wish To Be Happy!
It is said that comparison is the thief of joy. Yet, we find it impossible to avoid. We all weigh ourselves against others. Be it bank balance, size of home, number of likes on social media, or tally of cars in the driveway – these are common parameters of comparison. However, measuring success based on these external factors often invites anxiety and depression.
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How To Stop Chasing Happiness And Attain Inner Satisfaction
Do you remember the euphoria of the new house or car you bought? Or perhaps the excitement of getting a raise at work, or getting married? Psychologists refer to this cycle as the “hedonic treadmill.” Hedonia refers to short-lived pleasures. So, how do we get off the hedonic treadmill and attain lasting satisfaction? Here are some tips to help you do that.
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Extract From Turmeric Could Be Key To Greener, More Efficient Fuel Cells
Researchers at the Clemson Nanomaterials Institute (CNI) and their collaborators from the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) in India discovered a novel way to combine curcumin -- the substance in turmeric -- and gold nanoparticles to create an electrode that requires 100 times less energy to efficiently convert ethanol into electricity.
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5 Hidden Costs Of Buying A Home
Buying a home is always an exciting experience. It's the largest investment you'll make. Please don't be surprised by these extra expenses.
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Legacy Planning – Thinking About The Next Generation
Proper legacy planning could be one of the greatest gifts you give your loved ones. There are complicated tax laws regarding estate planning, not to mention all the changing laws that are hard to keep track of. Here are the basics to get you started.
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