The Present of Yoga in America
Teaching yoga, at its core, is an extension of the 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 firmly grounded in the American yoga. It’s a positive feedback loop. As for the fortune cookie spirituality, Americans love this. Look at all of the self-help books that water down complex topics of Buddhism, Jungian archetypes, and Christian doctrine to the “Top 5 things you click to read on...
read moreFried 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 enjoy, though, fried foods can kill you. As food is fried, it soaks up oil, increasing both the calorie count and fat content. When the oil is reused — think of your favorite Chinese-Italian-American buffet — the trans fats increase. That’s the kind banned in restaurants a few years back by New York City. Eating too much...
read moreCommas: 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 meetings. (“Is he still talking?”) The most common type of run-on sentence is the comma splice. It’s like putting two sentences (independent clauses) together: “I created a client database in Access, the database helped us increase sales by 50%.” Rule: Avoid comma splices by separating the two independent clauses with a period...
read moreThrow a Retractable Lifeline to Your Gadget
This stylish new accessory keeps your gadget safely at hand. Remember the day when your iPhone or iPod became your lifeline to the world? Well, it’s time to return the favor. With the new iKeep — or iKeep Charger — you no longer have to worry about dropping your gadgets on the sidewalk or losing it in the men’s room. And you never have to fumble with your belt clip while trying to answer an important business call. The iKeep, a lightweight oval-shaped clip, connects your gadget securely to your belt loop. Unlike other belt clips, the iKeep’s retractable cord easily extends when...
read moreThe Real Reason Fictional Characters Are Compelling
Throw away the clichés about authentic or complex characters. Readers don’t want to run into protagonists at the supermarket. Movie viewers never put on the complex emotional façade of a film star when they do laundry. Fiction is not reality. Great movies and books, however, can help us survive the real events we face whenever we set down a book or walk out of the theater. Compelling characters carry us through life by reminding us of our potential for change. As we experience their inner turmoil and outward struggles, we realize that — even if we ultimately fail — change is...
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Stop Waiting – Read the New Short Story Now
