As an American Citizen living abroad it fascinated me to read how so many people decided to give up their US citizenship due to the invasive tactics of the IRS and the recent enactment of The Foreign Account Tax Compliance…
Check out this fun article from the BBC News – Britishisms and the Britishisation of American English
BBC News – Britishisms and the Britishisation of American English. This is a very interesting article that talks about words and phrases that have “crossed the atlantic” from Britain to become common place in America. I definitely saw this coming,…
Food Trucks Seek That Mystical Spot : Planet Money : NPR
There’s great food vocabulary in this article about New York City food truck culture. Also check out the audio for this article which originally was a radio segment on NPR’s Planet Money. Do you have a favorite food truck vendor…
Why We Lie – WSJ.com
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUdsTizSxSI&w=560&h=315] Below is an excellent article adapted from a new book by Dan Ariely and James B. Duke, “The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty: How We Lie to Everyone—Especially Ourselves,” which explores the psychology behind cheating. Some of the authors’ findings…
DRAFT – Opinionator – NYTimes.com
I highly recommend checking out this blog that gives very well informed perspectives on very common writing questions. The latest blog entry gives a detailed overview of how to properly use commas in your writing. Do you have particular questions…
What They Don’t Tell You at Graduation – WSJ.com
In the USA its time for university students who’ve completed their academic career to graduate. The students generally go to a commencement ceremony, a formal event where the graduating students receive their diploma in front of friends and family. The…
The Body Odd – Talking to yourself may boost brainpower
We all have heard at least once in our lifetime someone talking to them self out loud. Some of us (myself included) are guilty of doing it on a regular basis and have even had others comment on this “strange” behavior.…
BBC News – IsAnyoneUps Hunter Moore: The nets most hated man
This story highlights the dangers of online bullying and the recent phenomenon of revenge pornography. The owner of the site IsAnyoneUp, Hunter Moore, made a name for himself by encouraging followers of his sight to post compromising pictures of their…
Supreme Court Debates Striking Down Whole Health Law – NYTimes.com
America is the only first world super power without nationalize healthcare for it’s citizens. President Obama sought to change this situation in 2010 by signing into law the Affordable Care Act. Now two years later after 26 states decided to file suit…
Has the Sexual Revolution Been Good for Women? Mary Eberstadt: No – WSJ.com
This article gives a very particular point of view to major issues concerning women’s rights. Is she correct? Is this notion that there is a war in America against women a myth? Let me know what you think! Has the…