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There are over 370 terms, slang, idioms and expressions from the world of Snowboarding here, http://www.abc-of-snowboarding.com/snowboarddictionary.asp , including references to tricks, snow...
In honor of our fabulous 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, I am posting some sports-related vocabulary and expressions, so that you may enjoy the games more and have a better chance of understanding the...
We talk about people having baggage, meaning that they have unresolved anger or other negative feelings for something that now affects their current situation. Baggage is simply unhealthy. Have a...
I hear this mistake all the time, so I thought I should put it down here. In English we say “news” not “a news”. It is uncountable. Eg. Vanesa: “I have some...
Asking for a raise can be very uncomfortable, especially if you are a bit shy, new to the company or unsure of your value/worth. Let me give you some hints that have helped me along my career path...
Hello wonderful readers, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. It is funny that this greeting is almost becoming extinct here in Toronto...
Here are a few acronyms that you most likely will come across as you work in a professional setting, like an office. These will come in handy (be useful) as you read and write office memos, emails...
Company Memo FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director TO: All Employees DATE: November 18 RE: Gala Christmas Party I’m happy to inform you that the company Christmas Party will take place on...
Interesting article today from Forbes. Discusses that as you gain weight or just not take care of yourself in general, your salary goes down too. This article specifically notes white women are...