When you come across a new word either listening or reading, and you don’t know the meaning of it, you can think of a picture clue to help with memory. That way, you can better remember what it means. For example, the word “caber” in Spanish means to fit. So you can think ...
“It’s a tough call, because where’s the magic boundary line?” asks Kim. One clue is, in a word, context. “When an employee isn’t welcoming of the informality,” notes Kim, “it’s risky to use such language without having that background [that would imply a more familiar rela...
National Post readers have their say on events of the past week, including the passing of Alex Trebek, U.S. election drama and promising test results for a COVID-19…
What does this say about my self-worth and the value I have in God’s eyes? Do I believe I could be worth a plan God had to watch His holy, righteous, and perfect Son brutally die on a cross, so that I can have the opportunity to be closer to my Father in Heaven? According to...
The term “locavore,” used to describe a person who only eats food grown close to home, was awarded the title of Oxford University Press’ “Word of the Year” in 2007. It gave recognition to the burgeoning interest in the local food movement. ...
When Anthony Pratt invented Clue in 1944, the board game included six weapon tokens: the candlestick, knife, lead pipe, revolver, rope, and wrench. The game has been reimagined over the years with weapons being added and replaced. The lead pipe got the ax. 1945: $500 bill Durova // Wi...
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