Category: Blog

1. NOT TAKING ADVANTAGE OF TAX BREAKS – Taxes are by far the highest expense any of us have, and the problem is more than likely going to get worse. The tax laws are complex things that change every year. While most people that are employed and have a few bank statements and/or brokerage accounts […]

But now your professor has thrown you a googly by asking for a well written cover letter on your term paper! And you’ve never done it before! Not to worry, we’ve got loads of tips and tricks on how to create the best covering letter for your term paper. What does a good cover letter […]

The Nakshatras are 27 constellations in the sky measuring 13 degrees 20 minutes each. This is the most ancient of zodiacs, mentioned in texts long before mention of Rasis. Basis Above and Basis Below: The basis above is what is in the mind of the deity of the Nakshatra when thinking about life upon earth. […]

While in my birth country ISIS continues to wage war against journalists or anyone who says anything outside of their own philosophies, here in the United States journalism continues to flourish, opening doors to new voices – as is the tradition of the United States. It’s true that a lot of minority groups in America […]

You’ve read those blog posts that tell you to write “conversationally,” right? It probably makes the whole writing thing sound less intimidating, which isn’t a bad thing to encourage people to get started. The problem is, it’s somewhat misleading. Writing “conversationally” is quite far from “write like we speak.” I know, because many clients send […]

High school learners are qualitatively different than younger learners. You certainly can “teach an old dog new tricks” by understanding the cognitive and social characteristics of high school learners. Using the right instructional strategies to maximize the learning advantages and address the learning challenges of high school learners can make all the difference in their […]

All I want is a little clarity. I am the type of person who gets bothered by imprecise language, especially when it is within my own industry. You see, it’s my job to write about window blinds and shades and the terms, window treatments and coverings are bantered about all the time with little regard […]

MBA application essays are notoriously difficult: In a brief space, you must give an overview of yourself that will recommend you favorably to each member of the admissions board, providing an insightful view of what you have to offer. But you won’t be alone in the attempt: The best MBA schools receive thousands of admissions […]

If you went to school back when everything was paper-based, you probably have a good recollection of what it was like to write a term paper. If you were lucky, you had a collection of encyclopedias at home to research your topic. You probably had access to research materials at your school library as well. […]