I’m Dennis and I have been a tutor for 10 years. I tutor adults from other countries, in person here in the city. I enjoy one-on-one tutoring because of the personal touch I can provide once getting to know my student. I have been blogging for 5 years primarily to educate anyone who will take the time and effort to learn English.
I have broadened my blog to include more topics that I think will encourage people like you to read more articles in my blog. Tutoring is my passion. I can’t tutor unless people read my blog and get ready to learn.
So, are you ready to learn? I’m telling you that learning doesn’t have to hurt!
OK, sometimes, life hurts. So, stick with me and maybe I can smooth out some of those life wrinkles. Or maybe you learn something new. Who knows? Stay here, follow me down the path of knowledge. I promise, no hurts allowed!
Just so you know, I’m not all about grammar and pronunciation. No way. I enjoy reading about what happens in life, and I want to pass this information along to you, so you are wiser too!
Did you know that there is a special interest, hobby or person to honor and celebrate on every day of the month? Check them out!
January 30
Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day (last Monday in January)
National Croissant Day
National Escape Day
National Inane Answering Message Day
School Day of Non-Violence and Peace
Yodel for Your Neighbors Day
January 30
Appreciate Your Social Security Check Day
Backward Day
Brandy Alexander Day
Eat Brussels Sprouts Day
Hell is Freezing Over Day
Hug an Economist Day
Inspire Your Heart with the Arts Day
National Hot Chocolate Day
National Plan for Vacation Day (last Tuesday in January)
Scotch Tape Day
Catholic Schools Week (January 29-February 4)
National Meat Week (January 29-February 4)
Holidays and Observances to Celebrate in February 1-4, 2023!
February is the shortest month of the year, but there are a ton of things to celebrate and acknowledge during these 28 days—which is why we’re happy to share these February holidays and observances for 2023!
February 1
Candy-Making Day
Car Insurance Day
Change Your Password Day
Dark Chocolate Day
Decorating With Candy Day
G.I. Joe Day
Global School Play Day (first Wednesday in February)
Hula in the Coola Day
International Day of Black Women in the Arts
International Face & Body Art Day
National Baked Alaska Day
National Freedom Day
National Get Up Day
National Girls & Women in Sports Day (first Wednesday in February)
Robinson Crusoe Day
Serpent Day
Spunky Old Broads Day
World Hijab Day
World Read Aloud Day (first Wednesday in February)
February 2
Ayn Rand Day
Bonza Bottler Day
California Kiwi Fruit Day
Candlemas
Crepe Day
Groundhog Day
Groundhog Job Shadow Day
Heavenly Hash Day
Marmot Day (in Alaska)
Rheumatoid Awareness Day
Self-Renewal Day
Sled Dog Day
Tater Tot Day
World Play Your Ukulele Day
World Wetlands Day
February 3
American Painters Day
Bubble Gum Day (first Friday in February)
Doggy Date Night
Elmo’s Birthday
Feed the Birds Day
Give Kids a Smile Day (first Friday in February)
Golden Retriever Day
National Carrot Cake Day
National Carrot Day
National Cordova Ice Worm Day
National Missing Persons Day
National Patient Recognition Day
National Wear Red Day (first Friday in February)
National Wedding Ring Day
National Women Physicians Day
Take a Cruise Day
The Day the Music Died
Working Naked Day
February 4
Barber Day (first Saturday in February)
Facebook’s Birthday
Homemade Soup Day
Ice Cream for Breakfast Day (first Saturday in February)
International Pisco Sour Day (first Saturday in February)
Liberace Day
National Hemp Day
National Play Outside Day (first Saturday of every month)
National Stuffed Mushroom Day
National Thank a Mailman Day
Quacker Day
Rosa Parks Day (in California and Missouri)
Take Your Child to the Library Day (first Saturday in February)
Hello and welcome to DLP for week 11. I hope you are “getting it”, that English is a difficult language to learn, but you can do it. Don’t give up!! So here is week 11’s practice for you, answers on the following sheet. Good luck!
Scammer Anna Delvey required attendees of her birthday afterparty to sign non-disclosure agreements and provide their social security numbers, Page Six has exclusively learned.
While the NDA, obtained by Page Six, required to attend the “Club House Arrest” soiree appeared standard in its legalese, what stuck out was that underneath the signature it asked for everyone’s SSNs.
We hear attendees at the “Inventing Anna” subject’s fête either left it blank or went so far as to provide fake numbers.
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One source shared that house-arrested Delvey, who can have people over as long as she doesn’t leave, was “good at choosing a crowd” and served as an “amazing hostess.”
“It was a classic New York house party somehow, even if it was in a one-bedroom it wasn’t stifling,” the source said, “and the ankle monitor over her tights was chic.
Scammers have been notorious for taking advantage of current events and news. Unfortunately, the pandemic has been followed by a troubled economy, supply chain issues, and now a feared recession. This environment has allowed fraudsters to prey on people’s emotions and find victims more easily.
So, what were the most popular scams around the area in 2022?
At the number one position for the third year in a row is the menacing problem of online purchase scams. The pandemic is a huge factor in the escalation of these scams to the top, where it has remained, as shopping on websites is still a convenient and common way to purchase.
Phishing scams continued to be the number two scam reported locally for the second year in a row. These scams not only flood consumers’ e-mail inboxes, they also are a dangerous weapon that Cyber Criminals use to infiltrate businesses.
At number three is counterfeit products, which moved up from the number four position last year. Many fake websites are popping up, especially on social media, and consumers report paying for items they never receive, or cheap knock-off merchandise is delivered.
Employment scams remain high on the list at number four. Experts are predicting, with remote working and more layoffs in the news, this scam could be even more significant in 2023.
A new entry to this year’s top 10 list landing at number five is advance fee loan scams. The scam has been on the list in the past and is most likely returning due to inflation and a tough economy. More people are looking for loans and find solicitations in their email, text, and pop-up ads with enticing offers, which often lead to scams.
It should be noted that there is catch-all category called “other,” which contains a garden variety of scams. Many hot topics in this category include a wide range of issues, from romance and pet/puppy scams to airline issues, concert tickets, legal services, maintenance issues, and social media marketplace issues.
Plants can instantly make a backyard or bedroom more inviting. That being said, planters are crucial in keeping your favorite greenery alive and well. Whether you just bought a new plant or want to re-pot one you already own, we’ve picked out some of the best garden planters on the market. From a budget-friendly pick to a self-watering option, we scoured reviews and focused on essential factors like the material, style, and price to determine which recs—at the very least—are worth your consideration. Dive into our suggestions, ahead.
A terracotta planter is always the way to go. Our Afloral find for a cool $32 has a drainage hole and saucer—a simple, elegant combo. Display it in your outdoor garden over the summer and then, bring it inside to liven up your interiors during the colder months.
The next, under $50 two-pack is an excellent affordable choice. Each planer is just over 11 inches at its widest and works for indoor and outdoor use. Oh, and it has more than 2,600 five-star reviews.
Forgetful plant parents should consider a self-watering planter. Featuring a wicker design, reviewers praise it for its sturdiness and versatility as it can be used anywhere. If you ask us, it’s a no-brainer buy that’ll make life a breeze.
According to 2023 astorlogy calendar, aquarius sign dates in 2023 start from January 20, 2023, 08:29 (UT/GMT) to February 18, 2023, 22:34 (UT/GMT)
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People born on between January 20 and February 18 are under the Aquarius sign. Aquarians are basically forward-thinking, rational and self-respecting. Similar with the Sagittarians, they are philanthropic and unrestrained, but they are different with the Sagittarians. Ruled by the Uranus, Aquarians often give people the intelligent, humorous and unique feeling but they are seemingly a contradictory combination: sometimes low-key, sometimes high key; sometimes tender, sometimes indifferent; sometimes realistic, sometimes free from vulgarity. In short, people under Aquarius sign are complex and changeful.
The following 10 hobbies are fun activities that Sandra Glavan, Life Coach adopted to manage her anxiety. You don’t need to introduce all of these 10 activities, to relieve your anxiety.
One hobby is perfect enough.
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1. Writing Expressively
I have intentionally listed writing at the top because I highly recommend to every person with anxiety to try expressive writing as a way of releasing their thoughts and emotions.
Expressive writing is a highly effective anxiety management technique, and in my experience once you start to notice the benefits you are likely to get pleasure from engaging in this activity.
2. Listening to Calming Music
Regularly listening to calming music can be a highly effective way to calm down quickly and ease your anxiety symptoms.
One study in 2017 concluded that
Music listening is associated with a decreased level of anxiety and distress.
This is one of my favorite hobbies for relieving anxiety, because I realized very early on that each time I would put on my headphones and listen to relaxing sounds on YouTube my anxiety would start to ease instantly.
I found this to be incredible, and putting on calming music became one of my emergency anti-anxiety measures.
3. Reading Empowering Books
A 2009 study at the University of Sussex found that reading can reduce stress by up to 68%, so this is a highly effective hobby for people suffering from stress and anxiety.
Reading powerful books by beautiful authors such as Louise Hay, Eckhart Tolle, Jen Sincero, Deepak Chopra, Bruce Lipton, Thich Nhat Hanh, Jack Kornfield, Shakti Gawain, and Wayne Dyer, helped me to get out a very dark anxiety hole.
I can’t thank these people enough for spreading such powerful messages and I have come to love their work so much.
Without exaggeration, I have read some of their books over and over again and I still pick them up now and read a few random pages when I need to be inspired.
If you don’t have the time to read, you can listen to all of these books instead by signing up to a platform such as Audible.
View all 10 hobbies for stress relief below:
Hint: Could you enjoy walking, yoga or eating? Click below and find out!
