List of Commonly Misused Words

Yes, we all do it. We all get confused and write the wrong thing or spell something wrong etc... well here is a little list to help you with those hard ones that you always get wrong. Check it out.

List of Commonly Misused Words

Accept, Except - Accept means to receive, while except means to exclude.

Affect, Effect - An Effect is a result, Affect usually means to alter.

Alot - It is spelled a lot. It is Always two words, never one.

Alright - This just isn't a word. You should use all right.

Assure, Ensure, Insure - Assure means to guarantee, Ensure means to make sure, and Insure should only be used when talking about insurance.

Compliment, Complement - A Compliment is praise, to Complement is to go well with something else.

Could Of - This doesn't make sense. Use Could Have.

Discreet, Discrete - Discreet is to be careful, Discrete means distinct.

Farther, Further - Farther refers to distance, Further means more.

Foreword, Forward - A Foreword is the beginning of a book, Forward is a direction.

i.e , e.g - In Latin i.e means "that is", while e.g means "for example".

Its, It's - Its is possessive - something that belongs to someone, It's is short for it is.

Labtop, Laptop - Labtop is not a word. The computer sits on your Lap, not your Lab.

Like - Don't Say Like fifteen times in a sentence. Like is not a placeholder.

Loose, Lose - Loose is the opposite of tight, Lose is the opposite of win.

Precede, Proceed - something Precedes if it comes first, Proceeds if it follows.

No, Know - No is the opposite of yes, Know refers to something you've learned. (or in this case haven't learned)

Than, Then - Than is used for comparisons, Then means it came next.

There, Their, They're - There is a place, Their is something that belongs to them, They're is short for They Are

To, Two, Too - Two is a number, Too means also, To is used with verbs (going to).

Weather, Whether - Weather is what the meteorologist always predicts wrong, Whether is used when making a choice.

Who's, Whose - Whose is possessive, Who's is short for who is.

Your, You're - Your is something that belongs to you, You're is short for you are.

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Artificial Cornea Gives Hope To The Blind

This is just amazing and it can help so many people. The possibilities of modern science really is incredible. Check out this article I'm sure you will find it interesting at the least.

Artificial Cornea Gives Hope To The Blind

Major advancements in technology like this one are what makes the future worth looking forward to. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany have invented an artificial cornea that may well be the key to restoring sight for our people with damaged corneas.

“Our artificial corneas are based on a commercially available polymer which absorbs no water and allows no cells to grow on it,” says IAP project manager Dr. Joachim Storsberg. “Once our partner Dr. Schmidt Intraokularlinsen GmbH has suitably shaped the polymers, we selectively coat the implants: We lay masks on them and apply a special protein to the edge of the cornea, which the cells of the natural cornea can latch onto. In this way, the cornea implant can firmly connect with the natural part of the cornea, while the center remains free of cells and therefore clear.” What is special about this protein is that it can survive the later thermal sterilization of the artificial cornea without being damaged, as it does not have the three-dimensional structure typical of large proteins. Such a structure would be destroyed during the sterilization process, leading to changes in the material’s properties. The optical front part of the implant is coated with a hydrophilic polymer, so that it is constantly moistened with tear fluid.

Researchers in Dr. Karin Kobuch’s working group at Regensburg University Hospital have already tested these corneas in the laboratory and found that their cells graft very well at the edge and cease growing where the coating stops. The optical center of the implant thus remains clear. The first implants have already been tested in rabbits’ eyes - with promising results. If further tests are successful, the technology will be tried on humans in 2008.”

Unusually Large Animals and Plants!

These are amazing pictures of amazing animals and plants, I just wanted to share it with all you out there. Check it out!

Discover What Matters To You

Discover what really matters to you. These are some great lessons that can really show you what life should really be about. Check them out. Then give credit to the creator by clicking on the link and rating their vibe and giving them a high5. :) Thanks!

	By Donald Latumahina, 11. April 2007

	"I suggest that you use these lessons as your personal checklist. Check them periodically to see the items you need to improve, and make personal commitments to apply them. Over time, you can measure your progress in applying these lessons and, consequently, in living a life that matters. Here are the lessons to help you live a life that matters: 1. Discover what matters to you Success in the long run has less to do with finding the best idea, organizational structure, or business model, than with discovering what matters to you as individuals. 2. Have the courage to do what matters You create enduring success not because you are perfect or lucky but because you have the courage to do what matters to you."

DO NOT RELY ON OTHERS APPROVAL

	"Do not rely on others approval. Successful people do not rely on the approval of others to pursue their cause or calling. They are more emotionally committed to doing what they love than being loved by others. Redefine success The real definition of success is a life and work that bring personal fulfillment and lasting relationships and makes a difference in the world in which they live. Do not chase money and recognition Money and recognition are just outcomes of passionately working often on an entirely different objective that is often a personal cause or calling. Recognize signs of passion Builders (the term used by the authors to refer to enduringly successful people become lovers of an idea they are passionate about for years and years. They lose track of the passage of time while doing it. In a real sense, its something that they would be willing to do for free, for its own sake."

	WORRY MORE ABOUT BEING WHAT YOU LOVE

	"Worry more about being what you love Most of us worry more about being loved than being what we love. Be sure you do what you love It is dangerous not to do what you love. If you do not love what you are doing, you will lose to someone who does. Passionate people try harder, try more things, and move faster than people who only do things for a living. Check whether you are on the right track You know that you are on the right track when you naturally obsess over what you love. What you love attracts you even when you are too tired to do anything else. Find your mission in life To find your mission in life is to discover the intersection between your hearts deep gladness and the worlds deep hunger (Frederick Beekner). Find place for your multiple passions You do need to find a place for everything that is meaningful to you (your portfolio of passions). When you exclude all other things except a single focus for your life, there is a danger that you might find it impossible to locate the real treasure."

EXPERIMENT WITH YOUR PASSIONS

	"Experiment with your other passions Carve out a little time each week to experiment in some way with one of your other passions. Never retire from what you love Builders passions create meaning in their lives that is nothing short of lifelong obsession from which they seek no escape. # Have integrity to what matters to you You should have integrity to what matters to you. Do not waste your time if it does not matter. Be yourself You should not hijack someone else value system. To do so would be a violation of integrity to what matters in your life. Listen to that little voice Happy endings come from listening to that little voice inside your head - some call it the whisper - about what matters to you. Plug into the cause and get the power Whatever Builders are doing has so much meaning to them that the cause itself provides charisma and they plug into it as if it was electrical current. They are lifted up by its power."

DO WHAT MATTERS

	" Do what matters despite political correctness Doing things despite the political correctness of the path is the price of admission to almost every enduring life of lasting impact. Do what matters despite popularity Builders cling to a personal commitment that is so compelling to them - something so important to them that they would actually do it for free - that they must do it despite popularity. Have passion, determination, and skill Life takes passion, determination, and skill. You can not skip any of those three and expect to enjoy success built to last. Be greedy to acquire knowledge for your dream If you should be greedy about anything, it should be about acquiring intellectual capital for your dream. Being your best at what you do is essential to success built to last. Make a difference with your knowledge When you have earned knowledge, you have an ethical responsibility to invest that capital on making a difference. Earn opportunities through expertise Opportunity comes from expertise, not just luck, talent, and passion. Recognize when to move When Builders found that striving for excellence is unreachable or joyless, they saw it as a message to move onto something else."

I found this vibe on www.madebig.com and I thought it was pretty enlightening and good advice. I wanted to share it with you. As I said since this is not my work please give the person who created this credit by clicking on the link below and giving them a good rating and a high5. You can also check around the site for other great vibes you might be interested in. Here is the link

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There are a lot of things on MadeBig that I really like. I wanted to show you the BrainTrust section of the site. There, you can ask and answer questions about anything and I play around there the most I think. Here is one of my recent questions that really makes you think.

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The MarketPlace is also a great section of the site. There you can buy and sell stuff like eBay but it's better because you don't pay with money. You earn MB Coins on the site by doing stuff like answering questions in the BrainTrust and making vibes etc...and you use those to buy things. I have found tons of things that I'm so happy I got for free on there. Here is some jewelry I'm keeping my eye on.

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If you don't like buying used things and you would rather buy from a store than a person then there is a shopping section too where you can search by sales price. I like that because I'm a sucker for sales and I can know I'm getting a good price for something. Here is a list of some great jewelry for 25% off.

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There are also pictures, blogs, forums, a local listing business section where you can rate and review businesses for coins and sometimes find great coupons, and a lotto game where you can win coins. It takes up most of my computer time just playing around on the site. Check it out, see if it's something you will like. Have fun!