Eleven Common Grammar Errors

With school back in gear, we thought this article was appropriate:



You might consider grammar an annoying technicality, a minuscule detail of speech and writing not worth much effort.

But a study last year from the Society for Human Resources and Management shows that 45% of employers plan to increase training for grammar and other language skills (meaning they're unhappy with the levels now). 

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/11-common-grammatical-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them-2013-9#ixzz2fGBxRKXR

Powerball and Lottery Math

The Powerball jackpot has reached $400 million.  At this level, does it make sense to buy Powerball tickets??!  When the jackpots for lotteries get up to certain levels, some people think that it makes sense to buy tickets.  However, the math in this article shows that taxes and the odds of multiple winners makes the expected value iffy -- on buying Powerball lottery tickets -- even at these levels.  Good luck!







Source: W. Hickey


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http://www.businessinsider.com/heres-when-math-says-you-should-start-to-care-about-powerball-2013-9