Rudolph Flesch, a pioneering advocate of readability, put great stock in the liveliness of the written word.
One way of getting that liveliness into our writing, he said, is to use the personal pronouns: you, me, I, we, us, he, she, him, her, and they.
When we use personal pronouns, several important things happen. For starters, we personalize our writing, and that makes it easier for readers to relate to the subject.
For example, which of the following two sentences would be more effective?
(1) The use of personal pronouns personalizes written communication.
(2) When we use personal pronouns, we personalize our writing.
I think you would agree that sentence 2, with several personal pronouns, is more lively and more likely to be understood. That sentence allows readers and listeners to relate to the words; in other words, there’s a personal connection. On the other hand, the first sentence is a collection of abstract concepts.
In using personal pronouns, we also make our writing more like our spoken communication. Listen to almost any conversation and you’ll notice frequent use of ‘I’, ‘you’, and ‘we’. It’s quite natural to speak that way.
One more point: When we use personal pronouns, we’re more likely to use active verbs and less likely to use passive verbs. By passive, I mean the ‘to be’ verbs, including ‘is,’ ‘are,’ and ‘be.’ When we replace these verbs with verbs that do something, we increase readability.
Try personal pronouns yourself. Take a document that you want others to read and rewrite it to include more of them. In the process of doing that, you’re bound to make it more readable. What’s more, you’ll also make your words more effective.
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Contrary to popular belief, the addition of a center island to your kitchen does not have to be permanent or a huge investment. By using portable kitchen carts or kitchen islands, you can achieve the sophisticated look that is associated with a center island without having to do a major remodel or take out a loan.
In kitchens of yesterday, the kitchen table served as the center of activity in the kitchen. This is where people prepared the evening meal, socialized and dined. Today that trend has shifted to the use of a kitchen cart or kitchen island.
In addition to providing extra workspace, today’s kitchen carts and islands offer practical solutions to storage and design issues. They can be either small or large, and can range in design from simple to elaborate. Use them to prepare foods, serve buffet style dinners, or to provide extra cupboard space. Need extra counter space? Kitchen carts are available in a wide range of sizes to give you that added space you need.
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Kitchen carts and islands come in wide array of finishes that can be handpicked to look as if they were custom made for your kitchen. There is also a large variety of work surfaces to choose from including wood, stainless steel, granite and butchers block.
The bottom line is: no matter what your style is or how much space you have to work with, you can find the perfect kitchen cart or island to customize your space without having to hire a contractor or invest in expensive cabinetry.
And they are very affordable. The pricing for kitchen carts and islands starts at a couple of hundred dollars. Of course, the price goes up from there and can get a high as $1,000 or more. It really just depends on what you choose. For example: A high-end kitchen cart may have intricate hand carved woodwork, plenty of work and storage space, a wine rack and a granite work surface. Whereas a lower-end kitchen cart may consist of simple elegant lines, a cabinet or two, and a wooden work surface.
So before you go all out for a kitchen remodel, why not take some time to see how a portable kitchen cart or island would complement your space.
Jennifer Akre is a successful business owner of numerous furniture websites such as http://www.GourmetDecorStore.com. Her websites offer product and information about kitchen carts and kitchen islands, bakers racks and other decor and furniture for your home or garden.
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doctor will decide if you can have cosmetic treatment with
botox. Before starting treatment, tell your doctor if you have
any disorders that affect your nerves and muscles, if you are
breastfeeding, or if you are planning to become pregnant soon.
Possible side-effects of Botox - headache - flu-like symptoms -
temporary eyelid droop - nausea - squint/double vision -
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site - muscle weakness Cautions/contra-indications Do not have
botox treatment if you: - have an infection where botox will be
injected - are allergic to any of the ingredients - are pregnant
or think you might be pregnant - have a neurological disorder
(eg. Myasthenia Gravis) There are also a number of medicines
that may interact with botox (eg. quinidine, some antibiotics).
It is important to tell your doctor if you are taking any
medication.
