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Ok, so they are for the most part, not too serious, and in some cases, funny. But then there's this from a health related article in the New York Times: "The scientific data on skipping meals has been confusing."
Don't feel too bad if you don't see the problem with that, since it's a common mistake. But data are plural. A datum is singular. How does a reporter expect to be taken seriously when reporting on *science* if (s)he makes this fundamental error? My stats professor must scream from his grave when he sees me reading this stuff!
Anyway, the Times article is a report on research concerning skipping meals. Turns out there is a right way and a wrong way to do it. Naturally I've been doing it the wrong way when I do it, but that will change. Much easier than a "diet", and I may even be able to do away with a few meds I've been taking to treat cholesterol and triglycerides.
Here's a link to the article for anyone considering weight loss. Enjoy your dinner! That's were I'll be getting my 500 calories! And as always.....
Also, as far as skipping meals is concerned, (sigh) a waist is a terrible thing to mind!
AND don't get me started on the improper use of the language!!!! As an old English and literature teacher, that stuff drives me nuts!