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...Pleased as he is that English speakers are embracing Maori, Piripi fears that some are squeezing it out of shape. His Language Commission has had a long, and so far losing, argument with newspapers that insist on anglicizing Maori words - adding s to mark the plural, for example. Pronunciation is another disputed point. It's said Kiwis have 11 different ways of saying "Maori," from the hackle-raising "Mayo-ree" to the correct "Mow-rri." "New Zealanders have a long way to go in terms of pronunciation," says Piripi. "Really, 200 years of occupation without achieving five simple vowel sounds...
While previous research indicated that tobacco companies marketed their products to women, this study focused on the industry’s efforts to attract female smokers through the design of cigarettes themselves—including their shape, color, and taste...
There's nothing easier than falling out of shape, especially in the U.S. Americans may no longer lead the world in science, engineering and productivity, but with TiVo on the flat-screen, Domino's at the door and an arsenal of remotes within easy reach, we've got leisure time nailed...
...other avenues to becoming active again. Depending on how many years you've logged on the couch, high-impact activities such as jogging may not be for you--not if your creaky knees, ankles and hips have anything to say about it. Best to get yourself back in shape with a low-impact activity like swimming, cycling or rowing...
...when you're doing something right and, perhaps most important, make you feel guilty if you don't show up at all. Trainers are also good at knowing which muscle groups you need to strengthen for a sport you may be considering trying, and helping you exercise them into shape...