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• Grammar Friday

  

  Today’s two grammar tips: Purists (I count myself among them) cringe when they hear the noun “impact” used as a verb, as in, “How will this impact our sales? Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2014 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Grammar Friday

  

  Today’s two grammar tips: Use the word “who,” not “that,” when referring to a person. (“Anna is the swimmer who had the best time,” not “Anna is the swimmer tha... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2014 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Grammar Friday

  

  Today’s two grammar tips: When you speak to someone, you’re giving a presentation or making a speech. When you speak with someone, you’re having a... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2014 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Grammar Friday

  

  Today’s two grammar tips: “Neither” and “either” both take singular verbs. For example: Neither of them has arrived. Either of them is acceptable. Set off... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2014 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Grammar Friday

  

  Language and grammar rules change over time, of course. Even so, I’ve been shocked to see how the AP Stylebook has been modifying the rules lately. Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2014 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Grammar Friday

  

  Today’s two grammar tips: Don’t be confused by nouns that look plural but are actually singular. The words news, measles, and mumps are good examples. So,... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2014 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Grammar Friday

  

  by kylatomdesign. Explore more infographics like this one on the web’s largest information design community – Visually. Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2014 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Some Thoughts on Marius the Giraffe

  

  Marius I was particularly sickened by the news this week that the Copenhagen Zoo killed Marius, a young giraffe under its care. Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2014 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• They’ll Stone You When You’re Trying to Sell a Car …

  Bob Dylan’s at it again, ticking off a few people by shilling for Chrysler during the Super Bowl. I was a little shocked to see him as the front man for the... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2014 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Grammar Friday

  

  If you enjoy grammar and the English language, here are three Twitter accounts you should follow: @TheSlot. This is the Twitter account for Bill Walsh, a copy... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2014 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Beatlemania Redux

  

  Paul, George, Ringo, John Those of us who were alive and aware in February 1964 are being treated to a nostalgia fest this month. Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2014 SELF EXPRESSION

• Heroin’s Comeback

  

  A few months ago, I commented to a friend that people looking for handouts at street corners and interstate intersections seemed to be better dressed these days. Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2014 HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Grammar Friday

  Thanks to South African writing teacher Amanda Patterson for this table of words that will help you avoid using the word “very” in your writing. Why avoid it?... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2014 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Grammar Friday

  

  Today’s two grammar tips: Most abbreviations made with capital letters don’t need periods. Kurt Warner did not play in the N.F.L. He played in the NFL. Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2014 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Prescription for Sanity? Read Your Local Newspaper

  

  Yes, these things are still available, and worth your time. For the past couple of months, I’ve been getting my news almost exclusively from two local... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2014 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Grammar Friday

  

  Are these two words synonyms, antonyms or unrelated to one another? Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2014 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Grammar Friday

  

  Choose the word that correctly fills the blank: Jim knows that only _____________ hard work will he graduate on time.threwthroughthoroughChoose the word that... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2013 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Clash of Classes Has a Long History in America

  

  O. Henry Recently Turner Classic Movies ran O. Henry’s Full House, an anthology film consisting of five separate stories written by O. Henry. Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2013 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Grammar Friday

  

  You know how to fix each of the errors below, right? How they ever saw the light of day is beyond me. If you spot an egregious spelling or grammar error in a... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Grammar Friday

  

  Today’s two grammar tips: The first comes from Ned Maniscalco, a friend in St. Louis, who sent this tip: “I’ve noted a disturbing increase in the misspelling... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2013 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION