by Lawrence on May 19, 2009
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The Glamour of Grammar?
What does Glamour have to do with Grammar?
Interestingly, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) says that glamour, a word customarily associated with beauty or charm or a high level of attractiveness, comes from the same root as grammar; a word we customarily associate with ugliness or repugnance or a high level [...]
by Lawrence on May 14, 2009
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Introduction to the English Language series
This is the third and concluding part of this three part introduction for Stop Confusion; Speak Clear English
We will begin at where else but at the beginning
We will begin our quest for a greater command of the English language with the basics of English grammar, punctuation, usage, etc. [...]
by Lawrence on May 14, 2009
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Introduction to the English Language series
Part two of this three part series: Stop Confusion; Speak Clear English.
My journey
Fortunately, soon after I left high school it dawned on me what I had given up in leaving. That realization prompted me to start studying on my own to regain what I had lost in leaving [...]
by Lawrence on May 14, 2009
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Introduction to the English Language series
Part one of a three parts of Stop Confusion; Speak Clear English.
This series is about improving the reader’s knowledge and understanding of the various aspects of this superlative wonder we call the English Language. Good English language skills are basic to an English speaker’s ability to formulate clear [...]
by Lawrence on May 13, 2009
by Matt Langford on February 26, 2009
Bobby Jindal, the governor of my state of Louisiana, has gained much respect in political circles in the last few months. His preparedness in dealing with potential Hurricane disasters skyrocketed him to the top of the Republican ranks.
Recently, Governor Jindal was asked to deliver the GOP rebuttal to a [...]
by Lawrence on May 7, 2009
From the Political files, this is about tragedy of sending the confirmed tax cheat, Treasury Secretary Geithner, to talk about tax cheats.