by Lawrence on May 19, 2009
Image via Wikipedia 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 [...]
by Lawrence on May 14, 2009
Cover via Amazon 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 [...]
by Lawrence on May 14, 2009
Image via Wikipedia 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 [...]
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 [...]
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.