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67What's In A Name? A Question of Who We Are.
Put succinctly, we as citizens of the United States of America are suffering from an identity crisis, leading to a lack of unified thought, action, and belief. It is a frequent occurrence to turn on the news or view a political debate and find...
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59Writing and Other Crap
As a beginning—and possibly deluded—writer, I often find myself balking in my task. The truth is, if the idea doesn’t feel right; if it’s not completely formed, planned, and envisioned from start to finish, I can’t write it. As such,...
15 comments74Copyediting and Proofreading: Lesson 3: Creation and Use of Style Sheets
A style sheet’s purpose is to fill in the gaps left by the broad, sweeping rules of a chosen style guide. Because of that, there is a certain amount of leeway in their construction. Rather than following a rigid series of rules in their making and...
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82Copyediting and Proofreading: Lesson 2: Style Guides and Style Sheets
Style sheets and style guides are essential tools of any copyeditor or proofreader, used to ensure the constancy of any written work. In other words, they keep you using the same spelling of a word when multiple spellings are correct, keep you using...
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87Copyediting and Proofreading: Lesson 1: Introduction
Whether you may be interested in starting a new career that offers flexible hours and lets you work from your own home or just want to look as professional as you can in whatever you do, basic copyediting and proofreading skills are a must. The...
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71Pogey Bill: The Last Frontier Lawman
I had the distinct—or dubious, depending on your outlook—privilege of growing up in the old Florida city of Okeechobee, situated at the northernmost point of Lake Okeechobee. Because of that, I often find myself caught in between worlds. I...
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68Electoral Process Reform: A Proposal
Who was the only President who didn’t blame his predecessor for the nation’s problems? George Washington. He blamed the British instead. I should start out by saying that I hate discussing politics and have tried my best to stay away from...
8 comments81Delicate and Decadent Desserts: Apricot Slice
The Bakewell tart originates in the eponymous town in Derbyshire, England. It’s comprised of a round shortcrust base with an almond and egg filling. It differs from standard tarts in that the jam or fruit sweetener is spread across the finished...
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75Delicate and Decadent Desserts: Russian Mazurka
It’s getting to be that time of year again. You know, that pagan fertility holiday the Christians hijacked to celebrate the resurrection of their lord Jesus, the only documented case of zombies. He died for your sins, but soon he'll be back for...
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74Delicate and Decadent Desserts: Blueberry Flan
Flan is most commonly known in the US as a custard dessert topped with a layer of soft caramel. The etymology is French in origin, but you may be surprised to know the term appears in other European languages and instead refers to a quiche or...
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