Beyond the Rhetoric

It was mentioned by friend of the site Ray Ebersole in my 2010 wrap-up that I should do a Grammar 101 post on this subject. He (incorrectly) said that my list ran the “gambit” when it came to the topics I cover on Beyond the Rhetoric. And from that grammatical error rose the subject of [...]

Every Wednesday, I collect a number of blog posts from around the Internet that I feel are worth sharing. Some of these are sent to me by their respective authors and others are culled from my RSS subscriptions. Here are the selections for this week. Betshopboy takes on us on a journey to Sentosa for [...]

When you go out and open a restaurant, people see you a legitimate small business owner. Why is it, then, that freelancers and other work-from-home professionals don’t automatically receive the same kind of respect? If you opt to open a freelance writing or freelance design company, how can you ensure that you will be taken [...]

I’ve always maintained that one of the best ways to spend your money is on your stomach. At the same time, I’m not exactly opposed to finding a good deal and that’s why the annual Dine Out Vancouver promotion period is so popular. You get to enjoy some fine dining establishments at a fraction of [...]

“You’re not supposed to be so blind with patriotism that you can’t face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who says it.” In honor of Black History Month, I thought it would be appropriate for me to highlight one of the most prominent figures in African American history. You may not necessarily agree with the [...]