Grammar 101: Should “Is” Be Capitalized?
While in school, you were probably taught a range of rules when it comes to English grammar…...
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Year: 2009
Happy BC Day (and Fun Facts)
It might not be a long weekend in most of the United States, but it’s a long weekend for...
Read MoreThree of My Favorite Thoughtful Movies
Sometimes, I want to shut off my brain and watch giant robots and big explosions, but I’ve always enjoyed movies with a certain philosophical slant to them. They could have important life lessons to share and some of these...
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Top Thinkers of July 2009
In the eyes of some people, I’m still a very young man at the age of 26. However, I feel...
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A Brief History of Chinese Vancouver
The Chinese culture and population in Vancouver wasn’t always the way it is today. When most...
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More Noble to Tell a Small Lie?
As children, most of us were told by our parents and other grown-ups that we should always tell...
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What’s Up Wednesdays: Some Summer Fun
A few days ago, we discussed some of the ways that you can beat the summer heat. It may be very...
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Spending Money on Guilty Pleasures
Given today’s economic climate and the financial hardships that many people are currently...
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Why I Haven’t Applied for a Freelance Writing Gig in Over Two Years
One of the reasons why someone may be hesitant to embark on a career in freelance writing is the...
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Movie Review Sunday: Ice Age 3, Role Models
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Computer-generated animation? Check. Cute talking animals placed in...
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Hi, I'm Michael. By day, I'm a writer and editor. By night, I'm still a writer and editor. I'm also an engaged work-at-home dad, a voracious foodie, an avid traveler, and a thinker who thinks he might be thinking too much. Beyond the Rhetoric is a reflection of my eclectic life, fueled by caffeine and Wi-Fi.
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