Wake Up Earlier, Be More Productive
I’m not a morning person. I never have been and I don’t anticipate that I ever will be. This is why, for me, the best time to write a blog post — or a killer review, for that matter — is shortly after...
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10 Things I Hate About Vancouver
Having been born and raised in Vancouver, you could say that I know a few things about this city....
Read MorePubCon Swag and Contest Reminder
[Flash needed. If you can’t see the video, go to Beyond the Rhetoric.] I just put together the video above as a quick thank you to Nate Whitehill from Unique Blog Designs. As you recall, I won his PubCon swag contest, but...
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Comedy Movie Reviews: Stranger Than Fiction, Bee Movie, and Juno
When I first saw the trailer for Stranger Than Fiction, I knew I had to see it. Coming from the...
Read MoreWhy You Should Hire a Freelancer
Freelance writing is a topic that I cover here on a fairly regular basis, but I usually talk about it from the point of view of the writer. For example, I posed five questions you should ask before you consider a career in...
Read MoreWhat’s Up Wednesdays: New and Improved
As I stare out the window, I see that Vancouver is undergoing yet another massive snowfall. It’s on days like this that I am particularly thankful that I work from home, avoiding the merciless attack of Mother Nature and...
Read MoreStephen Colbert, Jon Stewart Battle Conan O’Brien
This fake feud is starting to get a little out of hand, but that’s what happens when all the writers are on strike. If you’ve been following the late night circuit lately, you’ll know about the feud...
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New York Giants = Super Bowl Champs: Told Ya So!
Just about everyone predicted that the New England Patriots would have a field day against the New...
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Super Bowl XLII: My Official Prediction
The rest of my day is going to occupied with pre-game festivities, halftime shows, and an unknown...
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Top Commentators – January 2008
And so the first month of 2008 has come and gone, so let’s have a look at the fine folks who...
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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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