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July 19, 2013 jenbokoffLeave a comment

NOTE FROM SKIMM HQ: Yesterday we made a big mistake. We said “Your” when we meant to say “You’re.” Are thoughts our with all those affected by this tragedy. (We kid) Why the Daily Skimm is one of the best consolidated news sources out there; they know their audience and play to it appropriately while… Continue reading →

Posted in UncategorizedTagged failure, grammar, news, tragedy
February 13, 2012April 13, 2014 jenbokoffLeave a comment

I suppose it’s within the realm of possibility that a woman named Lady owns the restrooms? Or that this particular venue is trying to be *cute*? It can’t actually be unintentional…can it?

Posted in UncategorizedTagged bathroom, grammar, public
February 8, 2012April 13, 2014 jenbokoffLeave a comment

I know this is from a dumb page on bravotv.com that nobody ever looks at except to see when Top Chef is on, but COME ON WEBMASTER! Grammar does matter! I’d rather see cheesy branding than careless apostrophe placement! IT MAKES YOU LOOK WORSE THAN MILLIONAIRE MATCHMAKER. Just another day in America. And I will… Continue reading →

Posted in UncategorizedTagged Bravo, grammar, misplaced apostrophe
November 2, 2011April 13, 2014 jenbokoffLeave a comment

Exclamation Comma: My new favorite punctuation mark that’s been all over the internet lately. I like that it essentially describes what many of us do in normal speech and makes it grammatically ok. My issue with it? You can’t really type it; the symbol has been impossible for me to find in a normal character… Continue reading →

Posted in UncategorizedTagged english, grammar
August 10, 2011April 13, 2014 jenbokoffLeave a comment

This video is wonderful because: 1) It’s jam packed with fun information! 2) It resolved a lifelong worry, so I can sleep at night finally! 3) There are more Ask the Editor videos like it! 4) I feel much more confident speaking English! More than with Muzzy!(Source: http://www.youtube.com/)

Posted in UncategorizedTagged animals, english, grammar
March 28, 2011April 13, 2014 jenbokoffLeave a comment

Just got this awesome card: “Go into the world and do well. But more importantly, go into the world and DO GOOD!” - minor myers jr Speaks so true to my beliefs… Thank you! (via livingphilanthropic)

Posted in UncategorizedTagged grammar, philanthropy, volunteerism, wisdom

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