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Grammar Girl here. Today's topic is how to treat URLs when you have to use them in text. Also, keep listening through to the end of the show because I have another writing contest for you. Web addresses are strange beasts; they seem more like equatio

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The purpose of writing is to communicate information effectively and, in todays busy working environment, quickly and efficiently.Today people have limited time to read emails and other business documents. By using Plain English you can ensure that y

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What do these five words have in common: hotdog, fireworks, well-being, waistline, sunset and ice cream? They could all describe a fun holiday celebration. For example: My holiday was wonderful! I went to a friends party and we laughed, ate and had a

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