It’s only been about a month since my last grammar/punctuation rant, and the collection of examples has been growing and now warrants the fourth grammar rant of the year on the misuse of “it’s”…. From the comments section of CD and the Web: 1. … read more >

It’s been about two months since my last grammar rant, and the collection of examples has been growing and now warrants the third grammar rant of the year on the misuse of “it’s”…. From the comments section of CD and the Web: 1. Well I … read more >

Yesterday’s post titled simply “Grammar” got lots of comments, including some from John McIntyre, whose recent column on grammar was featured in the post. I’m always a little pleasantly surprised that readers of a blog primarily about economics express so … read more >

According to John McIntyre, editor of the Baltimore Sun: 1. Fully exploded: Unless you are working for an uncommonly primitive and obtuse outfit, or your employer has slipped beyond ratiocination, you should not be observing any of these long-discredited superstitions: … read more >

Today is National Grammar Day: “Language is something to be celebrated, and March 4 is the perfect day to do it. It’s not only a date, it’s an imperative: March forth on March 4 to speak well, write well, and help … read more >

This didn’t take long, it’s only been about three weeks since my last rant…. From the comments section of CD and the Web: 1. Experience Canada in all it’s majesty from coast to coast. 2. …..that industry, unlike GDP, is still well … read more >

According to this Slate article “Space Invaders: Why you should never, ever use two spaces after a period“: Typing two spaces after a period is totally, completely, utterly, and inarguably wrong. More from the article: Ilene Strizver, who runs a … read more >

From the comments section of CD and the Web: 1. The Chrysler Group said its sales rose 14% to 122,565 units, it’s best November sales since 2007. 2. The product comes in it’s own pouch. 3. The seller mails the … read more >

It’s been almost three months since my last post on this topic, so it’s time for another quarterly punctuation rant on the misuse of it’s for its. From the CD comment’s (!): 1. How about an e-reader with a bar … read more >

From the Web and the CD comment’s section: 1. Crony Capitalism at it’s best! 2. Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, the band is paving it’s own unique path in the world. 3. Reductio ad Absurdum is a legitimate technique for pushing … read more >