Basic Punctuation & Grammar

Jacks dead sister - Is Jack dead or is it his sister? Basic punctuation can save lives! With modern generations relying more upon technology to their job for them, people are becoming less willing to either learn or use correct punctuation. Using incorrect punctuation could be the difference between smart and stupid. Do you want someone to take you seriously or laugh you off the face of the earth? Wether it be commas, apostrophes or capitalising...

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Reality TV Shows Are Not Reality

In this grumble we look at two types of reality television, controlled and fly on the wall. Different, but altogether the same thing used to draw in viewers and boost the ratings. First up, we have the controlled reality shows. This new format of television started around the mid-1990s with The Real World from the USA. The format was basic, eight people in their early 20s from all different walks of life sharing a life experience. The cast members...

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If You Don't Know It, Don't Use It

A bit of an expansion on Basic Punctuation & Grammar, we start to focus on the misuse of words. Sometimes, when I read something, maybe on Facebook or Twitter, I struggle to take it seriously if they use the incorrect their or there. Basic English is the foundation of a good future. The way that some people use words like they are correct,  I'm surprised they can survive daily activity. I understand that mistakes can happen and people can...

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Financial Crisis Or Greed From Above

For far too long the big word in the news has been recession.  Greece, Iceland,  Spain and Great Britain to name but a few have all been subject to a financially hard time with some going so far as to closing banks due to the lack of funds. Each time it is mentioned, there is always a bailout from someone giving the public impression that it's all ok. Well it's not ok because each time their is bailout it just means that their is more...

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The Pepper Mill - Stoke

I don't usually moan about food or the establishment in which it is served but I thought I should voice my opinion about The Pepper Mill (Longton, Stoke-on-Trent). The Pepper Mill is a new addition to the Marston's chain that has been open a couple of months and we have heard very mixed reviews from friends and family, so my wife (Camilla) and I decided to go for a Sunday carvery with our 15 month old son (Jacob). We arrived to see a busy car...

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Think Before You Speak

This article is to highlight the stupidity of words and sentences that people use in everyday situations. Sometimes they are used by people to give their side of the conversation flair (clearly doesn't work) or as a conversation filler because they have nothing better to say. We've been there when you've said something wrong and quickly corrected yourself with little or no mocking at your expense. But, how many times have your heard someone...

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Do Indicators Cost Extra?

This is more of an addition to the Traffic Cocks post. Some people on the roads really annoy me because they think they own it. It really gets on my nerves when people think you can read their mind and they will either turn, brake or even worse, cut you up without letting you know. These people are the ones who think they are so important and everyone should watch them and try to guess the next move before they do it. Sometimes I feel tempted...

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Violators Of The Status Update

I know you're upset with someone, but ranting on a social network and trying to gain sympathy will not solve anything. "You have pissed me off for the last time and I will delete your number" Something like this does not make people care for you anymore. It gives people the chance to think about you differently, wether this would be attention seeking, moaning or childish. When you publicly moan about someone, this makes you the annoying...

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Traffic Cocks

Why is it, when you are stuck in a traffic jam there is always one person who wants to demonstrate how quickly they can accelerate only to know they will go 10 feet? Get a life, save you petrol and your brakes. You won't get there any quicker than me, I am still right behind you ...

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Homosexual, Not Pedophile

I have seen it much more the older I get and do not understand the ignorance of people. After reading a story from a few years ago, a gay teacher in America was driven out of his town by the local parents because they branded him as a pedophile. This goes to show how people do not have an open mind and show no tolerance against a persons life choice. It has been more common with male homosexuals where they have been thought to be grooming young...

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