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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