Mike Dineen
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Quiet person making some noise.
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Comments from a Copy Editor: The One Grammar Mistake Everybody Makes
Which one is correct? What I can glean from years of copy editing is that most English-speaking humans believe words get capitalized because they are important. My name, which is “Mike,” is obviously important to me, and thus gets a capital letter. Following that rationale, you would be tempted to pick number one in the above picture as the correct grammar, but it’s not. That’s because “president” is referring to Sandy’s job description. The word “president” would only be capitalized if it was referencing her job title, as it does in this sentence:
By Mike Dineen7 years ago in Journal
- Top Story - August 2017
Top 10 Movies That Will Make Your Skin CrawlTop Story - August 2017
There are the horror movies that make you jump, others leave you breathless, and others make you scream and close your eyes. But a movie that can make your skin crawl as you sit there squirming in your seat, resisting the urge to dig your nails into the palm of your hand, is something that’s not always easy in a film. Many audience members don’t enjoy that level of discomfort—but not you! You came for the list. So sit back and get ready to feel your skin crawl.
By Mike Dineen7 years ago in Geeks
Can Introverts Actually Rock the Professional World?
Before I learned what it means to be an introvert, followed by me realizing that I am one, I spent many years worrying that something was wrong with me. I stood back as a theme emerged in how grown-ups, teachers, coaches, guidance counsellors, room mates, doctors, employers, friends, team mates, relatives, neighbours, co-workers, and partners described me:
By Mike Dineen7 years ago in Journal