A patent is a title which grants a person the exclusive right to an invention. This prevents others from making, selling, or using this invention for the duration of the patent. Patenting an invention can be an expensive, yet rewarding endeavor for a person in any field. It can also be a valuable asset for …
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Making the Dean’s List is a great personal achievement for a college or university student, demonstrating a high level of academic performance for one or more semesters. It should not, however, be confused with an honors degree; the Dean’s List award is similar to an honor roll. This accomplishment can show employers that not only …
Writing a resume can be a daunting task for some, especially those who have recently graduated. Resumes are typically an employers first impression of a potential employee, making them an extremely important part of the job-hunt. We want to present our very best selves on our resumes, and this includes our education and experiences. Including …
On one hand, this post deals with the formulaic email opener: “I hope this email finds you well.” On the other hand, you will come to know many better alternatives that you can confidently use in your professional emails. Let’s go straight into discovering how you can enhance your email writing skills and make a …
In July 2019, former Special Counsel Robert Mueller was testifying before the U.S. Congress regarding his investigation into whether there had been interference from Russia in the 2016 election. During a long remark from Rep. Louis Gohmert, Mueller talked over him to say, “I take your question.” When Rep. Gohmert’s remarks concluded and Mueller was …
For many, commas are a hard nut to crack, but they don’t have to get into our nerves at all. Tech people may compare computers to human beings, while, in language, commas are also just like shelves that keep books from being a cluttered mess. Today, we’re going to discuss one of the most commonly …
What do you do when you need to illustrate a relationship between two or more people and two or more other people? How do you do it in a way that is clear and doesn’t use a lot of words? “Respectively” is a word that will allow you to achieve both goals. It can be …
Death is an inescapable part of life, however depressing that might be. Different cultures have reconciled themselves with this fact in different ways. In Japan, there has traditionally been a Buddhist-inspired acceptance of life’s impermanence. Others believe in doing good works while alive and thus earning themselves a place in a heavenly afterlife. Some might …
Reading about an article covering comma behavior may not be the most exciting activity to do when we’re bored. But, I’d also like to highlight that doing so will definitely stimulate our brain cells, so the juice is actually worth the squeeze. Join me in today’s discussion on breaking the barriers regarding the comma placement …