Can't forget America's Past-Time!

Baseball is one of my favorite sports! :) As well as something I love about America.

I love America

America The Beautiful Reading Assignment

Chelsi, you were so right when you stated that this reading assignment would be a good one. I totally loved the information presented in this book. It was awesome to read an objective piece or writing that both criticized and praised America and its citizens. One of my favorite quotes was "terrorism it the weapon of the weak." I believe that to be 100 percent true. I also feel bad for those who are of the Muslim faith that have to deal with bad reminders of what others supposedly of their faith, have done. I know some Muslim people and they are kind to a fault and ultimately have very pure and high moral standards that I respect very much. I am so grateful for those who have given their lives so that I might have my freedom to do as I please. As said in this article, Americans have the freedom to do both good and bad. As a result it will bring out the worst in some but also the best in others. I choose to focus on the parts that are the best. May America always be filled with a majority of the best, this is what is meant by America is the best nation. No where else are such great opportunities available. We may not be perfect, but America is definitely worth fighting for!!

Grammar Post: Abr. Rls.

When reading articles in magazines and newspapers I have come across some abbreviations that have me perplexed. I wonder to myself "what does that mean? Should I know that?" As a result I chose to do my final grammar post about abbrevaitions and their correct use in acedemic writing.

Here are a few rules one should take into account when writing:

1- Am I writing about a subject that my audience will be well informed about?

2- Is it proffesional to abbreviate this word?

If the answer to these questions seems unclear to you, always error on the side of caution.

For more detailed and absolute rules I found a website that contained some great information. Click here for further info. http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/abbreviations.htm

Here are is a short list of a few DON'T ABBREVIATE:
1. Words such as through (thru), night (nite).
2. Days of the week or months of the year (in the normal flow of text).
3. Words at the beginning of a sentence.
4. States' names such as Mass. (for Massachusetts) or Conn. (for Connecticut).

5. Courses such as econ (for economics) or poli sci (for political science).