Three Systems of Government The American people have had three systems of central government since 1775. The first was the wartime Continental Congress, appointed by the thirteen individual colonies, governing the general affairs of the Union for six years. The second began in 1781 shortly before fighting ended. The Continental Congress governed under the Articles […]
The Article II Presidential Pardoning Power – May a President Pardon Himself? An Analysis
There are numerous television, radio, and Internet pundits who would have the American citizen electorate believe in the second decade of the 21st Century that the Executive branch of the federal government of the American republic, the standing U.S. President, has the U.S. Constitutional Article II power to pardon himself. In so doing, these supposedly […]
Important Tips in Business Writing
Letter writing is a form of communication. Thoughts, feelings, opinions and intentions are written clearly so that the reader will fully understand what exactly you wish to say. Personal letters are more common and informal. But a business letter is more formal and must adhere to certain rules, format and restrictions. If you are a […]
Technical Writing
A piece of writing is only useful when it is easily understandable by the average reasonable person. This is the purpose of technical writing – to make written material about otherwise complex fields such as science and technology more accessible and easier to understand. Technical writing is synonymous with effective written communication. Its purpose is […]
The Regulation of Diving in Gibraltar Is A Great Idea But We Do Not All Agree!
As with so many governmental initiatives (regardless of which government) some people applaud them and others throw brickbats. That is the case with the Government’s plan to regulate scuba diving in Gibraltar. On one hand, their proposal would tighten control over the activities of scuba divers while on the other, promote diving as a prime […]
Selling a Screenplay – Choosing a Genre
Choosing the right genre is crucial to selling a screenplay. After hours upon hours of hard work spent carefully tailoring and forming characters, plots, storylines, events, and the overall quality of a script, the writing has been finished. The ink has dried, some tremendous ideas have come to life on paper, and with any luck […]
Book Review – The Elements of Style by Strunk and White
Most of us do not like to write. Writing is a skill and not something you are born with. Initially, I did not like to write. I found it cumbersome and even difficult to put my thoughts into writing. Currently, I love to write. Writing has become a means of expression. It is the best […]
Is Critical Thinking Overrated or Under-Utilized in Higher Education?
Critical thinking is listed as a desired skill or preferred outcome within many higher education courses. It is something that students are expected to demonstrate through their involvement in the class and learning activities. It may be listed in a rubric and/or stated in the course syllabus, depending upon the requirements of the program or […]
A Few Tips To Improve English Writing Skills
When looking for a way to improve English writing skills, choosing the best method is entirely dependent on you. Your current professional and personal circumstances, your writing skill level, how much time and effort you can spend on learning, etc. Will all play a part in the decision. For example, if your mother tongue is […]
Challenges Associated With Long Term US Presence Advising Foreign Nations
Since our birth as a nation, we have been involved with providing advice to foreign governments. This advice ranges across the spectrum from Diplomatic to economics to judicial, to conservation, to military. Anything one can think up that requires nations to engage each other requires some sort of advice giving. From a military standpoint, the […]