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Book Talk: Of apes and atheists – is empathy evolution?
By Ed Stoddard JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – For biologist Frans de Waal, a peaceful species of great ape in Africa is a mirror of humanity and a living argument that empathy and cooperation are far from unique to mankind. “The Bonobo and the Atheist: In Search of Humanism among the Primates”, argues that both traits may be evolved behaviors based on his studies of the bonobo, which is... [Read more]
Finalists announced for $100,000 Jewish book prize (AP)
AP – Fiction writers Julie Orringer and Allison Amend are among this year’s finalists for a $100,000 prize for best Jewish literature. Read the original: Finalists announced for $100,000 Jewish book prize (AP) Read More →
Another listing found for Bristol Palin book (AP)
AP – The rumored Bristol Palin memoir has popped up again on the Internet. Continued here: Another listing found for Bristol Palin book (AP) Read More →
Another listing found for Bristol Palin book (AP)
AP – The rumored Bristol Palin memoir has popped up again on the Internet. Continued here: Another listing found for Bristol Palin book (AP) Read More →
Getting to Know Your Punctuation Marks
Have you ever read a written material and just couldn’t figure out the mood it carried? Or have you ever been sent an email that infuriated you because it sounded arrogant and questioning, with countless alternating exclamation and question marks? Or were you stuck somewhere in a sentence, not knowing the exact point, because the commas were misplaced? It’s sad, but no matter how well you can put... [Read more]
How to Avoid Plagiarism: Essential Tips
Today, the Internet is filled with people looking to earn some money by becoming freelance writers. While this has been a good circumstance for many, it has also shed some light on one of the challenges being faced by writers these days – plagiarism. Simply put, plagiarism is stealing someone else’s written work or part of it and claiming it as one’s own. In essence, it is taking advantage of... [Read more]
How to Get Paid for your Articles
If you have a way with words, why not invest in it? More and more people are discovering the joys and rewards of freelance writing. Instead of writing for yourself, write for other people who will enjoy reading your articles. Best of all, you have be a freelance writer without disrupting your current lifestyle, or you could say goodbye to your place behind the desk and work conveniently from home.... [Read more]
Mistakes to Avoid when Freelance Writing
Once you have made a decision to become a freelance writer, you will need to learn how to make your writing business gain positive light. Freelance writing newbies often commit mistakes that send their chances spiraling down the drain. Here are just some of them: Plagiarizing This is the mortal sin of all writing, freelance or not. This basically happens when you steal someone else’s ideas and make... [Read more]
Tips for Writing the Best Cover Letter
Getting a job these days isn’t exactly rocket science, but it’s also not the easier thing to do. With competitive fresh graduates eager to climb the corporate ladder and the job market narrowing its prospects due to recession, how do you make sure your resume ends up in the “shortlist” pile? Most employers now utilize an online application wherein you send a cover letter and comprehensive resume... [Read more]
