When to use “less” and “fewer”

Express check-out lanes often mention that they accept “X items or less.” Ooops. Typically, less refers to aggregate amounts while fewer refers to precise numbers or quantities. (I spotted this on a Web site for PR professionals: “[Ms. X] is one of less than 20 nationwide to earn [the award].” No, no, no!!!) Less waste … Read more

How to create a successful presentation

Public speaking is an increasingly important skill in today’s economy. Whether you work in the public sector, private sector, or for a non-profit organization, you can benefit from developing strong presentation skills.

Entire books and courses are dedicated to this topic alone. We’ll briefly review some of the fundamentals needed for a strong presentation.

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