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	Dictionary of English: Clichés, Pretentious Language, and Jargon - Presents a list of examples of three kinds of language to avoid, with an explanation of why they are not recommended. Rate this
	Common Errors in English - Catalogue of writing or speaking mistakes and easily confusable words, with corrections. Rate this
	Commonly Confused Words - Presents a list of words often used wrongly in scientific and technical writing. Rate this
	Guide to Grammar and Writing - Miscellaneous notes for grammatical rules and explanations, comments on style, and usage suggestions the author teaches in class. Rate this
	Deadwood Phrases - Prune the deadwood phrases from your writing. Site lists the worst from A to Z. Rate this
	Plain English Campaign - An independent group fighting for plain English in public communication. We oppose gobbledygook, jargon and legalese. Rate this
	Plain Language - A guide to help writers avoid confusing language and long-windedness. Can be viewed online or downloaded as a PDF. Rate this
	Garbl's Editorial Style Manual - Searchable advice on abbreviations, capitalization, grammar, numbers, punctuation, spelling and word usage. Rate this
	That's Right Words - Articles about grammar information and hints. New Zealand site. Errs on the side of "correctness," not that of modern usage. Rate this
	Cliche Finder - Special tool word-searches 3,300 cliches. Rate this
	The Sports Cliche List - A large, searchable collection of sports cliches, lingo, and jargon. Rate this

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• Compensating for Your Entrepreneurial Style--or Lack of Style - I recently took an entrepreneurial quiz which evaluated my answers and informed me I would do best as a hired hand! So why am I a successful home business owner? Because I've learned to fill the hole...
• Compensating for Your Entrepreneurial Style-or Lack of Style - I recently took an entrepreneurial quiz which evaluated my answers and informed me I would do best as a hired hand! So why am I a successful home business owner? Because I've learned to fill the holes in my entrepreneurial style, and compensate for my de...
• Have You Got Style? - Writing Ad Copy with Style takes practice, patience and
  preparation.
  
  I can't give you the practice or the patience, but I
  can help you to prepare!
  
  Product Vocabulary List:
  
  Start by building a "Product Vocabulary List". You ma...
• What is Your Temperament Style? - Understanding temperament styles will not only have a positive impact on the way you see yourself but it will also enhance your relationship with others. If you are a parent, it can dramatically improve the way you raise your children. If you are single, ...
• What's Your Client's Style? - ...
• DESIGNING WITH STYLE - One important aspect of good design is to give your site a
  theme and coherence. A great deal of this can be done using
  a stylesheet.
  
  Using stylesheets is not difficult. In fact it makes the
  task of designing a website that much easier. Ho...
• What's Your Client's Style? - When it comes to effective selling, one simple fact never changes: Selling is a relationship business. You already know all about your company’s products and services – and you’ve learned the fundamental aspects of the sales cycle.
  
  But have you eve...
• Florentine-Style - I owe my history teachers an apology. You tried your best to ignite even a glimmer of emotion in me for your subject, but I stymied you at every turn. Well into adulthood now, I'm reduced to making muttered comments that history is not my strong suit, wh...
• DO YOU KNOW YOUR 'WORK-STYLE'? - We each have a preferred 'working-style'. It is reflected in what we
  need to find satisfaction in our jobs and which positions fit us well.
  Often, though, we may have entered a field or particular work environment
  that simply does not match our...
• Nursing in Style - Many women are uncomfortable nursing in public. But today's nursing fashions can help you nurse with confidence, comfort, and style -- anytime, anywhere!
  
  The basics
  
  A good breastfeeding nightgown or pajamas will help you with those first da...