Press: Let the professor help you be wizard of words

(All really good wordsmithing advice -- however, as I'm realizing, people are either motivated or not motivated to learn and act on the latest tips for "intelligent design" in their writing, computing, housekeeping or whatever.)

Let the Professor Help You Be Wizard of Words
Jim Kershner, The Spokesman-Review Spokane

It's called "having a point" and it can make a great deal of difference, even in something as free-form as a blog. Here's an illustration:

Having a point: "Some say we should not bother to rebuild New Orleans. They're wrong. New Orleans is America's cultural soul. An America without New Orleans would be a diminished America."

Not having a point: "That whole New Orleans thing ... wow. A big mess. I watched some of it on TV. There was some awesome footage. Hey! My dog just did something really funny!!!"