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B.A. in Linguistics - University of Texas, graduated with Honors
M.A. in Linguistics, ABD - University of Texas
PH.D. course work in Linguistics - University of Texas

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Founder of Vision Inspired Solutions (VIS) - Language Services
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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Blame: 30 of 54

"Can I borrow your laptop for a second? I just need to check my e-mail to see if I have an assignment due or not." He looked like any other student with a slight foreign accent that gave away the fact that he was not local. "Sure, hang on," Vincent responded as he finished typing his sentence and proceeded to save what he ha...
Business > Human Resources Tips for providing effective feedback in the workplace: 12 of 21

"Body odor is bad enough, but where on earth is it socially acceptable to spit and pass gas within shared office space?" If you've had to battle these sorts of complaints, you should know that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recognizes the employers right to impose grooming and hygiene standards. This...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Childhood: 55 of 77

MODERN MAN MEETS CHICKEN I told him the knife would break, but of course, he insisted that he knew what he was doing. Normally, he is a very competent man and I feel confident leaving him alone in the kitchen, sharp objects and all, but today he wasn't getting good reception from brain central. Shoulders raised, torso pushed...
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness How to tell if a product is ergonomically sound: 4 of 5

Anyone who has ever had a job has probably heard all about ergonomics. Usually choosing products for employees is the company's arena. But there are plenty of situations where we ourselves need to make decisions about items we use at home or work. How do you evaluate the ergonomic soundness of a product without having to hir...
Sciences > Sciences (Other) The social implications of transhumanism: 10 of 10

Transhumanism Super people are the stuff fantasy and Sci Fi are made of, but there are in fact scientists out there working on turning fiction to fact. They work toward eliminating weaknesses, illness, deficiencies, and even death through technological innovation. We're talking technology beyond pills, and more geared toward...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Jobs Basic project tips for the freelance technical writer: 4 of 4

Technical Writing Be Organized, Clear, and Careful The job of a technical writer is to organize complex information in a simple and clear way that can be understood by anyone. This goes beyond strong writing skills, like great spelling and perfect grammar. It takes someone who knows how to be organized, clear, and careful. B...
Health & Fitness > Health Testimonies Bells Palsy: Experiences: 4 of 4

"Can you understand what I'm saying?" When you have Bell's Palsy, a list of worries runs through your head like ticker tape. When you get to this one, at least you're talking to people again. After the horrifying moment of finding half her face numb and unresponsive, my friend Jane went to the doctor to find out she had Bell...