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On today’s edition of the Weekly Rewind, we cover everything from currency to misplaced modifiers! What can we say? We like to keep you on your toes!

All About the Tubmans

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew announced earlier this week that Harriet Tubman will be replacing Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill, making Tubman the first African American to ever be featured on American currency. The update will also be the first to include a tactile feature to aid the blind. Every major change like this tends to be accompanied by controversy. This is no exception. Nay-sayers have turned to social media to express their disagreement with the currency update. I just want to let them all of them know that I will gladly take those $20 bills off their hands.

Curt Schilling Strikes Out

ESPN analyst and retired baseball player Curt Schilling was fired this week after posting a meme criticizing transgender bathroom policies. This incident proves the power of social media and how, even at the age of 49, people can face serious consequences for their posts.

Grammar Matters

A misplaced modifier walks into a bar for a drink that is dark, dirty and run down…Wait, what? When used correctly, modifiers can add depth and interest to your writing. A misplaced modifier, however, can make you an accidental comedian. Read some hilarious examples here.

Welcome to the Real World

We’re nearing the month of May which means graduation season is among us! Graduating from college can be overwhelming, especially when you don’t know exactly what you’re getting yourself into. Feel free to share this handy guide from Adweek with the graduates you may know.

Networking, For the Win!

It doesn’t take much to figure out that landing a job in the public relations industry has a lot to do with networking.  A few quality connections can make all the difference in your professional career. Check out this list of guidelines to help you make the most of your connections.