Madeleine Cox
Contents contributed and discussions participated by Madeleine Cox
A Flood Tide of Flith - 1 views
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Short documentary made by David Jewell, made for Banned Books Week 2010.
Banned Books Week Banner - 1 views
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Some of the comments underneath could provide a good starting point for discussion. This source is also linked to the YouTube video posted above.
A Brief History of the Emoticon - 1 views
10 Social Media Cartoons - 2 views
Facebook Note: Time to show your colours - 1 views
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Comment on modern and derogatory use of word "gay".
World's Worst Photoshop Propaganda - 1 views
Matt cartoon - police - 0 views
Police revolt against David Cameron's reform agenda - 0 views
UK riots: young thugs 'should fear the police', says David Cameron's new crime adviser - 0 views
like - 0 views
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The Urban Dictionary definitions of "like"... including video clip.
It's, like, so common - 1 views
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Article responding to actress Emma Thompson's view of the (over)use of the word "like".
The Evolution of the Geek - 2 views
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Useful for any unit exploring stereotypes and language change.
Fox News Video - FoxNews.com - 0 views
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A news clip from July 22nd.
The news coverage of the Norway mass-killings was fact-free conjecture - 0 views
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Guardian journalist criticises speculation generated by news coverage
The Independent: article - 0 views
Language and Linguistics site - comment on Banned List - 0 views
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Comment on journalist John Rentoul's 'Banned List'
The Independent newspaper - banned cliches - 0 views
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Journalist blog post on cliched phrases he wants banned. Follow up on Twitter for an ever-growing list (and debate)...