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It's, like, so common - 1 views

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  • Madeleine Cox on 03 Aug 11
     
    Article responding to actress Emma Thompson's view of the (over)use of the word "like".
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The Evolution of the Geek - 2 views

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    Useful for any unit exploring stereotypes and language change.
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Fox News Video - FoxNews.com - 0 views

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    A news clip from July 22nd.
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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
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Language and Linguistics site - comment on Banned List - 0 views

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    Comment on journalist John Rentoul's 'Banned List'
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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)...
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Top Ten Culture Videos - 1 views

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    Business culture blogger lists youtube clips showing culture and business communication.
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Dictionary Evangelist - 0 views

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  • Madeleine Cox on 13 Jul 11
     
    Lexicographer Erin McKean's blog - the premise for which is also given at the end of her 2007 TED talk. There are links to her articles for the Boston Globe and to other potentially useful articles and resources on the web.
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mental_floss Blog » Niche Blogs: The English Language - 0 views

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    This site links to a range of blogs focusing on (or 'policing') misuse of punctuation, poor grammar... etc.
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The Reinvention of Literature [Well Played] - 0 views

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    Literature transformed into a new medium: video game or "theater" as Brian Crecente suggests...
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