Tag Archives: words

How Occupy London Can Go About Occupying Londoners’ Hearts

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

In response to Occupy London’s Tweet for help, here are some tips about how they can effectively communicate their message and win over London’s Joe and Jill Average’s hearts. Continue reading →

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Insulting Tax Word Games Must Stop When Math is Clear

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

As council uses euphemisms and plays word games to avoid the term “tax hike” the math is simple — and for Londoners it simply doesn’t add up. Continue reading →

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Finding the Right Steps in the White Guy Linguistic Jig

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

In trying to find the right words, we often find ourselves tripping over our own tongues as part of what I’d like to call the White Guy Linguistic Jig. But finding a way to keep in step can add so much value and meaning to the words we write. Continue reading →

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I Swear! Language Matters

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

How the use of swearing can diminish your argument, why today’s kids don’t seem to understand that, and how George Carlin identified this over 20 years ago. Continue reading →

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Day of Silence Reminds Us of Need to Speak Up

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

Today’s Day of Silence brings up difficult questions about what constitutes humour, what constitutes bullying, and what our responsibilities are to young and old alike. Continue reading →

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