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Candlepower

Ad and marketing creatives

Amo, Amas, Amateur
Thu Feb 18 09:00:00 EST 2021
By Nancy Friedman

If we were guided by history and etymology, we'd all be proud to wear amateur on our sleeves.  Continue reading...
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Evasive Maneuvers

Euphemisms old and new

Catching the Last Tuna Home
Thu Feb 11 09:00:00 EST 2021
By Mark Peters

One thing we can all agree on in 2021 is the only thing we have to fear is tuna itself.  Continue reading...
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Language Lounge

A Monthly Column for Word Lovers

Phun with Fonnix
Thu Feb 04 09:00:00 EST 2021
By Orin Hargraves

Sounds tend to survive the migration between languages more dependably than letters do. Let phonics show you the way!  Continue reading...
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Word Count

Writers Talk About Writing

Why You Should Resist the Writing Rituals of Famous Authors
Thu Jan 28 09:00:00 EST 2021
By Daphne Gray-Grant

Learn why you should stop comparing your writing rituals to that of famous authors.  Continue reading...
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Candlepower

Ad and marketing creatives

Who Needs Vwls?
Thu Jan 21 09:00:00 EST 2021
By Nancy Friedman

A lot of brand names are going full-consonantal. They have a lot of historical precedent.  Continue reading...
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Evasive Maneuvers

Euphemisms old and new

The Euphemism of The Year That Shall Not Be Named
Thu Jan 14 09:00:00 EST 2021
By Mark Peters

It's finally here — Euphemism of the Year! Find out this year's most contested, contestable, and detestable term of the year.  Continue reading...
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Language Lounge

A Monthly Column for Word Lovers

Roll Another One, Just Like the Other One
Tue Jan 05 09:00:00 EST 2021
By Orin Hargraves

Have you seen these movies? Explore how movie-inspired memes become firmly embedded in the English language.  Continue reading...
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