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  1. Blog Du Jour

     Fannishly Speaking
    Wed Oct 03 00:00:00 EDT 2007

    Can't tell your beserker from your Dyson sphere? These websites are devoted to the peculiar, fascinating -- and delicious -- argot of Science Fiction fandom and literature, many words of which have filtered into our mainstream language...

    Fanspeak Glossary

    Prototype Worlds

    Fannish Reference Works

    Turkey City Lexicon

  2. Language Lounge

     A Happy Ending
    Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2007
    That extra bit of dust floating about this month is from some venerable old tomes we pulled down from the Lounge library shelves to investigate a word pattern brought to our attention by a Lounge visitor. We hope that he will find the results of our investigation... splendid!

  3. Dog Eared

     Get the Kids Reading!
    Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2007

    Want to get your students (or children) excited about reading? We thought so. So we called up Georgia Scurletis, the amazing curriculum expert -- and veteran New York City high school English teacher -- who puts together our Visual Thesaurus lesson plans, for her advice. Georgia's picks:

    A classic: Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre
    "A love story that even a feminist can love... This novel turns the Cinderella tale on its head and allows students to see the Victorian Age through the eyes of the young impish narrator Jane. It's chock full of challenging and rich vocabulary, but the kids are motivated to keep reading since the narration is so compelling."

  4. Blog Excerpts

     Let's Write Together
    Sat Sep 29 00:00:00 EDT 2007
    Becoming a Writer Seriously, a blog that shares "tools and trade secrets for aspiring writers," offers a list of websites that "encourage active writing" through online collaboration between authors. Check out the post here.

  5. Word Count

     Writing Method: Painting a Damaged Character
    Sat Sep 29 00:00:00 EDT 2007
    The protagonist in Laurel Dewey's novel Protector has some, well, issues. But this character also exudes a deep sense of humanity, a feeling that has truly moved so many of the book's readers. So how did Laurel pull give her "damaged" character texture, dimension -- and soul? We asked the author for her insights, the latest of our series of conversations with Laurel about the novel-writing craft. Read on:

  6. Candlepower

     Finding Time to Read: Tips For Time-Deprived Professionals
    Wed Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2007
    We all know the amount of information thrown at us is overwhelming: from over-flowing email inboxes stuffed with the latest industry reports and e-newsletters to that tottering "to read" pile sitting on our desks, we're deluged with stuff that we either need or want to read.

  7. Blog Du Jour

     Ed Tech Blogs
    Wed Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2007

    Want to understand how technology is impacting students, teachers and schools? These blogs tackle the issues -- and controversies -- surrounding educational technology:

    DITBits

    The K12 Geek

    Not So Distant Future

  8. "Bad Language"

     How to Work From Home
    Mon Sep 24 00:00:00 EDT 2007
    The benefits of working from home are obvious. If you're a regular employee: you skip the commute and there are no office distractions for the day. If you're an entrepreneur: reduced overheads, no commuting and a congenial working environment.

  9. Dog Eared

     Tim Maleeny's Reads
    Mon Sep 24 00:00:00 EDT 2007

    We asked Tim Maleeny, the author of the thrillers Stealing the Dragon and the newly released Beating the Babushka, what's he's been reading lately. Here are his picks:

    A Field of Darkness by Cornelia Read. "A smart and provocative novel featuring Madeline Dare, one of the most compelling characters to appear in a long time. Suffused with a dry wit and social commentary that illuminates both the characters and the world we live in, this is one of the best written books I've read in a loooooong time."

    The Sacred Cut by David Hewson. "Hewson might be the best writer working today when it comes to capturing a sense of place. This intricate investigation of a grisly murder in Rome maintains terrific pacing from the first page without sacrificing attention to detail. You can practically feel the cobblestones beneath your feet as you turn the pages."

  10. Contest

     The Visual Thesaurus Crossword Puzzle: September edition!
    Sun Sep 23 00:00:00 EDT 2007
    Shout out to our VT puzzle solvers: Your September crossword has arrived! Like with all our puzzles, the Visual Thesaurus can help you figure out the theme. Think you know it? Click here to let us know. Please send your answer by October 1st. Oh yeah, last month's puzzle: The theme was "minor league." Thanks to all who sent us the answer!
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