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  1. Candlepower

     Know Thy User. Or, Where's That Darn Phone Number!
    Mon May 01 00:00:00 EDT 2006

    If you have a website -- whether you're a blogger, mom-and-pop or 800-pound orangutan - you think about "user experience." That, of course, is obvious. But ever try to find a phone number on a company's website? How many clicks did it take? Well, maybe not so obvious.

  2. Blog Du Jour

     Language Lounger's Picks
    Mon May 01 00:00:00 EDT 2006

    Our columnist Orin Hargraves checks out these three sites to learn more about language:

    The American Dialect Society Email List (subscribe here) is not for the faint of heart -- it's high volume. But if you want to be in on the banter of many prominent observers of contemporary usage, it's the place to be. If you read regularly you'll get a feel for who has something interesting to say, and who just witters on about any old thing.

    Language Log has numerous posters, many of them professional linguists. Again, if you read this regularly you'll get a pretty good feel for whose observations interest you.

    A some-time contributor to Language Lounge is Geoffrey Nunberg. You've probably heard his commentaries about language on the NPR program "Fresh Air." If you've missed any of them, they always make a good read on his website . He's also got a great bunch of links to other language-related blogs.

    Don't forget: Send us your top blogs -- and tell us why you like 'em. Email us.

  3. Dog Eared

     Reading about Writing
    Mon May 01 00:00:00 EDT 2006

    Dog Eared is the section where you, the good subscribers of Visual Thesaurus, recommend the books you love.

    I, your humble editor, will kick things off by telling you about four of my favorite books on writing.

    1. Writing Broadcast News--Shorter, Sharper, Stronger, by Mervin Block. I know it says "broadcast news" in the title, but trust me: This book will help you with any kind of writing.
    2. The Art of Fact, edited by Kevin Kerrane and Ben Yagoda. An anthology of "literary journalism," it features writers as diverse as Daniel Defoe and Lillian Ross.
    3. Spunk & Bite, by Arthur Plotnik. If you think Strunk & White is a wee bit outdated, you're not alone.
    4. On Writing Well, by William Zinsser. This oldie but goodie still resonates.

  4. Announcements

     Introducing the new Visual Thesaurus Magazine!
    Mon May 01 00:00:00 EDT 2006

    Starting today you'll notice a big change on our subscriber homepage: A new magazine dedicated to people passionate about words -- people like you! In the coming weeks we'll post features about writing, teaching, learning, creating -- and much more. We hope you enjoy our new look.

    We also want to hear from you: Please let us know what you think. And if you're interested in contributing, please let us know, too.

  5. Language Lounge

     All About (S)eve(n)
    Mon May 01 00:00:00 EDT 2006
    250 years ago this month, on May 15th 1756, the tipping point in widespread European conflict came when England declared war on France and her allies, marking the official beginning of what came to be called the Seven Years' War. In commemoration, the Lounge has gone massively rococo with mock Chippendale furniture, and secured perukes for all the gentlemen and ruffs for the ladies. The Visual Thesaurus is celebrating by collecting together and examine all things seven.

  6. Language Lounge

     Make Mine Dry
    Sat Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 2006
    A vacation in the desert recently gave the Lounge an opportunity to scrutinize a couple of old words in English and ponder their careers. Overall the experience left us rather high and -- dry.

  7. Language Lounge

     Writer's Craft
    Wed Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 2006
    Craft, a venerable and ancient word in English, appears to have grown so old that it can no longer defend itself against misuse by even well-meaning speakers and writers. This month the Lounge crafts its response to the phenomenon.

  8. Language Lounge

     In All Truthiness
    Wed Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 2006
    At what point do you conclude that spin doctors have spun out of control? The American Dialect Society thinks that the answer to that question is blowing in the wind. In the Lounge this month, we examine their findings.

  9. Language Lounge

     Die Ewige Frage
    Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2006
    If you've always longed to hitch your lederhosen to the zeitgeist but didn't know whether it was appropriate to do so with a karabiner, this month's Language Lounge is for you: we survey the influence of modern German on English, with tips from the top about when to translate and when to merely borrow.

  10. Shameless Self Promotion

     Sweet Words
    Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2006

    "I have to say that VISUAL THESAURUS is the one addition to my new Apple/Intel computer I would never be without. I write professionally and I am a dreadful typist. When I proof my work or just simple email, my VT is open. As a matter of fact it opens when the computer goes on. I have sent it as a gift to my children and friends who write as well. I have no shame about pushing a product that is both helpful, practical and reasonable in price. If you write or email often, this is an indispensable tool. You will wonder how you managed without it. And you do not need to be a computer whiz to use it. :-)" -- subscriber from Jerusalem, Israel

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