Tuesday, June 03, 2008

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Word Choice: The Over Use of Literally

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:20:46 PDT
They seem to make this mistake in nearly every TV show, Newspaper, Radio Show, and blog. It may be just a pet-peve but, I expect the people who are paid lots of money to speak correctly. The issue is that they use the word “Literally” to replace “Metaphorically” or “almost”, “like”, “close to”, or “there seems to be”; Which is not correct.

Coalition delays same-sex couple laws - The Age


Coalition delays same-sex couple laws
The Age, Australia - 9 hours ago
The Coalition finally resolved not to oppose the bill, instead opting to move an amendment in the House to affirm the role of marriage and call for ...


Con job at The Weather Channel

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:50:39 PDT
The move away from scientific forecasting of the weather to sensationalized leftist political advocacy is in part due to the influence of Wonya Lucas, executive vice president and general manager of The Weather Channel Networks.

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Had a C-Section? Good Luck Getting Insurance

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:28:00 PDT
Sexism is rampant in the way the health insurance industry doles out coverage.

Why the US Military is a Force Against National Health Care

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:18:21 PDT
Until the Nixon era, the US military had a mandatory enlistment program. When Nixon abolished the draft, enlistment decreased by roughly 50%. Recruiters had to find new ways of luring in potential soldiers. They added cash bonuses, increased the number of recruiters, and, offered a sweet healthcare package.