G'Day, Mates!

If you're planning to visit Australia or write a story featuring an Australian character, you might want to visit this site to learn the latest slang terms. If someone calls you a town bike or says you're spunky, you might want to know if you're being insulted or complimented! CNN has an interesting article that explores this topic.

Worn-out Words

Happy New Year!

One of the first stories I noticed on MSNBC bright and early on this first day of 2007 was this list of words and phrases considered tired and ready for retirement. Created by Lake Superior State University, this annual list notes "Words and Phrases Banished from the Queen’s English for Mis-Use, Over-Use and General Uselessness.” Some of this year's entries include "TomKat," "truthiness," and "gone/went missing." Read the whole article and see if you agree with the choices.