On language: er, um, (ahem!)
Article Abstract:
The use of the arch pause in written communications and publications is discussed. The origin of the increasingly widespread application of such pauses as "er", "um", "well", and "ahem" may have been The Economist in 1975.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
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Shtick
Article Abstract:
The origin of the word "shtick" is analyzed along with its varying interpretations. Correct ways to use umlauts are noted, along with some words which are in vogue.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
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Chad: a lexical star is born
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"Chad" is a word that was a mystery to most people before its use in ballot counting the the Florida presidential election of 2000.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2000
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