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Is This A Joke?

August 27, 2008

Warning: Harsh words on the way today. This jargon-laden kids‘ “game” found on the EPA’s website, perfectly illustrates the attitude and behavior I started this blog (and company) to address [...]

The Language of Litter

August 25, 2008

The Sheriff pulled up next to a man unloading garbage out of his pick-up into the ditch. The Sheriff asked, “Why are you dumping garbage in the ditch? Don’t you [...]

Maybe We Should Just Grunt Like Cavemen

August 25, 2008

“Why are we more likely to discuss a gossipy rumor at a party than a policy error that can actually make a material difference to our own lives?” That’s a [...]

Sometimes One Word Is All It Takes

August 21, 2008

Not only does this subway poster use “Balance,” a word that works — it really doesn’t say anything else at all! That’s a testimony to just how powerful this particular [...]

Newspaper Industry Bloodbath Continues

August 21, 2008

This time it’s Gannett — which owns newspapers across the country — shedding 1,000 jobs. This means a lot for us… as recently as 2005, Yale University found that newspapers [...]

Chronicle: Jargon an “Addiction”

August 19, 2008

You’re not alone! Jargon and shoptalk are common throughout the charity world, too, according to this article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Turns out I’m not alone, either. The article [...]

Invitations, eCards, Party Ideas… and Raising Hell for the Man!

August 18, 2008

When it comes to influencing government officials, there’s just nothing quite as effective as an in-person protest or demonstration. So next time you’re thinking about organizing an event, why not [...]

If a Picture is Worth A Thousand Words, What Do These Say?

August 18, 2008

In their 2008 scorecard on the General Assembly, the Virginia League of Conservation Voters does a great job using words to convey to voters how they can hold elected officials [...]