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Can We Please Agree Not to “Don’t Disagree?”

Posted on June 18, 2009, 12:15 am, by Devon, under Friendly Advice.

Most of us are guilty of using corporatespeak from time to time.  I’m no innocent here, although I don’t know think I’ve ever used the word “synergy” with a straight face.  That said, I still say “it is what it is” every now and then.  (I know… I’m working on it.)
We won’t shake these things [...]

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You Keep Using that Word… “Comprised”

Posted on May 31, 2009, 1:00 pm, by Devon, under Friendly Advice.

FADE IN:
EXT. CLIFFS OF INSANITY - DAY
VIZZINI
As a matter of fact, Florin is comprised of 8 minor city-states.
INIGO MONTOYA
You keep using that word.  I do not think it means what you think it means.
VIZZINI
Am I going mad, or did the word “think” escape your lips!?  “Comprised” means “made up” or “formed.”
INIGO MONTOYA
No, it doesn’t.  You’re [...]

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