Dictionary Proves To Be Big Task For Doubleday Editor
Sidney I. Landy, editor in chief of the new Doubleday Dictionary, explains the challenge of reducing 350000 cited items to 85000. He cites technology, medicine, politics and media as key sources shaping language, and details criteria for including new words and meanings. He discusses gender usage, taboo terms, and the shift toward informal language while noting his passion for running and a past teaching post at Miami University.
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Joy Stilley
AP Newsfeatures
New York
Sidney I. Landy
Landau
Women’s Liberation Movement
Miami University
Ohio
Muscle spasm causes and simple reliefs in back
A reader asks about left back muscle spasm between hip and shoulder blade. Dr Thosteson cites nerve irritation from a back sprain or disc problems but says posture is most common. Wet heat or gentle massage can ease pain. if persistent, consult an orthopedist to rule out spinal defect.
Palm Trees Across the World and Their Uses
A wide read on palm trees notes more than 2600 species thriving in warm climates with varied forms from 3 feet to over 100 feet tall. They provide shade oxygen homes for wildlife and fibers oils wax and coconuts, while some species yield dates toddy and edible leaves. Random E Olds founded Detroit's first auto plant in 1899 and there are notices of creditors and public notices from North Carolina and Alberta about estates and services for the elderly.
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Andy
Leslie Olson
Vauxhall
Alta
Canada
Tropics
Aging Project Nutritionist
Piedmont Triad Council of Governments
Pinecroft Road
Greensboro
North Carolina
Piedmont -Triad Council of Government
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Montheu
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C.C. Hughes
Dallas Furniture
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Bobby Witcher
C & B Tree Service
Triad Tree
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Larry Poctor
Don Rickert
Toby Lindsay
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Hill Aluminum
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U Wi Corona Ae
Eyume
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Prentiss Williams
Jack Hurt
Calle P
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Jimmy Norton
Charles Norton
Greund
Communication Electronics
Trinity
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Hilltop Heights
Friendship Township
Harry Levinson
Tarr Drive
Rockingham Road
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Rock Creek Township
Franch P. Wise
Fleming Road
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Charles 5. Cameron
Gaston D. Faison
Gullerd County
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