Linguist reframes dude as a versatile social tool
University of Pittsburgh linguist Scott Kiesling argues in American Speech that the term dude is more than a surf slur. He outlines uses in greetings exclamations commiseration agreement surprise and disgust, highlighting its social functions.
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Scott Kiesling
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The Evolution of Dude in Masculine Language
Kiesling analyzes how the term dude signals cool solidarity among young men and sometimes women, tracing its history from a scarecrow to a symbol of leisurely success. The study uses taped fraternity chats from 1993 and student reports from 2001 2002 to map usage patterns and social boundaries.
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Kiesling
Ridgemont High
American Dialectic Society
Americandialect
Red Tide Threatens Gulf Marine Life In Florida
Scientists track a 400 square mile red tide bloom off Naples to Fort Myers guiding mass fish kills and several dolphin deaths. Karenia brevis toxins affect fish and shellfish, with potential human symptoms. NOAA and Fish and Wildlife Institute scientists will test waters as the bloom moves south along the Gulf coast.
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Young 16 year old wins U S Chess Championship
16 year old Hikaru Nakamura of White Plains New York wins the U S Chess Championship in San Diego earning 25 000 dollars after two overtime wins over Alex Stripinsky of Rego Park New York The field included 65 competitors Nakamura born in Japan learned chess from his stepfather and began competing at age seven He became an American grandmaster last year and trained at home with his mother The separate women’s tournament saw Rusudan Goletiani defeat Tatev Abrahamyan for 12 500 dollars
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Hartsdale
Tatev Abrahamyan
Glendale
Study says Medicaid drug reimbursements overpay some costs
A congressional review finds Medicaid paid 56 cents for seven generic medicines that cost 22 cents to acquire, suggesting reforms could save hundreds of millions yearly. Lawmakers say current reimbursement reflects overpayments and may invite exploitation, with costs rising from 10 years prior to 31 billion dollars in 2008.
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Washington
Joe Barton
Texas
House Energy and Commerce Committee
Barton
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