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Some people often attribute human characteristics to their pets. The Militant Grammarian points out, others more often compare their own behavior with animals.
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On today's show, critical observations of birds from amateur birders and scientists can be shared on eBird, a real-time database. Also, the Springdale-based entrepreneurship support organization, Conexión de Negocios Latinos, starts its Entre Latinas program tomorrow. Plus, a preview of the fall symposium, "Good Medicine," and more.
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We cannot always think of the right word. That is when our brain does some fast: substituting. Our Militant Grammarian, Katherine Shurlds, explains tip-of-the-tongue syndrome. She also brings us some examples.
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For this Valentine's Day, our Militant Grammarian considers the language of love. Why do we "fall" in love or develop a "crush?"
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About 100 years ago, an armed mob attacked striking union railroad workers in Harrison. Ku Klux Klan members, city government officials and local business interests supported the outbreak anti-union violence. Arkansas historian Kenneth Barnes assembled the history of the railroad strike and attack for a new book. Also, the historic Garfield Elementary School is scheduled to close after the 2023-2024 school year. Plus, the Dallas Black Dance Theatre will perform at the Faulkner Performing Arts Center Thursday night, and more.
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Our Militant Grammarian, Katherine Shurlds, examines colloquial units of time like Jiffy and Blue Moon.
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On today's show, examining the impact of school vouchers. Plus, the Rogers Public Library is set to host children's book authors and illustrators. Also, the Militant Grammarian brings a list of anti-autonyms and more.
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Our Militant Grammarian returns with a list of anti-autonyms: words that look like they should mean the opposite of one another but actually mean the same thing.
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Our Militant Grammarian, Katherine Shurlds, comes back to our show next week with a new collection of facts, tidbits and quizzes about language. We get ready for her return with a visit she made to our studio last May to talk about the fun of punctuation.
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Our Militant Grammarian, Katherine Shurlds, will be back with new sessions about language soon. Today we wanted to share a Halloween-themed visit with her from 2021.