by cityworks | Sep 3, 2015 | Jargon, Slang, Climate Change
We are proud to introduce the first installment of our series on “Slargon” with John Cook, a PhD Candidate and climate change researcher with the University of Queensland. Sometimes it takes a conversation over dinner to see the bigger picture, and...
by cityworks | Aug 9, 2013 | Jargon, Acronyms, Slang, Commentary
July was an interesting month for the Collaborative Services blog. We talked to language experts who believe that: 1. Jargon can be bad for your health. 2. Slang is, in its own right, pretty cool. 3. Texting – and all the abbreviations and acronyms that go with it –...
by cityworks | Jul 18, 2013 | Interviews, Jargon
Have you ever left your doctor’s office feeling confused after a visit? Perhaps the doctor’s explanation of your diagnosis or recommended course of treatment went right over your head? You are not alone. Unfortunately many people don’t understand...
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