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Know the difference: deep-seated vs. deep-seeded
"Deep-seated" means something is firmly established.
"Deep-seeded" means someone did not know how to spell “deep-seated.”
Example: He has a deep-seated hatred of Depeche Mode songs.
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"Deep-seated" means something is firmly established.
"Deep-seeded" means someone did not know how to spell “deep-seated.”
Example: He has a deep-seated hatred of Depeche Mode songs.
#EditorsNote
January 19, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Know the difference: deep-seated vs. deep-seeded
"Deep-seated" means something is firmly established.
"Deep-seeded" means someone did not know how to spell “deep-seated.”
Example: He has a deep-seated hatred of Depeche Mode songs.
#EditorsNote
"Deep-seated" means something is firmly established.
"Deep-seeded" means someone did not know how to spell “deep-seated.”
Example: He has a deep-seated hatred of Depeche Mode songs.
#EditorsNote
Vocabulary word: diaspora
A diaspora is a scattered population whose origin lies within a smaller geographic locale.
It comes from the same Greek word as "dispersed."
Example: You will find CU alumni all over the world now. There is quite a diaspora of Buffaloes.
#EditorsNote
A diaspora is a scattered population whose origin lies within a smaller geographic locale.
It comes from the same Greek word as "dispersed."
Example: You will find CU alumni all over the world now. There is quite a diaspora of Buffaloes.
#EditorsNote
January 17, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Vocabulary word: diaspora
A diaspora is a scattered population whose origin lies within a smaller geographic locale.
It comes from the same Greek word as "dispersed."
Example: You will find CU alumni all over the world now. There is quite a diaspora of Buffaloes.
#EditorsNote
A diaspora is a scattered population whose origin lies within a smaller geographic locale.
It comes from the same Greek word as "dispersed."
Example: You will find CU alumni all over the world now. There is quite a diaspora of Buffaloes.
#EditorsNote
Know the difference: that vs. which
'That' is for essential clauses & 'which' non-essential.
So if a clause is necessary, use 'that,' without a comma.
If the clause is an aside, use 'which' and a comma.
Ex: There’s the child that bit me.
He got on the floor, which is dirty, and bit me.
#EditorsNote
'That' is for essential clauses & 'which' non-essential.
So if a clause is necessary, use 'that,' without a comma.
If the clause is an aside, use 'which' and a comma.
Ex: There’s the child that bit me.
He got on the floor, which is dirty, and bit me.
#EditorsNote
January 15, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Know the difference: that vs. which
'That' is for essential clauses & 'which' non-essential.
So if a clause is necessary, use 'that,' without a comma.
If the clause is an aside, use 'which' and a comma.
Ex: There’s the child that bit me.
He got on the floor, which is dirty, and bit me.
#EditorsNote
'That' is for essential clauses & 'which' non-essential.
So if a clause is necessary, use 'that,' without a comma.
If the clause is an aside, use 'which' and a comma.
Ex: There’s the child that bit me.
He got on the floor, which is dirty, and bit me.
#EditorsNote
Editing bit: Mx.
It's meant to replace Mr. or Mrs. as an option that doesn't show gender or marital status.
It has made its way into print periodically since 1977 but has recently grown more popular.
It's pronounced like "mix."
#EditorsNote
It's meant to replace Mr. or Mrs. as an option that doesn't show gender or marital status.
It has made its way into print periodically since 1977 but has recently grown more popular.
It's pronounced like "mix."
#EditorsNote
January 14, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Editing bit: Mx.
It's meant to replace Mr. or Mrs. as an option that doesn't show gender or marital status.
It has made its way into print periodically since 1977 but has recently grown more popular.
It's pronounced like "mix."
#EditorsNote
It's meant to replace Mr. or Mrs. as an option that doesn't show gender or marital status.
It has made its way into print periodically since 1977 but has recently grown more popular.
It's pronounced like "mix."
#EditorsNote
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Word Fact
Applejack
Jacking is a freeze distillation process.
*Traditionally* one makes Applejack by freezing hard Apple cider to the point that the water becomes ice but the alcohol is still liquid … and then removing the ice.
The jacking is repeated until desired result is achieved.
Applejack
Jacking is a freeze distillation process.
*Traditionally* one makes Applejack by freezing hard Apple cider to the point that the water becomes ice but the alcohol is still liquid … and then removing the ice.
The jacking is repeated until desired result is achieved.
January 13, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Word Fact
Applejack
Jacking is a freeze distillation process.
*Traditionally* one makes Applejack by freezing hard Apple cider to the point that the water becomes ice but the alcohol is still liquid … and then removing the ice.
The jacking is repeated until desired result is achieved.
Applejack
Jacking is a freeze distillation process.
*Traditionally* one makes Applejack by freezing hard Apple cider to the point that the water becomes ice but the alcohol is still liquid … and then removing the ice.
The jacking is repeated until desired result is achieved.
Know the difference: lets vs let's
"Let's" is the contracted "let us," meaning "I suggest we do"
"Lets" is a verb meaning "to allow"
Ex: Let's moon this guy.
See if he lets us moon him without turning a hose on us.
He lets that 20-something blonde moon him.
Let's remember we are not 20.
#EditorsNote
"Let's" is the contracted "let us," meaning "I suggest we do"
"Lets" is a verb meaning "to allow"
Ex: Let's moon this guy.
See if he lets us moon him without turning a hose on us.
He lets that 20-something blonde moon him.
Let's remember we are not 20.
#EditorsNote
January 13, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Know the difference: lets vs let's
"Let's" is the contracted "let us," meaning "I suggest we do"
"Lets" is a verb meaning "to allow"
Ex: Let's moon this guy.
See if he lets us moon him without turning a hose on us.
He lets that 20-something blonde moon him.
Let's remember we are not 20.
#EditorsNote
"Let's" is the contracted "let us," meaning "I suggest we do"
"Lets" is a verb meaning "to allow"
Ex: Let's moon this guy.
See if he lets us moon him without turning a hose on us.
He lets that 20-something blonde moon him.
Let's remember we are not 20.
#EditorsNote
Editing bit: The acronym PIN is acceptable on first and all references to a personal identification number.
It is not appropriate to say or write "PIN number." That's like saying POV view, IMO opinion or USA America.
#EditorsNote
It is not appropriate to say or write "PIN number." That's like saying POV view, IMO opinion or USA America.
#EditorsNote
January 12, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Editing bit: The acronym PIN is acceptable on first and all references to a personal identification number.
It is not appropriate to say or write "PIN number." That's like saying POV view, IMO opinion or USA America.
#EditorsNote
It is not appropriate to say or write "PIN number." That's like saying POV view, IMO opinion or USA America.
#EditorsNote
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The Belgian shepherd breed is capitalized as Malinois, as in President Obama met Cairo, the Belgian Malinois on the Bin Laden raid.
January 12, 2026 at 9:17 AM
The Belgian shepherd breed is capitalized as Malinois, as in President Obama met Cairo, the Belgian Malinois on the Bin Laden raid.
Editing bit: dogs (cont.)
Examples: I have a French bulldog and a Boston terrier, and I sneaked them in to some basketball games last year, including to see the Terriers beat the Bears.
#EditorsNote
Examples: I have a French bulldog and a Boston terrier, and I sneaked them in to some basketball games last year, including to see the Terriers beat the Bears.
#EditorsNote
January 11, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Editing bit: dogs (cont.)
Examples: I have a French bulldog and a Boston terrier, and I sneaked them in to some basketball games last year, including to see the Terriers beat the Bears.
#EditorsNote
Examples: I have a French bulldog and a Boston terrier, and I sneaked them in to some basketball games last year, including to see the Terriers beat the Bears.
#EditorsNote
Editing bit: dogs (cont.)
If a breed is generally not capitalized, such as bulldog or terrier, but in the context is a proper noun because it is, let's say, a school mascot, it is capitalized.
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#EditorsNote
If a breed is generally not capitalized, such as bulldog or terrier, but in the context is a proper noun because it is, let's say, a school mascot, it is capitalized.
Continues...
#EditorsNote
January 11, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Editing bit: dogs (cont.)
If a breed is generally not capitalized, such as bulldog or terrier, but in the context is a proper noun because it is, let's say, a school mascot, it is capitalized.
Continues...
#EditorsNote
If a breed is generally not capitalized, such as bulldog or terrier, but in the context is a proper noun because it is, let's say, a school mascot, it is capitalized.
Continues...
#EditorsNote
Editing bit: dogs (cont.)
Some have tricky spelling. Be sure to get that second 'h' in Dachshund, and to use an 'a' in Dalmatian. Both are capitalized.
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#EditorsNote
Some have tricky spelling. Be sure to get that second 'h' in Dachshund, and to use an 'a' in Dalmatian. Both are capitalized.
Continues....
#EditorsNote
January 11, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Editing bit: dogs (cont.)
Some have tricky spelling. Be sure to get that second 'h' in Dachshund, and to use an 'a' in Dalmatian. Both are capitalized.
Continues....
#EditorsNote
Some have tricky spelling. Be sure to get that second 'h' in Dachshund, and to use an 'a' in Dalmatian. Both are capitalized.
Continues....
#EditorsNote
Editing bits: dogs
Most breed names are not capitalized, but some include a proper noun, such as the name of a country, so only that part would be capitalized. For instance, it's German shepherd and Labrador retriever.
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#EditorsNote
Most breed names are not capitalized, but some include a proper noun, such as the name of a country, so only that part would be capitalized. For instance, it's German shepherd and Labrador retriever.
Continues...
#EditorsNote
January 11, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Editing bits: dogs
Most breed names are not capitalized, but some include a proper noun, such as the name of a country, so only that part would be capitalized. For instance, it's German shepherd and Labrador retriever.
Continues...
#EditorsNote
Most breed names are not capitalized, but some include a proper noun, such as the name of a country, so only that part would be capitalized. For instance, it's German shepherd and Labrador retriever.
Continues...
#EditorsNote
Know the difference: mad vs. angry
Mad means crazy or mentally ill.
Angry means experiencing anger -- a negative emotion ranging from irritation to rage.
Ex: That dude is talking to himself in public. I think he's mad.
I'm angry about being scammed by that "appliance repair" business.
#EditorsNote
Mad means crazy or mentally ill.
Angry means experiencing anger -- a negative emotion ranging from irritation to rage.
Ex: That dude is talking to himself in public. I think he's mad.
I'm angry about being scammed by that "appliance repair" business.
#EditorsNote
January 10, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Know the difference: mad vs. angry
Mad means crazy or mentally ill.
Angry means experiencing anger -- a negative emotion ranging from irritation to rage.
Ex: That dude is talking to himself in public. I think he's mad.
I'm angry about being scammed by that "appliance repair" business.
#EditorsNote
Mad means crazy or mentally ill.
Angry means experiencing anger -- a negative emotion ranging from irritation to rage.
Ex: That dude is talking to himself in public. I think he's mad.
I'm angry about being scammed by that "appliance repair" business.
#EditorsNote
Know the difference: your vs. you're
"Your" means "belonging to you."
"You're" means "you are." It's a contraction of a pronoun and a verb.
Ex: Your shoes are on the wrong feet, and it is excellent.
Hey! You're wearing my shoes.
Yes, your shoes are on my feet.
#EditorsNote
"Your" means "belonging to you."
"You're" means "you are." It's a contraction of a pronoun and a verb.
Ex: Your shoes are on the wrong feet, and it is excellent.
Hey! You're wearing my shoes.
Yes, your shoes are on my feet.
#EditorsNote
January 9, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Know the difference: your vs. you're
"Your" means "belonging to you."
"You're" means "you are." It's a contraction of a pronoun and a verb.
Ex: Your shoes are on the wrong feet, and it is excellent.
Hey! You're wearing my shoes.
Yes, your shoes are on my feet.
#EditorsNote
"Your" means "belonging to you."
"You're" means "you are." It's a contraction of a pronoun and a verb.
Ex: Your shoes are on the wrong feet, and it is excellent.
Hey! You're wearing my shoes.
Yes, your shoes are on my feet.
#EditorsNote
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And then there’s maquis, the rural French resistance in WW2. Pronounced ma-key
January 8, 2026 at 7:03 PM
And then there’s maquis, the rural French resistance in WW2. Pronounced ma-key
Know the difference: marquee vs. marquis
A marquee is a big sign at a theater.
A marquis is a member of royalty, below duke, above count.
They are pronounced the same.
#EditorsNote
A marquee is a big sign at a theater.
A marquis is a member of royalty, below duke, above count.
They are pronounced the same.
#EditorsNote
January 8, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Know the difference: marquee vs. marquis
A marquee is a big sign at a theater.
A marquis is a member of royalty, below duke, above count.
They are pronounced the same.
#EditorsNote
A marquee is a big sign at a theater.
A marquis is a member of royalty, below duke, above count.
They are pronounced the same.
#EditorsNote
Editing bit: airlifted
Avoid the word "airlifted," and especially don't say "airlifted by helicopter."
Just say "flown" or "transported."
#EditorsNote
Avoid the word "airlifted," and especially don't say "airlifted by helicopter."
Just say "flown" or "transported."
#EditorsNote
January 7, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Editing bit: airlifted
Avoid the word "airlifted," and especially don't say "airlifted by helicopter."
Just say "flown" or "transported."
#EditorsNote
Avoid the word "airlifted," and especially don't say "airlifted by helicopter."
Just say "flown" or "transported."
#EditorsNote
Know the difference: stationery vs. stationary
Stationery is stuff you send a letter on ("Letter" has only E for vowels)
Stationary is staying in place ("Stand" has only A for vowels)
Ex: I wrote my rant on what appeared to be attorney stationery.
My case has been stationary for years.
#EditorsNote
Stationery is stuff you send a letter on ("Letter" has only E for vowels)
Stationary is staying in place ("Stand" has only A for vowels)
Ex: I wrote my rant on what appeared to be attorney stationery.
My case has been stationary for years.
#EditorsNote
January 5, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Know the difference: stationery vs. stationary
Stationery is stuff you send a letter on ("Letter" has only E for vowels)
Stationary is staying in place ("Stand" has only A for vowels)
Ex: I wrote my rant on what appeared to be attorney stationery.
My case has been stationary for years.
#EditorsNote
Stationery is stuff you send a letter on ("Letter" has only E for vowels)
Stationary is staying in place ("Stand" has only A for vowels)
Ex: I wrote my rant on what appeared to be attorney stationery.
My case has been stationary for years.
#EditorsNote
Editing bit: Pokemon
According to the AP Stylebook, it's "Pokemon Go," with quotation marks. There is no accent mark.
The plural of Pokemon is Pokemon.
Use made-up words sparingly, but Pokestop is OK.
#EditorsNote
According to the AP Stylebook, it's "Pokemon Go," with quotation marks. There is no accent mark.
The plural of Pokemon is Pokemon.
Use made-up words sparingly, but Pokestop is OK.
#EditorsNote
January 4, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Editing bit: Pokemon
According to the AP Stylebook, it's "Pokemon Go," with quotation marks. There is no accent mark.
The plural of Pokemon is Pokemon.
Use made-up words sparingly, but Pokestop is OK.
#EditorsNote
According to the AP Stylebook, it's "Pokemon Go," with quotation marks. There is no accent mark.
The plural of Pokemon is Pokemon.
Use made-up words sparingly, but Pokestop is OK.
#EditorsNote
Know the diff: tenet vs. tenant
A tenet is a belief or principle
A tenant is someone who lives in digs they don't own.
Both words are from the Latin "tenere" (to hold), as do "tenacious" and "tenure"
Ex: Philanthropy is a major tenet of my community
My tenants wish I were philanthropic
#EditorsNote
A tenet is a belief or principle
A tenant is someone who lives in digs they don't own.
Both words are from the Latin "tenere" (to hold), as do "tenacious" and "tenure"
Ex: Philanthropy is a major tenet of my community
My tenants wish I were philanthropic
#EditorsNote
January 3, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Know the diff: tenet vs. tenant
A tenet is a belief or principle
A tenant is someone who lives in digs they don't own.
Both words are from the Latin "tenere" (to hold), as do "tenacious" and "tenure"
Ex: Philanthropy is a major tenet of my community
My tenants wish I were philanthropic
#EditorsNote
A tenet is a belief or principle
A tenant is someone who lives in digs they don't own.
Both words are from the Latin "tenere" (to hold), as do "tenacious" and "tenure"
Ex: Philanthropy is a major tenet of my community
My tenants wish I were philanthropic
#EditorsNote
January 2, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Know the difference: exalt vs exult
Exalt means celebrate a thing of greatness.
It's transitive; it must have a direct object. You can't just exalt, you have to exalt a thing.
Exult means want to do a happy dance.
It's intransitive.
Ex: Dexy's Midnight Runners exalted Eileen.
Girls just wanna exult.
Exalt means celebrate a thing of greatness.
It's transitive; it must have a direct object. You can't just exalt, you have to exalt a thing.
Exult means want to do a happy dance.
It's intransitive.
Ex: Dexy's Midnight Runners exalted Eileen.
Girls just wanna exult.
January 1, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Know the difference: exalt vs exult
Exalt means celebrate a thing of greatness.
It's transitive; it must have a direct object. You can't just exalt, you have to exalt a thing.
Exult means want to do a happy dance.
It's intransitive.
Ex: Dexy's Midnight Runners exalted Eileen.
Girls just wanna exult.
Exalt means celebrate a thing of greatness.
It's transitive; it must have a direct object. You can't just exalt, you have to exalt a thing.
Exult means want to do a happy dance.
It's intransitive.
Ex: Dexy's Midnight Runners exalted Eileen.
Girls just wanna exult.
Editing bit: the new year
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are holidays, so they are proper nouns and are capitalized.
But if you are wishing someone a happy new year, keep your fingers off that shift key.
#EditorsNote
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are holidays, so they are proper nouns and are capitalized.
But if you are wishing someone a happy new year, keep your fingers off that shift key.
#EditorsNote
December 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Editing bit: the new year
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are holidays, so they are proper nouns and are capitalized.
But if you are wishing someone a happy new year, keep your fingers off that shift key.
#EditorsNote
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are holidays, so they are proper nouns and are capitalized.
But if you are wishing someone a happy new year, keep your fingers off that shift key.
#EditorsNote
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How to make your press release newsworthy
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How to Make Your Press Release Newsworthy
Some mainstream media will ignore your release because they deem it as less news than an advertisement for your product. Indeed, an announcement that your book will be released or that it has been …
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December 31, 2025 at 12:06 AM
How to make your press release newsworthy
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