A 50-something boss in Reno, Nevada, wants suggestions on speaking with and writing for his younger co-workers. When does your own communication style make you sound out-of-date, and when does using younger folks’ slang make you sound like...
Public Radio Nonprofit Development Associate Summary Wayword, Inc., the nonprofit entity producing the nationwide public radio program A Way with Words, seeks an experienced development and fundraising associate to maximize our growing revenue...
checkbook charity n.— «During good times, our donors have set aside significant charitable dollars, and now are able to tap those funds when they are needed most.…It demonstrates how donor advised funds can help people go beyond...
A San Diego woman is bothered by the convention of addressing envelopes to Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. Shouldn’t we also include the woman’s first name?
liver-versary n.— «She was given a new lease on life when she became one of the first patients in London to receive a liver transplant.…Fisher recently marked the 25th anniversary of her transplant —”liver-versary,” as...
splitter n.— «Schaffler estimates that Armstrong has helped as many as 600 patients. Armstrong is what’s known as a splitter, meaning each time he donates his platelets can serve up to three people.» —“Platelet donor gives gift of...