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History of the N WordDiscusses the origin of the n-word as well as its use throughout U.S. history.
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Different Variations of the N-WordToo many people use the N-Word in our country. The N-Word is use by various people for various reasons. Why do we need to use the N-Word?
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Was Dr. Laura Right? was the "N-Word" Mainstreamed by African American Comedians? [Video]Dr. Laura's Use of the "N-Word" on her Radio Talk Show Set Off a Firestorm of Criticism. Part of Her Defense was African American Comedians' Use of the Word. Historically, It was Whites who Introduced the Taboo Word into Popular Culture. -
Jennifer Beals Returns to Television on Showtime's The L WordPhone interview with actress Jennifer Beals and of the stars of Showtime's The L Word about her acting career.
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The L Word: Farewell & ThanksShowtime's mega hit, The L Word has come to an end. The groundbreaking show will be missed.
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Paul Mooney on Michael Richards: He Cured Me of Using the N-WordComedian Paul Mooney vows to never use the N-word again during Jesse Jackson press conference -
The "N" Word and 20 Other Offensive WordsBesides the "N" word there are a great many other words that are equally offensive. Here is a list of words that Americans as a whole can do without.
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The L Word: Quiz on the Lesbian DramaThis is a quiz on the lesbian drama The L Word that airs on Showtime.
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Spread the Word to End the R-Word: Ban "Retard" from LanguageMarch 3 was Spread the Word to End the Word Day. The movement seeks to stop people from using the R-Word in a disparaging manner and to celebrate the contributions that people with disabilities make all over the world.
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The Written Word: How the Prevalence of Writing is a Threat to LiteratureThe ubiquity of the written word can lead us to take it for granted, to forget about its potential for joy, surprise and eloquent expression. All too easily we fall into the assumption that writing is purely functional.
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The "R" WordEssay on the power of words (to build up or destroy)
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Jennifer Aniston Says 'Retard' but Will Recover While Dr. Laura Uses the 'N-Word' and Loses Her Show; Is This Fair?Jennifer Aniston used the word "retard" on Live! with Regis & Kelly. Dr. Laura used the n-word this week and lost her show. Is there a double standard?
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Best Ways to Save Money: Use the "B" Word!If you're not budgeting every month, your money is heading out the door faster than you can stop it. Start using the "B" word to better your life.
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Burrying the "N" WordThers has been much debate about the "N" wod and its place in societ. This article attempts to shed light on its history, why Affrican Americans are offended by it, and its proper use.
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Shepard Smith Lets Loose the "F" Word Against Torture -- Live!Shepard Smith minced no words Wednesday night about how he feels about torture. He got so excited he dropped the "f" bomb -- the "f" word -- and said he didn't "give a rat's ass." To say that Shepard Smith has an opinion on torture, well... -
Mark Twain, Huckleberry Finn and the "N" WordAn upcoming edition of Mark Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" promises to remove all references the "n" word and other pejorative terms. I wonder what Mark Twain would make of this social, literary and cultural controversy? Find out more. -
Jenny Slate Fired from "SNL" Over Use of the "F" Word?New hiree Jenny Slate let slip the "f word" during a sketch on the "Saturday Night Live" season premiere where the players were saying "frickin'" every other word and rumors have been rampant on Twitter and the Web on whether she'll be fired. -
I'll Take the N-wordFor the past few months the n-word has made headlines, taking on a life of it's own. The University of Alabama held a conference to scrutinize the word and a host of Black leaders and celebrities got 15 minutes of fame discussing what some call a tirade
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Top 3 Reasons Why All Women Should Be Watching The L WordThe issues explored by the cast and crew of The L Word are important issues facing all women. Here's why you should tune in if you haven't already. -
The "N" Word: a Black and White MovieThe author uses an unusual approach to look at how the 'n' word has been used historically and why it should remain in history.
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Have You Ever Played "The Last Word Game?"A piece of my mind, about the mind game we all play "the last word game." and why.
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"Plutoed" Chosen as the 2006 Word of the YearA look at the 2006 Word of the Year contenders. -
The L Word Season 6The L Word is gearing up for the final episode next week and it's getting crazy.
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Vis a Vis: The English Word - Meanings and UsagesThe English word 'vis a vis' is used less frequently in English writings. The usage of the word is highly depending on its context.
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Frank Muller, Master of the Spoken Word and Award Winning Audiobook Reader, Passed Away on June 4, 2008Frank Muller was not only a significant contributor to the art of the spoken word, of audiobooks, but a man who truly inspired and changed people's lives. His life - and contributions to stage, film and literature- should not be forgotten.
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New 'Jersey Shore' Cast Member Deena Nicole Cortese Caught Using the N-wordNew 'Jersey Shore' cast member Deena Nicole Cortese caught using the n-word. So just who is Deena Nicole Cortese, and what makes this Jersey girl with a dirty mouth worthy of starring on 'Jersey Shore'?
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Mel Gibson Calls Ex-Girlfriend the "C" Word; Uses "N" Word Warning Her She WIll Be RapedOksana Grigorieva Has Released Tape Recordings of Her Ex-Boyfriend Mel Gibson Where He Calls Her The "C" Word, Threatens to Burn Down Her House & Claims She Will be Raped by African Americans -
Kayla Manson Says the C Word on the Today ShowKayla Manson appeared on the Today Show to answer question on the attack on Josie Lou Ratley. During the course of the interview, Kayla used the "c..t" word twice on live television.
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Mel Gibson Drops the N-Word on His Ex-Girlfriend/Baby's Mama, Oksana GrigorievaIs Actor Mel Gibson losing it? In the last few years he's left his wife of 27-years, made derogatory remarks to police officers during a drunk driving arrest. Now he's dropped the N-word and be involved in a domestic violence incident. What? -
Dr. Laura's Defense of the N-Word is FlawedDr. Laura is backpedaling from her assertion earlier this week that use of the n-word is okay. Her basic premise, that the n-word isn't neccessarily racist because some African Americans use it, is flawed.
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The F Word Movie ReviewReview of the movie The F Word, a mostly unsatisfying amalgam of fiction, documentary, and docudrama, set at the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York. Gimmicky and filled with simplistic political rhetoric.
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Dr. Laura Schlessinger Haiku Poem About Ranting the "N" Word - Does She HATE African Americans?a haiku about Doctor Laura Schlessinger and her recent "gaff" of saying the "N" word -
Why is Using the "N" Word so Important? Dr. Laura Schlessinger Rants "N" Word, NAACP and Black Rappers but is She Being Wrongly Attacked?I consider myself a Black American (African American) and I don't think Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a racist. -
The Yahoo! Word List: An Online Resource for WritersThe Yahoo! Style Guide online has a word list section that is a great resource for all writers. Available 24/7 this word list may replace your dictionary once you add your personal word list as suggested. -
June 20, 1959: Looking Back at the "Daily Word" for the DayThe Daily Word publication has been around for over 80 years and is still inspiring people today. -
Portland Community Radio, KBOO FM, Persistently Uses the "F Word" in Public Radio BroadcastsOccasionally one scans the Portland, Oregon FM radio dial and hears the most obscene indecent profanity possible. The "F word" is practically KBOO's Station identification Letters in some broadcasts.
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Dr. Laura Quits After Controversial Statements with the N-WordDr. Laura, a radio talk show icon for decades, has decided to no longer host her famed show "Dr. Laura" after this year due to a controversy sparked by her use of the "n-word" on her talk show last week.
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Megan Fox SNL Appearance: Hot "It" Girl Upstaged by the "F" WordMegan Fox's SNL appearance was upstaged by the use of the "F" word. Jenny Slate dropped the F-bomb and stole some of Megan Fox's thunder...
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South Park's 'The F Word'South Park 'The F Word' is on one level a funny story about how our foul mouthed heroes get rid of an obnoxious motorcycle gang. On another level, South Park 'The F Word' is a meditation on words, especially scatological ones, and their usage.
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The Electronic Media Versus the Printed WordHere is a short overview of the rivals of the modern age the electronic media or the printed word.
