University Daily Kansan/Monday, December 12, 1988
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Sexy new words redefine old standard meanings
The Associated Press
LONDON — Previous euphemisms for lying are now,
to use one outdated word, inoperative. In the latest
British lingo, to withhold the truth is to be "economical."
"Economical" has been enshrined in the Longman Register of New Words, among 1,200 words and phrases including "plonker," "loadsamoney," "bonk journalism" and "yah."
lain and year. All, according to Longman's editor, John Ayto, have insinuated themselves into the language of Chaucer, Shakespeare and Dickens since 1886.
in a court case in Australia over "Spycatcher," former British civil service head Sir Robert Armstrong admitted he had previously been "economical with the truth."
"Economical" thus has come to be euphemism for "deliberately withholding something from public knowledge" the Register said.
"Sexy" has been tamed, now meaning attractive, enjoyable or trendy, the Register said, but the language has found new ways to talk about the birds and the bees.
The press' infatuation with sex has produced the term 'bonk journal', "defined in the Register as" 'journal'
im concerned with obtaining and printing accounts of the supposed sexual activities of well-known people."
"Plonker," the insult which Del Bey constantly hurls at his younger brother in the British Broadcasting Corp. TV sitcom "Oonly Fools and Horses," has established itself as a synonym for a dim-witted and ineffectual person.
The Register regretfully chronicled a growing tendency, blamed on the former 13 colonies, to use nouns as verbs: "to make uke," a usage which was denounced as an "alarmingly cozy" euphemism for starting World War III; "to stiff," or fail in a commercial venture, and "to gender," or stereotypically associate something with men or women.
She also is credited with reviving a term from her native Lincolnshire; "frit," meaning someone who is frightened.
Several new words and phrases — the derogatory "dependency culture" and "learned helplessness" along with the approving "can do" — are owed to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
/ One of her wealthy supporters in the financial world is now said to be “well-wedged,” a real "laodamoney".
"Loadsamoney (noun), British informal: extensive and conspicuous wealth," the Register defines. The word comes from a comedian, Harry "Loadsamoney" Enfield, who portrays a grotesque, caw-washing character.
Business lecture series to start First speech next semester will concentrate on business ethics
By Katy Monk Kansan staff writer
KU business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi will establish a business lecture series with a sponsorship from one of the largest accounting firms in the country.
Miriam Evans, Springfield, Mo., junior and fraternity senior vice president, said the Kansas City, Mo., branch of Arthur Andersen & Co. presented a $500 check to the 60-member fraternity last month.
bother them rather than we. "We've always had a lecture series for ourselves, but it's always been closed (to the public)." Evans said. "We felt it would benefit the whole school to have an open lecture series, and that's one reason we needed corporate sponsorship, because of the cost."
the first lectures in the series, to be held sometime around spring break, will center on business ethics. It will be an all-day program with about five speakers, Evans said. Arthur Andersen will provide one of the speakers; the others have not yet been decided.
The sponsorship money will pay for travel expenses and lodging for the speakers.
Al Hooker, director of recruiting for Arthur Andersen,
say the lecture series would be a valuable investment.
"I'm not a KU alumnus, but we've got a whole houseful of them here, and we just thought it would be a worthwhile addition to our recruiting effort." Hooken said.
Hooker said the company wanted to see what happened with the spring lectures before renewing the sponsorship. "Certainly I have an open mind to (renewing) if this
works." he said.
"Sometimes, meeting with the outside companies can provide a whole lot more information than just sitting in a classroom," she said.
With further sponsorship, Evans said, the fraternity could offer the series once or twice a year.
Dave Shulenburger, associate dean of business, said the school would benefit from a student-oriented business lecture series.
"I think we'll get a new perspective from the series, and I'm looking forward to it," he said.
Shulenburger said sponsorship did not mean the company would exert control over the fraternity.
Shulenburger, who wrote to Arthur Andersen to recommend the fraternity, said, "The School of Business wouldn't support its organizations for corporate sponsorship but wouldn't control. That's contrary to what a university is about."
The fraternity's activity has breathed life into other student groups by spurring them to greater activity, he said.
university is a good
Shulenburger praised Delta Sigma Pi, which he said was the most visibly active student group in the business school.
Evans, the fraternity's senior vice president, said Delta Sigma Pi was happy with the plans because faculty members had become interested in them.
"I think the best thing about it is that we've got the faculty excited about what we're doing, and that's not easy to do," she said. "It's really promising for us."
The warm glow from a Christmas break away from school could be quickly chilled by the sun, or spent the holiday hard at work.
Kansan staff writer
By Jay A. Cohen
"If they are portable, take them with you," said Schuyler Bailey, KU police community service sergeant.
Dave Rueschoff, owner of Rueschof Security Services Inc., 2441 W. Sixth, said the least expensive alarm that he would consider reliable would cost about $180. This panel and a small siren that could be attached to two doors. The alarm is portable.
However, if a student's stereo, video cassette recorder and computer won't all fit under the airplane seat, there are other measures to protect their belongings.
"But it should be a reliable device, not something that would go off if a heavy truck goes by or there's a lightning storm. Those just waste the police's time," Bailey said.
Bailey said some actions students could take would be to ask a trusted friend to keep an eye on their apartment, install a timer that would turn lights on and off and install a reliable alarm.
Another option Bailey suggested was renting secured storage space for items that would not be affected by low temperatures.
Marion Strickland, manager of Ertl's Elfic Self Storage, 412 N. Iowa, said students could rent 5 - f o u t w i d e b y 5 - foot deep by 8-foot high storage areas for a $24 a month. The storage building is equipped with an alarm system, but students have to supply their own padlock. May Spruk, resident manager Stor-Gard, has offered the company a variety of area ranges, ranging from 3 by 5-foot units for $19 a month to 10 by 25-foot garages that can accommodate a car for $79 dollars. She said there would be a discount for students renting sae from Dec. 16 to Jan. 17, 1989.
Holiday theft causes action
Chris Mulvenon, Lawrence police spokesman, said people who live in single family houses or duplexes can register for daily drive-bys and/or request a security survey by Lawrence police officers. There is no fee for either service. Anyone wanting more in
A holiday for burglars
Apartment burglary is a big business in Lawrence. After extended weekends and holiday breaks, many students return to find an empty apartment. The following tips may help deter a break-in at your residence.
- Make sure all door locks work properly
· Check all window locks and use them
- Install pins through the frame and top rail.
• Make sure your apartment has deadbolt locks.
- Secure sliding glass doors with lower track bars or
- Stop all mail and deliveries to your apartment while you 012.000
- Have a trusted friend check your apartment during the break.
- Remove all expensive items and take them to your home or leave them in storage with a friend who is staying in town.
- Engrave all valuables with an electric engraver.
- Use electric timers on lights and radio so it sounds and appears that someone is home.
- Lower the volume of your telephone bell so it cannot be heard outside.
- Report any suspicious phone calls or inquiries at your apartment. Burglaries like to see if anyone is home.
- Report any strangers in your neighborhood who are moving expensive equipment.
- Make note of license tags and descriptions of suspicious cars in the area. Call police and report the activity.
*If you would like a security survey of your home or apartment, call the Crime Prevention Unit at 841-7210.
Source: Lawrence Police Department
Dave Eames/KANSAN
formation should call the administration sergeant or lieutenant at the police department.
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