The Luck Accelerator

Some more 'literally's........

A few more choice examples of the misuse of 'literally', as I promised.

James tells me that he watched a programme on recycling on TV when he heard the reporter say,     " Britain`s waste problem has been literally swept under the carpet!" The other choice morsel was heard on local radio as a traffic report, "The traffic is literally sailing through!"

The Power Of Words.....

We were driving down the M25 when we came round to a discussion of use of the word "literally". 'We' were my ex-husband Robert, my son James and me (plus Sooty the family dog). We were all going to the funeral of Robert`s dad - a sad occasion though a great relief from suffering. We were passing the time it takes to get down to Dymchurch in Kent with chat on things that could make us laugh.

Anyhow, James and his dad make a collection of the number of times that the word "literally" gets used incorrectly in the media, particularly on radio. He gave me three peachy examples which had me falling about and I now relate them to you (with James`s permission) Read on>>>

Lucky Sir Alan?

Sir Alan Sugar (founder of Amstrad and star of UK`s "The Apprentice") doesn`t believe in luck, just hard work...... Hmm.

I expect you, my dear readers work hard too - but do you earn the vast amounts he does?? No, I thought not. And as you have been reading these columns over the last few months, you will know by now that luck isn`t just a matter of "luck". According to a study done by the University of Herefordshire, there are some distinct characteristics that make up a lucky person. See whether you fit the bill....................Read on >>>