Literally, A Web Log

Damian Chadwick submitted the following:
Union Chief Warns of Citywide Transit Walkout Tonight (New York Times)
The authority maintained that the benefits changes are necessary to reduce a large “structural deficit” projected for 2007 and beyond. Mr. Dellaverson said it was the authority’s responsibility to identify fiscal problems “before they are literally a tidal wave coming over […]

S. Yuhan submitted the following:
Mad About You (The Washington Post)
As lawmakers raced between the chamber and Frist’s office, reporters surrounded Frist chief of staff Eric Ueland. “It was a nonstop rant to build up to a political stunt!” Ueland said of Reid. As he leveled these charges, Ueland turned in a 360-degree circle so that […]

Narnia film opens with sights on Potter and Rings
Alongside a mainstream media promotion campaign, the film’s makers targeted specific groups including Hispanic families and relatives of U.S. soldiers fighting in Iraq, believing they would respond to themes of courage, family, loyalty and good-versus-evil.
“We literally left no stone unturned,” said Dennis Rice, senior vice president of […]

My mom sent me this scan from the Coldwater Creek catalog. The blurb describes the shirt as “literally bursting with blossoms.” They might want to have someone else proof their descriptions in the future; I’m sure no one wants to buy exploding clothing.

Rose Bloom Flannel Shirt
Coldwater Creek apparel

More clothing that looks like it might have […]