[Ads-l] Words old and new

[victor steinbok]

Three words this week that grabbed my attention. First, the bridge collapse
in Baltimore Harbor was preceded by a desperate message from the container
ship's captain warning of a high risk of "allision". I can't say I've seen
this term in normal use recently and this is the first time I've seen it in
US media. I've only come across it previously in old naval records.

Second, one of the conditions that are still being negotiated in the
extention of the lease for two of Washington DC's pro teams is the
elimination of "Sixth Street streeteries". This appears to be merely my own
ignorance, as the term "streetery" has been in heavy use, apparently, since
the post-pandemic re-openings. Oddly enough, although it's been in use in
DC, Philadelphia, Baltimore and NYC, I've never heard the reference in
Boston or Boston suburbia over the past four years.

"Streetery" comes with an alternative-design partner - "parklet". This one
appears to have been in use well before 2020, although I did not try to
trace it.

Details on both terms here
https://www.terracastproducts.com/parklet-and-streetery-design/

VS-)

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