The Museum of Victoria is opening a new exhibition on the 25th of June
that connects our collection of dinosaur fossils and casts with internet
access to more than 90 natural history dinosaur collections world wide.

In the preparation of materials to promote the exhibition, a spirited
debate ensued as to the use of the short-hand word "Dino" for ad and
brochure copy.

Some believe that it is not in public use but lingo of a small and
insignificant rabble in the museum trade.  Others think it a warm and
cuddly way of introducing nightmare creatures to tiny tots.  Our
dinosaurs, after all, will be sporting sun glasses and flowered bathers
after an absence of 8 months from public display.  "They're back, and
they're trendy."

Comments, please.  Headline writers await the results.