English is a street fightin' language from way back. It is not a static thing. I've been noticing many instances of people starting sentences with "So, ...." and I'm pretty sure that is relatively new in the media.

As for me, I've begin pronouncing schedule without a 'k' sound, which is not how I was raised, and using the long vowel sound for the word "process". I'm turning into a blankety blank canAdian!

At least I don't spell labor and flavor with a u.