David G. Schwartz (Ombuds) recently published a post on From the Ombuds, the official blog of UNLV's Ombuds Office.
Called, "What Does an Ombuds Do (And How Do You Say It)?," the post provides a serious but not-too-serious explanation of what an ombuds does, and how the word is pronounced.
For more information about the Ombuds Office, please visit its website.