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Each of the examples you cite are perfectly fine as statements of
English. There is no mutilation of the language involved. Language
changes, and those who fail to incorporate the changes will be
left behind. Any use of English that is clear to both speaker and
hearer is good English, despite what the pedagogues may claim.

The use of "invite" as a noun has been well established for over two
decades. It may be informal, but is not incorrect.

As for "beat",

"This taste just can't be beat!" sounds a lot better than
"This taste just can't be beaten!"

Accusing newspapers of carelessness and irresponsibility is just
foolish. They reflect the language as it is used, with new
usages accepted only after they have become popular. They are
linguistically conservative, but not necessarily pompous.

Those who try to stop change in language are condemned to be
thought of as silly people, however good their intentions may be.

Eric Schiller