Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
Dr. Seuss (1904 - 1991)
viernes, 30 de julio de 2010
Word Of The Day
inchoate • \in-KOH-ut\ • adjective
: being only partly in existence or operation; especially : imperfectly formed or formulated
Example Sentence:Kate had an inchoate suspicion that things were about to go wrong, but she was unable to think of any concrete reason for her concern.
Did you know?"Inchoate" derives from "inchoare," which means "to begin" in Latin but translates literally as "to hitch up." "Inchoare" was formed from the prefix "in-" and the noun "cohum," which refers to the strap that secures a plow beam to a pulling animal's yoke. The concept of implementing this initial step toward the larger task of plowing a field can help provide a clearer understanding of "inchoate," an adjective used to describe the imperfect form of something (as a plan or idea) in its early stages of development. Perhaps because it looks a little like the word "chaos" (although the two aren't closely related), "inchoate" now not only implies the formlessness that often marks beginnings, but also the confusion caused by chaos.
: being only partly in existence or operation; especially : imperfectly formed or formulated
Example Sentence:Kate had an inchoate suspicion that things were about to go wrong, but she was unable to think of any concrete reason for her concern.
Did you know?"Inchoate" derives from "inchoare," which means "to begin" in Latin but translates literally as "to hitch up." "Inchoare" was formed from the prefix "in-" and the noun "cohum," which refers to the strap that secures a plow beam to a pulling animal's yoke. The concept of implementing this initial step toward the larger task of plowing a field can help provide a clearer understanding of "inchoate," an adjective used to describe the imperfect form of something (as a plan or idea) in its early stages of development. Perhaps because it looks a little like the word "chaos" (although the two aren't closely related), "inchoate" now not only implies the formlessness that often marks beginnings, but also the confusion caused by chaos.
Born On This Day: Kate Bush, July 30, 1958
The English singer-songwriter, musician and record producer celebrates her birthday today. Catherine Bush was born in Bexleyheath, Kent, England. Today all Kate Bush fans celebrate Katemas!!!
lunes, 26 de julio de 2010
Phrase of The Day
An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it.
Jef Mallett, Frazz, 04-04-07
Jef Mallett, Frazz, 04-04-07
Word Of The Day
parlay • \PAHR-lay\ • verb
1 : to bet in a parlay
2 a : to exploit successfully
* b : to increase or otherwise transform into something of much greater value
Example Sentence:The young actor parlayed his popularity as a teen heartthrob into a successful film career.
Did you know?If you're the gambling type, you may already know that "parlay" can also be used as a noun describing a series of bets in which a person places a bet, then puts the original stake of money and all of its winnings on new wagers. But you might not know that "parlay" represents a modified spelling of the French name for such bets: "paroli." You might also be unaware that the original French word is still occasionally used in English with the same meaning as the noun "parlay." *Indicates the sense illustrated in the example sentence.
1 : to bet in a parlay
2 a : to exploit successfully
* b : to increase or otherwise transform into something of much greater value
Example Sentence:The young actor parlayed his popularity as a teen heartthrob into a successful film career.
Did you know?If you're the gambling type, you may already know that "parlay" can also be used as a noun describing a series of bets in which a person places a bet, then puts the original stake of money and all of its winnings on new wagers. But you might not know that "parlay" represents a modified spelling of the French name for such bets: "paroli." You might also be unaware that the original French word is still occasionally used in English with the same meaning as the noun "parlay." *Indicates the sense illustrated in the example sentence.
Today In Alternative Music History: July 26, 2005
Fans attending a Billy Corgan concert in Melbourne, Australia, shout requests for Smashing Pumpkins songs. The ex-Pumpkins frontman, who is touring to support his solo album "TheFutureEmbrace," gets angry when the shouting doesn't subside and walks off the stage.
jueves, 22 de julio de 2010
ON THIS DAY: July 22, 1996
Rob Collins, the original keyboardist for Manchester band The Charlatans passed away 14 years ago today. He was 31. His swirly and psychedelic organ playing stood out from other Madchester(Baggy) bands at the time. He recorded 4 albums with the band. Collins began to record keyboard and organ parts for the Charlatans 5th album Tellin' Stories but that was never to be completed. He was killed in a car crash on a country road in Wales. This was just before sessions were completed. An investigation into the accident was done and it showed that Collins had consumed a sizable amount of alcohol , high toxin levels, and was not wearing a seatbelt when the accident happened. He died from head injuries on the roadside shortly after the accident. He had been thrown through the windshield of the car. Investigators said that he probably would not have died had he worn a seatbelt ( a word to all wear your seatbelts!!!)
His colleagues were in shock when the news broke. Rob's death was a week before The Charlatans' biggest gig ever, opening for Oasis at Knebworth.
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