Monthly Archives: September 2013

tragus

tragus PRONUNCIATION: (TRAY-guhs) http://wordsmith.org/words/tragus.mp3 MEANING: (noun), The small fleshy projection at the front of the external ear, slightly extending over the opening of the ear. ETYMOLOGY: From Greek tragos (goat; hairy part of the ear), from the supposed resemblance of … Continue reading

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Quotes September 15th

“You never really understand a person until you consider things from He will check if levitra free the ulnar nerve slides out of normal position when the patient bend his elbow. You will have to follow the dosage pattern says … Continue reading

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Thoughts for the Day

Today in History (September 15th): 1254: Birthdays: Italian explorer Marco Polo; 1789: Birthdays: Novelist James Fenimore Cooper; 1812: The Russians set fire to Moscow in an effort to keep out Napoleon and his invading French troops. 1857: Birthdays: William Howard … Continue reading

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The Twelve Commandments of Flaming

1. Make things up about your opponent: It’s important to make your lies sound true. Preface your argument with the word “clearly.” “Clearly, Fred Flooney is a liar, and a dirtball to boot.” 2. Be an armchair psychologist: You’re a … Continue reading

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vainglory

vainglory PRONUNCIATION: (VAYN-glor-ee; vayn-GLOR-ee) MEANING: (noun) 1. Excessive pride in one’s achievements, abilities, qualities, etc. According to a general try this site prix viagra pfizer globalreport compiled by the UK Health Center, 5% men between age groups 40 and 65, … Continue reading

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Thoughts for the Day

Today in History (September 14th): 1628: Salem, Mass., focal point of the notorious witch trials of the late 17th century, was founded. 1776: The British army entered New York City after defeating the Americans, under Gen. George Washington, at the … Continue reading

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Consultants Commandments

If at first you don’t succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried. A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking. Experience is something you don’t get until just after you need it. For every action, there is … Continue reading

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Why Is a Cat Under Your Hat?

Why Is a Cat Under Your Hat? Q: How about the word “puss”? It refers to both a person’s face and a cat. How are they connected? –Alann Lyons, via email A: Well, they were briefly connected just yesterday when … Continue reading

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Flash on Arrow

Glee star will be the Flash on Arrow Grant Gustin lands the role of the world’s fastest man Grant Gustin of “Glee” fame has been cast as Barry Allen, a.k.a. the Flash, on The CW’s “Arrow,” according to the Hollywood … Continue reading

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Knowing Your States

The old pastor made it to a practice to visit the parish school one day a week. He walked into the 4th grade class, where the children were studying the states, and asked them how many states they could name. … Continue reading

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