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1. Lifecast with the Nokia N97 Mini September 21, 2009 What is Lifecast? Lifecast is the main feature of the new Nokia N97 Mini that was released recently. The term is similar to Podcast, which is a log of your opinions on media format. Instead of getting into the trite details of the etymology of the term, let us focus instead on what makes Lifecasting the blog of the future: it is easy to do. The reason why web logs –or blogs, became famous is due to the nature of convenience attributed to it. All you had to do was type in your thoughts for the day, your opinions or what ever you wanted to write and presto, it was instantly uploaded o... (read more) Author: Simon Drew

2. The Achievements of Rolex Watches September 10, 2009 "Rolex", the trademark name that Hans Wilsdorf created in 1908. Three years back ,the original name of the company founded by Hans Wilsdorf was "Wilsdorf & Davis". There isn’t really much certainty how Rolex watches got the name it has now, but one story talks about how the word meant “to indicate movement” in English. Another talks about how the French phrase horlogerie exquise (which translates to exquisite watch industry) inspired the etymology of Rolex as a brand name. Regardless of what the past behind the inception of its name was, by 1915 the name had officially been recognize... (read more) Author: Corrie Duana

3. Traditional Design of Gazebo September 02, 2009 The original form of gazebo is similar to house but in smaller and simpler. The etymology of the word gazebo is shrouded in mystery. For years gazebo knows well been fixtures in gardens for centuries. In many countries gazebo also called summerhouses, screen houses, kiosks, pavilions, pergolas, arbors, grottos, or pagodas. Here are some new glossaries when visiting Indonesia especially in Java related to gazebo. In Java people is very familiar with gazebo but in different name. In Javanese perception gazebo is modern name. Something similar with gazebo in form but having different name, t... (read more) Author: Azizti Eka Santi Santi

4. Hot Stone Massage - A Stone's Throw Away August 20, 2009 The word massage, which is the practice of manipulating the body or parts of it by the power of touch resulting to a therapeutic relief, has different origins depending on which country we are looking. It is the same in Arabic and Latin, massa but has two different meanings. It means "to touch, feel or handle" on the former and "mass, dough" on the latter. It is said, however, on the older etymology that it may have been from the Hebrew me-sakj which means "to anoint with oil". From the ancient civilizations-China dynasties, Roman gymnasium and Turkish baths, and even the old world of Gr... (read more) Author: Chris Turley

5. Academic Materials for Competitions,NSB Study Materials,Homeschooling Curriculum Materials June 29, 2009 If you are looking for study material for Home Schools, National Spelling Bee (NSB), National Geographic Bee (GeoBee), SAT Prep and Vocabulary Enrichment, North-South Foundation Contests and University Interscholastic League (UIL). Hexco Academic provides a wide range of study materials of curricula and mini courses for homeschool students and test series products for SAT preparation. Hexco Academic provides educational products for students studying for the National Spelling Bee, vocabulary, and etymology, as well as for students preparing for academic competitions. We specialize in pro... (read more) Author: Web Store Engineers

6. The Origin of the Word "Thug" April 14, 2009 The Origin of the Word "Thug" By Ross Dix-Peek We are all aware of thugs, our world abounds with them, but the etymology or the origin of the word "thug" is very interesting indeed. Most people are au fait with the word and its meaning (a violent person, especially a criminal) but how many are aware of its diabolical origins. We can trace its grisly past to India, where a thug was a member of a fraternity of professional robbers and murderers, the cult of Thugee. The word harks back to the Sanskrit word, "Sthaga", a robber. The Thuggee, were fanatical murderers, secret and organized,... (read more) Author: Ross Dix-Peek

7. The Joy's of Autodidactism April 06, 2009 The Joy’s of Autodidactism By Ross Dix-Peek Education should not be the sole preserve of the affluent or those afforded the opportunity of learning. An autodidact is a self-taught person and owes its etymology to the Greek, Autodidaktos, which simply means self-taught. If the will to espouse knowledge is inherent, then the pursuit thereof should be relentless, and not prey to the lack of pedagogues or teachers, nor the absence of funding, institutions and materials. All that is required is the desire to learn and the ability to scavenge information from any source available. A s... (read more) Author: Ross Dix-Peek

8. Mentoring in the Entertainment Industry March 02, 2009 Mentoring in the Entertainment Industry Webster's dictionary defines a mentor as: 1men-tor Pronunciation: men-tor Function: noun Etymology: Latin, from Greek Mentor Date: 1616 1capitalized : a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus2 a: a trusted counselor or guide b: tutor, coach If you are interested in a career in the entertainment industry - such as wanting to learn how to be a producer or a director, or to learn about a career as a sportscaster, then chances are you will be studying through a mentor program with a working professio... (read more) Author: M S Nath

9. Defining a Headhunter January 29, 2009 There are many definitions for the word headhunter, from the savage who cuts off the head of his enemy to the corporate recruiter who lures the head of a corporation away to the competition. But when you get right down to it what does the word headhunter really mean? The dictionary will give you three main definitions of the word headhunter: Baseball Headhunter – a pitcher in baseball who intentionally seeks to harm an opponent. Tribal Headhunter - a member of any tribe or race of savages who have the custom of decapitating human beings and preserving their heads as trophies. ... (read more) Author: David Leonhardt

10. Etymology How words are formed January 16, 2009 How are words formed? Where do they come from? Can you tell the history of a word by looking at it? Etymology An etymology is the study of the origin of a linguistic form. Etymology in a dictionary tells us what is the known history of a word before it became the word inputted in that dictionary. If the word was an English creation, the etymology will demonstrate, to whatever extent is not already obvious from the structure of the word, what components were used to engineer it. If the word was borrowed from a foreign language, the etymology traces the borrowing process rearwards fr... (read more) Author: Dean Anastos

11. A Brief Etymology Of Casinos December 10, 2008 Casino and bingo type products with good levels of payout too. Today the gambling industry is worth more than $50 billion, and there are more than 450 gambling related sites. These gambling sites have thousands of subsidiaries, affiliates and franchises making it one of the most lucrative industries in the world, and if you ask me this is just the beginning. ">The term ‘casino’ originally referred to villas and pavilions where people could come and enjoy themselves. It was in the 19th century that term “casinos” began to be used for public places wherein pleasurable activities like g... (read more) Author: Rakesh Gaikwad

12. Samsung - The History October 13, 2008 When we talk about businesses that have humble beginning, then the history of Samsung can serve as the perfect example. It all started on March 1, 1938 when Byung-Chull Lee, the founding chairman of Samsung initiated a business in Korea with a capital of only 30,000 won. The primary products of what was then Samsung were dried Korean fish, fruits, and vegetables traded from Beijing and Manchuria. For the etymology of Samsung, it has the root words "three stars." The business or Mr. Lee expanded and it had acquired confectionary machines, increased its sales operations and as we have known... (read more) Author: Caroline Telford

13. The Island of Women September 08, 2008 Most people would probably think of Amazons and the like when they hear the name “Island of Women,” but no, it is far from that. The Island of Women is known as Isla Mujeres, the name of the place in the Mexican tongue. It is located just off the northeastern coast of the Yucatan peninsula. It is particularly small, being only 7 kilometers long and 650 meters wide. Etymology The island was considered sacred by the Mayans, because it was there that they worshipped Ix Chel. Ix Chel is the moon goddess in ancient Mayan mythology. Because of that, the Mayans placed several cult im... (read more) Author: Ricardo Lumbardo

14. Who Are You? August 24, 2008 I am asking you the question: Who are you? … Maybe, I should just simplify the question and ask you, “What is your NAME?” because your NAME IS really who you are. If you want to know WHO you are or WHO you will become, then, in all honesty, you must find out what is the meaning of your name - your FIRST name, that is. Most names today come from the Hebrew, German, Latin, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh languages but, to get to the truth on the meaning of your name, you must go back to the first languages of mankind: Hebrew and Aramaic (Chaldee). Ancient historical records show, that i... (read more) Author: Micahyah Hawkins

15. Learn English online - Free August 20, 2008 This is an honest review of the blog Free Online Dictionary websites that describe about online language reverence and resources. Learning a language other than your mother tongue is very difficult. But mastering a foreign language is always produce wonderful results. To master any foreign language you need to have good vocabulary, spelling, grammar and pronunciation. The best way to learn any language is from a teacher or a native speaker. But finding a native speaker may not be possible always. You have to depend on books and remote leaning assistance. I can suggest a new trend and new way ... (read more) Author: Seena Vincent

16. How to be Confident in Everything You Do July 02, 2008 Confidence is a vital ingredient in successfully beginning, pursuing and completing difficult undertakings. Lack of confidence is the primary reason for lack of implementation of good ideas. If we delve into the etymology of the English word confidence, we find that the prefix, "con," is Latin meaning "with" or "together." The root, "fido," translates into "trust," "believe," "confide in." Whenever you see an English word that begins with "con" or "com" it very often indicates that the original meaning of the word involved a concept that was communally formed: the word was intended to convey t... (read more) Author: Ken Wallace

17. How to Surf The Web Safely Through Proxy February 06, 2008 When people hear or read the word "proxy" their minds start to wander and the look on their faces change, may consider such words to be too geeky to enter the common language, the fact is that the word is not self explanatory that's why it is necessary to explain the meaning and functions of such systems, you will soon learn that they are very handy. As shown by the online etymology dictionary the word proxy comes from the term prokecye, which means "agency of one who acts instead of another" it is also contraction of Anglo-Fr.term "procuracie", from M.L. procuratia "administration," from... (read more) Author: I C

18. Freelance Graphic Designers January 28, 2008 Freelance Graphic Designers, Freelance Designers A freelance worker or a freelancer is a person who pursues a line of work with no long term commitment to any one employer. The word “freelance” was first used by Sir Walter Scott in his popular historical romance Ivanhoe to explain a medieval mercenary warrior. The word freelance was officially recognized in the year 1903 by a variety of authorities in etymology. Freelancing is commonly included in fields like journalism and other forms of computer programming, writing, copywriting, consulting, graphic design, and many other creative and... (read more) Author: sayal khan

19. Lapis Lazuli - The Stone Of Azure January 17, 2008 The word 'lapis' means stone in Latin. 'Lazuli' has a rather more complicated etymology that begins with the ancient Persian word for an area where the stone was mined. This area was eventually associated not only with where the stone was mined, but also with its intense blue color. Lazuli essentially means azure, thus The Stone Of Azure, or the blue stone. Technically it is a rock, not a mineral, because there is more than one kind of mineral in it. The best quality stones have flecks or streaks of gold colored pyrite mixed in. There can also be flecks or streaks of white in the stone, but th... (read more) Author: Alan Beggerow

20. The 7 Immutable Laws of Building "True Wealth" September 02, 2007 Wealth – (old English) from weal - "Well-being," O.E. wela "wealth," in late O.E. also "welfare, well-being," from W.Gmc. *welon, from PIE base *wel- "to wish, will" (see will (v.)). Related to well (adv.). - Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper Given my new found focus, clarity, and vision, as touched upon in my recent post An Epiphany of Wealth and Prosperity, I have recently developed a system for building what I have labeled “True Wealth” (copywrite, trademark, and patent pending, all rights reserved… lol) that I will feature in a series of posts dealing with the... (read more) Author: Marlon Broussard

21. No Controversy Over Picnic Tables August 06, 2007 As we sit around our picnic tables with friends and family, enjoying a barbecue, it seldom occurs to us that we are taking part in a long-standing tradition. That’s probably a good thing, because, if we did stop to think about it, we might start talking about it; and if we talked about it, we would most likely start a controversy. It is well established that the origin of the barbecue is as nebulous as the etymology of the word, barbecue. However, as is the case with so many things – popular things, that is – there is no end to the number of people who want to take credit for its inventio... (read more) Author: Kathy Moran

22. Brace Yourself for the Divine Experience of Marrakech Travel July 12, 2007 Ever dreamt of seeing the land of God? Then, start preparing for your Marrakech travel adventures because this medieval-looking place is not only the second largest city but is also the commercial hub of the Kingdom of Morocco. Deriving its name from the Tamazight word "Mur akuch," Marrakech literally means the "land of God." But in going beyond this simple etymology, your Marrakech travel will also prove that this Moroccan city is undoubtedly a place where a deity truly exists. The many stunning sights, the rich culture, and the creative and useful crafts are just some of the grandest thing... (read more) Author: Rcon Franchesca Pascua

23. Gastronomy - A Fine Art July 06, 2007 Some general definitions define gastronomy either as “the art and science of good eating”, the activity and knowledge involved in preparing and appreciating good food, or as the study of the relationship between culture and food. I for one think that gastronomy is all of the above and a bit more. The word “gastronomy” is derived from the Ancient Greek words gastros (stomach) and nomos (knowledge or laws that govern), however the etymology of the word is also attributed to the title of a French poem from 1801 called “Gastronomie”. Although the foundations of modern Western gastronomy w... (read more) Author: Ioan Margineanu

24. Backpackers Behaving Badly by Tom Carter May 19, 2007 Hostel Intentions A sojourn into the heart of Chengdu's backpacker planet. by Tom Carter As a veteran backpacker of both hemispheres currently traveling extensively throughout all 32 provinces of the People’s Republic of China, this writer has come to depend heavily on hostels. Without them I could not financially (or emotionally) last the 10 months I’m expected to be on the road. As such, I’ve brooded on the etymology of the word. Hostel: a term that has become synonymous with world travel. From the Medieval Latin hospitium, it has been co-opted by over 80 different countries, beg... (read more) Author: Tom Carter

25. Accounts Receivable Financing- Work May 11, 2007 Accounts Receivable Financing- Work explores the meaning of the word “work” and how your definition of this term can influence the success of your B2B business. According to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, the word “work” has over 26 different meanings. The first ten meanings are: “Main Entry: work Pronunciation: 'w&rk Function: noun Etymology: Middle English werk, work, from Old English werc, weorc; akin to Old High German werc work, Greek ergon, Avestan var&zem activity 1 : activity in which one exerts strength or faculties to do or perform something: a : sustained physi... (read more) Author: Gregg Elberg

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