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1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. Sauna and Finland: An introduction to sauna April 12, 2007 The term 'Sauna' has actually come from the Finnish Sauna. The Finnish Sauna is Finnish steam bath. 'Sauna' is the general term used for steam bath. A Sauna is also known as "sweathouse," or "sudatory." Actually sauna is a specially designed small room or house to experience dry or wet heat sessions, or steam session. The steam in a sauna is usually produced by heating water. The word 'sauna' is sometime used metaphorically to describe an unusually hot or humid weather conditions. The word 'sauna' is an ancient Finnish word. The etymology of the word is not clear, but it seems that t... (read more) Author: Paul Symonds

15. A brief introduction to sauna March 27, 2007 The term ‘Sauna’ has actually come from the Finnish Sauna. The Finnish Sauna is Finnish steam bath. ‘Sauna’ is the general term used for steam bath. A Sauna is also known as “sweathouse,” or “sudatory.” Actually sauna is a specially designed small room or house to experience dry or wet heat sessions, or steam session. The steam in a sauna is usually produced by heating water. The word ‘sauna’ is sometime used metaphorically to describe an unusually hot or humid weather conditions. The word ‘sauna’ is an ancient Finnish word. The etymology of the word is not clear, but it seems that the wo... (read more) Author: Paul Symonds

16. Starting a Business February 22, 2007 In economics, business is the social science of managing people to organize and maintain collective productivity toward accomplishing particular, creative and productive goals, usually to generate revenue. The etymology of "business" refers to the state of being busy, in the context of the individual as well as the community or society. In other words, to be busy is to be doing commercially viable and profitable work. Starting and managing a business takes motivation and talent. It also requires a lot of research and planning. Although initial errors are not always catastrophic, it... (read more) Author: Ismael Tabije

17. The Essence Of True Wedding Is To Flow Together Harmoniously! September 22, 2006 The word 'Vivaha' is beautifully composed. ( Vivaha is a word from Sanskrit Language which means Wedding, Marriage). Now let's have a look at the etymology of the word in this rich and classical Old Indic literary language. The word vivaha (marriage) is a composition of two words “Vaha” and “Vi.” Wherein, “Vaha” means “to flow” and “'Vi' means “harmoniously together.” Therefore, linguistically the word vivaha means “to flow together harmoniously.” That is, after a wedding ceremony two distinct individuals, two separate personalities, bred, born and brought up in two different enviro... (read more) Author: kanishk manchanda

18. Intriguing Irrelevancies February 19, 2006 The Internet links us all to a vast array of information-sometimes more than we expect, and to sources we didn’t know even existed. When searching for ‘online dictionary’ I pulled up a variety of ‘ordinary’ dictionaries, and such sites as etymology dictionary (www.etymonline.com). Adding ‘desert’ to my search query pulled up sites as diverse as: Dream Dictionary (http://www.soulfuture.com/dream_dictionary/dream_dictionary_main.asp) and The Astrodigital Online Dictionary of Meteoritics (http://www.astrodigital.org/astronomy/metdict.html) Like a lot of people I sometimes get diverted fro... (read more) Author: Web Helpers

19. Brief Etymological Review of the English Word-Stock October 17, 2005 Etymologically the vocabulary of the English language is far from being homogenous. It consists of two layers – the native stock of words and the borrowed stock of words. Numerically the borrowed stock of words is considerably larger than the native stock of words. In fact native words comprise only 30% of the total number of words in the English vocabulary but the native words form the bulk of the most frequent words actually used in speech and writing. Besides, the native words have a wider range of lexical and grammatical valency, they are highly polysemantic and productive in forming wo... (read more) Author: Linda is a writer of http://www.customresearchpapers.us/, an author of the tutorial "What Teachers Want", available at http://www.go2essay.com/

20. Don't Baffle Me. Talk to Me. June 01, 2004 April 2004 - Edition: 44 Visit Ciceron! ________________________________________________ ci-ce-ro-ne: a guide who conducts sightseers (or SITEseers) Pronunciation: si-se-rO-nE / Etymology: Italian, 1726 ________________________________________________ IN THIS EDITION * Market Commentary: Andrew Eklund, CEO on "Don't Baffle Me. Just Talk Business. OK?" * Internet Buzz of the Month: Search the Amazon way. * Check out Ciceron's exciting Web projects in WORK BRIEFS: Target Center, Surdyks, HomeReserve, Jostens, Scanlan International * Profiled! Partner, Chief Creative ... (read more) Author: Andrew Eklund

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