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1. Podcasting - Another Web 2.0 Tool October 04, 2009 The top word for the year 2005 was "podcasting," as selected by the New Oxford American Dictionary. According to one dictionary, podcasting is "the web-based broadcast which works with software that automatically detects new files and is accessed by subscription." There are two explanations of the etymology of the word, "podcasting." One explanation is that it is a combination of the words "iPod" and "broadcasting," because early listeners generally downloaded audio broadcasts to their Apple iPod mp3 devices. The other explanation is that the root of the word comes from the acronym for "p... (read more) Author: William Doyle

2. Muskie - Learn The Facts That Can Help You Catch The Trophies September 29, 2009 Muskie is the nick name giving to Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy) which name comes from the Ojibwe word "maashkinoozhe" (ugly pike), although some citations refers the name is from the French "masque allongé" (long mask) a modified Ojibwe etymology. Muskie is a relatively rare, large and elusive freshwater fish of North America, more often found in Minnesota. This fish is the largest member of the pike family, Esocidae, with 3 recognized subspecies: Chautauqua Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy ohiensis) - Tiger Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy immaculatus) - Great Lakes Muskellunge (Esox masquin... (read more) Author: William Doyle

3. Compromised Positions September 22, 2009 There is no denying that the sports business these days is awash in bright lights ... Quite often, though, the same can't be said for the people or practices involved. The passage of time, the fading of origins and the constant superseding of slang can combine to cause some curious contemporary contexts. To start, have you ever really thought about how pedantic the word 'quarterback' is? When the innovators who metamorphosed rugby into gridiron football were telling players where to stand, it was only logical to have someone placed all the way behind the line called a 'fullback.' By t... (read more) Author: William Doyle

4. 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

5. Making Genius September 21, 2009 In his excellent book: "Scientific Genius, Dean Keith Simonton of the USC-Davis, suggests that genuises are forming more novel combinations than the merely talented. His theory has etymology behind it: Cogito- "I think"- orginally connoted "shake together". Intelligo, the root of intelligence, means to "select among". This is a clear early indication about the utility of permitting ideas and thoughts to randomly combine with each other and selecting from the many the few to retain. Like the highly intelligent child with a case of Legos, the genius is constantly combining and re-combining id... (read more) Author: William Doyle

6. Online Dictionary: Your Source For Greater Knowledge September 16, 2009 An online dictionary is very useful for many people. They can be used to look up words in a convenient manner without having to have a heavy bound book lying around. Using an online dictionary is as simple as going to a website and typing in the word. They are also very convenient for people who write for a living or who are responsible for communicating using the written word often in their job. These handy tools are easily accessible and you will not have to step away from the computer to find the printed dictionary. Children and college students will also find a dictionary that is avai... (read more) Author: William Doyle

7. Nice Twist September 15, 2009 The legendary George Carlin made a career out of calling attention to the difference between how words and phrases are perceived as opposed to what they're 'actually' saying ... He would ask wonderfully rhetorical questions, my favorite of which was this: - Would you really get on a non-stop flight? And yet, that term is not only used on a daily basis, but with a straight face every time. How does this happen, where nonsense actually becomes an understandable phrase? There are two schools of thought when it comes to the use of the English language. The conservative view is that its... (read more) Author: William Doyle

8. Jam Bands September 11, 2009 While this may not be the ideal forum for a rigorous scholarly discourse on the etymology of the term "jam band," a definition is certainly in order. Indeed, some observers have suggested that the groups encompassed within this broad(ening) umbrella are unified less by their sounds than by their supporters. And while a grassroots commonality exists among fans of the circuit, there are musical similarities among the bands as well: they embrace improvisation as a performance ethic and, more importantly, they are unified by a penchant for bending and blending established genres. The performers li... (read more) Author: William Doyle

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

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