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get-go discuss | |
| Definition: | (noun) The time at which something is supposed to begin. |
| Synonyms: | commencement, offset, outset, showtime, start, beginning, kickoff, first |
| Usage: | She knew from the get-go that he was the man for her. |
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  The Nepalese Royal MassacreOn June 1, 2001, Crown Prince Dipendra of Nepal opened fire on family members attending a royal party, killing his father, King Birendra, and 9 others before shooting himself. Dipendra remained in a coma for 3 days before succumbing to his wounds and was proclaimed king during that time. Because constitutional law and tradition prevented officials from accusing Dipendra of mass murder while he was alive, they initially claimed the shooting had been accidental. What was Dipendra's alleged motive? More... Discuss |
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Defining the En DashIn appearance, an en dash is slightly longer than a hyphen ( - ), approximately the width of a capital N. It is the preferred punctuation to indicate a range or the result of a contest or vote. What else is the en dash used to establish? More... Discuss |
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mush (something) up— To mash or crush something into a thick, soft pulp. More... |
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 The World Health Organization Is Established (1948)World Health Day is observed every year on April 7 to mark the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO), a UN agency whose main objective is to promote "the highest possible level of health" in all people. Coordinating international efforts to prevent, control, and treat illness, it has worked to successfully eradicate smallpox and has made notable strides in checking polio, leprosy, cholera, and malaria. What controversies have surrounded the WHO? More... Discuss |
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 Eleanora Fagan, AKA Billie Holiday (1915)Despite a deeply troubled upbringing, Holiday became one of the most celebrated and influential singers in jazz history. She was also one of its most tragic figures. She debuted in the 1930s and, after performing with Benny Goodman, Count Basie, and Artie Shaw, embarked on a successful solo career. However, she suffered many personal setbacks, complicated by the drug addiction that eventually destroyed her career and hastened her death. How did she choose her stage name? More... Discuss |
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 Armenia Motherhood and Beauty DayThis is a national holiday in Armenia, celebrated each year on April 7. It comes not long after another national holiday, Women's Day, which is celebrated on March 8. Women's Day is meant to honor all women, but Motherhood and Beauty Day is dedicated especially to those who have become mothers. Children and adults alike show their affection for their mothers with special visits, cards, and gifts. Sending flowers to one's mother is an especially popular way to mark this holiday. Another tradition associated with the day is the gift of a twig that has fresh sprouts on it. More... Discuss |
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 Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance.Jane Austen (1775-1817) Discuss |
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Today's topic: stuffingforcemeat, farce - A highly seasoned mixture containing chopped meat, forcemeat is an alteration of farcemeat, "stuffing," and has a synonym—farce. More... duxelles - A stuffing made from mushrooms, onions, shallots, and parsley, named after the Marquis d'Uxelles, a 17th-century French nobleman. More... excelsior - The curled shavings of soft wood used for packing and stuffing. More... |
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