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Showing posts with label Word o' the Week. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Word o' the Week. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Word o' the Week
sycophant
-A servile self-seeker who attempts to win favor by flattering influential people.
The Nard-Dog
-A servile self-seeker who attempts to win favor by flattering influential people.
The Nard-Dog
Friday, February 13, 2009
Word o' the Week (for next week)
Blithe
1. happy and carefree
2. vivacious
3. adjective describing someone who would be called "jolly" if they hadn't lost so much weight
That last definition sounds like my buddy Sean Kufel. On the surface he seems like a really happy, nice guy who loves to laugh. Everyone who meets Sean instantly likes him.
But dig a little deeper, and you'll find an ocean of venom and rage. One minute he's loving life, the next minute his beard is spewing expletives. Thank God his diatribes are mostly reserved for things like stupid commercials, stupid songs, morons, stupid people, the Boston Bruins, and people who don't stay on their heels when they squat. His rantings are always funny, and often insightful. You can read them at Pajiba, where Sean shares scathing reviews with the resident bitchy people. He also maintains a blog over at Fat Kid and the Afternoon Snacks.
Enjoy.
1. happy and carefree
2. vivacious
3. adjective describing someone who would be called "jolly" if they hadn't lost so much weight
That last definition sounds like my buddy Sean Kufel. On the surface he seems like a really happy, nice guy who loves to laugh. Everyone who meets Sean instantly likes him.
But dig a little deeper, and you'll find an ocean of venom and rage. One minute he's loving life, the next minute his beard is spewing expletives. Thank God his diatribes are mostly reserved for things like stupid commercials, stupid songs, morons, stupid people, the Boston Bruins, and people who don't stay on their heels when they squat. His rantings are always funny, and often insightful. You can read them at Pajiba, where Sean shares scathing reviews with the resident bitchy people. He also maintains a blog over at Fat Kid and the Afternoon Snacks.
Enjoy.
Word o' the Week
Bifurcate-to divide into two parts
Some trials can be bifurcated in attempt to facilitate fairness. An example would be a personal injury lawsuit. The first trial would determine liability. If needed, the second trial would determine damages. The reasoning is that extent of injury should only influence damages, and should have no bearing on liability. Once the jury sees the results of the action in question (e.g. person in a wheelchair, deceased child, destroyed property) they will be fired up to make someone responsible.
New posting schedule
I'm experimenting with more of an assembly-line process. Instead of a post every few days, look for one big dump towards the end of next week.
Some trials can be bifurcated in attempt to facilitate fairness. An example would be a personal injury lawsuit. The first trial would determine liability. If needed, the second trial would determine damages. The reasoning is that extent of injury should only influence damages, and should have no bearing on liability. Once the jury sees the results of the action in question (e.g. person in a wheelchair, deceased child, destroyed property) they will be fired up to make someone responsible.
New posting schedule
I'm experimenting with more of an assembly-line process. Instead of a post every few days, look for one big dump towards the end of next week.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Word o' the Week
sardonic
[sahr-don-ik]
-characterized by bitter or scornful derision
Professor Snape flashed Harry a sardonic grin.
[sahr-don-ik]
-characterized by bitter or scornful derision
Professor Snape flashed Harry a sardonic grin.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Word o' the Week
Magnanimous is my word o' the week. Michael Reghi said it about Lebron this morning and I thought, "Why does Michael Reghi know words that I don't?"
[mag-nan-uh-muhs]
1. generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness: to be magnanimous toward one's enemies.
2. high-minded; noble: a just and magnanimous ruler.
3. proceeding from or revealing generosity or nobility of mind, character, etc.: a magnanimous gesture of forgiveness.
Think magnanimous is lame? Post your word of the week to comments.
[mag-nan-uh-muhs]
1. generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness: to be magnanimous toward one's enemies.
2. high-minded; noble: a just and magnanimous ruler.
3. proceeding from or revealing generosity or nobility of mind, character, etc.: a magnanimous gesture of forgiveness.
Think magnanimous is lame? Post your word of the week to comments.
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