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8.30.2007
transpontine (trans-PON-tyn) adjective
transpontine (trans-PON-tyn) adjective
1. Across the bridge.
2. Situated on the south side of the Thames River in London.
3. Melodramatic (alluding to the type of dramas once performed
in theaters south of the Thames).
[From Latin trans- (across) + pont (bridge). Ultimately from the
Indo-European root pent- (to tread) that also gave us words such as
English find, Dutch pad (path), French pont (bridge), and Russian
sputnik (traveling companion).]
-Anu Garg (words at wordsmith.org)
"Baker was short and chunky and transpontine -- he lived over the bridge
in Barnes with his mum and cacti."
Johnny Green and Garry Barker; A Riot of Our Own: Night and Day with the
Clash; Faber & Faber; 1999.
"The singer who makes the biggest splash is Lauren Flanigan, prone to
transpontine acting at critical moments."
Michael Tanner; Solemnity of Weber; The Spectator (London, UK); Jul 6, 2002.
Pronunciation:
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1. Across the bridge.
2. Situated on the south side of the Thames River in London.
3. Melodramatic (alluding to the type of dramas once performed
in theaters south of the Thames).
[From Latin trans- (across) + pont (bridge). Ultimately from the
Indo-European root pent- (to tread) that also gave us words such as
English find, Dutch pad (path), French pont (bridge), and Russian
sputnik (traveling companion).]
-Anu Garg (words at wordsmith.org)
"Baker was short and chunky and transpontine -- he lived over the bridge
in Barnes with his mum and cacti."
Johnny Green and Garry Barker; A Riot of Our Own: Night and Day with the
Clash; Faber & Faber; 1999.
"The singer who makes the biggest splash is Lauren Flanigan, prone to
transpontine acting at critical moments."
Michael Tanner; Solemnity of Weber; The Spectator (London, UK); Jul 6, 2002.
Pronunciation:
http://wordsmith.org/words/transpontine.wav
http://wordsmith.org/words/transpontine.ram
Permalink: http://wordsmith.org/words/transpontine.html
8.28.2007
Aspartame: Poison?
I found these two stories, one where Asparame is said to cause Lupus, MS, etc. and one saying it was originally developed as an ant poison. Both are False acording to the snopes.com website. See links below:
http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/aspartame.asp
http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/aspartame.asp
The Fifth Estate: Stephen Truscott
Here is the link to the CBC News program The Fifth Estate and their Truscott story.
8.12.2007
8.10.2007
8.07.2007
Rainbow Flag Will Fly In Truro
The homophobic mayor of Truro may not be willing to fly the rainbow flag over the town hall, but the county mayor will fly the flag, just doors away over the Colchester County Hall. Get the full story from the Halifax Chronicle Herald here.
In a related story, some homophobes made their opinions clear the a woman with the same name as the rally organizer.
8.05.2007
Happy Simcoe Day!
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
"Civic Holiday is the name given to a civic holiday in Ontario.
The holiday may be known by a variety of names in different municipalities, including Simcoe Day in Toronto and Colonel By Day in Ottawa. "Civic Holiday" is the only name that is universally recognized by all Ontarians.
The August holiday falls on the first Monday in August. It is generally a low-key celebration of John Graves Simcoe, who was the first Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario (which was then known as Upper Canada)."
I think you are probably one of many who are happy it is a long weekend, and that's what's most important! For this holiday anyway.
"Civic Holiday is the name given to a civic holiday in Ontario.
The holiday may be known by a variety of names in different municipalities, including Simcoe Day in Toronto and Colonel By Day in Ottawa. "Civic Holiday" is the only name that is universally recognized by all Ontarians.
The August holiday falls on the first Monday in August. It is generally a low-key celebration of John Graves Simcoe, who was the first Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario (which was then known as Upper Canada)."
I think you are probably one of many who are happy it is a long weekend, and that's what's most important! For this holiday anyway.
Activists Draw Attention to Violations Abroad
This from KCBS in San Francisco, CA:"Gay rights activists in San Francisco are voicing their concerns about human rights violations of gays in other countries. They plan to show their solidarity next month when the United Nations General Assembly meets." Read the full article here.
Beckham debut ?
It seems David Beckhams long awaited North American debut today in Toronto won't be happening, due to an ankle injury. Beckham is in Toronto with his new team, LA Galaxy, however, he will be benched. A disappointment for fans who snatched up several thousand additional tickets shortly after Beckham went to the Galaxy. Get the full story here.
Somewhere NOT To Visit: Truro NS
City council in Truro, NS refuses to fly the Pride flag. I ask that if you were planning to visit this city(and I don't know anyone who is/was)please don't. The mayor is obviously a genius who sounds like he should be living in the southern United States.
"If I have a group of people that says pedophiles should have rights, do we raise their flag too? I don't want to lump them in with homosexuals, but that's the point, the issues, and that's my feeling." -Bill Mills, Mayor
So, if this loser doesn't want to lump homosexuals in the same group as pedophiles why does he? I for one, being homosexual, and having unpleasant dealings with pedophiles take great offense to this and will personally never set foot in this back woods hole ever.
Read the full story at CBC.ca here.
"If I have a group of people that says pedophiles should have rights, do we raise their flag too? I don't want to lump them in with homosexuals, but that's the point, the issues, and that's my feeling." -Bill Mills, Mayor
So, if this loser doesn't want to lump homosexuals in the same group as pedophiles why does he? I for one, being homosexual, and having unpleasant dealings with pedophiles take great offense to this and will personally never set foot in this back woods hole ever.
Read the full story at CBC.ca here.
8.02.2007
Corrie Canuck Pub Night Quiz
Well, I didn't make it to pub night last night. My Corrie Crowd was either working or catching up on some R&R after a busy weekend (which is what I did). We must soldier on though, so here is the quiz from the Corrie Canuck Blog, and hopefully our little Corrie group can make it to the next pub night. Good luck! Quiz
Maybe we need a call for the killing of Reggae (singers)
(Kingston) Jamaican reggae performer Beenie Man is denying he has agreed to stop performing music that calls for the killing of gays.
Stop Murder Music, a group founded by LGBT rights organization Outrage, said that Beenie Man, and two other reggae singers: Sizzla and Capleton, had signed an agreement that they would no longer perform songs that promoted violence against gays.
The full story is here.
Stop Murder Music, a group founded by LGBT rights organization Outrage, said that Beenie Man, and two other reggae singers: Sizzla and Capleton, had signed an agreement that they would no longer perform songs that promoted violence against gays.
The full story is here.
8.01.2007
How to Stop Your Neighbor's Dog from Barking
This is from toybreeds.com, personally I'd like to skip right to number one on the 'don't' list. See the original article here.
9 Steps to Take and 2 Steps to Avoid
Do
1. Start with an anonymous, gentle approach.
2. Notify your landlord or homeowners association (HOA).
3. Ratchet up the approach to the neighbor.
4. If the problem is an outdoors dog - use technology and remain anonymous.
5. If technology or letters don't work, start keeping a log.
6. File a report with law enforcement.
7. Sue in Small Claims Court.
8. Get a lawyer.
9. When all else fails, move but disclose the barking.
Don't
1. Don't shoot the dog!
2. Don't confront the owner!
9 Steps to Take and 2 Steps to Avoid
Do
1. Start with an anonymous, gentle approach.
2. Notify your landlord or homeowners association (HOA).
3. Ratchet up the approach to the neighbor.
4. If the problem is an outdoors dog - use technology and remain anonymous.
5. If technology or letters don't work, start keeping a log.
6. File a report with law enforcement.
7. Sue in Small Claims Court.
8. Get a lawyer.
9. When all else fails, move but disclose the barking.
Don't
1. Don't shoot the dog!
2. Don't confront the owner!
Coronation Street Canada: July 31, 2007 Episode Update
Corrie Canuck posted an episode update, which you can read here.
- Audrey and Kevin Webster drinking in the pub.
- Jamie, Danny, Frankie three-way?
- Guess who's back?
- Cilla's not quite boob-job
- Charlie and Tracy spread love around Rovers!
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