Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Word of the Day
festivity discuss | |
| Definition: | (noun) Any joyous diversion. |
| Synonyms: | celebration |
| Usage: | The whole town was filled with mirth and dance and festivity. |
Word of the Day
provided by The Free Dictionary
Article of the Day
  The Gratuitous UmlautAn umlaut is a diacritical mark consisting of two dots placed over a letter to alter pronunciation. However, the so-called "heavy metal umlaut" is used in the names of bands, such as Mötley Crüe and Motörhead, not to change pronunciation, but to evoke the stereotypes of boldness and strength commonly attributed to peoples whose languages incorporate such marks. It has since been widely parodied, including in the mockumentary This Is Spin¨al Tap. Which band first used a gratuitous umlaut? More... Discuss |
Article of the Day
provided by The Free Dictionary
This Day in History
 The Lewis and Clark Expedition Returns (1806)In May 1804, about 40 men left St. Louis, Missouri, and headed west on an expedition initiated by US President Thomas Jefferson to search out an overland route to the Pacific Ocean, make contact with indigenous peoples, and survey the new Louisiana Purchase. More than two years later, the party returned to great acclaim. Their journey had an incalculable effect on the history of the American West. Who accompanied the explorers and helped them negotiate with the Native Americans they encountered? More... Discuss |
This Day in History
provided by The Free Dictionary
Today's Birthday
 John Coltrane (1926)Coltrane was an influential American jazz saxophonist and composer. He worked with numerous big bands before emerging in the 1950s as a major stylist while playing with Miles Davis. His playing exhibited a dazzling technical brilliance as well as ardent emotion. Coltrane made a number of influential recordings, among them the 1960s classics My Favorite Things and A Love Supreme. He was deeply spiritual and interested in all religions. What church made him a saint after his death? More... Discuss |
Today's Birthday
provided by The Free Dictionary
Quote of the Day
 Every artist makes himself born. It is very much harder than the other time, and longer.Willa Cather (1873-1947) Discuss |
Quote of the Day
provided by The Free Library
| Visit the web design guide. |
No comments:
Post a Comment