[ForAllThings] Dictionary Scoop: Word Challenge (5/21/2025): Vandalize
A smashing word. "You scored 10 out of 10 points" Mary Live long and prosper On Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 11:31:57 PM CDT, Mary Landers via groups.io <maryeland@...> wrote: vandalize /?v?ndl?a?z/ verb 1. vandalize: deliberately destroy or damage (public or private property) "stations have been wrecked and vandalized beyond recognition" Vandalize - Dictionary Scoop Mary Live long and prosper
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[FunnyPicsClub] Daily FunTrivia for May 21 25:
YAY!!! I got a 10 today. Mary Live long and prosper On Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 11:35:47 PM CDT, Mary Landers via groups.io <maryeland@...> wrote: Email Daily TriviaPlay each day & forward to your friends! Humanities: Alphabetical Words: Alphabetical Words: Alfabetical Fun With Fonetics1Which letter represents a word used in the NATO phonetic alphabet for a sultry ballroom dance originating in South America, which shares its name with a word from the title of a 1970s X-rated film starring Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider? B Z Y T Hobbies: Mixed Food and Drink: Mixed Food and Drink: Well Done!2Which of the following dishes is named for a British Duke? Tarte Tatin Beef Wellington Celery Victor Reuben sandwich Movies: 1990s Movies: 1990s Movies: Popular Movies Of 19973Cameron Poe is a newly released prisoner on a plane home. In the same plane are some of the most dangerous criminals in the country, who take over the plane. He must stop them! Name the actor who plays Cameron Poe in "Con Air" (1997). Kiefer Sutherland Nicolas Cage Tim Roth Edward Norton Sci / Tech: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations: Your What Hurts?4Budhu was also given a diagnosis of a fracture of his pubic symphysis. Which X-ray would pick this up? Thoracic spine Neck Right ankle Pelvis People: Friends & Relatives: Friends & Relatives: So Many Kissing Cousins!5People: Carlo Gambino, who married his cousin in 1932, became a Mafia Boss and renowned figure of the underworld. Investigators made repeated efforts to connect Gambino with which performer? Paul McCartney Frank Sinatra Bob Hope Charlie Chaplin Geography: Malaysia: Malaysia: Malaysia6Located in the capital city of Malaysia, which structure surpassed the Sears Tower as the world's tallest buildings in 1998? Malaysia Tower Kuala Lumpur Tower Petronas Twin Towers Kuala Lumpur City Centre Celebrities: UK Celebs: UK Celebs : Famous Welsh Entertainers7Which actress married Michael Douglas 18th November 2000? Janet Jones Ann Jones Margaret Jones Catherine Zeta Jones World: Business World: Business World: Henri Fayol: Management Principles8Fayol emphasised on the need for team work in completing objectives and in the principle "In union, there is strength". What term did Fayol use for expressing this? Eau de Toilette Strike Esprit de Corps Gonads Gardi Sports: Canada: Canada : Toronto Sports9What are the names of Toronto's four major sports teams? Maple Leafs, Raptors, Blue Jays, Argonauts Mavericks, Maple Leafs, Mets, Argonauts Maple Leafs, Expos, Raptors, Tigercats Argonauts, Canadiens, Blue Jays, Raptors General: Mixed 25 Q. Difficult: Mixed 25 Q. Difficult: InQUIZition110'Cordon Bleu' means food prepared to a very high standard. It is French for ______ ? Blue ribbon Red hot White heat Black magic *** Submit your answers now & compare scores: Play the FunTrivia.com Daily Trivia Game Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: ¡®The Voice¡¯ recap: A new champion is crowned in star-studded ¡®Live Finale Part 2¡¯
From: Sharon Pohlman ¡®The Voice¡¯ recap: A new champion is crowned in star-studded ¡®Live Finale Part 2¡¯ John Benutty, Denton Davidson Reality TV May 20, 2025 Tonight, a new winner of The Voice will be crowned. Host Carson Daly will announce the new champ on Tuesday's "Live Finale Part 2," featuring a star-studded lineup of guest performers including Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Chance the Rapper, Foreigner, James Bay, Sheryl Crow, Joe Jonas, and Season 22 winner Bryce Leatherwood. Competing for Season 27 title are Adam David and Jadyn Cree from Team Michal Bubl¨¦, Renzo from Team John Legend, Jaelen Johnston from Team Kelsea Ballerini, and Lucia Flores-Wiseman from Team Adam Levine Which contestant and coach will prevail? 9 p.m. ¡ª Previously, on The Voice: The top five sang their hearts for America's vote. Renzo belted out "Fly Away" and "Lover, You Should've Come Over"; Lucia sang "Wish You Were Here" and "Wildflower"; Jadyn performed "Lose You to Love Me" and "Come on Eileen"; Jaelen serenaded viewers with "What Was I Thinkin'" and "Cold"; Adam sang "You Are So Beautiful" and "Hard Fought Hallelujah." Now, it's time to crown a winner! ¡®The Voice¡¯ recap: Top 5 perform for America¡¯s vote in ¡®Live Finale Part 1¡¯ John Benutty,Denton Davidson The Voice is coming down to the wire and it¡¯s now up to America to decide the winner of Season 27. Tonight, The ... The evening's celebratory performances included: Foreigner Performance: Medley of "Feels Like the First Time" / "Juke Box Hero" / "I Want to Know What Love Is" Kelly Clarkson Four-time Voice winning coach (Seasons 14, 15, 17, 21) Performance: "Where Have You Been" Renzo & John Legend Performance: "As It Was" by Harry Styles Jaelen Johnston & Kelsea Ballerini Performance: "Whiskey Lullaby" by Brad Paisley & Alison Krauss Bryce Leatherwood Voice Season 22 winner Performance: "God Made" Chance the Rapper Voice Season 23 coach Performance: "Space and Time" Adam David & Michael Bubl¨¦ Performance: "The Weight" by the Band Joe Jonas Voice Australia coach Performance: "Heart by Heart" Lucia Flores-Wiseman & Adam Levine Performance: "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" by The Beatles James Bay & Sheryl Crow Performance: "You and Me Time" Top 12 Artists Performance: "Pompeii" Alicia Keys Voice Season 12 winning coach Performance: "The River" / "Empire State of Mind" with Amanda Reid Jadyn Cree & Michael Bubl¨¦ Performance: "I Got You Babe" by Sonny & Cher Blake Shelton Nine-time Voice winning coach (2, 3, 4, 7, 11, 13, 18, 20, 22) Performance: "Texas" Winner Following the nationwide vote, the winner of The Voice Season 27 is Adam David (Team Bubl¨¦). Adam becomes the first winner to have been saved from elimination by the Instant Save and scores the second win as coach for Michael, who follows Kelly and Niall Horan as the third coach to win both of their first two seasons on the show. Blake is the fourth and only other coach to ever win back-to-back seasons during his run of wins Seasons 2-4. Aside from Adam who won Season 1, John is the only other coach to win in their debut season but has failed to secure a second as Michael did tonight.Runner-up The Season 27 runner-up is Jaelen Johnston (Team Kelsea).3rd to 5th Place The Season 27 third-place finisher is Renzo (Team Legend). The Season 27 fourth-place finisher is Lucia Flores-Wiseman (Team Adam). The Season 27 fifth-place finisher is Jadyn Cree (Team Bubl¨¦). Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#233045) | Reply to Group | Reply to Sender | Mute This Topic | New Topic Your Subscription | Contact Group Owner | Unsubscribe [maryeland@...] _._,_._,_
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Fw: Modern Romance
From: Gregory Fry https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cUpmoskpPkw How to do a modern first kiss Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: A SoCal Hazard
From: Gregory Fry https://patch.com/california/los-angeles/bear-likely-suspect-case-monrovia-refrigerator-left-open Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: Inside History (5/21/2025): What¡¯s the History Behind Highway Rest Stops?
Plus, how missionaries shaped the American West. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? The First Highway Rest Stops Were Designed for Relaxation On your road trip, if you had to choose between a calm, shady stop or a bag of Flamin¡¯ Hot Cheetos and a lottery ticket, which would you opt for? Read More Why Are There 19 Statues in the Korean War Memorial? The 19 steel statues in the Korean War Memorial represent a literal and symbolic tribute to those who fought in 'America's Forgotten War.' Read More 5 Ways Missions Shaped the American West Missionaries laid the foundation for communities and governance in the American frontier. Read More Preview: Kevin Costner's The West Don't miss the series premiere of Kevin Costner's The West this Memorial Day at 9/8c on The HISTORY? Channel. Streams next day on The HISTORY? Channel app. Watch Preview Cola Wars For almost a hundred years, Coke had been the undisputed leader in the multibillion dollar global soda industry, while Pepsi had been the upstart No. 2. But in 1985, in a stranger-than-fiction twist, the rivalry took a turn that no one saw coming. Watch Now THE NEW YORK TIMES A Scientist Fighting Nuclear Armageddon Hid a 50-Year Secret D MAGAZINE How Dozens of Brazilians Made Decatur the Capital of American Bull Riding THE JAPAN TIMES The Emperor and the Shogun: A Power Struggle Across the Centuries Follow The HISTORY? Channel Update Preferences | Subscribe | Contact Us Having trouble viewing this message? View the web version. This is a promotional email from The HISTORY Channel and A+E Global Media?. ? 2025 A&E Television Networks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Email Marketing, 235 E 45th Street, New York, NY 10017 http://www.aegm.com/ TV Parental Guidelines | Careers | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: This Day in History (May 21): 1881: American Red Cross founded
In Washington, D.C., humanitarians Clara Barton and Adolphus Solomons found the American National Red Cross, an organization established to provide humanitarian aid to victims of wars and natural disasters in congruence with the International Red Cross. Barton, born in Massachusetts in 1821, worked... read more THIS DAY IN HISTORY May 21 1881 American Red Cross founded In Washington, D.C., humanitarians Clara Barton and Adolphus Solomons found the American National Red Cross, an organization established to provide humanitarian aid to victims of wars and natural disasters in congruence with the International Red Cross. Barton, born in Massachusetts in 1821, worked... read more 19th Century 1539 Black Spanish explorer Estevan is reported killed 1920s 1927 Charles Lindbergh completes the first solo, nonstop transatlantic flight Arts & Entertainment 1999 Soap star Susan Lucci wins first Emmy after 19 nominations Cold War 1956 United States drops hydrogen bomb over Bikini Atoll Colonial America 1758 Lenape tribe abducts Mary Campbell from western Pennsylvania Crime 1924 Leopold and Loeb murder Bobby Franks 1992 ¡°Long Island Lolita¡± is arrested European History 1683 World¡¯s first university museum opens in Oxford, England Exploration 1542 Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto dies in American wilderness Inventions & Science 1901 Connecticut enacts first speed-limit law 1997 Avian flu kills young boy Natural Disasters & Environment 1960 Huge earthquake hits Chile U.S. Presidents 2000 Former president James Garfield¡¯s spine put on display for final day Women¡¯s History 1932 Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to make solo, nonstop transatlantic flight World War I 1911 French troops occupy Fez, sparking second Moroccan Crisis World War II 1940 Nazis begin killing ¡°unfit¡± people in East Prussia 1942 Thousands of Jews deported from Chelm Follow The HISTORY ? Channel Update Preferences | Subscribe | Contact Us Having trouble viewing this message? View the web version. This is a promotional email from HISTORY and A+E Global Media?. ? 2025 A&E Television Networks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Email Marketing, 235 E 45th Street, New York, NY 10017 http://www.aegm.com/ TV Parental Guidelines | Careers | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: On This Day in History (May 21(: End of the Paris Commune, 1st Transatlantic Solo Flights and Memories of Elvis
? On This Day in History May 21 ?Historical Events? ?1792 Mount Unzen on Japan's Shimabara Peninsula erupts, creating a tsunami and killing about 15,000 people in the country's deadliest volcanic eruption ?1832 First US Democratic National Convention is held in Baltimore ?1871 French Army attacks Paris, starting the Semaine Sanglante (Bloody Week), a weeklong battle that kills 10,000-15,000 and ends the Paris Commune ?1927 Aviator Charles Lindbergh, in the Spirit of St. Louis, lands in Paris after the first solo air crossing of the Atlantic Amelia Earhart not long after she landed in Ireland ?1932 After flying for 17 hours from Newfoundland, Amelia Earhart lands near Londonderry, Northern Ireland, completing the first solo transatlantic flight by a woman? More Historical Events ?Famous Birthdays? ? ?Aurelia Cotta? ?120 BC - 54 BC ? ?Philip II of Spain? ?1527 - 1598 ? ?Elizabeth Fry? ?1780 - 1845 ? ?Andrei Sakharov? ?1921 - 1989 Also Mr. T (73) More Famous Birthdays ?Famous Deaths? ? ?Hernando de Soto? ?Died in 1542 ? ?Rajiv Gandhi? ?1944 - 1991 More Famous Deaths ?Memories of Elvis? ? Only one actor has appeared on film with both the Beatles and Elvis Presley: the little-known Norman Rossington. The Little Known Norman Rossington ? ? 2024 On This Day Pte. Ltd. 160 Robinson Road, #14-04 SBF Centre, Singapore, 068914
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Daily FunTrivia for May 21 25:
Email Daily TriviaPlay each day & forward to your friends! Humanities: Alphabetical Words: Alphabetical Words: Alfabetical Fun With Fonetics1Which letter represents a word used in the NATO phonetic alphabet for a sultry ballroom dance originating in South America, which shares its name with a word from the title of a 1970s X-rated film starring Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider? B Z Y T Hobbies: Mixed Food and Drink: Mixed Food and Drink: Well Done!2Which of the following dishes is named for a British Duke? Tarte Tatin Beef Wellington Celery Victor Reuben sandwich Movies: 1990s Movies: 1990s Movies: Popular Movies Of 19973Cameron Poe is a newly released prisoner on a plane home. In the same plane are some of the most dangerous criminals in the country, who take over the plane. He must stop them! Name the actor who plays Cameron Poe in "Con Air" (1997). Kiefer Sutherland Nicolas Cage Tim Roth Edward Norton Sci / Tech: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations: Your What Hurts?4Budhu was also given a diagnosis of a fracture of his pubic symphysis. Which X-ray would pick this up? Thoracic spine Neck Right ankle Pelvis People: Friends & Relatives: Friends & Relatives: So Many Kissing Cousins!5People: Carlo Gambino, who married his cousin in 1932, became a Mafia Boss and renowned figure of the underworld. Investigators made repeated efforts to connect Gambino with which performer? Paul McCartney Frank Sinatra Bob Hope Charlie Chaplin Geography: Malaysia: Malaysia: Malaysia6Located in the capital city of Malaysia, which structure surpassed the Sears Tower as the world's tallest buildings in 1998? Malaysia Tower Kuala Lumpur Tower Petronas Twin Towers Kuala Lumpur City Centre Celebrities: UK Celebs: UK Celebs : Famous Welsh Entertainers7Which actress married Michael Douglas 18th November 2000? Janet Jones Ann Jones Margaret Jones Catherine Zeta Jones World: Business World: Business World: Henri Fayol: Management Principles8Fayol emphasised on the need for team work in completing objectives and in the principle "In union, there is strength". What term did Fayol use for expressing this? Eau de Toilette Strike Esprit de Corps Gonads Gardi Sports: Canada: Canada : Toronto Sports9What are the names of Toronto's four major sports teams? Maple Leafs, Raptors, Blue Jays, Argonauts Mavericks, Maple Leafs, Mets, Argonauts Maple Leafs, Expos, Raptors, Tigercats Argonauts, Canadiens, Blue Jays, Raptors General: Mixed 25 Q. Difficult: Mixed 25 Q. Difficult: InQUIZition110'Cordon Bleu' means food prepared to a very high standard. It is French for ______ ? Blue ribbon Red hot White heat Black magic *** Submit your answers now & compare scores: Play the FunTrivia.com Daily Trivia Game Mary Live long and prosper
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Dictionary Scoop: Word Challenge (5/21/2025): Vandalize
vandalize /?v?ndl?a?z/ verb 1. vandalize: deliberately destroy or damage (public or private property) "stations have been wrecked and vandalized beyond recognition" Vandalize - Dictionary Scoop Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: Rolling Stone: Music (5/20/2025): Sean Combs Demanded $20,000 From Cassie's Mom
View on web New reader? Subscribe May 20, 2025 Sean Combs Demanded $20,000 From Cassie's Mom After Learning About Kid Cudi Relationship "He was trying to hurt my daughter," Regina Ventura said of Combs' alleged threats to release explicit videos By Jon Blistein Lotti Golden's 'Motor-Cycle' Was a Counterculture Oddity. It's Finally Getting Its Due The 1969 LP, recorded when the singer was just a teenager, was a comedic rock melodrama that should have made the Brooklyn native a star: ¡°It was absolutely soul crushing¡± Taylor Swift's 'Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor's Version)' Featured on 'The Handmaid's Tale' The Reputation era single soundtracked the opening scene of the series¡¯ penultimate episode Sean Combs Hired Former FBI Agent to Polygraph Staff, Ex-Assistant Testifies David James claims mogul issued lie-detector tests to staff after money and possessions went missing. ¡°It was very intimidating" Connie Francis Reacts to Going Viral on Tiktok for 1961 B-Side 'Pretty Little Baby' ¡°To know that an entire new generation now knows who I am, and my music, is thrilling to me,¡± the singer said Monday Kesha Switches Up 'Delusional' Single Artwork Months After AI Controversy The singer faced backlash back in November 2024 after the initial single artwork was AI-generated Yusuf/Cat Stevens Schedules Book Tour for Upcoming Memoir 'Cat on the Road to Findout' The singer-songwriter will discuss the long-awaited project at intimate live events throughout North America in October Chappell Roan Slams 'Villain' Reputation: 'If I Do Not Stand Up for Myself, I Will Quit' The musician opened up in a recent interview about being framed as a villain for calling out disrespectful photographers on red carpets and asking fans not to overstep when they see her in public Joe Jonas and Aly & AJ Squash Decades-Long Beef in New TikTok Aly & AJ¡¯s infamous ¡°Potential Break Up Song¡± was rumored to be about the JoBro Visit the Preferences Center to update your profile and customize what email alerts and newsletters you receive. Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation. ? 2025 Rolling Stone, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 475 5th Ave New York, New York, 10017 View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Your Privacy Rights | Ad Choices | Terms of Use Update Profile Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: Astronomy Picture of the Day (5/20/2025): Milky Way over Maunakea
Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2025 May 20 Milky Way over Maunakea Image Credit & Copyright: Marzena Rogozinska Explanation: Have you ever seen the band of our Milky Way Galaxy? In a clear sky from a dark location at the right time, a faint band of light becomes visible across the sky. Soon after your eyes become dark adapted, you might spot the band for the first time. It may then become obvious. Then spectacular. One reason for your growing astonishment might be the realization that this fuzzy swath, the Milky Way, contains billions of stars. Visible in the featured image, high above in the night sky, the band of the Milky Way Galaxy arcs. Also visible are the colorful clouds of Rho Ophiuchi on the right, and the red and circular Zeta Ophiuchi nebula near the top center. Taken in late February from Maunakea, Hawaii, USA, the foreground telescope is the University of Hawaii's 2.2-Meter Telescope. Fortunately, you don¡¯t need to be near the top of a Hawaiian volcano to see the Milky Way. Put it All Together: Astronomy Puzzle of the Day Tomorrow's picture: sun station < | Archive | Submissions | Index | Search | Calendar | RSS | Education | About APOD | Discuss | > Authors & editors: Robert Nemiroff (MTU) & Jerry Bonnell (UMCP) NASA Official: Amber Straughn Specific rights apply. NASA Web Privacy, Accessibility, Notices; A service of: ASD at NASA / GSFC, NASA Science Activation & Michigan Tech. U. Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: Words Trivia (5/20/2025): ? Which sentence uses "ignominious" correctly?
?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? Today's Bonus Question grammarWhich sentence uses "ignominious" correctly?She couldn't escape the ignominious truth.His ignominious defeat haunted him.The ignominious sunset was breathtaking.The ignominious forest was full of life. 11 Robert Smalls Pkwy Suite I #1033 Beaufort, SC 29906 United States Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: Words Trivia (5/20/2025): ? What does "baleful" mean?
?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? Today's Daily Question definitionsWhat does "baleful" mean?FriendlyThreateningJoyfulBland TOP ARTICLES languagesHow Language Shapes the Way We Think and See the WorldThe Power of Language Language is more than just a tool for...Read MoredefinitionsMeet the Words That Mean the Opposite of ThemselvesLanguage is a fascinating construct, filled with nuances tha...Read More 11 Robert Smalls Pkwy Suite I #1033 Beaufort, SC 29906 United States Mary Live long and prosper
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Inspiring Quotes for Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Happiness It¡¯s been my experience that you can nearly always enjoy things if you make up your mind firmly that you will. ~ Lucy Maud Montgomery Lucy Maud Montgomery¡¯s 1908 novel ¡°Anne of Green Gables¡± follows the life of a young girl who has ample reason to be pessimistic, yet she continually finds ways not to be. After growing up in an orphanage, Anne is adopted by a pair of siblings who had intended to adopt a young boy to help out on their farm. In the book¡¯s fifth chapter, one of the siblings is driving Anne back to the orphanage when the young girl muses on her decision to focus on the drive¡¯s pleasantries, such as blossoming wild roses, instead of her gloomy destination. Anne¡¯s persistent optimism is a helpful reminder that we have more control over how our reality affects us than we may think. Though it takes some concerted effort, we have the choice to focus more on what lifts our spirits than what causes distress. Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: Music History for May 20
From: Jackie Schmitt Music History for May 20 1941 - Harry James and his orchestra recorded "You Made Me Love You." 1942 - "I've Got A Gal in Kalamazoo" was recorded by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra. 1954 - Bill Haley and the Comets' "Rock Around the Clock" was released. It was not successful until it was released in 1955 on the soundtrack to "Blackboard Jungle." 1960 - Alan Freed, a disc jockey, was indicted for income tax evasion stemming from payola. 1968 - Pete Townshend and Karen Astley were married. 1969 - Peter Cetera (Chicago) was beaten up by four men at a Chicago Cubs-Dodgers baseball game. The men objected to the length of Cetera's hair. Cetera underwent four hours of emergency surgery. 1970 - The Beatles film Let It Be opened in the U.K. 1977 - The stage show Beatlemania opened at the Winter Garden Theater, New York. 1978 - The Buddy Holly Story premiered in of Lubbock, TX. 1980 - KISS released the album Unmasked. 1980 - In Hamburg, Germany, Joe Strummer (The Clash) was arrested for hitting a violent audience member with his guitar during a show. 1996 - The Metallica single "Until It Sleeps" was released world-wide, excluding North America, where it was released the next day. 1998 - Tommy Lee (Motley Crue) started serving a 6-month sentence for felony spousal abuse. 2008 - The U.S. Congress passed a resolution that designated Frank Sinatra Day to honor his contributions to American culture. Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: TV History for May 20
From: Jackie Schmitt TV History for May 20 1982 - The final episode of "Barney Miller" aired. 1986 - CBS aired the "Flintstones 25th Anniversary Celebration." 1990 - The Perry Mason TV movie "The Case of the Silenced Singer" aired. 1993 - The final episode of "Cheers" aired on NBC. The show debuted on September 30, 1982. 1996 - The final episode of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" aired on NBC. 1997 - The final episode of "Roseanne" aired on ABC. 2015 - David Letterman made his last appearance on "The Late Show." Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: Nice News (5/20/2025): The power of an ¡°aha!¡± moment
When lightbulb moments occur ¡ª you know, those instances when you¡¯re struck by a brilliant idea or solution seemingly out of nowhere ¡ª they can feel l ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? *Indicates a Nice News brand partnership or affiliate*Indicates a Nice News brand partnership or affiliate.? Daily Edition ? May 20, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Happy World Bee Day! The annual celebration commemorates the 1734 birthday of Anton Jan?a, considered the pioneer of beekeeping. Today is an opportunity to emphasize the importance of pollinators like bees to the planet¡¯s ecosystems ¡ª without the little buzzers, the global food system as we know it would cease to exist. So take a moment of gratitude for all the bees, and consider looking into which native plants you can add to your lawn or garden to boost pollinators. We¡¯ll also seize this opportunity to remind you that Nice News is currently hosting a fundraiser to help support the environment: Click here to contribute to Re:wild.? Must Reads Apple is rolling out the next generation of CarPlay ¡ª see which vehicles are getting it first? ? Worth the scroll: A roundup of mesmerizing street art from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Science Those ¡°Aha!¡± Moments Aren¡¯t Just Satisfying ¡ª They May Help You Remember Information Longer Shendart/ iStock When lightbulb moments occur ¡ª you know, those instances when you¡¯re struck by a brilliant idea or solution seemingly out of nowhere ¡ª they can feel like miracles from the universe. But there¡¯s actually science behind them, and according to a new study, their positive impact could last well beyond the instances themselves. ? Researchers at Duke University and Germany¡¯s Humboldt and Hamburg Universities found that ¡°eureka moments¡± may not only reshape the way our brains represent information, but also help us remember the insight for almost twice as long. ? If you have a eureka, or ¡°aha!¡± moment when solving a problem, ¡°you¡¯re actually more likely to remember the solution,¡± first author Maxi Becker, a postdoctoral fellow at Humboldt University in Berlin, said in a news release. Learn how the team came to this conclusion.? Together With Mode Mobile No. 1 Software Company Shares Jump 15% Deloitte¡¯s 2023 No. 1 software company just raised $45 million in its pre-IPO offering ¡ª and the share price jumped to $0.30/share. Mode Mobile¡¯s offering is almost fully subscribed, but there¡¯s still a limited-time opportunity for investors to buy in. ? With parabolic revenue growth of 32,481%, this company is leading a smartphone revolution that has enabled more than 45 million users to earn over $325 million from screen time. ? We¡¯ve seen it before when Uber turned cars into income streams and Airbnb turned homes into income-
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Fw: Wordsmith (5/20/2025): A.Word.A.Day -- Bloody-minded
Wordsmith.orgThe magic of words MooT, MetaMooT, and UltiMooT - the semantics & etymology trilogy The world's toughest language game gets even tougher. mootgame.com How to sponsor? May 20, 2025 This week¡¯s theme Bloody words! This week¡¯s words sanguineous bloody-minded ¡°I know my head¡¯s bloody, but I still don¡¯t want to go to the hospital.¡± Illustration: Anu Garg + AI A.Word.A.Day with Anu Garg bloody-minded PRONUNCIATION: (BLUHD-ee-MYN-did) MEANING: adjective: 1. Disposed to violence and bloodshed. 2. Stubborn; obstructive. (chiefly used in British English) ETYMOLOGY: From blood, from Old English blod + mind, from Old English gemynd (memory, thought). Earliest documented use: 1545. NOTES: The word bloody itself has an unexpectedly colorful history. Depending on where you are, it can be a mild intensifier (bloody fool) or borderline profane. Its taboo status may have arisen from a mistaken belief that it referred to Christ¡¯s blood. Bloody in the second meaning of bloody-minded is used as an intensifier, implying someone is strong-willed. For more bloody fun, see how Pygmalion came to be a euphemism for bloody. And if you¡¯re wondering how far it¡¯s come, look no further than Tourism Australia¡¯s 2006 ad campaign: ¡°So where the bloody hell are you?¡± USAGE: ¡°[Jon Meacham] says, ¡®Pilate was a bullying, bloody-minded prefect.¡¯¡± Jim Keogh; Seeking Truth in Gibson¡¯s ¡®Passion¡¯; Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, Massachusetts); Feb 19, 2004. ¡°[Virat] Kohli¡¯s ambition is as fierce as ever, his bloody-minded focus on winning matches undimmed.¡± Anand Vasu; Trophy Awaits Its Champions; The Economic Times (New Delhi, India); Mar 9, 2025. See more usage examples of bloody-minded in Vocabulary.com¡¯s dictionary. A THOUGHT FOR TODAY: A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury. -John Stuart Mill, philosopher and economist (20 May 1806-1873) Have a comment? Click here to share. Or email us at words@... Subscribe | Update address | Gift subscription | Contact us Spreading the joy of words for 31 years We are powered by our readers ? 1994-2025 Wordsmith.org
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Fw: My Modern Met - May 20 Daily Digest
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