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Fw: Nice News (5/05/2025): Africa¡¯s only high-speed rail is growing
Bullet trains have been all the rage in recent years. California has a project in the works, Europe is developing another line connecting Germany and ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?.? Daily Edition ? May 5, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Happy Monday! You¡¯re probably used to mainly hearing ¡°Happy Friday,¡± but we¡¯re switching things up on the advice of writer Bree Groff. The Substack author believes we deserve to love all our days, not just the weekend, so she compiled a list of 20 rules for better days at work. No. 3 on the list: ¡°Say ¡®Happy Monday/ Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Thursday¡¯ instead of just Happy Friday. Are you alive? It¡¯s a happy day.¡± Must Reads The annual Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks early tomorrow morning ¡ª here¡¯s when (and how) to see it? ? It¡¯s Cinco de Mayo! Learn the real history behind the Mexican holiday Tech Morocco¡¯s High-Speed Railway ¡ª the Only One in Africa ¡ª Is Expanding Huo Jing/Xinhua via Getty Images Bullet trains have been all the rage in recent years. California has a project in the works, Europe is developing another line connecting Germany and France, and now, Morocco is extending its own high-speed railway ¡ª the only one in Africa. ? The coastal country has made some major infrastructure upgrades in the past two decades, Business Insider Africa reports, including expanding its airport capacity and improving its road networks. This project is one of its latest investments, and quite a large one at that. ? Part of a wider railway initiative, extending the existing Al Boraq line ¡ª which currently runs between Kenitra and Tangier ¡ª is projected to cost around $5 billion. An additional 430 kilometers (about 267 miles) will be added to link the line to Rabat, Casablanca, and Marrakech, three political, economic, and tourism hubs. In addition, a futuristic fleet of 168 trains will be purchased, and a transit system will be added to each of the newly linked cities. Explore the three new hub cities.? Together With Quince The Easy Upgrade That¡¯ll Immediately Add Luxury to Your Life You¡¯ve vacuumed and dusted every surface in your home, organized all the knickknacks, and cleared your closet of unwanted clothes. Now that spring cleaning is done, it¡¯s time to reward yourself with a simple upgrade that will make every night feel like a five-star hotel stay: Quince¡¯s Giza Cotton Sateen Sheet Set. ? The sateen weave gives the fabric a smooth, lustrous finish that feels incredibly soft against the skin. It¡¯s breathable and moisture-wicking, ensuring a comfortable sleep, and the elegant sheen will add a touch of sophistication to any bedroom. Perfect for those seeking both comfort and style, Giza Sateen bedding elevates the sleeping experience to a new level of luxury. Upgrade Y
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Fw: Wordsmith (5/05/2025) A.Word.A.Day -- Elucidatory
Wordsmith.orgThe magic of words May 5, 2025 This week¡¯s theme Words with all the vowels This week¡¯s words elucidatory Illustration: Anu Garg + AI Previous week¡¯s theme Words that aren¡¯t what they appear to be A.Word.A.Day with Anu Garg I like people who practice what they preach. But I love words that do. Take pentasyllabic, a word that both means and is five syllables long. Talk about walking the syllabic walk. (More here) That got me wondering: Why doesn¡¯t the word vowel include all the vowels? Where are a, i, and u hiding? It¡¯s like a party missing half the guests. Let¡¯s fix it. We make some progress with vowelize. But that still leaves it without a and u. How about vowelization? Now all we need is a u. Where do we go from here? Maybe u can help? Share on our website or email us at words@... (include your location: city, state). We¡¯re all ears. And eyes. And sometimes y. In the meantime, we vow to bring you words this week with all vowels: aeiou, and yes, even the sometime-shy y. Some vowely good fun from our archives: Shortest word with all five vowels: eunoia Shortest with all six vowels: oxygeusia Words with vowels in order: see here, here, and here. Vowels once and in alphabetical order: see here All six vowels, any order: see here Only one vowel (because why not do the opposite): see here elucidatory PRONUNCIATION: (i-LOO/LYOO-si-duh-tuh-ree) MEANING: adjective: ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý to clarify or explain. ETYMOLOGY: From Latin elucidare (to make clear), from lucid (bright, clear), from lucere (to shine), from lux (light). Ultimately from the Indo-European root leuk- (light), which also gave us lunar, lunatic, light, lightning, lucid, illuminate, illustrate, lustration, Lucifer, translucent, lux, and lynx. Earliest documented use: 1774. NOTES: Something elucidatory is a flashlight in the fog of confusion. It¡¯s what a good teacher provides, what a user manual tries to be, and what this very entry hopes to accomplish. USAGE: ¡°Fans scrambled to decode and catalogue all this information online, providing elucidatory footnotes.¡± Rachel Aroesti; From Baby Reindeer to Taylor Swift, How Amateur Sleuths Ruined Pop Culture; The Guardian (London, UK); May 25, 2024. A THOUGHT FOR TODAY: When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn't become a king. The palace turns into a circus. -Turkish Proverb Post your comments here. Or email us at words@... Subscribe | Update address | Gift subscription | Contact us This is a reader-supported publication Support us in our mission to spread the joy of words ? 1994-2025 Wordsmith.org
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Fw: ¡®American Idol¡¯ contestants eliminated as Top 8 revealed: May 4, 2025
From: Sharon Pohlman 2 ¡®American Idol¡¯ contestants eliminated as Top 8 revealed: Who shined on ¡®Ladies¡¯ Night¡¯? Denton Davidson Reality TV May 4, 2025 Tonight on American Idol, country superstar Miranda Lambert mentors the Top 10 contestants as they celebrate iconic women in music. Following feedback from judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan America votes live for the Top 8. After the Top 10 perform, host Ryan Seacrest "dims the lights" as two hopefuls are eliminated. Lambert will also hit the stage to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her platinum-selling album Kerosene. The Grammy winner marked the milestone with a special vinyl re-release of the two-decade-old album on April 25, featuring the previously unreleased track "I Don't Love Here Anymore." Lambert earned a nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for Kerosene's title track in 2007, but coincidentally lost to Carrie Underwood for "Jesus, Take the Wheel." That same year, Underwood also won Best New Artist, securing the first two of her eight career Grammys. The "Ladies' Night" episode of American Idol airs live coast-to-coast on Sunday, May 4 (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT). Follow along with our live blog below to see each performance. Plus, vote for your favorite in our poll once the entire Top 10 has performed! 8 p.m. ¡ª Previously, on American Idol: The Top 10 finalists were announced on April 28 after celebrating "Iconic Idol Moments." Jamal Roberts ("Heal"), John Foster ("I Told You So"), and Gabby Samone ("A Song for You") won Gold Derby's poll as your favorite performers. Ch¨¦ ("Dancing on My Own") and Filo ("And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going") were eliminated. John Foster Age: 18 Hometown: Addis, La. Performance: "Something to Talk About" by Bonnie Raitt Carrie's comments: "You are the one we have watched grow the most throughout this entire process. Every single time you step on the stage you feel more comfortable." Lionel's comments: N/A Luke's comments: "Your charisma meter is peaking off the charts right now. Kolbi Jordan Age: 26 Hometown: Tulsa, Okla. Performance: "The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac Carrie's comments: "This was a really great moment for you. The song choice was perfect. Throwing us curveballs like this? Well done!" Lionel's comments: "You scared me to death! That is what I love the most ¡ª your stage presence." Luke's comments: "I loved your attitude, your character, your mannerisms. Your personality is really amazing." " Josh King Age: 24 Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Performance: "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele Carrie's comments: "Everybody's bringing their A-game tonight and you are no exception." Lionel's comments: "You found that audience and you brought them to you! Congratulations!" Luke's comments: "I loved seeing you fighting and seeing you challenging yourself. You are truly leaving it all out there." 8:35 p.m. ¡ª Miranda Lambert hit the stage to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her album Kerosene and performed the title track. Breanna Nix Age: 25 Hometown: Denton, Texas Performance: "Water Under the Bridge" by Adele Carrie's comments: "This was the right song choice for sure. This was a perfect moment for you." Lionel's comments: "You know how to get to a note and choke it to death!" Luke's comments: "When you got to the back half of that song ¡ª you just really have an incredible voice." Canaan James Hill Age: 17 Hometown: Dallas Performance: "Love Wins" by Carrie Underwood Carrie's comments: "You should never worry about messing up the words because you have that super power in your back pocket." Lionel's comments: "I love the way you interpreted that song. What the world needs now are more messages like that." Luke's comments: "You got through it. It was nice to see you challenge yourself." Thunderstorm Artis Age: 29 Hometown: Haleiwa, Hawaii Performance: "When We Were Young" by Adele Carrie's comments: "I love it when you sing emotional, sweet songs. People need to vote! Don't let them go home!" Lionel's comments: "You make cool, cool. I'm so in love with what you just did." Luke's comments: "Your ability to ho
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Fw: Newspaper deliverer offers free shopping and delivery services to local seniors
From: Gregory Fry Greg Dailey delivers newspapers to homes in the central New Jersey township of Cranbury, but last week he did much more than toss rolled up newspapers. Many of the people on his paper route are seniors, and after one such woman asked him to start placing the newspaper against her garage, for she was afraid to walk down the driveway to retrieve it, Greg got an idea. The next day, he placed a note in all 725 newspapers he delivered ¡­ My name is Greg Dailey and I deliver your newspaper every morning. I understand during these trying times it is difficult for some to get out of their house to get everyday necessities. I would like to offer my services free of charge to anyone who needs groceries, household products, etc. I will be shopping at ShopRite and McCaffery¡¯s and can deliver the goods directly to your front door. He left his number and email address. The response was immediate, and not just with more requests for his new service. Oh, there were plenty of those ¡ª nine of them, in fact, on the first day alone. But there were more emails from people who wanted to help the man who had offered his help. They wanted to send him gas money for his Ford Focus. They offered to leave him food on their doorsteps to his family. Mostly, though, they just wanted to say thank you. Said one note ¡­ ¡°I know you only by the sound of your car in the morning and your good service, but your offer to help in our community is a step beyond. If you hear a little extra sound when you fly past our house, it will be us applauding and cheering for a good man.¡± Greg¡¯s service quickly became a family affair, with his wife Cherlyn, his three kids ¡ª Erin, Sean and Brian ¡ª and his mother-in-law Carol Krohn all involved. They used a Google document to keep the groceries organized, with every item highlighted on a receipt. They sort the items into separate bags in their dining room, and for safety, everything is cleaned with disinfectant wipes. Customers reimburse for the items, but there¡¯s no charge for the shopping and delivery. ¡°Times are tough. Some of us should not be out of the house at all. They need produce. They need medicine. They need toiletries. I told one of the gentlemen, ¡®I can stop at the liquor store if you want.¡¯ His eyes went wide.¡± The customers on his newspaper route can count on him. At a time when every community needs people to step up and help the people who need it the most, he delivers. Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: Man immunized himself to create antivenom for world's most dangerous snakes
From: Gregory Fry https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/revolutionary-new-antidote-neutralizes-venom-of-19-of-the-worlds-deadliest-snakes/ Revolutionary Antidote Neutralizes Venom of 19 of World¡¯s Deadliest Snak... Good News Network A revolutionary new antidote neutralizes the venom of 19 of the world¡¯s deadliest snakes, including the mamba, k... Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: This Day in History (May 05): 1961: Alan Shepard becomes the first American in space
On May 5, 1961, Navy Commander Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. is launched into space aboard the Freedom 7 space capsule, becoming the first American astronaut to travel into space. The suborbital flight, which lasted 15 minutes and reached a height of 116 miles into the atmosphere, was a major triumph... read more THIS DAY IN HISTORY May 05 1961 Alan Shepard becomes the first American in space On May 5, 1961, Navy Commander Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. is launched into space aboard the Freedom 7 space capsule, becoming the first American astronaut to travel into space. The suborbital flight, which lasted 15 minutes and reached a height of 116 miles into the atmosphere, was a major triumph... read more 1920s 1921 Chanel No. 5 perfume launches 1970s 1978 Ben & Jerry¡¯s opens its first ice cream shop 1980s 1981 IRA militant Bobby Sands dies Arts & Entertainment 1816 The Examiner publishes John Keats¡¯ first poem 2002 ¡°Spider-Man¡± becomes first movie to top $100 million in opening weekend Black History 1868 Martha Jones becomes first Black woman to receive a U.S. patent Cold War 1955 Allies end occupation of West Germany Crime 1905 British murder trial begins, the first to be solved by fingerprint evidence 2004 Human remains found in suitcase near Virginia Beach European History 1821 Napoleon dies in exile Latin American & Caribbean History 1862 Outnumbered Mexican army defeats French at Battle of Puebla Sports 1904 Cy Young pitches first perfect game in MLB history World War I 1919 Italian delegates announce return to Paris peace conference World War II 1945 Six killed in Oregon by Japanese bomb 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 05): Emperor Kublai Khan, Panic of 1893 and ?Around the World With Nellie Bly?
? On This Day in History May 5 ?Historical Events? ?1260 Kublai Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan, becomes ruler of the Mongol Empire The panicked scene at the New York Stock Exchange on the infamous morning of Friday, 5 May, 1893 ?1893 Panic of 1893 causes a large crash on the NY Stock Exchange ?1941 Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie returns triumphantly to Addis Ababa ?1955 West Germany is granted full sovereignty by its three occupying powers ?1965 First large-scale US Army ground units arrive in South Vietnam? ?1980 Siege at Iranian Embassy in London ends when the SAS and police storm the building More Historical Events ?Famous Birthdays? ? ?John William Draper? ?1811 - 1882 ? ?Karl Marx? ?1818 - 1883 ? ?Nellie Bly? ?1865 - 1922 ? ?Michael Palin? ?82nd Birthday Also Arthur Leonard Schawlow and Adele (37) More Famous Birthdays ?Famous Deaths? ? ?Howard B. Cushing? ?1838 - 1871 ? ?Bobby Sands? ?1954 - 1981 More Famous Deaths ?Around The World With Nellie Bly? ? Only a man could do it, Nellie Bly was told about her plan to go round the world in less than 80 days. It was a red rag to a bull and she soon achieved the feat Nellie Bly Proves Them Wrong Weekly Quiz for May 4 - 10 ? ? 2024 On This Day Pte. Ltd. 160 Robinson Road, #14-04 SBF Centre, Singapore, 068914
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[FunnyPicsClub] Daily FunTrivia for May 05 25:
YAY!!! I began the week with a 10. Mary Live long and prosper On Monday, May 5, 2025 at 07:40:11 AM CDT, Mary Landers via groups.io <maryeland@...> wrote: Email Daily TriviaPlay each day & forward to your friends! Humanities: Spelling Bee: Spelling Bee: More Words That Make Me Stop and Think..1Hmmm...for "M" let's find a word for something very small. miniture miniature minature minniature Literature: Authors and their Works: Authors and their Works: Who Wrote That?2The author of "Animal Farm" also wrote, among other titles, "1984" and "Coming up for Air". Who is this Indian-born British author? George Orwell Charles Dickens RL Stevenson Ruskin Bond Animals: General Dog Info: General Dog Info: Reputable Dog Breeding3What term is used to describe the opposite of a reputable (ie. disreputable) breeder? Backyard breeder Backroad breeder Backgarden breeder Backlane breeder Geography: Sudan: Sudan: Sudan-ly, A Quiz4In February 2003, militants in a region of western Sudan began a revolt against the government. What is this region called? East Timor Darfur Rizeigat Kurdufan Sci / Tech: Scientific Instruments: Scientific Instruments: Microscope Parts and Lenses5What part of a microscope allows you to adjust the amount of light that shines through? Adjustable diaphragm Adjustable heart Adjustable stomach Adjustable lung Celebrities: USA Musicians: USA Musicians : Musicians From Washington State6Which guitar legend was born in Seattle and came to national prominence when he burned his guitar on stage at the Monterey Pop Festival, formed the Experience and performed a legendary guitar solo at Woodstock? Jimi Hendrix Steve Vai Alvin Lee Joe Satriani Hobbies: Monopoly (U.S. Version): Monopoly (U.S. Version): American Monopoly Mania!7How much money does a player get when they pass 'Go'? $250 $100 $200 $150 Movies: Same Word Titles: Same Word Titles: This Quiz's Days Are Numbered8A young man (Josh Hartnett) vows to stay celibate for Lent, despite the temptations being thrown in front of him by his so-called friends, and meeting the woman of his dreams. Just Two More Days For 12 Days Only One Day at the Zoo 40 Days and 40 Nights Sports: USA by Year: 2000s: USA by Year: 2000s : 2003 Team Nicknames9Arizona, Kentucky, Northwestern, and Northern Michigan, shared the nickname of? Jackalopes Lightning Kangaroos Wildcats General: Mixed 25 Questions: Mixed 25 Questions: Easy Peazy10If one were to visit the North Pole, which direction must one travel to get there? South West East North *** Submit your answers now & compare scores: Play the FunTrivia.com Daily Trivia Game Mary Live long and prosper
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Daily FunTrivia for May 05 25:
Email Daily TriviaPlay each day & forward to your friends! Humanities: Spelling Bee: Spelling Bee: More Words That Make Me Stop and Think..1Hmmm...for "M" let's find a word for something very small. miniture miniature minature minniature Literature: Authors and their Works: Authors and their Works: Who Wrote That?2The author of "Animal Farm" also wrote, among other titles, "1984" and "Coming up for Air". Who is this Indian-born British author? George Orwell Charles Dickens RL Stevenson Ruskin Bond Animals: General Dog Info: General Dog Info: Reputable Dog Breeding3What term is used to describe the opposite of a reputable (ie. disreputable) breeder? Backyard breeder Backroad breeder Backgarden breeder Backlane breeder Geography: Sudan: Sudan: Sudan-ly, A Quiz4In February 2003, militants in a region of western Sudan began a revolt against the government. What is this region called? East Timor Darfur Rizeigat Kurdufan Sci / Tech: Scientific Instruments: Scientific Instruments: Microscope Parts and Lenses5What part of a microscope allows you to adjust the amount of light that shines through? Adjustable diaphragm Adjustable heart Adjustable stomach Adjustable lung Celebrities: USA Musicians: USA Musicians : Musicians From Washington State6Which guitar legend was born in Seattle and came to national prominence when he burned his guitar on stage at the Monterey Pop Festival, formed the Experience and performed a legendary guitar solo at Woodstock? Jimi Hendrix Steve Vai Alvin Lee Joe Satriani Hobbies: Monopoly (U.S. Version): Monopoly (U.S. Version): American Monopoly Mania!7How much money does a player get when they pass 'Go'? $250 $100 $200 $150 Movies: Same Word Titles: Same Word Titles: This Quiz's Days Are Numbered8A young man (Josh Hartnett) vows to stay celibate for Lent, despite the temptations being thrown in front of him by his so-called friends, and meeting the woman of his dreams. Just Two More Days For 12 Days Only One Day at the Zoo 40 Days and 40 Nights Sports: USA by Year: 2000s: USA by Year: 2000s : 2003 Team Nicknames9Arizona, Kentucky, Northwestern, and Northern Michigan, shared the nickname of? Jackalopes Lightning Kangaroos Wildcats General: Mixed 25 Questions: Mixed 25 Questions: Easy Peazy10If one were to visit the North Pole, which direction must one travel to get there? South West East North *** Submit your answers now & compare scores: Play the FunTrivia.com Daily Trivia Game Mary Live long and prosper
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[ForAllThings] Dictionary Scoop: Word Challenge (5/05/2025): Ecstatic
A thrilling word. "You scored 10 out of 10 points" Mary Live long and prosper On Monday, May 5, 2025 at 06:53:01 AM CDT, Mary Landers via groups.io <maryeland@...> wrote: ecstatic /?k?st?d?k/ adjective 1. ecstatic: feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement "ecstatic fans filled the stadium" 2. ecstatic: involving an experience of mystic self-transcendence "an ecstatic vision" Ecstatic - Dictionary Scoop Mary Live long and prosper
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Dictionary Scoop: Word Challenge (5/05/2025): Ecstatic
ecstatic /?k?st?d?k/ adjective 1. ecstatic: feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement "ecstatic fans filled the stadium" 2. ecstatic: involving an experience of mystic self-transcendence "an ecstatic vision" Ecstatic - Dictionary Scoop Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: Astronomy Picture of the Day (5/04/2025): Spin up of a Supermassive Black Hole
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 4 Spin up of a Supermassive Black Hole Illustration Credit: Robert Hurt, NASA/JPL-Caltech Explanation: How fast can a black hole spin? If any object made of regular matter spins too fast -- it breaks apart. But a black hole might not be able to break apart -- and its maximum spin rate is really unknown. Theorists usually model rapidly rotating black holes with the Kerr solution to Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, which predicts several amazing and unusual things. Perhaps its most easily testable prediction, though, is that matter entering a maximally rotating black hole should be last seen orbiting at near the speed of light, as seen from far away. This prediction was tested by NASA's NuSTAR and ESA's XMM satellites by observing the supermassive black hole at the center of spiral galaxy NGC 1365. The near light-speed limit was confirmed by measuring the heating and spectral line broadening of nuclear emissions at the inner edge of the surrounding accretion disk. Pictured here is an artist's illustration depicting an accretion disk of normal matter swirling around a black hole, with a jet emanating from the top. Since matter randomly falling into the black hole should not spin up a black hole this much, the NuSTAR and XMM measurements also validate the existence of the surrounding accretion disk. Hole New Worlds: It's Black Hole Week at NASA! Tomorrow's picture: planet lines < | 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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[ForAllThings] Fw: Words Trivia (5/04/2025): ? Which sentence uses "specious" correctly?
YAY!!! I chose the correct sentence. Mary Live long and prosper On Monday, May 5, 2025 at 01:18:30 AM CDT, Mary Landers via groups.io <maryeland@...> wrote: ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? Today's Bonus Question grammarWhich sentence uses "specious" correctly?She made a specious decision that was very genuine.The argument sounded convincing, but it was actually specious.His specious actions were very straightforward.The specious weather was bright and sunny. 11 Robert Smalls Pkwy Suite I #1033 Beaufort, SC 29906 United States Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: Words Trivia (5/04/2025): ? Which sentence uses "specious" correctly?
?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? Today's Bonus Question grammarWhich sentence uses "specious" correctly?She made a specious decision that was very genuine.The argument sounded convincing, but it was actually specious.His specious actions were very straightforward.The specious weather was bright and sunny. 11 Robert Smalls Pkwy Suite I #1033 Beaufort, SC 29906 United States Mary Live long and prosper
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[ForAllThings] Fw: Words Trivia (5/04/2025): ? What does "interregnum" mean?
YAY!!! I got this correct. Mary Live long and prosper On Monday, May 5, 2025 at 12:46:20 AM CDT, Mary Landers via groups.io <maryeland@...> wrote: ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? Today's Daily Question definitionsWhat does "interregnum" mean?DancePeriod between reignsMusicStudy TOP ARTICLES definitionsDouble-Take Words: 8 Terms with Surprisingly Dual MeaningsThe Intriguing World of Double-Take Words In linguistics, h...Read MoredefinitionsDecoding Legalese: Understanding Legal Terms Everyone Should KnowIf you've ever read a legal document or contract, you might ...Read More 11 Robert Smalls Pkwy Suite I #1033 Beaufort, SC 29906 United States Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: Words Trivia (5/04/2025): ? What does "interregnum" mean?
?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? Today's Daily Question definitionsWhat does "interregnum" mean?DancePeriod between reignsMusicStudy TOP ARTICLES definitionsDouble-Take Words: 8 Terms with Surprisingly Dual MeaningsThe Intriguing World of Double-Take Words In linguistics, h...Read MoredefinitionsDecoding Legalese: Understanding Legal Terms Everyone Should KnowIf you've ever read a legal document or contract, you might ...Read More 11 Robert Smalls Pkwy Suite I #1033 Beaufort, SC 29906 United States Mary Live long and prosper
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WDRV's Rock 'N Roll Roots with Bob Stroud
Rock ¡®N Roll Roots Rock ¡®N Roll Roots with host Bob Stroud airs every Sunday from 9 am to Noon on The Drive. Roots is a Chicago institution with a 30-year history on the radio airwaves. Bob Stroud demonstrates his vast rock & roll knowledge and spreads his musical wings for our Sunday morning entertainment and now rebroadcasted from 9 pm to Midnight. You can e-mail Bob Stroud at bstroud@... or follow him on Facebook. ROCK 'N ROLL ROOTS FOR 5.4.2025 Featuring the 60s and 70s Root Salute to: Kent State MaryLive long and prosper
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Inspiring Quotes for Sunday, May 04, 2025
It¡¯s the artists who do the dreaming for society. M¨¦ret Oppenheim Dreams were a major influence on the Dadaist and surrealist artist M¨¦ret Oppenheim. Her father introduced her to the writings of the psychoanalyst Carl Jung when she was 14, and she recorded her dreams throughout her life. Oppenheim¡¯s later use of dreams as inspiration for her art adhered to the very essence of surrealism. Many of her pieces ¡ª sculptures, paintings, photographs, and more ¡ª consist of everyday objects reconfigured to shift their meaning, often alluding to female sexuality. In 1936, she created her most famous piece, ¡°Object,¡± featuring a fur-covered teacup, saucer, and spoon. It was mischievous and undeniably sexual, and the surrealists considered it a quintessential example of the movement. MaryLive long and prosper
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Fw: Celebrity Birthdays for May 4 2
From: Jackie Schmitt Here's today's celebrity birthdays. Jackie May 4: Jazz bassist Ron Carter is 88. Singer Peggy Santiglia of The Angels is 81. Actor Richard Jenkins (¡°The Shape of Water¡±) is 78. Country singer Stella Parton is 76. Actor-turned-minister Hilly Hicks (¡°Roots¡±) is 75. Singer Jackie Jackson of The Jacksons is 74. Singer-actor Pia Zadora is 73. Singer Oleta Adams is 72. Country singer Randy Travis is 66. Actor Mary McDonough (¡°The Waltons¡±) is 64. Comedian Ana Gasteyer (¡°Saturday Night Live¡±) is 58. Actor Will Arnett (¡°Arrested Development,¡± ¡åBlades of Glory¡±) is 55. Bassist Mike Dirnt of Green Day is 53. Contemporary Christian singer Chris Tomlin is 53. TV personality Kimora Lee Simmons is 50. Sports reporter and TV personality Erin Andrews is 47. Singer Lance Bass (¡®N Sync) is 46. Actor Ruth Negga (¡°Loving¡±) is 44. Rapper Jidenna is 40. Actor Alexander Gould (¡°Weeds,¡± ¡°Finding Nemo¡±) is 31. Country singer RaeLynn is 31. Actor Amara Miller (¡°The Descendants¡±) is 25. Actor Brooklynn Prince (¡°Cocaine Bear,¡± ¡°The Florida Project¡±) is 15. Mary Live long and prosper
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Fw: Music History for May 4
From: Jackie Schmitt Music History for May 4 1920 - The Symphony Society of New York presented a concert at the Paris Opera House. It was the first American orchestra to tour in Europe. 1956 - Gene Vincent recorded "Be-Bop-A Lula" in Nashville, TN. 1957 - The "Alan Freed Show" premiered on ABC-TV. It was the first prime-time network rock show. 1959 - Dick Clark announced the first movie to be released from his production company. The film was "Harrison High." 1959 - The winners of the first annual Grammy Awards were announced. The ceremony was held on both American coasts simultaneously. 1964 - The Moody Blues formed in Birmingham, England. 1985 - The Apollo Theater reopened with a 50th Anniversary grand reopening celebration. There was an associated television special entitled "Motown Salutes the Apollo." 1987 - Paul Butterfield died of complications of a drug overdose at the age of 44. 1991 - Phil Collins and Al Jarreau received Honorary Doctor of Music Degrees from Berklee College of Music during ceremonies in Boston. 1992 - Dudu Mntowaziwayo Ndlovu (Dudu Zulu), a band member of Johnny Clegg & Savuka, died of a gunshot wound in Zululand, South Africa, at the age of 33. 2000 - It was announced that KISS would auction off almost everything they own from its touring days. The auction was scheduled for June 24-25, 2000. Mary Live long and prosper
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