• Vivian Vance was an American actress best known for playing Ethel Mertz on the sitcom I Love Lucy, for which she won the 1953 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress, among other accolades. She also starred alongside Lucille Ball in The Lucy Show from 1962 until she left the series at the end of its third season in 1965. In 1991, she posthumously received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She is most commonly identified as Lucille Ball’s longtime comedic foil from 1951 until her death in 1979.
    Born: July 26, 1909, Cherryvale, Kansas, United States
    Died: August 17, 1979, Belvedere, California, United States
    Cause of Death: Breast and bone cancer
    Net worth: $1 million
    Vivian Vance was an American actress best known for playing Ethel Mertz on the sitcom I Love Lucy, for which she won the 1953 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress, among other accolades. She also starred alongside Lucille Ball in The Lucy Show from 1962 until she left the series at the end of its third season in 1965. In 1991, she posthumously received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She is most commonly identified as Lucille Ball’s longtime comedic foil from 1951 until her death in 1979. Born: July 26, 1909, Cherryvale, Kansas, United States Died: August 17, 1979, Belvedere, California, United States Cause of Death: Breast and bone cancer Net worth: $1 million
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  • Police, Robbers and Vandals, Have The Same Thing In Common

    Implied Consent! This is the background, our story and how to simply end 'implied consent'.

    Warning: This information isn't embellished or prettied up, what you read here is what happened, including the 'testing'.

    Four things prevents their abuse of your consent:

    1. Private Property!
    2. No Trespassing!
    3. No Implied Consent!
    4. No Invasion of Any Privacy!

    That's it.

    https://www.amazon.com/Police-Robbers-Vandals-Thing-Common-ebook/dp/B00275EF70

    DISCLAIMER: I do not earn commissions on promoting this ebook. I do not earn anything. I simply believed we have the right to say “NO IMPLIED CONSENT” to criminals who thinks they have our “implied consent” when we never did such thing. That is why I liked this rule.

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    Police, Robbers and Vandals, Have The Same Thing In Common Implied Consent! This is the background, our story and how to simply end 'implied consent'. Warning: This information isn't embellished or prettied up, what you read here is what happened, including the 'testing'. Four things prevents their abuse of your consent: 1. Private Property! 2. No Trespassing! 3. No Implied Consent! 4. No Invasion of Any Privacy! That's it. https://www.amazon.com/Police-Robbers-Vandals-Thing-Common-ebook/dp/B00275EF70 DISCLAIMER: I do not earn commissions on promoting this ebook. I do not earn anything. I simply believed we have the right to say “NO IMPLIED CONSENT” to criminals who thinks they have our “implied consent” when we never did such thing. That is why I liked this rule. #privateproperty #notraspassing #noimpliedconsent #noinvasionofanyprivacy #police #robbers #vandals #common #impliedconsent #criminals #citizensafety #citizens #civilians #civiliansaftey #safety #protection #protectionsagainstthugs #thugs
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  • Police, Robbers and Vandals, Have The Same Thing In Common

    Implied Consent! This is the background, our story and how to simply end 'implied consent'.

    Warning: This information isn't embellished or prettied up, what you read here is what happened, including the 'testing'.

    Four things prevents their abuse of your consent:

    1. Private Property!
    2. No Trespassing!
    3. No Implied Consent!
    4. No Invasion of Any Privacy!

    That's it.

    https://www.amazon.com/Police-Robbers-Vandals-Thing-Common-ebook/dp/B00275EF70

    DISCLAIMER: I do not earn commissions on promoting this ebook. I do not earn anything. I simply believed we have the right to say “NO IMPLIED CONSENT” to criminals who thinks they have our “implied consent” when we never did such thing. That is why I liked this rule.

    #privateproperty #notraspassing #noimpliedconsent #noinvasionofanyprivacy #police #robbers #vandals #common #impliedconsent #criminals #citizensafety #citizens #civilians #civiliansaftey #safety #protection #protectionsagainstthugs #thugs
    Police, Robbers and Vandals, Have The Same Thing In Common Implied Consent! This is the background, our story and how to simply end 'implied consent'. Warning: This information isn't embellished or prettied up, what you read here is what happened, including the 'testing'. Four things prevents their abuse of your consent: 1. Private Property! 2. No Trespassing! 3. No Implied Consent! 4. No Invasion of Any Privacy! That's it. https://www.amazon.com/Police-Robbers-Vandals-Thing-Common-ebook/dp/B00275EF70 DISCLAIMER: I do not earn commissions on promoting this ebook. I do not earn anything. I simply believed we have the right to say “NO IMPLIED CONSENT” to criminals who thinks they have our “implied consent” when we never did such thing. That is why I liked this rule. #privateproperty #notraspassing #noimpliedconsent #noinvasionofanyprivacy #police #robbers #vandals #common #impliedconsent #criminals #citizensafety #citizens #civilians #civiliansaftey #safety #protection #protectionsagainstthugs #thugs
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  • Word of the Day: Gemeinschaft.

    Noun
    1. Social relations between individuals, based on close personal and family ties;
    community.

    Example Sentences.
    1. "The Amish Gemeinschaft is distinct from most of the American population."
    2. "Meghan wanted to study the effects of globalization on traditional Gemeinschafts."
    3. "We've built close ties with the Gemeinschaft of our children's preschool."

    Word Origin.
    German, early 20th century

    "Gemeinschaft" means "the social relations between individuals who share a personal connection," such as a shared community. This word stems from the German "gemein," meaning "common," and the noun-forming suffix "-schaft," denoting the collective individuals of a group.
    Word of the Day: Gemeinschaft. Noun 1. Social relations between individuals, based on close personal and family ties; community. Example Sentences. 1. "The Amish Gemeinschaft is distinct from most of the American population." 2. "Meghan wanted to study the effects of globalization on traditional Gemeinschafts." 3. "We've built close ties with the Gemeinschaft of our children's preschool." Word Origin. German, early 20th century "Gemeinschaft" means "the social relations between individuals who share a personal connection," such as a shared community. This word stems from the German "gemein," meaning "common," and the noun-forming suffix "-schaft," denoting the collective individuals of a group.
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  • Word of the Day: Holophrasis

    Noun
    1. The expression of a whole phrase in a single word — for example "howdy" for "how do you do."
    2. The learning of linguistic elements as whole chunks by very young children acquiring their first language — for example "it's all gone" learned as "allgone."

    Example Sentences.
    1. "Preschool teachers have a lot of practice deciphering a holophrasis from kids learning how to speak."
    2. "The toddler indicated he didn't want to share the toy by using the holophrasis 'Mine!'"
    3. "William tends to reply with a succinct holophrasis rather than a long explanation."

    Word Origin.
    Greek, late 19h century

    This unique word is a combination of "holo-," from the Greek "holos," meaning "whole, entire, complete," and the Latinized form of the Greek "phrazein," meaning "to indicate, tell, express." Toddlers commonly go through a stage where holophrases make up a majority of their vocabulary.

    Word of the Day: Holophrasis Noun 1. The expression of a whole phrase in a single word — for example "howdy" for "how do you do." 2. The learning of linguistic elements as whole chunks by very young children acquiring their first language — for example "it's all gone" learned as "allgone." Example Sentences. 1. "Preschool teachers have a lot of practice deciphering a holophrasis from kids learning how to speak." 2. "The toddler indicated he didn't want to share the toy by using the holophrasis 'Mine!'" 3. "William tends to reply with a succinct holophrasis rather than a long explanation." Word Origin. Greek, late 19h century This unique word is a combination of "holo-," from the Greek "holos," meaning "whole, entire, complete," and the Latinized form of the Greek "phrazein," meaning "to indicate, tell, express." Toddlers commonly go through a stage where holophrases make up a majority of their vocabulary.
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  • Word of the Day: Pleach.

    verb
    1. Entwine or interlace (tree branches) to form a hedge or provide cover for an outdoor walkway.

    Example Sentences.
    1. "Winter is the optimal time for pleaching your trees."
    2. "The trees were pleached to create a romantic walkway in the garden."
    3. "If you pleach the tree branches, they will provide more shade."

    Word Origin.
    Old French, late 14th century

    The practice of pleaching is a technique involving tree branches. The term comes from the Old French verb "plaissier," which is based on the Latin verb "plectere," meaning "to plait." The most commonly used tree for pleached walkways is the Tilia (lime) tree.
    Word of the Day: Pleach. verb 1. Entwine or interlace (tree branches) to form a hedge or provide cover for an outdoor walkway. Example Sentences. 1. "Winter is the optimal time for pleaching your trees." 2. "The trees were pleached to create a romantic walkway in the garden." 3. "If you pleach the tree branches, they will provide more shade." Word Origin. Old French, late 14th century The practice of pleaching is a technique involving tree branches. The term comes from the Old French verb "plaissier," which is based on the Latin verb "plectere," meaning "to plait." The most commonly used tree for pleached walkways is the Tilia (lime) tree.
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  • Word of the Day: Spatulate.

    ADJECTIVE
    1. Having a broad, rounded end.
    2. (Botany, zoology) Broad at the apex and tapered to the base.

    Example Sentences.
    1. "To demonstrate a spatulate shape to the class, I showed a baseball bat."
    2. "Pestles are spatulate, which is why they're good at grinding spices."
    3. "The tropical plant is covered in lots of thick, spatulate leaves."

    Word Origin.
    Latin, mid-18th century

    "Spatulate" comes from the Latin "spatula" (“broad piece”) and the Greek "spathe," meaning "broad flat blade." We’re familiar with the spatula used in the kitchen to flip pancakes, but today, "spatulate" is now used commonly in botany and zoology to describe features with slender bases and broad tips, such as water oak leaves.
    Word of the Day: Spatulate. ADJECTIVE 1. Having a broad, rounded end. 2. (Botany, zoology) Broad at the apex and tapered to the base. Example Sentences. 1. "To demonstrate a spatulate shape to the class, I showed a baseball bat." 2. "Pestles are spatulate, which is why they're good at grinding spices." 3. "The tropical plant is covered in lots of thick, spatulate leaves." Word Origin. Latin, mid-18th century "Spatulate" comes from the Latin "spatula" (“broad piece”) and the Greek "spathe," meaning "broad flat blade." We’re familiar with the spatula used in the kitchen to flip pancakes, but today, "spatulate" is now used commonly in botany and zoology to describe features with slender bases and broad tips, such as water oak leaves.
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  • Word of the Day: Emeritus.

    ADJECTIVE
    1. (Of the former holder of an office, especially a college professor) Having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor.

    Example Sentences.
    1. "The banquet was held every year to honor the emeritus professors."
    2. "The president emeritus of the university was invited back to speak at graduation."
    3. "She sometimes still attends meetings as an emeritus director of the organization."

    Word Origin.
    Latin, mid-18th century

    In Latin, the verb "emereri" means "to earn one's discharge by service." "Emeritus" originates from this verb, essentially designating someone who has earned retirement but is still entitled to the honor they've earned. The female form is technically "emerita," but the outdated term is rarely still used. "Emeritus" is most commonly used now in academic settings.
    Word of the Day: Emeritus. ADJECTIVE 1. (Of the former holder of an office, especially a college professor) Having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor. Example Sentences. 1. "The banquet was held every year to honor the emeritus professors." 2. "The president emeritus of the university was invited back to speak at graduation." 3. "She sometimes still attends meetings as an emeritus director of the organization." Word Origin. Latin, mid-18th century In Latin, the verb "emereri" means "to earn one's discharge by service." "Emeritus" originates from this verb, essentially designating someone who has earned retirement but is still entitled to the honor they've earned. The female form is technically "emerita," but the outdated term is rarely still used. "Emeritus" is most commonly used now in academic settings.
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  • Word of the Day: Osculate.

    VERB
    1. (Formal or humorous) Kiss.
    2. (Of a curve or surface) Touch (another curve or surface) so as to have a common tangent at the point of contact.

    Example Sentences.
    1. "People in many cultures greet each other by osculating their companions' cheeks."
    2. "The sky and ocean were both so blue that it was difficult to discern where they osculated on the
    horizon."
    3. "The children groaned every time the main characters in the movie osculated."

    Word Origin.
    Latin, mid-17th century

    "Osculate" originates from the Latin verb "osculari" ("to kiss") and the noun "osculum" ("little mouth or kiss"). While a kiss between the happily married couple is often considered the romantic culmination of a modern wedding ceremony, ancient Romans viewed the practice more practically.
    Word of the Day: Osculate. VERB 1. (Formal or humorous) Kiss. 2. (Of a curve or surface) Touch (another curve or surface) so as to have a common tangent at the point of contact. Example Sentences. 1. "People in many cultures greet each other by osculating their companions' cheeks." 2. "The sky and ocean were both so blue that it was difficult to discern where they osculated on the horizon." 3. "The children groaned every time the main characters in the movie osculated." Word Origin. Latin, mid-17th century "Osculate" originates from the Latin verb "osculari" ("to kiss") and the noun "osculum" ("little mouth or kiss"). While a kiss between the happily married couple is often considered the romantic culmination of a modern wedding ceremony, ancient Romans viewed the practice more practically.
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  • Word of the Day: Notional

    ADJECTIVE
    1. Existing only in theory or as a suggestion or idea.
    2. Existing only in the imagination.

    Example Sentences.
    1, "Elves, gnomes, and fairies are all notional creatures, but many people are fascinated by them nonetheless."
    2, "The paper introduces some notional concepts, but she needs more testing to support the theories."
    3, "The locals insisted the legend of the yeti was merely notional, so we shouldn't be afraid to camp in the forest."

    Word Origin.
    Late Middle English, late 16th century

    It's common to use the word "notion" to refer to an idea or concept, such as "the notion of dinosaurs being ancestors of birds," or to refer to a fanciful whim, as in, "I had a notion to call off work and take you out for lunch today." "Notion" came into English from French, but it originated from the medieval Latin "notus," meaning "known." ...
    Word of the Day: Notional ADJECTIVE 1. Existing only in theory or as a suggestion or idea. 2. Existing only in the imagination. Example Sentences. 1, "Elves, gnomes, and fairies are all notional creatures, but many people are fascinated by them nonetheless." 2, "The paper introduces some notional concepts, but she needs more testing to support the theories." 3, "The locals insisted the legend of the yeti was merely notional, so we shouldn't be afraid to camp in the forest." Word Origin. Late Middle English, late 16th century It's common to use the word "notion" to refer to an idea or concept, such as "the notion of dinosaurs being ancestors of birds," or to refer to a fanciful whim, as in, "I had a notion to call off work and take you out for lunch today." "Notion" came into English from French, but it originated from the medieval Latin "notus," meaning "known." ...
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