Oct 24, 2014
Oct 17, 2014
Happy Friday
There is no such thing in anyone's life as an unimportant day.
This is especially true when celebrating a Happy Friday!
This is especially true when celebrating a Happy Friday!
Cell Phone Facts
Although Apple iPhone smart phones
generally receive the most publicity, they make up just 11.7% of
all world-wide smart phones.
Android has 84.7% market share according to Business Insider (August 15, 2014). The rest, to equal 100% are other brands.
The top 5 countries with the most active cell phones are: China, 1.2 billion; India, 904 million; US, 327 million; Brazil, 276 million; and Russia, 256 million.
A scientific study by the Mayo Clinic in 2005 proved cell phones cause no electromagnetic interference with hospital equipment.
Android has 84.7% market share according to Business Insider (August 15, 2014). The rest, to equal 100% are other brands.
The top 5 countries with the most active cell phones are: China, 1.2 billion; India, 904 million; US, 327 million; Brazil, 276 million; and Russia, 256 million.
A scientific study by the Mayo Clinic in 2005 proved cell phones cause no electromagnetic interference with hospital equipment.
Wordology, Idioms
Here are a few idioms that have
preserved words that we no longer use by themselves. They are
almost exclusively used in context, rather than stand-alone.
Eke is usually used as to 'eke out a living'. It comes from an old verb meaning to add, supplement, or grow. It is also the same word that gave us "eke-name" for additional name, which became "nickname."
Dint comes from the Old English where it originally referred to a blow struck with a sword or other weapon. It is now used as "by dint of something" where 'something' can stand for charisma, hard work, or anything you can use to accomplish something else.
Deserts, as in 'just deserts' comes from an Old French word for 'deserve', and it was used in English from the 13th century to mean that which is deserved. When you get your just deserts, you get your due.
Fro, as in 'to and fro' comes from the old English way of pronouncing from.
Kith, as in 'kith and kin' comes from an Old English word referring to knowledge or acquaintance. The expression "kith and kin" originally meant your country and your family, but later came to have the wider sense of friends and family.
Umbrage, as in 'take umbrage' comes from the French ombrage (shade, shadow), and it was once used to talk about shade from the sun. It took on various figurative meanings having to do with doubt and suspicion or the giving and taking of offense. To give umbrage was to offend someone, to "throw shade".
Shrift, as in 'short shrift' came from the practice of allowing a little time for the condemned to make a confession before being executed. In that context, shorter was never better.
Eke is usually used as to 'eke out a living'. It comes from an old verb meaning to add, supplement, or grow. It is also the same word that gave us "eke-name" for additional name, which became "nickname."
Dint comes from the Old English where it originally referred to a blow struck with a sword or other weapon. It is now used as "by dint of something" where 'something' can stand for charisma, hard work, or anything you can use to accomplish something else.
Deserts, as in 'just deserts' comes from an Old French word for 'deserve', and it was used in English from the 13th century to mean that which is deserved. When you get your just deserts, you get your due.
Fro, as in 'to and fro' comes from the old English way of pronouncing from.
Kith, as in 'kith and kin' comes from an Old English word referring to knowledge or acquaintance. The expression "kith and kin" originally meant your country and your family, but later came to have the wider sense of friends and family.
Umbrage, as in 'take umbrage' comes from the French ombrage (shade, shadow), and it was once used to talk about shade from the sun. It took on various figurative meanings having to do with doubt and suspicion or the giving and taking of offense. To give umbrage was to offend someone, to "throw shade".
Shrift, as in 'short shrift' came from the practice of allowing a little time for the condemned to make a confession before being executed. In that context, shorter was never better.
Hangar Hack
If your clothes keep slipping off the end of
hangars, wrap a rubber band toward each edge of the hangar and
clothes will stay put.
Advanced Technology
Thought for the day. Does technology
make us anti-social?
Before technology
After Technology
Nine Big Banana Facts
Eating two bananas can give you
enough energy for a 90-minute workout.
Bananas can fight against depression. This is because bananas contain a protein called tryptophan, which converts to serotonin. Serotonin helps you relax and can make you feel better.
Bananas contain Vitamin B6, which regulate blood glucose levels and can put you in a better mood.
The Vitamin B6 will also help fight nerves and stress.
Bananas are high in potassium and low in sodium, which helps fight against high blood pressure and prevent strokes.
Bananas can soothe heartburn because of the natural antacid effect it has on the body.
Bananas are high in fiber. This can help regulate bowel movements without resorting to laxatives.
The potassium in bananas helps you stay focused and alert.
The inside of banana peels can soothe mosquito bites. Bananas also taste good.
Bananas can fight against depression. This is because bananas contain a protein called tryptophan, which converts to serotonin. Serotonin helps you relax and can make you feel better.
Bananas contain Vitamin B6, which regulate blood glucose levels and can put you in a better mood.
The Vitamin B6 will also help fight nerves and stress.
Bananas are high in potassium and low in sodium, which helps fight against high blood pressure and prevent strokes.
Bananas can soothe heartburn because of the natural antacid effect it has on the body.
Bananas are high in fiber. This can help regulate bowel movements without resorting to laxatives.
The potassium in bananas helps you stay focused and alert.
The inside of banana peels can soothe mosquito bites. Bananas also taste good.
Dull, Bland, and Boring
Elizabeth Leighton of Aberfeldy, Scotland proposed a pairing of the Scottish town of Dull while passing through Boring, Oregon on a cycling holiday. Boring has a population of 12,000. Dull has a population of about 84.
During 2013, Dull entered into another partnership with the Australian town Bland. Seems the residents of Bland Shire in New South Wales want to cash in on humorous publicity by creating a trinity with Dull and Boring. Bland has a population of about 6,000.
Dull's name is thought to have come from the Gaelic word for meadow, but others have speculated it could be connected to the Gaelic word "dul" meaning snare. Bland was named after William Bland, the first person in the Australian Medical Association and was transported to Australia as a convict after he killed a man in a duel in Bombay. Boring was named after one of its first residents, W.H. Boring, a farmer and Union veteran who moved to Oregon after the Civil War.
During 2013, Dull entered into another partnership with the Australian town Bland. Seems the residents of Bland Shire in New South Wales want to cash in on humorous publicity by creating a trinity with Dull and Boring. Bland has a population of about 6,000.
Dull's name is thought to have come from the Gaelic word for meadow, but others have speculated it could be connected to the Gaelic word "dul" meaning snare. Bland was named after William Bland, the first person in the Australian Medical Association and was transported to Australia as a convict after he killed a man in a duel in Bombay. Boring was named after one of its first residents, W.H. Boring, a farmer and Union veteran who moved to Oregon after the Civil War.
Nutella Facts
Nutella is a great tasting spread. The
chocolaty nut spread was thought of as a great substitute for
peanut butter, but a recent study found out it is not much
different.
One tablespoon of Nutella contains 100 calories, 6 grams of fat, and 11 grams of sugar. One tablespoon of peanut butter has 94 calories, 8 grams of fat, 1.48 grams sugar. Generic cake frosting has 75 calories, 3 grams of fat, and 7.5 grams of sugar.
One tablespoon of Nutella contains 100 calories, 6 grams of fat, and 11 grams of sugar. One tablespoon of peanut butter has 94 calories, 8 grams of fat, 1.48 grams sugar. Generic cake frosting has 75 calories, 3 grams of fat, and 7.5 grams of sugar.
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