DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF ESPERANZA AQUINO
Founded: December, 2000 Created By: Esther Aquino & Joseph Garcia
Friday December 17th, 2004
In Today's Edition
Happy Birthday Joseph!
Joey: I'm beginning to wonder about my sexuality.
Neen: Oh yeah? How come?
Joey: Two of my exes are dating each other.
Joey is so old.....
(How old is he?)
Well, he's so old that when he was in school "history" class was called current affairs.
Today's useless fact - Why was it forbidden to sell sliced bread in the U.S. during World War II?
Here's what we learned from the links in the Lukol World War II category:
It's a little known fact that on January 18, 1943, the Secretary of Agriculture banned the sale of sliced bread in the United States until the end of the war effort. The reason? The metal from bread-slicing machines was needed for guns, tanks, and other war supplies. This was just one of the belt-tightening measures on the homefront during World War II that helped direct resources towards the war effort. These steps almost certainly helped the Allies.
Families were encouraged to produce their own food with Victory Gardens. Meat rationing gave birth to the "Trumanburger," a fried patty of mashed baked beans. And nutritionist Ansel Keys designed the portable, healthy "K-rations" that were eaten by GIs, and that might have been "the tastiest thing since the sliced bread" at the time.
For That Senior Citizen On The Go
What's The Buzzword For December 17th?
mature \muh-TOOR\ adjective
What does it mean?
1 : fully thought out
2 a : fully grown or developed b : having reached a final
or desired state
3 : of or relating to a condition of full development
4 : due for payment
How do you use it?
Uncle Jared, with his joke telling and prank pulling, won't
ever be accused of having a mature manner.
Are you a word wiz?
If you want to develop your vocabulary, then take today's
quiz. Which of the following Latin roots is the ancestor of
"mature"?
A. "maturus," meaning "ripe"
B. "maturnus," meaning "motherly"
C. "materia," meaning "matter"
D. "matutinus," meaning "of the morning"
Answer:
We hope A was your pick. "Mature" traces through Middle
English to the Latin adjective "maturus," meaning "ripe."
Relatives of "mature" include "premature," meaning "happening,
coming, existing, or done before the proper or usual time," and
"immature," meaning "not mature or fully developed" or "young,
unripe." If you picked D, you weren't far off. "Matutinus,"
meaning "of the morning," is the Latin ancestor of "matinee"
and a distant relative of "maturus."
Today's Jigsaw Puzzle
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Joe and Renee
That's all for this week. See you at the Tamalada.
The following is what appeared in Thursday's edition.
In Today's Edition
SBC Yahoo was updating it's configurations or some crap like that and I was unable to access the internet yesterday. By the time that they were done, it was too late in the day to do the website. I apologize.
I'll be doing a page tomorrow to make up for yesterday.
Roni, thanks for the feedback.
I received a note and a flyer from Lisha. She's following in her father's footsteps. Congratulations Leesh! Here's her letter.
Hey there,Just got your correct e-mail addresses and wanted to send you the flyer for an art exhibition in which I'm participating. Only one day to go and I'm starting to feel both excited and nauseous. I have nine pieces in the show (mine are the canvases with the words on them).
Sorry we didn't have the chance to see those of you in LA (or surrounding areas) when Keith and I were visiting last week. We really had a fantastic time. Nice to see some sunshine, drive down familiar streets, eat Mexican food (not a single Mexican restaurant in London - some say they're Mexican, but they're not) and hear American accents.Hope all is well and you had a nice Thanksgiving! Take care.Lisha
Born on December 16th
Michael McCary (1971)
William "Refrigerator" Perry (1962)
Billy Gibbons (1949)
Benny Andersson (1946)
Steven Bochco (1943)
Leslie Stahl (1941)
Liv Ullmann (1939)
Arthur C. Clarke (1917)
Margaret Mead (1901)
Noël Coward (1899)
Jane Austen (1775)
Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770)
Top 10 questions to make you go 'huh?'
How much deeper would the ocean be without sponges?
What happens if you get scared to death twice?
If the #2 pencil is so popular, why is it still #2?
If all the world is a stage, where is the audience sitting?
If you write a book about failure, and it doesn't sell, is it a success?
If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?
If you ate pasta and antipasta, would you still be hungry?
If Superman is so smart, why does he wear underpants over his trousers?
If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat?
Why is it that if someone tells you there are 1 billion stars in the universe,
you will believe them, but if someone tells you a wall has wet paint you will
have to touch it to be sure?
Today's useless fact - How dragon got its name.
A fabulous beast, usually depicted as a sort of winged alligator or crocodile with the claws of a lion, the dragon gets its name from the Greek drakon, meaning "serpent." It was long regarded as the symbol of sin and St. George's slaying of the dragon was regarded as symbolic of the eventual triumph of good over evil, right over wrong. In ancient Britain the dragon was the symbol of war, and to this day it is the national symbol of Wales, for the Welsh flag shows a red dragon on a field of green and white.
The Chinese and Japanese, by the way, take a very different view of the dragon, regarding him as a benevolent watchman and indeed a symbol of fertility.
What's The Buzzword For December 16th?
vindicate \VIN-duh-kayt\ verb
What does it mean?
1 : to free from blame or guilt
2 : confirm
How do you use it?
Bryon missed some easy shots during the first quarter, but he
felt vindicated after scoring the winning point in the last
seconds of the game.
Are you a word wiz?
"Vindicate" has some early meanings that are not used anymore. Which
of these answers do you think correctly states one of those meanings?
A. to hold down
B. to set free
C. to run away
D. to jump out
Answer:
We can confirm that answer B is the right one. In one of its
earliest uses, "vindicate" meant "to set free," which over time
developed into the currently used meaning of "to free from blame or
guilt." "Vindicate" traces back to the Latin verb
"vindicare," meaning "to set free," "avenge," or "lay claim to."
"Vindicare," in turn, comes from "vindex," a noun meaning
"claimant" or "avenger." Not surprisingly, other words from this family
also have to do with trying to even the score, including "avenge,"
"revenge," "vengeance," and "vindictive."
Today's Jigsaw Puzzle
That's all for today. Tune in tomorrow for more stuff.
The following is what appeared in Tuesday's edition.
In Today's Edition
This may be of interest - it only takes about 30 seconds to
register ...The National Directory of Cell Phone Numbers is about to be
published.
Once this happens telemarketers will have access to your cell
phone number. This will open the doors for solicitors to call
you on your cell phone, using up the precious minutes that we pay lots
of money for.The Federal Trade Commission has set up a "do not call" list.
If you wish to avoid telemarketers calling you on your cell phone and wasting your minutes and money, register your cell number on the National Do Not Call list as soon as possible. You can do this on-line by going toor by calling 888-382-1222 from the phone you wish to register.
Born on December 14th
Michael Owen (1979)
Patty Duke (1946)
Lee Remick (1935)
Charlie Rich (1932)
Shirley Jackson (1919)
Morey Amsterdam (1914)
Spike Jones (1911)
Nostradamus (1503)
Identification
A guy was traveling through Mexico on vacation when, lo and behold, he lost
his wallet and all identification. Cutting his trip short, he attempts to
make his way home but is stopped by the Customs Agent at the border.
"May I see your identification, please?" asks the agent.
"I'm sorry, but I lost my wallet," replies the guy.
"Sure, buddy, I hear that every day. No ID, no crossing the border," says
the agent.
"But I can prove that I'm an American!" he exclaims. "I have a picture of
Ronald Reagan tattooed on one butt cheek and a picture of Teddy Roosevelt
on the other."
"This I gotta see," replies the agent. With that, Joe drops his pants and
bends over in front of the agent.
"By golly, you're right!" exclaims the agent. "Go on home to Texas."
"Thanks!" he says. "But how did you know I was from Texas?"
The agent replies, "I recognized the picture of George Bush in the
middle."
Today's useless fact - Is polar bear liver really the most poisonous substance on Earth?
No, but if for some reason you're tempted by "pate arctique", be advised that as little as a mouthful can cause abdominal pain, headache, nausea, dizziness, and a torpor that lasts for days. A couple of ounces can make your skin peel off or even kill you.
Westerners have known this since 1596, when the Dutch explorer Willem Barents and his party nearly perished after eating the stewed liver of an Alaskan "Ursus maritimus". The Eskimo have known even longer. For centuries they've buried polar bear liver to keep their dogs from getting into it. But it wasn't until the 1940s that two British biochemists identified the toxic ingredient: vitamin A. Polar bears live atop a food chain that's extremely high in vitamin A, and they can tolerate levels that would kill most animals. The excess is stored in their liver.
Drinking alcohol, by the way, can intensify the effects of a vitamin A overdose. Keep this in mind: friends shouldn't let friends eat polar bear liver drunk.
What's The Buzzword For December 14th?
proximity \prahk-sih-muh-TEE\ noun
What does it mean?
: the state or condition of being near : nearness
How do you use it?
Our apartment is in proximity to lots of things, including
the market, schools, a museum, and a park.
Are you a word wiz?
"Proximity" has been part of the English language for a few
hundred years now. It comes ultimately from the Latin word
"prope," meaning "near." Which of the following words do you
think also comes from "prope"?
A. prepare
B. complete
C. deprive
D. approach
Answer:
You can't get any closer to the right answer than D!
"Approach," meaning "to come near or nearer" or "to begin
to deal with," traces back to the Latin "prope." "Reproach"
is another member of this close family; it means "an
expression of rebuke or disapproval." "Proximate," meaning
"immediately preceding or following," is yet another
descendant of "prope," as is "propinquity," which means
"nearness of blood, kinship" and "nearness in place or time,
proximity."
Today's Jigsaw Puzzle
That's all for today. Tune in tomorrow for more stuff.
The following is what appeared in Monday's edition.
In Today's Edition
OK all you Westside, Eastside, Heightians, San Dimans, OC'ers and Southsiders.
It's that time of the year again. Open your wallet, roll up your sleeves and get ready to spread 'em.
No, not those!
Spread Masa!
The 5th annual Tamalada 2004 will be held at Timi and Ron's place December 18th from 8:00 am till the last tamale is rolled. Let's all have a good old time and break last year's record of 12,768 tamales.
No chopped olives allowed.
Born on December 13th
Tom DeLonge (1975)
Christie Clark (1973)
Jamie Foxx (1967)
Ted Nugent (1948)
John Davidson (1941)
Christopher Plummer (1927)
Dick Van Dyke (1925)
Archie Moore (1913)
Hit-And-Run
The hit-and-run victim was just getting to his feet when a policeman ran up to help.
"My mother-in-law just tried to run me over!" the shaken man told the cop.
"The car hit you from behind," the officer said. "How could you tell it was your mother-in-law?"
"I recognized her laugh!"
Today's useless fact - What are frankincense and myrrh?
Most people are familiar with the Biblical story of the three wise men and their gifts to the baby Jesus: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. What's unclear, however, is what the last two really are.
We wanted some good definitions under our belt so we stopped off at LUKOL Bible Directory
According to the sites listed in the directory, "frankincense" is:
a fragrant gum resin from trees of a genus (Boswellia of the family Burseraceae) of Somalia and southern coastal Arabia that is an important incense resin and was used in ancient times in religious rites and in embalming
Next we looked up "myrrh":
a yellowish brown to reddish brown aromatic gum resin with a bitter slightly pungent taste obtained from a tree (especially Commiphora abyssinica of the family Burseraceae) of eastern Africa and Arabia
Why did dried tree sap make good presents? Frankincense and myrrh, like their counterpart gold, were fairly rare and expensive. Besides their monetary value, both substances have symbolic and practical value. They continue to be sold today in a wide variety of products intended for an even wider variety of uses.
What's The Buzzword For December 13th?
scrimp \SKRIMP\ verb
What does it mean?
1 : to make too small or short : skimp
2 : economize
How do you use it?
Even though it was the holiday season, Taiyo scrimped on
food portions because she was on a diet.
Are you a word wiz?
Which of the sentences below uses the word "scrimp"
correctly?
A. By scrimping and saving, she was able to afford the
bike.
B. He was always a scrimp, never willing to give out a
nickle.
C. She scrimped the butter onto her toast.
D. He spent too much money this season, forgetting that he
needed to save scrimp.
Answer:
You're not short on vocabulary if you chose A. "Scrimp" is
often paired with the verb "save" in the expression "scrimp
and save," which refers to cutting back on expenses. "Scrimp"
isn't only used of money, though, as our example sentence
shows. You can "scrimp" on just about anything. If you have
trouble remembering what "scrimp" means, just remember that
it looks like "shrimp," and that both refer to something
small.
Today's Jigsaw Puzzle
That's all for today. Tune in tomorrow for more stuff.
