Founded : December 2000 Created By : Esther Aquino and Joseph Garcia
Editor : A.B. Aquino
DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF ESPERANZA AQUINO
Founded : December 2000 Created By : Esther Aquino and Joseph Garcia
Editor : A.B. Aquino
DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF ESPERANZA AQUINO
October 13th, 2005
In Today's Edition
There is an interesting query posted on the message board by "Anonymous" regarding this past week's contest results. We at the Tribune were going to allow the last minute entries sent in through the message board to stand if there wasn't a protest. Now that the gauntlet has been thrown and questionability has reared it's ugly head, we will reconsider whether Taiyo's entry is valid as she did not send her entry to me via e-mail as stated in the contest rules. The contest judges will convene this weekend and we will post their decision Monday.
If you have any opinions on this matter, please post them on the message board and the judges will take them into consideration. Thank you.
Oh yeah, have a nice weekend!
Born on October 13th
Actress Melinda Dillon is 66.
Musician Paul Simon is 64.
Keyboardist Robert Lamm of Chicago is 61.
Country singer Lacy J. Dalton is 59.
Actor Demond Wilson (Sanford and Son) is 59.
Singer Sammy Hagar is 58.
Model Beverly Johnson is 53.
Singer-actress Marie Osmond is 46.
Singer Joey Belladonna of Anthrax is 45.
Actress T'Keyah Crystal Keymah (That's So Raven) is 43.
Actress Kelly Preston is 43.
Country singer John Wiggins is 43.
Actress Tisha Campbell-Martin is 37.
Country singer Rhett Akins is 36.
Guitarist Jan Van Sichem Jr. of K's Choice is 33.
Singers Brandon and Brian Casey are 30.
Singer Ashanti is 25.
Michael Villalba
Born on October 16th
Bryon Williams
New Teller
"I hear the First National Bank is looking for a new teller."
"I thought they just hired a new teller last week."
"That's right. That's the one they're looking for."
Today's useless fact - During a wedding, when the preacher says "speak now or forever hold your peace," what happens if someone objects?
It depends. According to the links in the Wedding Tips category, if the bride or groom objects, the wedding is most likely off. Anyone else and, barring documented proof that the marriage is illegal, a drunken brawl is a more likely outcome. New York State Judge Douglas McKeon says he has never seen anyone object to a wedding and "unless (the) person who's getting married is married to the individual who has the objection, then that wedding is going to go ahead." Likewise, in the U.K. a wedding will not be stopped for an objection unless there's a legal reason.
The tradition of inviting such protests appears to be a symbolic remnant of the Catholic Church's marriage "banns," dating back hundreds of years and still practiced today by some churches. Banns are published announcements of forthcoming marriages, usually issued three weeks in advance. The Church officially established banns to reveal marriages potentially unknown to the couple's parents, and to ensure that the bride and groom were not closely related.
Today, many ceremonies omit "speak now or forever hold your peace." Modern practices such as obtaining a marriage license have rendered the question obsolete.
The Buzzword for October 13th
contrast \KAHN-trast\ noun
What does it mean?
1 : a person or thing that shows differences when compared to
another
2 : difference or unlikeness (as in color or brightness)
between related things especially when very plain
How do you use it?
"This note, prettily written on scented paper, was a great
contrast to the next, which was scribbled on a big sheet of thin
foreign paper, ornamented with blots and all manner of
flourishes and curly-tailed letters." (Louisa May Alcott,
_Little Women_)
Are you a word wiz?
"Contrast" comes from a Latin word for an action you do on your feet.
Which of these do you think is the root of "contrast"?
A. Greek "kinein," meaning "to move"
B. Latin "stare," meaning "to stand"
C. Old English "tredan," meaning "to tread"
D. Old Norse "rennan," meaning "to run"
Answer:
If you chose B, stand up and take a bow. "Contrast" traces back to
the Latin root "stare," which means "to stand." Combining "stare" with
the prefix "contra-," meaning "against," produced a verb that the French
adopted to mean "to oppose or resist." When borrowed into English in
the mid 1600s, the meaning changed to "to compare with respect to
differences." The corresponding noun followed soon after. "Stare" has a large
extended family which includes "stance," "circumstance,"
"constant," "distant," "instant," "obstacle," "stable," and "stage."
Today's Jigsaw Puzzle
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Black Bear
That's all for now. Have a super weekend.
The following is what appeared in Wednesday's edition.
In Today's Edition
Have you ever imagined a world with no hypothetical situations?
Born on October 12th
Blues singer Nappy Brown is 76.
Comedian-activist Dick Gregory is 73.
Singer Sam Moore of Sam and Dave is 70.
Opera singer Luciano Pavarotti is 70.
Actress-singer Susan Anton is 55.
Singer-guitarist Pat DiNizio of The Smithereens is 50.
Actor Carlos Bernard (24) is 43.
Singer Claude McKnight of Take 6 is 43.
Actor Hugh Jackman is 37.
Actor Adam Rich (Eight Is Enough) is 37.
Singer Garfield Bright of Shai is 36.
Fiddler Martie Maguire of the Dixie Chicks is 36.
Actor Kirk Cameron is 35.
Lola Villalba - One of the most beautiful ladies to ever grace this earth.
How Much?
The mine operator called the nearby state prison and asked them to send over a safecracker to open his jammed safe. Soon a convict showed up, spun the dials, listened intently, and calmly opened the safe door.
"Well," said the mine operator, "what do you think I owe you?"
The prisoner said, "Uh, the last time I opened a safe, I got $25,000."
Today's useless fact - What's the difference between a mortal sin, a cardinal sin, and a deadly sin?
Anyone who wants to be able to say, "But I didn't know!" when their time runs out is advised to look the other way. Still there? Perhaps the easiest way to tackle this touchy topic is to take the different categories one at a time. In the spirit of getting the truly terrible out of the way first, let's begin with the deadly sins.
According to some links in the Christian Morality category, deadly sins are synonymous with cardinal sins and correspond with "certain aspects of human nature." They include the big seven -- pride, gluttony, lust, avarice, sloth, wrath, and envy (aka the horrible things Kevin Spacey's character did to his victims in the movie Seven). The seven deadly sins never appear as a list in the Bible, though some believe they can be found in the Gospel of Matthew. These sins are opposed by the seven virtues -- charity, meekness, zeal, generosity, moderation, chastity, and humility.
Mortal sins are a bit more vague. They are voluntary acts "said, done or desired contrary to the eternal law, or a thought, word, or deed contrary to the eternal law." The key word there is "voluntary" because mortal sins cannot be committed "accidentally." That's good news, but mortal sins cannot be forgiven after the sinner dies. Depending on your particular system of beliefs, that may be cause to sign up for some volunteer work sooner rather than later.
The Buzzword for October 12th
disconcert \diss-kun-SERT\ verb
What does it mean?
1 : to disturb the arrangement of : upset
2 : to disturb the self-control of
How do you use it?
Dolores didn't allow poor playing by the orchestra to disconcert her
during her vocal performance in the musical.
Are you a word wiz?
The prefix "dis-" in front of a verb often means "do the opposite of"
something. In which one of these four words does "dis-" NOT mean "do
the opposite of"?
A. dislodge
B. disgrace
C. discover
D. disperse
Answer:
It's D that disturbs the usual arrangement. To "dislodge" someone is
to force them out of a place, but to "lodge" them is to provide them
with shelter. While "disgrace" means "to bring
shame to," "grace" means "to give an honor to." And to
"discover" something is to take the "cover" off of it.
"Disperse," which means "to scatter," doesn't fit in here, since
there's no verb "to perse." The root of "disperse" is
"dispergere," a Latin verb meaning "to scatter," created by
combining "dis-" and "spargere," which also means "to scatter."
"Disperse" is an example of a word in which "dis-" doesn't
indicate the opposite, but instead has an intensifying effect.
Today's Jigsaw Puzzle
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That's all for today. Tune in tomorrow for more stuff.
The following is what appeared in Tuesday's edition.
In Today's Edition
Although he is only a couple of days short of his second month of existence, Shawn Jakob Aquino has chronicled his being in a blogspot. Following his Father's and Grandfather's way with words, he has given a detailed account of his day-to-day happenings. You can read all about his adventures by clicking on the "links" button above and then clicking on "Shawn Jakob's Blogspot".
Check it out. This kid's got potential to be a news writer. Maybe even an editor. Well, hopefully not for a couple of years.
Born on October 11th
Actor Ron Leibman is 68.
Country singer Gene Watson is 62.
Singer Daryl Hall of Hall and Oates is 56.
Actor David Morse is 52.
Actress Joan Cusak is 43.
Actor-writer Michael J. Nelson (Mystery Science Theater 3000) is 41.
Actor Sean Patrick Flanery is 40.
Actor Luke Perry is 39.
Actor Jane Krakowski is 37.
Rapper MC Lyte is 34.
Singer NeeNa Lee is 30.
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Inspector Gadget) is 20.
Top 15 Country Song Titles
15. If I Can't Be Number One In Your Life, Then Number Two On You
14. If The Phone Don't Ring, You'll Know It's Me
13. How Can I Miss You If You Won't Go Away?
12. I Liked You Better Before I Got to Know You So Well
11. I Still Miss You Baby, But My Aim's Gettin' Better
10. I Wouldn't Take Her To A Dog Fight 'Cause I'm Afraid She'd Win
9. I'll Marry You Tomorrow But Let's Honeymoon Tonight
8. I'm So Miserable Without You It's Like Having You Here
7. If I Had Shot You When I Wanted To I'd Be Out Of Prison By Now
6. My Wife Ran Off With My Best Friend And I Sure Do Miss Him
5. She Got The Ring And I Got The Finger
4. You're The Reason Our Kids Are So Ugly
3. Her Teeth Was Stained But Her Heart Was Pure
2. She's Looking Better After Every Beer
1. I Haven't Gone To Bed With Any Ugly Women, but I've Sure As Hell Woke Up With A Few.
Today's useless fact - Do eyelashes grow back?
According to the links in the Beauty Tips category, individual eyelashes fall out all the time. People who wear contact lenses know this fact all too well. Eyelashes take about four to eight weeks to grow back. These tiny hairs (with help from their cousins to the north) protect your eyes from dust and sweat -- you'd definitely notice a difference if you were to lose them.
The medical term for the severe loss of eyelashes is madarosis. People who suffer from hypothyroidism (an underperforming thyroid gland) often lose their eyelashes in small clumps. Damaging an eyelash follicle, or the small cavity that grows the hair, can also affect future eyelash growth.
The web abounds with tales of eyelash suffering and loss. Message boards are also a good source of information on inordinate eyelash loss, though we recommend checking with your doctor before following anonymous advice.
The Buzzword for October 11th
analyze \AN-uh-lyze\ verb
What does it mean?
: to study or find out the nature and relationship of the
parts of (something) by examination of the whole
How do you use it?
The instructions on the test said to analyze the diagram and
then answer the questions about it.
Are you a word wiz?
Analyze the following choices and tell us which one you think
is a synonym of "analyze."
A. caper
B. smite
C. dissect
D. pose
Answer:
If after careful analysis, you chose C, you've got a good
handle on today's Buzzword. Although the earliest meaning of
the word "dissect" is "to cut up (as a plant or animal) into
separate parts for examination and study," another common
meaning is "to make a careful examination of," as in
"dissecting a story." In this way, both "analyze" and
"dissect" have to do with dividing a complex whole into its
parts or elements.
Today's Jigsaw Puzzle
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That's all for today. Tune in tomorrow for more stuff.
The following is what appeared in Monday's edition.
In Today's Edition
Here's the list of entrants for the fourth and final mug contest.
Barbara Aquino-Daste.......................................................................333
Robin Aquino.....................................................................................634
Tony Aquino......................................................................................206
Javier "Jay" Contreras.......................................................................723
Lisa Contreras...................................................................................214
Angel Contreras................................................................................330
Javier Contreras................................................................................818
Shawn Jakob Aquino..........................................................................816
Erika Aquino......................................................................................228
Dylan Aquino.....................................................................................678
Esther Aquino......................................................................................57
Serena Villalba...................................................................................562
Ralph G. Tuttle Sr..............................................................................499
Lawrence Aquino...............................................................................528
Roni Aquino..........................................................................................4
Patrick Aquino...................................................................................618
Alanah Aquino...................................................................................826
Charles Roman..................................................................................150
Dora Fung.........................................................................................390
Stephanie Ruth..................................................................................858
Virginia Ruth.....................................................................................248
Danielle Aquino.................................................................................784
Anthony Munoz.................................................................................543
"Cooler" Garcia.................................................................................444
"Taiyo" Villalba..................................................................................555
The winning number was 556. Taiyo got in at the last minute to win the mug.
Congratulations Rose! Get a hold of me and we'll figure out a way to get your prized mug to you.
I want to thank all of you who entered the contest.
We still have some "Hillbillies" mugs in stock so we'll be running a contest for those in the near future.
Born on October 10th
Actor Peter Coyote is 63.
Singer John Prine is 59.
Actor-dancer Ben Vereen is 59.
Singer Cyril Neville of The Neville Brothers is 57.
Actress Jessica Harper is 56.
Singer-guitarist Midge Ure is 52.
Singer David Lee Roth is 50.
Country singer Tanya Tucker is 47.
Actress Julia Sweeney is 46.
Actor Bradley Whitford is 46.
Bassist Martin Kemp (Spandau Ballet) is 44.
Guitarist Jim Glennie of James is 42.
Drummer Mike Malinin of the Goo Goo Dolls is 38.
Actor Mario Lopez is 32.
Singer Mya is 26.
Constipated
A man was suffering from constipation, so his doctor prescribed suppositories.
A week later the guy complained to the doctor that they didn't produce the desired results.
"Have you been taking them regularly?" the doctor asked.
"What do you think I've been doing," said the man, "shoving them up my ass?"
Today's useless fact - What are cereal companies talking about when they say 'part of a balanced breakfast'?
According to the links in the Nutrients category, a balanced breakfast should feature at least three of the following food groups:
* Dairy: milk, cheese, yogurt.
* Protein: beans, peanut butter, eggs.
* Fruit: bananas, oranges, berries.
* Vegetables: broccoli, carrots, celery.
* Grains: toast, tortilla, bagel, cereal.
A balanced breakfast includes proteins, carbohydrates, and a small amount of fat. Carbohydrates should come from whole-grain sources like oatmeal, wheat bread, and cereals with at least three grams of fiber per serving. Good protein sources are eggs, beans, or turkey sausage.
The "balance" of these three should tilt towards carbohydrates, with fiber providing sixty percent of the calories and protein and fat pitching in twenty percent each. The USDA Food Pyramid takes into account age, sex, and physical activity. Check it out for more details.
You've heard it before, but breakfast is important. Breakfast eaters tend to consume less fat and calorie-intensive food during the day. Eating a healthy breakfast can also help you avoid that midafternoon lunch coma.
A healthy diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low- fat dairy, fish, and lean meats or vegetarian sources of protein like beans. It's also low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt, and added sugars. Bon appetit.
The Buzzword for October 10th
apple-pie \AP-ul-PYE\ adjective
What does it mean?
: just right : perfect
How do you use it?
He sighed and said, "The sun, the foliage, the smell of
pumpkin pie: it's an apple-pie autumn day."
Are you a word wiz?
What was happening in history around the time the adjective
"apple-pie" first was used in English?
A. Apple Computer, Inc., now an industry giant, was beginning
production in a garage.
B. Jazz musicians were giving the nickname "The Big Apple" to New
York City.
C. John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, was growing up in
Leominster, Massachusetts.
D. European explorers in the West Indies were being introduced to a
fruit they dubbed "pineapple."
Answer:
If you chose C, you're right! "Apple-pie," meaning "perfect,"
was first used in English in the late 1700s, around the same
time that John "Johnny Appleseed" Chapman was a child. The
adjective "apple-pie" comes from the dessert. Evidently
whoever coined the adjective thought that a good apple pie
was the best thing that could be had. For decades "apple-pie"
simply meant "perfect," but more recently, it has come to
describe something that is typically American. That sense
comes from the idea that apple pie is an all-American dish,
even though apple pie was eaten in Europe long before it was
introduced to America.
Today's Jigsaw Puzzle
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That's all for today. Tune in tomorrow for more stuff.
